So... I'm sure you've all been worried sick that I died on the way to Ar's store the other day... well no worries. I made it there AND back in one piece. hahaha.
Ar had me test ride a non-hybrid bike on the way home -- and it was super nice. A kajillion pounds lighter than mine and rode much nicer. Though... the seat basically raped me in the ass. Cause just sitting down kind of hurts. According to her though, my butt will break in. hahaha. We'll see about that. My ass is pretty damn stubborn!
Anyway... today I'm going riding with Carol (Ar's boss' wife) -- should be interesting. Don't worry though -- I'm riding my cushiony hybrid so my ass should be able to take it. The rest of me is what I'm not so sure about! hahaha.
But I 'll be sure to keep you posted.
Happy Memorial Day everyone! Hope its sunny and summery wherever you are!
Monday, May 30, 2005
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Sun...FINALLY
So it's sunny... and in the 70s.... WHEW! It's about time I tell you!!!
I left work yesterday at 12 -- though I told Ar I couldn't get out until 3ish. So when I showed up at 4:30 she was all sorts of confused. It was fun :) We went out to dinner last night -- Friendly's. Yeah... good and healthy. I had a burger, fries AND 1/2 a free happy ending sundae. Weight Watchers, what??? hahaha. Then we came home and I pretty much crashed. I was wiped from the week of getting up super early and not getting to sleep early enough. And the 4.5 hour drive took a bit out of me too -- though I didn't hit nearly as much traffic as I was anticipating, so that was good.
This morning Ar rode into work -- and I slept in.... until 11ish. It was SOO nice. hahaha. Then I got up, showered and headed to the Boston Sports Club thats right near Ar's shop. How nice that I can go the freakin gym here? I love it! I wish I joined months ago -- because it would have been super nice in the winter to go when Ar's at work. But oh well -- now I'm all set to gym it up through next May :)
After the gym I hit up Brueggers for lunch and got a Garden Sandwhich -- it was SOO delish!! Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green peppers, roasted red peps, red onion and sprouts with a bit of cucmber dill cream cheese on a whole wheat bagel. I HIGHLY recomend it!
Then I came back here... and laid out in Ar's back yard! Granted it got all cloudy when i got home, I didn't care. I put on shorts and a tank top and made like I was going to get a tan. I didn't though... no worries. hahaha. But it was really nice to just be outside.
And in a few minutes I'm going to venture out... on my bike! Eek. I told Ar I'd ride home with her... so that means I kind of need to go ride to her shop -- so that I can in fact ride home with her. I'm a bit nervous because I have to ride on actual roads -- not a nice flat hill-less path. hahaha. But oh well... if it takes me forever to get there... it takes me forever. It's time I got off my ass and started riding -- because September 24th is going to be here before I know it... and well I'm not going to miraculously be able to ride 150 miles without any training. hahaha.
So here I go!! If I survive the ride there... AND back. I'll be sure to fill you in tomorrow.
If I seem to go missing for a few weeks after this post... send the troops out to find me in the Chelmsford, MA area!!!
I left work yesterday at 12 -- though I told Ar I couldn't get out until 3ish. So when I showed up at 4:30 she was all sorts of confused. It was fun :) We went out to dinner last night -- Friendly's. Yeah... good and healthy. I had a burger, fries AND 1/2 a free happy ending sundae. Weight Watchers, what??? hahaha. Then we came home and I pretty much crashed. I was wiped from the week of getting up super early and not getting to sleep early enough. And the 4.5 hour drive took a bit out of me too -- though I didn't hit nearly as much traffic as I was anticipating, so that was good.
This morning Ar rode into work -- and I slept in.... until 11ish. It was SOO nice. hahaha. Then I got up, showered and headed to the Boston Sports Club thats right near Ar's shop. How nice that I can go the freakin gym here? I love it! I wish I joined months ago -- because it would have been super nice in the winter to go when Ar's at work. But oh well -- now I'm all set to gym it up through next May :)
After the gym I hit up Brueggers for lunch and got a Garden Sandwhich -- it was SOO delish!! Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green peppers, roasted red peps, red onion and sprouts with a bit of cucmber dill cream cheese on a whole wheat bagel. I HIGHLY recomend it!
Then I came back here... and laid out in Ar's back yard! Granted it got all cloudy when i got home, I didn't care. I put on shorts and a tank top and made like I was going to get a tan. I didn't though... no worries. hahaha. But it was really nice to just be outside.
And in a few minutes I'm going to venture out... on my bike! Eek. I told Ar I'd ride home with her... so that means I kind of need to go ride to her shop -- so that I can in fact ride home with her. I'm a bit nervous because I have to ride on actual roads -- not a nice flat hill-less path. hahaha. But oh well... if it takes me forever to get there... it takes me forever. It's time I got off my ass and started riding -- because September 24th is going to be here before I know it... and well I'm not going to miraculously be able to ride 150 miles without any training. hahaha.
So here I go!! If I survive the ride there... AND back. I'll be sure to fill you in tomorrow.
If I seem to go missing for a few weeks after this post... send the troops out to find me in the Chelmsford, MA area!!!
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Too much rain
So it's really discouraging when you check the weather and the 10 day forcast has the RAIN icon all the way down... like ALL THE WAY... all 10 days. Rain. Yeah... that's just annoying. I'm fine with a little rain here and there... but 10 days? Thats a bit much.
