What a busy weekend already! Yesterday I had a great day at work. Steve bought me pizza for lunch and it was just a nice day! Then, after work, Cam and I got dressed and ready to head out to Douglasville to meet up with some friends.
Cam plays Warhammer with some friends on the weekend and he brought me to hang out with everyone. I met a few of them on Wednesday when we went shooting, but I got to meet everyone else last night. I think his one friend, Laurel, and I will be great friends! We have the same weird sense of humor and get along well!
We went to a bar called The Red Hills Tavern. I had some yummy chicken fingers and fries and then we worked up a sweat on the dance floor. I started to feel like we went back in time to the 90's...so we decided to go to the Allstar Bar (The guys left and went there anyway because the load music and dancing "wasn't their sene.") Cam stayed with us though because he's the best!!
It was a really fun night! We didn't get back home until after 3 and I stayed up for a little bit because my stomach was bothering me...
Today, I did a lot of nothing!! Cam mowed the law and I went to Giant, but mostly it was a relaxing day! Cam and I finally watching Black Swan on bluray....it was INTENSE! Natalie Portman did a really beautiful job dancing and the acting was great, but it was really intense and freaky!!
Well...we have a big day tomorrow. Cam is bugaling for the V.F.W. and then we'll be BBQing it up with some friends!! :)
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Guns and Such
Well, I had work again on Wednesday. I felt more comfortable than Monday and had less to do so I didn't feel so rushed and stressed. I was also able to organize all the cake stuff back to the way I like it! After work Cam and I met up with his friend Willy and we went to the shooting range. I have never fired a gun before except when we lived in Georgia and they had "Family Day" at the range and I got to shoot a machine gun (such an awesome once-in-a-lifetime experience)!! I was really nervous and scared.
I've been around guns my whole life (my dad's a former Marine, a hunter, and a gun collector), but I never really learned anything about them until I married Cam. He always tells me all the rules and different things about different guns, but there's so much information that I tend to forget most of it. Not really a good thing, but I do try to remember. There are a few key rules I never forget... 1. Never point a gun, loaded or unloaded, at anyone unless you are going to shoot them. 2. Regarding the safety: Red You're Dead and 3. Never store the gun and bullets in the same area.
I do remember some other things, but those are most important, I think. I used Willy's smaller hand gun at the range and I'm pretty confident now that I know how to load, fire, and unload it. Shooting was another thing. I have pretty poor vision and couldn't see the target to far out so I only hit the paper a couple of times, but for my first time out I think I did pretty well. Cam was so cute and went out to get my target to save after we were all done!
They also made me shoot his M1 Garand (I think that's what it was called...) just to try and it was so hard. Cam was helping hold it steady so it didn't hit my shoulder so hard. All in all it was a really fun experience. Would I do it again? Yes. Would I go again tomorrow? No...too much too soon haha.
Then, we got McDonald's and headed over to a bar called The Flying Dog! Haha. Funny name. We met some other people there and hung out for a couple hours. We had a really fun time, but it was soooo late and I was getting cranky-tired. We didn't get home until after 1 and Cam had to be up at 4:30...I remained in cranky mode and I didn't get up to make him breakfast or lunch haha.
I called him later to apologize. I am a different person when I'm over-tired. I had a full day of cleaning and laundry. When Cam got home we went to donate blood. As I thought, my iron was 2 points too low and I couldn't donate. I say, as I thought, because every time I donate my iron is too low. Always the same number too haha. But, Cam donated so that was good at least!!
I've been around guns my whole life (my dad's a former Marine, a hunter, and a gun collector), but I never really learned anything about them until I married Cam. He always tells me all the rules and different things about different guns, but there's so much information that I tend to forget most of it. Not really a good thing, but I do try to remember. There are a few key rules I never forget... 1. Never point a gun, loaded or unloaded, at anyone unless you are going to shoot them. 2. Regarding the safety: Red You're Dead and 3. Never store the gun and bullets in the same area.
