Goodbye 2006

With only 6 hours left in the year, I'll take a quick moment to reflect if I may. I havent posted in a while cause I've been busy changing some things in my life. After three long years, I finally left wallyworld for good. I took some time off to try a new job, and it's turned into something much more permanent, with good pay and great benefits. I just couldnt see myself going back. Me and the squiggly have broke up. Surprisingly enough, I havent shopped in there as much as I thought I would. I go there from time to time to see some of my friends and buy a couple of things, but not the 2~4 times a week like I normally would. I actually have spending money AFTER paying all the bills. Life is good. With the new job I still deal with the public, but these customers are totally different from wallyworld customers. I can handle them.

The year itself wasnt too bad. I saw some success in some of the things I was after, some things I still seek success that I've been after for many years. Instead of doing the traditional "resolution" I said the hell with waiting and started exercising. I'm not killing myself, but rather starting slow. My outlook on it is different from the past, so I think I may make it this time.

One thing I've struggled with for many many years is trust in people. I've been away from my exhusband for over 10 years, but the relationship was damaging, and I open up to people, but not at a deep level. That's something I want to change in 2007.

In the year 2006 I found my inner self changing. Things I had interests in have faded, I spend less and less time in front of my computer "piddling", and use it for basic day to day stuff. I've found new interests in things as well. Life is perceived a little different. Some of it I'm still trying to figure out. I think after realizing I'm getting older (and better) things mean something different to me now. And I like it. When I enjoy the outdoors, I enjoy it in a different light. My inner self feels good. The funny thing about that, a friend suggested I feel good cause I have much less stress that wallyworld brought. He's probably right.

While I'm thankful to bring in another year, I cant and wont forget what I went thru to get here. I've had better times, and Lord knows I've had worse times, but now as I take it day to day, I enjoy it like it's the best day of my life. Tonite I plan on getting with a few friends and enjoy some fireworks someplace in town. Just finished my hair, my clothes are ready, it's time to welcome 2007 with open arms!

RIP to a former colleague at wallyworld. God took her home on xmas day this year. She will be missed by many.

Hi!

Hello everybody! That is all. Just busy and enjoying life. I'll blog it later :-)

My foot again

I need to trade my feet in for new models. A routine visit to Groucho Marx, and I had to have a toenail removed again. For this, I'd like to thank Buttercup. She was getting into something as usual, and in my attempt to get at her, I stubbed my toe really hard on the corner of the couch. It hurt for a second, I shook it off and went along. A little later I noticed a big red spot on my bedroom shoe. I apparently split the nail all the way to the cuticle. By the time I got to see the foot doc (Groucho) it was infected. Before I could protest, he already had the needle ready. So now i'm limping around for a few weeks. The good thing is I dont have to limp around at wallyworld, i do it someplace else!!

Earthquake felt in Florida???????

Gulf of Mexico earthquake felt in Southeast US - Yahoo! News

I must admit I am perplexed at this. Reading all the stories and I realize I may have in fact felt it a little. I was cleaning up getting ready for a day of football (which ended up ugly). It's important to note that there is a train track directly behind my house and I hear/feel the rumble thru here sometimes a few times a day. I remember hearing a rumble, feeling the rumble as I normally do. Sometimes it rumbles real good if its a train full of freight. But now thinking back, I don't remember hearing the horn from the train. Usually the rumble from the train lasts many minutes. This was only about 10 seconds. While actively posting in my football threads, someone posted about a quake in the gulf and I was thinking "wtf this got to do with football, put down yer pipe dude.."

Natural phenomenon interests me to a certain degree, but quakes always scared me. Now I hope I wont have the opportunity to live thru one....

Good day

Today must be my lucky day. I got three separate phone calls today about jobs, one of them was actually an offer, which I readily accepted. Wallyworld is fun, but this grass is greener. Now to get this motormouth off the damn phone >:-|

Hurricane Ernesto

I can't say i'm liking this too much. Although maps have it coming just to the east of me (maybe Polk county), we still will feel this one pretty good. I dont have high hopes that it will take a quick turn like Charlie did a couple of years ago and spare us. If people are smart, wallyworld should be a circus right now. I think i'll be a smart one and go there RIGHT NOW. I need a flashlight....

apartments and condos

Lately I've noticed that apartment complexes are converting over to condos, on top of new condos being built. I'm not talking just a few sites. I'm talking EVERYWHERE. And even stranger, alot of them are around the USF campus. College kids arent really thinking of buying condos. A friend of mine stayed in an apartment that is probably 500 square feet. They were like "mini projects" to me. They kicked everyone out, and said basically "if you wanna move back in, i'll sell it to you for $90k. wtf?!?? There's an open lot across from the store I work at. Right in the middle of the hood. Crackheads. Homeless people. Constant police presence. At first the sign said "starting from the $140's". Then, just last week, it was changed "from the $200's". These condos must open the door for you when you drive up or something.

