Cheese With My Whine: Lunch Break, Cable, Weather, and Driving

Welcome to Cheese with My Whine! It's hump day, and in the middle of the week, what else could I want to do more than vent a bit of the weeks frustrations. Let's go down the (granted small) list.

• Guess what? When I'm on my lunch break, just because I stay at my desk, doesn't mean I want to talk about work with you. Or talk at all. If we must converse, anything but work would just be wonderful. Okay?!
• Hey, cable company! What is the point for having HD options on my on demand shows, when half the time the cable box freaks out, turns my screen blue, and I have to exit the On Demand menu. You don't seem to have a real answer for this when I call you...
• Chicago weather. Can we take a minute to collectively curse at Chicago weather for not making up it's freaking mind? I'm going to be blisteringly hot. Oh, just kidding, I'm going to be overcast and cold. By the way, I'm raining. Wait, not anymore. Wait...now I'm raining again. Don't worry, in three minutes I'll be hot again, AND humid.
• Do you drive? Do you claim to be a responsible driver? Well, how about actually following the rules on a regular basis. "This is faster." "There aren't any cops or camera's." "I do this all the time." are not even close to comforting. If I have to be in a car with you, you will abide by road laws. Kill yourself on your time.
• Oh, and by the way, if you're going to be a liar at work, inform the group. Not that I'm going to stick up for your lies, I just want to know at what moment I say something that completely busts you.

Tom Hiddleston, you know my pain.

Tell me that I am not the only one with these issues. Do you relate to any of these complaints? Have anything you want to get off your chest today? Comments are always welcome!

When Did I Start Becoming Honest?

Alright, I'm going to be straight with you (hard for me, I know). Everything have been very busy lately. The end of the month/beginning of the month in my line of work is a blur of paperwork, phone calls, emails, and issues. Not only that, there were some personal matters that had been going on for the past week. I ask you humbly for your forgiveness.

This is what's been going on lately:

1. I made one of these: http://about.me/adelamorales
2. I declared on myself a baking challenge for when I move to Florida. (Details tomorrow)
3. I discovered how adorable Pembroke Welsh Corgis are.
4. I have a wedding to go to this Saturday for a co-worker.

Yes, that wedding is THIS Saturday, and my dress is yet to arrive. Not only that, but between now and then I need to cut my hair, buy shoes, and do my nails. It's so tough being me I'll have you know.

When Did I Get Lazy On My Blog?

Sorry about abandoning you guess since my Wedding Anniversary, but I've been really tired and have been grabbing all the sleep I can get. I went out last night with Michelle and in our classic "Woman-Child" fashion, we spent all our quarters on little vending machine animals. I brought mine to work today and placed them in my Jade Plant. I think they are cozy.

Leaks the lizard, Beaks the platypus, and Cheeks the turtle.

We "supposedly" have a luncheon this Friday for work, so I need to color my hair tonight, and get my nails done tomorrow after work. Need to get all beautified if I'm going to represent my property with my Manager. Wish me luck!

When Did I Rejoice For Fridays?

Fridays are not the end of my work week, Saturdays are. So usually there lacks the "TGIF" quality. However, yesterday was a bit of an oddity as I actually had FUN things to do on a Friday, and I even stayed out til **drumroll** 10:30 PM! I'm a rebel.

Ordered my Pineapple Coconut pancakes at work!

The Babycakes Inspired Gourmet Pancakes Truck came to work, and in my opinion, I ate the best pancakes of my life. They had some cool flavors like Cinnamon Bun, and some odd ones like Shrimp & Crab. The owner was very nice, and I hope to eat at this food truck again.

Ruth, Michelle, and Me at a Hibachi Grill.

After work, Michelle and I met up with our co-worker Ruth. We went to a Hibachi Grill and got dinner AND a show. To be honest, we were enough of a show to begin with but the cook was cool too. I caught a broccoli he tossed at me with my "twins". I'm classy.

BAKERS SQUARE PEACH PIE!

Ah, the simple comforts of after dinner pie. Bakers Square is the go to restaurant for this, and peach is always my go to slice. Would've ordered it warm, but I totally forgot.

When Did I Get To 50?

Yes, that is a picture of my car from Friday with snow on it. Snow. In mid April to boot.

This week has been hard. James has been in Florida, and I don't feel any closer to the proverbial finish line than when we started a year ago. I hate that, my parents hate that, and I'm sure James feels the worst of us all. I just don't have more optimistic things to say about the whole thing, so I'm just waiting for this to get sorted out so we can move on.

Seems like the only thing right now that makes me forget how crazy fucked up my situation is right now is my friend Michelle. I didn't expect to make a friend like her at my current company, but I'm really glad I did. I was feeling down Saturday and behold she asked if I wanted to go out with her. Nothing fancy, just ran some errands with her after a nice lunch, then went out for ice cream. It was the most fun I'd had all week, and I'm less insane for it. I don't know if she gets how happy she makes me, and how sad I'll be if I leave Chicago.

So for now I'm just trying hard to keep it together. I work tomorrow even though it's my usual day off to make up for C2E2 next weekend. I don't feel like I've had any rest in the past week, so I'm going to keep trucking on through and smiling until something else happens. Thanks for sticking with me here on my 50th post on my blog. I hope I haven't bored you.

When Did I Start Wearing Dresses?

I'm not an avid dress wearer, but I've been know to rock one occasionally.

This little number is what I plan on wearing for my co-worker Krystyn's wedding in June. I, however, don't think I'll be doing heels. It's going to be out in Wisconsin, so I'm excited for the mini road trip. Michelle, my marketing director, is going to be my date.

I've always been the pants/shorts kind of woman, they just work well on me. I don't have too many occasions that are "dress" appropriate, although my boss thinks everyday is dress day.

Work is going full steam ahead today, hopefully this is a sign our Open House will rock!

When Did I Start Going To Sleepovers?

Buenos Dias everyone! So Saturday afternoon I went with my Husband to Michelle's apartment and boy did we cook! I made bbq chicken and veggie kabobs and oven baked potato chips. Yum-E. Great company for a great meal. After, Michelle invited us out to this nifty Ice Cream/ Candy Parlor called Margie's Candies. Had a candy filled rush there for sure. Headed back to her place and she was nice enough to have us stay the night. Sunday morning, I made everyone scrambled cheesy veggie eggs topped with diced chicken and we had fruit on the side. No better way to wake up. Sad the hubby and I had to go, but planning on going back real soon!

This is a small section of candy selection.

James had a sundae, and I had a chocolate shake.

Michelle had this crazy good chocolate cake and ice cream.

Cute cute cute candy/ice cream parlor.

James was flirty with his candy necklace.

BREAKFEAST!

Jameson!

Whinston!

When Did I Start Hanging With The Cool Kids?

There are few things in life I enjoy more than hanging out with a few friends over food and drinks. Case in point, the lovely picture above. My co-worker extrordinare, Marcus, and I took a picture at another co-workers baby shower. Don't we look so cool and happy? Course we do.

Saturday after work I have a date with my Marketing Director friend Michelle and my Husband. We're gonna cook and chill out, isn't that nice? Spring is in the air, and I can't wait to keep having fun whenever I can.