Apologies

Sorry I went MIA the last couple days but several things became quite clear and it's not always easy to process them.

• My whole Clint problem resolved itself.  I figured out that he doesn't need me anymore.  He's settled down with Brittney and hasn't called me in over a week.  We talked this morning but it was work related and he made sure I knew she was there.  Awkward.  It's not the easiest to deal when you've been replaced and I won't lie, it's a bit heartbreaking.  I'll move on and at least I know what brought on the funk.
• My parents can really be a bunch of asshats.  It's not intentional, at least I don't think it is, but I don't think I should have to fight for their attention.  BooBoo is clearly cute and fun and adorable, but I have real things to say, that actually matter to my life.  I left my sis's early yesterday because I just gave up.  I came home and cleaned instead, at least I appreciated my efforts.
• I'm finding I need a break from everyone.  We all have our dramas and things to complain about, and I know I do the same, but I'm over it.  I need to clear my head and my space for a while.  I need to get all the negative out and focus on positive!  If you haven't heard from me in a while, don't take it personally or do.  I need a mental break.  (if you really need me leave a voicemail.  that's when I know it's serious)
• All I can think about is baking.  And to be honest I'm just going to give in because it makes me happy and is usually very therapeutic.  I have to go various offices this week so I'll keep up my status of "girl who brings in treats"
• I lost 3.5 lbs last week and I think I ate it all back last night in saltine toffee (OMG get the recipe off Pinterest and don't say I didn't warn you) and chips with cheese.  I plan on lengthening my walks this week so I feel about .0000005% justified in my eating.
• I had dinner Saturday night with 3 very dear friends and I'm still more confused about my job choices than ever.  It would appear I should have held a claims committee meeting with my co-workers before I decided to jump ship to the new job.  I know it's working for me and they are happy if I'm happy, I just had no clue how vocal they would be about it.
• The happiest news of the day:  I should get my braces off next month!  They took imprints for permanent retainers today.  I'm floored by this, I'm not sure it's even real.  This means I can start prepping for the week of eating my bucket food list:
• Jimmy Johns
• Cheesy popcorn
• Famous Dave's (ribs in general)
• licorice
• Starbursts
• corn on the cob