Monday, June 27, 2011
(One of) the best four letter words....
SOLD!!!! We got an offer this afternoon, countered and were under contract by dark. I am thrilled. It couldn't have come at a better time. We will be moving next week, closing in a month and life will be nearly normal for the first time in over 6 months. ::BIG smile::
Sunday, June 26, 2011
One more week....
...until I get my life back. This past week was crazy as usual and next week will be insane; but I see a light at the end of the tunnel. This past week, I was visiting my company headquaters. I switched network access, got my brand new computer, and air-card for ease of use while traveling. While at HQ, I sat in the vacant VP office which looked pretty nice on me (a girl can dream, right?), met with a dozen or so people and set up a few meetings over the next few weeks.
Mr.A graduated from training and is now living in the new house, alone and with very limited supplies. I was fortunate to be able to fly there before heading home and got to see him and the house briefly.
Our shower renovation is underway with all demo completed. I picked out the valves, and finishes over the weekend so hopefully everything will be finished within a week or so.
My poison oak is still not completely gone. My face and neck are finally healed, but it seems to still be spreading around my body. My Dr. ended up calling in some steroid cream to go with the shot she already gave me. It helps with the itching, but doesn't seem to be curing it.
This coming week I will officially accept my new traveling position with work, out process from my current office, travel and conduct a meeting, pack and clean. This coming weekend, my parents are coming down to help pack and get ready for the move and Mr.A will come back to this city for the first time in over 4 months. Hopefully we can get everything done before the move on the 5th of July.
Yikes! That is just over a week away. Al.most.done.So.close.
Mr.A graduated from training and is now living in the new house, alone and with very limited supplies. I was fortunate to be able to fly there before heading home and got to see him and the house briefly.
Our shower renovation is underway with all demo completed. I picked out the valves, and finishes over the weekend so hopefully everything will be finished within a week or so.
My poison oak is still not completely gone. My face and neck are finally healed, but it seems to still be spreading around my body. My Dr. ended up calling in some steroid cream to go with the shot she already gave me. It helps with the itching, but doesn't seem to be curing it.
This coming week I will officially accept my new traveling position with work, out process from my current office, travel and conduct a meeting, pack and clean. This coming weekend, my parents are coming down to help pack and get ready for the move and Mr.A will come back to this city for the first time in over 4 months. Hopefully we can get everything done before the move on the 5th of July.
Yikes! That is just over a week away. Al.most.done.So.close.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Random...but beautiful
I just wanted to share one of the most powerful photos I have ever seen. The caption reads, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
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I purchased two of these; one hangs above my desk in my office at home the other I gave to my work so that we never forget who our efforts impact.
I purchased two of these; one hangs above my desk in my office at home the other I gave to my work so that we never forget who our efforts impact.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Poison Oak is no joke...
Sunday started off with a trip to Urgent Care to diagnose my seemingly worse cold. The doctor diagnosed me with pneumonia and wrote me a prescription for antibiotics and an inhaler (have had issues with asthma in the past).
Monday I left for this week's trip and noticed I was starting to scratch my neck a lot. By Monday evening, I was convinced that I was having a reaction to the medicine, called the Urgent Care and they sent in another prescription. I also purchased some hydro cortisone cream to help with the itchiness while at the pharmacy.
Tuesday morning it was worse. I had blotchy red patches, that itched and burned and were spreading around my neck and up my face. Tuesday, I wasn't convinced that it was hives, rather some type of poison ivy/oak. I decided to buy some clear Benadryl gel and some Benadryl to hopefully help.
Wednesday I woke up worse yet. A coworker of mine recommended a product called Zanfel that is a gritty face wash that drys out the poison and relieves the itch. It was $31 for the CVS generic version, but it was so worth it. The grit feels so good since you can finally scratch all over and it relieves the itch for 5-6 hours.
Yesterday and today have been manageable since the Zanfel is keeping it from itching, but it has looked progressively worse each day and is continuing to spread. I now have it on my neck, chin, cheek, eyebrow (!?), forehead, ear lobe(!?), lips, bicep, chest, and abdomen. Great.
I flew home today and was able to get into my doctor's office 5 minutes before they closed. They gave me a steroid injection to help with the poison and said it should start to dissipate within 24 hours; I just want to be normal again.
If I had the guts to post the photos I have taken each day, you could really see the progression from uncomfortable to hideous leprosy, I just don't know if the interwebz can handle this grossness (although google images of "poison oak" does spit out some pretty nasty results).
