Monday, July 28, 2008

Sick Day

Last night was one of the many nights when I couldn't sleep. I was tired from working but still my mind refuses to sleep. Forcing myself wouldn't help, as I have tried that before, so I watched TV until I zoned out. Last I checked the clock it was almost two. And I have to get up at six. Unfortunately, our cat Leo woke us up around 4:30 wanting to go out. But none of us got up. Rick doesn't want him to think he's the boss! So we laid in bed wide awake, listened to the cat whine. Finally the alarm went off at 5:30! The cat is out and I have the bed to myself. I slept in until just a few minutes ago. Feel so much better! So now I'm home on a work day and I blame it all on the cat.

I have tried taking sleeping pills before. It worked for a few days. After that, it felt weird. My mind was wide awake but my body was sleeping. My eyes are shut but I am aware of my surroundings. I would go use the bathroom and I'd be flailing all over the place. My body felt so heavy! I was like a drunk! A couple nights like that and I gave up on the pill. I never feel rested when I wake up in the morning anyway! So what's the point? I can always sleep in and miss work or come in late. No biggie!

Anyway, I felt bad after my last entry. My sister said she felt sad after reading it. I laughed when she said that because I really didn't care that I did not get the job at the bank. It was just due to my frustration that I did that. I like my morning job. I can chat and shop online anytime I want! I can always come in late or leave early if I want to. And I have done that quite a few times. It feels like a family business. Just like when I used to work for my parents. I have a lot of idle time, seventy five percent of my day consist of play the rest is work. How awesome of a job is that? Sometimes the reality of life being unfair surfaces and that's when I get sad. But it goes away after a while. I count my blessings and realize life is still good!

Friday, July 25, 2008

Morning

I'm having a cup of coffee right now. Sitting in front of the computer. The television blaring in the background. That's my morning ritual when I have the day off. Friday is when I have the whole day to myself. I usually spend it doing household chores and whatnot. Some days I just sit in the recliner, eyes glued on the tv, in my pajamas and just be plain LAZY for a day. It's not one of my proudest moment, but it certainly is a favorite!

Work has been so confusing lately. I wanted to quit my morning job because of renumeration reasons. A sales person just got hired and he's being paid more than me! It makes me mad thinking about it. But this is life, it's not fair all the time. Because of my frustration, I started the week looking for jobs in the area both online and on the paper. I was going to apply to a couple but decided not to. A little more sacrifice wont hurt. Specially if we're planning to move next year. I did apply as a bank teller. Did not get the job, was not even considered for it! I know I'm overqualified. They want high school graduates. But it doesn't hurt to try. Speaking of jobs, I'm really proud of Ping-ping. She was selected by her company to go to England for more training. That is really great! I've never had that honor my entire life! I couldn't even get myself a salary raise! But, being we're related, I get to share that honor too... My family must be really proud of her. And, anxious for pasalubong! (Raise your hand if you want one!)

Hopefully, next week would be better. I have come to terms with life being not fair and all. But there's still this one thing that I am struggling with. Something that confuses me about myself. I have been pondering about it for weeks now and can't seem to find the right answers.

Oh well... I guess that's why they call this LIFE!

Enlighten me.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Picture It



A sweet treat after a long hot day in the sun.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

An Update

I'm back to my old template! So sad... I monkeyed around with it this morning trying to fix the right margin. It was too wide that's why. But by some unforeseen event, my monkeying was saved and my template was ruined. So I decided to go back to my old design. I didn't have time to fix it, specially I was at work. I felt bad sneaking around, so every time the phone rang, I jumped!

We had our first grilled steak tonight cooked in our new grill! I got the grill for my birthday. I know... it's not a romantic gift, but I have been dying to get one! I really want to try some of Rachel Ray's grilled recipes, so now with my new grill, I can! But unfortunately, can't do any cooking this week. Have some other plans... I promised R I owe him a yummo dinner. Will take pictures if it's pretty enough and post it here!

It's quite a birthday I had. Although I had to work, I still had fun and the celebration went on for days... the kitchen crew made me this huge cookie cake on the day of and sang the birthday song. Yesterday, I got a card from my mother in law with a check in it! Today at BOI, my boss bought me a cake and they sang to me too! I felt special and loved... So nice...

I got quite a scare today. I checked my personal bank account and found three charges that I didn't do. Called the bank right away and canceled my debit card. It wasn't much but I am filing a dispute. I expected them to be more vigilant about stuff like foreign transactions, but I guess not. They assured me I will get my money back. So that made me feel better. I am still worried about having my identity stolen, so I better check on my credit report soon. I don't know how they got a hold of my card number, I guess from my online shopping. So, I better stop that bad habit. Nothing is secure in this cyber world...

Well, I better get some zzzz's, i've been up since 4 this morning. I feel really tired. Hopefully. i'll sleep better tonight.

Tata!

Friday, July 11, 2008

Eventless Life

Another week has gone by. Life has been pretty much a routine. Work. Rest. Work. Rest. Rick hasn't been feeling well lately, so we were not able to do anything fun! I hope next week it will be better. I really want to go out on our boat, go biking and golf! Summer activities that I have been longing for since winter. We did something summery though, we went for a hike in the woods last Friday. It was an adventure of a lifetime! We got lost in the trail, covered with ticks, and hypoglycemia starting to kick in. We made it back in one piece with quite a few ticks in our clothes. Other than that, we are fine. I don't think we're going back in the woods anytime soon though. I was going to post an entry here about Hiking 101, but didn't have a chance to finish it. One sentence could pretty much sum it all up anyway. BE PREPARED! A boy scout motto that will always be true no matter where or what you are in life.

My birthday is coming up. I have to work. My friend's comment about me always working is pretty much true. But hey, nothing is free in this world, you have to work hard for it, right? So unless they are going to feed and clothe me, I have to work my buns off! Anyway, I asked to work on my birthday because I get double pay! Yay! Rick has to work that day, so it's not like I'm deserting him. He told me we'll celebrate my birthday the week after. I'm excited! I wish he'll make me that A1 steak again! :hint: Rick has no complains about my work schedule and he is all that matters! I just hate being accused of working too much! What is too much anyway?

My friends at work are marrying off like crazy. Three of them in one month. That's crazy! Crazy in an exciting way. I am happy for them because their search is over (I hope). It's miserable being single. Life is so much better when you have somebody to share it with. It took me a while to finally find my Romeo. But the wait was worthwhile.

It's going to be my birthday soon. A year older. Hopefully a whole lot wiser. God has been so good to me. I am thankful for another year full of His blessings and love and the opportunity to be a blessing and to love. It's nice to be twenty five! *wink*

Friday, July 04, 2008

Fourth of July



Fireworks Show in Spooner, WI


Picture It!


A Harvest of Love from Rick