Ohhhh what a nerve-wracking day 😯
I’m not exaggerating when I say that I literally spent the last 24 hours hovering by the phone, waiting to hear if the offer I put on the condo [of my dreams] went through. Every time it rang, I almost gave myself a minor coronary. I was so wound up with nervous energy that I nearly snapped at the poor guy who called us to ask if we were happy with our Internet service provider. Smooth, Amanda. Way to keep your cool. But I got my answer, even if I did lose a little bit of the precious sanity that I have left in the process.
So is it good news? Bad news? I’ll tell you in just a sec 😉
Rain, rain, go away…
First, I wanted to fill out the “7 Things” err… thingy… that’s been floating around the blog world lately. The lovely Jenn, Nicky, and Lindsay tagged me with it, and I think it’s a great idea. It’s nice to look back at old posts, because there’s some good info in there that usually gets forgotten not long after it’s been published. Hrm. I might just have to make a “Best Of…” page with links to my favorite posts.
Aaaaanyways…
What I’m supposed to do, is provide a link to one of my posts for each category, and then nominate 5 bloggers to do the same. I think I can do that, but I’m gonna need something to snack on first…
Much better. Okay. Here we go…
My most beautiful post… Shameless…
My most popular post… Forbidden fruit…
My most controversial post… It’s my diet and I’ll eat what I want to…
My most helpful post… I made a mistake…
A post whose success surprised me… Not acting my age…
A post that didn’t get the attention I thought it deserved… You never know what you have…
The post that I’m most proud of… I’m going to cheat on this one and say my whole blog. I put a lot of time and effort into writing each post, and taking each picture, and I’m really proud of my little cozy corner of the web. My blog is my baby 😀 And nowwww… tag! You’re it!
Tara @ XC Foodie
Tessa @ Amazing Asset
Jess @ Healthy Exposures
Alexis @ Pumped for Pumpkin
Sarah @ Feeding Brain and Body
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Okay. So. The news. Err wait. Before I get to that, would you think less of me if I told you that my nerves have been getting the better of me for the majority of the day? And that I’ve only been able to stomach simple foods as a result? Stuff like…
… rice mixed with corn and spinach, with a couple of eggs scrambled in…
… or an english muffin topped with almond butter and jam, with some carrot sticks on the side…
Not my most exciting eats, that’s for sure, but my stomach has been one big knot of tension for the whole day, and the thought of complex meals kind of made me nauseous. As you can see, I’m a pro at handling stress 😉 But it turns out that I was stressing for no reason becauseee…
My offer on the condo was accepted! 😀
*squeak* Thank you for everyone who crossed their fingers [and toes] for me.
I got the call this afternoon and, oh wow… I’ve been high as a kite ever since. I don’t think the reality of it has fully hit me yet, because I’m still having a hard time believing that it’s actually happening. It wasn’t too long ago that I thought I’d never find a place to call home, and now? Gah. It just feels so surreal.
If everything goes according to plan, I’ll be moving in to my new place (eeeeee!!) in the middle of September. That gives me a little less than two months to pack, shop, and obsess over how I want to decorate it. Is it weird that I’m most looking forward to stocking my kitchen?
Nawwww. I know you guys understand 😉
Anywho. It’s time for me to go relax for a bit before hitting the hay early. I got all of 3 hours of sleep last night thanks to a nasty thunderstorm and too much nervous energy. I hope you’re all having a beautiful night!
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Do you have a hard time eating/sleeping when you’re nervous or stressed? Since I was a little kid, I remember not being able to sleep on the night before my birthday or Christmas 😆
Oh my gawwwd! Congrats on the new condo! And the kitchen is indeed the best place to stock, so you are not alone 😉 For me, It’s not that I can’t sleep, because I am asleep I can sleep through. But the trouble is drifting off in the first place! It can take HOURS if I have a lot nerves or excitement!
Yay for you! I was like that when I bought my current house – it’s sooo stressful! Speaking of stress, I’m a stress eater. It’s horrible. I also don’t sleep well. Ugh… good thing I don’t get stressed tooooooo often.
