FML

So…I normally have someone to talk to in my office because we share it. She is my boss’s fiance and also works here & today my boss wasn’t going to be in the office, so neither was she. I make phone calls all day and 80% of the time get an answering machine. When my partner in crime is here I pass the time by talking to her while I am listening to the endless ringing. Well, since she was not here today I decided to read and moderate FMLs on fmylife.com while listening to the rings. If a homeowner picks up, I just revert my attention to the job at hand. Well, I went downstairs to smoke a cigarette and when I came back up, my boss had decided to stop in the office to talk to me about what was going on today. He was sitting in my seat staring at the computer screen. Yeah…he didn’t say anything about it, but I’m sure in our meeting tomorrow he will. Now he will think all I was doing was playing around while not working. When actually, I was stopping myself from dying of boredom while doing my job. Great….My fiance, Jess, asked why I couldn’t do something more productive while making phone calls & while that is a great thought, if I were to be focusing on something important I would not be able to revert my focus back to the phone call should someone pick up. So I try to cure my boredom with something not so important that I don’t have to focus on. Great idea…it worked out wonderfully.
Now, for those of you who are asking yourselves “what is fmylife.com?” you should really check it out! It’s very funny. For instance, if I were to write one today it would sound something like,

Today, my boss was out of the office. I decided to read FMLs while making my phone calls for my job. I went downstairs for a minute & when I came back up my boss had unexpectantly stopped by to have a meeting with me and was sitting in my chair staring my computer screen. FML.

I’ll keep you informed on how our meeting tomorrow goes….

LoVe!

Will Power

Just wanted to let ya’ll know that the next Real World is in Cancun, so Jess & I WERE on the bus with them!! Too bad their crew was a bunch of meanies!! I would say I’m going to boycott that season because of their crappiness, but let’s face it, I’m gonna watch it!! No will power…

Speaking of will power, I gave up soda pop and alcohol for lent. I’m doing quite well & haven’t slipped yet! Jess said I was the only person he knows that hasn’t slipped on what they gave up for lent. It made me feel pretty good! I told him it was easier because if God can put His one and only Son onthe cross to die for my sins, then surely I can give up something I like for 40 days!! The whole lent experience has definitely helped me stay closer with God and really appreciate what He did and is always doing for me in my life and for others as well. The only thing that sucks is that I’m helping my sister move this weekend and I could get as much free beer as I want!! Oh well, I’ll just tell her she owes me a night out on the town!!

Oh yeah, I am currently waiting for “the board” of The Fort to approve my reserving it for my wedding. I don’t know how long that’ll take. Hopefully not too long! It’s even more stressful when you are waiting on other people and can’t do anything about it!!

That’s about it for my AMAZING ADVENTURES at this time, but stay tuned!

LoVe!

My AmAzInG LiFe!

Hello!! I am bored!!! So, I thought I’d catch up on my blog writing!! Anyways….

Work is great, in case anyone was wondering…all of this rain has done wonders for us!! It’s awesome! Except we have a few people in our office that think this place cannot run without them & they are Take, Take, Taking with no extra give. The problem I have with this is that 2 of them are my only 2 employees I have to manage making my job more difficult as the days go on. What do you do when someone wants more and more given to them for only doing the same job they’ve been doing for 1-2 years? I mean, they get bonuses..I don’t get it. I keep saying no & their productivity keeps going down when I say no because they’re all pissed off at me for saying no & then the VERY next day they ask me for something else! It’s crazy. I’d like to fire them all & get new more grateful people if I could find the right people in a period of 1 day! They should be graterful to have a job in this economy!! STOP ASKING FOR STUFF! UGGGGHH!!!

And, home life is wonderful! Jess has 4 days off this week, so we are getting some more evenings together which is AWESOME! Our friend who was staying at our house for the past 2 months is no longer staying there thanks to my deadline and Jess sticking to it, so that’s cool too! Some quality “just our family” time is just what Jess, Jack & I needed! Last week Jack learned how to climb out of his crib without getting hurt & 3 days ago he learned how to open doors! So…of course..last night we were watching Star Wars before he went to bed. Then he started acting up so we put him to bed. I went outside & Jess laid (<–? sorry, sarah!) on the couch. I come in to find out that Jack had climbed out of his crib, opened the door, and then slyly positioned himself into the corner of our dark hallway Jess only caught him because he started giggling when Chewbacca came on the screen! I have a crazy kid! It’s great! But also kind of scary to think he could get out of bed & his room when we’re sleeping across the house. Hopefully we can teach him to come directly to our room if he gets up! Time for a toddler bed! Also, the door handle things for kids…yeah, my parents have those & Jack STILL opens the doors! So, we’re screwed!

