Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Fingers crossed
Supposed to be hearing from an employment agency today, regarding a receptionist position. Wish me luck!
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Would you like fries with that?
Well, we moved to OK and are pretty well settled in now. I love this house!!! That's the good news, the bad news is, I still have not been able to get a job. Cripes, if something doesn't come through soon, I am going to end up flippin burgers somewhere. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing shameful about that, but I have too much experience in other fields. Oh well, we do what we have to do eh?
In the meantime, we got a new kitten. He is a grey tabby and we have named him "Figaro". He is sooooo friggin cute. Last week we had a bit of a scare with him. He became lethargic and stopped eating. Took him to "The Cat Clinic", (where Steph's wife works as a surgical nurse) and got him rehydrated and put him on some meds that are intended to treat intestinal viruses and parasites. Something is working because he is just about back to his old self. Eating, drinking, and playing like a maniac. Last night he was doing acrobatics on the couch chasing my wiggling fingers. He is going to be a great cat.
Cosmo, the ten year old has been 'tolerant' at best, but she is getting better. I don't think they will ever be "friends", but at least I know she won't rip his little face off. Actually, she is a big ol pussy, because this big old cat is afraid of the little bitty. LOLOL
On another note, my B-Day was last Thursday and we had a party on Saturday. Steph, Nettl and Lauren (Nettl's oldest) came over and we had lots of food and wine. Steph and I ended up sitting outside for most of the evening, talking laughing and generally doing the weirds. Steph ended up staying the night, and the next day we whiled away the time watching the Food Network and bitching about the hosts. Something we have been doing for years. It used to be court shows, but now it's cooking shows. Some things I learned: Steph and I both hate, Bobby Flay and Emeril, and have similar opinions regarding most of the other hosts. Too funny, even after years of living in completely different zip codes, our similarities are still remarkable. I had a blast.
In the meantime, we got a new kitten. He is a grey tabby and we have named him "Figaro". He is sooooo friggin cute. Last week we had a bit of a scare with him. He became lethargic and stopped eating. Took him to "The Cat Clinic", (where Steph's wife works as a surgical nurse) and got him rehydrated and put him on some meds that are intended to treat intestinal viruses and parasites. Something is working because he is just about back to his old self. Eating, drinking, and playing like a maniac. Last night he was doing acrobatics on the couch chasing my wiggling fingers. He is going to be a great cat.
Cosmo, the ten year old has been 'tolerant' at best, but she is getting better. I don't think they will ever be "friends", but at least I know she won't rip his little face off. Actually, she is a big ol pussy, because this big old cat is afraid of the little bitty. LOLOL
On another note, my B-Day was last Thursday and we had a party on Saturday. Steph, Nettl and Lauren (Nettl's oldest) came over and we had lots of food and wine. Steph and I ended up sitting outside for most of the evening, talking laughing and generally doing the weirds. Steph ended up staying the night, and the next day we whiled away the time watching the Food Network and bitching about the hosts. Something we have been doing for years. It used to be court shows, but now it's cooking shows. Some things I learned: Steph and I both hate, Bobby Flay and Emeril, and have similar opinions regarding most of the other hosts. Too funny, even after years of living in completely different zip codes, our similarities are still remarkable. I had a blast.
Thursday, April 21, 2005
From cold pizza to cold chicken
About 10 years ago, or so, I was eating a slice of cold pizza, when one of my teeth cracked and broke clean in two. I immediately went to a dentist and had it "fixed" with a temporary crown. The crown fell out a few years later, which left me with half a tooth. It never bothered me so I let it go. Well, Tuesday afternoon I was eating some cold chicken for lunch at work, when I felt the remaining half of this tooth begin to come loose. I was unsure as to what I should do. We are to close on our new house in less than 2 weeks and are trying to sock away every penny. After about 2 hours of deliberation, I realized that I would have to go have something done.
So I made an appointment for Wednesday at 2:20. I got to the dentists office around 2:00 ( I am a chronic early bird) and much to my delight, they were able to take me in right away. After the obligatory X-Rays and a brief exam, I met the dentist. Dr. Haun. He is probably around 30 years of age, fairly good looking in that dorky Harry Potter sort of way, and then he opens his mouth. He's a Flamin' Mo! LOLOL. Lord, its like there is an unwritten law, if there's a homo within 20 miles, send em to me! Anyway, his sexual orientation notwithstanding, he was a really great dentist. He was quick and thorough and the offending tooth removed within 20 minutes of my arrival. One more hole in my head. *sigh* So now, it's the next day, and after a painful night, I am doing much better, There is still a bit of tenderness, but it is actually healing really well and rather quickly.
So I made an appointment for Wednesday at 2:20. I got to the dentists office around 2:00 ( I am a chronic early bird) and much to my delight, they were able to take me in right away. After the obligatory X-Rays and a brief exam, I met the dentist. Dr. Haun. He is probably around 30 years of age, fairly good looking in that dorky Harry Potter sort of way, and then he opens his mouth. He's a Flamin' Mo! LOLOL. Lord, its like there is an unwritten law, if there's a homo within 20 miles, send em to me! Anyway, his sexual orientation notwithstanding, he was a really great dentist. He was quick and thorough and the offending tooth removed within 20 minutes of my arrival. One more hole in my head. *sigh* So now, it's the next day, and after a painful night, I am doing much better, There is still a bit of tenderness, but it is actually healing really well and rather quickly.
