A day in the life...

Disease Sucks!

2011-01-17T21:47:00.002-05:00

Well, now on top of Sarcoidosis, I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel, Osteoarthritis, Insulin Resistance, depression,blah, blah, blah! Just when things seem like they are getting better, I get another diagnosis.

The good news is Mom and Dad moved out here to Pittsburgh. With me not being able to work, my poor AJ has been working 2 sometimes 3 jobs just to keep us above water. Plus having to take care me...he was losing it! We live with Mom and Dad and split the Mortgage and all the bills, so it is much easier. I have applied for SSDI, but it takes FOREVER for that to go thru, if I even get it.

I have met some great people on some Sarcoid websites that I came across. They have been keeping me going. I want to try to get involved somehow with Sarc Awareness. Not sure what I am gonna do, but it will be something!

I have been volunteering at the club as much as I can, just to get myself out of the house. It helps to know that I have to be somewhere! Now if we could just find Poppy something to do....lol!

Oh well,

Just another day in the life........

We have a diagnosis!!!

2010-05-29T22:11:00.002-04:00

Lets see if I can catch you up....

When I first went to my Rhuematologist, the first thing he said is that he thought I had Sarcoidosis. HUH!? Never heard of it. So, I do some research and it everything I am reading sounds just like what I am going thru, so I agree and believe I have Sarcoid. Then they send me to a Thoracic (sp?) Dr, so ends up saying he does not believe this is what I have. So, I go back to my Rhumie Dr and he says....well if its not Sarcoid...you have Fibromyalgia. OK! This I have heard of, but I am just not buying this diagnosis. Just doesn't add up to the symptoms that I am having....but I go with the drug treatment plan anyway. After all, what do I know!
After 2 months on the new meds, I am not feeling any better and most days, feel worse. I decide to go back to my PCP, who I love by the way. He tells me about a roommate of his from college that is now a Pulmonologist specializing in Sarcoid. Thinks I should go to him just for S&G's....so I do!
Turns out, this guy really seems to know what he is talking about. He goes thru all of my records with me and explains them bit by bit. He shows me my Chest X Ray and CT scans and explains whats what. Then he says....Yup! You have Sarcoidosis!!!!
I knew it! I knew it! Not the best diagnosis, but at least I feel better about it. He came up with a treatment plan, new meds, PT...I'm liking it!

So, that is where we are! I am no longer working, most days feel crappy, some more then others. I am really getting angry and depressed, mad, sad....all these things! I am so tired of being sick. Tired of AJ having to put up with me and always hearing me complain. Tired of hearing myself complain! Found a website that has a Sarcoid Community, and found that there are lots of other people just like me that can't sleep. doesn't want to eat...get out of bed, etc. I am not alone. Together we can get thru this.
I have applied for SS Disability, and received my first denial, so now I am trying to work thru that. I can't imagine never being able to work again. I am only 36. If I had money to spend while not working it would be fun I guess, but what is there to do when everyone else you know is working?! UGH!!!
One Day at a Time....just like an Alcoholic, that's how I live my life. I continue to pray that I will feel "Normal" again someday and smile. Any day above ground is a good day! Cross your fingers this treatment works!

Just another day in the life.....

Round and Round we go!

2009-07-10T06:24:00.004-04:00

Yes, Aunt Carol....I am blogging....Just for you! ;-)

Ok so, lets see if I can catch you up with what has been going on. Since last time, I have been to my PCP. They took TONS of blood work and said that everything came back normal. In the meantime, I am sitting in his office with my foot/ankle so freaking swollen and in more pain than I care to remember....but everything is normal!? Could it be that I have been on Prednisone since April, and that calmed things down in my blood?!

On to the Rhumetologist.....

The PCP had increased my meds to 100MG, so by the time I get to this Dr. almost all the swelling is gone. He looks me over and says that he thinks I have Sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis??? What the hell is that? He sends me for even more blood work and a CT scan. Guess what? Blood work comes back normal (Shocker!) and the CT scan shows that I have 8 Nodules in my lungs and severely enlarged Lymph nodes. He thinks this confirms his diagnosis of Sarcoidosis. BUT....he is sending me to a Pulmonologist. I have to have a Lung Function test and he wants a biopsy of the nodules. GREAT!!!

Reading up on this Sarcoidosis, I still don't really know what it is besides a Inflammatory Disease that may or may not be with me forever. I o have to say that many of the symptoms, trouble getting a full breath, coughing, feeling tired all the time...I do have. Guess we just have to wait and see what happens. I don't go to the Pulmonary Dr until July 31st so more waiting!!

AJ and I drove back to Jersey for the 4th. I haven't seen my Snookie since his Christening. He is 7 months old now! So, I had to seee him. We had a great visit. We hung at my brothers house on Saturday. I even got to see Auntie Em and Ted....lol! Here's a pic of the baby....

And....as if all this wasn't exciting enough, Thanks to Facebook, I found one of the Best friends I have ever had. I haven't seen her is about 25 years, and she came to see my when I was home... Ok,I was trying to post a picture of us, but I guess Blogger is tired...it won't load. I will do that next time.

So....I think that is it in a nutshell. I will make an effort to post more often!!!

Just another day in the life......

Things keep happening...

2009-05-18T20:17:00.002-04:00

AJ and I always said that if it wasn't for bad luck, we would have no luck at all, and boy is he right!
We recently returned from Las Vegas. We were there for 5 days. AJ had his annual bowling tournament. Neither one of us has ever been, so it was fun. We had a great time there, although I am not sure I would go back unless I had a reason too. I am not a gambler, nor a shopper, so we went to see all the hotels and some shows...and I was done...lol! I spent a day by the pool while AJ was bowling and had a great time. You can take me anywhere and as long as there is a pool and sun...I am good! We had to rent a scooter for me while we were there cause there was NO WAY I was going to be able to do all that walking. That was fun. Let me tell you, I thought people in Jersey were rude. People were running into me left and right. They didn't care that I was in a scooter.....HOW RUDE!!!!

So, we come home on Sunday and Monday night AJ gets a call from his boss that his store is closing.....Don't bother coming into work tomorrow, he says! WONDERFUL! Welcome home AJ...You have no job! Here we go again! ;-)

As for me...I am still dealing with what we still believe is RA. Everyday is a struggle, but I try to just keep smiling and make it thru the day. I have to say that I am getting pretty tired of not feeling good. I think I have had just about enough. I am not able to get to the Dr until June 26 so it is just one day at a time for me.

I did get some news today....Mom and Dad are coming to visit for the weekend. I haven't seen them since the baby's Christening, so it will be good to see them.

Just another day in the life.....

What a nightmare!!!

2009-05-03T09:18:00.002-04:00

a few weeks ago I woke up feeling like I was beat up, like a worked out really hard the night before. It took me a few minutes to get myself out of bed. When I finally did get up, I was barley able to walk. I did what I had to do and went to work. As the day went on, I was feeling worse instead of better. My ankles were becoming really swollen and had this blotchy red thing going on. When I got home from work it was just horrible. I wasn't sure what was going on but, I was scared to death. I woke up later that night and tried to get out of bed to go to the bathroom and I just fell to the floor. I was in so much pain that I just couldn't hold myself up. I felt like a bowl of jelly. After a few failed attempts to get up, AJ helped my crawl to the bathroom. Since I don't have Insurance yet, I was trying my best to deal with whatever this was and get through it but by 9 the next morning I couldn't take anymore and asked AJ to bring me to the Med Express. I figured that would be cheaper than going to the ER. Once there, they examined me and told me that I needed to be in the hospital.

They took 13 vials of blood, and EKG, and a chest Xray. After 4 hours the Dr came in and said that I need to see a specialist because they think I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Some of my blood tests came back abnormal. It is either that or Lupus. They sent me home with some Prednisone and said to see the Specialist ASAP.

I have to tell you, I don't really know much about either of these diseases, but I am learning. I haven't been to the Dr. yet since I have to wait until June 1st for my Medical Benefits to kick in. But in doing some research on the Internet, I am thinking it is RA. When I was at the hospital they gave me a 12 day supply of meds. On the 14th day, I had another episode. Everything that happened the first time came back only this time it was 10 times worse! I am back on the meds until the end of May but have to wait until June 26th to see the Dr. That was the first appt I could get.

So....even with all this going on, AJ and I are headed to Las Vegas on Tuesday for his National Bowling Tournament. I am going to get a Wheelchair so he cam push me around and I can at least enjoy the sights. So, keep your fingers crossed, and I will let ya know what happens....

Just another day in the life......

Family! Can't live with em...can't trade em in!

2009-03-31T20:56:00.002-04:00

I went home this past weekend for my Nephew's Baptism, and had a horrible weekend. I know that my only brother wasn't going to ask me to be Godmother, which broke my heart more than I can even express. I tried to keep my head held high and a smile on my face, but when I heard the priest saying that the Godparents were the most important people in the child's life besides the parents....knowing it wasn't me....that is was her sister and a man I don't even know. I lost it. They didn't even have time for us to take pictures! I don't have not one picture of me and Tommy in his Christening outfit! My heart just broke. This is just not the way I pictured things. Me and my family were treated like TOTAL strangers at this (what should have been happy) event. But I guess I just have to go on with life and live with things the way there are. I a happy and thankful that I had the opportunity to spend the weekend with my nephew. I love him more than you know! So...here's to Tommy! May you have more happiness then you know what to do with...and know that Aunt Carol loves you!!!!

Just another day in the life.....

I'm back!!!!

2009-03-16T20:12:00.003-04:00

I can't believe so much time has gone by. How does that happen?

Not much has been going on since I lasted blogged. Hard to believe, but things have been nice a quite. Work is going OK. Besides the fact that it is so unbelievably busy that I am pulling my hair out. I have learned a lot working there though. Sometimes I think that I might want to pursue being a Medical Assistant or something. But, that takes time and money...2 things I don't have much of...lol! But it is a thought for the future.

AJ is still at Radicchio's. And, he is helping out at the VFW. He is cooking on Friday's during Lent. That seems to be working out well. Everyone is raving about his cooking believe it or not...lol!