I do remember some other things, but those are most important, I think. I used Willy's smaller hand gun at the range and I'm pretty confident now that I know how to load, fire, and unload it. Shooting was another thing. I have pretty poor vision and couldn't see the target to far out so I only hit the paper a couple of times, but for my first time out I think I did pretty well. Cam was so cute and went out to get my target to save after we were all done!
They also made me shoot his M1 Garand (I think that's what it was called...) just to try and it was so hard. Cam was helping hold it steady so it didn't hit my shoulder so hard. All in all it was a really fun experience. Would I do it again? Yes. Would I go again tomorrow? No...too much too soon haha.
Then, we got McDonald's and headed over to a bar called The Flying Dog! Haha. Funny name. We met some other people there and hung out for a couple hours. We had a really fun time, but it was soooo late and I was getting cranky-tired. We didn't get home until after 1 and Cam had to be up at 4:30...I remained in cranky mode and I didn't get up to make him breakfast or lunch haha.
I called him later to apologize. I am a different person when I'm over-tired. I had a full day of cleaning and laundry. When Cam got home we went to donate blood. As I thought, my iron was 2 points too low and I couldn't donate. I say, as I thought, because every time I donate my iron is too low. Always the same number too haha. But, Cam donated so that was good at least!!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes...
A lot has been going on.
I had a nice, relaxing weekend, spending a lot of time with Mack and Cam! The weather was crappy so i stayed inside and had a True Blood marathon!! I love me some True Blood...can't wait for the new season! It looks like it's going to be great!
I haven't been running :/ This weather is killing me. I'm not one to run in the rain, especially when it's cold out. I'm not a fan of having my face wet while trying to focus on my run...
I know. Complain, Complain. I really need to stop complaining.
I have been reading my friend, Kat Belke's blog. She moved to Africa last year and I just (last night at 11:30) caught up with her blog. Reading it and hearing the stories about the kids and people there really makes you think about your own life and problems. It makes me really thankful for the things I have and the amazing people in my life. Especially my family. I have the best family and friends in the world!!
I have been looking for a passage that Kat wrote in her blog about not worrying or looking to the future because today has enough problems...I'm going to keep looking for it because it really spoke to me and made me think about my life.
I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and that things will work out as they're supposed to, but sometimes it's hard to just go with it and let it happen. I believe that God has a plan for us and I guess I just need to try harder to go with the flow...and for those of you who really know me, that's a lot to ask, but I'm seriously going to work on it.
On another, good note...yesterday I had my first solo day back at Cold Stone! It went very well...I made 17 cakes (not too shabby for my first day back)!! So that is the number one change that's going on with me right now. I'll be working 4 days a week for about 5 hours which is just enough for me haha. At least Mack won't have to be alone all day anymore!
I still have not heard anything from unemployment yet...but, as I am learning, everything will turn out as it should!! Well, the rain is falling and I need to start cleaning and go grocery shopping today!! :)
I had a nice, relaxing weekend, spending a lot of time with Mack and Cam! The weather was crappy so i stayed inside and had a True Blood marathon!! I love me some True Blood...can't wait for the new season! It looks like it's going to be great!
I haven't been running :/ This weather is killing me. I'm not one to run in the rain, especially when it's cold out. I'm not a fan of having my face wet while trying to focus on my run...
I know. Complain, Complain. I really need to stop complaining.
I have been reading my friend, Kat Belke's blog. She moved to Africa last year and I just (last night at 11:30) caught up with her blog. Reading it and hearing the stories about the kids and people there really makes you think about your own life and problems. It makes me really thankful for the things I have and the amazing people in my life. Especially my family. I have the best family and friends in the world!!
I have been looking for a passage that Kat wrote in her blog about not worrying or looking to the future because today has enough problems...I'm going to keep looking for it because it really spoke to me and made me think about my life.
I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and that things will work out as they're supposed to, but sometimes it's hard to just go with it and let it happen. I believe that God has a plan for us and I guess I just need to try harder to go with the flow...and for those of you who really know me, that's a lot to ask, but I'm seriously going to work on it.
