Trick or Treat

Day 2 of Superstorm

Lovin her new big tubby

Today was horrible out, all snowy and super windy.  The snow didn't accumulate in the downtown area where I am, but just up the mountain they had 7" and no power.  I was one of the only people staying in Charleston that still had power.  The guys in the RV park lost their's this morning and my boss and his minion lost it last night.  My friend Brandi was at her boyfriends just across the river from me and she lost it there about 10am.   She came over shortly after and we spent several hours at the mall having lunch, talking and browsing around.  I found 2 pairs of shoes that I am so going to get before I leave here. 

 Right now there aren't many claims filed.  I saw a projection of 124,000 for 8 states.  That's a lot of claims.  I mean A LOT!  Doing the math that means 1240 employees like me doing 100 claims!!!  We don't have near that number of employees and I'm one of an elite few that can handle 100 claims in 4 weeks.  This is gonna get real interesting.  OH and that's not taking into account all the staff we need to man 3 call centers to route the claims and handle incoming paperwork.  Oh and the nearly 150 people working a special project.  Here's to hoping tomorrow brings some more answers.  For now it's time to make some dinner and settle in for New Girl and the Mindy Project.  I need a little giggle tonight.

Hurricane's Blow

my new hurricane scarf

Today I am bored.  Oh so bored!  Day 1 of hurricane seclusion was not fun.  I had to switch hotel rooms today due to remodeling.  Then I sulked in my new room instead of unpacking, because really? why bother.  I know my stay here is short lived.  Over the following 12 hours I accomplished the following:

-texted Clint, a lot.  He's driving to OH today

-watched talk shows

-went to the mall and bought some nail polish and stocked up on Panera

-ate lunch and looked at Pinterest for hours

-thought about what I would do if I were in a blizzard at home.  DVR, baking, and putting glitter on stuff was all out.  Relied on a pinterest craft that didn't require glue or tape.

-found my work shirts that had holes in them and cut them up into the above scarf.  I found my travel sewing kit and ta-da! New scarf.

-watched the Weather channel and felt depressed.  Just so depressed.   Not even a glimmer of happy that I could be moved to civilization or be with friends again.

Now I'm watching more TV, still clicking through Pinterest and wondering what else I can make.  Maybe tomorrow I'll actually do something work related.  I should be working on interview stuffs, but that's in my van, with my umbrella and rain coat, out in the far reaches of the parking lot.  Maybe Wednesday instead.

Sunday Funday Raceday

My view from the Martinsville bleachers.

Today I attended my first NASCAR race and it was AWESOME!  It was loud but nothing some ear plugs didn't fix.  I had such a blast.  The track is call the paperclip because it's short and has super rounded corners.  No massive wrecks, but some fun spin outs to watch.  Oh and Harvick's engine blew up at the end and one guy kept losing all his gauges and battery power.  Good times!  I would have to say I really really liked it.  So much so that I would consider picking a team to follow.  Jimmie Johnson won today and that's who my friends cheered for.  I'll always have a soft spot for Dale Jr, but I also like Harvick and Kane.  I'll have to do my research.

It was an interesting drive down and back, we left and came back in the dark and in the rain.  The superstorm is colliding as I type and we could tell outside.  Temperatures are in the upper 30's and the wind is horribly gusty.  David has a Ford Super Duty and it was being blown around quite a bit.  I am super nervous about how this storm is shaping up, everything I read or watch is saying it's the worst case scenario.  Good thing I have food and water for a couple days.  Now I just need to make it through and figure out where my employer needs me most.  I'm starting to think I should cancel my interview for Thursday.  I cannot imagine I get to leave the East Coast soon.  Now I hope they still let me take my vacation in 2 weeks.

Sloth Like Saturday

Always remember to charge up your iBaby

Pumpkin Hipster Baby

Yesterday was so uneventful.  Worked a claim, joked with the guys in the office, hypothesized over the storm track of Hurricane Sandy, painted my nails and watched a movie.  The end.

Today I overslept big time.  I wanted to be up early so I could go shop early.  Well I shut off my alarm and woke up at 10am.  Now I'm still in my jimjams watching crappy movies on TV.  It's cold and yucky outside and it will be for almost a week!  

