Hello my fair readers! My postings are few and far between but that's only because things have been out of control hectic around here. Between weddings, bbqs, parties, concerts and vacations there's hardly been a moment to breathe.
Upcoming events: DMB in Saratoga in 2, that's right, TWO days!! YAY! So excited too that Ariane, Derek and Laurie are coming! Then, 3 days later, we leave for Alaska! That means that I won't really be at work for the rest of the month (Thank God! I need a seriously long break!)
For the time being though I'm just going to continue working my toosh off and forge ahead with the wedding planning (which has been put on hold until after the cruise). Less than one year to go!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
HEAT WAVE!
It has been hot, hot, hot here for the last few days. The heat and the humidity has been so brutal that I'm beginning to feel like I'm in rain forest, or the Sahara. Saturday there was a little bit of relief since we were over Ariane's house and I went in the pool for a bit.
But then Monday came, and back at work the A/C was BROKEN! It was around 82 degrees in my office the whole day. So hot that my make-up was melting and I started to vaguely resemble Alice Cooper. NOT a good look for me.
Today is a little better, but I still can't wait to get out of here. Last Friday marked exactly 1 year until the wedding and I have soooo much to do. It just seems like there's never enough time. My only saving grace is that I've enlisted the helps of bridesmaids and several family members. Without them, I don't think anything would be done.
And now it's back to work!
But then Monday came, and back at work the A/C was BROKEN! It was around 82 degrees in my office the whole day. So hot that my make-up was melting and I started to vaguely resemble Alice Cooper. NOT a good look for me.
Today is a little better, but I still can't wait to get out of here. Last Friday marked exactly 1 year until the wedding and I have soooo much to do. It just seems like there's never enough time. My only saving grace is that I've enlisted the helps of bridesmaids and several family members. Without them, I don't think anything would be done.
And now it's back to work!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
AH-MAZING!
Last night was night 2 of DMB at Camden. Needless to say my last post was less than thrilled with night 1, but yesterday totally made up for it! It was absolutely fabulous! Set list:
Don’t Drink the Water
Two Step
Granny
Corn Bread
Smooth Rider
Rhyme And Reason
Where Are You Going
Pantala Naga Pampa
Rapunzel
Melissa Crush
#27
Lie In Our Graves
Ants Marching
What You Are
Louisiana Bayou
Encore: Hey Hey My My
Bitch
Now, only 14 more days until Saratoga, baby!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Happy DMB Days!
I meant to post this yesterday since it was DMB Day #1, but I was waaay too busy for anything recreational, since I left work early yesterday for the show. Headed down to the lovely community of Camden and ended up parking in something that looked like an airplane hangar. It was a little weird. Aaron was pretty grossed out by the town itself; and who could blame him? It's biggest attraction is the throng of toothless crack heads. The show itself was good, but could have been better. Check out the set list:
Dreaming Tree ~ Gravedigger ~ Grey Street ~ The Maker ~ So Damn Lucky ~ One Sweet World ~ Jimi Thing ~ Crash Into Me ~ Money ~ #41 ~ Sister ~ * Everyday ~ Corn Bread~ Louisiana Bayou ~ You Might Die Trying ** Encore Hey Hey My My ~ Tripping Billies
It seems like an awesome list, but just lacked energy... I can't really complain though because it's Dave, and I love him regardless! I'm really hoping that tonight's show is a little more lively, though. All in all we had an awesome time! Check us out!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Just a Little Food for Thought....
Gas prices have been soaring so high, that even though my commute isn't that long, I've still been considering asking to work one day from home. It's just too expensive to go anywhere, anymore. And apparently I'm not the only one who thinks so.....
"4-Day Work Week Could Save Some Moolah"
"4-Day Work Week Could Save Some Moolah"
2 Years? Feels more Like a Lifetime!
I'm just kidding, Boo! Today is our 2nd Anniversary. On the agenda for tonight, a nice quiet dinner at the Black Horse Tavern in Mendham. Looks like a pretty nice place and I'm kind of excited to dress up!
As for the rest of the weekend, tomorrow I'm going dress shopping with Ariane because I still
haven't gotten anything to wear to Lauren's wedding on Sunday. I'm such a bad last minute shopper. I really need to stop doing this to myself. And then, as I said, we have the wedding on Sunday. Mozel Tov Lauren and Brian!