On another, good note...yesterday I had my first solo day back at Cold Stone! It went very well...I made 17 cakes (not too shabby for my first day back)!! So that is the number one change that's going on with me right now. I'll be working 4 days a week for about 5 hours which is just enough for me haha. At least Mack won't have to be alone all day anymore!
I still have not heard anything from unemployment yet...but, as I am learning, everything will turn out as it should!! Well, the rain is falling and I need to start cleaning and go grocery shopping today!! :)
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Cold Stone
Yesterday was my first day back at Cold Stone. Technically it was just a refresher day, but I did soooo much and I got paid so I guess it counts as my first day back!
Everything came back to me pretty easily. Just like riding a bike! It was a long day though and we had a lot of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies to make! Lori (for those of you who don't know...is my boss' daughter and we became friends when I worked there the first time. I now think of her as one of my best friends!!) and I had a great time working together and catching up a bit. Hopefully I will working with her again soon!!
Mack was happy to see me when I got home! I hate leaving him alone, but at least it's only 4 days a week and for about 5 hours!! But, I do love the feeling when he runs up to me and greats me when I get home! :)
Everything came back to me pretty easily. Just like riding a bike! It was a long day though and we had a lot of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies to make! Lori (for those of you who don't know...is my boss' daughter and we became friends when I worked there the first time. I now think of her as one of my best friends!!) and I had a great time working together and catching up a bit. Hopefully I will working with her again soon!!
Mack was happy to see me when I got home! I hate leaving him alone, but at least it's only 4 days a week and for about 5 hours!! But, I do love the feeling when he runs up to me and greats me when I get home! :)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Scum-Bags, Cakes, and Hope (Oh My)
So here's the latest update on my unemployment...
I got a call Monday afternoon from my former boss at Cold Stone Creamery called me (I became friends with his daughter and she filled him in on my situation). He just lost another cake decorator and wanted me to come back and be the cake decorator again. Since it was late, I called Unemployment the next day.
I waited on hold for over an hour. While I was waiting I was playing around with the website and found that something was wrong with my claim and it was being reviewed. Obviously I wouldn't get paid until everything was ok. So now I had 2 questions to ask when they finally took my call. All I wanted to know was how many hours I can work to make up the difference of the money I'm losing.
The guy told me that the scum-bags I worked for were appealing my claim. The guy wouldn't tell my what they were saying (He said it was private, which I don't understand because it's about me) but anyway...once Unemployment decides (If they deny then we can appeal them and then we'll probably have to have a meeting with them...) I will let everyone know.
I kinda had a feeling they would do this...it just shows that they are so power-hungry and just down right rotten people. It amazes me that people like this actually exist. I, for one, have learned very valuable lessons from this whole experience and will never let this happen to me again.
So, after calling my parents and Cam and freaking out...I called Steve back and he asked me to come in a talk about my job. He said he's dealt with situations like this a lot and the appeal almost never goes through, so that's a plus. He offered me my old job back and the same times and days. I am very thankful to have such wonderful people in my corner. I will get through all of this and be stronger for it.
I have hope and faith that things will work out as they should. I have my family, friends, and wonderful people in my life that I can lean on.
I got a call Monday afternoon from my former boss at Cold Stone Creamery called me (I became friends with his daughter and she filled him in on my situation). He just lost another cake decorator and wanted me to come back and be the cake decorator again. Since it was late, I called Unemployment the next day.
I waited on hold for over an hour. While I was waiting I was playing around with the website and found that something was wrong with my claim and it was being reviewed. Obviously I wouldn't get paid until everything was ok. So now I had 2 questions to ask when they finally took my call. All I wanted to know was how many hours I can work to make up the difference of the money I'm losing.
The guy told me that the scum-bags I worked for were appealing my claim. The guy wouldn't tell my what they were saying (He said it was private, which I don't understand because it's about me) but anyway...once Unemployment decides (If they deny then we can appeal them and then we'll probably have to have a meeting with them...) I will let everyone know.
I kinda had a feeling they would do this...it just shows that they are so power-hungry and just down right rotten people. It amazes me that people like this actually exist. I, for one, have learned very valuable lessons from this whole experience and will never let this happen to me again.