I need to go to Target and get some supplies for this stupid storm.  Just some basics as I know I won't be able to get out much for food and such.  I doubt my hotel will lose electricity.  We are on the same power grid as 5 major hospitals.  I've noticed on today's track that the storm should be hitting a bit farther north which will result in WV getting hit a lot less.  Thank Goodness!  I'm still hoping that the meeting on Monday results in me driving home on Tues, but I'm not getting my hopes up too far.

Now it's time to shower and get motivated.  Heading down to the RV park for dinner with the guys tonight.  Bruce is making beef stroganoff!  I love having a home cooked meal and down time with the guys.  Although 8 hours in the truck, plus race time tomorrow might prove to be a bit much!  Good thing I have a magazine and a phone charger to bring with.  Maybe I should download a movie for the ipad too.

Everything Happens for a Reason

It's hard to be cuter than a baby with a bow.

Baby  Zombies!  They want your brains

*I didn't get my dream job and I'm pretty upset about.  The feedback is total BS.  There is some niche/mold that I am not fitting into.  I know when the announcement comes out on who got the job I'll be even angrier.  

*I got an interview for the REACT job that would allow me to be home more.  

*I could be in WV until the end of Nov

*There's a new hurricane, her name is Sandy.  I hate her

*There's a big storm heading East.  It's called Frankenstorm (thanks for the stupid name NOAA).  Basically cold front meets hurricane=lots of rain and wind in a concentrated area.

*The BFF got the twins photos back and all I can say is I die!  Danyal kisses a pumpkin, I die!

*Danyal asked for Auntie today and just couldn't understand why I didn't come over today.  He's breakin my heart!

*There's some old car/older people convention and they are all in my hotel.  Note to self allow extra time when trying to leave

*I'm going to my first ever NASCAR race on Sunday.  Look out Martinsville, VA!

I don't want to

Halloween decorations + drunk dad = hilarity

*I don't want to go back to WV tomorrow

*I don't want to get up at 3:30 am

*I love my Chelsea BooBoo.  She gives kisses and always looks at Auntie when she claps

*My mom made my favorite tonight, dumplings!  Dad made homemade applesauce, pork roast and saurkraut.  It was amazing.  I have a huge food baby belly right now.

*I got new nail polishes today by A-England and ZOMG they are amazing!  I hope a new collection comes out soon.

*I tried out some new snacks/desserts today.  Melt a rolo on a ritz cracker, top with another .  let cool.  Ah-mah-zing!  Also a white chocolate pb combo with krispies, peanuts and marshmallows.  YUMMMM  Thank you Pinterest for some new inspiration.

*I got a new Restoration Hardware catalog today.  I want it all!  I'm for sure checking out a Christmas tree and some other small gifts for my sister.

*I went to Walmart today, I hate Walmart, even thought it's 1mile from my house.  I didn't even find anything that cute.  They did have some cute Christmas Packers decor but that's it.

* I voted!  Yay WI for having early voting!

Just photos aka exhausted from playing with 2 2yr olds

LEAVES!

Intently listening to Auntie read Amelia Bedelia

Super happy she figured out how to reach the light switch

Big Jumps, me and Kitty cheer a lot!

This is what happens when your nephew wears your sweater (it's a bit ET to me)

Sunday Funday family style

Best early birthday present.  I will always have a beer.  The pocket even has water proof lining.

This is what happens when misc lawn decorations blow onto my sister's patio. 

We get drunk and wear them.

Socks on the head, not the feet.  Plus she needed traction on Auntie's slippery floor.

My family just left after 2 days together.  I love them all, but my aunt and cousin are always on volume level loud.  My ears are ringing and I'm not sure when it's going to stop!  Plus they tell stories about people in their life that I have no clue who they are.  Nor are the stories that interesting or pertinent to what we were talking about.

Yesterday was Chelsea's meet my Nana party and it was great as long as you weren't around her Nana. The woman never talks and finds Americans overbearing loud and rude.  Well ya know what, we are, and we like it that way.  You came to our country so get used to it.  It was a good afternoon of food and fun.

