Family Time

BooBoo with Gramma and Grampa

Today my sister hosted Sunday dinner.  It was awesome to have everyone together and play with BooBoo.  She was super cute, like she ever isn't.  She's crawling every where and loves to be a copy cat.  My dad was having a coughing fit and she started fake coughing at him.  She also gave him the slow blink when she was over his coughing.  That's right, a slow blink.  It's much like rolling your eyes, but more dramatic when coming from a baby.  I cannot help but laugh and then she fake laughs at me.  I was feeding her lunch which is much like wrestling a pig.  Girlfriend wiggles so much and has to have her own spoon.

Tonight I've been cleaning up the house and packing.  I'm not excited to go back to WV at all, but I think I might be home soon.  I have a feeling that Fadra may have been released while I was gone, which means I'll be next!  Fingers crossed as I'm ready to be home for some R&R.

Super Saturday

Alfie and Chelsea = true love

Pretty cool in Auntie's Aviators

 Playing with Halloween Little People sets

Today was just the greatest.  I spent all afternoon with the BFF and her babies.  I had intentions to go out with some co-workers tonight, but called it off this morning.  I just didn't feel in the mood to talk shop.  I was much happier giving baths, swinging and playing with pumpkins.  The BFF got us sushi for lunch and it was amazing.  Oh how I miss decent food.  I also watched my niece inhale 3 cookies and then the subsequent sugar crash.  It was totally worth it though.  That baby loves her some sugar.  After she was put down to bed, Danyal and I were hanging out upstairs.  I know I have a huge soft spot for him and I think he has the same for me.  He still curls up on my lap and rests his head on my chest.  It's a good thing I have big boobs cause he'll fit comfortably for another year or so.  Tonight though he did try to fluff them up.  It was quite funny as he pushed on one side then the other, trying to make it all one pillow.  It's so hard not to laugh at his cuteness, he doesn't know they are attached to me and won't move quite like that.

Once I got home it was straight to business.  I had to clean up the mess of my massive Fisher Price order.  Then it was on to make some dinner, finish laundry, check some work items and swap out photos as I finally have some updated ones printed out.  Now I'm catching up on some photo editing and watching the WI vs NE game.  I'm still not that into college football, but I would like to have some bragging rights, particularly to some certain NE boys I know.

Fun Friday

Yep, this cuteness was waiting for me this morning.

And yes there are approx 8 hairs in that bow.  First pony success!

It was sunny and mean auntie wouldn't turn her around.

Today was a pretty awesome day.  Went to all my favorite craft stores with my sister, had lunch at one of my favorite restaurants, my friend Kati came to hang out with us and we had chinese for dinner.  All in all a great day!  Tonight I got home late, but not too late so I couldn't paint my nails.  I got a new color called Lubu Heels by China Glaze.  It's a black base with red glitter that I am in love with.  Death nails to a whole new level, LOVE!  Now it's time for my nightly Friends watching in bed.  My big comfy warm and squishy bed.

Team Ingram

This is my sister and her lovely family aka Team Ingram.  The photos were taken by my mom's co-worker, the back drop is my parent's yard.  The photogenic family, courtesy of good genes and the world's cutest baby.

Team Ingram

Tickle Time for smiles

A little pouty (it was pretty chilly out)

Wearing the Tutu auntie bought, and shoes mommy blinged out

Flower?  and those cheeks!!! 

A road weary traveler

He's a model, he told me so

And this one, no she doesn't like having her picture taken at all.

My rental car is a Chevy Cruze, cute and fun in town, 6.5 hours on the hwy, not so much.  My back is killing me right now.  Bed and advil are soon!

My interviews went well.  During my first panel I made a huge error on an answer and I couldn't back out of it or change it.  The interviewers asked me followed up questions, but it was just snowballing at that point.  I couldn't formulate how to wrap up my scenario or tie it back to the competency being asked.  In my second panel, same question and I nailed.  Not sure why I panicked in the first one.  Here's hoping they don't hold it against me too much.  If they do, I have to understand that as well.  It was a big error.