I....I am missing my baby nephew SOOOOOO mcuh I can't even tell you. I am thankful though, that my brother sends me pictures almost everyday. He sends videos and even little sound clips of Tommy cooing. That is the greatest! I can't believe I miss him so much. How can I, when I only saw him 3 times...but God do I! We are going to go home at the end of the month for his Christening. I will only be there for the weekend, but I can't wait to see them. So....before I go, I thought I would share this pictures of my Schnookums with you......

Isn't he just about the cutest damn thing you have ever seen?! Love you Tommy, and I will see you soon!

Just another day in the life.......

:-)

2009-01-28T19:37:00.002-05:00

Boy oh Boy! How come we never realize how important everyday things are until we no longer have them!? We had our neighbors over for dinner on Friday. We had a great time, good eats, good drink (always gotta have the good drink...lol!) then we go the fridge and the light is out. Hmmmm...maybe the light ha just burned out. Yeah....that's it. So, we take the light bulb out and decide to go the store the next day. BIG MISTAKE!!! When we woke up the next morning...the fridge was not so cold! Thank God we have one of those little Dorm Fridges. we took whatever we could and put it in there. The stuff that was in the freezer...well, that all went in my car...lol! We figured since it has been in the single digits ti would be ok out there. Out landlord has a warranty on all the appliances, so Sears came out to fix it....4 days later! Anyway...I missed that dam fridge...lol! The little fridge was so stuffed with stuff that there was no room for my OJ and water, so I would alternate from the house to the porch. Glad that is over...lol! On top of that, we lost our power for awhile due to the ice and snow, so we were really roughing it. ;-)

Then, I get to work today, after really debating driving there since the roads were so bad yesterday, and guess what....I am the only office person there! What a freakin day. All I want is a glass of wine, a sleeping pill or two and my bed!

Lets hope that the snow is done for now cause I am over it!

Just another day in the life.....

NO MORE COMPANY!

2009-01-22T19:37:00.003-05:00

lol... Seems like we are done with vistors until the summer, I am guessing. It was great to have company but I have to tell you that it is so nice to have piece and quiet...lol!

I have been getting yelled at because I haven't been writing so much, but I have to tell you...nothing has been going on. I don't have anything interesting to talk about...lol! Just the same ole stuff. I promise that when I have news to share, I will share. ;-)

For now, I am going to relax, enjoy the quiet of the house, and go to bed......see, exciting!...lol!

Just another day in the life.....

2009-01-11T14:37:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone! I can't believe a new year is here. Like everyone else, I have been a bad girl when it comes to blogging. Lets see what you've missed...

I went home to see the baby in the beginning of December. All I can say is OH MY GOD! He is just too cute. Of course I cried like a baby the first time I saw him. I held him for 4 days straight. I wasn't so good at sharing...lol!

Then for Christmas we had lots of company. My Mom and Dad came the day after Christmas and stayed thru New Years Day. And, AJ's Mom, Dad, Sister and Nephew came the next day and were here for 4 days. It was nice to have everyone here for the Holidays, but it was crazy. Mom and Dad stayed at a hotel about 20 minutes from the house. The rest of the crew stayed here with us. We really didn't do much, just spent time here at the house. It was really nice.

New Years Eve, my Mom was really sick. We were planning on going down to the club, which we did for awhile, but Mom and Dad left around 10ish cause she was sick. AJ and I were trying our best to make it until midnight, but we just couldn't do it. AJ had to work New Years Day, and I was just beat so for the first time EVER, we watched the ball drop from bed. Kissed each other and went to sleep...lol! Talk about feeling old!

Now, we are all back to work and trying to get back into the swing. This Friday my brother Russell and his wife Debbie are coming until Monday. I am excited to see them. They haven't been here since last year, so it will be good to hang with them for awhile.

Other than that, same ole stuff. I am enjoying the VA, AJ is still at Radicchio's and the only vacation we have to look forward to is Vegas in May. Anyone in?!

Just another day in the life.....

It's a Boy!!!!!!!

2008-11-24T18:42:00.003-05:00

BABY TOMMY!!!!!

He was born at 12:34 this afternoon. 7ls 4.5 oz 19in long.

I have soooo many feelings right now, I can't even tell you. I am so excited for my brother and Pattie. So proud of them....but I am so sad too. I want to be there so bad! I am going home soon, but I want to be there now!!!! ;-( Guess I just have to wait.

We know his name is Thomas, after my brother, but last I spoke with them, they were deciding on a middle name. It is either going to be Charles, after my dad, her dad, her brother, my brother...lol! Or Nathaniel, which means "God has given" I am voting for the that! What a gift from God he is!

Just another day in the life.....

Big news....

2008-11-23T19:23:00.002-05:00

My Sister-in-law is going in for a C-section in the morning!!!!!!!! I am so excited! But, I am also a bit bummed that I won't be be there when the baby is born. I was going to go home at the end of the week, but then I remembered it was Thanksgiving. Since AJ isn't able to come home with me, I didn't want to leave him home by himself on a holiday....lol! So, I am not going to go until Dec 4th. I guess it's good in a way. They will be home and have had time to get a little settled. I asked them to send a pic as soon as they can, so I will share it with you when I get home tomorrow. We know they are having a boy but we don't know his name yet, so stay tuned! Keep them in your thoughts and prayers that all goes well. This has been a long time coming.

Just another day in the life......

day two....complete!

2008-11-14T20:45:00.003-05:00

Today was my second day at the VA Hospital. All I can say is OMG!!!!! I think of myself as a pretty fast learner, but when it comes to their computer system....OMG! Why does something as simple as checking a patient in have to take 6 steps and be so freakin difficult. I guess with time I will learn everything, but it just seems impossible. On top of all that....Sybil opened her mouth and offered to work the bakery on the weekends!!!!!! What the hell is her problem???? OUI! So, I have to be up at 4:30 in the morning....."time to make the donuts!" ;-)

Just another day in the life.......

Oh Happy Day!!!!

2008-10-24T16:43:00.002-04:00

I got the call I have been waiting for today......

I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!

I start working at the VA Hospital on November 10th. They called me when I was at work today on my cell. I wasn't going to answer, but I just had to! Anyway, they offered me the position, and I am so happy!!!

So happy in fact, I am going out to have a drink...lol!!

Just another day in the life.....

AAAHHHH...

2008-10-20T17:36:00.004-04:00

Ok, so Wow, it has been awhile hasn't it?! I should have looked back at my last post to see what I talked about, but I didn't, so deal with it...lol!

Last month I went home for my Brother Russell's wedding. We had a great time...this is my FAVORITE picture....

Since then, we have been back at our routine here with work. Still working 6AM to 2PM. I LOVE my job, I really do. I love the hours, I love that AJ and I drive in together...there is just one little problem that isn't really so little. They don't offer benefits! Anyone who knows me knows that Medical is something that I really need...lol! I took the job cause it was a job for the time being, but this whole benefit thing has started to weigh on me. I need to be more responsible. I go back and forth in my head....it sounds funny but I hate the fact that I love this job so much! So, I have been on the Internet for hours every single night searching for a job. I already told you all that I don't want to go back into the corporate world and have to get dressed up. That much I know, but I was starting to think that was my only option. Then I was lying in bed one night and had a thought. What about working in a Medical office of some sort?! I would be working in an office, which I love and most Dr's offices that I have ever been in, all the people wear scrubs. What is more comfortable then that! (right Little!?) So I decided to concentrate more on that. Of course I have been applying for a bunch of jobs on Career Builder and have heard nothing. I went to Craigslist which I have to tell you...I am not sure about many of those posts. Many of them seem, how shall I say...Sketchy at best. Then I saw one that caught my eye. A Receptionist at a Chiropractor Office. There is no "Reply" to email just a phone number. It says to call and ask for Dr. Mike or Dr. Jared, so I did. Dr. Mike answered the phone and sounded really cool. We talked for about 10 minutes. I faxed him my Resume and he called the next day to schedule an Interview....which I went to today. I walked in a found that 6 other people were there for interviews as well. Anyway, I fill out the app, go into an office with Dr. Jared, who asks me the regular scripted interview questions and says they will let me know. I have never walked out of an interview feeling nothing...lol! I have no idea how it went at all. There was no expression from this guy whatsoever!. So, I get in the car and come home feeling kinda bummed and I see the light on my phone blinking. I listen to the message and it is the local VA Hospital calling in response to my application from Career Builder for a Medical Administrator. OMG! People actually get your Resume when you apply!? Wow. I call the guy and the job sounds almost too good to be true. Not as much money as I would like, BUT....I would be a Government Employee and receive...are you ready for this....FREEEEEEEE Medical Benefits! He sounded like he was very interested in offering me the job...just from speaking to me on the phone and from my Resume. I had to send him a release form to get my background check and he is going to call me to schedule a tour of the Hospital later in the week. There is a catch. They need someone to start ASAP and don't know if they can wait for me to give 2 weeks at the store. Besides the fact that I haven't even gotten the job yet, I am not liking the way I am feeling about this. My boss has been great to me and I feel like and Ass not giving 2 weeks. I feel bad enough having to leave in the first place. And, who knows, maybe the Chiropractor will call. They said the starting wage was at the minimum $3 an hour more than the VA....no free bene's....oh why is life so confusing. Why they heck am I even worrying about any of this? I don't have any offers....lol! Bottom line is it just sucks to have to leave a job that you really love!

Besides all that, everything else is OK...lol! My Sister-in-law Pattie is going to be going on Maternity Leave soon. They think she is about 2 weeks further along then they originally thought, so it looks like the baby will be here mid November!!!

After all that blabbing, lets hope this actually posts this time!

Just another day in the life......

So Mad!

2008-09-23T16:11:00.004-04:00

So last night I sat here and typed for about 1/2 hour and went to post it and received an error message! Everything was lost. I was so frustrated that I went to bed!

In short, I was telling you that some of our friends here had a little party for us at the VFW. It was nice, we had fun. AJ had ordered a cake from the cake decorator at work. I had no idea what was on the cake, all I was told was, "Thank God the box it is in has no window....nobody can see what it says!" and....parts of it aren't edible. Long story short....here is the cake....

