June 22, 2012 - 12:37
Mood: Currently Undefine-able - waiting for cough to go away so I can get proper sleep at night
Music: The Call to Dance ~ Leahy
Thought for the Day: They say you can't choose your family. I disagree. And I'm thankful for my choices.
I know, I know ... I'm way late for my birthday update. My apologies to all three of you. Thanks for the kicks, Lavender.
Birthday this year was better than last year, but almost worse too. For one thing, I worked it. Got a card and a gift certificate from the boss (it's signed by most of the staff, but it's from the boss.) Most of them didn't realise it was my birthday until I brought in Cupcakes. Everybody thought it was horrible/funny that I had to buy my own birthday cake, but nobody offered to pitch in a couple dollars either. Good cupcakes though. I got a picture on my phone ... but have no idea how to get it off my phone. LOL!
Speaking of which, I'll be getting a new one soon. Getting an iPhone for free. Well, why the heck not?
Other presents included a movie "date" from Tavis. AVENGERS!!! He's also giving me a DVD player with speakers. (YAY!) Mom bought me a huge frying pan from Princess house. Pretty AND practical. No dinner this year. She forgot to plan for one. Bought a cake though. A number of good wishes on FB, but nowhere near what I had last year. I blame the way FB is set up now.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
The usual report, here in my life. Lots going on, but a lot of nothing at the same time. LOL! So Gemini of me.
I've come towards the end of my RCMP application (I hope). It's been five months so far, and I wonder what else they can want from me. Should be done by next week. They won't tell me what the next step is in the meantime. Or even if there is one. *sigh* Still, I've made it this far, and I'm sure I'll make it all the way.
I wonder if I'll make it to Yellowknife ... they won't give me any info in regards to going there until I reach the point of choosing a post. Jade prefers that I get posted in Edmonton or Red Deer, but he realises that Yellowknife would be a good opportunity for me as well. He just wishes it wasn't so cold! LOL! The snow isn't so bad if you aren't being forced to work in it 8 - 12 hours a day.
PartyLite is still a bit stalled, partially because I've had laryngitis for a while and it's not healing properly, thanks to work. Still no singing for me here ... I want to sing. I'm going to be giving myself some opportunities though ... I'll be at the Exhibition for a few days, and I've asked for Westlock for a couple dates (it's cash & carry though, which I'm not allowed to do, so I wonder how that will go over.) Also signed up for a Hall show in Aug. I'm looking forward to these chances.
I've slightly re-arranged my office. Just a smidgeon. I wanted to do more, but it didn't work out like I originally planned. I need a new desk. Either way, it's given me a chance to tidy things up a bit and get some shredding done too. Feels better. AND I accidentally set it up so that I now have my name on my "door". Whole new appreciation for Les Nessman, right there.
I can't wait to have my own place. I'm sure Mom can't too. Neither of us will say it out loud though. Which is nice. Still, it's there. Now if only she'd stop telling me to sell my things ... Yesterday, she tried to sell my wedding dress. I won't describe the rest of THAT scene.
So, lost my voice completely for a couple days. That was fun. Mom was getting frustrated by Day 2 though. Kept demanding that I whisper, at least. 1) I couldn't do that either, and 2) Worst thing you can do with laryngitis is whisper. Finally got some noises out on Day 3, but not enough to go to work. Which pissed off the boss ... apparently, the e-mail I sent wasn't enough. I should have CALLED. What?
Trying to start a new hobby. I've collected as few nice pieces to start making jewellery. I've designed a few pieces in my stories (okay, they are originals by me) so I have the aptitude. I was curious one day and looking through Tophatter.com and was so inspired by the handmade pieces that I felt I wanted to try some for myself. I'll be picking up some sea glass and pretty stones while I'm on vacation in July. That will be cool. This will also replace the Plastic Canvas that I used to do. You just can't find it in stores anymore. And if you can, it's the tiniest of sections.
So. Vacation! YES! My first in many years. I'll be sharing with Mom, but she needs one too. First week of July. Lynne is going to babysit Spot, Simon, and Ashley for us. (Thanks, love) Tried to get a cousin to do it, because Mom wanted somebody here the whole time, but apparently he's not allowed to talk to us. My aunt needs to grow up. High school was a long time ago for all of us.
Ooh! THUNDER! *looks out window hopefully*
Time to get ready for work ... and spend time with my very needy kitty.
Sweet Dreams!
