Sometimes Blogging Is Hard To Do

Well Friends,
work is kicking. my. butt.
Yes, I'm only working 15-20 hours a week, but between taking care of the baby all night [yes, she's still waking up several times, some nights are better than others], then getting ready for work, dealing with the public for 4-6 hours, and then heading home.....
I'm absolutely DRAINED!
So if you're wondering why I haven't been blogging lately, this is why.
When I get home at 7pm I literally eat dinner, feed the baby, and then pass out while trying to keep up with my shows.
I look SO forward to my days off.
I always have so many things on my mind that I want to get done, but I usually just spend my FREE time napping, relaxing, watching tv, & cooking.
You can call it being lazy, that wouldn't bother me.

What I want to do is to be a stay at home mom. 100%. This part time working thing is for the birds. When I'm at work, I think about Adelei constantly. When I get home I feel like I'm too exhausted to even spend time with her. I know, I'm overreacting, but I will be SO glad when Aaron graduates & commissions so I will be able to spend all the time in the world with my baby.
After all, being a mom is a full time job!

Just one more reason why I'm amazing.

I've been trying to come up with this post in my head for days.
You see, I started my new job on Monday. Today was day three, and to be quite honest, I am probably the best thing that hit little caesar's since the hot-n-ready.
Just sayin'.
It took me only a few minutes to understand the register, and while I'm still learning all the combos & prices, I think I'm doing way better than the average bear.

At my old job, I was used to dealing with military men and women. Now, I'm dealing with the general public. It's a TOTALLY different ball game. As if the stories I had before weren't enough, I can tell [just by day 3] that I'm going to have some pretty good ones.

I'll just start by telling you people a few things I've learned..

• don't send your kids in, who can't read and/or can't count money to order YOUR food.
• if you speak softly, be courteous and speak a little louder when you order...OR don't get pissed off at the cashier when she can't understand what you said.
• also, enunciate. in case you don't know, that means to speak clearly and pronounce words the correct way.
• if your credit card gets declined while trying to buy a $5 pizza, you don't need to go dig in your car for change, you need to go to the grocery store and buy some ramen.
  
• wearing a see through tank top with a hot pink bra and white pants with no underwear in public is NOT okay.
  

Go ahead and sell me more

Yesterday was such a good birthday, I wasn't ready for it to end!

I went to work, where my boss threw me a party. It was sweet, and filled with cards, pizza, and cake. I obviously didn't get much accomplished, but oh well :)
That night, some of my friends took me out to dinner. TGI Friday's is the best. I had the gourmet mac-n-five cheese, and it was amazing. I also had some kind of berry margarita, which was also amazing. I would have pictures to show you all, but apparently our waitress couldn't figure out how to use my camera.

Today was my last day of work [well, atleast for a while], and I didn't feel sad at all. I was just excited to get off so that I could go shopping with a friend.

And because I love sharing my bargains with you all..............
This is what I got:


6 shirts, and two pairs of jeans, all for just..........

dun dun dunnnnnnnnnn






$67.00!!

If I were you, I would run to the nearest Wet Seal/JC Penny/Kohl's first thing in the morning.

Yep, this weekend is tax free weekend in Alabama. Not only were there sales galore, but minus tax, too, and I really did good.

Not to mention that Aaron said he was going to take me shopping tomorrow.

Speaking of which......TOMORROW!
Finally, our wait is over. Aaron is finally going to be home for GOOD. or...at least until next summer. How amazing is that?!

So get ready for some possible mushy gushy posts in the near future! HA!

Before I go I just want to thank you all again for all the birthday wishes! Ya'll are too kind :)

Why don't you say so...

Dear Blogger Friends,

Please forgive me for being gone all the time. I tried to catch up today. But it's hard to do when I don't have internet at home [for now]. Anyways, I'm at work, and just wanted to take a few minutes to post--just so you all didn't think I fell off the face of the earth.

Here's my Friday 5 (idea taken from Boredom's Bounty)

1. What’s something you will not eat unless you also have ketchup?
I'm more of a mayonaisse girl.

2. What’s something you will not drink unless it is served on ice cubes?
I will not drink anything if it isn't ice cold....except hot chocolate.

