Saturday, January 28, 2006
Crafts
Well, among everything else I am doing, I am now very much into crafts. :) I took up Creative Memories when I made the album for Grinning's wedding gift, and now that I am planning my wedding I've picked up stamping too. It's fun, and now I've got this monstrous project ahead of me to make my own save the date cards, wedding invitations/rsvp cards, and thank you notes...that's my intention, anyway!! I'll probably get most of my scrapping done Feb 4-6 when I go to camp (yes I am a craft nerd now hahaha), so I could probably put that hobby aside for a while (especially if I am going to pick up consulting, which I am seriously considering...that way, I can scrap at my get togethers, and then I won't have to buy product!). Stamping though...well, that shouldn't be too bad either, since my CM consultant has a project of her own to work on. We've already set up the weekend after scrap camp to do stamps, so it's all good. I will very likely finish the save the date cards that day, so it'll be awesome!
That's the scoop for now...'til next time...
That's the scoop for now...'til next time...
Sunday, January 22, 2006
People are idiots
No, I am not only just now figuring this out...but how did I manage to run into two idiots so close together? When I was on my way to San Francisco today, I followed a different route than usual thanks to TomTom, and I found a person on a 10 speed who decided to cross in front of me, even though he was at the corner at a 4-stop intersection when I started going, and I had thought he was either stopping or going another direction. He ended up in front of me, and looked rather clumsy. So, if he couldn't stop...isn't it better to fall down than get hit by a car?! Second, I got to a yield left left turn, and so I did the normal thing and entered the intersection slowly, waiting my turn...and this jackass who was turning left from the other direction decided that, even though I had barely gone far enough to turn into the inside left lane, I had pulled too far up for him to make his turn, and he honks and goes around me on my right side.
And I won't go into the idiots in the city, since they're really a dime a dozen...but how'd I get so lucky in my own town?!
And I won't go into the idiots in the city, since they're really a dime a dozen...but how'd I get so lucky in my own town?!
Friday, January 20, 2006
Planning - started!!
Well folks, we've got a venue :) Slight change in date...but we have a venue!!!
September 23, 2006 at Bastrop State Park, appx. 3:30 p.m.
I am very excited! One decision down, 1998 to go!!
Many thanks to my sister-in-law Jana, who has been an enormous help by being my eyes in Bastrop! Thanks for the videos and pictures :)
And careful people, I have a karaoke machine now...*evil grin* and I will probably be renting a margarita machine too...*maniacal laugh*
That's the news for now!
September 23, 2006 at Bastrop State Park, appx. 3:30 p.m.
I am very excited! One decision down, 1998 to go!!
Many thanks to my sister-in-law Jana, who has been an enormous help by being my eyes in Bastrop! Thanks for the videos and pictures :)
And careful people, I have a karaoke machine now...*evil grin* and I will probably be renting a margarita machine too...*maniacal laugh*
That's the news for now!
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Wedding planning headache
Well, there was this B&B in my brother's town that I was looking at...I liked it, but they took about 5 days to get me a price quote when they said it would be ready the following day...and now that I have e-mailed questions, it's been nearly another week. So, it's been probably 12 days now, and I have lost what confidence they started out with. If they can't answer an e-mail just to say "hey thanks for your interest, I will work on your questions ASAP" - can they handle a wedding?! I don't think it should be my job to babysit the quote and the question-answering...either they're really busy, or they don't need the business.
On to other venues, then!! Now I am looking at a lake, which is a lot cheaper, and I may like it better anyway :)
More new later I guess....
1/27/06 - still no e-mail from that B&B, good thing I booked elsewhere...
On to other venues, then!! Now I am looking at a lake, which is a lot cheaper, and I may like it better anyway :)
More new later I guess....
1/27/06 - still no e-mail from that B&B, good thing I booked elsewhere...
Friday, January 06, 2006
New ring pic
Here's a new picture of the ring...it fits and everything! And, it's hard (or impossible) to tell, but it's actually set in white gold.
Wedding update and school
Well, I do believe we've set the date as September 30th - at least, that's the date I like, and Kyle doesn't so much care. So, September 30th it is. It'll likely be in Springfield, since the venue is free and it'll be easier to find vendors since Kristen did this once already.
As for school, I had a major problem starting in the new year. Last August I applied for an outside loan (outside of government education loans), and while I was approved, the school denied it because they stated that if I was getting help from work, I make too much money. Hahahahahahaha - I couldn't live in this area without a roommate, so that's insane. Anyway, I faxed a form stating that I wasn't getting help since it's contingent upon several things...1). that my course is approved as being related to my job 2). I haven't been laid off or something like that, and I'm still employed there 3). that I have a passing grade of C or higher. If I miss any one of the criterion, well, I don't get help.
