Something about me and this town DO NOT mix. I've been pretty quiet about my dislike of the state because I do not want to offend anyone or make anyone upset but I honestly CAN'T keep it to myself...I DO NOT LIKE ALABAMA! Mobile to be exact. For starters the sales tax is 10%...ARE YOU SERIOUS??? 10% is a LARGE percentage to tack onto every single thing I buy, it frustrates me to death every time the cashier tells me my total. I have to grocery shop at Winn Dixie...The words Winn Dixie say enough...it's GROSS! The majority of the people in this town CAN NOT DRIVE...I can't count the number of times someone does something stupid in the car in this town and I KNOW I can't drive so it's pretty hard to be WORSE than me. So the most frustrating thing is...getting into Nursing School has been one of the most DIFFICULT tasks ever. I still have NO answer on if I start the program in January but "I will know by Thanksgiving"...why it takes them THAT long to figure out this is beyond me. So when I received a lovely letter in the mail today from this "wonderful" Nursing School stating I COULD NOT RECEIVE FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID because I have a Bachelor's Degree already...I want to drive over to the Ghetto Nursing School and punch them in the face...Ok maybe not something THAT drastic but I am SO irritated. My so called Bachelor's Degree is getting me NO WHERE and key word..."Federal" Financial Aid...It is NOT the schools money so WHY do you care if I add another loan to my growing tab of debt! I have no clue how they want me to pay for Nursing School...I'm obviously NOT rich nor do I come from a wealthy family. I am going BACK to school so I can have the money to one day have money to send MY children to college thus I need a loan NOW so they don't have to have one later. Thanks for giving me yet another reason to seriously DISLIKE this state. I just hope that this "visit" through this great state is SHORT and by short I mean PLEASE let us move in the next 2 years...I refuse to give birth to children in this state because I would NEVER want them to have to say Birthplace = Alabama...I myself will not become a resident, I will proudly keep my Florida Tag and License! Sorry to anyone I offended...No hard feelings, just wish I lived in a decent state with NORMAL schools, people, and grocery stores!
On a slightly different note...I know I've matured...I was going to write "I hate Alabama" in my facebook status and I realized that negative statuses only make you look dumb. I have quite a few FB Friends who I know I should defriend bc EVERY status is negative and it gets under my skin. I was one of those depressing "look at me" status writers once upon a time...I now know I appeared "Immature" and NOBODY cared/cares about your ever changing moods ;) OK I am obviously GRUMPY so I am going to get back to telling Lola she's pretty or something!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Fall Y'all?!
The Holiday's are my favorite time of the year, as it is most peoples. Beginning in Mid October I start to become giddy about the upcoming months and events, almost to the point you'd think I was a small child still. This year I am especially excited and for many different reasons than in years past. Holiday's typically mean cooler temps and I've yet to experience much of that in Mobile, AL, but I still have started to find myself in the Holiday Spirit. I've put out a few "Fall/Halloween" decorations, we've carved pumpkins, and made a delicious pot of chili, and have Halloween themed plans this weekend which officially kicks off "Holiday Season" in my book. This year is especially memorable because I get to spend it with my boyfriend and I couldn't be more excited. For Thanksgiving we will be spending it on the bay in Mary Ester, FL with my parents and some very special extended family and for Christmas I am jet setting to Tampa for 4 days with Pete and then onto Austin, TX to spend the remainder with my family. I look forward to spending time with family and getting to know Pete's family, and most of all getting to spend it with the man I love. I may sound extremely cheesy to you all but I feel like we fall in love more each day. Pete recently has been fighting pneumonia and put my nursing skills to the test! I think we've almost beat the sickness, which I am very thankful for but I can't help but say it was sure nice to be able to slow down and spend some really good moments together getting to know each other better and talk about the future and such. Here's to the upcoming Holidays, may everyone truly have a blessed and wonderful season...Tis the Season to be Jolly!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Precious' Chores
Dear Precious,
Please stop doing the dishes. I know sometimes (like once every two months) I get lazy and do not do them after dinner, but have no fear I'll get to them eventually. You have now broken a few important items that can not be easily replaced. If you insist on doing the dishes for me, please be more careful.
Sincerely,
Your Unhappy Mother
Precious' To Do List:
Wednesday - Pee in Dining Room right where mom will walk through it
Thursday - Eat moms thong
Friday - Break Williams Sonoma Mixing Bowl that is no longer sold, destory tupperware, break salad spinner, knock Subway cup off table and eat cup
Saturday - Rest (hopefully)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Warning..."I may float away"
If you read the title and you think back to over a year ago, you may know what I am referencing...So for all of you who want to laugh and make fun...I am warning you, this is THAT kind of post. HAHA! I feel like if you are interested enough in me to read my blog you will have to suffer through any weight loss stories I have to tell. If you don't care, then DON'T read! So I've warned all of you, so no making fun of me behind my back. I'll never post this stuff on Facebook nor would I make it a Gmail status so you lose all rights to make fun of me because I've warned you and you have chosen to still read my blog. ANYWAY...Now for the news...I've hit double digits in my weight loss!!! As of today I have lost...10.5 POUNDS!!! I still have 20lbs to go to reach my goal BUT I am still pretty proud of myself for making it 1/3 of the way in less than a month and a half. It's not physically too noticeable at this time but it'll get there soon I assume. Weight Watchers and Zumba Class are my new best friends ;) I'm sure Pete calls Weight Watchers "The Devil" because he thinks I feed him crap for dinner now...I call it healthy.
Enjoy the Fall Temps this weekend, I'll be in North GA watching an old friend get married!
Enjoy the Fall Temps this weekend, I'll be in North GA watching an old friend get married!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
No Offense to the Locals
Sorry to those of you local to Mobile, but I just can’t stand some of the people I have come in contact with in this city. I am STILL trying to get into Nursing School but I am beginning to think the people in this town have other ideas for me. After looking into Associate Programs I decided to apply to Bishop State because the program would be flexible enough for me to continue working, and financially I need to. So back in August I applied to the school and signed up for the Entrance Exam. I got a 94 out 99 on the Entrance Exam so I think I am doing pretty well. Well time has closed in and the Nursing Apps are due on Friday, however Bishop State has yet to get my transcripts evaluated…GO FIGURE! Last week I decided to email my advisor to see if she could point me in the right direction on how I could get this done quickly, she responded back to my email (which asked numerous questions) stating that I could come meet her around 2pm on Monday (yesterday). That sounded positive to me…until I showed up at 2pm! I get to the school (which is in the Ghetto…no offense) and start looking for room 103 (as she stated). The room happens to be a Biology Lab WITH a class in session. I assured myself I must be in the wrong place so I kept wandering around the building. I came across the admissions office where they assured me that room 103 was in fact the lab I had entered so I went back. I stood there in the back of the lab for about 5 minutes. While standing there I felt like I had gone back to 7th grade because 2 guys were very happy about culturing urine…REALLY!? UGH! The professor finally noticed me and came my way and led me to her office. She proceeded to ask if I was a first timer (I thought she meant to Nursing School). Apparently “First Timer” meant college student…since she is my advisor and we had an appointment, I assumed she’d looked over my paper work and even read the email where I stated I HAVE A BACHLOR’S DEGREE ALREADY!!! After she took about 5 minutes to log on she began to guide me through how to use the computer system REALLY??? I just told you I have a DEGREE, I HOPE I know how to use a computer. She asked “have you ever taken a computer class”…I would sure hope so lady, I am 28 years old and spend about 10-12 hours on the computer each day. I was so frustrated at this point because she didn’t seem to understand that my only real need was for SOMEONE at this school to PLEASE evaluate my transcripts!!! I think she finally sensed my frustration and told me to head back to room 106 and they would probably be able to help me. The admissions office was in fact able to start helping me! They had all my transcripts but because they had made it to the school before my application they did not get put into the system, they instead sat in a folder and I was supposed to bring this to their attention “sooner” (LIKE I EVEN KNEW THEY SAT IN THE FOLDER). So we are headed somewhere on getting them “evaluated” finally…so end result…I sit and wait again. I will know about Nursing Acceptance in November. I of course WANT to get in but after the schools organization I am not sure they will even get it together enough to know whether I am qualified or not! I am not holding my breath because if I was to do that in this city I would DIE before anyone got back to me or did anything in an organized fashion.
I hate to be so negative about Mobile but I have not gotten used to not living in a big city yet. Good thing Pete and I agree because we have each other to complain to without offending the locals.
Update on Weight Watchers…It’s STILL working! I am down 8.5 pounds which isn’t a record but it’s a start. I still have 22.5lbs until I will be satisfied but each day and each pound counts!
Fall is here FINALLY, let’s hope it stays!!!
I hate to be so negative about Mobile but I have not gotten used to not living in a big city yet. Good thing Pete and I agree because we have each other to complain to without offending the locals.
Update on Weight Watchers…It’s STILL working! I am down 8.5 pounds which isn’t a record but it’s a start. I still have 22.5lbs until I will be satisfied but each day and each pound counts!
Fall is here FINALLY, let’s hope it stays!!!
Friday, August 27, 2010
The only thing that stays the same is change...
