I have yet to sit down and have time for a real blogging moment all week/weekend. how’s a late night (past my bed time) Monday game of “really? didn’t see that one coming…” (more…)
its that time of year i dread so very much. tax season. every january i can’t wait to get my hands on those W2’s so i can calculate up what i owe Uncle Sam. While most people get excited to see how large their return may be, i figure out how much more I have to save by April 15th (ah yes, the thrill of making tips at a fine dining restaurant!) i will gladly say that this year’s amount is significantly less than last year. (granted, it is because i made less money, i will take what ever deductions i can get!)
in other semi-financial news i am now the proud owner of health insurance. I can’t stress how PROUD I actually am. lame, I know, but once again, another thrill of working at a restaurant…no insurance. I do, however, fully plan on using this and cherishing its value. although, I’m sure now that I have it I will stay healthy. it would only be fitting. I am not particularly crazy about the idea of parting with more hard earned cash each month, I have learned my lesson. It may be a lesson I will be paying off for a long time, I have learned it and don’t plan on doing this assignment over. Forget it!
As depressing as financial states can be these days (I know I’m not the only one with an empty plate on my table) I have found that it is 100% necessary to stay positive. Worrying will only get me worked up, thinking about what I should have, would have or could have done to prevent the situation will get me nowhere. Thinking about how desperate the situation may be is only going to make it more desperate. Instead, I am staying as busy as humanly possible. I am working up a storm, reading everything in sight and dreaming of great things for this upcoming year.
Of these great things stuck in the stage of anticipation, I am most excited to announce that my dear friend DK is making me a dress! A handmade original design, one of a kind greatness to flaunt at future events, including a wedding in March.Yesterday we met for coffee–or in my case hot water for my teabag from home…yes, I’ve become THAT girl–and we talked over a few sketches until we settled on a design. I can’t tell you what an exciting thing this is. The best part is that it is not going to be terribly expensive. Sure, it won’t be sale or clearance rack cheap, but for the quality and actual value of a tailored dress, it’s going to be just the bargain this penny-pinching gal needs. Can’t wait to share the details as they unfold. For now, here’s a quick snapshot of the sketch-fest!
Happy Friday, everyone! My day off was well spent and I’m headed back into the grind tonight.
This weekend and following week is sure to be busy. I got exciting news yesterday in the mail. My great friend, JLo who was engaged just before Christmas, has asked me to be in her wedding. I can’t hardly wait to be part of her wonderful day. 8 short months away, there is a lot to do. Decsions on dresses have to be made, hotels booked and bachelorette parties to plan/atten. This is the first wedding I’ve been in in about….10 years, so this should be fun! Of course, you will hear much more about this is the coming months.
This food writing is really keeping me busy. I have so many posts saved up for the next couple of weeks. I have adventures in the works and wonderful eats on the horizon. Speaking of which….
As promised, I have a little recap of my Jelly Belly adventures:
Thursday brought great things. Sunshine, Earl Gray Tea Lattes and an excursion to our Northerly neighbor. oh yeah and a ton of beans.
Friend D and I have been talking about taking a trip to the Jelly Belly Mecca of the Midwest in Pleasant Prairie, WI for months. The idea came and went and came again. Finally, a day was set and our itinerary charted. The road to Wisconsin (from Chicago) is a fairly eventful one. With such sightings as the Mars Cheese Castle, The Bong Recreation Area, Apple Holler and An Adult Video Superstore (that is now hiring,) we knew that this was to be a great afternoon. Upon arrival, we were excited to see we had the place nearly all to ourselves. Parked out front was a Volkswagon Jelly Belly Bug, just beaneath the magical Red Bean Sign. Ah, the sugar beckons….. Read the Rest Here
Oh yeah, and I’m on the lookout for someone who can make a killer layout for this blog and the other one. If you have any recommendations, let me know!
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more work, less play.
on day whatever of 16 in a row. two doubles back to back. it sounds rough, but im not complaining because thursday, my day off, im headed to the Jelly Belly factory. don’t worry. i will recount the entire experience for other candy nerds.
in the mean time, have a fabulous week, folks
im on day 11 of 16 straight work days in a row so they are starting to run together. someone did, however, mention it was friday. so some of you are out ready to enjoy your weekend. i hope this helps…
the other day i had a near tragic meltdown. and no it wasn’t over those pesky bills (although it should have been.)
ive been beyond busy the past few days. keeping on top of everything, bills, reading, cleaning, laundry and wine drinking of course.
in the past few days ive had little little time to blog, but ive had so many blog ideas. however, most of them have been for my other abpode. now that i’ve found my real passion, i can’t get my brain to turn off. sorry to disappoint.
hope you all are having a fantastic week and be sure to stop by bodeloubakes because i’ve been doing awesome things like MAKING goat cheese and learning about champagne. that little site is sure to me more interesting than this one.
however, if you are bored and cold and looking for something amazing to keep you warm, pop over to my dear friend D’s etsy store and check out her handknit scarflettes! they are fantastic.
it is a well known fact that i love words. (see post from Dec 30th)
with that one can merely assume that i also love books. this would be a correct and fair assumption. (more…)
its not in my character to have nothing to say. while i may not be blogging as much as other bloggers, you can be assured that somewhere i am out there chatting up a storm, writing a mess or finding myself in the center of a pointless debate with my boyfriend. those who know me will know that it is quite a rare occasion if i am silent. this past holiday has left me silent. (more…)