Apparently my financial aid counselor never told me I had to reapply for the loan, not until late December...and I had some money due, which he stated would NOT hold me out of class. Well, it actually did and canceled everything, and since I'd been off for almost a month, I HAD to be in class on 1/3/06 or I might forfeit funding...so on 1/3/06 I was panicked and upset that I was going to lose funding and possibly delay my graduation by at least a month. :(((((
They managed to emergency add me after I proved I had been approved (AGAIN) for the outside loan, but now I still don't have classes. I am bugging my academic counselor about that part, and I hope they get their act together. Since I haven't really had problems before I think it will be ok, but I am still somewhat worried. They do have about 4 weeks, though, so I guess they have time to fix it all.
For my last elective credits, I am looking to take a digital photography class on Tuesdays for 3 1/2 hours...should be fun, if they'll accept the credits. And, I'll learn about Photoshop, which is good because I'll never pick up a book on my own...always something more important and less boring, ya know?!
Anyway....I will certainly be glad to get done with school in October!!
As for school, I had a major problem starting in the new year. Last August I applied for an outside loan (outside of government education loans), and while I was approved, the school denied it because they stated that if I was getting help from work, I make too much money. Hahahahahahaha - I couldn't live in this area without a roommate, so that's insane. Anyway, I faxed a form stating that I wasn't getting help since it's contingent upon several things...1). that my course is approved as being related to my job 2). I haven't been laid off or something like that, and I'm still employed there 3). that I have a passing grade of C or higher. If I miss any one of the criterion, well, I don't get help.
Apparently my financial aid counselor never told me I had to reapply for the loan, not until late December...and I had some money due, which he stated would NOT hold me out of class. Well, it actually did and canceled everything, and since I'd been off for almost a month, I HAD to be in class on 1/3/06 or I might forfeit funding...so on 1/3/06 I was panicked and upset that I was going to lose funding and possibly delay my graduation by at least a month. :(((((
They managed to emergency add me after I proved I had been approved (AGAIN) for the outside loan, but now I still don't have classes. I am bugging my academic counselor about that part, and I hope they get their act together. Since I haven't really had problems before I think it will be ok, but I am still somewhat worried. They do have about 4 weeks, though, so I guess they have time to fix it all.
For my last elective credits, I am looking to take a digital photography class on Tuesdays for 3 1/2 hours...should be fun, if they'll accept the credits. And, I'll learn about Photoshop, which is good because I'll never pick up a book on my own...always something more important and less boring, ya know?!
Anyway....I will certainly be glad to get done with school in October!!
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Engaged!
No postings for a while...no real news.
But now there is...I'm engaged! Here's a pic of the ring. It's not the real band, first it's not my size and second the real band will be white gold. :) No, we haven't chosen a date yet. I need to talk to my counselor and see what I can do about juggling my schedule, and that'll better help me plan things.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Random Thought of the Day
This guy came in to work today to see one of our employees and gave me his card.
His name is Roman.
In 1000 years, are people going to name their children American?
*shrug*
His name is Roman.
In 1000 years, are people going to name their children American?
*shrug*
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Wedding
Well, I haven't written in a long time. Not a lot has changed, still working and going to school.
Most recently my friend Grinning got married...here's a pic, isn't she purty? :) This was when it started getting cold. :)
It's so weird that she's married now :p
Anyway, it's late and I am tired and cold and trying to watch Gilmore Girls...so I will have to post more later. :)
Most recently my friend Grinning got married...here's a pic, isn't she purty? :) This was when it started getting cold. :)
It's so weird that she's married now :p
Anyway, it's late and I am tired and cold and trying to watch Gilmore Girls...so I will have to post more later. :)
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Convenience
Everything these days is about convenience. You no longer have to go to the video store to get a movie (Netflix, Blockbuster Online, etc.); photos are digital, so you upload them at home and do mail-order for the prints (or print at home); heck, you don't even have to lather soap anymore because it comes out foamy*. What's next, pre-chewed food?
*Yes, I know, part of this is infusing air in order to use less soap...but still. Pre-foamy?
*Yes, I know, part of this is infusing air in order to use less soap...but still. Pre-foamy?
Samantha
This is a picture of my niece...we hope when she can read she doesn't get confused about the adoption thing!
The # 1 Reason There Was No Looting In Texas During Hurricane Rita.
I got this in e-mail...being from Texas, I wouldn't be surprised in the least! In fact, Kyle said to tell everyone the picture looks great...LOL.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Here are the lyrics to two of my favorite songs from the soundtrack of the most recent movie rendering of this Douglas Adams book...