3. What’s something you will not eat unless it is served between slices of bread?
Meat loaf :)

4. What’s something you will not drink unless you have a straw?
Anything from fast food or restaurants. I must have a straw!

5. What’s something else you will not eat except under very specific circumstances?
Lasagna

Seriously?

A guy just came in and asked if we sell Refrigerators.

Have I mentioned that we are an PILOT SUPPLY store?!

Because I'm at work...

On a Saturday, and I'm incredibly bored....

1. Where was the very last place you went besides your house?

Work. Saturdays are incredibly slowwww for business.

2. What are you doing tonight?

Driving to Troy since I'm off tomorrow. Packing, Cleaning, and Relaxing.

3. Who last texted you?

My sister, I think.

4. Do you have a secret that you’ve never told anyone?

Yes.

5. Do you get mad easily?

I really do. Just this morning my aunt told me I needed to take anger management classes.

6. Do you talk about your feelings or hide them?

It really depends on the situation.

7. Do you prefer warm or cold weather?

Warm!

8. Who was the last person you were in a car with?

Nanny.

9. What color are your eyes?

Brown.

10. Have you ever given up on someone but then went back to them later?

No. I never gave up, and he came back to me :)

11. Have you ever thrown your cell phone in anger?

YES! oops :)

12. Has anyone told you a secret lately that you aren’t allowed to tell anyone?

Probably, but you shouldn't tell me secrets and think I'm not going to tell either Matt or Cassie.

13. Honestly, if you could go back six months and change something, would you?

I don't think so.

14. Are you wearing any clothes that don’t belong to you?

Nah.

15. Do you have a lot on your mind at the moment?

I've been pushing it to the back, because every time I think about wedding planning, I start STRESSING out so bad!

16. What side of the bed do you sleep on?

The right side.

17. What is your favorite thing to shop for?

Clothes!

18. Who knows you better than you know yourself?

Matt.

19. What are you doing this summer?

Working...but other than that: going to see Paramore & No Doubt in concert, going to see Taking Back Sunday in concert, going to see Aaron graduate basic in Oklahoma, and HOPEFULLY a beach trip.

20. Do you miss your past?

I miss being a kid, when everything was so carefree and simple. But, other than that, no.

21. Did you ever have tea parties when you were younger?

YES! I had a barbie tea set and I LOVED it.

22. What is your favorite line from a movie?

"I love you so much it's retarded" - Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

AND

"You find a glimmer of happiness in this world, there's always someone who wants to destroy it."
-Finding Neverland

23. Would you rather be the opposite sex?

No thank you :)

24. What would you never name one of your children?

Jessica. No offense to you Jessica's out there. I just haven't had good experiences with them.

25. What is the coolest restaurant you’ve ever been to?

I don't know? Ha, Hard Rock in Chicago, maybe?

26. Where do you go when you want to get a really good sub sandwich?

SUBWAY! Duh...

27. What style of house would you like to live in?

Country Style with a wrap around porch :)

28. Do you flip the channel when commercials come on?

sometimes? usually not though.

29. Have you seen any of the Saw movies?

All of them.

30. What was your favorite book as a child?

I think it was called Katie John. I can't really remember. I just know I wanted to be her.

Hello, Hello..

Is anyone out there?

I'm at work [as usual] and I'm incredibly bored. I did find some spare time to FINALLY catch up on reading my friends' blogs. I feel guilty when I can't read and comment on a regular basis.

I'm also a bit frustrated that everyone seems to be in a bad mood today. Usually when I greet customers, they talk back, or at least acknowledge that I'm here. But not today. It seems like 75% of the people think I am bothering them by saying 'Hello'. Oh well.

I have so many new ideas for painting! I want to have time to work on them sooo bad, but work is consuming my soul. I cannot complain [I'll try not to], because at least I have a job in this craptastic economy.

I am craving Pumpkin Bread SO bad, and I'm pretty sure I will make myself some on my next day off. Anyone interested in the recipe?

Well, I better get back to work. Have a good weekend!