Awkward and Awesome

Well boys and girls... I know it's supposed to be Awkward and Awesome Thursdays, but my life is way to hectic these days to be that organized so we're going to do a special addition of A & A.  I've been getting some requests AND I have encountered some awkward stuff lately!

Awkward:

• The other day I went to Walgreens for a couple of things, one of them being bread.  Everyone needs bread now and then right?  Well, don't go to Walgreens because they don't have any!  Apparently their vendor (I'm guessing Wonderbread) went out of business and they haven't found a new one yet.  Um hello!  It's bread.  Kind of a staple for most Americans.  Work on that.
• For those who haven't read my latest blog post I'm in hair school at Paul Mitchell.  Well, the other day this guy came in for a haircut and I realized I went to Mesa State with him.  Fine, whatever, no big deal.  He leaves, and then two minutes later comes back in and asks the front desk to speak with Lisa* (who is one of our teachers).  20-25 minutes go by and finally Lindsay comes down to talk to him (yes, he waited that long at the front).  Well, if things aren't awkward enough, he realizes oops, you're not the one I wanted to talk to.  Then they realize he meant my teacher Kim*.  Everyone tells Kim, but by the time she makes it down he has already left.  But wait, there's more!  One of the students went to high school with him and had his number.  Naturally, she texted him to pass along Kim's number.  Kim and awkward boy went out.  They had pizza. The end. 
• I'm new at this whole washing someone else's hair thing.  Let's throw color into the mix and it's not easy to get out.  I washed someone's hair yesterday and then the girl who was actually cutting her hair had to re-wash it.  Oops!
• We played "Fear Factor" at school the other day.  They blindfolded us and one of the things they did was have us eat different things.  One thing was shredded cheese, and let me tell you something, it's a very creepy sensation. We all thought it was some sort of creepy crawler and we all screamed.  Try it sometime! But you can't know that it's coming. 

Awesome:

• I'm engaged!!!  Blog post with all the details to follow, but we've been engaged for almost two weeks and we're very happy!

• Paul Mitchell is coming out with a dry shampoo.  I love Paul Mitchell products and dry shampoo is awesome, so I'm super stoked to see what there's is like.
• Brownies and Desperate Housewives.  Sometimes girl time by myself is just what the doctor ordered.
• Rekindling friendships.  So happy to have a great friend back in my life!
• Next week I can start taking clients at school.  I'm at Paul Mitchell The School Denver so you should come get your hair did!  303-233-1733 Tuesdays-Saturdays
• Baby Gangnam Style.  'Nough said!  

*Names were changed!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Hi everyone!  Sorry for the hiatus, but I have been so incredibly busy lately with work and school.  Being a full-time grad student is no joke!  But I wanted to take a break from studying to bring you another edition of A&A Thursday!

Awkward:

• Woke up to 8 or so inches of snow this morning.  My dad, aka Snow Removal Master is out of town.  Have I ever used a snow blower today?  Nope.  Was it harder than I thought?  Yep.  Was I successful?  Absolutely not.  At least the sidewalk looks good so no one can sue us if they fall.

• I was out in Boulder the other night and came across some black ice.  I basically slid into an epic fall.  If you're gonna go down, at least make it graceful right?

• There is this really cute guy that's always on the light rail with me.  Unfortunately, his cuteness went down about 2 points when I saw him wearing white socks with black dress pants and black shoes.  You're not Michael Jackson.

• The other day my friend and I decided to sprint 2 blocks to catch the light rail so we wouldn't have to wait 15 minutes for another one.  I know, God forbid we wait a few minutes.  Anyway, I thought I was in pretty decent shape.  Nope.  My lungs were on FIRE!  Time to hit the gym...

• After work a friend and I went to get a drink.  I look across from me and see this guy that I had gone out with a couple times sitting with his new girlfriend.  He then proceeded to chug the remaining half of his beer and sprinted out of the place.  Who knew I had that much power?

• Running right into a chair in front of a decent amount of people.  I always thought I was pretty coordinated, but the more I think about it, the more I think I'm just kidding myself.  

Awesome:

• Next week I start coaching high school tennis and couldn't be more excited.  Even though I never really *loved* playing tennis, I have always loved coaching and getting to know the girls.  

• Chocolate covered Oreos.  Nothing comes close!

• It's guilty pleasure season in the television department.  Khloe and Lamar, Bethenny Ever After, and Basketball Wives.  Now if only I had time to watch them.

• I get to watch the Oscars this weekend!  I thought I was going to be busy, but my schedule opened up.  I'm a dork and love the Academy Awards and seeing all the fashion.

• Something in my life recently played out in a way that tells me the universe just knew it was time for me to move on to the next chapter of my life.  Weird how things truly happen for a reason even if it maybe what you had planned.

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Awkward:

• This week I turned 24 and along the way, suffered a "quarter-life crisis" made much worse by the fact that I've pulled muscles this week I didn't even know existed.  If that's what it means to get older, I surrender!
• Over the weekend we had a big snow storm.  I had to go into work and thought my Camry could get me there.  Nope, got it stuck in the culdasac for all the neighbors to see.  My dad took me to work, before having to come get me 20 minutes later because they decided to close.  When we pulled into the culdasac, he proceeded to get his AWD car stuck as well.  Look at those crazy Killenbergs going out in a snowstorm!  We ended up with about 2 feet of snow.
• Falling down the stairs.  Doesn't get much more awkward than that.  Luckily it was at my house, but didn't go unnoticed.  This was definitely the cherry on top of my quarter life crisis.
• The fact that I am most productive in my pajams.  As soon as I shower and look presentable, all productivity goes out the door.  For whatever reason I feel like I owe it to the world to venture outside.  So until further notice, I'll be living in PJs.
• Shaun White Stride gum.  It's awkward be cause a) Shaun White's face is on a pack of gum and b) it took me 2 hours to figure out the connection between the flavor "White Mint."  Master's student right here!

