What is the deal blog world? As I sit at my desk on the Friday afternoon, I can't help but daydream. I just got back from a fabulous vacation in Florida and all my thoughts are of the beach, the water, the place and more importantly, the man I went to visit. He was my high school sweetheart and we reconnected on FaceBook of all places. I had just broke up with my boyfriend and he was divorced and homesick. Somehow, the conversation led to me coming down to visit...well, since I had not had a vacation all year...I obliged.
So, I had absolutely no intentions of really doing the long-distance relationship thing when we purchased my plane ticket. However, I have to say, I spent the most fabulous six days of my most recent vacations with him. He was the perfect gentleman...he cooks, he cleans...in fact he is insanely neat and organized...he constantly asked if I was ok...make sure I held his hand in public...it was almost as if he wanted the world to know that I was his girl (atleast, for the duration of the trip)....lol. I am actually considering trying a ....gasp...long distance relationship with him. He is in the military which also makes it a bit tricky...because I would totally have to move to Florida if things really got serious (ie...engagement or marriage).
But, you know at 26 and with nothing really holding me back here in Houston, I am down for it. So, anyways, he is coming down here for Labor Day and I told him I would go back up there at the end of October of beginning of September. Am I crazy to even consider this...whooo...so many thoughts running through my mind about this man. I don't think I have felt this way since the editor that I dated at the TV station several years ago. I am like a little school girl...giddy and all.
Okay, so now for the not so juicy update on the rest of my life. I am not sure if I wrote this but I have recieved two promotions since I began working at my current job 2.5 years ago...I expect make another one come next March...Additionally, my last update said I still had a roommate...well roommate is no more. He's gone...in fact, it turned into a big deal...where the cops had to be called and everything. sigh. But, all is well. Life is still great! My cup is half full!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Life Really is good
Life has been pretty good for me lately. All is well. I have been at my job for just over two years and what's great is that I still really love it. There are some small annoyances that I have with certain people in my group but overall, it's really good.
I just finished up two big events that I plan for work. This was the first year that I had the opportunity to do them all on my own and both events went off without a hitch. It gave me an opportunity to really shine.
Oh and I can't remember if I told you all that I was promoted....yep, your girl got a promotion. I hope to get another one next year...because, I would just love some more money...in fact, I kind of need it.
I have been in my house for nearly a year and I still have my roommate although he is planning on moving out sometime around August. I also have an almost second roommate - my boyfriend Aaron. He is a really special guy and whats better is that he adores me. He teaches middle school math, science and social studies. He is the same age as me and was born within days of me. His birthday is Dec. 26 and mine is Dec. 17. We probably spend more time than we should together...but, we just can't seem to get enough of each other.
Well, I guess that is all for now... I will get back with you all later.
I just finished up two big events that I plan for work. This was the first year that I had the opportunity to do them all on my own and both events went off without a hitch. It gave me an opportunity to really shine.
Oh and I can't remember if I told you all that I was promoted....yep, your girl got a promotion. I hope to get another one next year...because, I would just love some more money...in fact, I kind of need it.
I have been in my house for nearly a year and I still have my roommate although he is planning on moving out sometime around August. I also have an almost second roommate - my boyfriend Aaron. He is a really special guy and whats better is that he adores me. He teaches middle school math, science and social studies. He is the same age as me and was born within days of me. His birthday is Dec. 26 and mine is Dec. 17. We probably spend more time than we should together...but, we just can't seem to get enough of each other.
Well, I guess that is all for now... I will get back with you all later.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Wuz up Blog World?
Ok, so I know I fell off again - don't be too mad at me. Life has been hella hectic with Hurricane Ike and all. I was working sixteen hour shifts and really stressed out. A lot has been happening in my life...so, I will try to cover as much as I can before I start to work on my 20-page paper for my social science course.
I am in the house now and home ownership is the best. I have to admit however, that I never estimated how expensive bills are for homes in addition to mortgage being much higher than what I paid for rent. It has been a bit stressful covering the mortgage, the gas, internet, cable, phone, and water bills and they be out to get you with all those deposits. I thought long and hard and figured that for the first six months, I may need some help... so, I did the unthinkable...gasp, I got a roommate.
