Yes, it has. The net was shut off and P and I were so freaking broke, we couldn't afford to turn it on. Well, obviously, the money was scraped up and I'm back. Here's the scoop:
1. I'm working at The Anchor full time. Actually, maybe even over full time. I've lost track. Usually there 5-6 nights a week. I love it. I have no idea how I got so lucky to be there. Maybe my bad unemployed for forever karma reversed itself. Down part is, um, nothing!
2. Wheezy is back! Got her insured and her new tabs and she is ready to roll! Well, almost. After sitting in the garage for about 5 months, her tires went to hell. So, getting a new used one for her front paw. I was able to take her out for the last two days that hit in the mid-60's with the top down, so it's worth it. What's the point of owning a convertable if you can't drive around with the top down?
3. Working on super secret cakes for Anchor too. Would go to grocery store and bake my ass off today, but still waiting on tire.
4. P's finally employed also. Thank god. He seems to like it, so that helps too!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Ducks are Whack Again
Over booked myself today. That, along with stress re: this job I SO WANT, gave me a headache. I think the interview went well, but now having second thoughts. Enough about that.
Good stuff:
3 loads of dishes done. Finally.
Anchor tasting next week.
Framed painting for Anchor finally back, must paint frame tomorrow.
Baking cookies for a friend tomorrow for some party.
Chicken roasting right now.
Knitty does not hate me (personal paranoid complex on Wednesday)!
Rented "Twilight" and "Caraline"!
Across The Street wants to give me shifts asap!
Bottle of wine. Nom. Paid for with tips from last night. Desperately needed, no excuses.
Hanging out with the boy downstairs a lot lately. He "helps" me paint. Must get him his own stuff to paint, as as much as I adore him, he's kind of futzing with my art.
Planning get away with LJ, Knitty and Maggster. I'm thinking Tomah, Wisconsin in May for their City Garage Sale. How cool would that be? Found an awesome resort to stay in too. Can't wait!
One thing I'm seriously pissed about. Macy's is having a HUGE eyeglass sale $99 for bifocals, no line, and I don't have the cash for it. Damn.
Good stuff:
3 loads of dishes done. Finally.
Anchor tasting next week.
Framed painting for Anchor finally back, must paint frame tomorrow.
Baking cookies for a friend tomorrow for some party.
Chicken roasting right now.
Knitty does not hate me (personal paranoid complex on Wednesday)!
Rented "Twilight" and "Caraline"!
Across The Street wants to give me shifts asap!
Bottle of wine. Nom. Paid for with tips from last night. Desperately needed, no excuses.
Hanging out with the boy downstairs a lot lately. He "helps" me paint. Must get him his own stuff to paint, as as much as I adore him, he's kind of futzing with my art.
Planning get away with LJ, Knitty and Maggster. I'm thinking Tomah, Wisconsin in May for their City Garage Sale. How cool would that be? Found an awesome resort to stay in too. Can't wait!
One thing I'm seriously pissed about. Macy's is having a HUGE eyeglass sale $99 for bifocals, no line, and I don't have the cash for it. Damn.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Eff Jinxing
I'm over it. I have decided by trying so hard to not jinx a job, I'm jinxing myself out of it. I have also taken the entire week off from job hunting, as my new theory is that I'm so crazy busy applying for jobs, that I'm not focusing positive vibes on getting jobs that I really want. So, all week, I have decided to put my eggs in one basket and hope to hell that I don't drop the damn thing.
1. I have an interview tomorrow to work in a doggie food place. This means that I would work in the warehouse and helping bake doggie treats. Physical labor sounds GREAT after a summer of sitting on my backside. My girlfriend Laura works there and put in a good word for me. I will get this job (positive thinking).
2. Looks like The Anchor Fish and Chips will be opening in 2 weeks. While I have been "hired" as a waitress, I'm second tier, which means that if they need more ppl than their core staff, I'm next in line. IMHO, 4 servers is NOT enough to run a restaurant 6 days a week, even if they don't open until 4 p.m. Srsly. So, there is another egg. The dry run is next week and I'm going to that (hopefully there will be FOOD also - I'm so excited for their menu!!!).