Awesome:

• Over the weekend my parents took me to dinner to celebrate my birthday.  We went to one of my favorite places, The 9th Door.  I love it because it's a Spanish restaurant so I get to eat all the things I miss from Spain like patatas bravas, jamon serrano, Manchego cheese, tortilla espanola, and tinto de verrano.  
• Yoga.  There is seriously nothing more relaxing!
• The Fray's new cd Scars and Stories is fantastic.  Did I expect anything less?  Never!
• I picked up this great clutch from the Jason Wu for Target collection.  I've heard stories about his collection selling out in 7 minutes, but my Target still had lots of items.  
• The Voice is back!  I have never been a fan of singing shows until this one.  
• All of my friends that came out on Tuesday to help me celebrate my birthday.  It meant so much to me! 

Me and Kerri.  Truly a life long friend!

High school friends!

 Work friends

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Awkward

• I'm waiting in a very long line at the post office and this girl about my age goes up to the counter and hands the guy her package and says Thanks, have a good one.  The guy behind the counter is all sorts of confused.  Girlfriend didn't know you have to pay for the post office to send your package.  Sorry, but how do you get to be 24 years old and not know this.  It ends with her having to run out to her car to get her purse, making us wait in line even longer.  Side note, pretty sure she was an old friend of mine in elementary school, but wasn't sure and didn't want to fraternize with her after her mail debacle. 
• When you say Thank you, Have a great day to someone as they're leaving and they totally ignore you and walk out.  Great, yup, talking to myself.  
• Spending a Saturday night reading "Rafa" in my VAMOS RAFA t-shirt, waiting for his match to begin at 1:30 a.m.  Clearly I'm an old lady sometimes.  I didn't even stay awake til the match.
• Once in awhile I go crazy and wear bright red lipstick.  Yesterday was one of those days.  I went to Target, bought a couple things, the usual.  Got into my car, looked in the rearview mirror and realized I had lipstick on my teeth.  See, told ya I'm an old lady sometimes!
• I love when I see people running to catch the Light Rail, even though the train is just chilling because it's not going to leave for another 4 minutes.  But then I get paranoid myself and think, oh my gosh, what if it leaves me?  So then I start power walking to catch the train, which chills for another 3 minutes.

Awesome

• Watching Riley's paws twitch when he's sleeping.  I have this idea in my head that he's romping around a field.  Do dogs dream?
• Feeling like a real "city girl" walking through the Theater District on my way to school.  Some of those buildings are beautiful and for a moment, I feel like I'm in New York City.  But clearly a much quieter and cleaner NYC.
• Finally enjoying tennis again!  After my college tennis days I quit for a couple years because I didn't enjoy it anymore.  Picked up my racket (and some sweet, new, black and pink Babolat shoes) and I'm loving it again.  Now I just need to get back in shape.  

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

I'm back!  And lucky for you, I started class this week for the Master's degree.  I say lucky for you, because I will be taking the light rail to and from class twice a week, which is bound to give me some great stories!

The past 2 weeks I was very sick with a sinus infection so I wasn't able to get out much.  This awkward and awesome post is a couple of weeks combined into one.


Awkward:

• It's always awkward when someone from high school comes into the restaurant I work at, but it's even worse when I have to wait on them.  Yup, just waiting tables.  Really living the dream after college graduation.  
• Kanyo West.  Instead of Kanye, it came out Kanyo.  We officially invented a new rapper: Kanyo East.
• I recently got in touch with a blast from the past.  Since then, we've been talking about getting together.  He has these ideas of getting together at like 9:00 p.m.  He clearly doesn't know that I'm a grandma and like to be in bed by 11:00.  
• I finally saw "Bridesmaids."  This is awkward because it took me this long to finally see the damn movie.  It was good, but I gotta say, "Hangover" is better.
• I was witness to a grown man (I'd say he was about 29 years old) getting lectured by his mother about soda and how bad it is for you.  Soda is the very worst thing for you.  All that high fructose corn syrup...
• Pulling out Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on the light rail.  Yes I'm 23 years old and reading HP, for the 2nd time.    I won't lie to you, I hid the fact that it was Harry Potter.
• This kid straight up rapping along with this headphones on the light rail last night.  I feared he was moments away from this.  Please excuse the swear words.

Awesome:

• I saw my first Cirque de Soleil show a couple weeks ago.  I was so excited to see "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour" but have to admit that it left me wanting more.  
• Steak and Shake.  I finally ate at the Colorado location.  It was delicious.  Per usual.
• Exactly one month until pitchers and catchers report to spring training.  Ready for baseball!!
• This week my parents celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary!  We celebrated in style at Red Lobster...cause we had a coupon.  
• The Australian Open is underway, which can only mean one thing.  I'll be living in this t-shirt for the next 2 weeks.  

