Folsom: Next Home

So, big news. Mackenzie got a job at Intel in Folsom starting in Sept! I have a lot to catch up on since I didn't write yesterday...

Friday: Went to Headhunter's in Sacramento for karaoke for a friend's 21st x 2 birthday party. Got a few drinks, sadly Mack didn't get hit on this time. That was so funny last time. I told Mack he is hot shit at this bar, fresh meat. No hooks, except maybe this guy that passed by the table and touched Mack (not really necessary). I made fun of him.

Saturday: went to Folsom to check out apts in case Mack got the job at Intel. Visited some pretty nice places, but a clear winner came out, the Preserves apt. both beautiful inside and outside, next to the preserves nature area, and up against the bike path. Got an idea of how the city was laid out, spread out and up against two lakes and tons of biking paths and tons of parks and shopping. And HILLS!!! So excited! Got home. Went to Sac and carpooled with a friend to another friend's birthday party. His family was there and he has a huge family. We hung out for awhile then went home. Got to see these people I haven't seen in over a year! Old co-workers.

Sunday: I decided to try out a book club in Sac. It was ok, but I prefer a small group of around 4-6 and have the discussion come out naturally. It was more of a questions format. I didn't have much to say. Went to Walmart to take back some clothes I bought for mom. Decided I couldn't do anything, so called a friend and went to see A-Team. Too intense for me since I was still stressed out about whether or not Mack got the job. Then cleaned a little.

Monday: Checked my phone every hour it seemed like for Mack to call about the job. I went to get my nails done after work and it helped get my mind off the job thing. Mack called while I was getting my pedicure for the exciting news about getting the job. Very happy and relieved! I was hyper and did the dance you do when something good happens. So happy Mack gets to finish his phd before he has to start working. Ate, had Clue on the background. Called my parents about the good news and they were happy that we were moving to Folsom instead of San Jose area.

Today: taking Mack out to dinner tonight.

Need Excitement at work

I thought I updated my blog yesterday. I guess not. Wed, went home, then went to Sac for a board meeting with my chorus. I got to hear some inside things and said I wanted to take up the birthdays, someone calling it the sunshine fund or something close to that. The meeting lasted two hours. Went to the KFC me and some ladies went to after chorus a lot. Saw the same cashier and she said she misses seeing us.

Yesterday at work, tried to visit people to pass the time. Yesterday was better than the previous days in terms of how slow it was going. I got to show a student worker the way to the cottages, so it was like a field trip. I'll do anything to get away from my computer.

After work, went home, ate, watched tv, pumped up the ac, I was tired and made the bed and rested on it. Was an awesome gf and gave Mack an awesome back massage with my new oil. Watched Little Couple. Worked out at 9:30. That seems to be the trend with me, I'll get more energy later in the day.

Today, Friday!!! Hope the day will go by somewhat fast. Not terribly busy here. Too quiet again. They need to do some work outside so I can watch people. Probably next week it will pick up.

Going to a birthday party tonight. Probably will pass out early.

Tomorrow, exploring Folsom apts and the area in case Mack gets an offer for a job at Intel. Going to a party with an old coworker in Sac.

Jessica: Karate Kid

This morning, after shutting off the alarm, I have to maneuver over Mack to get out of bed. Usually, I have no issues getting out, but this morning, I stepped on something on the floor, lost my balance and accidentally karate-chopped Mack on the leg. I'm not exaggerating when I say karate-chop. My hand was in that straight position and my hand did that swift chopping action on his leg. It was funny how I did that motion as opposed to just grabbing him or something.

Yesterday, went to get an hour massage. I told the lady my neck and shoulders needed extra attention. She had a towel on top of me doing some warm up massage, and she said she could already tell that area was bad since it was cracking. She worked my muscles and dang, did I feel all the knots and tension drifting away. After, I still felt like I needed more massaging. But then, Mari is getting a massage therapist certificate, so she can practice on me :)

A coworker has been joking that they are building a pool outside (where they are really putting pipes in the ground). Now I will be disappointed when there is no pool. I get a view of the workers. They are not doing stuff right now, but it's fun to watch. Soon, there will be lots of dust and noise. Boo!

Ziggy Piggy

Friday-Monday, four days in a row, I've worked out A LOT. I have seen me slimming down, but this just shows me how much of a piggy pig pig I have been lately. Was it worth it? I did enjoy all that pizza, and I didn't mind working out, I just didn't think I ate THAT much. I've started to wear skirts to work due to my piggishness, elastic waist bands are your friend when you start to gain more than you would have liked. Also, nicer than capris for hot weather, though I do enjoy my capris. Ya, sadly, I can eat like a mo-fo. I hardly get sick from eating too much or certain things. If it tastes good, it goes in my mouth, and in a matter of seconds. I don't understand people who can't eat, I mean, really EAT. Even if I feel a little sick, ya, that's right, give me more food! I guess it is surprising that I'm not a million pounds. I used to eat cookies by the dozens, ice cream, donuts, and popsicles like no other in high school. Unless I want to work out for three hours a day, I had to cut back just a pinch.

