MEETING PEOPLE AND SETTLING IN!

I've been here in Houston almost a month now and things are coming to together.

Work has kept me busy so far. I've had several events that I've done that get me some extra money...which totally helps out. A few meetings to keep me busy. I've even had a couple after work functions that have gotten me out to meet people.

I finally got my apartment and all my stuff which is good. My place is more expensive than I wanted to spend but I have my garage, it's gated, plenty of room, and my complex even has a dog park! You know what's funny is that I just spent all this money on getting new leather couch for Sexie to hangout on....and she's spends all her time laying on the top stair! Really? I spent all that money so you could lay on this nice couch with easy cleanup and you prefer the floor!

My apartment is coming together slowly but surely. I got my stuff last week and now I just need to figure out where I'm going to hang what where. I finally have space!!

I even started doing a little dating. I put myself back on match.com to get back out there...in a new city. I've been seeing a guy that so far seems pretty nice. The thing that I like about him is that he doesn't seem like a D-bag. He seems respectful. He seems to like me....which is always a plus.

I've even made a few friends but it hasn't been as easy as it was in Milwaukee. I made friends faster here but my freinds in Milwaukee seem to be deeper friendships! It's only been a month so time will tell....and it's early, but so far so good!

I'M IMPATIENT, BUMMED, TRYING TO EASE MY MIND

There's is one thing about me that I'll admit...I'M IMPATIENT! I can't help it. I want it all now! I just moved to Houston but already I'm wanting to be at the top with my job...I want the boyfriend...all of that!

Since moving to Houston I put myself back on Match.com. This is not something I'm proud of. Here's why. Ever since Sean broke up with me 2 years ago...I've been on that site. Most of the time it sat inactive but yet, there I was. AVAILABLE! For 2years on and off I've been on that website. I can't tell you how often I get a guy that has a pic of himself holding up a deer or fish with an email saying he think we have a lot in common. Really? I buy my food at a grocery store and I don't eat things with eye lashes. I'm starting to feel like there is something more wrong with me that I haven't met someone yet.

Now yesterday was a day that would've been big in my past. Yesterday would've been my 8th wedding anniversary if I were still married. I actually get a little sick thinking about what yesterday would've meant. My mom actually sent me a txt message yesterday. It said..."Happy day without an unhappy marriage. May you find your prince who will love you as you deserve soon. Love xoxox." It's a sweet txt because I know my mom wants me to be happy.

It's been 3 years since my divorce and every year since I always know that that day would've been my anniversary. I just talked to a gal here at work asking her if that was normal...she said Aug 1 would've been her 16th anniversary and she still calls her ex and says happy un-anniversary. She says she thinks about it every year. So I guess that's refreshing...at least I'm normal to think about it.

With all of that said, I'm admitting that I'm impatient. Impatient because I know that there's no race per say, yet, I feel like I'm behind. I'm impatient because I know it really doesn't matter who gets married first or who is dating someone and I'm not...I'm just tired. Tired of being on sites like match and having trucker after trucker thinking he's God's gift to women. Or how about that guy at a bar this weekend that told me he had a spaceship??? Ahhh really?

No matter what people say...dating gets old. And...I'm so tired of people who are in a relationship telling me it'll happen. Stop looking it'll happen. Being alone gets old.

Sorry. I think I'm having one of my moment's where I get a little lonely. I think maybe yesterday(would be anniversary,combined with meeting nimrods when I'm out gets me bummed and my impatience grows.

I need a nice glass of wine and maybe a massage today to get my head cleared a little.

MY 1st WEEK IN HOUSTON...GOING PRETTY GOOD!

Last Thursday I made the 20 hour drive down to Houston with my dog Sexie in tow. I got to town a little dirty and tired but excited about the new adventure ahead of me.

My 1st weekend I was here I just drove around and got lost around the city. I used my GPS and just started looking up stuff to go find. It was actually pretty cool to see all the different parts of town.

My 1st day on the air went pretty good actually! My role on the Hudson and Harrigan show is a different role than I had on the "Mathew Blades in the Morning" show. It's hard for me to explain. I will say this, even though my role is lighter now...I know it won't always be that way. It's a marathon not a sprint.

And last night was my birthday. I have to say it was a good birthday! I found out that I got approved for my apartment...so I have a place to live now!! A place that actually has a dog park, which will be great for Sexie! Then a few friends that I have here in Houston went out for my birthday! My friend brought a couple girls with her that she works with and they were so nice. And a couple guys from work showed up too! Not bad for only being in a city 5 days!

Now tomorrow I'll be hitting up the George Strait concert. My 1st George concert. I've worked in country radio most of my career and yet I haven't been 1 yet...but tomorrow I'll be there. I'm excited to see what that's all about!!

So week 2 starts Sunday and I guess we'll see what happens...I'm thinking good thoughts!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME IN HOUSTON!!

So today is my 32nd birthday!! I actually hate admitting that! I look at myself and wonder when did I start getting older. The funny thing is that I'm not REALLY old and I know that.

Obviously I moved to Houston and I just started my new job. All of this is very exciting. Living in a new place with new opportunities...but I was thinking about a couple things. A few years ago when I moved to Milwaukee I started a new job right around my birthday. My boyfriend broke up with me right before my birthday. And there I was in Milwaukee alone with no friends on my birthday.

The next year my birthday was better. By then I had a ton of friends. My girlfriends threw my a birthday party at this nice restaurant and then some of us went to Put-In-Bay in Ohio for a wild single girl weekend. It was an awesome birthday!!!

So here it is...another birthday. I'm living in a new place with a few freinds so far. It's my 3rd day on the air and I'm homeless. I'm living in a hotel at the moment...all of that doesn't bother me at all. Really. The part that bothers me is...get ready you've heard it before...this will be my third birthday where where I'm not dating anyone or have a boyfriend.

Now don't get me wrong I'm not depressed over this...just a little blah over it. I mean really??? 3 years in a row...where I'm not dating anyone? Forget the boyfriend part...I haven't even been kind of dating anyone. Even a first date. I'm starting to wonder when the birthday dry streak will end.

I guess it would be nice to have someone that you really care about on your birthday call you, surprise you, and just be there on your day. I've always looked at my birthday as a ME holiday. But for the last several years it hasn't felt that way. In the past I always took the day off, now I work on my birthday because I'd like to share my day with.

Trust me...I ain't bitching...I'm just saying...and I'm hoping and praying to sweet baby Jesus that it will change for next year.