But oh well... I'll deal with it because I really have no choice.
I'm heading to Boston this weekend for Memorial Day. Hopefully it wont rain the entire time I'm there. Because I'd like to ride at some point... and just be outside! But even if it does rain it'll be good to see Ar. I'm excited :)
Work is going well. Getting a bit busier so that's good.
My apartment is coming along nicely. I've been just the little home maker these days. Making dinner and my lunch everyday.... stuff like that. It's good though. And I've been going to the gym everyday, so I feel like I'm at least getting my money's worth. And hopefully I can hit up the one in Lexington this weekend when Ar is at work!
I guess that's all for now... maybe my life will get a bit more exciting one of these days so I have something to post about. hahaha.
But oh well... I'll deal with it because I really have no choice.
I'm heading to Boston this weekend for Memorial Day. Hopefully it wont rain the entire time I'm there. Because I'd like to ride at some point... and just be outside! But even if it does rain it'll be good to see Ar. I'm excited :)
Work is going well. Getting a bit busier so that's good.
My apartment is coming along nicely. I've been just the little home maker these days. Making dinner and my lunch everyday.... stuff like that. It's good though. And I've been going to the gym everyday, so I feel like I'm at least getting my money's worth. And hopefully I can hit up the one in Lexington this weekend when Ar is at work!
I guess that's all for now... maybe my life will get a bit more exciting one of these days so I have something to post about. hahaha.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
So what if I'm a trashpicker!!!
What a lovely weekend I've had!
Friday I got home from work and Shelly and I had dinner, then I went to the gym. I came home and finsihed unpacking my room! It's DONE. Well 99.9% done. There are still a few things I'd like to rearrange and change... but for now my room is clean, unpacked and totally liveable. Party time!
Yesterday morning we got up around 9ish and started a fantastic day. We had breakfast and then ventured off to the foodstore. Came home and got ready for the H-town crowd to come visit.
However... on the way to the foodstore I noticed a lovely couch. Just sitting there. By the dumpster. I flagged shell down (I was actually throwing some boxes in the dumpster and she was getting the car), and told her it was in good condition. No stains, didn't smell, wasn't beat up. The cushions were right there with it. We decided it would be PERFECT in our living room (as we only had a love seat). And even more perfect that our 3 friends were going to be arriving later in the day to help carry it up to our apartment.
We got back from the food store, and the couch was still there. Thank goodness. We unloaded the groceries and I decided we should grab the cushions -- because no one would take a couch without the cushions. So we went down to get them... and they were gone. Before they had been sitting nicely on the couch. Now they were just gone. I peeked in the dumpster... and there was a cushion. Sitting perfectly on top. But where was the second? Why would someone throw out one and not the other? Just then Michelle noticed the second cushion... thrown in the recycling dumpster. We didn't care... this couch was ours. I couldn't quite reach the one in the dumpster, but luckily Shell got it from another angle. Then she grabbed the one from the recycleables. And we were off like bandits with our cushions!
When everyone else arrived they were amazing and basically carried it in for us!!! As we were bringing it in... a woman walked by, laughed, and goes "That's so funny! That was my couch!" She was really nice and told us to enjoy it. Too bad she was walking her DOG! Her very sheddy DOG. There was some cleaning to be done from the hairy dog... but other than that... we have a perfectly good couch. It's fantastic!
We then had some lunch, went to the park and played with Bizzle, came home from some angel food cake, strawberries and cool whip (compliments of ashy), relaxed and chatted for a bit... then hit up the Olive Gardne for dinner!
What a great day it was!!!
And now I'm at Aunt Jans doing laundry, using the internet, and eventually watching some TV. It's rather nice :)
Hope everyone else had as good a weekend as I did!!!
Friday I got home from work and Shelly and I had dinner, then I went to the gym. I came home and finsihed unpacking my room! It's DONE. Well 99.9% done. There are still a few things I'd like to rearrange and change... but for now my room is clean, unpacked and totally liveable. Party time!
Yesterday morning we got up around 9ish and started a fantastic day. We had breakfast and then ventured off to the foodstore. Came home and got ready for the H-town crowd to come visit.
However... on the way to the foodstore I noticed a lovely couch. Just sitting there. By the dumpster. I flagged shell down (I was actually throwing some boxes in the dumpster and she was getting the car), and told her it was in good condition. No stains, didn't smell, wasn't beat up. The cushions were right there with it. We decided it would be PERFECT in our living room (as we only had a love seat). And even more perfect that our 3 friends were going to be arriving later in the day to help carry it up to our apartment.
We got back from the food store, and the couch was still there. Thank goodness. We unloaded the groceries and I decided we should grab the cushions -- because no one would take a couch without the cushions. So we went down to get them... and they were gone. Before they had been sitting nicely on the couch. Now they were just gone. I peeked in the dumpster... and there was a cushion. Sitting perfectly on top. But where was the second? Why would someone throw out one and not the other? Just then Michelle noticed the second cushion... thrown in the recycling dumpster. We didn't care... this couch was ours. I couldn't quite reach the one in the dumpster, but luckily Shell got it from another angle. Then she grabbed the one from the recycleables. And we were off like bandits with our cushions!
