And if you act now...

Gaga Romama Ahhaaa Lalllaaa

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:01:36 GMT

I'm desperate for likeminded people.

update

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:56 GMT

Haven't posted in ages. Things are ok. Quit the bank job, started counseling job. Start calling clients tomorrow. Getting over bronchitis and Hurricane Ida coming to soak me. Mom is sick with a cold and Mel is fat but other than that I'm ok.

hmm.

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:17:07 GMT

I realized that I have been on LiveJournal (with various names) for 10 years.

bits

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:44:27 GMT

Started my Master's today at Troy. Fun! It went really well and Dr. Morocco (yeah, that's his real name) was really funny. He's from New York and somehow wound up in the deep south. He seems happy enough. Went over the assignments that will be expected of us and everything was laid out for us. Seems simple but we'll see how the research goes.

Came home in driving rain and storms, not great conditions for AL/GA highways at night.

Start my job for the investment brokers next Friday, will give me a chance to jumpstart my classwork and buy some more business clothes.

Mel is taking up most of my bed. I'm pleased though. Walked again this morning with Brad. Feel good about self even though I ate Krystals. May not walk in the morning as it may be raining but will walk if it isn't.

Night Night.

workings

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:40:45 GMT

Took my drug test for my job. Will meet with Mr. Smith tomorrow.

I start my master's tomorrow. What do I bring? What do I wear?

Got up early and met Brad at the corner. We walked around the lake. Will so every day to get in shape.

I need a new Ricky and Steve podcast.

turbo-ants

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:11:57 GMT

There are ants in my window at my parent's house. I can see where they were coming in. I used Rope Caulk to seal the slit in the window pane. This sticky stuff worked pretty well UNTIL THEY ATE THEIR WAY THROUGH IT. So I have Industrial Strength Army Ants.

I just squished another glob of the caulky stuff right on top of them. The dislocated ants that wandered up later were relocated to government housing and given a nice pension.

It's late.

Mel is being extra sweet. Must be an earthquake coming.

interview

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:08:13 GMT

My two interviews with the guys at the bank went well. I expect to hear back from them soon.

Ah to reenter working world of 9-5 hell. Yay. At least I'll have some cash and be able to pay for school. My apt. my have to be put on hold though. We'll see how much I can save.

Mel is doing well. He's really gotten used to the place.

Does anyone have any old SuperNES games they wanna give me? Don't ask, I was just feeling nostalgic.

Job interview and Swine Flu

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:43:53 GMT

Job interview went well. Have 2nd interview later in the week. Will update.

Found out tonight that Ashleigh (Brad's Daughter) may have contracted N1H1 (swine flu). Both girls with whom she shared a dorm have come been diagnosed with same. Now Ash is sick and I'm staying away from her and Brad for a few days. Abigail will go stay with her mom for a few days as well.

Poor thing. I know she'll be ok but I still worry.

Glad about the interview today though.

Mel is adjusting well and is exploring the rest of the house once the other kitties are in the kitchen for the night. Sometimes he looks at me with pretty wild eyes though.

some improvements

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:06:23 GMT

There was some progress today as far as Mel getting used to his new surroundings. He explored the extra room today and jumped on the loveseat, looked out the window. Things that he wouldn't dare do yesterday. He finally used his box for his ones and twos which he hadn't done in about 24 hours. He's exploring things with confidence now and he lets my dad love on his belly. All good signs.

I went to Brad's today and Mom checked on/played with Mel while I was gone. She said he did just fine, mostly napping on the bed.

I'm glad things are getting better becuase Brad doesn't seem too keen on letting Mel stay with him until I get an apt.

"Give him time" he said. This disappointed me because I never really ask Brad for anything. And he can't do this?

When I came home from Brad's, Brad called me to check on Mel. I said he was doing much better. Brad said " I was kind of hoping that he wouldn't." Meaning so Mel would have to come back to his house. What a.....what is the term I'm looking for?... not a jerk...but....a...emotion twister. That kind of thing.