Only 4 months until our wedding! Planning is going well although people in that industry really SUCK at calling people back! Which I don’t understand! Oh well…I’m freaking out a little because I feel not on schedule, but I actually think I am. I’m also freaking out about the money, but we’ll be alright.

Well, gotta go! Have a wonderful day & stay tuned for more AMAZING ADVENTURES!!

LoVe!!!

Cancun!!! & other updates

Updates

HOLA!! It’s been awhile & I’ve been swamped at work, so here’s some updates on my AMAZING ADVENTURES!!!

Cancun was AWESOME!!! Jess & I soaked up every minute of it. It was a break we both needed horribly. The sun, the ocean, the bartering for the best deal downtown, the bus rides…everything was an adventure! The buses down there are crazy!! They drive like, 80 MPH and so recklessly! It was a very cheap (50 cents) roller coaster ride every time!!! We got a lot of great pics that are up on my myspace and facebook pages. check them out when you get a chance! Our hotel, the Hilton Spa & Golf Resort, was amazing! It is a 5-star hotel and worth every star!!! We also got to ride with what we think was Real World Texas at 3am on a bus on the way home from Coco Bongo (an amazing club), so that was pretty cool. We don’t know if it was them because the crew was REALLY rude and wouldn’t tell us who they were or where they were from, but the camera said Texas on it. The only info we got from their PR guy was that they were doing a documentary on these 7 kids…it seemed like Real World to us. Since they were being so rude to us (we got the MEANEST look EVER from the camera woman!) and wouldn’t tell us who they were, we kind of ruined their shot by talking loud and being rambunchious (sp?). They moved 2 seats back to “re-shoot” and then they repeated the last 5 minutes of what had just happened almost word-for-word with no script. kinda crazy! THEN, these 4 people from England came on the bus and so did a guy with a guitar & the english people paid him to play a song and he played ‘La Bamba’ & Jess, me & the 4 english people were SCREAMING the song at the top of our lungs! It was hilarious! Needless to say, the people couldn’t film on the bus and got of at the next stop! I have to say, it was one of the most fun things I’ve ever been a part of!!

Back to reality…I’m back at work and so is Jess. It almost feels as though we weren’t even in Cancun just last week…oh well, we always have the memories! It was great to reunite with Jack although he freaked out when he saw us. I don’t think he knew how to deal with his emotions because he was crying for like 10 minutes straight and then he was fine. It was strange, but wonderful to see him again!

I’ve had to bring the hammer down on both of my employees (I only have 2 in my department besides myself), and that hasn’t been fun. I have a meeting where I have to ream one of them in about an hour. Good thing it’s right before my weekend though! It’s hard to be motivating when your employees keep messing up at their job. But it feels good to let them know so atleast they can fix it if they want and keep their jobs!

Well, enough of that…I’m going to catch up on reading some of your stuff now, well, mostly Sarah’s because Bethie STILL doesn’t blog enough! I’ll catch up with ya later! Enjoy some more of my AMAZING ADVENTURES later!!!

LOVE!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Jack!!!

Today is Jack III’s 2nd birthday!! Yay!!!
~I am so excited!! OH, how we’ve both grown so much in the past 2 years! I cannot wait to see what will happen next! I am working right now, well, I’m at work anyways, and then we are going out to Mi Casitas to eat a birthday dinner with my family and Jess…then presents!!!
Jess & I didn’t get Jack anything because we couldn’t think of anything to get him considering he has a lot of clothes and too many toys!! So we decided our love for him was enough this year. He won’t know anyways…and with my family getting him gifts he’ll still have presents to open!!
YAY!!!
~So, 6 days until Cancun! Man, I am anxious/nervous! I can’t wait, but I don’t even know what it’s going to be like at all! It’ll be fun though! I still have to finish cleaning the house and pack probably for me and Jess…you know how that is! Fun times!
~Work today has really sucked…I had 2 demotivated reps in the office today. not so much fun. atleast I get off shortly and fun times will begin!
~BTW, now when you ask Jack how old he is he says 2 with his 2 little fingers up! It’s so cute!
~Jess & I decided to do a movie night every week on Tuesdays after Jack goes to bed. That’ll be fun tonight too! And I found out my assistant is getting back from Indy tonight which means I don’t have to work all day tomorrow! Good news all around for the most part!
~I have been bored all day at work and cannot wait to go home and see my men. I hope everyone out there is having a wonderful day!!

