So with that being said, I was gonna ask you guys to do something for me! I have been getting into lots of different kinds of music over the past few months, and want to see if there is any music you guys totally love. I need a little inspiration on the music front, so just leave a comment with your favorite song, artist, music station, whatever, so that I can check it out. Next week, I will put up a list of my new favorites.

Hook me up here, folkies. I need some sweet, sweet music love!

My air of mystery isn’t just for fun, though. Because of the details of the project, I’m not sure how much I am allowed to say, etc., so please don’t be mad at me for keeping my big ol’ mouth shut. But here are some details that I CAN give…

Next week will bring a new project into my life. Hopefully that project will stay for months and months, but until next week, I can’t be sure of anything. But my top-secret project is something that I have always wanted to do. And the fact that this opportunity has fallen into my lap just further makes me believe that I am in Maryland for a reason. I try not to be superstitious. I try to make things happen for myself. But when opportunities come knocking, you can’t just shut the door in its’ face. (Well, you can, but why would you?).

So with that being said, updates are on the way. You all will be the first to know of any news! So check back, maybe early next week, if you are curious as to what the h-e-double-hockey-sticks I am talking about.

Before I get into it, here is a little background for you: I am 22 years old, which many of you would say is young. I agree. Yes, 22 is young. Not much older than 21. It has been a little over a year and a half since I have been allowed to legally partake in the tradition of consuming alcoholic beverages. But I am an old soul. I like classic things, like wine and naps. I read on Sundays and like to cook. I’m not one for “partying”, although I have been known to have a good time now and then in college. So my bar days, especially now that I have moved to Maryland, are few and far between.

So sometime yesterday morning/early afternoon (after a lovely morning at IKEA), I decided that it would be a good time to go visit a few friends in DC. Two of these girls were my sorority sisters in college (note the picture). These lady friends of mine are especially fun, and I never (and by never, I really mean never) know what to expect when I am around them. Random dance parties, shots, fist pumping (pre-Jersey Shore), fights with taxi cab drivers, etc., are some of the things I experience around these folks. I can’t even pretend to be upset about it, because it always makes for an awesome story.

This time was no different. I had my first experience with Russian Roulette, and not the Rihanna single. This game, which involves clear alcohol, water, shot glasses, and a lazy susan, has all the makings for a messy evening. Spin the lazy susan, and take whatever shot is in front of you, no hesitation. I was fairly lucky, until I picked up some gin. Yum, tasted like a Christmas tree. Tanqueray is not for me.

After a few rounds of this “lovely” game (which I opted out after a few rounds because I am a wuss), we headed to a nearby bar. And by nearby, I mean really far away. Did I mention I was wearing heels? I’m a pro in them, but it was quite frigid. So we arrive at this bar, and continue our shenanigans. I was trying to be responsible and pace myself, but a FREE beer keeps appearing in front of me. I like free things and feel a terrible guilt inside when I shoo those free things away (my justification for drinking a little bit too much). So I got a little tipsy. And in all honesty, I wasn’t even rushing through these drinks! We just were at the bar for a LONG time (four hours…). Sheesh!

So the alcohol is building up, along with our sweet dances moves, and my dear friend (who shall remain nameless), has a talent for pulling in the gentlemen. So she runs off to jam out on the dance floor with some new acquaintances. At some point, the rest of us decide its time to leave. So, we leave. She isn’t with us.

Have I mentioned that I am supposed to be staying at her apartment? All of my things are at her place. Dilemma. I started to panic a little bit. I started to panic a lot. No one else was noticing, and I had just realized that my phone was sitting comfortably in my car, far far away from where I can use it to call this girl. Good thing I knew some of the other people! Finding an alternative sleep location wasn’t tough, just a hassle and inconvenient.

This is where a major shout out comes in: thanks Lisa for your hospitality! Your IKEA couch was cushy!

The main point of my story is that I don’t drink often, and for good reason. I like my early bedtime and my long, un-hungover Sundays. So drinking, it was fun for one night, but I bid you farewell for a while. That aside, today was very awesome. It consisted of my DC girls, trashy tv (Jersey Shore, we hate/love you), fist pumping, Ke$ha, sushi (Cafe Asia, MMMM), and a little Sherlock Holmes action.