Sorry I am slacking off really bad on blogging. I always say I am going to blog and then I never seem to put the time aside to actually get it done. I apologize in advance, this blog is going to be completely about catching you up on my life and nothing more. So if you are looking for some "educational" information, you won't find it in this blog. I've had to make some decisions over the last few weeks and they have consumed all my time. For those of you who I am horrible at keeping up with, you will find this information all useful though ;)
Let's start at the beginning of major decisions (to me major) I've faced with...Nursing School! I decided in late 2009/early 2010 that I would quit my great paying full time job at Place Properties to pursue my life goal of becoming a nurse. I went to GA State with the dream of coming out in 2005 as an RN, however I let many things stand in my way and did not apply myself the way I should have and went down a different path, one I thought would lead me to a fulfilling career as a High School English Teacher. But with the money I had already dumped into my education and the fact that I still wasn't convinced that this was what I wanted, I did not go onto to get my MAT to let that plan ring true. Thus I found an Administrative job that paid the bills so I could continue to live the life I thought I was enjoying. After three administrative jobs and still no real goals in life that seemed to fit me, I decided it was time to step out of my comfort zone and make all the changes in my life to get me going in the right direction. I decided Atlanta was not the home I needed at this point in my life and that I needed to have faith that I was making all the right decisions finally. So I packed up my apartment, quit my steady job, and headed to L.A. with the thought that I would start classes in Fall 2010 at University of South Alabama, with the ultimate outcome of being an RN in Fall of 2012! Sounds fabulous I'd say! However things do not always work out like I have planned, I am beginning to realize. I was accepted to USA with no problems. My GPA is more than decent because I did pretty well as an English Major. As any responsible college student would do, I made my first advisement appointment before it was time to register for my first semester. I woke up that day in pure excitement/nervousness, thinking this is really the first day of my Nursing Career! I went to work like I always do, got off at 12:30 and headed to my 1:30pm advisement appointment. The College of Nursing at USA is in an amazing new facility and I was in awe of how friendly and helpful everyone was, I truly felt at ease. This all went sour when I met with the advisor :( In a matter of about 30 minutes I felt like everything I had hoped for and dreamed of, had come to a crash landing at my feet. I even got the "poor pathetic girl" look from the advisor to make it official, my dream of USA was almost, if not completely, OUT OF REACH! She gave me the run down of where I stand against potential applicants trying to get into the program, and my credentials just did not compete. My 3.5+ GPA in English and Sociology Courses do not erase the slack grades I received back in 2002 at KSU when I did not seem to care what the future held for me. These grades have followed me and thus are the reason I had to come home and decide what my next plan would be. I was crushed to say the least at the end of this meeting. Not because the advisor had done anything, but the fact that something so long ago was going to stand in the way of my dream. I was NOT and AM NOT going to let it stop my dream though...I moved here, quit my job, only have a part time job, and I AM NOT going to let it stop me! After talking with my parents, close friends, and Pete about it, I did decide to not attend classes at USA this fall. The money it was going to cost me and the time I would've had to dedicate was not worth it because I was ultimately not going to get anything in return other than undue stress and we all know I DO NOT DEAL WITH STRESS well. I decided that I needed a NEW plan! So I got online and did some research and found two RN Associate Program in our area. They have a program at Bishop State Community College and one at Faulkner State College. Both of these programs seem to work out very well for my educational and financial goals. I have applied to both schools and should get my acceptance any day now. I am registered at both schools to take the Nursing Entrance Exams and will ultimately apply to the Nursing Programs at both schools, with the start date of January 2011 for both programs. I have taken all of the classes in both programs other than the nursing career classes so I do seem to have a slight advantage, let's hope this stays true. I have purchased the study guides for both exams and will spend the next two weeks preparing for these. I will know a decision for both Programs in late fall. I am hoping for Christmas this year I will be receiving an acceptance letter to a RN Associates Program. Prayers and Thoughts in the coming weeks are very much appreciated. This may all seem trivial to you all, but this took a lot of thought and decision making on my part. I know it's all in the plan and what is meant to be will be, I just have to continue to find patience everyday.
Since I have decided to NOT take classes this fall, I have a lot of extra time on my hands. I am still only employed part time and do not plan on changing that much because I enjoy the job I have, and ultimately need to keep it for next semester. So I decided to take my free time and commit it to myself and giving myself some needed attention! Sounds random, huh??? No really, I decided to commit myself to losing weight! I have joined Weight Watchers with the ultimate goal of losing 30 pounds over time. I have gained a lot of weight since roughly 2004 and I just don't want to carry it around anymore. I am ready to see myself in a new healthy life style. I know I sound so cheesy but this is all very important to me and I for the first time in my life am determined to lose the weight and keep it off. I began Weight Watchers on Monday, I kept saying over the last month to my mom and best friend..."I eat pretty healthy already and I exercise a good bit, WW will probably not make any difference". WOW was I put back even after one day of doing the program. I have definitely not been eating healthy! WW really puts the facts out there and shows you how to change your habits and to pick healthier options. I am enjoying it on day 5. I get to eat a lot of good foods and I stay full all the time, I actually think I am eating more now than before. I started on Monday and right now at lunch time on Friday I am down 4.5 pounds. Now I know each week won't bring the same results but it has been motivating to see the scale say less everyday and to actually feel better as a whole. Football season and traveling will prove to be challenges this fall but I have done my research and will continue to and will make wise decisions so I can stay focused on my ultimate goal of losing 30 pounds! If you see me at the tailgate eating my packed lunch, don't laugh, I know I look stupid but in the end, I'll look healthy again! All the support in the world is needed, I have never stuck with a diet and never really lost any large amount of weight in my life but this time will be different. I am putting it out their publicly that I am doing this so all my friends and family can hold me accountable to the goal I have made for myself. The days of Jami purging on French Fries is long over! I know I can do this and I WILL do this for myself!
On a HAPPY unrelated note to me, one of my BEST friends, Angela, got engaged this past weekend! I have never been SO happy for someone in my life. I couldn't even fall asleep I was so excited after hearing her news! I wish her and Dan ALLLLLL the happiness in the world, they truly were made for each other and I love them both.
My four legged children are doing pretty well! Lola got her hair trimmed thanks to Gee and Papa! She is busy looking adorable every day! We still haven't gotten anywhere with her "education" but you don't get the nickname "Slola or Slomo" by being a genius! Precious is doing well, she helps with the dishes most days. Precious doing the dishes means she takes all the dishes out of the sink while I am at work and puts them in the dining room on the floor. It makes me laugh most days, I call her the pre-rinse cycle! Pete and I are determined to get her out and exercising more again to hopefully help with some of her boredom.
Speaking of Pete, we are doing amazing as usual. I love him more everyday and things get better and more amazing everyday. Some days I wake up and feel I am living a dream, but then Lola paws at my face and Precious pushes her wet nose on arm and I know...this is not a dream, this is my awesome life!
I hope August has been good to everyone, I know it has been to me. I am looking forward to the fall weather that is hopefully only hiding right around the corner! Love and Good Wishes to Everyone!!!
Let's start at the beginning of major decisions (to me major) I've faced with...Nursing School! I decided in late 2009/early 2010 that I would quit my great paying full time job at Place Properties to pursue my life goal of becoming a nurse. I went to GA State with the dream of coming out in 2005 as an RN, however I let many things stand in my way and did not apply myself the way I should have and went down a different path, one I thought would lead me to a fulfilling career as a High School English Teacher. But with the money I had already dumped into my education and the fact that I still wasn't convinced that this was what I wanted, I did not go onto to get my MAT to let that plan ring true. Thus I found an Administrative job that paid the bills so I could continue to live the life I thought I was enjoying. After three administrative jobs and still no real goals in life that seemed to fit me, I decided it was time to step out of my comfort zone and make all the changes in my life to get me going in the right direction. I decided Atlanta was not the home I needed at this point in my life and that I needed to have faith that I was making all the right decisions finally. So I packed up my apartment, quit my steady job, and headed to L.A. with the thought that I would start classes in Fall 2010 at University of South Alabama, with the ultimate outcome of being an RN in Fall of 2012! Sounds fabulous I'd say! However things do not always work out like I have planned, I am beginning to realize. I was accepted to USA with no problems. My GPA is more than decent because I did pretty well as an English Major. As any responsible college student would do, I made my first advisement appointment before it was time to register for my first semester. I woke up that day in pure excitement/nervousness, thinking this is really the first day of my Nursing Career! I went to work like I always do, got off at 12:30 and headed to my 1:30pm advisement appointment. The College of Nursing at USA is in an amazing new facility and I was in awe of how friendly and helpful everyone was, I truly felt at ease. This all went sour when I met with the advisor :( In a matter of about 30 minutes I felt like everything I had hoped for and dreamed of, had come to a crash landing at my feet. I even got the "poor pathetic girl" look from the advisor to make it official, my dream of USA was almost, if not completely, OUT OF REACH! She gave me the run down of where I stand against potential applicants trying to get into the program, and my credentials just did not compete. My 3.5+ GPA in English and Sociology Courses do not erase the slack grades I received back in 2002 at KSU when I did not seem to care what the future held for me. These grades have followed me and thus are the reason I had to come home and decide what my next plan would be. I was crushed to say the least at the end of this meeting. Not because the advisor had done anything, but the fact that something so long ago was going to stand in the way of my dream. I was NOT and AM NOT going to let it stop my dream though...I moved here, quit my job, only have a part time job, and I AM NOT going to let it stop me! After talking with my parents, close friends, and Pete about it, I did decide to not attend classes at USA this fall. The money it was going to cost me and the time I would've had to dedicate was not worth it because I was ultimately not going to get anything in return other than undue stress and we all know I DO NOT DEAL WITH STRESS well. I decided that I needed a NEW plan! So I got online and did some research and found two RN Associate Program in our area. They have a program at Bishop State Community College and one at Faulkner State College. Both of these programs seem to work out very well for my educational and financial goals. I have applied to both schools and should get my acceptance any day now. I am registered at both schools to take the Nursing Entrance Exams and will ultimately apply to the Nursing Programs at both schools, with the start date of January 2011 for both programs. I have taken all of the classes in both programs other than the nursing career classes so I do seem to have a slight advantage, let's hope this stays true. I have purchased the study guides for both exams and will spend the next two weeks preparing for these. I will know a decision for both Programs in late fall. I am hoping for Christmas this year I will be receiving an acceptance letter to a RN Associates Program. Prayers and Thoughts in the coming weeks are very much appreciated. This may all seem trivial to you all, but this took a lot of thought and decision making on my part. I know it's all in the plan and what is meant to be will be, I just have to continue to find patience everyday.
Since I have decided to NOT take classes this fall, I have a lot of extra time on my hands. I am still only employed part time and do not plan on changing that much because I enjoy the job I have, and ultimately need to keep it for next semester. So I decided to take my free time and commit it to myself and giving myself some needed attention! Sounds random, huh??? No really, I decided to commit myself to losing weight! I have joined Weight Watchers with the ultimate goal of losing 30 pounds over time. I have gained a lot of weight since roughly 2004 and I just don't want to carry it around anymore. I am ready to see myself in a new healthy life style. I know I sound so cheesy but this is all very important to me and I for the first time in my life am determined to lose the weight and keep it off. I began Weight Watchers on Monday, I kept saying over the last month to my mom and best friend..."I eat pretty healthy already and I exercise a good bit, WW will probably not make any difference". WOW was I put back even after one day of doing the program. I have definitely not been eating healthy! WW really puts the facts out there and shows you how to change your habits and to pick healthier options. I am enjoying it on day 5. I get to eat a lot of good foods and I stay full all the time, I actually think I am eating more now than before. I started on Monday and right now at lunch time on Friday I am down 4.5 pounds. Now I know each week won't bring the same results but it has been motivating to see the scale say less everyday and to actually feel better as a whole. Football season and traveling will prove to be challenges this fall but I have done my research and will continue to and will make wise decisions so I can stay focused on my ultimate goal of losing 30 pounds! If you see me at the tailgate eating my packed lunch, don't laugh, I know I look stupid but in the end, I'll look healthy again! All the support in the world is needed, I have never stuck with a diet and never really lost any large amount of weight in my life but this time will be different. I am putting it out their publicly that I am doing this so all my friends and family can hold me accountable to the goal I have made for myself. The days of Jami purging on French Fries is long over! I know I can do this and I WILL do this for myself!
