I could get used to this

Man, it's been soooooo long since I've NOT had a job, I didn't remember what it felt like. I've pretty much worked non-stop for 14 years (although not all of the jobs were 8-5 types). Yes, I technically have a "job", but not really.

It's nice being able to sleep in, get up and go to the gym, go to the pool, that kind of thing. I'm living in some kind of fantasy land where people don't work and spend all day doing fun stuff. I know I'm gonna be sad when I have to give up the life of luxury to go back to work, so I'm enjoying it while it lasts.

Ya know, these past few weeks, when I've been doing all of these things, I see people out during the day and I wonder "Do they not have to work?" "Do they have someone to take care of them or do they just magically have money?" Damn those people! Damn them!!;) Oh how I could live that life and be just fine and dandy.

On the job front, I'm waiting back to hear from the guy about the ad agency job. He's supposed to call back today and I think it looks pretty good! He has called all my references (because they called me and told me;) and he called on Friday but I was at "work" and couldn't answer. Keep your fingers crossed! Bad thing is, I don't know what it pays so I'm hoping it's at least decent.

Well, that's it for now...see you guys on the flip side.

Whooooo are you? Whowho whowho?

Seems like everything is so crazy right now! I mean, I'm enjoying myself immensely, don't get me wrong. What's gonna suck is when I have to go back to the 8-5 life after having the days off to go the pool and to the movies and everything. Feels like I'm living in a dream world. We went to the Country Club today and it's like being in paradise. It was awesome.

Well, as far as Denver is concerned, I don't know if it's going to happen. There are too many things that fell through already and since my friend would have to take a $9K pay cut and I can't afford to live by myself out there right now, that we'd try to save up cash and maybe try somewhere else that pays teachers more. SO, I think Denver's out. I'm kinda sad but I think everything that keeps happening is definitely meant to be.

I had an interview yesterday that went smashingly! Super cool place and cool people. I guess I just need to keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best:)! If that doesn't come through, I've still got some ideas up my sleeve:)

Oh man, I've gotta talk about what happened to me on Sunday night...I totally forgot! An ex-boyfriend of mine came into town this past weekend. I haven't seen him in years but we've still remained friends and keep in touch somewhat. Well, he called me and we all decided we'd hang out at my friend B's house. So, Matt (the ex) shows up and we're all drinkin', hangin' out, and having a good time. Now, Matt was always a bit on the strange side but pretty cool nonetheless. He's been married and has a kid (divorced now though).

So, he says "Where are you going home tonight?"
"Where am I going home? What do you mean?"
"Where are you going?"
"Uhh, I'm going to stay at my parents house."

I thought that was pretty strange just the way he was asking, so I had to totally dodge the situation and I walked away. Then, a little later he starts acting really crazy. He was pulling the refrigerator out and hanging on the door frames, slamming doors, jumping around...all sorts of crazy stuff. So, I thought that was our cue to leave (my friend Toni and I). So, I say we're leaving.

Matt says "Well, hey Kelbel, I'm gonna go home with you."
Me: "Uhhh, no you're not."
Him: "Yeah, come on, don't be a p*ssy. I'm gonna go home with you."
Me: "This has nothing to do with being a p*ssy, you're not going home with me."
Him: "Yeah, I'll just go with you."
Me: "Are you hearing me? That's a NO."

So he goes to the bathroom and I'm looking at my friends like "What the Fick?!?!" So Toni and Matt walk out the door and I stood talking to B for a minute. Then I walk out and Toni gives Matt a hug and says "Bye, call us tomorrow." I say bye to him and he looks at me and says "Whatever." I was like "Ok then, well drive carefully." Again, he says "Whatever."

We were pretty much freaking out because of how he was acting. Toni and I get in the car and lock the doors. He gets in his car and pulls up behind us, blocking us. Then he goes forward, then reverse, then forward, then reverse...over and over. We finally get out of the driveway and he still doing that and almost hits us about 3 times. We get to the end of the street and he stops at the stop sign, gets out of his car, and comes to try and open my door. Thank goodness it was locked. So I looked at him, said "Later", and drove around his car and through the stop sign. A minute later I look in my rearview mirror and see a cop pulled up next to his car. I was thinking he was definitely going to get a DUI...they probably saw what he was doing. Then the cop drives off.

A few minutes later I see headlights in my rearview mirror. Cop. Lights go on. I pull into a Circle K and THREE cop cars block us in. My friend and I are freakin'. He comes to the window and tells me to turn off my car and hand him my license. Then he says there was an incident where an SUV ran from the police on (B's street name). I have an SUV. They were talking about us. The cops thought we were running from them!! I was so shaky and freaked out but I told him that was a complete mistake and we weren't running. Told him the story and he lets us go, thank goodness.

