So I just finished getting my Halloween costume together (what I could find of it anyway) and turns out I look more like the spawn of Hellboy rather than what I was actually going for (Devil with a blue dress). Who knew finding devil horns would be damn near impossible! If I did find some they were WAY too sparkly *insert Jeff Dunham impression here* and/or WAY too small. So I had to settle on demon horns which I have to manage to glue onto my red headband.
And I couldn't find a tail long enough to my liking :(
But I do have a staff thing that I'm going to put red ribbon on :)
AND I get to wear my hooker boots to work :)
It should be a good day tomorrow.
OOO...and it's payday and it's the check where I get my raise!! :)
Happy haunting!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
I need my mommy :(
This weekend was one of the best of my life. I hung out with great friends, felt like I was on Dancing with the Stars & met some new people.
Today seems like one of the worst. I went to bed feeling fine. I woke up with my throat laced with sandpaper. I shook it to the side and went to work. Progressively feeling worse through the morning I kept with it and got everything done in a timely manner. The girl I work with in the morning (who is pushing 40) called in at 8:30 (she is supposed to come in at 7:30) saying her back was bothering her. Whatever, I hope you get fired. At this point I'm feeling a little bit better and now I have to train one of our new employees.
Luckily time flies and before I know it it's 2:45 (I'm supposed to leave at 2) and I leave. I get home and my ass sits on the couch and stays there. I have on layers upon layers as well as 2 blankets and a comforter. I have the chills like no other, a terrible headache and my body aches from head to toe.
"You should have gotten a flu shot."
Well, the last time I did that I got the flu (well over 5 years ago) so that's not an option. The last time I felt this bad I had pneumonia my sophomore year of college. I just took my temperature and it was 102. I'm no doctor but that's pretty damn high. And my mom, the RN, is not home to recommend something for me.
Currently I have taken a hot shower and am curled up on the couch, hoodie over my head determined to sweat this thing out. The chills are tamed for now and I managed to eat a granola bar and have a half drank cup of green tea next to me.
I WILL go to work tomorrow. A) I can't afford to use any of my sick days B) I can't afford to lose any money and C) I obviously can't rely on anybody else to show up on time to cover for me.
Oh yeah, and my cell phone died and my charger is at work so I couldn't get a hold of my boss to call in in a reasonable manner anyway.
I just hope I feel better :(
Today seems like one of the worst. I went to bed feeling fine. I woke up with my throat laced with sandpaper. I shook it to the side and went to work. Progressively feeling worse through the morning I kept with it and got everything done in a timely manner. The girl I work with in the morning (who is pushing 40) called in at 8:30 (she is supposed to come in at 7:30) saying her back was bothering her. Whatever, I hope you get fired. At this point I'm feeling a little bit better and now I have to train one of our new employees.
Luckily time flies and before I know it it's 2:45 (I'm supposed to leave at 2) and I leave. I get home and my ass sits on the couch and stays there. I have on layers upon layers as well as 2 blankets and a comforter. I have the chills like no other, a terrible headache and my body aches from head to toe.
"You should have gotten a flu shot."
Well, the last time I did that I got the flu (well over 5 years ago) so that's not an option. The last time I felt this bad I had pneumonia my sophomore year of college. I just took my temperature and it was 102. I'm no doctor but that's pretty damn high. And my mom, the RN, is not home to recommend something for me.
Currently I have taken a hot shower and am curled up on the couch, hoodie over my head determined to sweat this thing out. The chills are tamed for now and I managed to eat a granola bar and have a half drank cup of green tea next to me.
I WILL go to work tomorrow. A) I can't afford to use any of my sick days B) I can't afford to lose any money and C) I obviously can't rely on anybody else to show up on time to cover for me.
Oh yeah, and my cell phone died and my charger is at work so I couldn't get a hold of my boss to call in in a reasonable manner anyway.
I just hope I feel better :(
Thursday, October 16, 2008
I believe in Harvey Dent
In the year and a half we've been dating, the longest I've got without seeing Greg is 3 weeks. Now I have to go 5. Five weeks! That's forever. Our schedules (okay maybe just his) are insanely busy these next handful of weeks.
This weekend is Western's homecoming so he'll be doing all sorts of fraternity stuff. I really want to go but I have to work. But I also get to dog sit for my Aunt's old college friend (roommate I think?) who also happens to be part of the morning show on XLC. Woot! I could definitely use the extra dough and time away from my own house. (my dad & brother are diving in La Paz so it's just my mom & I at home ... I need a break!)
Next weekend I'm venturing off to the Quad Cities for a wedding. I'm John's date since he's in the wedding and doesn't have a g/f of his own to take.