On a HAPPY unrelated note to me, one of my BEST friends, Angela, got engaged this past weekend! I have never been SO happy for someone in my life. I couldn't even fall asleep I was so excited after hearing her news! I wish her and Dan ALLLLLL the happiness in the world, they truly were made for each other and I love them both.
My four legged children are doing pretty well! Lola got her hair trimmed thanks to Gee and Papa! She is busy looking adorable every day! We still haven't gotten anywhere with her "education" but you don't get the nickname "Slola or Slomo" by being a genius! Precious is doing well, she helps with the dishes most days. Precious doing the dishes means she takes all the dishes out of the sink while I am at work and puts them in the dining room on the floor. It makes me laugh most days, I call her the pre-rinse cycle! Pete and I are determined to get her out and exercising more again to hopefully help with some of her boredom.
Speaking of Pete, we are doing amazing as usual. I love him more everyday and things get better and more amazing everyday. Some days I wake up and feel I am living a dream, but then Lola paws at my face and Precious pushes her wet nose on arm and I know...this is not a dream, this is my awesome life!
I hope August has been good to everyone, I know it has been to me. I am looking forward to the fall weather that is hopefully only hiding right around the corner! Love and Good Wishes to Everyone!!!
Friday, August 6, 2010
10% off may not be worth it
Note to self: Tax Free Weekend in Mobile, AL will take you to a whole new level of CRAZY! For a Professional Shopper, such as myself, the 10% may brutally NOT be worth the crowds of insane "L.A. Typical" people. Annoyed :( I didn't even make it to the mall, Academy alone kicked my butt.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
She's got the look!
In efforts to brighten up the blog, I got a new design. I am not sure how I like it yet, but it's a start. I am going to try and start blogging more frequently and about other things, not just my personal life! Check back often as I plan on posting recipes, reviews, and whatever else I can think of! Hope everyone is staying safe in this awful summer heat!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Random Conversations
A conversation I had with a friend we will call "Lacey" while at East Andrews on Saturday:
(Enter Lacey Crying into Women's Restroom)
Me: Lacey what's wrong, why are you crying?
*Lacey stares at me blankly crying and just throws up her hands, she proceeds to restroom stall*
Me: LACEY! What is wrong? Who upset you?
*Chirp Chirp*
Me: Seriously Lacey what's wrong?
Lacey: I don't want to talk about it.
Me: Do you want to go home now?
Lacey: Yes but I need to close my tab at the bar.
Me: Ok no problem we can do that and head out.
Lacey: YOU close my tab, I am going outside.
Me: (Puzzled) Ok
........Minutes Pass.......Bartender Ignores Me......
Me: (To Bartender) I need to close out Lacey McDonald's tab (Lacey walks up behind me, I proceed to point at her so he does not think it is me).
Bartender: Ma'am she has already closed her tab, I am done with her.
Me: Um she says she has not, are you sure?
Bartender: YES (Extremely Irritated)
Me: Lacey, you've closed out, where is your card?
Lacey: No I haven't (holding the AMEX).
Me: Lacey, how many cards do you have?
Lacey: Two, a debit card and an AMEX
Me: Ok then you HAVE your card.
Lacey: Stares at me blank...But I need to pay!
Me: You've PAID and you have your card!
Lacey: (Pulls everything out of her clutch) There is NOTHING in my purse!
Me: Lacey, it's in your hands
Lacey: OH! (Puts it back in) IS THIS ALL THAT GOES IN HERE (yelling)?
Me: Let's Go!
..............SERIES OF EVENTS PASS.............
Lacey rips door jam of Cab Car!
Carly: Lacey, why were you crying at the bar?
Lacey: Because the bartender won't give me my Credit Card back and now I have no card.
Carly: Oh my gosh, we have to go back now and get it, that is awful!
Me: NO we do not. We will worry about it tomorrow
HAHAHAHAHAHA If only I could've recorded this story line and played it back for them on Sunday ;) Love you both and glad we all went home with our cards. It was a great night!
(Enter Lacey Crying into Women's Restroom)
Me: Lacey what's wrong, why are you crying?
*Lacey stares at me blankly crying and just throws up her hands, she proceeds to restroom stall*
Me: LACEY! What is wrong? Who upset you?
*Chirp Chirp*
Me: Seriously Lacey what's wrong?
Lacey: I don't want to talk about it.
Me: Do you want to go home now?
Lacey: Yes but I need to close my tab at the bar.
Me: Ok no problem we can do that and head out.
Lacey: YOU close my tab, I am going outside.
Me: (Puzzled) Ok
........Minutes Pass.......Bartender Ignores Me......
Me: (To Bartender) I need to close out Lacey McDonald's tab (Lacey walks up behind me, I proceed to point at her so he does not think it is me).
Bartender: Ma'am she has already closed her tab, I am done with her.
Me: Um she says she has not, are you sure?
Bartender: YES (Extremely Irritated)
Me: Lacey, you've closed out, where is your card?
Lacey: No I haven't (holding the AMEX).
Me: Lacey, how many cards do you have?
Lacey: Two, a debit card and an AMEX
Me: Ok then you HAVE your card.
Lacey: Stares at me blank...But I need to pay!
Me: You've PAID and you have your card!
Lacey: (Pulls everything out of her clutch) There is NOTHING in my purse!
Me: Lacey, it's in your hands
Lacey: OH! (Puts it back in) IS THIS ALL THAT GOES IN HERE (yelling)?
Me: Let's Go!
..............SERIES OF EVENTS PASS.............
Lacey rips door jam of Cab Car!
Carly: Lacey, why were you crying at the bar?
Lacey: Because the bartender won't give me my Credit Card back and now I have no card.
Carly: Oh my gosh, we have to go back now and get it, that is awful!
Me: NO we do not. We will worry about it tomorrow
HAHAHAHAHAHA If only I could've recorded this story line and played it back for them on Sunday ;) Love you both and glad we all went home with our cards. It was a great night!
I love L.A.!
I am at the point in my life I can honestly say things are exactly where I want them. After 4 days my opinion of the job is very high. It is not overly challenging but it is in a new field so I can learn something about insurance and investments that I will hopefully take with me for later in life. The people (well the 3 men) I work with are extremely nice and I enjoy spending 4 hours of each week day with them. I am glad that finally all worked out. Like mom kept saying, I had to be patient and the right opportunity would present its self when the time was right. Very thankful it happened before I went crazy!
I went to Atlanta this past weekend. It was very enjoyable seeing lots of former colleagues and friends. I spent Thursday night with my AMLIFamli, that is the best group of people, I am so thankful I have kept up with them. Friday I had lunch with Momma Elisabeth and Little Braylen!!! He is the cutest little baby and so well behaved. She is a wonderful momma and I wish her all the happiness in the world. Saturday was Meg Leb and Jamie's Going Away Outting! We ate dinner at Buckhead Saloon (Formally Rio Grande and formally MUCH better) and went out to East Andrews. I am glad I got to see some people I hadn't seen in a while and catch up with them, I wish they were closer. I went to the only "Speak Easy" in Atlanta, Prohibition with Mikey and Jenn. It is a cool concept of a "Secret Bar". Jenn got the "Secret Code" from a bartender at Cellar 59 and off we went. The 1920'2 decor was fabulous, the waitresses were overly friendly, and the drinks were amazing. It was very enjoyable and I would definitely go back! The night ended late and the morning came early and I am OLD!
Going to Atlanta made me realize how much I am glad that I made the decision to move to Mobile to be with my BF. On my way to Atlanta I started making a mental list of every reason I like being in Mobile and the list just kept growing all weekend. I truly love all my friends in Atlanta but I guess there comes a time in people lives that you have to grow up and do what makes you happiest and my BF makes me happiest. I love our life together and I am thankful that I have this opportunity to follow my dreams and heart. I will always love Atlanta and for now I will call it "home" but I know that this is what is better for me right now. I am in a good place in my life and I am a lucky girl.
I am sad Meg Leb is moving more than a car ride away from me :( Glad she has booked the first flight back to Atlanta. I wish her and Jamie the best of luck with work and school. I know both will do amazing things in their new cities. They both mean so much to me.
I am glad to be back, sleeping in my own bed surrounded by BF and the pups. I love you Atlanta People but I am old ;) HAHA I need to start resting now for Labor Day when I return to you all again!
I went to Atlanta this past weekend. It was very enjoyable seeing lots of former colleagues and friends. I spent Thursday night with my AMLIFamli, that is the best group of people, I am so thankful I have kept up with them. Friday I had lunch with Momma Elisabeth and Little Braylen!!! He is the cutest little baby and so well behaved. She is a wonderful momma and I wish her all the happiness in the world. Saturday was Meg Leb and Jamie's Going Away Outting! We ate dinner at Buckhead Saloon (Formally Rio Grande and formally MUCH better) and went out to East Andrews. I am glad I got to see some people I hadn't seen in a while and catch up with them, I wish they were closer. I went to the only "Speak Easy" in Atlanta, Prohibition with Mikey and Jenn. It is a cool concept of a "Secret Bar". Jenn got the "Secret Code" from a bartender at Cellar 59 and off we went. The 1920'2 decor was fabulous, the waitresses were overly friendly, and the drinks were amazing. It was very enjoyable and I would definitely go back! The night ended late and the morning came early and I am OLD!
Going to Atlanta made me realize how much I am glad that I made the decision to move to Mobile to be with my BF. On my way to Atlanta I started making a mental list of every reason I like being in Mobile and the list just kept growing all weekend. I truly love all my friends in Atlanta but I guess there comes a time in people lives that you have to grow up and do what makes you happiest and my BF makes me happiest. I love our life together and I am thankful that I have this opportunity to follow my dreams and heart. I will always love Atlanta and for now I will call it "home" but I know that this is what is better for me right now. I am in a good place in my life and I am a lucky girl.
I am sad Meg Leb is moving more than a car ride away from me :( Glad she has booked the first flight back to Atlanta. I wish her and Jamie the best of luck with work and school. I know both will do amazing things in their new cities. They both mean so much to me.
I am glad to be back, sleeping in my own bed surrounded by BF and the pups. I love you Atlanta People but I am old ;) HAHA I need to start resting now for Labor Day when I return to you all again!