Stay tuned for more AMAZING ADVENTURES!!!

LOVE.

Sooooo…

Sooooo….guess where I am? …I bet you can’t guess…time’s up! I’m at work…SURPRISE!!

Anyways….Jess & I did not go to register because our friend Dan had us watch his son Danny because Dan’s grandpa died yesterday. Please pray for him and his family. Thank you.

9 1/2 days until I’m in Cancun!! Don’t worry I’ll take lots of pictures!! I just found out though that I have to activate my ‘global sim card’ in my phone in order to be able to use it while I’m down there…uggh! but since I need to me able to have work call me my boss is gonna pay for it! Awesome! It still costs .99 a minute to talk though! A text is .50! Luckily, I have email on my phone so my employees and I will be communicating that way at no extra cost to me!!! I can’t wait! I know I mention it all the time, but I am seriously STOKED!
My assistant is going to work the show in Indy this weekend though, so I have to work Saturday, SUNDAY, all day (8am-9pm) Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday!! What a busy week before my little vacation/work thing!

I gained .9 lbs yesterday when I got on the Wii…pllllllh! (that’s me sticking out my tongue). Oh well, I guess I’ll have to try a little harder!! No shame in my game!!!:)

That’s all folks!!

Stay tuned for more on my AMAZING ADVENTURES!!!

LOVE!

Yes, another one today! Just had a thought…

So…..I was just thinking and wondering, do guys ever stop being sweet and nice and surprising you with flowers.cards, etc..?
Because I haven’t gotten a card or flowers in a really long time & it’s starting to bother me a little. We’ve only been together for 4 years & already this part of our relationship is gone? Not possible. I want to be surprised with flowers for the rest of my life!!!
Should I tell Jess this or just let it go? It’s not a deal breaker for me, but it does bug me.
Oh well.
LOVE.

Chu-Chu-Chu-Chia!

ok, I know I just posted, but I forgot to tell ya’ll what my cousin Kristy text me. She’s an incredible person, but she may very possibly be insane…
here’s the texts:
(Kristy)-“I just saw on your blog today that Jack peed & pooped in the potty last week! yay! I can’t believe how fast he’s growing! He’s like a chia pet. Ha. Chu-chu-chu-chia!”

I love you Kristy!! You light up my life!

LOVE.

Me!

I always bug my sister about not ever posting enough blogs to cure my boredom while I’m at work, so I guess I should post more often too. By the way, thank you DR. Hudon for posting often enough to cure my boredom for a while at work:) & congrats on the DR thing.

Random thought: is ‘a while’ one word ‘awhile’ or 2? Man, I should really know this since my mother is an english teacher. Maybe I should take her college class!

Also, I really like the phrase “that really grinds my gears” just to let you know!

So, I have been working out lately & trying to eat healthy. Not only do I have to get into a swimsuit in less than 2 weeks, but my family & I are all walk/running the 5k in Indy in May! yikes! Hopefully, I will be the most fit and I will kick all their butts!!! ALSO, as we all probably already know, I am getting married in July & I have to look Hotter than HOT!!!
Working out is going well, thank God for my Wii fit! I ache here & there, but I feel better about myself daily, so that’s awesome!

My nephew Austin is now being homeschooled by my sister, so they have started to have Austin teach Jack stuff. It’s really cute:) The color of the week (Austin’s idea!) is blue, so we’ll see how it goes because right now the only color he’ll recognize is red.

Oh yeah! Jack got 4 bottles of water out the other day & lined them up in a row & counted them! 1-2-3-….he doesn’t know what comes after 3 so he just said 3 again! (cute)

Well, I am at work right now, so I better get going….
Wedding Update: I booked my reception hall, have my dress, bridesmaids have theirs, and I’m going with Jess to register for gifts today after I get off work!

Back to all of my AMAZING ADVENTURES!!!

LOVE.