So, after calling my parents and Cam and freaking out...I called Steve back and he asked me to come in a talk about my job. He said he's dealt with situations like this a lot and the appeal almost never goes through, so that's a plus. He offered me my old job back and the same times and days. I am very thankful to have such wonderful people in my corner. I will get through all of this and be stronger for it.
I have hope and faith that things will work out as they should. I have my family, friends, and wonderful people in my life that I can lean on.
Updates
I've been getting so behind with my blogging...I need to start doing it either at night or in the morning because I always forget what I want to write haha.
I've been slacking on my running. This weather is killing me. I worked out with my trainer at the gym on Tuesday and haven't done much since then. Cam and I always rough-house and I think he hurt my back the other day, but thank goodness it feels a lot better.
Yesterday my Mom and I went to Princeton, NJ to visit and meet my baby cousin, Collin!! He's already 8 months and sooooo adorable! What a happy and smart boy he is! It was so nice to spend some time with Julia and her Dad...I wish my other cousin Trevor could have been there too! I took Mack back home with me and we drove home in the rain. More rain.
Speaking of...it is POURING right now. There's thunder and lightning and my poor Mack is so scared. He keeps running around the house and hiding. I feel so bad for him. And Cam...he's driving home from work in this mess. That lucky duck got out of mowing the lawn today...
So, a lot went on on Tuesday but that needs it's own entry....to be continued!
I've been slacking on my running. This weather is killing me. I worked out with my trainer at the gym on Tuesday and haven't done much since then. Cam and I always rough-house and I think he hurt my back the other day, but thank goodness it feels a lot better.
Yesterday my Mom and I went to Princeton, NJ to visit and meet my baby cousin, Collin!! He's already 8 months and sooooo adorable! What a happy and smart boy he is! It was so nice to spend some time with Julia and her Dad...I wish my other cousin Trevor could have been there too! I took Mack back home with me and we drove home in the rain. More rain.
Speaking of...it is POURING right now. There's thunder and lightning and my poor Mack is so scared. He keeps running around the house and hiding. I feel so bad for him. And Cam...he's driving home from work in this mess. That lucky duck got out of mowing the lawn today...
So, a lot went on on Tuesday but that needs it's own entry....to be continued!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
"Mile"Stone
5/11/11
Haha. Excuse the pun, but I couldn't help it. I get that from my Mom. I hit a milestone today. I ran a whole mile today!! It took me 14 minutes, haha, but I did it! I have not run a mile since grade school. I am super proud of myself! I walked after that and did a little running on and off, but I was so tired after that!!
5/12/11
I keep forgetting to blog at night because the next day I forget everything that happened haha.
Today I had my training at the gym. We did a lot of abs.
Does anyone know any really good pilates dvds?! I want to start doing that at home, but I don't want to buy a bad one. I would rather invest in a really good dvd!
More cleaning and vacuuming today. Laundry and making my lovely neighbor Rose's amazing Penne Vodka tonight for dinner! I hope I can make it as well as she does!!
Haha. Excuse the pun, but I couldn't help it. I get that from my Mom. I hit a milestone today. I ran a whole mile today!! It took me 14 minutes, haha, but I did it! I have not run a mile since grade school. I am super proud of myself! I walked after that and did a little running on and off, but I was so tired after that!!
5/12/11
I keep forgetting to blog at night because the next day I forget everything that happened haha.
Today I had my training at the gym. We did a lot of abs.
Does anyone know any really good pilates dvds?! I want to start doing that at home, but I don't want to buy a bad one. I would rather invest in a really good dvd!
More cleaning and vacuuming today. Laundry and making my lovely neighbor Rose's amazing Penne Vodka tonight for dinner! I hope I can make it as well as she does!!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Sugarland
I woke up early and Mack and I headed to my parents' house in NJ. I went with my Mom to Verizon to get one of my old phones activated (there was no way I could be without a phone until Tues or Wed!!)
