May 19, 2006 – 23:48
I got the job with the Census people. I’m not sure if I’m excited about it or not yet … but I’m glad to be bringing some money in. It may mean that the sale won’t be happening though. I just won’t have the time. I’ve got a new job to worry about … and the stress of looking forward to working two FT jobs at the same time. This census job will go until I leave for San Diego (or until I have a nervous break down – which ever comes first.) I’m also still working at the client’s place … Well, that will end soon. Joyce is the one who is supposed to be doing it. I only offered to work on it during the month of May. So, she can take it over when the Thoroughbreds come in … and I’ll be left with the two jobs.
I already know that I’m going to fry myself. I suppose that if it comes right down to it, I can quite the census one … it’s a temp contract anyway. The extra money will be very nice though … so I will hang onto it for as long as I can. I’ve already adjusted my schedule to reflect the time I need off to work the track. I’ll just have to arrange to miss out on the evening races.
We’ll see … I tend to get the babies anyway. DragonLady says that I am very good with them …
I’m for bed … will write more tomorrow before work.
May 29, 2006 – 15:50
Crap, where was I?
Darn me, and my “journal-in-my-head” writing …
Well, let’s see … What’s happened?
The job at the Census office isn’t too bad. Serious diversity of personalities up there though. Last shift I was sitting next to a guy who had a definite ‘what can I do to get fired’ attitude. I asked him why didn’t he just quit if he didn’t like the job. He just shrugged. I listened to him work and there’s nothing wrong or sloppy, so it’s not a matter of not wanting to working there so much as he wished he were someplace else.
Or something like that.
Lynne has horrible timing. She really does. What is it about people who don’t (or can’t) plan ahead that it seems like every time I have my time all planned out so that I’m getting as much done as possible – because it all NEEDS to be done NOW - Lynne has a crisis that she needs me to help out with? Not that I really begrudge her my time. I don’t. I’m very glad that I can help out. But I end up stressing myself trying to fit in what I can in the time that’s left to me.
Not her fault, really … I stress most of the time. Jade says so. He also thinks I need to say ‘no’ more. Then I’d feel better. I told him it would be six of one, and half a dozen of the other …
Got my flowers planted at last … at my place and at my clients’! YES! At last! I’m very happy, and proud, with the way things have turned out over there. I remember when I first started working with their flower beds. There was no real soil. It was all dust. And now? Good dirt. You can feel the life in that yard now.
I tried to tell Lynne how proud I was, but she talked over top of me. She’s been doing that a lot lately. In person and on MSN. When we drove her home the other day, I barely got a word in edgewise. It’s a little frustrating when you consider that half the stuff she tells me will just be repeated later because she’ll forget that she told me already.
So Spot and I were out in the rain today. Crazy cat. Only cat in the world that I know that will ignore the rain on his head as he sits and dips his paw into the water can for a drink. My excuse for staying out there was that I had already been rushed out of my client’s yard by a small spit shower. I didn’t believe this one would last much longer. I opened the door to the garage for Spot, and kept working. I was right. The shower lasted about 5 minutes. I kept working until I realized that I was hungry.
So tonight I’m going to go downstairs into my little sanctuary, and work on my projects. I have about four or five crafts done for my sale. I would have liked to have had more done, but I knew I wouldn’t manage that in the couple of months that I gave myself. I doubt anybody else managed to get much done either. They certainly haven’t been keeping tabs with me about it. I don’t mind though. It’s going to have to be put off until next year anyway. With my new job, there is now a scheduling conflict … not to mention the financial conflict. I don’t have the money for the license. It can wait though. I’m not in a rush. Pity though … all those seeded flowers that I’ve got to sell … how the heck am I going to get rid of them now?
Anybody need some flowers?
So, yeah. Breathe easier, those of you who made promises and then forgot about them. Try and get some things done for next year … Lots of time now.
Gotta get to work … I know I haven’t said much, but there’s just too much to get done. I’ll write more when I can.
Love you all!
Sweet Dreams!
Monday, May 29, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Making Everybody Happy ... What Hard Work!
Take my Quiz on QuizYourFriends.com!