• Spur of the moment shopping at Forever 21.  For whatever reason, I decided to run by the mall yesterday and picked up some really cute items like a zebra print "shrug" and a "leather" moto jacket.  

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

I'm so excited for this week's edition of Awkward and Awesome Thursday.

Awkward:

• My friend and I were having drinks and catching up about life.  Somehow we started talking about this guy we went to high school with that we didn't even really know.  20 minutes later who walks in?  The guy.  I was going to be awkward (cause last week I promised I would put myself in more awkward situations for the sake of my blog) and go say hi, but realized he would have absolutely no idea who I was.  You went to Mountain Vista right?  So did I.  That's a level of awkward I won't go to. 
• As my friend and I were leaving, said guy from high school and his friend were getting picked up from the restaurant/bar by his mom.  It'd be 1 thing if it was 1:00 a.m. and you needed a safe ride, but it was 9:00 p.m. and they hadn't even been drinking.  And I'm not here to judge, but seriously, one of you couldn't borrow your parent's car? Then to top it off I hear, "Thanks for picking us up." Again, not judging.
• The other day, a certain former Colorado Avalanche captain cough Joe Sakic cough came into my place of work.  I tried to act cool about it but I mean come on, the guy is a hockey god!  Anyway, one of my coworkers asked if I could make guacamole for Joe's table.  Seriously? Absolutely! I'd love to.  Oh my gosh, never again!  I literally had to use two hands to place the bowl on his table I was shaking so bad.  I usually make conversation.  Nope, could't do it.  Then, homeboy didn't even say thanks!    
• I walked into the bank and the lady behind the counter was like, "I really like your outfit."  I said thanks.  Then she says, "I like your sweater.  I like your boots.  I love your accessories."  I say thanks again.  Then she says, "I love it all."  I look up and I ask, "What's the date?"  She tells me, then says "Well I have to go now."  Ok lady, are you that upset I didn't acknowledge your obsession with my great outfit?  
• I had a laughing fit at physical therapy the other day when my therapist hit the nerve that runs into the funny bone.  It felt like I was being tickled (which is the worst!)  Even though I'm laughing, I hate being tickled.  Then my therapist asked, "Why are you turning red? Are you ok?"  It was torture.

Awesome:

• I mentioned "Plastic Land" which greets everyone when they enter the neighborhood.  (In middle school, it was humiliating cause we would pass it every day on the bus, but I've since learned to appreciate it.  And have also learned my father would like to pass it on to me one day. Can't handle that responsibility!).  Anyway, the other day, we received a note in our mailbox from an anonymous family telling us how much they love it and look forward to it.  My dad was thrilled and would frame the note if my mother would let him.

There are 13 various figurines like this lined op on our fence

• Ghirardelli Peppermint bark.  This stuff is delicious and addicting.  
• Tim freaking Tebow on the People website.  You know you've made it when you're on people.com  Literally just saw he's on the website again today.  Love the guy, but this is getting outta control.  
• We did a gift exchange at work and my secret santa got me a Colorado Avalanche scarf.  It's amazing and it was such a great gift!  It's so nice when people put thought into a gift.  That's what it's all about!  I went all over the place looking for a University of Nebraska for my gift and the journey was well worth it because she loved her gift!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

My apologies for the very long A&A Thursday hiatus.  Life and Thanksgiving got in the way!

Awkward:

• The route I took to Boulder today.  I hit every major street (University, Broadway, Santa Fe) and highway (I25, 36, tollway) in order to try to beat the traffic.  I literally zig zagged my way there.  And it still took me 2 hours in the snowstorm.
• I let it slip that I know all the words to "Getting Jiggy With It."  I was forced to prove it while on a date.  

• I was playing my "Michael Jackson: The Experience" game the other day (which is all sorts of awkward) and I was out of breath after 2 songs.  Clearly I need to hit the gym.
• I might have arthritis in my collarbone.  I'm 23 years old.  How is that possible? Getting old sucks.

Awesome:

• Taco night tonight!  It's a rare occurrence in this household so it's kind of a big deal.
• Old news, but a couple weeks ago I went to the Avs game and was chosen to be part of an in-game promotion for Qdoba.  These things always happen to me. Example.  
• Steak and Shake has arrived!  You're welcome people!  Why, you ask?  I filled out a comment card in Tulsa asking Steak and Shake to move out west.  Sure, 4 years later.  But still.  They're here and it will change your life!
• Finding $20 in my car that I thought I had lost.
• Plastic Land.  You can call us the Griswolds.  My dad puts 13 plastic holiday figurines on our fence that greets everyone as they come into the neighborhood.  The best part is blowing a fuse when I'm drying my hair after dark.
• Last night my parents and I went to dinner and left the guy a really good tip.  He then offered to buy us dessert.  Can't say no to that!
• Harry Potter.  'Nough said!  I'm reading the whole series again. I'm on #3.

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

I feel like I have so much to do today, but I made sure to pencil in "Blog" on my to-do list!