Then, I took a nap and get ready for the concert. My friend, Kasey, got tickets to see Sugarland and invited me to go with her! It only took us an hour to get there and we pre-gamed with margaritas by the car. (Yes, that's right. Margaritas, not beer!!) Haha. When we were done with our drinks, we packed up the chairs and heading over to the center. By the time we got there we both had to pee so bad. We decided to wait until we went inside. A security guy came up to us and said that our chairs were too tall and we couldn't bring them in.
We then had to walk alllll the way back to the car. This time I was literally going to pee my pants haha. There was a Rita's across the street so I went over and Kasey followed after she put the chairs in the car. We were told that we HAD to buy something and there was a line of 10 people waiting for the bathroom. We finally got to go and then headed back to the center.
We got some food and then went to find somewhere to sit. We had lawn seats so we needed a place to put our blanket! Kasey decided to go to the bathroom again before the show started so I waited with the food. Then, it was my turn. On the way back to the blanket I got lost (go figure. I have the worst sense of direction). I had to call Kasey, but since the opening act (Little Big Town) had started and people were screaming I couldn't hear her. I seriously thought I wouldn't be able to find her, but thankfully I did.
We picked the worst place to sit. While I was in the bathroom and trying to find my way back...a bunch of skanky girls were in our area and had bikini tops under their shirts and kept taking their clothes off and throwing them on our blanket. Kasey kept throwing their stuff on the ground haha.
The concert was great though!! We had an awesome time! It took us 45 minutes to drive 150 feet out of the parking lot haha and we finally got home after 1am...all in all it was a great day and a great night!
So, thank you Kasey, again, for taking me with you!! With living in PA, working, family, and life in general, I don't get to see my friends very often. So I really cherish all the time I get to spend with my bests!
Then, I took a nap and get ready for the concert. My friend, Kasey, got tickets to see Sugarland and invited me to go with her! It only took us an hour to get there and we pre-gamed with margaritas by the car. (Yes, that's right. Margaritas, not beer!!) Haha. When we were done with our drinks, we packed up the chairs and heading over to the center. By the time we got there we both had to pee so bad. We decided to wait until we went inside. A security guy came up to us and said that our chairs were too tall and we couldn't bring them in.
We then had to walk alllll the way back to the car. This time I was literally going to pee my pants haha. There was a Rita's across the street so I went over and Kasey followed after she put the chairs in the car. We were told that we HAD to buy something and there was a line of 10 people waiting for the bathroom. We finally got to go and then headed back to the center.
We got some food and then went to find somewhere to sit. We had lawn seats so we needed a place to put our blanket! Kasey decided to go to the bathroom again before the show started so I waited with the food. Then, it was my turn. On the way back to the blanket I got lost (go figure. I have the worst sense of direction). I had to call Kasey, but since the opening act (Little Big Town) had started and people were screaming I couldn't hear her. I seriously thought I wouldn't be able to find her, but thankfully I did.
We picked the worst place to sit. While I was in the bathroom and trying to find my way back...a bunch of skanky girls were in our area and had bikini tops under their shirts and kept taking their clothes off and throwing them on our blanket. Kasey kept throwing their stuff on the ground haha.
The concert was great though!! We had an awesome time! It took us 45 minutes to drive 150 feet out of the parking lot haha and we finally got home after 1am...all in all it was a great day and a great night!
So, thank you Kasey, again, for taking me with you!! With living in PA, working, family, and life in general, I don't get to see my friends very often. So I really cherish all the time I get to spend with my bests!
Behind
Sorry I've been behind with my blogging. The site was down for a little bit and then I had a busy weekend!
Let me re-cap what's been going on.
Friday: I did my normal routine, (cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, ect.), then I went to Verizon to figure out what was wrong with my phone. I had it on the charger and went to take it off to respond to a text and it just restarted. Now, it does that every so often but this time it wouldn't completely start up. The store said they'd have to send me a new phone and I won't get it until Tuesday or Wednesday.
Cam called me on his way home from Drill and said he wanted to go to the movies. I was already dressed and ready to go so that was a plus. We decided to see Thor in IMAX 3D!! It was amazing!! Chris Hemsworth is so sexy haha. But, the movie was really good too.
