Well, it looks like July is going to be busy with concerts and concerts and partying. YES! I have been waiting for this month since February. Dylan turns 10 on July 4th, so we are going to a party at a friends house where there will be big fireworks, good food, and fun games. Then the 8th, 9th and 10th, Eric and I will be in Chicago for the Dave Matthews Band Caravan Music Festival. Next up, July 17th and 18th, where our friends band, Cage the Villain, will be playing again. That's always a fantastic time! And the last weekend of the month we'll be "partying at the track". It's sure to be a blast. In between all of this I will be working my rear end off to make some money to help pay for all the festivities. It's not cheap to have a good time when your old. But I'll pay whatever to make my summer better than last year, and last year wasn't too shabby. But this year there will be no drama! Everyone can do what they want, when they want and with who they want. If your not doing anything the last weekend in July come to lot 1-A at the track. That's where we'll be, and all are invited. Cage the Villain will be playing Saturday night and it's FREE! Hope to see you there...
By the way, the new job is going well. The drive isn't too bad and I'm really enjoying working with clients to help them space plan their homes. It feels nice to have someone trust the choices I make when I tell them something isn't going to work like they think it is in their living room. I get some funny clients too. There was an 89 year old woman that came in this week and custom ordered a chair and ottoman. It was 4 grand. She looked at me and said "Well, I've been spending money on other people my whole life, and I won't be around much longer so I guess I better start spending it on myself. Don't want to leave any of it to the state, right?" I felt like I had to hold back the laugh like you do when your 2 year old says a curse word. The people I work with have finally let me in as well and now it's like I've been there for years. We have a good time, and I'm fitting in well. I start my internship class in a couple of weeks, so I know I'll have the job for at least the next 3 months. Hope I can continue to do well.
The kids are good. Baseball is over but football will start soon. And gymnastics is still going well. We had to take a break from guitar lessons because of the busy schedule. But I'm sure we will pick it back up again soon. OMG, I just realized I have to find time to fit in school shopping...it's never ending.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
This is my life
So, my son just got a run at his last baseball game and when he got back to the dugout he yells at me "Mom, I need a Gatorade". As I'm getting up from the bleachers to get go purchase him one, his friend ask him "is that your step mom?" Dylan makes a funny face and says, "No, I don't have a step mom....and I never will." He was so serious, and I had to run to the concession stand so he didn't see or hear me laughing. He cracks me up.
Hannah on the other hand, just drives me up the wall. We went shopping for shorts and bathing suits a couple of weeks ago. The first attempt was to the mall and we did not succeed at buying anything. I was not happy. We were standing in the middle of the mall, she's crying and I'm telling her "you have to find something today, you don't have anything that fits. What do you plan to do all summer, just wear your bra and panties?" I think I saw a woman laughing at us, but I didn't care. Hannah really didn't have any shorts or a bathing suit that fit at that time. The next attempt to buy summer clothes, we went to Target and Kohls. This time, the opposite happened. She tried on everything in the store. Not kidding. Wait for it........18 bathing suits later, we found one. We also found 3 pairs of jean shorts and some cotton shorts. Now, most moms might not sit and wait for their 12 year old to try on so much, but I was very patient. And, she's so picky and moody I was just trying to get it all done while she was in a good mood. This...is my life. Plus the husband, job and school. Thank goodness I have friends who like to have a good time.
Hannah on the other hand, just drives me up the wall. We went shopping for shorts and bathing suits a couple of weeks ago. The first attempt was to the mall and we did not succeed at buying anything. I was not happy. We were standing in the middle of the mall, she's crying and I'm telling her "you have to find something today, you don't have anything that fits. What do you plan to do all summer, just wear your bra and panties?" I think I saw a woman laughing at us, but I didn't care. Hannah really didn't have any shorts or a bathing suit that fit at that time. The next attempt to buy summer clothes, we went to Target and Kohls. This time, the opposite happened. She tried on everything in the store. Not kidding. Wait for it........18 bathing suits later, we found one. We also found 3 pairs of jean shorts and some cotton shorts. Now, most moms might not sit and wait for their 12 year old to try on so much, but I was very patient. And, she's so picky and moody I was just trying to get it all done while she was in a good mood. This...is my life. Plus the husband, job and school. Thank goodness I have friends who like to have a good time.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Finally!
