Eye Contact

F*ing rude! Do you really have to follow every waitress that crosses the room!?! It's distracting, it's demeaning and it's rude!! Ugh!

Goodbye my Little One...

Sixteen years is a long time in the life of a dog - not that it makes it any easier - but it was time.


Such a sweet little girl. I have met very few pets with such strong personalities. When she was still small, she used to fight for my father's attention. Whenever he was on the phone she would sit at his feet, bark until he picked her up and slap him in the face if he did not pet her.


My parents brought her to Charlotte a few times when the would visit. One weekend we left the apartment for a little while and shut her in the bathroom. It was obvious she was not happy when we returned... she had pulled all the toilet paper off the roll. :)


When my parents did all of the work on their house, each morning my father would set out his tools for the day and she would bring in all of her stuffed animals and lay them among his hammers and screwdrivers.


For a while she was on a kick where she'd want to go for a walk every evening. She'd move at a snails pace to the end of the cul-de-sac then run all the way back to the house, to the point where I'd get shin-splints trying to keep up with her.


In the last few months, she's been really sick. They said it was a tumor on her brain. She had difficulty walking and needed constant supervision. We hand-fed her and would rock her to sleep like a newborn baby. She was getting better, walking on her own without falling, etc. Then yesterday we ended up back at square-one.


The house is awfully still without her here...

I think I want to move west...

I LOVED Aspen! It was beyond beautiful there and there was such a great vibe that I could see myself living there. It's an expensive place to live, that's the only negative. Do I really want to work three jobs just to pay rent? Hmm... For a town that's 10 sexy guys to 1 girl, I might consider working myself to death for a year or two...

Two Weeks Work in Aspen

Who would turn it down? Well, not me anyway. So I leave in a day or so, and I can't wait!! The good news: I'll get a few days off while I'm there... Maybe I'll take-up skiing. :)

"I have someone I want you to meet..."

Weird morning. I've never had a male friend try and set me up. Am I reading too much into this comment? I am a bit freaked out by it all, especially when it comes from my crush.

What happened to February?

LA was wonderful! So much so, in fact, that I could see myself living there. Of course, I feel that way about most cities that I visit.

Work has been keeping me busy, but I am still loving my job. :) I've just completed day 7 of 7 (I traded days for my trip to LA and haven't had a day off since) and I am going in for a few hours tomorrow to learn how to work the front counter.

Oprah rocks! Did anyone see the show tonight on her school in South Africa?

Rant...

Look men, I understand the comfort in buying pants a size (or two) too big, no waist band digging into the belly whatever... But PLEASE keep your drawers up around your waist! The last thing I want to see (after eating lunch today) is your ass crack!!

Heading West...

So, I am leaving for LA in another day or so. Yea!! I am thankful for warmer weather, especially with the storm that is heading this way. Watch for me Friday night on the Jimmy Kimmel Show - we have tickets to be part of the studio audience. I AM SO EXCITED!! I've never done the 'studio audience' thing...

I went shopping for a new pair of jeans today since mine do not fit me anymore (in a good way). I am trying to be a good airline employee and only travel with a carry-on suitcase. This is not as easy as I thought it would be - too many shoe options. :) I can be such a girl sometimes!

Long day at work - 13 hours. Good, but long. I had a nice conversation with my boss today. He made me feel really good about the work I've been doing. :)

Advice please...

What should I do when my boss makes a comment like, "You two must have been brother and sister in a previous life, the way you carry on..?" Back off and leave the guy alone or just ignore it and keep up the banter?

Bored and playing online...

You Are 0% Republican

If you have anything in common with the Republican party, it's by sheer chance.You're a staunch liberal, and nothing is going to change that!

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Your Life Path Number is 5

Your purpose in life is to life freely and collect experiences. You love life - new adventures, new people, new ideas.You are very curious, and you crave novelty in all forms.You tend to make friends easily, and you enjoy the company of all types of people. In love, you are fun and even a bit intoxicating. But you won't stick around for long. You are impulsive and spontaneous - which sometimes leads you to do things you regret.Sometimes you can be overindulgent with food, sex, or drugs.You have many talents, so many that you are often scattered and unfocused.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatisyourlifepathnumberquiz/">What Is Your Life Path Number?

Your Love Life Secrets Are

Looking back on your life, you will have a few true loves. You're a little scarred from your past relationships, but who isn't? You prefer a quirky, unique person to be your lover. You're easy going about who you're with, as long as they love you back. In fights, you are able to walk away and calm down. You are able to weather the storm. Getting over a break-up doesn't take long. Easy come, easy go.

http://www.blogthings.com/yourlovelifesecretsrevealedquiz/">Your Love Life Secrets, Revealed

Oops!!

Last week I fell asleep with my computer on my bed. It was turned off, but I had fallen asleep before I could set it on the floor, like I usually do. Sometime in my sleep I kicked my poor PC off the end of my bed and when I woke the next morning it would not even turn on... Funny, this thing has been halfway around the world with me, but one bad night and everything is gone. Luckily, I bought the Dell Complete Care coverage. I called Tech Support on Thursday, shipped my computer on Friday and was shocked when DHL knocked on my door this afternoon (Tuesday). I am SO happy to have my computer back!! And from now on, I promise not to try and sleep with my computer any more.

