clean slate

This morning I hopped off the laziness train I boarded yesterday.

I went grocery shopping and bought a latte. I hit the gym. I straightened up my house: laundry, scoured the bathrooms, mopped the floors, etc. My fiance's cat promptly vomited all over the newly pristine tile, which ordinarily would piss me off but didn't bother me so much today. I'm cooking pumpkin soup tonight, and I prepared chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. Who needs Halloween crap candy when I can ingest something much yummier?! :) Though I do have a supply of that on hand in case any trick-o'-treaters stop by. Before I go to bed I will choose my outfits for the entire week.

Tomorrow I will arrive at work early, and get my new office in order (was too tired to do anything other than drop off the boxes of possessions from my old office on Friday afternoon). I still need to send a lame-o "goodbye" email to my former co-workers which is pretty fake and gay (in the 7th grade sense of the word) but I don't want to be the one person who doesn't *eye roll* Then I will focus on all the new tasks ahead!

I vow to go to at least one yoga class this week, and workout at least twice. I need to start diligently taking my vitamins again. I have to schedule hair, nail, and massage appointments for November. I have lots of plans to do more things better.

next

My newest guilty pleasure fluff show is of course on MTV. It is called Next. One person has the option of five dates. If a date begins and the person isn't feeling it, he or she says "next" and a new date commences. It is hilarious to see how shallow some of the contestants are and how much sh*t some of them talk! For example, "I get more pussy than the humane society" LMAO. Typically at least one person per show is "nexted" on sight. It definitely isn't the most politically correct program but I get sucked into each episode. Watch it, you'll see.

Moving along, I was officially promoted and so far I can't complain. I like my new office, all the people in my new division have been friendly and helpful, and most importantly I will be out of the toxic environment! Seriously, I liked most of the people I worked with before as individuals but there were so many petty personality conflicts among the group and so few people shared my work ethic that it could be quite frustrating. Not to mention the schizo that was our boss, who is one step away from a padded cell.

This weekend I have no major plans. I absolutely refuse to do anything but relax. My fiance is out of town, but so are most of my friends which rules out any unsupervised debauchery. I am thinking about buying a hammock to set up in our backyard and just laying in it to read magazines and books. Maybe some hot cocoa with marshmallows if the weather cools off again. Supposedly organic marshmallows are better, guess I'll find out when I go to the health food store.

grown up

table
Originally uploaded by fabdiva.

I purchased my OWN furniture! It was not received as a hand-me-down or given as a gift, it will be occupying my house because I selected it and bought it. Furniture shopping is even more dangerous than buying clothing, accessories, or beauty products because you keep wanting more once you set the new stuff next to the old stuff or partially fill a previously empty area. Plus you can't turn down the extra options to maximize the use of your new furniture, like leather cleaner or coasters. I'm fighting an urge to tackle the void that is our media room...and reminding myself one piece at a time is plenty.

And no, that picture is not my actual space, only a privileged few are special enough to see my inner sanctum. But anyone on the internet can see what my new table looks like.

when she was bad she was horrid

The day I stayed home, "sick", one of my co-workers called. I was out running some errands and thought it might be my mom checking in to let me know she arrived at my house early for our lunch date so I automatically answered. I was driving, with my electronic music going, so I swiftly turned down the volume and came on strong with the hoarse voice.

"hello?" *cough*
"hey"
"oh, hi" *sniffle*
"i wanted to tell you something"
"what?"
"you're only going to be in our division one more week"

WOW! I couldn't believe it. I expected to be punished with bad karma for abusing the lenient call-in policy and shunned as a faker, but apparently they announced my promotion while I was out.

To celebrate, I indulged in even more naughty behavior. Online shopping. Cosmetics, clothing, and swimwear. As if I need a bikini anytime soon, but I'll wear one in South Beach next spring and possibly during our honeymoon if we select a tropical destination. It is a bitchin' black one with a cute belted hipster bottom. YEAH!

bad girl!

So I'm totally planning to play hooky from work tomorrow. I am going to call in sick and enjoy some "me" time. :)

Library
Manicure & Pedicure
Lunch with my mom (she legitimately doesn't have to work this week)
Shopping
Laundry & Cleaning (for most people these are chores, but I actually enjoy it)

I may try to squeeze in a hair appointment if I have time, because it has been un-fucking-manageable lately. I am trying to grow it out for my wedding but it is getting to the 'blah' stage where it is too long to look cute and piece-y but not long enough for a cascading ponytail or similarly elegant pulled-back style. But, if that is my biggest complaint at the moment I should consider myself lucky.

new month

I kicked it off last weekend by doing lots of fun things to ease my mind. :)

Retail therapy

Purchased footwear, cosmetics, and clothing on recent soothing shopping trips. I also replenished my supply of white tea. I swear it works wonders for my skin...I can see a difference when I don't drink it for a few days.

The best part is, I did not pay full price for anything. Everything was either on sale or discounted through an in-store promotion.

Outings with Friends

-2.5 hour lunch with officemates Friday afternoon
-dinner date with fiancé Friday
-leisurely afternoon with a good friend on Saturday which included lunch, browsing at an art festival, being delighted at the sight of so many dogs, and some of the aforementioned retail therapy
-drinks with a small group late Saturday evening

Solo pursuits

-Two new books from the library
-Magazines and catalogs to leaf through
-Hitting the gym
-Washing my car
-Cleaning my closet and setting aside clothing for the hurricane victims
-Planning things to do/see for an upcoming vacation

shattered dreams

September had a lot of ups and downs. I wouldn't call it the worst ever, but the last day of the month was very bittersweet for me.

On the plus side, I now have a wedding to plan. I'm liking the idea of coordinating all the details but I don't know how easy it will be to execute my vision.

The houseguest is gone, but it took a heavy emotional toll and almost negated the need to plan my wedding.

I thought I would be promoted at work (finally) but my (selfish) supervisor said she wants to keep me where I am EVEN LONGER because I am such a good example that I can train other employees (which isn't one of my duties) blah blah compliments. It is so disappointing, I am overdue to advance, and expected it to be the topic of our meeting. I didn't bother hiding how upset I was, and I told her that I felt like I was being punished for excelling. The people who are doing poorly should be directed to get cracking, *I* should NOT be held back to bolster their performance. It is completely unfair. Maybe in the long run that wasn't the savviest approach to take, but at this point I'm not being paid enough to care and I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't at least articulate the truth.

The only positive aspect to remaining where I am is that the handful of colleagues and co-workers who count recognize how unjust the situation is and are going out of their way(s) to be nice to me. So at least I'm not being mistreated all around.