3. The last egg is pretty awesome. My friend Skilly is a waitress Across The Street and when I brought in fresh out of the damn oven rhubarb muffins for her and Erich, she mentioned that she hasn't been on a real vacation in 5 years and was taking one come hell or high water. Problem is, is that they don't have enough servers to cover her shifts. Today she is talking to the boss about me picking up her shifts! I don't see any reason why he would say "bad idea". Esp since I give him cookies.
4. Girlfriend Laura who works at the doggie food place also asked me if I want to do a showing at her little gallery. I started working on the paintings yesterday. Considering next month is October, I'm going with a Day of the Dead theme.
So, there you have it. I'm willing to work 7 days a week and double shifts to get back on the financial money track. Let's get this shit going!
1. I have an interview tomorrow to work in a doggie food place. This means that I would work in the warehouse and helping bake doggie treats. Physical labor sounds GREAT after a summer of sitting on my backside. My girlfriend Laura works there and put in a good word for me. I will get this job (positive thinking).
2. Looks like The Anchor Fish and Chips will be opening in 2 weeks. While I have been "hired" as a waitress, I'm second tier, which means that if they need more ppl than their core staff, I'm next in line. IMHO, 4 servers is NOT enough to run a restaurant 6 days a week, even if they don't open until 4 p.m. Srsly. So, there is another egg. The dry run is next week and I'm going to that (hopefully there will be FOOD also - I'm so excited for their menu!!!).
3. The last egg is pretty awesome. My friend Skilly is a waitress Across The Street and when I brought in fresh out of the damn oven rhubarb muffins for her and Erich, she mentioned that she hasn't been on a real vacation in 5 years and was taking one come hell or high water. Problem is, is that they don't have enough servers to cover her shifts. Today she is talking to the boss about me picking up her shifts! I don't see any reason why he would say "bad idea". Esp since I give him cookies.
4. Girlfriend Laura who works at the doggie food place also asked me if I want to do a showing at her little gallery. I started working on the paintings yesterday. Considering next month is October, I'm going with a Day of the Dead theme.
So, there you have it. I'm willing to work 7 days a week and double shifts to get back on the financial money track. Let's get this shit going!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Holy Cats
It really has been a month A FREAKING MONTH since I've posted. I'm ashamed. I have kept meaning to, but the muse wasn't hanging around the puter. Don't know where she went - maybe lost in the Room of Doom? Betcha. Must clean out RoD this weekend and see if I can't find her.
I have been spending a significant amount of time at my mom's. She had HER cataract surgery done and then some weird sort of gastro-intestinal thing, so that was 4 weeks of 3 days a week at her place making sure she didn't do anything stupid while on the loopy juice.
P and I had our 4th annual Labor Day BBQ this past Sunday. Nice and small, but fun. I actually managed to clean most of the house, except for the bedroom and RoD.
Menu as follows:
The World Famous Spinach Orzo Salad
Mashed Cauliflower (except I omitted the instant mashed taters - ew)
Various Cheese and Crackers
Filo Cups with Brie and a Cranberry on top (cube of brie in the cup, bake 10 min @ 350, top with cranberry or two from a can - NOT the jelly)
Filo Cups with Crab Goo recipie from my MIL
Portobella Mushrooms sliced up and marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and salt and pepper then chucked on the grill
Elk meat NOM
Corn, Brats, and burgers
It was a hell of a spread, if I do say so myself. Oh, P DID do the grilling... ;)
What else has been going on? Summer was a total bust, didn't hit The Fair or a single Saints game due to no money. Will prolly have to bail on RenFest too. Oh well.
P DID get a job! Hired Tuesday and starts in two weeks. Let's hope all is good and it sticks, cause I can't take more of this. Fingers crossed for me, I'm still sending out 5 resumes a day and STILL NO BITES. Which, of course, bites.
