Pick my outfit!

Pick my outfit for my first day of work!

I'm keeping confident and pairing up my clothes right now and I figured that I would let whoever reads this help me pick my outfit for my first day of work. Yes, I'm bored, but at least if I have every detail planned, I can get used to getting out of here an hour earlier than I normally do, because then I won't have anything left to worry about!

I love this one. It's super soft and comfy.

This is actually a little more green than it looks. It's very comfy as well... I LOVE the pants I have paired with it too. If you pull it up to look at it bigger, you should be able to see them.

Again, the coloring is a little off, it's more of a burgundy instead of red. The pants are super cool, they're black with a grey pinstripe going through them around every 1/4 inch or so.

I LOVE the sweater that I paired with this. I normally don't do purple, but I'm trying to turn over a new leaf with my new job and I'm doing everything different.

So, which do you like better? Leave a comment and let me know!

I didn't get the call... Yet.

I didn't get the call yesterday. I waited all day long, ran to the back room at work every time my phone rang, and nothing. This first time a strange number called, I was excited, my heart was about to pound out of my chest, I just knew it was about the job. It wasn't. It was a wrong number. My heart sank, I went to the break room and cried. The second time, I was on the phone with a coworker. I rushed her off the phone, went to a hidden corner to answer it, then found out it was my father-in-law. He was calling from his work number. I was crushed and also somewhat angry.

By the time I got off work, I was feeling very low. I picked up the boys, came back home, got them started on their dinner and then sat on the couch for a bit staring off into space before deciding to get out for a bit. That "bit" lasted almost three hours. I had to go cry it out for a while. Then I just walked around Meijer and Walmart aimlessly for a while.

When I finally made it home, Gary reminded me that between one of the second largest deployments of Indiana's National Guard and the largest homecoming ceremonies they've ever had is today, so they're quite busy. So, in other words, I probably got my feelings/pride hurt for nothing. I think it's just easy right now to get scared and disappointed. So today I have renewed faith. I am praying that this all works out for the best and have faith that it will.

That's all for now.

My (hopefully) last day...

I was so excited that I couldn't sleep. I woke up at 4:20 and decided to go ahead and get up for the day.

Never mind that I am cramping out of my mind right now. Tell me, are they right that it gets worse after each kid? It seems to have, but that could just be that I went so long without having to deal with it that I didn't remember it being quite this bad. Last month I took so many pain meds I should have been floating and I still hurt. Right now, I'm trying to go without any, but I don't see that happening. I think soon I'll go back to the doctor and beg for something, anything that might help, other than staying in bed all day.

Now that I'm done with that.... WOOHOOOOO!!!! My last day... I really am excited, just in absolute pain today, so it's back and forth. I hope that I get my phone call by lunch. If so, I can tell Jeremy (the boss from you know where) this afternoon and just work the rest of my shift and never return. Gary wants me to wait until this weekend. I don't think I can do it, to be perfectly honest. I think as soon as I find out I'm going to go bezerk and tell them all exactly how I've felt the past few months and leave... Okay, maybe not to that extreme, but I'd like to. There are so many possibilities here, I don't know how this is going to end up, I just hope it ends with me never having to go in there and swiping my name badge again.

Oh, I returned the camera I bought the other day... Casio camera's are pieces of crap. Crap-o-la... The LCD screen was going out on a brand new camera. So I bought the Fuji Z20fd that I was wanting. It's pretty and blue and it is AWESOME! I also bought myself a Philips digital frame with an alarm clock and radio for my desk at my new job... I have plans, can you tell?

So here's to me, keeping confident, keeping my hopes up, getting the new job, and getting out of Walmart!

Coffee time... Talk to you guys later!

Ahh... This is sweet.

After months of wanting to, I may finally be able to quit working for Walmart. I think I finally have another job. I did the phone interview yesterday, took the test last night, and I just have a few forms to fill out today and I should be hearing back soon. The lady told me that she wanted me to start next week, as early as Monday!

I'm thrilled! I went out and bought new work clothes yesterday. I even treated myself to some new dressy boots. I love going to Kohl's when I have money to spend and I plan on spending it!

