Last Day

I'm free!!!!!!!!!!!! I will post later on that subject. In the meantime, I am posting another picture :). Soon, we will be doing the "I am free" dance for Sir Fuzzy Butt. At least his bandage is off :). The cone will be about another week. I have to put medicine on his paw for a few more days.

He isn't too mad at me right now though -- he is currently laying on my chest, purring away. I think he knows the end is near.

And I think these pictures are going to be sent to Cuteoverload. I think others should enjoy the cuteness of Sir FB!

Pictures

This one makes me laugh. I think she looks like she is about the just take one swipe at his head. Like "would anybody notice??"












I just love this picture of Sierra. She looks so innocent.

TGIF

I got a new camera from Mom and Dad. Since my only subjects are four legged and furry, expect a lot of Sierra and Sir Fuzzy Butt shots. At least until I get to an event with humans. :) That might be next weekend when I go to the A&M/Arkansas game at Jerry World. Can't wait! That will be my one big hurrah into unemployment. I won't be able to do to much big stuff. I will get good at finding cheap dates and things to do with friends. And that might just be a good blog subject. Hmmm, might be onto something :).

Okay time to go to sleep! Everyone have a wonderful weekend!

New line used on me Saturday night (by a fellow Aggie, btw). I was at Stan's Blue Note watching the A&M game (whoop!) and he was standing next to me ordering a drink. He looked up at the tv and said "You must be enchanting because I missed a touchdown". Cute. And yes, I am enchanting :). (I missed the score too so he must have been fairly entertaining..........).

I have an interview tomorrow with a recruiter (no particular job in mind) and then I got a call today from another recruiter. With 2 weeks to go until I go on unemployment, these are good things! I will keep you updated. I actually have a feeling it will all fall into place at the last minute. Story of my life!!!!

Have a wonderful Monday!

Update

Sir Fuzzy Butt is doing well. His paw is healing up nicely and Friday might be his last day to wear the bandage. We went to the vet today and then he has an appointment on Friday morning. He still pouts - I never have seen a cat pout so much. Even the vet is amazed at how much he pouts! He certainly knows how to play pitiful. However I am so happy he is doing better.

Still no job. If I had interview stories, I'd share. Such is life.

I just got back from a DJCC committee meeting. I decided that since I would have some free time after Sept 30, I'd better get on a volunteer event that would not only help me professionally, but keep me busy! Johnny Sides Rookie of the Year is an amazing event that celebrates the Dallas Police Department and raises money for the Assist the Officer Foundation. I actually agreed to take over co-chair duties if one of the gals is sent in the field for work. I am not sure if I want her to go or stay!!! :) No matter what, I am excited to be involved!

Happy Tuesday and later!!!

Another pic before I forget

I like this picture because if you are going to pout, might as well pout in a comfy place.

Woeful Kitty is Woeful

This was right after he got home from the vet last week. Poor, poor kitty!

I went to see him today and he is doing very well. I get to bring him home on Tuesday. He was not happy with the vet staff (understandable since they were trying to give him his medicine) but he was very happy to see me. He was very cuddly!

And I am awake, why??

I want to find my own homicidal monkey so I can take it to work, put it on my desk and really make them think I have lost my mind. Because really, I only have less than a month in the office. Might as well make it fun. (Again, I love The Bloggess).

http://thebloggess.com/2011/07/would-you-like-to-buy-a-monkey/

Yep it is just under 6 AM and I am awake. I would try to go back to sleep however I have to go to the vet at 8 to visit Sir Fuzzy Butt, so I will just take a nap this afternoon. I figure I can be a bit productive before I head out.

Oh, and why is Sir Fuzzy Butt at the vet? You might be asking this since he came home last Friday all ticked off because he had a bandage on his leg and an e-collar he was refusing to wear. Poor little guy had a complication with surgery and is now resting after another surgery! He had a reaction to the subcutaneous sutures and it cut of blood flow. I really was scared I broke the poor cat (actually I really was very upset because I think that it is all my fault for not taking him back sooner and that he would lose a foot.) But even David pointed out that he saw the foot on Monday night and he never thought for one minute that there was an issue. Long story short, he is about 80% better but he had to stay so the vet techs could monitor him and change bandages. And get this, Sierra actually misses him! She acts like she hates him when he is around, but yeah, I know the truth now. She was even waiting at the door to see if I brought him home last night. She seems to be okay with the explanation that he will be home soon. At least as okay as a cat can be......

Everyone have a great Saturday. It is the start of College Football season so I am beyond excited! I just read about the first big upset (really, Baylor over TCU!). That score looked like it would have given me a heart attack if I had been a fan for either team. A&M doesn't play until Sunday, so I have to "patiently" wait............

Grrr...

I woke up with a serious allergy attack. My eyes were pretty much swollen shut. So annoying. So, yes, I called in sick. I feel a whole lot better now but still have the sniffles. I can't say that I am any worse than poor little Sir Fuzzy Butt. He is currently whining because he is wearing an e-collar. I was finally smart enough to figure out how to get it on him without him taking it off! I have pics on the phone that I need to download and put on here. Poor little man is just so over it. But it looks like the entire tumor is gone so that is good news. We go back on Thursday to check his stitches.

