Happy Birthday!

It's my birthday today and I can honestly say this will has been the best. Granted it's still early and anything can happen, but at this very moment, I am excited.

It all started yesterday with a phone call from a 407 area code (Orlando). Why is this so special? Well as you know I applied for a new job months ago, and our Corporate offices are in Orlando. I got the call on my cell at 12:31pm, and a woman on the other end proceeded to introduce herself and why she was calling. I immediately went into my manager's office so the other pod folk couldn't eavesdrop, however my manager was sitting at her desk so that was kinda interesting. The woman proceeded to tell me about the position I applied for, and some other things and I could feel the turn down coming (like it had for so many other positions I applied for) and she said "I would like to extend you the offer for the position" and I nearly died. She kept talking about the pay, when to start, paperwork procedures, etc., and she paused and asked if this is still something I would be interested in. I had started crying and told her absolutely and she said it was good cause she got scared since I hadn't said anything. I apologized for crying, and she told me I was sweet. At the end of the call she said the most amazing thing to me and I will never forget it. She said "a lot of people applied for this position, so for you to beat them out speaks volumes about you, your skills, and your determination." Wow. How awesome is that to have someone on a Corporate level say that to you, and be given this great opportunity to grow and advance in the company, when I was trying so hard to grow in the center and was unable to do so. This position will open a lot of doors and take me places and I am more then excited. I am ready to start a new chapter in my life. I have a new start, a new outlook on everything, I am ready to move on. I will miss the people that have been the most honest with me, the people that were there no matter what happened, and cared about me as the person I really am, not the one they thought I was.

Then, about a half hour later I get this delivery and the box said it was from proflowers.com. Who in the world would send me flowers? The only other person I've ever gotten flowers from were my dad on my 16th birthday. Oh and when I had Pie, but that doesn't count- people are obligated to do that. So I open the box and there is- the most beautiful orchid. I still have no idea who it's from, so I open the card, read it and start laughing. It came from my three most wonderful friends in the pod. I will truly miss them and hope we stay in touch- considering they will have to talk to me, especially coming up during the busy season.

Then I got up this morning and Pie came in my room and wished me a Happy Birthday about 3 times. She is too good to me. Then we ate my favorite cereal, Count Chocula. You can only get it during this time of year, but I did find it in the off season at WalMart but that's another story. Anyway, Pie's got a soccer game today, so we are off to do that, then maybe take a trip up the mountain to show her where mommy will be working. Fun times!

Circus Fun

So a while back I told my mom I was taking Pie to the circus. Well, she felt bad that she was not invited, then it was going to be the three of us. Well since tickets were so cheap, the whole family was invited and tickets were purchased. Wow. We went opening night and tickets for any seat were $10.00 and we got front row- as we do anything kid related.

With mom having her surgery, she was unable to go, which meant dad was not going, which meant two open seats. We were able to get the neighbor kid, Bronson to go since he has never been and wanted to go, and Pie's friend Alee, who was also a circus virgin. Apparently we all were. So, it was myself, Pie, Alee, Bronson, my sister Michelle and my brother Steve. This night was going to end one of two ways: wonderful or a complete disaster.

We boarded Trax and proceeded to head down to the arena and my brother asked who had hit me. Thanks. He was the second person that day to ask. You see, I never wear make up because I don't need it, and I'm an habitual eye rubber. I had an urge to buy some eye shadow, so I put that on and a tiiiiiiiiny bit of mascara. As you can assume, I rubbed my eyes and mascara dust went places it should never go.

We get to the arena and after a security check point incident, we got inside and the girls wanted their picture taken. $30 later we were off to spend more money. Note to everyone: concessions are expensive and over priced, and kids don't care the next day about their $15 sno cone glass that probably spilled all over the floor.

Anyway, the circus was amazing! A little long (2 and a half hours) but it was well worth it. It kept every one's attention and since we were so close, the circus master and his main clown were always waving to us and came to talk to the girls. P.S- children should not have cotton candy after 8pm. We arrived home at 10:30pm which was way past my bedtime- especially on a school night. Everyone had an awesome time and the kids absolutely loved it!

A sucessful surgery

Mom had her lump removed today and it was a complete success! Thank you to everyone who sent well wishes, prayers and thoughts her direction. The doctors were able to take about 2 inches out as well as the lymph node and found no cancer in it, so there is a possibility that she won't need radiation. Keep your fingers crossed!

I should also be hearing back about the job I applied for up in Park City, so I will let you all know as soon as I hear. Send me good mojo for that too!

I'm glad the week is over- are you?

So this past week was nothing but a big pain and extremely frustrating with lots of emotions. Lets start at the beginning...

Last week my mom found out she has breast cancer (which I still haven't grasped- that along with my grandpa's death) and on the 22nd of this month she will have surgery and then 6 weeks of radiation. Then I was asked by someone to give them their money back, and I fought with that- I am still fighting with the decision I made, then to top it all off, I had a job interview yesterday. The last time I was this stressed out was 8 months ago and it sucked.

Also this past week, some smart ass kid at school told Pie that her mom was not pretty like his mom was. WTF? First it was her thighs now this? She is 4 years old- kids shouldn't have to worry about crap like this, and what in the hell are his parents teaching him that makes him think it's ok to focus on people's looks? Thank god my child isn't shallow at 4.

Sunday the 7th, we went to the State Fair and we were there forever! 5 hours at the fair should be illegal. Anyway, I ended up buying an English Spot bunny for Pie (I have been looking at getting her a pet for some time now, and bunnies are pretty easy to maintain). We brought the bunny home Thursday night and it has been a big hit and Pie loves it! Let's just hope if/when we move for my job that we can find a place that will allow pets.

So today is Saturday, I went to bed at 6:30 last night and slept until 8am (yes I was that tired) and now we get to get ready for Pie's soccer game in 45 min. Oh fun times!

So much stuff.....

Let's try and cram the last couple weeks into one blog. Ready, set, go!

I had my second treatment of my tattoo removal almost a month ago, and my ankle changes every day. Hence the above picture. I've got about another year of this before they are both gone, which won't be so bad since now until April will be hectic and fly by.

Last weekend I went to Vegas with some friends. What started as a low key, small thing ended up a huge disastrous mess, and a friendship is in jeopardy. I have tried to mend said friendship, but was told to wait. It's been 3 days now since we've spoken and I'm starting to wonder how many more I will have to wait before someone gives up and that someone will be me. Apparently I think the friendship is worth saving, but I don't know if the other person thinks the same. Time will tell and we will see.

I have started communication with a long lost friend that I have missed having in my life for some time now. To have an open communication/dialogue was refreshing and therapeutic.

I have come to realize people are interesting, complicated things that like to twist information to their benefit and satisfaction. I especially love when people claim to be your friends, yet say the most harsh things about you "only cause they are your friends." Yeah right, sure you are. Don't claim to know things about me or why I do things I do if you only have knowledge of what I do or have done because I tell you, and not because you have known me so long you know what I am thinking at any given moment. I have become tired of trying to explain myself to people when issues arise. I don't ask for an explanation from you, don't ask one of me. I don't care- you are much more messed up then I am, and I'm tired of hearing about your material issues you think are far more superior and stop thinking you are right all the time. You obviously have never heard of the word compromise.