Tomorrow is my last appt with The Good Doctor. I'm very sad. Meeting up with him and his staff every week was the highlight of my weeks over the summer. It was just nice to get out of the house, dress up a little (hey, I'm going downtown with the big kids who have jobs, I don't want to look like a total slug!), and spend time in the bookstore while waiting for the bus. Currently, I have rhubarb bars in the oven, have Balsamic Vinegar Fudge Cookies cooling, and making a card for TGD's staff. They have been so lovely to me and seriously, they all deserve a huge thank you. Must remember to write down ingredients in case of allergies.
Next up is a Roasted Garlic Chicken that I'll be making. Shit. We can barely afford rent and the bills, but they give us plenty for food, so we shall eat like kings before being thrown on the streets. Just Kidding, did I mention that P's employed? Right now, he's playing a show at Big V's. I stayed home because between being with my mom for over 48 hours a week and then P and I together the rest of the week, I get no ME time. So here I am, blogging away happily.
Also hitting up a few more jobbie job prospects tomorrow after eye appt. Shoot, who knew that being unemployed would be so BUSY?
I have been spending a significant amount of time at my mom's. She had HER cataract surgery done and then some weird sort of gastro-intestinal thing, so that was 4 weeks of 3 days a week at her place making sure she didn't do anything stupid while on the loopy juice.
P and I had our 4th annual Labor Day BBQ this past Sunday. Nice and small, but fun. I actually managed to clean most of the house, except for the bedroom and RoD.
Menu as follows:
The World Famous Spinach Orzo Salad
Mashed Cauliflower (except I omitted the instant mashed taters - ew)
Various Cheese and Crackers
Filo Cups with Brie and a Cranberry on top (cube of brie in the cup, bake 10 min @ 350, top with cranberry or two from a can - NOT the jelly)
Filo Cups with Crab Goo recipie from my MIL
Portobella Mushrooms sliced up and marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and salt and pepper then chucked on the grill
Elk meat NOM
Corn, Brats, and burgers
It was a hell of a spread, if I do say so myself. Oh, P DID do the grilling... ;)
What else has been going on? Summer was a total bust, didn't hit The Fair or a single Saints game due to no money. Will prolly have to bail on RenFest too. Oh well.
P DID get a job! Hired Tuesday and starts in two weeks. Let's hope all is good and it sticks, cause I can't take more of this. Fingers crossed for me, I'm still sending out 5 resumes a day and STILL NO BITES. Which, of course, bites.
Tomorrow is my last appt with The Good Doctor. I'm very sad. Meeting up with him and his staff every week was the highlight of my weeks over the summer. It was just nice to get out of the house, dress up a little (hey, I'm going downtown with the big kids who have jobs, I don't want to look like a total slug!), and spend time in the bookstore while waiting for the bus. Currently, I have rhubarb bars in the oven, have Balsamic Vinegar Fudge Cookies cooling, and making a card for TGD's staff. They have been so lovely to me and seriously, they all deserve a huge thank you. Must remember to write down ingredients in case of allergies.
Next up is a Roasted Garlic Chicken that I'll be making. Shit. We can barely afford rent and the bills, but they give us plenty for food, so we shall eat like kings before being thrown on the streets. Just Kidding, did I mention that P's employed? Right now, he's playing a show at Big V's. I stayed home because between being with my mom for over 48 hours a week and then P and I together the rest of the week, I get no ME time. So here I am, blogging away happily.
Also hitting up a few more jobbie job prospects tomorrow after eye appt. Shoot, who knew that being unemployed would be so BUSY?
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Weekend Adventures
Where to start again? I should be doing this daily!
Saturday, I was supposed to hang out with mom at the Uptown Art Fair. It was her birthday weekend and that's what she wanted to do. Let it be known, I HATE THE UPTOWN ART FAIR. It's not all local artists, it's crowded, it's (IMHO) pretty crappy art, and it's expensive and a PITA to get around at. Luckily, it was supposed to storm that day, so she cancelled on me. It just sprinkled a lot that day, and I felt guiltily grateful.
