Stupid Signal-less NC Drivers!!!

Okay - I've always had an issue with the fact that most drivers in NC have no clue how or when to use their turn signals. Most of them probably don't even know they exist!! Let me rant for a minute....

It's called a "signal" for a reason. You are to use it to signal your intent to others around you. ALL OTHERS (pedestrians included)- not just other vehicles. Vehicles don't come equipped with them "just 'cause"!!! The fact that they must work in order to pass your state vehicle inspection should tell you that YOU HAVE TO USE THEM!!!!! It simply allows for all traffic to flow more smoothly. SAFETY, people, SAFETY!!!!

So, this morning - like most mornings, I'm behind yet another signal-less driver. This Mo-Mo is also one of those the-painted-lines-on-the-road-weren't-put-there-for-me types of drivers. So he's weaving in and out of traffic, which actually turns out to be useless for him because at the next light I end up behind him again. I look at the bumper sticker he has up at the top of his rear window and it reads "U.S. ARMY - SIGNAL CORPS".

My question is - do you think they kicked him out of the army because he couldn't signal worth a damn? Or maybe he's depleted of signal making ability since he did it so much in the army?

Whatever the reason, I still daydreamed of him getting pulled over. And then I had another one of him losing control of his mid-sized SUV and hurtling over a cliff. Ahhhhhhh - much better now.

Mmmmwwaaaa-haaa-haaaa

I'm really glad I'm nowhere NEAR being famous.... have you seen the Olsen twins lately? Check this out from "The Superficial".....

http://thesuperficial.com/2007/03/marykate_and_ashley_olsen_stil.html

Yikes.

*sniff-sniff*

OMG - I am SO tired. ithink I slept a total of 2+ hours last night. I'm SO stressed out that I can't even calm my mind when I'm exhausted!!

Zach and I didn't stop all weekend!! We were on the go from the moment we left the counselor's office last friday. We went straight from there to Boone where we went snowboarding at Hawksnest until midnight. Saturday we're up and on the go, getting a storage unit for all of our "antiques" and then moving stuff from both of our houses into it. Then, since it rained on Sunday we set up ONE room in the house. ONE. The office. And by set up I mean not decorated. The computer is on a desk and it's running. An overstuffed chair and a table are placed. A bookshelf has books on it. And I'm exhausted.

Next, I have to go through the pantry at Zach's. I still have stuff at my house but that's just going to have to wait until Wednesday. Can I get it all done? I think that's why I can't sleep!!! I just keep running through everything that needs to be done and packed and unpacked and organized.....

We made a list of all the things that have to be done and that did NOT help. The only thing that did was make me feel like there is never going to be an end to all that we have to do. This REALLY sucks. I'm just going to have to take some Tylenol PM tonight and pray that the dog doesn't wake me up - for anything!!

If someone is hogging all of the magical organizing elves... I'm sorry but your time is up. It's time to send them on their whistling-while -they-work way. I NEED them. For my sanity please! I need to see an end to all of this - or else I'm going to lose it. I just hope I don't go all Britney on myself. I spent a lot of money on this hair and I actually like it.

Aaargh!!!!!

I just cannot believe how crazy life can get. One minute things are running smoothly, life is balanced at "even keel" and I'm thinking that I'm on an upswing. Then the sky comes crashing down around me...

I've been in the process of moving in with my boyfriend, so with space tightening and stuff piling and time running out - we're at each other's throats (figuratively, please). Then two weeks ago, at the height of moving agony, I find out that my bosses are firing two people. When we already know that we have our accountant leaving the following week. AND next week our vice president/controller is relocating to Colorado. We're going to be down to 4 people and a temp running the whole she-bang!! So, I'm taking over one of the jobs (logistics based) and I have no idea how this lady did ANYTHING!!! Her office was a wreck! And the only person she had checking her work, was the accountant that just left. So, I'm stuck in this mess trying to figure out how to do this job while I have no idea where she was in any of her orders. It's all so confusing, I confuse myself when I try to explain it. For both of our sakes, I'll stop here.

I'm doin' my best to wing it - I just hope everyone is very open to the fact that there's someone new starting from scratch and help to figure out what I'm supposed to be doing. No time or room for any JERKS in this girl's life!!!

