I know my last post was kinda whiny, so I thought I'd share a funny story from this spring...if it had been on video, I'd be on YouTube or something!
At some point during the ice storms and couple wind storms we had over the winter, a small tree fell in the "woods" behind my parents house in K-Port and landed across a good chunk of the back lawn. As I was charged this year with lawn preparation & maintenance before my parents return, this created a wee bit of a problem by impeding my lawn mowing ability.
So like the hearty, independent country girl I am (snicker), I set out to take care of it all by myself. I knew a chainsaw was out of the question (I like my limbs attached, thank you very much.) So I was torn between a saw and an ax. Hmmmm. Both did come with the significant potential for self injury. I decided upon the ax.
Oh, what entertainment followed. Let's just say a woodchuck would have been much more efficient! I missed a lot more than I made contact and at one point was resting the handle on my thigh just making small movements with the ax head so I could guarantee actual contact with the tree. I was able to successfully remove two small limbs, but alas the tree did not wish to be removed.
I am so grateful that this happened on the back lawn so that this excellent exhibition of my ability to "do-it-myself" was not on display for all of the nosy neighbors (who had already accosted me while I was mowing the front lawn to grill me with 20 questions) and the former lawn guy to see. Needless to say, the tree was still there when my parents returned from Florida last Sunday!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Ok, so I know that it seems like I have abandoned this blog. I have been crazy busy but I'm hoping some big changes in the next month will get me more time to be a regular blogger here! I have noticed that some of my friends start blogging with zest and then life gets in the way, so I don't feel so bad!
That being said, a lot has happened since my last post, so let me drop in a quick recap:
--December 17, 2008: My best friend had her first child, Abigail Mira. I could not be more excited for her...I'd been anxiously glued to my phone for three weeks and was so happy to finally get the call (although I think I may have actually found out through Facebook first!) She had been looking forward to this day for a long time and I'm overflowing with joy for her. I'm also a little bit sad because I know that our already distanced friendship is going to get pushed even further away on the back-burner. But somehow we will make it work! Welcome, to the world, Abby! You are sure to be one very popular little lady in the next few months:)
-- Christmas 2008: First Christmas ever that I did not get to celebrate in person with my parents. While this may not seem like a big deal to some, I was devastated. Thank you, work, for ruining my holiday. And thank you UPS for not getting my presents here until after Christmas! At least all of my gifts got to their destinations on time!!
--Jan. 23, 2009: Found out they were cutting my position AGAIN! This happened to me last year in Manch, causing my transfer to the Seacoast. This time was a complete shock, and just as debilitating as the last time despite a completely different reaction from me. Oh, and apparently it's the first time that it's ever happened to the same person twice. Gee, so glad I could get myself in the record books!!
-- Feb 2009: The big 3-0 hits. Hard. I'm not sure I have ever felt so let down by my friends and my family in my entire life. To spend this milestone completely alone was depressing and I got pretty damn angry. I may not be perfect, but I think that I do (and try to do) an awful lot for the people I love and to feel so completely forgotten on a big day like this was horrible.
-- March 2009: Got transferred again for work (at least it was better than being unemployed...I think.) The commute is shorter (thank goodness!!) but the new location is so boring...and needs a lot of work!! What's new, right? But I'm taking it as the opportunity to shine again in my role as Queen Fixer-Upper:)
I also got to take a much needed vacation to go see the 'rents in Florida. It was a nice break...lots of reading, some touristy things I wanted to do including a trip to Venice and shell hunting on Sanibel Island, and our now annual trip to Red Sox Spring Training (on Mom's birthday no less -- don't ask about missing Paps pitch because I was buying Mom a tank top!) And I finally got my Christmas present...my beautiful new little camera that I love, love, LOVE! I hope my blog will get pretty with all of the pix I'm going to take with it:)
-- April, 2009: More work drama. For the second year in a row, no raise. I know, why the freak do I still work for this company, right? Then my boss up and quits. No transition period, no set up, just threw the reins right at me on her way out the door. And I thought work was hell before!! Have I ever expressed just how much I HATE dealing with scheduling? Yes, this should be a golden opportunity to shine, right? I know better...I've worked for this company for three years and for the most part done an awful lot of work for an awful lot of NOTHING in return. I expect a lot of stress, hard work and very little sleep (again, what's new?)
-- May, 2009: Clearly I need more positivity in my life. Sadly, my neighbors are not helping me get my positive feng shui going. From using my washer & dryer (EEWWW!) to leaving the downstairs door unlocked (and sometimes wide open!) to dumping their trash in front of my garage door so I can't get in, I'm pretty frustrated with them. The worst part is that they seem to think it's funny to get me upset...who does that?
The one upside to May...I made bonus for the first time in my career. Way to rock things out while being the only full-time staff member, eh?
So, now we're all caught up! And now that both you & I are whipped from all of this reading/writing, I will sign off, soon to return with more regular updates!
