WOW. This week has been hectic! It started out OK but turned into crazy Monday afternoon when I got a text from Wil saying "slight emergency. Call me." Come to find out he was injured at work. After a fancy ambulance ride to the ER, x-rays, pain meds...they told us nothing was broken and gave a referral to see an ortho. Wil has been off work this week and will see the ortho tomorrow. His knee still is hurting but it's a little better with the meds and staying off of it. he just wants to get back to work...so much for the overtime he was hoping for (overtime does not come around very often and this week and next he was going to get a few extra hours...oh well)!
Work has been slamming for me! Finally really busy and getting ready to be gone some in November...so less time + more clients = one tired social worker!
My next LCSW supervision is on my birthday 11/28...which will mark hours 96, 97, 98...so on December 5th I will complete my 100 LCSW supervision hour requirement!!! Then comes the paperwork, the wait, the scheduling of the test...and then the *hopefully* passing of the boards...it's almost here! Gosh, I sure can't wait to be able to do contract work on the side =) Back to work..I have an evening of paperwork ahead of me!
PEACE.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Delayed dreams
I am tired...have been since 8pm tonight. Now it's 1:00am and I hear people outside playing in the sprinklers, screaming, and I wonder why I am not having fun too, since I can't sleep! Too much is going through my head these days.
Work has all of a sudden gotten busy (just as I am about to have 6 days (plus the 2 holiday days) off in November. So I have a lot to do!! Maybe I can actually make decent marks in productivity! This has also helped increase the amount of interesting home visits. I won't go into specifics, but they involve people who think that, through their bipolar disorder, their "corpus callosum" has allowed them to "connect to their subconsious in an unusual way" (but never mind the black rotting teeth and tweaking they are experiencing). And then there is the mom who was wearing her "naughty jeans" at a visit, complete with cutouts. It's amazing to be a home visitor and then really scary at times. You really see the array of circumstances in which people live.
We are watching our finances ever so carefully (we typically do, but now every cent is tracked) to make sure we can make it through until mid January and level out. WHEW!! Don't do budgeting and balancing before bed! It keeps me up. But it did get me to finally reapply for a student loan consolidation (something funky has happened each of the past 3 times I have applied--stupid citibank that owns my soul bc it has taken over ever debt I have ever had!). So cross your fingers for this poor social worker!
Packed about 8 more boxes...hmmm...that hardly made a dent anywhere...more tomorrow I guess. 2 more weekends after this to get it all done before I leave.
Alright, better try to get to sleep. Even Tyson is having some good REM sleep at this point! Probably chasing Floyd and Lucas in his dreams =)
Peace.
Work has all of a sudden gotten busy (just as I am about to have 6 days (plus the 2 holiday days) off in November. So I have a lot to do!! Maybe I can actually make decent marks in productivity! This has also helped increase the amount of interesting home visits. I won't go into specifics, but they involve people who think that, through their bipolar disorder, their "corpus callosum" has allowed them to "connect to their subconsious in an unusual way" (but never mind the black rotting teeth and tweaking they are experiencing). And then there is the mom who was wearing her "naughty jeans" at a visit, complete with cutouts. It's amazing to be a home visitor and then really scary at times. You really see the array of circumstances in which people live.
We are watching our finances ever so carefully (we typically do, but now every cent is tracked) to make sure we can make it through until mid January and level out. WHEW!! Don't do budgeting and balancing before bed! It keeps me up. But it did get me to finally reapply for a student loan consolidation (something funky has happened each of the past 3 times I have applied--stupid citibank that owns my soul bc it has taken over ever debt I have ever had!). So cross your fingers for this poor social worker!
Packed about 8 more boxes...hmmm...that hardly made a dent anywhere...more tomorrow I guess. 2 more weekends after this to get it all done before I leave.
Alright, better try to get to sleep. Even Tyson is having some good REM sleep at this point! Probably chasing Floyd and Lucas in his dreams =)
Peace.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Shower curtains, sheets, and imagination
I had an hour after work yesterday and didn't feel like going home yet, so I decided to (once again) attempt to find a shower curtain that is unique and that will pass the style test for both Wil and me. Whew! What a challenge! Is it too much to ask to find one with some orange in it?
