Spent some time down stairs. Sometimes I spend all day in my room, its not good I know. But after an episode the other day, (missing out having dinner on one of the few days my dad is home for it) I'm glad my Lap top finally arrived.

So maybe just maybe I can talk to my dad more, seriously even if its just, "would you like a drink?" coming down from upstairs usually has him with one in his hand, having made one not long since. Maybe Its the opportunity to do something for him I don't know.

But yeah, It feels good no not be in my room all day, Don't get me wrong there was nothing stopping me from being down stairs before, except you know,  not having anything to do, except just sit and stare.

And I read some posts here and realised there is quite a lot more I can do. I fancy doing stretches over the kitchen sink tomorrow

Played Rock Band >_>

Quote from: ButterflyVickster on May 29, 2014, 08:53:50 PM
Spent some time down stairs. Sometimes I spend all day in my room, its not good I know. But after an episode the other day, (missing out having dinner on one of the few days my dad is home for it) I'm glad my Lap top finally arrived.

So maybe just maybe I can talk to my dad more, seriously even if its just, "would you like a drink?" coming down from upstairs usually has him with one in his hand, having made one not long since. Maybe Its the opportunity to do something for him I don't know.

But yeah, It feels good no not be in my room all day, Don't get me wrong there was nothing stopping me from being down stairs before, except you know,  not having anything to do, except just sit and stare.

And I read some posts here and realised there is quite a lot more I can do. I fancy doing stretches over the kitchen sink tomorrow

Not having anything to do, nor even feel like doing anything isn't all that good for us, surely not me, otherwise I think too much about things that just happen to tug my heart the wrong way, then I start feeling depressed. I think the stretching exercises are doing me a lot of good because I hadn't done any today until a little while ago, and now I feel much better now, more relaxed. Took dog out for a walk to get rid of the garbage, came back, stripped down to my underwear and bra (hey, it helps not to be restricted), started with my stretches, washed the dishes continuing exercise at the sink, practiced walking with feet straight (I tell you, makes a big difference in how my hips move). All the while listening to C-ute. Now I'm smiling. Tomorrow may be different but I'll wait until then and try to start out having a good day (today was just bad right from the start).

Okay, so yesterday has passed, what can I say about it?

Mom woke up same time as me, I had to work, she had to bring Snickers to the vet. I worked out toys today, all went well, no problem customers, no emotional breakdowns. Mom came into the store after she brought Snickers home, told me how it went. $211 something for everything, check up, all shots that were overdue, tests for various things, some medicated shampoo stuff for that skin condition she has, but still have to wait to hear what the results are for everything. It cost a lot, but my, our dog, has brought us a lot of joy, we've all been through a lot together and want to make sure they'll be many more days ahead. If I had my own child/children they'd come first, otherwise I'd be a really crappy mother. Think of her as a human child, and provide for her the same kind of care she deserves. I may be somewhat of a basketcase right now, but it'd mess me up even more if I put myself before even my own dog and something happened to her that would later haunt me because of selfish desires that I could wait a little longer for.

Glad my paycheck was better this time, much better than usual (all gone now, all in a day, after vet fees, bills and food...$3 something left). The old manager guy comes to me later in the day tells me that the truck will be here at 3pm tomorrow, so we discuss this a bit and agree on a good time for me to come in, figured noon will give me some more time to put out some more freight before it arrives. I asked him about next week's schedule, he said I was down for only 3 days, but he was thinking to give me more, saying if they don't like it they can take his job too. It is so awesome when you know when you are appreciated in a workplace. He's told me more than a few times that if he had his way I'd be full time. He put me down for 5 days, more hours, more money, hopefully it'll be my turn next time to see the doc.

Mom and Snickers came to pick me up after work, Snickers always loving the buh-bye rides. Got home, showered, did my stretches, internet, more stretches, then a little bit of cross-stitching. Later grocery store, spent more than usual (almost every week we tend to land on the same amount spent, around $114 each week, but got some different things this time that jacked our food bill up a bit more), but gotta eat. Been on the internet much of the night into early morning, mostly right here, reading an occasional topic, replying where able to find the words to relate. I was going to spend all night on my cross-stitching to try to finish it up before tomorrow was over with but decided that I'm just going to forgo the whole rushing for the sake of the challenge's limited time frame, I'll finish it up but at a more leisurely pace for the sake of my sanity.

Glad you had a good day Megan, sounds like your manager is going to be a real sweetheart to work with. Guess we should get a few good perks in life huh?