The Basic Moral of the Story: Abide by your old lady ways, choose a reasonable bedtime, and wake feeling at least normal, if not totally refreshed. Steer clear of alcohol (mostly gin), unless you are enjoying a nice Pinot Noir (in which case, I would suggest Hob Knob).

PS: Have I mentioned that I think I am going to totally regret putting this on my blog? Hmm…

And did I mention that this is what I am wearing (see left)? Pink is just my absolute favorite color (obviously)!

To be honest, I actually am ready to get back in the gym after the holidays. I am feeling stressed and more tired than usual, and I think it’s because I need to get rid of all that through a run or something. I was in great shape before Christmas, and then I kind of slacked off (I was sick, ok?). My only debacle is that I have to deal with ALL those people who have decided that it just the right time to get their butts in shape. Oh, New Year’s resolutions… I loathe thee!

So while I fight my motivation to actually move from the warmth of my house to the gym, I am now fighting against 23047018264192846 other people (that number may be a bit exaggerated) for a treadmill. Doesn’t help. But today is as good as any other day. Carpe Diem! I shall face the struggle whole heartedly! I am going to go, be awesome, fight against the current, and get on that treadmill and make it mine (but only for a half hour, because I can’t stay on longer due to ”respect for others’ privileges of machinery”). Bid me luck, for I will need it.

I haven’t even gotten out of bed yet, it is THAT cold. I checked weather.com this morning: 24* but feels like 7*. For real? (Thank God for the Internet and the ability to do this without moving a muscle). But brrrr! It is my first winter in Maryland, and it has been nothing short of an interesting experience. It was hot and humid until late into fall, which then lasted five seconds. Winter swept in and it has been cold and icky ever since. We had a snow storm a few weeks back and we were trapped like cold and hungry little hermits.

Anyway, I think today is going to be a low-key kind of day. I am thinking about running down to Annapolis to see a movie or maybe read at Starbucks or something. I have felt a little off lately, and just need to get back in tune with myself. I’d tell you more about that, but now maybe isn’t the best time to throw that into the blogosphere. If you are super curious, too bad! Ha!

GOOD NEWS on the moving front. If you know me, you know that I have been stressed out beyond imagination about my moving situation. My lease is up next week and I have to find somewhere to live ASAP (and the fact that I procrastinated this long is just a reflection of something that tends to happen with every important decision in my life).

So I have been looking at apartments, and none of them fit with what I am looking for. I just need something cheap and simple, without amenities and all that “cool stuff” that apartment complexes offer young professionals. I just need shelter, plain and simple. So I turned to Craigslist….Eek! Seems like a wishy-washy idea, but I found some decent stuff on there. And tomorrow, I am going to meet with a potential roommate about sharing a condo. It feels like I might finally have somewhere to live! Yay for not being homeless! *Sounds of trumpets and a choir singing hallelujah*.

Oh, and did I mention that I ate chocolate for breakfast!?

It has been a while since I have written. A really long while. And to think that I used to blog at Blogspot… ichk! (I would link to my old blog, but after re-reading it, I am definitely saving you some time by not linking to it. Trust me!)

Either way, no big deal. Just writing a first post. Hopefully here you will be entertained and captivated, although I can promise neither of those.

So now, as I try to embrace WordPress and the blogosphere, I am simultaneously watching “The Way We Were.” Ya know, the story of two star-crossed lovers played by Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford (who was quite dreamy back in the day…is that weird to say? If so, just ignore it).

But anyways, I’m not sure that I buy that star-crossed lovers bit. It always seems to end in tragedy, no? Take Leonardo Di Caprio and Claire Danes. Er… Romeo and Juliet. Tragedy. I mean, what is so great about love that ends in suicide? Sounds pretty terrible to me. And I hope I’m not ruining the movie for you, but Barbra and Robbie don’t even end up together! What a waste of a movie. Such a shame. I should have watched Harry Potter…

I’m just saying…

So anyways, aside from the aside, welcome to my blog. Be ready for randomness.