At work, we get to look at construction workers but we will have noise soon. Boo.

Sleepy time?

Too nice to be stuck inside

There have been some really nice days recently, and I feel so sad being stuck inside for a good chunk of the day. I went outside during lunch, but just not enough time. I really need a nice, long vacation. Especially one that I would spend most of the time just at home relaxing and doing some hobbies. There is so much I could do, but just not enough time...

Weekend was good.

Friday: worked out, much needed. Cleaned up the room. Got new music.

Saturday: worked out for an hour and a half. Went to a bbq in Woodland. Tasty. Relaxed at home.

Sunday: worked out for an hour and a half. Still de-fatting for all the crap I've been eating. Went to my parents for Father's Day festivities (bbq). Played soccer with Nikki. Good times.

Trying not to be a piggy and eating after I've been hungry for a while. I want to look good in my skinny jeans again. Food just tastes too damn good. I like food, food is good.

River Cats

Met up with people at the Home Depot to carpool in to the River Cats game. We were all dressed in Hawaiian shirts. I saw a few pictures of me and I look like a tourist. The wait was killing me, got a little nervous. Then sang, and felt better. A good amount of people were in our section. Got $2 beer and a hot dog. The game dragged on, so we left before the 7th inning. I got a skateboard deck woooo!

Now at work, ate a lot, getting fat, and I'm really tired. Wish I was in bed now. I might just go in bed after work. I don't need to eat much more for the day. Want to watch tv/read and be otherwise lazy. Gotta clean this weekend. Going to two bbq's this weekend.

Fat Cat

After work yesterday, I ate some chips,then got into snuggle time clothes and passed out on the bed. I fell asleep twice. I NEVER nap. Well, once in a while. I was tired. I woke up too early, plus I was fat, so fat cat likes to sleep. Mack wanted to walk, but that didn't happen. I watched music videos and movies and tv shows. I was a lazy ass that day lol. I guess I needed it.

Today, leaving work early to get ready for River Cats. Can't wait for the long waiting part to sing is over. Then, get to watch the game, but since I have to go back to work the next day, I can't have too much fun...maybe one beer.

This weekend will be bbq weekend. Coworkers having a bbq on sat and it's Father's Day Sunday and will have a bbq. Sad the kitteh will not be ready to take home, too early, but need to get ready still anyway, so July it will be.

Toilet of Doom

It was a long weekend, filled with fun things, so I'll try my best to remember everything...

Friday: Got food at Habit Burger with Mack. Went to Armadillo Music and asked the people for bands like Stray Cats, I told them I like rockabilly, and they came up with a compilation which is good so far. Mack was scary, he was tired and mad that I took people's music suggestions when he tries to suggest things for me. I have a habit of rebelling against Mack's ideas. Worked out.

Saturday: Big shopping day. Went to Vacaville and hit up Old Navy. Apparently there was a massive sale, and got some cheap lounge clothes and the line was at least 20 people long for checking out. Went to Kohls for their sale. Ended up buying a lot of the bras I like. Went home, chilled (literally) for a bit since my car gets me hot without the A/C. Mack and I went to Natomas to pick up his nice pants at The Men's Warehouse. Went to Target and bought a broom and card for Father's Day. I picked up the perfect card for dad. Went to Petco at Davis. The ASPCA was there, so saw dogs and cats who needed homes. Bought the basics for our future kitteh: bed, litter box, food, and carrier. (Turns out I called my sis and she said we'll get the kitty closer to July 4th since they are still being weaned from the mama cat). We cleaned a bit and placed the litter box and bed in good areas of the apt. Tired after all that and relaxed.

Sunday: Got up early to get ready and packed my car for camping. Some co-workers and I camped in Truckee one night and planned on river rafting down the Truckee River. More on that later...Picked up a person, and followed another car. The drive was not too bad. Once we got to the hills, the air was much cooler and it felt great. Went to Save Mart to pick up some items. I found the retro bags. I thought the Smacks frog bag was cute, so I bought that one. My coworkers made a big deal that it was ugly, not in my opinion. Yay! I was happy to get a retro bag! Now I have Frosted Flakes and Apple Jacks to eat. Scarfed down a sandwich. Set up camp. Our spot we had reserved was crappy, no shade, so we found an open spot at the river and got that one with shade. Turns out the tent bag did not have the poles, so we had to be creative and bought rope and put up the tent that way. It worked, just a bit saggy. That was funny to watch. We hit up the Fifty Fifty brewery and had some samples of beer. Then, went back. I felt very tired, and went to bed. The tent was very uncomfortable. I had to sleep on my back the whole time.