Awkward:

• Having to put my blog on my "to-do" list.  I'm OCD with lists.  I've been known to make lists of lists.  
• My mother's aversion to potato chips when eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  According to her "they just don't go together," but if she's eating a turkey sandwich, pass the chips.  She's the queen of "rules" when it comes to what goes together and what doesn't.  
• Last weekend I was at Dave and Buster's for a blind date.  (Luckily a friend was setting me up so she and her boyfriend were there, but nonetheless, awkward).  As I was waiting to meet him, this girls waves at me.  I looked at her with confusion, and may have said out loud, "I don't think you know me."  Ummm, yeah, it was one of my good friend's sisters that I have gone out with multiple times.  Oops!  In my defense I was very preoccupied.  
• While at Dave and Buster's we saw this guy (in very tight pants) stretching in order to get ready to play a dancing game.  
• My friend getting "hit on" literally.  This guy turned to my friend, asked her what her name was, blah blah blah.  Then 15 minutes later, he hit her on the arm to get her attention and said "Sorry for hitting on you earlier."  He hit her again and said, "now I'm really hitting on you."  The really awkward part is that he was an otherwise good looking guy.  
• The other night I was waiting on a table that was on a first date.  In the beginning, it was clearly not going well as she was on her cell phone and he was on his ipad (which had a stand and one of the roll-up keyboards).  I also caught her texting under the table like she was 15, probably telling her friends she didn't need an escape route.  Eventually things turned around for them since they stayed for 3 hours!

Awesome:

• Laughing til you cry.  I mean I was literally crying.  Is is awkward that I was laughing that hard at my own joke?  
• J.R. Martinez.  If you don't watch Dancing with the Stars, well you should so you can see J.R.  He was in a Humvee accident while serving in Iraq, and sustained burns on 40% of his body.  He was then cast in All My Children. He is a real life hero that is so inspirational!  And a great dancer to boot!
• H&M is officially OPEN in Denver, CO!!  I guess people started lining up last night for the grand opening.  Don't get my wrong, H&M is great, but no way am I dealing with the crowds.  I'll wait a few weeks.
• Rick Perry forgetting the 3rd component of his economic plan during the debate last night.  I have no words other than HA HA HA!!!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Well lucky for you, I decided to get a life other than work so I actually have some awkward and awesome moments to share!

Awkward:

• When I was at work the other night (during a very busy rush) the bartender asked me to open a screw-top wine bottle.  Was I able to open it?  Nope.  Did I end up wasting more time than if the bartender had just opened it himself?  Yep.  Glad I can help.
• The many blonde moments I've been having lately like forgetting to clock out.  I didn't realize it til I got to the car so I headed back inside, but the restaurant had already closed so I had to knock on the window so someone could let me back it.  Humiliating.  I blame it on my new blonde highlights.
• Tebowing, especially when you're trying to explain it to someone.  There really is no way to explain it other than to get down and demonstrate.

• Setting off your car alarm in a very public parking lot.  It's ok everyone, it's my car I swear!
• Being called "ma'am."  Please refrain from calling me ma'am until I'm at least 30.
• Realizing you're about to run into old high school friends while in a bathroom stall.  I heard a few girls talking and instantly knew who it was and debated saying hi while still in the stall but thought that might be a little too awkward.  Saying hi at the sinks was awkward enough haha.

Awesome:

• Red Velvet Cheesecake brownies.  They are seriously to die for.  I could probably eat the whole pan, but then we would have another awkward moment on our hands.  Get the recipe here!

• Dressing up like my general manager.  I had to work halloween and someone came up with the idea of dressing up like our GM.  It gave me an excuse to wear jeans and a hat so I was totally on board!
• The most delicious steak dinner!  Great food, great wine, great friends!  
• When I was downtown the other night my friend and I realized we were at different bars right across the street from one another.  It was too crazy to go say hi so we each went on the balcony and waved hi to each other!  So fun!
• Seeing my dog passed out on my bed, snoring away!  He melts my heart!
• My mom's baked spaghetti.  She got the recipe from my cousin-in-law and it is so freaking delicious.  I'll try to post the recipe soon!  

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

I'm back with another installment of A & A Thursday!  

Awkward:

• While I was working on Sunday, I had a table that would not leave.  I walked by A LOT and each time removed something from their table like drink glasses, etc.  It got really awkward when a sob fest ensued, but I kept walking by.  Pay your darn bill!
• This week my mom asked me to return a carpet sample.  I had a general idea where to go, and then saw a sign.  When I walked in there was no one to be found, until a guy saw me through the window.  "You're looking for the showroom, which is at the end of the parking lot."  Yup, definitely walked into the warehouse.
• Getting physical therapy on my jaw.  I have pain in my collar bone and we've tried everything, and then my physical therapist decided my popping jaw was causing misalignment.  Then he proceeds to tell me about the time someone worked on his saw and it was totally moved out of the socket.  Thanks for the reassurance buddy.
• Getting a call from one of my Breckenridge accounts nearly a month after the fact.  I just called to say bye and thanks for everything at the end of September.  Well yesterday she decided to return my call.  Random!
• The other night this guy texted me and asked what I was up to.  In all honestly, I was hanging out at home catching up on my DVR with my mom, but not wanting to sound like a total loser I said I was "hanging out with friends."  Then he goes on to say, "Don't lie.  You know you don't have any friends."  I of course didn't tell me he caught me in my white lie, but how rude was that?  Excuse me, what would lead you to that conclusion, joking or not?  

