Just stuff

Some things I would like to throw out there:

• I loved New Moon and I can’t wait to see it again. I don’t care, I think Taylor Lautner as Jacob (once-turned werewolf) is dreamy. Yes, I said it. Dreamy. (I am still Team Edward, though, all the way.)
• Diet Cherry Coke is not at all the same as Diet Coke with grenadine (which I lovvvvvve). Woof.
• I spent a good 20 minutes in the Christmas section at Target yesterday. I am enamored by the wrapping paper. I don’t know why I love it so much, but I do. I truly, truly do.
• Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I am looking forward to fun family time (though my dad will be en route to Utah to visit Dan). I like pumpkin pie. Mmmm.
• Tonight I am going to file my property tax returns for 2008 and maybe even 2007, if they’ll let me. Hey, it’s worth a shot.
• I’m mostly just looking forward to sleeping in and enjoying the nice long weekend! (and having fun in Roch on Friday!!!) WOOOOOOO!

 

It’s a small world after all…

Well, I was planning on writing every day on vacation, but I forgot. It was such a great week of relaxing, and plus, I didn’t feel like you all needed to hear how annoying the kids by the pool were, or how sweaty I got while laying out, or how amazing the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT were, or how AWESOME Florida was every day!!!!! (all those things are real though and did happen, in case you were wondering)

One of my favorite parts of the trip, besides spending some much needed time away and enjoying laughs with my parents, was one day while I was sitting by the pool reading New Moon (catching up again before the much-anticipated movie!!!!), I overheard one of the aforementioned annoying kids say to her sisters, “Look! She’s reading New Moon?!” I looked up from my book and smiled, and there were three younger teenage girls looking at me like we were all new best friends. So, of course, I asked them if they were going to see the movie when it came out (even though I could’ve guessed the answer). They all nodded and then proceeded for the next 5-10 minutes to tell me how many times they had read the books and seen Twilight and how far in advance they bought their movie tickets and how their mom was so excited and how their dad was like “oh girls, just go ahead without me…”  It was really funny, but it was also so cute. I consider myself to be quite a Twilight fanatic, but these girls had me beat. By far. One of the older of the sisters told me she’s read Breaking Dawn 16 times. Sixteen times. Whoa. Either she’s a super fast reader (the 629-page book came out just over a year ago) or quite possibly doesn’t have a life outside of Bella and gang. Either way, it was great. Such a small world.

Now, back to life… back to reality…

I’m on my way!

I pretty much love vacation (well, who doesn’t, but whatever). We’ve been sitting by the pool for the last 3 days and it has been amazing. So relaxing.

Tonight we’re headed to Magic Kingdom for some fun times and, of course, fireworks!!

Ok that’s all for today.

Sunny with a chance of awesomeness

I’m leaving for Florida in approximately 38 hours and I can’t. freaking. wait. I just checked the forecast, and I’m not gonna lie. It looks pretty much awesome. 

Tonight I’m helping get some wedding save-the-date ideas together with Kelly, doing laundry, and starting to pack, and then going to bed again [hopefully] at a reasonable time.

I was going to blog about all of my grievances, but I thought I’d try to stay positive and make you all jealous of my upcoming week in the sun instead. :)

Kicking and Screaming

I sometimes just feel like screaming. Today would be one of those times.

I will not go into why I feel like screaming, because today is a beautiful day and I didn’t even wear a coat. Or socks. And it’s November. PTL! (I did wear shoes though, in case you were nervous.) And screaming would just ruin it.

Plus, I have a good night planned. First, I’m donating plasma (a.k.a. earning $20), then I am going to rent The Ugly Truth, at which I am planning on laughing hysterically (as I did the first time I saw it), and while I watch the movie, I have some cards to cut for athletic department at work and I want to just get it over with. Then ideally I would like to Shred, because I haven’t since Saturday and I could use a little tension relief, but we’ll see what time the movie gets over. I would like to also try to get to sleep at a reasonable (a.k.a. old lady) time.

Also, 4 days until VACAAAAAAAAATION!

Gum would be perfection.

