Almost Redmond Time!

I am excited that Friday is almost here again. I will be enjoying 4 days off consecutively and loving every minute of it. I'm packing tonight and I have to get gas, check the fluids in my car, go to the cleaners and get TJ's pants out and load up the van. I need to get my tired checked too, because there is a shake in my van when it's driving, kind of like it needs a front end alignment or tires are bad. I don't know if I will have time to check at Les Schwab or not. I don't know when they close.

I'm tired today. I think being in the hospital makes you tired and the heat of 102 wasn't helping either. It's finally cooler here and I wasn't sweating this morning after getting out of the shower. I'm looking forward to soaking in the hot tub, walking in the sun, sitting on the porch relaxing.

TJ is doing better. I think he'll be back to work on Saturday as planned. I think today that they are buying some fire works, depending on how he feels. I think part of it has passed.

I wonder what Melissa is doing? Haven't heard much except in Kelly's blog, and I'm guessing that Jennifer and Sireina are successful at their change in jobs too, I hope.

How is Jen doing dealing with no son, and the girls working all the time? I'm curious how church went last night too!? Did the hottie say anything to you? What did Ken have to say for himself or to you??

My Poor Sweet Husband

He is passing another kidney stone. Not a good thing let me tell you! He woke me up at 4:30 a.m. on Monday morning, dripping wet with sweat and had been vomiting continuously for 45 minutes. He then went back into the bathroom and continued again. I was in a deep sleep and was startled awake by him doing this. So, I kept his hair out of his face, and got a wet wash cloth for him. I wasn't sure what to do, so I called him in to work first thing. Then I called Melanie and Laurel, then he said call an ambulance. So, I did. I called my mom, and got Tatyana up and us both dressed. Wouldn't be such a great scene with my mom and the ambulance people coming over with us both being nude. Mom and the ambulance and the fire department all show up at the same time. Taty got right up and dressed for me. TJ mean time is still sitting on the floor in front of the toilet. We got him up and sat on a chair because he couldn't make it out to the ambulance, he was too weak. They put him in a stretcher and away he went. I then got everything wrapped up and was on my way to the hospital. We spent 4 hours in ER and then they admitted him and we moved up to the 4th floor. Crazy day already! So, by 11 I went home and crashed on the couch for a couple of hours. He is still there, and hopefully will be out today.
I drove downtown today in case he gets out I can just go get him without any hassle. He is finally urinating, Praise God, or they would have to do this ugly procedure by sticking a microscope in his Private area to the kidney stone and blow it up, leaving a string in there so they can pull it out when successful. This would be a 7 day lay up. I couldn't imagine anyone doing that, going through that!

Back to work today though. Couldn't sleep well last night, too hot and all alone. Was weird. I fell on Sunday loading the clothes in the van. Hurt my ankle and bruised myself pretty good. I stubbed my two toes which made my ankle give way and down I went at 6:20 in the morning. I looked around being relieved no one could see me sitting there like a dork! So, I got up, dusted myself off and picked up the clothes and continued to load the van. My ankle was sore though! I busted a hole in the bottom of my shoe, so I need new shoes. TJ told me no, he wouldn't buy me any, but was only playing. I told him I was going to tell everybody! LOL!

Almost Friday

I'm so excited! It's almost Friday and I get to leave early tomorrow. TJ works late tonight so I'm taking Taty with me to the park to feed the squirrels and walk. The weather is supposed to be outstanding. Mom is going to be gone to retreat, so Taty will be with me all weekend, including Sunday for laundry day. Could be challenging, but we'll see. Weather is gorgeous today. I actually have work to do, which makes it even better!! I hate to be bored and it always seems that by the time Laurel gets here, I've run out of things to do. I can't talk to anyone, and i can't do nothing either, no sighing, no personal calls (which is logical), no emails, no internet. What a splendid work environment! Melissa is here today (Mickey's) boss not Melissa Yard. She is such a pleasant lady.

Spoke with Christina yesterday. She is coming back but to live with her dad. I'm glad, she will be much closer and i'll get to see her and Heather very soon, which makes me even happier. We can drive up and get her if necessary. Maybe she will have her new car with her, so she can drive to see us instead? Who knows, but the good thing is she is doing well, her husband is too and she will be close again. I sure miss her alot, more than I thought I would. Kind of weird, but we got very close before she moved away unexpectedly.