The following weekend is Halloween so naturally I'm doing something, plus I have to work that Saturday. I have the next 2 saturday's off but his schedule is so filled with JSO (Jazz band) stuff that he wouldn't be able to see me.
I'm still contemplating going down there and spending time with other people just to get out of this town for a few days.
Nothing else too exciting. Another 6 day work week this week so the paycheck'll be nice (that we get on Halloween) and payday is this Friday so double awesome!
Speaking of Halloween, I think I've decided what I'm going to be. I was going to be Sarah Palin because I can pull that off without having to buy anything. But I guess everyone else had the same idea so I was going to go as her when she was runner up for Miss Alaska but didn't feel like spending money on a retro prom dress.
So I decided to be Rachel Dawes (the chick from the Dark Knight). There's a top I've been eyeing for about a month now and if I go as her I'll have an excuse to buy it :). I just need to make a Gotham City PD nametag and maybe an 'I believe in Harvey Dent' button.
I wanted to be Pepper Potts from Iron Man but I don't look good in a blonde wig.
In other exciting news, I found out from my boss today that she sent in a request for a $2.00 raise for me!! Hooray!! She said to expect at least a $1.50 of that so I'm excited! All the more incentive for me to stay there until who knows when because God knows I'm not going to find something that pays that good to start!
Okay, time to be productive.
This weekend is Western's homecoming so he'll be doing all sorts of fraternity stuff. I really want to go but I have to work. But I also get to dog sit for my Aunt's old college friend (roommate I think?) who also happens to be part of the morning show on XLC. Woot! I could definitely use the extra dough and time away from my own house. (my dad & brother are diving in La Paz so it's just my mom & I at home ... I need a break!)
Next weekend I'm venturing off to the Quad Cities for a wedding. I'm John's date since he's in the wedding and doesn't have a g/f of his own to take.
The following weekend is Halloween so naturally I'm doing something, plus I have to work that Saturday. I have the next 2 saturday's off but his schedule is so filled with JSO (Jazz band) stuff that he wouldn't be able to see me.
I'm still contemplating going down there and spending time with other people just to get out of this town for a few days.
Nothing else too exciting. Another 6 day work week this week so the paycheck'll be nice (that we get on Halloween) and payday is this Friday so double awesome!
Speaking of Halloween, I think I've decided what I'm going to be. I was going to be Sarah Palin because I can pull that off without having to buy anything. But I guess everyone else had the same idea so I was going to go as her when she was runner up for Miss Alaska but didn't feel like spending money on a retro prom dress.
So I decided to be Rachel Dawes (the chick from the Dark Knight). There's a top I've been eyeing for about a month now and if I go as her I'll have an excuse to buy it :). I just need to make a Gotham City PD nametag and maybe an 'I believe in Harvey Dent' button.
I wanted to be Pepper Potts from Iron Man but I don't look good in a blonde wig.
In other exciting news, I found out from my boss today that she sent in a request for a $2.00 raise for me!! Hooray!! She said to expect at least a $1.50 of that so I'm excited! All the more incentive for me to stay there until who knows when because God knows I'm not going to find something that pays that good to start!
Okay, time to be productive.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
I'm still breathing ... for now
Just a quick update to prove I'm still alive.
This past week and a half has been absolutely crazy. Saturday I punched out from work with 60 hours. Today is Wedesday and I've worked 24 hours this week, and I still have 3 more days to go. The paycheck will be nice, however, and I will be able to pay off one more credit card. In October we get 3 paychecks so I should be able to pay off one of my main cards ... or at least bring it down to under $200.
I'm trying trying trying to work on the spending. It's going ok I guess ... definitely a cut back from what I used to do. It'll get better ... all over time. I do need to start putting away money for Christmas shopping though. That always sucks. I LOVE shopping for people and tend to go overboard. I'll need to cut back on that.
Okay, time to go relax and work on some more laundry.
This past week and a half has been absolutely crazy. Saturday I punched out from work with 60 hours. Today is Wedesday and I've worked 24 hours this week, and I still have 3 more days to go. The paycheck will be nice, however, and I will be able to pay off one more credit card. In October we get 3 paychecks so I should be able to pay off one of my main cards ... or at least bring it down to under $200.
I'm trying trying trying to work on the spending. It's going ok I guess ... definitely a cut back from what I used to do. It'll get better ... all over time. I do need to start putting away money for Christmas shopping though. That always sucks. I LOVE shopping for people and tend to go overboard. I'll need to cut back on that.
Okay, time to go relax and work on some more laundry.
Monday, September 15, 2008
A post like this requires bullets ...
- One of my best friends got engaged yesterday. I couldn't be happier for her and I'm guessing for a wedding next summer.