Vote Beeblebrox
Zaphod Beeblebrox
He's the guy you want to vote for
When you get into that Voting Booth
Put an X next to his name
Zaphod Beeblebrox for President
Building bridges between the stars
In no way is he stupid
In no way is his brain impaired
It's just not true, he's smarter than you
And he's better looking too
Zaphod Beeblebrox
Has the longest hair of any candidate
And he's got the coolest shades
And his teeth are white as snow
So let's elect him President
He'll build bridges between the stars
Don't believe the rumours
Don't believe those vicious lies
They're just not true
He's smarter than you
And he's better looking too
(Spoken)
"Listen. I just wanted to say, y'know.
Whatever presidents say y'know.
Things like, er... the name of people and er, freedom
And I dunno. Democracy, stuff like that. Woo! Come on!"
Zaphod Beeblebrox for President
Building bridges between the stars
In no way is he stupid
In no way is his brain impaired
It's just not true, he's smarter than you
And he's better looking too
So Long & Thanks for All the Fish
So long and thanks for all the fish
So sad that it should come to this
We tried to warn you all but oh dear?
You may not share our intellect
Which might explain your disrespect
For all the natural wonders that
grow around you
So long, so long and thanks
for all the fish
The world's about to be destroyed
There's no point getting all annoyed
Lie back and let the planet dissolve
Despite those nets of tuna fleets
We thought that most of you were sweet
Especially tiny tots and your
pregnant women
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long and thanks
for all the fish
(yeah)
So long and thanks for all the fish
So sad that it should come to this
We tried to warn you all but oh dear?
(oh dear)
Despite those nets of tuna fleets
We thought that most of you were sweet
Especially tiny tots and your
pregnant women
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long and thanks
for all the fish
Vote Beeblebrox
Zaphod Beeblebrox
He's the guy you want to vote for
When you get into that Voting Booth
Put an X next to his name
Zaphod Beeblebrox for President
Building bridges between the stars
In no way is he stupid
In no way is his brain impaired
It's just not true, he's smarter than you
And he's better looking too
Zaphod Beeblebrox
Has the longest hair of any candidate
And he's got the coolest shades
And his teeth are white as snow
So let's elect him President
He'll build bridges between the stars
Don't believe the rumours
Don't believe those vicious lies
They're just not true
He's smarter than you
And he's better looking too
(Spoken)
"Listen. I just wanted to say, y'know.
Whatever presidents say y'know.
Things like, er... the name of people and er, freedom
And I dunno. Democracy, stuff like that. Woo! Come on!"
Zaphod Beeblebrox for President
Building bridges between the stars
In no way is he stupid
In no way is his brain impaired
It's just not true, he's smarter than you
And he's better looking too
So Long & Thanks for All the Fish
So long and thanks for all the fish
So sad that it should come to this
We tried to warn you all but oh dear?
You may not share our intellect
Which might explain your disrespect
For all the natural wonders that
grow around you
So long, so long and thanks
for all the fish
The world's about to be destroyed
There's no point getting all annoyed
Lie back and let the planet dissolve
Despite those nets of tuna fleets
We thought that most of you were sweet
Especially tiny tots and your
pregnant women
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long and thanks
for all the fish
(yeah)
So long and thanks for all the fish
So sad that it should come to this
We tried to warn you all but oh dear?
(oh dear)
Despite those nets of tuna fleets
We thought that most of you were sweet
Especially tiny tots and your
pregnant women
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long and thanks
for all the fish
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Nose pimples
...suck. Granted, you can't see them...but people look at you funny when you touch your nose and grimace. The grimacing doesn't happen all the time, but when it catches you by surprise...then people are thinking "wtf is your problem?" Sometimes they give you a WTF look, so you have to explain that you just made a face because of your invisible nose pimple and then, instantly, they understand.
*shrug*
At least it's universal. No one likes them!
*shrug*
At least it's universal. No one likes them!
Fireworks at A's game
The pictures aren't amazing, but they were taken with my phone...so in that light, they're pretty good :)
Anyway, here are some photos I got of the fireworks show after the game...it was very nice!
Friday, September 23, 2005
Batter up!
I caught a fly at the A's game!!!! It kind of grazed off my finger and that hurt a bit, but then it landed under the seat in front of me. I was going to let that guy have it but he said I could instead :) It was awesome!! And, I need a glove, LOL.
Friday, September 02, 2005
Airport food sucks.
I have very recently discovered that airport food is worse than hospital food...I would eat hospital food again. I guess next time I will know not to eat at the airport...
Sunday, August 21, 2005
For a limited time only!!1!one
Yesterday I saw something odd, which I haven't ever seen before. Actually, it wasn't so much the thing that was odd as much as the sign and the location.