Yes....there is a story behind that! About 5 years ago a bunch of us were out and the girls were talking about the last time they had flowers delivered to work. I said that AJ never had flowers sent to me at work....not even one! Well, a few months later a delivery man walked in and had one of my favorite flowers (stargazer) with a card and it said....yup, Here is your Fucking Flower. Happy Anniversary! lol....That is so AJ. Of course many people here couldn't believe he actually put it on the cake, but I wouldn't expect anything else from him! It was great!!

The job is still going really well. We have been working our butts off. Went 18 days straight! Tomorrow we are driving to NJ. My Brother is getting married on Friday and my cousin id getting married on Saturday, so we will be busy, but I am so happy just to be away from work for 5 days...lol!

I will catch up with you when we get back!

Just another day in the life!.....

I So Tired!!!

2008-09-03T16:26:00.003-04:00

Yesterday I worked 12 hours. On my feet all day. the worst part.....the store was so slow! Sure made for a long ass day. AJ and I finally have a day off on Friday. This will really be my first real day off since I started working there. I am looking forward to sleeping in!!

Well, I found out the other day that Brandon's mom, my niece, had another baby. A girl this time. I was also told that DYFS took the kids from her. Evidently, they showed up at the hospital. Not sure what the story is. Not really sure where Brandon is. I just don't understand how many chances they are going to give her. How many children's lives does she get to ruin before the state gets it? I guess I will never really understand. I just know in my heart that one day Brandon will be back with us. If it is 10 years from now...we will get the chance to give him the life he deserves.

Oh well.....

Just another day in the life!.....

Time really does fly!

2008-08-31T21:07:00.002-04:00

AJ and I have been living in Pittsburgh for one year tomorrow. I can't believe it. Some days it feels as if this has always been my home and other days I feel like we just got here yesterday. As I look back on the year that we have had! So much has changed since we first arrived. We went through hell with losing all of our things in that other house. We both have different jobs. We have a whole new "family" of friends that we could not have gotten through this year without. That is one thing I have to say. AJ and I don't have the best run of luck, but we are the LUCKIEST people when it comes to our friends. Karen and Len are like our parents. Always making sure we have eaten...lol! Brett and Linda are like our brother and sister...always there to lend a hand...or just an ear. It is just amazing. I wonder where we will be next year at this time...lol!
In two weeks AJ and I will celebrate our 13Th Wedding Anniversary. Can you believe that? 13 years. AND....we will be celebrating another milestone. 20 years together. WOW, I don't feel old enough to be saying that...lol!
Then, it will be time to get back in the car and head to NJ. At the end of the month my cousin is getting married, and on the very next day, my Brother Russell is getting married! I can't believe that either. Didn't think I would ever be saying those words! I can't wait to go home though. I am going to see Missy May. Since everything that she has been through, I just can't wait to see her. I spoke to her a few days ago and she sounds good, but I just want to see her! Then....before ya know it I will be telling you all about Moe and Patties Baby being born. Then Christmas will be here, New Years will be knocking on the door....and we will start this all over again. Can't someone please slow the clock down?!

Just another day in the life!.....

I survived my first week.

2008-08-19T21:32:00.003-04:00

I have been at Radicchios for a week now. Things have been going well. AJ and I have been able to drive in together which is nice. Except for yesterday and today, I have been working 6am to 2pm. I enjoy those hours. The day goes by so fast. There isn't a lot of down time, but at the same time it isn't so busy that I am going crazy. The only thing that sucks about this job is that there are no benefits. Anyone that knows me, knows that I get sick more then the average person....so benefits are a little important. I guess I am going to have to look for something that offers them. In the meantime, I guess this job is good for now. At least it is money. I really don't want to go back into the corporate word. I don't enjoy having to get dressed up for work. I am sure there has to be a job out there where I can do Administrative stuff without havong to get dressed up....no?!

I have to go to bed. I am so tired I can't even keep my eyes open. Wish me luck on that perfect job...lol!

Just another day in the life....

Just for Little....

2008-08-13T13:11:00.002-04:00

Since you are so impatient....lol!

My first day was fun. I felt like I was in school all over again, only this time getting paid! It was so wierd to see the manager there doing this just like my teacher did. I haven't been in a bakery in 15 years and things are still the same. I made Italian Bread, Zucchini Bread, Elephant Ears, Danish, puff pastry and many others I can't remember right now because I am SOOOOO tired.

My Second day was HORRIBLE! I had to be there at 4AM, which meant I had to be up at 3AM. That is just not human. I didn't even pass any cars on the road on the way there. Then to make it worse, the manager started talking to me like I have been doing this all my life! All kinds of technical terms, talking a mile a minute. Of course, since I didn't know what the heck he was talking about I messed up a bunch of times. Besides the fact that he talks so soft that I could barely hear him. AARRRGGHHH!!!! To top it off they had me unload there delivery for the day and rearrange the walk in freezer that didn't look like it had been touched FOREVER. So, I come home miserable. My back is killing me, my feat hurt. I swear I am sore from finger tip to toes!

This morning I planned on quitting. I just can't do the physical things that this job requires. Picking up 100 lb. bags of flour!? C'mon, just not me! Of course, because of this I am in a terrible mood and I think the manager can sense it. He asks me to go up in the front of the store and help the girl at the counter. Not a problem...I am going to quit anyway right...lol! Turns out, I really enjoyed it in the store. I was talking to people...arranging the cases...I am happy! Then....

The manager walks up and says, "Can I talk to you in the office?" Oh boy, this can't be good. I act cool. He says, "You're not comfortable in the kitchen, are you?" LMAO....does he know me? Of course I am not comfortable in the kitchen! Anywho...He says that he can tell I am happy at the counter and he sees that I am working my ass off and asks if I would like to run the front for him. YEA! I was going to quit and instead I was promoted!?

Oh yea, and AJ is working there too....in the Meat Department....lol! Just call him the Butcher!

Just another day in the life....

I did it!

2008-08-11T20:18:00.002-04:00

OK, so it is 8:18 PM, and I am sitting in bed! I made it through the day, but have to be in tomorrow at 4AM!!!!! so, I don't have time to tell you about my day. Hopefully I will be home early tomorrow and I will sit and fill ya in. I can tell you the day was good and went by really fast.
Cross your fingers that I can sleep now!!!!

Just another day in the life.......

I'm off!

2008-08-11T05:32:00.002-04:00

I am sitting here like a scared child waiting to leave for my first day of work. What the heck and I am so scared of? I don't get it. I cried like a baby last night.....you'd think I was off to war. Not sure if it is just because I haven't had a "first day of work" in over 10 years or if I am afraid of not knowing what the heck I am doing? I dunno.

Little - I am glad you found me. The name of the store is Raddicchio's. Kind of like a Wegmans only smaller and privately owned. And yes, I went in the store in my bathing suit...lol!

I gotta go. If you don't hear from me later, no worries...just means I am passed out in bed...lol!

Just another day in the life......

oh my!

2008-08-09T22:16:00.002-04:00

I went for the appeal the other day and I came home feeling really good about it. Then, I get a letter in the mail the next day saying that I was denied....yet again! The letter says that I only worked for PNC for 6 months!....umm....try 9 years! So now I have to write a letter to have a second appeal. In the meantime, we went to the pool Wednesday and after swimming and being in the sun all day we all decided to go this new store that opened here to get something to make for dinner. As we are walking in the door I see this huge sign on the window that says "Help Wanted, Full time, Bakery" Hmmm....I did go to school to be a pastry chef, so why not? I ask the guy standing at door for an application. Mind you I am in my bathing suit still. Anyway, long story short, he gives me the application and says when you come back here to drop this off...you speak to me, and only me. OK, whatever the heck that means. I go home, fill out the app, drop it off, and I have a job! I am going to be the baker. Here I am thinking I am going to work in the store, ya know, behind the counter....NO....I am THE Baker! OOOOOhhhh Boy! I haven't done this stuff in 15 freakin years! I sure hope it's like riding a bike....lol! I start on Monday at 6AM. Yea, 6AM....but wait, it gets better. I will probably starting at 4:30 once I am done with training. I really loved baking while I was in school so I hope that I love it now.

In other news, the in-laws are going home tomorrow!!!!! We had a great time while they were here, but I am looking forward to getting my house back....lol! I am really going to miss Michael, my nephew though. I kinda got used to having him around.

Cross your fingers for me and say your prayers that I am able to be Chef Boyer -Dee....lol!!!

Just another day in the life!.......

What a waste!

2008-08-05T22:27:00.002-04:00

OK, so today I had to go to my Unemployment Appeal. Yes, they denied my claim! I had to be there at 9:15 this morning. So, I got up at 6:15 got myself ready and left the house at 7. It took me almost 2 freakin hours to get downtown...which should only take about 20-30 minutes. See, we had storms and heavy rains, so of course people can't freakin drive. Anyway, I get into town and then the next journey begins.....finding parking! What a mess. It seems like every parking garage is "Lease Only". Well, how the heck to they expect people to park? I finally find a garage, find a spot and walk to the machine to pay and they only take $5 and $10 bills. What do I have? A twenty!! I look at my watch and only have 10 minutes to get where I have to be. Which by the way, I have no idea where the building I have to get to is located! After finding a ATM, paying my parking ($15) I finally get to the building, walk into the room and who do I see? My Ex Boss. Great. Just what I was looking forward to. He looks at me and says, "Carol." "Chris." I say.....ASSHOLE....is what I really want to say. The "Referee" calls our names, we walk into the room....and 5 minutes later we are out. Nothing much is said, and nothing is resolved. According to the "Referee" I will get a letter in the mail with his decision. So, recap of my day....I paid $15 to park for 15 minutes and found out nothing!

Other than that.....did I mention the in laws are visiting....for the week!? LOL! We went to Sandcastle yesterday. It's a water park. We actually had a great time. They brought my nephew Michael with them, so we spent most of the day in the pool drinking Pina Colada's. Kinda felt like we were at the pool on a cruise......AAAHHHH!!!

