Good Chi

The much anticipated apartment warming was a success; not only the actual event but the events in the day that preceded it. I woke up early to do some freelance graphic design work. I’m still trying to adjust to working at home, and being in charge of my own time which is strange. All before noon, I obtained a new client and was asked my design opinion by a seasoned professional, and Patty landed a social media/online marketing position with very competitive pay. Needless to say, our new space is vibrating good chi into our lives. There is nothing but success in this new apartment, and you should make a point to come over and let some of it seep into your bones.

After business was taken care of, we ran some errands in preparation of our first get-together. We were excited about having people over, so much so that we frantically hung pictures, vacuumed, shoved miscellaneous items into drawers and closets, learned to cook, and made a play list that admittedly had too much dance music on it.

And although none of the people I invited actually showed up, our mutual friends were a zesty bunch that got zestier as the night progressed. The wine was flowing, and conversation was lively. I think everyone had a good time. And I know everyone enjoyed the food. We served Hummus, ceviche, salmon snacks, Grandma's cookies and ooey gooey butter cake (partially eaten prior to any guest having arrived).

Pictures were taken and the "Patty-Cam" was unleashed. Observe...

For everyone that came and left the beer, thanks. You can make it your excuse for coming over again in the future. But we know why you’re coming back, and we’ll just keep that between us. 

This has been Patty and Ashley, and it’s all happening.

Carpe IKEA

Ashley and I woke up around 8 a.m. this morning and made a to-do list that would have us driving all over Austin. Good thing we didn’t check the weather or we might not have gotten any of it done, and it definitely wouldn’t have been as interesting.

I found out that Ashley is prejudice against regular Targets. In lieu of us not finding anything good there, we decided to trek over to IKEA in Round Rock. We were about 2 miles away, when Ashley’s windshield wipers couldn’t keep up with the sudden highway monsoon. As we arrived, there were about 50 people in line at the door. Signs read, “Seize the Day,” and a man carrying a megaphone was directing people. We had no clue what was going on, but I turned to Ashley and said, “I want a golden ticket!”

We sat in the car for about 10 minutes debating whether or not to make a run for it, or wait out the rain, but as soon as we noticed IKEA employees handing things out to the early birds, we knew we had to obey the signs. We rolled up our pants, stuffed our sandals in our purses, and on the count of 1, 2, 3, ran between the rain drops.

We were handed a coupon guaranteeing us a pair of $10 curtains, and a free breakfast. Lucky us! I didn’t realize people went so crazy over Swedish furniture, but the megaphone man made it clear that if there was any pushing or shoving, he would ask us to leave. Luckily, Ash and I were in no hurry at all. In fact, we spent over 2 hours perusing the store in search of whatever caught our eye.

After almost forgetting a lamp at the register, which would have been a bitch to return for, we got the car all packed up and ready to go. Feeling excited and accomplished, seatbelts buckled, and prepared to seize the rest of the day, Ashley stuck the key into the ignition and turned with vigor. Silence…All seizing came to a halt with a dead battery. It wasn’t long before a strapping young man noticed two damsels in distress and offered a jump, which I thought to be pretty fortunate, seeing as though neither of us had showered and weren’t looking up to par.

 

In any case, we were back on track in no time. Our day was filled with dumpster runs and finding feng shui in our new space. (Before and after pictures coming soon.) Basically, we seized the day, and we’re determined to seize everyday one day at a time. This is Patty and Ashley, and it’s all happening.