In other news, the "boys" are coming over tomorrow to help Dad throw away about 100 pounds of useless shit in the basement. Fun.

Not such a good idea.

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:12:00 GMT

I don't think that trying to get Mel (my cat) to get used to five other cats at my mom's house is going to work. I should have just let him stay with Brad until I got an apartment. That is still what I might do.

Brad and I were both in tears today. This is not easy. I think the Mel factor made it worse.

Mel is frantically looking around the room and then hiding under the bed. But he seems to be getting better. I just don't know if he will get comfortable. Plus, if I get this job that I'm interviewing for on Monday, then I'll be gone from 8-5pm, leaving Mel all alone all day. There is no way I want to do that.

We'll see, I'm supposed to stay with Brad on Saturday night and I may just bring Mel back to his house then until I get my own apt. in the coming weeks.

And Now...

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:50:20 GMT

some stupid stuff I found on the web.

Enjoy!

Watermelon Nights- The Meth Minute 39 @ Yahoo! Video

sunny day

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:08:19 GMT

Still leading up to moving. Yay. Still waiting to hear about job.

EXCELLENT news though. Abigail will be GONE for most of this week. Til Friday, at some volleyball camp. I'd like to see how her unchallenged OCD goes with this one.

Brad got a callback from someone in Birmingham, Alabama. Which is not Florida, but it's money just the same. Hope he gets it.

GOing to go clean up now.

vacation needed

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:04:56 GMT

I'm doing up my rooms here at my parents house to finally move from Brad's. Yes, I've said this before, but this time I feel different than before. I feel a bit calmer, not too upset most of the time. Only dealing with the burden of getting these two bedrooms in order which are filled with Mom and Dad's shite. I also have to make room for Mel, who will be moving with me.

Later this year once I have money saved up I will be getting my own apartment. I will be free to do what I want with the space that I live in. It will be wonderful and terrible.

I'm starting my Master's degree on Aug 10th. Sent out for financial aid yesterday.

Further updates later.

my icon is back when he was pretty

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:59:48 GMT

I hope MJ kept his rat-bastard of a father out of his will. He used to beat up little Marlon when they were kids. And now he's out using Michael's death to promote some production company. Joe is scum with an 8th grade education level. I hope MJ put that in his will too.

MJ

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:30:46 GMT

I feel very odd about Michael Jackson's death. It's one of those things like when Diana died and the news punches you right in the stomach. I feel so sorry for him. I'm just sick to my stomach.

I think that he suffered from child abuse which sparked his own sort of neurosis that led to his odd way of thinking and behavior. He never got the professional help that he needed. At least he is getting peace now. I actually AGREE with Rev. Al Sharpton who said "Let's hope that Michael gets the respect that he deserves in death that he never received in his life."

Here's my favorite Michael Jackson song, my little tribute. Look out for a very young Sean Lennon.

cracked

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:26:07 GMT

The people for a Free Iran are being slaughtered in the streets of Tehran. Ahmadinejad (spelling?) needs to be...well, offed if you know what I mean. But, if you look at this video, which is very violent by the way (if you are sensitive do not watch it), I noticed that despite there being snipers on the roof picking off protesters of the "Election", these people don't run away. They stand there. Why? To get proof. Dozens of people are holding up cell phones, cameras, and whatever they have to film what's going on. I'm very proud of them.

Shit

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:48:14 GMT

Things are miserable all over. Can't find work. Nobody is fucking hiring or I'm overqualified which is a bullshit excuse not to hire someone with a degree.

Brad and I have had yet another fight. He doesn't care what he says to me and just shits all over me. But that's ok, Katie will get over it. Katie will deal with it. She has to.

I think it is all dwindling down to nothing.

I'm terrified to do anything.

still looking

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:30:19 GMT

Still looking for work. This city is dried up. Not surprised.

Tired.

sick but bona fide

Wed, 20 May 2009 20:30:35 GMT

I think I have some kind of bad virus like, mono. Which means that Brad probably has it to.