Awesome:

• Lazy, yet productive days.  Yesterday I prepared for 13 inches of snow so didn't have anything planned other than lounging around watching Phantom of the Opera."  I also did 3 loads of laundry, baked banana muffins, and cleaned my room.
• The Colbert Report.  Just started watching it within recent weeks and he literally makes me laugh out loud.  
• I took my dog Riley to Petsmart to get a new dog tag.  If you know my dog, you know he's quite the handful and jumps on people a lot.  Well, as I was getting his tag, he jumped on a girl that worked at Petsmart.   A lot of people are annoyed my his shenanigans, but she said "Aw, how did you know I needed a hug?"  That's exactly how I feel about my boy!
• Getting to break out my Lady Gaga costume again this weekend!  I have to work all weekend, but really hoping to go out Saturday night cause baby I was born this way! 
• EOS lip balm.  I usually don't like lip balm, but this stuff is amazing!  The best part about it, is that it's made in the USA.  How many products can say that these days?  You can find it at Target.

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

My apologies for being MIA last week.  Last week was super hectic as I was managing a bathroom remodel while my parent's house and starting a new part-time job.  But anyway, I'm back.

Awkward:

• Bowling.  I went bowling a couple times and it's just awkward, especially in a "date" type setting.  "It's your turn, k my turn, your turn."  Back and forth, back and forth.  Oh, and let's not talk about the view everyone gets as you go up to bowl.
• Starting a new job.  I literally feel like I'm walking around like a lost puppy dog.  I don't know anyone, I don't know where I'm going, what I'm doing.  And then, you have to follow someone to "learn the ropes."  Then, even more awkward is when they follow you to make sure you know what you're doing.  Luckily, I've made it through the training and now ready to fly solo this week!
• Forgetting one of my good friend's birthday (and having her tell me I forgot it).  Oops! Luckily she forgot my birthday too, so now we're even.
• Running out of the garage because I didn't have the garage door opener.  Our garage has a motion sensor so I had to get out while not triggering it, all while in heels.  It was a quite a show, that some stranger on the street got to enjoy.
• Wrinkles!  Yes, I have under eye wrinkles and I'm only 23.  Wear your sunnies people! 
• This article from Fox 31.  Are people really this ignorant about hockey?    
• Being home alone at night while my parents were out of town.

Awesome:

• The Avalanche are off to a great start.  Many people picked the Avs to finish last in the league.  The season is still young, but so far they are 5-1, which is better than anyone expected at this point!
• Book stores.  I went to Tattered Cover the other day and just walked around for hours.  I like to use the library for books because it's cheaper, and it's the "green" alternative to book stores, but I like going to book stores to see which books to add to my ever expanding list of "books to read."
• The Fray's new single, Heartbeat.  They are my favorite band.  If you haven't seen them live, DO IT! They're incredible.  

• I made $200 on ebay selling a few things!  Money in the bank!!
• While I was at Tattered Cover, I picked up a book called "Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time."  For some Buddhism is a religion, but I also look at it as a way of life.  And this book is a way for us all to adopt some of their practices like being good to yourself, finding strength, being patient, etc.  There are 52 practices in the book so I plan on focusing on one per week.  The plan is to blog about each one.  (We'll see if that happens, but I'm going to try my best).
• Another book I really like is "Why Men Love Bitches."  I bought it awhile back, but started reading it again.  The word bitch is used in a "tongue in cheek" sort of way and just tells women to be strong and independent, and stick up for yourself!
• Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi is dead.  This is such a historic moment for the people of Libya, and the world.  

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Finally settled into life back at Casa de J (aka my parents' house) and here with another installment of Awkward and Awesome Thursday. 

Awkward:

• Telling people I quit my job and moved in with my parents.  You're living at home?  But what are you going to do?  Oh ya know, I just thought I'd mooch off the J's for awhile til they kick me out.  I moved back home to pursue other opportunities like my master's degree.
• Snooki wannabe at Hacienda.  If I was in downtown Denver at a club this wouldn't be so awkward, but I was at a restaurant in Lone Tree.  
• My friend and I went to Noodles and Co. for her birthday (we do it big) and she gave them her coupon for a free noodle bowl of your birthday.  She also ordered flatbread, which they don't give you on your birthday (what cheapos).  Anyway, she owed $0.80 so she handed over her debit card.  "You can't use a card for anything under $1."  My friend is like, "Oh, I think I have a quarter.  Wait, no never mind."  "Oh that's ok, don't worry about it."  Take that Noodles and Co! We just took you for 80 cents, what now!
• After our Noodles, we went to Old Chicago for some celebratory beverages.  I start talking to the bartender (who we happen to know) and I'm trying to be discreet about the conversation we're having.  Out of nowhere, this dude a few seats away interjects into the conversation.  I'm sorry sir, I'm not talking to you.
• Seeing a guy from my 8th grade class that I literally haven't seen since the 8th grade.  He was one of the most popular kids so naturally I knew exactly who he was, but I tried to play it off like "Didn't you go to MRMS?"  And he goes yeah, I thought your looked familiar.  What's your name?  Yeah right I look familiar, you're probably just being nice.  Whatever.

Awesome:

• Mac MatchMaster foundation.  I just bought it a couple days ago and so far, I love it!  Highly recommend it, and definitely worth the money.  
• Getting accepted to graduate school.  I got into the CU Denver Masters of Management program and would like to get a specialization in sustainability.  I also landed a part-time job!
• The Avs season starts Saturday!  And they're retiring Forsberg's number.  When Sakic retired, I maybe got a little misty-eyed.  I think I'll be alright with Forsberg since he hasn't really played in years.  
• Being able to celebrate my friend's 25th birthday with her.  Wouldn't have been able to do that if I was still in the  mountains.  Friend, I love you and don't worry about being halfway to 50.  Life happens the way it's supposed to and I know that the universe has something amazing planned for you!  

