07.01.09
Finally, something worth blogging about
After eight and a half months of being unemployed, yesterday I was offered a job!
I applied to this company two weeks ago and was the first candidate called in for an interview. The interview went well and I even sent the Manager a hand written Thank You note the following day. Then last Friday, while we were at Disneyland, the Manager called me back for a second interview, which took place yesterday morning at 8am. By 1pm he called to offer me the job! I was at the grocery store and wanted to cry with relief.
The company is a large corparate environment, which is what I’ve been looking for. Its a strong, profitable company and is only a five minute drive on the freeway from my house, which totally beats the jobs in L.A. which I’ve been looking at. The hours are 8:30-5:30, M-F with NO overtime, and that suits me just fine because as soon as I’m done working I like to be out and on my way home to my family. I’ll have full benefits, again, along with paid vacation, sick time and holidays. The best part of the deal, for me, is they’re starting me off right where I left in pay at my old company after nine years of employment there! Talk about a blessing.
Yesterday was an emotionally draining day for me, not only because I finally got a job but I also had to take care of a doctor’s appointment for some female issues I’ve been having, so now I’m waiting back on blood test results and still need to do one more blood test and one more doctor’s appointment. I’m a bit worried because my follow up appointment is in four weeks, by then I’ll be working, so I don’t know if I should keep that appointment or not, I don’t want to start off on the wrong foot. Luckily I’ve got a female Supervisor so maybe I can work that out with her.
So this morning I’m off to my new company to pick up paperwork to do my drug screening and begin my background check, then its off to the mall to do some shopping because I’ve been kicking it around for the last 8.5 months in shorts, jeans, t-shirts and flip flops! lol I no longer have office clothes because I lost all that weight after I was let go last year.
I’ve had a stress headache since yesterday so hopefully it’ll pass by this evening once I get all this taken care of.
06.25.09
A serious waste of tax payer’s money
On Father’s Day we were sitting in my Grandfather’s backyard/patio having an early dinner while the guys played cards. Listening to music, talking and enjoying the company of family on Father’s day it was nice.
Then we hear the distinctive sound of a helicopter near by. Looking up we see one circling not too far from his house. Watching we couldn’t understand what was going on, and then we hear it. The sound of the Police on their megaphone, while up in the air. “Lower your kite! Lower your kite!”
Yes you heard me correctly, “Lower your kite.”
Apparently someone nearby was flying a kite and the Police didn’t approve so they sent a helicopter up to stop the kite flying law breaker. Are you serious?
There were no power lines near by. No jets and plans zipping across, low in the sky. Just one lonely kite flying.
We all know that the price of gas for cars has risen recently, can you imagine what it costs to fill up a helicopter? All I could do is shake my head and say Are you serious? Something tells me someone was just pissy because HE had to work on Father’s Day.
06.17.09
I’m being eaten alive!
Over Memorial weekend we went on our annual family camping trip, this time we had two new additions to our family, Josh my 7 month old nephew and Pebbles our almost year old dog. Mister and I decided to take Pebbles camping with us because I didn’t like the idea of boarding her and she be locked in a crate all weekend. To prepare for her trip she went to the groomers and got a short cut to her coat then I applied a flea treatment to her skin. All was well and we were off!
Two weeks later we find that she came home INFESTED with fleas! Ugh. We bathed her as soon as we got home, because she was filthy from the weekend, and didn’t see any fleas. Actually we didn’t even think about fleas then. Finally when I began being bitten like mad we realized and then saw how bad she was, since then I swear the dog has had like 20+ baths. lol We’ve set off foggers in our house, shampooed the carpets and furniture, sprayed the dog with an instant flea killer stuff, washed her bedding a few times, got rid of blankets that she lays on because of infestation and sprayed the carpets with more flea stuff. I’m still being bitten and she’s still scratching. Help!
So anyone with dogs and flea experience you got any suggestions? I need help because the warm weather is coming and I have a feeling its going to get worse.