Saturday: I went to a Sugarland concert with my friend Kasey...which needs a whole blog all to itself haha!!
Sunday: So, I haven't run in a couple of days and I'm really looking forward to getting back to it tomorrow. Mack stayed at my parents today. I'll be back in NJ on Wednesday when I visit family in Princeton so he's having a sleepover until then. It also gives me some much needed Kitty Time! I don't see much of them when he's home. I was supposed to do a phone interview tonight, but the woman never called. Oh well. I guess that one's not meant to be.
I'm looking forward to watching Army Wives tonight and spending some time with my hubby!!
Let me re-cap what's been going on.
Friday: I did my normal routine, (cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, ect.), then I went to Verizon to figure out what was wrong with my phone. I had it on the charger and went to take it off to respond to a text and it just restarted. Now, it does that every so often but this time it wouldn't completely start up. The store said they'd have to send me a new phone and I won't get it until Tuesday or Wednesday.
Cam called me on his way home from Drill and said he wanted to go to the movies. I was already dressed and ready to go so that was a plus. We decided to see Thor in IMAX 3D!! It was amazing!! Chris Hemsworth is so sexy haha. But, the movie was really good too.
Saturday: I went to a Sugarland concert with my friend Kasey...which needs a whole blog all to itself haha!!
Sunday: So, I haven't run in a couple of days and I'm really looking forward to getting back to it tomorrow. Mack stayed at my parents today. I'll be back in NJ on Wednesday when I visit family in Princeton so he's having a sleepover until then. It also gives me some much needed Kitty Time! I don't see much of them when he's home. I was supposed to do a phone interview tonight, but the woman never called. Oh well. I guess that one's not meant to be.
I'm looking forward to watching Army Wives tonight and spending some time with my hubby!!
"Mile"Stone
5/11/11
Haha. Excuse the pun, but I couldn't help it. I get that from my Mom. I hit a milestone today. I ran a whole mile today!! It took me 14 minutes, haha, but I did it! I have not run a mile since grade school. I am super proud of myself! I walked after that and did a little running on and off, but I was so tired after that!!
5/12/11
I keep forgetting to blog at night because the next day I forget everything that happened haha.
Today I had my training at the gym. We did a lot of abs.
Does anyone know any really good pilates dvds?! I want to start doing that at home, but I don't want to buy a bad one. I would rather invest in a really good dvd!
More cleaning and vacuuming today. Laundry and making my lovely neighbor Rose's amazing Penne Vodka tonight for dinner! I hope I can make it as well as she does!!
Haha. Excuse the pun, but I couldn't help it. I get that from my Mom. I hit a milestone today. I ran a whole mile today!! It took me 14 minutes, haha, but I did it! I have not run a mile since grade school. I am super proud of myself! I walked after that and did a little running on and off, but I was so tired after that!!
5/12/11
I keep forgetting to blog at night because the next day I forget everything that happened haha.
Today I had my training at the gym. We did a lot of abs.
Does anyone know any really good pilates dvds?! I want to start doing that at home, but I don't want to buy a bad one. I would rather invest in a really good dvd!
More cleaning and vacuuming today. Laundry and making my lovely neighbor Rose's amazing Penne Vodka tonight for dinner! I hope I can make it as well as she does!!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Mother-Daughter Day #2
I had another nice day with my parents yesterday. After getting a good nights sleep finally after the pipes being fixed, Mack and I headed to Jersey for the day!
Mom and I went to Kohl's again and I got a couple new shirts. We did some grocery shopping and I got Taco Bell for lunch! So yummy!
I didn't do any running, but I took Mack for a couple walks.
Our neighbor came over with the hoagies that we always order from them. It was a nice surprise and we had them for dinner instead of cooking!
Mom and I went to Kohl's again and I got a couple new shirts. We did some grocery shopping and I got Taco Bell for lunch! So yummy!
I didn't do any running, but I took Mack for a couple walks.