That being said, a lot has happened since my last post, so let me drop in a quick recap:
--December 17, 2008: My best friend had her first child, Abigail Mira. I could not be more excited for her...I'd been anxiously glued to my phone for three weeks and was so happy to finally get the call (although I think I may have actually found out through Facebook first!) She had been looking forward to this day for a long time and I'm overflowing with joy for her. I'm also a little bit sad because I know that our already distanced friendship is going to get pushed even further away on the back-burner. But somehow we will make it work! Welcome, to the world, Abby! You are sure to be one very popular little lady in the next few months:)
-- Christmas 2008: First Christmas ever that I did not get to celebrate in person with my parents. While this may not seem like a big deal to some, I was devastated. Thank you, work, for ruining my holiday. And thank you UPS for not getting my presents here until after Christmas! At least all of my gifts got to their destinations on time!!
--Jan. 23, 2009: Found out they were cutting my position AGAIN! This happened to me last year in Manch, causing my transfer to the Seacoast. This time was a complete shock, and just as debilitating as the last time despite a completely different reaction from me. Oh, and apparently it's the first time that it's ever happened to the same person twice. Gee, so glad I could get myself in the record books!!
-- Feb 2009: The big 3-0 hits. Hard. I'm not sure I have ever felt so let down by my friends and my family in my entire life. To spend this milestone completely alone was depressing and I got pretty damn angry. I may not be perfect, but I think that I do (and try to do) an awful lot for the people I love and to feel so completely forgotten on a big day like this was horrible.
-- March 2009: Got transferred again for work (at least it was better than being unemployed...I think.) The commute is shorter (thank goodness!!) but the new location is so boring...and needs a lot of work!! What's new, right? But I'm taking it as the opportunity to shine again in my role as Queen Fixer-Upper:)
I also got to take a much needed vacation to go see the 'rents in Florida. It was a nice break...lots of reading, some touristy things I wanted to do including a trip to Venice and shell hunting on Sanibel Island, and our now annual trip to Red Sox Spring Training (on Mom's birthday no less -- don't ask about missing Paps pitch because I was buying Mom a tank top!) And I finally got my Christmas present...my beautiful new little camera that I love, love, LOVE! I hope my blog will get pretty with all of the pix I'm going to take with it:)
Mom & Dad being patient while I did the tourist thing.
The Blue Angels flew right overhead.
They were performing at an air show on the other side of town.
On the Venice pier, looking toward Sharky's.
This is that fab sign at the welcome center on Sanibel.
I should have held one saying, "NH tourist: The Other White Meat!"
The Blue Angels flew right overhead.
They were performing at an air show on the other side of town.
On the Venice pier, looking toward Sharky's.
This is that fab sign at the welcome center on Sanibel.
I should have held one saying, "NH tourist: The Other White Meat!"
-- April, 2009: More work drama. For the second year in a row, no raise. I know, why the freak do I still work for this company, right? Then my boss up and quits. No transition period, no set up, just threw the reins right at me on her way out the door. And I thought work was hell before!! Have I ever expressed just how much I HATE dealing with scheduling? Yes, this should be a golden opportunity to shine, right? I know better...I've worked for this company for three years and for the most part done an awful lot of work for an awful lot of NOTHING in return. I expect a lot of stress, hard work and very little sleep (again, what's new?)
-- May, 2009: Clearly I need more positivity in my life. Sadly, my neighbors are not helping me get my positive feng shui going. From using my washer & dryer (EEWWW!) to leaving the downstairs door unlocked (and sometimes wide open!) to dumping their trash in front of my garage door so I can't get in, I'm pretty frustrated with them. The worst part is that they seem to think it's funny to get me upset...who does that?
The one upside to May...I made bonus for the first time in my career. Way to rock things out while being the only full-time staff member, eh?
So, now we're all caught up! And now that both you & I are whipped from all of this reading/writing, I will sign off, soon to return with more regular updates!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
So damn cold...
This is the one thing I hate about living in New England. The cold. And when I say cold, I mean high of 32 degrees (that would be freezing for those of you playing at home), blustery wind making your bones ache cold. My face and hands are red, flaky, and dry, my lips are cracked no matter how many times I apply the lip balm, and my feet are ice cubes.
This weather makes my apartment an icebox too, so I'm even more cranky than normal. The wind sways my apartment (yes, the house actually moves!) and makes me dizzy sometimes while other times keeps me awake because I can hear my necklaces clinking together inside my jewelry case. I cover myself in head-to-toe fleece when I am home, plus wear an electric blanket throw, and I've never taken faster showers in my life (I've even considered showering in clothes because it is so cold!) I am miserable and counting the seconds until spring, or at least my next vacation!
This weather makes my apartment an icebox too, so I'm even more cranky than normal. The wind sways my apartment (yes, the house actually moves!) and makes me dizzy sometimes while other times keeps me awake because I can hear my necklaces clinking together inside my jewelry case. I cover myself in head-to-toe fleece when I am home, plus wear an electric blanket throw, and I've never taken faster showers in my life (I've even considered showering in clothes because it is so cold!) I am miserable and counting the seconds until spring, or at least my next vacation!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The one positive in this economic nightmare...