Friday, July 16, 2010
In the end it all works out
I have a J-O-B!!! Starting Monday I will be working at Branch, Bell, Zoghby & Associates, an Insurance and Investment Firm. It is a small practice, just three men, but it seems like it will be a fabulous fit for me. I will work Monday - Friday 8:30-12:30 and eventually until 2:00 M-Th but never past 12:30 on Friday! It's exactly what I was looking for so I hope it will go as well as it seems it will from the interview process. I have continued the streak of being offered every job I have interviewed for thus far in life so I am pretty excited. I did have another interview this morning for a Book Keeper position at the mall...I have to say it may have been one of the most awkward interviews I've been on. First of all the man interviewing me comes in and says, "You realize you are interviewing for a Book Keeping Position and you have no accounting background". Um yes I am aware of what I applied for but the position read "Part Time Bookkeeper/Office Assistant" and then went on to describe ALL of the things I have done in my previous three jobs so why would I NOT apply for this job??? Um excuse me sir, why are you interviewing me if you are "confused" as to why I am applying...he even went as far as writing "confused" on my resume he had printed out. So we proceeded with the interview, although at that point I thought it would save me some time to just stand up, shake his hand, and say nice meeting you but this is not the job for me. As the interview progressed he seemed as confused as he apparently thought I was bc he still seemed to be interested in hiring me even though I was not an "accountant". When it ended he said I would hear from him next week to hopefully set up a second interview. No offense sir but I don't think I need a second interview. I jumped in the car after and called the company from Wednesday back and accepted the job with them. I start on Monday! So here's to be employed again! I am glad that I no longer have to look on Craigslist and AL Jobs everyday in hopes that the perfect job shows up and that they "L O V E Me". Now life can settle down and be "normal" again. I am very happy about the position and that I can now have a normal schedule and be around people everyday. Hopefully I can celebrate a little this weekend (AKA Get out of the house).
I will be in Atlanta on Thursday :) I am very excited to go back for a few days! I have a full weekend and will probably be exhausted after!
Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
I will be in Atlanta on Thursday :) I am very excited to go back for a few days! I have a full weekend and will probably be exhausted after!
Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Is it possible to be lonely when surrounded by love?
Happy Birthday to me it definitely was! My amazing BF got me my first "Official" Mountain Bike. I had many Purple Bikes when I was younger but none to ride the Mobile Terrain with! I have named her "Baby Blue"! Here I am pictured with her moments after my big surprise...
He surprised me with it on Friday when he got home from work. This was nice since I had the long weekend to ride it before my actual birthday. My actual birthday was spent relaxing and having a day for myself. I went to see "Sex and the City 2" finally, signed up for a Mobile Library Card, and waited for my BF to get home from work. When he arrived home from work he brought with him the most beautiful Orange Roses(Red is Boring), the sweetest card ever, and of course best of all...a Large Cherry Limeade from Sonic! I don't need wine or other fancy drinks...all this girl ever needs to make her smile is a little Sonic in her life. We got ready and headed to Liquid for dinner. Liquid is by far the BEST Sushi I have ever had. Hard to believe because 2 years ago I spent my BDay at MF Sushi in Atlanta but this stuff takes the trophy. I must enjoy Asian style food bc last year I spent my bday at Chow Baby...I am seeing a trend here! Any who, we ate too much and had to skip desert at Marble Slab, but I took a rain check for a later date. All in all it was a fabulous way to celebrate my 28 years of life. I spent it with one of the most important people in my life and I am thankful for that.
So my review of "Sex and the City 2", not as good as the first and no where near as good as the show, but it still did bring a smile to my face numerous times, made me laugh out loud a little, and as pathetic as it is I am pretty sure I teared up once. Glad I spent the few bucks to go see it.
Does anyone know how hard it is to find a part time job in this town? Um I DO I DO! I think it's about near impossible. This is definitely not the Positive Jami that left Atlanta in pursuit of following her dreams...this is Negative Jami that is so tired of applying and applying and applying x20. Granted I am semi picky but only for the good of everyone involved. I prefer not to work in stores where I would purchase everything around me. I worked at American Eagle for 3 years and I didn't profit a penny, but I sure had some really cool clothes! I have applied EVERYWHERE else though. I have never worked in the Restaurant Business and I'd prefer not to work every night so I haven't gone down that road yet but I may have to. There are a few "Food Establishments" I am thinking of applying to bc they are not true restaurants. But other than those two things I have applied everywhere!!! I am not keeping a list on a sheet of notebook paper just so I do not forget and apply somewhere twice. I am QUALIFIED too which makes me angry! I have a lot of retail experience, childcare experience, tons and tons of admin experience, customer service experience, awesome organization, super friendly, computer skills, mad excel skills, bow staff skills ;) Ok a joke! But I have a lot of skills and best of all I am willing to do anything with a smile on my face. Someone has to hire me...I am the PERFECT person for almost any job...right!? Enough whining about that :)
Some may ask what the title of this blog means...am I lonely...is something wrong? No nothing is wrong, still happy, just a little lonely but for no reason in particular. I think the problem all boils down to me spending too much time at home and not around people like I am used to. I guess we could say I have a mild case of Cabin Fever. Love both my pups, love the apt, but it's silent most days other than random barks and the sound of gchats ringing in the background. I am ready for some change, ready to get out and meet more people in Mobile, ready for school to start, ready for something...anything. Poor BF thinks it's him...IT IS SO NOT! I love him more than words and he is so patient with me. I am lucky to have him and the support and happiness he brings into my life are more than any girl could ask for. So none of these feelings have anything to do with him, bc he has done nothing but make everything perfect. They are merely because for the first time in my life I have no job, I'm not in school, and I am not surrounded by people all day long. WOW I just re-read what I just wrote...some people would call that vacation or paradise. Maybe I should be thankful instead of lonely. Maybe I will step back and reevaluate this and find the positive spin on it everyday. BUT I mean all would be perfect if I just found a job! HAHA Ok I'll let it be, I know one will come when the timing is right.
This isn't my week but hopefully with tomorrow being Friday, things will get better. I am going to my parents for the weekend so we can see the Blue Angels fly at Pensacola Beach. Something new...Sounds fun to me!
He surprised me with it on Friday when he got home from work. This was nice since I had the long weekend to ride it before my actual birthday. My actual birthday was spent relaxing and having a day for myself. I went to see "Sex and the City 2" finally, signed up for a Mobile Library Card, and waited for my BF to get home from work. When he arrived home from work he brought with him the most beautiful Orange Roses(Red is Boring), the sweetest card ever, and of course best of all...a Large Cherry Limeade from Sonic! I don't need wine or other fancy drinks...all this girl ever needs to make her smile is a little Sonic in her life. We got ready and headed to Liquid for dinner. Liquid is by far the BEST Sushi I have ever had. Hard to believe because 2 years ago I spent my BDay at MF Sushi in Atlanta but this stuff takes the trophy. I must enjoy Asian style food bc last year I spent my bday at Chow Baby...I am seeing a trend here! Any who, we ate too much and had to skip desert at Marble Slab, but I took a rain check for a later date. All in all it was a fabulous way to celebrate my 28 years of life. I spent it with one of the most important people in my life and I am thankful for that. So my review of "Sex and the City 2", not as good as the first and no where near as good as the show, but it still did bring a smile to my face numerous times, made me laugh out loud a little, and as pathetic as it is I am pretty sure I teared up once. Glad I spent the few bucks to go see it.
Does anyone know how hard it is to find a part time job in this town? Um I DO I DO! I think it's about near impossible. This is definitely not the Positive Jami that left Atlanta in pursuit of following her dreams...this is Negative Jami that is so tired of applying and applying and applying x20. Granted I am semi picky but only for the good of everyone involved. I prefer not to work in stores where I would purchase everything around me. I worked at American Eagle for 3 years and I didn't profit a penny, but I sure had some really cool clothes! I have applied EVERYWHERE else though. I have never worked in the Restaurant Business and I'd prefer not to work every night so I haven't gone down that road yet but I may have to. There are a few "Food Establishments" I am thinking of applying to bc they are not true restaurants. But other than those two things I have applied everywhere!!! I am not keeping a list on a sheet of notebook paper just so I do not forget and apply somewhere twice. I am QUALIFIED too which makes me angry! I have a lot of retail experience, childcare experience, tons and tons of admin experience, customer service experience, awesome organization, super friendly, computer skills, mad excel skills, bow staff skills ;) Ok a joke! But I have a lot of skills and best of all I am willing to do anything with a smile on my face. Someone has to hire me...I am the PERFECT person for almost any job...right!? Enough whining about that :)
Some may ask what the title of this blog means...am I lonely...is something wrong? No nothing is wrong, still happy, just a little lonely but for no reason in particular. I think the problem all boils down to me spending too much time at home and not around people like I am used to. I guess we could say I have a mild case of Cabin Fever. Love both my pups, love the apt, but it's silent most days other than random barks and the sound of gchats ringing in the background. I am ready for some change, ready to get out and meet more people in Mobile, ready for school to start, ready for something...anything. Poor BF thinks it's him...IT IS SO NOT! I love him more than words and he is so patient with me. I am lucky to have him and the support and happiness he brings into my life are more than any girl could ask for. So none of these feelings have anything to do with him, bc he has done nothing but make everything perfect. They are merely because for the first time in my life I have no job, I'm not in school, and I am not surrounded by people all day long. WOW I just re-read what I just wrote...some people would call that vacation or paradise. Maybe I should be thankful instead of lonely. Maybe I will step back and reevaluate this and find the positive spin on it everyday. BUT I mean all would be perfect if I just found a job! HAHA Ok I'll let it be, I know one will come when the timing is right.
This isn't my week but hopefully with tomorrow being Friday, things will get better. I am going to my parents for the weekend so we can see the Blue Angels fly at Pensacola Beach. Something new...Sounds fun to me!
Friday, July 2, 2010
It's been a while...
I'm still alive. I know y'all were worried and all since it's been so long but I assure you all is well, I've just been busy. I don't even know where to start it's been so long.
On Memorial Day weekend we packed our bags for our annual trip to Ft.Walton. I was so glad to only be driving 1.5 hours to get there compared to the almost 6 hours in years past. The weather was ok, it rained a lot off and on but the older I have gotten the less I am concerned with being overly tan so it was just fun to be able to relax with 25 of my closest friends. It was great seeing the girls again after a month and a half of being away. The trip did tell me that things are changing and some of us have definitely matured and grown up. A few of us were sitting around one evening reminiscing about the way we've changed, most of us were sleepy by midnight and just couldn't pretend we were in college anymore. I guess growing up isn't that bad, it opens doors to new possibilities and new adventures. I have to say that this trip was probably the most relaxing one in the 6 years I've been going. The company was fabulous and I truly enjoyed myself.
The weekend after Beach Weekend we headed to St Simon's Island for Katie and Dino's wedding. BF took Friday off and we went to Jacksonville for the night. We ate at "River City Brewing Company" which overlooked the St John's River. The view was fabulous and the food was extraordinary. I loved BF's surprise of taking me there. Saturday morning we got up early and headed up I95 to St Simon's. We spent an amazing day with a few friends just relaxing, having some drinks, and catching up. It was a good group of people so I highly enjoyed myself. The wedding was at 5 in the evening. Katie was absolutely gorgeous, one of the most beautiful brides that I have ever seen. The reception was at the St. Simon's Casino which was open air, so a little warm but also very pretty and very enjoyable. The whole wedding and accommodations were far above my expectations and I was so honored to be invited and able to go. I wish Katie and Dino all the happiness in the world, they are an awesome couple.