Monday I left for this week's trip and noticed I was starting to scratch my neck a lot. By Monday evening, I was convinced that I was having a reaction to the medicine, called the Urgent Care and they sent in another prescription. I also purchased some hydro cortisone cream to help with the itchiness while at the pharmacy.
Tuesday morning it was worse. I had blotchy red patches, that itched and burned and were spreading around my neck and up my face. Tuesday, I wasn't convinced that it was hives, rather some type of poison ivy/oak. I decided to buy some clear Benadryl gel and some Benadryl to hopefully help.
Wednesday I woke up worse yet. A coworker of mine recommended a product called Zanfel that is a gritty face wash that drys out the poison and relieves the itch. It was $31 for the CVS generic version, but it was so worth it. The grit feels so good since you can finally scratch all over and it relieves the itch for 5-6 hours.
Yesterday and today have been manageable since the Zanfel is keeping it from itching, but it has looked progressively worse each day and is continuing to spread. I now have it on my neck, chin, cheek, eyebrow (!?), forehead, ear lobe(!?), lips, bicep, chest, and abdomen. Great.
I flew home today and was able to get into my doctor's office 5 minutes before they closed. They gave me a steroid injection to help with the poison and said it should start to dissipate within 24 hours; I just want to be normal again.
If I had the guts to post the photos I have taken each day, you could really see the progression from uncomfortable to hideous leprosy, I just don't know if the interwebz can handle this grossness (although google images of "poison oak" does spit out some pretty nasty results).
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Maybe I'm not meant to be a mom
Or maybe God is telling me it's not the right time or circumstance. Either way, all of the FB ultrasound pictures, baby comments, announcements and jabs in the ute are KILLING ME. I am ready to deactivate my account because I hate myself for being jealous yet it rips my heart out every.single.time.
My BFF Sara tried for over two years before her and her husband resorted to fertility treatments and were able to finally conceive. I love them both so much, but have been an awful friend since I lost the baby. Her and I were due 5 days apart and I cannot be the happy best friend when I am so jealous that I cannot experience the milestones along side her. I don't want her to think that I am not happy for her, because I am thrilled and they are so deserving....it is just so hard.
P.S. I did deactivate my FB account.
My BFF Sara tried for over two years before her and her husband resorted to fertility treatments and were able to finally conceive. I love them both so much, but have been an awful friend since I lost the baby. Her and I were due 5 days apart and I cannot be the happy best friend when I am so jealous that I cannot experience the milestones along side her. I don't want her to think that I am not happy for her, because I am thrilled and they are so deserving....it is just so hard.
P.S. I did deactivate my FB account.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Ugh...
I would love to write about anything other than being just utterly overwhelmed, but it consumes me. I have this deep sadness that I just can't shake. I am sick, haven't been sleeping well, cycle #18 is officially a bust and everything just stinks right now. I saw probably 10 pregnant women today and adorable children too. That didn't help.
It is hot, there are a million and one things to do, and I don't have a bit of help on any of them. I have started packing things I can do without but it's hard to gauge what I am going to need over the next few weeks. I am already regretting packing the majority of my summer clothes and moving them down to the new house.
I did buy a hedge trimmer today and have been working outside the majority of this 95° day. I feel like I accomplished something, but don't feel like any of the efforts I put into the house make a bit of difference. It is nicely landscaped, has a awesome deck, is always clean, tastefully decorated, nicely painted, and I dropped the price, added a home warranty, offered $500 towards closing costs and $250 bonus to the realtor that brings the buyer. Still, we aren't getting any showings! What more can I do!?
Also, I scheduled the move officially and only have a few more weeks before leaving....please God, throw me a bone. I cannot stand the thought of three places, three mortgages, two more places than I want.
I am tired, lonely, and overwhelmed; what else is new?
It is hot, there are a million and one things to do, and I don't have a bit of help on any of them. I have started packing things I can do without but it's hard to gauge what I am going to need over the next few weeks. I am already regretting packing the majority of my summer clothes and moving them down to the new house.
I did buy a hedge trimmer today and have been working outside the majority of this 95° day. I feel like I accomplished something, but don't feel like any of the efforts I put into the house make a bit of difference. It is nicely landscaped, has a awesome deck, is always clean, tastefully decorated, nicely painted, and I dropped the price, added a home warranty, offered $500 towards closing costs and $250 bonus to the realtor that brings the buyer. Still, we aren't getting any showings! What more can I do!?
Also, I scheduled the move officially and only have a few more weeks before leaving....please God, throw me a bone. I cannot stand the thought of three places, three mortgages, two more places than I want.
I am tired, lonely, and overwhelmed; what else is new?