Our neighbor came over with the hoagies that we always order from them. It was a nice surprise and we had them for dinner instead of cooking!
Monday, May 9, 2011
The Day From Hell
I should have known when I woke up this morning that I should have just stayed in bed all day. Today has seriously been the day from hell!!
It started off with me waking up with a migraine. I took some Tylenol and went back to sleep for another couple hours. I woke up again feeling better. Then, I took Mack for a walk and started my cleaning for the day. We are trying to save money and refinance our house, so I spent 2 hours on the phone trying to get information about that. When I was done with my cleaning I decided to start the laundry. I went down into the basement and there was dirt all over the washer/dryer. I didn't really think anything of it and opened the lid. There was still water in it and I don't know why that didn't send up a red flag to me...long story short...there's a blockage somewhere in the pipes and the water keeps over-flowing into the basement.
So it is now after 9PM and the plumper is on his way here...it's going to be a long night. They weren't supposed to come until tomorrow, but it's backing up with everything now and needs to be taken care of ASAP. Hopefully it won't take too long or cost too much.
Seriously...this is my life :/
It started off with me waking up with a migraine. I took some Tylenol and went back to sleep for another couple hours. I woke up again feeling better. Then, I took Mack for a walk and started my cleaning for the day. We are trying to save money and refinance our house, so I spent 2 hours on the phone trying to get information about that. When I was done with my cleaning I decided to start the laundry. I went down into the basement and there was dirt all over the washer/dryer. I didn't really think anything of it and opened the lid. There was still water in it and I don't know why that didn't send up a red flag to me...long story short...there's a blockage somewhere in the pipes and the water keeps over-flowing into the basement.
So it is now after 9PM and the plumper is on his way here...it's going to be a long night. They weren't supposed to come until tomorrow, but it's backing up with everything now and needs to be taken care of ASAP. Hopefully it won't take too long or cost too much.
Seriously...this is my life :/
Mother's Day
Yesterday Cam and I drove out to South Jersey to visit his Nannys for Mother's Day! But, before we headed there we went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast!! It was so yummy! The trip there wasn't too bad, we were actually on time getting there. Cam's Mom, his sister Katie and her husband, Scott and his sister Carrie met us all there too. We all went to this amazing Italian restaurant and we had a great time.
Then, we went over to Cam's other Nanny's house (she lives right around the corner from his other Nanny) and his Dad and Step-Mom, and Uncle were there visiting too. We sat and talked for a few hours and then had to take the long ride home.
Mack was alone all day and he was a good boy! He waited to do his business until we got home! I did run in the morning before breakfast. I didn't want to, but I definitely felt better afterward!
Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!! :)
Then, we went over to Cam's other Nanny's house (she lives right around the corner from his other Nanny) and his Dad and Step-Mom, and Uncle were there visiting too. We sat and talked for a few hours and then had to take the long ride home.
Mack was alone all day and he was a good boy! He waited to do his business until we got home! I did run in the morning before breakfast. I didn't want to, but I definitely felt better afterward!
Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day!! :)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Mother-Daughter Wednesday
I had a wonderful day yesterday! Mack and I woke up early and headed out to New Jersey for the day! Since Cam and I are going to see his Nannys on Mother's Day, I decided to spend the day with my Mom yesterday instead! It was pouring rain so I didn't get to go for a run, but Mom and I did a lot of walking during the day to make up for it!
Mack was so excited to see his Grandparents, too! Mom and I ran some errands and then we went to Kohl's to do some shopping! I bought jeans for the first time in almost 4 years!! It felt so good to find something that fit me and actually looked good! Then, we did some shopping at Bed, Bath, and Beyond Shop Rite! We were going to get pedicures, but with the rain and it getting late we decided to skip it and just get lunch.
We stopped at the China Buffet and got some take-out for us and my dad! We had a nice day catching up and hanging out! On the ride home the sun came out!
But, when I got home I got some more bad news. Unemployment is only going to give me half of what I made...it's not enough. I'm freaking out because I've been looking for jobs for weeks now and now I HAVE to find one soon. I don't understand why they would give me so little...Cam and I will be calling them tomorrow and we can appeal the amount if they say that's really all they're giving us...
