Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Awesome Week!

I am finally moved back to Kansas! And I finally have internet again! While I might not completely miss Arkansas, it had nicer weather than here. Plus, my boredom caused by living in Arkansas inspired me to start this blog, so I'd say it was a good year all-in-all.

When I finally had steady internet that wasn't my phone, I saw that I had a lot of new readership! I was super excited, I thought, "This is finally it, I'm a celebrity now. I've made it to the big leagues." I saw that all my new traffic was from my blog-friend Miss Sassy Pants from A Few French Fries Short of a Happy Meal. In fact, she created her own blog award and gave it to me - ME! See:


Isn't it gorgeous? :) I'm pretty honored. She's super funny and has lots of good drunken/silly/possibly-unhealthy escapades. Not only that, but she has like 300 followers, so that's a nice plug for my bloggy! Miss Sassy Pants is highly recommended, you will not be disappointed. Herehereherehere!

So that was nice. Today was also my first day at my new job! It's pretty much exactly what I was doing in Arkansas - I'm an engineer - but with the added benefit of being around friends and family rather than hillbilly neighbor kids and loneliness. I know this job will be a good fit because when I got to my new desk and opened my drawer I saw the most amazing thing:


Anyone who's read my blog for any length of time knows of my fascination with weird thrift store mugs, and this certainly fits the bill. It is hand-painted and just overall interesting - the exact sort of thing I would buy at a thrift store and show off to you. It is even signed on the bottom.


I don't think that's English. I never thought I'd say it, but I'm really happy about the big black cock on my desk... 

14 comments:

  1. Congrats about the new job, award, and unique uh ... mug! Haha.

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  2. While that is a cool surprise I hope you did some thorough disinfecting of that mug before use (I may be a bit of a germophobe)!

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  3. No problem friend! And you would find that in your drawer.

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  4. Welcome back, Woody!!! Congrats on the new job too~

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  5. Chelsey: Thanks! I'm so lucky, haha!

    Lozzz123: I actually don't drink coffee, so I am currently using it to hold my pens :)

    Sassy: When you live the thrift life, things just seem to work out like that...

    Nicole: Thank you!! I'm happy to be back, but I didn't miss the cold.

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  6. I watch Storage Wars too! It's a really interesting show and you probably love it because of all of the antiques/thrift store items they find. :)


    P.s. I came across your blog via "A Few French Fries Short of a Happy Meal". Glad you got the award!

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  7. Tadaa, have read all your posts!

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  8. WOW FINetty, impressive! And I'm honored :) Now you probably know me better than some of my own family.

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  9. Hahah Congrats, on the award and black cock.

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  10. yeah, good to know sb have a good week :) following :)

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  11. Congrats on the award!!!!!!!!!!!

    That black cock looks interesting.

    Wait. That came out wrong.

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  12. That's a sign if I ever saw one!
    You're meant to be here :)

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  13. Congrats on the award! So glad for you that you're not bored in Arkansas anymore and you're back with family and friends. That new job was definitely destined for you with the black cock on the desk! :-D

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  14. I am SUPER jealous of your award! Haha, but congratulations! And you're totally a thrift blogger celebrity. Live it up.


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