Monday, March 28, 2005
At last!!!!!
Well, it has finally happened. I got a call from my realtor yesterday morning. This damn house is finally under contract. Barring any unusual or unforeseen circumstances, we close on April 29. The original offer was made 2 weeks ago, but we were stuck in negotiations. We finally came to a fair mutual agreement and the new owner is slated to sign the paperwork today. WHEW! I can't believe its finally over. Now it's time to start a new "dance" negotiating for a new house in Stillwater. Beau looked at several houses last weekend with video camera in hand. He seemed really excited about one house. We watched the video this weekend during his monthly visit. I agree. The house he found looks really great, and it seems to fulfill all our wishes, needs and wants. Including a room perfect for the new "Beau M. Bar and Ville". Just hope we can get a bid on it and under contract ASAP. If all goes according to plan, (Famous last words) we will be closing May 2nd, or hopefully sometime that week at any rate.
I know I should be more excited than I am, but now that this house is under contract, there is a whole new set of things to worry about. Once I know we have a solid contract on the new house, and our loan has been secured, I will be able to relax and look forward to the move. I will try not to stress out, but I know me, I will worry till the bitter end. *sigh*
So the house is sold!!! Thank you to everyone who has been sending the positive vibrations my way. These last 6 months have been hard on both Beau and I. Being apart has been both a hardship and a blessing. But alas, there is light at the end of the tunnel and it's not an oncoming train. Now, if you would all switch from selling vibes to buying vibes!! More as it comes to me.
I know I should be more excited than I am, but now that this house is under contract, there is a whole new set of things to worry about. Once I know we have a solid contract on the new house, and our loan has been secured, I will be able to relax and look forward to the move. I will try not to stress out, but I know me, I will worry till the bitter end. *sigh*
So the house is sold!!! Thank you to everyone who has been sending the positive vibrations my way. These last 6 months have been hard on both Beau and I. Being apart has been both a hardship and a blessing. But alas, there is light at the end of the tunnel and it's not an oncoming train. Now, if you would all switch from selling vibes to buying vibes!! More as it comes to me.
Thursday, March 03, 2005
2nd Anniversary
Today is the 2nd year anniversary of the day I married Beau. We can't be together today, but I wrote him a poem as a gift. I hope he doesn't mind, but I thought I would share it with you.
As I look back at my future,
What did I see
Through the eyes of a child
I wondered "What would I be?"
And who was the man
That would steal my heart?
Who would love me right from the start?
I will love him and he'll feel the same
He will protect me and I'll take his name.
But children grow up and dreams fade away
Thoughts of my future lost along the way.
I got to a place
In my heart and my head
That love was a dream
Long past and long dead
So I closed my eyes on that child's dream come true
Til the day they were opened by the wonder of you.
All that I lost
All I thought I had missed
I found once again
In the truth of your kiss
Years have gone by
as we've shared our life
You are now my husband
and I am your wife
As I look back at my future
What did I see?
The love in your eyes as you look back at me.
I hope you all enjoyed it as much as he did.
As I look back at my future,
What did I see
Through the eyes of a child
I wondered "What would I be?"
And who was the man
That would steal my heart?
Who would love me right from the start?
I will love him and he'll feel the same
He will protect me and I'll take his name.
But children grow up and dreams fade away
Thoughts of my future lost along the way.
I got to a place
In my heart and my head
That love was a dream
Long past and long dead
So I closed my eyes on that child's dream come true
Til the day they were opened by the wonder of you.
All that I lost
All I thought I had missed
I found once again
In the truth of your kiss
Years have gone by
as we've shared our life
You are now my husband
and I am your wife
As I look back at my future
What did I see?
The love in your eyes as you look back at me.
I hope you all enjoyed it as much as he did.
Winter sucks
I think I have finally figured out why it is I hate winter so much. I think it is not so much the cold and the snow, but the depression that comes with lack of sunlight. I am not the kind of person that has ever spent any time in the sun. (Ask any one of my friends, I'm so white I am blue) LOL But, anyway, I realize as I emerge from the cocoon of grey, that I do indeed suffer from winter depression.
As Spring creeps up on us, I find myself waking up feeling refreshed and joyful in anticipation of the day. I have noticed the Cardinals returning to my backyard, there are bunnies and squirrels once again bounding through my yard. I noticed this morning that there are hundreds of tiny buds on the fruit tree of mystery in my backyard. (I am almost certain it is an apricot tree) I have always loved spring. The renewal of life turns me on. The tulips are like an unwritten promise that "it" will get better.Even the smell of the air is different.
Ahhhh......I love Spring.
As Spring creeps up on us, I find myself waking up feeling refreshed and joyful in anticipation of the day. I have noticed the Cardinals returning to my backyard, there are bunnies and squirrels once again bounding through my yard. I noticed this morning that there are hundreds of tiny buds on the fruit tree of mystery in my backyard. (I am almost certain it is an apricot tree) I have always loved spring. The renewal of life turns me on. The tulips are like an unwritten promise that "it" will get better.Even the smell of the air is different.
Ahhhh......I love Spring.
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