Work... sleep... spend time with family... drive... sleep... work...
I have no idea where my life is headed at this moment. I spent last week in Western New York and the weekend at my mom's. I'm back in Rochester now, and just got home from my cousin's for dinner.
I have to mention a big deal though: MY SISTER IS GETTING MARRIED!!! This week while I was home, I spent all of my time with family. On Saturday night, as Mom, my niece and I were on the way to our cousins' play, we received a call from my sister. HE POPPED THE QUESTION! Congratulations, Christen--I'm so happy you're happy!!!
Lots of weddings for me in the upcoming years. Although, not my own for... maybe ever?? Ha, I had a serious conversation with my 6-year-old niece on Saturday morning about living together in 12 years, when she turns 18, and owning two cats. I was slightly joking; she was seriously excited (two hours later she said, "I have a great idea for a name for one of the cats!!).
Anyway, I'm going to do some reading before bed. Hopefully I'll be called to substitute in the morning--REALLY need the money :/
G'night, bloggers!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
It just feels so right!
Woah!! I'm FINALLY back in Western New York, at my apartment near Rochester. I had a wonderful drive back here, and even got a little tan on my left arm :) It's strange because I forgot how I left my apartment. I didn't recall whether there was any food whatsoever in the cabinets and refrigerator, or where I left everything in my room, and how EMPTY I had left it!
It's great to be back, so it's a little bittersweet knowing that I am moving out of this place in a month, and probably out of town completely. :/ It's been a great year and a half out in this area, and I'm a little more bummed than I realized I would be about moving back toward my hometown (not that I didn't KNOW I wanted to stay away from there all my life!). This time, I am (unfortunately) only here until tomorrow evening. I am substituting in one of the schools out here tomorrow morning, but have to drive back to the Albany area afterwards because I am working there on Wednesday.
Nice surprise though: ...my landlord started painting the house GREEN while I was gone!! My dream of living in a green (not the clear kind) house has come true (partly... and for less than a month...)
Anyway, that's my check-in at this point in the week. It's Monday, so I'm a little out of it. I'll write later... maybe tomorrow.
It's great to be back, so it's a little bittersweet knowing that I am moving out of this place in a month, and probably out of town completely. :/ It's been a great year and a half out in this area, and I'm a little more bummed than I realized I would be about moving back toward my hometown (not that I didn't KNOW I wanted to stay away from there all my life!). This time, I am (unfortunately) only here until tomorrow evening. I am substituting in one of the schools out here tomorrow morning, but have to drive back to the Albany area afterwards because I am working there on Wednesday.
Nice surprise though: ...my landlord started painting the house GREEN while I was gone!! My dream of living in a green (not the clear kind) house has come true (partly... and for less than a month...)
(looks a little silly at this point)
Anyway, that's my check-in at this point in the week. It's Monday, so I'm a little out of it. I'll write later... maybe tomorrow.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Something came up
I have not had much time recently to write and catch everyone up with my life. I am still in the Albany, NY area for a few more days.. perhaps a few more than that, actually. I have been working at Pottery Barn Kids for five-and-a-half years. Originally it was a part-time thing, and I was there all of the time. But I took time off in 2009 for the Disney College Program, and then took some time off this past year while I was living in Rochester, so I guess I'd be considered "seasonal." Lots of things happened throughout those years, and it's been both an uphill and downhill road. At this point in time (fingers crossed) it's more of an uphill.
When I went in to work a few days ago, one of my co-workers informed me that we are in need of two new managers, and that he thought I'd be a great fit for one of the positions. I talked shortly with the store manager (who I do not know VERY well, because he just began with us a few months ago, and, like I said, I'm not around all that often), and I am going in to talk with him more in-depth in one short hour! I couldn't tell you if this would be considered an "informal interview" or just a "chat"-- we haven't given it a name.
Of course, this wasn't my thought of what would happen when I came back to New York. I thought I'd be substituting daily, and looking further into retiring teachers' positions or long-term leaves to fill. At this point in time, I need a steady income, and if I was recommended for a management position, I might as well take it, while I have nothing holding me down anywhere. My lease for my Rochester apartment is up in April, and after mid-April, I won't know where to go, so I might be heading back for a management job in Albany.
I'm not getting my hopes up, but I think I am definitely cut out for the job, even with the simple fact that I've been with the company for so long. I know what would be expected of me, and I have a strong feeling that I would be a great fit. Either way, wish me luck, and the outcome will be offered when I know what it is!
I don't know about everywhere else, but it's a beautiful day in Upstate New York!