I'll post more about the job another time, I don't want to say too much right now. I'll just say better money, better hours, better people. Oh yeah, and the money is not just better, it's MUCH better.

Christina, I wish you were here, I need a partner in crime to go get a pedicure and my nails done!

Possibilities...

Well, I have spent the past few days updating my resume and sending it out. I finally had someone contact me for an interview. I'm happy, I feel like I finally have some possibilities.

I called Gary from work yesterday because I found a camera that we had put on clearance but it never sold and I wanted to buy it. Of course he said yes and I got it because it was my money that I was spending so he didn't really care. I told him before I got off the phone with him that I finally feel happy and excited because I have so many things to look forward to. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and I'm happy spending time with them, and I look forward to coming home to them, but I get up every morning dreading going to work because I've grown to hate the place.

School is going great. I'm actually getting more done lately, and I'm hoping that I do well in them.

I'm going shopping for interview clothes one evening this week. I'm really looking forward to that. All of the jobs that I'm applying for are jobs that I would have to dress up to go to work. I really love that! I can't wait to get out of the store and somewhere better that I can feel better about myself.

Well, that's about it for now... I'll post more later about the jobs...

Wow! New York!

Gary has been talking about taking me to New York for a while now. It started about a year ago... The past few days, he's really been talking about it, bringing it up every few hours. Well, last night he booked a trip. We're going!!! I can't believe that I'm finally going to get to go to New York. I'm excited. Now we just have to pray that his parents will watch the kids, otherwise I don't know what we'll do.

Well, other than that, not much to talk about. I haven't written in a few days because I've been busy with the kids and with schoolwork. I was working on a blog the other night and didn't get to finish because Gary's parents were here and reading over my shoulder... Didn't quite care for that. And definitely don't want them finding out my blog address, this is my place, where I can talk...

Yesterday and Today...

I brought the baby to the doctor yesterday. There's nothing they can do about the virus that he's had, but finding out that it's just a virus tends to make me feel better. The doctor noticed how crooked his bottom teeth are coming in though and wants him to see a pediatric dentist before his one-year appointment. So, yay, I now have the pleasure of finding a pediatric dentist that will take my Walmart dental insurance.

Today, or this weekend, Gary has drill, so I am home with the boys. I'm hoping for a fun-filled day. We have to go to the church for Angel Food Ministries today and pick up our food boxes today. That's always fun with two kids. After we get home, I'm going to make some test runs on the baby's birthday cake, so I know exactly what I want to do... Should be fun, or at least yummy!

Well, gotta go, I need some coffee.

The poop pics!

This is the side of our house.

Gary's grill is covered!

 

The back of the house.

The other side...

Just imagine waking up to this! I have more pics that I'll have to wait until later to upload.

We got pooped on!

So, I called my neighbor yesterday morning to check on her since she had been home for two days in a row and that's not like her. Well, she told me to look outside, that we were covered in poop. I'm thinking, whatever, I'll look later. I finally walked out to put some mail in the mailbox, and sure enough, it's everywhere. Drops of poop all over my house, all over my van, in the yard, the street, just everywhere! And it's not white!!! It's not from a bird.

Our best thoughts are scary. We think that those lovely planes that fly over every two minutes may have dropped it on us. So, we called the airport. They laughed at us. They said it wasn't their problem. We called the cops. I was told that they couldn't do anything about it. We called the health department. They didn't take me seriously, but then my neighbor called. They finally came out to investigate.

Of course, we didn't stop at the health department. We called our home owners association, who laughed in thebeginning but called the cops as well and did finally get them out. We then had the news out here. Channel 8, WISH TV. Of course, when they interviewed the health department they tried to say it was bird feces, but there's not way that birds covered a half-mile stretch! Maybe one big metal bird!!!

Well, it's time for me to get ready for work... Write me with your thoughts and I'll post some pics later today!

School time...

It's time to buckle down and word hard on my school work today... Got to make sure and get it done.

I'm so glad that I have the day off, I'm so fed up with that place. That reminds me that I need to update my resume today... I'm planning to interview for another job soon, I just can't stay at Walmart, it's going to make me go insane.

Well, I'm hungry, so I'm getting off to fix something to eat...

What kind of place do I work...

