Charlie understands English

Charlie
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So yesterday I had a little chat with Charlie discussing his unacceptable behavior and the fact that if it continued he would not be welcome in my home. Instantly he started cuddling with me, he followed me around, and he was purring like crazy. He even stopped being mean to TC and Layla. So he has shaped up, so were keeping him. I was concerned that he was going to be mean to me, TC and Layla and thats crap I didn't want to tolerate, but now that I know he understands me, I'll just let him know when I have a problem.

Pound Kitty?

Charlie
Originally uploaded by ugottalovemonie

So for the past 2 days Charlie has been like one of those cordial cherry things--delicious on the outside, and nasty as hell on the inside. Sure, hes cute and cuddly, but for whatever reason he doesn't like me. Not to mention he doesn't like our other 2 cats, and one of them doesn't like him. Its been annoying and stressful, and after a super shitty day today I just decided I'm over it. Derek is taking him to the shelter on Thursday for his shots (they're cheaper there than at the vet), and if he is still nasty to me by then, then he'll stay there. I just don't need anymore things that can stress me out of piss me off on a daily basis--thats why I have work.

So I can't sleep because Derek is upset about the whole situation, so I decided to give Charlie another try. Before he started his usual crap I informed him that if he didn't start acting nice his ass was going to the pound and he wasn't coming back. Its strange, but I think he understood me somehow because hes been really nice to me since I came to spend some time with him. I guess I'll decide tomorrow evening.

Charlie

Charlie
Originally uploaded by ugottalovemonie

There is a new love in my life and hes small and orange.

Yesterday we (meaning me and the people I work with) had a lunch with a drug rep at Fridays. Well my bosses are neighbor's with this guy so it was relaxed and we started drinking, and I got too drunk to drive home. So txted Derek and told him I would need a ride home. He instantly called and asked where I was. When I told him I was at Fridays, he told me he was at PetsMart in the same plaza.. sweet! So he came over and hung out with us for a few minutes, and then he says this: "I have a surprise for you in the car.. and its alive." WHAT?!?!?! Then he told me that while at a job today he saw this kitten outside in the tropical storm in a little corner and that the owners said that they aren't cat people and they were just going to leave it outside to die. So he decided to bring it home, and knowing that I had set a 2 cat max, he said he would take it to the shelter in the morning. Well when I saw this cat, the trip to the shelter was cancelled. He is the cutest tiniest little kitten in the world. And so, now we have Charlie. There are more pics of him on my Flickr, and more will come.

TTFN

(monotone voice) The sky is falling. The sky is falling.

So Fay was a flop. Big surprise. I've always said theres no reason to even call it a tropical storm/hurricane if its under a Cat 3. I've held swimming lessons in worse weather than yesterday's "pounding" by Fay.

In other news, I have said for a while that once things get settled, I would join a gym and get myself on track; however I have recently realized that in the crazy job I've got things will never settle down, so I'm going for it now. I joined LA Fitness. Its a pretty cool place. They have lots of equipment, a pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and really nice staff. After my first workout there I got a call from their personal training department saying that as a new member I was entitled to a free fitness evaluation with a personal trainer. So I went in yesterday (I wasn't letting Fay going to damper my day) filled out a questionnaire, found out that I have 27.6% body fat (yuck!), and with the assistance of my trainer I worked parts of my body that I didn't know existed. Good god am I sore today. Realizing that I know nothing about how I should be working out to achieve my goals or how to use any of the equipment, I decided that I needed further assistance from my trainer. So now once a month I will see my trainer who will measure me, tell me my body fat percentage, and give me my workouts for the month to help me reach my goal. I'm really excited about it. If anyone is at all interested in joining and being my workout buddy, they gave me some 3-day guest passes. Just a quick tip though, if you tell them that you can't afford it, they will make it cheaper for you. So argue yourself into a better deal...god bless haggling!

I have discovered that drug and other medical reps are the reasons why fat doctors and medical office workers exist. Case in point look at the joy and the danger of working in a medical office below:
Today a lady representing a MRI place we use dropped these and 2 more (which were devoured by Derek and I before pictures could be taken) off at our office. The pictures do them no justice. These were the most beautiful cupcakes I've ever seen, AND the lady even went to the trouble to put an "S!" on one of them in honor of me starting at the office. I have requested that she bring healthy stuff in the future to keep me from getting fat. Its nuts! We get stuff like this all day. Today people dropped off 4 cupcakes, 4 bags of Chex Mix, and 4 packages of cheese and peanut butter crackers, and today was a light day. They bring us lunch, smoothies, cookies, ice cream and any other junk you can imagine. I am starting a weight loss plan in the damn danger zone.

Finally, it must be mentioned that Abi is in town... YAY! Derek and I had the pleasure of having dinner with her, Chaz & Jill on Sunday. Whoo hoo. At least this "tropical storm" (if you can even call it that) had some benefit!

TTFN

Think the Meow Mix song, but with the "Meow" replaced with "Work" and you've got me

So heres the deal with work. It sucks... kinda. Its insanely hectic and I, the queen of multi-tasking, didn't even know the meaning of the word until I started working there. Plus, as if being thrown into a field that I know nothing about (I've never even seen a neurologist) isn't hard enough, I have to fix all the screw ups of the guy that was there before... joy! So its really stressful and I feel like I'm not learning fast enough, but I anticipate everything getting better over time as I transition. Well this was just a fast update because on top of getting to work early and leaving late I need NEED to watch the Olympics.