- I'm more than likely staying with my parents and I'm okay with that. I've got plans to pay off debt and attempt to save a little
- I'm working TONS of overtime and I love it. I don't mind working 6 days a week because I know I desperately need the money
- I am constantly being asked if I'm losing weight. I can't see it but I'm flattered others are taking notice.
- I DO need to get in the habit of exercising.
- I've introduced myself to a new series and I absolutely LOVE it. I've read the 1st 3 books in 3 days and just ordered the remaining 5.
- The Cubs lucky number is 7 and they never cease to amaze me.
- Carlos Zambrano pitched a no-hitter yesterday ... the 1st done by a Cubs since Milt Pappas in 1972.
- Milwaukee continues to be my favorite city to watch the Cubs play in ...
- ... It's also more entertaining when they're not playing the Brewers.
- Ted Lilly threw a 1 hitter today ... hittless through 7. Very impressive considering he's one of our weakest.
- Milwaukee dropped the last 4 to the Phillies, concluding in the canning of Ned Yost this afternoon ... I can't say I'm surprised. They choked last year too.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
I am not a fun person to be around right now
I am about ready to scream. Work is stressful. I'm constantly getting out at 3-3:30 because we're so busy. Yeah, it's overtime and the money will be nice, but it's aggravating because it's not my departments job I'm doing. We get flooded with service calls because apparently we don't have enough to do with our own calls, part orders and whiny technicians to deal with.
Other than that, life is still aggravating. I'm on a very short circuit and snap at almost everybody. I've been trying to keep to my self and not say anything lately just so I don't offend innocent bystanders.
Dana and I went to look at an apartment yesterday. It's in Vernon Hills and we LOVE it. No complaints whatsoever. It is more expensive but it's totally worth it. Fifteen minutes to work with no traffic. The only thing holding us up is Dana's boyfriend Bob. He just interviewed for a job in Milwaukee and if he gets it, then she's going to get an apartment with him in Kenosha.
I'm trying to weigh my options here. If that happens, I think I'm going to stay at home, convince my parents to only let me give them $200 a month to help with costs. I can also go back to school and not take out any loans ... at least for now. Score for me.
If we do get the apartment, I'm going to need to take out a loan.
We'll cross that bridge when it gets to that point.
Or I might put the idea of school on the back burner for now and just concentrate on working.
Who knows.
Other than that, life is still aggravating. I'm on a very short circuit and snap at almost everybody. I've been trying to keep to my self and not say anything lately just so I don't offend innocent bystanders.
Dana and I went to look at an apartment yesterday. It's in Vernon Hills and we LOVE it. No complaints whatsoever. It is more expensive but it's totally worth it. Fifteen minutes to work with no traffic. The only thing holding us up is Dana's boyfriend Bob. He just interviewed for a job in Milwaukee and if he gets it, then she's going to get an apartment with him in Kenosha.
I'm trying to weigh my options here. If that happens, I think I'm going to stay at home, convince my parents to only let me give them $200 a month to help with costs. I can also go back to school and not take out any loans ... at least for now. Score for me.
If we do get the apartment, I'm going to need to take out a loan.
We'll cross that bridge when it gets to that point.
Or I might put the idea of school on the back burner for now and just concentrate on working.
Who knows.
Monday, September 8, 2008
insert something witty here
I've decided to go for it. I 'applied' today for CLC and am going to call tomorrow to set up an appointment with an adviser to discuss the process for me to get my teaching certificate. I need to apply for students loans and that scares but, but I figure 90% of those who go to college need to take out some kind of loan. Plus, it's going to be substantially cheaper per semester. I was looking at tuition rates and it's only about $100 a credit hour after fees and I don't have to worry about room and board or anything.
Ideally, I'd like to take 3 or 4 classes in the spring but it all depends on what times things are offered and what I actually do need to take. I don't believe I'm going to be able to do everything through CLC but transferring credits is easy enough and I just want to get this done so I can actually move onto a career.
Nothing else really more to say. The weekend was amazing. I got to catch up with a lot of people and just relax. I went to Maurices and got a couple of cute tops that I cannot wait to wear.
It's going to be a lot of working for the next couple of weeks. Nothing too big going on ... just the real world.
Ideally, I'd like to take 3 or 4 classes in the spring but it all depends on what times things are offered and what I actually do need to take. I don't believe I'm going to be able to do everything through CLC but transferring credits is easy enough and I just want to get this done so I can actually move onto a career.
Nothing else really more to say. The weekend was amazing. I got to catch up with a lot of people and just relax. I went to Maurices and got a couple of cute tops that I cannot wait to wear.
It's going to be a lot of working for the next couple of weeks. Nothing too big going on ... just the real world.
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