There was a complaint that the last quiz was all "trick" questions. Personally, I think this person was just upset about getting a low score. Yes, there were a couple of questions that you ahd to thik about, but they all revolved around things that I've said/mentioned more than once. Besides, if you really "knew" me, you'd know that those "clever" answers are part of me too.
I'm all nicely done up in a smart package, baby!
So, I've made another ... hope you are happier with this one!
Sweet Dreams!
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Friday, May 12, 2006
'Cause I'm the Wanderer ...
May 10, 2006 - 14:56
I've been nagging at Lynne to update ... but I haven't updated mine in a bit either. Guess I'd better write something before she catches on to that.
Been a busy weekend ... and unfortunately, none of it involved making money. :(
Sent out another application today. Jade placed a hint for it on my desk and then asked a bit later if I had noticed it. Actually, I hadn't. I thought about it today and figured I had nothing to lose. So I applied to work with the 2006 Census office. I have no clue what the position is or how much I'll be making ... but it'll be more than $0, right?
Been spending a lot of time with Lynne lately. I've seen her three times in less than a week. I'll have to stop that or I'll spoil her. LOL! Her car had broken down on her so I drove her to her job interview on Friday. I must have been good luck, because she got the job! (Whoo hoo!) (You correct me with a 'woot!', girl, and I'll smack you. I don't 'woot'.)
On Tuesday, I picked her up and we drove to my in-law's to pick up a bed. Then we drove to my place to drop the stuff off, then back practically to where we'd just been to go to Walmart where we found almost everything she wanted and more than she expected; made conversation in the long line and had the lady behind us in stitches because we started fighting over whether or not Lynne was allowed to buy any more gum or mints. Then on to Kingsway to eat lunch, then back to Lynne's to drop her off, then I came home again.
Today, I drove her and a friend (now to be known as Harrigan) to the base and picked up some computer bits for some project she is doing with another friend. On the way home, the extra weight of the computer equipment made the brakes a bit more on the softer side than usual, so I didn't quite come to a full stop at a red light before turning right ... in full view of the cops in the car waiting for their green light.
Yeah. I got pulled over.
Lucky me, no ticket though. My baby blues and innocent face (and possibly Lynne's flash of cleavage) got me off with a bit of a warning. He was really casual about it too. Then he told me how the ticket would have been if he felt like writing me up.
$286.00
My baby blues widened ... and all I could say was 'wow' (or something similar). He smiled and they left. I must have looked frazzled by the experience because Lynne asked me a few times after if I was okay. What can I say? I'm not used to stuff like that. Never gotten a ticket, never been sent to the supervisor/principle/etc for anything. And it shows.
Maybe that's why I didn't get a ticket?
Either way, my boyfriend is very glad that I didn't. We can't afford the resulting raise in the insurance if I did.
I have now been all over the city in my wonderful truck and I would like to say "thank you" to Russ for one small comment that helped to make me more comfortable with tight spots. I have a short nose. Suddenly parking is done with a lot more confidence. I guess I should thank Lynne for the practice too.
FCBD was wonderfully fantastic! Shame on you for missing it, if you didn't show up!I actually felt left out enough that I may dress in costume next year. Who knows? It could happen. Pics can be found here. Look closely ... I'm only in a couple. Mostly because I was the photographer for most of 'em.
So there.
Saw Daniel there. Chatted for ... an hour? It wasn't enough. Miss hanging out with him. I invited him to poker night, and he seemed interested, but couldn't make the date I mentioned. Well, I'll keep him mind for next time. Got a hug before he left though. He seemed startled by it ... not sure why ... it's not the first time I've hugged him.
I've come to the conclusion that I don't like driving in the city. I hit a bit of highway today and relaxed immediately. Sad.
May 12, 2006 - 14:43
Oops ... walked away and didn't come back ...
Gonna be a VERY long weekend ... Jade has been invited to go skiing with a friend. Yeah. Skiing. I have a garden growing and plants shooting up, I'm combating grass and weeds ... and he's going skiing. Strange as that sounds, it's the end of the season for Sunshine. It'll be the first time in a year and a half that I'll have the place to myself. (Not including his going to work while I'm at home.) I'm not sure if I'm looking forward to it or not.
