It's a brand new day!

Aggrivation and more....

Happy Hump Day! I've got some things I have to get off my chest, then I will move on to the real post....

1) Michael- I bought him this shirt for his birthday before we broke up, it was back ordered so it didn't get here until last Thursday. When I talked to him on Saturday about Duncan I mentioned the shirt and he said he would get up with me Sunday. I haven't heard from him since. Now what do I do? I would wear it, but it has a 1/2 naked girl on it and I don't swing that way. His brother, Sean, says I should give him until Friday to get it- then give it to Sean. Here's what I am struggling with, should I call him? Should I do what Sean says? UGH! Why am I stressing over a stupid shirt anyway.

2) Money- I have to refinance my car tomorrow. The loan is in my brothers name with me as the co-signer and I am going to the credit union tomorrow on my lunch hour to apply for the loan to refinanace it. I'm afarid that I don't have enough credit, which is why Scott had to have the loan in his name anyway. UGH. I hate stress.

Ok, thats it. I'm done venting.

Today was a pretty good day. I broke out my white capris which totally means its summer in my book. Of course, because I was wearing these white capris it rained all morning. It's really nice out now, maybe it's because I took them off?

I went and ate dinner with Pam, Corey and Scott tongiht at Applebee's. I, of course ate off the Weight Watchers menu and watched my points. After dinner Pam and I walked 2 miles. Whew. I'm wore out. I just got out of the shower and I am going to start working on my online class again. I only have 3 questions to answer tonight, then I have to read an entire chapter and take a quiz on it tomorrow night. I can't wait until this week is over with. I will still have lots of work to do for this class, but I will be officially caught up on Sunday night. Horray!

Mom, me and another girl we work with are joining Weight Watchers after work tomorrow. Since I have been doing it on my own, I have been weighing in on Tuesday nights. Well, this is going to throw my entire schedule off. I won't get off track by any means, but what if the weight watchers scale says I weigh more then the scale at home says? I don't want to be dissapointed. Hopefuly my scale at home isn't off by a lot, if any at all. Of course, I'm wearing nice, light clothes to work tomorrow! :-)

Well, I'm off to work on homework. I'm seriously looking for advice on the Micheal deal, a little positive reinforcement would be great :-)

Love y'all- Ashley

posted by Ashley at 7:57 PM | 2 comment(s)

Perserverence will Pay Off

Today has been a good, but not-so-good day. First of all, whichever JackA$$ installed the window unit in my bedroom should burn in...well, maybe not that bad. Anyway, the window unit in my bedroom (air conditioning) was installed slanting in. Well, the water runs in. Apparently while I was gone all day on Saturday this happened, the water laid on the hardwood floor, thus warping about three boards. I'm a bit agitated. My Mom came on Monday night and tried to fix it with me, but it didn't work out and it was back to leaking. I had to turn the unit off and solely rely on the air in the living room to filter back here. Needless to say, it's hot. I really want to call my landlord and ask her to have someone come fix it, but the idots she hires always break, scratch, or ruin something. I am going to call her tomorrow from work and make it very clear that they will have to come on a Saturday to fix it because I must be home. I don't care if they can't come for a month, I don't want them here when I'm not home. Whew! Glad I got that off my chest!

Anyway, like the title of my post? It's true! Wanna know how I know?

1) Michael and I have been broken up for 1 month and 5 days today. Everyday it seems to get a little easier, then there are day that seem harder then others. I would say that it's not as hard as I thought it would be, but it's still pretty rough sometimes. I know that I can continue on like I have been and before you know it I will be out of the rough patches and on to being my happy self.

2) Since we have broken up, I started dieting. I've lost 7 lbs. so far.

3) As part of my diet, I have disciplined myself to drink at least 3- 16oz. bottles of water a day. According to weight watchers, it's very important that you get your water. I'm almost done with my 3rd bottle for today.

4) I've been counting my points, and excersizing. I just got in the house from walking 2 miles with Pam. I ate 2 vegitarian hot dogs for supper with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. Only 6 pts. for supper! Woo hooo.

I am very dead set on 'getting rid' of this weight. Notice I'm not "losing" it, because I don't want to find it again.

Well, I'm off to work on that dreaded homework I talked about last night. After this evening I should be 1/2 way done with the first unit.

Night
~A

posted by Ashley at 8:35 PM | 3 comment(s)

Back to work....