Everyone have a great Tuesday!

Happy Endings DVD!

I never thought an email from Amazon would give me so much joy at 5 AM! The Happy Endings first season is out on DVD on Sept 20. And for those one or two who don't know, that was my favorite new show in a very long time. I don't think there are any gift giving holidays between now and Christmas, but if someone wants to make one up and put that on a list for me, I'd love it :). Show is amazing - check it out!

I am not sure why I am wide awake at 5 AM however since the last two days I have barely been able to wake up on time and get out of bed, I am just going to go with it. On that note, the reason I am on line is to do some job researching/applying. So, I had better get to it! Everyone have a wonderful day! I will today to be good, so it shall be :).

Short Wrap Up

I went to see "Crazy, Stupid, Love" today and it was so good! Loved it. I adore Emma Stone and she was just adorable in this movie. We all know I love Steve Carell and he was great. I recommend it - it was definitely a great Sunday movie. And it was free, which is always good :). I sometimes get passes to Studio Movie Grill so I grabbed my friend Steve and we went to see it.

The weekend was good. I spent some time with Candice yesterday, terrorizing -in a good way, of course -Homegoods (love that store) and then getting a mani/pedi. I know I need to watch spending however I figure I do need some nice fingers and toes in interviews for a good impression. Narly bitten fingers aren't impressive. Gotta be presentable :). My last thing needed is a brow wax and I will get that taken care of soon.

Okay, while there is more to say, I really just feel like curling into bed with a book. Right now, it is Laura Dave's "The Divorce Party". I will let you know how it is. I will say, her novel "The First Husband" was WONDERFUL! I can't recommend it enough.

Have a wonderful Sunday night and I will appear again later :).

Woot!

Back from Vegas! AWESOME. So in love with that city. :). Stories to follow. Just wanted people to know I am back, safe and sound. And I have a 2nd interview on Thursday.

Just checking in and I will chat later!!!!!!!

Best Day Ever! (Until I land in Vegas)

My interview went amazingly well. I was so nervous before hand. Like nauseous, I want to throw up nervous. While talking to one of my co-workers, we pretty much figured out the nerves were due to the fact that this was the first interview in 5 years, A LOT has changed and that I really was just over thinking it. Once you get to a certain point, you need to sit back, relax and trust you are as awesome as you think you are. The hiring manager was also looking for more "soft skills', fit for the organization than actual HR skill sets. Now, I have a great personality but my great personality had to mesh with his great personality. Chemistry, culture fit, energy, all that fun stuff. He must have liked me because I have a second interview being scheduled next week. Whoot whoot!!! This is truly a growth position, it is mine to develop, to run, to make people want to come work there. I need to do some research on Zappos and Southwest, because these are two companies that he wants to model in terms of having a company that people want to come work for. And they are on the way. And as long as I don't doubt myself, I can go with them. I have been small for so long -- I KNOW I need to be big. I can't be afraid to be big. Because that is not what the universe wants for me. I have now noticed I am getting weirdly mystical so I will stop! :)

Everyone have a great weekend!!! I know I will ;).

Send good vibes

I have an interview tomorrow!!!! I will spill more details tomorrow. Just keep the happy vibes going. :) I just had to buy a new suit so I went to Ann Taylor. I am not sure why she gave me a "family and friends" discount (probably because I told her I was getting the suit for an interview) but I only spent $200 for the outfit (earrings included! I did have a gift card. But still!!!). I need the interview practice since it has been 5 years. The fact it has been 5 years in a stagnant environment is a subject for another blog.....

On another note -- VEGAS Saturday :). That is really all I am going to say now. Because I am very, very, very excited to be going. And I get obnoxiously happy about it!

Okay, going to prep some more for my interview. 1:00 -- keep the thoughts coming.

I was wide awake at 2:30 this morning. It isn't really surprising since I messed up my sleeping patterns on Sunday. So, instead of just lying in bed, wishing in my head time would go quickly, I got up and made some coffee. I think I might just get some work on the job search done. Either that, or by 3:30 AM, I will be back asleep and I then I will run late to work. Good intentions, huh........... :). I am meeting with the Vegas ladies after work today so I am looking forward to that. This will be the time to get our game plan going on possible shows, etc. Fun, fun!

I hope everyone is happily asleep, at least for a few more hours. Ping me at noon to make sure I am still coherent and functioning at work!

Babies turning one!

My friend Regan's twins turn one on Aug 2 and so she and her husband had their party this weekend. It was a really fun party (even had beer for the adults). The girls are insanely cute and I got to see some friends I hadn't had a chance to see in awhile. I got to cuddle another friend's 7 month old daughter and it just made for a nice day. She came to me -- I only had to steal her once.