My cousin spent the night with me and her parents were with my parents.  I was so excited to just sit on my couch and watch the football game.  I kinda got to do that.  All the parents came down, we got pizza's and watched the games.  My sis and her brood came over and dropped off the baby while they had one last meal together.  That baby is just the cutest.  She really loves her Grandma and Pepaw (the name my dad hates the most in the world).  All in all it was a great day, just really loud.  And I'm super thankful my sister cleaned my house before I came home.  I'd have been mortified to have them all here with the state it was in.

Tonight I'm all about some quiet time.  I'm going to reheat my chinese food, make a hot cocoa with some schnaaps and watch 5 Year Engagement.

Tomorrow's gonna be a busy one.  Have to get an absentee ballot, renew my driver's license, go to the ortho at 12:30 then lunch with Missy and Twin Time!!!  I'm so happy I get Tuesday off as well.  I'm gonna need a day all to my self.

Fun Friday

Bath Time is the best!

Ta-da!

Not loving her new winter hat

Today was great.  Sissy and I went shopping and I got 2 hours to play with BooBoo.  This also included feeding her, which is so fun.  She was not a fan of the turkey and sweet potatoes, so peaches and puffs it was.  She's at such a fun age, she shakes her head no and gives me high 5's.  I'm so excited to be home and spending time with her.  Tomorrow is her Nana party so I'm baking tonight.  My house smells so yummy!  Time to frost the pumpkin bars and make myself some dinner.

QUIT TOUCHING ME!!!!

*I'm starting to hate flying, and I for sure hate the Atlanta airport.  I'm sooo over it.

*People who sit in the middle seat do not get to bogart the armrest, nor can you dig your arm into my fat.  Yes I'm fat but I do not spill over into your seat.  You should do the same and be respectful.

*Some woman asked to switch me seats today.  Um no, I paid $30 for an upgrade and more leg space, I'm not switching with you, nor do I respect your nerve to ask me.  RUDE!

*It hailed in WV today, and according to Brandi it's enough to do damage.  FML  I'm never leaving that state.

*Out of no where debbie downer texted me today, using her kid as bait.  I deleted.  I owe you nothing!

*Once I got home I decided to swap out my summer and winter clothes.  More organizing more happy.  I found I have 4 argyle sweaters.  I guess I have a style and preppy is it!

*I own 50 nail polishes plus the 10 gel colors too.  I did find 3 reds that all appear to be the same.  I'm going to put them all on and do a comparison.

*Swatching my polishes really made me happy.  I mean super duper happy.  I love being organized.  Next up is to make a spread sheet for each color wheel.

Meh Meh Meh

Work is boring.  That is all.  There was a fire drill this morning and I took that as a sign to leave and shop.  I had a great time, and went to Ulta and Sally.  While in Sally what did I find, nail wheels!  Oh that's right, my inner OCD, type A, psycho self is jumping up and down with joy.  I could not wait to get back to my hotel and swatch my gel polishes.  Above is my finished product, it's a horrible photo as you can't discern any of the colors, but oh it makes me happy.  I cannot wait to get home tomorrow night and sort and swatch what I currently have.  Some of you might be surprised at how many I have, others, well, you know me, you know I like polish!  I think I've decided to go by colors and not brands.  It makes more sense to me and hopefully I don't have any duplicates!

1 more sleep til home!

More Meh

I wish I woke up this happy!

This little sign has me doing some really big thinking.  It's deep and complex and I'm afraid 100% true.

Meh

Girlfriend is a big fan of real food!

Today was just a nothing day.  I didn't get much accomplished, then again I didn't have much to do.  I couldn't even tell you what I did this morning other than waste time.  This afternoon the guys came in so I had some claims to review and things to fax/file.  

I talked to Clint this morning and his ex should be out of his house by this weekend.  This is excellent news for him, but I'm pretty sure they are still sleeping together.  I guess he needs to take baby steps to get her fully out of his system.  I'm so curious how this will all play out.  He's still very set on coming up to see me once I get home.  I'm really not sure why, it's not like I live in a metropolis with lots to do.

