It's Friggin' Hot

Okay - it's now been a month and my air conditioning still isn't working!!!!! This is way too frustrating. They came out last Monday, but they didn't have the right motor for the heat pump. So they rigged one up, and it quit working. I'm hoping that I don't have to get a new unit - that would be very expensive, and it's not something I really want to have to get right now. But I'm getting sick and tired of having my house be a friggin' 90 degrees INSIDE! I can't get anything done in here. So for the past month I haven't done anything, which is extremely frustrating.

My Goals for June 25 - July 1

Work
Finish 2 files of B/D files
Finish job descriptions for SO, SJ, TJ, IM, KU, DE
Holiday Party meeting
Work with SH on WD project

Personal
Cardio - Wednesday
Work on outline for story
Chapter 2 for class - 1/2 done
Chapter 4 for class - 1/2 done
Chapter 5 for class
Chapter 6 for class
Job sites - ONGOING
Send out birthday cards - LW

CM
Send out chronicles
Send out page challenge notifications
Finish monthly updates
Work on football storybook
Finish my football album - 1 game left!
Work on Bill's football album
Up to date in 2007 album
Send in covers for Persona
Scheduling framing party
Send in 2 frames

My Goals for June 11 - June 17 - Results

Work
Finish 2 files of B/D files
Finish job descriptions for SO, SJ, TJ, IM, KU, DE
Holiday Party meeting
Staffing e-mail - DONE
Work with SS on TK work - DONE
Call on furniture - DONE

Personal
Cardio - Thursday
Clean coffee table
Work on outline for story
Chapter 2 for class - 1/2 done
Chapter 3 for class - DONE
Go through refinancing paperwork - DONE
Job sites - ONGOING
Send out birthday cards - SL, HJ, GK, LE

CM
Send out chronicles
Webinar
Send out page challenge notifications
Finish monthly updates
Work on football storybook
Finish my football album - 1 game left!
Work on Bill's football album
Up to date in 2007 album
Send in covers for Persona
Go through framing kit - DONE
Scheduling framing party

Medical Issues

Okay - I'm scared. I got a call today from the radiologist. They found something in my mammogram and now I have to go back in for more tests. They wouldn't tell me what is going on. I know it's nothing. I haven't felt anything, so it can't be anything. But what did they see???

Tricia-ology - Blog Challenge

ARCHAEOLOGY: the study of material remains
What's the oldest article of clothing you still wear?
A Duke t-shirt from married boyfriend
What's the oldest article of clothing you won't get rid of?
My favorite Guess jeans – from college
When was the house/building you live in built?
1989
What in your fridge needs to be thrown out?
Nothing really – I try to clean it out all the time

BIBLIOLOGY: the study of publication
What are you reading?
The Sue Grafton series
Do you have a favorite quote?
“Whatever” from Clueless
What's the most recent music you purchased?
Downloads off of iTunes
What book could you read again without being bored?
“The Godfather” from Mario Puzo

CARDIOLOGY: the study of the heart
How old were you the first time you fell in love?
15 – with the first Steve
What charities do you have a heart for?
Breast Cancer and American Cancer Society; also MS since that’s my fraternity’s philanthropy
What's the best way someone can show their love for you?
By telling me
Name five things you "love":
My parents, my family, Bruce, traveling, and VT football

PHYSIOLOGY: the study of physical function
Are you right-handed or left-handed?
Left
Do you like your smile?
Yes
What's your best feature?
My eyes
Have you ever had anything removed from your body?
No
Which of your five senses do you think is keenest?
Sight, but if I could smell, I would say that

OMNOLOGY: the study of everything
What color do you think looks best on you?
Red
Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake?
Not that I can think of
What's your favorite flavor of gum?
None – I don’t like gum
Where's the first place you went today?
The bathroom
Do you stand or sit in the shower?
Stand

AXIOLOGY: the study of the nature of values and value judgments
Would you walk naked for a half mile down a public street for $100,000?
Probably not
Would you kiss a member of the same sex for $100?
Yes. My friends and I kiss each other hello and goodbye all the time
Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000?
No
What value is of utmost importance to you in a friend?
Honesty
Would you accept an indecent proposal for $1,000,000?
Only if it was from Bruce Springsteen!

