This semester is almost over and it is teasing me...I am so ready to take another break from school. And yes, I do remember that I just took a break. Summer is different lol.
I am sad to say that my job prospect didn't work out but I just applied to somewhere this morning and I am a little hopeful. I have a different attitude about it all anyway-if it doesn't work out, I'll find something else. I've actually played with the idea of being a waitress. Please don't tell me that you've done it and hated it! I just want to try it out and see if I can handle it and pay bills.
I did in fact say bills. Which actually means 1 bill but still....much more responsibility than just my gas lol. I am moving into an apartment with some ladies from church. My orignial plan for the summer was to stay in my RV and save money for my plan to stay with the bestie in January. My parents sold the RV the week before Easter and I moved in with my grandma. I could come back to Gilmer and live but I have a few reasons that are keeping me in Tyler. My new church calling--Relief Society Secretary of the new Tyler YSA branch is going to keep me busy and I don't want to give that up yet. Summer school is every day and I really don't want to drive to Tyler every single day for school. So Tyler was the winner for the summer. Staying with my grandparents has been amazing. I make my bed every day(I just thought my gma would like that) and it makes me feel so good to come home to a clean room lol. Sounds crazy, but it is so true. Try it if you don't already do it. BIG difference. I also get breakfast twice a week (the other three days I leave too early). I have an amazing bed. A great shower. I have really enjoyed it. But I realized that my money was still running out very fast. It is IMPOSSIBLE for me to save money. I am not responsible at all and I don't get it. I take care of most other things, I am organized, a pretty good student, but money is evil in my hands. I feel like the apartment is good practice for moving in with Abbey when she comes home. I need to learn how to budget and be responsible. No better time than the present. I still plan on trying to save-but at least I can show off a great apartment with the money I make!
About that apartment....The apartment is near my grandparents house, has nice bedrooms and bathrooms, fitness center, washer and dryer!, and I'll have my own room unless I find someone to come share with me. Which does not seem like an awful idea=cheaper rent is good. No privacy will take some getting used to. I don't even have a person in mind yet, but I am thinking about it. Move in day is May 15th!!! now I just NEED that job...
Not a lot is going on with me besides school, job hunting, and apartment fun. Nicole is due in July and I am so excited about having a niece :) I just love being an aunt. Tony and I sat outside for the longest time just blowing bubbles. He screams with joy the entire time and it just precious. I'm spending the weekend in Gilmer because I have the time. I know that when I get a job, weekends probably won't be so free. I'll take advantage of it while I can.
Anyways-I'm off to clean the kitchen...then going to try and convince my family that pizza sounds like an amazing meal tonight. :)
Friday, April 16, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
only read if you're bored...
so...I'm trying to have a positive attitude about EVERYTHING right now. It is something I find hard to do at times. I guess having a bad attitude and seeing all the negative in a situation is actually much easier than seeing the good. I've been so stressed the past couple months for a few reasons...
not being able to pay my grandparents for utilities
owing my grandparents money for the past few months
going back to school
being basically broke
having no job skills
getting ZERO return calls on any applications I filled out
normal friend stress
adjusting to a new environment
trying to get the guts to attend church in Tyler (I've been driving to Gilmer every weekend)
and a few other petty things.
I KNOW I am complaining about things that aren't that important but this is my life-so it is what I think about every day; consequently, making it important to me.
Today I pretty much crossed everything out on this list. My parents have been giving my grandparents money for utilities...I had no idea. So now I don't owe them money from the past couple of months. I can just start paying now and keep up to date. I think stressing about everything has made me so tired lately. I've been forcing myself to get out of bed and go to school-babysit-or whatever needed to be done. I am just so exhausted. I know it is just a part of growing up and taking on new responsibilities so I've tried to be patient with my situation but more importantly---I've tried to be patient with myself.
I finally got a phone call about an application that I filled out in January and I'm hopeful that it will all work out. If it doesn't, I'll be okay. I've been babysitting and I think I can survive on just that little bit of money--I've just been hoping to save some money. He called me around 11 and left a message--I called him around 1 and left a message. I hope he calls me back. I'm crossing my fingers so hard...makes typing pretty difficult ;)
I finally went to church in Tyler last Sunday. I've gone to a couple of FHEs and finally feeling confident with myself. I'm so glad I finally went. I have already recieved a calling....I'll tell you more about it after its official. I'm pretty excited and nervous of course. That is normal for everything new with me though.
I've got to get started on some things before I go to Gilmer tonight to teach aerobics. It is my last class since we are cancelling the Wednesday class. Not enough participation and the gym isn't making money from it. Of course-a good instrucor would advertise the class and get students--I just don't want to keep driving to Gilmer for that every week. I'm actually thinking abaout joining a gym or getting a personal trainer. I need a job first....so we'll see how it goes.