I feel an Anime-athon coming on.
I'll also have time to get some writing done. Wayne has been very good about encouraging my writing. He not only mentions it now and again, he offers incentive to see more. For next Sunday, I have to have a short story ready in regards to my character. He's going to offer me the 500 XP I need to level. Whatta guy, eh?
Got a response back from Census Canada. They want me to come in and do a written test. They think I could be a crew leader. If I pass the test, they'll interview me. The money is not too bad and I'll be working in an office again. Might be a nice change. Gonna have to buy some slacks though ... all I own is denim other than a couple of skirts ... and they don't like denim. (sigh) I can live with that. I think. Wonder if they'll be happy that I won't be staying until the end of the job? Unless I get a job somewhere else soon, I'll be starting Thoroughbreds mid-June. Well, the worst they can say is 'no', right?
Came back from my second trip to the base yesterday with a desk. A lovely, slightly used/well loved) nine drawer desk. what can I say? It was free! Had to take it apart to get it into my house! Glad my boyfriend was there to help me with that. Not that I couldn't have done it myself, I think I just would have taken longer to think of that solution. Anyway, the trip itself was fairly uneventful, but I'm sure that Lynne would have wanted to be there ... I was flirted with in French, saw them 'playing' with a tank ... and there was just a lot more personnel running around in uniform.
Then again, maybe it's good that she wasn't. ;)
Today is supposed to be my day of rest ... it was kind of an order. I've been very down the last week ... especially the last few days. Jade told me to stay home and relax today. I pointed out that I didn't have much choice as the weather was going to keep me here. (It was pouring at the time. The sun came out a few hours ago, but the sky still looks angry.) So, I've been home, reading, wandering around on computer sites, slightly tidying up. I'm almost done Jade's laundry. I don't usually do his laundry, but I want him to have as much time with me as possible before he has to leave tonight. I'll be making snacks for him too ... for the drive and while in his room. Those mini-bars (if there is one) are freakin' expensive!
I'm starting to get restless and am wandering again ... better post before I forget!
Sweet Dreams!!
PS. Note to self ... do NOT usethe spell checker on the Dashboard ... BAD spell checker!! BAD!!
I've been nagging at Lynne to update ... but I haven't updated mine in a bit either. Guess I'd better write something before she catches on to that.
Been a busy weekend ... and unfortunately, none of it involved making money. :(
Sent out another application today. Jade placed a hint for it on my desk and then asked a bit later if I had noticed it. Actually, I hadn't. I thought about it today and figured I had nothing to lose. So I applied to work with the 2006 Census office. I have no clue what the position is or how much I'll be making ... but it'll be more than $0, right?
Been spending a lot of time with Lynne lately. I've seen her three times in less than a week. I'll have to stop that or I'll spoil her. LOL! Her car had broken down on her so I drove her to her job interview on Friday. I must have been good luck, because she got the job! (Whoo hoo!) (You correct me with a 'woot!', girl, and I'll smack you. I don't 'woot'.)
On Tuesday, I picked her up and we drove to my in-law's to pick up a bed. Then we drove to my place to drop the stuff off, then back practically to where we'd just been to go to Walmart where we found almost everything she wanted and more than she expected; made conversation in the long line and had the lady behind us in stitches because we started fighting over whether or not Lynne was allowed to buy any more gum or mints. Then on to Kingsway to eat lunch, then back to Lynne's to drop her off, then I came home again.
Today, I drove her and a friend (now to be known as Harrigan) to the base and picked up some computer bits for some project she is doing with another friend. On the way home, the extra weight of the computer equipment made the brakes a bit more on the softer side than usual, so I didn't quite come to a full stop at a red light before turning right ... in full view of the cops in the car waiting for their green light.
Yeah. I got pulled over.
Lucky me, no ticket though. My baby blues and innocent face (and possibly Lynne's flash of cleavage) got me off with a bit of a warning. He was really casual about it too. Then he told me how the ticket would have been if he felt like writing me up.
