Ahh. Here we are. Quickly approaching the year 2011. And already there is lots going on. I woke up to a million phone calls and messages. With not very good news from any of them.
I spent 8 hours on the phone today. 3 of them getting updates on Rusty's grandma's condition. The other 5 trying to get ahold of someone in the Unemployment office. I got an eligibilty review questionaire in the mail that I had to phone in the answers to. Fine. Did that. At the end of the call MARVIN was to say one of two things. Of course I got the second response that told me that my benefits are being put on hold and to call the inquiry line to speak to an agent. Phone calls began at noon when I finished the review process, went through every fifteen minutes for 5 hours! Everytime I got the answering machine saying "You are calling during non business hours. Business hours are from 8 to 6 monday through friday."
Here is my question to the state. IF BUSINESS HOURS ARE FROM 8 TO 6 MON THRU FRI, WHY IS THERE NOBODY IN THE OFFICE FROM 12-5 ON A THURSDAY?
I gave up at 5 and have to start calling at 8 AM tomorrow. But since tomorrow is New Years Eve, There probably still wont be anyone in the office. Great. Then I will have to wait until Monday. Then I will get paid late. And the bills I need to pay will be late. Wonderful.
I really hope that this year gets better than it is starting off.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Ramblings About Christmas
Well, making the drive to Lansing and the greater Detroit area was wonderful. Except for one small problem. As soon as we got on the highway, we realized that the wheel bearing in the front drivers side was going to be going out soon. Now, I, being a girl and more concerned about the radio being on and the fact that I was going down the road, never heard, felt or noticed this problem brewing.
We made it to Lansing without an issue, but the bearing was very hot when we got there. Good thing it would have a couple hours to cool down. My grandpa didn't think of any parts stores that would be open on Christmas Eve, apparrently people aren't supposed to have car trouble on holidays. So we visited, got back in, and prayed we would make the hour drive to my grandma's house. We did, thank goodness!
So instead of really getting to visit with everyone, Rusty got to spend most of his time outside in the driveway replacing this darn wheel bearing. He was the last one to open his presents. The last one to get some dinner.
But his favorite cousin of mine did spend a lot of the time out there talking to him. I'm just glad that White Lake has some common sense and that they had not one, but two conveniently located (just down the street) parts stores open. Otherwise I do not think we would have made it home. The bearing Rusty changed was so bad that there was nothing left on the inside. It got too hot and all the tiny parts that actually make it do its job were collapsed and blown apart.
We had to leave Belle, one of the dogs, in the house all day. She was too big to bring along. It was too cold out to leave her outside. I put her in the bathroom so that way if she did make a mess it would at least be contained to one room! She was nice enough to not use the floor to relieve herself. Instead she used the bathtub. It took me a whole gallon of bleach and then 3/4 of a big bottle of Pine Sol to get it clean and the smell out! I'm glad that I left her in there though. It is easier to clean the bathtub than piles of clean laundry and carpet!
Today, we went to my mothers for a few hours. Not usually a big deal as far as the dogs being inside with free roam goes. Well, Belle jumped on the table, pulled down the disposable container of cookies, and helped herself. Which means Thunder the Chihuahua probably got some too. Unfortunately for me, all that was left was some almond bark. Chocolate. Just what dogs should have. And, unfortunately for me, our bedroom door no longer latches when it closes, so Belle can push it right open with her nose. And lucky me! I got to throw out one pair of relatively new jeans ( I just bought them 3 months ago) as it was covered in dog crap. Needless to say that I was not thrilled and Belle is about to become and outdoor dog or find a new home!
She is very good with kids and is almost always good in the house. I think that she only did this because she was sick from all that chocolate and worrying about when we would be home!
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to adopt her!
I believe that Cooper had a good Christmas. The tree looked a little sad as there was not that much. It looked like a lot when I bought it, but once I got it under there, not so much. But he was happy with everything and thats all that matters!
I am very glad that I got to go visit all of my family! And very glad this is almost over! We still have to go to Rusty's side tomorrow. And take down that darn tree. 3 hours to put together. 10 minutes to decorate. That means 20 minutes to carefully put ornaments away. 10 minutes to unstring the lights. And 3 hours to take it apart! I'm giving it away and buying a prelit tree next year. Then only putting an angel on top and no ornaments on it!