Monday: Woke up with an earache. Got somewhat dressed. The person meeting us for river rafting (would drive from Davis) texted us that a nearby river was too dangerous, we tried to call but nothing, so we told the person we can't go rafting. We drove past the rafting place and it was closed. We drove to Lake Tahoe and went on the beach. The sun was killing me and the other people wanted to stay, so I took off. Driving down the hills, my car was on fire...I barely pushed the accelerator and I took off with speed. Went to two McDonald's. First before I set off to get a diet coke. Then, stopped in Colfax to fill up on gas and got another diet coke. Good times. Got home, cooled off. Got clean, went to chorus. Had fun and also learned things. I like the new director still, good sign! Got the River Cats tickets for people.

Tuesday: Mostly relaxing fun day. Woke up early, read, got ready. Went to hit up stores early. Visited the vet to schedule and appointment (which I had to cancel later that day due to talking to my sister about the kittens), went to CVS. Went to Borders (got some awesome books), got my nails done. went to the library (got music and cat book) went to Verison Wireless to get my new LG Envy phone (keyboard!!!). Went home all excited. Got less excited when the massage place called and said I had to reschedule. Boo! Got pizza, went on a walk with Mack. Bought a slushy from some kids (yay!), and swept the porch and did some snooty talk with Mack (talked about some classic literature, music, etc.) I told him that I would have a tea time when he starts working that we need to be more classy (not immature). Kinda like The Finer Things Club in The Office where Pam, Oscar, and Toby discuss the finer things over awesome food at work. Very exclusive and classy. Muyess, muyess. Then chilled and ate more pizza.

Now to the title of the post...

Today: It was hilarious. A co-worker warned me not to use the middle stall in the bathroom. My curiosity got the best of me and I looked. Bad idea! I will now call this toilet the Toilet of Doom. It was the same stall that had the Cloak of Doom a few months ago. Love it. Wearing a skirt today due to eating too much pizza and I needed a stretchy waistband.

I Survived the Graduation

Yesterday, left an hour early from work to go to Mack's graduation. It was a bit annoying parking near the Pavilion. People seemed to not know what they were doing, which they didn't. Got there and had to work my way around people, because the genius people were all huddled at the entrance. I saw the family. Mackenzie was the second row to go up on the stage, so the ceremony was killing us all. I went to the bathroom to kill time, but there was a massive line, so I just went back. Mari took a 20 min. smoking break. Mack and I texted how boring it was. Mack gave his sash to his parents, but then rejected it, gave it to Brian, and then all decided I should have it because I was the one who "put up with his shit for all these years", which is basically not much at all that I had to stress about. Mack is good :).

We went to Cafe Italia. I tried to go on the freeway, but I started to drive home, so I took the street and that was packed! Finally made it. Pigged out. Had roasted garlic and it was so choice. Had chicken Parmesan. Have leftovers for food for work now. Went home to discover Mack left the AC on so it was freezing. Let some warm air in. Parents left and then Brian. Went to bed, but wanted to listen to music, since I finally charged my ipod and am kinda tired, but not too bad today.

I plan on relaxing when I get home, watch tv, read, etc. Yay!

Graduation Day

Mackenzie's graduation day is today. He will be wearing his Harry Potter robes which makes him look very smart. He is still a student but almost done and looking for a job. He has had several interviews now, so he will probably get a few offers soon. Mack's parents and friend Brian and I will attend and then go to dinner. It's something to look forward to.

Yesterday, I finally had the energy to clean the kitchen. I got good kitten advice from people yesterday. I worked out and then watched tv/read. I slept well last night.

I will be having a four day weekend soon! Tomorrow will be long I am thinking...

Tony the Tiger

Yesterday after work, I went to Save-Mart to get cereal and a free Tony the Tiger retro bag for a promotion. There were none left! I was sad for about an hour. But, then today, I looked at the Kellog's website, and I can mail in for one, it will take 90 days, but I will still do it.

I voted at the fire station. Saw some firemen. Sadly, my friend didn't win city council. I am very sad for her...she worked so hard!

I planned on cleaning and working out, but I was just wiped out for some reason. I tried to read, but only read a short story. I watched some random Youtube and Netflix. Mack got home, so I needed him to entertain me. That was pretty much my day. Not too productive and hoping today at least I do something.

Getting excited for my new kitten to arrive and getting great advice from my cat loving friends.

Upper '80s!!!

It has finally been consistently warm! Upper '80s!!! It will hit the '90s this weekend.

Yesterday, went to chorus. Had the Gay Men's Chorus director come. Fabulously gay. Our first time with our new director. I cut out early since I was really tired.

Today, going to vote and do cleaning (maybeee...) It's pretty messy...

Can't wait to read more of my books I have...