I am so bummed, the weekend is over and I have to go to work tomorrow. :-(

The good news is that I am feeling much better. Mom and I went to Wal-Mart on Sunday afternoon and got some of that icky sore throat spray and I haven't had to use it yet. I've been sucking on cough drops like crazy, so lets hope i'm not getting sick. Sunday was another lazy day. It's been so hot here, its almost unbearable to go outside. Mom and I did get to wash our cars on Sunday afternoon while everyone else napped. Bo, Scott's dog, was playing in the water bucket. He's getting pretty big, but he put both feet in the bucket and jumps up and down to splash the water around. He is to funny. Sunday evening my Grandma and my Aunt went to the Coca Cola 600, my Grandpa has some fluid in his lungs and wasn't feeling well so he stayed home. I hung out with them for a while. I headed out to pick up Sean around 7:30 and we went to Pam and Coreys. They ate pizza and I ate my salad (I'm doing good) and we rented 'Rumor Has It' (good movie). It was a nice relaxing night. I stayed at my parents last night since it was my grandparents last day here today.

We all went to breakfast this morning, then after breakfast all of us women went in search of a hard plastic kiddie pool for Bo. We spent the better part of the afternoon watching him chase around a ball under water. He is absolutely adorable. My dad took some good pictures, I will have to get them from him so you all can see.

I'm swamped with school work right now. I'm only taking one class, but since the summer session is shorter the work load tends to be heavy. I have 2 quizzes and an exam due by June 4th, plus an assignment with questions to answer. Eek. I have to cover 4 chapters every 2 weeks. Thank goodness for my boring job! Ha ha! I did 1 chapter tonight and I am going to try to pace myself and get all of Unit 1 done before the 4th of June. We will see!

Well, I'm off to bed since I have to get up so darn early.
Night

posted by Ashley at 10:09 PM | 1 comment(s)

Weekend Rundown

Cars premiere last night was awesome! At one point I was like 2 inches from Larry the Cable Guy. It rained for a while, but they gave us all ponchos and it wasn't to bad. Unfortunately, the traffic leaving the speedway was horrible and I didn't get home until 2:30 in the morning.

Mom called me and woke me up at 10. She had gone to Duncan's work to get some work done to her car and found out that he had been in a car accident last night. Michael took off today because of his uncle, so he wasn't there. Anyway, I called Sean but didn't get him so I called Pam. Pam called Michael (I didn't want to) and he said he just woke up and hadn't heard anything, so I called Duncans mom. Apparently they were coming home and they got T-Boned. He's ok with just a concusion and some lacerations to the chest, however another one of our friends who is in the Marines and was home for the weekend was hurt pretty bad. They have released him from the hospital, but Duncan's mom said he was banged up bad. I called Pam, Michael, and Mom to spread the good news that he was ok. I was worried when I couldn't get ahold of anyone that knew anything.

Michael was nice when I talked to him. He kinda acted like he wanted to talk longer, but I told him I had to go. Made me feel good! Ha ha

I've been feeling particularly crappy today. I woke up with the driest mouth in the world and a sore throat again. I think I am starting to get something. I hope not. I've been downing the NyQuil and DayQuil. I went to my parents house around 11 this morning and ended up going to bed when I got there and I slept until 2:30. I felt much better when I woke up, but I layed around all day. We watched the Busch race on TV and I just got home.

I don't have any exciting plans for tomorrow. I've got to clean this house, i've been putting it off. Sean called me as I was walking in the door, and I believe he wanted to come over and hang out- but I wasn't feeling much like company so I told him that I was tired and going to bed, I would call him tomorrow. I hope he isn't mad! We usually hang out on the weekend, but I've neglected him all weekend. (According to him. Ha ha)

Heading to bed....
~A

posted by Ashley at 11:45 PM | 0 comment(s)

Early Friday....

Yes, it's 7:30 on Friday morning and I am already out of bed. UGH! Remember the friend with the issues who has the baby? Yeah- she called me crying at 7 am....no more sleeping for me. I had to play therapist for the last 30 minutes and no I am awake.

It's alright though. I have lot of things to get done around here today and not a whole lot of time. We're all going to Speed Street tonight in downtown Charlotte, then we're heading to the world premiere of the movie Cars over at Lowes Motor Speedway. I don't have much clean clothes, if any at all. My house is a mess since I haven't been here much and when I am I'm in such a hurry that I am flinging stuff and running around like a crazy woman. The dishes definatley have to be done this morning, and I have to wash at least a load of wash so I can wear something decent today.

I killed a spider running across the floor in my bedroom last night. I will be calling the landlord asking her about the pest control man coming. I hate spiders. I have only seen 3 since I've lived here, but I still don't like them.

