Mostly Moved in

There is still stuff at the old place. Just a few things and the cleaning supplies. I think my stuff multiplies over night in the old place. Because every time I think it will be one more trip, it isn't. But I haven't been to the gym since Wednesday, so I am going tonight right after work. I don't think I can wait for the 7:15 Kickboxing class. I just want to get in, do cardio and get out. I know I haven't been sedentary since my last visit to the gym, but I really need to get back into my routine. I still feel out of sorts but it is slowly getting back to normal. I am close to getting my kitchen up and running so I am happy about that.

The cats are slowly getting adjusted. Here is how things went Friday: They got locked in the old apartment bathroom until the movers got everything out. I wasn't worried about them running out the door, but they were getting scared and all the hiding places were disappearing. Then, we move them to the new apartment. And they immediately hid. Sierra comes out first and is very vocal about her feelings. Then she goes and hides. They hiss at each other. Then Simon comes out and just starts chattering away. That cat will not hush up! It is cute for awhile, but after awhile, I just need some peace!!!

Well that is is for now. I bought the new Harry Potter book Saturday and I am trying to steal as many possible moments to read it. It is great so far. And yes, I am still trying to avoid spoilers!

Later

Move Day

Okay, I am waiting for my movers to arrive so I can get the big stuff and some boxes to the new place. Their time frame is between 7 and 11. I am okay with that because well, there was still stuff to do. Even once they get done with their stuff, I will still have stuff to move over. It is just a fun, fun time. I wanted to do it early though because it is relatively cool right now. It is funny to think that I should actually be at work right now. I still woke up at the same time, so there was no difference.

I am also getting excited about the new Harry Potter book. I didn't think I'd be as excited -- I'd read it and be done with it. But I truthfully want to read it before any spoilers get out! I want to read it for myself!!!

I know I have more to blog about but I can't really think right now. My head is spinning. I did manage to get all my services switched over and I even got a free Wireless gateway so I can set up wireless in the new place (after rebate, of course. They make you work for the free stuff :)).

Movers just called and they are on the way. Have a great weekend!

Much better today

I am feeling so much better today than yesterday. And definitely better than Sunday! I slept pretty well last night and now I feel like normal. Well, I do have a slight headache because I went to the dentist this morning. Poking around in a person's mouth with pointy objects is bound to give that person a headache. I go every 6 months, they should be pretty clean! Oh well, it is a necessary evil. I think the hygienist likes to inflict pain. She seems all sweet and innocent, but dang it, get a dental tool in her hand and she can hurt. They get paid good money to do that too!

Oh well, I am over it. Tonight is the normal. Packing, working out, then relaxing. I figure it is time for a spin class. I think it is has been 2 weeks since I hit one. My favorite teacher isn't teaching the class tonight though. He is super tough but fabulous. (So, have we noticed I pay people to actually inflict pain on me..... Maybe I should take a deep look inside me :)).

Well, I need to get back to work. I also have an expense report to complete. That AMEX bill comes quickly and I might need some money to pay it off!

Later!

Icky, icky

That is how I feel today. This weekend was very good. I packed, Mike and I hung out, watched a few movies, had dinner with Mike's visiting cousin, and I finally got to meet up with Michelle for dinner. All was good until I got home last night and felt a horrible pain in my stomach. Well, maybe it is all the core work I have been doing. Oh, um, no. Apparently one of my favorite restaurants gave me food poisoning! (I won't tell you were because this is the first time anything like this has ever happened there and I will probably go back there again) I was dizzy, had muscle aches and was generally in massive pain for about two hours (I felt like I was going to die.). It died down enough were I could sleep, but I am not super 100% today. Mike was working and I truthfully didn't really want him there for this fiasco. Normally I want to be taken care of when I am sick, but not last night! All he needed to know was that I was still conscious :). My lunch consists of Gatorade and crackers. Yeah, I probably should have stayed home today, but I am taking Friday off to move. I figured I did need to get some stuff done. I am just being a cube hermit. The stomach cramps have gone away so that is good news.

Mary Kaye is moving into our parking area -- they are setting up right now. So begins the month long complaint that they are taking up spaces and still in town. Oh well, hopefully it won't rain on them........

Have a great Monday. Later!

And the rain followed me back.....