During my drive a couple things came to mind.  #1 I don't miss my debbie downer, not one bit.  I haven't given her one thought since I "broke up" with her in June and honestly am not bothered.  It confirms that I made the right choice.  #2  I sleep with guys who are managed by my friend Colleen.  First it was Mike, but that was before and then while he was on her team.  And Clint, well he's only ever been on her team.  This made me laugh for a good long while.  I know she has a couple new people on her team, so maybe I should check them out.  #3 It's been a week since I declared I wasn't speaking to Clint.  It worked until yesterday, even then it was only 2 back and forth texts about him getting a raise.  I've realized he talks to me when it's convenient for him.  Actually I've always known that, but chose to ignore it.  Anyways, another thing I'm not really missing.  #4  I have some super excellent people in my life who really do care!  To them I say thank you for all your happy juju vibes today and for helping me prepare and putting up with my stressed out hot mess attitude the last week.  I love you all soooo much!

Now it's bed time.  My huge super comfy bed is pulling me down down down! 

A weary traveler

First trip to the dentist!

NOOOOOO, my PHOOOOONNNEEE

Yet another evening battling what I should be doing vs what I am doing.  I have gotten in quite a bit of review time for my interview tomorrow.  I'm feeling confident and not overly nervous.  My boss reminded that if I keep my passion in mind I'll stay true to myself.  I agree with him 100%.  Everything comes back to me wanting to teach and as long as I stay focused on it, I'm golden.

Today's travel was just crazy.  Delayed for maintenance by 1.5 hours leaving WV.  This meant no time for yummy foods in ATL.  Instead I had enough time for a conference call and to talk with my old boss.  He's part of the interview panel, unfortunately I don't think it will be mine.  He works in the centralized environments and I'm sure he'll focus on those candidates.

I realize that IL is not my home, but it kinda feels like it.  As soon as I got my rental car I was off to shop at some of my favorite spots.  And since this town has the most chain restaurants, I had my pick for dinner.  I opted for Noodles, you carb up for interviews like marathons right?

Now I'm laying in bed, with my interview prep materials sprawled all over, blogging and looking at Pinterest.  I need to go to bed!  I have a 9am conference call and I want to be showered and have Starbucks in hand before it starts.  My hope is I can steal about 30 min of my bosses time and go over a couple last minute questions I have.  Nothing like cramming it all in at the end, thankfully I work well under pressure.

Instead I think I'll watch some Big Bang.  I love me some Sheldon!

What I should be doing vs what I am doing

Drinking and Driving

Eating and driving

Texting and driving, it kills massive cats.

Seriously, raccoons weigh less than this cat.

I'm supposed to memorizing my interview opening.  Instead I'm watching the worlds most frustrating football game.  And laughing at booboo, I cannot wait to kiss that baby this weekend!

Boring in a good way

Yes my grandpa did a hang a swing in his new shed for me

What?  I'm busy moving animals

Big Boy in the big chair

Today I did a whole lotta nothing.  I managed a pedi and 2 loads of laundry.  That's about it.  I just don't have the motivation to do much else.  I just ordered room service because I can't be bothered to go out for food.  I've already been out today and if I couldn't get food then I sure as heck don't want to do it now.

While I was out earlier I started to think about my sub concious and how if some things were never dealt with I wouldn't be feeling a bit of jealousy today.  Clint has been tagged in some photos while in Vegas and every time I see his girlfriend I think he can do better.  I don't think it has to be me, but then again why not.  If my very caring friends hadn't made me aware of my feelings I wouldn't think much of the photos, but today jealousy rages forth.  I'm keeping up my pledge to not talk to him until after my interview.  This has actually been much easier than I thought it would be.  In 4 days I've only thought about texting him twice.  Not too shabby if I say so myself.  Then again what do I know.  I hate feelings and all I have now is way too many.