Tomorrow we are going to the Soldiers and Sailors Museum. I am looking forward to that. Right now though, I am so tired. The sun knocked me out yesterday and I had to get up early this morning, so I am going to say Goodnight!

Just another day in the life.....

Chillin out at home!

2008-07-31T19:43:00.002-04:00

There really is no place like home, is there...lol!

So, about a week ago I got a laptop. I have always wanted one. Not really sure why I didn't get one the last time I got a new computer. When we moved to this new house, we made an office upstairs. It's really nice, but man, it is hot up there! We have central air but it doesn't seem to make it up there. So, because of the heat, I haven't really been online much. I sweat just sitting up there. I would just check my email and get outta there. I have been missing reading every ones blogs...been so outta the loop...lol! Now, I am in all my glory. I am able to get online downstairs and sit here with AJ, watch TV and chat with everyone at the same time. I love it!

AJ has worked at Kmart for the last 2 days. Things seem to be going well. He got a phone call yesterday from Radio shack too. They hired him! So now, he has 2 jobs....lol! He isn't sure he wants to work at Radio Shack though. They pay minimum wage plus commission. He isn't much of a salesman, so he is unsure about it, but I think he is going to give it a shot for awhile to see what happens. As for me, I am still not working. I have had lots of emails and phone calls from companies who have seen my resume on Monster and Career Builder, but most are Sales positions with full commission. Can't have that. Besides, I am not sure what the heck I want to do. Don't get me wrong, I know I can't be picky right now, but I don't think I want to go back into the Corporate world. I am done with dressing up for work, I don't want the stress, I just don't know! There is a School Bus Company about a mile down the road from my house with a big help wanted sign out front, so I figured what the heck! I went and filled out an application, and they called me. I went to get fingerprints done, so we will see what happens. That sounds like so much more fun to me. I can see myself driving around all day...and getting paid for it...lol!

Lee Lee - I just got caught up on your Blog. I thought you forgot about it....lol! So...how did Ben's "cleanse" go? Man, do I remember that. Talk about not fun...lol! Ben told me about your fall. I forgot to ask you about it when we spoke. I am glad that you are healing up OK. Tell Mom she is welcome to come to Vegas. I am not a gambler either, so I am totally with you on seeing shows and stuff. Don't forget to make time to watch AJ bowl!!!

Wayne - I hope you are hanging in there!

Well, I think that is about it for me. I will be sure to check in with you all again soon!

Just another day in the life!......

So sad!....

2008-07-29T18:09:00.002-04:00

So I was sitting out on my deck the other night looking at cruise pictures with my friends having a great time....then the phone rings. It is my cousin Brenda. Turns out my cousin Melissa, Brenda's sister (who I am VERY close with) was rushed to the hospital. She ended up having an emergency C Section. She is almost 8 months pregnant. In the end, this is not a happy story. The baby had no heartbeat. His name is Jake. After all that, because the baby was so far along, she has to have a funeral service and everything. She and her husband Chris were able to hold the baby..which I am not sure is a good thing or not. I feel absolutely horrible. I wish I was able to be there for her. Not that I would be able to do anything for her. Chris is there with her, as is his family, and hers. I just can't imagine what she must be feeling right now. Wanna know the worst part...this all happened on her son Michael's Birthday. Oh Missy May, I am thinking about you every second of the day. I love you and we will keep baby Jake in our hearts forever!!!!

Still Here!

2008-07-21T19:00:00.002-04:00

Well, Hello there everyone. It has been awhile since I posted. Not much has changed since I updated you last. I am still enjoying my time home. Have been able to get lots of things done around the house. I took lots of pictures and I was going to post them on Webshots but somehow I deleted them. All of them! So, now I have to take them over again....lol!

I am going for an interview tomorrow at Kmart of all places...lol! I applied for an Administrative Support position. Not quite sure what that entails, but I guess I will find out. Don't really want to go back to work, but I guess it is something we all have to do, right?

I took a few trips back to Jersey since I don't have to work. I was able to be there for my fathers birthday, which was nice. Oh yeah, and my Brother and Pattie found out that they are having a baby boy!!!! So I guess the Quabeck name will live on!!!!

I guess that is all for now. I will let you know how the interview goes. Wish me luck!!!

Just another day in the life!!

On the road again!

2008-06-25T23:55:00.002-04:00

I am Jersey bound......just for a few days though, don't get too excited. I am heading home, alone this time. Danielle, my cousin that was a flowergirl in my wedding (don't I feel old!) graduated High School this month. They are having a party for her and since I am not working, I figured, what the heck...why not go!? AJ has to work so I am on my own! It is also my Dad's Birthday tomorrow, so I am excited about that.

Thank you all so much for you calls and concerns over my trauma...lol! All is well and I will check up again soon!!!

Just another day in the life.

Where do I start????

2008-06-22T14:46:00.003-04:00

Ok, so I am going to try to keep this as short as I can. Here is the deal....

The lease on our old house is up in August. Trying to be ahead of the game, we found a place to rent where the owner was still working on the house. Therefore, he was willing to hold the place for us until then. Remember awhile back when I told you that I saw a mouse int he house? Yeah well, turns out Mickey had friends...many friends! They were pooping everywhere, and even started to eat my close and furniture. On top of that we had another infestation that I don't even want to get into. So, I had to get rid of EVERYTHING that we owned. Including my living room set, dining room set, bed, dressers, you name it, it was trashed. Because the house was being lived in by all these creatures, we just couldn't live there anymore. We got on the phone with the new landlord and he told us that we could move in whenever we wanted. Oh yeah, and in the middle of all this, I lose my job! That is a long story in itself.

So, fast forward to today. We are all out of the other shit hole that we were living in. I am in the middle of getting myself organized in the new place, which by the way feels like a mansion to me compared to the other place we were in. And I have no job. But, believe it or not, I am totally OK with the situation. Don't ask me why, but I feel that everything happens for a reason and I OK. For now, I am going to just collect my unemployment, and get my stuff together here. Not sure what I want to do for work. All I don know is that I really don't want to be a Manager, Supervisor, or in charge of anyone. I am so done with that. I would love to go to work in my jeans, punch in, do my job and go home. Do you think anything like that exists????

That's that folks. You are all caught up.

Just another day in the life...

I'm back!

2008-06-21T12:50:00.002-04:00

We are now up and running (for the most part) in our new home. Things have been so crazy. you are not going to believe half the stuff when I tell you. Hate to keep you waiting, but I just don't have the time now. I don't even have a chair to sit on as I type this! So, I am going to get back to work here, and I promise I will tell you all about my horror story as soon as I can!

Stay tuned.

Just another day in the life!

Too Much to tell!

2008-06-15T12:49:00.001-04:00

Ok, so I am going offline again for a few days. We are moving and I need to take down the computer. The guy is scheduled to come install tomorrow (hopefully), so as soon as I am able, I will paost and try to fill you in on all the HORRIBLE things that we are going thru. Ya know that old saying.....just when you think things are turning around.....yeah well! ;-)

I will check in with you as soon as I can!

Just another day in the life!

Guess What!?

2008-05-26T20:30:00.006-04:00

We are moving....again!

Can you believe that we have lived here almost a year!? We have been on the the look out for a bigger place and believe it or not....one found its way to us. Linda text we a week or so ago and said, "how would you like to be neighbors?" AJ called the number and after some thought and showing the place to other people, the guy called AJ yesterday and told him we got the place!!! Or lease here isn't up until The end of Aug, but he is willing to hold it for us until July....so here we go again! I took some pictures of the inside, but the didn't come out so good. So, here is a picture of the outside, and the yard....

I am so excited. The place is at least twice the size of what we have now. And the yard is just amazing....no to mention that deck! So, looks like besides going home next week, we will have a lot of work ahead of us. Wish us luck!!!

Just another day in the life....

Time is just flying by!

2008-05-05T19:34:00.002-04:00

I can't believe it is May! I have been running out of time during the day, so I am sorry that I haven't been posting. I am sure so much has happened that I haven't told you about. Let's see....
Mom called and told me that Brandon is staying back. In Kindergarten! Can you believe that. It is just so hard for me to wrap my brain around that. He is just SO smart. I think he just has so much going on around him, and nobody in that house spends time with him, so he figures, if they don't care, why should he. Then I get a call the next day that nobody was there to pick him up off the bus so the bus driver brought him back to the school. They had to call my mom to go pick him up! I swear, it just tears my heart in tiny little pieces that he is just thrown around and forgotten about. And to think that Nikki is having another one! Oh yeah, did I tell ya that. I am not sure when she is due, but I know she found out that she was having a girl. It's just too much!

My brother says that Pattie is doing well. Her due date has changed to Nov 25th. They have her classified as high risk, so she is going to the Dr alot, which is a good thing. Her and Tommy are so nervous. but they will make it through and everything will be ok.

Work is still crazy...and yup, I am still loving it! The day just goes by so fast, it's crazy!

AJ and I are going home in a month. We have a wedding to go to, and I think Linda is coming with us. I can't wait. Should be a good time.

Well, gotta head to the showers and try to unwind. Maybe I can sleep tonight. Oh yeah, that is another thing....I am back to not sleeping at night. I am just too tired to get into that now...lol!

Hope everyone is doing well!!!!

Just another day in the life!!

OK, the Secret is out!

2008-04-26T11:10:00.003-04:00

Tommy and Pattie are having a BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it. For those that don't know, that is my Brother and his wife. They have been trying for 5 years to conceive, even going for the advanced medical procedures, and have had no luck. The last Dr visit they were told that they should just stop trying...it just want' ever going to happen. Then just one month later....there is a baby coming! I guess there is always hope, huh?!

Now, the most important thing I meed from everyone out there is to say a prayer and keep them in your thoughts. We need to get a happy healthy baby out of this....a girl would be nice...lol! But really, Happy and Healthy is perfect!

Sorry I drove you all nuts with the secret. People were thinking AJ and I were moving back to Jersey. Sorry.....NOT!

Well, I am going to go get myself ready for the day. It is BEAUTIFUL here today, so I think I am going to sit outside with Autumn.

