Early morning ramble...

So tonight was my first ever double date night. Will and I went to the movies with Katie and her boyfriend Andy. It's interesting how it happened. Well...not terribly interesting. Anyway, Katie and I had been talking about getting together and hanging out and whatnot and we eventually decided on a movie night. Well, I called and left a message for her, asking if she didn't mind if Will tagged along. I completely forgot he had a group thing on Thursday nights and didn't want him to be bored, so I thought he could come with us. Well, before Katie checked her messages, her boyfriend asked if he could tag along. She wasn't sure at first, but when she finally got the voicemail I left for her, we did end up bring both of our guys. See? Almost interesting. That and there's not much else to do here in P.C. amazingly enough.

We went to see "No Reservations", and it was excellent. It had Catherine Zeta Jones and Abigail Breslin in it. Well, Will and I managed to pick on each other more than watch the movie. He did start all of that nonsense, too. I have no idea how he manages to do that. But it did make Katie and her boyfriend laugh. The movie was great and we were all hungry for good food after. Mainly because the movie took place in an awesome restaurant. So after the movie, we went outside and talked for a little while. Then we headed over to Starbuck's and talked there some more. I ran into my cousin Suzanne while we were there. Interesting coincidence because Suzanne and I have had to rain check on our lunch meeting. We still need to get together and do something...except UNO. Long story.

Sigh... What else? Ah yes. The Hershey's job. So I now work at the Hershey's Ice Cream store in the mall and that is awkward. Mostly due to the fact that I am still learning a lot of the moves and tricks to making a lot of the stuff there. Coffee and smoothies especially. However, I don't think this job was meant for me. That's why I must bring up my other job opportunity that will be handed to me next week. It's for that Salvation Army as a sorter and somewhat cashier. I say "somewhat" because I won't be on the register very often. At least, I hope not. As boring as being a sorter is, I need the benefits that come with this job. Mainly insurance.

My insurance expired at the beginning of this month, so I am having to be extra careful with my person until I am able to attain insurance again. After that, I don't care what happens as long as I have something to help me out with it. Medical benefits are nice. I don't even know what insurance the Salvation Army carries. I just need it. That and 40+ hours a week to pay bills and get a few thousand together to put into a future wedding. I am not sure who all reads this, but a certain someone and I have talked a lot about our future together. We are waiting, but that doesn't mean we can't plan and save. In fact, it's better that way. ^_^

Let's just say Will brings out the best in me. We tease and have weak little arguments, but we love each other above anything. Well, except for God. We each love God more. But earthly speaking...eh...you get my point. Everyday is a good day with us. I can't stay mad for too long, if at all. Because every time I start to get upset he finds a way to make me smile or laugh. He's been a big help for me, too. He takes me to work and picks me up, to help me save on gas. I really do appreciate all he has done for me. And when he tells me everything will be fine, I do believe him. I might not show it the first time he says it, but I do trust what he tells me. He also makes me feel good about myself. He always compliments me. I've learned to accept it a lot more easily than when I used to get them from others. It's just true and sincere every single time.

Will is my better half, my significant other, my soul mate, my life. And one day, soon, my future husband.

I love you, William.

Laters.

New Job!!!

Right. So I now have a job of which I will start tomorrow. I probably shouldn't have added three exclamation points, because when I explain what it is, you'll probably think "that's not really a big deal". Well, screw you. It is for when you have bills to pay. Anyway, I am now an employee of the Hershey's Ice Cream store in the mall. Go me! Out of the MANY applications I've turned in, I didn't even fill out one for this job and I was hired. Again, go me! Now I will fill out one when the manager remembers to bring it.

So tomorrow is the beginning of training and whatnot. The hours are not many...for now. They'll pick up when she sees how well my performance is. I really would like to do well. Funny thing is, the woman I am working for is also the manager for the Asian Imports store and said that I could get a job there too if I wanted. That would be incredibly awesome! I love Asian Imports! It's the coolest little store. ^_^

Hmmm...let's see what else. Of course with good news comes the bad. I have no insurance coverage. None. Whatsoever. No dental, no health, nothing. So for now, if something happens to me, I won't be covered. So please, PLEASE pray I don't get bodily injured or die within the next six months. That just wouldn't be very cool.

Well it's getting late and I have to get up in about seven hours and head over to Will's because I left my stupid shoes over there and I need them for my job. No sandals allowed. Speaking of, William has been extremely supportive in this crucial time of "money wanting" for me. I can't thank him enough for what he has done for me and what he's been continually doing for me in these stressful times. I am very thankful for him. (Love you, baby.)

Well...*yawn*...

Laters!

Busy, busy, busy!

Woo! So this is going to be one hell of a long update because it's been one hell of a crazy week. Let's get started, shall we?