I was over-thinking their gift though. I really wanted to get them bows (well, headbands with big ol bows on them because they don't really have hair :)). Gymboree did not have the headband bows I wanted - so I abandoned to big bow idea. So, I went to Babies R Us. And because I had no idea what to get them, I spent about 30 minutes roaming. Babies are a lot easier to buy for when you are buying gifts pre-birth :) (for the baby shower, that is....). I just wanted to make sure it was a good gift AND something they didn't already have. By the way, I got them a Leap Frog toy (which I had seen at Katie and Kenneth's house and it actually got used by the girls) and a Baby Einstein video. The cashier at Babies R Us tried to get me to sign up for their rewards program. I told her I would probably never come back to the store (no offense to them - they were very helpful. Want to make that very clear!!!). I need to just stick with Target to get my presents for little ones.

Oh, and some kid stole my cake. Seriously kid???? I put it down to take a pic of the girls with cake on their face. He grabbed it and started eating. Well, okay. I was nice and didn't snatch it back. Figured that just really wouldn't be adult of me :). And it really made for a funny story. At least it wasn't my beer................... :)>.

Okay, that was my Saturday. Tomorrow I really need to hit the treadmill to burn all that cake (and other yummy food they had!).

Next weekend is Vegas!!! Can't wait!

The Metal Chicken

I need to find one. And I will name it Beyonce. And I will be furiously happy. To understand any of this, head over to my new favorite obsession, www.thebloggess.com. She talks about the zombie Apocalypse (my friends think I am crazy when I do!), and she loves her cats. And she is fun, and funny and compassionate. I love her (in the girl crush, I've never met her, kind of way :)).

As I watch Hoarders, I realize I need to find a job soon. Most of these hoarders lose their jobs and the house go to sh**. Okay, yes, there are other factors, but yeah, I am not going to become one. If anything, my apartment will be super clean. So far, I have been submitting 2 to 3 resumes a day, along with contacting referrels. I have a meeting on Thursday with someone who will be able to target me to his network of people. It has been an interesting 2 weeks and I am proud to say I have only had 2 panic attacks. I think that is actually pretty good considering the economic doomsday being announced on the news!!!! My sleep is a little off, but I can live with that. I am functioning and getting in front of the right people. Onward and upward.

I hope everyone is having a good week so far. This is going to be a slow week. Tuesday crawled. But I take the week one day at a time and add a bit of laughter and love to each of these days. That is my way to stay positive because I have to. No reason to panic just yet :). And I know others have it a lot worse than I do. I have a support system that will make sure I have what I need, when I need it.

Later!

Well, crude.....

Just when you think life is just going along, hunky dory and fairly happy, the universe decides to throw a curve ball. But of course, why not? Last week I found out that due to budget cuts, my contract with OSHA will not be renewed. I have no job as of Sept 30. Awesome. I have to admit, it wasn't my favorite place and it is time to move on, however I wanted it on my OWN terms and with some control. Now, I do have 2 months and so I have some control over the job search and if I find something before the end of the fiscal year, I can certainly leave. And trust me, I am starting to shake that networking tree to find some leads so I can leave sooner than later. I am trying to remain positive and it will all work out in the end. When a door closes, a window opens. I just want the window to appear now.......... (patience has never been a strong attribute :)). So now I can have some interview great stories for the blog.

So, I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

I've been to Seattle and NYC in the course of one week. Man, I was seriously jet lagged! I was in Seattle for work and LOVED it. It was about 65 degrees and I didn't really want to come home to Dallas. NY was fun -- I made it to the Central Park zoo for the first time. It was a bit smaller than I thought it would be but it was still very cool. The penguins were fun to watch. I finally got back to Dallas for a full 24 hours yesterday and went back to the office for the first time in a week. That was a bit hard. I didn't want to get out of bed! In one month, I am headed to Vegas -- can't wait! It will be my first time to go and I am looking forward to it. 4 days of girl time :). Woo hoo.

That is what is happening with me! This is short but I am still a bit tired and probably will go read and go to bed early. "Happy Endings" is on tonight and I love that show so I will be watching that. Of course, it is in repeats and I have seen them many, many times. And I still laugh. Good stuff :).

Everyone have a great Wednesday night :).

I'm back....

Back by popular demand :). I'm just popping in to say hi and to make sure my "fans" have a bit of Kim.

In May, I took a trip to CA to visit the new babies in the family. Abigail and Kylie were adorable and I enjoyed the visit with them! I totally miss them and hope to go back there in December! I will post pictures in another post. Chloe was, of course, wonderful. She has grown up so much and it is really hard to believe she is 5. My cousin in CO and his girlfriend had another little girl, Avah. She is a beauty and Mom and Dad are headed to Colorado Springs to visit that fraction of the family in a few weeks.

Next week I head to Seattle for work for a few days. I have never been and I am looking forward to it! Jen gave me the names of several restaurants in Seattle that I need to try so I will check them out. I don't get to travel much for work so I am looking forward to it.

About 2 weeks ago I started a 5:30 AM boot camp with one of my co-workers. The month is almost up and I am not going to be doing the next month. I am just not a fan of getting up at 4:30 AM! Makes for a long day. I only have to go 3 more AMs (since next week I will be gone Wed and Friday). It is worth the workout I am getting but still -- 4:30 AM!!!

Okay, that should tie everyone over until I post pictures and update. :) And I promise it will be before 6 weeks!!!

Later :)>