Blast from the Past

When I got home from the office this evening I watched Chasing Amy.  Kevin Smith may be the one director who rocks my world, particularly from ages 17-25.  I absolutely love everything he has made.  I've seen them all a zillion times and can quote tons of nonsense.  Tonight's favorite is from Jay "look at this morose mother fucker."  It's in regards to Holden's mood after finding out some unsettling facts about his girlfriend.

As I sprawled out on the couch watching I was somehow transported back in time to my sophomore year watching this with my roommates.  It still resonates with me about how love isn't as easy as we want it to be.  It's not easily defined and we all make mistakes that we need to leave in the past.  Every time I watch it I'm reminded of how fleeting love is and how much of a bitch jealousy is.  Now I'm feeling all nostalgic and wish I had a flannel to wear.  Maybe I'll watch Clerks next, or Reality Bites.  Unrequited love at it's finest.

Ying and Yang

Today was just kinda weird.  I had to drive to the other large city around here and had some time to think.  But instead I just didn't think and sung along to every single song on the radio.  Much more fun! I also went to Sonic and the mall.  Yet another failure of a mall, not a single thing I needed to buy.

While I was gone my boss announced that we'll be staying in WV for a couple more weeks.  It does work out for me.  I'll fly to corp for my interview, and afterwards drive home.  Then 4 days at home and I fly back out here.  Hopefully it'll be a short stay, but who knows.  Every day I stay at work is one less off my calendar.  It's setting up for me to be home most of the winter.  Not my favorite season to be home, but I'll get to see all of BooBoo's firsts and most of the family birthdays.

This weekend will be some serious interview cramming time.  I've got to work on my answers in the solution action result format.  It's where I really messed up the last time.  My opening has been reworked and is really good.  I have to tweak my closing and still think of a good question to ask.  I know I did a really good job on that the last time.

Right now I'm going to watch the finale of Awkward.  Damn you MTV and your randomly interesting high school programming that I can related to 100%

No Words, just some words

Busy Bee

Today I did my best to keep my focus on work.  I went over some interview stuff this morning and was crazy busy this afternoon. I talked to my mom too.  She's always got my back, even when she doesn't know the whole truth.  I talked to the BFF and that helped the most.  Sure she can judge me and tell me it's wrong, but she also knows that she can't change me.  She made the best points about relationships.  Everyone has a past and it needs to stay there.  Just because I've made some bad choices in the past doesn't mean I can't meet my dream weaver tomorrow.  I'm still not ready to deal with all of this and am going to focus on work and my interview.  Tomorrow I get to go out and do some inspections so maybe drive time and music will help.

Tearing it down

I'm starting to think that today was all about people wanting to tear me down and teach me a lesson.  So far it's not really worked but I have a massive head ache and an overwhelming urge to slap someone.

First the boss has my work a report that's useless because he asked all the reps to complete/reply to it.  Sooo I worked for 6 hours on something that took about 1.  Then he said the reason he wanted me to do it was so I could discipline my peers.  I need to learn about separating work and personal relationships.  Ummm yeah, not so hard here.  Not a one person in the office has my personal cell phone number, I don't socialize with any of them outside of work, and I just don't care what they think of me.  I learned this lesson 2 years ago when I had a massive crush and almost had to fire him over an HR issue.  So it was a work day wasted on a lesson I was already comfortable with.

The bad taste that project left in my mouth was then transferred to my personal relationships with people I do actually like.  I know I was a huge debbie downer on Clint's last day, but he knows to take the good with the bad.  He was quite sweet and tried to cheer me up as much as possible.  At least he's finally checked out and leaving to go home.  I'll miss not having him around all day, but it's for both of our own goods.

I talked to H today who reiterated Sue's point that I'm in love with Clint.  He told me he was agreeing to get a rise out of me and it worked.  When I asked him to explain why he thought that he couldn't.  He just knew that we had become closer so he assumed it was going down that path.  I guess when one believes in romance you can see it in others.

I talked to Sue the least today but it was by far the most intense.  She tore me down, in a good way, but I'm still not quite recovered.  It's really hard to admit things you don't want to see, or patterns that need to stop.  But it's all there.  I've been trying to live in my own bubble out here.  Trying to be proud that I'm not involved with anyone who's in the office.  I've succeeded for the most part, I solely hung out with Rick because he was single, hopeless, but still single.  And in my attempt to have a connection with anyone I went back to the familiar of Clint.