Yey! Huge congrats! So glad it was accepted. I know exactly that horrible feeling just waiting for the phone to ring, I think the last time I felt like that it was waiting to hear about a new job. You must be over the moon 🙂
Congrats on the new place, really happy for you! I remember it being impossible to sleep on the night before the first day of school- i’m not sure if it was due to summer blues or excitement for the year ahead 🙂
Wihoo 😀 I am SO happy for you Sweetie!! Congrats! I hope you get a good nights sleep and that you get the chance to relax more again! And I hope we can get a nsneak peak into your new home, once you are all moved in! 🙂
Yes, If I loook (too much) forward to something, I cant sleep. Or if I just think too much of.. anything 😛 I have a hard time stopping to think, and that makes me wide awake!
oh awkward! im taggin u in this in tomorrows post! ah well ill still keep it cuz u deserve it 🙂
YAY! Congratulations 🙂
I’m moving (into a dorm room, but still) at the end of august and I’m so excited to be entirely cooking and shopping for myself. Haha I’m so happy for you 🙂
WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO FREAKING HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!! XD XD XD
I most certainly have a hard time eating when I’m stressed. NOTHING seems appealing when you’re stressing!
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Congrats on your new condo!! I can’t wait to see pics!! And of course, stocking the kitchen is the most exciting part 🙂
CONGRATS ON THE CONDO! eek I’m so happy for you 😀
Congrats on getting the condo!
I often have the opposite problem when i’m stressed, I binge eat. I SO wish it was the other way around, because then I just feel even worse.
YAY!!! Congrats!! That is so exciting :). I definitely can’t sleep when I’m nervous, but food on the other hand I can still handle. If anything I tend to eat more when I’m nervous because it gives me something to do! I can’t wait to go back and read some of those posts that you had written before I found your blog! Everything you write is awesome 🙂
I definitely do have a hard time eating and sleeping when stressed. I don’t understand how people can eat when they’re stressed.
Fingers crossed you get the place!
LOVE this…and I will speak for the masses…we expect details!! (No photos of the outside if you wanna be safe) Seriously so happy for you!
Congrats girl! That is so exciting! I love this links thing!! So fun to look back in old posts!
Congrats on the condo!!!!! 🙂 I can’t sleep if I’m nervous!!! It helps to nibble on something.
congrats girl 🙂 I for sure get nervous the night/day before something big! my stomach gets all fluttery!
Yey congrats on getting your place. Your moving in when I will be moving into a small studio in halls so can defintly relate to the obsession of buying things for the kitchen. I have been buying stuff over the year when I see it reduced or happens to be in the colour pink lol. Its so exciting!! I find it hard to sleep when I’m nervous and excited, and also eat as my stomach has all thsi nervous energy. I’m sure their is some biological reason as to why it happens. Congrats again
YAAAAAAY!! Congrats! That’s so amazing and I’m so happy for you 🙂
I’m glad you got the place!!! WOOHOO!
Yes, when I’m excited or nervous about things I definitely cannot fall asleep — I tend to think about all of the possible scenarios and honestly kind of drive myself nuts.
Congrats! Can’t wait to see pics and details of the condo. I’d be super stoked on decorating and stocking the kitchen 🙂
ps. I LOVE the best of awards/7 things — those posts help me so much, they should never be forgotten.
Ohhh that’s such a relief!! House/ apt/ condo hunting is one of the most nerve wracking experiences EVER. SO happy for you girl!
I am SO SO excited for you ! What great news about your new place! Can’t wait to hear all the details!
I too have trouble slleping the night before something stressful! But im sure youll sleep great tonight dreaming of your new place!
Just want to ley you know i too love ALL your posts! Your blog is ghe best – i look forward to reading each and every day!
Keep smiling! 🙂 aimee
Awwr thanks so much, Aimee! Love you tonnes! <3
OMG AWESOME NEWS!!
I loveee buying house stuff,ever since moving out of home ive become so obsessed with kitchen wares. I cant get enough bowls, spoons and containers.
Being nervous isnt so bad for me, but stressed is. When I have alot of assignments due at once and I’m really behind (like last semester) I start getting stomach aches and think I’ve caught some sort of bug when really I’m just quite stressed. Its not very nice, and I’m starting to be able to handle it better, its just sometimes i get too overwhelmed >.<
I can never sleep the day before school starts, i guess its all the anxiety.