When everyone else arrived they were amazing and basically carried it in for us!!! As we were bringing it in... a woman walked by, laughed, and goes "That's so funny! That was my couch!" She was really nice and told us to enjoy it. Too bad she was walking her DOG! Her very sheddy DOG. There was some cleaning to be done from the hairy dog... but other than that... we have a perfectly good couch. It's fantastic!
We then had some lunch, went to the park and played with Bizzle, came home from some angel food cake, strawberries and cool whip (compliments of ashy), relaxed and chatted for a bit... then hit up the Olive Gardne for dinner!
What a great day it was!!!
And now I'm at Aunt Jans doing laundry, using the internet, and eventually watching some TV. It's rather nice :)
Hope everyone else had as good a weekend as I did!!!
Friday, May 20, 2005
It's Friday...
Whew.... it's been a bit of a long week. I mean not all THAT long, but just the first full week I've worked in quite some time. But... I survived, and even got stuff done at home too, so that's always nice.
Last night Aunt Jan, Glo and Rere stopped by to see the apartment. So that was fun. Then Shell and I had dinner (marinated chicken in a whole wheat wrap, and brocolli) and then it was very tempting to just call it a night and get in my PJs. But I found the motivation somewhere to go to the gym. It was a short little trip -- just 25 minutes of cardio... but definately better than nothing. So that was happy!
Other than that, there isn't too much to report. I started reading my new book the other day (My Sisters Keeper at least i think thats what its called) and it's really good.... but super sad too. I mean its a book about a girl that has cancer and her sister who has to keep giving her sister blood and bone marrow and organs and shit. But -- its really well written and I'm quite enjoying it. Though I've only read like 50 pages hahaha.
Weekend Plans --
Tonight
Gym, dinner, clean
Tomorrow
Gym, visit with the H-town Girls, and who knows what else
Sunday
Gym, maybe go to the Figs to do laundry and watch the season finale of the L Word that Glo Tivo-ed for me!!!
And SLEEP as much as possible :)
Last night Aunt Jan, Glo and Rere stopped by to see the apartment. So that was fun. Then Shell and I had dinner (marinated chicken in a whole wheat wrap, and brocolli) and then it was very tempting to just call it a night and get in my PJs. But I found the motivation somewhere to go to the gym. It was a short little trip -- just 25 minutes of cardio... but definately better than nothing. So that was happy!
Other than that, there isn't too much to report. I started reading my new book the other day (My Sisters Keeper at least i think thats what its called) and it's really good.... but super sad too. I mean its a book about a girl that has cancer and her sister who has to keep giving her sister blood and bone marrow and organs and shit. But -- its really well written and I'm quite enjoying it. Though I've only read like 50 pages hahaha.
Weekend Plans --
Tonight
Gym, dinner, clean
Tomorrow
Gym, visit with the H-town Girls, and who knows what else
Sunday
Gym, maybe go to the Figs to do laundry and watch the season finale of the L Word that Glo Tivo-ed for me!!!
And SLEEP as much as possible :)
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Trying to keep up
It's so wierd not having internet OR tv at home! hahaha. So I'm trying to get some posting done at work :)
And I get all my news from 1010 WINS or CBS 880 on my commute to and from work. So if they don't report it... chances are I don't know about it! hahaha.
But let's see... yesterday I went to the gym when I got home from work, then Shell and I had turkey burgers for dinner. I'd never really had one. And I'll say that I was plesantly suprised!! They were DELISH!!!
And... my mom ordered me a new quilt for my bed and it came in yesterday. It's so fun and colorful! It makes my room a whole lot happier... so that's exciting. And I unpacked all of my clothes. Well... I unpacked most of my clothes. I have one box of clothes left and some other random stuff to unpack. Hopefully I'll get that done before the H-town crowd heads up on Friday.
Our living room is a disaster. It's huge... and we have nothing to put in it! hahaha. It's just not right I tell you. But oh well, we'll figure that out eventually.
Here's a glance at my future schedule --
Jersey this weekend
Boston next weekend -- for memorial day
Home to H-town the following weekend for a family reunion-type thing
Ok... an hour left of work then I'm out of here for the day... and tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!!
And I get all my news from 1010 WINS or CBS 880 on my commute to and from work. So if they don't report it... chances are I don't know about it! hahaha.
But let's see... yesterday I went to the gym when I got home from work, then Shell and I had turkey burgers for dinner. I'd never really had one. And I'll say that I was plesantly suprised!! They were DELISH!!!
And... my mom ordered me a new quilt for my bed and it came in yesterday. It's so fun and colorful! It makes my room a whole lot happier... so that's exciting. And I unpacked all of my clothes. Well... I unpacked most of my clothes. I have one box of clothes left and some other random stuff to unpack. Hopefully I'll get that done before the H-town crowd heads up on Friday.
Our living room is a disaster. It's huge... and we have nothing to put in it! hahaha. It's just not right I tell you. But oh well, we'll figure that out eventually.
Here's a glance at my future schedule --
Jersey this weekend
Boston next weekend -- for memorial day
Home to H-town the following weekend for a family reunion-type thing
Ok... an hour left of work then I'm out of here for the day... and tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!!
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
I'm alive... I promise!!
So I don't have internet at my apartment yet... and I've actually been doing a bit of work these days...
Hence why I haven't been the best about posting. But never fear! I will work on getting better!