Well, I'm finally going to get that hysterectomy I've been needing for about 3 years. (Yes, you should be laughing, that was meant to be funny, even though I'm as serious as a cow that needs to be milked). I know, you are saying WHAT!?! It's a partial hysterectomy. They will remove my right ovary, which has problems creating cyst. Probably Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome. And they will also remove my uterus which the doctor says he's 95% sure has Adenomyosis. This is a conditions "in which endometrail tissue, which normally lines the uterus, is present within and grows into the muscular walls of the uterus. It isn't the same as endometriosis, although the pain feels the same." (Thank you Mayoclinic.com).
I must say I am super excited about this. Yes, I'm a little nervous about surgery. But I have been dealing with this pain for so long now it will be fabulous to not have it anymore. I'm not even sure I know how to get through the day without popping some Advil or Motrin. And how great will it be to be able to actually not have a period? Since they are not removing my left ovary, my hormones shouldn't change to much. Well, except for the first few months after surgery. I may be a raging crazy lady for a bit, but you all love me so I know you'll except my insanity and do what you can to not leave me
I will only be down for about a week. This is also great news because I was a little concerned about taking off six weeks from my new job. Which I'm sure they would say, "well Kellie, we think you're great but we're going to have to let you go since you have these issues with your uterus." I'm glad to know that won't happen now. I'll just take off a week in August, dope myself up, then be back to work the following Monday. Oh joy! I'm so glad to get this done before the end of the world on Oct. 21, 2011. (Kidding, everyone knows the world is going to end on Dec. 21, 2012. Didn't you see the movie?)
Speaking of the end of the world, please pray for some friends of mine that have been affected by the outbreak of tornadoes the past few days. So far, everyone I know is still alive but some have lost a lot and are dealing with a ton of damages. I hope you are safe, and stay safe while mother natures tries to take control of her planet. It seems she's very mad at us. Maybe I should start recycling more than just my In-Style magazines. Until next time...enjoy what you have cause you may not have it tomorrow!
I must say I am super excited about this. Yes, I'm a little nervous about surgery. But I have been dealing with this pain for so long now it will be fabulous to not have it anymore. I'm not even sure I know how to get through the day without popping some Advil or Motrin. And how great will it be to be able to actually not have a period? Since they are not removing my left ovary, my hormones shouldn't change to much. Well, except for the first few months after surgery. I may be a raging crazy lady for a bit, but you all love me so I know you'll except my insanity and do what you can to not leave me
I will only be down for about a week. This is also great news because I was a little concerned about taking off six weeks from my new job. Which I'm sure they would say, "well Kellie, we think you're great but we're going to have to let you go since you have these issues with your uterus." I'm glad to know that won't happen now. I'll just take off a week in August, dope myself up, then be back to work the following Monday. Oh joy! I'm so glad to get this done before the end of the world on Oct. 21, 2011. (Kidding, everyone knows the world is going to end on Dec. 21, 2012. Didn't you see the movie?)
Speaking of the end of the world, please pray for some friends of mine that have been affected by the outbreak of tornadoes the past few days. So far, everyone I know is still alive but some have lost a lot and are dealing with a ton of damages. I hope you are safe, and stay safe while mother natures tries to take control of her planet. It seems she's very mad at us. Maybe I should start recycling more than just my In-Style magazines. Until next time...enjoy what you have cause you may not have it tomorrow!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Life time friends
I have a friend (I know, it's shocking) that loves me. And I love her too. In life we have all kinds of "friends". We have acquaintances, which are people we know and are nice to, but wouldn't really think of as friends. We have regular friends, which are people you like to hang out with but wouldn't loan them money (hahaha). Actually, regular friends are those people that are in your life for a short amount of time. Neighbors, friends of friends, people who hang out at the same bar as you, and co-workers are regular friends. Then there are life time friends. These are people that you know well, people who earn your friendship, people who will loan you money and not ask why they are loaning it to you. My friend, the one I mentioned above, is a life time friend. We have only been friends for a couple years or so. And although I do have other life time friends [a few from high school (Cathy, Angela, Katie), and one from college (Jessica)], Lisa has become my best friend. Now, all of these gals I know I can call at any time after not talking for months and we just pick up where we left off. As if the time had never passed. But right now, Lisa is who I call first. It may be because we have a lot of the same values in life. Family first, pay the bills and then go out, work hard for what you have, etc, etc. But I think it is also because we can hang out together and our husbands/kids can be there too. Thus making our relationships with our husbands and children stronger.
