So much to update and I'm not even sure where to begin...
Weight loss has been hit and miss. I've managed to go from 157 to 149. Not where I wanted to be by now, but it's not something I've been deeply interested in at the moment. Going to the gym is the last thing I want to do after work, especially with all of the crapola going on there!
I've got about 57 days to Paris! I can't believe it's so close yet still so far away. I've got the travel books out and plan on reading up on places to visit very very soon.
Lots of visits and such this week at work. Site visit from the "suits" this week, on top of various meetings, lesson planning, and suppressing the urge to strangle a specific person for being the most selfish and inconsiderate person known to humanity.
On the college front - you may be "looking" at the newest adjunct professor for the local college! I interview on the 9th of November and we'll talk logistics about teaching an entry level English class in January. I am keeping my fingers crossed it all works out. In the meantime, I may start tutoring after school for some Paris money... should be interesting.
No boys - no men - no time. I've decided to spend so much time on myself, I'm semi-sick of myself. HA. I would rather spend my time at home reading, curled up with Charley-dog, than anywhere else. I signed up to write a novel during the month of November, so I plan on spending a lot of time writing the novel (50,000 words!) and making trips to stock up on coffee/treats as rewards for doing the work. One problem - I have no clue what to write about yet, and it starts tomorrow!
I'm so satisfied with how things are working out in my life right now. I've still got some small financial issues, but those are being worked on and I try not to stress about something I can't entirely control.
Today's Good Thing: Spending time reflecting on what I want, acting on it, and enjoying a home-cooked meal that was delicious!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Time in the Mitten
I absolutely loved every minute I spent in Michigan this past weekend. It was so surreal being home, especially after 2 years away, but I really enjoyed the people and time away from work.
I was also able to spend a lot of time contemplating a lot of things in my life. I know I think too much, but taking a step back this weekend has really rejuvenated my soul and has made my outlook on life a tad bit more positive. In fact, coming back today I received a comment from a co-worker who said I looked like I brought back the happiness and love of my family to FL and my spirit was awakened.
Visiting home after being gone for so long was tough. Tough, only because in my mind I think of home as one thing (past) and then see it in the present, which skews my perception of what my home should be. My parents are in the process of selling their house, so I know some of the staging is for selling, but going into what used to be my little brother's room to an empty slate was disappointing. I think they kept my room similar because I was visiting - come April, who knows if anything will be there...
I met my best friend's boyfriend/non-boyfriend. Such a sweet guy. I told her to tell him that I think he's "wholesome" because he loves his family (and spends time with them), has a good job, owns a house, makes time for his good buddies, and treats people with respect. There's been some speculation about him from another friend, but I didn't see anything that this friend has told my BFF. Sure, we all have a past, but why let that run our present and future? 
I had a run in with the credit union. My mom and I were out doing some errand-running and I really needed a little cash. I called my FL credit union to find a MI credit union that wouldn't deduct fees for withdrawing money. Found one nearby, but their ATM machine ATE my debit card! It was frustrating mess of calling my bank, getting the answer of "no" from them in my request for a fax to the MI bank to have them give me my card back. Turns out in the letter my bank sent me, the card was going to be deactivated ont he 8th because of some compromising situation with my account from a breach in security at a local restaurant. Well, I received the new debit card, but hadn't received the new PIN, so while I was waiting, I was using the old card. Woops. Lesson learned.Went to Kroger (LOVE this place) and tried purchasing some adult beverages. Who would have thought that the cashier was going to take my driver's license away. She just took it to the service desk to make sure it was valid because they are only trained to look at Michigan licenses. To some extent I understand this, but I feel like people should be familiar with them because people are known to travel.
Spent some time with my grandparents. They are the sweetest. I brought them some banana bread my mom made, and when I got there, we ate some bread and had some Michigan apple cider. That is one thing I truly miss about Michigan in the fall. The cider, donuts, and trip to the cider mill for a hay ride and pumpkins. {see clock picture - I want one. Where to find one for purchase?}
I also spent the day shopping with my best friend - and hung out one of the night's with her mom. I'm such a lucky person to have such a great friend, but to have a second mom - words can't express.
All in all, what a fabulous weekend. If only I didn't have to work - I'd move back to Michigan in a heartbeat.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Busy Busy Bee
I have barely been able to catch my breath long enough to pick up a book to read let alone catch up and post on this blog. It sometimes causes stress to my life (in small amounts) that I'm not always able to make time to reflect, think about the day, etc. Times like this make me wonder how I could ever include someone else in my life when all I do is related to work?