Nothing TOO exciting going on. I'm starting to settle into a nice routine which is good. Get up at 6... on the road by 7... at work by 8.... on the road again by 4... home by 5:15ish.
Yesterday Shell and I joined a gym. It was pretty funny because we went to this gym that some people she knows from work go to ... and it was the scariest experience EVER! Like we walked in and it was ALL shady lookin guys. And everyone stopped and stared. EVERYONE. It was seriously scary. So Michelle and I were all bummed because we were all ready to join a gym and feel the burn!
So on the way home Shell mentioned she knew of a NY Sports Club... so we went there and got the most amazing tour. Sat with the sales guy for literally like 20 minutes discussing things... and then finally joined and did some cardio.
My goals?
- take the 6am spinning class one day
- survive the 6am spinning class
- take a kickboxing class
- go at least 3 times a week
And you know what else is fun? Theres a Boston Sports Club right near Ar's work and I can use that anytime on the weekends (at least thats what it sounded like - but I'm going to double check tonight when we go).
So... that's my excitement for today.
This weekend I'll be staying local in Jersey. I think the H-town girls might be coming up for the day on Saturday... so that will be fun!!! I need to finish unpacking! My room is a disaster... oh well :)
Hence why I haven't been the best about posting. But never fear! I will work on getting better!
Nothing TOO exciting going on. I'm starting to settle into a nice routine which is good. Get up at 6... on the road by 7... at work by 8.... on the road again by 4... home by 5:15ish.
Yesterday Shell and I joined a gym. It was pretty funny because we went to this gym that some people she knows from work go to ... and it was the scariest experience EVER! Like we walked in and it was ALL shady lookin guys. And everyone stopped and stared. EVERYONE. It was seriously scary. So Michelle and I were all bummed because we were all ready to join a gym and feel the burn!
So on the way home Shell mentioned she knew of a NY Sports Club... so we went there and got the most amazing tour. Sat with the sales guy for literally like 20 minutes discussing things... and then finally joined and did some cardio.
My goals?
- take the 6am spinning class one day
- survive the 6am spinning class
- take a kickboxing class
- go at least 3 times a week
And you know what else is fun? Theres a Boston Sports Club right near Ar's work and I can use that anytime on the weekends (at least thats what it sounded like - but I'm going to double check tonight when we go).
So... that's my excitement for today.
This weekend I'll be staying local in Jersey. I think the H-town girls might be coming up for the day on Saturday... so that will be fun!!! I need to finish unpacking! My room is a disaster... oh well :)
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Puking on the Shoulder of 95
So here's my story....
Yesterday I got up and drove miss Arleigh to work at 9. Then I went back to her house and napped/read for like an hour and a half. Got up at 11 and showered. Then I stopped by her shop to say hi (cause I'm cute like that) and to get Ar's Barnes and Noble card (ok... so maybe I wasn't JUST being cute but we'll pretend hahaha).
I was super hungry so my plan was to go to Barnes and Noble to get some stuff done (write thank you notes, journal and pay some bills) and get some soup at the cafe there. So I went, ordered my Chicken Noodle Soup and sat down to eat and be productive. I finished my soup and literally like 4 minutes later... I was in so much pain I could barely stand up. My stomach was all cramped up, and I was super naseous (though I don't know how to spell that word). I had to get up and leave because all of the food and drinks around me were making it even worse. So I mustered up the energy to get to my car. Once there I called Ar to tell her I was sicky and going back to her house. Two minutes later, on the side of 95... I pulled over and puked over the guardrail. Yeah... it was nasty. So, I called Ar back and asked if she could drive me home from her shop. Because I was in no shape to be driving. So I drove to her shop, and Ar (being the good girlfriend that she is) drove me home, got me in my PJs and tucked me in bed. I fell asleep right away and didn't really wake up again until she came home from work at 6:30.
And when she got home... I was fine. It was the wierdest thing. But I guess I puked up all the nasty soup... and slept off the rest of it. Because I sure was in prime shape to have a big cheeseburger at Ar's roommates friends house for dinner. And topped it off with some home made strawberry shortcake! hahaha. Yeah... I'm a trouper, I know.
But anyway... I'm all better today. Just a bit wierded out. I will NEVER eat any sort of food other than a desserty thing at B&N. Because the chicken panini I had there once made me feel all icky inside too. So I'll stick with beverages and chocolatey treats.
And that's my story for today.
In other news -- I'm staying here tonight and heading straight to work tomorrow morning. I'm planning on leaving at 5:30 so hopefully I'll be there by 10. It took me just under 5 hours to get here on Friday, so we'll see how it goes tomorrow morning!
Yesterday I got up and drove miss Arleigh to work at 9. Then I went back to her house and napped/read for like an hour and a half. Got up at 11 and showered. Then I stopped by her shop to say hi (cause I'm cute like that) and to get Ar's Barnes and Noble card (ok... so maybe I wasn't JUST being cute but we'll pretend hahaha).
