Day-to-Day

Yesterday I got a really nice compliment from one of my bosses, technically he is my boss's boss. He said "Hi, Rita. I heard you are a powerpoint goddess. True?" This not only made me blush but in all it felt great hearing it. I had just finished up a project for another of my bosses (I have many people above me) that involved making the pictures of graphs on a powerpoint into actual graphs he could manipulate. I had to do some handy work in microsoft paint as well but it all came out great.

I have dish washing duties tonight at the restuarant. There is one part of the road that I have to cross right when I get out of work that makes me ALWAYS feel like I am going to get into an accident and there is no way for me to go around that part of the road without being late to the second job. Its just nerve racking. Thank god I only have to do it once a week. I don't know how commuters manage doing every day.

It doesn't look like the room mate is going to have his friends move in with him after all. He now no longer wants to be with his girlfriend but also does not want to break up with said girlfriend because of the physical part of their relationship. Which means Curtis and I are stuck with him and his smell (cigarettes) till the first of October. I just really hope there are going to be some good (and cheap) houses on the market when the time does come. I don't know what the room mate is going to end up doing about moving but frankly I am not sure I care a whole lot either. We all need to live our own lives.

Curtis finally got some decent hours at his first job I think partially because one of the guys quit (we think it might be because of stealing). But of course it the week that he has an exam in his worst subject: bio. So hopefully with much studying and reading this test will go more smoothly then the last one, which apparently everyone did terribly on.

Speaking of homework. I need to start writing that 2500 word paper on Thailand prostitution, no I am not joking its for a sociology class I am not taking, also not joking. I need to get more sources for the paper and then I think I can go ahead and start writing it. Its not due till the end of next month but still I want to try and not wait till the last minute.

My 4 Day Weekend (Day 2 & 3)

So to continue the story...

On Saturday we headed over to the Dean warehouse and we got a tour of the factory along with free pizza mmmm pizza! It was really neat to see that this giant warehouse had not only all the machinery in the back to make the guitars but to actually see some of the guys that work there sand the guitars by hand.

 

The one guitar the gentleman is working on was actually given out in a raffle, we didn't win. That was okay though it was still neat just to watch. They send the guitars out to be painted and then they ship everything back the guys there said it can take around 3 months if not more just to get your order in, but by the looks of some of those guitars it is well worth the wait. 

We also saw some of the guys working on repairing guitars, under someones workbench I found what I call the guitar graveyard:

Michael Angelo Batio later did a Q & A and his overall statement as far as playing fast on the guitars goes is to Practice Practice practice. He was actually a lot of fun to listen to. He seems like an overall very down to earth guy and a performer whether playing his guitar or not. 

The last bit of the day around 3pm one of the guys that goes to DOA Steve does a huge fundraiser for the Metropolitain Ministries. I thought this was sooo sweet and it really does hit him right at the heart. Curtis and I both donated and a lot of people did as well, and even if you didn't donate you were given a ticket for a chance to win some neat stuff. What I found interesting was that he asked ME, of all people there, to be the one who pulls the raffle tickets! I have talked in front of an audience before as an announcer but this was the first time I did it with a group that big and that didn't involve school. Needless to say I had a blast doing it and I am kind of hoping he will ask me again next year. One of the guitars a gentleman won was gorgeous, I don't actually know a lot about guitars but just take a look:

Again, Curtis and I didn't win anything but it was all for a good cause so I can't complain. 

Around 4pm we unfortunately had to leave because both Curtis and I had to go to work. Curtis was working at Gamestop as usual and the old Sushi place he used to work at asked if I could wash dishes, and of course I am not about to say no. I made a whopping $30 bucks for 4 hours of work, but again, its extra income so I can't complain. What I can complain about though is that one of the waiters just had such a poor attitude that night, that and I managed to not once but twice get water down my shirt.

I came home wet, smelling gross, around 11pm with a super achy back but I had money in my pocket and its going towards the wedding so I am a happy camper. They also asked me to go back next Friday at the same time so I guess I couldn't have done too bad of a job. Maybe this can turn in to a regular thing. 

Sunday:

Sunday was overall uneventful. I hung out around the house I didn't do much y back hurt Curtis went to work and I didn't even touch eBay because I needed a break from it. We did some grocery shopping and poof our day was over.

Babies, Therapists, Teeth, Interview (but not in that order)

I GOT TO HOLD A BABY TODAY! She was all of about 2-3 HOURS old! Why I am I going nuts and writings that in caps? Because it is the first time I have ever held a baby in my life. It was too strange! My hand were like twice the size of her head (my hand laid out flat I mean). She was just wriggling in my arms and being super cute. We got a text yesterday from Dwayne saying Rene went into labor at about 7 am. Now this is a surprise because the baby wasn't due until the beginning of March. Poor Rene was in Labor for 20 hours! Well our job was to watch her two other boys (ages 14, 6) over night which was very interesting because I have never met either of the two boys and I while I had met Dwayne once I have never met Rene or been to their house. But hey they are Curtis' long time friends and even though Curtis and Rene had an affair while she was married to Dwayne (and yes Dwayne knows about it because they then had a 3-some) I know Curtis said we would be there if they needed us. Oh and of course I got a picture of me and the baby along with a picture of Curtis and the Baby:

 

(He looks very natural holding her, I think.)

I am WAY tired today at work because the youngest son was sleeping in the same bed as us and the light was on in the room ALL night which meant little to no sleep for the both of us.

I had an interview yesterday for a weekend receptionist position at Brandon Ford and it would have been absolutely perfect for me. The lady that was supposed to interview me though had to leave early that day because she got sick and no one told me so I just filled out the usual papers and handed them in. The girl told me a little about the job and it all sounded good and she said she would have Susanna (the sick lady) call me back for a second interview but I have yet to hear anything. :( I think part of the reason is because of how much I make at this job and they might think I will expect the same amount. But who knows maybe she is still just sick and hasn't had time.

As far as other jobs go I will be washing dishes at Mike's Sushi this Saturday from 6pm-till close for a whopping 7.50 an hour. Its not much but now that Curtis' dentist appointment is rolling up on us I can finally start putting money away for the wedding.

Curtis' first appointment with the dentist is on the 22nd where he will get a cleaning and 3 fillings I am not going to be there so I hope he is okay. I will be paying them Friday (tomorrow) $6,532 with money and credit card. I think I might cry a little when I hand the money over. Then he goes in the 8th of March to get the major work done which I have to take a day off of work from.

I have a meeting with a therapist (the one Justin recommended) on the 24th, now this will be the actual MD that can prescribe me something for my anxiety (Curtis and I had a fight last night again about money right before we went to take care of the kids). I really do hope the doctor gives me something. I didn't actually get to go with the one Justin went to because he doesn't take Aetna Insurance but if recommended I will be going to his counseling therapist. Again, I am worried about my meeting. It also hasn't been approved at work for the time off for the teeth and this. I am worried I am taking too much time off of work too soon. Hopefully my boss is just busy which is why he hasn't replied back to me.

Not sure if we are spending another night with the kids or not. I guess I should ask.