The other problem I have is this: when these "mini project" occupants are sent elsewhere, where are they gonna go? everywhere you go its a condo. Everyone cant afford to buy a condo or rent a house. I dunno, I just cant see "buying an apartment". some of the luxury apartments gone condo are nice, but I emphasize some. Next thing you know duplexes are going to turn townhouse.....

work work work sleep work work.....

I dont know if I'm a little insane to take on the office by myself. I guess the insanity goes away when I look at my paycheck :) 44 hours one week, 56 hours the next, holiday pay, premium Sunday pay, it's beautiful. I dont have to worry about but one lazy person working with me, and that will soon be a memory. I guess it feels good to have a very important role in the company, I guess I didnt expect me to be so tired at the end of the day.

I'm still alive and kicking tho ;)

More FIOS

For those of you that hate me for my FIOS internet, I'm getting FIOS TV today ;-)

that is all ;-)

Re-educating oneself...

Howdy folks. I've noticed I havent blogged lately. I'm still breathing, just sort of busy. Since I've changed positions and shifts at work, I operate more like a normal person, working during the day and (supposedly) sleeping at night. If you've been here recently, you'll notice I've been reading the same book for quite some time. I lied. I actually cracked the book open this week, and I feel bad for not doing so sooner. I'm already midway in the book, and I have to say, I miss doing this professionally. I enjoyed the work, I definitely enjoyed the bank account. Dont get me wrong, wallyworld has kept me satisfied so long as my bills get paid. Now, I want more.

I decided it's time to "go to school" again, but instead of going thru the hassles of registering and financial aid, I'm going to do it sitting right here. I started out by going to my favorite bookstore, but then found out half the books I was looking for can be downloaded as an ebook....for way cheaper (I think you know what i'm getting at). Only bought two books and have others on my hard drive. I've printed one book already, however, it taxed my ink cartridges pretty good. Thankfully I have three printers to do the job for me.

So now I have this new (and growing) library of material to get caught up on, and my short term goal is to be prepared by the end of the year to make a move. I dont want to rush into anything or not be savvy enough to handle the real world stuff. Being I've been out of the loop for so long, I have to be ready to show my stuff, guess I'll be looking for some hosting space somewhere for when I start building my portfolio of sorts.

So for now, back to my book.

Losing ones' boyhood....

Yep, Snowflake loses his boyhood tomorrow. Off with his balls. Buttercup isnt a horny cat anymore, but I dont want him getting any ideas with her, spraying up my house. It's bad enough he's ripped my curtains down twice last week. The pole is still hanging from the wall i'm so pissed.

Wonder if he'll get suspicious of the cat carrier.....

Caterpillars....

I guess they blooming a little bit late this year. I almost sat on one at work today, someone is like "look at caterpillar", i jumped up and ran, almost got hit by a car. Now some of my co-workers think i'm a little bit crazy. I am, but they should think that because of my caterpillar fear. Guess I have to find another spot to take my smoke breaks for about a month or so....

I'm truly a basketcase.

Got a scare today...

My granny was rushed to the hospital this evening. Apparently her doctor gave her some new pill to take, but it literally made her go unconscious. Thankfully my mother and brothers were there with her or the outcome would have been far worse. Whatever the pill did, she was sitting in her chair, eyes fixed. My brother didnt think something was right, him, his cousin, my mother all trying to wake her up. My youngest brother is really protective of her, and it really freaked him out. After the ambulance took her away he walked out very upset. I just got back from the hospital, she's doing ok for her 94 years. It's not her time yet.

Women and hygiene

This quick story reminds me of a story I recently read. I was in a Family Dollar store picking up some knick knacks and whatever, I go to stand in line. There's this lady returning some clothes. Now I know I'm not the only woman that would size up another woman. "she has on a cute outfit" or "her hair looks nice". So I get the impression she's a woman that takes care of herself. Good for her. But then she did something that caused her to raise her arm. All I could do is drop my jaw in amazement.......this woman had more hair under her arm that on her damn head, and she had long hair. Not only that, it was kinky hair under her arm. I had to look closer to make sure it wasnt part of her spaghetti strap shirt she was wearing. Nope. The shirt is yellow, this hair was black, with alot of matted deoderant.

So like the first story I read, I'll give this suggestion. Goto the HBA department of Walmart, second aisle. It's loaded with razors. I'll again turn a blind eye and let you steal a whole pack, and I really mean it.

All women: if you mom didnt teach you this, take note......SHAVE YOUR UNDERARMS!!!!!!

No More Blackberry?

Bye-bye, BlackBerry? | CNET News.com

Considering I recently just bought a 7100i I'm already pretty attached to it. Got a bluetooth headset to go with it. I dont think I've been into any of my phones like this one. Now I have to read about this stuff.

I don't think this is funny....I think I'm starting to twitch a little bit now.....

American Idol Fun

wtf!

I have nothing against a person and their interests or whatever, but I could only drop my jaw and tilt my head at this one. I wonder why people mistake him for a guy? (oh yea, and he cant sing)

Do you work here?

