Earth Hour

Maybe you have all heard about this, maybe this is something new. Tonight the world is celebrating Earth Hour by turning off all the lights from 8:30 - 9:30 local time. I'm sure there are tons of links about this, but since I am late for breakfast I don't have time to find them. I'm planning on turning off my lights this evening. Just imagine all the fun things that can be done in the dark!

I Don't Understand Technology

These days people can talk on a phone that is the size of a credit card. On this said phone, they can also check their email, look up travel times, google who first came up with the rules of the road, and anything else their little heart desires. The technology of a cell phone has been around for about a decade. Cell phones with computers on them are relatively new, but people still rely on them for so many things.

Here is what I don't understand: If we can put so much information into a tiny little phone and it actually works then why oh why can't manufacturers make a water heater that lasts longer than six months? That's right, I am about to buy a new water heater because my 6 month old water heater already broke. If Apple and Microsoft can do so many awesome things with technology, why are water heater manufacturers having such a hard time making a product that works? Especially since water heaters are not new technology! I just don't understand.

Gotta Love Karma

I took Thursday and Friday off of work because I was "sick." I spent those fabulous days lounging around the house with Hot Husband who actually was sick. We watched movies, snuggled, did some naughty stuff and really just enjoyed being together. On Sunday I got sick. I absolutely believe this is karma for calling in sick and lying to my boss two days in a row. And since I took Thursday and Friday off of work, I really didn't think I should miss another day so I went in today. Sick as a dog. I fell asleep on my desk twice. Thank Goddess my boss was in a good mood and didn't get mad at me. Instead he was super sweet and let me sleep! After I woke up the second time he then decided to talk to me about my health. He is worried about me. I have been sick so many times this year that he thinks something is really wrong. He suggested blood tests.

I didn't know what to do. It was nice that he was so worried about me, but I felt horrible because his worrying is based on lies! I've been trying to justify my actions by reminding myself that this very boss who is so worried about me is actually the exact same boss who makes me feel like I'm nothing 85% of the time. I try telling myself that he doesn't really care, he is just thinking about his bottom line. I try telling myself that my boss is only being nice so he doesn't have to apologize for being a dick head. Nothing works. Right now I feel guilty, but I can't really be that guilty because I am actually thinking of telling my boss I am having blood work done on Friday afternoon so I can leave early for my trip to Michigan!

I will never learn.

Work Shmirk

I have gotten really bad at going to work lately. I think I have worked only one five day week so far this year. I'm sure my apathy stems from knowing I will be leaving my job soon, though I wish that time would come a lot sooner. My apathy may also come from knowing that we are so flipping s..l...o...w. In an average 8 hour day, I spend approximately 6 hours doing nothing but look for things to do. I am very lucky that my boss never lets anyone go, because if he did, I would have lost my job a long time ago. I've worked there for nearly 8 years and it has never been this bad. So now instead of going to work and sitting around, I opt to stay home and sit around.

Which is very bad because I have a million things to do at home and I should be using my time wisely.

Instead I spent the entire day curled up on the couch with my hunk of a husband and The Bachman. It was fansmashingtastic. And right about now I am trying to decide if I am still going to be sick tomorrow.

Two Hours of Wasted Time

I just realized that I have been sitting at my desk at work for two hours doing nothing but staring out the window. I have no idea what I was thinking about for these two hours. They are now lost. After I came to, I talked to Hot Husband and we came up with a short list of jobs I might actually enjoy doing.

1. Work at a bookstore. I have a serious book problem and working in a bookstore would be my version of heaven.

2. Waitress. I've never done it before and I might actually be good at it. I am very charming. Plus, I like running around like a crazy woman and being a waitress would allow me to get paid to do it.

3. A taxi cab driver. I really like to drive.

4. A Vet Tech. I already do this a little, but being able to do it full time would be awesome. All I need is for Hot Husband to get a kick ass job in Austin and I'm on my way to working at a animal clinic.

5. Writer. I really enjoy writing...I just need something to write about.

6. Be a baker. I love to bake and dream of opening my own bakery one day. I love making sweet things and giving them away. A sexy cupcake or a cute little cookie will never fail to put a smile on someone's face.

So that's my list. I know I am capable of doing anything I want, I just have no idea what that is. Making up my mind is nearly impossible for me. One day I'll figure it out, right?

Just for a quick update, Hot Husband did finish his resume before I got home from Austin so there was no flipping my lid. He is now in the process of looking and applying for jobs. The waiting game has begun. Please keep your fingers crossed for us!

A History Lesson

My extended weekend in Austin was fansmashingtastic. One of my favorite things about traveling is meeting new people and having conversations I wouldn't normally have when I am home. Conversations like the one I had with a server when Siren and I were out to eat at a New York Jewish-style deli. Yes, that's right. I ate at a New York Jewish-style deli while I was in Austin, Tx. For the life of me, I can't remember his name, but he was trying to be clever and cute and instantly made fun of me for talking with my hands.

"You must not be from around here. I don't see many people who talk with spirit fingers," Server said.
"Nope, not from around here," I replied, "I'm a Yankee."
"Oh, where are you from?" Server asked.
"The Chicago area," I said.
"Chicago, huh? Well that wouldn't really make you a Yankee because Illinois didn't exist during the Civil War," Server said. Not lying, those words actually crossed his lips. I looked over at Siren and asked if she just heard what I heard. She reluctantly nodded her head.
"Let's just think about this for a minute," I said to Server, "The Civil War was largely brought on by Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was President of the United States at that time and Abraham Lincoln was from Illinois. This may be a long shot, but I'm gonna go ahead and say that Illinois was definitely part of the Union during the Civil War which would make me a Yankee." That pretty much ended the conversation.

Sunny and Warmer Weather, Here I Come!

I am leaving early tomorrow morning to go to Austin, Tx to visit my best friend, Siren. That's not really her name, but I thought the nickname suits her well. In Greek Mythology a Siren was a dangerous woman who kept men as her slaves for sex and anything else she needed. My friend Siren doesn't keep men as slaves yet, but I am sure that as soon as her divorce is final she will have a house full of men chained to the walls.

We have a fabulous weekend planned and I am so excited to be able to sit outside and have a margarita without freezing my ass off. Not that I have been sitting outside and having margaritas this winter, but it's nice to know I'll have the opportunity to do it before May. We are planning on partying it up and going absolutely crazy. I can't wait. I am so excited I can't stop smiling and my face is starting to hurt.