Busy and Not Communicative

I have not forgotten about this blog, I've just been busy working and not near an internet connection much outside of work (while I'm still awake, that is). And I don't feel comfortable posting while I'm supposed to be working. Because that's not what they are paying me to do. Oddly, I'm okay with spending some time looking at websites they aren't asking me to look at. I'm weird, I know.

If you get a chance, read the book "The Thirteenth Tale". It took me a little while to get into the book, but once I did, I hated putting it down.

Well, I have to go. Ace wants to go get gas and go home.

TTFN!

Working Up a Storm

2 Words on work Friday night: seven hours.

I have worked 15 hours since Friday at 5 p.m. It's been busy, my feet and arms hurt, and I'm tired, but I'm glad to be relaxing and watching a Christmas movie (I love Christmas movies/carols).

I'm all cozy in my robe (an early Christmas present, bought from Bath & Body Works) and don't plan on getting dressed again today.

I'm off to enjoy other things online, because I have nothing left to say.

TTFN!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from Arkansas. Ace and I are visiting my dad for the day, and I am taking a few minutes to say Hi. Soon, I'll be eating a turkey dinner that I've been waiting at least a week to get to eat. It's worth the wait.

Enjoy your holiday!

TTFN!

Of Earrings and Love

Several years ago (roughly 10), my wonderful, talented sister got me a pair of smiley face earrings with Santa hats on them for Christmas. I'm not sure why she chose them, my guess is the fact that she knows I like smiley faces. I'm not sure why they are so important to me, other than who chose them. But last December, when I went to put them on, they were lost. I still don't know where they are, somewhere in my house I assume. I hope that after we get back into our house I can find them, because they are my favorite earrings for the month of December.

Oh, and did I mention that I should be back into my house Monday? Yeah. I'll be sleeping in my bed again. I won't be posting often, but I will be sleeping in my own bed.

Well, I must go. I have a few things to do with Ace between his jobs.

TTFN!

Frustrated

Some days, I just want to scream, yell, and throw a tantrum about lack of integrity. But, of course, that wouldn't be mature, so I don't do it. But I do make decisions never to have anything to do with those people again if I can help it. Ace and I were supposed to get some money for a real estate deal he did earlier this year (a decent amount of money, that would get us back into our house), but the guy who was supposed to pay us decided to pay less than the amount he actually owed us (by several thousand dollars). So, he is on our list of people not to do business with in the future.

The plus side, I like both my jobs. There are some really great people who I get to work with, which helps make the time pass by faster (great for when I'm working at Bath and Body Works).

Okay, I'm going to eat things that probably aren't that good for me (like candy corn). Hopefully that will cheer me up.

TTFN!

Numb

Today, I'm numb. Things that I never thought were possible have happened. So far, my mind's response is to block my emotions and focus on random things. I'm just trying hard to get through today right now.

I'm going to go distract myself with something else now.

TTFN!

Now That You've Stopped Thinking of Halloween

I was just thinking of one of my friends from college. She has the knack for thinking up the most interesting and unusual costumes for Halloween. One year, she dressed as a black-eyed pea (black make-up around her eyes and a P on her shirt). Another year she was going to dress as a crayon, but changed her mind when several other girls wanted to go as the same thing. I don't remember what she dressed as that year, but she kept it secret from everyone but me that she wasn't going to be a crayon after all (because she knew I would keep that secret until Halloween).

Okay, that's all I have to say. Resume your normal day now.

TTFN!

I'm Tired

Dude, I'm tired. I mean, I've worked (on my feet) 14 hours in the past 72 hours (4 hours Friday, 5 hours yesterday, and 5 hours today). My feet are sore and I am tired.

But I have a wonderful, soft, new red robe (for less than $30, thank you store discount/sale). And I start work tomorrow morning at 9 for around $14 an hour. It's a Monday-Friday job for 3 months, 4 hours a day, doing office work (so I'll get to sit). I'm just happy that I have tomorrow off from Bath and Body Works (not that I won't probably go by the store with some out of town visitors, but not for a long time frame).

I'm going back to my relaxing.

TTFN!

P.S.: Have I mentioned that I'm tired?

I Have a Job (Again)

Today, I finally got called about the temp job I have been waiting to hear about for a month. I've got it. I'll be working for the next 3 months at a local ministry, doing various things about the office (mailing, data entry, assisting the accountant, etc.). I'm not sure when I start (I'll find out tomorrow morning), but I've got a guaranteed 20 hours a week for the next 3 months. So, now I'll be working 2 jobs part time through Christmas.