The problem that everyone keeps stating is that I shouldn't be friends with any man that's in a relationship.  Now this is where I have a problem, it's certainly easier said than done.  I like having male friends, whether they are single or not.  It does't matter to me.  Once I put you in the friend zone, generally you stay there.  With Clint it was always a what if for me, it shouldn't have been but it was.  I'm not going to stop being his friend.  I realize that I need to, but I can't.  I need to stop using him as my crutch, as a back up boyfriend if you will.  I have to accept that I'm not his first choice and find someone who is.  I have to find singles to be around, but it's hard when every single person I know is a double.

Right now, after all of my conversations, I feel about 2 inches tall.  I honestly feel like I'm the worst person in the world.  Everyone finds it so easy to point out my flaws, yet it's taken me 3 weeks to get there.  I honestly don't know that there's an answer as to what I do now.  Crying is only making my eyes puffy.  

Monday Mania

A preview of her first photo shoot coming up on Saturday

Today was a very weird day.  I definitely had an ebb and flow of work.  All at once or absolutely nothing at all.  My afternoon was spent with denial letters and my brain still hurts hours later.  My boss went out to help another rep and got stuck in traffic for an 1.5.  Basically that meant I was the only semi-responsible person in the office.  Yay me.

In job news I talked to a manager about a new position.  Sounds like outside of some formalities I can have the job, BUT he understands I need to go for my dream job one last time.  I should have my interview and the results before the next posting comes out for this other job.  The new job would be great as I'd work much closer to home and likely not be gone more than 3 weeks at a time.  I could settle down a bit, be normal even.  I'm not sure I would know where to start with that.  It's nice to know that either way I can be out of this job by the end of the year.  I think 9 yrs is plenty of time to have dedicated to something.  

Clint and I had the funniest convo about if we both had mgmt positions in our jobs.  Basically we'd fire a lot of people and make sure we weren't ever too far apart.  I think our wonder twin powers are just beginning and I'm pretty sure that when we work together again we'll be a bit of an unstoppable force.  Alone we aren't ones to mess with, but together, well look out!  Things could get real ugly real fast.  He's finally going home on Wed and I could not be happier.  He so needs a break and to get grounded again.  Now I need him to not get called back out and get some time in hunting and returning back to normal.  I'm also looking forward to myself getting some down time and hoping the next 2 weeks go by really fast.  I'm ready to be home and looking forward to some new opportunities.

Laziest person ever

Look at what I can do!

Mom!  What is gramma doing?  Not COOL!

ERMERGERD BAFF TIME!!!!

Today I've really done a lot of nothing.  I got up at 10:30 and stayed in bed until 12pm.  I watched some TV, texted with Clint, and pondered what to eat for lunch.  I ended up having some random items in my room and then went on Pinterest for about 2 hours cause that's just how lazy I want to be.  I finally showered and wandered over to the mall and bought some new tops for my interview, a pair of Sperry's and BooBoo a ton of cuteness from Gymboree.  Now I'm back to pinning and waiting to get my laundry in.  I haven't even watched one minute of football today and I really don't want to.  How weird is that.  I need to start a photobook I bought on groupon but just have no motivation.  I think instead I'll keep watching the Awkward marathon on MTV.

Round Up

Thursday night was football and it was good!  The game was fun to watch and I was out with Brandi and her boyfriend.  The 3 of us get along really well and they overlook my football crazy.  I drank a lil too much and stayed out way too late but it was fun.

The office was not so fun.  I'm covering someone else's desk and she left a lot to be desired.  She also left a lot to do and didn't send me a bunch of it.  So many of the guys were left hanging and I was scrambling to get everyone caught up.  I managed it all and a lot of files got closed.