Qualifying was fun last night. We we're in air conditioned seats, and it was nice! I don't like to sweat if I don't have to. Ha ha. We even lucked out with the parking. Mom and I went right after work and we only work about 5 minutes from the speedway. Since our seats were on the front stretch, we wanted to park out front. I drove because her car is a manual and she's not to good in traffic. I pulled in one parking lot and asked the guy where I could park, he let me park right up front in a lot marked 'Handicapped'. I didn't argue! We didn't have to walk far compared to the miles we have walked other years.

Well, I headed to get some of my chores done.

Happy Friday!

posted by Ashley at 7:38 AM | 1 comment(s)

Yeee Haw

Like my post title? Perfectly explains my mood today! :-)

I am here at work for the last day this week, and yesterday my boss told me to take Monday off! Yeah! 4 day weekend baby!

I hope everyone watched Idol last night. Taylor is awesome, but I was a Kat fan myself. They both deserved it. This season has been my favorite one so far.

I went to dinner with the family last night, then they all came over to my house and we walked the mile around the block. I packed some bags and went back to my parents house to watch Idol. Everyone went to bed around 10:30. I wasn't tired for some reason and didn't end up falling asleep until 2 am. ICK! Needless to say, this morning was rough. Right after work Mom and I are going to the track to watch qualifying for the Coca-Cola 600. Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and My Aunt are meeting us. The company dad works for has provided us with seats in a suite. NICE!

I've tried all morning to come up with a 'Favorite Things' post, but I haven't had much luck. I did get new OP flip flops over the weekend. They are black and they have leather on them. Very plain, but I love them. They're super comfortable and they match every outfit. My Grandma bought them for me at Kohls for 1/2 off.

Well, I'm hitting a blank on blogging today. Sorry folks....I'm off to find something fun to do until 5. Work is boring today!

~A

posted by Ashley at 12:48 PM | 2 comment(s)

Vacation's OVER & What I Want UPDATE

Boo! My vacation is over. It's official. I've had my 'mini' vacation, and it's over! I only have to work Wednesday and Thursday and I get a 3 day weekend- I have to work on Monday. SUCKS!

I have to mention before I go on that I would like everyone to pray for Michael's mothers family, Michael's uncle was killed in the mining accident in Kentucky over the weekend. Michael was not very close to them so it isn't hitting him hard, but it's a terrible tragedy that will take some time to get over.

Today was pretty uneventful. I got up at 7 and headed out in time to meet Pam at 8. We hung out all day because I had the baby. She is so fussy because she is cutting teeth. She wasn't to bad though. I only had her from 8:30 - 2:30. After her mommy came to get her, I went walking with my Grandmother. We've walked everyday since last week with the exception of Saturday. The weather here has been very nice. We walked a mile, then came home to chill in the air conditioning. I had to run to school to get my books for my online class this summer. We ate dinner as a family, and I headed home around 7:30.

This morning Pam had to take her car to where Michael works to get her tires rotated. It's the first time i've seen him in about a week. He got both his ears pierced, not something I ever imagined he would do. My dad says I should ask him if he sits when he pees. Ha ha! He was nice. I had to take Scott over to his house tonight to pick up has car because Michael drove it to work to inspect it today, he was nice to me when I was there. I bought him a t-shirt (pre-breakup) that is supposed to arrive tomorrow because it was on backorder, anyway- I asked him when he was going to get up with me to get his shirt, he told me he had school tonight and tomorrow (it's continuing education- not actual college) and maybe he would get up with me Thursday. I'm not calling him- it's not my job. He knows my number, he can call.

I actually didn't feel bad driving away or anything. Usually a million things go through my head when I have any interaction with him. This morning when Pam and I were at his work, I felt very self conscious. I don't know why- he has seen me naked. Ha ha. I guess because in a way, I feel like I don't know him anymore. I'm just glad it's getting easier for me. I know it will take time, but it's getting easier- and for that I am thankful!

I seriously need to update my 'What I Want' list, so here it goes:

1. Loose Weight
I'm seriously working on this one. I weighed today and I am down 5 lbs! Woo hoo! Every little bit helps. We are joining an actual Weight Watchers meeting Thursday. I created an Excel Spreadsheet to journal in since I am no good at writing things down. Journaling on the computer is much easier for me. If you want it e-mail me at aheller@ctc.net.