Moving on to the next big event...I went and spent a week in Navarre with my parents and some family from Texas. There is nothing more relaxing for me than going home. I love being at my parents house and spending time with them. I was graced with such amazing parents and I enjoy just sitting around even when we are up to nothing. I'd have to say I am one of the luckiest kids out there. Although I'll be 28 on Tuesday, I'll always be their baby.
So you probably wonder what I do with all my time since I am still unemployed and I live in a town were I don't know many people...well for the past month I have sat on my butt everyday taking quiz after quiz, test after test TRYING to finish A&P II...well folks I finally and I mean FINALLY finished yesterday! I took my 3 hour final and called it quits. To celebrate today, I will be packing up all my school supplies and putting the A&P book on the bookshelf in hope that I will finally have a break from all of it. Since I took A&P I and II in the same semester I studied over 28 Chapters and over 1200 pages of material, needless to say I am slightly burnt out. When I started the classes back in January I couldn't decide whether I wanted to go through with this or not but I decided to take the step and get it over with. I knew that if I took both and got them out of the way, when it was finally over I would be happy I got them out of the way. I have to say when I closed that book yesterday I was truly relieved. I am happy that in the fall I won't have those classes hanging over my head. I ended up getting "B's" in both classes which is ok, I'd rather A's but all things considered I think I did as well as I could. I don't start classes again for a month so I am going to enjoy not having to sit and read all day. Maybe now I can read for pleasure for a month or so. I am aching to read Emily Giffin's new book "Heart of the Matter" but I haven't been able to justify buying it since I am still trying to budget tightly and not spend money of things we don't need. I think I'll try to get a library card but I am technically not a resident of Mobile so we shall see.
This brings me to my next thought...I need a job SO bad! I feel like I apply and apply and I hear nothing back. Now granted I haven't been overly aggressive because until today I did not have any free time but I still would've thought I would hear back by now. It's hard because I look over qualified for what I am applying for but I truly just want a minimal part time job. SOMETHING, ANYTHING has to work out or I will go crazy. I can't imagine me sitting at home doing NOTHING all day...I will go nuts. There is only so much that can be cleaned, the dogs can only be walked so many times, and I can only organize a few things before BF might have me committed. I would say I could lay by the pool all day and relax but I can't stand the extreme heat so I have to stay indoors for the better part of the day. I sent my resume to three staffing agencies yesterday in hopes that I hear SOMETHING. I am also going to fill out some applications at retail establishments today. I do not mind working retail at all but BF and I have decided I need to stay away from stores were I'd be tempted to spend my whole paycheck. Anyone out there with Mobile, AL contacts, PLEASE send them my way. I'd appreciate all the help I can get! Here's to me finding a job!!! Fingers Crossed and Smile on my Face!
Update on the pups...both doing wonderful. Lola will always be the light of my life. Something about her fluffy white fur and innocent smile makes my heart melt. I think I could get the title "Crazy Dog Lady". I honestly do not know what I would do without her in my life. She is my four legged shadow! I know she is as "Slo" as they come but she keeps a smile on my face and the love bursting in my heart. Precious is an amazing well behaved dog and for that I am so grateful. Lo isn't the most "Well Behaved". It's not like she tears things apart or such but she just isn't bright. Precious and I spend most morning walking 2 miles to get some energy out and get some exercise! I think we both enjoy it, although the heat is deadly if I push snooze too many times in one morning. Uncle Droopy is coming to spend the weekend with us next weekend. Lola doesn't know yet but we know she'll just be so excited. I am happy he gets to come spend a few days with me. I miss him and he's getting so old. The stairs will be hard for him but I'll make sure to give him lots of TLC in return. I think mom is ready to ship him off for a few days for the mere fact that he killed all her beautiful tomato plants. Lola gets blamed for everything but NOT this time. Droopy decided it was a nice place to pee and sadly enough his pee isn't the best fertilizer! Hope the new plan mom has works out so I can have some fresh tomato sandwiches on my next visit.
BF and I are doing great. He is working really hard which leaves us apart a lot. I am understanding though and I know it won't always be this way. In the end hopefully the long hours and hard work will pay off. I hope he knows I'll always be here and I am his number 1 fan and supporter! I have definitely gotten to try out many recipes on him and am enjoying my new found life of being domestic in the kitchen. I know many of y'all would be impressed by my "skills". In Atlanta a simple salad or sandwich were on the menu every night so I have had to broaden my menu but I am enjoying it. I know he appreciates coming home to dinner so anything I can do to make his life a little easier is well worth it. We have a good balance of give and take. I am very happy to be his GF and be living here in Mobile with him. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Forth of July Weekend!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!! Growing up this was truly one of my favorite weekends...It meant my birthday and my best friends birthday, cook outs at the pool, running the Peachtree Road Race with dad, and just an all American weekend. Sadly it's not as "special" the older I am getting...I've moved away, can't run in the extreme heat, and my birthday just isn't as exciting as it used to be. This year all I have planned is three relaxing days with the BF and hopefully and little fun and fireworks with friends (details not planned yet). All in all I am looking forward to it for the mere fact that it's time to start making new traditions. This is year two of not running, which I'm not really missing. I always hated getting up at the crack of dawn to run 6.2 miles in the heat all for a T-Shirt! I have plenty of T-Shirts that I like more and there are plenty of races that can be run in the colder months of the year! Just not the same without the dad running with me either. So here's to new traditions and new beginnings. Happy 4th of July America and Happy Birthday to all of you with birthdays this weekend like me :)
I have my first trip back to Atlanta finally planned! I don't feel like it's been 3 months already! I am going back the weekend of July 23rd to say farewell to Meg Leb and Jamie. I am excited about seeing everyone and spending a weekend with everyone in my hometown!
I think this is for now. I've caught you all up as best as I could. Time to shower and look for a job. I'll be celebrating lots of fun things this weekend...even turning 28!!! Here's to being older and wiser! Cheers!
On Memorial Day weekend we packed our bags for our annual trip to Ft.Walton. I was so glad to only be driving 1.5 hours to get there compared to the almost 6 hours in years past. The weather was ok, it rained a lot off and on but the older I have gotten the less I am concerned with being overly tan so it was just fun to be able to relax with 25 of my closest friends. It was great seeing the girls again after a month and a half of being away. The trip did tell me that things are changing and some of us have definitely matured and grown up. A few of us were sitting around one evening reminiscing about the way we've changed, most of us were sleepy by midnight and just couldn't pretend we were in college anymore. I guess growing up isn't that bad, it opens doors to new possibilities and new adventures. I have to say that this trip was probably the most relaxing one in the 6 years I've been going. The company was fabulous and I truly enjoyed myself.
The weekend after Beach Weekend we headed to St Simon's Island for Katie and Dino's wedding. BF took Friday off and we went to Jacksonville for the night. We ate at "River City Brewing Company" which overlooked the St John's River. The view was fabulous and the food was extraordinary. I loved BF's surprise of taking me there. Saturday morning we got up early and headed up I95 to St Simon's. We spent an amazing day with a few friends just relaxing, having some drinks, and catching up. It was a good group of people so I highly enjoyed myself. The wedding was at 5 in the evening. Katie was absolutely gorgeous, one of the most beautiful brides that I have ever seen. The reception was at the St. Simon's Casino which was open air, so a little warm but also very pretty and very enjoyable. The whole wedding and accommodations were far above my expectations and I was so honored to be invited and able to go. I wish Katie and Dino all the happiness in the world, they are an awesome couple.
Moving on to the next big event...I went and spent a week in Navarre with my parents and some family from Texas. There is nothing more relaxing for me than going home. I love being at my parents house and spending time with them. I was graced with such amazing parents and I enjoy just sitting around even when we are up to nothing. I'd have to say I am one of the luckiest kids out there. Although I'll be 28 on Tuesday, I'll always be their baby.
So you probably wonder what I do with all my time since I am still unemployed and I live in a town were I don't know many people...well for the past month I have sat on my butt everyday taking quiz after quiz, test after test TRYING to finish A&P II...well folks I finally and I mean FINALLY finished yesterday! I took my 3 hour final and called it quits. To celebrate today, I will be packing up all my school supplies and putting the A&P book on the bookshelf in hope that I will finally have a break from all of it. Since I took A&P I and II in the same semester I studied over 28 Chapters and over 1200 pages of material, needless to say I am slightly burnt out. When I started the classes back in January I couldn't decide whether I wanted to go through with this or not but I decided to take the step and get it over with. I knew that if I took both and got them out of the way, when it was finally over I would be happy I got them out of the way. I have to say when I closed that book yesterday I was truly relieved. I am happy that in the fall I won't have those classes hanging over my head. I ended up getting "B's" in both classes which is ok, I'd rather A's but all things considered I think I did as well as I could. I don't start classes again for a month so I am going to enjoy not having to sit and read all day. Maybe now I can read for pleasure for a month or so. I am aching to read Emily Giffin's new book "Heart of the Matter" but I haven't been able to justify buying it since I am still trying to budget tightly and not spend money of things we don't need. I think I'll try to get a library card but I am technically not a resident of Mobile so we shall see.
This brings me to my next thought...I need a job SO bad! I feel like I apply and apply and I hear nothing back. Now granted I haven't been overly aggressive because until today I did not have any free time but I still would've thought I would hear back by now. It's hard because I look over qualified for what I am applying for but I truly just want a minimal part time job. SOMETHING, ANYTHING has to work out or I will go crazy. I can't imagine me sitting at home doing NOTHING all day...I will go nuts. There is only so much that can be cleaned, the dogs can only be walked so many times, and I can only organize a few things before BF might have me committed. I would say I could lay by the pool all day and relax but I can't stand the extreme heat so I have to stay indoors for the better part of the day. I sent my resume to three staffing agencies yesterday in hopes that I hear SOMETHING. I am also going to fill out some applications at retail establishments today. I do not mind working retail at all but BF and I have decided I need to stay away from stores were I'd be tempted to spend my whole paycheck. Anyone out there with Mobile, AL contacts, PLEASE send them my way. I'd appreciate all the help I can get! Here's to me finding a job!!! Fingers Crossed and Smile on my Face!