We made it to Lansing without an issue, but the bearing was very hot when we got there. Good thing it would have a couple hours to cool down. My grandpa didn't think of any parts stores that would be open on Christmas Eve, apparrently people aren't supposed to have car trouble on holidays. So we visited, got back in, and prayed we would make the hour drive to my grandma's house. We did, thank goodness!
So instead of really getting to visit with everyone, Rusty got to spend most of his time outside in the driveway replacing this darn wheel bearing. He was the last one to open his presents. The last one to get some dinner.
But his favorite cousin of mine did spend a lot of the time out there talking to him. I'm just glad that White Lake has some common sense and that they had not one, but two conveniently located (just down the street) parts stores open. Otherwise I do not think we would have made it home. The bearing Rusty changed was so bad that there was nothing left on the inside. It got too hot and all the tiny parts that actually make it do its job were collapsed and blown apart.
We had to leave Belle, one of the dogs, in the house all day. She was too big to bring along. It was too cold out to leave her outside. I put her in the bathroom so that way if she did make a mess it would at least be contained to one room! She was nice enough to not use the floor to relieve herself. Instead she used the bathtub. It took me a whole gallon of bleach and then 3/4 of a big bottle of Pine Sol to get it clean and the smell out! I'm glad that I left her in there though. It is easier to clean the bathtub than piles of clean laundry and carpet!
Today, we went to my mothers for a few hours. Not usually a big deal as far as the dogs being inside with free roam goes. Well, Belle jumped on the table, pulled down the disposable container of cookies, and helped herself. Which means Thunder the Chihuahua probably got some too. Unfortunately for me, all that was left was some almond bark. Chocolate. Just what dogs should have. And, unfortunately for me, our bedroom door no longer latches when it closes, so Belle can push it right open with her nose. And lucky me! I got to throw out one pair of relatively new jeans ( I just bought them 3 months ago) as it was covered in dog crap. Needless to say that I was not thrilled and Belle is about to become and outdoor dog or find a new home!
She is very good with kids and is almost always good in the house. I think that she only did this because she was sick from all that chocolate and worrying about when we would be home!
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to adopt her!
I believe that Cooper had a good Christmas. The tree looked a little sad as there was not that much. It looked like a lot when I bought it, but once I got it under there, not so much. But he was happy with everything and thats all that matters!
I am very glad that I got to go visit all of my family! And very glad this is almost over! We still have to go to Rusty's side tomorrow. And take down that darn tree. 3 hours to put together. 10 minutes to decorate. That means 20 minutes to carefully put ornaments away. 10 minutes to unstring the lights. And 3 hours to take it apart! I'm giving it away and buying a prelit tree next year. Then only putting an angel on top and no ornaments on it!
Monday, December 13, 2010
More Thoughts From the Beautiful Mind of Me! Who were you expecting? Santa? Not Yet.
Two weeks until Christmas. I can not believe how fast it and the New Year are approaching. I have to say that it really is true and crazy how fast time flies. And its not just when you're having fun.
Five. The number of gifts I still have to get. One. The number of giant cell phone bills I have to pay. I love being broke all the time. I thought that with my "new job in the unemployment line" Rusty and I would be able to get ahead. At least a little. Nope. Not even close. We would be able to, if I didn't have to help with bills. Stupid bills. I think that cable and cell phone service should just be free. Electricity too. And propane. Yep. Just make it all free. Okay?
All I know is that in March when I go back to my wonderful seasonal job at the DQ, I am starting with Christmas and birthday presents then. That way when all the birthdays and Christmas get here, the gifts are already bought and I can hit up all these massive sales for things that I want for myself. Yep.
I know that we really only got our first real snow, but I can not wait for it to be gone. And the sun to actually be heating the air outside. Firstly it means back to work. Secondly it means Christmas is over. Thirdly, yeah thats all I got other than I can go outside without having to shovel, brush snow off of things, and letting the car warm up before I go somewhere.
Five. The number of gifts I still have to get. One. The number of giant cell phone bills I have to pay. I love being broke all the time. I thought that with my "new job in the unemployment line" Rusty and I would be able to get ahead. At least a little. Nope. Not even close. We would be able to, if I didn't have to help with bills. Stupid bills. I think that cable and cell phone service should just be free. Electricity too. And propane. Yep. Just make it all free. Okay?