So TTFN

ps- If you need a reference for my title, this should ring a bell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTunhRVyREU

Don't bother me, I'm watching the Olympics

Just as I am every 4 years, I have gone Olympics crazy. I LOVE the opening ceremonies, I like watching gymnastics and the other sports, but most of all (as you should expect) I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching swimming. This year, just as with Athens, I am obsessed with Michael Phelps. Good god the man is part fish. Did you know he has never NEVER lost the 400 IM? In fact he has broken his own record in it many many times including last night when he won his first (of eight I know) Gold medals for this Olympics.

Yum.

Have you ever heard of couples with lists of celebs that they would ok their partner gettin it on with? Well Derek and I discussed our list today. Here is mine:


1. David Bromstad- yes, I know he is most likely gay, but I just want the opportunity to get him to switch teams =)

2. Michael Phelps (shown above)- He is not even really attractive, but I just want to touch him. I want to feel the body that can go that fast and swim like that. I don't even really want to do him. I just want to touch him.


3. Bear Grylls- can a man be more manly? For goodness sake, his name is Bear! And as if that wasn't hot enough he has a British accent and always ALWAYS finds a way to get naked on his show (and let me tell you the blur is big lol). When I told Derek that Bear was on my list, Derek was like, "Go ahead! Hell I'd do him. The accent gets me." This is both proof that Derek is secure in his manhood, and that Bear is the ultimate in sexy. Hes so damn sexy he makes my uber-manly man hot! lol

Derek too has his list. As far as I know it includes:


1. Melissa Joan Heart- this picture graced his wall pre-me.

2. Robin Meade- shes on CNN Headline News' Morning Express, and he'd like her on him! lol

Ahh the things you'll discuss while bored in PSL!

I'm a workin' woman!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! I finally have a job!

So the craziness finally settled with my neurologist friend, and they hired me Monday. I didn't want to post anything until my first day because they had been so back and forth, but I started Friday (because I told the dad of the kids from hell I was never coming back). The office is a little hectic right now because their old guy didn't really do much and left it in a disarray (its basically an organizational freak like myself's nightmare), but I'm sure after a month or 2 all the kinks will be worked out, and I'll know what I'm doing and it'll all be dandy. Thank you all for supporting me, talking to friends about jobs for me, and reading my meltdowns. I should be more sane from here on out.

Keyword: should

TTFN

Screw Prada! The Devil Wears Disney Princesses

This week I found 2 reasons to run as fast as I can to a Dr who can tie my tubes--hell, I'm gonna ask the Dr to take them out just to be sure.

Sure they may look sweet and innocent, but a day with them tops a day in the deepest, darkest, hottest layer of hell. They're textbook divorce kids. They live with mom and see dad periodically. I can't speak for how they are with mom or how mom is with them, but all the fury of hell breaks loose when they're with dad. He found out he was going to get them for the week last minute, and because he just took time off work, he decided to have me watch them while he's at work instead of missing the opportunity to see them. But because he doesn't see them much he feels the need to let them do whatever they want whenever they want. He buys them toys nearly daily to fill the hole in his heart, and he never NEVER says no.

And then I arrive.

I am pretty easy going with kids and typically let them get away with a bit more than their parents do (or at least should) within reason. But everytime I'm there its apparent that they've never been forced to do anything they didn't want to do. Example: This morning little Miss Lucifer herself didn't want to brush her teeth. Both her and her brother informed me that dad doesn't make them brush their teeth in the morning, but while dad is perfectly ok with letting them have stinky breath and letting their teeth rot, I am not. So I inform her that whether she wants to or not she has to brush her teeth. This sends her into her first of many raging tantrums for the day. She screams, she bangs the floor, she throws anything near her, she punches me and spits on me, and this is all typical Miss Lucifer. So, kicking and screaming, I held her down and brushed her teeth. When I later informed her father of the incident, he told me not to bother with anything if she was going to get upset about it. He said that I can let things like teeth slide. WHAT?!? So if she grows older and murders a friend who took her toy and in the discipline process she screams its ok? Because thats the message you're sending her. He silently tells her and her equally obnoxious brother daily that if they throw a screaming fit they will get their way. PS- He took her to the toy store later on in the day despite reports of near constant tantrums.

Goodness gracious I can't stand crappy parents. I mean really, this child is only 2. Her insane actions aren't because she is inherently bad. She has learned these behaviors through shitty parenting. Too bad.

Well you've been warned. If you see these kids out and about, RUN.

I think I'm over my Chuck Norris kick now.

Please be advised that the following post is vulgar in nature and is not intended for children.
(Jill cover your belly when you read this)

WHAT THE GOD DAMN FUCK?!?!?! CAN NO ONE BE TRUSTED ANYMORE?!?! Why do people find it so amusing to take advantage of someone's trusting nature. I was supposed to get the word on whether or not my job was going to work out today. I had the day off and I had planned on hunting for jobs, but because I didn't want to get a job and then have to immediately quit it for this one, I didn't look at all today. Then I got a text message A FREAKING TEXT MESSAGE saying that he didn't have a definitive answer for me yet and that he'd call me on Monday. What reason do I have to believe him anymore? I was told months ago I had a job, then I was told that it might not work out, then I was told I'd get a CALL today with a definitive answer, and now I'm told I'll get a call Monday? I'm pissed. I'm at a point where if I get a job, even if its crappier, and he finally offers me the position I'd tell him to eat shit just because I'm pissed. I just feel like hes taking advantage of my situation, and I'm over it.

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Breathe.

Rant over. The children may now renter the room, and Jill you may uncover your belly.