My legs are very sore today, I twisted my ankle walking out of the house yesterday morning and it is sore too. I will live and it won't stop me from walking with my girl tonight. They don't allow any pets there at the golf course, but I'm bringing the nuts for Tatyana to feed the squirrels as we walk together. I've not done this with her before, so this should be interesting. Blaine is recovering from surgery on his finger, so my walking buddy won't be walking with me for a week or two yet. He is on 6 week leave from work, and still in a lot of pain. Tempie is taking care of her man she tells me, and I believe her. Great people, I just love them too.

Donna's picnic is this Sunday, don't know if I'm going or not. It's such a drive and I don't want to be lost. I need to because it could be the last time I see her dad, and that is the whole reason why we are going to make him smile. Tatyana wants to go for sure. I want to go early and leave early, so we probably will go and leave food and come home early. Last time, we were there for 3 hours before the food was cooked, liked to think I was going to starve to death, yes, me!!!

I got pictures from Jessica earlier last weekend, with her husband. They are cute, and she is going through some serious stomach issues right now. At the Dr. now and they are doing some funky test on her the 29th, sticking a tube in her esophagus (sp?) to see if her stomach needs repairing, and if it does, they will do it then. She seems to have bleeding ulsers, not good.

Congratulations to Eric and Erin for becoming aunt and uncle, possibly for the first time? Twins they say, and they haven't stated the names as of yet. How exciting, as long as it isn't me! One is bad enough, and I told TJ today we should have had a boy, so that the balance would be there, daddy's girl, momma's boy. I told him we could take a needle and poke his testicles and do an injection to get me pregnant and the "boys" got cranky with me at the sound of a needle poking them. I laughed at him, I thought it was funny and i told him it is possible, see!?

Weekend

Had a great weekend. Enjoyed all of it, and now it's over. Taty picked a "sassy kitty" from Build a Bear Workshop. It was so adorable, the whole thing. Didn't cost me a cent, that was even better. It would have cost $30 outright if I were to have bought it for her. Not all are that expensive, but hers was of course. She spent a few hours at the neighbors house playing, and I came to get her and they are bouncing in the trampeline fully clothed except shoes and socks soaking wet! The hose is being sprayed on her. She was just delightful with excitement. Then, I took her home changed her, fed her and started my walk, to run into my neighbors again and they said she could come back over, so I got her over there and she stayed until 7:00 when I had to drag her out of there by 7:35 p.m. She slept good for sure! So did I, I loved it. TJ's work called him in early to work 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday the same thing. So, we had breakfast alone instead of with him.

Blaine had surgery on his index finger, had smashed it and they fixed it and put a metal splint inside it so he won't be walking with me for a while. I think tonight I'm going to go to the golf course and walk by myself.

Talked to Andrew this weekend after 3 weeks. Talked to his son too, he's such a cutie pie. They were going to Salem to visit his other two kids. He's been sick. He's feeling better now. TJ has been sick for 6 days too. Too much Lipitor in his system. First it was both ends, now it's just the bottom end and severe. Poor guy, we both are tired today from lack of sleep, him getting up constantly throughout the night.

I think it will be chicken tonight for dinner. Went to the Air museum yesterday for Father's Day. That was groovy except Tatyana. She moaned, groaned, complained, bitched and grumbled pretty much the whole time. We saw the inside of a plane that was cool! He liked his presents too. Wearing the t-shirt Taty got for him from the Big Dog store and the cologne I got him as well, One Man Show. It smells so good too!

I called Jen and Jessica this weekend but spoke to neither of them. I called Jen too late, sorry!

I don't know what's up with Jessica.

Kat did just fine, I knew she would. Even Melanie went over with her the things that I'm a neat freak about.

Christina got married two days ago. Haven't heard from her, so I'm guessing she is successful at this. He bought a new car too for her. She said it's cute. It's yellow I think?

Got plans this weekend too, and I didn't get fired! Yeah for me, at this point. Remember, I got in trouble?? Laurel isn't here today, so maybe I'm not out of trouble officially, but today is not my last day that I'm aware of. I hope it won't be for a long time. I guess that depends on me. I will be good, I promise!

Going to color my hair, go shopping first thing in the morning for Katie's birthday party. Then, go to Clackamas Town Center for the Build a Bear workshop party, back to Katie's for ice cream and cake. Then, nap time. Bath later in the night. Right before Shopping is my two mile walk, possibly 4 but I doubt it. I haven't talked with Andrew in 2 weeks. He wasn't available.

Sunday, laundry, get presents wrapped for TJ and Father's Day. We are going to the Aviation Museum in McMinnville with him He is really excited about it too.

My girlfriend Jessica in North NY is so sick! She is puking blood and dark blood at that. She said her hubby is coming to get her from work and take her to the hospital. I hope she will be ok, that is scary shit. So, have a great weekend everyone, and Jen, I'll be calling you this weekend.
I would call Melissa too, but she doesn't answer. Caller ID is my theory!~

In trouble again

Imagine that?? Me! So, I did it. I got in trouble. What else is new??