The other fun is listening to my sister whine about her mother in law.  The woman is a real piece of work, English people are weird.  Even my mom commented on her strangeness.  She doesn't really converse, just whisper to my bro in law.  I'm starting to understand why he was socially stunted when he met my sister.  The bad thing is that he's reverting to the same old habits and killing my sister slowly.  I hope this week goes by quickly and their life returns to normal.

Now it's time for some Funny TV.  I really like the new CBS line up.  Can't wait for some 2 Broke Girls.  I'm not sure who I like most on there Max or Sophie.  They both crack me up!

Not so funday Sunday

Sliding is FUN!

BooBoo and her Alfie!

Today I took to my bed.  I couldn't sleep when I got home last night so I stayed up and watched more Weeds until 3am.  That resulted in me sleeping until noon and then not getting out of bed until 4pm.  It was 80 and sunny out today and wanted none of it.  I got on Facebook and was reminded it was my ex's birthday.  So I was kind and sent him a post, THEN I saw he'd also proposed.  Insert giant punch to the gut.  I should be happy for him, but all I can think is why wasn't I good enough?  I know he's not my "one", but the rejection still stings.  It's bothered me all day and I really can't shake it.

Last night I was discussing with the guys how they met their wives.  Every single one of them had really cute stories.  Matt, in particular, shared that after 6 yrs of not dating he decided he was ready for a commitment and 2 weeks later met his wife through a mutual friend.  This has stuck with me all day.  I think I'm ready to date to have a boyfriend and then someone says something like that to me.  It makes me think I'm still not ready.  Commitment is a word that scares me and I'm about 55% open to it.  I'm getting better at it, but it still scares me.

Sue and I have been talking about this tonight via text.  Last night all I could think about was H and how he was my person.  He's the one who picks me up, takes me out, takes me home, makes sure I'm ok, gets my drinks etc.  He's my person and I was his.  I did the planning, the picking, the arranging and reserving.  I miss our non-romantical relationship.  We filled a void for each other.  Now I'm struggling with how to find someone who can meet all my needs and how I want to be in a relationship.  I think H brought me up to my 55% readiness for commitment.  I need to work on the remaining 45% by actually jumping in.  I need to cope with the rest of the package.  How to balance work, life, sex, emotions etc.  I thought I needed to be in control when I'm with someone, but H showed me that I don't.  If I'm happy and feeling taking care of I can go with the flow.  I still need to be heard and validated, but I lose my need to control every single detail.  Clint has also been a big part of that.  My trip to MD proved it to me again.  I didn't coordinate anything and had the best time.  I only had to worry about my prep and getting myself up there, the rest he handled.  Now I'm looking forward to getting home and having him come up to visit me.  I get to be the planner this time around, it's a good thing he's always up to go with the flow.

Now it's time to watch some football.  At half time my Packers are winning, which hasn't been expected.  I'm super excited and I hope this momentum carries into the second half.  GO PACK GO!!

No visitors

Pancakes!

The ET finger kills me, it's like her version of a fist bump

Today was so incredibly boring.  I have absolutely nothing to do.  Nada, zero, zip, zilch!  None of the guys came in, nor did they submit anything for me to review.  I watched a movie and 8 episodes of Weeds.  Overall a very productive day.

Right now I'm waiting for Matt to come pick me up and out to the RV park we go.  I'm excited for a night of relaxing and I'm sure lots of laughing.  Earl came up and is the biggest cut up I know.  Plus we won't be in an overly public place so all bets are off!  Let the good times roll.

Finally Friday

Yesterday was nothing spectacular.  I ended up chilling in my hotel bar with Brandi and her BF last night to watch the Steelers game.  This doesn't make me a fan, but I do like human interaction.  I'm so over staring at these 4 hotel room walls.

Today was spent doing pretty much nothing.  I was in the office but not much was accomplished.  It's pretty easy to manage a shut down office.  The most fun I had was planning out tomorrow night.  Everyone, all 8 of us, are heading out to the RV park for some steaks and conversation.  Should be a good time and I am in my element using my party planning skills.  My steak is purchased, dip has been made for snacking, and I have liquor for dessert grasshoppers.  I just have to get some ice cream on the way down.  The one hitch in my plan is how to get home.  I'm hoping I can get a ride from one the guys so I don't have to worry about driving.  If I do, well I guess David is having me and Earl spend the night in his camper. 