The Skinny on the New Job

I have been working for an airline as a customer service agent for a little over a month now. Since training, I have spent all of my time on the ramp marshalling in planes, loading and unloading baggage, etc. It's very physical - so far I have lost 10 lbs and I am developing some serious muscles in my arms. :) It's also very exciting - every day is different and can be very challenging. I really like my new job. I also like the travel opportunities. I have four more weeks of training (once they decide to send me) before I can work at the ticket counter, so I will be out on the ramp for a while. So far I've seen snow (Denver) and plenty of rain, but we've had some pretty nice days out there too and I'm looking forward to spring/summer out there...

I've received various levels of approval for my decision to work on the ramp. Mom didn't like the bruises I had my first few weeks - I had to get used to handling bags and they've since disappeared. My grandmother doesn't seem too thrilled that I am in a job that is not very feminine. Friends don't really say much, but I think they are expecting this to be temporary...

I don't know if this is a new career path for me or if I will eventually return to a classroom. I am having a difficult time thinking that far in advance. What's most important to me is that I can wake up day after day and enjoy, as well as feel challenged by, what I do...

Itching for excitement

Denver was cool. At least what I saw of it: the airport and the hotel. We worked our asses off with min twelve hour days. At night I crashed at the hotel cold, wet and aching, but it was GREAT!! I'd go back in a heartbeat (but not permanently - they work TOO hard over there).

I am ready to DO something. I was going to drive to Charlotte this morning, but went in to work instead... What was I thinking?!? I've gotta get out and about - here or somewhere else, I don't care. There's only so much time you can spend hanging out with the 'rents...

How Would You Like To Go To Denver For A Few Days To Work?

That's what my manager called and asked me today. Always up for an adventure, I immediately said YES, then I decided to check the weather... What have I gotten myself into?!? I work outside. My southern ass is not used to highs in the teens. What was I thinking!?!?

Actually, it should be pretty cool. They are sending about a dozen of us out there to help out on the ramp. It'll definitely be an adventure. I fly out tomorrow and have a suitcase full of warm layers, long johns and even a jumpsuit. It'll be hard work in very cold conditions, but somehow I'm really excited about going.

Maybe I'll even get a chance to see a little of Denver.

In A Nutshell

It's funny how time just gets away from you. I feel like it was only weeks since I was in Charlotte last, but it has been months - two to be exact. I guess a lot has happened in that time (and in the four months that I have been home from England), but on a day-to-day basis my life is pretty dull. And that (along with internet access issues) is the reason that I haven't really posted.

The holidays were nice. Thanksgiving was a big party with thirty dinner guests and a few more for dessert. I loved being in town for both Hanukkah and Christmas. Although, I had to work on X-mas, so I dropped by my grandparents' house beforehand and hung out before work. My sister and brother-in-law drove down for a few days, which was really cool (I haven't seen them in two years!). I had to work on New Years' Eve, but made it home in time to drink some champagne with the 'rents.

I spent a week in Salt Lake City for training for my new job and have completed three weeks on the ramp. It's exciting and challenging (physically) and I like it. I'm not sure where this will lead, but for now I like that I am building muscle, dropping weight and getting an opportunity to travel.

Happy New Year!!

I don't have time to post much right now. I just wanted to say that I haven't dropped off the face of the earth and that I will write about my new job soon.

Hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas and you all will have a great New Year's Eve tonight.

Miss ya!
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Wanderlust

Seriously. My drive home on Sunday was great: beautiful day, good tunes, etc. And when I reached the TN foothills I so badly wanted to just keep driving. I am suffering from some serious wanderlust. Anyone up for a road trip???

Long lost friend

That's how I've been feeling lately. Unsure of myself. Unsure of my life. A little bit lost. Who knows how things will work out, but there's still time for all of that.

I've been home for a little over two months now and I haven't posted a thing. Mainly because dial-up sucks and it takes too long. but also, there hasn't been a whole lot to write. My life has been pretty dull. Well, not really, but there hasn't been anything significant to write about, so I keep putting it off for another day until two months have passed and I hear complaints, "You haven't posted." And all I can think about is that there's really nothing to say.

I have decided to stay in Tenessee for a while. I've been working part-time for a temp agency. I've decided to take a break from teaching, at least until I can get a full-time job and not get stuck substituiting. You know how bad kids can be to subs...

This is my third trip to Charlotte. I love seeing all of my friends, but I am not ready to commit to moving back. There is something stopping me and I can't seem to put my finger on it.

I am rambling. I seem to do a lot of that lately, just not online. Dial-up sucks.

I miss old friends. I miss old crushes. I miss my old life. But two years later, will things ever be the same?

Goodbye England

My last day...

Feeling a little sad, but excited to see family and talk to friends tomorrow.

The trip around the SW was cool. Best bit was Glastonbury, where Jess met me and we quickly made friends. We sang karoke with a crazy Israeli cutie one night and got our names on the 'Banned For Life' list of another pub. Of course, it was a seperate sheet of paper that we wrote our names on and we used chewing gum to secure it. :) Good times, good times...

Wish me luck that I will make it to Atlanta with all of my luggage tomorrow evening and I can't wait to see/talk to you all soon!!

Big Hugs!
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