$286.00
My baby blues widened ... and all I could say was 'wow' (or something similar). He smiled and they left. I must have looked frazzled by the experience because Lynne asked me a few times after if I was okay. What can I say? I'm not used to stuff like that. Never gotten a ticket, never been sent to the supervisor/principle/etc for anything. And it shows.
Maybe that's why I didn't get a ticket?
Either way, my boyfriend is very glad that I didn't. We can't afford the resulting raise in the insurance if I did.
I have now been all over the city in my wonderful truck and I would like to say "thank you" to Russ for one small comment that helped to make me more comfortable with tight spots. I have a short nose. Suddenly parking is done with a lot more confidence. I guess I should thank Lynne for the practice too.
FCBD was wonderfully fantastic! Shame on you for missing it, if you didn't show up!I actually felt left out enough that I may dress in costume next year. Who knows? It could happen. Pics can be found here. Look closely ... I'm only in a couple. Mostly because I was the photographer for most of 'em.
So there.
Saw Daniel there. Chatted for ... an hour? It wasn't enough. Miss hanging out with him. I invited him to poker night, and he seemed interested, but couldn't make the date I mentioned. Well, I'll keep him mind for next time. Got a hug before he left though. He seemed startled by it ... not sure why ... it's not the first time I've hugged him.
I've come to the conclusion that I don't like driving in the city. I hit a bit of highway today and relaxed immediately. Sad.
May 12, 2006 - 14:43
Oops ... walked away and didn't come back ...
Gonna be a VERY long weekend ... Jade has been invited to go skiing with a friend. Yeah. Skiing. I have a garden growing and plants shooting up, I'm combating grass and weeds ... and he's going skiing. Strange as that sounds, it's the end of the season for Sunshine. It'll be the first time in a year and a half that I'll have the place to myself. (Not including his going to work while I'm at home.) I'm not sure if I'm looking forward to it or not.
I feel an Anime-athon coming on.
I'll also have time to get some writing done. Wayne has been very good about encouraging my writing. He not only mentions it now and again, he offers incentive to see more. For next Sunday, I have to have a short story ready in regards to my character. He's going to offer me the 500 XP I need to level. Whatta guy, eh?
Got a response back from Census Canada. They want me to come in and do a written test. They think I could be a crew leader. If I pass the test, they'll interview me. The money is not too bad and I'll be working in an office again. Might be a nice change. Gonna have to buy some slacks though ... all I own is denim other than a couple of skirts ... and they don't like denim. (sigh) I can live with that. I think. Wonder if they'll be happy that I won't be staying until the end of the job? Unless I get a job somewhere else soon, I'll be starting Thoroughbreds mid-June. Well, the worst they can say is 'no', right?
Came back from my second trip to the base yesterday with a desk. A lovely, slightly used/well loved) nine drawer desk. what can I say? It was free! Had to take it apart to get it into my house! Glad my boyfriend was there to help me with that. Not that I couldn't have done it myself, I think I just would have taken longer to think of that solution. Anyway, the trip itself was fairly uneventful, but I'm sure that Lynne would have wanted to be there ... I was flirted with in French, saw them 'playing' with a tank ... and there was just a lot more personnel running around in uniform.
Then again, maybe it's good that she wasn't. ;)
Today is supposed to be my day of rest ... it was kind of an order. I've been very down the last week ... especially the last few days. Jade told me to stay home and relax today. I pointed out that I didn't have much choice as the weather was going to keep me here. (It was pouring at the time. The sun came out a few hours ago, but the sky still looks angry.) So, I've been home, reading, wandering around on computer sites, slightly tidying up. I'm almost done Jade's laundry. I don't usually do his laundry, but I want him to have as much time with me as possible before he has to leave tonight. I'll be making snacks for him too ... for the drive and while in his room. Those mini-bars (if there is one) are freakin' expensive!
I'm starting to get restless and am wandering again ... better post before I forget!
Sweet Dreams!!
PS. Note to self ... do NOT usethe spell checker on the Dashboard ... BAD spell checker!! BAD!!
Thursday, May 04, 2006
California Dreamin'!