Why is it that Walmart can get away with the things that they do? Today I witnessed my department manager crying because she was scared of leaving work to go to the doctors office or hospital. Not scared of going there, scared of losing her job because of leaving work! You see, in the eyes of Walmart, it does not matter why you miss work or leave early, all they care about is that you're not there. And do you want to know what happens when you're not there? You get a point. Well, whoop-tee-do, right? Well, three points in six months equals a "coaching". You're first is a verbal, then you get a written, and after that- "DECISION DAY". That's right, a paid day off to decide whether or not you want to keep your job. You can get one decision day a year, and in order to come back to work you have to write an essay about why you deserve to keep your job and how you intend to improve. It's bull...

I'm just fed up today. I'm tired and I have been yelled at and cussed too many times to count today.

Long day...

Today has just been a long day... I'm mentally and physically exhausted.

The good news is that Gary came in and bought me a new MP3 player today. It's the Phillips 2GB, but it's really all I need for now. I'm enjoying getting it put together right now while I do some of my school work. I can't wait to put it to real use.

Well, talk to you people later...

Ugh...

I didn't buy an MP3 player yesterday while I was at the store. I called Gary and he said that he found both of my iPods and that I should use one of them. Well, then I get home and ready to load one, and guess what? It doesn't work. Or at least it won't show up on my computer. I'm so irritated right now, I really wanted to bring it to work today.

Oh, and I had an assignment that I didn't understand, so I guess I only partially did it... My teacher was not very happy with me. That really brought down my morning.

Today...

Gary's doing the mystery shopper thing today and he's taking my van... Guess that means for a good portion of the day I'm stuck at home. Oh well, I can submit the stuff I want to order from Walmart online.

I'm still pondering buying an MP3 player. I sort of need one for school, but I don't know if I want to spend the money... I would like an iPod, but I definitely can't afford it, so I'm stuck between the Phillips MP3 players. They have two 8GB ones and one 4GB one that I'm looking at.

Well, I'm going to drink my coffee now...

Well...

Not too much going on. Trying to get my school work done right now and just relaxing. Thank goodness I have tomorrow off, I need the break. I'm going to print off birthday invitations and Valentines cards. Maybe I'll get my hair done. I just want to be completely relaxed. My back hurts like nothing else right now...

Well, signing off and fixing some food...

I got my work done!

I came home from work on the coldest day ever yesterday on my lunch with all the intentions in the world of doing my school work... It didn't happen. It was so cold, all I could do was concentrate on getting warmer. I made some hot chocolate and some macaroni and cheese and by the time that was done, all I could do was eat and run...

I was worried that I wouldn't be able to complete my work last night and was so proud when I was able to finish it last night just in time for Smallville.

I am now watching my Grey's Anatomy and next is Private Practice while I enjoy my coffee and get ready for work.

Oh, I need to post some photos of Micheal playing in the snow... He had fun for a few short minutes and after that he was done. He really didn't like it when he came back inside and got the feeling back in his hands and toes... Poor kiddo.

Well, gotta run so I can enjoy my shows...

So tired...

I feel like I didn't get a bit of sleep last night. The heat's been running for a good portion of the night and I think that's one of my problems... The high for the day has been changed to 0 degrees with a low of -8 if that gives you a clue of how cold it is! Why do people live where there's weather like this? It's insane!

I don't want to leave the house for work today. Can you imagine anybody actually coming in for pictures anyhow? I mean, come on, stay warm in your house!

Only one assignment to turn in for school today, and one discussion question... Going to be an easy day. I like the assignment too, made me learn about something I didn't know the school had that I think will make going to an online school a little easier.

Well, gotta run...

What to say...

The last part of my day at work went pretty good. Kerstin, who has become a good friend, came over and kept me company. We talked and talked about everything in our lives and I found out even more about her than I already knew. I'll just say that she's been through more in her lifetime than I would ever wish on anyone, and she's all the better for it. We both are trying to find the perfect diet, although I don't know why she would think of dieting, she has the tiniest waist I've ever seen. We've determined that the "Flat Belly Diet" is not the one for us. While some of the recipes appear to be very appetizing, it does not have a set enough plan for either of us and we know that we would most certainly veer off course within a matter of days.