I'm so excited to be going back home for the weekend. I haven't been in 2 years (almost to the exact day) and really need the time away from my job and the workaholic syndrome I seem to have. Cannot wait for the time with friends, family, and time away from a computer. And Meijer.... yes, this now Southern gal misses Meijer (so much better than WM).
In the job front - I may be called "Professor" soon. Because I was so open with parents at Open House, a parent wrote on my little information card that he hires adjunct faculty at a local college and that I should call him. Well, I emailed him to find out when a good time would be to call, and later sent through my resume and college transcripts. He said he'll look into hiring me for a humanities or communication class. So exciting!
I still haven't been to the freelance writing group - almost every Saturday I have been going in to work since I can't seem to get caught up on anything while I am actually working. Students need my attention, union people need me for their concerns, etc. WAY too many impromptu bitch fests that I can only take so much of. I understand the need and their concerns and why they come to me, but I cannot be the sole person of reason with the administrators. I certainly can't go in to see my boss and tell her what to do - very hard to remain professional and supportive of the members when I also need to maintain my job security.
Financial dilemmas - who knew that the day would come and my entire savings would be depleted. Yes, it was one of the worst days ever. I had to pay for a flat tire (cha-ching on the credit card), a tow bill, RENT, you name it. I called my parents crying over it because I haven't been in this type of a situation since my freshman year in college when I thought money grew on trees. I am so very grateful that my parents were able to loan me some money - and then the day the money order arrived, I found out that I was to receive a bonus for raising my student test scores. Their scores put me in the top 25% of the entire county, so I received a whopping bonus and didn't need my parent's money after all. Although, they were nice and told me to put it away for when I move to a new place and need to put dogface in the kennel while I'm enjoying Paris.
My parents are great (and not because of the money).
I thought it would be a good idea last week to sleep with the windows open. Well, the doctor has told me numerous times in the past when I have gone in for bronchitis-like symptoms, to keep the damn windows closed (yes, she swore at me). Well, I didn't listen because I'm trying to save some money in my air conditioning! Guess I should just crank the AC because now I'm sick and paying the price for wanting to breathe in some cooler air. Stupid pond/lake I live on.
That's all I have for now - I hope to share some pictures of the far far North with all of you upon my return. It's too bad that I have to pack 4 days worth of stuff into a backpack... What am I going to do without my CHI?
I'm so excited to be going back home for the weekend. I haven't been in 2 years (almost to the exact day) and really need the time away from my job and the workaholic syndrome I seem to have. Cannot wait for the time with friends, family, and time away from a computer. And Meijer.... yes, this now Southern gal misses Meijer (so much better than WM).
In the job front - I may be called "Professor" soon. Because I was so open with parents at Open House, a parent wrote on my little information card that he hires adjunct faculty at a local college and that I should call him. Well, I emailed him to find out when a good time would be to call, and later sent through my resume and college transcripts. He said he'll look into hiring me for a humanities or communication class. So exciting!
I still haven't been to the freelance writing group - almost every Saturday I have been going in to work since I can't seem to get caught up on anything while I am actually working. Students need my attention, union people need me for their concerns, etc. WAY too many impromptu bitch fests that I can only take so much of. I understand the need and their concerns and why they come to me, but I cannot be the sole person of reason with the administrators. I certainly can't go in to see my boss and tell her what to do - very hard to remain professional and supportive of the members when I also need to maintain my job security.
Financial dilemmas - who knew that the day would come and my entire savings would be depleted. Yes, it was one of the worst days ever. I had to pay for a flat tire (cha-ching on the credit card), a tow bill, RENT, you name it. I called my parents crying over it because I haven't been in this type of a situation since my freshman year in college when I thought money grew on trees. I am so very grateful that my parents were able to loan me some money - and then the day the money order arrived, I found out that I was to receive a bonus for raising my student test scores. Their scores put me in the top 25% of the entire county, so I received a whopping bonus and didn't need my parent's money after all. Although, they were nice and told me to put it away for when I move to a new place and need to put dogface in the kennel while I'm enjoying Paris.
My parents are great (and not because of the money).
I thought it would be a good idea last week to sleep with the windows open. Well, the doctor has told me numerous times in the past when I have gone in for bronchitis-like symptoms, to keep the damn windows closed (yes, she swore at me). Well, I didn't listen because I'm trying to save some money in my air conditioning! Guess I should just crank the AC because now I'm sick and paying the price for wanting to breathe in some cooler air. Stupid pond/lake I live on.
That's all I have for now - I hope to share some pictures of the far far North with all of you upon my return. It's too bad that I have to pack 4 days worth of stuff into a backpack... What am I going to do without my CHI?
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