OK...so not quite how I planned this whole home ownership thing but a sister gotta have extra money to go out and have a drink every now and then and of course to get my hair done...so, anyways...the roommate just so happens to work at the same company as me. He (yes he) is an brother from the UK with an interesting accent. He is much older than anyone would ever guess in seeing him in person - he was born in 1966. To contrast that, I was born in 1982. So, I am trying to adjust to having him around...initially, I thought he was somewhat attractive, now I think he is too damn bossy. Always trying to tell me how to live my life, how to drive, what food I should eat and how I should feed my dog. (Yeah, I have a dog now!) Overall, though I think he will be OK for at least six months until I get back on my feet financially. I have him paying more than half the mortgage in rent, so, the benefits out way the drawbacks.
Also, work has been interesting. They promoted this girl in my group...so, now there are only two people in my group when there used to be three. Well, the problem is that the bubble head that is left in the group is the biggest dummy you ever want to meet. She is the typical barbie doll, I-think-being-dumb is cute heifer. She annoys the hell out of me...so, my boss has been like a slave driver because she doesn't trust bubble to do any of the more high-profile projects. It's stressful, but I pray that come March it will result in a serious raise for a sister...because I am surely overworked and underpaid...so, y'all pray for me...because they brought me into an entry level position even though I had almost three years broadcast experience because they did not consider that experience applicable to my current job - so, I know I am one of the lowest paid people in my department and what eats me even more is that the bubble head is supposed to be a senior level person.
As if the dumb fake boob idiot is not enough - the chick that got promoted does not want to transition her more higher profile jobs to me. She is now in internal communications and I am in the external group. Well, the problem is that she loves external but only took the internal gig so that she could be a manager. Sigh....she just needs to let go...hell, she already got her promotion...give the rest of the world a chance.
Also, Hurricane Ike damaged my home a bit. I still need some roof repair. I have already fixed the fence around the back yard and I have a minor leak in the closet - so much for a new house...damn hurricanes.
Well, I think I gave you all a good idea of what's going on with me...I will be writing again soon.
I am in the house now and home ownership is the best. I have to admit however, that I never estimated how expensive bills are for homes in addition to mortgage being much higher than what I paid for rent. It has been a bit stressful covering the mortgage, the gas, internet, cable, phone, and water bills and they be out to get you with all those deposits. I thought long and hard and figured that for the first six months, I may need some help... so, I did the unthinkable...gasp, I got a roommate.
OK...so not quite how I planned this whole home ownership thing but a sister gotta have extra money to go out and have a drink every now and then and of course to get my hair done...so, anyways...the roommate just so happens to work at the same company as me. He (yes he) is an brother from the UK with an interesting accent. He is much older than anyone would ever guess in seeing him in person - he was born in 1966. To contrast that, I was born in 1982. So, I am trying to adjust to having him around...initially, I thought he was somewhat attractive, now I think he is too damn bossy. Always trying to tell me how to live my life, how to drive, what food I should eat and how I should feed my dog. (Yeah, I have a dog now!) Overall, though I think he will be OK for at least six months until I get back on my feet financially. I have him paying more than half the mortgage in rent, so, the benefits out way the drawbacks.
Also, work has been interesting. They promoted this girl in my group...so, now there are only two people in my group when there used to be three. Well, the problem is that the bubble head that is left in the group is the biggest dummy you ever want to meet. She is the typical barbie doll, I-think-being-dumb is cute heifer. She annoys the hell out of me...so, my boss has been like a slave driver because she doesn't trust bubble to do any of the more high-profile projects. It's stressful, but I pray that come March it will result in a serious raise for a sister...because I am surely overworked and underpaid...so, y'all pray for me...because they brought me into an entry level position even though I had almost three years broadcast experience because they did not consider that experience applicable to my current job - so, I know I am one of the lowest paid people in my department and what eats me even more is that the bubble head is supposed to be a senior level person.
As if the dumb fake boob idiot is not enough - the chick that got promoted does not want to transition her more higher profile jobs to me. She is now in internal communications and I am in the external group. Well, the problem is that she loves external but only took the internal gig so that she could be a manager. Sigh....she just needs to let go...hell, she already got her promotion...give the rest of the world a chance.
