Thursday, February 26, 2009

Work Drama continues.....

(Sigh) Yes, this is the week that it happened. My workmate went to jail, putting the rest of us good workers in a bind. She is having her house foreclosed on and she and her boyfriend have a tempestuous relationship. Several domestic violence records in the past, blah, blah, blah. Anyway, it all came to a head Saturday morning when her man flooded their house. She left work and apparently they both got arrested. As far as I know they are still in jail.

I feel sorry to a point, but this mess they created is just that. It wasn't an accident. It was probably fueled by alcohol and rage. I have no sympathy for people who don't have any accountability to their actions. Ones that can't think past their own rage, it's inexcusable to me. That is why I have never been able to understand abuse. It never does anything good. It only tears you down.

This person will only do better if they truly want to. This person needs treatment. I really don't think she should keep her job with this situation. The economy is so bad and the job should go to someone who gives a crap about more than themselves. This act was plain and simple selfish, not thinking of the backlash and the consequences, let alone the pain and suffering of their family.

On the bright side, I am making up for the week I'll be gone to Mexico. I could save vacation time for pioneer school this summer, if I am accepted.

I really didn't want to take up this blog with rants about work. There are so many people out there with no employment. I am thankful for my job. I really do love what I do, but sometime the people I deal with really really really get on my nerves.

I am sure things will work themselves out in the workplace. They always do. Do you know that in the last 14 months we've had 3 employees in jail? Weird, huh? The next person we hire, I think Erin and I should do some armchair investigating. Check the local jail records, check myspace and facebook accounts. Make sure we don't get anymore jail birds.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Spring Around the Corner.....

Well, it's a few more weeks till spring, but you can feel it in the air. The air has that smell. My citrus is blooming. In Florida, the oak leaves fall like snow, so there is so much raking to do. That is just what I did yesterday. Jason and I decided to take a day to be together and just loaf. Like a poundcake, you know.

We went to breakfast, the library, Target, Kohls, the grocery store. You know, errands, errands, errands. But it was fun. I felt slightly guilty, but we needed a day for ourselves.

We got some really good movies from the library. I watched Monsoon Wedding, which is a story about a girl arranged to be married. It was half in English and half in Hindi, I think. Not your typical colorful Hindi film. Mostly drama, but one good dance scene. This was an indie film, so of course, it was different for difference sake.

I finally bought a hammock with the money my grandma sent me. I set it up yesterday and vowed to use it at least 2 times a week. They are so relaxing. It is getting me ready to enjoy one on my cruise next month. I think we are going to go snorkeling on the coral reefs in Cozumel. I just need to buy that underwater camera.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Another year wiser.....

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm 31 today. I am so yippy skippy happy. I am glad I don't do birthdays.

Went to the vacuum store yesterday, which is right next to a Fern Park landmark. The classic Circus-Circus strip club. We used to pass it all the time when we'd go to Orlando as a kid. Now, folks, we went to Orlando almost every weekend when I was a kid. It's not what you'd think, especially if you aren't from around Orlando. Orlando isn't equated with Disney. Most of Orlando is ghetto. In fact, Disney isn't even in Orlando. It's in Kissimmee. We'd go to Orlando to go to the malls so my dad could look at airplane magazines and such. He used to do dumpster diving behind this one strip mall because it had really cool stamps. That's a blog for another time. Well, back to my story.

Circus-circus was this elaborate building that houses strip club. When I was a kid, my sister and I thought it would be a really nice place to go to for a party. It looked like there would be a circus inside. Kind of like a Chucky cheese. We'd beg our parents to go there. I can't imagine what my parents thought of us saying we wanted to go to this strip joint. Probably pretty hilarious.

I took a picture of Circus-circus yesterday and sent it to my sister and told her I was celebrating my bday there today. I wrote :Jealous?

It's funny how you still can remember those strange details about your childhood. We both had a laugh.

My irises are blooming and I finished my talk for Thursday in half and hour this am. I think it turned out alright. No mention of Circus-circus. lol

Saturday, February 14, 2009

My New Edition.....



So now I have two of what Jason calls useless fish. He's just jealous. I don't have a name for him yet. I like Danielle's suggestion of Sumo for the red one. Now I have 1 fish, 2 fish, red fish, blue fish.

I am patiently waiting for a vacation.....

only 5 weeks to go. I'm not excited or anything. My bathrooms are almost finally done. Jim Dykstra came over and installed our other sink and our new bathroom lights. What a difference that makes. My bathrooms almost look modern. Hoorah!!!

Work has been tiring. So much to do, and so little time. I am not complaining, but the economy hasn't affected us yet. I just wish Dr. Mck would take a vacation. He seriously needs one.

I've been researching which snorkeling tour I should take. I am thinking of two in general. One is off a catamaran, and the other is off a boat that includes lunch and takes you to three separate spots. I can't decide. I figure we'll probably just spend time in Costa Maya just lounging around and shopping. I want to actually do something when I am in Cozumel. Note to self: must get an underwater camera.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Viva La Mexico!!!!!!For real now

Now we are for real going to 39 days. I can't wait. Plus, I am going to see New Kids on Mar 13. I can't really wait. Erin won tickets on a radio station, so she gave her tickets to Jessica and I.

Be prepared for me to turn into a huge dork.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

The joys of taking care of a husband with the flu........There are so many. I am starting to get achy and tired just thinking about it.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

My New Edition.....




This is not technically my new fish, but he looks just like it. I haven't named him yet. Any suggestions?

Viva La Mexico!!!!

It's official, we're going. I can't wait. Got the tax money and swiftly booked our vacation. If only my passport would get here. Jason got his three days ago. Mine was a renew. I don't understand why mine takes longer.

I am trying to eat right before the big trip. 44 days away. I am trying to be balanced, not leaving out every indulgence.

I am not keeping in contact with my friends like I should. Life gets so complicated and busy.

It's freezing cold in Florida right now. Today is not even going to get up in the fifties. So long to all my tropical plants. I will spend the weekend seeing what I didn't let die. I haven't been so gung-ho about gardening for that very reason. Also, I've been obsessed with booking our first vacation in over 2 and a half years. It will be so nice to relax and not have to worry about work, repairs, dealing with people you hate, etc. I want to sit on the beach and vegetate with a margarita. Nice.

Bathroom are almost finished. I can't wait till the other sink is installed.

I hate it when people bail out on you at the last minute. It so gets on my nerves. I think that is what is going to happen to me this afternoon for a study. It is really becoming a nuisance. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to get over it:)

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

It's Tax Time Again

Get out your pencils, w-2 and calculators, or do what I do and go to HRBlock. I have people, you know. I hope we get some good money back so we will be able to afford our vacation and pay our new tv off. I think this is the first time in a long time we have bought anything for ourselves. Last year everything was about buying a house. Since we are not planning children, how about us?

We have successfully redone our bathrooms. Almost. Eric just needs to come over and install the other sink in the master bath. What a difference a little work makes. New paint, new sink, new light fixtures. It's almost two new bathrooms. And just for the record, people did use those little slots in the back of the medicine cabinet to throw their straight edge razors. I found three of them when we removed the mirrored cabinets.

Jason got his passport back yesterday. Still no word on mine. I even sent mine out a day before his. Gotta love the government for making you wait. Which brings us around to taxes. How come they take your money immediately, but make you wait three weeks to get it returned. It's all about the power trip.

I've gotta lose 10 pound for the cruise. Not that I am fat, but if I want to walk around half the time in a bathing suit, I've gotta do something.