I was super hungry so my plan was to go to Barnes and Noble to get some stuff done (write thank you notes, journal and pay some bills) and get some soup at the cafe there. So I went, ordered my Chicken Noodle Soup and sat down to eat and be productive. I finished my soup and literally like 4 minutes later... I was in so much pain I could barely stand up. My stomach was all cramped up, and I was super naseous (though I don't know how to spell that word). I had to get up and leave because all of the food and drinks around me were making it even worse. So I mustered up the energy to get to my car. Once there I called Ar to tell her I was sicky and going back to her house. Two minutes later, on the side of 95... I pulled over and puked over the guardrail. Yeah... it was nasty. So, I called Ar back and asked if she could drive me home from her shop. Because I was in no shape to be driving. So I drove to her shop, and Ar (being the good girlfriend that she is) drove me home, got me in my PJs and tucked me in bed. I fell asleep right away and didn't really wake up again until she came home from work at 6:30.
And when she got home... I was fine. It was the wierdest thing. But I guess I puked up all the nasty soup... and slept off the rest of it. Because I sure was in prime shape to have a big cheeseburger at Ar's roommates friends house for dinner. And topped it off with some home made strawberry shortcake! hahaha. Yeah... I'm a trouper, I know.
But anyway... I'm all better today. Just a bit wierded out. I will NEVER eat any sort of food other than a desserty thing at B&N. Because the chicken panini I had there once made me feel all icky inside too. So I'll stick with beverages and chocolatey treats.
And that's my story for today.
In other news -- I'm staying here tonight and heading straight to work tomorrow morning. I'm planning on leaving at 5:30 so hopefully I'll be there by 10. It took me just under 5 hours to get here on Friday, so we'll see how it goes tomorrow morning!
Friday, May 13, 2005
I'm Official
Misty left around 2... and I've officially taken over as Traffic Director. So that's pretty exciting. First order of business is to rearrange EVERYTHING. Hahahaha. I already redid all of her files (they were a bit of a mess) so they're all organized. Then Monday I'll reorganize the desk to make it how it was when I was here before. Switch my massive 1984 size monitor to the other side of the desk and clean everything up. It's just a bit dusty... nothing horrible though.
So yeah... I'm super excited about all of this. I'm going to work 10-6 on Mondays and then 8-4 the rest of the week. So I can come down from Boston Monday mornings. We'll see how that works..... hopefully I'll get here at a decent hour with traffic!!!
I'm out of here in 45 minutes and off to Boston for the weekend! I'm excited :) Haven't seen Ar in a week!!!
K... that's all for now............
So yeah... I'm super excited about all of this. I'm going to work 10-6 on Mondays and then 8-4 the rest of the week. So I can come down from Boston Monday mornings. We'll see how that works..... hopefully I'll get here at a decent hour with traffic!!!
I'm out of here in 45 minutes and off to Boston for the weekend! I'm excited :) Haven't seen Ar in a week!!!
K... that's all for now............
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Day 2....
Only 50 minutes left.... this working 8-4 thing is SWEET! Hopefully I'll be home by 5:30 tonight. If so... then I think I'll stick with these hours Tues-Fri. And work 10-6 on Mondays so I can come straight from Boston. So we'll see how that works.
I had my meeting with HR today and got all my benefits and stuff situated. And I got a parking permit and my ID. So I'm official! hahaha.
I'll be all alone in the new apt tonight because Michelley is in Buffallo! So I'm gonna make something for dinner and then UNPACK! There are still boxes all over my room and just crap everywhere. So tonight I'm going to organize. Then I'll pack for Boston for this weekend... and then get a good nights sleep.
Hopefully if I leave here tomorrow at 4 then I'll be in Boston by like 8! Because I'm already an hour closer! So figure an hour for traffic stuff... and it shouldn't be all that bad of a drive.
Aight... I'm still 'new' here so I'm gonna go work for the next 45 minutes!
I had my meeting with HR today and got all my benefits and stuff situated. And I got a parking permit and my ID. So I'm official! hahaha.
I'll be all alone in the new apt tonight because Michelley is in Buffallo! So I'm gonna make something for dinner and then UNPACK! There are still boxes all over my room and just crap everywhere. So tonight I'm going to organize. Then I'll pack for Boston for this weekend... and then get a good nights sleep.
Hopefully if I leave here tomorrow at 4 then I'll be in Boston by like 8! Because I'm already an hour closer! So figure an hour for traffic stuff... and it shouldn't be all that bad of a drive.
Aight... I'm still 'new' here so I'm gonna go work for the next 45 minutes!
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Back where I started....
So... I'm back at the FUV. The same exact desk I worked at when I was in college. It's wierd. It's VERY wierd. But a good wierd.
The people here are still amazing. The flexibility is fantastic. I can work 8-4... 9-5... 10-6... whatever! How fun is that???
And... the workload is going to be a lot less than it was at the old job. So that's exciting too.
But... I am on the clock and it is my first day... so I probably should go.
But just wanted to let you know I'm here and ALIVE!
... and the best part of my day???? I GOT THE MOST AMAZING ROSES EVER!!! From one miss Arleigh Jenkins. They are seriously breathtaking. And smell amazing. Yeah... she's the cutest :) Thanks babycakes!
The people here are still amazing. The flexibility is fantastic. I can work 8-4... 9-5... 10-6... whatever! How fun is that???
And... the workload is going to be a lot less than it was at the old job. So that's exciting too.
But... I am on the clock and it is my first day... so I probably should go.
But just wanted to let you know I'm here and ALIVE!
... and the best part of my day???? I GOT THE MOST AMAZING ROSES EVER!!! From one miss Arleigh Jenkins. They are seriously breathtaking. And smell amazing. Yeah... she's the cutest :) Thanks babycakes!
