Hotline Bling: The Woman

Inspiration tapped me on the shoulder while I heard "Hotline Bling" by Drake on the way to work one morning. She asked, wouldn't it be cool if you did a female version that was from the woman's side? You should write that. Tweak and change some of the lyrics that will keep the song intact, but the perspective will be totally different from the woman's view. And so I obeyed. I did just that. This is what I produced.

Hotline Bling: The Woman

I used to call you on your

I used to, I used to…

I used to call you on your cell phone

Late night when I need your love

Call you on your cell phone

Late night when I need your love

And you know when that hotline bling

That can only mean one thing

You know when that hotline bling

That can only mean one thing

Ever since you left the city,

I got a reputation for myself now

And I’ve wanted you to find out

A matter of time, you'd know somehow

‘Cause ever since you left the city,

I started wearing less and goin’ out more

Tryin’ to numb the heart that you left torn

With glasses of champagne out on the dance floor

I used to call you on your cell phone

Late night when I need your love

Call you on your cell phone

Late night when I need your love

And you know when that hotline bling

That can only mean one thing

You know when that hotline bling

That can only mean one thing

Ever since you left the city, I, I, I

I’m just trying to go along

Like I’m fine and there’s nothing wrong

Going places, wanting to belong

Ever since you left the city,

I, I, I’ve been wanting something more

Running out of pages in my passport

Trying to find love I’ve never felt before

I used to call you on your cell phone

Late night when I need your love

Call you on your cell phone

Late night when I need your love

And you know when that hotline bling

That can only mean one thing

You know when that hotline bling

That can only mean one thing

These days, all you do is

Wonder if I’m runnin’ my hands down the back of someone else

Wonder if I’m rollin’ over to kiss the lips of someone else

Doing things you showed me, gettin’ sexy for someone else

I don’t need no one else

I don’t need nobody else, no

Why do I feel alone?

Why do I always have to go?

Used to always stay at home, be a good girl

I was in a zone, yeah,

I should just be by myself

Right now, I’m with someone else

I used to call you on your cell phone

Late night when I need your love

Call you on your cell phone

Late night when I need your love

And you know when that hotline bling

That can only mean one thing

You know when that hotline bling

That can only mean one thing

Ever since you left me

...

Original lyrics can be found here.

Big Girl Jobs, Cute Boyfriends & Adele's New Album

Phhhhhheeeeeeewwwwwssshhhhhh!

That was just me blowing off the dust on my blog. Holy cats, it's been over a month since I have written to you on here. This post will be more of a life update my list of excuses as to why I haven't blogged.  But for real, once you get done reading, you might understand the hiatus.

The last post was created the week I had off in between jobs. And right before quite a whirlwind weekend spent with someone I like (and also referenced in my last post). So in the month of blog silence, the following happened:

• I started a new job as an event coordinator at Jack Stack Barbecue
• A cute boy asked me to be his girlfriend
• I turned 24
• Justin Bieber, Adele, and Coldplay all dropped new albums 
• Bought a lot of Christmas decorations and decorated the apartment with Anna

First, the job. 

Do you guys miss the "Girly Girl Goes Corporate" rambles? So I went from working at Black & Veatch headquarters that had thousands of employees to the cozy Catering and Private Dining offices of Jack Stack Barbecue. (Funny though, Black & Veatch is one of our biggest clients.) We got brand new cubes and the couple rounds of new office supplies made me feel like it was Christmas. 

Now let me tell you. It has been information overload. I've crammed and learned so much in the last month there. (And have also eaten a lot of barbecue.) So I experienced some growing pains and had to use my patience to learn. Something I have learned is that business is booming and I will never be bored. I will always be busy.  I've come to find that Jack Stack is quite popular and a staple in Kansas City. It's been a great experience so far and a neat Kansas City company to work for. Oh, and I do not work in the restaurants, I have my own cozy cube in an office. :)

My favorite Jack Stack foods so far: Pulled pork, cheesy corn bake (PLEASE try it if you haven't had it before!), loaded baked potato, and I was not lied to when people raved about the burnt ends.

So, the boy.

His name is Jordan. He was born and raised in Iowa and lives in Des Moines. Some may have wondered why I have posted quite a bit about Des Moines. Now you know! Question I get the most: Wait, so, how did you guys meet? Short version: He was in Kansas City back in March for the Big 12 tournament when Iowa State beat KU in the championship. (Sorry, Jayhawks to bring up the sore topic ;) ) He was at P&L celebrating and I was at P&L not for anything related to the basketball tournament. We very randomly met and here I am in a relationship with the guy. Little did I know what that chance meeting would turn into.

So I really did some deep dust scraping on that girlfriend label. This whole relationship thing was new and different for him too, so you should have seen how funny, ridiculous, and awkward we were when trying to figure out how to make it "Facebook official." 

We've been having fun on date nights in our cities and meeting each other's family and friends!

My favorite things about Jordan: How cute he is, he is super smart, and a master of using GIFs in text message conversations. This guy can make me laugh until I cry. 

Now I feel like I need to list my favorite songs off Adele's new album.

My favorite songs off Adele's new album:

1. When We Were Young

2. Remedy

3. Water Under The Bridge

4. Love In The Dark

5. Can't Let Go (Deluxe Album Song)

6. Hello (Because of course.)

If someone said I could only listen to one song off that album forever and ever, I would pick "Can't Let Go."

It's been birthdays on birthdays on birthdays and it's definitely the holiday season. Been spending lots of time with family and friends. I am glad to finally have some time to myself though. Myself has not been on the top of my list lately so I am working to change that and focus a little more on me. :)