Just another day in the life....

Visit's over

2008-04-14T15:03:00.005-04:00

Mom and Dad came and surprised me with Fernanda and Carolina, who used to live upstairs from us in NJ. I thought they were bringing their friends Joe and Sharon. Sharon did come, but Joe stayed home this time. It was great to see them.

I don't have a lot of time, but I did want to post some pictures. So here ya go...

This was the end of the night, can ya tell!? I think it is safe to say that she had a great time!!

This is Bret, Karen, Pappy and Linda with us.

This is Butters and AJ toasting his Birthday!

A good time was had by all. I will catch you up on the rest of the visit when I can.

Just another day in the life....

Spring is here!

2008-04-08T21:46:00.002-04:00

It has been SO nice here the last few days. Today it got to about 73, and it was bright and sunny. I think we are going to pay for it the rest of the week though. They are calling for rain thru Saturday, although it is still supposed to be warm. AJ and I have been enjoying the weather the Redneck way....we sat on his tailgate in our driveway having a few drinks...lol! Yup, that's Redneck!

So, I sucked at the tournament. Actually, I didn't suck...I did better then normal but not good enough to go anywhere. Oh well, it was fun anyway.

AJ and I joined the VFW. Sounds funny doesn't it? For just $10 a year, you can join as a social member. One of our Friends from the Clubhouse is running the kitchen three nights a week, so we get a cheap, but homemade meal and $1 beers. Can't go wrong there. And believe it or not, most of the crowd is our age. We have been having a great time there. It is nothing to look at, but it is a bar, and does have a FREE jukebox. What more can a girl ask for. (told you I was turning into a Redneck...lol!) They are having a Spring Dance next Saturday. Think we might check it out. I will let you know how that goes.

Ok, just so I don't have to keep saying "those people from the bar" let me quickly let you know who our little circle of friends are. We met them at the Clubhouse the very first week we moved here. They frequent the place as much as we do.

Karen & Len (otherwise known as Pappy) - They are actually my parents age! But let me tell ya, they are young at heart. They have become my PA parents. Karen is the cook now at the VFW. She is a great cook. I was sick a few weeks ago and she made me homemade chicken soup to help me feel better. We get lots of food from her. All we have to do is bring her Tupperware and she keeps refilling it...lol.

Linda & Bret - They are just a few years older then us. They have been friends with Karen and Pappy for a long time. They live close to each other. Just about 10 miles from us.

We have all migrated from the Clubhouse to the VFW since Karen is working there cause there is just no beating the deal. Plus, we get to hang with them. So, if I am ever missing....check the VFW...lol!

Karen is making some food and cake for AJ on Saturday and we are having a party at the VFW. Mom and Dad are bringing their neighbors and friends, Sharon and Joe along this time, so we should have a good time. I am getting a new camera, so I will post some pictures for you.

I do have another bit of news...HUGE news actually, but I can't share it with you! And no, I am not pregnant....lol! I will be able to tell you soon enough.....just not now. It is a HUGE secret. Oh God, this is going to kill me...lol!

Talk soon....

Just another day in the life!

Good to be back!

2008-04-06T09:25:00.002-04:00

I can't tell you how strange it has been without a computer. I have felt so out of touch with the world. AJ's truck had been broken down for quite a bit, it was sitting in our driveway since we moved here. Not such a big deal since I only worked down the street and was always able to be home when he had to head out to work, so we were sharing my car. Then when I moved downtown panic mode set in. What the heck were we going to do now?! So, we both juggled our schedules for awhile and cut back on everything possible (including the Internet) to save up the money to get his truck fixed. Now...truck is fixed and I have my Internet back....lol!
So, my parents came up to visit for Easter and brought Brandon with them. I was so happy to see him. My Mom said that he didn't sleep the whole way cause he was just too excited. We had a great time. We brought him over to the bar (it's also a restaurant) to meet everyone since I talk about him all the time. One of the ladies made him cupcakes. He thought it was the best thing that people here knew him...lol! He wanted to ride the train downtown since he was never on one before, so we did that too. It even snowed while they were here so he was in all his glory. They were here for 3 days, and let me tell you, when it was time for them to leave, it was so hard! He didn't want to leave, and I sure didn't want him to. He was so cute, he kept saying...Mommy said I could stay. Which we all know isn't true, but it was cute that he was trying.

The big news that I have is that my brother Russell is getting married!!! I am SO excited about that. They are going to visit the hall next week and they are hoping to get married on Sept 27th or Oct 4th, so I will keep you updated on that.

I could sit here forever and write, but I actually made it into the finals of a 9 pin no tap bowling tournament, and I have to be there in an hour, so time to get ready. Wish me luck!

I will do my best to keep up to date now that I am able. I miss you all so much!!!!

Just another day in the life.....

Back in CyberSpace!!!

2008-04-04T16:10:00.003-04:00

I just got my Internet turned back on, so after I catch up on my emails and such, I will post an update to my blog. I have missed you guys!!!!

Heading out tomorrow!

2008-02-25T22:43:00.002-05:00

Well, our visit here in Jersey has come to an end. AJ was starting to get sick the day we left home, so he ended up spending 2 days in bed when we got here. Now, of course, it is my turn. My throat is killing me, my nose is sire from blowing it every second, and I can't stop coughing. I already had the flue this season...I don't want to go through this again! The thought of spending 6 hours in the car driving home feeling like this...is not fun.

Lee Lee - Did you ever think of joining Curves? I am not sure if there is one around you, but you might want to check it out. I have belonged to the gym and had the personal trainer. I have to tell you that I really enjoyed Curves more. It is only an half hour, and it is fun! Let me know.

My cousin Melissa called me today, she is having another baby!!!! I know many of you know her from the cruise so I thought I would share. I am so excited for her! Here's hoping for a baby girl!!!

Don't forget I won't be able to blog once I am home due to the lack on Internet service...lol! But hopefully I will be able to get back into cyberspace soon.

Just another day in the life......

I'm alive!

2008-02-22T17:20:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone! I am sorry that I haven't posted in awhile. I am currently without computer service. I hope to be up and running again soon. For now, I am in Jersey visiting so I thought I would Hijack Mom's computer to catch you all up!

I LOVE my new job. I love taking the train, I love working in the city, and Oh My Goodness is it busy! I love that too. Everyone in the office is great. All seems to good to be true, but who am I to question it....I am just going with the flow.

I catch the train in the morning around 6:15 and get into the city by 7...well actually I get to my desk at 7. That is after I stop at Starbucks...which is located in the building.....talk about a bad thing...lol! There are lots of "rules" to being a commuter, as I am finding out. Nobody seems to talk. I thought that is was just because they were all tired in the morning, but nope...they don't talk on the way home either. And don't even think about talking on the phone, cause they will give you the look of death...lol! All seems so funny to me! So, I just grab my Ipod and enjoy the ride.

Everything else is going ok. AJ is still loving his job, and we are getting along great with Pittsburgh!

I will post again as soon as I can. I just can't promise when. I hope to be up and running again soon!! Thanks for hanging in there waiting for me.

I hope everyone is doing well!!!

GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-01-11T09:29:00.001-05:00

I GOT THE JOB!!!!! I can't believe it. THe hiring manager called me yesterday morning saying that he really liked me and wanted my to accept the position. He just wanted to make sure that I wouldn't have any problems getting to the city. Of course, I will do whatever I have to do to get there, so he says that I will be getting a call from HR with the formal offer. Ok so now I am crossing my fingers! Hang up and within seconds the phone rings...it's HR. She formally offers me the job and tells me the salary. WHAT?! That doesn't even cover the costs for the commute. I now have to pay $112 a month for the park and ride!! So, I say I would love to, but at that Salary I just can't accept. Long story short, she came back to me later in the day with a number we could all agree on...then here it comes......she says, "You need to start on Monday!" OMG....Monday, like this Monday? It was Thursday, I am off today, which means I had to pack up all my shit and get out of the yesterday. Needless to say, I think it was the busiest I have been since I have been there, so the day flew by....lol! Now, I am freaking out. I have never had to take the train or anything to work. I am sure that it will be second nature after awhile, but it still freaks me out a bit. And, I just added about an hour to my commute! Oh well!? You know I am not going to be able to sleep at all Sunday night, I am going to be like a little kid on the first day of school!!!!

It's 2008!

2008-01-08T20:20:00.001-05:00

I just can't believe that it is 2008. Seriously....where the heck did the time go. I guess I must be getting old cause it is just flying by!!

I still haven't heard anything about the job that I posted for. The hiring manager has been on vacation since Christmas. He comes back tomorrow. I keep hoping that I will hear from him, but I am sure that he has tons of work to catch up on after being on vacation. I am probably the last thing on his mind, but I can keep my fingers crossed, right!?

So, I discovered that one of my Brokers was doing something not so "kosher". I can't really get into what it was, but I had a moral dilemma. Do I tell, or do I turn a blind eye. I mean, I am the new girl right? Who wants to start trouble. Well, you know me...had to do the right thing!! Now it seems that I have pissed some people off. I had a three hour conference call with HR, or should I say interrogation! Why do they always have to make you feel guilty when you didn't do anything. Some of the people in my office aren't speaking to me....let's just say the person that I "outed" was "involved" with a person that I work with everyday. They aren't too happy with me. But, it was either my job or his....and I kinda like getting a paycheck! Anyway, my days at the office haven't been happy ones. What else is new...that damn Sybil is always starting trouble!!

Mom, Dad and Russell are coming next Friday. I am so excited. We are going to take them downtown to Pirmanti Brothers for a Sandwich. For those that don't know, Russell is my brother. I can't tell you how happy I am that he is coming. It will be good to spend some time with him. They are only here till Sunday morning, but a visit is a visit, right!? Now all I have to do is get Moe here! (Now that is funny...lol!)

I guess that is about it for now. Direct TV has Gretchen Wilson in concert....ya'll know the WhiskeyGirl loves her!!!

Just another day in the life!!!

My Bug-a-boo!

