*whines* I'm tired... my patience is wearing thin. I know things will lighten up soon, but I am not made for long hours. I say this, but yet, this evening I was eyeballing courses through Michigan State. Ok, it's just a certificate program, but it sounds interesting, would be relevant to my current direction of work, and, well, we all know my thoughts on ongoing learning etc. It's not like I am busy with dates. *rolls eyes* Plus, it doesn't look like the community college needs me this fall, not sure I mentioned that on here yet.

Tonight I am happy I took a little while to chill with Rex, have a drink and a good meal, and to just be normal - before getting a little more work done. Maybe I should start putting "sleep" and "relax" on my to do list. I hope it doesn't come to that.

Oops, I slept until after 2 today. Perhaps it is because of the middle of the night request to stalk a stalker (long story) or from not getting enough sleep on Friday night because I couldn't get comfortable without my shoulder throbbing. It's been an odd one. At least I am rested back up.

Satuday I did get a couple more hours in, as I need to do once again today, and then we celebrated Beffday with dinner and a small bit of shopping.

I was a good girl, putting in several hours each of the past two nights and my plans for Saturday have been deferred, so I think I am going to chill tonight - or at least for a little while tonight, until my second wind hits. Deferred. Can you tell I've been thinking in terms of testing all week?

So, as guessed, my mortgage got sold before the first payment is even due. Go figure, right after I altered my direct deposit. Eh. Maybe I'll just keep that account open as a backup and pay the mortgage only from there. I haven't had time to even fret about not having the diagram drawn up for Richland Township lately, but it's still on the backburner of my mind.

I think I best go cuddle with a dog now, before she walks across the keyboard again. Besides my side and leg are roasting with her perched there.

Time for another funny internal classified listing comment. This individual posted two entries. Excerpts from the first:
"Portable regulation size soccer goal." ... "This is a well made American product, not an cheap Asian product."

Now just the title of the second: "1998 Honda"

Um. So, is the car a "cheap Asian product"? Patriotism is one thing... hipocracy another.

Did the unthinkable in my quest to find cutie women's cut shirts... Walmart. I didn't kill anyone. Three cheers for me! Hopefully they fit, because I simply could not withstand staying there long enough to try them on.

Yes, I have the sense of humor to match any seven year old, but the double-over laughter that ensued was so theraputic, so it's worth admitting. You see, I went outside to clean up doggie land mines. I grabbed a bag to line the bucket that I scoop into and when I got outside I realized I snagged a Hershey's bag. Let that sink in for a minute - c'mon, be immature about it.

Saturday I didn't get work hours in as I had planned, but I did get a few in earlier today before getting on with things. I also didn't get the dishes out of the washer or the clothes folded and put away. Shame on me. But I did get to have lunch with Beff on Saturday and used a freebie coupon at Bath and Body Works ... I just got out of the shower after trying out my new lime-metha body wash. I feel like a tingly mojito right now. It's very odd to me how succeptible to things my arm pits are. I know during my one lemon body scrub the stuff burned my pits like hell - this mentha stuff tingled 10x more in there. What's up with that? We won't even talk about what that stuff does to a who-ha. Eep.

Saturday night I headed up to Kath's place for some chat, laughs, and amazing food with quite a few folks I have been missing for a while. I also picked up my new Lia bling (woohoo). I was about wiped fairly early and headed back home shortly after 10 - and I slept like a champ until noonish today. As for odd things, I managed to squeeze one of those in this weekend too. I am not complaining mind you, but it was a bit odd to get a message out of the blue from a friend of a friend. It's just one of those things that "never happens to me".

After a few hours of work (as previously mentioned) I was off and running once again - this time w/ Rex to his rents' for grub - more good folks that I've missed seeing for quite a while and excellent food - what a weekend!

On the way back we decided to torment Mithy for a little while - yet ANOTHER person I have not seen in roughly forever. I guess I can forgive myself for my lack of work accomplished this weekend when I weigh it against all of the people I got to catch up with. Those people are more important after all. All that said - it's time for sleep - after all I am sure I'll need to spend some quality time in the evenings getting more work done. Whee.