Saturday, May 7, 2005
HAPPY 50th MOM!!!
Ok... so here's the deal -- If you're reading this and you
a) know my mom
b) know me well enough that you feel like you know my mom
c) aren't some wierd sketchy person
Then you should email my mom and wish her a happy 50th birthday!!!
I'm sure it would be so fun for her to hear from some random people, and she always says how the only email she gets is 'how to enlarge your penis' and other porn stuff. So what a nice birthday treat it would be to fill her inbox with BIRTHDAY WISHES!!!!
Her email address is: CWaters28@aol.com
Just don't mention this here little blog... because she doesn't know about it... and I'm not sure that I'm ready for her to know about it!!! hahaha. Then I might have to censor my entries... cause she will keep up and read it :)
Ok.... now go spread the birthday cheer!!
a) know my mom
b) know me well enough that you feel like you know my mom
c) aren't some wierd sketchy person
Then you should email my mom and wish her a happy 50th birthday!!!
I'm sure it would be so fun for her to hear from some random people, and she always says how the only email she gets is 'how to enlarge your penis' and other porn stuff. So what a nice birthday treat it would be to fill her inbox with BIRTHDAY WISHES!!!!
Her email address is: CWaters28@aol.com
Just don't mention this here little blog... because she doesn't know about it... and I'm not sure that I'm ready for her to know about it!!! hahaha. Then I might have to censor my entries... cause she will keep up and read it :)
Ok.... now go spread the birthday cheer!!
Up and At 'Em
That's what my mom used to say.... "Come one, up and at 'em!" Not really sure where it came from. But regardless I'm am certainly up and at em today!! hahahaha.
I got up at 8:20 just loaded all my winter clothes and give away clothes into the car. Now I need to figure out what I'm wearing to dinner tonight and for mother's day mass tomorrow. Then I'll hop in the shower and be on my way to Havertown.
Things I need to get accomplished today:
- get a cake for my mom (vanilla cake with white icing -- the woman hates chocolate. I know, seems like that should be a sin)
- get cards for mothers day and birthdays
- get a mothers day treasure
- get my brows waxed ... its been way too long
- go through my stuff at home and figure out what i need to move to west orange
- stop by the SDS fair if it isnt raining
- go to dinner for moms bday!!!
So yeah.. I'd say I better get moving!! Have a good one
I got up at 8:20 just loaded all my winter clothes and give away clothes into the car. Now I need to figure out what I'm wearing to dinner tonight and for mother's day mass tomorrow. Then I'll hop in the shower and be on my way to Havertown.
Things I need to get accomplished today:
- get a cake for my mom (vanilla cake with white icing -- the woman hates chocolate. I know, seems like that should be a sin)
- get cards for mothers day and birthdays
- get a mothers day treasure
- get my brows waxed ... its been way too long
- go through my stuff at home and figure out what i need to move to west orange
- stop by the SDS fair if it isnt raining
- go to dinner for moms bday!!!
So yeah.. I'd say I better get moving!! Have a good one
Friday, May 6, 2005
I really should be better at this
So let's just have a brief recap of how many times I have 'packed and moved' since Aug 1999....
- Aug 99 - Moved into Alumni Court North
- May 00 - Moved back home to H-town
- Aug 00 - Moved into Tierny Hall
- May 01 - Moved bck to H-town
- Aug 01 - Moved into 1303-A (Walsh Hall)
- May 02 - Moved into Lincoln Center's dorms (don't even know the name of the 'hall')
- Sept 02 - Moved BACk into 1303-A (and no I wasn't allowed to leave anything there over the summer
- May 03 - Moved out of college for good back to h-town
- Aug 03 - Moved into the Fig's carraige house
- November 04 - Moved to OG
- May 05 - currently in the process of attempting a move to West Orange
So I know that moving in and out of college doesnt really count... but to a point it does. Because regardless it's uprooting wherever you are and moving all your shit somewhere else. So in the past ohh.... 5 years I've moved 10 times. (and though someone just pointed out to me that thats not ALL that much.... I'm just frustrated with packing right now hahaha).
But whatever, this will hopefully all be done on Monday. The good thing about packing is that you know everything has to go. Its not like packing for a trip where you could forget something...
And there was something else I was going to say.... hmm.... OH! That I wish I had some boxes right now because you see... they're all at home in H-town and I won't have them til I come back Sunday night.
Ok... enough ranting for now. The project for tonight: go through all my clothes and pack up the winter ones to bring home and pack up all the stuff I don't wear for whatever reason to drop off at the good will.
And I'm off.......
Thursday, May 5, 2005
One more thing...
The afformentioned (yeah I have no idea how to spell that) OLD man sitting next to me bustin it up on the internet....
Just busted one up right out of his ass.... it was loud... and it STANKS!
And I know he's old and probably can't help it... but holy shit.... if you were here to HEAR and SMELL it... you'd be a bit taken aback as well.
And also - happy Cinco de Mayo!
Just busted one up right out of his ass.... it was loud... and it STANKS!
And I know he's old and probably can't help it... but holy shit.... if you were here to HEAR and SMELL it... you'd be a bit taken aback as well.
And also - happy Cinco de Mayo!
Books, Senior Citizens and other random stuff
Not all too much to report today...