As I was driving yesterday, I saw one of those outdoor canopies
such as you would see at, say, an outdoor barbecue or a booth at a flea market. There were two, actually, and they were in the parking lot at a gas station with several signs stating that they were selling shoes for $19.95. Well, selling shoes is not odd, and neither is selling them for $19.95. What struck me as odd was that a). they were in a gas station parking lot and b). there was a sign that said "For a limited time only!"
No way. You mean that a "shop" set up in a parking lot isn't permanent? That when they decide they're closed, invisible walls don't encase the canopies to prevent a 100% discount?
Holy crap Batman!
For a limited time only...you don't say. :)
As I was driving yesterday, I saw one of those outdoor canopies
such as you would see at, say, an outdoor barbecue or a booth at a flea market. There were two, actually, and they were in the parking lot at a gas station with several signs stating that they were selling shoes for $19.95. Well, selling shoes is not odd, and neither is selling them for $19.95. What struck me as odd was that a). they were in a gas station parking lot and b). there was a sign that said "For a limited time only!"No way. You mean that a "shop" set up in a parking lot isn't permanent? That when they decide they're closed, invisible walls don't encase the canopies to prevent a 100% discount?
Holy crap Batman!
For a limited time only...you don't say. :)
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Monday, August 08, 2005
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Friday, July 29, 2005
ICE cell phone entry
ICE - In Case of Emergency
I heard this on the radio, and it's a good idea. I don't wear a medical bracelet, but I am allergic to penicillin and all cillin family drugs. The purpose of this is that most people like me don't wear a bracelet, but those who have a cell phone generally carry it with them.
If there is an emergency and the victim is unconscious, calling the ICE contact can clue in the emergency worker as to what medication the person may be on, or what they are allergic to.
It can't hurt, but it can help a lot.
I heard this on the radio, and it's a good idea. I don't wear a medical bracelet, but I am allergic to penicillin and all cillin family drugs. The purpose of this is that most people like me don't wear a bracelet, but those who have a cell phone generally carry it with them.
If there is an emergency and the victim is unconscious, calling the ICE contact can clue in the emergency worker as to what medication the person may be on, or what they are allergic to.
It can't hurt, but it can help a lot.
Supreme Court Justice Nominee John Roberts
Here's your chance to ask questions! Seven Democrat women have set up a website that allows you to ask a question that you would like to have answered by nominee John Roberts.
I highly urge you all to participate - remember, the Supreme Court has no court of appeals. As such, we need to be aware and concerned with lifetime Justice appointments.
http://democrats.senate.gov/AskRoberts/
I highly urge you all to participate - remember, the Supreme Court has no court of appeals. As such, we need to be aware and concerned with lifetime Justice appointments.
http://democrats.senate.gov/AskRoberts/
Monday, July 25, 2005
Wow.
Cats have amazing agility. I bet that SNL character would be jealous -- Anna's never taken yoga a day in her privileged little life.
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Friday, July 22, 2005
Harry Potter
So, anyone know when the next book is out? Book 6 was phenomenal, as usual, and now I can't wait for the conclusion. I will probably experience regret at the end of 7 because it will be the end, but at the same time...at least I'll know what happens.
Well, hopefully in a day or two I can embrace the suspense...but for now, I am frustrated :p
Well, hopefully in a day or two I can embrace the suspense...but for now, I am frustrated :p
Sunday, July 17, 2005
Progress...but not on homework.
I managed to move a lot of stuff to our on-premise storage unit (4'x4'x?'....10'?) this afternoon, and I am feeling rather accomplished. It's a big rush to get everything FINALLY unpacked before my mom gets here. Plus, I would sort of like to unpack the table set I spent about $200 on :)
My biggest accomplishment was on the patio, however.
I got enough space cleared that I could set up the Rubbermaid shelves outside ( ---> ) and there's space in front of them! I didn't get as much done as I would have liked, but I am pleased with the results.
My biggest accomplishment was on the patio, however.
I got enough space cleared that I could set up the Rubbermaid shelves outside ( ---> ) and there's space in front of them! I didn't get as much done as I would have liked, but I am pleased with the results.
Avoiding homework...again and still!
Ahh yes, my old remedy to hating school...avoiding it and waiting until the last minute to finish, while hating myself for procrastinating. There certainly is something to be said for the familiar feeling of being home!
As I speak, I am supposed to be examining a scenario to determine if there is any civil liability for one of the characters and one of the companies involved in said scenario. All in all it is interesting, but it's still school and as such, it's not fun :) But, I'll still put in the research and turn out a quality paper. I am such a lousy model student :)
And on to the required reading...it's completely insane to expect someone to be able to read 150-300 pages of a textbook in a week, every week for five weeks, with one break between classes, and still emerge from the experience a fully functioning, cognitive, creative, well-adjusted human being. I feel like doing cartwheels across what would be considered a lawn in this tiny apartment complex, chanting, "they've come to take me away, ha ha," and bonking my head into the wall repeatedly for having set this course for myself.