After deciding to chill last night I embraced it - hitting a couple stores and then stopping at 4 Corners where I had a few drinks and a few laughs. I got home a little later than I wanted to, but I am glad I took last night to relax, I think it definitely made today a lot less painful. I was up fairly early today and split the hours I needed to get in across two stretches which also helped. Once again I am at my documentation threshold for the day but I'll probably need to spend a little more quality time later this weekend.

To make myself feel a little more productive I vacuumed and made a to do list for tomorrow and then tossed a load of laundry that is scrubbing away as I type and listen to the incessant popping and booming noises coming in through the window. I love fireworks, they're beautiful and all, but the ones that most people set off are more noise than appearance... blah.

Oh, the stores are starting to put out their halloween goodies. Autumn IS coming fast.

I should be working again this evening... but ugh. I just need a breather. I am working all day tomorrow anyhow, so, I think that's fair. I just can't stare at documents any more tonight. Maybe I'll feel like doing some testing after I get a little breather in. It's raining again here in Johnstown, but I think I am going to venture out and stretch my legs wandering through Ross and TJ Maxx. Maybe I just need a drink.

Well, things are a-changin again at work (and stressing me out a bit). I came to terms quickly today with the fact that I need to get some extra time in in the near term so I am looking at working the holiday. Hopefully I'll get the blessing to float the 4th to another day later in the year, but better still, hopefully I'll get close to meeting the looming documentation deadlines that lie dead-ahead.

So when one stresses what helps? Laughter. I decided to go for the spontaneous tonight and chill with the Beff for a little while with an early flick over at Westwood Plaza. As always, my Miss Piggy sammie was DELISH, and the movie (Sex in the City) was a good hoot. Yes, I laughed like crazy, identified some of my friends (and myself) in the craziness and idiocy (for undeserving guys), and... cried *rolls eyes at myself*. I liked it!

One thing I did NOT like however was seeing the signs that the Laskey's are looking to sell the theatre off to someone else. Granted, it's nice to see that they are looking for the right owner that will continue in their tradition and devotion, but I don't like change. I have too many fond memories from the past years that involve first fridays, music, movies, and good friends. No, it's not closing, but the fear of change spurs those fearful emotions. Speaking of closing - I ALSO heard a rumor about 4 Corners closing. Um, yeah, didn't hear that from 4 Corners, so I need to get up there ASAP and ask what the dealio is. Hopefully it is lies, lies, lies.

I also dropped my cutie rose quartz ring off for repairs over lunch. The guy in at DC Goldsmith (no website... yo Laaaaw!!!) is so cool about tending to my jewelry. Oh, and the pink diamonds I was waiting for him to get? They're in. He's setting two on the sides of a blue diamond. What are the chances this won't be a huge price tag. Hmm. Didn't think so.

The weather was nice for my day of volunteering at Thunder in the Valley. The breezes came and went and kept the warmth to a reasonable level.

I wussed out from my last post. Maybe I take a few kindly words too highly. Maybe I am just retarded. Maybe a little of both.

I do have something else to whine about today - the thing in my thoughts is how often it feels like lying, conniving people seem to be the only ones to get their wishes and prayers granted. I think I'll be a little old lady throwing a tantrum to the "it's not fair" mantra. I try to remind myself that God doesn't bargain, but the devil _will_ gladly buy your soul.

Know what sucks worse than the average wedding? Sweating one's ass off... and having the people who sit down at your reception table with you (whom you don't know) saying "where's your date - did he bail on you?" Yea. I love you Baby Davey (I guess I can't call you that anymore now that you're married) and Becky - and you two looked great, but I just couldn't hang long. I was drained and out of there even earlier than I was at last week's wedding.

I came back and crashed for a while but now I am up having another one of "those" conversations. I don't want to do what others have done to me and do the dumping on messenger. But it is hard to avoid when you rarely see the person when you can actually talk. Can I call it dumping? No not really - we're not even dating. So what is it? Announcing the withdrawl of my affections?

So, I swung in to Iggle on the way home to get a few little things to get through the weekend... and I figured, why not actually cook a meal tonight? Fresh corn on the cob, marinaded cukes, and chops are starting to make the house smell wonderful as I type.

Anyhow, on the way into Iggle a guy was leaving wearing acid washed jeans. Wow. Only in Johnstown. I don't know if the jeans themselves were the more horrifying part, after all, it is only a matter of time before they're back in style.