May 4, 2006 – 07:29
Sent out another resume a couple days ago. Jade is trying to get me a job with his company in the warehouse. Better pay with more sensible hours. Sounds like a dream … perhaps one that’s too good to be true? We’ll see …
Chatted with Drew yesterday morning. I mean, ALL morning. I didn’t get anything done in the house yesterday. Grr … Not Drew’s fault though. I had started chatting with Lynne as well, but she disappeared on me and hasn’t talked to me since. I’ve sent her notes … no answer. Hrmm ..
Managed to get a couple hours in at my client’s place in the afternoon. It warmed up enough and the soil was dry enough to work with without getting covered I mud. I’ll be going back today to mow the lawns and get more work done in the front flower beds. I’m determined to get the one finished so that I can work in a slightly more shaded area. I’ve put a total of six hours into the front two beds so far … does that give you an idea about how bad they were? They aren’t big beds either …
I’m planning on giving them weekly invoices so that they don’t have to worry about large bills all at once. It also means that I should have funds to work with. Buying plants, paying bills … putting money into my San Diego trip. I’d actually forgotten about that being due soon. I have no idea where was my head was and why I didn’t pay into it sooner. I guess it never occurred to me that I would be unemployed so soon. Silly me. Oh, well … at least I am earning something … and I’m sure that Jade and I will be able to work something out. We always manage.
Who the heck arranged for FCBD and The Kentucky Derby to be on the same day??? It seems like Everything is happening on May 6th, actually … FCBD, the Derby (step one in the title for the Triple Crown), a birthday party, bazaars … and a bunch of other stuff that interests me that I can’t recall right now. Blocked the pain of missing it all from my memory, I guess. ;) I’ll be at FCBD – one of the Mighty Shepherd’s flock of volunteers.
Hmm … wonder if he would give me a weekend job in exchange for store credit? Hmm … I could get some writing done at slow times. (If there are slow times.) Probably not … guess it can’t hurt to ask though. All he can say is ‘No’, right? (Well, he can laugh too … but I’d rather hope that he wouldn’t.)
Poker Night on the 20th! You listening, Shorty? It’ll be a long weekend … and hopefully I can convince my wonderful Jade to fire up the BBQ. Don’t worry, I won’t be cooking hot dogs. Three Scots trying to BBQ just ends with a fist fight and burn marks - and not just on the food … so I just sit back and let the other two decide who is cooking and who is supervising.
Oops … laundry is calling to be changed.
I’m not going to work until the laundry is finished. I’ve already been putting it off for three days. It’s not warming up too quickly just yet, so I should be okay. Wonder if I should wear shorts?
Wonder if I have any that still fit??
After working at my client’s place, I plan on coming home and getting my own planting done. I still have some flower seeds to plant and some seedlings to transfer to pots for sale/transplanting. Not to mention the never ending need to weed. The radishes are coming up nicely now, and the onions are starting to peek. Can’t wait to see what comes up next. Then I’ll come inside for a break and try to get some writing done. I’ve been getting an awful lot done in my head, but it’s a bit difficult for my readers to read it from there. I’ve been reading my mangas and watching the movies (suffering through the dubs, but hey, they aren’t as bad as some – at least they had the decency to change the names to something they can’t screw up!) … I’m getting into the groove.
Don’t throw it off … this place has more windows to choose from and they are all of larger size.
Hmm … still rather cool outside. At least the laundry is almost done and I’ll be able to get that lawn done before it gets overly hot outside. Being cloudy and breezy are helping factors too. I think I’ll get Jade to walk down after work and see what I’ve done so far. I feel the need for appreciation from somebody who knows what it looked like. The clients like my work, but they don’t always understand what I’m doing or why. Such odd people … never met vegetarians before who were so clueless about plants. I’m tempted to talk them into creating a small garden for themselves, but I doubt they would go for it and it would just create more work for somebody else. Like me.
Darn, I’m cold … guess I should get dressed eh? And get the dishes done and the floors swiffered. That should do for today, I think. As long as the house looks clean, everybody is happy.
Talk at ya later … but in the meantime …
Sweet Dreams!