When I flew into Chicago on Monday, it started raining. Apparently it hadn't been raining in Chicago. Until I got there. It was clear when I left yesterday, but the rain break that Dallas was getting is now over. I went to lunch without an umbrella (because I left it in my car, silly me!). It started pouring on my way back from Subway. I think I am finally drying out!!! I was a pitiful sight though. (I still am. Thank goodness I had no meetings this afternoon!)

I was actually busy today which was kind a nice change. Of course nothing interesting happened while I was out of the office, but I didn't expect too much. I have just been plugging away and trying to catch up. I am ready to go home though. I have been out of the office for 4 days, but it is still tiring to come back.

Everyone have a great weekend!

I'm Back!

Well, this would have been cute had I seen it before leaving for Chicago! Oh well. I am back from my trip and it was a pretty good meeting. I stayed outside of the city so I wasn't able to go into the city to explore. It was just logistically not possible, especially with no car. So, I do have to go back to Chicago so I can actually see it.

I will blog later but it is time to play with the kitties. They have patiently been waiting for mommy to come home. And Simon is staring at me now. So time to go!

Getting Ready

I have some time before I have to head to the airport so I thought I'd drop in to say hi. The rest of the weekend went pretty well. It was super low key. I was pretty tired on Sunday and really just wanted to stay in bed. I did work out with Ryan but just barely. However, measurements weren't up to my expectations, so I need to kick it up a little. My body fat isn't moving and I really want it down a little more. It will happen - I have a plan!

When I got home from the gym, Mike was over already so we got to hang out some :). Always a good thing. My apartment is a mess though since I am packing and have crap everywhere. That is making me a little crazy but I just work around it. Plus this is better than waiting until the night before the movers get here to pack.

Well, I need to get going. Everyone have a great day! And week. I am not sure I will have access to the computer until Thursday night. I will try to find one in the hotel -- surely they have one! But, we'll see.

Later!

Damn Pothole.....

And all mosquitoes must die.

Okay, Friday night started off well. I went to the gym, had a great workout and then headed home. I was going to Mike's, cook dinner, and just hang out. I leave for Chicago on Monday, so time together is important. Welp, I get in my car, start the trek to Mesquite, hit a freakin pot hole and pop a tire. Damn, damn, damn!!! I pull over, call Mike in my most pitiful voice and he comes to my rescue. Yes, I see the irony of a strong, independent gal calling her man to help change a tire. We won't go into that at this time! Anyway, I proceed to get all the stuff out of my trunk while he is on the way. Well, there is a piece of glass in the trunk and I cut my finger. So, I am bleeding. And I am getting eaten by mosquitoes. They are relentless and will not leave me alone. So, by the time Mike gets there, I am covered in bites. Oh, not happy. So, my hero arrives :).... and we finally get the tire changed (oh, the spare tire fell on my foot and so I also have a bruise..... but that was totally my fault.) and head back to Mike's place. Poor guy is in serious need of a shower!!

I make a pit stop at CVS because I need something for the bites. The cashier was asking how my night was and I caught myself saying "Fine". Then I stopped myself. Not fine -- itching like crazy!!! He was very sympathetic and even made sure I didn't still need help in the tire arena. Aveeno anti itch cream is wonderful by the way! I love Aveeno products.

And, I did get dinner cooked. It was late and Mike had to go to work, but dang it, I set out to make it and I did!! (It was easy -- baked Rigatoni - but I was still craving it after all that fun).

Today was spent getting a new tire. The tire store is around the corner so I was able to walk home and get stuff done. But that was a nice expense I wasn't expecting. Thank God I just got paid. (Silver lining, I guess.)

Have a great Saturday!

No Title!

Well, happy Tuesday to everyone. Day before a holiday and I am sure the office will clear out before 3. I will be here until 4:30 though. I don't have anything I need to do before the holiday and well, I want to save my PTO. I can do some reading this afternoon. I am meeting a friend tonight to go see the new John Krasinksi movie "License to Wed". I have such high hopes for this -- I hope it doesn't disappoint! I don't think it will. It looks pretty funny. And I do like Mandy Moore so I am sure it will be great! Look for my review tomorrow :).

Other than that, it is pretty slow today. I have one more thing to do today -- but it is just a letter so it is no big deal. But due to Union rules, I have to elaborate on everything and can't just say "NO". That is really all I am saying, but you have to have a lot of gobblety gook. It is annoying.

Everyone have a wonderful day!