Sorry my blog was so boring. I usually read over them and edit but I'm out of time. :) enjoy
not being able to pay my grandparents for utilities
owing my grandparents money for the past few months
going back to school
being basically broke
having no job skills
getting ZERO return calls on any applications I filled out
normal friend stress
adjusting to a new environment
trying to get the guts to attend church in Tyler (I've been driving to Gilmer every weekend)
and a few other petty things.
I KNOW I am complaining about things that aren't that important but this is my life-so it is what I think about every day; consequently, making it important to me.
Today I pretty much crossed everything out on this list. My parents have been giving my grandparents money for utilities...I had no idea. So now I don't owe them money from the past couple of months. I can just start paying now and keep up to date. I think stressing about everything has made me so tired lately. I've been forcing myself to get out of bed and go to school-babysit-or whatever needed to be done. I am just so exhausted. I know it is just a part of growing up and taking on new responsibilities so I've tried to be patient with my situation but more importantly---I've tried to be patient with myself.
I finally got a phone call about an application that I filled out in January and I'm hopeful that it will all work out. If it doesn't, I'll be okay. I've been babysitting and I think I can survive on just that little bit of money--I've just been hoping to save some money. He called me around 11 and left a message--I called him around 1 and left a message. I hope he calls me back. I'm crossing my fingers so hard...makes typing pretty difficult ;)
I finally went to church in Tyler last Sunday. I've gone to a couple of FHEs and finally feeling confident with myself. I'm so glad I finally went. I have already recieved a calling....I'll tell you more about it after its official. I'm pretty excited and nervous of course. That is normal for everything new with me though.
I've got to get started on some things before I go to Gilmer tonight to teach aerobics. It is my last class since we are cancelling the Wednesday class. Not enough participation and the gym isn't making money from it. Of course-a good instrucor would advertise the class and get students--I just don't want to keep driving to Gilmer for that every week. I'm actually thinking abaout joining a gym or getting a personal trainer. I need a job first....so we'll see how it goes.
Sorry my blog was so boring. I usually read over them and edit but I'm out of time. :) enjoy
Friday, January 29, 2010
2010 Number 1
btw-I'm not going to number every entry of 2010. Just thought it would be a cute idea for the first one.
I'm all moved! I live by myself :) totally foreign and crazy to me. I always pictured myself staying with my parents until I got married. haha I don't think marriage is on the table yet. Not sure if it is anywhere near the 'table' room...or house for that matter lol. Considering I have no significant other.
Wow-I didn't think the picture would be that big but here is my Bruce :) At least that is what I have decided to call him. Handsome right?
Today has been a pretty ideal day for me. I went to class this morning and came home to relax. The cold-wet weather makes the outside air hurt! I like staying all cuddled up in my little trailer. Erica just brought me a printer/scanner for here and I need to do some re-organizing to fit it in here somwhere. That is one of my tasks for the evening. I am also trying to 'beef' up my resume so I can get a job. A clothing store in the mall is hiring so I have my fingers crossed that after I drop off my application they will call me. Hopefully they call tomorrow and set up an interview and I can work my little heart out and get some money. I don't need anything great or fancy. I just need some part time work!
Other than finances everything is going pretty good. I haven't gone to church here in Tyler yet. I've gone home the past few weekends. I know some of the YSA in Tyler but I'm still a little nervous. Church without my parents?> weird lol. I guess I have procrastinated long enough. I need to hook up this printer and print my resume-and turn in this application. Cross your fingers!
Friday, December 11, 2009
even better
Last day is now the 17th! My family is going to San Antonio on the 18th for my cousin Hannah's wedding so I told work I wouldn't be coming in on Friday. JOY!
I moved some more stuff into my trailer and it makes me so happy!!!!! I can't wait to move but I am starting to feel a little nervous. Living all by myself is going to be a big adjustment.
I have red hair. I didn't think it would turn out as red as it did, but so far I love it. Some lights make me look orange but it is all good. I'm glad to be rid of the black. It was a good color for me but I am getting too white to pull it off anymore. I am no longer using the tanning bed and am embracing my pale skin. :) Pale is beautiful my friends haha
I know I am rambling a lot. I am jumping all over with my thoughts so you'll have to excuse me. I am just so excited about not working here anymore. It is driving me nuts.
Nicole is going to have another baby! YAY for that too. I hope it is a girl so I can buy her dolls and bows and everything pink!
See, told you I was a happy, excited mess!
I moved some more stuff into my trailer and it makes me so happy!!!!! I can't wait to move but I am starting to feel a little nervous. Living all by myself is going to be a big adjustment.