I'm thinking of celebrating. Not that I know what I should do to celebrate (maybe dream of celebrities children again?). But I am thinking of celebrating.

I'm going to go find a way to celebrate.

TTFN!

Working and Waiting

Well, this past weekend (and today) I have spent most of my time working or waiting. Mostly waiting. Yesterday was a long day. 5 hours at work that felt longer. Then I came home and got the pleasure of my niece's company (she got frustrated with Ace because he refused to let her change from watching Finding Nemo to Bugs Bunny. He just refused to let her have that much control, since I know he was not fascinated by Finding Nemo.). She was also convinced that we should all go to bed at her bed time (9 is a bit early for me to try to go to sleep). She had no idea that Ace and I were still up (technically, I was on my bed already). I doubt the time change helped her any, since she was probably somewhat tired.

It's been hard just waiting. But, it's about the only thing I can do. My mother-in-law suggested that I become a squeaky wheel, but that wouldn't help the temp agency to find me a job, nor would it cause the minister to call them back. So her suggestion is not something I'm going to put much emphasis on right now.

Well, I'm going to go find something pleasant to think about.

TTFN!

Getting More Hours

Next week, I've got a lot more hours that I'll be working at Bath & Body Works. In fact, I'll be working 5 of the 7 days next week (in fact, I'm working 7 of the next 9 days). It will be somewhat nice to be out of the house while Ace is at work. I'll be driving him to and from work (so I can use the car), but I'll be kept busy. I know that soon, I won't have much time with Ace (about an hour a day). I'm so ready to be back in my own home, even if I won't be there very often (actually, if I get the potential job, the one I'm still waiting to hear about, I'll have a decent gap to be home during the work week).

I'm going to do something else. I'm getting tired of waiting.

TTFN!

On the Outside Looking In

Sometimes, it's hard that I'm not talking to my mom. It's hard, because I want to know what is going on with my siblings. It feels a little lonely. I don't like being on the outside when I was so involved for so long, but I'd rather be happy and looking in than miserable and involved. Mostly, it's hard when I want to give my sister, Meg (again, not her real name), some support. I'm not sure when I'll get to see her again, but I know it won't be very soon.

In work related news, I'm waiting. I worked Sunday, but I'm off until Friday for my job with Bath and Body Works. I'm also waiting to hear from the temp agency. So, for now, I'm in limbo on the whole thing. Actually, the temp agency is waiting to hear from someone, so I don't know how long I'll be in limbo. It's frustrating.

Well, I'm going to go back to waiting. I'm hoping to get a call later today.

TTFN!

Dreams and Reminders

I know, I haven't posted in a little while. I've been trying to relax before I start seriously working (this afternoon, I have my first shift with Bath & Body Works). It's only somewhat been successful (the relaxing).

Last night, I dreamed of working today. I had a dream about the store (and the people who work there). It was odd to me, other than I have obviously given it a lot of thought lately. I think I'm just ready for a routine to be settled (that should take a week or two though, huh?).

I got some lovely birthday wishes from some of my family (okay, my dad and my aunt). My dad's e-mail was nice, he wanted to be sure that I got wished a happy birthday on my birthday (it's not his fault my e-mail was wonky all last weekend and half of last week). My aunt sent me an e-card, but she also sent a separate e-mail to say Happy Birthday kind of from the rest of the family (with a "We miss you" added to the e-mail). I know she wasn't trying to make me feel bad in any way, but part of me did. It's funny, because I know exactly why I've cut contact, get reminded any time I'm tempted to try to reestablish contact why it's a bad idea, and am ultimately the wronged party, but I feel bad because other people are being "punished" so that I can stay feeling sane. I think it would help if I wasn't so used to seeing my family several times throughout the holiday season (starting with my birthday).

On the plus side, my in-laws are staying completely out of the situation (I know they are curious, but they aren't trying to push me into having contact with my mom). I guess they figure I have good reasons for cutting off the contact and so they shouldn't try to convince me otherwise.

In other, better, news, I have the opportunity to go work part time (for a few months) for a ministry for a good paycheck. I'm hoping that I will be able to meet with the guy who is in charge tomorrow to find out if that would be a good fit for both of us. If so, I pretty much have two part time jobs through at least Christmas. After that, I'll have a better idea where things stand with regards to finances, our options, and such. So, my life is starting to somewhat quickly turn back around.