Today I filled my gas tank for $1.83/gallon. I had to restrain myself from breaking out in a crazy dance of joy. No if I could only stop commuting 100 miles a day, I'd be golden!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Reasons I Miss Vacation...
Fresh back from 11 days in the sun, I've discovered how much I wish vacation lasted all year. In no particular order...
1) 10 hours sitting on an airplane or in an airport. Delays suck. Especially when you don't really want to go where your trying to get to.
2) Why oh why did I only get six chicken nuggets when I ordered an eight piece nugget meal?
3) Lugging that suitcase up three flights of stairs is no fun. How the heck did it get so heavy while I was gone, anyway?
4) The apartment is cold and there's no food other than what's in the freezer or the things in the back of the pantry that you've been avoiding for months.
5) Lazy neighbors. Does no one do anything around this house other than me? I mean really, is picking up that rake I left right there by the door really that difficult? Or pulling the vacuum out into the hall for a quick sweep?
6) Who the hell let the cat into the garage to climb all over my car?! My car is my baby and to come home to a hundred little dirty footprints on the hood, up the windshield, all over the roof, and down the side of her is not what a girl likes to see in the morning!
7) Drunken next-door neighbors. Listen, you idiots, I'm glad you feel the need to be drunk and obnoxiously loud at 3 AM, but I'm exhausted and I have to work tomorrow, so shut the hell up!
8) Unpacking. Enough said.
1) 10 hours sitting on an airplane or in an airport. Delays suck. Especially when you don't really want to go where your trying to get to.
2) Why oh why did I only get six chicken nuggets when I ordered an eight piece nugget meal?
3) Lugging that suitcase up three flights of stairs is no fun. How the heck did it get so heavy while I was gone, anyway?
4) The apartment is cold and there's no food other than what's in the freezer or the things in the back of the pantry that you've been avoiding for months.
5) Lazy neighbors. Does no one do anything around this house other than me? I mean really, is picking up that rake I left right there by the door really that difficult? Or pulling the vacuum out into the hall for a quick sweep?
6) Who the hell let the cat into the garage to climb all over my car?! My car is my baby and to come home to a hundred little dirty footprints on the hood, up the windshield, all over the roof, and down the side of her is not what a girl likes to see in the morning!
7) Drunken next-door neighbors. Listen, you idiots, I'm glad you feel the need to be drunk and obnoxiously loud at 3 AM, but I'm exhausted and I have to work tomorrow, so shut the hell up!
8) Unpacking. Enough said.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Welcome!
I've decided to start this blog today, exactly six months before the dreaded big 3-0 to help me work through and express the tension, anxiety, and other feelings I'm having as I near this milestone.
I think that many people think about where their life is compared to where they thought it would be, especially on birthdays. I do this every New Year's Eve and this next birthday is freaking me out a little bit. My life is not where I thought it would be when I turned 30. This will sound clichéd, but I expected at this age to have a great job, be married with a family started, and yes, even have the white picket fence and the dog in the yard (well...maybe not the fence necessarily, but definitely a porch!) Where am I? Single, living in a somewhat sketchy apartment, working at a job that I like less every day (and I don't even have a dog anymore!) Not quite according to plan...
The irony is not lost on me that today my best friend (who is two years younger than me and happily married for about two years) found out that she is having a little girl later this year. She is already living my imaginary life...so what does that say about me? I cannot help but think to myself, what is wrong with me? Where did I get off track? Why isn't that me? I want the happily-ever-after too!
Over the next six months I hope to use my past coulda-woulda-shoulda moments to help push me forward, so I can find a new path to the future that will make me happier and hopefully help me experience some of these other life goals I yearn for! Join me on the journey...laugh with me, cry with me, feel my frustration and my joy. I hope it will be a crazy ride!
I think that many people think about where their life is compared to where they thought it would be, especially on birthdays. I do this every New Year's Eve and this next birthday is freaking me out a little bit. My life is not where I thought it would be when I turned 30. This will sound clichéd, but I expected at this age to have a great job, be married with a family started, and yes, even have the white picket fence and the dog in the yard (well...maybe not the fence necessarily, but definitely a porch!) Where am I? Single, living in a somewhat sketchy apartment, working at a job that I like less every day (and I don't even have a dog anymore!) Not quite according to plan...
The irony is not lost on me that today my best friend (who is two years younger than me and happily married for about two years) found out that she is having a little girl later this year. She is already living my imaginary life...so what does that say about me? I cannot help but think to myself, what is wrong with me? Where did I get off track? Why isn't that me? I want the happily-ever-after too!
Over the next six months I hope to use my past coulda-woulda-shoulda moments to help push me forward, so I can find a new path to the future that will make me happier and hopefully help me experience some of these other life goals I yearn for! Join me on the journey...laugh with me, cry with me, feel my frustration and my joy. I hope it will be a crazy ride!
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