2. Finish My Associates Degree
I have to admit that I didn't do very well in my Math class last semester and I will have to retake it to get something better then a D so it will transfer to a university. Other then that minor setback, I am working very hard towards my degree and hope to have it finished next year.

3. Repaint my Hallway
I've made no progress. I am thinking of leaving it the way it is, it seems like the paint hasn't had time to dry and I am ready to do it agian. I think I might just leave it.

4. Finish my Bathroom
I still need to paint. I am so tired of painting......

5. Re-Arrange my Bedroom and leave it for more then 2 months
I have failed miserably at this one. I re-arranged it, but I moved it around again in a month....I suck! It's been the same way for a month now, lets see if I can last just 1 more month!

6. Let GO of my flaws
I'm learning. By exercising and loosing weight, I am trying to quit being so self conscious.

7. Get out of this 'relationship'
MISSION ACCOMPLISIHED! :-)

8. Pay of my debts
A work in progress.....

9. Organize my life and surroundings better
I've made great progress in this. When I started 'counting my points' for Weight Watchers, I started really taking control of my life.

10. Re-Evaluate my Choices
I don't think I will ever realisticly attain this goal, but I will always be sure that what I am doing is what I want to do....

That's all for now. I'm headed to bed....
~A

posted by Ashley at 9:22 PM | 1 comment(s)

Human Dumpster?

What a weekend, I'm a little tired!

I am dreading going back to work on Wednesday. I've enjoyed my vacation, but it hasn't been without stress like normal vacations are supposed to be.

For starters, my friend with the baby has issues. I tried to tell her before she started dating this guy he was bad news, then she got pregnant. Of course, it didn't get any better after the baby was born- only worse. She calls me all the time crying, I feel bad because I know that I am like the only one she has, but i've got my own problems and I don't feel like it's my job to listen to hers 3 times a day. It seriously puts me in a bad mood. I do it tough, and I tell her I'm here for her, and I love her, and to call me if she needs anything. I guess I'm that kind of friend.

Next, my grandparents are here. They are in their 60's. They are not your typical 'old' people, they are fun. My aunt, on the other hand is wierd. She says the strangest, most rude things at the worst possible times. And like my grandfather, she will sit around and talk about nothing. If it wasn't for my grandmother, I might go nuts. I've been with them all day, everyday with the exception of Saturday. I'm gettin' a little tired.

Beth, I think I pissed her off. The friend who lives near me, yeah her. She is always calling me belly aching about her man problems, and thats fine- but she will start yelling at me at the top of her lungs like I am her boyfriend. It seems like the more she talks about it, the more pissed off she gets. I draw the line at the yelling part- I hung up on her Thursday night. She said she was coming by my parents to see the baby, and I waited for an hour. We were all leaving for dinner so I called her and asked her where she was, she says 'Home'. I said, 'Well thanks for telling me you weren't coming by'. She screams into the phone 'I never said I was coming.' Aparently she was already in a bad mood, but it wasn't my problem. Oh yeah, and she did say she was coming by.

Sunday was nice. The weather was great. I went to the babys dedication ceremony at church, came to my parents and went grocery shopping with my Mom, my Aunt and my Grandmother. Then we went walking for a while. I washed my car and mom helped me scrub the bugs off the front. YUCK!

It's raining today. So much for washing my car....

~A

posted by Ashley at 4:10 PM | 1 comment(s)

Good Night

Tonight was cool. We all had a good time. We ate, played Boxers or Briefs and watched a comedy thing on TV. It rained so we couldn't go to the movie in the park, and nobody really wanted to play tiddlywinks. The good news is 'The Flirt' didn't even act like her normal self. It was a good time. I left at 10 to be sure I beat the race traffic out of there, only to find out that the AllStar race didn't start until almost 10:15 because of rain. Oh well, I still got home in good time.

For some reason, I'm having a hard time that today (Sunday) is Michael's birthday and I'm not going to be spending it with him. I don't know why it's bothering me so much. Even when we were together we didn't really celebrate his birthday to much. One of his friends has his away message up, and it says they are at a bar over by the college partying it up. I don't think I am going to call him and wish him Happy Birthday- I don't feel like I have to. I think if I do call him to tell him Happy Birthday, he will just think I care. Sure, I care- but I don't want it to be too obvious! I'm trying to quit caring and calling him and wishing him Happy Birthday isn't going to make it any easier.

My friend is here with her baby girl tonight. She is having some problems and it has been a tiring night. I had her meet me here when I got home and we've just been sitting around talking.

I'm headed to bed.
~A

posted by Ashley at 12:21 AM | 2 comment(s)

I feel like crap...