Anyway, I do enjoy school and the debates that we have in our classroom, but I have to wonder if I will carry even 15% of what I have learned into the workplace with me once I have earned my degree and marched in the footsteps of others who've gone before me in search of the ever-better career. Do I want to climb the ladder? Do I have what it takes? Who knows...I hope I'm up to the course I've set for myself.
As I speak, I am supposed to be examining a scenario to determine if there is any civil liability for one of the characters and one of the companies involved in said scenario. All in all it is interesting, but it's still school and as such, it's not fun :) But, I'll still put in the research and turn out a quality paper. I am such a lousy model student :)
And on to the required reading...it's completely insane to expect someone to be able to read 150-300 pages of a textbook in a week, every week for five weeks, with one break between classes, and still emerge from the experience a fully functioning, cognitive, creative, well-adjusted human being. I feel like doing cartwheels across what would be considered a lawn in this tiny apartment complex, chanting, "they've come to take me away, ha ha," and bonking my head into the wall repeatedly for having set this course for myself.
Anyway, I do enjoy school and the debates that we have in our classroom, but I have to wonder if I will carry even 15% of what I have learned into the workplace with me once I have earned my degree and marched in the footsteps of others who've gone before me in search of the ever-better career. Do I want to climb the ladder? Do I have what it takes? Who knows...I hope I'm up to the course I've set for myself.
Friday, July 08, 2005
So much to do, so little time
I feel so busy lately...part of me likes it, and part of me just wants to sit around doing nothing but fun stuff like reading or playing video games all day :)
Last weekend was my first trip to Disneyland...it was a lot of fun! My boyfriend was traveling with me, and we stayed at his grandmother's house. She was the reason for the trip, but since it was nearby we also did Disney. It was a nice visit, even though I got sick on the day we came home and it's a really long drive. I think next time we visit we'll be flying.
Coming up next month my mom is visiting. This is the first real visit for her; the only other time she's been here she was helping me move, and that was not exactly a fun trip. We're going camping in Castle Craggs State Park, and visiting Mt. Shasta as well as McCloud for the Civil War re-enactment. It should be a fun event; the whole town participates. It starts with the Rebels taking over and ends with the Union chasing them out by railroad. It should be a blast, and I am really looking forward to it :) My only regret is that she can't stay longer. We won't be spending much time around here so I can't take her much of anywhere where I actually live, so that's kind of a bummer. Oh well.
In September, I'll be traveling to Texas to visit my niece for her first birthday and to visit my other friends and family that are scattered about there. I'll be there from September 2-11th, and I'll be between Houston and Dallas/Austin (depending on where my brother is living at that time).
October brings my friend's wedding and a 5 day trip to Missouri. Whether I am in the wedding is up in the air, but I'll be there nonetheless.
So, between work, travel, and school, I should be pretty busy. And, one of these days I guess I will have to really unpack :)
Last weekend was my first trip to Disneyland...it was a lot of fun! My boyfriend was traveling with me, and we stayed at his grandmother's house. She was the reason for the trip, but since it was nearby we also did Disney. It was a nice visit, even though I got sick on the day we came home and it's a really long drive. I think next time we visit we'll be flying.
Coming up next month my mom is visiting. This is the first real visit for her; the only other time she's been here she was helping me move, and that was not exactly a fun trip. We're going camping in Castle Craggs State Park, and visiting Mt. Shasta as well as McCloud for the Civil War re-enactment. It should be a fun event; the whole town participates. It starts with the Rebels taking over and ends with the Union chasing them out by railroad. It should be a blast, and I am really looking forward to it :) My only regret is that she can't stay longer. We won't be spending much time around here so I can't take her much of anywhere where I actually live, so that's kind of a bummer. Oh well.
In September, I'll be traveling to Texas to visit my niece for her first birthday and to visit my other friends and family that are scattered about there. I'll be there from September 2-11th, and I'll be between Houston and Dallas/Austin (depending on where my brother is living at that time).
October brings my friend's wedding and a 5 day trip to Missouri. Whether I am in the wedding is up in the air, but I'll be there nonetheless.
So, between work, travel, and school, I should be pretty busy. And, one of these days I guess I will have to really unpack :)
Friday, June 03, 2005
Stupid People
Ok, I have heard some dumb things in my lifetime but this is pretty bad.
Not wearing a seatbelt in a convertible so she can make a quick escape in the event of an accident...? She'll make a really quick escape when she flies out!!!