Sent out another resume a couple days ago. Jade is trying to get me a job with his company in the warehouse. Better pay with more sensible hours. Sounds like a dream … perhaps one that’s too good to be true? We’ll see …
Chatted with Drew yesterday morning. I mean, ALL morning. I didn’t get anything done in the house yesterday. Grr … Not Drew’s fault though. I had started chatting with Lynne as well, but she disappeared on me and hasn’t talked to me since. I’ve sent her notes … no answer. Hrmm ..
Managed to get a couple hours in at my client’s place in the afternoon. It warmed up enough and the soil was dry enough to work with without getting covered I mud. I’ll be going back today to mow the lawns and get more work done in the front flower beds. I’m determined to get the one finished so that I can work in a slightly more shaded area. I’ve put a total of six hours into the front two beds so far … does that give you an idea about how bad they were? They aren’t big beds either …
I’m planning on giving them weekly invoices so that they don’t have to worry about large bills all at once. It also means that I should have funds to work with. Buying plants, paying bills … putting money into my San Diego trip. I’d actually forgotten about that being due soon. I have no idea where was my head was and why I didn’t pay into it sooner. I guess it never occurred to me that I would be unemployed so soon. Silly me. Oh, well … at least I am earning something … and I’m sure that Jade and I will be able to work something out. We always manage.
Who the heck arranged for FCBD and The Kentucky Derby to be on the same day??? It seems like Everything is happening on May 6th, actually … FCBD, the Derby (step one in the title for the Triple Crown), a birthday party, bazaars … and a bunch of other stuff that interests me that I can’t recall right now. Blocked the pain of missing it all from my memory, I guess. ;) I’ll be at FCBD – one of the Mighty Shepherd’s flock of volunteers.
Hmm … wonder if he would give me a weekend job in exchange for store credit? Hmm … I could get some writing done at slow times. (If there are slow times.) Probably not … guess it can’t hurt to ask though. All he can say is ‘No’, right? (Well, he can laugh too … but I’d rather hope that he wouldn’t.)
Poker Night on the 20th! You listening, Shorty? It’ll be a long weekend … and hopefully I can convince my wonderful Jade to fire up the BBQ. Don’t worry, I won’t be cooking hot dogs. Three Scots trying to BBQ just ends with a fist fight and burn marks - and not just on the food … so I just sit back and let the other two decide who is cooking and who is supervising.
Oops … laundry is calling to be changed.
I’m not going to work until the laundry is finished. I’ve already been putting it off for three days. It’s not warming up too quickly just yet, so I should be okay. Wonder if I should wear shorts?
Wonder if I have any that still fit??
After working at my client’s place, I plan on coming home and getting my own planting done. I still have some flower seeds to plant and some seedlings to transfer to pots for sale/transplanting. Not to mention the never ending need to weed. The radishes are coming up nicely now, and the onions are starting to peek. Can’t wait to see what comes up next. Then I’ll come inside for a break and try to get some writing done. I’ve been getting an awful lot done in my head, but it’s a bit difficult for my readers to read it from there. I’ve been reading my mangas and watching the movies (suffering through the dubs, but hey, they aren’t as bad as some – at least they had the decency to change the names to something they can’t screw up!) … I’m getting into the groove.
Don’t throw it off … this place has more windows to choose from and they are all of larger size.
Hmm … still rather cool outside. At least the laundry is almost done and I’ll be able to get that lawn done before it gets overly hot outside. Being cloudy and breezy are helping factors too. I think I’ll get Jade to walk down after work and see what I’ve done so far. I feel the need for appreciation from somebody who knows what it looked like. The clients like my work, but they don’t always understand what I’m doing or why. Such odd people … never met vegetarians before who were so clueless about plants. I’m tempted to talk them into creating a small garden for themselves, but I doubt they would go for it and it would just create more work for somebody else. Like me.
Darn, I’m cold … guess I should get dressed eh? And get the dishes done and the floors swiffered. That should do for today, I think. As long as the house looks clean, everybody is happy.
Talk at ya later … but in the meantime …
Sweet Dreams!
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