I think I'm officially Twilight-ed out. After watching the DVD several times (grand total is 2 and a 1/2, because I had to go to work halfway through), I think I'm done seeing it for quite some time. I also managed to reread all four books within the past week. Yes, I'm a Twilight nerd. And what's funny is that I'm still not sure how I really feel about the movie - I wish parts were different, but whatever.
Anyway, the rest of my weekend was sort of uneventful. I spent Friday going to school, watching part of Twilight, then working. After work, which was insanely slow so I got out early, I went to my friend's barn to ride my horse. I ended up crashing there, and watched Twilight once again, with one of my best friends.
Saturday I woke up early to ride and then go to the old barn, where I rode again and finished up some stuff to prepare for the horse show that weekend. I also got to teach a birthday party (weee!) and then came home. We ended up going line dancing that night because that's how I roll. I'm as country as can be living in suburbia.
Line dancing is quite the blasty blast, mostly because we got to sit and chat and everything. I danced twice, which is fine with me because dancing makes my legs sore occasionally. It's a great work out though.
Sunday morning was quite fun, being that I only had about 5 hours of sleep. I ended up being a judge on Sunday for the kids' horse show, which was a lot of fun. Easy work for good money :). Afterwards I came home and crashed.
Which brings me to Monday. I skipped classes this morning because I wasn't feeling all that hot, which is bad - I hate missing school! I went to work around 3 and got let out early again. That's the one bad thing about my job, I'm the only Pharmacy Technician who isn't full time, which roughly means that if hours need to be cut, mine are usually the first to go. However, I'm glad to have hours anywhere since it's a rough economy. I'm also insanely glad that I've finally gotten to be a Pharm Tech instead of front store.
Anyway, so that was my weekend - pretty exciting I suppose.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
People seriously shock me sometimes..
Normally at work, the pharmacy people and the front store people collaborate as far as what to get for lunch or dinner. I've always normally asked the different department, whether it was when I was still up front or when I was in pharmacy, like now. There are people who do and people who just don't.
What gets aggravated is that I specifically told someone on Tuesday that we would be getting Nancy's, which is an amazing pizza place here. He will not eat any other type of pizza except for Pizza Hut, which after trying the different options, I realized I just don't like enough to get all that often anymore. I used to, but apparently my tastes have changed. And I know this sounds like a pathetic argument to get into, but it happened today. We said on Tuesday we were ordering from a place my friend does NOT like, and complains about.
So, why then should we ask someone about getting food from a place he CLEARLY does not like? Furthermore, what's the point when we all know he will bitch and complain as to why we're getting what we got, which is stupid because he knew full well that was the plan as of Tuesday.
In any case, I got several dirty looks for that decision not to include him. Which I feel is relatively immature but who knows. I've been known to be wrong.
Seriously though? Can we grow up just a LITTLE?!
What gets aggravated is that I specifically told someone on Tuesday that we would be getting Nancy's, which is an amazing pizza place here. He will not eat any other type of pizza except for Pizza Hut, which after trying the different options, I realized I just don't like enough to get all that often anymore. I used to, but apparently my tastes have changed. And I know this sounds like a pathetic argument to get into, but it happened today. We said on Tuesday we were ordering from a place my friend does NOT like, and complains about.
So, why then should we ask someone about getting food from a place he CLEARLY does not like? Furthermore, what's the point when we all know he will bitch and complain as to why we're getting what we got, which is stupid because he knew full well that was the plan as of Tuesday.
In any case, I got several dirty looks for that decision not to include him. Which I feel is relatively immature but who knows. I've been known to be wrong.
Seriously though? Can we grow up just a LITTLE?!
A little bit of appreciation
Upon driving home the other night, I got to thinking about some things. I was listening to a local country station (I'm the most suburban wannabe cowgirl ever) and it was something about dedicating a whole two hours to those serving in the various branches of the armies, navies, marines, what have you.
The person on the air was a woman who's father was serving another term (is that what they call it?) in Iraq. He is close to retirement, and this should be his last tour I suppose.
What got me thinking is how much people like that have to give up to protect our country. How instead of the technology and other luxuries here, they instead choose to spend their time in a hot, mostly desert country with very little technology. Sadly, it is hard enough to function without a computer, television, or even lights when the power goes off yet these men and women spend months on end without the basics.
How hard it must be to suit up everyday (uniform up?) knowing that today could be your last. I'm not sure I could stand that sort of uncertainty, though life alone is uncertain enough without putting yourself in that position. Then again, I am not a person who likes a whole lot of change either.
At any rate, I just wanted to take the time to appreciate those fighting for our freedom. As hard as it is to imagine, it's still happening, so. thank you.
On a further note, I still can't not cry when listening to Toby Keith's "American Soldier."
The person on the air was a woman who's father was serving another term (is that what they call it?) in Iraq. He is close to retirement, and this should be his last tour I suppose.
