Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 2, new trailer.

uhm..... i couldn't breathe watching this.
and, uhm.... i cried. not ashamed to admit it.

and i maybe whimpered a bit at the end.

yeah....

holy shit. 

How does one meet someone new?

Seriously. We were discussing this at work tonight, because I am in a people rut. I am surrounded by people who make me happy, and who I love dearly. 

BUT- the only people I know are the people I go to school with (dating in the department = NO BUENO, ALWAYS BAD)  and the people I work with (I have learned from experience, twice, also NO BUENO, ALWAYS BAD.) And while i’m not looking for anything serious or long term or even committed, It’d be nice to meet someone and go on a date or two. Out for coffee, or to a museum, or the movies, or dinner, or mini-golfing, or NickleCade, or even just to the park to walk my dog and talk. Or hanging out on my couch watching Firefly or a movie or something…..

Just dates, dates that may or may not result in cuddling, but would definitely result in Hugs. 

I just don’t know how to put myself in a situation to meet the kindof people who would be willing to, you know, date. I could always go to the singles ward in my area (a group of young single adults who all attend church at the same time in the mormon religion), but the problem with a singles ward is that there are predominantly girls who attend them, and all the guys are looking for wives, not dates.

Other than that… I’m at a loss. And i’m lonely. And bored with life being… predictable, and repetitive, and tricky. I need something simple and pleasant and fun. That’s all.

Optimism, for once.

Things are finally feeling like the world might just make sense again.

Notes to anyone in the SLC area who even remotely enjoys tea: THE BEEHIVE TEA HOUSE is probably the best afternoon you'll spend in the city in a long time. I've been twice, tried different teas each time. First was the chocolate orange, and yesterday was very berry, and both were divine. They also have AMAZING sandwiches and soups and snackies and stuff. And its just the most beautiful, ecclectic, wonderful atmosphere, with fantastic seating arrangements, classic old-school 30s and 40s music, and decor ranging from asian tea-house, to british countryside. It works, i promise. It sits at 12th W Broadway downtown, and its fantastic. Do yourself a favor one of these days: grab a good friend or two, make the trip to SL, and spend an hour or two at this wonderful little piece of heaven.

I've learned in the last few days how much i appreciate the people in my life. Namely: Katrina, Rick Rea, Shelby Gene. 

Thursday night was party central here at the girls house, and it was fun and all. I was sober, for once :P, and just spending time with these three people made me appreciate that much more how important it is to surround myself with people who are passionate, and loving, and supportive, and creative, and funny. I don't know how I've gone so long without fully understanding this concept, and I've decided its time to start trimming the fat on my life. I dont need to spend time with people who arent going to support and uplift and inspire me to be better. I dont need to date people who want me to change who I am to fit their ideal. I don't need to maintain friendships with those whose outlook on life isnt going to push me to be better. And I'm not going to wait around for people to catch up to my speed.

This summer, I've realized, is going to be about re-focusing my life. Starting today, I'm going to be optimistic, and find the joy in everything, and start pushing myself to be an all around better human being. 

Optimism. Its not impossible. :)

Katrina

Shelby Gene

(somehow i dont have a picture of Rick and myself together. Ridic. Must fix this soon.)

New Beginnings

Oh you know, just another blog. :P I've decided I don't put enough of my emotions and feelings down in words. And while I use tumblr, it's not exactly a blog, more like a "look how pretty these photos are, and look how snarky this quote is" kinda place.

SO. Here it is. I'm Maggie, I'm 23, I'm a Musical Theatre major at Weber State University. I'm single, I'm independent. I'm fully convinced the only man who will ever love me unconditionally is my dog, Buster-Brown. I have amazing friends, and an incredible family. My parents split up two years ago this summer, and my family is stronger now than it was before. I used to live in Florida, and a piece of my heart will always reside there.

Lately I've been dealing with some large emotions. Alot of anger and frustration and regret and resentment and hurt and desperation. It's not easy, and this weekend will be... long, and painful, and emotional, for a number of reasons. But I keep trying to remember that no matter what I've got my friends and my dog and my family who love me forever, and it helps, a bit. But the lack of money in my account, and my constant struggle to keep my head above water, both financially and emotionally, is taking its toll. All i can hope is that once this week is over, and the Summer begins, i can start repairing myself and becoming a real human again.

I leave you with Buster Brown, because he's basically the cutest thing.