Went to the mall. Then went to Barnes. I got a new book. It's called My Sisters Keeper and it seems to be very good. I'm reading a book Aunt Jan gave me a while back called Departures. It's about 3 sisters and their mom disapears. It sounds strange... but its really good. Yay for reading, eh?
I didn't ride today.... and I should have. I guess I'm just chalking that up to me totally being a bum these last few days before I get my ass back in gear. Or at least that's what I'm going to pretend. Then after the move and I start my job... I'll find some sort of routine.
So there's this really old man at the computer next to me... he's gotta be pushin 85. And dude, he's all about the internet. Printing shit out. Researching. Checkin whats on TV tonight. (Yes... I have been glancing over at his screen to see what hes doing because I'm so impressed with his internet savy ways!!!) Let's hear it for the senior citizen!!
Ok... on that note (the note of me chanting the praises of the senior citizens) I'm gonna head off to Starbucks to read a bit more.
Ar gets off work at 8.... so I still have a bundle of time to kill.
And then back to OG tomorrow morning :(
Went to the mall. Then went to Barnes. I got a new book. It's called My Sisters Keeper and it seems to be very good. I'm reading a book Aunt Jan gave me a while back called Departures. It's about 3 sisters and their mom disapears. It sounds strange... but its really good. Yay for reading, eh?
I didn't ride today.... and I should have. I guess I'm just chalking that up to me totally being a bum these last few days before I get my ass back in gear. Or at least that's what I'm going to pretend. Then after the move and I start my job... I'll find some sort of routine.
So there's this really old man at the computer next to me... he's gotta be pushin 85. And dude, he's all about the internet. Printing shit out. Researching. Checkin whats on TV tonight. (Yes... I have been glancing over at his screen to see what hes doing because I'm so impressed with his internet savy ways!!!) Let's hear it for the senior citizen!!
Ok... on that note (the note of me chanting the praises of the senior citizens) I'm gonna head off to Starbucks to read a bit more.
Ar gets off work at 8.... so I still have a bundle of time to kill.
And then back to OG tomorrow morning :(
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
Bisquick Madness
So... I'm making dinner. The little Bisquick creation (thanks to the recipies on the back of the box) is in the oven now. It's some sort of salsa-y chicken thing with a Bisquick crust. Should be good. It wasn't all that hard to make -- but then again, I haven't tried it yet. hahahaha. String beans are the one and only side dish :)
Ar and Matt went riding (the not so fun mountain variety) at around 5:30.... they aren't back yet. But hopefully they'll be back soon because I dont want my 'dish' to get cold! hahahaha. But if it does.... oh well. Their loss :)
And that's my story. I really don't have all that much to post about. Ar had off today so that was nice. And she doesn't have to work tomorrow until noon, so we have the morning. Though I have a feeling we'll probably sleep in. YAY!!! Not working does have some major perks :)
I'm starting to get a little stressed about the fact that NONE of my stuff is packed and I'm moving in less than a week... but it will get done. So I shouldn't stress about it... I know.
Ok... off to finish dinner.
Ar and Matt went riding (the not so fun mountain variety) at around 5:30.... they aren't back yet. But hopefully they'll be back soon because I dont want my 'dish' to get cold! hahahaha. But if it does.... oh well. Their loss :)
And that's my story. I really don't have all that much to post about. Ar had off today so that was nice. And she doesn't have to work tomorrow until noon, so we have the morning. Though I have a feeling we'll probably sleep in. YAY!!! Not working does have some major perks :)
I'm starting to get a little stressed about the fact that NONE of my stuff is packed and I'm moving in less than a week... but it will get done. So I shouldn't stress about it... I know.
Ok... off to finish dinner.
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
UHaul - check
Ok.... So I've been productive this morning. This is a good thing! I got up with Ar, took her into work. Got us some breakfast and dined at bikeway source. Then I came back home, finished up a load of laundry (had to wash the cole slaw-y pants from yesterday) and then did some UHaul resreach.
I looked into Budget and UHaul and UHaul was actually cheaper. So I got that all reserved. I've been IMing Meredith at work and she seems to be doing good with everything. A few questions, but nothing too major. So that's also a good thing.
Talked to Shell -- she bought some fun stuff for our apartment. The kitchen looks great, though we're still lacking in the furniture dept for the living room. Oops!
Anyway... its time for me to shower (yes... I went out this morning without showering first... its a miracle I KNOW!). But I'm gonna go shower and then see where the day takes me!!
I looked into Budget and UHaul and UHaul was actually cheaper. So I got that all reserved. I've been IMing Meredith at work and she seems to be doing good with everything. A few questions, but nothing too major. So that's also a good thing.
Talked to Shell -- she bought some fun stuff for our apartment. The kitchen looks great, though we're still lacking in the furniture dept for the living room. Oops!
Anyway... its time for me to shower (yes... I went out this morning without showering first... its a miracle I KNOW!). But I'm gonna go shower and then see where the day takes me!!
Monday, May 2, 2005
Funk
So... I'm in a bit of a funk today. I don't really know what's wrong. You'd think I'd be all hyped up and happy because its a Monday and I"m not at work.... but.... well.... I'm not.
It's wierd not working. I mean, don't get me wrong, its SO nice to have the time off. And I really did need it. But I just feel like there's no point to my day. Ya know? Perhaps that's a bad thing... that I feel like my days have no real meaning unless I go to work. Hmmmm.