Yesterday was pretty busy too.  I was still trying to dig out some of the mess and keep current on what was being submitted.  I managed just fine and talked to Clint all day.  Last night I was a tired and crabby mess by the time i left work at 6:45.  That's much later than I had planned, but I was helping out a coworker not get his butt chewed today.  It worked so I felt good about my choice.

Last night I was doing laundry, painting my nails, and texting Clint.  I finally had to have a bit of a post sex convo with him.  Only 3 weeks later, but at least now I know I didn't bully him into sex.  I was whiney, but I didn't get my way and that doesn't make me happy.  He was kinda mean, but he was tired, drunk and not communicating.  We both agreed not our best efforts, and we can do better next time.  I'm still not convinced I want there to be a next, but knowing us and our history of drinking we'll try it one more time.

Last night my attempt to get more sleep was thwarted by my very amorous neighbors.  They got in late, stayed up late, then were up before me this am to go one more round.  Clint pointed out that they are probably parents with no kids for the night, so why not let loose.  I had to give it to him, it was a very valid point.

Today was a struggle to keep motivated in the office.  The AC in the office wasn't on so it was too warm.  And I was still tired and after our large lunch all I wanted was a nap.  I kept changing radio stations to listen to from nice calm music to the heaviest rock I could find.  Thankfully my boss rewarded all my hard work by letting me go at 4:45.  I promptly came back and got into bed for 3 hours.  I feel better now but plan on going to sleep soon.  The best part is I plan on doing nothing tomorrow but laying in bed and watching movies or football.  Some of the guys from the office want me to watch football with them, but I just don't know that I have the energy.  Tomorrow might be a day for jimjams and crappy food.

I've been texting with my Sue bee tonight and she's been cracking me up.  I've been updating her on my Clint antics and her first thought is I'm in love.  I love her inner hopeless romantic.  I do love him and I tell him that all the time, but it's a friend level love.  I have been very cognizant of my feelings and his expression of feelings to me.  I need to keep us at the level we are at and not get any deeper.  I don't rely on him for emotional support and if I start I need to reign it back in.

*he has a girlfriend

*he wants kids and marriage in the next 5-10 yrs

*he has commitment issues that are the opposite of mine.  He can't not have someone, he needs to have someone love him even if he doesn't feel the same

*his ego can be out of control, yet he admits that he settles when it comes to women

Some of the highlights/nuggets she's given me are to avoid his dick trickery and fuck the shit outta that hunk!  Sound advice for sure!  

Right now Clint and I are both looking to be home about the same time and he's already talking about driving up to see me.  He's even looked into coming up to hunt in Nov or Dec.  I would be very excited to see him again soon, but knowing this job things won't work out.  I told him today, in an ideal world, a large storm with heavy hail would hit.  We'd both get to go and do what we do best.  I'd hammer out my claims and he'd learn how to manage an inventory.  I'd get to be with my boy and have my fav drinking partner back.  Although to be honest I really want to nail my interview and get promoted so I don't have to do this part of the job anymore.  Time to engage my powers of positive thinking.

Too Tired

Wed night circus, last night football, tonight exhausted.  Tomorrow I'll have a real post or two.  For now I'm going to bed without dinner because I'm THAT tired.

Circus Time

This boy, he's my soulmate!

This baby, she's super happy! (and probably never sleeping)

Today flew by again!  It's amazing what a difference having work to do can make.  Before I knew it, lunch time was on us and the office hours got shortened.  Now I only work 7-6 on weekdays and 8-6 on Sat.  Yay me!  Now if I can just work on my whole not shutting off the alarm before I'm truly awake, life will be good.

Tonight myself and 2 girls from the office went to see Dralion by Cirque du Soleil, it was pretty darn good.  Not sure it was quite worth the $80 ticket price but it was good.  I know one thing, I need to become more bendy and fast!  Dang those girls on the suspended ribbons are strong and talented.

The most annoying child sat behind us tonight.  She was clearly the baby of the family and very jealous of her sister and her 2 friends who were with them.  This girl had a mouth on her, I would have been slapped and everyone would have left if I dared speak so brazenly and rudely to my mother.  The mother was just as bad and lied about calling the dad to pick her up.  I honestly question so many people's parenting skills.  This woman had either given up or never had any to begin with.  Yet another reason I don't want to have any of my own.