I must admit, that for a few years my husband had his friends and I had mine. We hardly ever did things together. It was not easy. I would sit at home so he could go out and every great once in a while, he would sit at home so I could go out. And on even rarer occasions, we'd get a sitter and go out together, but not with any friends. Very straining. Now, it's different. He still goes out with his friends and I still go out with mine. But we also go out with OUR friends a lot. And that has made all the difference (Robert Frost, anyone? anyone?)
Back to my friend that loves me. She has been very encouraging of my new job. She doesn't think badly of my husband when I call her to vent about the stupid things he does. She doesn't think badly of me when I talk about wanting to send my daughter to a boarding school in Switzerland. And we have such a good time together. I have a good time with my other life time friends as well, but I just don't hang out with them as much. Not because I don't want to, but because our interest have changed. And Lisa and I have a lot of the same interest right now. We both drink wine, play cards, and drink wine. Did I say that already? We also both like football and Nascar. But most of all, we like to have a good time with our families. The other night she invited us over and the kids played while we sat on the porch and talked while drinking a tasty Moscato. It was a great night.
I hope you all have a few life time friends. And I hope you all are having a wonderful spring hanging out with those friends. Summer is just around the corner, so call your friends and make your plans now!
I must admit, that for a few years my husband had his friends and I had mine. We hardly ever did things together. It was not easy. I would sit at home so he could go out and every great once in a while, he would sit at home so I could go out. And on even rarer occasions, we'd get a sitter and go out together, but not with any friends. Very straining. Now, it's different. He still goes out with his friends and I still go out with mine. But we also go out with OUR friends a lot. And that has made all the difference (Robert Frost, anyone? anyone?)
Back to my friend that loves me. She has been very encouraging of my new job. She doesn't think badly of my husband when I call her to vent about the stupid things he does. She doesn't think badly of me when I talk about wanting to send my daughter to a boarding school in Switzerland. And we have such a good time together. I have a good time with my other life time friends as well, but I just don't hang out with them as much. Not because I don't want to, but because our interest have changed. And Lisa and I have a lot of the same interest right now. We both drink wine, play cards, and drink wine. Did I say that already? We also both like football and Nascar. But most of all, we like to have a good time with our families. The other night she invited us over and the kids played while we sat on the porch and talked while drinking a tasty Moscato. It was a great night.
I hope you all have a few life time friends. And I hope you all are having a wonderful spring hanging out with those friends. Summer is just around the corner, so call your friends and make your plans now!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Wow...I mean, Wow!
I really don't have much to write about, I just thought that title would get your attention and make you want to read. I've been super duper busy. The new job is kinda kicking my rear end, as well as helping me walk it off. I need to get one of those step counter things so I can see how many steps I'm taking a day. I've hit a stopping point with Weight Watchers, so the standing/walking around the showroom all day is helping the LBs fall off. I plan on taking the kids to the pool a lot this summer, and I'd like to look super hot in my swim suit. Maybe I should do some sit ups and/or push ups or something...
Working in Carmel is interesting...it's very different than the south side of Indy. People either have money, or pretend to have money. Most people are much nicer than I thought they'd be, but I have had a few clients that haven't been so kind. And it took about a week for my co-workers to get use to me, but now they love me! I think they were a little worried when I told them how much I love Dave Matthews Band and Nascar. Actually, I think it was the camping for those things that gave them second thoughts. But then I brought in cookies and M&M's one day and told them that I was planning on buying their friendship. They laughed and said "Oh, Kellie, you really do care!" And now they like me. We'll see how long that last.
That's it for now...but only because I'm going to bed. Hopefully, I'll think of something genius to right for next time. Until then, I hope your house isn't flooded from all the rain. I hope your garden is looking fantastic. And I hope your planning on having a fabulous summer!
