Posted Friday, July 04, 2008 10:08 AM
I have started my holiday right I suppose. I went for a 30 minute bike ride and then took my dogs to the dog park while it was still cool enough that they wouldn't be too hot. So far so good, although a lot has been on my mind.
I talked to Chris last night about his attitude when we talked about getting me a new work outfit. Apparently I missed the part when he mentioned Banana Republic was having a sale. Which still kind of ticked me off because it was like he was giving me permission to go to BR but no place else. Whatever, I think we're going to go together tomorrow. I think I am PMSing because I've been getting really annoyed with him lately. It must annoy him that I am super moody for about a week every month.
I talked to my mom too, which has been a blast, let me tell you. Ever since her dad died, we can't have one, not one, conversation without her bringing up her inheritance. I still haven't told her that he left my cousin and I an annuity. And if it's not about her inheritance, it's about her siblings and how greedy they are and how they never paid attention to Grandpa unless they needed something and they never realized how much he cared about them but she did she knows she was his favorite because she is everyone's favorite. Whoo... sorry, little bit of a tangent there. My mom spent a lot of time while I was growing up out drinking and leaving me to be raised by my grandma and I think it has stunted her maturity a little. I know that's not nice to say and she is my mother and I love her, but she drives me nuts. Sometimes I feel like she is more of a sister than a mom. Whatever, I can't change her, I can only change my reaction to her. I suppose not getting annoyed would be the mature thing for me to do, but like I said, AF should be arriving soon, so my brain is telling me that maturity is optional right now, as twisted and backwards as that sounds. At least I realize it twisted. Once I start my new job I think I won't be nearly as stressed as I am right now.
Today is also my dad's birthday, rest his soul. While I was talking to my mom, I kept feeling like she wanted to remind me but didn't at the same time. I'm glad she didn't because then I might've just had to get a little b!itchy and I would rather not. Today has been a good day so far, no need to screw it up yet. It's amazing how much you think about when you are alone and don't have much to do (or you do have stuff to do but you don't really want to -- like cleaning). Getting mad and frustrated just seems like such a waste of energy right now.
Have a GREAT 4th of July everyone!
Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:27 PM
Earlier today, my now former boss asked me what I was going to wear my first day in the new department, I have no idea so she suggested I go buy something. Not a bad idea i think. Chris just made $850 in a golf tournament, he wanted to take me out to a nice dinner, but I'd rather get something more useful like a new outfit for work. So I figure instead of dinner we can just go shopping. And I don't meant to Nordstrom, or J Crew or anything that expensive-- I'm thinking like Old Navy or Target or Steve & Barry's, maybe Express. Since I got off early today, I took Chris lunch. And while we are eating I bring it up. He says "well what about that suit you have in the closet that hasn't been tailored yet, you could wear that" This is the guy who just went to J Crew this morning and bought 2 dress shirts that he doesn't need but justified because they were on sale. I'm a little annoyed. he kept telling me how proud he is of me for getting this new job, but I want to get a new outfit, not necessarily an expensive one, and he brings up a suit that's been hanging in my closet for years and essentially says no. Did he even ask me if he could go to J Crew? No. He only needed to get some pants hemmed at Nordstrom, he didn't need to even leave that area of the mall, but he did and ends up buying more shirts that he doesn't need. Granted, I don't need a new outfit, but I think I deserve one for getting this job and the raise that goes with it. I will even get rid of some clothes to make sure there is space in my small area of our closet for it. I don't see him giving any shirts away. It was just his whole attitude that annoyed me most I think. Next time I just won't ask... works for him apparently. I told him I'd clean a little this afternoon, but I think I'm going to just take a nap instead. I'm too frustrated right now. Maybe it will make more sense to me when I wake up.
Posted by
Lachrisa
Filed under: Money, DH, shopping
Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:03 PM
So with about an hour left of work today, I feel like I am going crazy. I'm excited for the day to end because that means that the next time I come in I will be in a new department. I'm going to take my personal things to my new office soon which I'm pretty excited about too. But I have no plans for the weekend, just projects that need to get done. sigh. Maybe I'll start on them this afternoon. I can at least dust and vacuum really well so that it will be easier to clean the carpet this weekend.
I don't like the 4th of July, not because I'm not patriotic or proud to be an American, but because it is my father's birthday and I am reminded that he's no longer here. Granted, when he was alive, we never really got to spend time together on his birthday, but I do remember going to see some of his gigs and enjoying that even if we only got to talk during his breaks which were never much longer than 20 minutes. I really wish we knew more people who didn't work during holidays like Chris because then at least maybe there would be a BBQ or something that I could go to and distract myself. Oh well, my cleaning projects should keep me busy for awhile and I'm sure there are a few tv show marathons on tomorrow that will keep me entertained. 
I'll probably spend a lot of time on the nest though...so that I don't go completely crazy.
Have a great 4th of July Weekend y'all!
Posted by
Lachrisa
Filed under: Work, Weekend
Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 10:47 AM
Since Chris is working all weekend, I decided that I need to take care of a few things around the apartment. First on the list is laundry. Usually it's not a project, but this weekend it's going to be. Why? because Chris has been in charge of it for the past couple weeks and it is literally overflowing out of the basket and all over the bathroom. He does laundry in his own special way which means only washing what he needs for the next couple of days and leaving the rest, including mine. It's a little frustrating to say the least. So that is my first project.
