I gotta say, I'm kinda loving not working. Now, I know that my job is to study, and I think that is what is making this time of unemployment a lot more pleasurable than when I was in MO. I have something to motivate my days, but I still have the free time to run errands and somehow keep our house from looking like one of these crazy tornadoes hit it. I feel like I am finally able to get a handle on things that we have been putting off since we moved here (almost a year ago!) I am even thinking about moving some things around in the garage so we can actually use it to park in (before it hits 107 degrees again.)
Today was a big day. I chopped my hair off and got "strawberry blonde" highlights added to it. I have been introducing this "red" idea around, and no one has really had anything to say about it one way or the other. Well, my mother actually made some sort of noise that sounded like she was going to regurgitate her lunch, but I ignored that. I am actually now remembering sitting at the dinner table in elementary school asking my dad questions to see just what I could get away with without making him angry. I remember asking, "Well, what if I dyed my hair blue dad?" (He said if that was the worst thing I ever did he could probably live with it.)
ANYWAY - I went to a completely new hair person and told her I was sick of the 3 hairstyles I have had for my entire life. I also added that I wanted some "auburn" highlights added in there. She kept saying, "I'm kind of afraid to do something so drastic because you may never come back." I finally said, "If you don't, I don't think I am going to come back. I am so tired of looking at this mess." She started cutting and I absolutely love what she did. I was so thrilled at the end, I gave her a big hug (I think that took her off guard) and bought 2 new products (that took Mike off guard.) I accidentally left the bag of product on the kitchen table, rather than taking them upstairs to the bathroom, and Mike thought I had bought him something. Oops!
Mike did get a package in the mail today and it's contents had us laughing hysterically. His parent's are selling the house Mike has lived in since he was in high school. We keep getting these random packages (because I think his parents are just trying to get rid of stuff.) However, this one was awesome. It had several of Mike's school/athletic club ID's from when he was about 12. It also included a baseball that everyone on his team signed when he played Little League. The best thing in there though, were the baseball CARDS that Mike had of himself. Picture an 10 year old Mike in his baseball uniform, bat ready to swing and a very serious face. When you turn the card around, you get his 'stats." Example: Favorite subject, best friend etc. The following three are my favorite (remember this is from 1992).
1.) What you will be when you grow up: A vet (that may be his next school venture....)
2.) What is your favorite food: Lobster (seriously?? When you are 11?? What happened to cheeseburgers?)
3) Where will you be in 20 years? Married. (Just barely made that one buddy.)
Anyway, it was really cute, and I asked if I could have one to send to my parents. He said no and then mysteriously disappeared. I just went to grab one so I could you write the stats on here and I think he has hidden them somewhere....
Let's see...one more thing. Yesterday, I was running around and went into Office Max to pick up printer paper. I probably talked to three people about paper, and why some paper is more expensive then others.(I'm frugal these days.) For the record, I spoke only to males. Once I made my purchase I got back in the car and glanced in the rear view mirror. The earrings I had on were fine, but one of them had ANOTHER earring hanging off of it. NO ONE TOLD ME! This is the reason to check yourself before you walk out the door! I sat humiliated in the car for a minute before I headed to Kroger. I walked into the store to pick up some things for supper and noticed the lady waiting at the deli counter had a big label stuck on the back of her pants. I went straight over and told her, and explained my own embarrassment at Office Max. Her words: "God Bless You!" I started laughing. So, if you see a woman (whether you are male or female) and there seems to be something amiss, let's assume she is not trying to be the next big fashion icon - she just didn't think to look in the mirror on her way out the door!
Enjoy your week!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
These Twists and Turns of Fate
Well, we have had some interesting turns of events here recently. My parents were in town last weekend which was wonderful! We pretty much ate our way through the weekend, and got to see a Rangers/Red Sox game on Sunday. I was a little take aback when Mike started bantering with the Rangers fans about Boston...he said he was just trying to fit in....
Mom and Dad left Monday morning as I was gearing myself up for work. Just a little background - going to work has become horrific over the past few months. I was having so much anxiety about it that I was physically sick in the mornings, and couldn't fall asleep at night. Obviously, I can't say too much, because when I googled myself, this blog came up and I don't want to burn any bridges. Mike and I had been going back and forth on whether my staying at this office was a positive thing, but that decision was made for me when I was told I was being let go on Tuesday afternoon.