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

My Awkward list is a bit short this week.  Clearly that means I've had no social life lately and I need to get out more.  Probably not going to happen anytime soon since I'm moving back in with my parents.  Hopefully they can bring me some awkward moments!  

Awkward:

• Pink escalades.  I saw one cruising around Breckenridge the other day.  Clearly those people don't live up here.  And seriously, baby pink cars should only be available in a hot wheels model for 5 year olds, which reminds me, I always wanted a hot wheels car but I never got one.  
• Hitting myself in the face with the sun visor in my car.  I was trying to put it back up and it somehow came unhinged and knocked me in the face.  Luckily no one was around to see that gem.
• I was going through my phone deleting numbers cause clearly that's more fun than packing, (procrastination at its finest) when I came across a few names that I don't remember for the life of me. So tempted to be like, Hey there, who are you and why are you in my phone?  But that would just be a whole different level of awkward.
• The amount of black and white shirts I have in my closet.  I mean, seriously, it's like I'm constantly in a 1950s black and white sitcom.  Lucy, you've got some 'splainin to do!
• Speedos.  Who wants to see that first thing in the morning?  I sure don't.  Which brings me to one piece bathing suits.  But I guess it would be even more ridiculous if I showed up in an itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny, yellow polka dot bikini to do my laps.  

Awesome:

• On the way from Frisco to Breckenridge, there is a field with a few horses just hanging out and one adorable donkey.  He's like a real life Eeyore, just chilling all by himself.  He always looks kinda sad, but he's so cute and just makes me smile every time I see him.
• I bought this jewelry organizer and ohmygosh!  I love it.  I'm obsessed.  
• Having no second thoughts about moving back to Denver this weekend.  I'm the type of person that can't make decisions and typically second guesses my decisions, but I'm and 100% sure I'm making the right choice to move back home.  Time to pursue other opportunities and couldn't be happier about it!  Sure, I'll miss my friends here, but I'm a Denver girl!
• Fall colors in the mountains.  If you've never been to the mountains when the leaves are changing, it's a must! I've never seen colors so vibrant!
• Red lips!  I decided to rock red lips the other day, which I've never actually done in public. It was so liberating!  I'll post a picture the next time I do it! 
• Pringles!  They're not lying.  Once you pop, you can't stop! 

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

This week has been dragging on, but Thursday is finally here!  I know you're just as excited as I am for Awkward and Awesome Thursday!

Awkward:

• Going to Target 3 times in one week.  By the third time I felt like I needed a disguise.  That girl's here again?  Wasn't she here like 2 days ago?  When you live in a relatively small city there aren't a lot of shopping options.  The really sad part is that I could have gone a fourth time, but I went to Walgreens instead.  
• I'm not here to judge, but there's this woman at the gym that I will never understand.  She comes in full makeup, her hair flat ironed and down, perfume that I can smell when she walks by, and spandex volleyball-type shorts.  I'm personally at the gym to get my sweat on so I'm not gonna waste makeup and a good hair day.  And the other thing is, homegirl is usually there with her husband, so I don't think she's there to pick up guys.  I'll never get it. 
• My apartment.  It's been my humble abode for the past year and I'll miss the cozy feel it has, but if I never live in a studio apartment again I'll be a happy girl.  I sleep in my kitchen and I cook in my bedroom.  
• Wearing jean shorts to the gym.  Who guy does that?  And actually, what guy still has jean shorts?
• Panicking when I wasn't able to hook up my DVR to my tv.  Long story short, my apartment came furnished, but a lot of it stayed with my parents.  When my parents came to visit they brought the tv that came with the place.  Well, the tv is sorta old so it didn't have a hookup for the HDMI cord for DVR.  I thought I was going to have to go 2 weeks without DVR.  Which is a problem because how am I supposed to watch Grey's Anatomy and Project Runway at the same time? That's what you call a "First world problem."  But not to fear, I'm ready to go for tonight.  Cause I know you were worried. 

Awesome:

• Baby Nina!  My cousin had her second daughter last week.  So now she has Norah and Nina.  Isn't that the cutest name combo ever?  Nina is my 10th second cousin on my dad's side of the family.  I think.  So hard to keep track!
• Moving to Denver.  If you haven't heard, I'm moving back to Denver at the end of this month.  I did a year in the mountains and it was a wonderful experience, but 9 months of winter is too much for me.  And I want to pursue other things.  Like dating a guy who has a car!  And a steady job!  Dreaming big people!
• Goodreads.com  I love it because you create an account and you make 3 lists.  "Read," "To-read," and "Reading."  I don't know about you, but I have so many books I want to read, but it's hard to remember them all so this way it's all in one place.  And you can also see reviews of books.
• While I was watching the Emmy's I saw a commercial for Dunkin' Donuts.  Sometimes this means they are preparing you for the announcement that they are opening locations in Denver.  That's what H&M has been doing.  Please, please, please!  They have great coffee!
• I found a new favorite blog, Dulce Candy.  Her closet is every girl's dream!  It's probably bigger than my apartment.  

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

So first of all, sorry I've been M.I.A. lately.  I have been crazy busy with work. I wasn't even going to do Awkward and Awesome Thursday, but luckily I have people that hold me accountable!  So here we go!

