Counting the Miles and Vacation Hubris

I've been remarkably busy these past 2 days. Yesterday, I was dispatched to get some trucking papers at the DMV-Texas Equivalent place, then when on my way back, I was sent to go get some sort of motor from Dallas. I spent from 8am to 2pm driving. Arggg, the Ipod got a workout.

Today, I went to Waco twice to get another motor repaired. I hate I-35, it's a logjam of big-rigs all going 80mph. I like the speed, but not the close proximity.

In Vacation news, our cruise has been canceled so we have to find other vacation activities for December. Hmmm, any ideas?

The Office

My office is pretty much done, I want to put up 1 hanging lamp, but it can wait. The pics are up, some may change as my moods change. But I am ready to share my retro workspace with all.

I still need junk and dust collectors for the shelves. Maybe a flotaki??? But I am pleased, it soothes me. The Uber Chair would feel at home here. It is not allowed to venture out though. It is far to valuable to let the unworthy sit in it.

I really love the slate blue and the lime green. I think it is just awesome. It seems clean and neat. I even decided to dress like my office today.
Man, I look kinda fat. I think it must be the stupid camera. Self timers add pounds. I look drunk as well, if only. Also, check out my sweet new watch.

Yes, I went a little crazy at the outlet mall yesterday. Fossil was having a sale. 75% off all clothes. So, I bought about everything I wanted. I spent $32 on clothes, then I saw the watch. So, that was an extra $40, so what, I wanted it. Today, I'm going to the antique stores at lunch. Danger!!! Who needs to eat when I can buy stuff instead.

Who's Hot stuff???

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Who's great, that would be us.

Yes, as you can see, I had a busy weekend. But, I managed to squeeze a trip to IKEA in to pick up some final bits for the office. One more trip to Target should do it. I need a light kit. Pics of the office will probably come later this week. But, overall things have gone well. Mom is in Denver with the grandparents visiting Aunt Shirley. Ms. Violet is in town working at the new Lowe's Store, so we are gonna have a fun couple of weeks. Shreveport in a couple of weeks!!!

Paris is just around the corner.

Hurricane Party!!!!

Whoo Hoo,

Ok, just for starters, I'm not happy that people may get hurt. I just really love extreme weather. It's fascinating. But, DFW is nuts with people evacuating from Houston. Hillsboro, which is basically the southern gateway to the Metroplex, is a zoo of people looking for hotels and some just hanging out. I-35 is the main alternate route to I-45. At McDonalds, the parking lot was full of people just hanging out, U-hauls and trailers everywhere.

Our cousin that lives down there has evacuated to Tomball, where ever that is. They say we will get rain, not much wind. We really need the rain. But, keep the people down there in your thoughts and prayers.

In other news, My season tics to the Fort Worth Symphony came and I scored box seats!!!! That's a fabulous deal, 2 season box tics for 120 bucks total!!! So, I need to start hunting dates for the 9 shows that are left, any takers?

More malaise, dispair, bird poop!!!

Agghhhh, when will it end?

Ok, 1 day of bird poop sitting on your car will cause great harm to your car's finish! Yes, now I have to pay probably a thousand dollars to have my car repainted.

I hate birds.

Post "Big Move" Depression Phase

So, The move is over. Things are still chaos in the plant, but not my problem. My office remains a mess will little done to it. I hunted for my lamp this morning but couldn't find it. Mother has since located it, BTW. My glass table, which I got at a thrif store in memphis, was broken. So, I have to find new tabledge for the office. IKEA is now a definite for this W/E. I've brought my record albums to put on the walls, but alas, I have no nails. And I don't have the gumption to go and get some.

Here are some pics from the ceremonial board cutting. How original of my father, Lowe's does the same thing!! Funny.

