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08:00 am
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i guess i won...
Court went well yesterday I guess. I got all the points dropped, they let me take a plea to careless driving. No points, but I had to pay $650 in court fees & all that shit.
I just don't think it was very fair because that cop really didn't have a reason to pull me over. He thought I was drunk driving & when he found out I wasn't he gave me a bogus ticket. So yeah, I didn't get the points but I had to pay a shit load for something I didn't even do.
I guess I understand why people hate cops so much.
Current Mood:  okay
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07:41 am
[Link] | Yesterday Andrew & I went to the zoo with Dale, Julie & their son. It was a lot of fun, alittle cloudly in the morning, but then it turned into a really nice day. We all got memeberships so we can go back anytime, it was onlt $5 more than it would've cost us for one day so we're definatly going to get our money's worth :)
me & andrew (i'm the carrot)
our day at the zoo
Current Mood:  cheerful
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10:39 pm
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crazy elitists
this is a worth while article. It's about a 6yr old little girl who went to the American Girls shop in New York for a doll hair do party & was turned away because her doll was fake & other mothers in line chastised her! Its crazy how rude some people can be
http://consumerist.com/consumer/american-girl/american-girl-place-mocks-6-year+old-for-having-a-doll-from-target-refuses-to-style-the-dolls-hair-246666.php
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08:52 am
[Link] | Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Current Mood:  happy
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04:46 pm
[Link] | I've been having so much bad luck lately. First I didn't get the promotion,then Andrew found out he couldn't take off for our vacation, then I got a kidney infection & was out of work for almost a week, now on Saturday I was followed by a cop & pulled over for absolutely nothing.
What happened was I was coming home from the Philly area & I wasn't speeding or anything because it was pretty late & I know how the cops are around here. Well a cop pulls out & starts following me. He wasn't quite on my ass, but he was really fucking close. He followed me for about 15min & was starting to freak me out, so I took the next exit & sure enough he fucking followed me. So then I'm going down that road & it's 3 lanes, I'm in the far right lane & that lanes ends & merges with the middle lane. So I put on my turn signal & merge. Well he puts on his lights & pulls me over. There was no shoulder on the side of the road so I put on my hazards & drove about 15-20ft & pulled into a business parking lot(which he later gave me a hard time for). So he comes up to my window & immediately asks me how much I've had to drink. It's 3 in the morning(b/c of daylight savings time) and I had been at the bar, but I had stopped drinking hours before. I told him I had a beer about 5hrs ago because I've found as long as I'm honest with a cop then I don't get in trouble. He didn't believe me & went on a rant about how he could smell the alcohol. Then he was asking me if I was high. "Did you smoke pot tonight, do any narcotics, are you on any pills?" I'm like, no, nothing. Then he made me get out of the car & do sobriety tests. I had to stand on one leg & count to 30, I wobbled once & said I was sorry & I was just nervous. So he let me start again & I passed. So then He made me walk heel to toe for 9 steps, turn around & do it again. I passed that one too. Then another officer came & he was talking to me about nothing, the weather & why I was on the road & if I liked the place I just moved to. I think he was checking to see if I was slurring my speech or anything, which I wasn't! So then he goes over to the first cop & tells him I'm fine & he should let me go. So the first cop gives me a fucking breathalyzer. So I do that thing, & I'm well below the .08 he would need to get me for a dui. So now it's obvious that he's pissed because I'm not fucking drunk. So he starts badgering me again about being on drugs & asking if I had anything illegal in my car. Finally after he asked for the 10th time I told him he was more than welcome to search my car because I have nothing to hide. He didn't search it. He told me I could get back in my car & wait for him. So I walk over & he follows me & I had the plastic wrap of a cigarette pack in the side of my door. So he starts to pull it out & was like "What's this?!? Is it for drugs?" I'm like, no, it's plastic to a cigarette pack, I just don't like to litter. So he throws it on the ground & walks back to his car. He comes back with a ticket for failure to turn because when I had merged earlier there was also an option of turning, but it was just a fucking turn lane. So it's an $85 ticket, but it comes with 3 points so that will make my insurance go up $500-$600! So now I have to go to court to fight it. I'm going to go take pictures of the place where he pulled me over to prove that it wasn't a turing lane. It's just such a pain. I was nice the whole time he was making me do all those stupid tests, he didn't have to give me a ticket. He was just out to get me & was pissed that I wasn't drunk driving. I'm scared that when I go to court they won't throw away the ticket or at least lessen the charge. Plus court fees around here are $475. So that's fucking great too.
