On my own

I've recently (ok 3 months) moved to the lovely state of South Carolina.  A few hundred miles from my hometown of Forest, VA.  In the past few months, I've learned what it's REALLY like to live alone, while I do have some great friends down here it's certainly not like Forest where I could call my mom and she'd be over in 10 minutes.  There are good and bad things about truly living alone.  Here's my compilation:

The Good

My room is PINK and GIRLY!  

The few gentlemen that have seen it in passing have all remarked "Now that's pink."  Nobody can tell me I can't decorate the way I want.

If I don't feel like cleaning, I don't have to!  

There is currently the past 2 days of clothes strewn across my living room.  Which bring me to my next point.

No pants!  

This needs no further explanation.

Ice cream at midnight? Yes please!

I've also found an ice cream STORE open until 1am.

My Neibs

Apparently I live in a retirement community.  This is awesome, they love me.  I got fresh baked cookies the other day!  I also get an odd amount of marriage proposals.  They totally have my back though, and when I come in late from work if I pass someone they usually walk me to my door.  

Lookin' Good!

Due to having 3 jobs that all involve me being on my feet, I've lost 2 sizes.  Yes, ladies and gents, I'm back down to the size I was my SOPHOMORE year in High School!!

Abracadabra
I've gotten to spend more time working on my magic- and I'm currently working at the FIRST magic store I went into as a child!  How cool is THAT?

The Bad

Wtf is a Palmetto Bug?

The most disgusting thing known to mankind.  I'm pretty sure they're part demon.  They get in EVERYWHERE.  Now, I've only seen 4 or so...ok, it's a cockroach.  Here's a fun tip: they effing FLY.

Finding new "places"
In Forest I had regular Mexican, Japanese, Italian, and breakfast places I frequented.  So far I just have the breakfast place here.  I'm on the track to finding a Japanese place though!

Slugs are NOT snails
They're different.  Slugs creep in through cracks in your door/wall/sanity and invade your house.  I've had to "relocate" three so far.  Hate these stupid things.




As you can see, the good outweigh the bad.  I adore it here, so if you ever find yourself in Myrtle Beach- give me a call!  Just make sure to bring the salt...

Love and such

Who knew dating was hard?  I most certainly didn't.  It's tough, full of insecurities, and currently I'm not a fan.

Now I'm not saying I want to be in a serious relationship or anything right now- ain't nobody got time for that. Let's face it though, dating's a little different for me.  I'm not your average gal, and while yes everyone is unique I'm a bit more so.

I'm a fangirl, a magicienne, and a massive geek proudly so I may add.  However, I apparently don't have "that geek look" to me- according to numerous people I "look too hot to be a geek".  While that's flattering and all, it sucks.

Men assume because I don't constantly wear my superhero shirts, and am not a massive introvert that I'm not a geek.  This doesn't work well for me because I'm wildly attracted to the geek sector of men- most of which aren't going to talk to me because they assume I'm "normal".  Again, I've been told this numerous times.

Also, I can't stand unintelligent men.  They're a waste of time, and I've wasted too much of my time.

I'm considering making a questionnaire before going out now.

Finding Tiffy- Day 2-6

8/11- Day 2

I went to a wedding (which was simply stunning) where I had to act like a grown up. Mostly because I'd done the programs and wine labels- which were fabulous! My child-like thing? My mommy brought me groceries from her house, side note: since I've moved out I'm pretty sure she's under the impression I'm not eating. ever.

Anyway, I digress, in said grocery bags was also a shirt she had purchased for me. It was a pirate shirt featuring Blackbeard. I then proceeded to give her the history of ol' Edward Teach, after I finished squealing and jumping up and down.

8/12- Day 3

Slept in. Watched Beauty and the Beast. Twice.

8/13- Day 4

Had dessert before lunch.

8/14- Day 5

Decided to dress like a modern Pirate. This consisted of: New pirate shirt, cut off shorts, big hoop earrings, and a bandana. Also used pirate lingo for the entire day. Aye, matey? Y pirate name is Tiff the Terrible.

8/15- Day 6

I was at a fair for Liberty University today with my current place of employment (Macy's). My coworker and I stopped by Starbucks on the way there. She of course got a grown up coffee. I go apple juice, with two shots of raspberry. Seriously, try it- it's amazing!

Finding Tiffy- Day 1

Today I did boring things. I woke up, organized my closet, went out with my roomie.

However there was about 5 minutes where I connected with Tiffy. I actually made Meagan (my roomie) say "Seriously? It's like having an 8 year old brother again!" What did I do?

I attacked Meagan with my nerf gun.

Twice.

She will now be prepared for further attacks.

When the heck did this happen?

Sad news ladies and gents.

The worst has happened. Somehow, I'm not sure how, but I've become. An adult.

Dang it.

I swore it would never happen, yet it has. I'm a boring adult. I'm in bed by 12, if not 11. I have a job that I complain about, I haven't watched a Disney movie in months, I started getting heartburn, I haven't stepped foot on a playground in nearly a YEAR and boys no longer have cooties (ok, so maybe the cooties thing isn't so bad). What the heck has happened?

I swore up and down I'd get older but never EVER become an adult. Sadly, I've lost my magic. I don't know how this happened, but I'm correcting it RIGHT FREAKING NOW!

I think it'll take about 3 months of me doing something childish everyday before I'm back on track.

Starting today, August 10, the Inner Child Project starts. I'll update daily with my activity, sometimes a picture.

Keep me loyal my friends.

You know you're a female magician when...

Yes all of these have happened to me..

You tell your friends "I think I'll work the streets this summer!" and none of them try to stop you.

You realize one of your cards is missing, then you remember it's in the guy's pocket on the other side of the room.

Nobody will play poker with you.

You only have one pick up line, "Pick a card, any card."

Someone asks for your number, you tell them to check their pocket because it's already there.

Your purse is 95% gimmicks and 5% stuff that actually goes in a purse.

Someone says the word "magic" your friends all look at you.

You've been asked by someone to "Show me your stripper" and not gotten offended.

You accidentally palm any coin in your hand.

Other people think you're a heavy smoker because all of back pockets on your jeans have a card box imprint on them

More people know you as "Magic Girl" than your actual name.

You've spent a Saturday night with a group of elderly men, and nobody thought you were a gold digger.

A guy tries to hit on you by doing a magic trick, and you show him a better way to do it.

The Care and Keeping of a Tiff

Do NOT:

Allow to watch Dr. Who, a severe infatuation will develop resulting in The Tiff's entire world revolving around the Doctor and TARDIS

Expect her to be on time

Start a conversation about magic and expect it to be over in 5 minutes or less

Allow near men with rodent feature and/or foreign accents for fear of public humiliation on everyone's part

Do:

Realize that singing will likely be accompanied by interpretive dancing

Be sure to let her view at least 1 disney movie every month for fear of her losing her classic charm

Be aware when feeding her sweets/caffeine. these items are the beginning of a slippery slope that is not for the faint of heart

Allow her to play as many non-traditional games as possible. it allows her creative energy to flow