What I need to work on is toning my naughtiness down.  I super duper need to get laid, but this is not the group to be picking from.  They are all married and I am not traveling down that path anymore.  I'm going to do my best to behave.  I'm also the only staffer going so I need to control myself a bit :)

Over it

Someone gave himself a black eye

This baby loves her new carseat!

*Today I was so far in the mtns I heard banjos.  My insured had to meet me in town and I followed him out to his house.  I went 3 miles in 10 min.  I am sooooo over this place.  I miss 911 addresses and flat expanses of land with fully paved roads.

*I spent an hour on the phone with Clint this afternoon.  He's finally broken up with his girlfriend, but I don't think it's going to be too easy for him.  She's laying on the guilt pretty thick and as much as he wants to be an emotional robot, I know it tears him up inside.  It's a good thing he copes like an adult and spent the night away from home so she was panicked and calling everyone in her phone book this morning.  Partly for attention and a little bit of concern.  I am going to love hearing how this all plays out and not have to be a part of it.

*Right now my go to bed monitor has come on, but I really want to stay up and watch Nashville.  I'm gonna try my best to stay awake for all of it, it better not suck!

*I still haven't heard about my job, I even started to ask around to others who intereviewed.  No on has heard.  I'm going a bit bonkers about the whole thing.  I just want to know: yes or no!  The other job I want is posted and I have until Friday to submit my name.  Fingers crossed tomorrow is the magical day!

Testing me Tuesday

Please note the spoon in her lap.  It's become critical to a successful meal.

It's that time of year, gotta make sure the snowpants fit!

I have to admit I'm a bit bored with blogging.  I like being able to look back but the writing is becoming a bit much.  I much prefer bullet points, so deal with it.

*Work was boring, one inspection today.  I found out I'm covering the girl I hate's desk while she's on vacation next week.  I wasn't ask, I wasn't even informed, I wasn't told, it was simply implied.  Clearly discussed by someone else and I found out on a conference call.  Maybe staying out of the office is having it's benefits.  I have less reason to get angry.

*I love being called babydoll.  I'm not really one for PDA or nicknames, but I like that one.  Only two people have ever called me babydoll and they both hold a dear place in my heart for very different reasons.

*I really love french fries.  I actually really love potatoes.  If I only get one food for the rest of my life, it's potatoes.

*I've had to wear a sweatshirt the last 3 days.  I'm just not so sure I'm ready for cold.  Actually I know I'm not.  Good thing it's gonna be 75 this weekend, shame it's not at home.

*8 days and I still have a headache.  Some days it's ok, right now it's awful.  I really want to go to bed, but 7pm might be a bit too early.  I'm sure I'd wake up at 4am and have nothing to do until my first inspection at 10am.  And by noon I'd be feeling awful.  There is only one 4 o'clock in my day and I prefer it to be the P.M. version.

*I have a ton of free time out here yet I cannot commit myself to do anything with my extra time.  I should be reading or studying or making a photo book of booboo but I don't.  I surf Pinterest and watch TV.  Ya know, real productive things.

*I hate watching TV on eastern time.  I want my shows to be starting now, not in another hour.  I super want to watch the new show Nashville tomorrow, but it comes on at 10pm out here.  Gonna have to watch it on hulu Thursday, I'll fall sleep well before it's over.  Maybe I'll spend my Saturday watching everything I've missed.

Moody Monday

Just some Monkeying around!

I had a lovely trip to MD to visit my Colleen.  I ate well, drank well and shopped!  It was so nice to be back in an area that I am accustomed to.  I so miss having choices and options.  We had a great time catching up as well.  It's been far too long since we've had a good gossiping session.

