Fresh~

I am so loving it here! I am just so excited and things are going better than could be expected. I love all of the staff and what I do. What a fantastic match, God couldn't have done better.

Went yesterday at lunch time back to Everest to do the gift exchange. Sterling drew my name and he got me a $15 gift card for Bath & Beyond. It was a better present than Michael's last year. Although I love the book the color of purple. He did well being very new and not knowing me very well.

To Karen if you are still reading my blog, a special high to you and I hope you are adjusting ok without me. NOt as if I am special or anything, I just did a lot of updating for you and I doubt Melanie has much time to do anything with all the extra things they have her do outside of your office. I miss you and will see you again soon. You can always post a comment if you would like.

I'll catch up on reading Jen's blog here soon. What I did read didn't mention too much about Brain so I wonder what is up with him???

Love to all, T

Fresh~

I am so loving it here! I am just so excited and things are going better than could be expected. I love all of the staff and what I do. What a fantastic match, God couldn't have done better.

Went yesterday at lunch time back to Everest to do the gift exchange.

One of the last...

Probably one of the last posts for a while. We are paying off our lap top but it might be a while even at that rate before I can blog. I don't know if I will have computer access or not. I don't know what is going to be going on, I just know that tomorrow is my last day here at Everest College. That is weird for me. It will be even weirder tomorrow.

I kind of wanted a party when I left and it isn't looking like I'm going to get one. The Financial Aid party is tomorrow beginning at 8:00 but that is just with them and their gift exchange. Then, it moves to the back room where there will be much food to eat and liquid to be drank. Then, I suppose it's back to the grind. I am not able to go to Laurel's party as I had changed my mind about because Tatyana'a church program is on Saturday and I have to have her at the church at 4:30 for practice, and they are going to eat a packed lunch provided from yours truly, MOM! It begins at 7:00 and is over 8:30 p.m. Laurel has gotten Zupan's to cater and Spanish Coffee's whipped up sounds soooo good. We can't miss Tatyana's thing. She has worked so hard for it.

I have one hell of a week with TJ. We have been fighting since Monday with this new job thing. Pretty much every thing I do pisses him off. I have been asked to leave 4 times in the last 2 days. I am seriously considering it. Sharing custody of Tatyana would work for me and I have verified with two different people that I could stay with them until I get my things together and get my own place. He thinks of course it's because we haven't had sex in a year and a half. That is NOT the case or I would have left a LONG time ago!

Melanie forbids me to leave. That is sweet. Reminds me of when Sireina, Melissa, Kelly and Jennifer left. Had a big old FAT party across the street. I have to leave early anyway tomorrow because I have to take my grandpa to dinner with the family at Red lobster. He is diabetic and I don't want to have to make him wait too much longer than he is used to.

I have sent everyone's blog and email address to my yahoo account so I can still tap into everyone.

I am very excited to begin a new journey for sure! There is soooo much opportunity for advancement, money to be made and growth in general. The bonuses that the employees get are going to floor me compared to being here and what we don't get any more. The employees gathering here is more than Corinthian does for any one employee, kind of sad really. Not my problem any more. I look forward to being appreciated for my skills and enhancing them to even better my fellow co-workers.

My day began in a most rude fashion and when I got to work, Kat had left the brand new coffee pot on AGAIN all night. Second day in a row. I was pissed off, vented to Cindy and now I'm fine.

I had finally contacted Donna to share the good news with her only to learn that death is still following her around so her friends Connie and Brian, well, he died and then a friend of hers father had just passed away so out the door she was headed to help aid someone else. I wonder when is someone going to be there for Donna? I wish I could be. I won't get to see her again probably and that sucks. I guess I'll have to get over it.

Bruce's cell is no longer working and that irritates me and probably him worse. He has no form of communication with his wife in California. We are going walking on Saturday together. I enjoy spending time with him, he allows me to vent and visa versa, plus he's like my brother as well.

Yes, I am

a little nervous. It will be a weird feeling. I remember when Melissa left about 2 years ago in December I think it was. I was very sad. Now it's me leaving! It is still quite shocking to me. Perhaps by Friday it will have sunk in that it's the end here. Laurel isn't in today. She got sick on the way to work. She is supposed to be interviewing people for my position. Guess that isn't happening today.

I'm bored! I won't have that problem for a long time to come. I like that idea!

The Answer is....

He has answered prayers! I got the job! I will be there first thing Monday morning at 8:30! Thanks everyone for the prayers. What a blessing! I am so happy, nervous and wow! :)

In His Hands

Well, it went really well and I'm giving it to Him to make happen. If it happens, I'm tickled Pink, Purple and a shade of Burgundy. If not, then that is ok too. He will take care of us as He always does and I have faith.