I have red hair. I didn't think it would turn out as red as it did, but so far I love it. Some lights make me look orange but it is all good. I'm glad to be rid of the black. It was a good color for me but I am getting too white to pull it off anymore. I am no longer using the tanning bed and am embracing my pale skin. :) Pale is beautiful my friends haha
I know I am rambling a lot. I am jumping all over with my thoughts so you'll have to excuse me. I am just so excited about not working here anymore. It is driving me nuts.
Nicole is going to have another baby! YAY for that too. I hope it is a girl so I can buy her dolls and bows and everything pink!
See, told you I was a happy, excited mess!
Monday, November 30, 2009
some good news
the 18th of December is my LAST day at Ambar! Thank goodness. I decided this weekend that I wanted the Christmas holiday to be full of family time and no work. I talked to my boss this morning and he was completely cool about it. He even thanked me for sticking around as long as I did (due to the crazy up here!)
other good news-I am almost done with my Christmas shopping. I have never had my own money to just pick up stuff when I want to and this year I was able to do that. I am now patiently waiting on some deliveries from UPS. lol. Online shopping is an amazing thing! I have not bought my parents anything-I usually do really small things for them, but since Dec. 25 is my dad's 50th birthday I think we are doing something special for him. Other than my parents and maybe a birthday gift for someone else, I'm done!
I started putting up stuff that I am not taking with me when I move. I have sooo much junk in my room. I am so excited about living on my own. Should be fun. My mom bought me dishes and kitchen stuff for Christmas. No Christmas surprises for me but I am not complaining. I didn't even think about buying all that stuff until the other day when she was picking up all these things in front of me. Had no idea they were mine until I asked my nosey questions.
I am happy. I haven't been excited about anything in a while. (besides concerts and specific events) I am actually excited about life right now! It is a great feeling.
happy late thanksgiving!
other good news-I am almost done with my Christmas shopping. I have never had my own money to just pick up stuff when I want to and this year I was able to do that. I am now patiently waiting on some deliveries from UPS. lol. Online shopping is an amazing thing! I have not bought my parents anything-I usually do really small things for them, but since Dec. 25 is my dad's 50th birthday I think we are doing something special for him. Other than my parents and maybe a birthday gift for someone else, I'm done!
I started putting up stuff that I am not taking with me when I move. I have sooo much junk in my room. I am so excited about living on my own. Should be fun. My mom bought me dishes and kitchen stuff for Christmas. No Christmas surprises for me but I am not complaining. I didn't even think about buying all that stuff until the other day when she was picking up all these things in front of me. Had no idea they were mine until I asked my nosey questions.
I am happy. I haven't been excited about anything in a while. (besides concerts and specific events) I am actually excited about life right now! It is a great feeling.
happy late thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
almost there :) 25-29 days
no wedding in December. Thank goodness. I am still trying to lose weight but I am not obsessing over it. I will continue to eat my veggies and work out as much as possible but I won't cry if I don't lose weight every week. I have to learn to be happy however I am. People are constantly changing and I NEED to love myself every day. I know I sound like a freak but I'm okay with that. :)
I am moving to Tyler. I know that I have made MANY plans in the past two months but this one is sticking for a while. I've got everything figured out and settled-and I'm excited. Of course I have not physically moved there, but everything is working out to be a-okay. I am a little worried about a few loose ends, but I will get them settled within the next couple of weeks. My church calling in the Stake is going to be the most difficult to let go. If you know me, you've probably heard me complain about my calling numerous times but it has been a really great experience. I haven't even told them that I am moving but it is one of those things I plan on taking care of soon.
Work is still crazy. I have 29 more work days but I am thinking about not coming back after Christmas. Which will mean 25 more days. Praise all things good and holy! I wonder how my boss will like that idea? haha. Honestly, I don't even care what he thinks. This place has been awful. And maybe all jobs are and I'll realize it one day-but right now I have no bills and no reason to torture myself...so I'll leave with a smile. (that is-unless it gets worse before then)
I can't really think of anything else to write about for now. I am getting a small headache and I'm ready for 5 to get here so I can leave. Tonight I am meeting with a few of the ysa girls to do a visiting teaching circle. I'm so grateful for opportunities like tonight that help me socialize with good people :) speaking of-Abbey time this weekend! YAY!
I am moving to Tyler. I know that I have made MANY plans in the past two months but this one is sticking for a while. I've got everything figured out and settled-and I'm excited. Of course I have not physically moved there, but everything is working out to be a-okay. I am a little worried about a few loose ends, but I will get them settled within the next couple of weeks. My church calling in the Stake is going to be the most difficult to let go. If you know me, you've probably heard me complain about my calling numerous times but it has been a really great experience. I haven't even told them that I am moving but it is one of those things I plan on taking care of soon.