Okay, so my last post was all about it being my birthday. Well, we all know that's totally last week's news. I'm twenty-two. We get the point. Nothing here to see, so let's mosey along. (Does anyone besides me think that "mosey" is a rather peculiar word? Anyone? Okay, I was just curious.) So, Saturday the 7th was a really awesome day in that Will was able to come a day early. Woot! My friend Harrison and I celebrated our birthdays with a huge friend party...thing. There were about twelve or so of us at the Applebee's on Taylor Road. And the amazing thing is: our meal came out in, like, TEN MINUTES! OMG! It was great! No...it was AWESOME! All of us had a great time eating, laughing, joking, drinking...okay, okay. I was the only one who had something, but the point is, we all had fun. Afterward, we went to the Rave and watched the Transformers' movie. KICK ASS!!!! GO SEE IT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!!!! SEE IT NOW!!! And that's all I'll say about that.

Don't really ask me what happened Sunday. I don't remember. But Monday we loaded up his car with my stuff and proceeded to Grandma's so I could drop my things off and we could head back to Florida in his car. (Is this the best guy, or what? I am SO in love!) The drive was nice and pleasant. We had a good time. Upon arrival, we unloaded my things and did stuff - bad memory lapse here. Tuesday is pretty much a blur, too. Will will have to fill in. ("Will will"? I need to rephrase that somehow...) Wednesday! Blessed Wednesday!!!! That was our long awaited for day of fun. Will took me to Destin!!! OMG! That place is SO beautiful! I have never really been to an outlet before. At least nothing like the one in Destin. I was thoroughly impressed by everything! Will and I first hit the Hard Rock Cafe. Oh! That was the best thing to do. I had never eaten there before. Yummy food!!! Will also bought me a pretty pink shirt from there. It has a kick ass design on the back and it says "ROCK ANGEL" across the top. Sweet!

We hit several other stores, too, where Will proceeded to buy me the most adorable outfits! By the way, one of the shops we went to was the Build-a-Bear Workshop. Will and I adopted a little girl bear by the name of Sicily. She is precious! I even have her birth certificate! Will picked out her adorable outfit. ^_~ I should post pictures up eventually. Anyway, we shopped at Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch....er...yeah...O_o...don't ask me if these are spelled correctly. I've never gotten anything name brand that wasn't a hand-me-down. This was the first time since...I don't know when...that someone has actually taken me clothes shopping! We also went to the GAP. They were having a good sale. Will is good at finding those. Ahem. He also took me to see "License to Wed". That is a FUNNY movie. Ummm...oh yeah. We also hit Books-A-Million. He bought me "The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers" which came with a free tote bag, of which I carry around with me all the time now. Oh yeah. We went to Victoria's Secret and he purchase me some nice workout pants and a cute top to match. Now, I can go to the gym and not feel like a dork with what I had to wear before. I have something extremely sexy, yet conservative enough not to be too suggestive. Point: I love my boyfriend! Anyway, we didn't head back until late.

Thursday was kind of slow. But that evening we went to his little "group session". No, it's nothing theraputic...well...it could be relaxing since one is surrounded by moderately sane, spiritual people. They were all extremely nice, though. I might go again. Downfall: there is no actual time limit to these things. Once the lesson is done, they hang out...but it kind of carries on. I don't want to be a rude guest, but I don't want to stay too long after it's ended. No offense to my love. All in all, it was great.

Friday was interesting. While Will was at the gym, I borrowed Daddy's truck to go visit with my friend Cassie. She and I hadn't seen each other in months and I thought it was about time to see her. I swear every time I go to see her it's like we haven't been separated at all. We pick up right where we left off and go from there. Update and talk...about whatever. It's really cool. Afterward, I went back home and Will had just arrived so we headed out to do...um...things. Damn this lapse of memory! Dammit! Oh yeah! We went back to his house and his mom had made some yummy pot roast. Whew! Glad I figured it out. We also watched some comedy stuff and a movie. It was great!

And so it ends with Saturday, the hottest, sweatiest day I have ever experienced in my entire life! I went with Will out to the beach where he had to set up for a wedding. It was fucking hottt!!!! Excuse my language. I didn't even do anything and I was sweating through my clothes. (Don't get any ideas, you weirdos.) Will, of course, cleaned up once we got to his grandparents'. I decided to wait on that one. We went back a couple hours later to tear down...well he tore down....meh. It was not nearly as hot out and we beat the thunder storm to put the stuff away. The beach with an oncoming storm is just gorgeous! Anyway, we went back to his grandparents', cleaned up, then headed back out to the beach. We were going to do bowling, but the wait was long so we decided to just hang out for a while and look for new swim wear for me. Then we came back to my house and...chilled. Yeah...

So that's it. Today we get the rest of my stuff.

Laters!

Journey forth!

Okay, so I haven't really been keeping up with this like I should have but I am very proud of myself for keeping this period. I should pat myself on the back or something. Maybe I'll go for ice cream later. Mmmm...Dairy Queen has the waffle sundae I would like to try. Normally I get the chocolate M&M blizzard. So yummy!

