A month, really?

I am such a slacker when it comes to this blog. I don't know why. I wish I could just type everyday about something. But I can't. Facebook consumes too much of my time. That and trying to beat Becky on who can get the furthest on a Webkinz game (yes, I know how old I am).

So let's pick up where we left off. Kam started first grade in August. She loves it. I have to admit, I was a little worried when we started to get her back into the swing of "homework" before school started, but she has seemed to pick right back up where she left off. They have their first spelling quiz on Friday and I am fairly sure she will get a 100% on it.

Work has been work. I officially started my new position this past Saturday (Monday actually was the first working day but Saturday started the week for Payroll). So far, no different. However, today really tested my patience. This lady in my unit (mind you, there are 6 of us and one of us is on Short Term - and it's not me unfortunately) told me (in the politest way possible, for real) that I had mistakenly changed something and it caused a problem in Finance and Billing. So of course, I am worried sick about it all day long until I start really trying to find out what I did when. Turns out.....wasn't me. IT WAS HER!!! The nerve of her!!!!! So I just had to keep my distance from her for the remainder of the day. ARGH!

I get to see Joe and Tim in just 9 short days. I can't wait just to kick back and relax with them. I really need a break from reality (and I know they do too).

I managed to finish the hall (painting only...no floor - still looking for funding ideas for that portion of the project). Kitchen....not so much. I still need another coat of paint in spots. It's tolerable right now. Erik removed the center part of the carpet, so it looks a little weird right now. Oh well....I can live with it.

Kam started soccer last Saturday. It is the cutest thing ever. Her team is called the Cobras. They have a half hour practice every Saturday followed by a half hour game until November then take a break until the Spring. Her first game.....she scored a goal!!! I barely got it on tape but I did just enough to get the idea she kicked and scored. This week I will be better at filming, I swear. And I still cringe when people say I am a Soccer Mom...puhlease.

Until next time, here is Kam in her soccer gear. Notice the pink and black Adidas shoes. I so want a pair for myself.

It's been an expensive weekend...

Yeah so payday was Friday and I think I have successfully spent all of my money. Thank the good lord above that Erik gets paid tomorrow. Here is what I have spent some serious cash on in the past 4 days:

Friday:
Parking, lunch, dinner and drinks (not that this should count or anything but it just enhances it)

Saturday:
Wii Fit, Guitar Hero Aerosmith for PS3, Guitar to play GHA, small bag of groceries to make Weight Watcher Oreo Cheesecakes for Erik's birthday ($20!!! Are you serious? Splenda is some expensive shit)

Sunday:
4 tickets to The Dark Knight, Large ass popcorn for 2, 2 even larger ass soda's.

Monday:
Rails and hooks for the Great Kitchen Redo '08, magnetic knife rack for GKR '08, carpet for the Great Hallway Redo '08(started this bad boy project in the early parts of this year), lunch for 3 starving people at Quaker Steak (OMG - they have the best new flavor for wings - Dusted Salt and Vinegar - tastes like Chicken Salt N Vinegar potato chips), and oh yeah - An Apple iPhone for moi!!!!! I have to wait 10 to 21 days for the Direct Fulfillment to happen. I am too excited about this! So excited I came home and took a nap. It was lovely!

Kam and Erik are playing on the Wii fit right now as I sit on my flat duff typing this. That too is lovely.

Heed my warning...seriously

Under no circumstances buy this album. Hell - don't even get a free bootleg copy of this. Honestly - some of the worst stuff I have heard in some time. I should have known when the first single had lyrics about YouTube. Isn't it sad that I looked more forward to who the featured artists were on this POS then the actual "artist (and I use that term loosely)"??

I have to go wash my ears out and remove it promptly from my iPod. Blech.

Dissection

I had to chuckle when I read my horoscope today. Here it goes ~ including some notes I made...

It feels good to simply do your chores today, even if it means blowing off an invitation. YEAH OK....IT DID NOT FEEL GOOD TO SIMPLY DO THE CHORES...INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO VACUUMING THE STAIRS, HALL, LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, DINING ROOM AND THE HALL AGAIN AFTER KAM SO DELICATELY SPILLED EVERY LITTLE CRUMB OF POTATO CHIP.

Avoiding social obligations may not be your usual style, so it's surprising to others when you do. I HARDLY EVER AVOID SOCIAL OBLIGATIONS....AND I CERTAINLY WAS NOT ABOUT TO AVOID THE ONE TODAY EITHER. HORTON HEARS A WHO WAS EXCELLENT. DINNER WAS FUN.

Don't worry about their judgments of you or your current decisions. HAVE YOU MET ME? I DON'T CARE WHAT OTHERS THINK, SO THERE.

Although someone might feel slighted, doing what makes the most sense is your best course of action. THE ONLY THING I COULD THINK OF WITH THIS IS ONE OF MY FRIENDS WAS CELEBRATING HER GRADUATION TONIGHT AND I COULD NOT MAKE IT. BUT WOULDN'T YOU KNOW, SHE COULDN'T MAKE IT EITHER AS SHE IS FIGHTING THAT NASTY FLU STRAIN THAT IS GOING AROUND.

I swear, I could make a crap load of money by making up half the crap. Just throw a few sentences together and call it a horoscope. Come on now...