Lesson 1: Out with the Old

The first step in growing up (at least I believe it is) is to get rid of the old, childish things in your life, or find a new "grown-up" use for them. Take for example the couches I was talking about in my last post. The colors don't really go with anything, and they look like Jackson Pollock or a pre-schooler threw a bunch of laden paint brushes at them in a fit of rage (don't get me wrong, I love me some Jackson Pollock). My point is, after 15 years, they have served their purpose - holding up to kids using them as a springboard for basement olympic reenactments, a solid fort foundation, last minute sleeping accommodations, and hiding any type of stain imaginable.

Green couches, I think it's time we call it quits. We've had a good run - we've both aged well, but we've have grown apart these last few years. When I sit on you, I feel smothered and leave with a cramped shoulder and aching back. This is going to sound harsh, but I don't need that kind of pain in my life.

I'm not going to beat around the bush on this - I found someone new - someone who is firmer, solid and multipurpose. I mean, yes, you've served as a sleeping area, but he has an actual mattress. And a matching ottoman with storage space. I'm sorry but I've outgrown your inadequacy. I hope you can see it as I do, and it would be best if you moved out soon. He's moving in on Friday.

My 100th Window album is scratched. Lame.

Interior Designer in Training

If I'm going to start my life, I need to first begin with the apartment.

Finally out on my own, and it's going pretty well. Got the 1 bed, 1 bath apartment in a fun area that's close to work with a parking spot for a relatively decent price - score. I moved in in February and for some reason it has never really felt like my place. It has all my stuff, my bed from high school, a matching love seat set with ottoman that have been in the family since '92, my college desk (well, not the actual desk. I had to sell it b/c it didn't fit in my car when I moved back from Texas, so I went to Chicago for my birthday specifically to go to IKEA and buy another. Yeah, I'm awesome and yeah, IKEA reallly needs to come to KC) but for some reason it just doesn't feel complete. I am on a quest to find what is missing.

The first step in this quest, I believe, is to actually do some decorating. I still have picture frames leaning up against my wall because I've never gotten around to hanging them, and have multiple themes going on here. So, tonight I went to Barnes & Noble and got myself a few books on how to decorate small spaces (and my place is a small place. Not a loft or anything fancy, but probably couldn't entertain more than 2 people comfortably.) I'm pretty well organized so I don't think that's an issue, however, I do have a tendency to collect clutter.

Weekend Goals

Goal #1: Reduce clutter.

Looks like I have a date with my trash can tomorrow.

Goal #2: Get a new sofa.

These couches are #1 ugly and #2 wreaking havoc on my back/shoulder, if not a huge catalyst for the crazy amounts of pain I'm experiencing. Can't wait to see the specialist that will hopefully cure 10 years of pain/annoyance that is the superior posterior right side of my body. Except 2 weeks of waiting for a consultation seems like an eternity right now. It's been 10 years, what's 2 more weeks? My hope is reducing the stress of crappy seating will help calm it down. And if not, at least I got rid of the love seats that will not match anything. Nebraska Furniture Mart - you will become my new best friend tomorrow.

Introduction

Welcome to my first attempt at blogging. I can't promise it's going to be the best blog out there and I can't promise it's going to be easy to follow, but I can promise that you will learn something (at least I hope I do).

The reason I decided to do this is simple. I'm 24 and have decided to grow up. The mere thought of it scares me, but I have to do it sometime. Hopefully, having a place like this will help me collect my thoughts and figure out what I'm doing vs. what I need to do.

The format of this blog will be stream of conscience, for the random 2 people who read this, apologies in advance if I confuse you. If you can follow - mad props.

Ok, basic background on me:

• 24 female college grad
• Working in advertising
• Have to constantly be doing something
• Love music
• Hate spiders
• Love traveling

Welcome to my life.