When Did I Become So Irritable?

I don't really know what it is, but this week has been a special week of feeling pissed off easily. Has my special reserve of "give a fucks" been depleted entirely? Let me check...

Yup, all out it seems. I take issue most with people who simply refuse to take responsibility for their actions or take action for things that are being let run wild that should be stopped. Like at work, for example:

This phrase gets me every time I hear someone who works let it spew out of their ugly little mouths. "Well, I'm not getting in trouble for it." This one is just as bad. "I dunno, but it's not my problem." I just have one thing to say to those things.

Guess what? We all work here. We are all responsible. Yes, you will get in trouble if you did nothing to stop some shitty situation you knew about. Yes, it is your problem. I know this silly "team" concept may be lost on you, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exists. 

Take. Some. Fucking. Accountability. Please.

When Did I Start Getting Territorial?

I have a big problem when people invade what I perceive to be "my space" at work. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. Getting too close to me. For example: where I work, people think it's okay to come around my desk and talk to me while staring at my screen. Okay, how about no. I'm on this side of the desk, do me a favor and be on the opposite side. I'm not watching porn on the computer, but I deal with some sensitive information for clients such as socials, income, addresses, and I'd rather you not have your face in it.
2. People picking up things off my desk. I have a few things on my desk at work. The only reason I have anything is because those things are important: my thermos, a picture of my husband and me, and an iron rose. That's it. Three things. People decide picking up one of these three objects is cool. Well, it's not.
3. Siting in my chair without asking if it's cool. Look, this is my desk. This is my chair. Why is it when I get up, suddenly it's free game to people WHO DON'T WORK IN THIS OFFICE?! Oh hey, lookie here, I got up to do something and you're just siting in my chair, looking up something on my computer, and you didn't bother to take a second and ask "Can I use this a minute?". Rude.

These are not nit-picky in my opinion, these are common sense things. Is there an implied barrier? Good. Stay on your side. Does this belong to you? No? Then don't touch it. Did you ask to use that? Then guess what, you can't use it. Follow that simple guideline, and I won't need to end you.

When Did I Start A Count Down?

104.

That's how many days I have until I move to Florida.

I've been pretty wrapped up in everyday things that keeping an updated blog has been too much. No excuses, it was my bad. So let's just skip the groveling for forgiveness and go right to the list of new things going on!

• Today I'm at work (yes I know it's Sunday) and if you didn't know, I no longer have Mondays off anymore. Hooray.
• I saw the first episode of Siberia (NBC). So far, they have peaked my interest.
• I rescued a bird that was in the parking lot of my job. A tired, hot, and bleeding cockatiel. $700 of medical bills and a Petsmart visit later, she's all mine and much healthier. Have a look my pretty girl. Her name is Ursula. 
  
• I watched Man of Steel. Now, a lot of people have grievances about the film, but for me as a whole I found it made me fall in love with a character I've never liked in the DC universe. Also Henry Cavill....
  
• I continue my obsession with Benedict Cumberbatch after seeing Star Trek Into Darkness by watch all his European interviews. My favorite was on the Graham Norton show on BBC. He was there with Chris Pine and the Cumberbitches were there full force. That man Khan have me any day. GET IT!?
  
• James left Chicago May the 4th (be with you). It's been 58 days since then, and I'm trying to stay positive and upbeat, so I dance to this. Katy Perry saves my sanity.

So that's essentially what's been going on on my end. What's been up with you guys?

When Did I Get Memorial Day Off?

While I do get Memorial Day off (not paid, mind you) I don't believe I have anything in the way of plans. No one has actually invited me to do anything, and I can't blame them. I think I have a pool of 4 people I talk to in Chicago, and that number slowly whittles down. So it's another lonely day off for me. But, there is hope!

By hope I meant I'm going to sleep the whole day. What? You thought that was going to end some other way? Have you read my blog before? Anyway, the week has been difficult and slow so I can't imagine spending my day off doing anything else but recharging. I might watch some movies or shows, but that's about it.

In other news, I just scheduled a showing at my job on my day off! Yup, so bored, I'd rather work Monday, not like I'm getting paid for it...