Anywho, if any of you know of a good diet, let me know... I'm only looking to lose 10 or 15 pounds more, but it's a slow go...

Gaah!!!

Everyone called in to work today. I have been by myself all morning. Well, other than the Fuji guy that came in to fix a printer when I didn't even have a note that he would be coming. We were out of two-day envelopes and the place was a disaster area. Nice day to be all alone. I'm starting to feel like this is what I get for having a little time off. Ugh... I'm irritated.

Back to work today...

So it's time to go back to work. I'm looking forward to it and dreading it at the same time. I love sitting home with my kids. I feel like I have missed out on so much in the past 8 months since I've been working as much as I have. They are both such cool little kiddos...

Micheal loves being read to. He started climbing to get to all of his books, so I moved them down where he can reach them. Now he goes, grabs a book, and climbs up in your lap so that you can read to him. Not too long ago, that wouldn't have been possible. He just didn't have the patience. He's still like most two year olds and he can't sit for very long, but he's doing great.

Kyle is turning into such a happy, somewhat mellow kid. For the most part now he's happy with anything. We still have a crying fit here and there when he wants to be held and I can't hold him, but he's learning to calm down. So different from where he was just a month ago.

Well, I need to go, I might post something on my lunch or tonight.

Snow, snow, and more snow...

It is freezing out, and the temperature just keeps dropping. Snow is coming down pretty heavily right now and it's just nasty out there. I have to pick Micheal up in a bit, but I really don't want to leave the house. I'm going by the bank first, which means that I have to leave earlier than I even want to... I hate this weather, it makes me miss Georgia so badly.

The "good" news is that the weather just gets "better" from here. Tomorrow has a high of 25 degrees with more snow, and Thursday has a high of 4 degrees with a low of -6!

Woohoo!

I just got a check from the University of Phoenix! $495.00!!! They were overpaid! I'm going to put it into the bank for now... I'm just so excited about it!

So, the question is, what would you do with the money?

Hmmm...

Gary's been teasing me lately about how he's already ordered my birthday present and do I want to know what it is... Well, I could really care less about my birthday and as for what he gets me, I'm just happy that he's thinking about me. Here's the thing, I opened up the browser, which goes directly to his email... I could have not looked, but there was a shipping email right at the top for my birthday present. Problem is, it's something I can't use.

He ordered me an Eye-Fi card. They are so freaking cool, but they don't work for my camera. They only make SD cards, and my camera takes CompactFlash... I am completely bummed out right now. On one hand, I want to tell Gary that what he ordered won't work so that he can get his money back, but on the other hand, I don't want to let him know that I saw his email and that I know what it is...

Maybe I'll finally buy a little point and shoot. LOL...

I took some pictures...

Just wanted to share a few pictures of the boys that I took and edited today... Aren't my sweethearts just do adorable?

Not much to do today...

I'm going to try to get ahead on my school work for this week. Since I'm going back to work, I'm scared I'll get behind again, and I really need to do my best.

I'm also going to take the baby's pictures today for his birthday invitations. I can't believe he's going to be a year old in just a few short weeks.

Well, I'm going to have to get off here, but I want to leave you with a few photos...

Kyle enjoying his sippy cup!

What you lookin' at?

Micheal playing peek-a-boo!

My rant...

So, I've noticed almost everytime I watch tv and there's a new baby, they give the baby formula. Would it really hurt so badly for movies and tv shows to have a breastfed baby once in a while? At least 50% of the time.

It's not just tv. The first doctor's appointment that I had when I was pregnant with Kyle, they gave me formula. I got formula in the mail while I was pregnant too. At the hospital, where they obviously knew I was breastfeeding, they tried to give me formula. The pediatrician's office (not our doctor, of course, he knew better) tried to give us formula. He is now almost 11 months old and the coupons and "checks" keep coming in the mail.

I guess I just wonder why society as a whole can't learn to push breastfeeding like they do formula? Or maybe push formula less? Why can't we send informational packets about breastfeeding out to moms to be? Why can't we give them a breast pump at the hospital? Send them samples of nursing pads?

