Had another birthday yesterday - another overlooked birthday. I don't know why I get disappointed every year when Shawn does nothing for my birthday, but I do. The big thing yesterday was to go for ice cream - and I suggested it!
Did I mention that my manager, Doug, got fired a few weeks ago? Kind of out of the blue. ACI is still looking to lay off people to save a buck. And with the firing, my insecurities over job security returned. I could sign in tomorrow only to be told my job has been terminated or out sourced and to turn in my badge. Not good for my stress levels.
I just sent an email to the guys about planning a 40-Something reunion. I excluded Susanna from the conversation. If one of the guys wants to forward the email to her, that's their decision. It's not like I'm going to pay for her way (though I would gladly pay for the girls) and she wouldn't go even if she had the funds. Which, of course, she won't. Even if we sell the house and distribute the assets, she and Jackass will go through her inheritance faster than the check clears the bank. So I omitted her from the conversation. And I don't feel badly.
Fabulous news - I got my sabbatical approved by my new manager - I like her already! A whole 4 weeks off. AND Tom and I are going to Sandra's 'wedding' reception in Pasadena - about an hour away from Disneyland. And we land at 9 a.m. with no commitments till that evening. I think God wants me to go to Disneyland - don't you think? So I am on the hunt for discounted tickets. The trip is already costing me money I really don't have (I plan on working as much OT as I can get in September!)
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Outta My Life
I now have two I-Hate-You emails from Susanna - just basically from out of the blue. I responded to the first one - I do not intend to respond to the second one. She's too far gone and wants to put me on trial. I refuse to be called to the stand. I can handle avoiding her for the rest of forever.
I also got a Butt-Out email from Felicia, and that shocked me. Accusing me of saying things about her Dad I never said (I have heard them, but never said them). She's decided she's going to stick around home after turning 18 and won't be moving in here. That's fine - I was only offering her an option, not making a demand that she leave home on her 18th birthday. At one point in her email she told me to 'open mouth and insert foot.' Pretty disrespectful for a 17-year old. I didn't get her on that but I did set the record straight about 'spreading rumors'. She sent a second email that I do not plan on responding to.
Suddenly that family has declared an all-out war on me. I don't know what I did - I honestly don't. When I was in CO, Felicia contacted me about swimming and I told her I couldn't take them that Friday because I was out of town. When I contacted her about going to see Harry Potter, they were suddenly busy. When I contacted her about swimming the following week, they had plans. Then I started getting bombarded with emails, first from Susanna and then from Felicia. I don't need that crap.
So, I am not responding to them and will just let this sudden cavern stay between us.
I also got a Butt-Out email from Felicia, and that shocked me. Accusing me of saying things about her Dad I never said (I have heard them, but never said them). She's decided she's going to stick around home after turning 18 and won't be moving in here. That's fine - I was only offering her an option, not making a demand that she leave home on her 18th birthday. At one point in her email she told me to 'open mouth and insert foot.' Pretty disrespectful for a 17-year old. I didn't get her on that but I did set the record straight about 'spreading rumors'. She sent a second email that I do not plan on responding to.
Suddenly that family has declared an all-out war on me. I don't know what I did - I honestly don't. When I was in CO, Felicia contacted me about swimming and I told her I couldn't take them that Friday because I was out of town. When I contacted her about going to see Harry Potter, they were suddenly busy. When I contacted her about swimming the following week, they had plans. Then I started getting bombarded with emails, first from Susanna and then from Felicia. I don't need that crap.
So, I am not responding to them and will just let this sudden cavern stay between us.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Another One Bites The Dust
After getting dismal results with the recent employee survey, my manager was fired today. Four kids. Wow - did not see that one coming. We are now under the management of Angela Johnson and her current team and will be moving back to the AS side of the business (where we should have been all along). Apparently Janet will be moving to LRC (thank God for little favors!) so I guess Kathy will be handling the editor job on her own (as it should have been). That should open up opportunities for the rest of us to contribute more than letters as Kathy will need some help. Now if we can just hold on to our jobs - things are always changing at ACI.