Anyway, as the days are counting themselves down, I'm not as frantic about packing as I usually am. Maybe it's because I don't have nearly as much stuff as what I started out with. Most of my things are still in boxes and I'm still trying to rid myself of unwanted items. Pillows especially. And those plastic tubs STINK! I left my incense in both of them just to get the stench out. (I didn't burn anything, mind you, but the powerful scent of mixed incense should chase that God awful smell away. Ew.)

I've thought more and more about my possibilities in Florida and I can say I am completely devoted to moving back. No second thoughts, no worries, nothing. I have that peace of mind that everything will work itself out. For instance, I just remembered my car tag expires this month. This is very beneficial for me because, since I'm moving, I might as well wait to renew it for when I move. Another exciting aspect is getting my new driver's license. Bad part...it's going to show me wearing my braces. However! I can wait to see if they come off within the next month or so before I get my license changed. It's not really any big deal, but you know. I'm a girl. I like looking nice in my photos, blah, blah, blah. Braces just don't cut it. Can you see the vanity here?

I won't be able to begin college until the spring, and that's fine. I'll just have to find a job that provides good health benefits because mine is about to kick me off. *sigh* Such is life. In the meantime I will be picking up applications and filling those out. Also, concerning college, I'll be keeping an eye out for what classes I'll be needing to take while I'm going for my degree in Criminal Justice. I am still very heavily leaning towards homicide investigator, but if there is a wider field, I'll take it. Forensics is probably not possible, but that is still a kick ass career. Perhaps I can get a job as a police officer. Of course, that requires physical exertion and only one person can help me with preparing my body for that kind of thing and that's William.

I'm just glad I'm finally at a place where I can breathe. Peace. Clarity. Serenity.

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Ever-continuing Countdown...

As it stands, I now have quite a few countdowns going on right now. The first is that I have three more days until I no longer work for the state. The second, is that I have seven days or less to go until my birthday. And the third happens to be nine more days until my wonderful William comes to get me and whisk me away to Florida. Oh! Then there's the fourth most important one (though I have no idea why I forgot about it), my move back to Florida which will be in two weeks and two days. Yes, I am excited about all of these.

Of course when I move to Florida, I know I will have to stay in touch with Pastor Chad at my church. Lately, I haven't been going and that's bad on my part. I hate slipping back into old habits. But this Sunday, I am determined to go, at least to let him know that I will be moving very soon. I don't really feel bad about leaving the church so soon. Maybe I shouldn't have become a member, but I know that when I come back to visit, I will go to church there on Sundays. While I'm in Florida, I will be attending Will's...um...church. Of course, it's interesting to think about the Salvation Army as a church. It does make sense why it's called that now. Hahaha...not funny. Gotcha. But it's still very cool.

There is also this "bible study" group (he puts them in quotes, I don't really know why) that he goes to on Thursdays and he said I might be interested in it. Mainly because they have some...intellectually stimulating conversations regarding faith. (I was trying to pretty it up some for lack of less descriptive words.) I don't know how much of my opinion I will share, but conversation is nice. Also, I hear there's food sometimes. Mmmm....food. I'm hungry just thinking about it. Ahem. So, I suppose while I'm living there, I will tag along with Will and try to enjoy myself and be a little bit more open with people. I tend to be shy at first.

So...I don't really have much of an update to go on from yesterday. Well, I do have a new job for when I get to Florida and I really hope it works out. (Thank you, Monster.com. Thank you.)

Well, that's all.

Laters!

Sleep talking...on the phone?

Okay, so there are times I've been told that I talk in my sleep, or rather I mumble. Whichever. There have been times that what I've said and done is fairly peculiar. Let's consider the time I had my wisdom teeth removed. I was on some wonderful medication and it really knocked me out at night. Well, there was an instance when I apparently woke up and assumed the television was on and it was talking. There was no program mind you. I literally thought the T.V. was talking to me. I put my finger to my lips and my response was, "Sh! You'll wake mom up." After I blinked in anger a few times, I then blinked in confusion. The television was off and I realized I was talking to an inanimate object. Now, I can clearly blame the meds for that one.

Last night, however, is a completely different story, for I was on no meds of any sort, prescriptions or OTC. It was around 11:48 pm by the time I got off the phone with Will. I was already falling asleep, like I've done so many times previously. Not fifteen minutes later, I woke myself up after the fact that I thought I was still on the phone with him. It took me two whole minutes to realize that wasn't so. Before my realization, my hand was pressed to my ear, where the cell phone would be, and I truly believed I was still talking to Will. I don't exactly remember what I said, but I assume since he was the last person I spoke with then it's an obvious reason why I thought I was still speaking with him.

After I found out that I didn't have my phone in my hand, I looked to the desk where it was still resting in it's little holder. My verbal response? "What the hell?" I really had no idea why I was sitting up. (Well, technically, I wasn't sitting up. I was on my stomach and my arms were supporting me.) Whatever the reason, meds were not to blame.

So, yeah. Now we can add the rare occasion of sleep talking to the "Random Things" list I do. I can't believe that even when I'm sleeping I can still be spontaneous. I really don't know how to explain it. If I truly cared enough to pay attention and actually give a damn about my psychology class, maybe, just maybe, I'd better understand it.

