I feel like writing.

I am in a pretty decent mood this afternoon, even though I am working the most incredibly boring assignment in the world for the next few weeks. I am working as a secretary with some administrative duties but this place has been slow every day I’ve been here and it seems that the administrative duties (which I am more than capable of handling) have been assigned to other girls because the lady before me didn’t want the responsibility. I do! I do! I am so bored and I don’t function well with this level of boredom. Ugh. At least it’s paying the bills and I’ve got a position at a local university to apply for. That would be amazing to get, and it helps that someone on staff there is one of my friends/references. Fingers are crossed!

Things with Max are progressing nicely. Our first date was fantastic, we went and played putt-putt, then did the driving range (well he did that and I attempted it but failed miserably). We then headed to a bar for a few drinks, then dinner at Applebee’s. After dinner, I grabbed his hand and said that I didn’t want to go home yet so he said we could just drive around and talk. Which lead to driving around and talking, and then making out at all of the red lights. (GOD that boy can kiss!) After a good time at that, we parked the car and made out some more. I could easily have gone home with him that night, but I really want to take things at a good pace and get to know him and not rush into anything too physical. We wound up parting ways at around 1:30 am that night and I was in great spirits – definitely one of the best first dates I’ve ever had. Our second date was last Sunday (rescheduled from Friday). We went to Macaroni Grill for dinner, where we talked and drew on the tablecloth for a few hours. I definitely learned some interesting things about him over dinner – his legal name change, his family history, etc. I already feel like I’ve known him forever, oddly enough. After that, we headed to the movies where we saw Journey to the Center of the Earth. I really liked it, as did he. Our third date was last night. We were going to see The Dark Knight but every show up until 10 was sold out and the movie is 2 1/2 hours long, and he gets up at 3:30 am for work, so there was no way we could do that. We decided on Mamma Mia instead and passed the time before the movie in Borders, which is right next door. We spent about an hour in there before going to the theatre, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the movie. I was a little bit worried at first because I don’t generally like movie musicals, but this was won me over. It was cute and that’s never bad. After the movie, he drove me home and we talked. That is probably my favorite thing about him thus far, we can just talk and talk and before I know it I’m home or hours have passed or whatever the case may be. I also really like that he doesn’t shy away from holding my hand or showing affection in public. I’ve missed that and thoroughly enjoy it when I do get it. I must say that the slow pace is killing me because I am more than wanting to jump into bed with him but I also know that taking things slowly and really getting to know each other is a much better idea. The rest will come later, I’m sure. We’ve got plans for a movie marathon night (I’ve got tons he needs to see and vice versa) and I think that could be the night to go for it. We’ll see. I’m not in any hurry but I definitely am more than ready, if that makes any sense.

Emmett and I got into a huge fight the other night. I don’t think I realized just how hard being friends with him was going to be until I started seeing someone else. It’s pretty obvious that he’s jealous, but I can’t do anything about that. I waited around for him to make up his mind for too long as it is, and I certainly am not willing to sabotage something with a new guy just because he’s decided he’s not as over it as he thought he was. I need to stick to my guns here and I know that, but I have to admit that it’s not easy. I still care about him greatly and I miss certain things about what we had together, but after months and months of hurting I’ve found someone that makes me forget about all of the pain that the break up caused me. Emmett just seriously needs to grow up is what I think it comes down to – it’s one of those I don’t want you but I don’t want anyone else to have you type of situations. I can’t deal with that and I certainly won’t put up with him being mean for no reason (or making me so mad that I actually cried at work – oh hell no). He’s either got to stop acting like a 2 year old or we can’t be friends. Enough said.

I’ve dropped a pants size since I started working out (WOOHOO!!!). I won’t reveal what I am now, but let’s just say I am thrilled. I put my favorite pair of gauchos (that I haven’t been able to wear in 2 years) on last night and felt great in them. The downside to losing this weight and losing my hips is of course that my boobs are also shrinking some. I’ve still got more than enough, I just would love to not lose anymore.

Fundraiser for Rainbow at Johnny Mangos tonight.

I need a pedicure. Horribly.

My new haircut is fabulous. I should really post pictures. I probably would, but my home computer crashed a week ago and I haven’t had time to reload the operating system.

It’s a pretty day. I can’t wait for my last break so I can go outside and finish reading my book.

And I’m out.