Work is still crazy. I have 29 more work days but I am thinking about not coming back after Christmas. Which will mean 25 more days. Praise all things good and holy! I wonder how my boss will like that idea? haha. Honestly, I don't even care what he thinks. This place has been awful. And maybe all jobs are and I'll realize it one day-but right now I have no bills and no reason to torture myself...so I'll leave with a smile. (that is-unless it gets worse before then)
I can't really think of anything else to write about for now. I am getting a small headache and I'm ready for 5 to get here so I can leave. Tonight I am meeting with a few of the ysa girls to do a visiting teaching circle. I'm so grateful for opportunities like tonight that help me socialize with good people :) speaking of-Abbey time this weekend! YAY!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
work=bleh
So my friend is getting married in December. I have no idea when but I know she has asked me to be a bridesmaid. NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I will look horrible in aNYThING she picks. I can't stand in front of people looking like I do. This is it...how much weight can I lose before then...or inches..or whatever. Some of me has to go. One of my other friends dropped some weight this past month...a lot. SO I knew it was drugs...it had to be. She claims that she just quit drinking sodas. No diet soda either. So guess what?! I am NOT drinking another soda unless it is forced down my throat. I don't want to be a fat bridesmaid...argh :( I know I can't make a lot of changes before December, but I will die trying! I know I am just babbling away and complaining as usual-but I need to vent. Someone better text me everyday holding me accountable for not drinking soda. I really want to get with a personal trainer. Why must I work??? I better shut up before I complain so much my head explodes. I WILL measure tonight and keep record of my progress. I need to start eating more veggies hard core! Why did someone have to open a soda can just now?...just sayin ;)
Halloween is this weekend! woohoo. I like the weather this time of year and I like candy. Although I will NOT be eating tons of it. I won't allow myself to. I really hope that I can go to Six Flags this weekend. That would be superb...but I just don't know if anyone will be available to go. And I don't really even know what I am doing.
My sister's house was broken into on Monday. It is quite annoying that people think that is acceptable. I really hope that whoever did it gets caught and punished. I would really love it if my sister got back some of her things that she cares about...baby ring, cross necklace, etc... It is so scary to think that someone was in her house. I'm just glad that she wasn't home and that my nephew wasn't there. That would have been bad if they would have hurt my family! I would have gone a little nuts on them for sure.
I get to register for classes next week! I am so excited. It is crazy that I was so against going to school about 3 months ago and now I am more excited than ever to go back. :) I am kind of dreading going back to TJC. I didn't think I really fit in while I was there, but I will def endure it and smile because I won't be there long.
What else to say? oh..I'm going to Houston on Friday to see Push Play in concert. I am pretty excited about it. Lacy is driving and letting me stay in her dorm after the concert. I think it is about a three and a half hour drive...so I will be pretty exhausted. I just hope we can stay awake after the concert for our drive. My feet are not looking forward to all that standing, but I think we will survive.
I only have about twenty minutes left here at work. I need to see if I need to fax some papers before I leave. I guess I'll be posting some measurements tomorrow. What fun?!
Halloween is this weekend! woohoo. I like the weather this time of year and I like candy. Although I will NOT be eating tons of it. I won't allow myself to. I really hope that I can go to Six Flags this weekend. That would be superb...but I just don't know if anyone will be available to go. And I don't really even know what I am doing.
My sister's house was broken into on Monday. It is quite annoying that people think that is acceptable. I really hope that whoever did it gets caught and punished. I would really love it if my sister got back some of her things that she cares about...baby ring, cross necklace, etc... It is so scary to think that someone was in her house. I'm just glad that she wasn't home and that my nephew wasn't there. That would have been bad if they would have hurt my family! I would have gone a little nuts on them for sure.
I get to register for classes next week! I am so excited. It is crazy that I was so against going to school about 3 months ago and now I am more excited than ever to go back. :) I am kind of dreading going back to TJC. I didn't think I really fit in while I was there, but I will def endure it and smile because I won't be there long.
What else to say? oh..I'm going to Houston on Friday to see Push Play in concert. I am pretty excited about it. Lacy is driving and letting me stay in her dorm after the concert. I think it is about a three and a half hour drive...so I will be pretty exhausted. I just hope we can stay awake after the concert for our drive. My feet are not looking forward to all that standing, but I think we will survive.
I only have about twenty minutes left here at work. I need to see if I need to fax some papers before I leave. I guess I'll be posting some measurements tomorrow. What fun?!
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