06.09.09
Um, marry me because I’m pregnant, yo
Our College Girl has a BFF that’s six months pregnant. We love her and she’s just like another teenage daughter to us. She is nineteen and pregnant with her ex-boyfriend’s baby. When she first found out she was preggo I asked College Girl Is she getting married now? and was told No, why should she?Ok, fine. But then I just found out that Preggo BFF is getting married on July 17 (my birthday). I’m happy for her that the father/ex-boyfriend is man enough to step up to his responsibility and be a father to their soon-t0-be baby girl, yet it disturbs me that they’re getting married.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for her that he hasn’t dissed her and left her to be a single, teenage mother to deal with all the difficulties that come with raising a child. But it bothers me, as I’ve told Mister, because I asked him Would he marry her, now, if she weren’t pregnant? She’s nineteen and in college, working at a local ice cream joint (not sure what he does) but why is it that just because she’s pregnant is he willing to get back with her AND marry her? I know, in my heart of hearts, its the right thing to do but still I worry about her maybe not understanding what is involved in being a parent and wife. She’s only nineteen, can she handle it? Can she go from Mommy’s house as a child to Wife in her own home at this age? Will they make it down the long, rough road of Life?
Mister is much kinder than I am, he’s happy that the boyfriend/fiance is stepping up, so am I, yet I just can’t help asking Would he marry her on July 17th if she weren’t pregnant???
I guess I’m so much of a Mom that I worry for those who I see maybe making mistakes and have such a hard time letting them make their life mistakes so they won’t get hurt. I want to shield our kids from any anguish they may have to endure on the road to Adulthood. I can’t help it, I’m a woman, mother and Cancer, its what I do. *sigh* I just hope BFF is doing the right thing and that its not a mistake she regrets the rest of her life and ends up scaring her and her daughter. I guess I care too much.
06.03.09
Blowing the dust off this ol’ blog
I just realized I haven’t blogged in awhile, again. That sucks because I use to be all about the blog. Oh wait, that’s when I sat at a desk for 40 hours a week and “worked” between posting and commenting but now that I’m home with my kids there’s nearly no time for such leisurely activities. The horror!
I’ve got nothing new to report really. We survived camping without me being the center of any embarrassing drunk stories…this time. I did get out on the new jet ski but haven’t gotten over my fear of it enough to man up and drive it, that’ll come eventually. It was a nice, long weekend that we’re glad is behind us due to all the prep and put away work that’s involved. But the reward of a great tan is always welcomed!
I’m still looking for a job, no luck yet though. Been on a few interviews but no offers, which really suck ass because it makes a bitch wonder WTF did I say/do wrong for you NOT to want me?? I’m a great person with YEARS of experience so WTF man? Whatever, their loss right? lol See I’ve got confidence pouring out of my finger tips that they’re missing out on. Bastards.
Other than looking for work and still watching my nephew a few days a week my life is the same ol thing, but I love it. I honestly have to say I feel these months of me being out of work has made me a better mom and wife, I can’t explain why but its something I feel and see in the home. Maybe because I’m not focused on my crappy day at the office and have more time to spend with Mister and the kids? Don’t know. But so far its been a blessing in disguise and I’m grateful. Now if only this blessing would turn into a happy ending (not that kind of happy ending you perv’s!) I’d be one happy mama! But I’ve got to be patient and see what’s in store for me, right? Did I ever tell you that even in all my greatness and confidence that patience is not a strong point of mine? Yeah…(tapping the nails on the desk)
05.21.09
I jinxed my kid
After deciding to break the rules and keep my kids out of school for camping this weekend The Snitch got sick last night. I have my “excuse” all ready to go round and round with the district, telling them they had a stomach bug which caused vomiting and diarrhea, something that had to run its course, right? Well guess who started puking at 11:40 last night? And then ended up on the toilet not long after? Yup, I jinxed my kid.
After getting up and down with her a few times I eventually felt her come into my bed and tell me she’s all better. Just like that, done getting sick. She’s really tired today but still going to school, no reason to keep her home since its a minimum day.
Talk about karma, right? lol Well I’m glad she’s over it so we can go camping without any incident. *crossing my fingers*
05.17.09
I’m rebelling!!!!
Do you remember this post, from last year? The school put my kids on an attendance program and said they can’t miss without a doctor’s note? Remember how pissed I was? Well we’ve been good parents all year and my kids have finally learned that they can go to school if they’re not feeling so hot in the morning and see if they can make it through the day, if not go to the office and I’ll go pick them up.
All year long Drama Queen has only missed two days of school, one with a note from her doctor and the other the nurse let me keep her home. The Snitch has missed a few extra days but has returned with a doctor’s note, just as they required of us.
Well this Friday we go on our annual camping trip and my kids were going to go to school for a bit in the morning then each would come down with a fever less case of Fake-a-litus and call me to get them at first recess so we could head up to join our family campers by mid afternoon. Today I decided to man up and say SCREW YOU to the district! I’m keeping my kids out of school that day, without a doctor’s note, and we’re all leaving together at 5am!
Oh yeah, I’m wild like that.
