Coasting
June 2, 2008
Things have been rather crazy for the past couple of days and I haven’t had the time to update. There are a couple of pictures of me shakeboard dancing…but they are on other people’s cameras so I can’t really say when I will be able to get my hands on them.
Embarrassingly enough, I didn’t work for the full 4 days. By the end of the 2nd days shift, my back was killing me. It got progressively worse as the night went on and by morning, I could barely even walk to the bathroom. I had to call in and explain my situation to the program director person, and they were understanding but at the same time a bit annoyed. Hello, it was four days and I couldn’t even do it. That’s a wee bit pathetic.
But I guess it’s my own fault…at the beginning of my 2nd shift I decided to work extra hard and dance non-stop. I even tried on the mascot costume and danced around. Unfortunately, I guess I threw out my back doing all this. My back is still killing me 
I called my friend to see if she could take over, and thankfully she could.
This weekend was busy for me. Jo had her birthday party Friday night, and Booth stayed over the entire weekend (in the family room of course). I have decided I don’t really like birthday parties - they usually end up with me having a major headache thanks to the amount of drama that swirls around them.
For one, Jo invited one of my ex-boyfriends…Reaper. Booth was on his guard because at first he felt insecure, but the second he met Reaper he relaxed because there definitely isn’t a threat. Reaper’s girlfriend though, didn’t feel that way about me. She got pissed at me because she thought I was hitting on Reaper, which is hilarious. I only had like a total of 5 conversations with the guy, and every time we talked Booth was involved because they were usually conversations about tattoos and drawing (since Reaper wants to sell his art work to tattoo shops). Well this at least explains why in the middle of one of our conversations Reaper’s little girlfriend raced over and started sucking face with him, leaving Booth and I to look awkwardly at each other.
That really floors me. When Booth is having a conversation with someone, no matter who it is, I would never go up to him and interrupt him - let alone race up and start sucking face with him. I don’t care who it is he’s talking to, there is a time and place for everything. Kissing someone while they’re trying to have a conversation is a bitchy and rude move. This girl Reaper is dating contributed to the drama that night (which didn’t really involve me) and I definitely don’t want to see her around again. It was disgusting to think that she could think that when clearly, I’m 100% happy with Booth. Jo even told her that.
Saturday was a busy day too. It was my dad’s party for all of his friends. It was a really awesome time for the most part, save for some parts. I was pleased to see Booth getting along with all of my extended family, and by the end of the night Mel told us that she couldn’t wait until we got married because we connect so well, and Booth fits perfectly with every aspect of my life.
Even the not so perfect aspects, Booth fits. He stands by. I was stunned this weekend because he knew exactly what to do and what to say in sticky/awkward situations. It definitely wasn’t a show. I know that any of my ex-boyfriends would have long since taken off after witnessing that sort of thing. Not Booth. You know a guy is for real when not only is he not afraid to comfort you, but he is also not afraid to comfort your family. Not to mention, he fully intends on accompanying me to all of my hospital appointments. I have another one on the 16th, which he assured me he would be going to whether I liked it or not. And this time, it doesn’t feel like a show. That thought never even crosses my mind. It feels like he wants to go because he wants to know exactly what I’m facing and he wants to be there for me when I hear it.
Randomly enough, we also had a dog for a couple of days. Around 2am Saturday, he pranced in to the garage where we were all partying and drinking. He was a huge black lab/Newfoundland Retriever and at first I mistook him for a bear. He was completely lovable and friendly though, and he stuck around until today. Sunday we had to go out and get him some food because we didn’t know where he was from. Today I called the pound and found his owners right away. The dog’s name was Rylie and he literally lived like 5 minutes up the road from us, he just loved the attention and food he was getting at our place and didn’t feel like going home yet. They picked him up today though, and we were all sad to see him go. He had a really wicked personality.
Sunday was a dab day really, Booth and I watched a movie with my parents and Kate. It was pretty good. Today I hung out with my friend who lives down the road and we exchanged books and music and watched a movie. It was pretty chill. I’m so exhausted thanks to my many late nights this weekend, and I completely forgot to call my granny to thank her for the tops she got me while shopping with Jo and my mom on Friday. Damn it. I’ll have to remember to do it tomorrow before I leave for Booth’s.
It’s his birthday tomorrow! He’s turning 22! What an old fart. I can’t wait to see his face when he sees the wicked present I got him! Although he does already know what I got him…thanks to my inability to keep anything from him. Sigh. I’ll have to work on that.
In a couple of weeks Booth and I are making a trip down to Karen’s and I’m completely stoked for it. Karen is going to teach me how to do graphic design and coding so I can make some money while I’m laid up at home recovering from surgery. Booth is probably going to be drooling over the Wii and x-Box with the boys. All in all, it’ll be good times. Perhaps we’ll even go out drinking with my NEWLY AGED SELF 
Yep, only 12 more days until my birthday folks!
I don’t think I’ll be having a birthday party at home though. I really want one, but the last two parties were enough for my parents. Although for the record, I totally wouldn’t let drama happen at my party. People can cab it home if they act up. I don’t care how expensive cab fair is out here, if someone isn’t following the rules they would be leaving.
Anyways, I’m coasting on content right now…which is good. I’ve started “reproduction” on a few story ideas. Hopefully I can keep up the stamina though.
And I should really catch up on blog reading…since I haven’t been good with that lately.
I also need to job hunt again. Sigh. We should place bets or something. Tune in next week to see if Sarcastica can find summertime employment this late in the season.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:52 pm
wow i am really excited
booth and mine birthday is 1 day apart 
have fun and m sure he will love your gift
June 2nd, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Wow, there are a lot of Gemini’s up in here. My sister’s birthday is tomorrow, too. I usually call her up and sing a cheesy lounge version of Happy Birthday. LOL. My friends and family expect it, actually. Mine’s on the 5th. We so rule! Even though he doesn’t know me, please tell Booth I said Happy Birthday. And 22 is NOT old, girlfren’.
You can say that when he’s almost 30. LOL
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I bet you and Booth are going to have fun on your birthday! Especially since you will be legal! Haha.
You’ll catch on to the graphic design/coding bit. Trust me if I can do it, you can too!
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:53 am
Catch on to the graphic design or the coding and I’ll employ you. I’m crazy busy and could use some help!
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:56 am
What does Booth think about Suicide Girls? You’d be rich, I tell ya!
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Ali - Thank you! I hope you have a Happy Birthday!
Celise - I shall definitely tell him that an amazing author said happy birthday, he’ll love it!
Sarah - I bet we’ll have fun on my birthday too
I hope I can do it! It’d help out A LOT!
Karen - WOOT! That would be TOTALLY awesome, I swear master; I will work hard!
Avitable - He offered to take the pictures and I was all for it until I saw the “Dialy Suicide Girl” application on Facebook. The LAST thing I need is for my family to see that! ;):P
June 3rd, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Um ya…I guess my unclosed html code proves that I might have SOME trouble catching on… *cough*
June 4th, 2008 at 12:40 am
Definitely very busy! I’m sorry the Shakeboard dancing thing didn’t work out, sounded like some sweet mulah.
Some girls are so insecure, proof positive that boyfriends don’t automatically fix everything. It starts from the *inside*, cheesy as it sounds.
I’m so jealous of you. Envy, envy, and more envy that you have someone like Booth.