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!
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