Me, Myself, My Life

Let me start by saying “Thank You” To my dear friend Mackey for tagging me and making me blog this weekend.  Ok!  I really have nothing to say so I will just get into the tag…..7 Random Thoughts!  Wow!  Where to start…..

So this is how it works. I must post the rules, 7 random things about me and then tag others to do the same. Sound fair enough, right?  These are the rules…. each player starts with 7 random facts about themselves on their Blog. People who are tagged need to blog 7 facts about themselves and post the rules as well. At the end of their blog list 7 people you are tagging. Let them know that they are tagged by leaving them a comment.

1.  Today is the day I am putting all my loose Scrapbook pages into albums.  AC Moore had cheap top load albums on sale for $3.88 so I went and bought 4 of them.  Yes! You read right 4!!!  I have 80 some odd pages not in albums.  I am sooooo bad!

2.  I am totally amazed at how well my weight loss plan is working.  I have hit the 25 lb. mark!  Whoooo Hoooo for me!  I think I deserve that.  I would love to lose another 25 but I think just 10 would make me eccstatic!  I have been cheating all weekend but I also want to see how much stuff I can eat without gaining a lot of it back.

3.  Today I spent more money on Scrapbook Supplies.  When does it end.  The constant need for new and pretty things.  There was a great clearance sale at Scraplovers (If you go quick it is still going on) and I finally bought everything in my cart.  The good thing is all but two items were still available.  I was afraid it would have all been gone.  It was my lucky day.

4.  I shop for scrappy money.  Yes…..When my husband got laid off he discovered the world of mystery shopping.  Stores ask normal everyday people to go and evaluate their stores and staff.  So I go, ask questions, try things on, occassionally make a purchase which they reimburse you for and fill out a questionaire.  Then about a month later they Pay-Pal you.  I use that money to support both my habits, scrapping and shopping!  The best of both worlds.

5.  Jilli is really growing up.  She went to her first Bar Mitzvah party last night without Mom and Dad.  She has another one next weekend.  Not only that but I was busy so she was home alone to get herself dressed and ready to go.  She did her clothes, hair and makeup without any help and she looked beautiful.  It is so fun to watch as they grow into their own person.

(two to go)

6.  I bought my husband clothes for Father’s Day and the sad thing is that I don’t know if I bought him the right size.  I’ve lived with him for 20 years and I have no idea what size he is now.  I know what size he was the last time I bought him something but I know he’s put on weight since then.  He does most of his own shopping.  I am really hoping he likes everything.  If he doesn’t I know he’ll lie and tell me he does.

7.  I am going to see Abba in concert this summer!  There are a group of us that are all going.  I think we got 7 tickets.  Five of us girls and two of the husbands are going.  We are going to have a blast.  I can only imagine how old they are now.  It should be a fun night out.

Whew I did it…..I spoke about me in 7 different thoughts.  I don’t think I share that much about me ever.  Thanks Mackey for the fun activity….Now to see who I can tag!

OK!  It’s not quite 7 but here are the friends I’ve tagged so far…..Karen, Suzanne, Tracey, Rhonda, Joy

What a week:  Just follow along and read about all that has been happening in my world.  It’s been a whirlwind of activities that I’ve been wanting to blog about but never found the time…..so….now I have the time!

 Monday:  Memorial Day

While families are out celebrating and grilling we spent a quiet day at home…well not really at home.  In the morning Jillian and I spent the day preparing for this…We planted our vegetable garden.  Aaron and Matthew cleaned out the garden area when Jilli and I went off to buy some good soil and the plants.  This years crop will bring about Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Eggplant, and Romaine Lettuce.  I can’t wait for it all to start growing.  I get so impatient once the plants are planted.  This is my summer excitement.

Tuesday:  Back to work but not as Ordinary

Since Aaron lost his job I have applied for a permanent position with my company.  There were no positions available in my department so I had to apply to a different one.  Well I haven’t been fully hired yet but they needed some hands over there so I got transferred there early.  I am now officially off the phones.  No more listening to angry doctors who do not know how to bill their claims so we deny them.  I’m now working in Provider Enrollment processing applications for New Docs who want to be Medicare providers.  Whooo Hoooo.  I love this job. (Oh and did I mention when I do finally get hired I get more money!)  The best thing about this dept is that there is flex time.  My hours just changed so I am working 7:00 -3:30.  I’ll be home an hour earlier.  When the permanent position starts then I am eligible for flex time.  I can work 7:00am to 6:00pm one day and leave on Friday at 1:00pm.  That leaves me more playtime!  I can’t wait for that to happen.

Wednesday

Matthew got a summer job today!  I am so very proud of him.  He will be working this summer at the new Target opening in Easton.  He filled out his application and went for an interview and they loved him.  They are starting him above minimum wage and asked if he would work the cash register.  That is amazing for a kid who has never had a job before.  I am so impressed.  Can you say “employee discount!”  I also told him he had to check the $1 spot for document boxes on a regular basis!  That was his job for me.