Ugh! I seriously can never catch a break :(
Sorry to complain...I didn't want to use this blog for that, but sometimes it's necessary!!
Today WILL be a better day. Cam's not freaking out so I guess I shouldn't either! I trust in the Lord and know that everything happens for a reason and it'll all work out in the end...I just need to keep repeating that to myself!! :)
Mack was so excited to see his Grandparents, too! Mom and I ran some errands and then we went to Kohl's to do some shopping! I bought jeans for the first time in almost 4 years!! It felt so good to find something that fit me and actually looked good! Then, we did some shopping at Bed, Bath, and Beyond Shop Rite! We were going to get pedicures, but with the rain and it getting late we decided to skip it and just get lunch.
We stopped at the China Buffet and got some take-out for us and my dad! We had a nice day catching up and hanging out! On the ride home the sun came out!
But, when I got home I got some more bad news. Unemployment is only going to give me half of what I made...it's not enough. I'm freaking out because I've been looking for jobs for weeks now and now I HAVE to find one soon. I don't understand why they would give me so little...Cam and I will be calling them tomorrow and we can appeal the amount if they say that's really all they're giving us...
Ugh! I seriously can never catch a break :(
Sorry to complain...I didn't want to use this blog for that, but sometimes it's necessary!!
Today WILL be a better day. Cam's not freaking out so I guess I shouldn't either! I trust in the Lord and know that everything happens for a reason and it'll all work out in the end...I just need to keep repeating that to myself!! :)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Busy Bee
Sorry I haven't blogged in a couple of days. Being a housewife keeps me busy!
Let me re-cap what's been going on:
Sunday was a lazy day! Cam and I just hung out and watched TV all day. I baked Chocolate Chip Cookies and made a yummy Pork Stew with Sauerkraut for dinner!!
Yesterday I ran in the morning. A little rough start after taking Sunday off, but I made it through! I did a lot of cleaning and I'm liking my new schedule! Cam's finally cleaning up his office and I've been doing a TON of laundry...but I wouldn't want to be doing anything else!
Today I'll be doing a lot more cleaning than I wanted because I'm going to see my parents all day tomorrow!! My Mom and I will be celebrating Mother's Day with some shopping, pedicures, and lunch!! I'm also getting a massage today!! I'm so excited! I was supposed to get my massage last Thursday...but you know the story.
Mack is also benefiting and I think happier that I'm home now. He hasn't been going number 2 (I know, T.M.I.) in the morning so I take him out for a little bit and then come back in. Today, I was writing on here on the couch and he came up to me and started whining and staring at me...I took him out and he went! :)
Anyway...I took the day off from running, but I've still have a lot to do after my massage...I'll probably write another blog tonight. I just wanted to write a few things before I forgot or got distracted again ha ha.
Let me re-cap what's been going on:
Sunday was a lazy day! Cam and I just hung out and watched TV all day. I baked Chocolate Chip Cookies and made a yummy Pork Stew with Sauerkraut for dinner!!
Yesterday I ran in the morning. A little rough start after taking Sunday off, but I made it through! I did a lot of cleaning and I'm liking my new schedule! Cam's finally cleaning up his office and I've been doing a TON of laundry...but I wouldn't want to be doing anything else!
Today I'll be doing a lot more cleaning than I wanted because I'm going to see my parents all day tomorrow!! My Mom and I will be celebrating Mother's Day with some shopping, pedicures, and lunch!! I'm also getting a massage today!! I'm so excited! I was supposed to get my massage last Thursday...but you know the story.
Mack is also benefiting and I think happier that I'm home now. He hasn't been going number 2 (I know, T.M.I.) in the morning so I take him out for a little bit and then come back in. Today, I was writing on here on the couch and he came up to me and started whining and staring at me...I took him out and he went! :)
Anyway...I took the day off from running, but I've still have a lot to do after my massage...I'll probably write another blog tonight. I just wanted to write a few things before I forgot or got distracted again ha ha.
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