What got me thinking is how much people like that have to give up to protect our country. How instead of the technology and other luxuries here, they instead choose to spend their time in a hot, mostly desert country with very little technology. Sadly, it is hard enough to function without a computer, television, or even lights when the power goes off yet these men and women spend months on end without the basics.
How hard it must be to suit up everyday (uniform up?) knowing that today could be your last. I'm not sure I could stand that sort of uncertainty, though life alone is uncertain enough without putting yourself in that position. Then again, I am not a person who likes a whole lot of change either.
At any rate, I just wanted to take the time to appreciate those fighting for our freedom. As hard as it is to imagine, it's still happening, so. thank you.
On a further note, I still can't not cry when listening to Toby Keith's "American Soldier."
Monday, March 23, 2009
A Weekend Update
We've had amazing weather the past few days, which means the next time it gets cold, windy, and rainy, it will be that much more depressing. It was supposed to rain over the weekend, instead we ended up with a couple gorgeous 60 something degree days. Before we know it, it'll be 90 and humid as hell. Sigh. Stupid Chicago seasons!
Anyway, my sister was in town this weekend. She is normally in New York City so we don't see each other very often anymore. I had people over to play Rock Band 2 on Friday night and have a "reunion" of sorts - it was basically my friends from high school, which was cool. I love doing things like that, where it's people I haven't seen in a while and getting to just chill. The last time I saw some of them was when we saw Twilight.. hehe. Coincidentally, Twilight also just came out on DVD as well. Weird? I thought so!
RB2 night was quite the success, it seemed like everyone had a good time. Drinks were had, jokes were made, and I actually didn't suck too badly (it's been awhile since I've played).
Saturday was spent at either of the barns I happen to be at. We ended up getting lunch at Jimmy John's (it's quickly becoming a weekly tradition). So much fun though, hanging around outside! After that I ended up at the other barn, where my horse is currently. I think afterwards I ended up home but I honestly can't remember.
My horse Summer and I sometime last winter. I interrupted nap time.
On Sunday, my sister visited the barn with me to see my horse. I'm super thankful the weather stayed nice! We were able to ride outside again, and enjoy the weather! Not to mention it was great having sibling time. After I dropped her off, I went to go work for a bit. Didn't get home until 9 but then decided to start on my taxes.
Ah taxes. I've never filed my own before, so it was kind of interesting. Ended successfully though, I'm getting a little under 700 for both federal and state. I'm quite excited about that!
Anyway, that was my weekend. Hope you enjoyed it's monotony (lol)!
Anyway, my sister was in town this weekend. She is normally in New York City so we don't see each other very often anymore. I had people over to play Rock Band 2 on Friday night and have a "reunion" of sorts - it was basically my friends from high school, which was cool. I love doing things like that, where it's people I haven't seen in a while and getting to just chill. The last time I saw some of them was when we saw Twilight.. hehe. Coincidentally, Twilight also just came out on DVD as well. Weird? I thought so!
RB2 night was quite the success, it seemed like everyone had a good time. Drinks were had, jokes were made, and I actually didn't suck too badly (it's been awhile since I've played).
Saturday was spent at either of the barns I happen to be at. We ended up getting lunch at Jimmy John's (it's quickly becoming a weekly tradition). So much fun though, hanging around outside! After that I ended up at the other barn, where my horse is currently. I think afterwards I ended up home but I honestly can't remember.
My horse Summer and I sometime last winter. I interrupted nap time.On Sunday, my sister visited the barn with me to see my horse. I'm super thankful the weather stayed nice! We were able to ride outside again, and enjoy the weather! Not to mention it was great having sibling time. After I dropped her off, I went to go work for a bit. Didn't get home until 9 but then decided to start on my taxes.
Ah taxes. I've never filed my own before, so it was kind of interesting. Ended successfully though, I'm getting a little under 700 for both federal and state. I'm quite excited about that!
Anyway, that was my weekend. Hope you enjoyed it's monotony (lol)!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
I'm Way Too Impatient..
I'm terrible at waiting. I've never been particularly good at waiting, even when I was younger.
What makes it worse is waiting for UPS to deliver a package. Thanks to the tracking number system, you can track where the package is. Only downside is they can't seem to give an estimated time as to when it's actually going to arrive.
So now I'm sitting here, hoping it will get here by 2:50 because that's when I need to go to work. Sitting here watching the finale of VH1's Tool Academy, where the Biggest Tool, I mean, the one who's not so much of a tool anymore, leaves with both a diploma for something and a wife. I wonder if in a week or so we'll hear this guy is leaving his new wife for another girl a la Bachelor.
Anyway, it'd be extremely nice for a delivery company to include an estimated time of arrival. You know, for those of us who have to wait to make sure it actually gets delivered, when we could be elsewhere doing more important things.
