'Lil Update

So, I have been a productive member of New York society for about 4 months now - ridiculous to think about how much time has literally flown by (I have said that before but I have never meant it more than I do now). Equally as ridiculous is the fact that I have not written a blog for that same amount of time. Way to use your creative outlet, Annie.

Anyway, much has happened in the past few months. Well, actually, that's a lie, because really, I have spent the last 4 months on the 4th floor of 666 5th Avenue, staring longingly at the outside. Again, a lie, because I spent the better part of December and January in Columbus, OH, dodging snow storms and reconciling physical inventory. So, my intro to NYC has been slightly skewed. However, its been enjoyable none the less.

Kelly and Caryn came up to NYC for New Years Eve. It was great to have them here. I was slightly sad when I thought about not being able to spend NYE with any of my close girlfriends and when they said they were buying bus tickets, I was beyond excited. Its funny, it took me a really long time to find my niche in DC, and it wasn't until I was on my way out that I really realized what great friendships I had really created there. I guess thats how it works more often than not.

Then Mom and Laura came to visit the first weekend in January. We did soooo much, it was exhausting! Its when you have visitors that you realize how much this city really does have to offer. I have never been one that plans things or really looks for things to do, but I have found myself doing that here. It was an interesting visit though. My sister and I really treated my mom like crap and I really regret that aspect of the visit. I don't know what it was. Sometimes we just get so frustrated with her and we choose to act like little shits, rather than show an ounce of patience. Lesson learned for the next visit, I just really regret my actions sometimes. All is well now though.

Other than visitors, I got back in touch with an aquaintence from DC. She is super active and into trying new things, so its a great connection to have in the city. So far we have done a 7 hour brunch (complete with about 6 rounds of $2 mimosas), attended a "fashion show"/happy hour where an artist showcased her handmade hairpieces, and attended a Yelp event, a website I had never heard of before 2 months ago.

The next occupier of my time has clearly been work. That's required about 12 to 14 hours of each weekday, some weekends. We are in a hiring freeze and understaffed. That's all I'd care to talk about work right now.

Lastly, of course, I have been able to finally be in a normal relationship. It really hasn't been too much different than how it was long distance. We don't really fight, except occasionally, and when we do, its no different than how it used to be. It's so nice to just be able to say "hey, I'm coming over after work", or to just grab a drink and dinner without have to drive 4 and a half hours! So, its going well. One thing I will say, and I haven't really thought of myself as the marrying kind necessarily, but being in a normal relationship with the person that I know I am eventually going to marry, kind of makes me want it sooner rather than our original plan of two years. There's something I never thought I would say....

That's enough of a synopsis of the past 4 months of my life. There is a reason I haven't written. It's because I am exhausted! Off to bed I go. Must rest up for VEGAS THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!