Anyway, while I was at TJ Maxx I found some sheets to go with our new quilt (I have had the same old floral print for a LONG time and I feel it's long overdue to "man up" the bedroom so Wil doesn't get lost in too many girly colors...he says he doesn't care, but I do!). But once I was in the store I decided to wander around and ended up in some holiday aisles. It got me so excited to think about being in our new place for Christmas and being able to put up some festive decorations, since I had thought we would not get to... It kinda shocked me when I stepped outside into 80 degree weather, although much cooler here than last week...I almost forgot that I am here in the south without a colorful leaf in sight and snowflakes improbable. Will I ever enjoy the fall here? No mittens worn to a highschool football game, no fall jackets needed, few crisp mornings...no hard frost for quite some time yet...here I go again...it's just this time of year that makes me miss all that cold related stuff. Once we get into January I will be thankful once again for Texas weather. I just hope it's not too much to ask to see some snow while I am in NYC over t-day!
Anyway, while I was at TJ Maxx I found some sheets to go with our new quilt (I have had the same old floral print for a LONG time and I feel it's long overdue to "man up" the bedroom so Wil doesn't get lost in too many girly colors...he says he doesn't care, but I do!). But once I was in the store I decided to wander around and ended up in some holiday aisles. It got me so excited to think about being in our new place for Christmas and being able to put up some festive decorations, since I had thought we would not get to... It kinda shocked me when I stepped outside into 80 degree weather, although much cooler here than last week...I almost forgot that I am here in the south without a colorful leaf in sight and snowflakes improbable. Will I ever enjoy the fall here? No mittens worn to a highschool football game, no fall jackets needed, few crisp mornings...no hard frost for quite some time yet...here I go again...it's just this time of year that makes me miss all that cold related stuff. Once we get into January I will be thankful once again for Texas weather. I just hope it's not too much to ask to see some snow while I am in NYC over t-day!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Let the packing begin!
Wil was able to secure a crazy amount of boxes from work this past week and bring them home...we actually had to consolidate some clothes in the walk in closet so we could havea space to store them all! So the journey of packing begins...which is proving to be slow and tough bc there is absolutely no room in this apartment to sort, pack, and then store the packed boxes. We are just cramped! Our living room looks like a disaster zone and my niece is crawling between the boxes =) One month and I will be packing to leave for NYC...so it's crunch time!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Fantastic Wonderful Excitement
We got to see the layout of our townhome in person today. Even though we were a little worried to sign for it sight unseen, I am so glad we did! We both love it...and the nicely sized study/storage room off the bedroom...fab! Not even all our holiday and misc. crap would fill it =) I am more excited then ever to get this move under way. I wish pictures could convey my happiness...but perhaps the fact that I made a little powerpoint of the photos we took says I am (or that I am obsessive, who can say? The pictures I included are just a few we took, but if you want to see more, just ask!). My mom appreciated it at least. She looked at the outside one and said "trees! bricks! grass!" and me, in my usual smartass way concluded "bushes! ample on-street parking!"
Nomer put money down on their place so in one month they will be moving (about 2 weeks before us). Lots of packing to do! I am glad to know Nomer has off erred to let me babysit anytime. I am so relieved ;)
Peace.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Approved
Everyone got approved for their new digs this weekend. While we weren't too worried, it's nice to hear the words "you were approved" next to your names and know your app fees will not be wasted.
Now begins poverty until January with all these darn fees to pay =). We are all getting so excited though, I just don't care!!! Count down until we can see the actual home we are moving into to...it will be available for viewing starting 10/10 but I will wait until Wil gets back into town this weekend to go see it (the renovations won't be done, but at least we can see the layout since it was the only floor plan we didn't get to see when we toured)! I hope we like it alot!
We decided to move as soon as I get back from NYC...so I arrive back in town on 11/23 and we will start that day with (hopefully) friends coming over on the 24th to help with the big stuff and any boxes we have left. Electricity gets changed over as of 11/20, so Wil will be in between places during Thanksgiving. I was so excited to go to NYC, but now I feel a little guilty (and jealous) that he will be here to take possession all by himself. What can ya do...he will have t-day with his mom though, so he'll at least have one good meal!