Update on the pups...both doing wonderful. Lola will always be the light of my life. Something about her fluffy white fur and innocent smile makes my heart melt. I think I could get the title "Crazy Dog Lady". I honestly do not know what I would do without her in my life. She is my four legged shadow! I know she is as "Slo" as they come but she keeps a smile on my face and the love bursting in my heart. Precious is an amazing well behaved dog and for that I am so grateful. Lo isn't the most "Well Behaved". It's not like she tears things apart or such but she just isn't bright. Precious and I spend most morning walking 2 miles to get some energy out and get some exercise! I think we both enjoy it, although the heat is deadly if I push snooze too many times in one morning. Uncle Droopy is coming to spend the weekend with us next weekend. Lola doesn't know yet but we know she'll just be so excited. I am happy he gets to come spend a few days with me. I miss him and he's getting so old. The stairs will be hard for him but I'll make sure to give him lots of TLC in return. I think mom is ready to ship him off for a few days for the mere fact that he killed all her beautiful tomato plants. Lola gets blamed for everything but NOT this time. Droopy decided it was a nice place to pee and sadly enough his pee isn't the best fertilizer! Hope the new plan mom has works out so I can have some fresh tomato sandwiches on my next visit.
BF and I are doing great. He is working really hard which leaves us apart a lot. I am understanding though and I know it won't always be this way. In the end hopefully the long hours and hard work will pay off. I hope he knows I'll always be here and I am his number 1 fan and supporter! I have definitely gotten to try out many recipes on him and am enjoying my new found life of being domestic in the kitchen. I know many of y'all would be impressed by my "skills". In Atlanta a simple salad or sandwich were on the menu every night so I have had to broaden my menu but I am enjoying it. I know he appreciates coming home to dinner so anything I can do to make his life a little easier is well worth it. We have a good balance of give and take. I am very happy to be his GF and be living here in Mobile with him. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Forth of July Weekend!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!! Growing up this was truly one of my favorite weekends...It meant my birthday and my best friends birthday, cook outs at the pool, running the Peachtree Road Race with dad, and just an all American weekend. Sadly it's not as "special" the older I am getting...I've moved away, can't run in the extreme heat, and my birthday just isn't as exciting as it used to be. This year all I have planned is three relaxing days with the BF and hopefully and little fun and fireworks with friends (details not planned yet). All in all I am looking forward to it for the mere fact that it's time to start making new traditions. This is year two of not running, which I'm not really missing. I always hated getting up at the crack of dawn to run 6.2 miles in the heat all for a T-Shirt! I have plenty of T-Shirts that I like more and there are plenty of races that can be run in the colder months of the year! Just not the same without the dad running with me either. So here's to new traditions and new beginnings. Happy 4th of July America and Happy Birthday to all of you with birthdays this weekend like me :)
I have my first trip back to Atlanta finally planned! I don't feel like it's been 3 months already! I am going back the weekend of July 23rd to say farewell to Meg Leb and Jamie. I am excited about seeing everyone and spending a weekend with everyone in my hometown!
I think this is for now. I've caught you all up as best as I could. Time to shower and look for a job. I'll be celebrating lots of fun things this weekend...even turning 28!!! Here's to being older and wiser! Cheers!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Screw You Mobile USPS
So where are we in the life of Grandma and Lola??? Well for starters I've been in WFL instead of L.A. so I have no funny L.A. stories to tell ya but I will catch you up on the life and happening's of Grandma and Lola. We've spent the last week in WFL moving the owners...(Yes that would be Gee and Papa)! They moved to Navarre, FL from Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. I figured we should help in some way since Grandma and Lola move so much, we have a lot of repaying to do. So off we went to help. Not sure how much help we were but at least we had a week of relaxin' and being with the owners who we love OOOOOO so much!
To start the move off Grandma (me) had to finish up A&P I...Well after taking a practice final for 3 hours it decided it would not save...UM REALLY I just wasted three hours of my life for NOTHING!!! So I re-took it. I completed the class with a "B" not the grade I had hoped for though. Guess it's good when all was said and done the professor gave me an "I" instead and I can still work on the class to get my much wanted "A" without it effecting my overall GPA. So now I am still sitting taking quiz after quiz TRYING to earn the grade I feel I deserve...If you put this much time into a class you should get an "A", this I know. BF has put a time limit of Beach Weekend on me finishing the class and I will try as hard as possible to accomplish this.
Navarre...It's my new legal residence. I can't say I am absolutely IN LOVE with it but it has a lot of potential. My mom claims she rented a pool and I love that...however the next door neighbor is AWFUL! If anyone knows me well, you know better than to push me when I am overly hormonal...which is a lot of the time and I will give you NO warning. So the UNFRIENDLY next door neighbor interrupts me washing my car yesterday to let me know she is watching our every move and reporting back to her best friend in Hawaii who owns the home AND according to her we should only have ONE dog and she knows that we have THREE. Um really lady you are that concerned...GET OUT OF YOUR PJs and get a job. I informed her as nicely as possible that the little white one and the big black one would be returning to L.A. with me later in the day...however only half true b/c I only brought the Big Black Horse with me. Lola is spending quality time with her Grandparents and telling her Uncle Droopy that although she is much smaller and prettier that SHE is in charge of this new Navarre home. Mean next door neighbor who needs a job informed me her "roommate" didn't like dogs and ours were barking too much. Sorry but they are barking at your awful cats! I hate cats people and I am sorry to all of you who have them, I just don't like them. I have allergies and cats are the worse. Needless to say I am a little bent out of shape about the run in with the next door neighbor. I am glad it's not my house bc I probably would've been a lot ruder to her but I know it's not my house and thankfully I do not have to live next door to this AWFUL lady. And for now I am pretty sure Lola and Droopy have both been outside barking today and I say "More power to y'all...BARK ON and BARK LOUD".
I am back in L.A. with my BF who is happy to have me home...I think, although the dog got more of a hello :( I think he loves me more...I hope so anyway! Now I am ready to settle down and spend some MUCH needed quality time with him. My only planned time to leave him is to go get Lola. We are headed to the Lake tomorrow...Excited...I get to see some Atlanta Friends and hang with Larry!!! YAY! I miss them, but it definitely doesn't feel like it's already been a month. Time is flying. Then two weeks after I'll be resting on the beach with everyone. We have a busy month ahead but I am definitely excited. Kevin and his lady friend Ashley are coming next Friday and I am SOOOOO excited to see him and meet her. It'll be our first Atlanta visitor. Anyone interested in coming whenever, WE LOVE VISITORS!
Prec has become my big baby and I love her to death...although she did take a BIG POO in the dining room last week after I brought Lola back...I am pretty sure with just have a sibling rivalry going on but we will get through it. She and I have an understanding now and that's a good thing.
I am seriously so happy with the BF, he's pretty much amazing and I am lucky! I know some of you are rolling your eyes but I just am very happy and it helps me get through everyday. I get so excited when he comes home to me everyday and I love spending time with me. I didn't know I could be this happy about something but I honestly am and I know this is the thing I was looking for for a long time. LUCKY ME! His job is so stressful but he is amazing at it and hopefully it will take him places in the future. I hope he knows I am always here for him and I am his number one fan!
So let me know how this is even legal?...I went back and forth deciding whether or not to spend the money on a pair of Chacos that I have wanted for over a year, I broke down and bought them two weeks ago knowing I was headed to the lake and the idea of stepping on the nasty lake floor freaked me out. The lady I ordered them from assured me they would be delivered to me on time and she held her end of the bargain but the dang Mobile USPS definitely let me down again. They delivered them to our box on May 8th...Sounds great huh??? Um yes if they didn't decide to come back and get them on the 10th and then on the 11th say addressee unknown...UM HOW IS THAT EVEN LEGAL?????? They literally delivered them and then took them out of the box and returned them to sender. I am SOOOO mad bc now I won't have them for the weekend. I called the local branch and the driver and his supervisor have no explanation for me and just said sorry nothing we can do. UGH SO ANGRY. I wanted these shoes so bad. So now I have to wait for them to go all the way back to Cali and then be resent again. Tell me how that is even legal to take stuff out of my box!!! Idiots. I thought about taking Prec out there to eat the Post Man today but refrained...Although I know she would've done what her mommy wanted her to. So I think my days of online shopping were short lived...I just can't take the stress anymore. I don't know how Meg Leb does it, more power to her!
It's Grey's night so I must go...You know BF is begging me to watch it with him, this is a Thursday night ritual. He has such great taste in TV shows.
To start the move off Grandma (me) had to finish up A&P I...Well after taking a practice final for 3 hours it decided it would not save...UM REALLY I just wasted three hours of my life for NOTHING!!! So I re-took it. I completed the class with a "B" not the grade I had hoped for though. Guess it's good when all was said and done the professor gave me an "I" instead and I can still work on the class to get my much wanted "A" without it effecting my overall GPA. So now I am still sitting taking quiz after quiz TRYING to earn the grade I feel I deserve...If you put this much time into a class you should get an "A", this I know. BF has put a time limit of Beach Weekend on me finishing the class and I will try as hard as possible to accomplish this.
Navarre...It's my new legal residence. I can't say I am absolutely IN LOVE with it but it has a lot of potential. My mom claims she rented a pool and I love that...however the next door neighbor is AWFUL! If anyone knows me well, you know better than to push me when I am overly hormonal...which is a lot of the time and I will give you NO warning. So the UNFRIENDLY next door neighbor interrupts me washing my car yesterday to let me know she is watching our every move and reporting back to her best friend in Hawaii who owns the home AND according to her we should only have ONE dog and she knows that we have THREE. Um really lady you are that concerned...GET OUT OF YOUR PJs and get a job. I informed her as nicely as possible that the little white one and the big black one would be returning to L.A. with me later in the day...however only half true b/c I only brought the Big Black Horse with me. Lola is spending quality time with her Grandparents and telling her Uncle Droopy that although she is much smaller and prettier that SHE is in charge of this new Navarre home. Mean next door neighbor who needs a job informed me her "roommate" didn't like dogs and ours were barking too much. Sorry but they are barking at your awful cats! I hate cats people and I am sorry to all of you who have them, I just don't like them. I have allergies and cats are the worse. Needless to say I am a little bent out of shape about the run in with the next door neighbor. I am glad it's not my house bc I probably would've been a lot ruder to her but I know it's not my house and thankfully I do not have to live next door to this AWFUL lady. And for now I am pretty sure Lola and Droopy have both been outside barking today and I say "More power to y'all...BARK ON and BARK LOUD".
I am back in L.A. with my BF who is happy to have me home...I think, although the dog got more of a hello :( I think he loves me more...I hope so anyway! Now I am ready to settle down and spend some MUCH needed quality time with him. My only planned time to leave him is to go get Lola. We are headed to the Lake tomorrow...Excited...I get to see some Atlanta Friends and hang with Larry!!! YAY! I miss them, but it definitely doesn't feel like it's already been a month. Time is flying. Then two weeks after I'll be resting on the beach with everyone. We have a busy month ahead but I am definitely excited. Kevin and his lady friend Ashley are coming next Friday and I am SOOOOO excited to see him and meet her. It'll be our first Atlanta visitor. Anyone interested in coming whenever, WE LOVE VISITORS!