I wish the day would go by faster. I've been so incredibly bored today. Tatyana has been a little sick today with back end trouble. I don't think dinner agreed with her last night. It was kind of rich. I had the rest for lunch today. I had something different than her though.

TJ works late tonight, Melanie isn't here today. Kat is by herself but I'm sure she will manage just fine. She won't be able to matriculate a file or anything but she is smart.

I go walking with Blaine tonight. I'm going to take Taty to mom's house for a while so I can do that. Then pick her up. Won't take long, unless we go around twice then it will be a full hour. I had the weirdest dream this morning. It started with kissing Blaine in from of my husband and his wife, then I went with a friend of mine to this wild party that involved things I shouldn't say. So, I won't. But it was fun! Then, I smoked pot and blew all of my sobriety! I was so bummed but I had a good time! When I woke up I was glad I hadn't done it though.

My brain is weird. Melissa's head has hurt for the longest time, I wish you would put a different blog in there! I'm bored of reading it day in and day out. Will it happen?? Stay tuned for tomorrow!

Monday

Parade was great, and I got to see Heather which was wonderful. Many times throughout the parade, I had both girls sitting on my lap. We had a grand time. Location was fabulous thanks to Debbie. Christina's family was there except her dad. I think we are going to take Heather for a weekend soon, around end of June, perhaps 2nd weekend in July if possible. We have to drive to Long Beach, WA to get her, but I suppose that is do-able. I have no clue where it is, but they will provide directions. She got to see Genny this weekend, so I'm sure they were both happy with that.

Parade wasn't as grand as last year. It was nice, but not great. Not as many floats, no candy, not many people selling things for souvenirs and Taty was pissed by the end because I didn't get her one. Went to a birthday party right after that and had an awesome time there. It is at the Imagination Station by Reynolds HS. She had a pinata of sponge bob, it was the theme. Great cake, awesome weather, no rain at all. I think because it saved it for today instead, and Rose Festival is over with.

I got all the cleaning done, and walking two miles Friday night and Sunday night. Taty got invited to a Build A Bear party this Saturday at Clackamas Town Center. I'm glad because I don't have to pay $20-$40 for a stuffed animal! Then we come back to Katie's house and do the presents and cake there. I get to go shopping again for another gift too!

We are not going to do the house. It would be $2700 a month for all of our bills and that isn't going to happen. I don't think we can survive on that anyway, ya think???!~ No loss, I like our life style and plan to continue to!

I got our hair cut this weekend, cost $17! TJ is getting his done tonight after work and then we'll go to Canton for dinner.

Sure is muggy out today, 70's with rain, too much. Make up was not easy today and didn't even bother with my hair. I liked the cut though.

Jen

I sent you an email, so check it. I sure sound bossy hugh??

Stephanie Swaja came to visit today! How lovely to see her again. Donna is out today. Her dad had a bad night. I hope he is well and she will be back on Monday.

I get to leave early today! Woo Hoo! Laurel is at Yakima today with her niece's graduation. Kat starts on Monday in Admissions. I think she will be perfect for the job, and Career Services as well.

Talked to Jessica via email today briefly. She got stood up, poor thing. She has mega plans too this weekend. I'll be lucky to talk to anyone that isn't with me, Except for Lisa. I will talk to her. She got the purse mom and I sent her for her birthday, mother's day and for her aunt who is dying of lung cancer and still hanging in there as of yesterday. She is getting to the point they are putting her on enough meds that she is out of it consciously.

Still waiting to hear from the last girl on our mortgage loan. I hope she is going to be our saving grace. If not, we probably won't do it. If it is meant to be, like I told Jen, then it will happen. Shar is giving me pressure that I don't appreciate. I finally have gotten an explanation for why he jacked up the price of the house 6 grand so that it included our closing costs. Makes sense to be included in our loan, but it's now $176 rather than $162,950. Tatyana needs to be in on this decision too, because if we get this house, her birthday will be a lot less than it normally is. Payments would be $1376.81 a month including taxes and insurance. We would have to thin out our things a lot, but TJ is willing to do it. We are going to talk about it this weekend, our finances and if we could/should do this. I can see myself living in this house. It is only 5 years old. Yard is small, single garage, but give us time and equity and fix our credit rating a bit so we can advance to the house we want to live in, with much more space, bigger yard, 2 car garage, 2 story house with a dog. Taty only is concerned we get her a dog. She is such a 5 year old I swear! I do love her though. She is the best, and I tell her so every day. I couldn't imagine life without her, and I told her that too.