Fantastic weekend. Taty was such a lady at our gathering at Red Lion Inn. I have received compliments on her all day long. She was just a joy to have there. We sat next to Larry and Ron. Aileen and David sat at the table next to us. I didn't drink alcohol, just coffee and really good coffee at that! I was buzzing by the time we left. Got her to practice and then went to Jacquie's to get some stuff for Tatyana. A game, a small pool table, a doll and a small troll doll. Then, she got Tatyana for Christmas an apron and also a Bratz doll that is gorgeous, they all are to me, but one she doesn't have is a chore let me tell you! My Aunt got her for Christmas a huge bead assembly to make jewelry with and she is just going to scream over that. We got her the Bratz computer which is what I wanted to get her. She is so smart and this will only help her out. We have more shopping to do, like for the stocking stuffers. This will be an exciting year, since we have never stuffed stockings Ever. I guess I'm weird and the only one that has never done this. Ours in Christmas Eve too, not Christmas morning. It has always been that way, but since Grandma is gone, things are different. She ran the whole show and I always accepted that and made it our way of doing Christmas. We are making Christmas dinner this year and invited my mom over and are having a ham, perhaps a spiral ham, or honey baked ham. I'm going to make scalloped potatoes, but probably the Kraft kind with Velveeta instead of bake your own type. I can follow the directions on a box. I think then on Christmas Eve we will be going around to the different family members to give their gifts to them. We then will open one gift and save the rest for the morning of Christmas. I can wait. TJ and Taty went and spent over $300 but Taty informs me Less than $400 on me for Christmas. I can only imagine what I got....

Got my hair cut and colored over the weekend. Feels good and looked good until lunch time when it went flat because of pouring down rain. Oh well, I'm still having a good hair day!

Jen, I loved the picture of Zack, he looked really cute there in that picture, and he is right by way that you are "bootiful!"

Today

I visited with Connie today who is my hook up for the opportunity on Monday. Lynne is out today and that's why she made our visit for Monday. I'm cool with that. I just wanted to stop by and tell Connie how grateful I was about this opportunity. I'm ready for sure.

I talked to Donna, she won't come on Sunday for our brunch. They are going to Seattle for their 29th Wedding Anniversary. I will miss her.

Taty has had the back door trots and she has now given it to TJ. Poor guy.

Blaine just called me to see if I have got my battery yet. I said I have it and it's in the back of my van but not installed. So, he said if I come over tomorrow, he'll put it in for me. Then, I have to get my hair colored, do the laundry and pick up the house a bit and go over to Jacquie's house to help her out from her move. She has things for Tatyana. Sunday is our brunch and I'm really excited. Spencer will be coming too!

GREAT NEWS!

I just got a phone call this afternoon calling me back in for a second interview on a full time position making $1.02 more an hour than I'm making right now! It's at the law firm with my girlfriend Connie. I would be working in the Workman's Comp department doing at least filing and Way more than that! Full benefits Paid, unlike what I have now and also paid bus pass for the entire month! Lots of pluses and I am SO excited I could jump out of my skin. I'm trying to relax myself, in case there is a let down. But I put it in God's hands, if it is His will, then it will be done. If not, then I will remain here and do what I do best! Please pray for me that if it is His will, then this will be a smooth transition.

well...

Another exciting day! I think of Melissa when I'm doing envelopes or enrollment agreements. She LOVED doing that so,,,,,NOT! Now I'm sitting. Just sitting.

Glad Jen is back. I missed her while she was out in the boonies.

It's almost Friday. Yeah! Sunday is our thing with work. I'm excited about that.

Jen~

I was so thinking of you on Sunday when my van wouldn't start. I almost called you just for comfort I suppose if nothing else. What a horrible day I had. I didn't call because it's like a negative letter, who wants it?? You have been having enough of your own issues lately and I only want to call you when I'm in a good mood and can help you out, or put a positive inprint on your life. Now, I have it charged up, but I can't get the new battery in it! There is a cross member in there that we can't get out. Managed to bust off a head to one of the screws that holds on the cross memeber and then put it all back together again. Still sitting in the back of my van waiting to be put in. I was going to have Blaine put it in, but on Saturday couldn't talk TJ into letting me buy the damn battery. Come Sunday when it was dead, he was too busy. I knew that would happen but there was nothing I could do. I didn't finish with the laundry until 3:00 and then rush home, to put it all away and then make dinner for TJ and Taty, and myself. I had to finish putting every thing away because when he works, he doesn't usually help out too much in so far as making dinner or putting things away when I cook and serve it all. No different Sunday either.

I know what I want to for Christmas. A hair cut, my comforter cleaned, a laundry basket Without a hole in it and some warm shoes for work. A new outfit depending on Santa's mood. My favorite suit I am wearing today that is grey and pin stripped will be the last time I can wear it. It will go in the garbage tonight when I get home. Holes in the elbow and seam of pants that can't be fixed any longer. Sadness! Sorrow! He gave me my allowance early because pay day isn't until Thursday. $30, I think I'll have a run away! My purse is falling apart badly and I want/need one of those too and I am almost out of cover up from Mary Kay which is NOT cheap! Maybe I ask too much. I also asked for a raise for Christmas. If it helps any, I did ask to get laid FIRST on my list after being a year and 4 months or better since I've had that pleasure. He didn't find that too amusing. He did say, Maybe. I've been bad too, so who is to say what I will get from Santa. Probably nothing that I listed. He is going to give me a $100 Penny's card, I know that for sure for clothes. I don't know how well I can do with $100 and Penny's to get what I want. Which is what I had listed above. I hope this one family sends me a $25 gift card from Fred's like they do every year.

this year we are doing stockings and I'm excited to get them filled. Something new.

