First day back to work!

It was so gorgeous this morning.  I woke up just as the sun was rising.  I got ready for work and headed out the door with my iPod in hand, and my purse on my shoulder.  I can’t remember ever having arrived work in more of a prepared mood than I did this morning.  I vow to walk every day the weather co-operates.   It felt weird to be back at work but kinda refreshing.  I certainly had missed everyone but I also realize I NEED more in my life.  I’m not sure what it is. **maybe I’ll join the gym!

I also got these flowers from a work colleague today.  Made my day.

 

I’m struggling.  Seems just about every 6 months D and I have this major fight and break up.  This last one, I think will be for good.  If I could face the facts and just accept reality, i would realize it IS over, but I’m not there yet.

I thought I’d be okay with this, but I’m not.  Pray for me, please.  I want a cigarette so bad… (been smoke free for 3 months).  Go away pain!!

xo

Here she is…the working girl!

Here’s my grown up baby girl, working in my office, at my desk!  Just wanted you all to know, she’s doing really well and I love having her to help me.  :)

Today is Thursday - one more sleep and it's Friday!

It's been a terribly long week. I had promised myself I would not work overtime to catch up on everything at work here that I missed while I was off, but I worked 2 hours OT so far this week. I did get the month end done (sort of), which was a bonus. I was really doubtful it would ever happen - as I was truly overwhelmed with work when I got back. Just sat here this morning talking with one of the office staff and found out - this one certain backstabber in the office (who shall remain nameless) did his usual, talk about himself...and tell everyone that I don't work hard enough around here. I want to cut his b@ll$ off - what an a - hole. I should start counting how many smoke breaks he takes...and for how long he goes out for them. I think it would add up to 2 hours a day...when I take about 10. ***i am entitled to half an hour break a day! WTF?! GRRR...i hate office backstabbing, brown-nosers. Makes me seriously think about working for myself. I hope someday this can happen. I hope Dennis' business does really well and i can just work for him. He'd make a great boss. haha! Mom and Dad, I didn't tell you yet, but Dennis is 100% self employed now. He no longer works at that High Tech company in the city. He got a nice severance package to keep him going till his business gets off the ground! Pray for an abundance of work for him! :-)

I watched Premonition last night, that flick with Sandra Bullock. Great movie.
And...i did this layout to relax last night. I love it.

** Special thanks to Sandra L, for the chipboard (I used up the rest of it from that kit you got me and special thanks to Brenda G. for the stickers I used for the PICNIC title - i knew those would match this kit perfectly!**

First day back at work

...and it was nuts!! Payroll and so much to catch up on. I want to cry.
I came home and was so tired, i had to scrapbook. I was so in the mood - and hadn't done it in such a long time. I was totally inspired.

Kids are doing well. They had a blast week - Jory said he just lay around all day cuz he needed a 'catching up' day from all the activity. I know how he feels.
I had the most relaxing and peaceful weekend with Dennis. I feel so much peace and hope for him...and I can see how God is turning things totally around for him. I'm so happy!!! He's so much happier - which makes me happier!

Christmas Flowers

I got the most gorgeous christmas centrepiece delivered to my house last night, from work. These pictures don't do them any justice, but all I had was my cell phone camera. (Hope I get a digital camera for christmas). Hehehe..

These are gorgeous!

Ahhhhh

...Had a great weekend! I woke up early on Saturday morning, (7:30) even though I had intended on sleeping in till 10 or so. I suppose it didn't help that i fell asleep on the sofa watching Viva La Bam with Jory at 8:30 at night. I was so exhausted.

Friday afternoon was Brian's last day at the office. I am a bit bummed about that, because I'll miss him. Not sure how it's going to affect me, other than I'll have a heck of alot more work to do until they find his replacement.

My weekend visit with Dennis was so nice. I was so happy to be with him. We went to Steve and Pam's house on Saturday night for roast beef dinner (holy, best roast beef I've ever had!). They have this adorable Shiloh Sheppard (puppy), but he's HUGE. He was gorgeous. And she had these twin cats, that had white boots on. They were so cuddly. I love Dennis' new curtains in the living room...i want some for my dining room. :-)

Sunday morning, we got up at 11:00. Woke up to snow. Didn't really get any accumulation but there was snow. It ended up being a nice cozy day on the couch watching movies with the warm fuzzy blanket!

David came to visit last night. That was so nice. Kids told me when he left, how nice it was to see him. YOU look GREAT David! Too bad Sandy didn't come, cuz i wanted to see her belly! I'm looking forward to Christmas for the first time in a while. Hoping to get everyone together at my place for lots of 'eats' and 'goodies'. :-) A Candlelight Christmas Eve...sounds nice!

Anyways, should get to work. I got a million and 3 things to do. (GROAN).
Still waiting on that raise. (Double Groan).

Here's a pic of the type of dog we saw this weekend...so gorgeous.

TGIF

I'm so glad the weekend is almost here. Just one more day slaving away here at the office and I get to sleep in tomorrow. I'm so tired!
These two pictures just about tell it all. :-)

Have a great weekend guys!

Been a while...

It's been a while since I posted, so thought I'd give a quick update. Ain't much to tell...it's been the same old routine that it has been since school started. I get up in the morning, take out the trash, sweep the kitchen floor, make a pot of coffee...go to work...sit at my desk for 8 hours staring at the monitor and punching in #'s, then i go home make supper, clean house, do laundry, make lunches, help kids with homework, make tea...crash on sofa around 8, fall asleep...get up and go to bed.

Fun eh? It's so friggin' exciting I can hardly stand it.
In a twisted sort of way though, my routine gives me comfort. At least I have my kids and a roof over my head and I have a job so I can feed them. Some things you simply can't help but be grateful for, even though there ain't much joy in the routine.

I'm having an off 'sleep' week. It goes in patterns. Some weeks i sleep really well, and other weeks, real crappy. Well this week is a crappy one. Can't fall asleep and even though I eventually do I can't seem to stay asleep. I wake up feeling like a zombie. GET ME SOME MORE SLEEP! I had a migraine yesterday from about noon until i went to bed. I still have a slight ache this morning, but it ain't nearly as bad. Maybe if I take some tylenol now it will curb the escalation. Who knows.

Lost is on tonight...season premiere! Been waiting all summer...the kids can hardly wait. Should be a good one.

I browse Post Secret every Sunday...this is the one that I liked.



I'll make sure I buy a couple of lottery tickets this week.
When you feel like you got no hope, it kills ya...
i'm sort of there...
no hope...
no life...
and who really gives a ***k. (Because everyone else has problems of their own...who has time to care about someone elses's?)

/i dunno

My workspace after a long weekend

So friggin unbelievably busy after a long weekend (here at the office). I believe this is the largest pile of time sheets (driver's reports) that I have ever seen on my desk. Ever.

Groan. It's the first day of school and I can't keep my mind off Kayla...wondering how she's doing on her first day of high school...



P.S. Can barely move today...every muscle in my body is aching.