Awkward:

• Broncos fans planning to buy Pro-Tebow billboards in Denver.  I guess it will cost about $10,000 and it probably won't do anything.  News flash, John Fox is the coach, Kyle Orton is the quarterback whether you like it or not.  Deal with it.

• Girls creeping the Facebook pages of Rockies players' wives, then posting links to some of the Facebook photo albums on Twitter.  That's creeping on a whole other level!  

• Chili beer.  The other day my friends and I went to the Dillon Dam Brewery because it was "Chili Beer Day" and they only have 1 keg of it.  I know some people love chili beer, but it was just weird.  For the first second it tasted good, then it burned the back of my throat.  I'll stick to Coors Light thank you very much.

• My company hosted a golf tournament on Friday and I met a lot of cool people, one that I had recognized from previous events.  Well later that night I was working a promo when I saw the same guy.  Naturally I said hi, blah blah blah. On Monday, I went to another golf tournament and saw the guy from the tournament on Friday.  Yeah, definitely was NOT the same guy I saw Friday night.  Wow, I feel like such a weirdo now.

• Noticing a guy's fly is down and not knowing whether to say anything.  I had just met the guy like 2 days prior and didn't feel like we were on the level that I could tell him his fly was down.  Later, another guy we were with told him, and then I had to admit that I had known too.  Awkward!

Awesome:

• Playing in my very first golf tournament!  Monday morning I got a call from my boss saying he needed me to play in one of my account's golf tournament.  I was pretty nervous since I'd never played in one, but it was a lot of fun!  I'll take golf over work any day!

• Avalanche training camp starts this week.  I won't be going cause it will be chaos, but it means that Avs season is right around the corner!  

• My new Burton vest!  I was at the consignment store with the goal of getting a check for some items I had sold, but then I saw this vest and it spoke to me!  So now I have $0.41 credit at the store.  Whoops! 

• The Big Bang Theory.  I literally laugh out loud during every episode!

• My very first Powerball ticket!  The best part, I didn't pay for it.  It was part of the golf tournament.  I was pretty convinced I was going to win so I started imagining what I would do with $25 million.  New house, Range Rover, shopping spree, start a foundation...  But yeah, I didn't win.  What a let down.  No more lotto tickets for me.  

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Ready for another installment of Awkward and Awesome Thursday?!

Awkward:

• Being chosen to be a part of a Colorado Rockies in-game promotion.  I tweeted my seat location to the Rockies and they chose me.  I had no idea what I would be doing.  My first thought was, "ooh maybe I'll get to run across the field and change out 2nd base."  To which my loving father responded, "You better hope that's not it.  You're not the fastest."  Thanks Dad!  It was awkward because they whole game I kept turning around to see if they were coming to get me.  The people behind me must have thought I was crazy.  Then they knew I was crazy after the people came and got me because as I walked up the stairs with them, I tripped.  Yup, tripped up the stairs.  Smooth!  Finally, they decided to tell me the answers beforehand.  Great, right?  No, cause I answered the questions WAY too fast.  Apparently I didn't even let her finish asking one of the questions.  Oops!

• Wandering aimlessly at Target.  I was literally walking in circles trying to find a fish bowl, a hula hoop, and a yardstick.  None of which they had at Target.  So, to make it more awkward I had to go to Walmart.  I didn't have a choice though because this was for work, and it wasn't my money.  My personal Walmart boycott is alive and well. 
• Multi-lane round-abouts.  I mean seriously, which lane goes where?  Never fails, I always end up cutting someone off!  Sorry I'm an idiot with round-abouts.
• Dealing with work email on your day off.  It was such a personal conflict.  Should I answer the email?  But it's my day off?  Yeah, but it will take like 15 minutes.  I answered the email.
• Twitter fights.  I've only been involved in one it was was pretty intense.  But the other day I saw this guy tweet an athlete something really rude.  Well, said athlete responded with an equally rude and immature comment.  Why even go to that level?  Cringe worthy.

Awesome:

• Being chosen for the Rockies promo.  I won a flip cam, which was something I had sorta been wanting.  And I had people recognize me on the jumbotron.  A guy my dad works with called my dad to tell him.  (In retrospect that's kinda awkward).
• 3 Rockies games this season, 3 wins!!  I guess I bring good vibes.
• Nutella.  Haven't bought it it months because it's so good, but I fell victim to the promotional display.  As a marketing major I should know better!
• Pumpkin spice lattes.  They are delicious and they signal the start of fall! 
• Fall weather.  I love curling up with a blanket and hot tea.
• Long weekends that turn into short work weeks!  I mean seriously, it's already Thursday!!  
• Adele, Someone Like You.  I already liked this song, but when she performed at the VMAs?  Amazing!  You could feel her emotion.  And I realized it's a song that almost every girl can relate to in some way.  For me, it's like she put the words into my mouth regarding someone I dated a couple years ago.  

Awkward and Awesome Thursday!

