“I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favorite.”

March 12, 2010 at 9:04 am | Posted in float my boat, fun & frolicking, jubilation | 33 Comments

I have good news and . . . more good news.

Good news #1

Guess who gave me notice?

I can hardly believe two of my wildest dreams came true on the same day. (I raised more money than I ever have in any fundraiser I’ve planned AND one of the banes of my existence decided to vacate.) I am, however, left wondering how in the hell I am going to rent her apartment when it is packed to the gills with stuff. No one is going to be able to see the potential of it looking like that- the door doesn’t even open all the way there is so much stuff in the hallway! So now I am stuck with two apartments that are in such a sad state that showing them would actually drive people away. But! She gave notice! Let’s focus on the good here.

Good news #2

I have the day off. And three more in the next two weeks. Because I worked an insane amount of hours and deserve them. Yes! I DESERVE THEM.

Good news #3

My boss actually complimented me. This hardly ever happens. Like never. Except yesterday. HALLELUJAH!

Good news #4

I get to see Mr. Darcy tonight! This might seem like run of the mill news to you but to us it is worthy of jumping up and down. I have not seen him since Sunday and have not had alone time with him since last Thursday. And even that was an hour before he raced to pick up his sister at the airport. I miss him. I predict we will be permanently physically attached to one another all weekend. (Portland friends, you are warned at forthcoming PDA.)

Good news #5

I met Mr. Darcy’s sister and suddenly so much made sense. When we first started dating he told me (paraphrasing), “I grew up with women like you- strong, independent, opinionated, over-thinkers- so I ‘get’ you.” I didn’t 100% believe him then but I do now. His sister and I are A LOT alike. So of course I thought she was fantastic and adorable. Ahem. But seriously, she was wonderful and apparently I was given the sister seal of approval. Phew!

Good news #6

I am treating myself to a massage today. And lots of time in my pjs on the couch catching up on TV.

Good news #7

Despite having two units open, I am throwing caution to the wind and heading to Portland with my love for a quick overnight getaway. Because I need to be somewhere where I am not required to do any work. Because I want alone time with my boyfriend. Because I miss my Portland friends. Because Portland is one of my favorite cities with some of the best food on the planet. Because! Because! Because!

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Hooray!!!

Comment by Simple Ink— March 12, 2010 #
Nothing like a post filled with nothing but good news from one of my favorite people to start off my weekend! Have a glorious time!

Comment by alissa— March 12, 2010 #
There is nothing better than downtime after you’ve worked your butt off. For me, it makes it ok to lay all day in my pajamas and do nothing.

Comment by papers&packages— March 12, 2010 #
I am SO jealous! Have a fun with your bf on your weekend getaway.

Comment by hotpinksox— March 12, 2010 #
Wahoo! Sounds like lots and lots of good! Have fun!

Comment by Sarah— March 12, 2010 #
just READING this post cheered me up! have a well-deserved FABULOUS weekend!

Comment by Alice— March 12, 2010 #
All very good news! Thank the Heavens you are taking time for yourself – You DO deserve it! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Comment by mainlyclearskies— March 12, 2010 #
This weekend – that alone time with Mr. Darcy and the trip to Portland? So fucking well deserved. Don’t even think twice about those open units – you will be more focused when you return!

Comment by Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks— March 12, 2010 #
What a happy post! Hooray for it all!

Comment by Danielle— March 12, 2010 #
All of the Happy today (and the fact that I get to see your face tomorrow!) is making my day.

Comment by Kerri Anne— March 12, 2010 #
’tis always good to accentuate the positive. Hope the good times keep rolling for you.

Comment by Travis Erwin— March 12, 2010 #
SO excited to see you! So excited you are getting to relax a little!

Comment by Kaleigha— March 12, 2010 #
Smiling is my favorite too, and this post made me do a lot of it! Glad everything is going so well! Have fun in Portland!

Comment by Jess— March 12, 2010 #
Way for happys and for weekend getaways with the boyfriend. Well done Sizz and very much deserved. Enjoy!

Comment by Jen— March 12, 2010 #
Have a great time! I love Portland!!!!

Comment by kim— March 12, 2010 #
Yay! This made ME smile. :)

Comment by Angella— March 12, 2010 #
Fan-frickin-tastic! You’re in a good place. ENJOY! You deserve it, lady!

Comment by Aimee— March 12, 2010 #
Have fun you two.

Comment by Tracy Lynn— March 12, 2010 #
GOOD FOR YOU!! You totally deserve it. Can you take the whole weekend away??

As for the apartment, is there another similar apartment that you can show in the meantime?

Comment by Thaydra— March 12, 2010 #
I’m excited to see you guys again!

And don’t worry about PDA, if everyone can put with Vahid and I you two will be fine.

Comment by Sarah— March 12, 2010 #
YAY! Have a great weekend and enjoy Portland!!

Comment by serror— March 12, 2010 #
Yay! Now I’m smiling too!

Comment by Stacey— March 12, 2010 #
I think all of that is so great, but #1 makes me particularly happy for you!

Comment by Long Story Longer— March 12, 2010 #
Yay oh yay! I cannot believe the Smell Lady is leaving!

You are going to have a great time in Portland :)

I love that you and Mr. Darcy’s sister immediately clicked! :)

Comment by kilax— March 13, 2010 #
You’re so adorable! Have a great weekend! You totally deserve it!

Comment by Windsor Grace— March 13, 2010 #
Hope you had a fantastic weekend. I used to live in Portland and god, I miss that town. Post some pics of you and the lovely Mr Darcy for all of us to see.

Comment by athirtysomething— March 14, 2010 #
Yay! After that last post, I was hurtin’ for ya. Hope you had a great weekend away.

Comment by Mel Heth— March 14, 2010 #
What great news. About everything. I am so happy for you!

Comment by radioactive tori— March 15, 2010 #
Just in case I don’t say it enough:

I love you. Like everyday, thankful that you are my friend, my sister, my -holy-shit-what-the-hell-am-i-gonna-do person I can call and know I will hear what I need to hear.

And my I-cannot-wait-to-see-you everytime it happens, but I know I can be completely who I am no matter what is going on in life.

And that I am one of the people who *gets* to see you…I am in that pocket. That place which is the dearest to me and you and all the love people in our worlds.

I am so proud of you and who you have become and are becoming. I love watching your re-birth.

xoxox
j

Comment by jenny 2 times— March 15, 2010 #
Your happiness is contagious… :)

Comment by sue— March 15, 2010 #
I ♥ good news!

Comment by 180|360— March 17, 2010 #
[...] like after meeting his sister, I am convinced he is dating an amalgamation of his mom and sister. Except, I’m his age and [...]

Pingback by Meet the Parents « Sizzle Says— May 19, 2010 #
What a wonderful title for this post! Smiling is my favo(u)rite, too! :-) :-D :-) :-D :-)

With Love and Gratitude,

The Intentional Sage

Comment by TheIntentionalSage— July 4, 2010 #

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