When I went in to work a few days ago, one of my co-workers informed me that we are in need of two new managers, and that he thought I'd be a great fit for one of the positions. I talked shortly with the store manager (who I do not know VERY well, because he just began with us a few months ago, and, like I said, I'm not around all that often), and I am going in to talk with him more in-depth in one short hour! I couldn't tell you if this would be considered an "informal interview" or just a "chat"-- we haven't given it a name.
Of course, this wasn't my thought of what would happen when I came back to New York. I thought I'd be substituting daily, and looking further into retiring teachers' positions or long-term leaves to fill. At this point in time, I need a steady income, and if I was recommended for a management position, I might as well take it, while I have nothing holding me down anywhere. My lease for my Rochester apartment is up in April, and after mid-April, I won't know where to go, so I might be heading back for a management job in Albany.
I'm not getting my hopes up, but I think I am definitely cut out for the job, even with the simple fact that I've been with the company for so long. I know what would be expected of me, and I have a strong feeling that I would be a great fit. Either way, wish me luck, and the outcome will be offered when I know what it is!
I don't know about everywhere else, but it's a beautiful day in Upstate New York!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
A belated to my beloved...
Yesterday was my niece's 6th birthday! I can't believe how the time flies. I was lucky enough to make her a very special present, similar to the one I gave her last year. I made a sign saying, "Happy 6th Birthday, Kelcey!" I then went around the parks to a few of the characters (Snow White, Aurora, Cinderella and Belle), asking them to autograph and then hold it for a picture. I put it together in a collage with the sign itself, as well as the four pictures. A big "thank you" goes out to Mom and my friends who stood in the lines with me for the special gift!
<<-- Here's last year's gift, too! :)
Last night, Mom, Jonathan (brother), Christen (sister), Nick (Christen's boyfriend), and Kelcey (Christen's daughter/my niece) went out with my Aunt and two cousins and a family friend for the birthday dinner at Olive Garden. It was so good to see my family for the first time in a few months, although I wish I had more time to chat.
'Weather's been pretty decent the past two days (low to high 50s, with some wind), which I'm thankful for after getting used to the 75+ degrees in Florida for the past two months. I have a few errands to run today, which will not be horrible, as I can even ride with the windows down in the car! One of my closest high school girlfriends is on her way to the house now, so I'm signing off, but want to share an idea for free time...
Last night, Mom, Jonathan (brother), Christen (sister), Nick (Christen's boyfriend), and Kelcey (Christen's daughter/my niece) went out with my Aunt and two cousins and a family friend for the birthday dinner at Olive Garden. It was so good to see my family for the first time in a few months, although I wish I had more time to chat.
'Weather's been pretty decent the past two days (low to high 50s, with some wind), which I'm thankful for after getting used to the 75+ degrees in Florida for the past two months. I have a few errands to run today, which will not be horrible, as I can even ride with the windows down in the car! One of my closest high school girlfriends is on her way to the house now, so I'm signing off, but want to share an idea for free time...
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
A GREAT evening
Blogging twice in one day... I think that's a first so far.. and impressive!! I stayed positive throughout the day, and I think it helped that my brother informed me that a few "new" country stars would be in the area this evening. Kip Moore, Brent Anderson, and JT Hodges came to Albany, New York tonight.. Thankfully, to the small arena my brother works at. He was able to get Mom and me in for free at the last minute, and I was also able to meet the three AWESOME singers/guitarists after the concert.
It was a great experience, and I am blessed to have family who help me stay happy and excited about anything and everything. It was not a normal concert where one performer comes on stage, does their thing, and leaves. Brent Anderson, JT Hodges and a member from his band, and Kip Moore and two of his band members sat--in a row--on the stage together the entire time. They joked and laughed, played and sang together, and thanked the audience for being so fun and free-spirited. 'Glad I came home to New York when I did!! :) Goodnight!
"And I sing, 'What 'you wanna do? I think that I could stay with you for a while, maybe longer if I do.'" -Brent Anderson
Left to right: Kip Moore, JT Hodges, Brent Anderson
It was a great experience, and I am blessed to have family who help me stay happy and excited about anything and everything. It was not a normal concert where one performer comes on stage, does their thing, and leaves. Brent Anderson, JT Hodges and a member from his band, and Kip Moore and two of his band members sat--in a row--on the stage together the entire time. They joked and laughed, played and sang together, and thanked the audience for being so fun and free-spirited. 'Glad I came home to New York when I did!! :) Goodnight!