It's raining... again

I know in August we will be wondering where all the rain is but for now, I want some sunshine. It is July 2. Come on! I like rain, I really do. But not right before I am about to get off work and drive home in it. And now that I look good in tank tops, I want to wear them as much as possible. It just seems wrong on a rainy day :).

You know you have been worked hard by your trainer when co-workers notice you are walking funny and ask why. I am limping. It is cute. Plus, it hurts when I cough. But it is a good hurt. I definitely feel like I have accomplished something in that workout! And Ryan says just wait until Thursday. I might not be able to type then. Who knows. He seems to enjoy this new period of shocking my body off its plateau. I am looking forward to yoga tonight. :). I need the stretching. Badly.

Okay, I think that is it for today. I received my study materials for the PHR exam (HR Certification), so I am going to get on that. The test is in December, but it is a lot of stuff to cover. I wanted to give myself as much time as possible. I took a pretest today and well, I am pretty much 100% in the Safety and Risk Management Section. It would have been embarrassing to get OSHA questions wrong.

Have a safe, dry and happy Monday evening!!

The Happy Oasis

Angela has the best backyard in the world (next to Aunt Gail's actually. All Gail needs is a pool!). I am sure I have mentioned Angela's pool many times in my blog and Jen has too in hers. There was another get together today -- just because. I had to leave early to meet Ryan for a session (I think I am crazy for such dedication, really.....) but I got to spend a good 2 hours there. There was even some sun :). It was nice to hang out, soak in some rays and just relax. I couldn't have a couple of beers but really, that was no loss. I needed to drink water anyway! I was supposed to reasses today, but for some reason we are waiting until Thursday. That's okay. While I feel pretty good, I always feel like a few more cardio sessions will get me down further! It is a mind game, really. Well, back to Angela's. It is so worth the 40 minute drive to get to her place (and even more so when i can actually stay longer than 2 hours!!).

And I did get a booty kicking today with Ryan. I am definitely going to feel it tomorrow. But I feel great. And that is all that matters!!! But yoga tomorrow night will feel soooooo good. So, time to take some advil and get to packing up the apartment!

Hope everyone has had a great weekend! Later

Smokey Tuesday

First of all, Spamalot was super funny. I didn't know I was really missing out until I saw it. :). I really enjoyed it and I think everyone should go see it! I overheard someone actually say they weren't enjoying it. What? Are you kidding me? It was just too funny for words. I guess to each his or her own, huh. Thanks to Mom and Dad for giving me their tickets :)!

There was a fire in Downtown Dallas yesterday afternoon. It was a old warehouse that was being demolished anyway, so nobody was hurt. But it is still burning in places and the smoke is filling downtown. That is always fun............. So, it is smokey, hazy and cloudy because it is still rainy. And the office smells like smoke in places.

Well, that is pretty much it for now. I am completing the travel arrangements for Chicago (work trip) but that is pretty much done. I just need the final email showing it has been booked (air travel requires special approval which I got yesterday). Have a great day!!!

Dang I am tired......

First of all, Happy Birthday Jen!!! Today is her thirty faux birthday. I wish her all the fun and happiness today!!! Tomorrow is a pool party at Angela's house. We all win when it comes time for her birthday because Angela's house is a happy oasis :). And then Sunday, she and I are going to see Spamalot. Mom gave me her tickets since they can't use them. I can't wait because I hear Spamalot is pretty funny.

Okay, now on for why I am so tired. Mom and Dad left for CA today at 6:00. Meaning we had to leave for the airport at 4:30. Meaning my booty got out of bed at 4:15. So, yeah, I've been awake for 4 hours already. I was thinking I might possibly go to the gym once I dropped them off, but that didn't happen. I wasn't quite awake and I didn't want to fall of the treadmill. :). So, I am doing that tonight after work. I promise!!! (Actually, I am only cheating myself if I don't go, so really no promise is necessary, huh??). I went back home and tried to rest a little, but never got back to sleep. So, it will be a lot of caffeine today for me. I hope they have fun though! They get to stay for 2 weeks, lucky! 5 days was not enough for me earlier this month.

Well, happy Friday to everybody! Have a great day. Someone might want to come by and bonk me in the head around noon. I might be asleep in my cube..........

The end of the week is in site!

