Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

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This is the book I'm reading....well I just finished last night.

Before I moved my hairdresser Kristina had this book on her desk. She was talking about it with one of her coworkers and I asked about it. She told me it was the best book she had ever read and it was part of a 4 part series and she was already on the second one after 2 days of reading. She then told me that it was about a vampire. .................................I lost interest right there! It was also 500 pages long. I think I have some kind of anxiety when something seems too long, like a book or college.........if I fear that I wont complete it, I just don't even try so I won't have to fail. (That might be the first time I have admitted that to myself, kinda explains some things for me)............Anyhoo.....I am not into SciFi. I like real. I feel like I don't relate if it's not something that could happen to me.............Let me tell you something......

I think I might believe in Vampires now!!!!!!!!!! BAHAHAHAHA

The way this author writes captivates you and somehow makes you relate. It's not how I thought it would be. It's a normal story with normal people and somehow the vampires just ease into it. It's wonderful. I very rarely finish a book and I have never even attempted one so long. But I bought this book before I left Clarksville and just started reading on Saturday (I finally got tired of TV) and I finished it last night. That's record time for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited that there are still 3 more books to read. There's not a lot worse than when you get into a good book and then finish it and then nothing. It's like a piece of you just stopped and it's all you can think about for a while. So I got 3 more books to read and the movie on this book comes out on the 21st of this month! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!

This might be the next Harry Potter craze!!!!

So I suggest you go get this book.... and read it!

Follow Up....

Okay, I'm not sure what all I got to tell you on the last blog so this one may be repetitive but whatever....what else do you have to be doing...right?

So let me start from last Saturday. I got a call from they Keys, the piano bar downtown. I had filled out an application last week but they were only looking for a waitress so I didn't even think much about it. But Saturday I was lying in bed reading Twilight (my next blog will be about that book) and my phone rang at 5:45 pm. It was the owner from the keys asking if I was still interested in working. I still hadn't heard from anyone so I said sure. She then asked if I could come in that night...............WOW....um, okay! So I went in a little nervous cuz I had only been in there to fill out an application. Turns out to be a very cool place. Everyone there was really nice and warm and made me feel like family. I got to learn my way around the bar and by the time I felt comfortable, we got busy. And I didn't train anymore, I worked. Just kinda faked what I didn't know to make it seem like I did. It worked! (Fake it till you make it!!!) I ended up getting a full split so I made $175 on my first night! Pretty sweet! The place is a little on the unorganized side. Really laid back, maybe too laid back but I won't complain. The only thing I do have to complain about is that I think I may get only one or two shifts per week. Boo!

So yesterday Skip's (the place I really wanted) called to tell me to show up last night at 7 to train as a waitress. Cool.... I only have one shift at The Keys on Saturday so I can do that. I dont really want to waitress but I do need more that one or 2 shifts a week. So I agreed to come in at 7. Well.....at 4:30 The Keys called and they were in a jam and needed a bartender.... What to do??? What to do???
Here was my decision making process: I had already committed to Skip's that I would go train. But training meant a guaranteed NO money and I was training to waitress....ugh! And I knew he was only willing to give one or 2 shifts a week as well. And at The Keys, it would be slow, but I would have the place to myself and look good because I was called last minute and made myself available...and I would make more money.....so I took that. After telling the truth to Skip's they said I could come and train the next day.....then they called me back and said to forget it cuz I took another job and they didn't want someone who flip flopped. I wasn't sure if I did the right thing at first, but I think I just got a real good look at what my boss would be like there.... and I hate working for tyrants. So the way I see it, Skip's wasn't meant to be. And I accept that.

I made $10.00 last night at The Keys. I had one customer. But I made more than my sales. Sales were $7 and he tipped $10!!! So I only made $10 bucks but....I enjoyed myself. I can sit down, watch tv, smoke, and read my book. So I finished Twilight last night and got to leave at 10. I'm going to have to figure something out with the job thing, because I need about 3 or 4 shifts a week..... I'm going to hunt some more on Monday. Something good will happen.

We sold my washer and dryer. It was an apartment sized one. Put it on craigslist and it sold the first day for $300! So that helps out quite a bit! And Tony had a serious inquiry on his truck today so if we get that sold we will be in much better shape! We are currently selling his truck and my dirt bike....with those 2 things gone, I would only need to work one or 2 shifts a week. So keep your ears open for anyone looking for either of those....let me know if you need details.

What else could I tell you about??? Guess everything else is going pretty good. I get my new seat put in my car tomorrow. We don't have plans for this weekend. I have to work Saturday night and we have church on Sunday. And next week we are back on Tony's regular work schedule....(insert happy face) so I can get some ME time!

Next blog will be about the book I just read.... I encourage you ALL to go get it!

Got 9 Minutes.....