"And we danced, and we laughed, never talked about tomorrow. We just lived a little in the here and now." -JT Hodges
"'Somethin' 'bout a truck in a field with a girl in a red sundress and an ice-cold beer to her lips, beggin' for another kiss. And it's somethin' 'bout you and me and the birds and the bees, and Lord, have mercy, it's a beautiful thing--ain't nothin' 'bout it luck; there's somethin' 'bout a truck." -Kip Moore
"And I sing, 'What 'you wanna do? I think that I could stay with you for a while, maybe longer if I do.'" -Brent Anderson
A stressful (but I'm still alive!) week
Woah. It's been a long week. The biggest piece of information is this: I'm back in Upstate New York--and it's FREEZING!! Mom came down at 10:30am on March 1st (only four hours after my 14-hour shift was over the night before), and I bought a new battery for my car and headed for the gym in between work and the airport.
We spent a couple of days packing, and some time in the parks, trying to enjoy ourselves on my last days while she was down in Florida with me. I had a chance to see some of my closest friends one more time before the long drive, and held my tears to the best of my ability.
The reason Mom came down to drive back with me was mainly because I was afraid that I might break down on my own, and be far too anxious to know what to do about it. Thankfully she was with me, because... it happened. One of the only things that has NOT been wrong with my 2006 Hyundai Elantra was the tires. A tire blew. On I-95 North. THANK THE LORD right in front of a sign for the next exit ahead. 911 was called. AAA was called. And three hours, one tow truck, one thousand worries, two ATMs, and a Domino's pizza delivery later, Mom and I both managed to settle down enough and fall asleep in a Days Inn motel somewhere in South Carolina (we had hoped to get to Virginia the first night--THAT didn't happen!).
Yesterday was the second leg of the trip (after having AAA put my doughnut onto the car at 9am, eating our (FREE!) motel breakfast, driving to Firestone for a new tire and Jiffy Lube for a (FREE!) check to be sure the rest of the car was healthy) and we made it home safe. Oh, Southern hospitality!! :)
So, that was the craziness of the week, and although I miss my friends in FL far too much already, I am more than excited to see my friends from home (both Albany and Rochester, NY). So thank you to all of my friends who have expressed comfort and worry after reading my Facebook status about our side-of-the-highway breakdown, and to my Florida friends who have spent the past two months with me!
Mom and I had a long conversation during our car ride yesterday about people TRYING to change. We came to the discovery that there a lots of things that we can never change about ourselves, no matter how hard we try. When I signed onto Pinterest last night (1:30am when we arrived in Albany), I came across this pin, which was perfect timing, and did nothing but put a huge smile on my face:
I hope everyone thinks of this quote when they are unsure of what the future holds, or upset with themselves for any reason. It's something to think about. Sit back, relax, and be yourself. :)
We spent a couple of days packing, and some time in the parks, trying to enjoy ourselves on my last days while she was down in Florida with me. I had a chance to see some of my closest friends one more time before the long drive, and held my tears to the best of my ability.
The reason Mom came down to drive back with me was mainly because I was afraid that I might break down on my own, and be far too anxious to know what to do about it. Thankfully she was with me, because... it happened. One of the only things that has NOT been wrong with my 2006 Hyundai Elantra was the tires. A tire blew. On I-95 North. THANK THE LORD right in front of a sign for the next exit ahead. 911 was called. AAA was called. And three hours, one tow truck, one thousand worries, two ATMs, and a Domino's pizza delivery later, Mom and I both managed to settle down enough and fall asleep in a Days Inn motel somewhere in South Carolina (we had hoped to get to Virginia the first night--THAT didn't happen!).
Yesterday was the second leg of the trip (after having AAA put my doughnut onto the car at 9am, eating our (FREE!) motel breakfast, driving to Firestone for a new tire and Jiffy Lube for a (FREE!) check to be sure the rest of the car was healthy) and we made it home safe. Oh, Southern hospitality!! :)
So, that was the craziness of the week, and although I miss my friends in FL far too much already, I am more than excited to see my friends from home (both Albany and Rochester, NY). So thank you to all of my friends who have expressed comfort and worry after reading my Facebook status about our side-of-the-highway breakdown, and to my Florida friends who have spent the past two months with me!
Mom and I had a long conversation during our car ride yesterday about people TRYING to change. We came to the discovery that there a lots of things that we can never change about ourselves, no matter how hard we try. When I signed onto Pinterest last night (1:30am when we arrived in Albany), I came across this pin, which was perfect timing, and did nothing but put a huge smile on my face:
I hope everyone thinks of this quote when they are unsure of what the future holds, or upset with themselves for any reason. It's something to think about. Sit back, relax, and be yourself. :)
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