Prec has become my big baby and I love her to death...although she did take a BIG POO in the dining room last week after I brought Lola back...I am pretty sure with just have a sibling rivalry going on but we will get through it. She and I have an understanding now and that's a good thing.
I am seriously so happy with the BF, he's pretty much amazing and I am lucky! I know some of you are rolling your eyes but I just am very happy and it helps me get through everyday. I get so excited when he comes home to me everyday and I love spending time with me. I didn't know I could be this happy about something but I honestly am and I know this is the thing I was looking for for a long time. LUCKY ME! His job is so stressful but he is amazing at it and hopefully it will take him places in the future. I hope he knows I am always here for him and I am his number one fan!
So let me know how this is even legal?...I went back and forth deciding whether or not to spend the money on a pair of Chacos that I have wanted for over a year, I broke down and bought them two weeks ago knowing I was headed to the lake and the idea of stepping on the nasty lake floor freaked me out. The lady I ordered them from assured me they would be delivered to me on time and she held her end of the bargain but the dang Mobile USPS definitely let me down again. They delivered them to our box on May 8th...Sounds great huh??? Um yes if they didn't decide to come back and get them on the 10th and then on the 11th say addressee unknown...UM HOW IS THAT EVEN LEGAL?????? They literally delivered them and then took them out of the box and returned them to sender. I am SOOOO mad bc now I won't have them for the weekend. I called the local branch and the driver and his supervisor have no explanation for me and just said sorry nothing we can do. UGH SO ANGRY. I wanted these shoes so bad. So now I have to wait for them to go all the way back to Cali and then be resent again. Tell me how that is even legal to take stuff out of my box!!! Idiots. I thought about taking Prec out there to eat the Post Man today but refrained...Although I know she would've done what her mommy wanted her to. So I think my days of online shopping were short lived...I just can't take the stress anymore. I don't know how Meg Leb does it, more power to her!
It's Grey's night so I must go...You know BF is begging me to watch it with him, this is a Thursday night ritual. He has such great taste in TV shows.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
You ate all the donuts!!!
Yay! It's my day of rest FINALLY! I decided to take one day off to simply enjoy living in Mobile and spend some time with BF. I woke up at 9 and went back to sleep until 11, It was amazing! I had delicious pancakes made for me as I sat on the couch with the pups...this is the life! Not sure of the days plans but at some point I'd like to move the dresser into the bedroom so I can finally quit living out of Vera Bradley bags! Lets see if I can convenience BF that we should do that today. The sun isn't out so I don't think today will turn into a pool day. Oh well all I can say is I AM RELAXING!
BF, Jon, and I went out last night. We had the worlds best sushi...literally never had sushi that good! One of them had pineapple in it and it was so amazing. It's hard to share sushi with boys...I am pretty sure they got half of my share :( Speaking of my share...BF saw the "Hot Now" sign on at Krispy Kreme on the way home and decided to pull in for some donuts. Great Idea for him and Jon who ate ALL the donuts and gave me one (poor me in the back seat)...Not that I needed more than one but it was still mean! They inhaled the donuts before we got 3 miles down the road...WOW Big Boys ;)
Anyway back to doing nothing ;) To the parents tomorrow...bet Slo is excited!
BF, Jon, and I went out last night. We had the worlds best sushi...literally never had sushi that good! One of them had pineapple in it and it was so amazing. It's hard to share sushi with boys...I am pretty sure they got half of my share :( Speaking of my share...BF saw the "Hot Now" sign on at Krispy Kreme on the way home and decided to pull in for some donuts. Great Idea for him and Jon who ate ALL the donuts and gave me one (poor me in the back seat)...Not that I needed more than one but it was still mean! They inhaled the donuts before we got 3 miles down the road...WOW Big Boys ;)
Anyway back to doing nothing ;) To the parents tomorrow...bet Slo is excited!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Princess of the Farm
Well folks, I've made it home from Texas safely and returned to mundane life of taking quiz after quiz and walking the dogs. I have to say I am really ready to be done with these classes. I would like to get acquainted with Mobile and the people here. I still feel like I am visiting because I haven't been able to get out as much as I'd like. Hopefully that all changes soon.
The trip to Texas felt like it flew by. I always enjoy my time there. It's one of those places I love to visit but have no real interest in living there at this point in my life. I am blessed with an amazing extended family there however, who make every trip very enjoyable. As I was there I sat back and thought about what we all really have in each other, and I was touched by the realization that we are very lucky. No we don't always agree and we are definitely not all alike but we all have so much love to offer each other and would give anything we could to the other to help them succeed. The older I get I see just how important these people are to me. So many of my cousins have turned out to be really awesome people. I think back to the days of playing in Mom and Pops "Big Room" and laugh when I think about what we've all become. I am touched by the fact that my cousin Kelyn and I become closer the older that we get. We are 7 years apart but since she's gotten older, I honestly feel almost like she is my sister. She is an amazing lady and I am glad we've grown closer. We all had to say "See ya Later" to Pop, it's not Good Bye because I plan on seeing him again someday...Mom might pick me up in her Crown Vic too (I know that's what she picked up Pop in), I am just hoping she got the AC fixed because I complain a lot more now than I did when I was younger. In the realm of funerals I have to say it was very beautiful and a nice reflection of Pop and his love for everyone. He will be so missed, as is mom, but they are together again and no longer in pain. They've been the rock and center of this family for so long, it just won't be the same without them. I think that they left behind a lot of love and affection that will be felt for a long time though. RIP Mom and Pop!
No Mobile news to report...I honestly am THAT boring right now. I have tried cooking this week and BF is nice enough to eat it and tell me it's delicious...Thankful for his kindness ;) I have been working hard trying to finish up classes. I decided to put one off until summer so I only have one final next week on Tuesday. I am trying to save myself from a nervous breakdown. I will finish the second class before we head to the beach for Memorial Day and then take the rest of the summer off. It's the weekend tomorrow so I am looking forward to spending time with the BF and relaxing on Saturday. I will head to my parents on Sunday and spend the week with them. They are moving next week...Hopefully I can help and try to start repaying them for the many moves I've had...I KNOW it's no where near what I've put them through! HAHA! I am really excited about spending a whole week with them, although I see them a lot I always miss them. I am lucky to have such awesome parents.
Sorry no funny stories to tell. Once I start exploring Mobile I should have a lot more to offer you!
Night Peeps!
The trip to Texas felt like it flew by. I always enjoy my time there. It's one of those places I love to visit but have no real interest in living there at this point in my life. I am blessed with an amazing extended family there however, who make every trip very enjoyable. As I was there I sat back and thought about what we all really have in each other, and I was touched by the realization that we are very lucky. No we don't always agree and we are definitely not all alike but we all have so much love to offer each other and would give anything we could to the other to help them succeed. The older I get I see just how important these people are to me. So many of my cousins have turned out to be really awesome people. I think back to the days of playing in Mom and Pops "Big Room" and laugh when I think about what we've all become. I am touched by the fact that my cousin Kelyn and I become closer the older that we get. We are 7 years apart but since she's gotten older, I honestly feel almost like she is my sister. She is an amazing lady and I am glad we've grown closer. We all had to say "See ya Later" to Pop, it's not Good Bye because I plan on seeing him again someday...Mom might pick me up in her Crown Vic too (I know that's what she picked up Pop in), I am just hoping she got the AC fixed because I complain a lot more now than I did when I was younger. In the realm of funerals I have to say it was very beautiful and a nice reflection of Pop and his love for everyone. He will be so missed, as is mom, but they are together again and no longer in pain. They've been the rock and center of this family for so long, it just won't be the same without them. I think that they left behind a lot of love and affection that will be felt for a long time though. RIP Mom and Pop!
No Mobile news to report...I honestly am THAT boring right now. I have tried cooking this week and BF is nice enough to eat it and tell me it's delicious...Thankful for his kindness ;) I have been working hard trying to finish up classes. I decided to put one off until summer so I only have one final next week on Tuesday. I am trying to save myself from a nervous breakdown. I will finish the second class before we head to the beach for Memorial Day and then take the rest of the summer off. It's the weekend tomorrow so I am looking forward to spending time with the BF and relaxing on Saturday. I will head to my parents on Sunday and spend the week with them. They are moving next week...Hopefully I can help and try to start repaying them for the many moves I've had...I KNOW it's no where near what I've put them through! HAHA! I am really excited about spending a whole week with them, although I see them a lot I always miss them. I am lucky to have such awesome parents.
Sorry no funny stories to tell. Once I start exploring Mobile I should have a lot more to offer you!
Night Peeps!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Big Black Horse For Sale
I thought a 4lb London Broil was enough for a horse for a while, apparently I was incorrect! I took my time to wait and blog about my day yesterday because I did not want to hurt any one's feelings involved with the situation because I ensure you it is nobodies fault other than my Big Black Horse (who I am no longer mad at).
So the day starts out as any other day does in L.A., I wake up and head to the gym, then decide to join all of the other "Housewives" in L.A. and go grocery shopping in my gym clothes to purchase the supplies to finish the nights meal. BF and I had a delicious meal planned in my brand new Crock Pot! We were making Pulled Pork Sandwiches accompanied with homemade mac and cheese and coleslaw. Sounds Delicious I KNOW!
Things took a turn for the worse when I returned home. I was greeted at the front door by both of my four legged children, however the aroma of the pork roast was a little stronger than when I had left..."Hmmmm" I said to myself and walked towards the kitchen...next words we will leave out because they aren't exactly "PG" rated! My eyes fell upon a million small shards of glass, two rugs covered in pork grease, and an upside down Crock Pot!!! Um Really Precious, you got ON the counter and pulled the Crock Pot down and ATE MY DINNER AGAIN!!! UGH and while you were at it you broke the lid to my BRAND NEW CROCK POT that I felt so domestic when I bought. Needless to say it took me an hour to clean up the mess and I just did not know what to do with the Big Black Horse so I called her father...his words were to put her on the porch so against my "Motherly Love" I put her on the porch for an hour or so. She looked so pitiful when I checked on her that we sat down and had a heart to heart and I allowed her back in the house as long as we didn't have any "poo" accidents. All went well the rest of the day with the Big Black Horse...I guess I'll take her "For Sale" listing off of Craigslist...until next time anyway. (Seriously BF I would not sell her, I love her and you!).
Days like yesterday make me sit back and think about my life and the situation I am in, and as I have said I would not change my decision and still think it's the best. It was a rough day but I know everyday won't be paradise and I am willing to work through the rough stuff because I know I am happier than I have been in a very long time. The rough stuff has to happen so that you can really appreciate the good stuff. Life is still a gift everyday and you take the good with the bad.
