This post is coming at you in real time because…well…life. I don’t know how you people do it. Full time jobs, families, houses to take care of, and yet you still knock the blogging game out of the park. By the time I sit down at the end of the day, I’m hardly able to keep my eyes open.
The other night, J had dinner ready when I got home. Coming from Buies Creek where I was the sole domestic one, it was a nice little reminder that he and I shift roles easily depending on what our situation is. But anyway, after a lovely dinner, I was falling asleep on the couch while he was cleaning up. I do not fall asleep on the couch. And I’ve done it at least 5 times since living in our apartment.
Sleeping used to be the number one thing I sucked at. Apparently I wasn’t doing life right or something because I crash hard at the end of the day now.
It’s funny to me how things have been happening since we moved back. I’ve yet to have a week go by where we don’t have plans with friends. Every time I walk out my door, I end up having a full on conversation with someone. Compared to my very quiet and sometimes (okay, most of the time) very lonely life in Buies Creek, my soul is just very happy.
It’s hard for me to ignore that God did this. I asked for friends. I asked for happiness. On Friday afternoon, I wandered up to the pool solo. I thought I’d get an hour or two of reading in then head home. Ha. Yeah, right. One of my building neighbors was up there with some of her girlfriends and it just turned into a mini little party. I went from a life where I was constantly alone to one where I’m nearly never alone. And my heart, you guys. It’s pretty dang happy.
I know I wasn’t ever in love with Buies Creek, but I thought we did okay there. I never realized how deprived of social interaction I actually was until I was flooded with it here.
Although, my Netflix time is suffering. I’ll take it.
So glad you're finding socializing in all of the places you were missing it before- definitely sounds like a good excuse to be way behind on your netflix queue ๐
So happy that everything is working out for you in Charlotte! You seem much happier too ๐
So happy that all is going well – moving is tough and meeting new people is even harder! You're so blessed you've already met so many and YES to the dog thing! We are still meeting all our new neighbors and I can of course remember the dogs instantly, the people, it taks a little while!
So fantastic to hear all of this lady!!! I'm so happy for you!! And I'll be right over to join you and your new friends at the pool! Hehe. ๐
I am so glad your heart is so happy! What a great change you've made!!
I'm so glad you are loving your new home ๐ God works his magic all the time!
Good to hear!
Glad things are going so well for you! So true about the dog's names vs people's name. I am hard pressed to name all of my neighbors, but I know all of their dog's names, haha.
So happy for you! You're gonna have to start blogging on the weekends for the entire week. I didn't do it this week and I'm already suffering because of it. When I do actually accomplish my Sunday afternoon/evening blogging it just makes the whole week smooth. You should try it. But seriously, so happy for you and only a tiny bit jealous ๐
Awww this makes me so happy!! Charlotte > Buies Creekโฆ no doubt ๐
I am so happy for you!!!! That is awesome that you have made friends, are getting sleep and just feel all around happier. You deserve it!
ah I love seeing these posts that you are thriving right now! So happy for you and your fulfillment!
So glad to hear that things are going great for you, and you're getting a little more social interaction. I don't know how you did it… I start to get a little crazy after working alone in the house all day. I talk to Bert probably more than I should.
xoxo
Kat ๐
There is nothing better than a good nights sleep!
i'm happy you're happy girly ๐ i suck at sleep too, so i love when i'm busy and fall asleep early. although i have never fallen asleep on the couch – i sleep on the couch when i'm sick or if KC snores too much but I have never fallen asleep like some people (aka my husband) do.
That's so amazing! I'm so glad your prayers were answered decisively. God is good ๐
And from one rubbish sleeper to a former – what's the secret, other than moving to party town?!
I'm glad you're getting your fill of social time. You must've been missing it!
Congratulations on making so many new friends and really surrounding yourself with new opportunities in your new city. It's hard to make friends so that's a big accomplishment ๐
You just nailed why I don't always love living in the 'burbs. I loved living in our apartment for the reason you described at the pool. Every weekend, we had plans to just hang out in our complex with new friends. I'm so happy for you, girlfriend. You deserve it. P.S. the dog thing? Yeah. Winston had so many dog friends whose owners names I never learned. xo
This post makes my heart so happy. You just seem like you're in a great place Joey. I'm glad you're Netflix time is suffering a bit. ๐
Yay for life being on an upswing, friend!! <3
Lonely is a hard feeling to get used to. It makes me happy to hear that it's no longer a part of your life! Enjoy and make the most of this! LOL, it sure sounds like you are! <3 <3 <3
The dogs name thing totally cracked me up. For the longest time at the dog park we go to regularly, I knew all the dogs names, but none of the people's! I'm glad things are going so well in your new place!
I hear ya! The past couple of weeks, have been rough for blogging and will probably only get worse. So glad to hear things are going so well since y'all moved!
Perfect post. It hits home right in the middle. Lately I have been feeling inadequate and relatively, insanely stupid not doing what I'm "supposed" to be doing at my age. I feel I have insulted people by not living up to their standards. Hats when my man told me to be proud of my accomplishments. Any of them. Even the food I cook. The nails I paint and the shows and books I admire because they inspire me. And I have to say it makes sense. It so does. I started not feeling this way. It's ok to be who i am because I am me. Ha!