So the options are:
1. Lack of sleep.
2. Chinese food.
3. Financial stress.
4. Medication not to blame.

Now that my life is somewhat back in order, I can go on with it. There's only two weeks until the big move and I am both excited and nervous. What a ride!

Laters!

Threaded Ring...

I'm not entirely sure what the subject title of this blog has to do with the blog itself, but it just looked cool in my head and it looks cool as a subject.

So...currently, Mr. Houseal (a.k.a. boyfriend, a.k.a. Will) has now started his very own blog here. He is probably going to be less likely to write in it, considering he does his writing elsewhere, but I thought it would be cool for him to start something here. I don't blog very often and that's fine. I've got more important things to do with my spare time that I never do anyway. Wait...that's not right. Anyway, so...news, news. Well, update.

It's eleven days until my birthday and I am extremely excited. One, because I will never work for the state again, and two, it's one day closer to moving. That's right. I'm taking my ass back down to Florida, my one true home. My happiness lies there and I am going to pursue it. I am not entirely sure why the circumstances have been as they are, but I am very excited that they are leading to something I can find joy in. I will find a job, begin college again, and continue on with my life in a more peaceful manner. I will also be attending the church Will goes to. Yay me!

I will officially move back to Florida on the 15th of July. Daddy, Will, and I will be packing all of our vehicles and making the drive back down, unless something happens, for which I pray it doesn't. It'll just be a lot easier for me to live there than Alabama. I don't really feel an opportunity here. I don't feel any need to stay here. This place is kind of suffocating me and it's time to move on and try again. I think this time will be different. I honestly do.

Well...that's it.

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James Streety...skeletal remains....

So, today has been a rather mundane kind of day. I was finally able to finish that radio spreadsheet that the boss had given me like...a month ago. Go me. It turns out it would've only taken me a couple of hours to do. Tch. Should have done it sooner and gotten it over with. That way, I would still be bored at my desk with my head down and droll coming out of my mouth. (Just kidding about the latter statement.)

I got in touch with an old friend and she seems to be doing alright. Hmmm...Will is going to be picking me up the Sunday after my birthday to take me to Florida so I can spend a week there. If it turns out positively, I might get a temporary job down there until I can come back and get my job again with the state and continue bitching about not having any money to spend whatsoever. That's fine, though. My short vacation will be well spent with my friends and boyfriend. Speaking of boyfriend, he's going to take me to Destin and let me check out some of the outlets they have there. Doesn't sound like much fun, but I like shopping and it's relaxing for me. Well, technically I window shop, but whatever.

Actually something very disturbingly interesting happened today. It turns out that one of the cemeteries off of Ann St. has some collapsing graves. Apparently, Jamey (co-worker) read about it in the newspaper and went to check it out. He told me about what he found there and today, for lunch, we dropped by the grave of James Streety (R.I.P.). The cemented top half of the grave had collapsed and there, inside the hollowness, were his skeletal remains. I'm surprised his skull wasn't crushed but his bottom vertebrae was at an angle. Maybe the man had scoliosis. I did a bit of research on him, too. Since he died in 1925, which may explain why the grave was so hollow. Perhaps his family was too poor to afford a proper coffin. I am not sure, but it was sad in a way. It was also very tempting to not move the cement pieces and see how badly damaged the skull was. I could only see a portion of the left side. I guess moving anything would have been disrespectful.

What's really disrespectful is the man who owned the land skipped town. There's no way to contact the families of the deceased. In a way, aren't they responsible for maintaining the site? However, through goodness of certain donating hearts, some of the graves can be kept up. I just worry about what's going to happen later on down the road.

I can say I was rather shocked at first when I saw the skeleton. I have never seen one before. Not a real one. Not even an animal's skeletal remains. It was creepy and fascinating all at once. I wondered just what happened to that slab to get in such condition. I guess being there for a little over 80 years might have something to do with it, or nature's elements. Well, nature's southern elements. Rain and hot weather. Who knows?

I might visit again, just to see how the progress is coming along. I want to see how the other graves are holding up. I kind of wish there was more that I could do. I don't know. *sigh* Sadness.

Anyway, when Jamey and I came back from lunch, I proceeded to look up the Capuchin Catacombs. They're in Palermo, Italy. It's extremely gruesome, but very fascinating! I would like to go there one day and see the little girl there. Her name is Rosario Lombardo and she was two when she died. The way her body has been preserved for all of these years is absolutely amazing! She's just beautiful! There's also a museum in Philadelphia I would like to see. It's the Mütter Museum. It apparently has some freakish exhibits. How exciting!

Well, that's really all for now.

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Hmmm...Boyfriend

So last night I was on the phone with one of my friends and I found out that his mother had passed away last month on his birthday. Overall, that has to be the worst news I've heard from him, but he explained that he's doing alright. I'm glad but at the same time I worry. We were on the phone last night for a couple of hours, which was odd because we generally don't talk for more than thirty minutes. I can understand it though. I do enjoy my time talking with him and I can't really remember that last time we talked on the phone. So much for being a good friend, right?