Time flies when you are having fun

Tricycle built for two?

wrestling or a hug, I'm not sure which

Time really flew by today.  I forgot to set an alarm so I woke up at 9:30.  It's a good thing I didn't have any appts or anything I needed to be in the office for.  Once I got to the office I had a bunch of siding to look at and no real clue where to start.  So thankful for my friend Wade, who's been handling siding for almost 5 yrs.  He's a lifesaver.  I had to head to Huntington to get some samples and enjoyed the 2 hours in the van.  Such a nice day out and I miss music.  I take for granted how much I listen to it when I'm working.  I always have it on.

Today's weirdness is brought to you by my sleeping subconscious.  Yet another very vivid and real dream.  This time a filling came out.  It was in little pieces and bit by bit.  I looked up teeth and they almost always stand for aggressive sexuality - although more properly they signify the growth process towards sexual maturity.  WHAT!THE!HELL!  Seriously what is wrong with me.  Clint told me I need to think more figuratively instead of literal.  So his diagnosis is that I'm self conscious about my teeth.  Now I have braces on and I hate it, but it's necessary.  Only one more year to go.  I'm not worried about them falling out or rotting.  They are so securely attached in my mouth almost nothing would cause them to come out.  Either way here's hoping to a more peaceful slumber tonight.

Case of the Mondays

That's her angry face!

BooBoo and some frozen peaches

We all have our comfort items!

What a full day.  Started out with an intense meeting about re-working my interview opener.  Then moved into my new role of siding locator.  Before I knew it, 3pm was on me.  I ran out and did some errands: BOGO at Ulta for Butter nail polish then Walmart.  Now I hate Walmart but I had to cave in an attempt to quench my craving for Biscoff.  I'll be damned if that Walmart isn't the nicest one I've ever been in!  Clean, orderly, friendly staff and simply lovely.  Now the clientele leaves a lot to be desired.  Twice I almost hit the same kid because he wasn't paying a bit of attention.  The second time his mom really got after him, she said "I should have let her hit you."  Nice parenting moment right there.

Once I got back about 5pm my motivation was really waning and Clint was super whining.  I completed a couple more referrals and kept him from killing the kid who sits on the other side of the cube wall from him.  He gets one more day to shape up, after that it's been a week.  I don't even PMS for that long.  He told me he intends to take a mental health day this week and if he doesn't I'm driving up there and forcing him to.

So the worst part of today was actually over night.  I couldn't fall asleep last night and once I finally did it was after 2am.  Then I had some horrible dreams.  The scariest one was based on some real events.  In the dream I was in bed with Clint in his room in MD and he's raping me.  The worst part is I try to yell for help and he starts to choke me!  In the dream he chokes me until I pass out, eventually I wake up and he's laying asleep next to me.  At this point in real life I woke up.  I was so shaken by the clarity of the dream that I couldn't really fall asleep.  

I told Clint only about him choking me, I felt he didn't need to know the rest.  He's possibly THE most mild mannered man I've ever met.  He hates conflict and confrontation and isn't a fighter at all, very much a lover.  He's been shocked all day and even went so far as to help me figure out why I would dream that.  I didn't eat any trigger foods or drinks, no weird TV just football all day, no crazy books or magazines.  I cannot figure out why I would dream this.

The BFF is just as confused as me and she knows the whole story.  I did look up rape and choking in my dream dictionary.  Rape is foretelling that a woman will have troubles which will wound her pride and her lover will be estranged.  Also symbolizes being violated in some way.  Choking is suppressing feelings; you have difficulties in showing your fear anger or love.  I'm not really sure what this is all in relation too.  I don't really feel like any of that is applicable to me.

