WHooo Hoooo!!

So, I'm pretty convinced I've had the best week ever. The bonus is that it isn't even over yet!

Just this past weekend, I switched to the overnight shift at work. This was for several reasons.

The first being that my Love is switching to overnights soon at his job. I figured that as much as I don't completely love overnights, I'd be willing to do it for the fact that I'd get to spend more time with him.

Second, for my own sanity. That place can drive the most patient person up the wall in less than an hour, and I really didn't want to say that I got burnt out by a job. I don't ever want to say "I have to give up". It's just not my style.

And my third reason had a little bit to do with the management. It really SUCKS when you know that a bunch of people are mad at you because you made them stick to the rules. Go ahead and be mad, but when the legal issues start to pile up, don't say I didn't warn you.

So yeah. I ended up switching and I love it! I have lots of quiet space and although it is mainly cleaning, I really don't mind it. And the supervisor is rockin', so that's a good deal.


BUT.

Yesterday I was offered the job. This is the dream job that I applied for, while lacking a touch of confidence that I could do it. I mean, I wanted so bad to get it, but compared to many of the other applicants that I thought had applied, I was pretty convinced that they had way more experience and education than I had. I guess I thought I was pretty low on the totem pole. BUT I GOT THE JOB!

And so I felt incredibly guilty telling my awesome new supervisor that while I just got on his shift, I'm gonna duck out and leave him hanging. Suck. But being the great guy that he is, he gratefully accepted my resignation and said that he's proud of me because he's seen me work and feels that I've definitely gone into the right career field. That was a blessing to hear, and I'm grateful for all the help and guidance he's given me. He's a rockstar boss.


Whew. Good times.

Hiatus

I kinda feel guilty about not writing lately. I look at this page everyday when I turn on my computer because it comes up right along with msn.com and facebook, but I never actually have much to say it seems.

But that isn't the entire truth. I've always got something to say because everyday has something to it that I'm focused on.

A few weeks ago, someone emailed me a posting for a job opening on the ULTIMATE perfect job for me. I was so excited about it I pretty much immediately sent in my resume. The posting was for a job that I'd love to do, but while I was researching for my interview, I discovered that they also have a position that is my dream job! It is the exact position that I had in mind as I was finishing college and preparing for the "real world". So during my interview, I asked about it and they were really excited to interview me for both positions. But now it is the waiting game....

Then after that bout of shakiness and nerves ended, I had to focus on getting wedding invites in the mail. Consider them (or 98% of them) signed, sealed, and delivered. It feels great to get those done. It also makes everything seem so much more real. I think that's because we haven't been focusing on wedding stuff lately.

BUT it is officially less than two months until Love and I are married! :D How exciting is that?!



I'm also floating on cloud 9 because a few weeks ago, I was asked to photograph an event for some friends. While it took me awhile to get the shots I wanted, I'm TOTALLY stoked at how the whole event went. And now my photos are on a public website and are being used for promotional purposes for the next event they are having in August. No worries. I'll have plenty of time to photograph that event because it sits comfortably between my wedding and honeymoon. Haha...

And now for a quick comment on work. It's rough. I frequently get hit, bit, kicked, spit on, and yelled at, but for some reason I have no intentions of leaving just yet. Haha.... Well... I guess that depends on how that interview went....

Until next time.... Ciao!

Hmm... Con't?

"I hope I never become so used to the world that it no longer seems wonderful." - Ashleigh Brilliant

Not long after I wrote my last entry, I recieved a card with this quote on it. Seemingly perfect and a good combination.


I've been having some of those random, unexplained moments in time that make me worry, stressed, and a complete hazard to be around. I know that a lot of it is stress at work and while I was pretty confident that I'd figured out what I needed to do about that, I realized today that it might not have worked to my advantage.

I started realizing that in my poor attitude, I was really starting to drag not only myself down, but those around me that I love and care about. That's a bad sign.

I was able to speak to my supervisor, and while I'm not happy about a lot of other events at work, I was able to switch to a much smaller work-load. Hopefully, this will give me the opportunity to take care of the last of the wedding planning and all the housework I've been neglecting.

As for the inspirational quote at the beginning?

I was given that card just as I was realizing that I was losing sight of all the wonderful things in this world. It really is easy to be so used to something, that you forget the magnitude of it. While the world as a whole is hard to lose, all the little pieces of it that are a part of our lives can get lost in the everyday grind that wears us down. By merely trudging through life, we manage to forget all the wonderful things.

I never want to forget those. :)

Hmm..

"If the wonder is gone when the truth is known, then there never really was any wonder."

I like this quote. I think it brings a little bit of reality to a lot of things. If most of the things we wonder about, hold interest with, and are curious about lose their impressive magnitude as soon as we know the details of what is going on, then it wasn't worth the curiosity, was it?

