Oops, I Did It Again

A whole week. I know. Once again, my week was crazy...but on top of working, I went to the gym EVERY DAY this week! Aren't you PROUD?! I LOVE my new gym! It's not a meat market like Bally's, the trainers are great, you get three free sessions with membership, they have a variety of classes, and the machines are off the chain! I can already see a difference in definition in a couple of areas, and I FEEL good! I've been eating well...smoothies, fruits, turkey wraps, grilled chicken salads/wraps. The REAL test was last night. I went to a seafood restaurant...and ordered my platter BROILED instead of fried! Hot dayum! This girl means business! I don't believe in diets. I believe in "eating with sense". I'm not going to tell myself that I CAN'T have something...I'm just going to make wiser choices. I'm giving myself a day off today...my muscles need to breathe. Tomorrow, is my first workout with the trainer. I can't wait for that one. I've been doing my own weight lifting program, but it'll be nice to see what the "professional" has to say.

I hung out in a group last weekend, and I guess I kinda sorta had a date...but I don't really look at it like that. There were four people. Two "couples". Dinner, bowling, kissing...just chilling. I had a nice time and so did he. Interesting.

I think I may get blessed by another visit from X on her way back down. I need to hear about her trip live and in person...LOL. I'm sure she has plenty to tell me. She better step in this joint with some cashmere for a bitch...LOL. ATL bloggers, I'm going to most likely get my ticket this week...so watch out! The last time I was down there with X, the city had to go to rehab...it was CRAZY! AND I'm going to be stepping off the plane a little slimmer? Hmph. Besides my family, and my blog family, there's someone special down there that I haven't seen in AGES. Since college, and you KNOW I'm damn near 30...LOL. Can't see him under the influence of alcohol though...I won't be responsible for what happens. Ahem.

Oh well. I'm off. Today is shopping at Sam's day. You know I'm excited, right? Have I ever blogged about my love of buying in bulk? Hmm...not enough space in this one. Ya'll...there is something about buying in bulk for lower prices. I don't know what it is. Yes, I'm single and live alone, and I shop at a warehouse. So what? LOL...imagine the damage I'm going to do when I actually have a REASON (read: family) to shop there! Plus they have perfumes, electronics, designer bags/shades, and clothes. It's paradise! What more could a girl ask for?

Be safe, be happy, and enjoy your weekend!

Relax, Relate, Release!

It's Saturday! Woooo thank youuuu! My week was crazy, and I am GLAD today and tomorrow are MY days! Today, I plan on joining a gym, finishing my laundry, putting AWAY my laundry (I always forget that part), going to the library to get some new books, and just relax. I might hang out with some friends, I might not feel like being bothered. Who knows.

I don't think I told ya'll that the thing with lil' sis came to a head last week. We went back and forth and she now knows EXACTLY how I feel about her. I tried not to be harsh, but I had to be honest. That's just me. A liar, I am not. And I can't be fake. I can't be all up in your face like things are cool, when I don't feel that they are. So, we had some dialogue. Her relationship has really strengthened her...ummm...personality? She’s changed, and I told her AND her guy that…but for the better? Not sure. She THINKS she’s stronger now and has changed for the better, but I don’t know that I totally agree. Her confidence has strengthened, but not necessarily in a good way…it’s like she’s “bucking up” now at the wrong people at the wrong times. I don’t know. You just had to be there, I guess. Some of the stuff she was saying didn’t even sound like her. There’s no beef, but as she said, she’s “doing her”, so I’m going to remain in the background and keep my mouth shut, like I’ve been doing. Hopefully, her relationship will be all that she hopes for.

I got to see X on Thursday! I was so excited! We email each other every day, and call throughout the week, but we haven’t SEEN each other in almost 2 years! I thought it was only 1 year, but we quickly realized it was the year BEFORE she got married, and she’s been married for a year now. She only stayed for a few hours, but we had a BALL. I’m planning a trip down there VERY soon…hopefully within the next month or so. Maybe I’ll be able to talk her into stopping by again on her way back down. Hope she had fun shopping for clothes…LOL. Hop on over to her site to see why I say that…

I’ve been trying to spend a lot of time with friends lately. This may sound like something that isn’t out of the ordinary, but I’ve been so busy with work that I wasn’t making enough time for ME. I also went back to church last week for the first time in a LONG time, and I’m going again tomorrow. I’m trying to get it together ya’ll. Yes, I said ya’ll. I’m from VA…leave me alone. All in all, even though work tests my patience, I think I’m in pretty good spirits right now. What is that, you say? That angry post from last week? I know, I know…but that’s how PISSED my work environment can make me. Not good, not healthy. I’m working on that.

Oh well, everyone, enjoy your weekend. Those of you that are off Monday? Piss off. I’ll be at work. WHERE is my government job?!?!?!?

Blah Boring Blah

My last post makes me chuckle. LOL...I was NOT the one. I'm doing better. I haven't touched my taxes, looked at a paycheck, or been in the office too much, so it's cool. Plus I've been doing a bit of what ALWAYS makes me happy...SHOPPING! I bought a SICK pair of shoes from Nordys...check 'em out:

*sigh* Ok...I THOUGHT I knew how to post a picture. Woops. Everyone else does it! Shit. Oh well...I'll take some lessons and get back to you on that.

