Friday, May 27, 2011

A Texan once again

By the end of the day I will once again officially be a Texas resident. Yesterday I registered my car, and today I will get my drivers license. I'm so excited to be home.

People from outside of Texas just do not understand what it means to be a Texan. It's a matter of pride. Texas is it's own little world. If I remember my Texas history it is the only state in the USA that can fly it's flag even with the US flag due to the fact that Texas was briefly known as the Republic of Texas and was it's own country. No other state can boast that feat.

Anyway, I am so excited to be home again. I love Texas. Now if I could only find something to do this weekend.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!!!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Running Out of Time

I'm not really running out of time. What I am doing is running. It's not official, but I am joining a run club. The purpose of the club is to train for a half-marathon. You can pick your jaw up off of the floor now. Yes the queen of klutz is trying something new.

The thought of running has interested me for some time. I have several friends who have started running and have loved it. Even friends who are completely nonathletic. The friends I have who have started this have really liked it. So here I go. I will officially join this weekend.

Running appeals to me because it is solitary. It is you against yourself. I have no ambition to run a marathon. I don't want to kill myself. This program slowly works you up to the 13 mile mark. I also understand that at no time during the program do you ever run the entire 13 miles. The program is 26 weeks. A really long period of time. I think I can do it. I'm trying to use the power of positive thinking. Again, I remind you to pick your jaw up off of the floor.

It's a new adventure of a different kind. I didn't run outside today, but I did run on the elliptical for 15 minutes. My homework was to run. They didn't specific how I had to do it. Wish me luck. Knowing me, I will probably need it.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

No more Pollyanna

After a slight detour in Arkansas, I'm back in the real world. The world where I can say shit when my computer freezes up or a deal blows up without worrying about whether someone heard me. A place where I can drop the f bomb when its called for, and everyone knows there are instances when it is called for.

I got a brand new laptop today, as well as my travel kit for my laptop. I would be excited except for the fact I can't get a hold of security so I can actually use it. It is sad really. Tomorrow I get to meet with the crew to talk about the transitioning of work to me. I can't wait. If I can get an appointment with security, I may actualy get to work. It is really hard getting started. My counterparts told me it will take me at least a year to get the hang of it. Fun, fun. I love a challenge.

Speaking of challenges, I'm going to start a new challenge over the weekend. I'm not quite ready to talk about it. I'm scared to death about it. I'm afraid I will fall on my face. I terrified I will hurt myself. I want to be successful and I want to try. I'm adding it to my list of things to do. I think my quality of life will only improve if I try. I'm tired of being scared to do things. So here I come...at 5:50 a.m. Saturday morning, no less.

All I can say is F###ing A!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

A non-starter week

What a week. I can't believe I made three trips to Ennis in one week. After six years of living in Arkansas, I think three trips (one from the north and two from the south) is a little excessive.

I have started my new job, but I was immediately placed on administrative leave because I have no access to anything and can't do a thing until I get a security card. The only thing they were able to do it get my paperwork to put me on the payroll. I did get introduced at a big meeting on Friday, but that is about it. Tomorrow is the first possible day I can get my security card. I will call in the morning, but it doesn't seem likely. I have new employee orientation on Tuesday to learn all about my new benefits. Those are the same benefits I can't sign up for until I get security card. Once I get the card, then I get to do a lot of paperwork to get equipment and other things, then I will be able to start the job.

I have gotten lots done this week. I have purchased a new w/d. I haven't owned one in about 10 years. I gave my last set away to others. I also got an iPhone. Finally. I have been wanting a smart phone for awhile, so I got one. I'm enjoying it immensely. Life is good.

I wanted to post an update. I have so much I still have to do. I will try to get everything done here quickly, but I really did give away most of my furniture. I will just do what I can and make due for now, until I find new pieces. My bedroom is together, but my office is a mess. Oh well, maybe I will really get to start my job next week.

:-)

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

A new home...

This has been a whirlwind week. Tomorrow I make one more trip back to Ennis, this time to pick up my car. It is ready, finally. Clay Cooley Nissan is not going to get any awards for speed. I won't complain too much, though - a new engine is almost like getting a new car.

Everyone at my new job seems nice so far. I've been sent home on administrative leave to unpack my apartment. I literally cannot do anything. I don't have a phone, computer, or building access. I have to have someone let me into the building. I have taken care of quite a few things in the downtime though. It has been interesting. I feel so guilty being home, but so completely grateful for the time. I will be able to go get my car then be back for a big meeting on Friday. Not exactly work, but a way to learn a little about my new employer.

Tired is a good description of how I feel right now. I just want to get on a normal schedule. I think I will go to sleep now. Goodnight....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Misadventures a/k/a WTF???

A blown head gasket. A phrase no car owner wants to hear. Ever. I really didn't want to hear it today when I the garage called. I'm supposed to leaving for San Antonio tomorrow, but today I found out I may not even be able to drive my car for a few days. I'm may have to rent a car drive it to SA on Friday, then drive back to Ennis to get my car and return to SA on Sunday only to return to start my new job on Monday. Yikes.

The blown head gasket is in addition to the rotar replacement fiasco on Monday. Let's recap - I was late for the movers twice. I spent $1,200 on maintenance and new tires only to have to take it back a few days later. I give my cats valium, and instead of knocking them out, it makes them cry and stay away all day (and all night) long. Oh, and they changed the deliver date for my TV and now it's possible I won't get it in time for Daddy to drive it to SA. My car has been towed to Dallas, I had to cancel my hair appointment for Friday and I'm in danger of not being able to get my apartment keys in time for the movers to get on Saturday. I'm not having a great time.

BUT...

In an un-Laura-like fashion, I'm going to look at the bright side. I get to spend more time with my dad and my family because of this. I'm going to get to see Emily play tomorrow night. Dylan and I are going to see Fast Five tomorrow. I was able to get a hair apointment in Ennis tomorrow morning. Jax and Jessie have calmed down a little. I will get to save money on boarding costs. Basically all good things. I think this is God's way of telling me to slow down and rest. I need to rest, and if I had gone to SA tomorrow, I would have run for two more days. Instead I might get to nap again. And a nap is a blessed thing.

Goodnight and God bless!!!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Next Adventure Begins

I just woke up from my last permanent night's sleep in Arkansas. I have a few more things to take care of today, and then I get my babies and go.


I'm sad, but at the same time completely excited to begin my new adventure. Leaving Walmart was very hard. Especially giving up my associate discount card. That was really painful (and I'm joking I will really miss the friends I made there). I received my very complicated instructions on how to report to work on Monday. I really, really have to get a GPS so I don't get lost. The base is huge. I also understand base admission will take awhile because of the heightened security due to Osama Bin Laden's death. I have to report  by 0800, but I have no idea how long it will take me to get onto the base. I can't report until I get onto the base. I will get so lost. I really have to invest in a GPS.

I just wanted to update before I began my trip today. A few more errands, lunch with Michele, then grab my babies and go. I can't can't to get home to Texas.