TECHNOLOGY: usage and knowledge of tools
What's the last movie you saw?
Ocean’s Thirteen
What's the first website you visit when you log on?
Yahoo
What's your ring tone?
It varies depending on who calls. My generic ring tone is “Build Me Up, Buttercup”
Would you quit blogging for $25,000?
Maybe
What piece of equipment do you wish you owned?
A really, really good digital camera

GENEALOGY: the study of relationships within families
Is there a specific family member you're really missing right now?
My dad, more than I can even say
Who is your oldest living relative?
My godparents – in their 80’s
Are you named after anyone?
Yes – my godparents and the patron saint of Ireland
Is there anyone really famous in your family tree?
One of my uncles was a Polish POW

My Goals for June 11 - June 17

Work
Finish 2 files of B/D files
Finish job descriptions for SO, SJ, TJ, IM, KU, DE
Holiday Party meeting
Staffing e-mail
Work with SS on TK work
Call on furniture

Personal
Cardio - Thursday
Clean coffee table
Work on outline for story
Chapter 2 for class - 1/2 done
Chapter 3 for class
Go through refinancing paperwork
Job sites
Send out birthday cards - SL, HJ, GK, LE

CM
Send out chronicles
Webinar
Send out page challenge notifications
Finish monthly updates
Work on football storybook
Finish my football album - 1 game left!
Work on Bill's football album
Up to date in 2007 album
Send in covers for Persona
Go through framing kit
Scheduling framing party

Does It Get Any Easier?

So it's been 3 months since my father passed away, and I still miss him like crazy. There are so many times I want to talk to him, and I can't. He's not there. I'm angry with him because he's not here. And I know that is a normal part of grieving, but it bothers me that I'm mad at him. He should be able to rest in peace and I'm just being selfish. But this is a time to be selfish. He was too young to go. Father's day is coming up. That's going to be hard. He was so good to me - he never judged me and always supported me. And next month is his birthday. He would have been 87. And I wish we could celebrate it with him.

I'm heading home in August - that will be hard as well. I love my stepmom and we're closer than we ever had been, but dad won't be there. I hate seeing his chair empty, or him not being at his desk. I know in time it will get easier. I just don't know when that will be.

I feel like I'm floundering right now. I'm not sure what I want to do anymore. My current job doesn't make me happy. And I don't know if I should find a way to make it better or not. Do I move back home? Or stay here? I just don't know anymore.

My Goals for June 4 - June 10 - Results

Work
Finish 1 box of B/D paperwork - DONE
Finish job descriptions for SO, SJ, TJ, IM, KU, DE - 1 done
KU's review - DONE
Work on holiday party - DONE

Personal
Post office - DONE
Library - DONE
Cardio - Monday - DONE
Weights - Tuesday
Cardio - Wednesday
Weights - Thursday
Cardio - Saturday
Dinner with Aimee
Movies - DONE
Clean coffee table
Clean scrapbooking tables - DONE
Declutter 1 drawer - DONE
Start outline for story
Chapter 2 for class - 1/2 done

CM
Set up for crop - DONE
Send out chronicles
HSS crop - DONE
Hang frame - DONE
Webinar
Send in SS Certification swap - DONE
Finish 2 Disney swaps - DONE
Send out page challenge notifications
Finish monthly updates
Work on football storybook
Finish my football album
Work on Bill's football album
Up to date in 2007 album
Send in covers for Persona

My Goals for June 4 - June 10

Work
Finish 1 box of B/D paperwork
Finish job descriptions for SO, SJ, TJ, IM, KU, DE
KU's review
Work on holiday party

Personal
Post office
Library
Cardio - Monday
Weights - Tuesday
Cardio - Wednesday
Weights - Thursday
Cardio - Saturday
Dinner with Aimee
Movies
Clean coffee table
Clean scrapbooking tables
Declutter 1 drawer
Start outline for story
Chapter 2 for class

CM
Set up for crop
Send out chronicles
HSS crop
Hang frame
Webinar
Send in SS Certification swap
Finish 2 Disney swaps
Send out page challenge notifications
Finish monthly updates
Work on football storybook
Finish my football album
Work on Bill's football album
Up to date in 2007 album
Send in covers for Persona

My Goals for May - June 3 - Results

Let's see - what did I accomplish:

Work
Figure out leave - DONE
1 set of B/D paperwork - DONE
Finish job descriptions for MD, SJ, SO - FINISHED 1 of 3
Write up Holiday Party memo for CS - DONE

Personal
Work out Tuesday
Work out Wednesday
Work out Friday
Race for the Cure - Saturday - DONE
Call air conditioning company - DONE
Clean scrapbooking room
Laundry - DONE
Declutter desk
Clean coffee table
Interview - DONE

CM
Finish football album
Send out invites for 6/10 crop - DONE
Place June order - DONE
Send out chronicles/newsletters
Finish Disney storybook - DONE
Work on football storybook