I remember the package I got from my doctor's office for the nursing mom. Care to take a guess at what was inside it? An insulated bottle bag, prenantal vitamins, and FORMULA! From week 6 of pregnancy, they start setting nursing moms up for failure!

At the hospital, I refused the free diaper bag with all the free formula. Whenever I got it in the mail, I donated it. When the pediatrician's office offered it, I refused to take it. I felt like just allowing the stuff in the house was too much temptation.

Any thoughts out there?

My Micheal...

Just wanted to share this photo of Micheal being silly! This is what happens when I don't get him out of his chair soon enough when he's done with his dinner!

Argh...

I'm bored... I'm watching a new tv show, Leverage, right now while the boys are playing quietly. I've got the dishes and laundry done, and here I sit. I really need something to do. I'm thinking of going to the store, but I don't feel like getting out in this weather.

On the bright side, I almost have tomorrow's assignment done. Shouldn't be very hard to complete. I do need to get to work on another project though, one that I forgot to turn in last week, and won't get credit for, but still have to turn in. It's the topic for my final paper and I don't know what I'm going to do...

My new purse...

So I ordered a new purse last week and it just came in today. I must say that I love it! I ordered a matching wallet. I found a lady that makes them by hand. If you like it and might want to order one, here is her website.

Now I just need to finish swapping everything over to it so I can actually start carrying it! You all know that's a challenge for me, I rarely carry the one that I have now. One of the cool things about it though is all the space to put everything and to keep everything organized... Something I really need.

You might be wondering...

What the vote for me stuff is all about. Well, I'm entering these contests and hoping to at least place so that I can earn some money for school. I'm filling out scholarship applications this morning and doing everything I can to try to make sure that I'll have enough money so that hopefully student loans won't even be a concern. Or at least, they'll only be a small concern...
So, VOTE FOR ME! And hopefully I'll never have to say that line again...

Vote For This One Too!

Seeing Things in Black and White Brickfish

Vote for me!

Planet Beautiful Brickfish

Finally done with my schoolwork...

I'm finally done with my schoolwork for this week. I'm going to start working on next week's later this afternoon. Just going to work on it, save it, and copy and paste when it's due.

Now I just need to go return movies and buy sugar and more school supplies...

Right now the kids are eating their lunch though and I'm going to relax. I feel like my head is going to explode after working so hard this morning.

I'm going to be off for the rest of the day and I'll write tomorrow!

Two classes, nine weeks...

Okay, so the school thing. I'm taking two classes every nine weeks. I'm into week two right now of my first set of classes. AAAHHHHH!!!

I just got done with everything that was due this week for one class. Well, except one assignment that's due on Sunday. I need to work on the other class now. I've got three assignments due for it this week. One that's late, mind you. I'm hoping to finish everything up today and to then get ahead on everything for next week so that all I have to do is copy and paste. I'm beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed and am just wondering what in the heck was I thinking.

Of course, the problem is I knew more about what I wanted to do with my life at the age of sixteen than I do now. Meeting Gary, getting married, and having kids really threw me off track. I love my life, but I just want to do MORE with it.

I'm majoring in Psychology for those of you who don't know and in case I haven't mentioned it already. I finally told my sister yesterday and she's like, "So you want to be a psychiatrist?" No, those are two different things. I'm not quite sure what I want to do at this point. I'm thinking maybe a guidance counselor at a high school.  We didn't have very good ones when I was in school, and it's something I'd like to change. Who knows, I may end up being a teacher after all... Wouldn't Mr. Bell be proud?

Hmmm....

Not a lot going on today. Just schoolwork... And catching up on my tv shows. I can't believe they moved my shows to the same night, thank God for DVR! I'm watching Grey's Anatomy right now, and Private Practice next. Now I just need my coffee...

We are done with Pediatric Urologists!!!

Well, we got back from the doctor's just a little bit ago... They checked Kyle over, stuck a cathetar in him to be sure everything was as it should be, and the great news is: He's PERFECT!

We have to go back when he's between 3 1/2 and 4 just to be sure that everything is growing just as it should be... I am so happy that this phase of our lives is over with.

Oh, and the shocking thing is that when they were putting the cathetar in, he didn't cry. not one bit! I was putting his teddy bear in his face and he just smiled and giggled the entire time!