I've had a sore throat for about two weeks, but that has gotten better, but now my ab hurts. So I'm going to BACK to the DR. tomorrow and she'll prolly do a blood test which will make me faint. So best of luck to me, yes?

THank you for all the well wishes I got for graduation. Things went smoothly and they let me out with a degree. Yay.

Troy in the fall. I need to find an apartment for me and Mel. And get a job.

report card

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:23:49 GMT

Final Grades

Some good, not great, but will do.

Sociology of Aging: B
Statistics: C
Professional Counseling: A
Research Methods II: C

So, all in all. Not too bad.

hmm

Tue, 12 May 2009 01:52:22 GMT

I'm just enjoying this icon.

odd

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:43:41 GMT

That was quite weird.

I just cleaned out my proverbial college locker, my "h" drive. Erased, no longer needed. In fact, this may be the last time, I'm in the FOB psych lab. I liked this lab. I felt quite comfortable here. Maybe I'll be back to help Mandy with something sometime.

Sweet.

sick.

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:38:29 GMT

Good News and Bad News

Bad News first, I've had a terrible sore throat since LAST Monday. Went to two dr.s, finally got a decent antibiotic today, hope it works. I've only been talking from the very top of my voice all week. Dr. Chin said it's Tonsilitis AND Pharyngitis. A bit of both. Yeah.

Good News: Am completely done with all degree work. Will graduate Saturday with B.S. in Science (Psychology), will continue in the fall at Troy University to get Master's in Clinical Mental Health. Woot.

Now if I can just get well.

Haven't posted in ages....

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:44:46 GMT

Small update...been concentrating on graduating..Got my cap and gown yesterday.

When I think about the person I was when I started college, she wouldn't recognize the person I am at graduation.

That is a good thing though. Growing an' that.

More after graduation yes? Thoughts and things.

Chazzer Meme - i remember more than I think I do.

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:05:47 GMT

1. Who was your FIRST prom date? A guy named Steve, from England. Met him on LJ. Funniest bloke on the planet. Although I don't know if he counts as my first prom date. Went to another school's prom as a sophomore with a girlfriend, Melissa.
2. Do you still talk to your FIRST love? Every once in a while.

3. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink? A straight shot of Jack Daniels.

4. What was your FIRST job? I worked as a board operator at 107.3, an OK radio station.

5. What was your FIRST car? 88' Chevy Blazer
6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today? Brad

7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning? Probably Brad or my mom.
8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher? Mrs. Brass, best teacher ever...we had a class bunny and we hatched chicks.
10. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk? Emily S. and Katherine T., no they've moved onwards and upwards I'm sure.
11. Where was your FIRST sleep over? Becky M's house. Third Grade. My dad came and got me, which was weird looking back on it. Had a little mermaid sleeping bag and we got in trouble with our little flashlights.

12. Who was the FIRST person you talked to today? Brad, asked me how I was feeling (I'm sick while I'm writing this)
13. Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time? My parents. JUST KIDDING. I've never been in a wedding, just as a guest.

14. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning? Peed.

15. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to? Kenny Wayne Shepard Band, they had some good songs.

16. FIRST tattoo? none

17. First piercing? ears - 11, second ears - 14, upper cartelidge - 17, belly button - 16.

18. First foreign country you've been to? None.

19. FIRST movie you remember seeing? Batteries Not Included, I was 5. and I think I was too young to understand any of it other than it made me uncomfortably sad. ET was the same night.

20. When was your FIRST detention? Third Grade, had to finish a math assignment, I think.

21. What was the FIRST state you lived in? Georgia.

22. Who was your FIRST roommate? Brad and his kids I guess, if you look at them as "roommates"

23. If you had one wish, what would it be? For more wishes.
24. What is something you plan on doing in the next month? Applying for student loans, losing weight.
25. Who was the LAST person you talked to? Mom, and my cat Gracie.