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| WEDDING STRESS! |
| 06.28.05 (1:07 pm) [edit] |
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Jerry's dad decided to be a jerk about paying for the rehersal dinner so we are stuck paying for it. My sister and her boyfriend are having a hard time deciding if they will stay in the room I already reserved for them and if they don't then I will have to foot the bill. UGGGHHH! To top it all of I'm really sick. :(
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| Negative Vibes |
| 06.27.05 (9:30 am) [edit] |
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Jerry and I have had some bad luck lately. There must be some negative energy around. :(
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| Found this on April's Xanga |
| 06.22.05 (6:26 am) [edit] |
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| Exciting |
| 06.13.05 (9:38 am) [edit] |
Yesterday was my first trial stock day. I think I did pretty well...I was able to process 14 boxes...priced a rack...and reorganized the sale lundias....My superiors seemed happy...they said I did an awesome job. I'm crossing my fingers that they will offer me the position full-time and that I could get at least a small pay increase since I do have some backroom experience. I'm not currently teaching daycare and I think this may be the last session of classes I teach at the park districts. I want to eventually go back to school part-time and there is no way I would have the time to if I continue to teach for this particular program (demands way to much time). Teaching the classes at the park district has helped me realize that I really do love to teach and given me confidence. I have come to realize that I have great teacher potential....I just need to get my degree! Money has been so tight with the wedding but hopefully our finances will recover after this July.
OMG! In less than a month I will be married....whoaaaaa!
We are anxiously awaiting our honeymoon trip to California...It has been a while since we have taken a vacation....we've been on some road trips here and there but nothing too exciting.
Our wedding guest list has really dropped off in number...if we were smart we would have just eloped...oh well it's too late for that now..too much blood, sweat, and tears have gone into this social gatheringg, the party must go on.
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| Wow |
| 06.07.05 (6:51 am) [edit] |
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Things have certainly taken a different turn than expected. Well I will have to start from the beginning since I have not posted in quite a while. I started my new part-time position a few weeks ago and I really like it. I was going to see if I could get full-time hours as a sales associate but the company I work for doesn't really give sales associates more than 30 hours however there is a full-time stock supervisory position available. I mananged a good size stock room myself at a bridal retailer. I didn't mind the position but didn't really care for the company. I'm most definitely pursuing this. I would have really early hours which would take some getting used to at first but then I would have the rest of the day to myself. I like getting out of work when you can still see the light of day. So anyways I'm excited because we will be able to move out soon. I'm very busy though...and now I'm running late so I have to go...but will be back again!
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| Blog Neglect |
| 06.05.05 (5:54 am) [edit] |
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I've been so busy I've neglected my tBlog. :( I really enjoy writing here so I'm going to try and make the time for myself to do so.
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| Bad rabbit |
| 05.27.05 (8:40 am) [edit] |
Espresso is being a pain in my ass....she is hiding under the bed and I can't reach her. Jerry and I are supposed to be going out for lunch soon so I need to get her in her cage. I'm NOT in the mood for this....GRRRRRRRR...
I'm hungry...
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| Weight Training |
| 05.23.05 (6:38 am) [edit] |
I've been slacking on weight training...for a while I was in a really good routine and then I started doing more aerobics because I got bored with strength but now I want to start lifting again. I'm probably going to have to start out really light because I haven't seriously weight lifted for almost a month now.
I lifted light anyways...because I'm a woman and my muscles are small.
I don't want to be one of those beasty ladies...not for me but I did feel better physically and mentally when I was lifting 3 days a week and taking protein supplements. I will start drinking protein shakes again as well.
I will steal Jerry's protein...shhhhh...hehehe...
Jerry has really motivated me...when he started losing weight I got motivated...and in the past I've motivated him as well. We have this great give and take and I think that is why we have such a good relationship...we balance one another. We are really blessed.
Back to my fitness goals...I REALLY want to lose 5-10 more lbs...I'm at the stage where it is very hard for me to lose weight since I'm within a healthy weight range thus why my goal is 5-10lbs...I don't like that "very thin" look....I don't find it attractive...Lindsay Lohen (probably spelled her name wrong) looked waaaaaaayyy to skinny on SNL...I was like whoa....that's crazy...she was thin to begin with.
Amy's all about balance in her life! Yin and yang...yes...balance is good.
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| Sore Throat |
| 05.23.05 (5:54 am) [edit] |
I have a sore throat. :( I feel kind of cruddy...debating whether or not I will work out today. I've been making some changes to my tblog lately. I hope everyone likes them. As most of you know by now I'm getting married on July 10, 2005 and the wedding has a "strawberry" theme thus explaining why I'm obsessed with strawberries. Here is a photo of our yummy cake.
I just love this cake!!! I bet it will taste so good, I am counting down the days! I've been trying to get some last minute planning wrapped up before I start working more hours. Wedding planning is like like a "full-time" job, sheesh! I'm really glad I decided to get a certificate in professional wedding consulting. Although I cannot afford to start up a consulting business and currently do not work in the industry it has helped me greatly in planning my own wedding.