That aside, things have been kind of on and off here. Still trying to deal with the day to day bullshit (which is just getting more annoying with each passing minute). I'll make it through.
Well, that's all for today! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!
As for the rest of the weekend, tomorrow I'm going dress shopping with Ariane because I still
haven't gotten anything to wear to Lauren's wedding on Sunday. I'm such a bad last minute shopper. I really need to stop doing this to myself. And then, as I said, we have the wedding on Sunday. Mozel Tov Lauren and Brian!
That aside, things have been kind of on and off here. Still trying to deal with the day to day bullshit (which is just getting more annoying with each passing minute). I'll make it through.
Well, that's all for today! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Hump Day Already?
Despite our recent loss, I'm trying to keep my spirits up. There are a lot of exciting things coming up that I've been looking forward to for a while. Lauren's wedding is on Sunday, followed by 2, yes TWO, DMB shows in Camden, then another 2 in Saratoga where we will be camping, and finally ALASKA.
The month is jam packed with stuff that felt like an eternity away when we first planned it; and now it's here already!
Before all of that though, I have to make it through this week. I have a dentist appointment tonight to finish a root canal and I have to have some blood work done, hopefully by Saturday. I also need to find a dress for the wedding (I'm a terrible last minute shopper), in addition to getting my eyebrows done and a few other last minute odds and ends.
But fear not, despite my preoccupations, I will keep updating!
Cheers!
The month is jam packed with stuff that felt like an eternity away when we first planned it; and now it's here already!
Before all of that though, I have to make it through this week. I have a dentist appointment tonight to finish a root canal and I have to have some blood work done, hopefully by Saturday. I also need to find a dress for the wedding (I'm a terrible last minute shopper), in addition to getting my eyebrows done and a few other last minute odds and ends.
But fear not, despite my preoccupations, I will keep updating!
Cheers!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
R.I.P.
After only 10 short months of battling feline leukemia and a number of other secondary infections, Abe's tiny body finally gave out on him.
Last night I took him to the vet because his breathing had become labored and his belly seemed oddly swollen. The Dr. took a few x-rays and concluded that he had fluid in his chest cavity and abdomen. So, I had to leave him overnight for a minor surgical procedure to drain the fluid. He seemed to be doing better, eating and in relatively good spirits. I was told that I could pick him up today.
When I went in to get him, he seem distressed and let out several screeching cries. He was immediately rushed to the back, put on oxygen and had his chest tapped again. Unfortunately, what the Dr. found this time couldn't be fixed as easily. Little Abe had a blood clot in his chest that traveled into his lungs, and this was only the beginning of the battle.
Our best attempts to keep him well would no longer do any good. Aaron and I had to make the very difficult decision to put him down and finally end his suffering.
Abe was a huge part of our family and we miss him terribly. I wish there was more that we could have done for him. We will always hold him in our hearts.
We love you, Abe!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Nice weather and Delicious, Frosty Beverages
Today started out kinda rocky. I ran out of the house this morning, scrambling to make sure that I would get to work on time. I did succeed in making it to work with 3 minutes to spare, only to realize that I forgot my life line.... a nicotine patch. (I was wondering why I was so shaky most of the ride to work). So, like a loyal smoker, I went out and bought a pack since I needed something to get me through the day. I'm not so good with the quitting and, clearly, have zero will power.
The morning went by pretty quickly, and it's a good thing because I was starving. In usual fashion I headed over to Nonna's for lunch and some chit chat. Good stuff today too! I've had this insatiable craving for slurpees lately so, much like the last 2 days, I made a pit stop at 7-Eleven and got myself a Big Gulp cherry slurpee. MMMMMMMM! Delicious!
I made it all the way back to work without disaster. (I should also share that today I decided to wear a stark white shirt). I sat at my desk and got back to work. While on a call, I started feeling parched and I reached for my heavenly treat only to crack the plastic cup containing this fire engine red goodness. The floor was covered with the oozing sugary frost. I quickly cleaned up the floor and then set into panic mode because I really didn't want to discard the drink. I wanted it SOOO badly! My first instinct was to get a new cup, but there wasn't one to be found.