I had a pretty low-key weekend (hmm, that seems to be a growing trend), but yesterday, Sunday, was the winner of all lazy days. I woke up at noon, stayed in my pjs all day, and watched the entire first season of Friends. It was magical. I did make a fantastic dinner though, which at least there was some redeeming quality to the day. Oh, and I drank a whole 2-quart pitcher of cherry limeade Crystal Light (well, the Market Pantry kind). That stuff is seriously so good. And surprisingly, I went to bed at 10 p.m., and only got up once in the middle of the night to pee. :)

I love Friends so much. I am going to start season 2 tonight, though I don’t plan on watching more than one disc… We’ll see.

Flushing it out

Seriously, my new meds make my face so hot. Thankfully that seems to be the only side effect that I’m dealing with, though it has only been 2 days.

Last night I was denied donating plasma, so instead I’m going today after work. I went to get my oil changed and as it turned out, I needed a new cabin filter as well as a new battery and cable. Apparently the connection was all corroded and really nasty. Bummer. So that was a more expensive trip to the dealership than I was planning, but at least it’s all fixed up. For now. I still need to get the sunroof fixed, but thankfully that’s covered under the extended warranty. I’m glad my dad talked me into getting that (even though it made my monthly car payment more expensive), otherwise I would be out. of. luck. I’m looking forward to the day (a year from now) when I’m basically driving a freeeeeeeee car. Woooo [button]!

Oh, and it’s FRIDAY!!! And a beautiful sunny day!!! And I don’t really have any plans for the weekend, so I’m super pumped about that!

Getting things done!

Today I’m just checking things off my list and it feels good. Plus, it’s like the most BEAUTIFUL fall day ever and it made running errands over lunch so enjoyable.

I had a doctor appointment to get a refill on my antidepressant medication, and she actually switched me to something else to see if it works better. I took my first dose after I got back to the office. I just took a peek at the “Patient Education” slip that comes from the pharmacy, and the possible side effects got my attention.

“Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include abnormal dreams; blurred vision; changes in taste; constipation; decreased sexual desire or ability; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; flushing; headache; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; stomach upset; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weakness; weight loss; yawning.”

SIGN ME UP!!!

Let’s hope I don’t get any of those (except maybe the weight loss, I wouldn’t mind that) – they sound just miserable. I already have abnormal dreams, so we’ll see if they get any more weird. And I think it is so strange that a medication can cause people to yawn. That just doesn’t make any sense to me. But whatev.

I also got my license tabs renewed today. Gotta love doling out $105 every year for two little stickers. Thankfully I only have 12 car payments left and my Camry is PAID OFF!!!! That will be such a huge relief.

Tonight I have plasma and then I’m going to get my oil changed. Basically a wild night.

Uh-oh. I think the side effects are taking effect. Here comes the flushing…

 Awesome.

plasma blogs are the best.

I had a pretty good day today, and enjoyed the sun a lot this morning. Now it is raining and I’m sitting at plasma. Another day, another dollar… :)

After this, I’m planning on going home and eating grapes and chips & cheese. Maybe not the most healthy, but I could honestly care less. I’m thinking of also watching Never Been Kissed not only because I’m in the mood for a romantic comedy (not that my own life isn’t enough) but also because I’ve never seen it and I’m sick of the gasps from my friends when they hear that (dreadful?!) news. Maybe then I’ll Shred because I’ll be feeling guilty from eating crap for dinner (not actual poop, to clarify) and then shower and go to bed. Yeah, that sounds like a splendid evening if I do say so myself.

I’m also thinking that within the next couple days I’ll crank out a brainstorm for a new post on JennaB4. It’s been awhile since I’ve really taken any time for that lately and I’ve got a lot going on in my head.

So… yeah.

Mixing signals

(This may come across bitter, but really I am fine… just still a bit confused.)

If you’re a guy and you are interested in dating and/or getting to know me better,  please don’t send mixed signals. Don’t play games. Just ask me out already, dangit. Otherwise, if you’re not interested, I don’t need another guy friend. I don’t need you to check up on me every day. Unless you like me, then… you know what you need to do.

That’s all I have to say about that. :)

In other news, Halloween was a success! I didn’t end up going blonde (though I did get subtle highlights), but it was super fun being Carrie Bradshaw for the night. It’s not everyday that I wear 4″ heels and a big puffy dress. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Now I’m off to the chiropractor to see my x-rays and find out how jacked up my back still is. GTs.