The really odd thing has to be having a boyfriend at this time and trying not to be too overly concerned for ex-boyfriends. Because somewhere, certain exes still hold a piece of me with them. Perhaps it's because they gave me a positive experience while I was dating them. There was honesty and caring. There really weren't any secrets. There was trust. Plus I felt safe. It's probably because we were friends first and then when we started dating they remained consistent in their character. It made me a little bit more confident in the guys I chose to be with.

Some I was with were a rather confusing sort. I had so many questions that will probably never be answered and, finally, that's okay. I don't care about those questions anymore and I don't care about the relationship I had with them anymore. It's over with and I can finally move on from those experiences. They weren't always bad, though. However, they just weren't good enough for what I wanted or felt I needed.

Currently, I am dating a wonderful guy named William. He came up to visit me this weekend and, needless to say, we had a wonderful time. I met him back in September over at my best friend Melissa's house. Kristian (another friend) wanted us to meet him because he was "so cute". She had an uber crush on him. Anyway, when he arrived it was pretty cool hanging out with him. He had a great sense of humor, he was very intelligent and we just got along really well with him.

The thing is, I was really oblivious to hints he was dropping about liking me. I thought he was teasing about all the "pet names" he would send me through texts. On Myspace, he was constantly leaving me messages and soon he became known as my "Myspace stalker", which was fine. We grew very close and now we are seeing each other. It's hard with the distance, but he wants to work with it and doesn't want that to come between us. The relationship so far has been equally committed. He's been very encouraging of my plans for my future and takes every chance he can to keep it up. He's the best positive influence I've had in a while. We joke back and forth and tease each other. His sense of humor can be off the wall sometimes, I just can't help but laugh. I am very happy to be with him.

Interestingly enough, he is younger than I am but that doesn't bother me. I am used to dating younger guys and there have been drawbacks to that. I would prefer to be with someone a little older, but Will is extremely mature and responsible and those qualities are far more important than age. He's not so young, though. He's only a year and some odd months younger. I'm not making a big deal out of it. ;p Now if he grew his beard out like he did at one time (and if he does it again, there will be some issues at hand - lol), he would look ten years older than me. So, that's now a no, no. No beards. Period.

So...I've pretty much talked about my boyfriend this entire blog. I am not sure where our relationship will take us, but at this point I'm not concerned. I'm content with how it is now and I don't want to change it or ruin by talking about what the future may have in store for us. That's the future and it will get here when it wants to. But the present is what I'm keeping my eyes on. Life is good now.

Laters!

Good and Bad...

I think I will go ahead and and explain the good first because I need to rant about the bad later. First up was last night's play of Henry VI Part A. It was INCREDIBLE!!! I have to say, it was just fantastic. I absolutely loved the battles and the politics of the show. So much treason everywhere! Shakespeare was a genius! I almost got stabbed in the face! Talk about being part of the play! I was almost a casualty of war...and it felt great! I cannot wait to see part B and Richard III. I've heard that part B has more fighting in it. Yes! I'm only excited about the fighting sequence because I almost got stabbed in the face! The face!

Enough Dane Cook. (Speaking of, I can't wait to see Mr. Brooks! ^_^) Tonight Mom and I are going to watch Thinking of You, which I am least likely to get almost stabbed in the face - if at all. However, I am interested in the affair-ish deal. Apparently a woman has an affair with a vacuum cleaner. Or something like that. I wasn't sure if Mom would even consider watching a play like that, then I thought about all the movies she's seen and I'm pretty sure I've seen worse, too. (One word: Caligula. *shudder*) I hope the play does well. I have heard good reviews.

Alright, on to the bad. *deep breath* MELINDA DOOLITTLE WAS VOTED OFF AMERICAN IDOL!!!! OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!

<----This woman has SO much talent and beauty and I can't believe she was voted off. OMG!!! The show is rigged! R-I-G-G-E-D! They did the same thing with Chris Daughtry (although he seems to be doing alright). Simon Cowell loved her and - from what I've read, unless I'm mistaken - almost cried! He was really depressed to see her go. S-I-M-O-N!!! Of all people. Of course, rumor has it that he was one of the reasons she had to go. He liked her and the audience didn't like him. There are other rumors, of course, but I don't feel like covering those.

Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks are both very talented. I adore Blake and Jordin is amazing for being only 17. However, Melinda should not have been voted off. Her stupid home state didn't vote because they were too busy watching some kind of country music awards. (Rumor has it, anyway.) Who cares about country?! Just because she's doing well, you still need to vote. That's what counts! It's the same with Dancing with the Stars. Joey and his partner were in the bottom two and that shocked me because he's been doing so well. Really well!

So, America....PICK UP YOUR DAMN PHONE AND VOTE!!!!! It's too late for Melinda, but not too late for Joey! And we don't need to keep up another Sanjaya's hope. He wasn't that cute and his voice wasn't that great. What is wrong with you people? "Hey, let's vote for crazy hair guy!" Please. It was all pity votes. Hello! This is a singing competition not a popularity contest! You want popular go back to the vain years in high school.

