I just returned from a trip to Buffalo. It was a strange experience. On the way there, I just wanted to turn around and come back home to Garden City. Then while I was in Buffalo I was happy to see my family and hang out with my friends, Bada and esp Leah and Mom. I was busy almost everyday.

I'm happy with my family and I'm happy with Richard and my "inlaws" I just have a hard time with the transitions. Leaving my Buffalo and leaving Garden City hits me hard. Not until I have a day or two to settle back into each place do I feel perfect again.
I definitely feel more comfortable in my home with Richard because I've made it mine and his. I feel free and relaxed. At my old home, things have changed and even though my Mom and Leah make me feel at home, its not mine anymore...

Catching up on Mugglecast. They always make me laugh which makes Richard look at me funny. I get even weirder looks when I start talking back to them. haha.
Can't wait for Deathly Hallows movies parts 1&2

A few weeks ago I found a pamphlet at the library with a guide to some of the latest art installments in the city. On Monday we tramped around the city taking photos of different art. Then we visited the family, went shopping, went for a walk in the park and bowling. :)
Tuesday was my birthday. Richard had flowers and presents for me in the morning. I received a delivery of flowers in the shape of a cake from mom. We also bought a new bed....so comfortable! Later we went to the movies to see the Time Traveler's Wife and out for dinner. At night I had a dance party at the apartment with lots of wine, sangria and MJ. :P
Yesterday I made choc chip cookies and today I made apple crisp. mmmm. I received another flower cake for free. woot! I got my haircut and walked in the park.

I'm almost done rereading the Two Towers. I've got a few chapters left before I begin Return of the King.

Still alive. Just living a new life. :)
Now I'm in Garden City, KS trying out the midwest lifestyle. :) I've mostly been an observer on LJ lately. The most active is of course bookish because I love getting and giving book recommendations. I'm forever finding new books I want to read so I add them to goodreads.

Tomorrow is my 26th birthday! I have a pretty quiet day planned but it should be fun. I hope I get a card or 2 in the mail. Thank goodness for USPS and the internet. Otherwise I'd feel pretty isolated out here in Southwest Kansas. I'm meeting more and more people but so far I spend most my time hanging with (Richard) Ginny, William, Justin and Gracie. So I want to expand my horizons a bit. :) Especially because I have a lot of questions about the city that none of them can answer. For example, the best place to get a pedicure?? a hair cut?? Where is so and so park?

I miss my cousins, my friends, and my family somewhat but getting letters and the internet helps a lot. I'd like to see more people on the webcam, but so far seeing Mom, Leah, Dad and Bada are pretty cool.

I really enjoy my evening walks, spending time with Richard, exploring the city and the surrounding areas, getting closer to his family, and really relaxing as I haven't done probably since the summers of elementary school before I began working. Despite Garden City being such a small town, there are events almost every weekend and often in evenings during the week. Did you know that small towns have recreation committees? They plan sporting events, clubs, games, all kinds of things to keep the town happy, and busy. hahaha. So I just read the paper, look on the recreation calender, or talk to people in the city and I'm almost never bored. :)

Yay.
Forced myself to go into work 45 minutes late (not much considering I worked an extra 5 hours on Friday) but I was able to make a bunch of appointments for myself and actually get to the bank to cash a check! woot.

Last weekend was Nickel City, coming up is Scotty Weekend, mother's day and much more. Busy Busy Busy.

I'm trying to be honest and out-spoken for a little while. Not in a mean way - just so that I can stand up for myself and not let people walk over me or take advantage of me. I'm sick of it.

The only thing to fear is fear itself....and birds.

I need a time turner. There just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day for me to do everything that needs to be done. What is really difficult is trying to do things for myself as well as my clients. For some reason, I am able to make the appointments for them, but when I try to make one for me, it takes weeks and weeks. Like - hello- I'm so busy back at work that I forgot to get my own medical tests done. Ugh.

I only have a few weeks left at work but trying to wrap everything up there and for myself is very stressful.

I miss reading. I haven't been able to relax and read a good book in ages. I can't even remember the last time I went to the library. I used to go at least once a week before last summer. Now work consumes me. I'm so tired when I get home I usually don't watch tv or read. I just eat, talk on the phone a bit, and go to bed. I want to lie around and lose myself in a book. Maybe in a couple months when things change I'll have time to read a lot more. The last book I read was when I was on vacation in January. This is so sad. I'm glad I brought two books with me to Kansas. I was able to (re)read The Golden Compass and I Capture the Castle. Since thenI haven't finished one book.

99 death eaters-

99 dreams I have had
The Dark Mark’s floating in the air
It’s all over and I’m standing pretty
In what used to be this city
If I could find something tragic,
Just to prove there once was magic
And here is a Chocolate Frog
I think of you, and let it go
-DATM


By the Fire-

For so long I dread our days apart
They consume me like a spell from a broken wand
Just spit it out
Well you know I’ve never been much good with words
Actions always been far easier

So kiss me hard
Before I change my mind
Or I think better of it
I’ve wanted you for so long
Wanted you to be the one that does it
- TRL

Thank you for the music,
The songs I’m singing
Thanks for all the joy they’re bringing
Who can live without it,
I ask in all honesty
What would life be,
Without a song or a dance
What are we,
So I say thank you for the music
For giving it to me

- abba

Yay for new tires on my car. The old ones were horrendous. Hopefully I can drive safely now.