This is a question I'm asked on a daily basis at work, and it annoys me to hell!!! As some of my regulars know me, i work for a retailer (hint: they might take over the world). I love it and hate it at the same time for the same reasons: the people i work with and the customers.

I really like my job alot. Believe it or not it keeps me sane, or maybe it used to. I interact with people, help them out whenever necessary, and have alot of friends there. I get to see alot of cute guys coming thru too. Anyway, the customers. I love them, I really do. Sometimes, these same lovely customers make me wanna throw a fucking flag.

On any given night, I can be doing various things that would alert a person that I am an employee: my name badge, my "work tools", working on freight, standing behind the counter, on the phone, making pages, etc. In my mind, i'm thinking "everyone in the area should know i work here, in this very department". I was obviously mistaken. Every single night, I will get someone walk up and ask me "do you work here". Hearing the question usually brings a deep sigh from me, with a rather annoyed "yes" or simple nod. Some of them take it a step further by asking if I work "in this department". As much stuff I do in my department, it just annoys me how they dont think i'm working over there. Do these people think that ordinary people simply walk into this store and volunteer to put stock on the shelves?

Before anyone says it, i'll say it. Yea yea I know if it wasnt for them I wouldnt have a paycheck blah blah blah. Dont get me wrong, I'll do what I have to to make the sale, but it's all for naught when we have the thieving bastards that come thru there everynite.

I sat with security just recently, and watched how a guy (who obviously knows someone on the inside, or he's staked out the area pretty well) use a DEPARTMENT KEY to make off with a prize. Someone is definitely getting wrote up for this one. Either he gained access to this key at some earlier point or someone GAVE it to him. Either way, a head is gonna roll. I just stood in awe watching the tape. I'd like to personally thank that asshole for taking a part of my fucking bonus away from me >:-|

To my beloved customers: Please.....if you see me like you see me everytime you come there, I still work there, don't ask me again. Next time you ask me that, I might just come unglued....

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin: God mad at America, but also at blacks

WTF??!?

What is this guy's problem? So now hurricanes have specific agendas and target black neighborhoods? I think he been drinking some of that street water or something, cause he sounds like a real jackass...

just some babble

I guess this is my first post of the year, i'm 11 days late. I was gonna do the "reflection of 05" post and my "insight to 06" post, but I was kinda busy at work, and lazy at other times so it just never happened. Maybe one day I'll do one of them.

So I'm sittin here just doing my daily internet thing, reading up on news and a few of my favorite blogs, wishing I'd perhaps get my tax refund early. At least my employer is good for one thing, downloadable w2's weeks before everyone else. I walk into H&R Block to a couple of bored people waiting for a body. In a couple of weeks they will be swamped and my money will be well spent. This year since the bill are ok I'm gonna "upgrade" some things around my place. Been needing a new TV in the living room, get my HTS and maybe even XM Radio. I love listening to it at work since they have a working demo unit there. Get my car worked on, the tranny has been slipping still, needs a good flush. Might even do some upgrading on the computer, the motherboard has been acting suspect lately.

Remember the brother and the girlfriend that was living here? Well, being the nice sister that I am, I felt sorry for my brother having issues with her and not having somewhere to sleep, so I let him come back, now I feel as if I regret that. I know guys can be sloppy or whatever, but DAMN! And I've also learned that girl he messes with is psycho. I tell you one thing, if she calls my house one more time at 3am when i'm home and wakes me up, she's gonna meet Ghetto PCDEBB.....

The job still goes. I love it and hate it at the same time. I had a manager last week that was having some issues with her female friend/lover/fuck buddy. I guess in her heart that was her lover, but in her lovers mind it was just a fuck buddy thing. So she's over the edge, decides to buy a bottle of pills and pop them all. She's walking around like a zombie. Mind you, I feel for her, and now she's in the hospital under a Baker Act (see Florida Baker Act), but killing yourself is the punk way out. Hell, she's got keys to everything in the fucking building. She was having a shitty night, what if she went to sporting goods, got gun and ammunition and popped all of us off, if not herself? What if she simply just dropped dead on us? I'm mad as hell for her doing that to herself, and to us. I hope she gets her act together cause she wont be back to work for a while, if at all. Of course everyone in the store is talking about it, and apparently comparing notes on some of the foul things she's done in the store, so some believe this was her way out since she was about to get canned/reprimanded anyway. When I say foul, i mean messing with people's money and a huge deal of favoritism.

Other babble? Well, umm, I have another cat. Yes, Buttercup (aka Battle Cat) has a playmate. Buttercup is a fatass, she is just a real fatass. I'm surprised she has stamina to play with the new cat (Snowflake) since she's almost 2 and Snowflake is about 3 months or so. he's a cutie, but gets into everything. Too damn curious for his own good. Oh yea, and to show my geekness, they have their own webpages...

Buttercup's Page
Snowflake's Page

I hope I dont turn into that cat lady everyone hates to live by....

All of this should have kept you busy, I'll have more soon, there's always some drama to talk about, or something