koneko

Yeah, I really need to get out more. Going back to school this semester will help with this a lot I think. My boyfriend’s friends are great and I would be friends with a couple of them even if my bf and I weren’t together, but it’s not the same. I’ve lived here for over a year now and only have a couple of my “own” friends, both of whom I met through work. After the hustle of the holidays I’m going to look into some volunteer work with the humane society and local elementary schools which should help too. And I miss going to shows. There are several local venues right nearby and they have local bands all the time, but I never go. I really need to start making some more time to get out and live life. I miss that.

I wish I could say I didn’t do this. I don’t normally think of myself as a nag. I’m not horrible, but this definitely needs to stop. My boyfriend puts up with so much bullshit nagging from me it’s ridiculous. And honestly it’s the only thing about our relationship that still needs some major work. Well, the ball is in my court when it comes to this because he is one of the most easy-going people I know and would never nag me like I do him. I’m going to work really hard on catching myself before I say any of the “Did you do…” or “Why did/didn’t you do…” because when it comes down to it 98% of the stuff I nag him about doesn’t really even matter and doesn’t upset me either. Maybe the reason I didn’t see myself as a nag is because I don’t nag because I’m disappointed or upset with him. I do it for no reason at all, other than just spurting out anything and everything that pops into my head to say.

Since we moved into our new apartment this has been going great. It’s not that I’m a sloppy person and even my previous apartment wasn’t filthy or anything, but I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to things like this. But I can honestly say that I’ve been keeping our new place looking excellent. My boyfriend has been helping out a lot too which is wonderful because I don’t feel so overwhelmed. It’s amazing what a difference just having a nice place can make. Our old apartment was nothing special and was horrible for the money we were paying to live there. The place we have now is a bit more expensive, but we got an extra bedroom, a patio, a washer and dryer, and about 400 square feet extra total for our money. Definitely do this! It changed my whole outlook on everything because I’m so much happier coming home to a nice, clean apartment.