Hey There Coffee Girl

I like coffee, except not when it takes like V8, since ur coffee to-go mug had V8 in it from the day before.  That kinda sucks.  This bug is out.

LadyBug Wants a Pug

Because she needs an unconditional little face.  Who wouldn't love a fat squishy wrinkly face staring up at you in the mornings?  No, I'm not talking about your drunk-one-night-stand-with-the-unemployed-quote-financial-broker-end-quote-from-the-local-pub-who-you-thought-was-24-years-young-until-you-felt-his-breathing-at-6am type of guy.

A pug.  A puggle would do too, but they kind of creep me out.  Like a hybrid human, who would want to see that all the time?

Thank god I'm a lady bug.  No one's been able to hybrid this species with anything else yet.

LadyBug Goes Hiking

I heeded the call of the wild, on an early Sunday morning.  It started out innocently enough.  Upper East Side, parking spot (shocker!), and lots of tea to hydrate.  After boarding the van with like minded individuals, we headed off to the mountains of New Jersey (who knew jersey had mountain ranges?)

Anyway, a short trip and a snack away, we arrive and begin our hike.  A little ways in, I learn that this was a 9 mile hike uphill.  To the top of a mountain.  For some reason, the preliminary 8 mile hike listed online at Outdoor Bound was less threatening, and the pictures of everyone just smiling and jumping around made me confident.  I thought, "I could be them! I could be smiling after hiking 4,973,850 miles.  Yup, that'll be me."

Let me tell you - it was tough.  But, it was worth it.  The leaves in the fall you think are so beautiful?  Yeah they suck when they're on the ground.  I was slipping everywhere like a maniac.  Those yoga classes really made me test my balance.

Now, as a LadyBug I love those leaves - especially eating them!  That's why when we got to our lunch spot, I was well fed.  Hmmm look at that view!

Chief was our chief look out.  While he may be little, he packs a powerful bite.  And doesn't like hummus.  But he does tricks!  I wonder if he liked my summersaults.  I was too tired to wind myself up, and plus, we were on the edge of a cliff so acrobatics probably wouldn't have been the best idea.   

 And then we continue our ascent.  Check out that steep view!  We were climbing along rocks for recreational purposes, I know.  

And we kept losing the group.  It was a beautiful day, so they were overbooked (seriously, 65 degrees in November!?) Our tour guide was trying to rally up the troops with chief.

And then... We almost... We made it!  Check out that view from the top.  Whew!  There were some times I thought one of my 6 legs would trip and I would face-plant.  Well, numerous times.

And then, onto the descent.  These berries looked tasty though.  But, even LadyBugs know they're a no-no.

And that folks, was my rigorous hike.  Back to the city we went.  But here's one last shot for you to admire.

Ahhh... mojitos...

I like mojitos.  Almost as much as I like that red concoction there.  I don't know what it is.  But look how happy I am sandwiched between them?  Yup, it was a good day.

My Body is a Temple, My Body is a Temple...

OUCH! What was that?  A cramp? Ekkkk.  I'm that loser with her arms up in the air in the middle of Central Park.  No, I'm not trying to get a better cell signal.  I'm running 4 miles today.  UPHILL.  Why you ask?  Why, since you are a LadyBug, don't you fly?  And you know what sassy smart guys, I do not know.  I'm doing it for my health.  Literally.

A gorgeous day, I woke up bright and early to discover both my roommates and myself, up and making tea and coffee - at 7:30 am.  On a Saturday morning.  That, my friends, is when I realized I'm all grown up.  And off we went, to our respective jobs and jogs.  Friday nights?  I don't remember what that's like. Maybe when I get that first paycheck, I will celebrate... in a small way.  For now, it's all gravy.

Today is my last free Saturday.  From here on out, I will be working weekends.  In light of this, I'm going to get out of here and get some brunch.  A LadyBug needs a mimosa every now and then.

LadyBug Doesn't Have Health Insurance...

But she got her blood drawn, had to pee in a cup, and was psycho-analyzed.... to make 40 dollars.  In LadyBug terms, that is a pocketful of change.  In the words of my uncle, "She is a girl of many sorts."  Indeed, I am.  Although I still am not sure what that means.

At least there was a cute research guy (wink, wink) who got to ask me my entire life history.  Mostly questions in the realm of if I talk to invisible people... and if they talk back.  Or if I think the TV is talking directly to me.  Or if I thought I was a superhero (that would be sickkk).  Seriously, that would be amazing.  What kind of cool things can a LadyBug get into?  Lots, if you ask me.

Luckily, this LadyBug found out she was not insane, which was a nice little pick me up when life gets you down.  I may have some crazy tendencies (most notably driving to long island to take part in a study that involves having a MRI) but hey, at least I'm not hearing voices!  And that sassy kids, I will leave you to ponder.  Do you hear voices?  If you do, tell them you want to be a superhero.  Word out.

And Another One Bites The Dust

Ah, another interview.  Which I thought went well, which also means dum dum dummmm... the position is on hold.  Much like every other position.  Keep your fingers crossed, this one is a great one.  Nonprofit work, here I come?