But yeah, I was pretty excited to ride today too. I slept in a bit, then checked my emails and took care of some shit, then went to get Ar and Eric lunch but was all ready to go riding after that. It's not super nice out... but not rainy like it has been. So I went to the House of Roast Beef (I know... sounds yummy doesnt it hahaha) and got our lunches. But the freakin bag with my sandwhich in it leaked ALL OVER MY PANTS. And it was cole slaw juice that it leaked... and lets just say it looked like a big, fat, HUGE f'in pee stain. And smelled like nasty ass cole slaw. And it wasn't even like I could pretend that it wasn't there and ride anyway. So.... I think that's the main reason for my funkdified mood. I just feel gross. I've been eating shit and haven't done anything remotely active in the past month. Not a great way to start off the summer months.
But... at least its something I can change. I'll try to at least attempt to eat some healthy stuff and hopefully get my pants all washed so tomorrow I can ride.
I think that will make me feel better.
Well I'm going to change out of my 'riding' stuff (even though I never really made it out today) and then finish my book. That at least will make me happy because I do so heart Nicholas Sparks....
It's wierd not working. I mean, don't get me wrong, its SO nice to have the time off. And I really did need it. But I just feel like there's no point to my day. Ya know? Perhaps that's a bad thing... that I feel like my days have no real meaning unless I go to work. Hmmmm.
But yeah, I was pretty excited to ride today too. I slept in a bit, then checked my emails and took care of some shit, then went to get Ar and Eric lunch but was all ready to go riding after that. It's not super nice out... but not rainy like it has been. So I went to the House of Roast Beef (I know... sounds yummy doesnt it hahaha) and got our lunches. But the freakin bag with my sandwhich in it leaked ALL OVER MY PANTS. And it was cole slaw juice that it leaked... and lets just say it looked like a big, fat, HUGE f'in pee stain. And smelled like nasty ass cole slaw. And it wasn't even like I could pretend that it wasn't there and ride anyway. So.... I think that's the main reason for my funkdified mood. I just feel gross. I've been eating shit and haven't done anything remotely active in the past month. Not a great way to start off the summer months.
But... at least its something I can change. I'll try to at least attempt to eat some healthy stuff and hopefully get my pants all washed so tomorrow I can ride.
I think that will make me feel better.
Well I'm going to change out of my 'riding' stuff (even though I never really made it out today) and then finish my book. That at least will make me happy because I do so heart Nicholas Sparks....
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Everything is just falling into place....
So I'm officially done at Millennium Radio New Jersey. It's wierd. Really wierd. But nice all at the same time, so I guess that's good.
I was actually sad on Friday. Because even though I would have eventually gone totally insane had I continued to work there for much longer.... I did have some good times... and there were some super fun people there. Just too much freakin work for not even close to enough money... ya know?
Meredith is all trained... and I know she'll be fine after she gets into the swing of things. So that's good.
I'm up in Boston til Thursday or Friday. I haven't really decided when I'm going to head back to Jersey. I should probably go on Thursday so I can start to pack up my room. Eekads! Crazy!!! Oh! But roommate Kelly called this morning and told me the girl that looked at the apt yesterday is definately interested and wanted to drop her security deposit off today! So Kelly is going to call her back and hopefully get everything situated. She wants to move in May 15th.... so that would be sweet if she could pay half of Mays rent. I'd be super stoked.
Shell moved into our new place. So that's fun. I'm excited to move. Well I'm not all that excited about the actual moving part... but you know what I mean. I'm excited to have a new apartment and live with Shell and all that good stuff. And I'm SUPER excited to start at FUV. Hopefully it's as good as I remember....
It's rainy and gross here so I havent ridden at all, but hopefully the sun will come out soon enough.
I think I'm going to head to Starbucks now to read my book (the new Nicholas Sparks book... its good... I'm getting all wrapped up in it hahaha).
I'll check back later in the week I'm sure.
I was actually sad on Friday. Because even though I would have eventually gone totally insane had I continued to work there for much longer.... I did have some good times... and there were some super fun people there. Just too much freakin work for not even close to enough money... ya know?
Meredith is all trained... and I know she'll be fine after she gets into the swing of things. So that's good.
I'm up in Boston til Thursday or Friday. I haven't really decided when I'm going to head back to Jersey. I should probably go on Thursday so I can start to pack up my room. Eekads! Crazy!!! Oh! But roommate Kelly called this morning and told me the girl that looked at the apt yesterday is definately interested and wanted to drop her security deposit off today! So Kelly is going to call her back and hopefully get everything situated. She wants to move in May 15th.... so that would be sweet if she could pay half of Mays rent. I'd be super stoked.
Shell moved into our new place. So that's fun. I'm excited to move. Well I'm not all that excited about the actual moving part... but you know what I mean. I'm excited to have a new apartment and live with Shell and all that good stuff. And I'm SUPER excited to start at FUV. Hopefully it's as good as I remember....
It's rainy and gross here so I havent ridden at all, but hopefully the sun will come out soon enough.
I think I'm going to head to Starbucks now to read my book (the new Nicholas Sparks book... its good... I'm getting all wrapped up in it hahaha).
I'll check back later in the week I'm sure.
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