Mom and I made it safely to Texas...Oh and Princess Lola has taken her place on the farm. Maybe I'll have some adventures in Texas to blog about, there are some characters similar to those in L.A. out here so you never know what may happen.
School Update...Still extremely behind in A&P I & II but I'll make to the finish line soon! I took my Human Growth and Development Final last night and made a "B" overall in the class...not what I wanted but as BF put it, I worked full time and took 11 hours so it was a pretty good accomplishment. Pretty sure South Alabama could care less about my personal life while I was enrolled in my classes so I need to step it up next semester if I plan on getting into the program...I KNOW I CAN, I KNOW I CAN!!!
That's all for tonight...Sleep Tight Blog Friends!
So the day starts out as any other day does in L.A., I wake up and head to the gym, then decide to join all of the other "Housewives" in L.A. and go grocery shopping in my gym clothes to purchase the supplies to finish the nights meal. BF and I had a delicious meal planned in my brand new Crock Pot! We were making Pulled Pork Sandwiches accompanied with homemade mac and cheese and coleslaw. Sounds Delicious I KNOW!
Things took a turn for the worse when I returned home. I was greeted at the front door by both of my four legged children, however the aroma of the pork roast was a little stronger than when I had left..."Hmmmm" I said to myself and walked towards the kitchen...next words we will leave out because they aren't exactly "PG" rated! My eyes fell upon a million small shards of glass, two rugs covered in pork grease, and an upside down Crock Pot!!! Um Really Precious, you got ON the counter and pulled the Crock Pot down and ATE MY DINNER AGAIN!!! UGH and while you were at it you broke the lid to my BRAND NEW CROCK POT that I felt so domestic when I bought. Needless to say it took me an hour to clean up the mess and I just did not know what to do with the Big Black Horse so I called her father...his words were to put her on the porch so against my "Motherly Love" I put her on the porch for an hour or so. She looked so pitiful when I checked on her that we sat down and had a heart to heart and I allowed her back in the house as long as we didn't have any "poo" accidents. All went well the rest of the day with the Big Black Horse...I guess I'll take her "For Sale" listing off of Craigslist...until next time anyway. (Seriously BF I would not sell her, I love her and you!).
Days like yesterday make me sit back and think about my life and the situation I am in, and as I have said I would not change my decision and still think it's the best. It was a rough day but I know everyday won't be paradise and I am willing to work through the rough stuff because I know I am happier than I have been in a very long time. The rough stuff has to happen so that you can really appreciate the good stuff. Life is still a gift everyday and you take the good with the bad.
Mom and I made it safely to Texas...Oh and Princess Lola has taken her place on the farm. Maybe I'll have some adventures in Texas to blog about, there are some characters similar to those in L.A. out here so you never know what may happen.
School Update...Still extremely behind in A&P I & II but I'll make to the finish line soon! I took my Human Growth and Development Final last night and made a "B" overall in the class...not what I wanted but as BF put it, I worked full time and took 11 hours so it was a pretty good accomplishment. Pretty sure South Alabama could care less about my personal life while I was enrolled in my classes so I need to step it up next semester if I plan on getting into the program...I KNOW I CAN, I KNOW I CAN!!!
That's all for tonight...Sleep Tight Blog Friends!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
American Honey
AH, So weekends still go by way to fast, even in L.A. Yeah I know some of you are saying "You are unemployed, Everyday is a weekend Jami"...UM That's hardly true! I get up most mornings when Pete leaves for work, walk the Black Horse and Little White Princess, Work Out to try and get rid of this extra insulation I put on the last few years, and then start a long day of taking Anatomy Quiz one after another...I'd hardly call my life a weekend ;) Actually it's not all that bad, currently I'd much rather be doing this than sitting at a desk all day, at least I get to wear my dresses and feel cute everyday! So today marks my one week anniversary in L.A. and I have learned a few things I'd like to share with everyone:
1. The BF sings and dances somewhat like a girl when he thinks I'm not watching (I am always watching though). Today I walked into the room while he was sweetly singing "American Honey"
2. NEVER leave a 4lb London Broil on the counter when going out on Friday Night, Black Horses LOVE raw meat!
3. If you do leave a 4lb London Broil on the counter, be prepared with LOTS of Spot Shot...If you don't have any, go to WalMart to purchase it but not on Sunday Mornings.
4. The BF steals the covers and hogs the whole bed and it makes me a complete grouch to him.
5. I am REALLY good at Super Mario Bros, the boys are taking lessons from me.
6. Nobody will ever beat me in Wii Bowling...Jon will keep trying.
7. The warm climate in L.A. makes me feel like I am sweating almost all day. My dad says my body has to adjust, I wish it'd hurry up.
I think this may be it for Lessons Learned in L.A. thus far! I still think that moving here was the best decision in the world. I've only been here a week and it's already time to leave for the first time, I am leaving on Tuesday morning to go to Texas for Pop's funeral, I am looking forward to seeing the family and spending the drive chatting with my mom. Lola will enjoy her vacation and try to become Princess of the Farm as usual. I am pretty sure she will miss BF though b/c they seem to have a "Napping/Sleeping" bond. We'll be back on Sunday Night and he'll be on nights. I am indifferent to the night shifts he works, on one hand I love the fact that I get a lot done in the evenings when he isn't here but on the other, it makes for a very long lonely day. Hopefully he only works 2 nights a month for right now. I am thinking of joining Omni Fitness so I can take some Cardio Classes. The gym at the apartment complex is really nice but I'd like to get out and do something and it's relatively inexpensive. We got some things hung on the walls this weekend, not much more to do decorating wise. I am loving the place, it looks awesome. Anyone who wants to come visit is more than welcome!
1. The BF sings and dances somewhat like a girl when he thinks I'm not watching (I am always watching though). Today I walked into the room while he was sweetly singing "American Honey"
2. NEVER leave a 4lb London Broil on the counter when going out on Friday Night, Black Horses LOVE raw meat!
3. If you do leave a 4lb London Broil on the counter, be prepared with LOTS of Spot Shot...If you don't have any, go to WalMart to purchase it but not on Sunday Mornings.
4. The BF steals the covers and hogs the whole bed and it makes me a complete grouch to him.
5. I am REALLY good at Super Mario Bros, the boys are taking lessons from me.
6. Nobody will ever beat me in Wii Bowling...Jon will keep trying.
7. The warm climate in L.A. makes me feel like I am sweating almost all day. My dad says my body has to adjust, I wish it'd hurry up.
I think this may be it for Lessons Learned in L.A. thus far! I still think that moving here was the best decision in the world. I've only been here a week and it's already time to leave for the first time, I am leaving on Tuesday morning to go to Texas for Pop's funeral, I am looking forward to seeing the family and spending the drive chatting with my mom. Lola will enjoy her vacation and try to become Princess of the Farm as usual. I am pretty sure she will miss BF though b/c they seem to have a "Napping/Sleeping" bond. We'll be back on Sunday Night and he'll be on nights. I am indifferent to the night shifts he works, on one hand I love the fact that I get a lot done in the evenings when he isn't here but on the other, it makes for a very long lonely day. Hopefully he only works 2 nights a month for right now. I am thinking of joining Omni Fitness so I can take some Cardio Classes. The gym at the apartment complex is really nice but I'd like to get out and do something and it's relatively inexpensive. We got some things hung on the walls this weekend, not much more to do decorating wise. I am loving the place, it looks awesome. Anyone who wants to come visit is more than welcome!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
A Fresh Start
I decided to blog for those of you who have any interest in my "New Life" in L.A. (you are probably thinking HOLY COW Jami moved to Cali...UM no, L.A. also stands for Lower Alabama). After a year of "I will NEVER live in Mobile", BF finally got me here and on Day 4 I have to say it may be one of the smartest things I have ever done. I don't think it's too quick to say this was smart so I don't have any reservations about saying it. This marks my tenth move since I left my parents home in the summer of 2002...yes I didn't make a typo...I said TEN! I am really surprised my parents haven't disowned me by now but I am very lucky they haven't because I could have never made it here without them. If I have anything to be thankful for it's that I have the World's GREATEST parents! Lucky for me I am only 1.5 hours from them now. I am Daddy's Little Girl and my mom is my best friend so needless to say I am VERY happy about this and looking forward to spending time with them this summer. The move went well, I'd have to say it was one of the less stressful ones for me for some reason. The whole process of packing and saying goodbye to everyone in Atlanta was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I moved a lot as a child but I had been in Atlanta since 6th grade. I only cried once throughout the whole process which for someone as emotional as me, is a huge accomplishment. I left behind many great girl friends, but I know I'll see them again and I know it wasn't goodbye, it was see ya later! I can't lie I miss them all already but that's ok, I know I'll make it. The BF has been so sweet through this whole thing, I arrived to a "Welcome Home" sign and a sweet card. He has put up with my decorating and organizing and always says "whatever you want babe", I am a lucky girl. I am LOVING the new place! I'll post some pics once I finish decorating...I know you all are just so anxious to see! This is it for moves hopefully until we buy a house...I don't think my furniture can move again! My dad has retired from the moving business...I don't blame him. Lola is loving her new home, she has taking her place as "Princess of the Adam's Palace" Somehow she has taken over the larger dog bed and seems to get belly rubs whenever she wakes up at night! Lola would expect nothing less of course. I spend most of my day with the dogs so it's been fun to watch them interact, Precious acts like a big sister which is sweet. I am looking forward to the weekend so I actually get to spend some time with BF. He is working nights for the next 2 nights so I am home doing homework. Last night I had my first softball game...UM let's just leave it at that and we will revisit it once I improve my skills! I'll go to Texas next Wednesday with my family for my grandfathers funeral. Although the terms of the trip are sad, it's exciting to see the family. I found out today I won't take my finals until May 3rd and 4th so I am relieved slightly because I have a little more time to finish all my assignments. I'll spend that whole week in Florida with my parents and then hopefully find a job right after!
That's all for tonight, I need to get back to my homework. Check back often for updates on "Life in L.A.", I'll try to make it interesting!
That's all for tonight, I need to get back to my homework. Check back often for updates on "Life in L.A.", I'll try to make it interesting!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Guess you had to be there to see them spin...
So I know the first post should probably be about how things are going so far in L.A. but instead I decided to start with the first post in the "Things like this only happen in L.A."! I knew when Lola and I packed our bags for L.A.that we would soon have a laundry list of things that only would happen in L.A, well not even 48 hours in we have our first experience. Tonight BF and I went to run some errands after we ate dinner. We are sitting on Airport Blvd behind a Dodge Charger, sounds normal enough right...We thought so too until the passenger in the car gets out, does his "Pimp Walk" around the vehicle stopping at each wheel to "Spin" his wheels! Um Really!? His Wal Mart attached "Spinners" and his pimp walk were tight but please "CubaSht" get back in your car and drive, you are holding up traffic!
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