Today on my way back to WV I got a very unpleasant phone call.  I knew exactly what had happened and I'm still pissed about it.  So our company uses staff adjusters like myself and independent adjusters. Well they let go too many staffers from this site and I have to stay to keep the balance.  I am one of 7 people left and I can't leave until it's the bitter end.  I'm actually going home in 10 days for a 5 day weekend, but I'll be coming back for a couple more weeks afterwards.  Here's hoping I'm home before my birthday vacation in November.  Ideally my boss will call and offer me a new job and that will be my get out of WV card.

Last night as Colleen and I were watching a movie I got a text from Clint saying he and his GF weren't talking and that she might be looking for a new place to live.  Well it turns out they had the same fight they did 6 months ago but this time it might have actually worked.  She may be moving out.  I've not heard from him since about 2pm so I'm curious to know how his evening goes.  He left to go hunt before she was up for work this morning.  King of passive aggressive right there.  I'm finding it hard to be supportive though.  Having a male/female friendship is super hard and trying to not totally bash his skank of a loser girlfriend is proving difficult.  He even mentioned that he wished I was heading home so he could come hang out with me and she could straighten out her life aka move out of his house without him being there to deal with it.  Part of the reason we get along so well is that neither of us is overly emotional.  We just don't deal well with it, whether they are our emotions or those of others.  I'm really happy this isn't part of my life and I'm just looking in on it.  Although I would have never allowed the relationship to get to where it is.

The rest of my day has been spent doing laundry and working on boring work things.  I'm supposed to be helping Clint write up his mid cycle review but I just don't have it in me.  Hopefully tomorrow will prove to be better and I'll have more motivation.  The dreary weather really has me down today and I'm throwing a pity party.  I might just find some dessert and cuddle up for Monday night funny TV.

Some randomness

Can you tell she's had a stomach bug all day?

I spent 6 hours driving today and my back hates me for it.  I can't wait to do it all over again tomorrow, but at least my payback will be cheesecake, mashed potatoes and as many Starbucks as I want.  Oh and I get to see a great friend of mine!  As I was driving some funny things popped into my head.

*Preparing to go to MD this time is so different that the last.  No primping and carefully planning outfits, just pick what's comfy, what shoes don't hurt my feet and I'm good to go.

*I could be home in a week.  At least if all goes right on Monday I will be.

*There's a black fraternity reunion in my hotel.  It's loud and crazy to get on the elevator.  I'm happy to be leaving.

*Leaves changing make me hate seasons.  It only brings snow, which makes me stabby.

*I wanted to baby shake everyone in traffic today.  Apparently EVERYONE in Morgantown had to leave at the same time I was.  Oh and add in a few coal trucks and two coach busses getting a police escort and you have me screaming at everyone, thankfully I listen to screamy music so people probably thought I was singing along.

*Last weekend was my 9 yr anniversary of this job.  9 years!  I can't believe it.  It also means 13.5 with the same company.  Where has all that time gone?

*I could have a new job next week!

*My family still hasn't drawn names for Christmas!  It's partially my fault but dang.  I really want to get my shopping done soon.  As much as I love the holiday I highly dislike shopping after Thanksgiving unless it's in a craft store.

*I hope I get to shop this weekend.  I'm feeling the need for new shoes.

*Secretly I'm happy to see the girl I dislike at work is totally worn out from all her extra duties since our manager left.  The girl is not as organized as she claims to be and really needs to work on her coaching skills.  Every time I was near her office she was on the phone.  She can't let anything go and I feel bad for the guys she's "helping."

*I think cheddar cheese and cracker combos might become a food group for me.

*Tonight I had dinner with a couple of the guys from work.  Buffalo Wild Wings and not drinking is hard for me, but it was still a really good time.  Towards the end of our time a high school football team came in.  There linebacker/defensive end is one good looking kid and stacked like a mofo!  As Chris said, he looks the model they put the Under Armor on at a sporting goods store.  Then he looked at me and said I wonder what his abs look like, I said who cares, look at his butt.  Yeah we sooo weren't on the same page there :)

Now it's bed time.  I have to get a couple things done tomorrow before I leave, then it's off to have adventures with one of my favorite trouble makers!

Kudos to me

This baby doesn't sleep anymore.

