Dear Friday: three weeks at my new position now and I still get excited about jeans at the end of the week. I’ll continue to cherish you from now until my departure. Dear Katy: way to be. Right when I calm myself down I open up an email from you that makes me cry, at work. But for a very good reason- you are such a good friend and always knows how to put a smile on my face. Dear Frienemy 641: liar, liar, pants on fire.
Mini life update: there are always three sides to a story- what he said, what she said, and what really happened. And what she said isn’t reflecting her most recent actions. I may be heartbroken, I may have been blind, but I am not stupid. Let us define infamous:
in·fa·mous/ˈinfəməs/Adjective 1. Well known for some bad quality or deed. 2. Wicked; abominable: “infamous misconduct”.
When someone refers to me as this, I automatically assume that they’ve heard of or knew of me. Little harsh. I honestly like the ring it has to it… the infamous Jona… I’ll think of that name each time I box. But anywho, I’m pretty sure dishonesty is a bad quality or deed, and I’m pretty sure I haven’t engaged in any of that this week. All I’ve done is listen and protect. And I’ve caught on to your game. Are you bi-polar? No. Psycho, maybe.
Let’s see. Today was a special day for two reasons. Number one: Happy Anniversary Mom and Bill! I feel bad that I didn’t get the opportunity to come up to Saratoga today but maybe one night this week for dinner? And I also feel bad that I didn’t get to talk to either of you on the phone… but every time I tried, there was no answer. Poo.
Number two: I did something today that was totally out of character… and I’m not about to reveal it until I have proof! All I can say is every woman needs to do it. Hopefully by mid week I’ll have a teaser for everyone– stay tuned. Believe me, it’s that good. I feel so beautiful and confident; I’m still checking myself out in the mirror and thinking, “is that really me?” Just what I needed after a rough week.
After my special day I headed out for an impromptu sushi date with a friend from China. I’m pretty sure she enjoyed all the rolls we ordered and I’m pretty sure my belly is super full after being kinda “strict” lately.
Oh! Have you noticed that I now have a link to a page on Facebook? Go ahead, like it! I’m gonna try to get that site up and running once I have a little more time to compile recipes, tips and such for a go to for anyone with questions. Because let’s be honest, I check Facebook far more frequently than this!
I’ll leave ya’ll with a couple photographs from the Farmer’s market on Saturday. Er and I have made it a ritual to walk downtown together each week to pick up our essentials and catch up over great local food. This week’s choices: pad thai and a mango lasso! Notice how we both look exhausted but were in bed super early on a Friday night. And didn’t have a sip of alcohol.
This gentleman was dancing, or hopping I should say, to the beats of local sounds all morning. As you can see, everyone stopped to watch and he put a smile on all their faces.
What made you smile this weekend?
You are AWESOME!!!! 🙂
So I was bored and browsing Facebook. I saw your WordPress and figured why the hell not! I do not know you well to constitute saying anything but some of the recent posts made me want to say that you are far too gorgeous a woman to be cheated on. He is the lowest person around and you did not deserve that. Keep you head high and the guys will fall in your lap. I wish I was able to stay as composed as you are after two girlfriends cheated on me. You are a strong person and an inspiration to those who have been torn up by a relationship ending the way ours did.
dear Dude, I don’t know who you are but you rock! first of all, thanks for stopping by to read! and secondly, thanks for the kind words– made my morning. it’s been a tough week and there is so much I’d love to rant about, but like you said, I must stay strong and true to my character. sorry to hear that this has happened to you– I guess we are now members of a club we never wished to be part of but must stick together. here’s to a happy day!
That man of yours was blind and stupid to leave you. Gorgeous pictures. I hope he can see them and is thinking “What did I do?”
I am happy to hear that it made your morning. I have to admit I was apprehensive to send a message at first but I was moved to do so. I promise you that it gets better and easier. You remember how much fun it was to be single (even if for you it was longer than me). At first I always tried to do something for me every day and then I realized I didn’t need that to feel better. Having great friends around is always the most wonderful thing though. I think I am finally ready to find someone again and that is really what is important; finally getting to the point where you once were and confident in your single self 🙂
The “club” is great! There is always someone who surprises you who is a member and their advise makes days better. I wish you a happy day and many more to come! (and more than a few bad days for the idiot guy)
“laugh in the sunshine, sing, cry in the dark… fly through the night.”
sorry to hear of your troubles, your blog indicates you’re a bright young lady and your photos indicate you have the most beautiful smile i’ve ever seen… someone out there with the all right qualities is bound to fall madly in love with you. sorry for the anonymity but you know the problems with being public
still trying to figure out who this could be, but appreciate your kind words.