Right before she left for the day, my boss came into my office and informed me that that day had been my last. She first explained that the firm needed to start looking for someone to work as a summer clerk, and that now was the hiring time. I took that excuse until I realized later that most of these kids probably will not start working until the summer rolls around. Then she proceeded to tell me that I am a little slower than most, (this is my interpretation, not her actual words) and this (being fired) will be a good thing because I need more time to study for the bar. How lovely of her to make that decision for me.
So, I left. I was upset because I never really got a reason for what was going on. I had no idea this was coming. At first I was relieved because I had been so miserable. But when I woke up today and realized I don't have any place to be tomorrow, I began to panic. I don't do well without structure and somehow I am going to have to create a some. Yes, studying for the bar is now my job, and I will have to schedule that time into my day. There are just a million other factors that I feel are flying around. I don't like loose ends.
On another note, my dermatologist tried to kill me. Now, I don't think that this could be proven in court, but I went to see her last Wednesday as a result of my adult onset acne that I self diagnosed. She looked at my skin and decided to put me on blood pressure medicine. The doctor said that this medicine has side effects of clearing up women's skin and making them loose weight. She also warned against taking in too much Potassium because I could have a heart attack. If it sounds too good to be true....
First sign I should have noticed - the doctor never took my blood pressure and I actually have really low blood pressure. When I was in hospital after tearing my ACL, the doctors had to keep coming in because the blood pressure machine kept saying I was dead. Don't worry - I wasn't. However, once I started taking this medicine, I realized that I felt sick any time I tried to eat something (let's be honest - that is not me at all.) Also, I was really lethargic. Yesterday I literally had no appetite and kept falling asleep on the couch. I have stopped the medicine and plan to call her tomorrow to see exactly what her thoughts are on this.
So that is what is going on here in Texas. Mike is busy as the semester is finishing up, and I am trying to clear my head and figure out my next move. Yes -I already went for a run :-) Hope all is well with everyone!
Mom and Dad left Monday morning as I was gearing myself up for work. Just a little background - going to work has become horrific over the past few months. I was having so much anxiety about it that I was physically sick in the mornings, and couldn't fall asleep at night. Obviously, I can't say too much, because when I googled myself, this blog came up and I don't want to burn any bridges. Mike and I had been going back and forth on whether my staying at this office was a positive thing, but that decision was made for me when I was told I was being let go on Tuesday afternoon.
Right before she left for the day, my boss came into my office and informed me that that day had been my last. She first explained that the firm needed to start looking for someone to work as a summer clerk, and that now was the hiring time. I took that excuse until I realized later that most of these kids probably will not start working until the summer rolls around. Then she proceeded to tell me that I am a little slower than most, (this is my interpretation, not her actual words) and this (being fired) will be a good thing because I need more time to study for the bar. How lovely of her to make that decision for me.
So, I left. I was upset because I never really got a reason for what was going on. I had no idea this was coming. At first I was relieved because I had been so miserable. But when I woke up today and realized I don't have any place to be tomorrow, I began to panic. I don't do well without structure and somehow I am going to have to create a some. Yes, studying for the bar is now my job, and I will have to schedule that time into my day. There are just a million other factors that I feel are flying around. I don't like loose ends.
On another note, my dermatologist tried to kill me. Now, I don't think that this could be proven in court, but I went to see her last Wednesday as a result of my adult onset acne that I self diagnosed. She looked at my skin and decided to put me on blood pressure medicine. The doctor said that this medicine has side effects of clearing up women's skin and making them loose weight. She also warned against taking in too much Potassium because I could have a heart attack. If it sounds too good to be true....
First sign I should have noticed - the doctor never took my blood pressure and I actually have really low blood pressure. When I was in hospital after tearing my ACL, the doctors had to keep coming in because the blood pressure machine kept saying I was dead. Don't worry - I wasn't. However, once I started taking this medicine, I realized that I felt sick any time I tried to eat something (let's be honest - that is not me at all.) Also, I was really lethargic. Yesterday I literally had no appetite and kept falling asleep on the couch. I have stopped the medicine and plan to call her tomorrow to see exactly what her thoughts are on this.
So that is what is going on here in Texas. Mike is busy as the semester is finishing up, and I am trying to clear my head and figure out my next move. Yes -I already went for a run :-) Hope all is well with everyone!
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