Mr. Roadshow column, San Jose Mercury News
Not wearing a seatbelt in a convertible so she can make a quick escape in the event of an accident...? She'll make a really quick escape when she flies out!!!
Mr. Roadshow column, San Jose Mercury News
Q. While I usually agree with your conservative and sensible point of view, I must differ with you on mandatory seat belts. I'm a convertible driver, and it's my understanding that I'm more likely to survive a serious accident (particularly a roll) if I'm not buckled up and can quickly react to move within or escape from the car or even be thrown out rather than be immobilized and trapped by a shoulder harness. Of course I'd be willing to change my mind and driving habits if you have any statistics on accidents involving convertibles that would refute this.
Heidi Munzinger
Sunnyvale
A. Heidi, Heidi, Heidi. A seat belt and shoulder harness provides you with a cushion of safety. A crash would happen so fast that you won't have time to escape from your car. Imagine your skull being an egg shell. And imagine what happens to that shell when it's thrown from a car going 65 mph and smacks onto hard concrete. It's not pretty.
Friday, May 06, 2005
Busy!!
This weekend is crazy! I feel like I need an appointment book, lol.
This afternoon I get off work at 3:30. I should be home by 4:00…and then I have to bathe Gavin, our dog…he has a vet appointment tomorrow and he’s The Incredible Stink Monster (hmm, maybe I should make a radiation hero on City of Heroes, LOL!), which is part of why he’s going in.
Anyway, I need to be done with that by 5:00 so I can get cleaned up and go see Cake in concert :D Very much looking forward to that.
Tomorrow there is an appointment for my cat Anna at 10:30 (hotspots), Gavin at 11:15, and then we’re going to lunch with my friend for his birthday (as previously mentioned). We have to wrap up by 3:00 though so I can go home and get ready for dinner and the play.
Sunday isn’t too hectic. We decided against taking the boyfriend’s sister out for her birthday because, being Mother’s Day, we would be fighting crowds for no reason…and, of course, the day will be bittersweet because this will be the kids’ first one since their mom passed away.
And next weekend we move, LOL. Ah well, I am sure things will settle soon – at least I don’t have a class starting until the 17th.
This afternoon I get off work at 3:30. I should be home by 4:00…and then I have to bathe Gavin, our dog…he has a vet appointment tomorrow and he’s The Incredible Stink Monster (hmm, maybe I should make a radiation hero on City of Heroes, LOL!), which is part of why he’s going in.
Anyway, I need to be done with that by 5:00 so I can get cleaned up and go see Cake in concert :D Very much looking forward to that.
Tomorrow there is an appointment for my cat Anna at 10:30 (hotspots), Gavin at 11:15, and then we’re going to lunch with my friend for his birthday (as previously mentioned). We have to wrap up by 3:00 though so I can go home and get ready for dinner and the play.
Sunday isn’t too hectic. We decided against taking the boyfriend’s sister out for her birthday because, being Mother’s Day, we would be fighting crowds for no reason…and, of course, the day will be bittersweet because this will be the kids’ first one since their mom passed away.
And next weekend we move, LOL. Ah well, I am sure things will settle soon – at least I don’t have a class starting until the 17th.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOORAY!!!!!
NO MORE STATISTICS CLASS!! NO MORE STATISTICS CLASS!!!
*maniacal laughter ensues*
mwuahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha I am done with Research & Statistics 2!
I made it! I don't even care if I get a B!!
*maniacal laughter ensues*
mwuahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha I am done with Research & Statistics 2!
I made it! I don't even care if I get a B!!
Friday, April 29, 2005
Still busy
Well, I haven't had all that much free time lately to write anything. I am still in Statistics II, and I am still in Algebra I.
Thankfully, Statistics will be over on May 4th, and that will close another chapter of my schooling at UoP. Apparently, Statistics I&II are the hardest courses on the curriculum, so everything will become more familiar as I go along. Believe me, I can do with a reprieve from those alien numbers and calculations!
This next week should be extremely busy...well, who am I kidding -- the entire month of May will be really busy. I already listed my schedule, so doing that again would be redundant -- I shall avoid it. But, next weekend will be insane! On Friday my boyfriend and I are going to see Cake in concert. Saturday I am probably having lunch with the boyfriend and our friend to celebrate the friend's birthday...that evening I am going to dinner & a play with my boyfriend...and Sunday we are celebrating the boyfriend's sister's birthday.
And while I am talking about May and being busy, let me also add I'm going to be broke.
