August

So, no update from me since April. I guess the A months are winning out.

It's been hectic the last few months. I rarely get a moment to breathe anymore. This job is crazy and fast-paced. Some days I get home just to take a shower and sleep.


But, in the long run, it's not so bad. I've managed to save more in these few months than half a year in a retail position. That's will taking a little out of each paycheck to use on food and essentials for two weeks between paychecks.

I have today off - which is kinda weird. It's the first day off in over two weeks, but considering most of the other drivers work for almost a month with no break, I'm not too complainy. Tonight they have a company whale watching thing - I'm not going. I waited until I knew what my paycheck would be and then called and asked if I could still sign up today - apparently the cut off date was Thursday. Jerks. Oh well, that's saving the $25 dollars they want from everyone.

Tonight, if I don't hear back from my non-driver friend, I'll go see "Guardians of the Galaxy" and grab some take out. Or I'll stay in and have a "Dr Who" marathon.

Right now "The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is on TNT. Best day ever. Watching Pirates, then Dr Who on commercials. Best way to spend a rainy day.


So - there's my little update - for anyone still reading this.



~Adieu

One Month So Far

So far I've been up in Alaska for a few days over a month.

Things have been different since coming up here. I've learned to control some things, while learning to live on my own without the help of my parents financially speaking. Living within the means that I have has been exceptionally difficult so far - since I only had so much that I came up here with.

Today is another milestone - my new roommate arrives today! I'm kinda of excited and absolutely terrified. I haven't had a roommate since back in high school when I had to share a room with one of my sisters. There are so many odd quirks that I have and I hope we can find our mutual point of understanding and hopefully become friends.

To all my friends who've had college roommates: how did you get along? What kind of advice would you give to someone who's never lived with a non-family member before?


I feel like I'm way behind the curve with this one. Any advice would be helpful.



~Adieu

North to Alaska!

It's finally happening.

I'm getting the chance to move out on my own. It's a 6 month stint working for a cruise line, but it's in a place where I have no relations.

I leave this week and haven't started packing yet. I really don't want to. I was going to do it all today - but I just don't want to. What the heck do I pack for 6 months? How do I fit it all in one checked bag?


Anyway, just thought I'd update with a happier note to leave you on. (If anyone is reading this thing at all.)


Glad to be able to go out into the world and see how I cope.



Any advice, recommendations are warmly welcomed!

Feeling back on my Feet

I've been sick since last Sunday.

I came home from work last Saturday - ok. I went to work, had a $2.46 dinner (foot long sandwich, drink and chips! Hello coupon!), grabbed a few dollar tree snacks and went to see "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" for the second time with a friend then I went home.

Sunday morning I woke up and nearly coughed up a lung. /exaggeration

The entire week was spent avoiding my phone, sleeping till noon, eating cough drops, and beginning my official first online class! Yay! Website Business 250!

Needless to say I feel bushels better, though a cough still likes to plague me when I try and sing still. Ah well, pros and cons of not singing a lot anywho.

For those of you who follow my other blog - the one with all my church notes - I made a discovery. I actually have two other notebooks that kinda correlate. As in I was writing notes in one, then had to finish that day's notes in another one, which I almost posted here. I'm almost done typing up the pink and green stripped one (on page 117 out of 177!). But I found another 2 - one withe all early morning Seminary notes, the other with notes from 2008. I was going to start posting them all in order, but that's not going to happen now. If you want to follow that blog just read the first post first. It'll make sense and give some insight into me. :)

http://ldsnotesforall.blogspot.com/


Here's to keep blogging! Cheers! Off to a far better New Year.

Happy New Year! Or Not

So, I rang in the New Year at home. I was actually able to sing in the shower last night too, because Issues wasn't in the house. I was able to let go some of the tension I'd been feeling.

This morning I was up at 9:15. I got ready then went to work from 11-4, which I thought was 5. It was a tedious day of organizing and alphabetizing video games. I was glad I'd messed up the times and was able to go home early. That was a mistake.

At home I was all settled in to eat dinner and finally relax, since I now had a headache and my body's trying to get itself sick. So, on the couch "I don't like you touching my cushion." "Fine, happy? I'm so sick of your and your issues!" "Here dad, there's a spot for you on the couch, there's too much attitude down here for me."

Then dad yells at all of us and we get banished to our rooms. No dinner. No relaxing on the couch. Nothing.

Background:
Older sister going through a divorce. Been at our hour the past two years+. In that time I've been yelled at by my dad various times, have had to give up my car, my singing in the shower and any free time in the living room during the day. I've also had to delete all the shows I was watching on the TV because she was dumb enough to watch them at the most inappropriate time.

Question:

When is time to stop using your "issues"?
When do you make someone realize they're hurting you the same way your ex was hurting you?


Not such a "Happy" New Year.