When the Tough Gets Going, Hide Under a Rock

My summer has not gone the way I had initially planned. Wow, it has been a summer of humidity, bad hair and non stop obstacles that I've found myself up against. Well like so many people, I find myself in uber debt mode. Not having a full time job eventually gets to you faster than you realize. This stark realization for an avid shopper is the worst thing that can happen, with fall fashions right around the corner. Okay unlike most "debters" I am fully aware how much I owe on my credit cards and lines of credit. All I need now, is a damn job, but not just any job!

Okay, so the job hunt for my "dream job" continues, but I'm running out of time. Suddenly I find myself up against all the other new graduates who will work for a whole lot less. I'm trying to maintain my optimism but am slowly becoming disheartened as we approach August. I know that it's a matter of time before I land a job that I can be excited about, and tell myself it's all about timing.

My family whom I love dearly, drive me crazy on a day to day basis and at times make it impossible for me to focus on what I need to do for myself. Don't get me wrong, my mum is the best, so supportive and loving but… My sister Thalia is the family exception, and has been lovely and so supportive and encouraging. I am so lucky to have her as my sister and my best friend (Cue music).

There have been lots of ups and downs this summer. Thankfully the downs have been balanced with some ups, such as getting together with good friends, enjoying the patio weather and drowning my sorrows in Peach  Bellinis (my new favourite drink). I've seen my other best friend Lily, as much as possible this summer. She is the one person besides Thalia that I can confide in whole heartedly about anything and everything and is so supportive.

With the anniversary of my relationship with The Complicator approaching, I’ve been coming to terms with the fact that our relationship has been going from neutral to reverse, and this has intensified over the last year. So imagine my surprise when the invitation came from him, to go to NYC for the long weekend (Monday is a holiday here). I am very excited that we are staying in a charming, boutique hotel near Fifth Avenue, right in the heart of the city. I am so tired of talking, analyzing, philosophizing & wondering about the future. So instead I’m running away to enjoy galleries, museums, restaurants, (maybe shopping) and the sights and sounds of the most energetic city in the world! Perhaps a New York state of mind is just what I need!

Moody Girl Out.