I'm excited for Festival! We will be on Flint and Weidler right at the beginning of the parade. Last year we were on 4th and Washington. I'm concerned about finding the place, with Sabrina and her family too. We have to bring our own chairs, and blanket.

The Last Close

Should be my last close as Kat starts on Monday up here and in Career Services. I'm excited only because I hate closing! Not just that, but getting up at the butt crack of dawn to be here by 7:30 tomorrow.

Paul gave me the number to one of his personal friends and I'm going to fax all of our info to her in the morning and see if she can do better. We are getting close, but learned there is a $1000. Promissory Note that has to be made. Didn't know about all that!~ This is just a shit load of fun so far, and his reaction to it all is even more priceless. I am thinking the only way to come up with it besides giving notice from our apartment and using that amount of rent money to go with what little we do have saved up and then not get the house and be screwed, is to use part of my 401K and have him cash out his vacation of 50 hours so we can have it all together and not tap into our little "fund", which isn't much but it's a little security for him and us to have. We could come up with $500 each and have the $1000 and be done with that. I still don't know what an appraisal fee is and who is going to cover it, and if the seller does, then why am I notified so that I have to worry about it? I guess the inspection we can put on our credit card? They sure aren't upfront with someone, it just keeps adding up and up. Pretty soon we won't be able to do this at all!

Had a good time last night at Rose Festival. She was a very good girl. We only spent like $40 altogether. My feet were killing me though, right after work and spent 3 hours down there. Still I was awake at 6:15 this morning. I was even late to work! I'm never late! ! Stupid Max!

I got free dinner tonight. Student Appreciation Day, had a hamburger with a dash of potato salad, and a Pepsi which I'm about to throw out because it's too sweet. I had a diet one the other day and I couldn't finish it either. I just can't do pop any more. I like my iced tea. Every now and again I can share a pop, but not the entire one by myself.

I'm not nearly as tired tonight as I was last week though, unless I already said that!?

Hey!

Guess what!? Melissa reads my blogs and she emailed me today! She lives! I'm so happy! It was good to hear from you and I am glad you are doing ok at the least.

I just got the "talk" from Laurel. I had put in for a position and left it on my email and when she sat down to relieve me, I left it open where she could read it and she saw it. I wasn't hiding it, no big thing, but very smart on my behalf to allow her to see it. She is supportive of me getting another job but I think worried I will do to her what Christina did to her. I told her I would not do that, I just wouldn't. These people have been too good to me, and also she has gone above and beyond the "boss" level for me personally here. I do understand her concern, but I want to take with me the reference of this job when I leave and leave on good terms. I've been here a long time and I respect this opportunity. Not so sure about any other future endeavors anyway because if we get this loan and this house, then I need to stay where I am for a while. I hope it doesn't come to the choice of a new career or a new house. Not sure what I would take, depends on where I am with both I suppose.

Melanie's daughter had issues yesterday with her pregnancy. She is ok and the baby isn't here yet but it's getting much closer. I am excited for her and relieved that everything is still ok.

Been chatting with Jessica for a while now, my girl in NY. She is such a cutie pie. Her accent is even cute, although through email you can't tell...da!

I'm excited for the weekend to get here. Tatyana got invited to a birthday party on Saturday after Rose Festival. I think she and I will park at TJ's work and take max over the bridge and meet with Sabrina and have a good time down here. Then, we'll cruise back across the bridge, and where I park it won't matter what color of max I catch and then have enough time to eat something quickly and go to the party. It's at 1:00 and by Reynolds High School. I've been there before, lovely playground for kids.

Kind of a boring day, I wonder if Melissa is bored at her job? I spoke to Mr. Bill last week. Said he had spoken with Sandey Church, she mentioned she got an email from me, but she never responded. There was a position open at their college, but only part time, I need the full time pay. I did get a response from one position in particular but we shall see. There are many more qualified people out there than me, but if this is God's will, then it will happen and the opportunity will present itself.

Jennifer was right though about getting many different quotes on the house in so far as mortgage brokers go. Laurel's guy didn't come through on top. Since he, I've submitted again to one that our Agent suggested. She is Remax and the most lovely person. Good thing about referrals! I just like her style all the way around! I'm not sure about the house yet. There are definitely restrictions with this house, it is in a community. Not sure yet what they are, she said she would email it to me, 40 pages worth! I about fell out of my chair but it goes for everyone and she said she would go over them with us. That made me feel more comfortable, and it isn't like there are just that many things we are restricted to. I guess we'll see soon enough.

