T.G.I.F.

Today was my co-workers birthday celebration at the office and I got an ice cream cake from J.P. Licks. I had nearly 2 pieces this afternoon and still feel the effects from it. Also had dinner in Beacon Hill with the Southern Gals. I don't know what the hell is wrong with Beacon Hill, but I refuse to eat there ever again. Every time I eat at a restaurant something gets spilled on me (mac and cheese last time... this time a broken wine glass shattered all over my feet (thankfully I didn't get cut or worse, cut in the neck and died like that guy at the Lansdown Pub last week). I tell ya, it's a sign that I don't belong in any of Beacon Hill's restaurants. I did miss the outdoor movie along the Charles. I think I might have one more week left of movies in the park, so might end up taking mom to one next week when she's in town. I'm so exhausted from a very busy (packed) week and realized on my way home tonight that I need to stop saying "yes" so much and not worry about pleasing others. I'm losing myself again and am going to rectify the situation by doing things solo again. I miss strolling around the city by myself, acting like I'm visiting from California. There are things I miss doing by myself, and also feel I'm past due for a solo trip somewhere. I'm not one of those people that have to date just b/c I can't be alone. I don't like dating and prefer the relationships I've fallen into over wasted hours and money on first dates with guys I met via online. And I like doing things regardless if there's no one else to do them with. I have forgotten the Traveler inside me and what I walked away with after traveling so much by myself. I can be happy without a guy in my life and I don't have to always do things with others to have fun. So, I think it hit me tonight that I'm ready for a change. I have this feeling that I need to do something different (and not just color my hair different, I'm talking about change something up in a big way). Not sure what it is yet, but when the timing is right, I will know. But for now, I'm all packed for a relaxing weekend on the Cape (Cape Cod for non-New Englanders). And yes, that is my overnight bag for the Cape ... I'm a light packer which is a reminder that I am not the average gal... and I'm ok with that! :)