Tomorrow, I plan on waking up at 5 to do morning workout. I plan on doing this MWF, the days where I typically have things going on later.

Sleepy time? No, just after lunch time which means always tired, like in that 5 hour energy commercial.

Cat Names

I need to catch up because I called in sick on Friday.

Thursday: went to my mom's birthday after work. Turned out other people got there before me for once. Had KFC and talked about the show ancient aliens on the History channel. Interesting. I was telling Mack I wanted a cat, and my sister overheard and said she has a cat that has kittens. I get to chose one on Father's Day! Now I am thinking of cat names. I'm excited for that!

Friday: earache. Called in sick. Slept in and took drugs and felt better. Finished my book. Went to see Sex and the City 2. Got a Cosmo with a friend before the movie and was feeling really good. The movie was better than the first one. Didn't feel too long as well. Pretty funny.

Saturday: went to my book club...went to Benicia for tea. Fun! Went to Sun Valley Mall to shop. Felt crappy, went home. Went to a bbq.

Sunday: Went to my Annual Retreat. I was voted for the Member-at-Large position. Yay! I was nominated for V.P., but felt overwhelmed just hearing that name, so I declined. Went to Target, bought a crap-load of beverages since I like to keep hydrated. Worked out, ate awesome food Mack made. Did laundry with Mack, finally have clean towels!

Today, going to chorus and our new director will be there! I like her, so I am happy with our selection. I think she will help us sound great!

Today, I woke up at 4:30, and by 5 I just decided to wake up and work out. I am very tired now.

Indian Food Fail

Yesterday, I went to try the new Indian place in town. The naan was doughy, the sauce was too watery, and there were too few pieces of chicken for the dish. I will try again later, they need to work out some kinks. I was starving, so I ate like crazy. I was having a really bad earache, so I went in bed for a while. Then, I checked out music. I heard Dolly Parton for the first time ever. Wow, great songs! I wanted to read my book for the book club this weekend, but I was in bad shape, could not concentrate at all. I hope to read on Friday before the movie I'm going to. Then, maybe wake up early on Sat to finish.

After work, going home to my Mom's birthday. Having KFC. I need to quickly put her present together before I take off. Won't be there for long since I'm planning on going to work tomorrow. But, if my earache is still acting up, I might take the day off. But, I really need to save my sick days since I was sick in March for two weeks total. I had been sick over the winter break, so I lucked out that I wasn't at work and didn't need to take sick leave. I would have been totally out of sick leave if it wasn't break. I want to try to save up over a week of sick leave to feel like I can take days off here and there for anything small like my earaches (not small really, but those one day days...).

After this weekend, I probably will have gained five more pounds...all this food is killing me!

Mackenzie went to an interview in Santa Clara yesterday. He failed to mention he would go to Santa Cruz for dinner, so I was starting to get worried when he wasn't back and he didn't call me until 7.

Pump it up!

Yesterday, I went home, tired and so I ate quite a bit. I put on work out clothes and started to to the elliptical. I made it 12 min. in, and felt too tired. I think I'm dehydrated for the most part. I drank more water. I turned on Youtube to some music, and that got me pumped up. Danced around, lifted weights, did push-ups. I actually had a good workout and had fun dancing around. I need to buy Gatorade to stop the dehydration. The jump of degrees was was too dramatic, so I still need to get used to the temperature.

I am wearing a cute outfit and kinda wish I could work in a store where a lot of my job is to dress nicely and to help others find cute clothes. Sounds fun...

Food Weekend

Friday: there was a bbq for the law school workers at lunch. Had a little more than I am used to at lunch, but did not go into a food coma. I commented to a coworker that today was not unbearable. Fridays are always hard, especially before vacations and holiday weekends. I went to dinner at Tusco's with Mack...which is fancier than most restaurants in Davis. Got a pizzetta and beer, but didn't like mine, so I traded with Mack. Then, went to see Iron Man 2. I liked the Russian guy.

Saturday: woke up early, for no reason. Didn't have to. Was lazy, then went shopping, got a water gun and clothes for mom's birthday. Made Mack entertain me later that day. Watched Troll 2, which is a bad movie, but funny at parts. The mom creeped me out.

Sunday: bbq at a coworkers. It was at our old hood, Americana Arms apts. Yummy bbq. Played Scrabble, got second, but one team killed everyone. That was fun, but got tired. Other people went bowling. Wish I had the energy to do that.

Monday: slept for 11.5 hours! That was crazy. Went on a walk with Mack. Mack made a milkshake. Watched Troll. Another horrible movie, but unrelated to Troll 2. I was lazy. I tried to work out, but not enough energy. Still not used to the hot weather. Read and watched tv.

Today, a lot of us are wearing green and blue. I feel like I'm going to the beach since I'm wearing capris and flip flops. Finally summer weather.