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 Start Going Through The Motions?

So here we are, the first day without James here at home, and I'm trying to be a good sport. I woke up at a decent time. I helped mom marinate lunch. I put away the clean dishes. I fed the dog. Everything seems normal, but there is that ebbing feeling under my skin because I know something is missing.

I did manage to sleep (pass out) last night without an issue, which was better than expected. Even with the sleep though, I feel tired and could probably curl up under the covers for a few more hours. But then my parents would worry like they tend to. "Are you feeling ok, mija?" "You can talk to me about anything, mijah." "This is just a step towards your future, mija." While I appreciate their concern and need to comfort me, it's not what I want or need. I just want to forget the fact I'm alone even for a little, which I can do when I sleep.

I've volunteered to work on my day off tomorrow, and instead take Wednesday off. There is a lot of work to do in the office, so I'd rather work 2 days this week, have a break, then work 2 and a half days. Though, I'm so used to a 2 day consecutive break, I know tomorrow will feel off. 

Today is Cinco de Mayo, and not too sure what that entails. I'm half Mexican, and I'm pretty sure it has something to do with tacos and Corona. Sadly I'm not 21, and also my small pool of friends are either in another state or busy tonight. So looks like this Cinco de Mayo will go uncelebrated,  not that it's a huge loss here.

When Did I Start Working Mondays?

So I'm here at work on my lunch break. You might be asking "Adela, why are you working on a Monday?" Clever ready I see. You know I don't work Mondays. Well here I am because my Property Manager was so swamped without me that she needed me today.

So here are some of the pictures taken from C2E2 this weekend. Awesome time!

 

Me and a very well dressed Brony.



Urbanized Harley Quinn.

Going in for a wet one with Fearnets Crypt Keeper.

Standing with my fav Cosplayer ever!

Swanky hotel bedroom.

View at night from 33rd floor.

Came with a living room!

Bought some really cool stuff I've yet to take pictures of, but I will get around to tomorrow. Thanks for being on hold the whole weekend. We now return to our regularly scheduled program.



When Did I Catch The Plague?

Even I'm not immune to the scourge that is "The Flu". Today's the 3rd day of infection.

I'm at work, but I am feeling a lot better than yesterday. I really would never wish this on anyone. Sore body, congestion, sore throat, and a killer headache. Thank you modern meds. I'm on a regiment of Robitussin, Beyer Migraine, Inhaler, and Ricola. Yummy.

Being sick has its advantages, though, especially catching up with stuff on TV.

• I've caught up to Season 2 of Downton Abbey. What a crazy good show.
• Watched the Season Finale of The Walking Dead. Yay Daryl is alive!
• Watched the Season Premiere of Game of Thrones. Targaryens!

When Did I Abandon My Blog?

Hey! I did NOT abandon my blog. There was just some radio silence...for a few days. I started my new job this week and I've essentially felt like a murdered piggie all week. For that, I apologize. However, I am pretty much used to the tired now, and will be back to posting on a more regular basis.

I BROUGHT GOOD NEWS! My husband went to get measured by the Navy after their little fiasco, and he's been given the OK to sign paperwork on Monday, then continue to his official physical that Tuesday or Wednesday as previously planned. I'm excited, but I'm sure he is double or more excited than I am. The man is starving himself on 1 meal of chicken a day for the past 3 weeks for bajeezez sake.

In completely unrelated news, my husband and I watch Wreck-It Ralph tonight. All I'm going to say is you need to go watch it now if you haven't. If you have watched it, GO WATCH AGAIN!

When Did I Start Liking Mondays?

Mondays get a pretty bad rap. "Ugh, first day of work." or "Crap, back to school." But is any of that REALLY Mondays fault? Did it ASK to be the beginning of the “work week”? Did it ask to be that hellish day we have to go back to school? Nope. It didn’t. So I think we should apologize to Monday about all the flack we give it our entire lives.

Why am I making peace with Monday, you ask? Well I'll tell you! I'll tell the whole world!

Yes, that all hated day, Monday, I will not be working. I just received my new work schedule. Not a Monday in sight! What will I do with all the free time? Probably sleep...BUT WHO CARES!?