I'm going to go. I've got a few other things I'd like to look at before I have to eat, get dressed, and go to work (not necessarily in that order).

TTFN!

2 Days of Work

Yesterday morning, I got a phone call to go be a receptionist for the day. It was good (I'll get paid to have surfed the web yesterday), but the day ended up being really long (I had to pick Ace up at 11:45 last night after being up since 7:40). Then today I had the start of my orientation at Bath & Body Works. I spent 6 hours up there, and I still have to go back tomorrow to finish. I'm tired.

But that does mean that I started work before Ace did (by a few hours). Which is completely not important to life, but an interesting fact to note (at least it's interesting to me).

I'm going to go, because I'm tired (as I think I might have mentioned).

TTFN!

My Birthday Part 2

Well, after I wrote my post, Ace and I went to get our niece a card. Then we sat and talked for a little while (in Home Depot's parking lot). We got to the party a little early and mostly ended up playing with a balloon for a good portion of the party. We left before the party was over (we left after brownies were served and presents were opened). I got to watch The Corpse Bride (cute) and go to church. Then I got to find out that my cousin gave birth (she probably felt it was about time). I got to see pictures (he's a cutie). Then, Ace and I got the lovely task of talking with Ace's parents about our finances (his father felt the need to tell us things we already know, it was frustrating).

Basically, my birthday was anything but totally happy (and about pretty much anything but about me). And I spent about half of it wishing I could get drunk (not that I've ever been drunk). Church was nice.

I'm going. I'm supposed to do something about making dinner for 4.

TTFN!

Another Year Older

Today, it's my birthday. It's also my niece's birthday too. I'm 27. She's much younger. Today, I get to spend part of the day at her birthday party. I don't know what else I'm going to do today, but so far it's been sleeping in and relaxing. I do need to go get dressed after VeggieTales is over.

Well, that's all for now. Just that I'm another year older.

TTFN!

News

I have a job. I let that sink in a moment.

I have a job. Starting Tuesday, I will be working on nights and weekends at Bath and Body Works at one of the local malls. I've got a 5 hour orientation on Tuesday, and should hopefully start the regular part of the job on Wednesday. So, I am now a working woman. Ace should start working on Monday for a satellite company (well, he should start training Monday). He will also start making collections calls in November (he knows he's got this job, it's just a matter of waiting until the date he starts). I'll hopefully be getting a call on Monday for starting to work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm starting on Wednesday. All I need now is to get a few white and black shirts.

So, now I've shared my big news with you. Share any of your big news with me.

TTFN!

P.S.: Have I mentioned that I've got a job?

A Day of Silence

I knew that yesterday, I should not post about the environment. I don't think most of the people who were writing about the environment would want to hear what I have to say (I like the planet, but I also know the claims of both sides and know which I believe). So, I decided to spend the day silent.

Plus, I was busy hemming up my new dress pants. That takes some time. In fact, I still have one pair of pants to re-hem (they are, or mostly were, just a little too long).

I've been to three interviews for evening/weekend jobs for me. All of them seemed to indicate a potential willingness to have me work there with at least 2 of them possibly keeping me after Christmas. I've also had an interview with a local temp accounting company, who said they would try to get me work, but I should also put in applications to other temp companies too. Today, I started the application process with another temp company (I'll finish tomorrow, and have an interview too). I would have done the whole thing today, but I had to go to an interview that I had previously scheduled. Ace is probably going to get a job working for a satellite company, so not too long after the New Year, we'll have a free system put in at our new house (as long as he's hired to work for them) with all of the premium channels.

So, now you know why I've not been talking on here much lately. I've been busy or just wanting to relax for most of the last week.

I'll post again when I have something to say, or when something big happens (like my world gets back on course).

TTFN!

Redundancy

Just a quick question. Why do people insist on telling me things I already know?

Later.

Finding a Job

Well, I'm doing something I never thought I'd have to do. I am getting a job (at least one). It's an odd thing. I had an interview today for a temp agency for accounting/office work. Next week, I have 2 interviews scheduled so far (I turned in the applications today, and got appointments set up already).

Other than that, Ace and I have been ready to be back into our own house since we've been staying here. Guillermo is ready to be an indoor dog again. And the lectures we keep getting aren't helpful either.

I'm going to go. I've got better things to think about than my current living conditions.

TTFN!