New Job

I started my new job today. I definitely have a lot to learn!! Far more than what I had originally thought!

I know I'm up for the challenge though. I have to get used to working in such a relaxed atmosphere...and my co-workers are a little crazy...but I'm sure I'll adjust. Hell, I had better adjust....I can't quit this job too!

I have to get use to all of the driving also. The trip really isn't all that bad except for Hwy 36 and all of the evil traffic lights that I encounter on my way home. Again, this is something that I will adjust to as well.

New Beginnings....Again!!

Submitted my resignation at my current job and will start a new one on April 2nd. We are going to be poor for a while because I took a rather large paycut....but, it will be worth it in the long run.

I had to learn the hard way that money cannot buy happiness. Well, that's not entirely true. Money can buy you things to make you happy but, you cannot truly enjoy those things if you have an aching dread in the back of your mind. It took a lot of guts for me to make this decision and I am more than certain that I have burned a few bridges along the way. Ultimately, I was not happy with my career and it was time that I made a change. It may come back to bite me in the ass when all is said and done but it will be worth it to at least take a chance and give it a try.

Random thoughts

I do not like working from home. I want to work in an office again....It is too lonely working from home....I need social interaction....I miss driving to and from the office everyday....I miss listening to the radio while driving...I actually miss having to dress up each day to go to work....I miss other human life forms....

I am driving home to Columbia next week for a business trip. I'm really excited about it!! I get to see my friends and, possibly, my family...if they have time for me.... I can't wait to drive around town without fighting massive traffic and I also want to check out my old apartment to see if it has been rented yet.

After the two days in Columbia, I will be really excited to return home to my love and our animals. I will probably start counting down the hours until I return home the moment I check into my hotel room....I'll get home next Wednesday and get all dolled up for my sweetie and greet him at the door when he gets home. I love my Bere...he makes everything better. I'm going to make him buy me a chicken dinner.

Funny Story

Sorry folks, but I this is funny. More power to the guy!! LOL

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,320469,00.html

General Crap....

So, tomorrow is Christmas day. Rob and I are looking forward to laying around watching A Christmas Story and Trading Places, opening presents and making a nice dinner. No big thrills for us....It's our second Christmas together.

The new job is kind of sucking. Not sure if I like it or not. Not sure what I am really suppose to be doing or how I should start. I have a general idea but have no real direction as to what my authority or limitations are. I'm going to give it a shot though...it will be good to have on my resume.

The cat and dog are getting along for the most part. Pixel gets really jealous of the cat at times but gets over it eventually. It's going to take some time for her to get used to having to share. She is very protective of me and Rob and gets a little crazy at times if the cat gets too close. She snuggles up to me everynight in bed and keeps my hiney warm.

I love living here with Rob but am starting to get bored. I work from home and do not get out of the house much. Yet another reason why the job is sucking. It's dark by the time I get off of work so there's no room to go out, drive around and explore. I need to join a gym or something to get out of the house. I've also put on 10 pounds since I have moved here! Too much food and too little exercise I guess.

Looking forward to the new year and Spring! Once Spring arrives, I will be more apt to get out of the house and learn my way around the city. I've learned some of the side streets on the North East side and can get to all of the places that I need to. It's too damn cold out to go anywhere else so the grocery store, Wal Mart and Kohls are about the only places I go.

I know I sound like I am bitching a lot. I'm actually very happy!! I think that this time in my life right now is the happiest that I have ever been. I'm pretty much at peace with everything and things only seem to get better! I'm really thankful for all that I have...even the job. The job is just something that I have to get use to over time and it will all fall into place eventually. Love and Health are what is most important and I have both!

Work Begins

So, today is my last day of freedom. I begin my new job tomorrow and am torn as to whether or not I am looking forward to it. I am flying to South Carolina in the morning and will begin training as a project manager for a fuel delivery software company. I'm really nervous about it because everyone there seems super smart and on top of their game. I know they would not have offered me the job if they hadn't felt the same way about me! It's just, project management is a highly involved and very difficult job to do. You have to keep everyone on track and be on top of EVERYTHING and step on toes to get your job done. I worry that I am going to go into this without any friends because I am going to be on everyone's case until they get their jobs done!!

Look, I know I can do the job, it's just weird for me to be doing it for another company. I was with my former company for 16 years and it is all that I have ever known. I worry that everyone will be smarter and faster than me. I was one of the golden children at my former company and everyone came to ME for help and for information. I was valued...and I worry that I may not be as valuable here and that worries me. Failure worries me. I need to find my confidence!

Move Complete

Ahhhh, the move to Indianapolis is now complete. It's been a long rough week so far...mainly due to all of the unpacking and cleaning. We have so much work to do but a limited amount of time to do it before Rob goes back to work. We do not want to spend all of our time working on the house while he is on vacation so we are trying to make a little fun time. We managed to make it to the movies earlier in the week and we visited my holy place a few times...yes, I am talking about the Wally World!

I've actually been feeling a little under the weather this week. I'm not sure if it is nerves and stress or if something is going on with me but, only time will tell! It's probably some type of chemical from all of the cleaners I have been using this week. The old bachelor pad is starting to turn into a home now! No more pool table in the middle of the living room and the road gear cases have finally gone back to their rightful owners!! Trust me folks, those two items have been a major battle for the ol' Shannie Bug to win!