I'm resourceful. I commissioned one of the handy men I work with to help me out. (He thinks I'm crazy, but that's okay. He's crazy for helping.) So he helped me bind the bleeding container with surgical tape, paper towels (for insulation) , and another layer of tape. It worked wonders! and I was so happy until I realized that my once stark white shirt was now stark white, speckled with cherry slurpee. Annoyed, I still figured this could be fixed. I remember that yesterday I was cleaning with clorox spray and accidentally bleached my brown skirt, so it should work in my favor today, right? So I though. I dabbed a little clorox on the affected area and it cleaned up beautifully. Then the spots dried and turned a very obvious shade of indigo. Super.
So, here I sit with a cracked and newly bound cup, speckled shirt and sticky floor. All this sacrifice for a slurpee. You know what? It was totally worth it!
The morning went by pretty quickly, and it's a good thing because I was starving. In usual fashion I headed over to Nonna's for lunch and some chit chat. Good stuff today too! I've had this insatiable craving for slurpees lately so, much like the last 2 days, I made a pit stop at 7-Eleven and got myself a Big Gulp cherry slurpee. MMMMMMMM! Delicious!
I made it all the way back to work without disaster. (I should also share that today I decided to wear a stark white shirt). I sat at my desk and got back to work. While on a call, I started feeling parched and I reached for my heavenly treat only to crack the plastic cup containing this fire engine red goodness. The floor was covered with the oozing sugary frost. I quickly cleaned up the floor and then set into panic mode because I really didn't want to discard the drink. I wanted it SOOO badly! My first instinct was to get a new cup, but there wasn't one to be found.
I'm resourceful. I commissioned one of the handy men I work with to help me out. (He thinks I'm crazy, but that's okay. He's crazy for helping.) So he helped me bind the bleeding container with surgical tape, paper towels (for insulation) , and another layer of tape. It worked wonders! and I was so happy until I realized that my once stark white shirt was now stark white, speckled with cherry slurpee. Annoyed, I still figured this could be fixed. I remember that yesterday I was cleaning with clorox spray and accidentally bleached my brown skirt, so it should work in my favor today, right? So I though. I dabbed a little clorox on the affected area and it cleaned up beautifully. Then the spots dried and turned a very obvious shade of indigo. Super.
So, here I sit with a cracked and newly bound cup, speckled shirt and sticky floor. All this sacrifice for a slurpee. You know what? It was totally worth it!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Feliz Cinco de Mayo
Good Morning, ALL! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Mine was a little hectic. Aaron had surgery on Friday morning. So, I was up at 4 am (I can't sleep when I'm stressed), we were at the hospital at 6:30 am for the prepping and didn't get home until around 2:30 in the afternoon. I spent almost a solid 8 hours in there and I was ready to lose my mind. Then Saturday I finally got my bangs cut, had lunch with Clea and Meghan, then ran home quick to check on Aaron, and off to the Vet for Abe. Oh, yeah, Abe is sick again, too. So I've been living in the house of invalids for about a week now. But it's ok, because I love them all!
Now, I'm not usually so excited about Cinco de Mayo, but the Warehouse is having a special where some shirts and such are on sale for the holiday for $5 each! So I went on a bit of a shopping spree. I got myself a long sleeved tee, short sleeved tee and a baseball cap, and got yet another tee-shirt for Aaron. It's my gift to him since he's at home ailing. I also find out from Aaron, and the Warehouse, that Tim Reynolds is touring with Dave all summer! I'm sooo freaking happy!
I'm also very excited that this is going to be one of the last full weeks that I'm working until about July! Yay! Next week Carin is coming out from Chicago for a few days, so I took off for that. Then shortly after is Memorial Day, then Saratoga for Dave, then Alaska. In between all of that I also have a wedding, several birthdays and a number of parties. It's looking to be a busy summer already.
So, here's to looking forward to concerts, friends, family and general merriment! Cheers everyone!