Rant over. I know not that many people care about these shows and I used to be the same way. My friend kind of sucked me into it and I've been watching for three seasons straight now. But I am not watching the rest of this season - which is only two more shows. I'll find out who wins next week. Hopefully, Melinda will get some form of record deal, and I will definitely buy her albums. *sigh*

Take care. Laters!

P.S. VOTE!!!!!

Officer Polonius?

Okay, so a little while back I was having problems with these two women going around writing checks in my name and things just went on a roller coaster from there. Well it has now gotten to the part where the roller coaster slows to an eventual stop. One day, I will get off from this stressful ride. However, I haven't heard from any companies asking me for any affidavits or police reports, so I hope I can safely assume one of two options, a) the girls have been caught and are in prison for a few years to learn their lesson but will probably get out on bail, or b) they ran out of checks. The latter of the two is probably most likely. The third option is that they found someone else's checks and began tormenting those poor souls. I pray not, though.

Anyway, I received a statement from a law office a couple of days ago saying that I had not sent any information concerning one of my checks to Security Check, LLC. I found that to be a little odd so I called and the law firm...corporation...thing and let them know I would try again. When I got off the phone I went to my files and in them I found not only the things I had sent, but the two fax reports as well. They had already asked TWICE about the damn thing. So I called the law office back, quite agitated, and let them know the problem. I was heard loud and clear and they gave me a direct fax number to them so that in the event Security Check bothered me again, their lawyers would already have proof I sent it. My other response is, if they keep harassing me I am going to get my own lawyer and have this settled in court. >=(

On with the subject! I told you all of that to tell you this (in the words of Ron White), Detective Boles was the one who made the suggestion about calling an attorney. After we talked about that, he asked how my state job was going and I said it was just perfect and that I was sad to leave in July (because I am only a temp, blast it). He kind of half smiled and said there was a position opening up soon in the Prattville Police Department for a secretary or an officer and that I should apply there. I found this to be very fortuitous for me because it is just the experience I need to jump start my future. Not as a secretary, but as a police officer. And as I work my way through college, I can finally achieve my goal: HOMICIDE DETECTIVE!!!! ...oops. You weren't supposed to know that. (Joshua! The Ice Man interviews came on A&E and I totally missed it!!!! No!!!!!)

Okay, I spilled. I want to go into homicide and become a great detective and eventually write about my experience as one. And no. The CSI shows did not inspire me. When I was in my senior year of high school, I took Criminal Justice courses and I found that I really enjoyed it. I did a lot of research and passed all three classes without a problem. On Amazon, I have several books listed that I want to read, some of them are even class books. The first book I ordered is Psychopathia Sexualis and it's due here some time next week. It was mentioned several times in this last book I read (The Serial Killer Files, Harold Schecter). It has peaked my interest and I would definitely want to read Krafft-Ebing's book. There are others that seemed of interest, but not a real priority right now. There is one book that really needs editing, but I've already started it, so I need to finish it. (As with other books I've read. They weren't great, but I might as well have completed them.)

Tonight I am going to see Henry VI Part A and I am excited! Katie told me where I will be sitting is a good seat because one of the actors will fall dead at my feet...well, the character does. Then Saturday I'll be able to see Gregory (actor) "vigorously decapitate someone". I heard the way he does it is quite hilarious. Overacting can do that. ;-p

Mom and I have made up and tomorrow we are going to see Thinking of You. I've heard there's a lot of innuendos in it and I am not entirely interested in that. I just hope the plot will be good.

*sigh* I am sleepy. Take care! Laters!

Movin' on up!

Okay, so the title is a bit overused but it really applies to what's going on. I just checked my standings for the state register and I've moved up between 38-47 in the surrounding counties. And I took that test late last month! I cannot wait to see where I am placed. I just hope it's not Elmore or Lowndes County. Lol! Montgomery would be a better place to work, plus I would be closer to where I would be living, should I decide to move in with Joel and Heather. I'm still up in the air on that one.

There's yet another thing that has moved on up: my insurance. Go figure. I wasn't so concerned with the $186 that I was used to paying. Since my state job, I have been able to afford it. Now it has gone up to almost $192 and I am seriously thinking that maybe now is the time to sell my car to anyone for takeover payments. I can hopefully get a car that's already paid for and maybe my insurance will go down then. Of course, if I had just stayed in school, maybe it wouldn't have gone up in the first place. To that I say, "Whatever." I am not going back to Troy University and I say "hell no" to AUM. Do you know how many times that school has screwed people over? Even the administrators don't give a crap about their students. I remembered when I tried to enroll and I really needed to speak to someone. The only thing they did for me was give me a CD and a booklet and say, "Come back tomorrow." Pfffff...well, that's Auburn for you. No use whatsoever. (I am not talking about football fans, here. Of course, though I hate Auburn, I still love tigers. I just wish tigers weren't associated with Auburn. Eagles, too. Bleh.) I digress.

