Be Careful What You Wish For

Last night I met up with that girl I mentioned in my last blog. Her name is Amanda, and she lives about 20 minutes away from us in Phenix City. She and her husband rent a really cute house with land, so they can have their two big labs, a cat, and a pig! I wish Drew and I had looked into renting a house, but I love our apartment, so I'm not complaining. Amanda texted me while I was at the dog park and said they were having people over to play poker, and invited me if I felt comfortable. My first thought, as my new introverted and shy self, was that I didn't want to go by myself, but I forced myself to get over any fear and told her I'd be there.

When I got there, she and a friend met me outside and we all clicked right off the bat. It was the biggest relief I have ever felt. There were a total of three married couples there, and me, but I never felt out of place. The girls and I made some margaritas and played poker with everyone. I told everyone I KINDA knew how to play, but of course, I was the first one out. I sat there and watched the rest of the game, and had an amazing time. 

After the first game was over, they were planning on starting another one, but I was at my 4-hour limit of Brody being locked in his crate, and had to go. When I got home, Amanda texted me to say that she had a great time and we should meet up again within the next week. I did a little dance with Brody in celebration, and went to bed. Since when has meeting new friends become like dating? I seriously feel so elated, like I'm in a new relationship or something. haha. Guess I shouldn't tell Drew that! 

Another thing I shouldn't tell Drew... is that I've been letting Brody sleep with me while he has been gone. I absolutely hate being alone at night, and every night while I'm trying to go to sleep, my mind races and makes up crazy scenarios about people sneaking into the apartment to get me. I'm confident that in that case, Brody would protect me, but then it dawned on me... If he's locked in his crate, what good is that going to do? The bad guy would just laugh at him! So thats it, Brody is with me. Completely legitimate reason.

The only problem, is, Brody has horrible gas. And he snores louder than my dad, who I never thought could be beat. His farts are the definition of silent, but deadly. He has almost run me out of the room twice per night while I'm trying to go to sleep. And to top it off, he is a big, clingy baby that insists on being practically attached to me at every second while he's sleeping. This morning I woke up with his head on top of mine, snoring and content as can be. Throughout my entire life, I have always wanted a big, cuddly dog, and the last time I tried for that I ended up with a Siberian Husky that doesn't want anything to do with affection. Now, I'm convinced that God has a sense of humor and is looking down on my saying, "Be careful what you ask for!" Thanks, God.

I can proudly say that I have not spent one penny since Drew left Thursday morning. I have cooked myself skillet chicken with creamy sauce over rice, spaghetti, and now I have chicken thawing for a chicken sandwich later on. I'm only eating dinner, with a couple NutriGrain bars to get me through the day. I just ate my last bar though, so I think I'll have to switch to EasyMac the rest of the week. And last night was the first time I've driven my car in four days, so I still have a full tank of gas. Instead of driving, I've been walking Brody to the mailbox and around the complex. You know, maybe this budgeting and being broke thing isn't such a bad idea. I'll lose weight, at least... ha.

Today is a beautiful, bright, sunny day. I have our windows open for once and am letting the apartment be lit with sunlight only. Its really gorgeous. I should take Brody out for a walk, but of course, he is sleeping on top of me right now. I actually have the laptop resting on his head. He makes a great lap desk. Maybe when he wakes up I'll make the most of the day.

Question of the Day:

What is your favorite flavor of Ice Cream?

Ben & Jerry's Half Baked!! GRR why did I answer that? Now I really want to go to Winn Dixie and stare at their unbelievable selection of Ben & Jerry's. Its the next best thing to spending money for one. haha.