Now, I'm not usually so excited about Cinco de Mayo, but the Warehouse is having a special where some shirts and such are on sale for the holiday for $5 each! So I went on a bit of a shopping spree. I got myself a long sleeved tee, short sleeved tee and a baseball cap, and got yet another tee-shirt for Aaron. It's my gift to him since he's at home ailing. I also find out from Aaron, and the Warehouse, that Tim Reynolds is touring with Dave all summer! I'm sooo freaking happy!
I'm also very excited that this is going to be one of the last full weeks that I'm working until about July! Yay! Next week Carin is coming out from Chicago for a few days, so I took off for that. Then shortly after is Memorial Day, then Saratoga for Dave, then Alaska. In between all of that I also have a wedding, several birthdays and a number of parties. It's looking to be a busy summer already.
So, here's to looking forward to concerts, friends, family and general merriment! Cheers everyone!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
36 Minutes to Go
At work and counting down the minutes until I get to go home. It's only Thursday, but technically my weekend starts today since Aaron is going in for his surgery tomorrow morning and I took the day off.
It seems like this whole week has been dragging ass, especially today. Which is why I'm literally counting down. I just feel very irritable lately, and with Abe being sick and sleeping with me, I haven't been sleeping very well. It's ok though. He's my baby and I know he needs to snuggle, too.
All of that aside, I am on my second smoke-free day. I finally succumb to spending the money on the patch. That whole weening thing wasn't working out so well. I just wanted to keep smoking. And, truth be told, I miss it. I want one. Mostly because I'm listless during the day. I hate being penned in here with no excuse to leave other than a potty break. It's just not enough. I have no windows! I need fresh air! and natural lighting, damn it! I can't be expected to be productive 40 hours a week under these conditions.... especially because, for the "time being", I'm forced to work on a metal cart that's about 350 years old since my desk has not been installed yet. I'm not holding my breath on that one.
Anyway, 19 minutes to go and I can't wait for the weekend! I have a hair appointment and manicure, and then planning a trip up to my wedding banquet hall with my matron of honor! yay!
So, cheers, everyone! Have a fabulous weekend! :o)
It seems like this whole week has been dragging ass, especially today. Which is why I'm literally counting down. I just feel very irritable lately, and with Abe being sick and sleeping with me, I haven't been sleeping very well. It's ok though. He's my baby and I know he needs to snuggle, too.
All of that aside, I am on my second smoke-free day. I finally succumb to spending the money on the patch. That whole weening thing wasn't working out so well. I just wanted to keep smoking. And, truth be told, I miss it. I want one. Mostly because I'm listless during the day. I hate being penned in here with no excuse to leave other than a potty break. It's just not enough. I have no windows! I need fresh air! and natural lighting, damn it! I can't be expected to be productive 40 hours a week under these conditions.... especially because, for the "time being", I'm forced to work on a metal cart that's about 350 years old since my desk has not been installed yet. I'm not holding my breath on that one.
Anyway, 19 minutes to go and I can't wait for the weekend! I have a hair appointment and manicure, and then planning a trip up to my wedding banquet hall with my matron of honor! yay!
So, cheers, everyone! Have a fabulous weekend! :o)
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Gotta Go Right Now!
Has that ever happened to you? You get those jingles from commercials stuck in your head? I'm having a bit of an Ellen moment.
Well, ironically, I really do have to pee right now but I'm stuck on the phone with an insurance company, and since I've been on hold for 27 minutes (and counting) I'm not willing to hang up and start all over again. So, I'm stuck doing the pee-pee dance in my chair until one of the many ignorant Manilans, Manilas ... whatever you call people from Manila, answers the phone. (wait... just found out that people in Manila are Filipino. I'm such a cultured woman). I'm sure the conversation will also interesting since I can't understand a damn word that any of them say. Maybe I'm a little bit prejudice, but I really feel that if you work in, or for, this country you should be able to speak the language. For god's sake! I shouldn't be calling for benefits on a patient and have to question every word because it's an inaudible slew of clicking. That's what everything sounds like to me now.
In case it wasn't entirely evident before, I'm in a super mood today. But I digress. Back to the clicking. I wonder if these companies realize how counterproductive it actually is to export their calls to other (non-English speaking) countries. Do they know how much stress they cause me on any given day? Do they care that I need a freakin Filipino to English dictionary just to get some very basic information? No! They don't care! Damn greedy American's just looking to save a few pennies here and there!