Friday, June 10, 2011
Bargain Shopping Trip
(I already posted this on thenest, but I am so excited that I am posting it again in my blog; sorry for the redundancy). I am not very good at getting the grocery store bargains like Extreme Couponers, but I am able to get killer deals on clothes/housewares.
A couple of weeks ago I found these beautiful sage damask 95" panel curtains at Lowes that work perfectly in the new house for $6.99 each (orginally $27 each); after my 20% off coupon and 10% military discount they ended up at $5.02 each; I bought 6 sage and 2 wine colored.
Total: $42.67 for $228.96 worth of curtains.
Pictured below:
Today I went to Lowes again and found some beautiful 95" deep brown silk/satin curtains with sinched/gathered designs throughout for $6.99 each (orginal $27) and matching pillows for $3.37 each (original $14); I bought two curtains and two pillows. I also bought the matching valance for my sage curtains which I plan to use on the window above the kitchen sink for $3.14 (original $19).
Total was: $22.76 for $107.06 worth of curtains.
I went to Old Navy since I had bought the $10 for $20 Groupon. I found the cutest one piece swim suit (no online pic, but I do have one of me in the dressing room that is not safe to post). The suit is a one piece with white and gray stripes, $10 (originally $29.50). I also bought a navy tee with a red/white/blue eagle on it, $8 (originally $14.94) and gray metallic flip flops $3 (originally $5).
After groupon; total was $1.06 + cost of groupon $10 = $11.06 for $49.44 worth of mechandise.
Mr. A loves the Grapefruit soap at Bath and Body Works and they discontinued it so I bought 4 at $1.25 each today so, $5 when I think they are normally $3.50 or so each.
Finally, I had a $10 off $25 and a $10 off $10 coupon for JCPenney. After coupons/discounts, I purchased a satin/lace chemise for $3.82 (originally $30), a lace bra for $10.87 (original $34) and a matching pair of panties for $3.07 (original $12) and a pair of sunglasses for $2 (original $24).
Total was: $20.94 for $106 worth of merchandise.
I am pretty proud of myself. I have some nice new things, have all of the curtains for the downstairs of the new house and didn't spend and arm and a leg.
A couple of weeks ago I found these beautiful sage damask 95" panel curtains at Lowes that work perfectly in the new house for $6.99 each (orginally $27 each); after my 20% off coupon and 10% military discount they ended up at $5.02 each; I bought 6 sage and 2 wine colored.
Total: $42.67 for $228.96 worth of curtains.
Pictured below:
Today I went to Lowes again and found some beautiful 95" deep brown silk/satin curtains with sinched/gathered designs throughout for $6.99 each (orginal $27) and matching pillows for $3.37 each (original $14); I bought two curtains and two pillows. I also bought the matching valance for my sage curtains which I plan to use on the window above the kitchen sink for $3.14 (original $19).
Total was: $22.76 for $107.06 worth of curtains.
I went to Old Navy since I had bought the $10 for $20 Groupon. I found the cutest one piece swim suit (no online pic, but I do have one of me in the dressing room that is not safe to post). The suit is a one piece with white and gray stripes, $10 (originally $29.50). I also bought a navy tee with a red/white/blue eagle on it, $8 (originally $14.94) and gray metallic flip flops $3 (originally $5).
After groupon; total was $1.06 + cost of groupon $10 = $11.06 for $49.44 worth of mechandise.
Mr. A loves the Grapefruit soap at Bath and Body Works and they discontinued it so I bought 4 at $1.25 each today so, $5 when I think they are normally $3.50 or so each.
Finally, I had a $10 off $25 and a $10 off $10 coupon for JCPenney. After coupons/discounts, I purchased a satin/lace chemise for $3.82 (originally $30), a lace bra for $10.87 (original $34) and a matching pair of panties for $3.07 (original $12) and a pair of sunglasses for $2 (original $24).
Total was: $20.94 for $106 worth of merchandise.
I am pretty proud of myself. I have some nice new things, have all of the curtains for the downstairs of the new house and didn't spend and arm and a leg.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
This week's trip blew. I worked so hard on my briefing last week, found out on Thursday that I was traveling this week to present it myself, worked out personal things to coincide with travel and made arrangements for my dog. Fast forward to last night. I get into my hotel room, my throat is sore and I have completely lost my voice. What good is a Communications Lead who can't talk? This morning I found out from my boss; no good. I am waiting now to catch my flight home. I guess it is probably best, but I hate that I worked so hard on something that I can't present and also that I wasted time and money coming out here. ::crosses arms and pouts::
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