All I know is that in March when I go back to my wonderful seasonal job at the DQ, I am starting with Christmas and birthday presents then. That way when all the birthdays and Christmas get here, the gifts are already bought and I can hit up all these massive sales for things that I want for myself. Yep.
I know that we really only got our first real snow, but I can not wait for it to be gone. And the sun to actually be heating the air outside. Firstly it means back to work. Secondly it means Christmas is over. Thirdly, yeah thats all I got other than I can go outside without having to shovel, brush snow off of things, and letting the car warm up before I go somewhere.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Well, the floors are swept but still need mopped. And Cooper's toys are picked up. Only have to buy 4 more Christmas presents. Still trying to figure that one out and how its going to happen.
I must say I was pretty irratated today. Not enough sleep+ 1 out of control 2 year old= CRANKY FRUSTRATED ME.
It didn't help that when I went to the dungeon (A.K.A. freezing cold basement) to switch the laundry, the first load still wasn't done drying and I had to run it for the second time.
I think its needless to say that all of my excitement the other day has diminished. It also didn't help that husband and I got into a fight about money, of course. Its all we ever fight about. Right now he still says we are going to get the slipcover, new chair, and flooring in the bedrooms. But once the money for it all is actually in his hand, we will see. Thats usually the point of time that he changes his mind again.
Not this time. He has promised too many times and I have a plan to force him to follow through.
I feel physically and emotionally exhausted. The more I try to clean this place up and make it into the home it should look like, the worse it gets day to day.
"Whats the point of ever trying? Nothings changing anyway." - Acoustic #3 by the Goo Goo Dolls.
I must say I was pretty irratated today. Not enough sleep+ 1 out of control 2 year old= CRANKY FRUSTRATED ME.
It didn't help that when I went to the dungeon (A.K.A. freezing cold basement) to switch the laundry, the first load still wasn't done drying and I had to run it for the second time.
I think its needless to say that all of my excitement the other day has diminished. It also didn't help that husband and I got into a fight about money, of course. Its all we ever fight about. Right now he still says we are going to get the slipcover, new chair, and flooring in the bedrooms. But once the money for it all is actually in his hand, we will see. Thats usually the point of time that he changes his mind again.
Not this time. He has promised too many times and I have a plan to force him to follow through.
I feel physically and emotionally exhausted. The more I try to clean this place up and make it into the home it should look like, the worse it gets day to day.
"Whats the point of ever trying? Nothings changing anyway." - Acoustic #3 by the Goo Goo Dolls.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Rave of the day!
Okay first of all I am extremely EXCITED because Friday, I am getting together with a friend that I haven't seen in a while and we are going to the mall to go Christmas shopping and to the movies!!!!! This is a much needed outing! My husband is so wonderful for agreeing to keep Cooper so I can go and have some peace!
And mission: accomplished! Those dishes that have been staring me down for 2 days are finally done, well almost... They are in the dishwasher and its almost finished!
Although my two year old is not on his best behavior today, example, he found his squirt gun, filled it with water, and sprayed everything including the computer tower and then proceeded to pull everything out of the fridge, well in spite of that I am still in a pretty happy mood!
That wonderful husband of mine has agreed to make some of the changes I would like in the house. I have been wanting new furniture for 3 years. But at this point I would settle for a slip cover and new chair for now. He has agreed. And at tax time we are going to have the floors in the bedrooms redone, another thing I have been wanting for 2 years. This makes me very excited!
Its about time things have finally started happening to turn my bad mood around. I have been in such a funk because I have been out of work since the beginning of that Halloween month. Having nothing to do besides housework, and having nowhere to go, nothing to really look forward to, really gets you down. But its all turning around and I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE HOUSE CHANGES!!! AND FRIDAY!
And mission: accomplished! Those dishes that have been staring me down for 2 days are finally done, well almost... They are in the dishwasher and its almost finished!
Although my two year old is not on his best behavior today, example, he found his squirt gun, filled it with water, and sprayed everything including the computer tower and then proceeded to pull everything out of the fridge, well in spite of that I am still in a pretty happy mood!
