potty talk

since i've been at this new job, there is only one thing that has really bothered me: the bathroom. i've resisted talking about this as most of you are probably not they type to talk about such vile topics; however, i am not above it.

i don't mind using public facilities (unlike my friend lil who would go home from work to potty if she couldn't hold it), but i do want some privacy. and it seems here, it's difficult to come by. i think it must be because this floor of the building is quite busy and contains most of the offices.

when i say i like my privacy, i just mean, i'd much rather be in there alone than with someone else there to act as witness, and i think at least some other people feel the same. take for instance the trip i just made there... someone went in just before me and i was done and washing up before this person was able to get her shy flow to come out of hiding.

so i'm just thinking maybe i should seek out another place to go or maybe we should devise a schedule...

like a cab on commission

i think everyone who ever reads my blog knows that i consider myself a relatively intelligent person. but you'll also agree that i am still blonde and have moments where we can all laugh at me. and i just had one of those moments so i thought you might enjoy the laugh as well...

i bought the new mariah carey cd because i heard several songs i liked and while i think she should probably cover up her lovely lady lumps a bit better, i support a girl who has a nervous breakdown and comes back like she has.

today at work there are only about 4 of us in the building it seems so i'm trying to keep myself entertained until 4 when i feel like i can leave since i came in early. so i'm listening to mariah and i decide to look at the lyrics online.

i realize i've been singing "Like a cab on commision, i gotta get up out of here and go somewhere" instead of "Just like the Calgon commercial, I really gotta get up outta here and go somewhere". Calgon commercial, cab on commission... same thing.

i just wish i was near my brother so i could annoy him by singing it wrong; he likes it when i do that.

treasures

i have been trying to think every day about something i really enjoy. today's joy came early. i realized how much i love putting on a coat for the first time of the season. there are always little treasures in the pockets that make me smile.

work has been going well. i can't believe i'm in week 3 of a new job. of course, i don't feel like i've really done anything. if you know me, you know i like to have a task, a goal, something to strive for. these first weeks have really just been fact finding and trying to figure out what i want and need to do.

in more exciting news, cara finally got her ring this weekend. i guess that means i need to start working on getting pregnant since she wants me to have to wear a tent ;) i'm not sure i can clear this idea with k just yet though. i think we have another year or two to wait. we'll get all three of us married first before we start the baby rotation. but i think it does mean i should get serious about losing some body mass.

well, back to work it is...

day two

i survived the first two days of the new job. i think i'm going to love it (what am i saying, i already do). it's always going to be a nice place to be when you boss comes in and says 'i have a prize for you' and hands over an iPod shuffle for no real reason other than 'everyone else has one and i didnt want you to feel left out'. how cool is that?

i've already acquired several projects to begin working on. there is SO much room for me to do my own thing and do some new, different things for them. i think i'll be glad when i finish teaching these THREE courses I have going. i'm ready for a break from that.

i'm super into this fall thing. something about the north east inspires it in me. leaves changing, mums in full bloom. i've been making pumpkin delight, spice cake and trying different types of squash. i made and ate spaghetti squash for the first time in my life last week. it was excellent with just a little butter (actually Promise spread since i'm trying to get un-fat), salt and pepper and Parmesan cheese. this weekend i made butternut squash soup (or mush), and i have an acorn squash left to attempt.

k's parents are coming for thanksgiving. it'll be the first time i think i've had a holiday at my house. i've never made a turkey before so it should be an interesting adventure... as long as i don't put grits on it i'll be fine. (that's a family inside joke that does require a story).

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One Thanksgiving several years ago we were at my Papa's house. He's an excellent cook, but my mom was in charge of the turkey that year. My papa was up early and wanted to get the turkey in the oven before things got wild so he went in to my sleeping mom to ask what he needed to do. she told him to put it in the browning bag, tie the bag and put some slits in the top. Once we were all up my mom checked the turkey to find white specks all over the top of the turkey. Upon inquiring it became clear that there was a mis-understanding in the sleepy pre-dawn conversation... she said slits and he heard 'grits'.

my lovely lady lumps

in just a few hours we're headed to philly for the Black Eyed Peas and Gwen Stefani. i can't wait.

i've been grading all morning, but i think i'm all caught up. in the course(s) i'm currently teaching one of their discussion questions for this week is about blogs and blogging. they all have such a hatred for blogging. idiots. they just don't understand how wonderful it is to live vicariously through others.

i guess i need to go iron for today and tomorrow. i still haven't decided what to wear tomorrow for my big first day. decisions, decisions.

back in the saddle

i know, i know. i haven't been here in a while, and I promised to get back earlier this week, but alas it is friday and here i sit. it's my last official day of full-time work for my current employer. monday, i start a fresh.

i think i hate coming back to this after so long because i have too much to say. So maybe i'll say some short, sweet things and you can ask for me if you really care...

ONE. yes, i had a great trip to louisiana. i ate lots of good things and just hung out with my family. it was nice.

TWO. yes, new orleans looks as bad as the news makes it out to be. actually, i think it worse in person. i flew in to NO and went with dad to his staging site by Audubon park. there were refrigerators standing by the curbs to replace the usually colorful characters that line the streets of new orleans.

i think the hardest part of the trip were all the long faces on the planes to and from. conversations about fema trailers and relocation and mold replaced the usual war stories of drunken nights, eating too much and when to plan the next trip to party. i did run into a college friend who was down to visit her family. she's been relocated to philadelphia so maybe we can get together while she's here. two feet of water in her house have washed away many of her things. but she still had that killer smile that attracts all the boys.

THREE. yes, i'm excited about my new job. i'm not excited that my hair is cut funky and i feel fat and frumpy. weight watchers and working out here i come.

FOUR. yes, i am crazy. this is my last day of full-time work for them, but i will continue teaching my faculty course through the first of december AND i have two online courses i'm teaching (luckily same course, two different sections). so basically i'm swamped until christmas.

FIVE. speaking of christmas, i have no ideas for presents. i think my gift giving ability is cyclical. last year i did great. had ideas for everyone, and this year i suck. so if anyone has any ideas, let me know.


I think I'll end with five for now. maybe after i do some work i'll add a few more. until then...