I went to the orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Bruce, this morning for X-rays and a year-out check. The knee is perfect - 0 degree extended (which is perfect - fully extended) and 125 degree bend, which isn't perfect but actually better than the left knee. I am suppose to go back in two years to make sure the implant is holding well. Hopefully I will remember that!
I think I'm going to go see Harry Potter again this afternoon. I have the day off and it's been eventful so I might as well do something other than sit in front of the TV.
I went to the orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Bruce, this morning for X-rays and a year-out check. The knee is perfect - 0 degree extended (which is perfect - fully extended) and 125 degree bend, which isn't perfect but actually better than the left knee. I am suppose to go back in two years to make sure the implant is holding well. Hopefully I will remember that!
I think I'm going to go see Harry Potter again this afternoon. I have the day off and it's been eventful so I might as well do something other than sit in front of the TV.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Vacation News
Back from the mountains of Colorado with John and his family. Had a great time, though I felt like a third wheel when their friend, Dan, and his girlfriend, April, showed up. I was kind of out of the loop after their arrival. Oh, well, can't complain too much. The whole vacation cost me about $300. Not bad.
Next week we have to pay for our Disney trip - somewhere I'm going to have to come up with $1,600 or so. Guess I'll be pretty much cleaning out my Vacation Savings account. I think my planned trips next year are going to have to be put on hold - and I'm going to need to take a second job to get my credit debt down faster. I've been treading water for several years and am now drowning. Cost of living has gone up much faster than my paycheck and there's not a lot I can cut out without it affecting Shawn. He works too hard to have to give up cable because of my overspending. So, my only solution is to earn more money, which means taking a second job and working all the overtime I can get. Fun.
Next week we have to pay for our Disney trip - somewhere I'm going to have to come up with $1,600 or so. Guess I'll be pretty much cleaning out my Vacation Savings account. I think my planned trips next year are going to have to be put on hold - and I'm going to need to take a second job to get my credit debt down faster. I've been treading water for several years and am now drowning. Cost of living has gone up much faster than my paycheck and there's not a lot I can cut out without it affecting Shawn. He works too hard to have to give up cable because of my overspending. So, my only solution is to earn more money, which means taking a second job and working all the overtime I can get. Fun.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Off On Vacation
The girls are getting ready to leave for Alabama (they are staying with Kelly at the hotel tonight) and I am getting ready to leave for Colorado Springs with John and his family. I'll be heading to Wichita tonight and just riding with them as Charlie backed out, Susanna won't allow her girls to go and Dan has to be in class tomorrow. I feel badly as I had John rent a huge house with a big price tag and now it's only going to be half full. I try and fail.
Dan has decided to not stay with George if he can find a studio apartment for under $500. He has a call in to a friend of a friend of Shawn's who rents small houses and such mostly to military folk in for class. Fingers crossed he'll have one available for Dan because I don't think Dan will survive in that house. I'm going to miss having Bailey around to walk - I might have to go over to Dan's and walk him a few times a week! And I'll miss having Snowy tiptoeing around (Kelly's taking Snowy with them) and Reynolds demanding attention while I work. And mostly I'll miss the girls and Dan around keeping me company. It will be very quiet and still here when I get back next Friday.
But my boys will be glad to have their house back and Tom's kids are always just up the street.
Dan has decided to not stay with George if he can find a studio apartment for under $500. He has a call in to a friend of a friend of Shawn's who rents small houses and such mostly to military folk in for class. Fingers crossed he'll have one available for Dan because I don't think Dan will survive in that house. I'm going to miss having Bailey around to walk - I might have to go over to Dan's and walk him a few times a week! And I'll miss having Snowy tiptoeing around (Kelly's taking Snowy with them) and Reynolds demanding attention while I work. And mostly I'll miss the girls and Dan around keeping me company. It will be very quiet and still here when I get back next Friday.