One thing I am giving up is this huge turtle I adopted named Pat. I've been keeping her and Steve in a twenty gallon tank at work. But today she has really proven she needs to go back to her home. I'm going to release her at the park near ASF. And she really hasn't been domesticated. She was found wandering around the highway and was picked up and brought to me. I was thinking about fostering her until I found a good home for her. Well, it seems as if it's best to just let her go. I will be taking Steve back home with me. For those of you who don't know, Steve is my tiny red ear slider turtle. He's a little bit bigger than a silver dollar. Ever since his little companion died, I thought it would do him some good to be around another turtle. So I brought him into work to meet Pat and see how they would get along. They've been doing fine so far. But I'm afraid it's over. I will just have to get Steve another friend. Maybe I wasn't cut out to take care of turtles. I've been doing well with Steve so far, though. However, Pat is driving me crazy! She has to go. TODAY! Enough said.

Well, it's lunch time and I have to go buy carpet cleaner for my cubicle. It's prone to stains. How annoying. Oh, well. I am also very hungry, considering I left my breakfast at home. I feel like sushi today, too. Hooray for getting paid! Yay! Well, I am off to lunch.

Laters!

Hooray for pictures!

Well, I said I would post the pictures I took of the Goo Goo Dolls Concert. Here they are! And yes, I do love John Rzeznik. ^_~

Workin' hard and hardly workin'...

Okay, I am now beginning to realize just how lucky I am to have my job, considering I cannot stop falling asleep at my desk. I know, I know. You wish you had an easy job like that. I think the longest I've fallen asleep at my desk was about an hour and a half and I suffered a minor consequence after that. My neck hurt!

Anyway, things are just now becoming clearer and clearer. Thank goodness I had yet to set anything in stone with this other job that was offered. I found a few details a little bit annoying, but not surprising. Then when I realized that not much time was left to pack my things and go, something just said to wait and think again. I had almost forgotten about my other commitments and how more important those were compared to a job that may not even work out no matter how exciting and wonderful it would be.

It's a let down, but I will move on from it soon enough. Although, hopefully, I can strike out on my own real soon. Maybe moving in with Heather and Joel won't be so bad after all. I think the opportunity to move in with them is easier for now. A softer taste, I suppose. Everything will work itself out in the end, though, whether I go or stay. I have a wonderful supporting mother, awesome friends, and a good job. All in all, my life is where it should be and I guess I can be comfortable with that. I don't need to put myself under unneeded stress.

Let's see...hmm...well, Brittany and I went to see Disney on Ice yesterday. Sure, it's more for kids but I had a great time anyway. Brittany said that she and I were just like those Disney commercials where the adults take their kids to the park and turn into kids themselves. I rather like that idea. So what if I felt like a kid. I really enjoyed myself, as did Brittany. The skaters were great, too. Of course there were some mistakes, but that is to be expected. I'm just surprised they could do the performance as well as they did with their costumes. It was SO cool. ^_^ However...there was one outrageous problem. Popcorn was...like...$7.00!!!! No, no twice!!! And they didn't even have boiled peanuts!!!! OMG! x_x...

I'm hoping to see Spiderman 3 either tonight or tomorrow night, depending on when my movie buddy wants to use his Rave coupons. Hooray for coupons! At least the popcorn will be cheaper at the Rave than at the Coliseum. Ew. (Their burgers were $3.00 and they tasted gross. I didn't want to waste it, so I ate it. Fortunately, I did not get sick.) I am happy about being able to watch a movie with Ogre because it's been a while and he still needs to give my movie back to me.

Hmm...Melissa's bridal shower is coming up soon and I am rather excited about it, but she's been seriously distraught over her other bridesmaids. It seems as if she's going to have to invite two other people to be her bridesmaid because two of the girls cannot make it to her wedding. It's so ridiculous that this is happening to her. But the time limit we have is not easy to work with, either. I just hope everything pulls together for her. I have to get my wedding present for her and soon. Time is running out and her bridal shower is on the 26th. *sigh* How frustrating! ...moo

Well, that's all for now. Laters!

Oh. Those days...

Well, it looks as if I'm getting back into the swing of blogging again. Yay me. However, there is not much to discuss in this blog. One thing I am very proud of is putting in my two weeks notice at ASF today. I was perfect in the beginning, but started to stress me out in the end, so I have to say farewell to it. Of course, I will still come see the plays. Well, whenever I can anyway.

I am not entirely certain about how to sort out a lot things at this point. I've had several options open up to me and I just can't think of how to approach any of them, or which ones would be the best choice. I would love to have a break and just think about it all. I would like to go on vacation and just take time to breathe. I want to take some spiritual journey, too. I think that would be wonderful. At this point in my life I am extremely restless. I am so ready to spread my wings and leave my nest (Alabama).

The important thing, though, is that I'm actually thinking things through and making sure I don't do anything out of anger or desperation because I know I will completely regret it. It's very difficult, but I have been just trying to separate myself from any doubts that are not necessary. I'll never get anywhere if I don't have faith in what I want to do. Yeah.