Okay, so Jon isn't going to Thailand for the summer, he will be going to NYC in August. Actually perfect, because I am more likely to visit NYC than Thailand :). Or, I guess I should say, I would have more opportunity to visit NYC than Thailand. That first statement made it sound like I would be opposed to the over seas visit. Heck, I've been to China -- I can go anywhere :).

Since last night, Ryan had to cancel our session, I did a yoga class. I haven't been in a few weeks and I had some super tight muscles. It was awesome to be back on the mat. He had us do something called a standing split. You lean over, keep on leg on the ground and through the other in the air. The eventual result should be what looks like a "standing split" as the name states. I was lucky that I got the extended leg at a 90 degree angle. It felt good but was tough. I slept very well after that class!

Well, that is about it. I just booked a mover for next month. Now I just have to get everything in order. I have time, but things have a way of sneaking up on you! Oh, and good luck to Mike because he starts finals tonight. Good luck baby :).

I actually have news!

Wow, I haven't had news in awhile (besides my CA trip). Anyway, I have decided to move to a new apartment. Okay, so it is the same complex, but since I have been in my current apartment FOREVER, it was about time. I wanted more space and I will be going to a 2 bedroom. It really isn't too much more than what I am paying now either. That is pretty cool. I went to look at the new unit yesterday and it is pretty nice. They are still working on it so there was no carpet, but I have a good imagination. The kitchen is a tiny bit smaller but it has a walk through, meaning I can go in one way and exit in the dining room. The bedrooms are the same size I have now and the living room is a bit bigger. I like the layout -- last night I was truly wondering, but I can now see myself living there. And there is a washer/dryer -- one of my requirements! I was a tad spoiled with the current unit. I do have a microwave already installed in the new apartment so if you know of anybody who wants an old one, I would be willing to sell. I have had it for years, but it still works! I haven't decided yet, but I might not use my table in the new place so I might be looking to sell it too. I will let you know.

I did realize I will be moving in late July. Dang it will be hot!!! I do plan to hire movers to do the heavy stuff. Yes, it is across the parking lot. I am strong enough to help move a couch up the stairs. Doesn't mean I want to :). Plus, I have some time between the new and old apartment so I can move in spurts. That will be nice. I am getting excited although ask me in the middle of all this how I feel. I will be cursing the day I made the decision........ :). I am looking forward to seeing the cats try to get used to the new place. It is always funny to watch them get their bearings! (And I will also be doing a lot cleaning out of stuff in the next few weeks. I am going to Chicago the week before I start moving, so I want to get the bulk of it done ASAP.)

No baby brother. He didn't come in last week, but that's cool. He will just head to Thailand without seeing me. Mom and Dad are doing their CA trip at the end of the week, so it will be up to me to hold down the fort in Dallas.

Back to work!

Just saying hi

I am just checking in to say hi! Not much to catch up on really. The weekend was slow but I guess that is sometimes a good thing. This coming weekend will be a little more jam packed. But more about that later. I just thought I would let everyone know I was still alive :).

Later!

A picture

It is my favorite because, well, it has me and my favorite baby in the world. Isn't she a beauty!!! (And I do mean Chloe, not me :)).

I am glad to be back in my own place although I kind of miss the rest of the family. My little brother is coming home on Wednesday before he heads off to Thailand. Yep, Thailand. He is a little adventure man. Can't wait to see his pictures from there. I have always admired his ability to just go off to far off places. I know it is scary, but he does it and always has a great life experience.

Anyway, I have to go to the grocery store now. Seriously, I have no food in the apartment. I guess it is a good thing that I am not that hungry right now!

Later!

Quick Weekend Run Down

Okay, here is a quicky. It is Monday morning and I leave out from CA today. Although I do miss my home and my boyfriend and my fur children, I love it here and will definitely miss my family and the awesome CA weather. I love that it is 85 degrees here (although, they seem to think this is hot.... try 85 or higher with the awesome humidity of TX. Then we will talk hot....).

