An Update of Substance? Perhaps.
Nearly completely moved into the new apartment. It has been a slow and painful process, mostly due to the busy nature of our schedules. And do to laziness. A few things remain at our mom's place, but we can get those the moment some motivation comes along. Generally I like the new place. It has potential. It is smallish in comparison to other places we've lived, but just enough room to house what we need. Most of our neighbors keep to themselves, save the lady next door and her six children who catch us off guard and chat our ears off. They're nice though. What I don't like about the new place is that it is supposed to be rent controlled and affordable. Call me crazy, but I don't think that $520 a month is very affordable. Not in this neighborhood.
The busy season at work is just about over for me. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it there for awhile. I was doing an average of 12 hours overtime a week. But I needed the money more than I needed my sanity. I got my first raise after 3 months, will be getting another at 6 months (along with vacation/sick/personal time) and another at 12 months. Even with these raises the money isn't that great - I make far less than I should and I'm aware of it. However, the benefits (even benefits extending past general healthcare and such) truly do make up for it and is the driving force keeping me there. Of course, more money would be nice.
But hell, they're going to pay for the sessions and materials so that I can enroll in this program to quit smoking. And when I say "they" I do not mean my health insurance. I mean the company itself. There are a variety of wellness programs they sponsor, and I narrowed it down to that and Weight Watchers. Hopefully it will work. I feel that the time to quit is now.
I have no less than five gray hairs. I noticed one a few weeks ago, and simply thought it was the summer sunshine bringing out the natural highlights in my hair. Even though my hair is very dark, it has highlights so blonde they appear gray. Not this time. These five hairs are of the old lady variety. At least it is a very nice shade of gray - more of a shiny silver if truth be told. When the time comes I will have a head of very pretty gray hair, of that I'm certain. Yet I feel 25 is far too young for them to start popping up. I will be dying my luscious locks accordingly.
I simply can not wait to spend my hard earned money on myself this paycheck. I must buy the new Smashing Pumpkins album. Even though the first song and video released did not strike my fancy in the least, I am a hardcore fan so I will still purchase it. I've only been waiting seven years for a new album.
And....
HARRY POTTER! New book and movie. So excited I can barely stand it. So sad I can barely stand it. This book is the last, meaning in essence it will all be over.
I've grown quite bored with the internet as of late. I'm not sure why I continue to sign into AIM or check my email or myspace. So don't be offended if I'm not around or respond in a timely manner.
The busy season at work is just about over for me. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it there for awhile. I was doing an average of 12 hours overtime a week. But I needed the money more than I needed my sanity. I got my first raise after 3 months, will be getting another at 6 months (along with vacation/sick/personal time) and another at 12 months. Even with these raises the money isn't that great - I make far less than I should and I'm aware of it. However, the benefits (even benefits extending past general healthcare and such) truly do make up for it and is the driving force keeping me there. Of course, more money would be nice.
But hell, they're going to pay for the sessions and materials so that I can enroll in this program to quit smoking. And when I say "they" I do not mean my health insurance. I mean the company itself. There are a variety of wellness programs they sponsor, and I narrowed it down to that and Weight Watchers. Hopefully it will work. I feel that the time to quit is now.
I have no less than five gray hairs. I noticed one a few weeks ago, and simply thought it was the summer sunshine bringing out the natural highlights in my hair. Even though my hair is very dark, it has highlights so blonde they appear gray. Not this time. These five hairs are of the old lady variety. At least it is a very nice shade of gray - more of a shiny silver if truth be told. When the time comes I will have a head of very pretty gray hair, of that I'm certain. Yet I feel 25 is far too young for them to start popping up. I will be dying my luscious locks accordingly.
I simply can not wait to spend my hard earned money on myself this paycheck. I must buy the new Smashing Pumpkins album. Even though the first song and video released did not strike my fancy in the least, I am a hardcore fan so I will still purchase it. I've only been waiting seven years for a new album.
And....
HARRY POTTER! New book and movie. So excited I can barely stand it. So sad I can barely stand it. This book is the last, meaning in essence it will all be over.
I've grown quite bored with the internet as of late. I'm not sure why I continue to sign into AIM or check my email or myspace. So don't be offended if I'm not around or respond in a timely manner.