Working in Carmel is interesting...it's very different than the south side of Indy. People either have money, or pretend to have money. Most people are much nicer than I thought they'd be, but I have had a few clients that haven't been so kind. And it took about a week for my co-workers to get use to me, but now they love me! I think they were a little worried when I told them how much I love Dave Matthews Band and Nascar. Actually, I think it was the camping for those things that gave them second thoughts. But then I brought in cookies and M&M's one day and told them that I was planning on buying their friendship. They laughed and said "Oh, Kellie, you really do care!" And now they like me. We'll see how long that last.
That's it for now...but only because I'm going to bed. Hopefully, I'll think of something genius to right for next time. Until then, I hope your house isn't flooded from all the rain. I hope your garden is looking fantastic. And I hope your planning on having a fabulous summer!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Lost My Mind...
I've lost my mind. Seriously, it's gone. And I have no idea where to look for it either. Here's the thing. For 8 years, I've had a pretty consistent routine. Get up, get the kids ready for school, go to work, make dinner, run kids to whichever practice or game they have that night or go to class, go to bed, get up and do it all over again the next day. Weekends have been free for alls for the most part. All of this while my husband works crazy retail hours or 2nd shift or 3rd shift. Now, with this new job, and the new job's crazy hours, I can't keep anything straight. I have worked 8 days in a row. And they have all been 8 or 9 hour days. I was kind of excited about this because I thought I'd learn a lot, and maybe get some good leads on clients and hopefully rack up some good sales. But that didn't really happen. I did learn a lot, but in all actuality, I learned so much I can't keep it all straight. And it's jacking up my thinking with the rest of my life and responsibilities. Last Friday, I told my boss I'd be in at 9am on Saturday because I was scheduled 9-6. I also told my boss on Friday, that I had to go home and do homework for my Saturday morning class. Now, how am I suppose to be at work at 9 if I have to be in I have to be at class at 9? I proceeded to wake up at 4 in the morning because I remembered I had to be in class instead of work. For some reason, I set the alarm for 6:30 because I was thinking I had to be in class at 8. I got up, got ready for school, went to school, only to pull up to the school and then remember I didn't have to be there for an hour. (arrows pointing to me with the word "crazy" attached to the end of them).
I knew there was going to be an adjustment period for Eric and the kids (and there is, but it's mostly just the household things), but I didn't think about the fact that I would also have an adjustment period. Just a little bit ago, I put ice cream in the fridge instead of the freezer. I also realized that I ran the dishwasher without any dishwasher detergent. Only that was a couple days ago, so not only did the dishes not get clean, but now there is a sink full of dishes that also have to be washed. Yuck.
The other adjustment I have to make is not having weekends off. Eric worked so hard for years to be able to have weekends off, and we've had that for the past couple years. Every weekend together to do whatever we want, with or without the kids. Now, I get one weekend off a month. The good news is that there is more business on the weekends which means more money for me and my family. The bad news is, less time with Eric and the kids and our friends. How am I suppose to party with my friends if I'm at work? How am I suppose to create amazing memories if I'm to tired to remember where the ice cream goes, let alone where I'm suppose to meet my friends to create such memories? How am I going to finish this blog when I'm falling asleep writing it?
I have the next two days off. I'm having lunch with friends, doing homework, going to class and cleaning my house. Oh, and paying my bills, which is just another thing I use to do routinely. (Note the "use to" in the last sentence.) Now I'm paying them when I get the email that says it's due in such and such days. AHHHHHH.... It's going to get better, right? Mind you, I'm not really complaining...I'm just trying to sort out my thoughts on paper.
I knew there was going to be an adjustment period for Eric and the kids (and there is, but it's mostly just the household things), but I didn't think about the fact that I would also have an adjustment period. Just a little bit ago, I put ice cream in the fridge instead of the freezer. I also realized that I ran the dishwasher without any dishwasher detergent. Only that was a couple days ago, so not only did the dishes not get clean, but now there is a sink full of dishes that also have to be washed. Yuck.
