Holy crap, I am not allowed to not update ever again

This post is a doozy. Be prepared!

Okay! Do I have some things to say or what?! I don't even know where to begin really...

I guess I should back things up to last week Friday. Robin and I had been talking (well, I mean, we talk like every day, but whatever) and after some miscommunication concerning dates, at 7.30 am on Friday as I was driving to work, I decided to be exciting and drive down to see her in Indianapolis. I called my dad and he was willing to let me use the car (and the I-PASS, woo!) so after work I floored it over to my apartment, threw a bunch of shit into a bag then floored it down to Racine to pick up the car. I knew I was reeeeally pushing it with time, because I got out of work at 1, but if I didn't get moving, I was going to hit rush hour Friday Chicago traffic dead on.

And I did.

But it was really okay, because I had my cds and I was in an outstanding mood. Okay, so yes, it took me like 2.5 hours to get through Chicago, but it gave me some time to think. In fact, the drive to Indy (which is a straight shot, at like 80mph... it's a little boring) gave me ample opportunity for some thinking.

Which I have been doing a lot of, actually. I am getting awfully introspective in my old age. Anyways.

So I get to Indy and practically leap out of the car (5.5 hours will do that to a person) and was introduced to Rob, Robin's... gentleman caller (I don't know what to consider him... he isn't her boyfriend, but they aren't not dating... whatevs) we played a hearty few rounds of Guitar Hero (which I am considerably sick of now, but that's okay) and just sat around and caught up.

Saturday, Robin took me into Indy and showed me the sights. We went to her work and I saw her lair, and she showed me the numerous war momuments. We went to this mall and I bought a necklace at Nordstrom's for $10 (I know! At Nordy's?! WTF!?). We found some girl scouts and bought some cookies, ate a little lunch... plus it was totally beautiful out. It was a realy nice day hanging out with Robin, I miss her when she is not around, and it was fun just hanging out.

We went back to her place to chillax before our sortie at night. Her friend Shelby came over as we (well, okay I) was getting ready... he was a nice guy.. a little drunk, but nice. We then went over to this Scottish bar/pub to meet up with her friends...

And then the glory that is my life presented itself.

I know I am a charming person. I know I am bizarrely endearing. I know that I am a massive flirt. But lo: that night I was everything I could have been and more. It was like I was the quintessential Nicki, the Nicki that I have always strived to be. I was on fire.

Everything I said was golden. Everything I did was calculated for maximum effect. I had smartly positioned myself between Robin's two male friends (Matt and Kevin) and by the end of the night I had them both eating out of my hand. I was by no means being slutty, I wasn't using my sexual perspicacity.. oh no. I was just using my ingenious sense of humor, a couple of well placed hand-on-the-shoulder-while-laughings, and my total fucking adorablenessocity. Plus, it totally didn't hurt that my hair is at a really good length to pull of the bed head, which seasoned veterans of my blog will remember ALWAYS gets me attention from the boys (because I sort of look like I am about to jump into bed with someone or just came from bed with someone and this only magnifies it... it's a super good technique ladies!!). So needless to say I have a crush on both of them and I am going back to Indy ASAP.

ON FIRE.

We went to a few totally dive bars but it was a lot of fun. Everything that I write here cannot stress the awesomeness of myself (good god that is arrogant) that night. I wish I could describe it better. Both guys were like "hey are you on myspace or facebook!?" which as you know is like the social precursor to "Can I have your phone number?" which I know for a FACT that I would have gotten/given out had it not been for the fact that I live in WI.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

So on Sunday, we slept in then got brekkie (because that is just what you do on Sunday, is go to brekkie) and then I started the long drive back. Fortunately, I was able to gun it a little and got back in 4 hours, which was nice. I had a looooooong talk with Michael and it was really nice. He is coming home fairly soon, which is weird to think about. I am so used to him being gone and just sort of being this intangible... something. I don't know. We have been having really good conversations lately and I think we are almost to the point of friends? Hrm. We were teasing each other and it was just sweet. I told him that he was dating a burly Teutonic woman, which the mere phrasing of still cracks me up.

I then went over to Jackie's to see her kid sister's prom dress and hung out for a little bit. It was all very uneventful.

So then, on Monday the Fire trend continued... the landlord told Eric that there was not going to be a rent discount because of the problems last month with the water and electricity and heat (and even better, it was OUR fault because the apt downstairs left the back door open... ummm?) so because I am a carpe diem kind of person and basically I am getting really tired of being jerked around by these ass clowns, I sent an email to my district alderman and then on Tuesday called the Dept of Neighborhood Housing and threw down the gauntlet.

So now there is a complaint filed against the property (in addition to the ones already on there) and the Building Inspector just called and so they are going to get over there.

You wanna fucking play with me, asshole? We can play.

When all of this went down though, I called my parents and I was like, I CANNOT do this anymore. I am not signing the lease (which is up at the end of the month) and I got their blessing to move out (not that it is up to them, but its always nice).

So I started looking on Craigslist (godsend) and called a guy about a place, you know, just for shits and giggles...

And oh my god... it was the cutest fucking place I have ever seen. It is 550 a month but includes electricity. One bedroom, off street parking, porch and it is completely remodeled. It is in West Allis (which I have maintained that I despise since I have moved to Milwaukee) but I LOVE the area. It is close to everything, there are little restaurants, it is close to the Farmer's Market, easy freeway access... not to mention that it is HUGE. And sunny!

So I put in my application and was like "yeah, okay, credit check... nice to meet you, I'll be leaving..." and yesterday...

He called and approved me. Wha!?

ON FIRE.

I should really get back to work now, as this has taken me over an hour to write...

But damn it feels good to be a gangsta.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!