I'm feeling better, although I sound awful coughing. Whatever is in my chest is breaking up, so my coughs are those rattly coughs. I just need to be a little better by Thursday so that I can work without dying.
My ochem midterm went well. The test had two parts, both worth 60 points: multiple choice and a written part. I rocked the written part hard, though, I did worse that I would have liked on the multiple choice part. The instructor has a tricky way of writing questions, so that it's very easy to mistakenly fill in the wrong bubble even when I know the right answer. I lost 3 points that way, so I'm annoyed. I'm still sitting near the top of the heap, so I feel that I'm in a good position for the final. Which is coming up very soon. Ack!
I made a yummy dinner tonight--lasagna rolls. I perused a few recipes, and really created my own. They turned out pretty well, so I committed the recipe to paper, and I plan to make them again. I'm really starting to be able to create my own recently. I made really awesome chicken fingers a few weeks ago and I pulled together an Alfredo sauce that was darn tasty after looking at several recipes and choosing what I liked. I hope that next year I can really blossom in cooking because I think I'll end up cooking more since I'm living with (lazy) boys.
This weekend...more studying, of course! There's always something to study for. And I need to clean my bathroom and our kitchen. They're both looking really neglected!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Blast!
I caught the sick, for sure. It's not BAD, just an irritated throat and urge to cough. Unfortunately, we were REALLY busy at work last night, and I just about died. Coughing (and trying not to cough) ended up giving me a stomachache and a dull headache (that intensified every time I coughed). When I finally got off work and got home, I burst into tears because I just felt SO BAD. This morning I had no voice and was able to call off work, so I'm home to study and rest. Of course, I feel fine-ish now, but I know that working would have kicked my butt again.
So that's that. With several days of no work, I can rest up and be fine by the weekend. Hell, I might be okay by tomorrow!
Of course, my organic chemistry midterm might just make me sicker...
So that's that. With several days of no work, I can rest up and be fine by the weekend. Hell, I might be okay by tomorrow!
Of course, my organic chemistry midterm might just make me sicker...
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Oh no...
Everyone at work has been sick. And not like, little sneezes sick, but full blown, call off work sick. One girl left midshift on Friday because her ears were so blocked up that she couldn 't hear and it finally made her snap. I'm the only one who hasn't been sick yet, but I worked with at least 3 sickos last weekend, so I'm sure I've been exposed.
Then, my female roommate has a terrible case of influenze...one that had her sent to the ER with chest pains and difficulty breathing. She's gone home-home to recover, so I'm not actively being exposed, but I'm sure the virus is lurking on the door handles and everything, so again, already exposed.
I don't want to get sick. I'm a miserable miserable miserable sick person. I was sick in December and that's more than enough for me this season.
So I'm going to pretend that this little sore throat issue is a figment of my imagination.
Then, my female roommate has a terrible case of influenze...one that had her sent to the ER with chest pains and difficulty breathing. She's gone home-home to recover, so I'm not actively being exposed, but I'm sure the virus is lurking on the door handles and everything, so again, already exposed.
I don't want to get sick. I'm a miserable miserable miserable sick person. I was sick in December and that's more than enough for me this season.
So I'm going to pretend that this little sore throat issue is a figment of my imagination.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
When it rains...
So, a few posts ago I lamented over how much money I spend, and that I was going to cut back on said spending. The Gods must've read that and had a ball, and thus sent me a new whopper to deal with...
A week ago this past Sunday, I got my van back from being home for e-check. The very first thing I notice is that the parking break seems to be sticking and it takes a moment for it to come unstuck after I release it. Great. Hoping that it's just the cold weather, I stop using the parking break. Everything seemed alright for a few days, but then the regular breaks were sticking to something when I came to a complete stop. I bit the bullet and took it to Tuffy yestereday...and got the LOVELY news that my right rear brake cylinder had ruptured and was leaking fluid everywhere (thus the sticking) and ruining ALL THE PARTS. Shoes, pads, etc. So I sign for the work to be done at a whopping $618.03.
Upon talking to my mom a few minutes later, I learned that the brakes had just been replaced last February, and were thus still under warranty. I hurriedly called Tuffy to put a stop on the work to see if I was going to get the car back home to get it fixed at the place who held the warranty. The Tuffy guy was leery of this plan, but stopped the work, and went about seeing what they could do to get the car drivable back home. Meanwhile, the other place hemmed and hawed, and finally agreed that they would grant a reimbursement if it met all the "conditions" of the warranty (12 months, 12,000 miles, and it does) with a receipt and the "old" parts. So I got the work restarted at Tuffy, and the manager said he would see what he could do to save me money.
When he called me back, it turned out that he was willing to take off some of the labor charges and some other charges to do the work, just so that I wouldn't die trying to get it back home. It would be a liability for them, and a clear safety hazard for me (and he feels like the other company is trying to protect their pocketbook, big time). The final cost of the repair came down to $382.07. I am so grateful to them, and for the time being, they certainly have me as a customer! We're still going to get the parts warranteed out, so hopefully I'll still be getting some money back.
In short, cars are big drama. Ack. Thankfully the brakes didn't go out and kill anyone.