Also, Hurricane Ike damaged my home a bit. I still need some roof repair. I have already fixed the fence around the back yard and I have a minor leak in the closet - so much for a new house...damn hurricanes.
Well, I think I gave you all a good idea of what's going on with me...I will be writing again soon.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Marching to the beat of my own drum
Yeah, I hear and march to my own drum right now.
Things are going well. I thought I would update you all with a few quick thoughts.
1. I close on my house tomorrow. Thank God. It seems like it has been forever and I was nearing insanity...so, I am so glad that it has come to an end. My new love is my new home.
2. I officially have my first grad school assignment (before class starts). I have to read a book and about 50 pages that the professor sent over a PDF and it is due the Monday after Labor Day.
3. I am taking off Friday and Tuesday to move. Some vacation. I hope all the transfers go well. Moving is hella expensive.
4. I am a bit overwhelmed at the moment with grad school, new home, finances and sorority duties/tasks...sigh.
5. I am praying that everything works out for me. Talk to you all soon! (Well, as long as AT&T doesn't play with my internet transfer...lol)
Things are going well. I thought I would update you all with a few quick thoughts.
1. I close on my house tomorrow. Thank God. It seems like it has been forever and I was nearing insanity...so, I am so glad that it has come to an end. My new love is my new home.
2. I officially have my first grad school assignment (before class starts). I have to read a book and about 50 pages that the professor sent over a PDF and it is due the Monday after Labor Day.
3. I am taking off Friday and Tuesday to move. Some vacation. I hope all the transfers go well. Moving is hella expensive.
4. I am a bit overwhelmed at the moment with grad school, new home, finances and sorority duties/tasks...sigh.
5. I am praying that everything works out for me. Talk to you all soon! (Well, as long as AT&T doesn't play with my internet transfer...lol)
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
If my boss doesn't care...
Ok, so as much as I love my job, sometimes my Vice President is so annoying. So, this morning, I got in about 730 a.m. I am always early - I am supposed to be here by eight. Well, my VP comes in at 8 a.m. and he speaks to everyone which is really his way of taking roll call to see who is in the office. He always makes comments when I am not at my desk to say "hello" so that he knows I am here on time.
Normally, I just shrug it off because my boss has told me on numerous occasions that she does not care what time I come or go as long as I get my work done. Now, I am probably one of the hardest working people in this department. I constantly take on extra projects and assignments and I never complain - well atleast not to people at work. So, today I was annoyed when he made the comment like I was late when I wasn't. I was here on time. So, I told him that I ran downstairs to go to the bank - which I did. He was like oh ok. It's not a crime to not be at your desk. I was like you are darn skippy. Leave me the hell alone.
Don't you just hate people who take it upon themselves to enforce the times you come and go? I mean for the most part, I don't have to deal with that because my department is the pretty lax on that sort of thing but his comments today really bothered me. I have been here for about a year and a half and I can count on one hand the number of times I have called in sick or been late...so, give me a break dammit.
Normally, I just shrug it off because my boss has told me on numerous occasions that she does not care what time I come or go as long as I get my work done. Now, I am probably one of the hardest working people in this department. I constantly take on extra projects and assignments and I never complain - well atleast not to people at work. So, today I was annoyed when he made the comment like I was late when I wasn't. I was here on time. So, I told him that I ran downstairs to go to the bank - which I did. He was like oh ok. It's not a crime to not be at your desk. I was like you are darn skippy. Leave me the hell alone.
Don't you just hate people who take it upon themselves to enforce the times you come and go? I mean for the most part, I don't have to deal with that because my department is the pretty lax on that sort of thing but his comments today really bothered me. I have been here for about a year and a half and I can count on one hand the number of times I have called in sick or been late...so, give me a break dammit.
Monday, August 11, 2008
I just wanna be happy
This morning while driving to work I listened to the Destiny's Child song, Happy face. Every day isn't promised and it seemed like more than usual I woke up with a smile on my face. Happy to see another day. Happy to be awake.
I can't say that anything extraordinary happened this weekend that really made me happy because I stayed home almost the entire weekend. I only left once to participate in a Bowl-a-thon benefitting Junior Achievement Saturday morning.