Nutter butter and jelly sandwiches are a classic–never boring! 🙂
And your mug is so adorable!!
Woop! I’m so happy for you- I bet your place is gorgeous(is it weird I wanna see pics? Swear I’m no stalker).I just know when you decorate its going to look like the pages of a home magazine.
When I’m nervous/stressed my hair falls out & I get migraines- fun times.
That rice looks positively scrumptious, I <3 sweet corn.
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Haha it’s not weird at all 😀 I wish I had some pics to share, but it’ll still be about 2 months before I can give a tour 🙁
AHHH CONGRATS!!!!!!!! I’m sooo happy for you Amanda! 😀 The suspense of this post literally had me scrolling like a madwoman. I can’t wait to see how you’re gonna decorate your new pad, gaaahh so much fun 🙂 Have a great night celebrating the good news, love!
I felt it, I knew it was good news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im so HAPPY for you girl!!! Such an exciting thing, you will be out on your own soon!! Ok, so now that you will be, when am I invited for a visit?!! We can have an essie party ; ) deal?! I will bring you goodies too!!
Love you! Im just so damn happy! Can’t wait until your moved in and such! I hope you share pics !
Have a great night! xoxo <3
Haha! Omigosh the first thing I thought of when I read your tweet about coming for a visit was that you better bring the Essie so we can give eachother mani’s/pedi’s 😉 Love you girlie. Thank you 😀
Yes! This needs to happen!!! xoxo <3
Woohoo!! So happy for you Amanda.. you are going to have so much fun preparing.. moving.. and decorating. Don’t let any sort of stresses bog you down!
And I am going to haveso much fun following this little journey of yours! xoxo
First of all CONGRATULATIONS! I could not be more thrilled for you, and I sure did cross my fingers, toes, legs and arms for you 😉
Also, thank you for tagging me for this post! I am psyched to put this together and also looking forward to stalking your blog more than I already do 😉
I used to get the worst stomach aches when I would get anxious or nervous, especially as a kid! I would regularly sleep with a heating pad to soothe it
Girl!!! So so so excited for you!! I can’t wait to see the place and all the gorgeous decor you show off. Ahhhh I can’t even explain how stoked I am for you!!! 🙂
Ah, congrats!!! It must`ve been so frustrating going through allllll those walk throughs and never finding a house that was a home. So glad you finally found it, though!
I`m a total emotional non-eater – always have been. I lose all appetite and can`t concentrate on anything but that which is stressing me. I try to keep myself zen in order to avoid this problem 😉
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Congrats, girly 🙂 This is such exciting news–fingers and toes crossing across the blogosphere paid off 🙂 On a sappy note, I really do love each and every post you write–you continually inspire me and I look forward to reading/seeing more from you!! Have a good nights rest, you deserve it.
I was always nervous before the first day of school! Or the night before a big exam is the worst!
Congrats on getting your offer accepted!!! So exciting that you’ll be moving 🙂
– Nicole
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m so proud of you – if that’s something you can be proud of someone for? 🙂
Sureeee, why not? 😉 Thank you, love!
Congratulations! What a freeing feeling that must be. So glad to hear it worked out, and I’m glad you’re so happy with it. I’m happy too. 🙂
I usually have trouble sleeping when I have things on my mind, and I crave more sweets than usual. It’s always frustrating to lose sleep over big stuff, but it makes sense…and once the news come through, the sleep goes back to normal. [Though I don’t know if my sweets consumption does.]
Congrats Lovie!!! SO excited for you 🙂 Can’t wait to see how you decorate the new place – If your beautiful meals are any indication of your style it’s going to be a STUNNER!!! xo
Congratulations!!! That’s so exciting- now you can go think of decorating ideas!
When I’m nervous or anxious I go into panic mode where my brain won’t shut up and I can’t even think about food/sleep/doing something else- it’s the worstttttt!
PS that rice with corn/spinach actually looks delicious
CONGRATS!! You had me at the edge of my seat!!! I’m so happy for you 🙂
I have a hard time sleeping when I’m anxious. My mind ends up playing over every possible outcome/situation. Thanks soooo much for tagging me in the 7 links! 🙂
Omigosh my head went through like every possible worst case scenario. Damned imagination…
YAY! Congrats!