Damn you insurance companies, damn you all!
Well, ironically, I really do have to pee right now but I'm stuck on the phone with an insurance company, and since I've been on hold for 27 minutes (and counting) I'm not willing to hang up and start all over again. So, I'm stuck doing the pee-pee dance in my chair until one of the many ignorant Manilans, Manilas ... whatever you call people from Manila, answers the phone. (wait... just found out that people in Manila are Filipino. I'm such a cultured woman). I'm sure the conversation will also interesting since I can't understand a damn word that any of them say. Maybe I'm a little bit prejudice, but I really feel that if you work in, or for, this country you should be able to speak the language. For god's sake! I shouldn't be calling for benefits on a patient and have to question every word because it's an inaudible slew of clicking. That's what everything sounds like to me now.
In case it wasn't entirely evident before, I'm in a super mood today. But I digress. Back to the clicking. I wonder if these companies realize how counterproductive it actually is to export their calls to other (non-English speaking) countries. Do they know how much stress they cause me on any given day? Do they care that I need a freakin Filipino to English dictionary just to get some very basic information? No! They don't care! Damn greedy American's just looking to save a few pennies here and there!
Damn you insurance companies, damn you all!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Weekend Update with Norm MacDonald
Well, maybe not with Norm McDonald, but I'm just as entertaining, damn it!
So, this weekend was somewhat hectic. Friday after I got out of work I ended up talking to my HR Director about some uncomfortable situations at work.... we ended up having a TWO HOUR conversation! It was great, but a little weird. Just stupid work stuff.
Saturday went through some of my normal cleaning routine, then the excitement began. I made dinner, marinaded chicken which included whole peppercorns. The meal was delicious! Unfortunately I didn't get to finish is because I had missed a peppercorn and accidentally eaten it, which caused me to crack my tooth! So i tried to find a dentist to see me on Sunday... that wasn't working out too well.
Flash forward to Sunday. I got up early, had a bridal shower to go to and decided to just deal with my tooth for another day. So I got ready and I was 15 minutes from walking out the door when our carbon monoxide detector started going berserk! We ended up having to call the fire department so they could test the air in our apartment. Turns out the stove had a leak and needed to be disconnected and on top of that, our smoke detector was 4 years passed replacement protocol.
I ended up making it to the shower. After getting lost for a good 20 minutes, I got there about an hour late. Some fun drama there! Always happens when you put a bunch of women together.
So this morning I went for my root canal. I hate the dentist with a passion. In fact, I'd rather go to the OBGYN than to the dentist. That's how much I can't stand going. But I went anyway, the tooth did need to be fixed. The dentist turned out to be an awesome guy. I was very comfortable, probably because he had me hopped up on sweet air and 6 shots of Novocaine. It was wonderful! That stuff got me feeling so high that I actually giggled every time he put that saliva sucker in my mouth!
So now I have a temporary filling and need to return in a few weeks to have the second part of this procedure done. But at leas the doc is a nice guy. I don't mind going in there and getting stoned on sweet air!
And now here we are! I'm back at work for the rest of the day. Thank god the rest of the day is almost over.... only 22 minutes to go!
So, this weekend was somewhat hectic. Friday after I got out of work I ended up talking to my HR Director about some uncomfortable situations at work.... we ended up having a TWO HOUR conversation! It was great, but a little weird. Just stupid work stuff.
Saturday went through some of my normal cleaning routine, then the excitement began. I made dinner, marinaded chicken which included whole peppercorns. The meal was delicious! Unfortunately I didn't get to finish is because I had missed a peppercorn and accidentally eaten it, which caused me to crack my tooth! So i tried to find a dentist to see me on Sunday... that wasn't working out too well.
Flash forward to Sunday. I got up early, had a bridal shower to go to and decided to just deal with my tooth for another day. So I got ready and I was 15 minutes from walking out the door when our carbon monoxide detector started going berserk! We ended up having to call the fire department so they could test the air in our apartment. Turns out the stove had a leak and needed to be disconnected and on top of that, our smoke detector was 4 years passed replacement protocol.
I ended up making it to the shower. After getting lost for a good 20 minutes, I got there about an hour late. Some fun drama there! Always happens when you put a bunch of women together.