Tonight Tatyana and TJ are picking me up and we are walking to Rose Festival for dinner, rides and some games. The one she really wants to go on is the farris wheel and I heard from Shannon it's 9 tickets per person per ride! That is Insane prices and we just might skip it and go to the State Fair, where we can afford to eat, drink and be merry and not spend $100 on food and 2 games and one ride. That's the ugly thing about Rose Festival, it sucks you dry!

The House

We got in contact with a realtor that is a referral from a wonderful friend of ours. To make a long story short, we looked at this house and we can afford it. The negative part is that it is 1005 sq feet, which for us is small. We have a sectional couch and I'm a tad concerned about that. Strangely enough, it has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. A Gas Fire place that is just lovely. Small and I mean small yard with single car garage. No dishwasher I don't think but it is a nice place. Our california king would fit in the one room, and we would have to put our dressers in the 3rd bedroom. I liked it over all, but there are young people that live right next door, there were 6 pairs of shoes right out side the front door when we pulled up and a car on the side of their house in the grass, working on it like. Beautiful grass, sprinkler system built in, sliding glass door off to the side. It's a good thing we would have a garage, TJ is like, just store it in there! I told him we would need to get rid of a bunch of things.

The House

We got in contact with a realtor that is a referral from a wonderful friend of ours. To make a long story short, we looked at this house and we can afford it. The negative part is that it is 1005 sq feet, which for us is small. We have a sectional couch and I'm a tad concerned about that. Strangely enough, it has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. A Gas Fire place that is just lovely. Small and I mean small yard with single car garage. No dishwasher I don't think but it is a nice place. Our california king would fit in the one room, and we would have to put our dressers in the 3rd bedroom. I liked it over all, but there are young people that live right next door, there were 6 pairs of shoes right out side the front door when we pulled up and a car on the side of their house in the grass, working on it like. Beautiful grass, sprinkler system built in, sliding glass door off to the side. It's a good thing we would have a garage, TJ is like, just store it in there! I told him we would need to get rid of a bunch of things.

Friday, woo hoo

Poor Jen, I'm sorry about Brian. My other girlfriend Jessica who is in New York has just been asked for a divorce and only married 4 months. Good thing there are no ties with her. I feel bad for Brian. I do understand Jen's perdicerment.

Tonight is Bunco and I'm ready! I am still missing Christina, but got a big fat secret and I can't tell a soul! I told someone I have a secret, and that's all I said. I actually have two!~

Sabrina and Sherry finked out on me to play Bunco tonight too, but I got my good friend Connie to come with us, and her cute little dog too, it's a Chawawa well, you know what I mean.

I wonder if Melissa ever reads my blogs? I email and you don't return them. I call and leave messages and you don't return them! I'm sad.

Last night Blaine and I walked twice around the golf course and learned it's 2 miles one time around. I'm so excited now!!! I was very sweaty when we were done. We are now going on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday and then with Andrew on Saturday once around. I was feeling great when we were done and all we did was walk and talk. He is great company, very nice man. My buddy Tempie is lucky!

TJ has been more loving lately, and I'm glad. It helps me get out of my rut with him. All I need is more attention from him, affection and I'm fixed!

I made a call to see about hooking up with Christina's family at Rose Festival Parade next Saturday at 10:00 and I hope they call back and we can all meet. Sabrina and her family included. Won't be the same without her, but I think I'll get to see Heather instead and that would help the emptiness I feel without her. It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all, to thy own self be true.

I am still waiting for a response from Laurel's mortgage man and nothing yet.

Thursday June 1st, Wow!

What a trip, it's already June! My husband changed all the calendars before he left this morning which was at 5:30. I thought that was very sweet of him.

I've gotten a few bites from the jobs I've been posting. Yesterday I could have beat Chantel. She was looking over my shoulder which is fine. Then she says, "looking for a job"? Laurel is in her office and I could have gotten in big trouble. I didn't thank God. I have before though. That was just talking to Christina about a job posting that was faxed across. Sharon went right into Laurel's office closed the door and it was on. Discreet would be nice. That's ok though, I forgive you, and I love you so it doesn't matter. It would if I got in trouble. I don't need anyone's help doing that!! :)

Tomorrow night is Bunco. Christina was supposed go with us to Bunco. Not going to happen. Tomorrow the big wigs come to visit. The AC is finally fixed so curling my hair today is not a total loss. I was so tired yesterday from the heat, it's a major drain. That and not having as much to do as I would like. Today I'm better, even though I just left at 8:00 last night and here I am again. At least I have a job, that is a blessing in itself. It's quiet here today so far.