A New Beginning

I started my new job today. I think it will be a great fit for me. Today felt like a day at the beach compared to what I had been doing! I didn't do much productive, but I am not worried about it. I already have a project, so as long as I have something on the burner, life is good. It will take a little getting used to the slower pace, but I definately need that. I was so incredibly stressed at my last job, so I deserve a little reprieve. Of course, I only got about 4 1/2 hours of sleep last night, so I am just exhausted, but that's always the way it is when I start something new like this.

The building the lab is in is kind of small, so all the office space is already taken. I get to have my office as a cubicle in the breakroom. Oh well, not the best of places, but there are only a few of us in there, so there isn't too much traffic going through the breakroom. At least I get a window! The space is actually not bad, so I think it will be just fine.

I just realized that in the course of reading all my blogs, I managed to eat four brownies bites from Costco. They are delicious! Not so good for the ole tum. Note to self: two is plenty.

I have thoughts rambling through my brain, but can't seem to pull one down and make it complete. I blame it on tiredness!

Here's to another new day and new beginnings!

18 Month Update

I took Katie to the doctor today for her 18 month checkup. I'd like to say she did great, but I'd be lying. When we got into the room, there wasn't much issue. The nurse asked me to take her clothes and still no problem. The nurse took out her tape measurer to measure Katie's head and Katie started screaming! I was thinking "who are you and what did you do with my angel?" So we got the head measurement and her height so I was able to pick her up again. We went to weigh her and she didn't like sitting on the scale either. We got all the stats (33 inches and 24# 12 oz) then were left alone in the room for a couple minutes. She did GREAT then. Then, in walks the doctor. My loving child was replaced with a banshee. Wow, I've not heard her screem like that. I was trying to comfort her so he could listen to her lungs and heart and she was just not happy. I don't know why she was reacting like this. The only thing I can think of is that she remembered getting shots the last time she was there and she remembered the pain. I couldn't do anything to calm her down, but as soon as she was able to put her clothes back on, she was alright. Hmmm... So, next appointment is at 2 years where she will get a couple shots, but then will be set for awhile. Poor little girl!

New category

I started a new category in the sidebar, my wish list.

As I become a better knitter, I find myself becoming a yarn snob. It used to be that the cheap stuff you get from Hobby Lobby would do. Not so much anymore. Hobby Lobby is still ok, but I don't like the feel of the acryllic yarns any longer. I have gotten a taste of natural fibers and I like what is out there. Don't get me wrong, some of the synthetic yarns are ok to work with. Some are super soft. But, there is no greater satisfaction of feeling a merino wool or silk slipping through your fingers while you create a beautiful fabric.

So, I created a wish list. Unfortunately for me, the good stuff is ex-pen-sive. I will always wish for more yarn til the day I die. That's a whole lotta wishin.

Today is brought to you by the number 4

That's right, counting today, 4 more days at this job! I will take two days off next week to relax and have fun with Katie. I can hardly stand the excitement.

Tomorrow, we will venture to Powell Gardens to see the butterflies on display. We went last year and had a good time, so we're doing it again. I think Katie will like them better this time around. I am excited to see her reaction. It's great getting to experience life again through a little one's eyes.

Tonight, I am not cooking! I did pretty darn good this week making dinner for the family. I know for sure I cooked Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, but can't for the life of me remember what we did on Tuesday. It must be a black hole. Oh well. I'm trying! I have a hard time coming home from work and cooking. It's just so easy to pick up something on the way home. Oh yea, went to Sonic on Tuesday. Whew, glad that is solved or it would nag at me for a very long time. Anyway, I'm trying to make more of an effort at having dinner at home. I think it is that I just don't want to take the time to make something. Heat and eats are so much faster. Plus, restaraunts don't make me do anything! So, any suggestions on quick yummy dinners?

He done did it!

It's about time! Ben finally started his own blog. No more of this wishy-washy-ness of what to call it, which site to go with, etc. FINALLY, some peace!

This Ben guy can really make you scratch your head and wonder out loud, "WHAT?!?"

So, go on over and congratulate him for taking the plunge and just doing it. I've only been telling him this for how long? Seems like forever.

Curiosity killed the cat

Ok, the title doesn't have much to do with the content of this post, but I like that saying. I am curious though. Has anyone clicked on the links to the free games? I love puzzle games like these. It exercises my brain. Are there any games you like?

Hang up the old hat.

Well, I'm trading one hat for another. I am changing jobs. I've known for about a week that I will be moving, but couldn't say anything until it was finalized. I gave my two weeks notice today. What a relief. I am very excited about my new career. It's the same basic work as what I have been doing, but with a larger organization. Wow, I thought I'd be more eloquent with this post because of my excitement, but I kind of feel numb. It's a bittersweet, mostly sweet situation. I have been with this company for 5 years now. It's just strange to know I won't be coming here on a daily basis in two weeks. But, it's all good!

Updated 8/4/06: I will start my new job on August 21! They are excited to have me start, so that makes me feel even better about this decision.