Sunday, P drove me out to her place, we visited a bit, P left, and mom and I were taken to The Chanhassen Dinner Theater for Always...Patsy Cline. I'm not going to lie. I was rather dreading it. 1. Dinner theater always makes me think about rubber chicken and poor acting by ppl who never made it "big" 2. Dinner with my mom and brother is always a little weird. I can have dinner with one or the other, but both for some reason is awkward. I don't know why. Maybe memories of childhood? I don't have any idea. But it was very nice. Except the iceburg dinner salad. EW. The chicken I had was pretty good, and the wild rice was super yum. The show was lovely. I was afraid it was going to be a "tribute show" (think Elvis) and that was it. But there was a great storyline about this little gal in Texas who LOVED Patsy and how she got to meet her. The gal that played Patsy was quite good (and anyone who knows me, knows I'm a snob about that sort of thing). All in all, it was a wonderful evening, and a big thanks to my generous brother.
Monday, Mom and I went out to lunch at The Edina Grill where one of her girlfriends had given her a GC to. It was really yummy. I got the grilled salad with shrimp and a beer, mom had the spinach salad and a glass of wine. Not that my salad didn't rock, but hers was better (nibbler!). She brought me back into the city, and we split a drink across the street. I introduced her to D, my friend who is in her age bracket, but I got a NO look from her. I tried!
Today's been quiet. Dishes. Thinking about design that I want to put on Thank You card for The Good Doctor's office team. Planning cookie bonanza for Thursday. Oh, and thinking about dinner too....
Saturday, I was supposed to hang out with mom at the Uptown Art Fair. It was her birthday weekend and that's what she wanted to do. Let it be known, I HATE THE UPTOWN ART FAIR. It's not all local artists, it's crowded, it's (IMHO) pretty crappy art, and it's expensive and a PITA to get around at. Luckily, it was supposed to storm that day, so she cancelled on me. It just sprinkled a lot that day, and I felt guiltily grateful.
Sunday, P drove me out to her place, we visited a bit, P left, and mom and I were taken to The Chanhassen Dinner Theater for Always...Patsy Cline. I'm not going to lie. I was rather dreading it. 1. Dinner theater always makes me think about rubber chicken and poor acting by ppl who never made it "big" 2. Dinner with my mom and brother is always a little weird. I can have dinner with one or the other, but both for some reason is awkward. I don't know why. Maybe memories of childhood? I don't have any idea. But it was very nice. Except the iceburg dinner salad. EW. The chicken I had was pretty good, and the wild rice was super yum. The show was lovely. I was afraid it was going to be a "tribute show" (think Elvis) and that was it. But there was a great storyline about this little gal in Texas who LOVED Patsy and how she got to meet her. The gal that played Patsy was quite good (and anyone who knows me, knows I'm a snob about that sort of thing). All in all, it was a wonderful evening, and a big thanks to my generous brother.
Monday, Mom and I went out to lunch at The Edina Grill where one of her girlfriends had given her a GC to. It was really yummy. I got the grilled salad with shrimp and a beer, mom had the spinach salad and a glass of wine. Not that my salad didn't rock, but hers was better (nibbler!). She brought me back into the city, and we split a drink across the street. I introduced her to D, my friend who is in her age bracket, but I got a NO look from her. I tried!
Today's been quiet. Dishes. Thinking about design that I want to put on Thank You card for The Good Doctor's office team. Planning cookie bonanza for Thursday. Oh, and thinking about dinner too....
Thursday, August 6, 2009
I Can (mostly) See Clearly Now...
Both eyes done. I am getting tiny headaches, but The Good Doctor said that may happen, due to getting used to seeing light clearly again. It really is a "Wizard of Oz" type experience, like when Dorothy enters brightly colored Oz from grey Kansas. Yeah, Brad Warner talks about never gaining true "enlightenment", I challenge that. Just kidding! It's a completely different kind of enlightenment. I wish I could really explain the change. Maybe like seeing "Spiderman" on a 10 inch black and white TV, then watching it at IMAX in 3-D? My depth perception is still a titch off, but The Good Doctor said that will go away.
I drove again today, and that was exciting. No panic attacks or nothing scary. Even made myself drive on the freeway for a few miles. Did it in heels, too. Take that!
