Since the purchase of my new computer, I am over the moon. But there comes that period of the first month where you are trying to learn every way to use it, handle it. Trying to blossom into that perfect relationship between blogger and computer. Much like a new relationship.

Awkward First Date
Turning on that computer for the first time and seeing that Welcome screen excites you. Gives you a rush. But then comes the awkward getting to know you stage. It's time to peel off layer by layer of this new computer, much like an onion.
If I just press this button what does it do? Well, I'm going to just go for it.
Can I swipe left for this? Or is right?
Will Krista change my settings?

Trust issues
More often than not, your new computer is an upgrade. This means new gadgets, new ways of going about things. You aren't sure about them. Do you trust this new computer to hold all the selfies you upload?

Can this new computer take you to new places like your other computer did? And every time you touch something, there seems to be a message that you can't do that or something else pops up.

Spending every second together
If you're like me, it took me awhile to get a new computer I could call my own. And when I was carrying that new box out of Best Buy, I felt like a million bucks. Then I unwrapped it's gorgeous chrome self and knew this was it.

You are hooked. It's yours. You need to personalize your desktop with the newest printable. Probably from Lisette. Forget about sleep that first night. You won't have it. The clock will hit midnight faster than you could imagine because you are too busy adding new "apps" to your Start page. Yes, that happens now.


Introducing it to the Family
Clearly, no problem here.

The husband however, will not touch it. He's loyal to his Mac. As if he's cheating on it.


Ok, back to playing around with my new computer...

And more importantly, what the heck is bullet protocol these days for lists? || or \\ or- or 1,2,3??

A Day Late and a Dollar Short Weekend Update

Actually, multiple dollars short after my weekend. Which I am just finishing up today. A wonderful 4 day weekend that I desperately needed.

I didn't do any of the things I said I would. Nails, hair, massage but I did get a brand spankin' new laptop! We are working through getting to know each other as we speak.

Until then, here is a little peak into my weekend.

Friday night, I went to dinner with some friends I haven't seen in awhile. It was nice to catch up and see what was going on each other lives. The steak I ordered was actually delish.

Saturday I slept in and we made a quick trip into Princeton. Gorgeous day to do so. Then us crazies went to the 104.5 block party in Philly.

 I was lured with the promise of a margarita but it made me realize what concerts are like at 27. I don't want to be pushed around, I don't want weed blown in my face and I would rather not go to second base with a drunk 21 year old.

After we put ourselves into a deep sushi coma on a nice double date with my best friend and husband. And yes, I still wanted sushi the next day.

Sunday was laptop day! Spent about an hour going back and forth on a few different ones but landed on this beauty after all of that.

In my happy place

Monday was the boring day. But I wouldn't have had it any other way. Us introverts like time to recharge. But I did have the pleasure of having my blood drawn and hoo-hah looked at all before 10 a.m. That called for a serious Dunkin run of Cookie Dough Iced Coffee. It's a serious addiction.

Somebody get this girl a manicure

I then forced my husband to embrace all the greatness of Cinco de Mayo. It is one of the only holidays I can actually be given the day off so we would be celebrating. Fajitas, margaritas, Coronas for all!

Today, today is the day I am planning a moving notebook. What gets packed, when it gets packed and where it gets put. My past two moves were an absolute disaster and I am determined to have a much smoother move this time around. I'll give you a fill in of what my organization looks like in the coming weeks. Let's make sure it works first.

Every once in awhile you just need a recharge. Time to get your thoughts and actions back in order outside the stresses of work. This was the little break I needed and I feel ready for the coming months.

What do you do to recharge from work?

Searching for It

The inspiration.

The drive.

Everything I am wanting from this blog.

I started this blog wanting to document a rough time I was going through. I wrote and wrote. It felt great. It was my therapy to get me through some of the dark days. The only person that read those words were husband.

Now,there are some days it just clicks. And some days where I have already scheduled something.

But then there are days where I am lacking that oomph. To put the pen to the paper. Or fingers to keyboard.

Then again, maybe that's what I need. To put my actual pen to actual paper and just write. I love writing. Just writing free will. And I think sometimes I write for other people, what I think other people want to read. Which is very important.

However, there is also that other end where you should write what you love and other people love it too. Because it shows. It comes through in the words you are writing.

Two months ago I did a whole rebrand and new design. I thought that is what I needed. But I still find myself struggling. Searching for the words.

What does that mean? I am not 100% sure. I need to find my own voice again. Maybe write in my journal and then transfer it here. But I want to write what I feel and really be invested in my words on this blog.

Ever felt this was about your blog? What helped you get out of it?

Honey Roast Me

 Stumbled upon this link-up from The Other Juliette. It's a link-up all about "honey roasting" yourself. All the nice things you can think of about ourselves because how much easier is it to think of all the negative things about ourselves?

This was actually harder than I thought sitting down to write the good things about myself. I encourage you to participate in this link-up to build yourself back up!

-I can be creative and whip up some cute crafts from time to time. I always think handmade gifts are a great thing to have.

-My hair is one of my better attributes. It has the ability to change, how it wants, when it wants. I take risks with it and it has been every length and color imaginable. Most times it works for me.

- I love taking on new recipes as a challenge, sometimes they are great. Otherwise, they are not so great. But I can make a mean Chicken Lo Mein.

-My friendships are very important to me and I treat them as one of the most important things in my life. I put time and energy in every one of them and if I'm your friends, I'm very loyal to you.

-My dance party moves, well, let's just say they are pretty awesome.

- I usually have a cest la vie attitude. If I can't change it, I won't fret long about it. Husband might say a little different...

- I am a very hard worker and have worked for everything I have. I do not expect to be handed anything or for others to get me to where I need to be.

-I'm a pretty good wife. Always working on being a better wife but I think my husband has made out well in the wife department with me.

Are you up for the challenge to say nice things about yourself?