Chels dictated a letter to her Momma about all the fun she has when she's awake in the middle of the night.  The highlights include peek a boo being extra dramatic in the dark, watching a cartoon about hamsters but secretly waiting for the Dora commercials, and my favorite, banging Momma's measuring cups on the tile floor.  Really loudly so Daddy wakes up and wonders what is going on.  This baby and I must be soul mates, I've been waking up in the middle of the night too.  I don't bang cups, just toss and turn a lot.

Today was a very light work day, but the customer did call in a compliment on me and my excellent claim handling.  I will admit it was the one of the easiest I've handled in a while but hey, impressive is, well, impressive!  Getting a kudos always makes me feel good.  I also got the worlds quickest oil change.  Thanks Valvoline in Southridge; way to make my day even better.

Tonight I've been lazy.  I have very little motivation as of late and I really should have done laundry.  I'm going to MD again this weekend so I won't be around to do it.  I'm excited to go visit my Colleeny and be in what I consider normal surroundings yet again.  She's promised me coffee, cheesecake and real mashed potatoes.  Yes I have PMS and yes I want all of those things NOW!  I'm ready to go hang out with my friend and have some fun.

Hump Day

Baby or a Bunny?

My headache is almost gone.  I didn't have to medicate today so I count it as a victory.  I've also stayed very well caffeinated and kept up my blood sugar.  Thank the heavens for Sonic and Dunkin Donuts!  Work was just work.  My manager left today so the girl I hate is now in charge.  Good thing I don't need her for most anything.  Monday's meeting deciding when we get to go home cannot come fast enough.  I'm so ready to be done out here.  I need some time off.

Tonight I opted to paint my nails and listen to the debates.  I think this might be the 2nd time EVER that I've ever listened.  And I have to say I'm not impressed with either one of the options.  I swear if Romney calls lower class people poor one more time I'm going to start sending him hate mail.    What a pompous ass.  Obama's score card isn't much better, debt debt debt, BUT how much was his fault and how much as a perfect storm set up by previous Presidents?  Either way I'm voting, I just don't know who.  I do know Romney not liking funding for Sesame Street hurt him big time in my opinion.

No better

Cuddle Puddle

Cutest Kitten EVER!!!

This morning I woke up and still had my headache.  If anything, it had gotten worse.  I tried to tough it out.  I had my coffee, did some work, took a shower, called my mom.  Anything to distract me.  Finally at noon I broke down and took my first dose of meds.  4 hours later no change, so I tried again and took 2 pills, 4 hours later and minor change.  The pills makes me super dizzy and my already nauseated stated has worsened.  I'm hoping another good night's sleep will help.  I have 2 inspections for tomorrow and I don't want to cancel them.

Here are my thoughts on what's causing this one:

PMS - period due on Friday

Braces - changed my rubber bands and they are pulling quite hard on my teeth

Weather - it rained all day yesterday and today, now there's a warm front stuck over WV with a cold front pushing in.  Pressure changes wreck havoc on my head

Environment - I don't want to be here and I have to stay longer than planned

Interview - the stress caught up with me

Allergies - although I've been medicating for several weeks now to stay on top of them

The last time I had a headache this bad was Jan 2011.  It lasted almost a week and I had to go the ER.  Turns out MSG doesn't like me and decided to try and kill my brain.  I'm very meticulous about my intake and cannot think of one thing that I ate on Sunday to make me feel like this.  Now I'm logging off.  I've had about enough computer time and I'm starting to get floaties again.  Oh joy!

Travel Sucks

Holding on, cause ya know she's a big girl who does that

Empty ice rink = epic baby cage

Today I traveled back to WV.  Not where I want to be and according to my boss I will be for at least 10 more days.  WAH!  I was so hoping to go home this weekend, but apparently staff presence has to stay.  Not happy.

I started my day with a migraine and, well, I still have it.  As we were landing in Detroit I almost threw up and that never happens when I fly.  Such a horrible feeling.  I went into the office and the headache is now taking a life of it's own.  I officially hate my one co-worker and an added conference call didn't help either.  Yes I'm being negative but trust me it's the headache to blame.  I'm now taking the biggest handful of advil and going to bed.  Even the TV is starting to annoy me.