Although I am much happier than I was when I started this blog - sometimes I wonder what it will take for me to reach the true capacity of my happiness. What is it that will make me the happiest? Will it be marriage? Will it be being promoted at work? Will it be achieving that masters degree? What is it? What will be the determining factor in my happiness?
Hearing the news of Bernie Mac's death truly brought some of these thoughts to the forefront in my mind. I like to think that I am worthy and capable of complete happiness...but, sometimes, I feel like the happiness train has come to everyone else but not me...I often wonder why that is. Why is it that other people seem to figure it out and I always seem to miss the train?
I can't say that anything extraordinary happened this weekend that really made me happy because I stayed home almost the entire weekend. I only left once to participate in a Bowl-a-thon benefitting Junior Achievement Saturday morning.
Although I am much happier than I was when I started this blog - sometimes I wonder what it will take for me to reach the true capacity of my happiness. What is it that will make me the happiest? Will it be marriage? Will it be being promoted at work? Will it be achieving that masters degree? What is it? What will be the determining factor in my happiness?
Hearing the news of Bernie Mac's death truly brought some of these thoughts to the forefront in my mind. I like to think that I am worthy and capable of complete happiness...but, sometimes, I feel like the happiness train has come to everyone else but not me...I often wonder why that is. Why is it that other people seem to figure it out and I always seem to miss the train?
Thursday, August 07, 2008
My oh so boring life
Well, things have been going well with me. I managed to avoid working a 3a.m. shift for Tropical Storm Edouard which is fabolous. I am about three weeks from officially being a new homeowner which has me stressed the heck out...but, I just keep telling myself to relax, relate, release. It's hard though. I have to get the homeowner's insurance which is waaaay to expensive, sell some of my furniture (I don't want to take some of my old stuff to the new house) and come up with the dreaded down payment. I am still a little bit short...but, I have a couple checks before I have to actually sit down for closing. In addition to all of the costs associated with the home, I still owe some money on my tuition for my very first semester of grad school...which is also extremely expensive...so, I need some prayer.
Let's all take a moment of silence for my sanity. HUUUUUUUUUUUUUM....OK enough! :)
There are just so many things on my mind and the workload at work has really picked back up. Clients are annoying me left and right and believe it or not - actually expecting me to meet deadlines. Who ever heard of such a thing?
My brother (who is in Iraq) is also driving me nuts with all of his demands. Sadly, since he divorced his wife, I have become his financial secretary of some sorts and I cannot wait until he returns home to take control of his own money and his own issues. Two of his kids automatically get child support but one of the kids does not. So, he decided to make arrangements with that baby's mother to give her a certain amount of money every month. Well, this is good, the only problem is that every time he decides he doesn't want to pay her....he wants me to tell her and look like the bad guy. So, this month, I said NO. You made the arrangements with her so you tell her that this month you don't want me to give her the money. It ended up being this big ordeal when he didn't tell her and she kept calling me like a bill collector. Now, I changed my number to avoid the harrassment of men and people that I do not want to talk to...so, the last thing I need is for someone to be calling me about money...she's not my bill collector. So, I was furious with him. Big dummy.
So, besides those things...I am good.
Let's all take a moment of silence for my sanity. HUUUUUUUUUUUUUM....OK enough! :)
There are just so many things on my mind and the workload at work has really picked back up. Clients are annoying me left and right and believe it or not - actually expecting me to meet deadlines. Who ever heard of such a thing?
My brother (who is in Iraq) is also driving me nuts with all of his demands. Sadly, since he divorced his wife, I have become his financial secretary of some sorts and I cannot wait until he returns home to take control of his own money and his own issues. Two of his kids automatically get child support but one of the kids does not. So, he decided to make arrangements with that baby's mother to give her a certain amount of money every month. Well, this is good, the only problem is that every time he decides he doesn't want to pay her....he wants me to tell her and look like the bad guy. So, this month, I said NO. You made the arrangements with her so you tell her that this month you don't want me to give her the money. It ended up being this big ordeal when he didn't tell her and she kept calling me like a bill collector. Now, I changed my number to avoid the harrassment of men and people that I do not want to talk to...so, the last thing I need is for someone to be calling me about money...she's not my bill collector. So, I was furious with him. Big dummy.
So, besides those things...I am good.
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