Gah. I need a motivational LJ update trainer.
Despite actually keeping up with the lives of others via LJ, I never seem to get around to keeping others up to date with what's going on in mine.
Been back in Jacksonville for a little over a month now and I have pretty much settled on a routine of working, spending time with Shaun, and spending time with my parents.
First the job bit. I really need to get off my ass and find a better job because I'm sick of the crap I put up with working for a large and, as a result, retarded corporation. Also, I'm sick of complaining about it to anyone that will listen. So, the plan is to spruce up my resume, get on some job websites, and sell my body to the night. Well, maybe not that last bit.
The downer is that I rather like my goofy coworkers and the customers can be rather entertaining/awesome sometimes. But after being with the Despot for nearly two years (this December marks the anniversary), I think it's time for me to stumble into a career wherein I feel respected and am rewarded both by feeling good about the work I do (and ideally the people I help), as well as monetarily so that I can get my debts paid down and start focusing on going back to school eventually to get a Master's or maybe PhD in Russian studies or something similar and work for government, doing translation work of some sort. Whew.
Secondly, the boy/man/guy. I've managed to somehow get myself into a relationship. Shaun's pretty much what I would be like if I were a guy, sans the whole 6'1" tall thing though. He has a fantastic sense of humor and his sarcasm actually matches mine, which is both endearing and frustrating all at the same time.
As a result of hanging out with him, I've discovered the joy that is Rock Band, despite swearing to myself to never play anything by Guitar Hero. I feel very good about going back on this ill-informed and mistaken decision. I'm still holding out in my decision to not return to playing World of Warcraft, which he has suggested I do. Heopfully my will is strong enough. This coming from the girl who about died of glee when she saw the Wrath of the Lich King trailer. Sigh.
Finally, my folks. They've actually been really understanding about the madness that is work, as well as my penchant for running away during my free time. I'm hoping I can start spending more time with them consistently because I've forgotten how absolutely awesome they can be
Today is actually my Mom's birthday so we're having dinner out, which should be pretty good. The only downside is that my brother's up in Atlanta (Go Yellowjackets?!) for school (Yes, he's in college. We're all officially old, kids.) and won't be here to join us. My parents did buy him a plane ticket for the weekend of the 20th, though, so we'll get to see him soon. Which will be nice because I miss the kid. He balanced out the house, that's for sure. Also, he and I have grown up to be a lot more similar than I had thought we'd be.
End of life update. Hopefully that wasn't too lame.
I'm hoping that perhaps all you Jacksonville folks can meet Shaun, and perhaps some of his friends, during my/Meghan's birthday weekend coming up in a little less than two weeks. I was thinking of doing a group dinner at a hibachi restaurant or something. Maybe playing pool or going bowling afterwards. Suggestions are more than welcome, of course.
On that note, I have to make a formal apology to everyone that I've almost entirely ignored since moving back. Between drowning in nearly 40 hour work weeks (part-time, no less) and helping Shaun move in to his new place, I've neglected to contact my Danu, Meghan, Ashwee, Whitney, and anyone else lurking about. I hope that this can be remedied ASAP.
Anyone free this Friday evening? I work till 1pm and am free the rest of the day. So movie? Pool? Pieing?
=)
Been back in Jacksonville for a little over a month now and I have pretty much settled on a routine of working, spending time with Shaun, and spending time with my parents.
First the job bit. I really need to get off my ass and find a better job because I'm sick of the crap I put up with working for a large and, as a result, retarded corporation. Also, I'm sick of complaining about it to anyone that will listen. So, the plan is to spruce up my resume, get on some job websites, and sell my body to the night. Well, maybe not that last bit.
The downer is that I rather like my goofy coworkers and the customers can be rather entertaining/awesome sometimes. But after being with the Despot for nearly two years (this December marks the anniversary), I think it's time for me to stumble into a career wherein I feel respected and am rewarded both by feeling good about the work I do (and ideally the people I help), as well as monetarily so that I can get my debts paid down and start focusing on going back to school eventually to get a Master's or maybe PhD in Russian studies or something similar and work for government, doing translation work of some sort. Whew.
Secondly, the boy/man/guy. I've managed to somehow get myself into a relationship. Shaun's pretty much what I would be like if I were a guy, sans the whole 6'1" tall thing though. He has a fantastic sense of humor and his sarcasm actually matches mine, which is both endearing and frustrating all at the same time.
As a result of hanging out with him, I've discovered the joy that is Rock Band, despite swearing to myself to never play anything by Guitar Hero. I feel very good about going back on this ill-informed and mistaken decision. I'm still holding out in my decision to not return to playing World of Warcraft, which he has suggested I do. Heopfully my will is strong enough. This coming from the girl who about died of glee when she saw the Wrath of the Lich King trailer. Sigh.
Finally, my folks. They've actually been really understanding about the madness that is work, as well as my penchant for running away during my free time. I'm hoping I can start spending more time with them consistently because I've forgotten how absolutely awesome they can be
Today is actually my Mom's birthday so we're having dinner out, which should be pretty good. The only downside is that my brother's up in Atlanta (Go Yellowjackets?!) for school (Yes, he's in college. We're all officially old, kids.) and won't be here to join us. My parents did buy him a plane ticket for the weekend of the 20th, though, so we'll get to see him soon. Which will be nice because I miss the kid. He balanced out the house, that's for sure. Also, he and I have grown up to be a lot more similar than I had thought we'd be.
End of life update. Hopefully that wasn't too lame.
I'm hoping that perhaps all you Jacksonville folks can meet Shaun, and perhaps some of his friends, during my/Meghan's birthday weekend coming up in a little less than two weeks. I was thinking of doing a group dinner at a hibachi restaurant or something. Maybe playing pool or going bowling afterwards. Suggestions are more than welcome, of course.
On that note, I have to make a formal apology to everyone that I've almost entirely ignored since moving back. Between drowning in nearly 40 hour work weeks (part-time, no less) and helping Shaun move in to his new place, I've neglected to contact my Danu, Meghan, Ashwee, Whitney, and anyone else lurking about. I hope that this can be remedied ASAP.
Anyone free this Friday evening? I work till 1pm and am free the rest of the day. So movie? Pool? Pieing?
=)