I have:
May 1 - friend bday
May 6 - bf sister's bday
May 8 - Mother's Day (for my mom and sister-in-law)
May 12 - brother bday
May 17 - dad bday
May 20 - bf brother's bday
So, I am hereby banning conception during a few months of the year for all friends and family. No babies can be conceived in February, March, or August. This will prevent birthdays in November, December, and May. November is my other bad month, and December just sucks because no kid wants their birthday and Christmas presents lumped.
Well, I suppose it is time to stop rambling; I should get some rest.
Thankfully, Statistics will be over on May 4th, and that will close another chapter of my schooling at UoP. Apparently, Statistics I&II are the hardest courses on the curriculum, so everything will become more familiar as I go along. Believe me, I can do with a reprieve from those alien numbers and calculations!
This next week should be extremely busy...well, who am I kidding -- the entire month of May will be really busy. I already listed my schedule, so doing that again would be redundant -- I shall avoid it. But, next weekend will be insane! On Friday my boyfriend and I are going to see Cake in concert. Saturday I am probably having lunch with the boyfriend and our friend to celebrate the friend's birthday...that evening I am going to dinner & a play with my boyfriend...and Sunday we are celebrating the boyfriend's sister's birthday.
And while I am talking about May and being busy, let me also add I'm going to be broke.
I have:
May 1 - friend bday
May 6 - bf sister's bday
May 8 - Mother's Day (for my mom and sister-in-law)
May 12 - brother bday
May 17 - dad bday
May 20 - bf brother's bday
So, I am hereby banning conception during a few months of the year for all friends and family. No babies can be conceived in February, March, or August. This will prevent birthdays in November, December, and May. November is my other bad month, and December just sucks because no kid wants their birthday and Christmas presents lumped.
Well, I suppose it is time to stop rambling; I should get some rest.
Friday, April 22, 2005
Fridayitis
Why is it that every Friday I develop a severe case of Fridayitis that can only be cured when the clock shows 4:30?
It's horrid -- the day passes slowly no matter how much I have to do, and it's just miserable. I would rather be sleeping or playing a game or even, heaven forbid, doing homework (at home). Today, it's sleep. I wish I was home in my nice warm bed with the fluffy pillows...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
It's horrid -- the day passes slowly no matter how much I have to do, and it's just miserable. I would rather be sleeping or playing a game or even, heaven forbid, doing homework (at home). Today, it's sleep. I wish I was home in my nice warm bed with the fluffy pillows...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
I hate school! La la la la la!
That's pretty much it. I'll be glad when I'm finally finished...I won't regret having done it, but I regret not having time for other things I want to do.
This is kind of my Friday, and I don't have Algebra tonight -- so as soon as my paper gets turned in, I am taking the evening off to do something fun like go out to dinner or watch a movie or play a game! It'll be nice. I'll hate myself tomorrow because I'll be behind again, but I need a day off.
This is kind of my Friday, and I don't have Algebra tonight -- so as soon as my paper gets turned in, I am taking the evening off to do something fun like go out to dinner or watch a movie or play a game! It'll be nice. I'll hate myself tomorrow because I'll be behind again, but I need a day off.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Stuff
Sorry I've not posted in a while -- between life and school, things have been pretty hectic.
First, my boyfriend's mom passed away. We knew it was coming, so it was not sudden in the way that someone getting hit by a bus would be...but, I think it was still sooner than we had anticipated. We're all glad she's not in pain anymore, but we all miss her and it sucks that's she's gone. It's really weird, too. We did all get to say our goodbyes to her; one night, 2 days before she actually passed, she called us all in to say the final goodbyes. After that, she never really checked back in, which was just as well because it probably took all she had to do what she did. Long live The Mama, may she rest in peace.
Along with that, I am also in school taking Research & Statistics 2...and Algebra I (still). I will be SO glad when Algebra is over and I can take the summer off from my land class(es)...it's quite draining to have to be in school mode 24/7.
And, along with those, I of course am still working. Nothing different there at the moment, since everyone is back from vacation and things are getting back to normal, but I spend practically every spare moment working on school. Lunch every day consists of either sitting at the computer, reading, or doing some assignment. It's like I never get a break. *sigh* But, I work there so I can sort of half-way relax at home.
And, along with all of that, the boyfriend and I, and his sisters, are in the process of a). finding places to move and b). figuring out what to do with all the junk that's in this house. So far we've chatted about cleaning, moving everything out of the garage for the sorting process, then loading garbage/throwaways back into the garage for disposal by a company called 1800gotjunk. (www.1800gotjunk.com) It sounds like it will be a good thing; not only would we be saved the trouble of renting a dumpster, but we also would not have to load it. They say they can recycle as much as 70% of what they pick up, AND they clean when they get done loading the junk in their truck :D The other thing to do is decide what exactly to do with the junk could be some other person's treasure :) I found a company (We Auction Your Stuff) that will auction things on eBay and then send a check to us after the items sold, but the items need to be worth more than $20 and I am unsure of what we might actually be able to drop off to them. We may end up listing a lot of things on our own, and then having a garage sale/donating the rest. Oh, and this all needs to be done before the end of May :)
My boyfriend and I did find an apartment in a complex that we really like, and they take our dog and two cats :) We paid the deposit and reserved an apartment, and now we're just waiting to get confirmation on a move-in date. I don't think we'll hear anything until the beginning of May, but it's tentatively set for mid-May.