What makes it worse is waiting for UPS to deliver a package. Thanks to the tracking number system, you can track where the package is. Only downside is they can't seem to give an estimated time as to when it's actually going to arrive.
So now I'm sitting here, hoping it will get here by 2:50 because that's when I need to go to work. Sitting here watching the finale of VH1's Tool Academy, where the Biggest Tool, I mean, the one who's not so much of a tool anymore, leaves with both a diploma for something and a wife. I wonder if in a week or so we'll hear this guy is leaving his new wife for another girl a la Bachelor.
Anyway, it'd be extremely nice for a delivery company to include an estimated time of arrival. You know, for those of us who have to wait to make sure it actually gets delivered, when we could be elsewhere doing more important things.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
My Weekend
Being from a relatively small Midwestern town, it's pretty easy running into people you knew back in the day. Especially if you live in the same place you've always lived. I mean, that much is pretty obvious. Oddly, it happens even when you're in a small-ish community. Doing the horse shows I do puts me mainly in the midwest, and you get to see some of the same people more than once. I've been recognized twice in the past few days. Once was a fellow horseman from the industry I show in, and the second from someone who went to the same church as me a long time ago. I never thought I was someone to be remembered, especially because the two people who recognized me weren't really people I've ever held any sort of conversation with. In fact, being that I work in one of the five pharmacies in town, there are quite a few people who I've known from something or another who come in and recognize me. From classmates to teachers, and even my kindergarten Sunday School teacher recognized me once.
Which leads me to ask... Have I really not changed all that much since being 14 or 15, when I last went to church? I know for a fact I've changed since kindergarten though. I guess the one thing it tells me is that I AM actually someone worth remembering, even if it's just by sight which is not something I ever believed myself to be. I guess it's an odd feeling knowing people actually remember me. It's a scary thought too, really, being that I was an odd child growing up.
At any rate, the weekend was successful at least. I spent my weekend at my friend's, because we had a lot of horse-related adventures, plus I needed to ride anyway. We went to two states in two days, which equaled about 12 hours in a vehicle which was actually a lot of fun. And one of the coolest parts of the weekend was getting a free Roast Burger from Arby's because the cashier told me if I said some line about time changing, I would get one free with a pop. And honestly, it was a really good sandwich.. A lot like their normal roast beef sandwiches with the condiments and vegetables of a burger. Overall, very tasty and delicious!
Time to go. Seems I'm rambling, which I won't apologize for :P.
Which leads me to ask... Have I really not changed all that much since being 14 or 15, when I last went to church? I know for a fact I've changed since kindergarten though. I guess the one thing it tells me is that I AM actually someone worth remembering, even if it's just by sight which is not something I ever believed myself to be. I guess it's an odd feeling knowing people actually remember me. It's a scary thought too, really, being that I was an odd child growing up.
At any rate, the weekend was successful at least. I spent my weekend at my friend's, because we had a lot of horse-related adventures, plus I needed to ride anyway. We went to two states in two days, which equaled about 12 hours in a vehicle which was actually a lot of fun. And one of the coolest parts of the weekend was getting a free Roast Burger from Arby's because the cashier told me if I said some line about time changing, I would get one free with a pop. And honestly, it was a really good sandwich.. A lot like their normal roast beef sandwiches with the condiments and vegetables of a burger. Overall, very tasty and delicious!
Time to go. Seems I'm rambling, which I won't apologize for :P.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Of a lack of things to say..
I'm so ready for spring to get here. We got a taste of the 60-degree weather over the past few days, I've been enjoying it quite a bit. Something about not needing to bundle up to be outside for two minutes is amazing. Actually, the fact that I can BE outside for more than two minutes without freezing is even more amazing.
I didn't write this post to talk about weather, but unfortunately my writer's block is not gone. Sigh. I need inspiration..
I've been reading an old blog of mine I used to have, in fact it was one of those Xanga journals. It's so odd reading things I thought were cool maybe 2 or 3 years ago - hell, it was started in 2003 I believe. And it's slightly entertaining, I used to be such a nerd! (Not much has changed)
Anyways.. I should be back on Monday, hopefully with something new. I have an exam for Calculus (which totally is not my forte - yikes!) on Monday, but I'm spending the weekend out in Bufu with my buddies. Should be exciting :).
I didn't write this post to talk about weather, but unfortunately my writer's block is not gone. Sigh. I need inspiration..
I've been reading an old blog of mine I used to have, in fact it was one of those Xanga journals. It's so odd reading things I thought were cool maybe 2 or 3 years ago - hell, it was started in 2003 I believe. And it's slightly entertaining, I used to be such a nerd! (Not much has changed)
Anyways.. I should be back on Monday, hopefully with something new. I have an exam for Calculus (which totally is not my forte - yikes!) on Monday, but I'm spending the weekend out in Bufu with my buddies. Should be exciting :).
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