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| Time is dragging |
| 05.22.05 (12:37 pm) [edit] |
I have to go to an unpaid work meeting on a Sunday! :( What is this all about??? Lately I've been making a lot of unpaid trips for training/meetings and my employer is almost an hour a way! Sheesh...well I have another job now so I will not be able to do this all the time because I will be working on weekends. I'm not going to complain about this too much because there are some major perks with this job as well so I will deal for now.
I've been trying to wrap up some last minute wedding planning this weekend. It has been hard because my sister who is MIA....well not really...she just moved in with her boyfriend because my mom and her had a big blowout. It has been hard to keep in touch with her lately and I need to talk to her. She is a bridesmaid and will be reading in our ceremony.
I updated my Live Journal which I have been using as a wedding plannng tool....
If anyone has any interest in it, here is a link.
http://www.livejournal.com/users/dbreceiver/" title="http://www.livejournal.com/users/dbreceiver/" target="_blank"http://www.livejournal.com/us...
I can't believe we are just short of a month away from our big day, this last year just flew by. I still need to get alterations on my dress since I lost the weight! I had better do that soon otherwise I'm gonna be in trouble.
My teeth hurt...must be the sugar in my coffee...ugh...I have very sensitive teeth...eeerrg..
I want to see Star Wars!!! We are waiting for the madness to die down a bit before we go.
MMMmmm...I had better get ready to go to my meeeeeeeeting, yay!
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| Star Wars! |
| 05.22.05 (9:42 am) [edit] |
Your Star Wars Name and Title |
Your Star Wars Name: Amyfe Zawin
Your Star Wars Title: Nresav of Yrrej |
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| STRESSED!!!!! |
| 05.22.05 (9:37 am) [edit] |
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I'm so stressed out of my mind right now with wedding plans, new jobs, and trying to afford to move out. I'm most disappointed that we cannot afford to move for a little while due to other expenses. It is so expensive to rent especially the first month with all of the other fees they stick you with. You know applications, security deposits, pet fees, etc. Sometimes I feel that we will never get ahead.
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| MIA |
| 05.21.05 (8:23 am) [edit] |
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I'm alive...alive and well. I promise I will be back with a real post soon!
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| Boxes |
| 05.16.05 (5:58 pm) [edit] |
Well I'm watchng The Bachelor tonight...hehe...Reality tv is usually not my cup of tea but for some reason I've been hooked on this show...well since Charlie O'Connel has been on. I ate way too many cookies and unsalted peanuts..and feel quite guilty...I would say I ate those cookies out of stress and not out of hunger! Bleh! Last couple of weeks have been hectic and stressful. Walter (maitenance man at my fav park district) filled my car with boxes that Jerry and I can use to pack our stuff for the big move. I knew Walter would have boxes that we could have. He is an older Polish man and I appreciate his friendship. He's a good person. We always discuss personal family issues. He has an out of control daughter that his wife spoils and my future sister in law is quite spoiled and out of control herself. I'm excited to be moving however I have moved a couple times in that last two years so I would really like to be able to settle for at least a little while.
OOOOHHH who will Charlie choose?????
Too many darn commercials for this last episode....grrrrrrr I MUST know!!! :)
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| Another busy week |
| 05.16.05 (10:55 am) [edit] |
This is going to be another busy week...last week was exhausting but at least I had the weekend to recouperate. I have also had the pleasure of being "lazy" this morning. Starting this week my hours increase at the daycare, I have to go for more training tomorrow immediately after daycare so tomorrow will be a long day. Wednesday I have to go get my physical which is going to cost me an arm and a leg...yikes...then more teaching and more daycare.
The store I'm working at opens Memorial Day weekend so I will probably be working that Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...
OI!!!
Oh yea...and last minute wedding planning and trying to pack up for the eventual move!!!
Many many many things are on my plate.
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| Apartment |
| 05.14.05 (7:23 pm) [edit] |
Well we found an apartment complex that we really like ....we think this is THE ONE...finally...We just have to wait a few weeks so I can get my pay check stubs and then we can apply.8)
I had the first day of training...it went pretty well...it wasn't really even training but mostly new hire paper work and an overview of practices...Next week starts cashiering and sales training which should be an adventure. I've been out of the retail environment for about 4 months and the corporate retail environment for even longer so this is a change in gears once again. I get a REALLY great discount which I'm excited about.
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| Been pretty hectic |
| 05.12.05 (5:19 am) [edit] |
I've been trying to complete all these requirements for DCFS Home Daycare. I went and got my TB test on Tuesday. I have to go back to get it read tomorrow morning. Yesterday I went and got finger printed. That was certainly interesting! The only thing I have yet to do is get the medical form filled out. I guess I have to go in and have an exam and I'm currently uninsured right now so this really sucks! I will have to figure out what to do. My old doctor left and is at another clinic so I'm trying to figure out where I will go.
The bunnies new cage came and it is really big but she seems to like it. I bought it on Ebay...it was best value for the buck... the huge Wabbitat its like 37X19X20...My rabbit is a dwarf so that is plenty of room for her. She is a spoiled little brat!!!