That wonderful husband of mine has agreed to make some of the changes I would like in the house. I have been wanting new furniture for 3 years. But at this point I would settle for a slip cover and new chair for now. He has agreed. And at tax time we are going to have the floors in the bedrooms redone, another thing I have been wanting for 2 years. This makes me very excited!
Its about time things have finally started happening to turn my bad mood around. I have been in such a funk because I have been out of work since the beginning of that Halloween month. Having nothing to do besides housework, and having nowhere to go, nothing to really look forward to, really gets you down. But its all turning around and I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE HOUSE CHANGES!!! AND FRIDAY!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Confession #1: I love nap time!
Confession #1: I have to admit that, and as bad as it sounds, nap time is one of my favorite times of the day. Aside from the TV, the house is quiet and I get to relax with my husband for an hour or two. Although I feel a little guilty for just sitting on my butt during this time due to the fact that the sink is full of dishes and everything's a mess. However, I did refold all that laundry I mentioned earlier before I decided to sit here. :)
Not Even an Hour After the First Post and We Have a Rant
Ok, maybe I am a little crazy for expecting my kid to actually play with his toys. But come on! He only wants to play with things he shouldn't be. Exhibit A: He opened the oven door, put his gameboy inside, shut it, and turned on the oven light. I'm glad he wants to help cook and clean, but a gameboy in the oven, really? And when he's not leaving me surprises inside the oven, he is standing on the door, playing with any pots and pans on the stove and telling me he is going to cook.
He drives me crazy! Just when I think he is occupied enough that I can get something done like the dishes or some laundry, as soon as I turn my back, there he is, getting into something that he shouldn't.
And all of the clothes I did manage to get folded and sorted are dumped back out of baskets into a massive pile in the middle of my bedroom floor. Back to square one I guess.
He drives me crazy! Just when I think he is occupied enough that I can get something done like the dishes or some laundry, as soon as I turn my back, there he is, getting into something that he shouldn't.
And all of the clothes I did manage to get folded and sorted are dumped back out of baskets into a massive pile in the middle of my bedroom floor. Back to square one I guess.
Thoughts of Winter
The thing that stinks the most about being a seasonal employee, is being laid off all Winter. Winter is a pretty terrible season to not have a job to go to. I mean, not that I particularly like driving in the snow to go anywhere, but I would like to have somewhere to go just to get out of the house for a few hours everyday.
Don't get me wrong, I love all this quality time I get to spend with my little one, however, some days I could really use a break.
The best part about being home for Winter is having time to finally catch up on house chores. Right? Not really. My two year old destroys the place as fast as I pick it up. Although he's been better about it lately. He even helped me wash the windows before he added more fingerprints to them. The other best thing is seeing how excited he is to play int he snow or turn the lights on on the Christmas tree.
I feel that its a little sad that the highlight of my week is going to the grocery store. And like most parents, I still have to take my wonderful child with me unless I am very lucky and one of his grandparents feels like watching him for a while.
I feel that the snow is an inconvenience. I mean, I have to shovel it out of my pathway to the car. I have to scrape it off the car to go anywhere. I have to let the car warm up before I can go anywhere. People come in the house and track the snow and salt through which means I get to step in ice cold puddles of water and half melted snow. I think I would be more tolerant of that nasty white stuff if it wasn't so cold.
I guess that is all I have to say for now. More coming soon.
Don't get me wrong, I love all this quality time I get to spend with my little one, however, some days I could really use a break.
The best part about being home for Winter is having time to finally catch up on house chores. Right? Not really. My two year old destroys the place as fast as I pick it up. Although he's been better about it lately. He even helped me wash the windows before he added more fingerprints to them. The other best thing is seeing how excited he is to play int he snow or turn the lights on on the Christmas tree.
I feel that its a little sad that the highlight of my week is going to the grocery store. And like most parents, I still have to take my wonderful child with me unless I am very lucky and one of his grandparents feels like watching him for a while.
I feel that the snow is an inconvenience. I mean, I have to shovel it out of my pathway to the car. I have to scrape it off the car to go anywhere. I have to let the car warm up before I can go anywhere. People come in the house and track the snow and salt through which means I get to step in ice cold puddles of water and half melted snow. I think I would be more tolerant of that nasty white stuff if it wasn't so cold.
I guess that is all I have to say for now. More coming soon.
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