Second is deep cleaning the carpet. I have a few priority spots to do, but I think I will try to do all that I can without moving all of the heavy furniture (like the bed or armoire). This may also include a good tile floor cleaning as well.
There are also a few other things around that need a good cleaning... the couch, the dog bed.. things like that. Odds n ends will be my third project. And while doing all of this, I also need to do my regular cleaning.
If I have time, I'm going to try to get to Target and get a few frames so that I can put pictures up in my new desk. This will be the first time I've had a cube of my own so I am really excited about being able to put some of my own stuff up to make it mine. I'm thinking about getting one of those digital frames that does like a slideshow thing but I think they are a little pricey. So we'll see.
I keep thinking it's Thursday since I will have Friday off. It's getting a little frustrating, but whatever. I hope today goes by faster than yesterday did.
Posted by
Lachrisa
Filed under: Work, cleaning
Posted Tuesday, July 01, 2008 12:09 PM
I can't believe it's only Tuesday. And it's a 4 day week for me but I'm just so excited and nervous about my new job next week that time seems to be dragging. I got my first invite to a department meeting for my new department today though. I must say I was pretty excited about that.
This morning I was all excited to try this new noodle bowl thing for lunch today... but when I went to get it from the pantry, it was gone, which means that my lovely H must have eaten it. Personally I find that a little frustrating. Now I have to have leftover chicken and rice...again. Grr.. oh well. We need to go grocery shopping today anyway so I guess I can just get another one.
Yea, I'm pretty boring today. I'm tired too. I got up at 3 this morning because the dogs were really restless and I didn't want them going potty in the house so I had to take them out. Which reminds me that this weekend I have to go get a RugDoctor thing so I can deep clean our carpet.
And Chris played in a golf tournament yesterday and made $850. So I am trying to convince him to put at least $500 of it in the bank. He also wants to take me to a really nice dinner to celebrate my promotion, so I think we'll use some of the money for that too.
Posted by
Lachrisa
Filed under: Work, rambling
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 10:37 AM
Wow. My weekend basically started with finding out that I got the new position that I wanted, so I was super excited about that and I start next week. My mom and I went out to sushi Friday night and since we told them that it was her birthday weekend, they gave her a special dessert that was shaped like a certain part of the male anatomy (you can use your imagination). I thought it was hilarious.
Saturday, we went for a walk and then came up with the genius idea to take a gondola up to the top of the mountain and walk down. I will never do that again. Surprisingly it is much harder to walk down than it is to walk up. I am so sore i'm rediscovering muscles I didn't know I had. And my poor dogs, they were such troopers. It got to the point where they were laying down to rest whenever we stopped because they were so tired and it was too hot. They've pretty much slept since we got done with the hike. Definitely not their usual spunky selves. I went to Lush to get some nice relaxing bath stuff only to get back to the hotel and realize that the tub didn't have a stopper. I could have tried some sort of MacGyver move to get the water to stay, but decided it wasn't worth it and took a nap instead. We had dinner at my uncle's (which was awesome) and some of my friends from high school live next to him, which was totally random but I was happy to see them. After dinner my mom and I went out and had a few beers, but it was a little dead so we went home pretty early.
Sunday morning I could barely move because I was so sore (and I still am). But my mom and I had a nice breakfast and then I drove back home. That was a little hard, and I took a nap when I got home. Then Chris and I went out to dinner and saw "Wanted" (which was pretty good actually, I liked it).
I am still so tired but I had fun. Now I am looking forward to a 4 day week and starting my new job next week!
Posted by
Lachrisa
Filed under: Family, Work, Vacation
Posted Friday, June 27, 2008 9:04 PM
I GOT THE JOB!!!!! YAY!! I'm so excited. I will know more on Monday. The HR lady actually called my on my cell and my first thought was "why is she calling me to tell me I didn't get the position"... but I did get it and I am so freaking excited. I'm a little sad to be leaving my current team, but I know where I can find them, so it won't be too bad. We'll figure out on Monday when I start and all of that so i have at least a week left. I feel so relieved. My mom and I are going to celebrate tonight. Whoohoo!!
Have a great weekend y'all!!
Posted by
Lachrisa
Filed under: Work
Posted Friday, June 27, 2008 10:16 AM
Last night I got my permanent crowns put in and my dentist looked at the rest of my teeth to see what else I need to have done... which is going to suck because the phrase "treatment plan" just doesn't sound like a ton of fun to me. But the experience overall wasn't too bad, but I hope I never need another crown ever again. And then "Last Comic Standing" was on and I had to watch that (and it was HILARIOUS) and by the time that was over, Chris was home and I hadn't done any packing or anything. Go me. Luckily I'm leaving work early today so I hope I can remember everything that I need.
So this morning before he left for work I remembered that I wanted him to make a list for me about his expectations. I tell him about it and he looks at me like I have seriously lost my mind. He wanted to know why I think we even need to do that. Apparently he forgot about the last few weeks and how tense our relationship was. And then he said I was doing "just fine" as a wife. Well maybe I don't want to be "just fine" maybe I want to be the best wife EVER! Ok, I don't know about that but I want to be better than fine.
I think my interview went well yesterday, but I won't hear anything for about a week probably.
Now this weekend will be interesting because: I have new teeth that I need to be careful of, I'm going to be worrying about whether I got the job or not, I don't know if Chris is going to do what I asked him and I have a list of like 10 things I want to do Sunday when I get back (and all of them are going to take awhile). Good thing I have a 3 day weekend next weekend.
Have a great weekend everyone!