Jen~

I was so thinking of you on Sunday when my van wouldn't start. I almost called you just for comfort I suppose if nothing else. What a horrible day I had. I didn't call because it's like a negative letter, who wants it?? You have been having enough of your own issues lately and I only want to call you when I'm in a good mood and can help you out, or put a positive inprint on your life. Now, I have it charged up, but I can't get the new battery in it! There is a cross member in there that we can't get out. Managed to bust off a head to one of the screws that holds on the cross memeber and then put it all back together again. Still sitting in the back of my van waiting to be put in. I was going to have Blaine put it in, but on Saturday couldn't talk TJ into letting me buy the damn battery. Come Sunday when it was dead, he was too busy. I knew that would happen but there was nothing I could do. I didn't finish with the laundry until 3:00 and then rush home, to put it all away and then make dinner for TJ and Taty, and myself. I had to finish putting every thing away because when he works, he doesn't usually help out too much in so far as making dinner or putting things away when I cook and serve it all. No different Sunday either.

I know what I want to for Christmas. A hair cut, my comforter cleaned, a laundry basket Without a hole in it and some warm shoes for work. A new outfit depending on Santa's mood. My favorite suit I am wearing today that is grey and pin stripped will be the last time I can wear it. It will go in the garbage tonight when I get home. Holes in the elbow and seam of pants that can't be fixed any longer. Sadness! Sorrow! He gave me my allowance early because pay day isn't until Thursday. $30, I think I'll have a run away! My purse is falling apart badly and I want/need one of those too and I am almost out of cover up from Mary Kay which is NOT cheap! Maybe I ask too much. I also asked for a raise for Christmas. If it helps any, I did ask to get laid FIRST on my list after being a year and 4 months or better since I've had that pleasure. He didn't find that too amusing. He did say, Maybe. I've been bad too, so who is to say what I will get from Santa. Probably nothing that I listed. He is going to give me a $100 Penny's card, I know that for sure for clothes. I don't know how well I can do with $100 and Penny's to get what I want. Which is what I had listed above. I hope this one family sends me a $25 gift card from Fred's like they do every year.

this year we are doing stockings and I'm excited to get them filled. Something new.

Yep

It's Friday. Yep. Been an interesting week for me. Lots of ups and downs. Moody too. Having issues internally about my husband but I'm trying to get over it. I'm better at it today. I thought I was working tomorrow, but Fawn is instead. Works for me. I get the Saturday before the next start. We now have to work every Saturday for the next two months. We all get to take turns at it. Vanessa got me a strawberry frapaccino today, large one at that. It is so nummy. Like what Jen's latte's are to her.

Happy December! Yesterday, TJ jumped my van to get it running. Put gas in it. Took us to Old Chicago for dinner which I will be having the remainder of today for lunch. He washed all the pans, cleaned the counters and sink. Cleaned the toilet better than I've ever seen any man clean a toilet! And took out my trash. He also went to Walgreen's and got my prescription that is one of the reasons why I've been up and down this week.

Karen earlier this week called me a bitch at the front counter while Melanie was on the phone to whoever it was she was talking to. Karen apologized for that TO Melanie. Teresa walked out and also witnessed it and thought she was kidding. I said NO, she wasn't. Thank Goodness she is over being mad at me. I got to see her pictures this morning from her and Dotty's trip to NY. They were adorable. Looks like they had an awesome time. Even pictures from ground zero and the fire station #10 that is right at ground zero. Couple of parks, and those bicycle things that pull you around town. Interesting, I really enjoyed them. Then, this morning she got a shopping call from Mickey, our President. She thought I would enjoy the fact that she bombed. I said no, I'm not about revenge. She goes, well, I am. I said, I know! But I'm not and I did feel bad for her. We all laughed about it though. She has a great sense of humor, and I'm pretty sure she still loves me regardless of my "bitch" status.

I'm going to walk tomorrow and clean. I need to help Jacquie move this weekend, clean house and do laundry. I didn't last week because I was sick. I did laundry not clean.

We drew names today. I had Melanie last year and picked her again this year. But, then Anny decided she would do it, so we had to draw again, so I got, um.....? I can't say! I forgot! I have to find my ticket, omg!

Should be fun this year. Jerron isn't doing it. He really didn't want to. He was raised Jehovah's Witness and didn't want to last year but was pressured. This year he is Mr. Scrooge! Bah Humbug!~