I just wanted to check in. So far, it's been a quite week. *knocking on desk* I've been doing work out of the office, and will continue to do so through Friday, so that'll help with the quasi-torture that is my job. I've reconnected with an old friend from back in the day and we've been chatting via email. Yes, it's a boy. No, he doesn't live 200 miles away. Picture that. We'er supposed to be getting together later in the week. I'll keep you posted.

I almost went to jail in McDonalds this morning, but that's no suprise. Apparently the stupid bitch behind the counter thought that raising her voice while pointing to my sandwhich in the bin and saying "it's right there" with an attitude was acceptible customer service. Interesting.

I see your head nodding...this is boring, huh? I'll stop. I see some people in the crowd reaching for their tomatoes. Buh bye.

Bitch on Wheels!!

I'm in a bad mood. Yes, I know, I probably shouldn't be. I'm blessed, I'm healthy, I'm ALIVE, etc. But come ON!

First of all, I've HAD it with work. My other coworker that I'm close with is about to leave. That's going to leave ME, two other accountants, and then managers. NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE to handle all of the work. Remember, the other person left in NOVEMBER. Have they hired someone else to take over HER spot? Nope! They finally brought in a temp to do AP, but that's it. They're worried about "cutting costs". They're about to have a whole BUNCH of extra money because I'm not trying to be here anymore! I've got to get this transfer in action. It's just that, I don't really want to leave as a transfer. I want, I DESERVE to be promoted. There are just no openings right now. We are SO busy on a daily basis it ain't funny. And now you're going to divide up MORE work? Gimme a fuggin break! I'm already going home with headaches every day...and sitting here just MAD because this work is so boring! I'm not doing as much stuff on my level because we have "staffing issues". No, what we have are MANAGEMENT issues! GRRR! Not only that, I'll be left with 2 guys that are in their mid-20's but they act like they're 16 years old most times! Skipping and rapping and making noise and shit! WHYYYYYYYY??

I had to write a "Dear John" letter to lil' sis this week. This broad basically called me and took me through the "are we still friends" thing because we haven't hung out as much. I'm sorry....are you my man? Are we fuggin? She even "jokingly" said "I'm getting emotional, I feel like we're in a relationship". Umm. Ok. I love my friends. I do. Love them love them love them. Love spending time with them, love talking to them, love how a lot of my relationships have strengthened through the years. BUT. BUT! I have NEVER EVER had to stroke somebody's feelings because I don't talk to them every day, don't see them every day anymore, don't invite them over my house as much. Get.a.real.problem. Seriously. I have ENOUGH going on in my life right now. I don't need the stress and irritation. So, I wrote an email, and basically had to tell her how I feel about the whole situation. You know Rhap doesn't hold back, so needless to say, I haven't heard from her since I sent it. *sigh* Seriously people, we are adults now, right? It's not like college anymore...I don't have class for 2-4 hours and then the rest of the day is mine. I have to WORK for 8-10 hours a DAY, fight traffic, make myself dinner, and TRY to relax when I get home. On the weekends, the ONLY two days I have off, I may just want to stay home and keep to myself. Is that ok? I HAVE been sick you know, I AM stressed with work...I AM still trying to get over HIM. Do you MIND? Arrgghh!

Now, lets talk about YOUR government...'cause I'm not claiming them right now. First of all, I bought a house last year. I was very excited about doing my taxes for 2004...that is, until I actually started doing them. Seriously, I can't win. When I bought my house last February, I went on the IRS website, and adjusted my exemptions per their instructions, based on my salary, etc. Why the FUCK did I listen to them? Based on what THEIR website told me to do, not only am I NOT getting the fatty refund I was planning on, but I might even OWE! WHAT.IN.THE.HELL.IS.GOING.ON??? So, I had to knock my exemptions back on down for 2005, and that leads me to my next point:

WHAT THE FUCK DO I WORK FOR? How the hell is the gubment just gonna take my money every check? Just take it? FICA? I better not EVER see that bitch in the street. EVA. I look at my paycheck now, and I dream about what I COULD have done with the money that they've stolen from me. All the bills I COULD have paid off. The improvements I COULD have done in my house. ARRGGGHH!

And to top all of this off, it's Vday weekend. The pagan holiday. I hate it. There are going to be couples in love all over the fuggin place. Great. Goodbye.

*SLAM*

Kicking ASS and Taking Names!

I'm sorry...I know you think I've relapsed. I was doing good with my blogging...but I have a good excuse this week. The flu kicked my ASS do you hear me? I've worked a total of about 1.5 full days this week. Out completely Tuesday and Wednesday. Went back yesterday thinking I was a superstar, overdid it, and here I am home early today. I feel horrible. As my mother correctly predicted, the congestion from the flu has now irritated my sinuses, so now my fuggin face hurts. I'm headed to the couch. I missed a bloggers dinner this week and everything...not happy about that. Oh well.