Is this really going to work?

I miss the internet

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:00:29 PST

Of all the things I cut back on when I was unemployed, I really miss the internet the most. Which is strange, because I thought I would miss being about to watch anything I wanted on tv at anytime more ... but nope, I don't miss it at all.

And ... I am trying to figure out how...

Tough Month

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:49:13 PST

I can honestly say that the first month back to work is going to be the hardest.

So far, I have no idea what my schedule will be like. However, if it is anything like my training schedule, it will be rough. Hard to get back in the swing of things, and most importantly, not so...

First day at work

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:49:38 PST

Today was my first day of training ... and fingers crossed that everything worked out. It seems like I will do good there ... fingers crossed.

Of course, I got a stink cold. I feel ROUGH today.

Juliette started back at preschol on MOnday and she is thrilled. Actually, last...

I got a job!

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:30:51 PST

Woot!

It's not what I was looking for ... but, I don't care, I got a job. It's another serving job, and I didn't want to keep serving, but money is money ... and luckily it's a decent place where I should eventually make some money, after training and everything.

I start Monday,...

Ready for my birthday

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:27:10 PST

My 25th birthday is Monday, and I am ready for it.

Today, I applied to some restaurants, and two of them look semi-promising. I don't want to serve anymore, but if I have to go back to serving to get a job ... well, then I will. I've got my fingers crossed that SOMETHING pans...

Confessions of a Shopaholic

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:29:19 PST

I've been seeing the ads for thsi movie all over the place, so I was intrigued. I found the book at Goodwill for .75, so I was sold. LOL. I had picked it up at Walmart but it was $13, and I just didn't want to spend that kind of money on a book.

Anywho, I LOVED this book, and...

Cash only for March?

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:35:27 PST

So, I have a crazy goal for this coming month. All of my bills are paid (yay!) ... and there isn't much left sitting in an account waiting for me to find a job ...

So I'm giving myself a budget of $200 next month. I wonder if this is even doable? Usually, I spend $160 a month...

Creeped out

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:36:50 PST

So, I don't know how many of you have heard about the latest girl from Florida who was apparently taken from her own bed .. but I'm officially creeped out.

Even though I don't necessarily live anywhere near where Jessica Lunsford was taken from, or near where the latest victim lived...

Interviews and things to do.

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:01:34 PST

Yesterday and today I drove my happy butt all over town. For four interviews and two "testing" sessions. I am exhausted. LOL. Who knew looking for work was so much well, work?

Good news, I have a 2nd interview lined up for tomorrow. YAY!

Tomorrow I HAVE to get some stuff...

Maybe this is good news?

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:08:08 PST

I have two interviews this week, and two "testing sessions" for other jobs. Fingers crossed this leads to someTHING. Anything at this point.

One of the testing sessions is to work as a 911 operator. My dad laughed at this one, not because he doesn't think it's a good idea, but...

Stalling

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:13:49 PST

Ok, so I am blunt. I can be mean, and sometimes, I just keep talking when I know I shouldn't.

My grandmother is currently staying at my parent's house. They keep pushing to hurry up and get a room ready for her to come to my house. I keep stalling ...

Today I asked her when...

Tired of spending money

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:37:16 PST

I have a little bit of "play" money set aside. I had been needing to buy a new computer for awhile (I cracked my laptop screen almost a year ago) but I was just doing without for the moment. I kept some money aside waiting for a deal ... and I finally came across one.

I bought...

Finally, a diagnosis

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:04:01 PST

After a return trip to the doctors, we finally have a diagnosis. She has a UTI, probably due to the fact that a) she's a toddler who is still learning the whole wipe business and b) she's notorious for holding her pee in.

I took her in Monday after she spiked a temp of 104.5 Sunday...

Worst weekend, ever

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:31:40 PST

Yeah, I might be overreacting, but, damn it, I'm going to stick with the title.

Julie came down with a fever on Thursday night ... and still has it. It's broken twice, but not for long. It's 103, close to 104 at times, and she is refusing meds. UUUGGGGHHHH!!!!!

On the way to...

"No Spend Week" and how it went

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:51:04 PST

WOW ...

First off, let me say, setting a goal like that is HARD. I'm all for trying to strive to be better at things, but I do believe you can possibly set to high of a goal. However, I am very happy with how this week went.

I did spend money, however, and well, that means...

Wanting to spend money

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:12:36 PST

I am torn. I have some money that I have been using to pay my bills and such since I am currently unemployed ... and all I want to do is go out and buy things.

Luckily, it's not just "junk" I want to buy, but paint and the like.

However, I am not letting myself do it ... just...

Frustrated with the job hunt

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:11:55 PST

Like way to many other people, I am currently looking for a job. Oh boy, and I am just about OVER IT. LOL.

The SuperBowl is coming to town in like a week (I think?!) so I applied at a reputable hotel (think National chain, NICE hotel) about a temporary banquet server. They're...

House sitting

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:16:24 PST

Like I said in my last post, my parents took off for a Caribbean cruise for my sister's birthday .. lucky girl.

Except I am LOVIN house sitting. Besides the fact that I'm not actually on vacation, and I'm really only 20 miles away from my house, AND I have to walk their dogs (one...

I'm FREEZING

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:51:49 PST

I woke up to the temp being 23 degrees here in sunny Central Florida. Holy crap, that's really cold! I fell asleep watching the news last night, so I awoke to the 6:30am news, where people not to far above us (about 45 minutes) woke up to frozen pipes. I kinda freaked out, because...

52 weeks to a new me

reginaastralis@hotmail.com (Amanda) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:20:20 PST

I haven't quite finished all of my goals for the New Year, but there are a lot of things I want to accomplish this year.

I am currently in the process of looking for a full time job. Right now, I am unemployed, so even a part time job is ok with me. LOL, I'm not picky.

But,...