It's Been A Latte Sorte of Week.

Craziness Sqared

I admit, craziness seems to follow me everywhere. I have craziness at work. Craziness at home. Craziness even with my friends and family.

It was been a wild ride at work for the last month. We were broken into twice. It has not made a for a nice work environment. It has brought into play a lot of controversy and intrigue. Maybe that is what is missing at my job.......uh, no thank you to the controversy.

Jason started a new job. He had job drama as well. I think we have both learned not to mix friendship with business, especially with people who care too much about money instead of maintaining a friendship. I feel sad, because it has left a bad taste in Jason's mouth. Thankfully, he found a company that will pay him comparably and includes benefits. We ALL love benefits. I've never been one to talk bad about someone I consider my brother, but I really didn't like the way my husband was treated. I think I take it personally.

I still have my retarded kitten. I still would like to find him a home, but it will be hard to do so. He's made such a nice fit with the other cats. I just hate to have 4 cats. But I do love him.

I am going to Savannah next weekend to visit Nate. It was nice to have him last weekend. He finally texted me back, 5 days later, to tell me that he had a nice visit and that he was looking forward to my visit. He is SO a Hardin. Looking forward to seeing the sights in Savannah and possibly going to Lady and Sons for lunch one day. All hail the great Paula Dean. I totally mean that in a non-religious way. She is just a great cook. Queen of the butter, have you.

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.

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

I'll Have to Tell Dr. Mck about this guy.....

Phony Vet Practices

Maybe we could add him to South Seminole Animal Hospital.......,or not

My Workout Playlist of the Day

1. Chamillionaire- Ridin' Dirty
2. Dirty Vegas- Days Go By
3. Wyclef Jean- Perfect Gentleman
4. Britney Spears- Womanizer
5. Interpol- Evil
6. John Legend with Andre 3000- Green Light(Ready to Go)
7. MC Hammer - 2Legit to Quit
8. Mika- Relax, Take it Easy
9. Vampire Weekend- Oxford Comma
10. The Police - Syncronicity 1
11. Katy Perry- Hot and Cold

The Cool Weather IS nice for a change.

It is so hard to believe that Florida can have cold weather. It seems that we have had our fair share lately, and I love it. I found my middle school English teacher on Face book (among many others) I am probably making the same grammatical mistakes in my blogs now that I did in my middle school writings. Dommage. If you are reading this Mrs. Currie, sorry. I did really learn a lot in your class. See, I know now that "a lot" is not one word.

I think I am getting over the cold. All the tea with lemon and honey helped. I was such a grouch yesterday at work. Three of the girls at work are having guy troubles. One of them actually came to me (help them) for advice. She recently broke up with a guy and started dating a new guy. I told her that as soon as things were going good with the new guy, the old boyfriend would pop up out of the woodwork and realize that he wants you back. It's like they have radar or something.

Sure enough, that is exactly what happened. All I said was make sure you know what you want. Be honest with your ex and your new guy and don't be clouded by the ex's guilt. There was a REASON you both decided to break up. Well, that was my advice for the day. I don't like giving advice. Yet, that scenario did happen to me. It involved a sappy letter with a French poem in it. It's funny to watch men be all emotional when they realize they have made a mistake and it's too late. All that stuff really is in the past, and the person will remain anonymous. I am just using it as an example of what ex's try to do to get inside your head. No hard feelings, though.

It further reminds me why I am so glad I am married to a great guy. I think I would shoot myself if I were in the dating scene. Too much drama.

Am a Really THAT Angry???

Yesterday, I threatened to punch someone, shoot a dog, and blow up a machine. I am never one to blame something on hormones, but I think that was the culprit. I also want to kill the cursor right now for magically disappearing. I should complain. I have an entire day off today. I am going away for the weekend. I am leaving work early tomorrow.

I think work is the source of a lot of irritation. My boss has been in a less than agreeable mood. I blame slowing of business and possibly the outcome of the election. I fondly remember him saying that Sarah Palin may be the first "real person" to be elected, even if as a vice president. If I had an opinion, I wouldn't like her, because she hates cats. Who could hate a cat? They are best creatures in the universe.

I have decided that I need highlights to compliment my new shorter haircut. I will prob think about doing something about it next week.

I have all the pieces for a great tea party outfit for next Saturday's shower. I will have to take the picture. I carefully packed up all my tea pots, cups, and saucers for the party. And all the tea I could spare. It will be a good time had by all.

Murder, Death and Mystery in Fern Park Fl

I have recently realized that a lot of crime happens in the little corridor of Casselberry/Fern Park. In the last year, we've had a woman (she happens to be a client and a Mary Kay lady, too) who stole a possible 1 1/2 million from the huge Catholic church in the area. We had a suicide of another client in the parking lot across the street. Another client had almost a half a million in jewels stolen from her car. We had the car thief in our parking lot last yea r. And just this week, a man was gunned down in front of his apartment building.

Fern Park isn't just for boobie bars any more. It's full of carnage.

I found a Southeastern Crowned snake on my patio this week. I'll have to post a pick. It is more yard work this am. I have to start posting a live journal like Elisha so I'll actually track my progress. Everyday, I think of the big task I have with this yard. It seems never ending.

Speaking of hobos

Okay, this is what I am talking about. Is the little kid dressed up like a hobo glamorous to a child or what? You decide.

Really cute

I don't know why I find all these cute cross species mother/child bonding things so amusing. Well, it brightened my day. I got quite a few calls and texts from friends today. It made me feel popular, something that I am not. As long as my husband and my cats love me, that is all that matters.

Today was busy. Some days, there is never enough time. Some days are better than others, Bono says. That is true. I did find the Lizano's salsa online. It is going to cost me a little more that 10 bucks a bottle. Jason is desperate for it. He wants to make his world famous chicken.

I have so much to do tomorrow. I can't add another thing to the list.

My dinner was delicious. Potato pancake crisps and the rest of my tiramisu. Not exactly healthy. I am trying that unfiltered raw organic apple cider vinaeger thing to cut cravings. I don't know if it will work, but it is worth a shot.

The empty mind

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Depression does hurt.......