Tonight I'm having a horrible evening with my lady parts.  I hate my period and right now I'm in my mood of sex vodka cigarettes and more sex.  It's a horrible feeling because none of those things make me feel better, but my cravings for them are soooo strong.  I'm struggling watching football tonight because all I hear is innuendo and all I see is tight pants.  Here's hoping a good nights sleep cures all that ails me.

Sunday Funday

Love waking up to these cuties on my phone

Today was a good good Sunday.  Went down to Boone county and hung out with Brandi and her friends.  She's an amazing cook so I had too much food!  Got to watch some good football, even though my team lost, and enjoyed not being in my hotel for 3rd day straight.  

For me football means my phone blowing up with texts.  I have a couple coworkers that love teams that I love to hate, so the harassing begins for the next 4 months and I could not be happier.  I love the camaraderie football brings to my job.  Not everyone loves my team, but I'm sure we like to dislike some other team.  I learned about college football 2 years ago so I even get in on cheering for the Badgers.  They lost this weekend as well, so not a stellar weekend for cheering.  Time to move on to next weeks games.  

Eh, it's Saturday

 Pants Optional

Look at what BooBoo can do!

Today was another fun day spent in my hotel room.  I'm feeling better, but had no where to go.  I planned to meet my boss to discuss interview stuff, but once he realized that was the only reason I was going in and it was raining, he rescheduled.  That's right, my interview prep got a rain day.  I love my boss!

I spent a majority of my day making Clint sound good.  That sounds odd, but I helped him with his write up to get the same job grade as myself.  Then I helped him with his talent profile, which is used for being promoted.  On top of it all I wrote my own mid-cycle review, re-wrote my closing paragraph for my interview and started on his mid-cycle review.  The odd thing is that it gave me something to do and I didn't mind at all.  Time flies by when I work on writing projects.  They come quite naturally to me and I like making others sound good.  It's tough though when the person you are trying to help is hungover and being a grumpus.  I think it's all done and in the end it's all good.  Here's hoping his boss doesn't realize I helped him, she is a very good friend of mine and I've helped her in the past as well.

Tonight I went out to dinner with Brandi.  We went up to Lola's and had amazing food again.  Tonight was tomato cucumber and mozzarella salad with balsamic reduction, then hawaiian pizza for me with some white sangria.  Just delicious!  Afterwards we met up with her friends for a couple drinks.  Everyone started yawning about 10:30 and we all realized it was past our bedtimes.  It's all good though, tomorrow Brandi's having us all over to watch football so I'm excited for that.  I had to double check the Fox affiliate to make sure my Pack is broadcast out here, and they are!  Time to get some rest so I can cheer on my green and gold!!!

Sick Day

Happy BooBoo is happy cause auntie finally got notification of her interview!  I'll be traveling to corp headquarters Sept 26 to interview.  I'm excited to know I was chosen again and now the real prep begins.  Time to haul out the questions and polish up my answers.

Today I chose to work solely from my room.  I woke up a hot snotty mess at 4am.  I took some advil and slept til 10am.  Once up I returned some calls and started IM'ing with Clint.  So much for taking a break.  He was better today but not by a lot.  I think I convinced him to take a mental health day tomorrow.  He needs a day just to himself, his last 2 weekends have been spent with me and his girlfriend.  Boy needs a day to lay in bed and watch some football.  I honestly spent all but 2 hours of his 10 hr shift talking to him.  As I signed off he was very appreciative of me talking to him all day.  I think I chose the right avenue of letting him vent and not trying to solve the problems.

White Girl Fridge Problems

For dinner I decided on pizza, the first I've had since I've been here.  After 1.5 hours of waiting I called and was told I'd have my pizza soon.  Another 30 min and my pizza arrives but as a courtesy they doubled my order.  Ummmm yeah I don't have the need or room for that.  Why not a coupon for a free one?  And why did you lie about my order, it clearly hadn't been made when I called in to check on it.  I don't mean to complain but I'm going to.  They knew I was staying in a hotel and thought oh a double order that'll make her happy.  Um no.  I thankfully found some storage bags to put it all in but still.  I don't really want to eat pizza for the next 4 days, but I guess I will.  I did get a good value for $16.