Friday, July 23, 2004

A Little Closer to Paradise

My, oh my... This past month has been a whirlwind of activity. First, and probably most importantly, I started my new job. Yes, that is correct folks, I finally have been able to move out of the hellish job that I have been working for the bast 6 months or so. I'm still at the same company, but in a MUCH better job. I'm now working out of the company's Shelton office coordinating scheduling for the company's construction jobs. For the most part, it's a lateral move, but it's like getting a pretty big raise because I don't have to pay to park in downtown New Haven anymore. That was running me almost $150/month! The commute is a piece of cake, too. It's about the same distance (less than 10 miles), but it's mostly back roads, and I don't have to deal with traffic. I go in at 6:30 (yes, in the morning), but I get out at 3:00. I've come to the conclusion that it does suck to get up at 5 AM for work, but no more than it sucks getting up at 6 AM, which is what I had been doing. It's all relative before 7:00, and I have to say that getting out at 3:00 just kind of rocks.

So, I'm working up in the substation/garage building with the lineman and the people who actually do the work, like getting your lights back on after a big storm. I was told before I got here that working in these offices is like working at another company. Man, they weren't kidding.... which is beneficial because everyone knows how much I hated the company that I had been working at. The people here aren't pretentious and they (for the most part) don't have agendas. They're obnoxious and torture me, and I love every minute of it. In the short time that I've been here, I have even had the opportunity to play a practical joke. One of the Coaches (they don't like the title supervisor or manager at this company) was messing with me one afternoon... he was just mocking, shooting rubberbands, and generally making a nuisance of himself. As soon as he left the building, I got a great idea (thanks to Kristin) and swiped the trackball out of his mouse and hid it. I do believe I started a war, but it's just so nice to be able to laugh and have fun at work again. I really did miss it.

Some of you may be thinking.... What about grad school and becoming a teacher? Never fear, that's still the plan. Having this job and getting out at 3 actually helps me in that pursuit. I'm taking two classes this fall and got an A in my first class this summer. I decided not to go full time, since I'm learning a new job and getting back into the swing of being in school. I don't want to overload myself and have my grades suffer because of it. I'm actually looking forward to be sitting in a classroom again. We'll see how long that lasts. ;)

Monday, July 05, 2004

An Independence Celebration

Yesterday, my friends and I celebrated the independence of this great country of ours... by getting really drunk and blowing things up. Ah, yes... we are true patriots. The Boy and I decided at Six Flags that we were going to throw a party for the 4th. We live about a block from the beach and the neighborhood is usually pretty wacky on that day. There are generally parties everywhere and my neighbors spend a good part of the evening trying to blow up the little private beach that we all love so much. This year would be no different and we were not disappointed. About six our seven houses on my street had parties and there was no parking to be found. Luckily my driveway was big enough to accomodate our guests.

Now, you have to understand that The Boy and I did a really half assed job of planning the get together... We sent some emails and made some phone calls that basically said show up after 4 if you can make it. At 4, we had set up the chairs and the three of us (Boy, Logan, and I) were sitting in the yard facing the back gate like a bunch of losers expecting no one to show. A true party could not be stopped, however, and before too long pretty much everyone we had invited showed. This was Logan's probationary appearance at a party, and he was a very good moose. He was the hit of the party. Just picture an 80 lb. dog rolling around the middle of a group of lawn chairs with a huge stuffed hedgehog in his mouth. It was quite the vision, to say the least.

We drank beer and tons of sangria and headed down to the beach for the fireworks display. Sean brought a stash of his own and lit them off by the water. Let me tell you, it was like a warzone out there. The people in our neighborhood drop CASH for their fireworks. People were shooting off huge mortars. It was absolutely amazing. A good time was definitely had by all, and I think that a tradition may have been born.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

Friday, July 23, 2004

A Little Closer to Paradise

Monday, July 05, 2004

An Independence Celebration

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