I overslept this morning...I felt great at 6:30 A.M. and then being the lazy person I am I went back to sleep. I was so comfy and cozy...didn't want to wake up. Now I feel like crud.I need to get my butt on a consistant sleep schedule!
I had better go work out before time slips away from me!
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| Kitten |
| 05.11.05 (6:28 pm) [edit] |
I'm getting the CUTEST kitten!!! :) My mom's cat had two kittens and I'm keeping one. They were just born on Monday so they are really tiny.
It will be 12 weeks before I can bring
him/her (too young to tell as of now) home. I love cats!!! My kitty is light gray with stripes and oh so adorable!
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| Got the job! |
| 05.09.05 (6:26 pm) [edit] |
Induction AKA training is this Thursday evening!!! 8)
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| Train Wreck |
| 05.09.05 (6:07 am) [edit] |
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I woke up this morning feeling like a train wreck. UGH! My head hurts and my muscles hurt as well. I'm trying to decide which workout will be most beneficial to me in this state...I might have to start with some yoga/stretching. Boy I sure have been feeling crappy...well "physically" crappy lately. I think I have been fighting off something. I need to start taking my vitamins more regularly. I need to get my butt into gear and get back on some set routines.
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| Interesting |
| 05.07.05 (5:10 pm) [edit] |
Your Element Is Air |
You dislike conflict, and you've been able to rise above the angst of the world.
And when things don't go your way, you know they'll blow over quickly.
Easygoing, you tend to find joy from the simple things in life.
You roll with the punches, and as a result, your life is light and cheerful.
You find it easy to adapt to most situations, and you're an open person.
With you, what you see is what you get... and people love that!
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| Interview |
| 05.07.05 (1:33 pm) [edit] |
I had my interview today, I think it went pretty well! I was given an internet personality survey to complete at home. I completed it as soon as I got home and called back to let her know I had finished it. I guess they are starting to train people in the next two weeks since the store is opening Memorial Day Weekend. I should know if I got the job relatively soon.
Other than that not too much is going on. I'm doing some browsing online for clothes. Nothing I have fits anymore...everything is too big so I thought I would treat me self to some new clothes although I haven't found anything that's my style as of yet. Clothers are so expensive! I can't stand it!!!
Oh well...lol...what can I do about it...I could run around naked but I think that might get me in trouble.
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| And the list grows... |
| 05.06.05 (6:02 am) [edit] |
That is the list of things I have to do....Next Wednesday,I have to go to SASS and get finger printed and all that fun stuff....because DCFS requires it. I also have to get a medical form signed saying that I'm "capable" to work with children and that I'm not psychotic.....oh and a TB test! I'm broke...I can barely afford all of this...hopefully I can track down my family doctor who is at another clinic now and she will just fill out the form since I've been to see her recently...I hope it isn't necessary for me to visit again because I have so many other things to do. I'm not psycho and have no communicable disease! :)
I'm REALLY stressed!!!
I have to figure out where I'm going to get my dress altered because it's falling off of me due to the weight loss...Jerry offered to pay for alts...traditionally the groom is supposed to pay anyways but I didn't plan on getting alts at the time...didn't plan on losing so much weight, although it is awesome that I did!
This last year has been CRAZY! That poor poor crazy woman planning a wedding for 600 guests....NUTS...just Nuts! I'm losing my mind planning a small wedding. Only two more months to go and this madness will be over. I'm really looking forward to the honeymoon. We are going to Desert Palm Springs, California and staying at a really cool spa/resort...we are going to visit the San Diego Zoo, and L.A. I'm excited about it....I really love California...well I've only been to San Fran area but I still loved it!
My heart belongs to the West.....and Jerry!
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| Staying cool, calm, and collected |
| 05.03.05 (7:20 am) [edit] |
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I'm trying to relax a bit...I've been wound pretty tight lately...might have something to do with the immensely stressful acts of planning a wedding on a budget, trying to find another job, and then...at last finding somewhere to live that is affordable. Oh yes...these things have stressed my relationship with Jerry big time but we are ok...we are getting through it. I know he "works" well at his job more hours than I do but I have a lot on my plate as well even though my end is more of spending and planning than bringing in income. I realize that challeneges of both. I'm broke....lol...sorry...I find it funny...I'm not really too worried...I know I will have much more money coming in the next couple of weeks and on. Yesterday I had a feeling in my gut not to call that other job, I felt that something better might come along. Low and behold I received a call from another retail store that is opening in an outlet mall pretty close to where I teach daycare so I'm going to pursue that instead. They want me to interview this week...it is a brand new store that opens Memorial Day weekend...I always thought it might be fun to help set up and merchandise a new store. I figure they will probably pay a little bit more than the other position as well and not require me to travel. OOOOHHH... cell phone is ringing...may be one of the two positions calling back or maybe someone entirely different...Ok it was the second returning my call...looks like I have an interview on Saturday at 10:30 AM, excellent! Watch now the other job will call back for a second interview and second guess myself. It always works out that way!!! Well, I had better go get on with they day!
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| Puppy Quiz! |
| 05.02.05 (6:43 pm) [edit] |
You Are a Boxer Puppy |
Energetic, playful and good with kids.
You've also got a wild spirit that can't be trained or tamed.
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