So, I don't have anything of importance to discuss. I hope I will soon though.

Laters.

So...bright future?

Okay, well, there's this part of me that loves doing this and a part of me that doesn't want to keep up with this blog. So, I go back and forth on my decision to keep it and I take the "drastic" measure in deleting it. I think I have actually come to the point of wanting to keep this and anything I don't want to post here will go to my Myspace blog. Of course that blog is filled with various subjects. Recently they have been surveys because the bulletins are bombarded enough with them. But enough about that subject.

And I come to the topic: so...bright future? Well, my goals that I had laid out may take a turn for the better in a different direction. I have two very good opportunities staring me in the face. The first was handed to me yesterday. I actually have the opportunity to leave the state of Alabama and start an actual career based on two days of me volunteering. What is this position? I will be trained to handle cats. Not just any cats. Big cats. Lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, and jaguars. This offers so many possibilities. And it seems as if I was destined for this all along. I have been in love with animals, specifically exotic, since I was a little girl taking care of my stuffed animals (all of which were bears or some form of wild animal). When I was a toddler, I wanted to be the one who took care of the animals, not in a medical fashion but in training and handling.

My adventure with the opportunity was actually a last minute volunteer project. Friday night was my first time going to Jubilee City Fest. I went with Brittany and her friend Justin to see the Goo Goo Dolls in concert (FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!). Of course we got there a few hours early and walked around. The concert wasn't until 10:15pm and it was only 6:45pm. At around 7:25 I spotted a bright orange banner with black lettering titled, "Great Cat Adventure." Curious - and because it had the word "cat" in it -, I walked over to a neatly set up exhibit. There, fenced in, were three six-week-old tiger cubs. I got a few pictures and a video of them. They were precious. We left and came back about twenty minutes later. Brittany pointed to a sign that said they were looking for volunteers. I had to take the opportunity and I asked what I had to do.

All I needed was $20, of which I sorely lacked. However, Justin paid my way and I can't thank his kind heart enough for allowing me that chance. Of course, I'll pay him back double the money because this is one opportunity I was desperately wanting. Anyway, I was allowed in and up until 10:00, I not only got to pet the cubs, but I was allowed in the fence with them. There were two boys and a girl. Their names were Izzy, Irvin, and Ilyse. Izzy was my favorite because I felt an immediate attachment to him. He was very playful and attentive. I got my picture taken with him on Saturday.

Another good thing about this was I had been on my feet for several hours. Yes, I was in pain, but I didn't care. I wasn't about to let my physical condition keep me from helping out with them. I spent so much time with them. It was really cool working with the crew, too. Jay and Jamie (bosses) actually had more cats with them, but due to lack of room - and certain laws, I guess - they could not put the others on display. I did get to see the others yesterday, though. They had two other, bigger tigers (Goliath and Gabby), a cougar (Phoenix), a leopard (Sabel), and a lion (Nala). All were beautiful and well taken care of. This group is just so very awesome and amazing to be around. They are professional in what they do and they love their animals. Anyway, I'll get into the specifics of the job later on.

My second opportunity was handed to me Friday, but was discussed last night. Heather and her boyfriend Joel are planning to renew their lease this June and asked if I would like to be their new roommate. This makes me feel happy in that my first roommates will be perfect for me. Heather and I have known each other since we were girls, and though we can argue, we always make up. Joel and I haven't really known each other long, but last night we laid down our ground rules, our warnings and so on. If there is a problem, we all agree to discuss things rationally. Joel is very good for Heather. I have seen a lot of positive changes in her since they started dating. I am very happy for her. In conclusion, this option is more likely to be my choice, considering that it gives me time to move into a better grasp on larger responsibilities. The other job will have to wait, although I'm not entirely sure how long they will. I'm hoping if I stay in contact, they'll keep me in consideration.

Um...oh yeah. As much as I was into saying "I'm not a fan of organized religion", ironically enough, I did join a church yesterday. I think I know what my problem was. I rather dislike large churches. I find it difficult for me to join a church that I have not grown with. This church is small and quite comfortable. It's nondenominational, which is perfect really. However, the preacher is Pentecostal, and that I have no problem with. I love the Pentecostal way in faith. Anyway, another thing is the last few churches were more of an "I'll go because it's my obligation as a Christian". This one is an "Oh, yes! I want to be a part of that!" Mainly, I never felt the actual need to go to a church. I never actually wanted to go. I guess it's because I can start with a small church and be able to grow with it.

This is a lot to write about and it's a lot for me to take in. I've had so much on my mind very recently and it's mostly not good, but it hasn't really bothered me. The two opportunities are both great. But the latter one seems more reasonable. I look forward to moving in with Heather and Joel. However, I can't help but wonder about the "what if" side of everything. That's too stressful and it's neither here nor there...well maybe there. Oh yeah. If I do take the job with the animals, my new home would be in Fort Worth, Texas. I believe that's correct.

Okay, that's enough for now.

Laters.

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