So, everybody, just hope and pray that I don't break down. I'm a pretty strong individual so I'm fairly certain that I will.

Just make sure there are only positive and healthy bumps in this girl's path for a while!!

Positive note: At least the weather's going to stay in the 60's for the rest of the week!!!

Fun with Friend Brad

So, we find out yesterday that Anna Nicole Smith has died.... on the one hand, I'm sad for the fact that one woman had so much turmoil in her life that it led to whatever eventually killed her (stress, drugs, etc...). But on the other hand, the way her life DID go ..... I'm still waiting for this to happen (thanks for the giggle, Brad):

BREAKING NEWS

Anna Nicole Smith Rises From Dead, Eats Flesh of the Living
In a stunning development, Reality TV star and former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith was pronounced dead Thursday, only to rise again to begin attacking and biting hospital employees, a law enforcement source told CNN. Hospital officials are reporting that Smith has eaten several employee’s brains and that bullets cannot stop her bloody rampage.

Late Thanksgiving post

I just found a little bit of time and so I thought I would post about Thanksgiving. This is perfect timing for me seeing as it's a few days before Christmas!!

My sister and I went to Wisconsin to visit family that we haven't seen in 6+ years!! It was a blast!! My cousins are all HUGE!! Not fat, just grown up!! The youngest one is 14 and I think even she is taller than me... I'm not sure that's how it's supposed to work - could someone please let her know?

Thanksgiving Dinner was great - thanks Auntie Joanne!! And the best part of the whole day was the fact that I got to spend time with my grandmother. All the younger cousins call her Staramama (Slovenian for Grandma). Everyone told us how happy she was that we came to see her - that's happiness that reciprocates!! We had a great time taking pictures, playing games and watching old home movies.

One night my aunt and uncle took us to a comedy club called Comedy Sportz where two teams of improv comedians compete for points. I have to say I was very entertained. My cousin, Samantha, kept asking me if I was alright because I was laughing so hard!! My sister actually went up on stage to compete in one of the games and she was fantastic!! (See picture of her having a wonderful time on stage!)

It was sad to leave such a great time up there (and the weather was great, too!!) but it just makes me want to go back and visit again. I guess that's the best part about it.

Hopefully I won't take quite this long to post about Christmas!!!

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

All Hallow's Eve!!!

Happy Eve-to-All-Saint's-Day everybody!!!!!

My office building's property manager sponsored a blood drive today. And, in my book, that's totally awesome!! I mean, c'mon!?! What better day to ask for people's blood than Halloween?! I gave my first pint today and I'm SO proud of me! I can't wait for another 56 days (that's how long you have to wait to donate again so that your red blood cells have enough time to regenerate) to go donate again!!!

And, btw, that's 2 days after CHRISTMAS!!!!!

So, here's my plug to all things good - GO DONATE!!! If you want mo' info befo' you go.... visit www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543).

I can't believe I've never given blood before!! It wasn't that bad.... but I wasn't as nervous about the needles and the blood - it's how woozy you feel afterwards!!! But, I didn't get as woozy as I thought I would. I actually didn't get dizzy until I climbed the stairs to my office.... helloooooo!! How did I think I was going to feel? But at least today I have a fully legitimate excuse for propping my feet up on my desk or lying on the floor!!

Hope everyone gets more treats than tricks tonight!!!!

Halloween Weekend Tidings of Evil

Just wanted to post well-wishings to everyone going out to celebrate Halloween this weekend. Be evil (in a good way) to your heart's content!! Just PLEASE don't end up like this..... it's never a good look for anybody.

Not even this jack o' lantern.

I love Halloween and scary things but I just can't seem to get a costume together - ever. You can tell the costumes that were thrown together at the last minute and to me that's just downright insulting. So, unless I can put the time and effort into putting together a great look, I'm just not going to insult the great tradition of Halloween costumes like that. I WILL NOT be that person.

If anyone has any suggestions for future Halloween costumes or even pictures they'd like to share of some good costumes, I'd be most appreciative.

Thanks - YO!

Me & George Romero

My sister, Marie, took this picture of me and the infamous zombie movie director, George Romero. Cute couple, huh?

What you cannot see in this picture, however, is that George has his hand placed squarely on my rear. Oh yes, my friends, George is VERY young at heart!