2008-01-07T23:08:00.000-05:00

Today I got some news about Brandon. I am not quite sure how I feel about it. Could be a good thing....could....well, I don't want to think about what else it could be. Some of you know that Brandon's brother who we call Booka has been in Connecticut with another family member. From what I hear although they don't have the best way of living, it is much better than where is was, which is with his mother. So, today I was told that Tito, the boys dad has taken Brandon to live with him in Boston. I am told that Although Tito was just let out of jail for a few years, he has decided to get his life together and get the hell out of Jersey and away from the bad people in his life, which led him to Boston. I was also told that Tito will be getting Booka back as well. I hate to think bad things, but I know the games they played and the lies they told in the past to get Brandon back from us. Besides the fact that HELLO.....they are in Boston!? Which means that I will really never see him now. That makes me just want to cry! Very much so. But I have to think that Tito really is on the right track and was seeing how Nikki was treating those kids. They deserve better. They deserve to be treated like the precious gifts that they are. I hope he realizes that and takes care of them. Especially my Bugaboo!! I can't imagine not seeing him, or hearing him on the phone. That just breaks my heart!!! Brandon...all I can say is that Sissy is praying for you! And if your Daddy is going to take care of you the way you deserve, I am happy for you. I know you will never forget the time that we had together, and I know that someday I will see you again....and you will remember!!! I pray that good things come to you and you grow to be the kind sweet soul that I know you are!!! I love you, and will continue to love you for the rest of my life!!!!!

Sweet Dreams little Man....God's Speed Little Man!!!

Merry Christmas....is it over yet?!

2007-12-25T16:44:00.000-05:00

So it's just another day. That is what I keep telling myself. Last night was really hard. AJ did his best to take my mind off the thought that everyone was back at my Mom's having a great time. He took me out for a very nice dinner, then we came back to the house and had some eggnog. We started to watch the Polar Express, but neither of us could stay up. I had been waiting for one of my parents to call me all night, and nothing. That kind of hurt. Anyway, at midnight, as tradition says, I called AJ's mom to tell her uncover baby Jesus and then we were out like babies!

Today, we woke up and NOTHING is open! Now I know what the Jewish people feel like...lol! We went to the Sunoco down the street for a coffee and donut...how sad is that...lol! We then went back to sleep until 2:30 and I took AJ to work. Now, it is just me and Autumn! I figure I have sometime to get the house together, and do some laundry to get ready to drive home. We are leaving when AJ gets home from work tomorrow. But first....I am going for an eye exam. I am SO damn excited. I have not been able to see correctly for ages. My prescription must have changed dramatically cause I can't see a thing!

I am going to head back to the lanes after a bit later to hang out with AJ. They close at 12 so I guess that means I will be very tired for my half day at work tomorrow...lol!

So that's that. I officially made it thru my first Christmas away from home. Thank God for AJ, cause I don't think I could have done it without him!!!

Hope you all had a great day and I will post when I come back from Jersey!!!

Just another day in the life....

I might be moving again....

2007-12-21T21:59:00.000-05:00

Jobs that is...lol! I was interviewed for a position in downtown Pittsburgh today. I went to the office, and loved it. I seemed to really click with the people...almost too good to be true. The only thing that would stop me from taking the position (if offered) is the offer. I was moved here to Pittsburgh with my Jersey salary, so I am not sure how much more they will offer me. I was checking into the commute, and I would have to pay $100 a month for the park and ride...which is about 15 minutes from my house, and it would take about 20 minutes once on the "T" which is what they call the local transportation here. I say it is a train, AJ says its a Trolley!? The position would still be with Investments, same position that I had when I was in Jersey, and it would keep me much busier then I am now....which is a good thing. So, now I sit and wait to see what happens. Hopefully I will hear something soon, and hopefully what I hear will make me happy...lol!
Anyway, keep your fingers crossed and I will let you know what happens.

Just another day in the life.....

The Verdict is in...

2007-12-17T22:18:00.001-05:00

We are NOT going to be able to go home for Christmas! That totally sucks. Once I had my little break down and talked with my parents I felt much better. We are going to leave for NJ next Wednesday when AJ gets out of work and stay until either Saturday night or early Sunday morning. We decided to call as many people as we could to meet us at my parents on Friday night to have a little party. This way we won't have to worry about running around to see everyone. So, if you are reading this and you are in Jersey...please fell free to stop by Moms. I just hope everyone can make it. Christmas has always been a huge deal for me, so this is just really weird!

So now, I am trying to think of something special for me and AJ to do. He has to work until 4PM on Christmas Eve, and has to be in at 4PM on Christmas Day. We don't exchange gifts, so there is no big excitement to get up to on Christmas day...so if you can think of something cool, let me know. I am not sure what, but I can't pretend that it is just another day!

Nothing else exciting going on. Work, Eat, Sleep....you know the drill!

Just another day in the life...

It's a Bad day!

2007-12-11T21:02:00.000-05:00

so tonight sucks!

AJ called a little while ago and told me that he didn't get the 23rd off. He won't know the rest of his schedule for that week until next Tuesday. But he is thinking that he probably won't get the days that he asked for off since he was given Thanksgiving off. Which means.....I will most likely not be going home for Christmas. That totally sucks. Christmas Eve is a big deal for me. We always have a get together of friends and family (although less and less people show up every year!). I can't imagine not being there! I can't imagine telling my father that I won't be there!

But wait...it gets better. I just get a text message from the girl who has been my best friend since 4th grade. Her Dad just passed away! He had Cancer, and they knew he only had a short time to live, but still....I just can't believe it! Here I am feeling sorry for myself that I may not be able to see my Dad for Christmas.....and she will never be able to see her Dad again! Life is just SO unfair!

I have to say that this is one of the hardest nights I have had since we moved here. I don't know if it is the Holidays or what. I am trying to figure out how I can be so sad...missing my family and wanting to be home....but yet be so happy that I am here. I guess that is normal. I wouldn't move back there if you paid me....I just want to see my family.

Anyway....please say a prayer for my friend and keep her and her family in your thoughts this holiday. I know it won't be easy for her. And if you are reading this....I wish I could be there for you girl! I love you!!!

Just another day in the life.....

all's good!

2007-12-05T20:40:00.000-05:00

Remember when I went to the hospital for the pain in my belly? Well, I went for a Colonoscopy last week....wasn't that fun! I can't even begin to tell you how much the prep for that thing SUCKS!!!! First of all, it was the funniest thing when I went to the Pharmacy to pick up the drink, the girl at the counter said, "I'm sorry!" GREAT!! They gave me 5 flavor packets which is supposed to make this crap taste better. I chose the orange, and let me just say that I am not looking forward to eating or drinking anything that has even a hint of orange flavor anytime soon!! I had to drink 8 ounces every 10 minutes. My first thought of the taste?....well, I don't even want to say....you can just imagine. I was doing pretty good at first. I was chugging the glasses down one after another for the first hour. Then.......it hit! I had this "liquid" coming out of everywhere!!! It took me 5 hours to finish the jug!!! NOT FUN! So, the next morning I head to the hospital for the procedure. I was told that I was going to be put in a "twilight" sleep. Well....5 injections later I was still awake and fully alert! The Dr said that we could either reschedule or go on with the show. I was not about to let the night before happen again, so the show goes on. I watched the entire thing on the screen in front of me. I have to tell you that it wasn't as bad as I thought. Even awake. I am not going to lie....it was uncomfortable, but not painful at all. So, if anyone out there is putting of going....just do it! The Dr said everything looks good, so we are going to continue different tests. Next stop....the GYN!

We had our first real snow fall today. I guess about 5 or 6 inches. It is so pretty!!! Not so pretty in my driveway though. I was OK getting up it, the turning around and trying to go in reverse was an issue, but I made it!

Other than all that, nothing much has been going on. AJ is in the process of getting a promotion at work, which is great. We are still waiting to see if he is going to be able to get off a few days for Christmas so we can go home. Keep your fingers crossed!!!

Just another day in the life....

Back home again!

2007-11-26T20:37:00.001-05:00

We arrived home last night safe and sound. It seemed like it took forever to get here. Time went by way to fast. I wish we could have stayed longer!! Here is a picture of all of us....

We had such a great time. It was strange not to be with the family on Thanksgiving, but man, it was great to be with these guys, besides...they are family!

AJ had a blast a Disney too! I have to admit that it was beautiful all decorated for Christmas. I tried to take a picture of Cinderella's Castle when they lit it, but it doesn't do it justice...

I have more pictures posted on Webshots!

Well, gotta go back to work tomorrow, so time for bed. Oh yeah....did I mention that my inlaws are coming for another visit? They arrive tomorrow, they should be waiting when I get home. YEA!!!!!

Just another day in the life.....

Vacation's almost over!

2007-11-23T22:12:00.000-05:00

Today Ron and Kelly, AJ and me went to Disney. Ben and Lisa did some shopping. Then Ron and Kelly went to Epcot and we all met back at the house tonight.

Yesterday Lisa made the bestest Turkey Day dinner. We all ate, then just hung by the pool for the rest of the day. We ended up playing Phase Ten for a bit and did some drunk dialing....sorry!! It just wouldn't be a vacation without drunk dialing!!

Tomorrow we need to be out of the house by 10. I guess Ron and Kelly are going home and AJ and I are headed to Georgia with Ben and Lisa. We just need to break up the long ride!!!

So, hope you all had a great day....and I will catch up with you soon!

Just another day in the life.....

Made it to Florida!!!

2007-11-20T16:44:00.000-05:00

What a trip the last few days have been!! We drove from Pittsburgh to NJ, then to Georgia, now we are finally in Florida. We had a great time at Ben and Lisa's. Got to drive around in Lisa's new ride and see some of Georgia. Kinda scary to see where all the lakes are supposed to be, but aren't!
I just came in from the pool. I can't believe that I am sitting by the pool and it is snowing back home. When we were driving here we went thru a blizzard! It was coming down so hard that we couldn't see 2 feet in front of the car. Now, here we sit with a Mojito in our hands!!
Just wanted to check in. I will try to get on again later!!

Just another day in the life....

Goin on a journey!