So Husband went back to work today after being up my behind for 4 days. I love him and I love space....so it's hard to regulate the 2. Especially when he starts the weekend by burning a big hole in my seat from a cigarette, in my new car! That poor car has had more trouble than the other 2 combined! Good news is, I can finally see the "real" Tony starting to come out. It always takes some time for him to normalize and it's finally getting there a little bit....I was starting to think I lost him all together... but patience prevailes again!



So I worked the other night at the Keys and I loved it. Just a real laid back place and I made decent money and I really have no complaints about it so far. Except for the way they schedule or lack there of scheduling.... You just kinda call on Tuesday's to see what you work for the week. And they apparently call you in 2 hours before they need you to come in....

And due to 2 phone calls during me typing this....I am now out of time and will finish this either when I get off tonight or get up tomorrow......

I Lied....

I didn't tell you all about my night last night and I don't really feel like blogging much right now.

Husband doesn't go back to work until Wednesday. And might be driving me bananas. I love him. Just still trying to get used to everything.

So once I get some ME time....I will blog.

So don't worry if it's not till Wednesday!

=)

Quit Update!

I got a job!!! And I started tonight.... HA! The lady called at 5:45 and asked if I could come in asap!!!! It's at a place called The Keys. A dueling piano bar.

I had a wonderful night and I made $175!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will update you more tomorrow when I'm not so sleepy! But just wanted you to know the just of my new news....I promise I will give all the details tomorrow!

=)

Job Hunting Adventures

So I had my first interview today at Logans. Went in and had a good interview with the guy. I could tell he was impressed. But after we talked for a few minutes he told me that I could only expect 30 to 40 bucks per shift..........WHAT??? I might be spoiled or I might be a brat, but I am worth more than 30 bucks a day! I am over qualified for that....which I think he picked up on. He told me that he didn't think I would be happy there and considering my experience that I needed to try a few other places and he actually suggested some places to go. He told me that he thinks I would be an excellent addition to their team, but that I wouldn't be happy and we both would have wasted our time. I felt like it was an excellent interview and I admire him for being honest and not wasting my time... so that was that. I didn't really want to work at another restaurant anyway....

So I had another interview at Skip's. Skip's is my first choice for a job around here. This is why. I went in a few days before Tony got home because I thought Allison would be working. (she's the one I met and we have texted quite a bit...she's nice and my only "girlfriend" so far) But I got there and it was busy and she had already left. And it was really busy, no room at the bar. So I stood for a minute and was about to leave and a man came up to me and asked me if I was looking for someone....I told him my situation and he said she had left but that I should stay anyway. I declined and said that there was nowhere at the bar....so he walked up to the bar, cleared me a spot and got me a drink. And then introduced himself as part owner. Made me feel like home and like my business was important. I sat there and I fell in love with the place. It has an Irish feel to it and it's not too big and not too small and very clean and organized. The bartenders were able to free pour (which is not common around here, usually they have to use a shot glass to measure....that takes too much time!) and everyone seemed happy and not stuck up. At the time that I visited there I wasn't even thinking about working at a bar but now that I am, I knew it was where I wanted to be.

So I called Allyson yesterday and went in to fill out the app. And got an interview set up for 3 today. I had a wonderful 30 minute interview with Skip himself where he gave me his background and his vision for his establishment. He has military background and seemed to take those skills into this business. He started as a bartender back in his younger days and he's really down to earth. I liked him and I think he liked me too. He said he would be calling tomorrow to set up a meet and greet with his wife and he would like to bring me on. I'm sure he could tell how happy I was.... I might have told him too. Only thing I'm not too sure about is that he can't give but 2 or 3 shifts per week.... which I think I need more.... but it will work itself out.

Interestingly enough, while I was talking to him, the TreeHouse called. Also another bar (the other one that Allyson works at, where I originally met her) so when I got back to my phone I called back and set up an interview tonight at 6! So I might just have 2 jobs??!!! hahaha I'm ready.

Tony is finishing up his first week of learning French. It's tough. We knew it would be. But this job for me will be a good thing because French will consume Tony's life for the next 4 months. So I will need something to keep me busy as well as keep us fed.

Anyway.... other than the job hunting, not much else goin on. I'm excited about starting work. Still bummed about not going home for the holidays but I might just keep myself so busy that I miss the holidays all together! ha

2 Interviews Tomorrow!!!!

WOOHOO!!!!
I'm going to have a job by the first of the week.

Im excited about the second interview...it's at my first choice place called Skip's. It's where my only "friend" around here works. She's the only one I know and she's pretty cool so this will be good if I can get it!

I have about 4 places to go tomorrow too after my interviews so....

Cacey wont be broke for long! I already feel about 100 percent better just knowing that I have cards to deal. It's a good feeling.