Awkward:

• Thinking Wednesday was Thursday.  Seriously, all day long I thought yesterday was today.  And it wasn't.  So here we are.  2 Thursdays in 1 week.  If only I could have 2 Saturdays and 2 Sundays too. 
• Planking.  I told you about how I lost my "planking virginity" this week.  And you might say, what took you so long.  Well friends, because it is so awkward!  It was first, and probably last planking experience so enjoy it. 
• The consequences of swimming.  I recently started swimming again cause it's seriously one of the best workouts ever.  Unfortunately it leads to getting water in your ears, and standing there trying to get the water out is not a pretty sight.  I also smell like chlorine all day long.  And then my car smells like chlorine. 
• Having the person that lives below me come a-knocking.  I thought she was coming to tell me my music was too loud or something.  "No lady, I will not turn down my Disney tunes so beat it."  Actually, she was just coming to see if she had pliers she could borrow.  Which I did.  Which is also a bit awkward since I've never used them in my life! My staple gun is about the only "tool" I use on the regular.
• Having your boss call you at 7:00p.m. while in the middle of cooking dinner.  I had 2 pots going on the stove while trying to drain my rigatoni.  "If I lose you, it's just cause I dropped my phone in a boiling inferno.  No big deal."  I guess most people would let it go to voicemail, but what if he didn't leave a voicemail?  Then I'd have no idea why he was calling.  And it would drive me crazy.  I stress about random things!

Awesome:

• My Disney Pandora station.  I mean seriously, is there anything better?  Hakuna Matata people!
• Losing 4 pounds.  And having someone notice.  And before you go saying "You don't need to love weight" like so many people, save it!  I wasn't trying to lose weight; just trying to tone up.  I've just been eating better and working out more.  
• Golfing.  Normally I would say I hate golfing.  I'm the person that throws their clubs (ok, not really.  I stick to throwing tennis rackets...over fences...that must be returned by the mailman on the other side...but that's another story).  Anyway, I can say I've been hooked on golf and here's why.  I finally started hitting some really good shots, and it makes me want to hit more good shots and keep getting better!  And seeing as an insane amount of business deals happen on a golf course, I better keep practicing!
• The Help.  Read the book.  See the movie.  It will change your life!
• The delicious meal I made last night.  Creamy chicken and rigatoni! And I didn't even drop my phone in the sauce! 

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Can't believe it's time for another Awkward and Awesome Thursday!!

Awkward:

• Wearing a skirt on a windy day and giving the Budweiser delivery drivers a free show.  That's how we roll over at Coors.  "This butt's, err Bud's for you."
• So last week I told you about those awesome new shoes I got.  Well, naturally I decided to wear them out Friday night.  I paired the booties with skinny jeans and a flowy top.  Relatively casual, but not according to these Breckenridge peeps.  You should have seen the looks I got.  Which, I guess when it comes to fashion in a place like this, means I did something right.  At least that's what I'll keep telling myself.
• Someone searching "Fedora's for big heads" and being brought to my blog.  Yeah, yeah I have a big head, what're you gonna do about it!
• Getting a text message from a someone Saturday night and having no idea who it is.  Then, about an hour remembering who it is, but feeling so bad for not remembering said person, and not texting them back.  Oops!

Awesome:

• So while I was getting all those weird looks about my fabulous outfit, I did get one girl that loved it.  She was from Denver...obvi...
• Bringing out my inner fashionista!  I have this dress that I'm not really feeling, so I decided to wear it as a skirt.  I wish I had pictures to go along with all my outfit awkward/awesome moments.  Sorry!
• This shirt!  Cause I mean let's be honest, running does suck.  Even if you choose to run like I do, it still sucks.  Until afterward, and then you can't wait to go again.  
• My amazingly supportive friends.  I have to host a lot of events in bars and it can be pretty awkward, but luckily I have friends that try to make it whenever they can.  I've even scheduled events to fit their schedules!
• How I Met Your Mother.  I just finished season 5.  If you've never seen it, get your priorities straight!  My Avs friends will appreciate that I just saw the Bang Bang Dance episode in its entirety.  

• Rafael Nadal on David Letterman.  The guy is one the of top tennis players in the world, yet he has remained so humble.  And he is the face of Armani.  And, he has an autobiography.  I need to get that asap!!! Since he's the love of my life and all.  When I studied abroad in Spain, I went to Majorca just in hopes I would meet him and we would fall madly in love.  Ok not really, but it definitely was a factor we took into consideration!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

So I got this idea from my favorite blog in the whole wide world!

Awkward: 

• Standing in the shampoo aisle at Walgreens itching my head.  "No ma'am, I do not have lice."  But seriously, no idea why the back of my head has been so itchy.
• Trying to hang up Coors Light streamer things.  Ladders and heights are not my thing.  Thank goodness for a nice boy that helped me (and laughed at me in the process).
• Doing girl push-ups in public.  I don't think that needs an explanation...
• Checking my phone every 5 seconds to see if I have a special little text message.  I've checked it 3 times while writing this.  (Kidding, but seriously, I'm about to chuck my phone out the window).  Anyway, don't judge.  This is a judgment free zone. You know you've been there :)

Awesome:

• My new anti-itch Neutrogena shampoo.  My head still kinda itches, but damn, my hair has never been so voluminous or felt so clean!
• Pulling down the Budweiser and Bud Light streamer things so I could put up Coors Light ones.  It's the little things people! 
• These beauties! They're not too high, and wedges are by far the most comfortable heels out there. 
• Finding a great pair of trouser jeans at the Gap Outlet.  Not only did I find them in "long," but they were on sale! Booyah!
• Being motivated to go to the gym.  Seriously, is there anything better than actually wanting to go to the gym?  Ok, probably, like winning a million dollars, but you get the idea.  I haven't had to bribe myself with Starbucks, and I even turned down happy hour to get my sweat on!  Who am I?