So, May is as follows:
May 14th -
9am-3pm Move the boyfriend & me to our apt
3pm-5pm Wait for the cable people to show up
6-? Finish moving junk, hopefully move the definite "keep" stuff to storage
May 15-May 26
Clean like mad! Sort like crazy!
May 27
Clean-up day, gotjunk is coming/getting a dumpster this day (whichever we decide)
May 28
Move day! Get all the other junk to storage!
Of course, all dates are pending because the landlord's wife is wanting to talk to us before Friday and we're kind of unsure of what this is about. They want to show the house? They want us out sooner? If they want to show the house, they're stupid -- they have to replace the carpets when we move...it needed it when the family moved in here, and now 6 years and a billion animals later it's 200x worse than it started out. Nonetheless, if they want to show it we have some major cleaning to do and not a lot of time to do it in.
So, I won't be posting much between homework, studying, work, cleaning, packing, and keeping myself from going insane :)
There's the update, it was a long one. :)
First, my boyfriend's mom passed away. We knew it was coming, so it was not sudden in the way that someone getting hit by a bus would be...but, I think it was still sooner than we had anticipated. We're all glad she's not in pain anymore, but we all miss her and it sucks that's she's gone. It's really weird, too. We did all get to say our goodbyes to her; one night, 2 days before she actually passed, she called us all in to say the final goodbyes. After that, she never really checked back in, which was just as well because it probably took all she had to do what she did. Long live The Mama, may she rest in peace.
Along with that, I am also in school taking Research & Statistics 2...and Algebra I (still). I will be SO glad when Algebra is over and I can take the summer off from my land class(es)...it's quite draining to have to be in school mode 24/7.
And, along with those, I of course am still working. Nothing different there at the moment, since everyone is back from vacation and things are getting back to normal, but I spend practically every spare moment working on school. Lunch every day consists of either sitting at the computer, reading, or doing some assignment. It's like I never get a break. *sigh* But, I work there so I can sort of half-way relax at home.
And, along with all of that, the boyfriend and I, and his sisters, are in the process of a). finding places to move and b). figuring out what to do with all the junk that's in this house. So far we've chatted about cleaning, moving everything out of the garage for the sorting process, then loading garbage/throwaways back into the garage for disposal by a company called 1800gotjunk. (www.1800gotjunk.com) It sounds like it will be a good thing; not only would we be saved the trouble of renting a dumpster, but we also would not have to load it. They say they can recycle as much as 70% of what they pick up, AND they clean when they get done loading the junk in their truck :D The other thing to do is decide what exactly to do with the junk could be some other person's treasure :) I found a company (We Auction Your Stuff) that will auction things on eBay and then send a check to us after the items sold, but the items need to be worth more than $20 and I am unsure of what we might actually be able to drop off to them. We may end up listing a lot of things on our own, and then having a garage sale/donating the rest. Oh, and this all needs to be done before the end of May :)
My boyfriend and I did find an apartment in a complex that we really like, and they take our dog and two cats :) We paid the deposit and reserved an apartment, and now we're just waiting to get confirmation on a move-in date. I don't think we'll hear anything until the beginning of May, but it's tentatively set for mid-May.
So, May is as follows:
May 14th -
9am-3pm Move the boyfriend & me to our apt
3pm-5pm Wait for the cable people to show up
6-? Finish moving junk, hopefully move the definite "keep" stuff to storage
May 15-May 26
Clean like mad! Sort like crazy!
May 27
Clean-up day, gotjunk is coming/getting a dumpster this day (whichever we decide)
May 28
Move day! Get all the other junk to storage!
Of course, all dates are pending because the landlord's wife is wanting to talk to us before Friday and we're kind of unsure of what this is about. They want to show the house? They want us out sooner? If they want to show the house, they're stupid -- they have to replace the carpets when we move...it needed it when the family moved in here, and now 6 years and a billion animals later it's 200x worse than it started out. Nonetheless, if they want to show it we have some major cleaning to do and not a lot of time to do it in.
So, I won't be posting much between homework, studying, work, cleaning, packing, and keeping myself from going insane :)
There's the update, it was a long one. :)
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