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HERE IT IS!!! Another blog post! I know, I know... it's been FOREVER. A lot has been going on. I know you're all on the edge of your seat to find out what's been going on in my life... so let's get going.

FIRST! Kara and I took a trip to Providence a few weeks ago! We needed some Davenport's. They are worth the drive, anytime. While we were in Providence, we decided to stop and see some of our favorite sites..





The river! Although Providence isn't a big city, I still think it's a perfect candidate for a WATER TAXI SERVICE, because the river runs right through the city. Like in Chicago. And who better to start a water taxi service than.... ME!!!






We took a lot of pictures of ourselves this day, haha.





Pretty!






After we explored downtown, we drove up to the second level of Providence, and went to the Overlook! Prospect Park! I featured this park on my '20-minute Tour of the City' that I did back in November. It's so pretty here!
















THEN! We drove through Wayland Square and over to THE WALL!!! One of my all time favorite attractions of ANY city ANYWHERE.



There. It. Is.







Me and my Wall-colored coat!




Kara and I in front of The Wall. Great place.



After The Wall, we headed over to DAVENPORT'S, which is also a great place.





Kara got a tuna burger. It was delish.




And I got my favorite sandwich in the whole world - chicken salad. I feel like every time I go to Davenport's, they never have the EXACT sandwich that I had the first time I went there. So, every time I need to explain to the waitress or waiter that it's my favorite thing in the whole world and if they could make it even though it's not on the menu - I would greatly appreciate it.

And they always do! And it's always even more delicious than I remember!




YEP - we love it there.


It was a great day. It was a great day in the middle of a WEIRD FREAKING WEEK.


So, the week before was the first week in March, which is notoriously a bad week for me. Last year was the first year that it wasn't a bad week.... but previous years have been pretty rough.

This year's first week in March was only semi-different. Some parts were GREAT, other parts SUCKED.


SUCKY PARTS:
1. hearing that somebody doesn't want to date you.

2. getting rear ended while stopped at a red light. YEP. That sucked a lot. I was stopped at the red light at the intersection of Blackwater Rd and RT. 108 and BAM somebody came slammin' into me. IT WAS SCARY. Immediately I was like, "HOLY CRAP." Then I didn't know what to do. So, I started shaking and crying. Then, I got out of the car. The guy who hit me stopped as well, and ran over to make sure I was okay. Then, we pulled over off the road and made sure our cars were okay. Exchanged information. He gave me a hug, because I was still shaking and crying. I thought that was nice.

Anyways, the damage to my car is $1400. I know, right? I KNOW. Luckily, his insurance is paying for it all, including my rental car while it gets fixed. I need a whole new bumper. MY POOR CAR!! I feel so bad for her.

I was generally fine. Aside from being really shaken up. I had a little headache the whole rest of the night.

3. getting my car towed while parked in downtown Dover. YEP. That sucked, too. Kara and I really wanted to go out for sushi. So, we parked in the lot behind the Brickhouse. The spot had a sign that said something along the lines of "no parking because these spots are reserved.." but Kara convinced me that it only applied during the day. So, we parked and went on our merry way.

Sushi was delish.

Then we got back to the car only to find out that it was not there. GONE. It was also freezing out that night. So, we didn't know what to do. So, we walked over to the police station. Meanwhile, I'm crying. And we talk to the dispatch guy and says, "yep, they just towed a Prius.." blah blah. So, he gives us the number and I call.

While talking to the guy at the towing place, I first thought he was drunk. Then found out later that he had been sleeping. Like, what? It was very confusing.

ANYWAYS, I'm gonna skip all the horrible stuff and get to Scott. Who was the lovely guy who towed my car away, and who eventually let me have it back at the end of the night. What a great guy he was. He had a southern accent, which I appreciated. He seemed kind of clueless. I just really liked him. Nice guy. I wasn't even mad at him for towing my car.

But that didn't stop me from crying the entire night. It was a bad week.

BUT! It was also a good week!


GOOD PARTS:
1. I got a new job!!!!!! At Planned Parenthood!! I had been applying to work for them for about two years, and FINALLY, they noticed me! And I had two interviews! And they both went great, obvi. And then I got the job!!! I was so excited. And I'm in my second week of work and have been learning SO MUCH. And meeting such AWESOME people. And I love it.

And I'm going on a BUSINESS TRIP. To Burlington, VT for more training! It'll be the first two weeks in April, for three nights each. I'm realllyyyy excited. Hotel! Sounds awesome, right? I'm nervous and super excited. I think it'll be a great job for me, working for a great organization.

2. I GOT MY EARS PIERCED. For realz. It happened. IRL. Like, I have pierced ears now. As I'm writing this. It happened on the same day I got rear ended, haha. AND! We got it all on video! Greg came along with a video camera and got it alllll on tape. I haven't seen it yet, but I think it'll be good. Once the video is all ready, you can BE SURE that I'll post it for ya'll. It didn't hurt at all. Just felt like someone was stapling something through my ear lobe. Haha. And, I like it so far! I got little diamond studs. They look pretty good. It was a good change. A good step.


ALL THAT in one week. It was a lot. There was A LOT of crying. For both happy and sad events. It was weird.


NOW FOR EVERYONE'S FAVORITE BLOG SEGMENT....

CAT PICTURES!




Ruby Tuesday sleeping under my blankets.




Ruby Tuesday protecting the homestead.




Chowder planning a delightful family meal while also getting ready for a nap.




Ruby Tuesday sleeping under my covers, again. *Note: this was on a different day.*




Ruby Tuesday being very cute next to her seagull toy.



Moving on, to


SEGMENT: HOTTIES



Julie, Gemma, Brittany! Livin' it up. This was a fun night. We went out dancing in Dover. Great time. We did gummy bear shots. Or, something like that.



So, OTHER THAN THAT, not much has been going on. Haha. I feel like a lot has been going on.

I don't know. It's good, I guess. Right now I'm in a weird mood. But I really wanted to get this blog done.

We'll see. I have no idea what's in the future. But I'm excited for my business vacay.

What's new in your lives?! Tell me everything.

I'll try and update more often, that way you won't get these super long, intensive blog entries.


OK!! Hope everyone is having a great night! Wednesday night.


I'M MAILING OUT THE FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS HOPEFULLY THIS WEEK!!!!!! I gave them to people who I have seen in person, and will get the rest out SOON! So, keep your eyes on your mailboxes.


love you, readers! be well.