A week ago this past Sunday, I got my van back from being home for e-check. The very first thing I notice is that the parking break seems to be sticking and it takes a moment for it to come unstuck after I release it. Great. Hoping that it's just the cold weather, I stop using the parking break. Everything seemed alright for a few days, but then the regular breaks were sticking to something when I came to a complete stop. I bit the bullet and took it to Tuffy yestereday...and got the LOVELY news that my right rear brake cylinder had ruptured and was leaking fluid everywhere (thus the sticking) and ruining ALL THE PARTS. Shoes, pads, etc. So I sign for the work to be done at a whopping $618.03.
Upon talking to my mom a few minutes later, I learned that the brakes had just been replaced last February, and were thus still under warranty. I hurriedly called Tuffy to put a stop on the work to see if I was going to get the car back home to get it fixed at the place who held the warranty. The Tuffy guy was leery of this plan, but stopped the work, and went about seeing what they could do to get the car drivable back home. Meanwhile, the other place hemmed and hawed, and finally agreed that they would grant a reimbursement if it met all the "conditions" of the warranty (12 months, 12,000 miles, and it does) with a receipt and the "old" parts. So I got the work restarted at Tuffy, and the manager said he would see what he could do to save me money.
When he called me back, it turned out that he was willing to take off some of the labor charges and some other charges to do the work, just so that I wouldn't die trying to get it back home. It would be a liability for them, and a clear safety hazard for me (and he feels like the other company is trying to protect their pocketbook, big time). The final cost of the repair came down to $382.07. I am so grateful to them, and for the time being, they certainly have me as a customer! We're still going to get the parts warranteed out, so hopefully I'll still be getting some money back.
In short, cars are big drama. Ack. Thankfully the brakes didn't go out and kill anyone.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Interesting...or not.
This weekend at work was okay. I close again on Friday and Saturday, which was truly a pain. I need to get a better rhythm and timing for closing so that I can get out earlier. And I need to learn to send mental messages that say "Do not try to order a full meal at 10:45pm when we close at 11pm". Jerks. Today was extra lame because we were NOT busy at all. UGH. Probably because it was so damned cold here!
I realized something interesting recently--when I'm working, my bladder shuts off. I just never have to use the restroom, or even have the urge to, in spite of drinking water and lemonade steadily throughout my shift. Even today, when I had a medium latte before my shift (which usually runs straight through me), I didn't have to go. It's pretty excellent. TMI? Sorry! *shrug*
I'm pretty peeved right now because a recipe that I tried sometime last year, and really really liked has now disappeared off the face of the earth. Unless it wasn't a Rachael Ray recipe, which I highly doubt. I just can't imagine where it might be that I haven't looked!
I'm so tired, and so bored. I wish it was later so that I could justify going to bed!
I realized something interesting recently--when I'm working, my bladder shuts off. I just never have to use the restroom, or even have the urge to, in spite of drinking water and lemonade steadily throughout my shift. Even today, when I had a medium latte before my shift (which usually runs straight through me), I didn't have to go. It's pretty excellent. TMI? Sorry! *shrug*
I'm pretty peeved right now because a recipe that I tried sometime last year, and really really liked has now disappeared off the face of the earth. Unless it wasn't a Rachael Ray recipe, which I highly doubt. I just can't imagine where it might be that I haven't looked!
I'm so tired, and so bored. I wish it was later so that I could justify going to bed!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
On the cusp of my working weekend...
Tomorrow starts the weekly 4-day cycle of work. I hope that this weekend is a good one--I was off Sunday because they had too many servers (and I was the first one my general manager asked if I wanted to go home). I hope that if I close, it won't be as awful as last weekend--Friday and Saturday nights I was there till midnight! That alone left me whipped on Sunday, so I was glad to have the day off! I definitely like the days I work. The first day is Thursday, so we close an hour earlier than Friday or Saturday, but it's still relatively busy. Friday and Saturdays are pretty good business nights, especially when I close, and Sundays are pretty easy because of the brunch buffet and it's a nice end to my "work week". The only downside is that I only get to work under one of the managers for the most part...and he's not my favorite manager! Ah well, it's okay!
This past Saturday was my 4 year anniversary with the boyfriend. We celebrated pretty low-key, lunch and dinner out, but not ridiculously expensive. He also came to see me at work, and left a pair of earrings as a tip, which was incredibly touching!
I bought my cap and gown yesterday, and signed off on my name in the "graduation binder", so it looks like I'm cleared to graduate in March. Finally. Not that it matters too much, since I'm taking a class spring quarter (organic chem) in order to fulfill the optometry school pre-reqs. So in June, I'll finally be finished with undergrad. Then it'll be working full time and working hard to have the best optometry school application that I can muster!
I'm ready for this dreary winter weather to end, pronto. I want to be able to walk to and from class without freezing or getting wet!
This past Saturday was my 4 year anniversary with the boyfriend. We celebrated pretty low-key, lunch and dinner out, but not ridiculously expensive. He also came to see me at work, and left a pair of earrings as a tip, which was incredibly touching!
I bought my cap and gown yesterday, and signed off on my name in the "graduation binder", so it looks like I'm cleared to graduate in March. Finally. Not that it matters too much, since I'm taking a class spring quarter (organic chem) in order to fulfill the optometry school pre-reqs. So in June, I'll finally be finished with undergrad. Then it'll be working full time and working hard to have the best optometry school application that I can muster!
I'm ready for this dreary winter weather to end, pronto. I want to be able to walk to and from class without freezing or getting wet!
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