The other adjustment I have to make is not having weekends off. Eric worked so hard for years to be able to have weekends off, and we've had that for the past couple years. Every weekend together to do whatever we want, with or without the kids. Now, I get one weekend off a month. The good news is that there is more business on the weekends which means more money for me and my family. The bad news is, less time with Eric and the kids and our friends. How am I suppose to party with my friends if I'm at work? How am I suppose to create amazing memories if I'm to tired to remember where the ice cream goes, let alone where I'm suppose to meet my friends to create such memories? How am I going to finish this blog when I'm falling asleep writing it?
I have the next two days off. I'm having lunch with friends, doing homework, going to class and cleaning my house. Oh, and paying my bills, which is just another thing I use to do routinely. (Note the "use to" in the last sentence.) Now I'm paying them when I get the email that says it's due in such and such days. AHHHHHH.... It's going to get better, right? Mind you, I'm not really complaining...I'm just trying to sort out my thoughts on paper.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
New Shoes
I have stated before that I have a tiny shopping addiction. I have been to the mall 4 times in less than a week. And yes, I did buy something all 4 times. And yes, I do have an excuse for such actions. First, my friends and I had very big plans to go to prom on Friday and I needed things for the event. Hair things, earrings, a corset. And it all made the prom more fabulous! I wore a little black dress and so did my friends. We stopped at a downtown staple for drinks before the dance, and I must say that I love it when I get dressed up and people turn their heads as I walk by. It makes me feel....sexy? We had so much fun. We drank and danced and ended the night with Taco Bell. It was fantastic and I can't wait to do it again next year!
Today, I returned to the mall to get my husband's watch fixed and pick up a couple of DS games for the kid's Easter Baskets. Now, yesterday my boss told me that I can't show the tattoo on my foot when I wear skirts or cropped pants. And since I plan on wearing skirts and cropped pants all summer long, I needed new shoes that look good with skirts but cover the top of my foot. I got three pair. They are awesome! I love them. My husband hates them. He made this rule that every time I buy a new pair of shoes I have to get rid of an old pair. This doesn't work for me. Shoes aren't like furniture. You don't just get rid of the old because you bought something new. First of all, I don't buy regular shoes. Almost all of my shoes are 3 or 4 inch heels and are very different from any other shoes I own. And I need them. And second of all, shoes are the sweet part of my shopping addiction. For example, an alcoholic has a specific kind of alcohol they drink more than other types of alcohol. I like to buy shoes more than anything else. Shoes also make me feel sexy. So, when I'm out in a great pair of shoes and men turn their heads when I walk by...well, then I feel super sexy. Even if I'm not.
Some people like chocolate, some people like to play video games, some people like to sleep. I like to shop, at the mall, and buy shoes. I don't think there is anything wrong with that, do you? Maybe it's a good thing I'm working now, I won't have as much time to just "run to the mall" anymore. Of course, my new job is just down the street from The Fashion Mall... Lunch break shopping, anyone?
Today, I returned to the mall to get my husband's watch fixed and pick up a couple of DS games for the kid's Easter Baskets. Now, yesterday my boss told me that I can't show the tattoo on my foot when I wear skirts or cropped pants. And since I plan on wearing skirts and cropped pants all summer long, I needed new shoes that look good with skirts but cover the top of my foot. I got three pair. They are awesome! I love them. My husband hates them. He made this rule that every time I buy a new pair of shoes I have to get rid of an old pair. This doesn't work for me. Shoes aren't like furniture. You don't just get rid of the old because you bought something new. First of all, I don't buy regular shoes. Almost all of my shoes are 3 or 4 inch heels and are very different from any other shoes I own. And I need them. And second of all, shoes are the sweet part of my shopping addiction. For example, an alcoholic has a specific kind of alcohol they drink more than other types of alcohol. I like to buy shoes more than anything else. Shoes also make me feel sexy. So, when I'm out in a great pair of shoes and men turn their heads when I walk by...well, then I feel super sexy. Even if I'm not.
Some people like chocolate, some people like to play video games, some people like to sleep. I like to shop, at the mall, and buy shoes. I don't think there is anything wrong with that, do you? Maybe it's a good thing I'm working now, I won't have as much time to just "run to the mall" anymore. Of course, my new job is just down the street from The Fashion Mall... Lunch break shopping, anyone?
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