But my boys will be glad to have their house back and Tom's kids are always just up the street.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
House Full
OMG- I have a house full of people and more seem to be coming! I haven't had any down time since last Wednesday when Dan and the girls arrived. They were followed by Tom and his group and now John and his family are coming in. I've seen every Hunt except Charlie in the last 24 hours. It's been fun but - wow - glad it's just me and Shawn.
So far we've gone to Chuck E Cheese, swimming at the Weissenbachs (twice) got the girls manicures, had Susanna's girls over, eaten pizza, ice cream, IHOP. Tomorrow me, Dan, Mykenzie, Lindsey, Felicia, Emily, Krissy, Andrea, Ana, Alex and Miguel are going to Schlitterbahn for the afternoon. Should be fun but, again, exhausting! AND I still have a week to go with the houseguests! We have George's birthday party on Saturday and Independence Day on Monday. Next week Dan is going to be more on his own as I have to work every day (thank God!)
Then it's a week in the mountains with John and his family and Charlie (maybe - I'll believe that when it happens).
I'll never be so glad to get back to my regular routine in my life!
So far we've gone to Chuck E Cheese, swimming at the Weissenbachs (twice) got the girls manicures, had Susanna's girls over, eaten pizza, ice cream, IHOP. Tomorrow me, Dan, Mykenzie, Lindsey, Felicia, Emily, Krissy, Andrea, Ana, Alex and Miguel are going to Schlitterbahn for the afternoon. Should be fun but, again, exhausting! AND I still have a week to go with the houseguests! We have George's birthday party on Saturday and Independence Day on Monday. Next week Dan is going to be more on his own as I have to work every day (thank God!)
Then it's a week in the mountains with John and his family and Charlie (maybe - I'll believe that when it happens).
I'll never be so glad to get back to my regular routine in my life!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Check In
Still don't know exactly when to expect Dan - and I have a lot of work to do before they come. I have GOT to get these carpets cleaned - they smell awful. I don't know if one of the cats is still hitting it or what, but it's real bad. There goes a quick $300. Then I have to clean the shower head, see if I can get the cat smell out of the mattress (yes, it's there, too), and tons of other things. I'm tired just thinking about it all.
I still don't know what I'm going to do with them. I figure we can hit Schlitterbaun one day, maybe T-Rex for a meal another day. July 4th will take care of itself. I don't know - and it doesn't make me feel any better knowing I'm abandoning them almost as soon as they arrive. I have to make sure George entertains them while I'm in Hermann. Wish I could get out of that trip; the timing just sucks. Maybe we can hit the zoo one of the days. If it isn't too hot. Trying to think of things that won't cost an arm and a leg, too. The zoo would be free because of the passes. Wonder if they would be interested in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat at the New Theatre. That would cost us three tickets as we have two still from Shawn's folks. I'll have to check that.
I still have to confirm with Charlie that he's planning on going to Manitou Springs. He's been so quiet - I bet he backs out. If he does and if Tom and his kids don't go, I'll just drive my car to Wichita and catch a ride with John - save on renting a car. Wish I could back out of that, too. It didn't pan out the way I had hoped. I hate The Jackass.
I still don't know what I'm going to do with them. I figure we can hit Schlitterbaun one day, maybe T-Rex for a meal another day. July 4th will take care of itself. I don't know - and it doesn't make me feel any better knowing I'm abandoning them almost as soon as they arrive. I have to make sure George entertains them while I'm in Hermann. Wish I could get out of that trip; the timing just sucks. Maybe we can hit the zoo one of the days. If it isn't too hot. Trying to think of things that won't cost an arm and a leg, too. The zoo would be free because of the passes. Wonder if they would be interested in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat at the New Theatre. That would cost us three tickets as we have two still from Shawn's folks. I'll have to check that.
I still have to confirm with Charlie that he's planning on going to Manitou Springs. He's been so quiet - I bet he backs out. If he does and if Tom and his kids don't go, I'll just drive my car to Wichita and catch a ride with John - save on renting a car. Wish I could back out of that, too. It didn't pan out the way I had hoped. I hate The Jackass.
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