Matt has called me about 8 times in the past 2 days and I'm pretty sure I'll never speak to the psycho again. What's odd is that he acted like nothing happened. Left a message saying "Hope you didn't get arrested, ha ha." WTF?! He's crazy.

So that's what's been going on with me so far. All is well and I'm pretty damn happy actually!!

Still Truckin'

So weird being out of the blogger loop! Well, makin' some fast cash waiting tables...not too bad actually. Probably more than I'd make sitting at a damn desk, how sad is that? I guess the part that sucks is when I see people that I know casually and they look at me like "Wow, still wating tables." or "How sad" but seriously, screw 'em. And actually that only happened once and it was a girl that sucks anyway;)

In a bit of a predicament and not sure what to do at this point though. My friend that I'm trying to move with is a teacher and she found out that teachers in Denver start at about $9K less than what she's making now. If she doesn't go, then I'm left in a bind because then I can't afford to live by myself out there yet. So, I'm just saving money and trying to figure something out. My friend got another job and so she said that I could pretty much have her old job (although not at as much as she made). I also got called for an interview with an advertising agency here. The job is pretty awesome and what I want, but do I take it and stay here a little longer (since I know getting into an agency is kind of difficult) or do I take the job doing something I'm not really very thrilled about in Denver and then look? So confusing right now. Seems strange how drastically life can change in the blink of an eye....or the phasing out of a department.

Regardless, I'm in good spirits. The restaurant I'm working at is great and there are some people that I already know working there and they're cool. Fun too.

What to do, what to do? In the end, I know that whatever I decide will be the path I'm meant for and things will work out great. That's all that matters. I have no regrets and feel pretty lucky in all of this actually.

Decisions, decisions

Well, I'm back from Denver...at least in body, not really in mind or spirit. We had a fabulous time! My friend lives on Capitol Hill so we were in the heart of everything. We went to Morrison and to Red Rocks, we ate and drank as much as possible, saw hotties upon hotties, went to a Rockies/Reds game, oh....and we looked at apartments.

My friend and I are moving to Denver! This was a sign. My two friends that live there have a myriad of possible job opportunities for me. My friend that wants to move with me is a teacher...so her process for getting a new job is a bit more lengthy. We're going to try to move in our new apartment by August 1st, but there are so many variables right now.

First, I have no money saved and neither does she. I either have to stay here and (ick!) wait tables to save up and pay bills or go to Denver ahead of my friend, if I get this job that I'm thinking I have a great shot at, and stay with my friend that lives there. If I do that, I'll still need to get a job waiting tables for awhile because I have no money to pay bills and stuff and I probably wouldn't get paid for awhile. My head is spinning....but I'm doing it. I realize it's something I've got to do. I just wish I had money saved or could make some quick. It's going to happen though!

Our apartment is SOO cute too! It's also on Capitol Hill and in one of those high rises. We've got all the amenities that our friends don't (A/C, W/D, pool, full gym) at a superb price. I'm so excited but I need to focus. I have a waiting job that I'm pretty sure I have nailed, so I'm going to start doing that now at least.

So, I'm doing great (although a bit stressed) and thanks to everyone for your concern:) Things really do happen for a reason.

Be careful what you wish for

Well, kids. I did get my wish...to stop working there. But not because I left on my own. They sorta shoved me. I wasn't "dooced", I was "downsized". Yep, so no more stories about how my boss sucks or how work is crap because...well I don't have a job!

I am managing to make light of the situation as a) I hated it there b) I hated my boss and c) There must be a reason for this, right (please say right!). I've got a lot of people trying to help me out and so it's always good to know that in times of trouble there are people who will do anything for you. It's comforting, although doesn't pay much;)

I'm still going to Denver this weekend, guess I'll go out with a bang huh?! I need it, and besides, my friend out there is always saying I should move and she'll get me a job. Time to put my money where her mouth is!

The thing that gets me, that really kicked me right in the stomach, was that my boss still had a job as of today. I don't think he'll have one for much longer, especially since I got a phone call telling me how NOTHING was getting done and people are freakin' out about stuff. HA HA. I don't give a fuck!!!!

And just so you all know, I'm fine. Taking it rather well I'd say...I just need to find something quick so I can make some cash to pay my billy bills. I'll probably be back to blogging on Monday since I'm leaving tomorrow so hopefully by then I'll have some good news?!?! Wishful thinking?