Brooklyn, Buttheads, & Birthday Shenanigans

I'VE MISSED YOU!! Lots has happened since we last chatted! Where should I start?!

Brooklyn

At the beginning of May, I took a mini break from blogging to move into a new apartment in Brooklyn (Bushwick to be exact.) I know what some of you are thinking...No, I don't live alone (still too expensive and boring)...Yes, I actually gained a roommate (3 with me). You will be hearing a lot about one of my roommates, Crystal. Although we are a house divided on liquor (she's team Jameson, I'm team Titos), we've created an ever lasting bond over claiming zero dependents on our taxes. Good stories usually come from our nights out on the town. Did I mention we also work together??

Life as a Brooklynite involves a 30 minute commute to Manhattan on a train that is usually way too packed for comfort...but hey, you have to meet people somehow. What better than a little morning groping to start the convo? I thought a move back towards the Midwest was in my near future, but that plan is on hold! New York has won me over for now. 

Buttheads

I've kept the dating life off of Auntie Lo, but figured it was time to give you a small taste of what single life is like in the city of 8 million people. You think it would be easy here...WRONG! Let me start by saying that there are twice as many single women as there are single men...Off to a GREAT start. Then you add in the fact that we thrive off working long hours and cringe at the thought of conversing with strangers (unless they can help our careers). Perfect equation for success, amirite?? (insert eye roll). 

With that being said, I snatched one up for a bit (or so I thought), and was dating someone for a few months...PLUS he wasn't my type (think baby face). If you ask my mother what my type is, she will tell you it usually involves men who look (or behave) like they belong in jail. I mean..what girl isn't a sucker for that bad-boy appeal? I was really proud of myself! It started off so well...and then...he ghosted me! For my friends that are behind on the dating lingo...It's an "ALARMING" new dating trend, and probably the most cowardly way to end a fling. The "I'll text you tomorrow about dinner" turns into cricket. Nothing. Not a word...ever..again. Men, listen up. NO GROWN ASS MAN IN THEIR 30's SHOULD EVER GHOST A WOMAN. 

Whats next, you ask? You get yourself a manicure (because you can't swipe left or right with ugly hands), download Tinder (desperate)...Bumble (less desperate)...or Match (least desperate), and you swipe your little heart out solely judging people based on their looks!

Sorry Mom...I tried, but Im going back to beards and tattoos :)

Birthday Shenanigans

I LOVE celebrating birthdays, and fully support anyone thinking they deserve a whole week to do so. Personally, I aim to celebrate the whole month. This year my birthday fell on a Monday, which means the partying started on the Friday before and ended the following Sunday in serious recovery mode. Pre-birthday weekend involved dinners with close friends and dancing until my feet hurt (which was roughly 3am.) 

But what's a birthday without a party?! And with moving into a new apartment, the roommates and I decided to throw a dual housewarming/birthday party! That's 2 reasons to celebrate! The day (and night) was full of sangria, vodka soaked gummy bears, wonderful company (even a sibling), emoji balloons, and a makeshift photo booth. I don't want to brag, but it was probably one of the best adult birthday parties! If I could post all 154 photos, I would! Turning 28 wasn't so bad :)

I wish you all could have been there! 

Between bachelorette parties, weddings, and mini reunions, I should be seeing a lot of you soon! 

Love

A Lo Xx