I guess it also shows that the things that are truly wonderful will never lose their wonder; no matter what happens.

And I like thinking that. There are so many things that ARE truly wonderful and I'm proud to say I've got plenty in my life already. :D

I like thinking like that.

Stress Is Overrated

I love hanging out with my family. They make me happy and I miss seeing them everyday. It was very good this weekend to see them, hang out, and just be in the same place as they were even if it was just for a few hours.

That's about it.

I spent a great weekend with my family and I miss them. Almost a little homesick.

Yay!

Updates:

In less than 100 days, I'll be married to the love of my life. YAY!

I went grocery shopping about an hour ago to get food and snack for the family that is coming to visit tonight. I haven't seen them in over a month, so yes, I'm totally excited.

When I got home from grocery shopping there was a lovely brown box at the door with my name on it. And what was in it you might ask? Absolutely all of the paper for the wedding invites, RSVP cards, programs, etc. I felt like I had ordered a TON of paper, but in all reality, it fit into a fairly small box. Wonderfully packaged, too. I have to mention here that I was also really excited when I purchased it that I got such a rockin' discount on it. Shipping was steep because it's heavy cardstock, but the grand total was under $100.

I also got my wedding shoes a couple days ago. It is about time for me to start getting really antsy and excited!

I got the weekend off. By a freak chance of events, I didn't get called in to work tonight, I got tomorrow night off (but could still get called in), and got Sunday off too. I'm sure some people might not be entirely happy with me for it, but with family in town, and the fact that I haven't had a solid day off since I started, I took the chance.

It's been super rainy it seems like. Which is okay with me as long as I get to watch the lightening with my Love. Thunderstorms hold a special place in both of our hearts.

My bruises from work are almost all gone. A big, roaring kudos goes out to my chiropractor for introducing me to this new fandangled invention that will wisk away a deep bruise in a mere couple days. I need to buy it in bulk. Haha.

I keep thinking of things from work that are HILARIOUS to put up here, but they really only makes sense if you A) knew my co-workers, and B) knew my clients. Oh, well.

On a not so happy side of life, I toss some hope and prayers to my Love's family. It seems that a wave of serious love and support is needed for them to overcome the illnesses that have floated their way. I love you guys and anything you need, I'm here.


I think that is about it for now. All I have left to do is sit and wait for family to come!

Oops?

Ok, so my apologies for the gap in blogging. Funny thing is, I keep up with most everyone else's, but not my own.

Things have been pretty hectic in my world lately.

I'm really trying hard to get hours at work without reaching total burnout. Burnout is WAY too easy at my job. It's stressful and rough. But for every night that is absolutely terrible, I feel ever so slightly more inclined to stick around. I'm determined to not be one of those people that can't take the heat after only a month. Then again, I really do have to make sure I don't take it overboard. I've had to be there a lot lately because of trainings and the like, but the only day I didn't go in since I started was the day I called in sick with one of the worst migraines on the face of the Earth.

Migraines can eat my shorts. I don't like you, so go away.

Updates on everything else?

I haven't taken many photos lately; some, but not many. That is why I haven't done the Friday Photos like I should be. I promise, there will be some soon, and plenty to make up for all of April that I missed.

The wedding is in just about 100 days! How ridiculous is that? This weekend, the Love is stayin with family because he had to be at Drill this weekend. I've really come to believe that he is THE BEST support system I could ever dream of. Through all the difficult transitions to work, he has totally been there. Complete with ice cream! What a doll!! I know that I've also been totally stressed out and he always calms me down, holds my hand, and hugs me til I'm back on Earth. I can't say how much he truly means to me. As silly as it sounds, I'm almost near tears since he's not here this weekend. I've really grown comfortable to him being here.

But as for wedding related things... I've purchased shoes I think I'll like. Luckily, if I don't like them with THE DRESS like I thought I would, I can take them back and get the second option. I'm just happy I've found a few different options. I also ordered the paper for all the invites. Which means.... I'm going to be asking for lots of help in about a week. Be prepared for a phone call. Fair warning.

What I really NEED to do, is call the seamstress that is making the bridesmaid dresses. I have to get on that pretty quick actually. Monday, maybe? But everything seems to be falling pretty well into place. Yay for that!

We've also got our honeymoon all picked out. I can't say that it is all set up yet, but we've got a resort in Costa Rica that we'll be going to right after the wedding festivities. :-D

I'm just hoping that I'll be able to take time off before the wedding, not only to relax, but to heal all the bruises I seem to constantly be getting. Silly. Just plain silly.

That's it for now... and remember kids, enjoy the sunny weather!