So I must start packing ASAP so it is all ready by 11/15 when I leave for NYC. Lots to do...I cannot beleive it is just over 6 weeks or so until we move...yikes. Grin.
Peace.
Now begins poverty until January with all these darn fees to pay =). We are all getting so excited though, I just don't care!!! Count down until we can see the actual home we are moving into to...it will be available for viewing starting 10/10 but I will wait until Wil gets back into town this weekend to go see it (the renovations won't be done, but at least we can see the layout since it was the only floor plan we didn't get to see when we toured)! I hope we like it alot!
We decided to move as soon as I get back from NYC...so I arrive back in town on 11/23 and we will start that day with (hopefully) friends coming over on the 24th to help with the big stuff and any boxes we have left. Electricity gets changed over as of 11/20, so Wil will be in between places during Thanksgiving. I was so excited to go to NYC, but now I feel a little guilty (and jealous) that he will be here to take possession all by himself. What can ya do...he will have t-day with his mom though, so he'll at least have one good meal!
So I must start packing ASAP so it is all ready by 11/15 when I leave for NYC. Lots to do...I cannot beleive it is just over 6 weeks or so until we move...yikes. Grin.
Peace.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Empty Nest
Looks like our time at Eagelcrest is coming to a close faster than I thought!
Since Monday, both couples have found places...nomer is waiting on applying to time it right (can only apply 30 days in advance of the day you want to move int) but there seems to be quite a few apartments where she is looking, so lets cross our fingers all goes well! If all goes as planned she will be in her new place around t-day. I have been getting tears alot when i think about not seeing JayLynne everyday...I'm gonna have to steal her for some overnights...
Wil and I signed applications and put money down on a townhouse...of course, as luck would have it (notice sarcasm) the only 1 bedroom available was the highest price one...and to reserve it we will need to take possession on 11/20/07 (almost a month before we anticpated) to, so Merry Christmas to us with 2 rent payments and 2 pet deposits due within 30 day period(YIKES!)...but now that I am thinking about the layout of the one we are getting, I like it more and more than the loft that wasn't that much less $$ anyway. They seem to rent them fast and people don't move often, so I guess the timing is as good as it gets! We will get to see our actual place on 10/13 (before upgrades/renovations, but I am sure I will start getting even mroe pumped!)
If only it weren't for the deposits these days... Just look at this: $200 (DirecTV dish deposit, $800 pet deposit (for two dogs that only weigh 18 lbs combined!), $150 regular deposit, $60 app fee, $100 admin fee...for a grand total of $1310...and that's before we start paying rent..having pets is expensive, that's for sure! I am just happy to say I will not be in apartment and I think the sticker shock will fade more once we move in (too bad i will be in NYC during the week we take possession!)
It's gonna be a stretch, especially with my licensure coming up and the money that comes with that process. So it looks like no 30th bday party for me...but perhaps some Wii fun on New Years Eve for free at our new digs? I just hope that anything I get for my birthday/xmas comes in the form of cash or Target gift card (at least that's what I am gonna tell my family!).
I do LOVE LOVE LOVE the town house though (pictures to come)....Ya'll might have to just come over, bc I won't have much money to go out...but we can play in the backyard with the puppies =) And come March when we catch up with bills, everything will be groovy once more.
Peace.
Since Monday, both couples have found places...nomer is waiting on applying to time it right (can only apply 30 days in advance of the day you want to move int) but there seems to be quite a few apartments where she is looking, so lets cross our fingers all goes well! If all goes as planned she will be in her new place around t-day. I have been getting tears alot when i think about not seeing JayLynne everyday...I'm gonna have to steal her for some overnights...
Wil and I signed applications and put money down on a townhouse...of course, as luck would have it (notice sarcasm) the only 1 bedroom available was the highest price one...and to reserve it we will need to take possession on 11/20/07 (almost a month before we anticpated) to, so Merry Christmas to us with 2 rent payments and 2 pet deposits due within 30 day period(YIKES!)...but now that I am thinking about the layout of the one we are getting, I like it more and more than the loft that wasn't that much less $$ anyway. They seem to rent them fast and people don't move often, so I guess the timing is as good as it gets! We will get to see our actual place on 10/13 (before upgrades/renovations, but I am sure I will start getting even mroe pumped!)