Today, I got my lip pierced. I pissed off my partner, but I don't how cause he won't tell me. And I'll be going for a walk, fairly shortly.
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piercing  <3

Went to work

Ordered a onesie online

Nothing whatsoever.  Thinking about drinking a beer, but that means I have to get off of this chair on a deck overlooking the ocean.

Quote from: Jill F on May 31, 2014, 06:44:08 PM
Nothing whatsoever.  Thinking about drinking a beer, but that means I have to get off of this chair on a deck overlooking the ocean.

You didn't say anything about temperature and wind speed, so there is no way someone from the outer banks of the Carolina's where they experience hurricanes could possibly relate, or someone living on the Olympic Peninsula of the Washington coast where the winds blow constantly with a lower wind chill factor than that of California. You'll have to be more specific before we buy into any envious thinking Miss Jill, besides wouldn't a nice California wine be more apropos? 

Quote from: Shantel on May 31, 2014, 08:41:49 PM
You didn't say anything about temperature and wind speed, so there is no way someone from the outer banks of the Carolina's where they experience hurricanes could possibly relate, or someone living on the Olympic Peninsula of the Washington coast where the winds blow constantly with a lower wind chill factor than that of California. You'll have to be more specific before we buy into any envious thinking Miss Jill, besides wouldn't a nice California wine be more apropos? 

I'm in Santa Barbara, CA.  It's another 72 degree and sunny sort of day with a slight ocean breeze.  I could get used to this.  Oh, that's right- I lived here from 1973 to 1998. 

Note to self- buy next house in SB County.

Jill out.  Now drinking a 1990 Taittinger Comptes de Champagne for the last night of my trip.

Went to work, noontime. Started working out stationary, did this until the truck arrived which actually came early, then after it was finished continued stationary for the last hour I had left. Still have a lot to do in that section, but it'll have to wait until Monday or Tuesday. Already have everything planned out for the week at work, finish stationary, next day work on HBC, but that will probably take me a day and a half, then either toys or housewares the following day, then whatever is left until next truck comes in. We had a somewhat smaller load this time so with all the days that I'm working I think we can actually get the receiving clear (just been so backed up lately). Aside from the nasty heat today (sweat dripping off of me just standing still back there) I felt rather good, had a good amount of energy.

Oh, the manager was going to through a fixture out today when we emptied the trash prior to truck unload and I had asked him about it, he told me if I wanted it I can have it, because it was in nice shape and I'd wondered why the store was just throwing it out, he said they didn't want us using it anymore and to toss it. What a waste, its a perfectly good piece unit. Didn't know yet then what I'd use it for but it certainly could be useful be it for DVD movies, music or game CDs, food or bathroom articles. So after work I brought it home, cleaned it up, its in the bathroom with some stuff on it.

Mom gave Snickers a bath today while I was at work, washing her with that medicated shampoo that the vet prescribed, she said the sores on her body looked even worst, hopefully she'll be okay, and more so hopefully whatever it is isn't contagious to humans. If I starting getting sores on my head and my hair starts falling out in large clumps I'll totally loose it. I've never really screamed before (though always wanted to just to see if I could sound really good) but I probably would if something like that happened to me.

Took a shower, then fixed myself some lunch, a really huge sandwich (turkey, ham, provolone cheese, tomatoes, and a mixed assortment of greens), it was damn good. Had bought some eyeliner (actually asked my mom to earlier when she dropped me off at work and got a few things while there) so wanted to try it out. Never had before, figured for a dollar it wouldn't hurt to experiment. I followed some tutorials, but kept it simple, nothing overdone. At first it looked like total s@#$ but after a bit not too bad, afterall it was my first time applying it. Okay, why are my eyeballs turning red? I tried not to get any into my eyes, but maybe a little got in there. A tiny bit of black ran out the corners when eyes teared up. Damn, eyes are really red! Washed it all out really good. Still red, itchy, sore.

Put some eyedrops in, several times. Ouch! What the hell!? Bottom edge of right eyelid stings, feels abraded like something was scraping along it. Pull eyelid down, have a sty...already (it'd only been like a half hour at most). Well, guess I won't be using this stuff again. Anyway it was something interesting, different to do, for the short moment I was able to. I'm sure the eyeliner can be put to use at a later time for something else, never know. Actually I think I know what may've contributed to this reaction, I was using cotton swabs to clean up my mistakes while I was trying to apply the eyeliner, because it looked like I also had a small bit of cotton strands in my eye. Either way, really, me putting on eyeliner, with the amount of work it takes and my unsteady hands, eh, I'll just stick to mascara. I'm girly, but not the kind that likes to have to keep constant maintenance on myself in the way. No big deal.