Last weeks job interviews went well. I didn't get Job 1 (which is fine, as much as I WANT to work, I want a job I'll enjoy, and this didn't "feel" right). Was supposed to have 2nd interview with Job 2 today, but the guy double booked, so I have to go out tomorrow again. Oh well, no biggie. It's not like I went in and they said "Oh, God! Thought we got rid of YOU!". I've been still looking online for stuff, but it seems to have dried up a bit. And my pride won't let me manage and Applebee's quite yet. Yet...
I still need to work on finishing up my Adventures in Cataracts zine that I think will be helpful to others. Also, have decided that this place WILL get clean. No matter what. Somehow. Because now I can REALLY see how awful it got to. Don't even ask.
My girlfriend Chrissy's birthday is today. I promised her I'd wear the eyepatch and dress as a pirate for her. I really don't know who else I'd do this for. Now I have to figure out if I have any piratey clothes. I'm thinking my shredded skirt, the bustier, boots, and something weird with the hair. Or just a fucking bandanna. Wish I still had that pretty pirate fluffy shirt from the early 90's... Oh well!
I drove again today, and that was exciting. No panic attacks or nothing scary. Even made myself drive on the freeway for a few miles. Did it in heels, too. Take that!
Last weeks job interviews went well. I didn't get Job 1 (which is fine, as much as I WANT to work, I want a job I'll enjoy, and this didn't "feel" right). Was supposed to have 2nd interview with Job 2 today, but the guy double booked, so I have to go out tomorrow again. Oh well, no biggie. It's not like I went in and they said "Oh, God! Thought we got rid of YOU!". I've been still looking online for stuff, but it seems to have dried up a bit. And my pride won't let me manage and Applebee's quite yet. Yet...
I still need to work on finishing up my Adventures in Cataracts zine that I think will be helpful to others. Also, have decided that this place WILL get clean. No matter what. Somehow. Because now I can REALLY see how awful it got to. Don't even ask.
My girlfriend Chrissy's birthday is today. I promised her I'd wear the eyepatch and dress as a pirate for her. I really don't know who else I'd do this for. Now I have to figure out if I have any piratey clothes. I'm thinking my shredded skirt, the bustier, boots, and something weird with the hair. Or just a fucking bandanna. Wish I still had that pretty pirate fluffy shirt from the early 90's... Oh well!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
I Think I Done Good
On the interviews. I'm really really leaning to the 2nd, as for some reason I feel there would be less of me working BOH, but we'll see. Ha ha. Get it?
OH! And I DROVE THE CAR today for the first time since February. It was weird, and I'm still on the fence on if it was smart to do or not. My right eye made me feel like I had an extra blind spot, but I had to get to these interviews, and there was no way busing (bussing?) it would work. I have to admit, I got a huge thrill out of it. Felt like I just got my license for the first time! But I'm going to not drive again until after eye 2 gets done. It was just a little too unnerving. Or maybe I'm just being paranoid after not being behind the wheel for almost 7 months...
And I forgot how much bicyclists make me angry. Especailly ones that are in THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR LANE and have a dumb ass back pack that has a painting of a gas pump = stick man shooting himself in the head. Really. I'm all for carpooling, alt means of transportation, but 99% of the time, but ppl on the bikes don't follow the rules of the road and run red lights, stop signs, and don't ride safe. Swear, they make me crazy. Okay, that vent is done.
OH! And I DROVE THE CAR today for the first time since February. It was weird, and I'm still on the fence on if it was smart to do or not. My right eye made me feel like I had an extra blind spot, but I had to get to these interviews, and there was no way busing (bussing?) it would work. I have to admit, I got a huge thrill out of it. Felt like I just got my license for the first time! But I'm going to not drive again until after eye 2 gets done. It was just a little too unnerving. Or maybe I'm just being paranoid after not being behind the wheel for almost 7 months...
And I forgot how much bicyclists make me angry. Especailly ones that are in THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR LANE and have a dumb ass back pack that has a painting of a gas pump = stick man shooting himself in the head. Really. I'm all for carpooling, alt means of transportation, but 99% of the time, but ppl on the bikes don't follow the rules of the road and run red lights, stop signs, and don't ride safe. Swear, they make me crazy. Okay, that vent is done.
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