Pray or keep your fingers crossed (whichever method works best for you) that I get the job at Skip's and they give me 4 or 5 shifts a week. That would be fabulous!

I'm a happy girl today! Yipee!!!

Better Humor Today...

So after I wrote that blog last night my head hurt so bad I could barely see. So I put the dog up and took half a xanex (no, I'm not a pill popper by any means, but that little half a pill is a wonder drug, it pulls the stress right out of you so you can just relax until you can pull your thoughts together...) and then went to bed. Before 9.

Woke up today at about 7 and went to the store and got a paper. Yesterday, I was not prepared to get a job by today. Yesterday, I was not willing to go wait tables or bartend again. Yesterday, I was going to wait until after Christmas and find what I wanted to do. But yesterday, I found out that I need to set all those thoughts aside, and get a job quickly. For my family. So I sucked it up and came up with a plan this morning.

Since the day I got out of high school I have pretty much worked 2 jobs at once or had one that took about 60 hours per week of my time. So basically for the past 5 years I have worked about 60 hours a week. Sometimes it was that much to support myself and sometimes it was that much because I just really like to work. I like to be responsible, I like to lead, I like to feel needed. And I like making money. There was a period of time where I worked at a daycare from 6am to 3pm, the Country Club from 4pm to 10pm, and a bar from 11pm to 3am.........all at the same time. I have no doubt in my ability to earn my own money and make my own living. It isn't a matter of "can I do it?", it's a matter of "will I do it?"

The main reason for not wanting to work until after Christmas was so we could visit our families during the holidays. Because Tony's money could support us. And so I could have a break from work and actually do what I wanted to do. But our current financial situation will only allow for our bills to be paid. And instead of looking at the as a negative, I need to be grateful that my husband can support our bills and we don't have to get rid of our cable or internet. So basically, I need to chip in and make enough for gas and food and extra.

So today I got in my car and I went. My objective was to go to as many restaurants and bars as I could find and put in as many applications as I needed to. First stop: Logans. Filled out the app and have an interview tomorrow at 11:15. Second stop: The Big Apple- filled out the app and had an interview while I was there and should hear back by the end of the week. And at 4 I have an interview at Skip's for a bartending spot. I went to a few other places but they either weren't open until later or weren't even giving out applications. So I have 3 choices as of now. If I don't hear anything positive by the end of the week, I will go out again on Monday to places like Applebees and Buffalo Wild Wings and a few others. But I have a pretty good feeling that I should be working by the weekend or end of the week!

It's all about the mind frame. Yesterday I had no intentions on working yet so I was really sad. Today, I got in my mind that I need a job like yesterday so now I am ready. I am so sad about not being able to come home for Thanksgiving or watching Sydney in her first play. And I'm sad about not meeting Tony's extended family and seeing Aunt C (yes we were planning to spend a day in Dallas) over Christmas. But I have to do what I can do to support my little family here. And it won't always be like this. I knew it was gonna be hard starting out, it's just hitting the reality that throws me for a loop. But work will be good for me. I love to work. And I know I'm great at the industry I am applying for. Who knows? Maybe I will be a manager before long??

Anyway, I will give you an update as I hear anything.... I am feeling better today. Just needed a day to recoop.......

U. G. H.

I just sat down and did our budget for the first time on paper. Organized it and figured out exactly what we have to pay and when.

And I guess when we talked about it before maybe we left some stuff out, cuz we thought we were going to be okay.

But we're not.

We thought we could do it on Tony's money alone, at least until after Christmas, but we can't.

If we did, we would have $48 left over for the month. And I didn't budget in food or gas or dog food or ANYTHING but bills. And only on the minimums.

So, now I have a headache.

And I'm sad because this means we wont be going to Tennessee for Thanksgiving, like we talked about the other day...which gave me lots of excitement. Or Texas for Christmas.

Guess I'm going to find a waitress job tomorrow.

When did I become an adult and how can I make it stop?

He's Home!!!

He made it...with good news too! We got to spend the weekend together and he had to be back at work this morning. He's still so tired and not back to normal....but it will come. He has eaten all but 3 of those cupcakes too! haha Oh and almost all of the soup. Too Funny!

We decided at like 9 on Friday that we were going to dress up and go out for Halloween. We had a blast!

The rest of the weekend we just relaxed and hung out. Tony slept a lot. Today I need to clean up and get a LOT of laundy done and get some bills organized for paying before he gets home. We are currently looking for a cheap desk to put in the spare room to set him up an office for studying. We looked at Wal Mart and the PX yesterday but didn't find anything we liked. He wants something that still looks nice and has lots of desk space and drawers in it too. (He's like a woman with some stuff....) So....Im gonna look online a little more today but if you have any suggestions, let me know!

Well, I'm off to be a housewife! Have a great Monday!