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.

Random Thought(s)

1. Why does it smell like Betadine and/or hydrogen peroxide in here? Isn't that shit for keeping/making things clean? Cuz it sure isn't clean in here. I mean, I did just have to clean up the tiniest of shards of glass from the dog who just enjoys putting her large ass paws in the front window and tearing down my "Welcome" candles each and every time.

2. Where is Tim? I wanna play some Mario Kart on the Wii.

3. Do you have the Wii? Is it not the most awesome thing ever? Who knew getting exercise could be so fun (well sort of). Also - note to self - DO NOT LET YOUR 5/6/7 year old play....they will surely kick your ass in every game, even if they have never played any other video game but Hannah Montana and Barbie Mariposa.

4. Tim???? Are you out there? The "work" excuse is running thin.

5. I can hardly stand the anticipation of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Rumor has it, the team that won the opening face off loses the game. Good - that would be Detroit that won the face off.
Few more random points about this series versus the last
time the Pens won the Stanley Cup (1991):
1. There was a Bush in office (George H. W. Bush)
2. There was a Clinton running for President (YAY BILLY!)
3. We were at war in Iraq (Desert Storm)
4. The Giants won the Super Bowl
5. Most important of them all.....PENS WIN THE CUP!!!!

6. Had a conversation with a random Red Wings fan today. Went a little something like this:
(Dude was wearing a Red Wings jersey)
Me: You're gonna get yourself hurt around here with that thing on.
Him (all smiles): Do you know where I can buy an octopus?
Me: Nowhere. No one will sell it to you.
Even though he was a Red Wings fan and therefore classified as a Douche, he was nice.

It's been a while.

I have no excuses. No reason not to be on here...writing. I could write about anything but I have nothing. Things have been so crazy, yet not so crazy. Ever have one of those times? I don't know where all of my time has went so here are just some random thoughts:

1. I wish Amy Poehler and/or Tina Fey were my best friends. THEY ARE A SCREAM!!!

2. Go Pens! I cannot believe we (like I am a part of the team!) are a minimum of 2 wins away from going to the Stanley Cup. My prediction: Pens win this series, 4-1. They will go on to meet Detroit in the Finals (btw - have you seen THEIR games - NO ONE IS THERE? WTF?) and the Pens bring Lord Stanley back to the Burgh - winning the series 4-2.

3. I got my hair done...again. This is where all of my money has gone. Well that and clothes. I have a follow-up appointment tomorrow to see if she can "fix" some things....the things being color, not cut. If it is to my liking, you will get to see it.

4. Kam - Kindergarten is coming to an end. 17 days left. You know when it's the end of the school year when Kennywood day is already here.

5. Hallway painting - I have been working on our hallway for months on end now. And guess what? I am STILL not done. Maybe sometime this year...because I already have 3 more projects lined up.

6. A possibility of a return trip to LA in October. This is in the works.

7. Erik got a new car. 2008 Pontiac G6, white. I know, sounds like my car, right? Well it is except mine is a Coupe and his is a Sedan. Mine has leather, his does not. Mine is a GTP, his is plain Jane. Other then that, they are the same. I can now stop listening to "which car should I get?" - which actually meant "which car dealership are you going to call for me and find the best price for me and find what I like?". CHECK!!!