I just decided that #1 they haven’t missed much school. #2 school is almost out so what’s the harm. #3 there are just some illnesses that kids need to stay home from that don’t warrant a trip to the doctor’s because there’s nothing that can be done for them…like a stomach virus. Uh-huh. We all know that a stomach bug just has to run its course and not even the doctor’s can do anything about it. We also know that once one sibling has the bug its highly contagious and the other siblings will get it also.
So there. I’m rebelling. I’m breaking the rules and I’m not thinking twice about it because I have my defense speech all ready for the district bastards if we get called on it! SCREW YOU! lol
05.04.09
Our life is always busy, it seems
Well we survived Vegas this weekend and I came home with a new daughter-in-law and a beautiful Coach purse! lol We went to Vegas for Mister Jr’s wedding, it was a quick ceremony but I cried anyway. My new DIL is a wonderful young woman (and only two years younger than me) who we welcome into our family with open arms. Sadly, no one from her family came to the wedding because her parents won’t recognize their marriage until its done in a Catholic church. So they’re planning a church wedding next year.
This weekend is Mother’s Day weekend and we’re going to be busy again. Friday night we’re getting together at my parents house to finalize our camping menu, collect money for the groceries and tie up all the camping plans. Saturday its a girls night for drinks and chilling at my sister’s house then Sunday is Mom’s day and I’m having the family over here for a BBQ.
The following weekend is my mom’s birthday and I’m not sure what to get her for a gift, I’ve got some thinking to do.
The last weekend is when we go camping! We look forward to this all year, we have such a great time. This year the rest of the family is actually going camping with us, they haven’t gone with us in about 8-10 years so its going to be lots of fun, lots more kids, too.
So that is our non-stop, busy life. No wonder I have nearly no time to work out. lol
04.28.09
Sickness surrounds me
What an exhausting two days I’ve had! Yesterday morning, 2am to be precise, started with vomiting kids and proceeded every hour, almost on the hour, the rest of the day. I got Drama Queen to school while The Snitch stayed home, puking and pooping. Off to the doctor’s we went to get her excused from school for two days. She slept all day and finally felt well enough to eat towards the night. Today Drama Queen got up vomiting and crying so off to the doctors she went to find out she has the same virus The Snitch has, minus the poop problem. Then Mister came home feeling ill, as well.
Phone calls, sick child demand, husband babysitting, a run to the drug store to pick up Pedialyte for my nephew who’s also sick, then to the doctor’s with Drama Queen, a trip to walmart for medicine, home to make chicken veggie soup and laundry to finish has been my day so far. I doubt I’ll make it to the gym tonight, I think I’ll drink wine instead.
So I’ve got one child going back to school tomorrow while the other goes back on Thursday. Mister, thankfully, feels better. And I’m not done with laundry yet. I’m just glad I’m done running the kids to the doctor’s for a ten minute visit just to get an excuse from school.
Sickness surrounds me and I’m in the process of fighting off what feels like a cold that’s trying to hit me. I REFUSE to let it win, though! How can I when I’ve got sick kids? Besides, we’re going to Vegas on Friday and I can’t be sick! lol
04.21.09
What a scorcher!
The last two days have been warm here in sunny Southern California. Ok, I lied. They’ve been HOT. Sunday we had 90 degree weather, which was perfect for a day out at Disneyland, we all came back golden brown. But yesterday was the most ridiculous heat ever, we hit 103 here in out little L.A. town.
We don’t have A/C in our house but have lots of windows so I managed to keep the front of the house cool, as much as possible, until the evening when there was just nothing more I could do. Poor Snitch came to me last night, sweating and miserable, asking me to open the windows in the house…they were already open. My girl slept in her undies only because she’s on the bottom bunk and can’t feel the ceiling fan as well as Drama Queen.
I didn’t cook last night because of the heat, we microwaved instead, which is soooo not like me but damn I was NOT about to turn on a stove or an oven! We didn’t get any relief in temperature until 8:30 last night when it dropped to about 85. Whew.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the warm CA temperatures but c’mon, this 103 without any warning? lol But I will take this over cold and rainy any day.
The other good thing about this glorious weather is that the kids and I have began getting color back to our skin! Yay! No more white Mexican’s! Usually we don’t get any color until we go camping in May but now we’ve got a head start on our summer tans.
We’ve got another hot day in store for us today, but I don’t think its no where near as hot as yesterday was…hopefully. I can’t wait for summer, now, because at least then my parents pool will be cleaned and ready for us!