2007-11-15T20:07:00.001-05:00

It is now 8:05PM. We are getting on the road as soon as AJ gets home from work, which should be around 3AM. We had plans forever to go visit Ben & Lisa in Georgia, then head down to Florida together for Thanksgiving. Well, we still have those plans, but now we have to make a detour. AJ's Grandmother passed away, so now we have to head to Jersey first. We are going to need a vacation from our vacation when we get back!

So, I think I should try to get a few hours sleep now that I am all packed (well, for the most part!)

I will post when we come back after Turkey Day.

Just another day in the life......

OK, so I am afraid....

2007-11-03T20:02:00.000-04:00

Of mice! I never knew. I was always easy to feed them to the snakes...lol!

So, I was getting ready for work last week, and a mouse scurried across the floor and scared the crap out of me. I went into major anxiety mode. I ran into the bedroom and woke AJ up...like what the heck is he supposed to do, right?! When he got up that same day AJ went to get some traps. Of course he had to close that night at work so I am home alone. I swear he was out the door for less then an hour when all of a sudden I hear things. Sounded like they were either in the wall, or in the room above me....which is were I sit at this very moment! I am not sure what happened after that, but I started freaking out. My heart was beating so fast I could feel it. I started to get really hot and couldn't breathe. Just when I thought I couldn't take it anymore, the noise stopped. I thought I was calming down when all of a sudden the noise started again. Here I am sitting on the couch crying like a baby! I had to pee so bad, but I couldn't physically move by self off of the couch. My legs just wouldn't move. It is the strangest thing. I ended up calling AJ at work and he was able to calm me down for a bit, but I had to call him back when it was time for me to go to bed. He had to talk me off the couch, up the stairs and into bed. Needless to say once I was there, I wasn't moving. I turned every light on in the house and I guess eventually fell asleep. When AJ came home from work about 3AM, I was awake, and he told me that he caught 2 mice on the same trap in the computer room! Whew...Mickey and Minnie were dead!

But, we all know it's not over! Since then we have caught 2 more. Is this going to go on all winter long? How the heck do I get over the fear? I can't stand it, and I am not quite sure what the problem is with me. I have never been so afraid of something my entire life!!

Good news is that next weekend we are going on VACATION!!!! We are driving to Georgia to stay with Ben and Lisa for a few days, then the 4 of us are headed to Florida! Maybe seeing Mickey will calm my fear of mice?! YA THINK!?

Just another day in the life...

It's Monday....

2007-10-29T21:43:00.000-04:00

and what it week it has been. So, I since I have been home from my parents I have been sick. Monday night, I just couldn't take it anymore and had AJ bring me to the ER. I have been having these pains in my stomach that I just couldn't describe to you! Long story short, they diagnosed me with Diverticulitis. OUCH! I am on more meds than I know what to do with. And of course each one is causing another symptom, which means more meds. I knew things were going too good!!!

So, here we are a week later and I am still not feeling good. The pain isn't nearly as bad as it was, but it just won't go away!!!! Shannon, if you are reading this...call me...I have some questions for you!

Mom and Poppy's visit was great. They seem to really like it here and I think they actually liked our McMansion! I didn't hear one negative thing out of Moms mouth....except for the driveway....which we all bitch about....lol! The only bad part was that they weren't here too long. They got in around 6:30 on Friday and left around 1 on Sunday, and AJ had to close Saturday night, but we had a good time. They have a Casino right down the street so we went to donate....I should say my mother went to donate! She just had to go see what it was all about...lol! All in all it was fun. Just wish they were here longer.

Now I don't know when we are going to be able to get home again. Turkey Day we will be in Florida with Ben and Lisa (which I am already taking days off unpaid!!) so I will have no time to take off for Christmas. Hopefully the financial fairy will find us and grant us our wish to "Go home for the Holidays!!"

Just another day in the life!

Back, safe and sound!

2007-10-22T20:37:00.000-04:00

What a quick...almost wasted visit! We got on the road around 2:30 Friday. Only stopping to go to the bathroom 3 times, and made really good time. We had told everyone that we would arrive around 10:30 -11ish, but we were both able to get out of work early and decided to surprise everyone. When we were about a half hour away I called my mother just to make sure they were home. She asked how much longer we were going to be; I told her 3 hours. When I pulled up to the house a few minutes later I beeped...what a surprise...lol! It was so great to see her and my Dad. We didn't have time to hang out cause we wanted to get up to Gusto...besides did I mention that we didn't stop to eat the entire way there....and I didn't eat Breakfast or Lunch, and here it is 8PM!

Walking into Gusto was pretty funny. Nobody knew we were coming. They had to do a triple take!! AJ had told a few of our friends to meet us there, so we had a great time. By the time I knew it, it was 1:30AM. Talk about tired! So, we went to my moms and I think I passed out before my head hit the pillow!!

When I woke up at 6:30 Sat morning, I felt like I was going to die! I have been taking medication for Restless Leg for the last 2 years, and because I was so freaking tired the night before, I forgot to take them. Well....can we say WITHDRAWAL!? OMG. My heart was beating out of my chest, I was shaking like mad, and felt so nauseous that I couldn't even stand up! (did I mention that I still hadn't eaten!) So, after taking my pill and waiting 2 hours I felt well enough to get ready for the day, yet still not myself. By this time it is after noon...I am running out of time. Needless to say, the rest of the day was a wash. I was in and out of bed...wanting to die!!

Sunday I woke up feeling better...but not! And, AJ woke up sick. What the heck is in the Jersey Air?! (wait, don't answer that!)

Back on the road we were at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Where did the time go?!

As nice as it was to "go home", it is nice to "be home!" AJ and I both decided while we were there that we didn't feel home in Jersey....we were just visiting. This is home!

Anyway...Mom and Poppy are coming for a visit on Friday. I am trying to talk Poppy into not going to work on Friday and coming here on Thursday night, but I don't think he is buying it! I am not sure what to expect from their visit. Those who know her, know that my mother is umm...shall we say opinionated?! ;-) What AJ and I have here isn't spectacular by any means, but we like it. Let's see what the Mother has to say!

Just another day in the life.....

TGIF!!!

2007-10-19T07:33:00.000-04:00

On my way to work, but wanted to blog really quick before I leave. I am leaving work early today....coming to pick up the puppy, and AJ and we are on the road to NJ!!! I am so excited I can't stand it. Ya know that means the day is going to go SLOW!!!! (breathe.....just breathe!!)

K...I will talk to you when I get back!!!!

just another day in the life...

Is it Friday yet!?

2007-10-15T21:06:00.000-04:00

Is it really only Monday!? I have a feeling this is going to be the LONGEST week ever. I am so looking forward to going home on Friday I just can't stand it. I am just so excited to see everyone!

Can I just tell you that I am not exactly sure why they needed to hire someone for my position. For the most part of the day I have absolutely nothing to do. The folks that I am supporting are not used to having an Administrator. They are used to doing everything on their own, so to make them understand how to utilize me is next to impossible. What part of "I am here to make you more money" do you not understand??? Their job is to sell...mine is to Assist. HELLO!? I love the office and the people that work there, but I really need to be busy. When I am done with my work for the day before lunch....something is wrong!!!! I am getting quite good at Solitare...on the bright side!

Lets talk about bowling...which is what I have been doing alot of these days. AJ and I used to bowl in a leauge together about 12 years ago. Shortly thereafter, I was in a car accident and had surgery on my knee which prevented me from bowling. After I healed I went right back to the lanes....only to find out that my wrist was killing me when I threw the ball....so after many failed attempts, I decided I had to quit. Which really sucked, cause I love to bowl and was actually pretty good at it. Fast foward to a month ago....I have since had surgery on both wrists and thought it would be fun to try bowling again. My first game in 12 years and I bowled a 154...not to shabby! So, since AJ and I don't know many people here, we thought it would be fun to join a league.

Today is a new day!

2007-10-10T21:30:00.001-04:00

Mom came home from the hospital, turns out she didn't have a Heart Attack...just a sever anxiety attack. Which is good news. I talked to her today and she sounded really good. We just have to get her out of the damn job. I told her it is time to retire, but I don't see that happening in the near future. She even mentioned that since she had some time off, her and Dad are going to come up for a visit. We already have our visit home plannned, so we are going to go thru with that. I can't wait to see everyone. Although I know that we will never get to see everyone in just a weekend. But we are going to squeeze in as many visits as we can!

So as you probably know Pittsburgh is a HUGE football city. They go crazy for football. It is like a religion here. Tonight, I was sitting on the couch watching TV and I heard music...which isn't too strange since we live right by the high school and the marching band is always practicing, but the noise was coming from the opposite direction. Then I noticed that it got very quite outside. There were no cars going by! Then I hear sirens and yelling. I get up and look outside and I see this firetruck is going by and I hear the marching band...they are having a parade! They closed down the entire road for a High School Football game parade! What the heck are they doing?! This goes on for about an hour. C'mon people it's high school, and do ya think they could have told us that the road was gonna be closed? I mean, when I came home from work I was wondering what the red an white balloons were all up and down the road for...lol! OMG! If you look really close at the golf carts...accident...lol!

Welcome to Pittsburgh! ;-)

JUST ANOTHER DAY IN THE LIFE!!!

I feel horrible!

2007-10-08T20:28:00.000-04:00

Today started out on a good note. I worked The Make A Wish golf outing that my company sponsored, and finally got to meet the people that I talked to via phone or email when I was in Jersey. I had a great time beside the fact that it was freakin 90 degrees! Anyway, my Dad called, like he does everyday, but I sensed something just wasn't right. He proceeds to ask me if I am sitting down....Ok, so now I am freaking. My Mom was taken out of work today by ambulance and brought to the Hospital! They aren't sure what is wrong, so they are holding her for tests. In talking to my Dad the last few weeks, I know that she has been working 7 days a week and is just beyond stressed at work, so I guess that has something to do with it. Now I REALLY know what it feels like to wanna be home! I have never felt more useless. I wanna be at the hospital with them so bad, even though I know there is nothing that I can do....but still. My Dad sounded so.....tired!
I called AJ at work and he asked me if I was gonna drive home. I hadn't thought about that?! No...I am not going to drive home. I am going to wait to hear back from my Dad and see what happened...how she is. He said that she was in an argument with her boss, that it may have just been an anxiety attack. This sucks!!
Well Mom....I am thinking about you and love you very much.

