Short and sweet. I got my first paycheck and since then have been reeling from the amount. I don't make a lot but boy do I make enough. I also got my first credit card (been using my check card prior to this) and I got Sunday Afternoon on my Discover card. I think it's a start of a great relationship. I'll also be looking into getting a new Toyota ( Read more... )

The past week has seemed to just fly by with meetings and such. I've become much more acclamated to my apartment and the area and even found enough money ($57) to go to Ann Taylor Loft and buy myself a nice tank and cardigan for work/play wear. You see, I've realized my wardrobe has converted into clothes I can wear both at work and casually. I ( Read more... )

 Besides the Steelers winning their 6th Super Bowl (oh yes!), did anyone just get blindsided by Denny's giving free breakfast on Tuesday? I mean, I wouldn't redeem it for the sake that Grand Slams are hazardous to health and waistlines alike but the thought of free breakfast from there is still astounding. That and Teddy now has an iTouch. I give ( Read more... )

It's been one week since I've officially moved to Winchester and started my new job in Front Royal. At first, it was hard being away from my friends and family back in Richmond, most of all Teddy who I had grown so accustomed to having around and seeing every day. I know that I cried Monday night feeling overwhelmed and alone after I got back from ( Read more... )

 Posting from my computer at my new office! The move to Winchester was ridiculously cold and frustrating but I'm glad I got everything sorted out and thanks to Teddy, I was able to unpack most of my stuff (with the exception of clothes and books). I still have quite an amount of cleaning to go through as well but all in due time. This week work ( Read more... )

 So great news, Teddy decided to not go to Korea! We are now looking at graduate programs for him to pursue a Master's in Education, probably at JMU since some of his courses can go toward the degree (and save us money). We are also looking at jobs for him in the area while hunting for a new place to live in the Front Royal/Winchester area. I have ( Read more... )

 So after the hectic week and the unexpected changes, Christmas was surprisingly easy and relaxing. I baked with my sister and my mom and just enjoyed their company. I also bought an HDTV for $708 from Best Buy (a Toshiba 40" 1080p LCD :)) and it will be the best addition to my new place wherever that will be in a few weeks. I'll be finishing up my ( Read more... )

 So after Monday's shocker, I've recovered and with the support of my family, friends, and Teddy am now moving forward and tackling this obstacle head on. I'll still be moving on to my new job and I hope to get all of this settled before I leave. I have plenty to celebrate and as my dad said, "The road to life is never perfect. Continue working ( Read more... )

I am one week away from graduation and so many things have just popped up about my thesis and presenting it! My thesis coordinator has lacked in communication and has all of these concerns about my draft and the analysis portion of it all, which makes me completely stressed. Then he told me that I was responsible for reserving a room to present my ( Read more... )

So lately I've had this run of wanting some expensive stuff. I splurged with my PS3 and subsequent games but I now find myself wanting two big items that I can't possibly afford until I get a real job.

I want a 37 inch LCD TV and a Dell Inspiron Mini 9.

I'm ridiculous I know but at least the Inspiron Mini is only $500 all together and it would be a ( Read more... )