The New Year's Resolution List

2013 went by too fast.
That's pretty much all I have to say on that.

While it flew by,
so much shit happened!

I moved from NorCal to SoCal.
Went from working at a multi-million dollar for-profit company
to working at a non-profit organization.
Started off living in my own apartment with a roommate
to living with my mother & step-dad.

I feel like a child.
But hey, at least I have free booze.

Reflecting on this past year opened my eyes a lot.
I have insecurities. I let other people's opinions affect me.
And I'm afraid to take chances & put myself out there.

Well, it's time to make 2014 the 
YEAR OF ALI!
Really it's just the year of trying new things, 
taking risks & just appreciating what life has to offer.

So, my New Year's challenge is as follows -
(and feel free to get in on this magic)

The One Who WAS Single

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!

Not too long ago I wrote a blog about my brother 
joining the single world. 

Finally, I had another person to understand me during family events 

because every person in my family has a significant other.

A few weekends ago, my family traveled to 
wonderfully secluded Bishop, CA. 

My Uncle, not having a Facebook, 
thus not keeping up to date on the family gossip,
was not aware of my brothers recent breakup-

The One On Facebook

Moving on.

Easier said than done.
Let me tell you.

Like most, I have had my fair share of
relationships gone right
and relationships gone wrong.

I like to think all those gone wrong, 
I've moved on from.
WHAT A FOOL!

The One With The Breakup Gift

What would you do if you bought an expensive gift for a significant other

but broke up before you could give it to them?

This is a situation my cousin is dealing with right now.
Here is a basic background:

They started dating.
He moved to Texas.
My cousin stayed in California.
They broke up.

That's pretty much it.
Except, before they broke up, he bought her 
a pair of her dream Uggs.

Weird, I know.
Who still wears Uggs?!

Anyways, he bought them for Christmas
and she thinks he should still give them to her even though
they broke up because he bought them when they were together.

So, what's the protocol when it comes to pre-breakup gifts?

Does the person still deserve to get it?
Does it matter if they broke up with you
or if you broke up with them?
Should anyone still be wearing Uggs in California?

The One Who Wanted A Sugar Baby

FLASHBACK FRIDAY!

Time for another round of online dating 

"Did he really just message me that?!"

Yes, I am still participating in online dating shenanigans,

but I'm not as deticated as I used to be. 

It's just so much work to create compelling conversations via messaging, 

plus first dates make me want to puke.

But, I'm young, I'm figuring out my life and 

I'm ready to make awkward choices with my dating adventures. 

Why stop now? Right?

Once again I began the search for my online dating Prince Charming

and I ran into some interesting contenders...