So this morning I went for my root canal. I hate the dentist with a passion. In fact, I'd rather go to the OBGYN than to the dentist. That's how much I can't stand going. But I went anyway, the tooth did need to be fixed. The dentist turned out to be an awesome guy. I was very comfortable, probably because he had me hopped up on sweet air and 6 shots of Novocaine. It was wonderful! That stuff got me feeling so high that I actually giggled every time he put that saliva sucker in my mouth!
So now I have a temporary filling and need to return in a few weeks to have the second part of this procedure done. But at leas the doc is a nice guy. I don't mind going in there and getting stoned on sweet air!
And now here we are! I'm back at work for the rest of the day. Thank god the rest of the day is almost over.... only 22 minutes to go!
Monday, April 7, 2008
As If I Wasn't Moody Enough
Last night I decided to take the plunge and finally quit smoking. I know, most of you are thinking "YAY!!" ... i'm not on the same page. At least not yet.
Aaron recently quit also, and he brought up a very good point: Smoking is just too expensive. We have so many bills to pay as it is, not to mention a wedding and if I'm willing to cut fluff 'n fold out of my life (and I LOVE fluff 'n fold), I should be able to let go of my nicotine addiction as well.
Well, it's proving to be a little more difficult than I anticipated. Not that I thought it would be easy, but I've never had to fight an addiction problem before this. So, I came to work this morning armed with sucking candy and pretzels hoping that I could cure my oral fixation with some light snacking. It's not working out very well at all. Candy and pretzels can not deliver that same satisfaction that my sweet, sweet nicotine gave me. It's disgusting to admit. It really makes me sick to think that I'm this reliant on something so detrimental to my health and the health of those around me; and yet here I am.
Complying with Aaron's suggestion, I have also joined an on-line support group called whatsyourexcusenj.com.
We'll see how much that helps.
I'm off to lunch now. With any luck I'll make it through the day without ripping someone's face off.
Aaron recently quit also, and he brought up a very good point: Smoking is just too expensive. We have so many bills to pay as it is, not to mention a wedding and if I'm willing to cut fluff 'n fold out of my life (and I LOVE fluff 'n fold), I should be able to let go of my nicotine addiction as well.
Well, it's proving to be a little more difficult than I anticipated. Not that I thought it would be easy, but I've never had to fight an addiction problem before this. So, I came to work this morning armed with sucking candy and pretzels hoping that I could cure my oral fixation with some light snacking. It's not working out very well at all. Candy and pretzels can not deliver that same satisfaction that my sweet, sweet nicotine gave me. It's disgusting to admit. It really makes me sick to think that I'm this reliant on something so detrimental to my health and the health of those around me; and yet here I am.
Complying with Aaron's suggestion, I have also joined an on-line support group called whatsyourexcusenj.com.
We'll see how much that helps.
I'm off to lunch now. With any luck I'll make it through the day without ripping someone's face off.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
I am a Blogging Slacker
The last week or so has been super hectic so I haven't had much time for blogging. Here's a little insight as to what's been going on here.
Work: I'm stretched somewhat thin going back and forth between two offices. It's getting nuts trying to balance out work in both places and still keep my sanity. Other than that, I guess it's okay. Nothing spectacular and certainly nothing I'd ever want to make a career out of. In fact, I've been traumatized. I hate insurance companies with a passion I never thought possible, which makes my job somewhat difficult since I spend 7 out of 8 hours on the phone with these extortionists.
Family: My boos were recently diagnosed with Feline Leukemia. :o( Poor little things. So that means this is not only going to cost a fortune (which is the least of my concerns) but my babies aren't going to be in the best of health all the time. We do have the option to put them on homeopathic anti-viral and immune boosting meds, which is something that we've decided to pursue. Hopefully with the meds and lots of TLC, they'll convert and come out negative at the next test.
General: We're still in the midst of wedding planning. The place where we intended to have the ceremony apparently lost they're permit to hold any gatherings so I'm back to square one with ceremony locations.
I've also recently begun to take stock of who my real friends are. It's amazing how seemingly small changes in life shift your perspective on things. But I do have to say, that my family and friends are wonderful and those are the ones that count.
