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| Vest, Scarf: The Loft. Tuxedo Pants: Old Navy, Undertee: forever21. Watch: Target. Grump: Me. |
It’s our last night in the city. Tomorrow, we’re packing up our stuff, yet again, and driving down to Seaside, Oregon for a family reunion. Incidentally, we bought plane tickets to fly to said reunion from Arizona back in June, ($1200 worth) and then found out 2 days later that we were moving. To Seattle. 3 hours away from Seaside. Awesome. And Alaska was kind enough to let us bank our tickets for the mere fee of $75 a person. So $375. That’s only what, 30 percent of what we had already spent on the tickets. Like I said awesome.
We had big plans of walking down Pike Street for a farewell dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. I’ve been eyeing that place everyday for the past 2 weeks. Dusky city streets, the sound of passing traffic, the kids exploring with their eyes, and cheesecake. It was going to be urban heaven.
But then.
I got home late from my afternoon errands, Mr. got home late from a 12 hour work day, something (else) that I was hoping for didn’t happen and I really wanted it to, there were still suitcases to be packed and loads of laundry to be done, and every single washer in the hotel was occupied. I found this out only after I trucked my basket around to 4 different floors. Then I got back to the room, with my (still) unwashed clothes and the kids drove me nuts for an hour until at last they went to bed where they are now wide awake, jabbering at each other.
So instead of cheesecake, the kids had Peanut Butter and Jelly, Mr. ate I still don’t know what, and I had some sad excuse for pasta from a box. And the window pictures that I thought would look cool, didn’t work at all. Plus, you can tell I’m grumpy.
And I’ve been a big brat to Mr. all evening, even though he’s trying to cheer me up. Yeah, I suck.
I know my life is really blessed, but tonight I’m just feeling a bit despondent. Go easy on me…
Ugg, Im sorry for everything that went wrong! On the bright side, I love this pic of you!!!
I hope you enjoy seaside. How funny, I met my neighbors cousin Rick who just drove in from Arizona, they are on there way to seaside for a family reunion to. LOL. weird.
Aw man, that’s rough…
But I think it’s commendable that you haven’t had a major breakdown allready, I know I would!
It’s too bad about cheesecake factory because I am SURE that would pull you out of your rut at first bite!
If it makes you feel any better I love that outfit AND those pictures. Be glad your hotel stay is almost over and go love on your hubby, pretty girl!
:( moving stinks doesn’t it?! i just moved across the country and let me tell you, it was way stressful! You can get through it though! From what I’ve read on your blog, you are a strong woman and mother…you’ll get through this! :) we’re all rooting for you!
Even the best laid plans sometimes fail; I have to remind myself of this daily.
Moving and packing are super stressful, but on the up side you are rockin’ that vest!
Yuck, I’m sorry.
Ugh, I hate when my plans / wants don’t work out. And, I know exactly how you feel – I hate it, too, when my husband tries to cheer me up and I am in too bad a mood to even let him.
But, this phase will soon be over! Hope you have a better day today :)
~ Andi
Well @ least you still look cute being grumpy, my grumpy usually consists of me in sweat pants and a tshirt and I’ll tell you what its NOT pretty! :) Cheer up! :)
well you look real purdy in your pics if it makes you feel any better :) here’s to a better day tomorrow eh?
AWww.. I’m sorry! Your day sounds horrible, I hope everything turns around!
I’m super behind in blog reading, but just found out that you’re in Seattle. How are you enjoying this rainy/gloomy weather? :( Hope the drive down to Seaside wasn’t too bad!
that airplane ticket stuff is no fair! i just moved to california from texas (a thirty hour drive) and it is sooo crazy living somewhere else. but the best part about it is that with my new surroundings I have had great inspiration and i’m more full of ideas now! :) i hope the same happens for you :)
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Wow. You just don’t get it. Always complaining. This is the last time I will read your blog. There are too many people complainging about problems that just are not problems. WOW
Allison, pretty sure we don’t need to read about you not reading this blog… This is Cori’s blog, not yours. We all have frustrating days. I would also presume that you don’t know Cori other than this blog… I do and she has a full plate and a lot of stress. So go pass your “problem” judgement somewhere else.
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I hope you feel better tomorrow! I think the window pictures are kinda cute :) I wore gray today too, which I rarely do. It was just that kind of day.
Some days are like this! Unfortunately. : ) Hope tomorrow is a happier day!
I totally understand. I can be a complete brat to my Mr. when a really FUN plan changes to something completely ugh. Just think of this…there is always someone out there who has it Worse than we do. I hope you have a great weekend!
Love the outfit. It goes with the window look :) and I have the same days!!!!! You’re not alone. Good thing they don’t last forever. Have fun with your awesome family.
Sorry you had one of those days!
Maybe a “best blog” award can pull you from your despondence? Either away, I gave you one! :D
http://ambularlogic.blogspot.com/2011/07/honored.html
I am so sorry! That isn’t fair:( Your pictures are lovely though and as always you look fantastic.
Julie
“it’s just one of them days, mmm, when I want to be aaalone, don’t take it personal…..(tlc) I totally get your mood and why. I have to say one of the main reasons I read your blog is because you keep it real. I don’t know about readers who have a problem with real life, but I for one enjoy reading about your ups and downs and the reality of how you handle them. Thanks for blogging:)
I agree with Karin! There’s nothing that I can’t stand more than when people write how “perfect” their lives are on blogs or facebook. It’s unrealistic and annoying! Thank you for keeping your blog real! Love ya, Cori, and I hope you’re coming to the reunion!
Oh no..so sorry your feeling that way. Im sure I would have broken down by now many times over… and to me the issues you are dealing with ARE stressful. We appreciate how you are keepin’ real as the other girls said.
And I loved your window pics!
i’m so sorry for everything that went wrong! We all have those days and they can be the pits. On the bright side, you manage to still look gorgeous even when you are despondent!
Found your blog via Momma go round….sorry to hear about your bad day! I hope tomorrow is a better day. You are going to Seaside which is such a beautiful place, so hopefully that will cheer you up.
I have popped by your blog a few times this past year but have never commented until now. I guess when I saw that your were going to Seaside Oregon I felt I should say “hello” as we are headed there from BC Canada on Sunday for a week. We love it there so much! Such a great place to go with Family. My kids are counting down the days until they can buy Salt Water Taffy from “The Seaside Candyman” shop. Enjoy your trip!
crankypants, or not, “despondent” is one of my most favorite words. it’s a perfect descriptor for such a specific feeling. xx
Cori! We didn’t even discuss your life when I was there. Ugh. I’m the worst cousin. Hope you LOVE your time in WA (and get to stay!).