Oh, almost forgot, shortly before the eyeliner trial, I'd been wanting for a long time to get back into wearing earrings, so I asked my mom if she had any that she hadn't worn yet, she showed me a pair. She asked, won't they irritate your ears? Maybe, but I'd like to check 'em out anyway since I hadn't worn earrings for quite some years. I thought all those years without that my holes would've closed up, nope. A little bit of wiggling and they both went in. Okay! ear lobes started itching within several minutes, thought it'd get worst but subsided after a bit. I've had them in for a couple hours now, no itchiness or crusting up. Mom said its because they are nickel-free, makes sense. I had a hard enough time handling coins back when I worked as a cashier in my last job because it'd always make my fingers itch and ever since then I get this reoccurring skin condition on one of my fingers where the skin will peel all the way down to the really sensitive pink layer, then it'll heal it, just to repeat all over again, not itchy, just icky. Anyway I digress. My mom, she always wears the kind with the straight posts, I always prefer dangly stuff and hoops, french hooks which my mom doesn't like to wear...I'm going to have to get me some, when I can. If I can handle these nickel-free ones then I'll do those, otherwise it'll have to be sterling silver.

Quote from: Jill F on May 31, 2014, 09:00:02 PM
I'm in Santa Barbara, CA.  It's another 72 degree and sunny sort of day with a slight ocean breeze.  I could get used to this.  Oh, that's right- I lived here from 1973 to 1998. 

Note to self- buy next house in SB County.

Jill out.  Now drinking a 1990 Taittinger Comptes de Champagne for the last night of my trip.

Sounds good, maybe we can be neighbors and turn the neighborhood into party central!

Quote from: Shantel on May 31, 2014, 09:24:38 PM
Sounds good, maybe we can be neighbors and turn the neighborhood into party central!

There goes the neighborhood! *evil laugh*

Quote from: Jill F on May 31, 2014, 09:28:07 PM
There goes the neighborhood! *evil laugh*

Ye, but what an improvement.

I just finished cleaning the bathroom and I am already exhausted.

I did the facility payroll and irritated some of the clients by insisting the rules be followed, specifically regarding kitchen hours. Funny how the ones who complain about the kitchen hours being followed are the same ones who leave a big mess if I relent and let them in it outside of posted hours.

Got up late, sometime after 10 because I didn't get to bed until after 5am this morning. Pulled hair outa my legs, fixed myself up, took dog for a walk (ugh, too humid, so awful). Came back, washed what little dishes were in the sink from last night after eating an after midnight spaghetti dinner (we had laundry to do first so dinner came late). Stretches. Played with dog. Stitched a little bit. Internet, Susan's. Listening to music on Youtube (all day since my mom went to work as I do any day I got the place to myself). Stretched some more, then grab some very late lunch, then took a walk with Snickers. Cross-stitch a little more, but not much. Its been pretty much an uneventful day, but why should it not be, I'm home, relaxing, gotta work tomorrow, so enjoy it while I can.

Susan;s, games, susan's, work susan's, maybe sleep.

Got home from work at five and have spent the next six hours writing to everyone I know asking them to pre-order copies of my novel. I need at least 250 pre-orders to secure a publication. It's been a weird experience, emailing and chatting to lots of different people from lots of different times of my life who I have drifted away from a little.

Johnson once said we "should keep his friendship in constant repair." Though I imagine it wasn't so he could weasel pre-orders from them.

The usual start to a day, get ready for work, take dog out, go to work. Worked out stationary today, 95 cases which for under 5 hours is pretty good for that section since I don't really work it that often, fixed up some of it too that was messy or not organized to my standards, so it was a pretty productive day and not bad. Someone did make a comment to me near the end of the day about my shirt not being quite the right color, asked me if my store changed uniform colors, maybe he was just curious as to why (uh, because I didn't get one and was told at hiring that it just had to be in that spectrum, and it was the best I could do at Walmart for a top -- but I didn't say this, just thinking sarcastically to myself after he asked me about it), I don't know, I have a hard time reading people.

Came home, washed up (the walk home got me all sticky from sweat), made lunch, and have been sitting here on the internet since (several hours of doing nothing, but thinking). My hormone levels must be a bit crazy at the moment, been having feelings like I'm going to cry, kind of a feeling that has been trying to rise up from within since the last time I felt like this. Being off of the hormones, hitting me again. Bet you before the end of the day I'm going to get all teary eyed or completely ball my brains out, I'm sure. I need to do some stretches, get off my ass for a bit, put my energies somewhere else.