Let's not even talk about my nearly 2 month break, ok? Let's just push it under the rug and keep it there..
Okay, let's see! I read all the dreams..a couple times actually..since I've had so much time you know (it's still under the rug, right?!).. So let's hear it for Lori Danielle, Karen Vavrick, Jen G, Mom2lilrose, Karen S, and Kari D. ALL of your dreams were from every end of the spectrum a dream could be from! I mean, one second I'll be tearing up because I'm reading about the most vivid encounters of loved ones that have passed away, and the next I'm reading about a husband chasing turtle (by the way, I'm afraid of turtles so I totally understand this dream..). They were great to read and I'm so happy you all shared them with me!
So now I'm actually at 435 writing this so that means I have no pictures.. But I DO have exciting news! Okay hold on to your seats... But within in the short time since my last blog (kinda short amount of time...) I have gotten something close to the swine flu, gotten OVER something close to the swine flu, and got my own place!!! The last part is OBVIOUSLY the most exciting. I cannot wait to show you guys. It's in a historical building in downtown Fort Wayne. It's not so big - it's a studio apt - but it's perfect! This past friday was our two week anniversary on signing the lease :) So in two weeks I've gotten a couch, a bed (THANK YOU SARA SPITLER!!), the cutest owl door mat (THANK YOU CHRIS, BECKY, AND SARA!!!) and a million groceries. Not to mention, I already painted the main room! Which is the living room and the kitchen! A pukey-avocado green and a fleshy peach. Ha, I know it sounds REALLY attractive right!>? But it's soooo cute together. I swear. I'll hook you up with pictures soon, soon, soon!
Oh, and with all the couch buying and the walling painting, I have yet to get the internet! Hence the reason I am blogging at work.. Which I actually feel bad doing, but I have a feeling Denise will understand..
Gosh I can't wait to show you guys. I really can't. I'm probably talking it up too much, but I'm just that excited. All I think about is my apartment (shelves, owl nick-nacks, towels, crackle paint finishes, coffee cups, etc..) or food (Louisiana sirloin from O'Charleys- a seriously good steak, I know, I was surprised too!).
Can't wait to see it girl - I bet it is fabu!
Posted by: JenG | 11/16/2009 at 10:39 AM
ps - so do I send you my addy? *winks*
Posted by: JenG | 11/16/2009 at 10:41 AM
congrats on your new place!!
Posted by: 5AmericansInEngland | 11/16/2009 at 10:52 AM
im such a dufus! yes, winners, PLEASE send me your size and address!!!
Posted by: SAM! | 11/16/2009 at 11:16 AM
SOOOO nice to see you back!! I have to admit... every time I see an owl anything, I think of you - congrats on your new place... that is SUCH an exciting time!!!
Posted by: Incognito | 11/16/2009 at 12:27 PM
So nice to have you back Sam!! Sorry you had the dreaded swine flu :(...but Yay!!! on your new place :)
Please don't ever leave us for that long again!! We miss you too much!
Posted by: tree*head | 11/16/2009 at 02:57 PM
Hey lady, I was starting to worry about you. Congrats on the new place! Oh, the Lady Adyson had eye surgery last week, so no glasses. It was to correct her lazy eye, she was a trooper!
Posted by: Jams33 | 11/16/2009 at 04:42 PM
Missed you girl! Glad to see you are back and congrats on your new digs!!
Posted by: Lisa nottsosoft | 11/16/2009 at 04:50 PM
Sam:
So glad you are back. I am excited to see pics of your new place. Talk to you soon!
Posted by: Newbs | 11/16/2009 at 06:07 PM
Ok - Now I'M the dork - where do I email you? LOL
Posted by: JenG | 11/16/2009 at 06:25 PM
Glad you are feeling better and with some fantastic news!
How exciting to be able to decorate.
There are some fantastic owl pieces out there:)
Have fun!
Posted by: christine | 11/16/2009 at 07:34 PM
So excited for you and your new place. Can't wait to see pics!!
So glad your not sick anymore!!
Posted by: Twinsrus2005 | 11/16/2009 at 08:00 PM
Jen G and the many other winners, email me at samm@matildajaneclothing.com please!
Posted by: SAM! | 11/16/2009 at 08:02 PM
Incredibly excited for you! I remember the first place that was just mine. That was such a great time in my life.
Really looking forward to you pics.
Posted by: berni | 11/16/2009 at 08:25 PM
Congrats on your own place! A milestone to remember. I'm now a mother to two teenage boys and a just turned five year old girly girl.
Sometimes, not too often, but I will close my eyes and think of all "my own places" that I had. The best part....the quiet. I do love my kids and their many varied noises, even dear husband and his talk radio, teethburshing/flossing noises. It's amazing how loud dental floss can be when you want quiet. Oh, the point is....enjoy!
Posted by: Queen Kathleen(aka Kathie) | 11/16/2009 at 09:57 PM
Oh how exciting! I didn't move out until I was married (at the ripe age of 19 lol) but LOVED my first place. A dinky dinky place but I was sooooo happy! I have the best memories and I try to tell my kids (who think you can only be happy in a mansion) that you're probably the happiest when you have the least amount of stuff because you usually are working the hardest to have it and appreciate it so much more.
Can't wait to see and congrats to the winners! Oh and it was only a month and a half...*sweep*sweep*
Posted by: *TMJT* | 11/18/2009 at 10:59 PM
welcome back & wow.. can't wait to see pics.
Congrats........
Posted by: me.... | 11/19/2009 at 07:11 PM
Welcome back !!! I've missed :( reading your blog and was worried when I heard you were down sooo sick. My 15 yr. old grandaughter had it for 2 wks. ! Thats alot of missed school... I know the girls at MJC missed ya! Congrats on your new place ! I think your colors sound great. Will be waiting to see pics.
Posted by: Roxanne | 11/19/2009 at 07:27 PM
Welcome back and congrats on the new place! You stated that "WE" signed the lease. Is there something else your not telling us??????
Posted by: Michele | 11/23/2009 at 03:28 PM
That is such exciting news....I remember when I got my own apartment and how excited I was to paint, shop at Target, buy a new toilet brush and just sit on my couch and admire my baby blue walls :) It was one of the best times of my single life! Oh those were the days at 1510 Southampton Drive in Benicia, CA.....ahhh, sometimes I wish I could just go back and have one more night in the shoes of a bachelorette! lol...You rock girl, have a blast!
So I've been meaning to ask you....what kinds of bracelets are you wearing these days? :)
Happy Thanksgiving to the best gal in the world!
Jennifer
San Francisco, CA
Posted by: Jen & Lola | 11/25/2009 at 02:12 AM
uuuuooohhhhh....I've been away from the blog for a couple of weeks and look at what I have missed! Congratulations on your new place Sam!!!Can't wait to see pics.
Posted by: Debbie & her MJ Girl | 11/30/2009 at 05:45 PM
What an AMAZING dress you made for photo love!!! I so want one for my girls!!!
Posted by: Lindsay | 12/01/2009 at 08:55 PM
Congrats on the new place!!!!!!!
oh and i had the swine flu and felt like dying.....blah...oh and it was right after i had recovered from my seasonal flu vaccine reaction!!!!
Posted by: J.Diddy | 12/01/2009 at 11:50 PM
Nice job on the dress.
Posted by: Chelle Belle | 12/02/2009 at 09:58 PM