Whatever happened to karma? I'm a good person, but bad things keep happening to me :(
Current Mood:  distressed
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06:20 pm
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rambles
It's finally snowing here, none of that ice shit we kept getting.
Andrew went snowboarding with our friend Cheryl tonight. I wanted to go so bad, but I have a conference tomorrow morning & I can't blow it off. Now I'm wishing I had gone because they're calling for around a foot of snow & I'm wondering if the conference is going to be canceled. I wish I had gone. I haven't gone yet this winter & last winter I missed out too. I probably suck at it now, but it would still be a lot of fun even if I was falling on my ass the whole time. So to keep my mind off not going I watched Little Miss Sunshine. That movie was fucking great, really funny. I've wanted to see it for so long, I'm glad I finally took the time to watch it :)
I also cleaned & tried to figure out where to put some stuff(we still have unpacked boxes)
I'm trying to find a hutch or china cabinet for a reasonable price, but it's not going too well. It also makes me feel really old. I've had a bunch of business meetings & I shop for furniture. When I buy new cookware or something I get excited. It's fucking lame & I'm starting to piss myself off. lol
I bought a hand made shot-glass shelf from this lady that custom makes things like that & I can't wait to get it. I guess I'm not too bad quite yet. I'm not looking for doilies (or however that's spelled) or flowered wallpaper. I think my purchases are still kinda fun. Plus I just want to get everything put away so we can have a big party!
I also got my income tax refund on Friday, I'm trying to decide whether to pay off my credit card or to get a back piece. I promised myself I wouldn't get my back done until I got my promotion at work, it was little incentive to work my ass off... but it's so tempting! I'm just not sure yet. I don't even want to go to the tattoo place to see how much it is because I know if I even walk in there I'll get something done. Stupid responsibilities.
Current Mood:  bored
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11:44 am
[Link] | Happy Valentines Day!
I didn't have to go to work today because of a big ice storm, unfortunately Andrew had to go in. But I get to lounge around all day :)
I'm hoping the weather clears up because I wanted to go to the grocery store & pick stuff up for a really nice dinner.
i was watching the Today show this morning & they were doing a piece on men's underwear since they already did a show on women's lingerie. Well this one pair of underwear was sooo funny. It was called the "Trophy Shelf" and had it little compartment for his junk so it didn't move all around & was comfy. They were so serious about this stuff, I was dying. I wish I could remember the name of the company, I would post pictures.
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10:09 am
[Link] | So I had my interview with the owner on Wednesday. It went really well! I don't meet one of the requirements, but it's a little thing I can take a class for, so he said we can try to work something out & I said I would be more than willing to take the class. He seemed really impressed by everything I've done for the company so far. We talked about my career path & he was happy with my determination to get where I want to be. I'll have another interview towards the end of February. At the earliest I'll find out if I got the job in March. I wish I would have gotten it right there on the spot, but I know that's not how it works with my company. I think as long as I work really hard the next month I'll get it because I know he'll be watching me.
Current Mood: cheerful
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08:14 am
[Link] | I have my interview for my promotion today. I'm so excited, I hope I get it!
I was supposed to have the meeting last Friday, but the president was stuck in a meeting all day so it got pushed back until today. You would think that would give me more time to prepare & everything, but I did nothing. I think I'm prepared anyway, I mean how many times can you go over something?
I really hope I get this, it's a major stepping stone for my career plans. I would be an assistant buyer, then I plan on moving up through the ranks until I'm a director, which is right below the vice president. Plus it would look wonderful on my resume so I could get a job with any other company.