We also got approved for DMB tickets for Saratoga and Camden. Great! except that we got stuck with freakin lawn seats both nights in Saratoga. I'll have to start doing some research to see if we can get at least one night of seats. Camping is booked though and this time we get to stay in a cabin! WOO HOO!
Other than everything I already mentioned, things have been pretty normal. Now it's time to get back to work.
Cheers!
Work: I'm stretched somewhat thin going back and forth between two offices. It's getting nuts trying to balance out work in both places and still keep my sanity. Other than that, I guess it's okay. Nothing spectacular and certainly nothing I'd ever want to make a career out of. In fact, I've been traumatized. I hate insurance companies with a passion I never thought possible, which makes my job somewhat difficult since I spend 7 out of 8 hours on the phone with these extortionists.
Family: My boos were recently diagnosed with Feline Leukemia. :o( Poor little things. So that means this is not only going to cost a fortune (which is the least of my concerns) but my babies aren't going to be in the best of health all the time. We do have the option to put them on homeopathic anti-viral and immune boosting meds, which is something that we've decided to pursue. Hopefully with the meds and lots of TLC, they'll convert and come out negative at the next test.
General: We're still in the midst of wedding planning. The place where we intended to have the ceremony apparently lost they're permit to hold any gatherings so I'm back to square one with ceremony locations.
I've also recently begun to take stock of who my real friends are. It's amazing how seemingly small changes in life shift your perspective on things. But I do have to say, that my family and friends are wonderful and those are the ones that count.
We also got approved for DMB tickets for Saratoga and Camden. Great! except that we got stuck with freakin lawn seats both nights in Saratoga. I'll have to start doing some research to see if we can get at least one night of seats. Camping is booked though and this time we get to stay in a cabin! WOO HOO!
Other than everything I already mentioned, things have been pretty normal. Now it's time to get back to work.
Cheers!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Stupid Pacific Time
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MY GUITAR PLAYING!
Well, maybe not alive, but there's something coming out of the guitar. It may sound like a screeching cat call to the neighborhood strays, but I still feel I have something to be proud of... though an abomination to everything DMB.
It's just that I've been itching to pick up a new hobby and after an exhausting mental list of possibilities (ie: earthworm breeder, mini-egg taste tester, one-of-the-people-that-squirts marathon-runners-with-water), I decided upon the gee-tar.
Aaron and I have made arrangements for lessons, and last night I learned the beginning of TWO songs, "Grey Street" and "Watchtower". Now let's see how long it takes for me to get the entire song down....
And speaking of Dave... the Warehouse charged my card the other day for our Saratoga Springs tickets and I do believe we got screwed.... lawn both nights! Warehouse, you are not kind!
Perhaps, I should get back to work. People are starting to question what it is I'm typing all day, since clearly it has NOTHING to do with insurance or claims or prosthetics.
So I leave you with this: 7, 3, 5, 2, 3, 5, 2, 7!
Well, maybe not alive, but there's something coming out of the guitar. It may sound like a screeching cat call to the neighborhood strays, but I still feel I have something to be proud of... though an abomination to everything DMB.
It's just that I've been itching to pick up a new hobby and after an exhausting mental list of possibilities (ie: earthworm breeder, mini-egg taste tester, one-of-the-people-that-squirts marathon-runners-with-water), I decided upon the gee-tar.
Aaron and I have made arrangements for lessons, and last night I learned the beginning of TWO songs, "Grey Street" and "Watchtower". Now let's see how long it takes for me to get the entire song down....
And speaking of Dave... the Warehouse charged my card the other day for our Saratoga Springs tickets and I do believe we got screwed.... lawn both nights! Warehouse, you are not kind!
Perhaps, I should get back to work. People are starting to question what it is I'm typing all day, since clearly it has NOTHING to do with insurance or claims or prosthetics.
So I leave you with this: 7, 3, 5, 2, 3, 5, 2, 7!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
I'm Back!
I know that I've been sorely missed by my very few, but very loyal readers. I am pleased to inform everyone that I decided to start anew. You could consider this the rebirth of my blog since I've basically abandoned the old one... it was time for a change.
Anywho, there's more to come...
until then, cheers!
Anywho, there's more to come...
until then, cheers!
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