It has been raining for DAYS and because of the standing water Adam's TSX might be ruined. He drove it through a deep puddle on base and (we think) hydro-locked it. In between my double, I drove home to help try and jump start the TSX and saw a bunch of other cars that had stalled out. Sometime in the next couple of days, an adjuster will come out and figure out how much damage has been done to the car.
In other news, my toe is feeling MUCH better and thank goodness for that because I have ANOTHER double tomorrow! Saturday morning is our inspection and that afternoon I go into work (ugh, AGAIN) to do training bookwork for one of our new hires and then....
FLORIDA VS. ALABAMA!!
Sunday I go back to the Bird, although I can't complain. At least I'm getting hours.
I am exhausted and we have NO groceries so I'm about to brave the elements in search of delicious non-McDonalds type fast food. Wish me luck, and a sound sleep later.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
New addiction
I am addicted to John and Hank Green's video channel on YouTube...vlogbrothers Here is the video that started my YouTube wanderings and kept me up until....GEEEEZZUUUSS. It's nearly 3am!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIvrDsnKuQ8
If you haven't already, you need to subscribe to their 724 hilarious, wonderful and poignant videos. Seriously, they are a refreshing find...especially when you take into account that, overall, the internet is a cesspool of suck. If it weren't so late...er, early...I would probably continue until I watched them ALL.
In other news, RR's BER is THIS Thursday and Friday. (FYI: BER = Brand Equity Review) Think of it as a health inspection x corporate propaganda quiz x 1,000,000. I was volun-told to work a double both days.
There are parts of my life that feel as if they're rocketing forward, risking being lost in oblivion if I blink too quickly. The home inspection will be on Saturday morning! I never knew I could have so much anxiety and excitement rolled into one suppressing, glorious feeling. Unfortunately, there are also nuggets of life that feel as if they are frozen indefinitely. ODU, although not my first, second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth choice of college, is starting to look appetizing-- even if only for the classroom interaction.
One thing we have in abundance is happiness with each other. Life would be so much more difficult if I did not have the constant love and support of my new husband and long-time best friend. I really should give more credit for the things he does (even those tiny triumphs) because he certainly deserves it.
Unofficially, I believe I've broken my second to last toe. I stubbed it during an early trip to the bathroom yesterday morning. It's an odd toe and I doubt it can be fixed, even if it is a break.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIvrDsnKuQ8
If you haven't already, you need to subscribe to their 724 hilarious, wonderful and poignant videos. Seriously, they are a refreshing find...especially when you take into account that, overall, the internet is a cesspool of suck. If it weren't so late...er, early...I would probably continue until I watched them ALL.
In other news, RR's BER is THIS Thursday and Friday. (FYI: BER = Brand Equity Review) Think of it as a health inspection x corporate propaganda quiz x 1,000,000. I was volun-told to work a double both days.
There are parts of my life that feel as if they're rocketing forward, risking being lost in oblivion if I blink too quickly. The home inspection will be on Saturday morning! I never knew I could have so much anxiety and excitement rolled into one suppressing, glorious feeling. Unfortunately, there are also nuggets of life that feel as if they are frozen indefinitely. ODU, although not my first, second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth choice of college, is starting to look appetizing-- even if only for the classroom interaction.
One thing we have in abundance is happiness with each other. Life would be so much more difficult if I did not have the constant love and support of my new husband and long-time best friend. I really should give more credit for the things he does (even those tiny triumphs) because he certainly deserves it.
Unofficially, I believe I've broken my second to last toe. I stubbed it during an early trip to the bathroom yesterday morning. It's an odd toe and I doubt it can be fixed, even if it is a break.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
GO GATORS!
My phone has been fixed (sort of). It can now make calls but I still have NO contacts AND it's continuing to spaz out. Verizon will be mailing me a new one soon.
GATORS whooped Kentucky! Alabama almost got stomped by Arkansas. Overall, my Saturday was great.
I am officially an NRO trainer and I'm just waiting until RR chooses me for an opening team. I'm ready to hit the road and start making BIG money!
Adam and I make some killer pork chops, in case anyone is curious. We stole the recipe from Inedible to Incredible but it's delicious.
Most importantly, our inspection is this upcoming Saturday. Everyone cross your fingers that our (eventual) house doesnt suck!
GATORS whooped Kentucky! Alabama almost got stomped by Arkansas. Overall, my Saturday was great.
I am officially an NRO trainer and I'm just waiting until RR chooses me for an opening team. I'm ready to hit the road and start making BIG money!
Adam and I make some killer pork chops, in case anyone is curious. We stole the recipe from Inedible to Incredible but it's delicious.
Most importantly, our inspection is this upcoming Saturday. Everyone cross your fingers that our (eventual) house doesnt suck!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Big Things
This morning our realtor called me to let me know the home owner countered our offer! It's still in our budget and right where we want to be so hurdle #1 is over. Next step, Adam and I both sign the papers and set up an inspection. AH, there are still several steps between here and OWNING the home but we're on the right path. This is terrifying and exhilarating all at once.
I will be helping lead a T3 (Train The Trainer) with Red Robin in 2 weeks. I don't have details yet but I know I was pushed into an already chosen T3 staff because they're anxious to get me on the road for NROs (New Restaurant Openings). At least, that's what I've been told...it could just be sunshine being blown. Who knows?