Cross your fingers for me!
Current Mood:  hopeful
Current Music: Today Show
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04:56 pm
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stupid new jersey
I went to get my license renewed today since technically I was driving with an expired one. If I didn't get it renewed in PA then Jersey was going to make me re-take my drivers test.
Then I had to go get new insurance, because you have to do that before you get a NJ license too. Well my insurance doubled in this stupid state! I'm so pissed, but I need insurance, so oh well, I just have to suck it up.
I'm going out for my mom's going away party in a little bit. Hopefully it'll be fun. She's been kinda stressed out about moving & everything, so she's been a bitch to me lately. But she's only around for a few more days, so I'm trying to be nice.
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09:44 am
[Link] | Yesterday i went out, it was such a nice day, 70 degress.
I can't think of a time in January where I wasn't bundled up in a winter jacket & a scarf. It's messed up, all the plants think it's spring, there are cherry blossoms blooming & flowers are coming up.
Andrew & I took our parents out to dinner last night. It's the first time they've met, Andrew & I were so nervous. Our parents are complete opposites, but neither of our mothers can keep their mouth shut if they disagree with something. So we were scared somebody would cause a scene or something at the restraunt.
Luckily they got along pretty well. The dinner was pretty nice until the end when our moms were finishing their coffee & the busers decided to take all of our stuff, including the coffee they were still drinking.
I was livid. We left because I got so upset & I couldn't find the manager on the way out. I ended up waiting 15min to try & calm down, but I was still angry about it so i called the restraunt & talked to the manager. I think we were very understanding through the whole meal. It started when we got our table (I had made reservations)and the manager came over & asked if we could do a favor & move the table down b/c the party of 7 next to us just turned into a party of 10. So we said no problem & they scooted our table down. Then 20min later they come back asking for an empty chair, we say sure take it. We've worked in the restraunt industry so we understand that these things happen, but you don't clear the table of drinks when people are having their after dinner coffee's. It was just so rude! We spent a couple hundred bucks to take our parents out & we were constantly interrupted & then basically run out of the place once we paid the bill. All I was asking for was 10min to finish the coffee. Unbelievable.
So I called because I couldn't believe just how much that upset me & the manager kept apologizing for moving the table & I was trying to tell her that's not what I was upset about, it was the end of the meal I was upset about. But she ended up giving me a $25 gift certificate, which is nothing in that place, but whatever. I guess it's the principle of the matter & all that jazz.
Today I'm going to watch the Eagles kick the Giants ass & I think some friends are coming over to watch the game. It should be fun!
Andrew is watching the 3 stoogers in Spanish & laughing hysterically. I think he has lost his mind...
Current Mood:  awake
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07:45 pm
[Link] | happy new year!
My Christmas was nice. It was pretty busy, we were running around from 10am to 11pm, but it was a lot of fun & we got to see both of our families.
New years was good, we were going to have people over, but everyone went to the Eagles game & ended up falling asleep afterwards. lol
We still had some people over & we played games & drank a lot. Michelle brought over 40 jello shots, so that was a good time :)
Not to mention the game of shot-glass checkers we played using jaeger.
Last night my mom came over for dinner. I made chicken with rice in a garlic sauce. It was really good. I was proud of myself :)
It was nice to have my mom over, she moves to Cincinnatti next week. She got a new job & it's a really good opportunity for her, so I'm really happy she took the job. It's 10hrs away from here, but I don't think it's that bad. It's the same distance to Mrytle beach & i drive down there a few times a year. I figured I'd go & visit her in May for her birthday.
She's going to Switzerland in Febuary so she's leaving a few days early & visiting me. That should be nice.