Just another day in the life....

Going home!

2007-10-06T22:27:00.000-04:00

So, AJ and I are sitting at the bar the other night and he turns to me and says, "I think I want to go home soon for a weekend." WHAT A RELIEF!! I was thinking the exact same thing, but didn't want to say anything to him. I know it is really hard for him to get a weekend off of work and didn't want to make him feel guilty. So, now we are taking a road trip home in 2 weeks. I have been missing my father tremendously! I talk to him everyday, but that just isn't the same. Don't get me wrong, I love it here and I do miss the rest of the family as well, just need to go home for a bit...lol!

I have to tell you that I am very proud of myself. I thought for sure I would be a wreck here. Thought I would cry at least once a day....in the beginning at least, but I haven't. Kinda weird, I almost feel guilty for not being sad!?

I am hoping that Mom and Dad will make the trip out here though. Really want them to see that we REALLY are ok.

We went out last night with some people that I work with. We had a great time. Went for dinner and some drinks at the bar down the street. Then headed to Bowl a few games, which I sucked at! Then went to Karaoke! What a blast. AJ did spill his beer on me, which kinda pissed me off, but it was accident, so I got over it...lol! So today I am so tired....but it felt good to be out with people!

Just another day in the life...

I'm bummed!

2007-09-28T20:44:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I just got the call that I was expecting.....half of the Purple Ribbons are sitting at Fat Tuesday's in Miami drinking their 190 octanes.....getting drunk without us. They are boarding the ship tomorrow!! This is the first October in the last 6 years that we aren't cruising with them. How sad is that! Becky just called and they sound like they are having a blast. Damn, I wish we were there, but I know they will have a great time. The Pub sure wont be the same without us....lol!

AJ is working an all nighther tonight. He won't be home until tomorrow around 5PM. How much does that suck? I know his check with be worth it, but it so isn't fun right now that's for sure...lol!

I saw the Deer feeding out in the yard today. Every time I go outside with my camera, they aren't there. Today...there they were looking me in the eye, and I had NOTHING!! They are so cute. They must really be used to people cause they don't even move when they see you. I got pretty close before they took off. AJ said the other night when he came home from work, he had to wait for a bunch to get out of the driveway so he could pull in. That is just so weird to me...lol! Boy am I a city girl.

Well, I am gonna get in comfy clothes, grab a beer, and watch some TV. Here's to the PRCC!!!

Just another day in the life....

A child was born!

2007-09-27T22:55:00.001-04:00

My cousin Brenda and her husband had a baby boy today. His name is Dylan, and all I can say is TOO CUTE!!! He looks just like his mommy! I am so happy for them. Welcome to the world Dylan!!!!

Besides that excitement my Brother told me that he and Pattie were inseminated today! WOW! Like us, they have had lots of issues with fertility, so if you can say a prayer for them it would be apprecitated.

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AJ and I are now officially PA residents. We finally went to get our licenses. They don't have actual DMV's here like in Jersey. They have Driver's License Centers. To register our cars we have to go to Harrisburg which is 4 hours away from here!? What the heck? Can they make it any harder! And, because my car is financed we have to order a new title, then send to have it transferred to PA. OUI! Oh yeah, Autumn is a resident now too...lol!

And believe it or not....we still have boxes to unpack. I can't stand looking at them anymore....and if I don't find my coffee pot soon, I am going to scream!!!

Just another day in the life....

I have to brag....

2007-09-20T20:43:00.000-04:00

I beat AJ in bowling!!!!!! Ok, so it wasn't his best effort, but I did beat him by 1 whole pin!! 181-180. I felt like I conquered the world....lol! Go me!

So far the weather here is great. It is between 75-85 during the day, but at night it gets to 45-55. Makes for great sleeping weather. I can't believe that I have been living here for 20 days already (but who's counting!). Each day I find something new that I didn't know was here. They have these restaurants that I never heard of before. I thought they were Mom & Pop places, but it turns out they aren't. Like Max & Erma's. We went there and the drink special of the day was a 22oz Long Island Ice Tea for $2.95...$2.95?! What the heck is that. I think I paid that for a soda in Jersey...lol! Then there is Eat & Park. What the heck kinda names are these? I have found the Eat & Park to be were all the Seniors go. They have great food, but CHEAP! I think my breakfast was $4!! And let's talk about the Liquor stores.....there are none...lol! They have Wine and Spirit stores and then there is the BEER DISTRIBUTOR!!! OMG, it is like a Sam's Club for Beer drinkers. I was in heaven...lol! You had to see the guys face that works there when I walked in. I must have looked like a kid in a candy store. I think I was in there for an hour. They have every kind of Beer from almost anywhere you can think of....and you know I will be trying them all...lol!

The other great thing that I came across is the Giant Eagle. That is the local grocery store. Ya know how you get those Price Club cards in Shop-Rite, well they have them too. Only instead of accumulating Baby Bucks (what good does that do me!) or money towards a turkey during the Holidays, you earn Fuel Perks. They accumulate for money off a gallon of gas. Which by the way is much more expensive here....but that doesn't matter much since I only drive 6 miles a day round trip to work! ;-)

Just another day in the life....

We are alone again...

2007-09-16T20:03:00.001-04:00

My In-Laws left this morning and I have to say that we actually had a nice visit!? They were amazed of the things that there are around us. Not sure where they thought we were living, but AJ's mom says that she feels much better now that she has been here, and was able to see the house and the area. She said that she can truly see how happy we are! Well....ITS ABOUT TIME!....lol!
I posted a few pictures of the house on Webshots http://community.webshots.com/user/guinnygirl it's not much, but it is home.

Today is our Anniversay! It kinda stinks cause AJ is working. I am trying my best to get used to these hours, but it is hard not having him here. I keep telling myself that it is better then him not working, so if this is what we have to do right now...what the heck. We have been through a lot more than this!

I am bummed cause I keep thinking about those of you who are getting ready to go on the cruise! God, I wish we were able to be there with you. And of course what do I keep seeing on the travel channel?!....CRUISE SHOWS!! I am being tourtured!! I do have Thanksgiving to look forward to. We are going to Florida with Ben and Lisa. Ron and Kelly are coming to visit while we are there too, so it will be a mini reunion. I can't wait for that!

Guess it is time to get my things together for work tomorrow. The weekend just FLEW by!

Just another day in the life.....

are we done yet?

2007-09-12T22:10:00.000-04:00

We have been here 2 weeks this Saturday and I still have boxes to unpack. This is a problem because I don't have anywhere to put most of the stuff that is in those boxes. I left my desk at the apartment for our friends that are moving in, so I have no place to put all the things that were in and on the desk. Right now I have my computer on a folding table. I don't even have my printer connected, my TV is on the floor....AAHHH!!!

We have 2 extra rooms. One I am using as an office, and the other is AJ's room with the bar and all of his stuff. I am beginning to think that we should combine the 2 rooms and have the other as a guest bedroom....ya know with a bed and everything...lol! My in-laws are coming tomorrow and they have no place to sleep. There are just not enough hours in the day!! With AJ working nights and me working days things are just not getting done. I can tell you that I have zero motivation when I come home from work to do anything.

We do have Deer that live in the woods here, we have seen the mama and the baby. They come out everynight around the same time to eat. The other day they were right by our window. I guess they are used to people being around cause they don't move when we go out there. AJ is loving it. He says if there is a Mama and her baby....there has to be a baby daddy in there somewhere...lol!!

It is good sleeping weather tonight! Supposed to drop to 46. Time to open those windows and put on the fans. You all know that I am not happy unless you can see your breath in my room...lol!

Just another day in the life.....

Back to work!

2007-09-10T22:12:00.000-04:00

Today I started my new job. I was excited to get back to work after the move, and really enjoyed the office and the people in it. Although it would have been better had my computer arrived! After I unpacked my boxes, I pretty much sat there all day!! Other than the boredom, I had a great day. There is one girl that is just out there....I guess all offices have one, right! She doesn't talk to anyone in the office at all. She kinda sneaks in and doesn't even say good morning. I would hate going to work if that were me.

AJ is loving his job. It sucks that he is working nights (for now anyway) cause I don't get to see him, but we have to do what we have to do right now.

Our Anniversary is coming up on Sunday. The big 12...lol! I am so excited. I am not sure why, but I am!? AJ's mom and dad are coming on Thursday and are staying thru Sunday. It is nice that they are taking the drive up here to see us, just not sure what we are going to do with them...lol!

I do have to tell you the one thing I am struggling with are the bugs. Do you know how many different types of bugs live in the woods! I have never see anything like it in my life. Am I a city girl or what!? They do go away int he winter, right? ;-)

In PA!

2007-09-08T23:23:00.000-04:00

Well, most of you know by now that I have moved to Pittsburgh. Not the easiest thing to do, especially since I was born and raised in the same small town my entire life. Not to mention the fact that my entire family is back in Jersey. I am excited to be here, starting a new life with AJ on our own. As strange as it is to not have any friends or family here, I think we are going to be OK. I am enjoying our new home. It is kinda in the woods, but yet a quarter mile from EVERYTHING that you could want....except a Dunkin Donuts...lol! I am in the middle of it all here. For the most part, we are settled in. We do have a few more boxes to unpack and some organizing to do, but that will have to wait. I am done for now....just tired of it all...I was hoping that I could wiggle my nose and everything would get done, but that didn't work at all!
AJ got a job here already, at a perfect spot for him....the local bowling alley! I am so happy for him because he is doing something that he loves. He did bowl at an alley here the other day that only had 6 lanes! Talk about hick...lol! The house he works at is more like home....plenty of lanes, and lots of leagues! I am sure he will love it there.
I miss everyone back home, but we are having our first visitors next weekend already!! My in-laws are coming for a few days.....tune in for more on that! See....we are just a drive away!!!