Well, gotta run...

Ah... Time off...

Today starts almost an entire week that I have off. I'm crossing my fingers that I don't get any phone calls asking me to come in!

I have to bring Kyle to his final (hopefully) urologist appointment today. They're just checking to make sure that everything is healing correctly and that he's not still having issues. I'm pretty sure that everything's fine, and wouldn't bother going if there wasn't just like 2% of me that worries if I don't go, there might be something that they'll miss.

We're finally getting back on track today with Micheal's speech therapy too. We haven't seen Kelly since before Christmas now. I know he'll be excited to see her! Speaking of Micheal's speech, his paperwork about the evaluation that they'll be doing sometime in the next few months for him to start preschool came in yesterday. I've got to fill that out and get it sent back in soon...

Well, that's it for now...

Finally...

I just finally got my lunch and I have now printed off my school stuff. I have a few other things to download and print, but I'm started at least! Woohoo!!! Now just to get back to work and finish out the day. At least I have the next several days off and I can get some work done!

Hi again...

I'm getting ready for work and just wanted to pop in for a bit... I will be buckling down with my schoolwork today. Very hard thing for me to do... I have a hard time concentrating sitting at the computer, which is why I did well the first time I was in school, but did not take online courses... I really want this to work out, so wish me luck!

Opera

So Gary called me on his way to work to let me know that he won Opera tickets... Just wonderful. I've never been to one, have no clue what to wear, and honestly have never cared for listening to the stuff. I know going to the show is different from listening at home, so I have hope that it will not be as bad as expected.

That being said, I guess now I need to shop for a new dress.... Or at least some shoes. I called Moma and she's going to see about mailing me some of the formal dresses that I have down there still, so hopefully they'll fit and I'll at least have that taken care of.

I couldn't sleep...

I've been so excited about being able to play with my camera today that I couldn't sleep. I'm going to use it to take pictures of items that I will be selling on ebay. It came with two camera bags that don't fit it, so those will be the very first things to go. And I'm selling the old stroller at Once Upon A Child today, along with the carseat, but they won't take the bases, so I'm selling those as well. I'm also going to go through Kyle's clothes real quick to see if he has any that are too small that I can get rid of... OUAC pays killer prices!

Until next time...

So I finally got my camera...

It came in late this evening. It's nice! I'll take some pictures with it and post them soon.

Right now I'm talking to my sister and feeding the baby. Talk about multi-tasking!

Anyhow, I can't wait until I get all my new stuff organized. I'm excited!

Got the stroller!

The stroller came in just a bit ago! The Joovy Caboose Ultralight Special Edition in Camo!

Here's a picture of Kyle enjoying it already!

Oh, and if you look hard enough you may be able to see his new teeth!

Duh duh duh...

Okay, I'm back and bored... I just called FedEx and UPS and both of my packages are on trucks scheduled to be delivered today, so it's just a waiting game now.

Oh yeah, you don't know what the other package is, do you? I ordered a new stroller for the boys. Pretty awesome if I do say so myself. It's a sit and stand, so Micheal doesn't have to be strapped in anymore. And it's so much smaller than the huge double stroller that I currently have. Supposed to be a lot lighter too. All I know is I can't wait. Oh, and I haven't told you the coolest part: It's digital camoflauge! It'll match Gary's uniform. I'm a dork, but I think that will be so cool! I'll post pictures as soon as I get it in!

Work...

I have to call in to work today. The babysitter is sick and can't watch the kids... Gary was more upset about it than I am. I was already scheduled for a full forty hours and I had about two hours of overtime built up, so it won't hurt me too bad.
Also, I get to sit home, spend time with the kids, and wait for my camera to come in. I can't wait to see it!
Well, gotta go, it's almost time to wake Gary up for work...

Where do I begin?

I'm a three-year MySpace blogger and finally figure that I'll start a blog for the world to see... I'm going to start posting here instead and try to finally let MySpace go as it seems to be turning to something different than what I'd like anyhow...

Basically I'll be posting about my everyday life, memories, hopes, whatever comes to mind while I'm sitting here at the laptop. It'll be like a diary, but open to the world to see.