I'm trying for a new position at work, so far I've had meetings with 3 people & I only have 1 more to go. If it goes well then I should get the job. I really hope I do, I want it so bad. Unfortunatly I probably won't find out if I got it until Febuary. Oh well, I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Current Mood:  accomplished
Current Music: the office
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07:54 am
[Link] | I don't feel like going to work today, last night I was setting up the apartment. I got a lot of stuff for Christmas for our place & I was putting everything together & finally making it homey. I want to finish today, but I guess I'll have to wait until tonight :(
After work I'm going to Target to get one of those shot glass shelves because our shot glasses take up our whole breakfast bar, so if I get one of those it'll free up so much space.
Current Mood:  groggy
Current Music: today show
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07:07 pm
[Link] | Today I went to Beth & Kenny's daughters baptism. It was nice. Kind of long, but I guess that's expected. Other couples had their babies baptized & they had whole entourage's with them. Like thirty people crowded around the baby taking pictures.
I tried to get some shopping done this morning & after the party.
I only ended up getting presents for my mom & Andrew. I'll have to go out this week for the rest of my family. I'm thinking I might just get gift certificates.
I'm making brownies tonight. I bought a bunch of cooking stuff today, so I'm excited :)
Current Location: home
Current Mood: busy
Current Music: Eagles game
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10:20 pm
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christmas shopping
So everybody is talking about Christmas shopping and how they're almost done & blah blah blah.
I haven't even started! i just realized it's in a little over 2 weeks & I haven't gotten anything at all.
I went out shopping on black friday, but I only got stuff for my apartment.
I guess I should've thought about getting presents for people.
I don't even know what to get anyone. I know my mom wants xm radio. I wish she wanted sirius b/c since I have it I would get a discount purchasing another one.
Other than her I have no idea.
In other news I got the kitchen set up today. Everything's all unpacked and in it's place :)
One room down only 3 to go!
Current Mood: distressed
Current Music: south park
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07:44 am
[Link] | i got my new computer, i love it :)
setting up the apartment is going really well. i've spent a whole lot of money buying stuff for it, but i think i'm all set now.
it's freezing outside. it's 19 degrees this morning! good thing i unpacked my coat :)
well, off to work.
also happy birthday to becky!
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06:36 pm
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new place
so after looking for a condo or townhouse for six months, then looking for an apartment for the next six months, we finally found a place!
we just moved in yesterday.
I ordered a new computer, but I won't get it until tomorrow or the next day so I had to bring my old beat up computer so that comcast could come set everything up for me.
when I set up my computer I saw my old livejournal icon & decided i should start writing on here again.
my new apartment is nice, a bunch of my friends helped us move in yesterday. there were so many people we got done in no time.
we loaded up the u-haul in half an hour, it was awesome.
i unpacked a lot last night, but i still have so much to do. i really don't feel like doing any of it now though. i'm so exhausted i just want to relax & have everything magically set it self up.
Current Mood: busy
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08:39 am
[Link] | Merry Chritmas!
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07:53 am
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short update
Well, I haven't updated in a while. Andrew graduated and we decided not toi throw all our money away into an apartment, but just get a little house or townhouse instead. The morgage will be the same price as rent, but we'll be able to sell in a few years. So that'll be cool. My birthday was on Friday, it was nice. Then I went away for the weekend and had a pretty good time.
Now I have to go to work, but I really just want a day to lounge around and do nothing.
I can't wait for winter, we're supposed to have a pretty bad one... that means lots of snow days for me! :)
Then I can lounge around all I want
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02:48 pm
[Link] | Andrew came home last weekend for some follow up interviews & was offered some jobs & ended up taking the one in Edison New Jersey, so thats awesome because now I don't have to worry about finding a new job since thats close enough to where I work.
It sucks because it's 20min from New York so the apartments are crazy expensive, but we're going to live in between my job & his, so there are some nice places i'm going to look at on tuesday.
Then on Thursday I'm going to fly down to Orlando for Andrews graduation & drive back up here with him on Saturday night. I'd like to stop & see my aunt in Myrtle Beach but I have to be back at work on Monday :(
I can't believe in 6 days he'll be done school & we'll finally have our own place again! well, it'll probably be longer than 6 days for us to have our apartment, but not too long :)
Current Mood:  good
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