The reception Saturday was so fun! The back yard looked awesome and almost everything went on without a hitch (my Aunt Gail has a fabulous backyard!). The food was supposed to be there at 2:30. The food arrives at 3:40. Keep in mind the party started at 4. We did not have a happy bride. But, I do give her credit, she was pretty mellow about everything else, so this really was an okay time to get mad. If you say you are going to be there at 2:30, be there at 2:30. Especially if you know there is a party starting. While it obviously didn't ruin our fun time, you just don't stress out a bride (even if she is already married - this was the extension of the marital festivities) and her mother. Kelsey hadn't heard the term Bridezilla until I mentioned it (I told her that I was impressed that she was pretty calm and mellow about the whole thing. ) She did very well. I think Gail did too but I am sure my mom will hear all about things that I didn't even know happened when Gail returns from Mexico. (However, Kelsey's reception did kind of make me think it is a good idea to elope and then just come back for a big a** party...... She was less stressed than she'd have been had she been actually getting married that day.)

Kelsey's song turned out very well. She sounded beautiful. I got some video on my handy camera, but you really can't tell how well we did. Chloe decided to do some dancing in front of us so that helped relax her. Chloe did a lot of dancing at this party. Definitely a girl from this family :). We danced, drank, laughed and partied into the night. I'll post pictures when I get home, by the way!!!

Anyway, the rest of the weekend was pretty low key. I hung out with Katie and Chloe on Sunday and then was whisked away by my Aunt Polly to her house. They have a hot tub and well, hot tub kind of trumps baby. (But baby trumps everything else, so really, Chloe wins out most of the time in my book :)). So, I had dinner with Polly, Bart and Rynnie (yummy stuff too!), sat in the hot tub and relaxed and then got to talk to my honey. I am glad I got to spend some time with KaRyn, because she is headed to Boston today for Grad School. Good luck to her!

Well, I think that it about it. Polly has Chloe so I am going to pack and work out so when she gets back, I can play with her and not have to worry about other things. I leave for the airport at about 1:30, so I have some time to relax. It is going to be a long travel day so I need to enjoy the rest while I can get it.

Back in Cali!

I arrived safely in CA yesterday afternoon, just a little tired. There were no major incidents during the flights and all went well. One my flight from Denver to Sacramento, they showed some NBC shows and guess which one they showed: THE OFFICE! I was obviously very happy. I was thinking we could be flying through horrible turbulence and storms and I would be good. 30 minutes of my favorite show makes everything better.

I have a lot to say so far but I am actually kind of hungry so I need to get some lunch. Gail and I went to work out this morning so I need to fuel up. We are waiting for the tables to get here so we can set them up and I am listening to my cousin (who is a professional DJ -- which I actually didn't know, btw!) play music. Kelsey came over last night and we spent about an hour singing and talking. There is karaoke happening tomorrow night. I will make sure all video equipment is turned off -- I will act the fool. She is singing a song to her hubby at the reception and I somehow got roped into singing back ups (but very happy to help out!). She sounds awesome so it should be great. We did some recording last night so just in case she can't sing live, we have it. (The song is "God Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flats.) I am sure she will be able to get it out live, but then I think that if I was singing to my new husband at my wedding, I would probably cry my eyes out. Gail pointed out that they have been married for 6 months, so it MIGHT be easier. After Kelsey left, Aunt Gail and I were talking about how it just felt like Grandma was there. She loved hearing the grandkids sing and I know she would have been so happy to hear Kelsey practice her song. (Insert sniffle here.....).

K, food time! Later. (Oh and it is freakin beautiful here. I am not sure what the temp is but it is still very cool. Bright and sunny. AH!!!). And I am going to Target with Gail. Target addiction knows no borders..... :).

My new thing for the day

Jen wasn't able to make it to Yoga tonight so I was just going to go to the class at 8:15 at the Royal Club near me. Then I remembered that the Turbo Kickboxing class was starting at 7:15. I have been wanting to take that class so I decided that tonight was the night. It was a blast but I still have no coordination :). But it was an awesome workout and definitely kept my heart rate up. I had a great teacher and it is a class I will take again! The class was packed which surprised me. I don't know why, but it did. I was in a corner in the back of the room (which was okay since it was my first class and I was still a little shy. Yes, me shy in an exercise class). It was so much fun and I am glad I went. I can imagine I will sleep very well tonight!!!

I have 2 more days in the office this week. Headed to CA on Thursday. I can't wait! I haven't seen the family since last May. Okay, before that it had been 5 years, so this is pretty good. I love that I can go visit more and I really should make it a habit to go every year. And really, it just isn't just to see baby Chloe :). I promise.

Well, that is it. Mike and I spent the weekend just relaxing. When he wasn't studying, I was feeding him. He is so spoiled :).

Later!!!