I'm excited about the prospect of owning a house. I'm excited about being closer to doing NROs. Things seem to be falling into place; I better hurry up and look into Financial Aid and transferring to ODU before this good luck runs out!
I will be helping lead a T3 (Train The Trainer) with Red Robin in 2 weeks. I don't have details yet but I know I was pushed into an already chosen T3 staff because they're anxious to get me on the road for NROs (New Restaurant Openings). At least, that's what I've been told...it could just be sunshine being blown. Who knows?
I'm excited about the prospect of owning a house. I'm excited about being closer to doing NROs. Things seem to be falling into place; I better hurry up and look into Financial Aid and transferring to ODU before this good luck runs out!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Almost home
Well yesterday was a busy, busy day. It started off as most days-off do...laundry. Of course, I lost motivation halfway through so the clothes have yet to be folded or hung up. I'll get around to that later...maybe.
Adam and I met with our realtor and went looking at more houses today. Let me tell you, I was starting to get discouraged. Everything is SOOO expensive up here!! Near the end of our rounds, we ended up at this blue house which just so happened to be the very FIRST home we viewed when we started house "shopping". A lot had changed since we saw it the first time: the siding had been fixed, the kitchen cabinets were redone, the AC ducting had been hidden in the walls...it looks MUCH better. The home is priced at $209k and the empty lot next door was priced at $50k. After a serious talk, Adam and I decided to place an offer on the home AND the vacant neighboring lot for a total of $250k. Before you get excited you need to know that there is another offer on the home/vacant lot combo and there is also an offer on JUST the vacant lot.
Take the virtual tour: http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=2169921
That wont work? Try this online listing! http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/109-E-Bay-Ave-Norfolk-VA-23503/79196102_zpid/
It's not as pretty (on the outside) as the other homes we've looked at BUT it will give us something to work on! Plus, it is very much in our budget. (Both Adam and I were nervous and terrified about buying at $300k home
Anyway, enough about houses...(but keep your fingers crossed).
Adam will be flying out of state this weekend to be a part of an AIR SHOW. He's too new to actually fly in the show buuut he will be able to complete six training flights on his way there and be a part of a static display for the weekend! Cool, eh?
Some time in the next 48 hours, I have to take my STUPID phone to Verizon and see if they can fix the problems.
Alright, I HAVE TO quit stalling and go get ready for work.
Adam and I met with our realtor and went looking at more houses today. Let me tell you, I was starting to get discouraged. Everything is SOOO expensive up here!! Near the end of our rounds, we ended up at this blue house which just so happened to be the very FIRST home we viewed when we started house "shopping". A lot had changed since we saw it the first time: the siding had been fixed, the kitchen cabinets were redone, the AC ducting had been hidden in the walls...it looks MUCH better. The home is priced at $209k and the empty lot next door was priced at $50k. After a serious talk, Adam and I decided to place an offer on the home AND the vacant neighboring lot for a total of $250k. Before you get excited you need to know that there is another offer on the home/vacant lot combo and there is also an offer on JUST the vacant lot.
Take the virtual tour: http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=2169921
That wont work? Try this online listing! http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/109-E-Bay-Ave-Norfolk-VA-23503/79196102_zpid/
It's not as pretty (on the outside) as the other homes we've looked at BUT it will give us something to work on! Plus, it is very much in our budget. (Both Adam and I were nervous and terrified about buying at $300k home
Anyway, enough about houses...(but keep your fingers crossed).
Adam will be flying out of state this weekend to be a part of an AIR SHOW. He's too new to actually fly in the show buuut he will be able to complete six training flights on his way there and be a part of a static display for the weekend! Cool, eh?
Some time in the next 48 hours, I have to take my STUPID phone to Verizon and see if they can fix the problems.
Alright, I HAVE TO quit stalling and go get ready for work.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Yesterday I went on base all by myself. It was such a weird feeling mostly because for over 2 years, Adam has been the one escorting me to military facilities. Anyway, I signed up for Tricare and went to the NEX & picked up some things for the house.
I'm planning on starting back to school in the Spring (hopefully at ODU). Also in the Spring...our Take 2: Wedding Ceremony. All of that plus the possibility of purchasing a home, so money will be tight for a while. Story of my life...
I really would love for my parents to visit us up here but I doubt they will. It's such a long drive and they never have free time. I'm trying to make it so I can go down to Florida for Thanksgiving but again, there is the issue of money- or lack-there-of.
Congratulations to my very best friends, Allison and Bobby for buying a house! You guys MORE than deserve to be together. I am so excited and proud for you both!
Adam and I have already been married for a month. It is wonderful and I am so excited for the plans God has for our future together.
I'm planning on starting back to school in the Spring (hopefully at ODU). Also in the Spring...our Take 2: Wedding Ceremony. All of that plus the possibility of purchasing a home, so money will be tight for a while. Story of my life...
I really would love for my parents to visit us up here but I doubt they will. It's such a long drive and they never have free time. I'm trying to make it so I can go down to Florida for Thanksgiving but again, there is the issue of money- or lack-there-of.
Congratulations to my very best friends, Allison and Bobby for buying a house! You guys MORE than deserve to be together. I am so excited and proud for you both!
Adam and I have already been married for a month. It is wonderful and I am so excited for the plans God has for our future together.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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