blogging about the happy

I am happy. I really am. It is kind of ridiculous.

There are a lot of reasons. I think I will talk about them.

1) Lessons. I loooove lessons. I used to take jewelry-making lessons with a local jeweler I found through Craigslist. When I broke up with ICB and my life went crazy for awhile, I stopped taking them. BUT Little Miss Obsessive inspired me to email him last week, and we are starting up again! I am really excited about this. I am passionate about gems and jewelry. So much creative opportunity!

I wanted to get into some art classes at the local university, but I have to wait for the Fall semester. So I found that the local Y has a drawing and a painting class in the spring. So I plan on picking one and enrolling! They are 8 weeks. Should be fun! Even if I don't learn much it will get me going.

Then there is yoga. I took lessons for awhile last spring and loved it. I was having panic attacks, and I learned breathing techniques that helped so much. It just makes my body feel alive. Once again, my life starting going in all directions and I put it aside. Plus they are expensive. WS gave me a gift certificate for Christmas, so I am going back! I start in 2 weeks. Yay!!

2) I am going to get my own apartment in May. I know that is awhile off but I am SO. READY. It might be a shithole, I don't care. It will be mine. I want an apartment in an old house. I scour Craigslist obsessively, and just cannot wait until I can actually start seriously looking. I hate moving, but I love to nest so I usually enjoy the process overall. Plus no more roommate! I love Roomie, obviously, but it is time. I need more privacy. Our lives are entwined to a probably unhealthy degree. I wish she were going to be in town, but I am so happy to have a place of my own. I am sure WS will stay with me a bunch, but not all the time. I want to live alone. It will be glorious.

3) I am going on vacation. I don't know where or when, but I am totally going. WS and I have discussed DC, Colorado, Asheville, Charleston and some other places. It will depend on where he ends up this summer, but I can't wait! A break from this hell hole! OK hell hole may be a little strong, but whatever. We are going SNOW TUBING for Valentine's, which I am SUPER excited about! I hate Valentine's Day so this is perfect.

4) Obviously, I am happy with WS. I am sure you (all 2 of you who read this!) are tired of hearing about it, and I am tired of talking about it (OK that is probably a lie) so I will keep it short. Everything just feels so much...brighter. I was REALLY grumpy yesterday, and I sent him a text:

Scarlett: sorry for being grumpy, I promise to be over it when you get here.
WS: I was just thinking about how amazing you are and how lucky I am to know you. I love you even when you are grumpy.

Instant ungrumpification. Yeah, I made that word up. I have a tendency to get grumpy/fussy, it is probably my greatest fault. I hate it. I am kind of hot and cold I guess, but I try not to take it out on those around me, like I feel BOTH my parents do. Anyway, he just gets that and so far I am unable to be grumpy as soon as I talk to him. Also, last night he said he loves The Cutest Dog In The World like an adopted son. Swoon! I might be the luckiest girl ever.

So that is it. That is my happy. I am stuck at work today (Saturday) and tomorrow and a million hours next week, so I am focusing on the good. Thanks for letting me share :)