I asked for the day off, all I got was 1/2 a day. Sucks. I picked up tickets for Verdi: Requiem for this friday, my g-parents are coming through town. They are gonna have good seats, orchestra row I, nice...4 tics 30 bucks. Holla to the Fort Worth Symphony!!! www.FWSO.org

I'm feeling down, I normally get this way after vacations or extended periods of hard work. Where I just feel depressed, not wanting to do hardly anything. Even shopping doesn't make me feel good. I drove through Chic-fil-a last night and had the urge to go to Target, it was closed, 10pm, I wanted to cry. Sadly, I have been craving food. I have resisted the temptation. But, I made an impulse buy at the Hillsboro Wal-Mark.

Lunchables!!

And you may ask what was I doing at the Hillsboro Wal-Mark, it wasn't my choice mind you. I had to get a dvd player for Perla. But, besides that, did you know that lunchables are not that good for you? They have 51% of a daily serving of sodium. and 23 grams of fat. I guess that's the cheese. But, so yummy.

I'm getting tired now, maybe I'll go do something.

Ok, It's done!!!!

The move has been completed. Brandom Cabinets is in Hillsboro, TX. This makes day 8 of working. I'm hoping that I can take tomorrow off, I need some sleep.

Right now I'm sitting at my desk. In my very own office. It even has a door!!!! Unfortunately, no visitor chair or anything other than a desk. I still have to get my chair from Keene. Now, I'm sitting on some ugly chair. This will not do. I'm planning some very stylish accents for my office. Looks like a trip to IKEA or Tar-jey is in the works.

SympathyForSara.org

Please send donations in form of purses, earrings, or money.

This is my dear friend Sara. She in fact was the cause of my horrible Friday. She had a terrible wreck with a gravel truck. We think it was his fault, but still are unsure. She has a lacerated Spleen, 2 broken legs, 2 broken ankles, rods and pins are keeping her feet together. She had to be freed from her car using the jaws of life. Airlifted to the big hospital in Fort Worth. But, it seems she will be ok.

In other news,
Yesterday, the office was burgled. Only Michaels camera was stolen. The perpetrators were caught on camera so, we should have arrests soon. My weekend was pretty short, Worked all day Sat. Was very dirty and gave myself a big bruise. Sunday, slept in, went to see Sara. Last night I saw "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." What a good movie! It kept me interested and scared me a lot at times. I was glad that it didn't make the priest seem crazy.

Now the week continues, I will be working feverishly on the move, sanity is hereby postponed.

Keep it sane

Ok, so this weekend's activities aren't going so well. Right now, I'm breaking with about 25 other co-workers from setting new racking in Hillsboro. The big move is next weekend but, we are moving some things in advance, hence my presence here. At least there is one computer that works here!!

Well, I have to go use a forklift!!! funtimes

Family Reunion...

Well, this Holiday weekend was the annual Presley Family reunion. (yes, we are related to Elvis) This is my mothers family and the one that all lives in GA.

It was an interesting gathering as always, filled with people whom I forget for the most part. Despite the ususal suspects and their annoying presence, there were some high points. My great uncle who was on death's doorstep last year was spritely helping move tables and coolers.

The location that has finally been decided upon after years of bouncing around was High Falls State Park. A nice place with trees and a big waterfall. This place is a significant improvement from past reunions, as there is shade and something to do.

Laura and I were reunited for a while and spent it making fun of our cousins that were married at 17 and have lasted a whole year!!! The guy she married is nice, easy to get along with. But, we still have our doubts on the whole thing lasting. She is most unpleasant.

That was monday, earlier Laura and I went to find Ice Cream on Sunday, but found the Cold Stone closed. So, we played in the fountain. Tried not to get wet.

Oh, I got my new tshirts!! I will post pics of me rocking the new hotness later. BTW, That blue shirt I am wearing is one of the new ones.

Oh, that's what it means!

Ok, I must be a total tard but, I didn't know until just now what the acronym BFF meant.

Best friends forever!!!

Ah ha, sounds like a stupid thing that little girls use alot on AIM.

Please keep me in your prayers, I am going to GA this weekend to go to Family Reunion....Dun dun dun!!!!! This is always an eventful day filled with family drama and the normal hatred amongst cousins. Though, I am always charming and dapper.

This will be a good photo op weekend, so stay tuned.