If only it weren't for the deposits these days... Just look at this: $200 (DirecTV dish deposit, $800 pet deposit (for two dogs that only weigh 18 lbs combined!), $150 regular deposit, $60 app fee, $100 admin fee...for a grand total of $1310...and that's before we start paying rent..having pets is expensive, that's for sure! I am just happy to say I will not be in apartment and I think the sticker shock will fade more once we move in (too bad i will be in NYC during the week we take possession!)
It's gonna be a stretch, especially with my licensure coming up and the money that comes with that process. So it looks like no 30th bday party for me...but perhaps some Wii fun on New Years Eve for free at our new digs? I just hope that anything I get for my birthday/xmas comes in the form of cash or Target gift card (at least that's what I am gonna tell my family!).
I do LOVE LOVE LOVE the town house though (pictures to come)....Ya'll might have to just come over, bc I won't have much money to go out...but we can play in the backyard with the puppies =) And come March when we catch up with bills, everything will be groovy once more.
Peace.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Breaking up is hard to do
Well, my sister and I had a good long talk this week and came to the decision that it's time to part ways (in terms of living together). So we are free to see other apartments =)
Wil and I have been excitd by the idea of when we would have a place of our own again (same with my sister) but it's still been an emotional week. It's gonna be hard not to see my niece every morning and night...but I think the farthest we will end up living away is 10-15 minutes, so hopefully I will be able to get my fix often enough!
Now I am left with some great anxiety about what to do about moving. The puppies would LOVE to have some yard, and after 8 years together in apartmens we are burned out on apartment community life. I looked at a townhouse yesterday...down a pecan-tree-lined, dead end, street. Quiet, homey. It's about the same size as our current apartment, but with a cute fenced in back yard. Only problem is the new management compant is going to renovate this fall and that means ALL NEW insides(what I wouldn't give for an oven that bakes right) but a higher sticker price than we were hoping. Something we could handle, but we always talk about cutting expenses, not making more (we just finished paying off a car...about the same difference as the extra rent we would pay). What to do! It's made worse by the fact that Wil is travelling this week and I saw the place all by myself...so now I have to wait until Wil gets back to see it, then we can make a decison and either move on or prepare for moving in. I did my research and have not found any other places that are similar (for the price and yard) within the areas we want to live. There are only suppossed to be 2 1-bedrooms coming open this fall...in a 97 unit place, that's not too many! So I also feel some pressure to decide so we don't lose out. My income will be going up after I get my licensure (around the time we move), but do you bank on that and decide to move on up or play it safe?
If anyone has any sage advice to calm my nerves, I am all ears! Uggghhh...more updates to come!
Wil and I have been excitd by the idea of when we would have a place of our own again (same with my sister) but it's still been an emotional week. It's gonna be hard not to see my niece every morning and night...but I think the farthest we will end up living away is 10-15 minutes, so hopefully I will be able to get my fix often enough!
Now I am left with some great anxiety about what to do about moving. The puppies would LOVE to have some yard, and after 8 years together in apartmens we are burned out on apartment community life. I looked at a townhouse yesterday...down a pecan-tree-lined, dead end, street. Quiet, homey. It's about the same size as our current apartment, but with a cute fenced in back yard. Only problem is the new management compant is going to renovate this fall and that means ALL NEW insides(what I wouldn't give for an oven that bakes right) but a higher sticker price than we were hoping. Something we could handle, but we always talk about cutting expenses, not making more (we just finished paying off a car...about the same difference as the extra rent we would pay). What to do! It's made worse by the fact that Wil is travelling this week and I saw the place all by myself...so now I have to wait until Wil gets back to see it, then we can make a decison and either move on or prepare for moving in. I did my research and have not found any other places that are similar (for the price and yard) within the areas we want to live. There are only suppossed to be 2 1-bedrooms coming open this fall...in a 97 unit place, that's not too many! So I also feel some pressure to decide so we don't lose out. My income will be going up after I get my licensure (around the time we move), but do you bank on that and decide to move on up or play it safe?
If anyone has any sage advice to calm my nerves, I am all ears! Uggghhh...more updates to come!
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