Hey-

Didn't do much yesterday. After I finished typing my post my Grandmother called and her and my Aunt we're going to stop by. Of course I cleaned my house like a mad woman before they got here. I spent the whole day hanging out with them. Last night I went to supper with my Dad and my Aunt. (Mom was working late, and the Grandparents were at the truck race at LMS). I got home around 9:30 and I was feeling kinda yucky so I took a Tylonel PM and crashed out. I just got up and I still feel like crap.

I've been thinking about ducking out on Tiddlywinks and the picinic this afternoon. One of the girls that is going to be there has a boyfriend that she has been with for a very long time, for some reason or another he cannot make it today. She acts like a 16 year old when he isn't around, including flirting with everyone at the party. Makes me really uncomfortable. They also live by Lowe's Motor Speedway where the AllStar Race is this evening, so I am going to have to take a detour to get to their house without hitting any traffic.

My car is nasty. I might get a little motivation and wash it today. Right now I am thinking No. My neck and head is hurting.

Corey just called to tell me he was going to help his Grandfather this morning and he wanted to know if I was going to be around so Pam could come over and hang out. I told him yes. If I do decide to go to the picnic I have to make a desert, since I am on a diet I am making this low fat 'Cookie Fluff' Recipe I have, its like 2pts. for 3 tablespoons. Good Stuff!

Thanks for making me fell better, So Gone, Beth and Fantastagirl. I really appreciate it!

Well, I'm off to take a hot shower - hopefuly that will make me feel better.

~A

posted by Ashley at 8:57 AM | 1 comment(s)

Friday is my lazy day!

Hey Y'all-

My little 'mini vacation' is going good so far. Yesterday I kept the baby all day. She was an angel and is growing so fast. I couldn't believe it when I saw her. She just slept, ate, and dirtied diapers all day. We we're at my parents house for the better part of the day and Scott's dog Bo kept barking at her and she would get to laughing so hard, it was hilarious! I miss her already!

I don't know whats going on today. My car really needs to be washed, and my laundry is in the same perdiciment. It's nice outside, so generally I would rather go outside and enjoy the weather, but I don't know! LOL. I don't know what my grandparents are doing today, I will have to call them in a little bit.

I woke up at 7:30 with a pounding headache so I took some Motrin, and just arose at 9:15 feeling much better. I'm afraid I might be getting a cold. My sinuses have been running and making my throat sore, ugh- I don't want to get sick! :-(

On a side note, I talked to Sean while I drove home last night. Turns out Michael went out with some girl (17 or 18). We agreed that we would give it time before we started seeing other people, aparently he thinks 3 weeks is enough time. When we talked about it he said and I quote "I love you to much to move on so quick, it will be a long while, like a couple months before I am ready to start dating again." Apparently he doesn't feel that way anymore and the healing process was much quicker for him than it is for me. That's ok though, because it shows me how much he really did love me. And if he really really did love me, we wouldn't be broken up. Oh well. I know that there are going to be hard days and there are going to be easy days, yesterday was just a hard day. Those hard days will get me through to lots more good days!

Well, I've got to get looking good- then maybe I will go see the grandparents- I can always clean tomorrow! :-)

posted by Ashley at 9:31 AM | 4 comment(s)

It's early

UGH! Here I sit at 8 am typing a post on the 'first' official day of my vacation. I'm an idiot! Ha ha.

I think this is like when you know you've hit old. When you do get up very early in the morning for absolutley no reason and cruise the web and watch the news. I feel like an old lady! Ha ha.

I have quite a bit to do today. I have to pick Cadie up in 30 minutes, but I have to shower and get dressed before then. Eek, I might be a little late. Then I have to come back here and clean up a bit. My Aunt is coming with my Grandparents for vacation and she's never seen my house, I have to make it look like a model home. Ha ha. Then after I am done cleaning, I am heading to Pam's grandmas to visit with Pam so she will get to see Cadie, then off to Michael's parents business to visit his Mom who likes to see the Munchkin, then finally to my parents house around 1 or 2 because my granparents will be there. I hope to meet my Dad and Brother for some lunch around 12. Lots to do, so little time. I do this 'round of visits' everytime I have Cadie because it's only like once a month and she is growing so darn fast!

This weekend should be pretty fun. I don't have any plans for Friday night yet, but Pam and Corey have invited me to go to a baseball game with them, then on Saturday I am going to Aaron and Beka's house in the evening, and Sunday I don't know whats going on. (It's Michael's 21st). I guess I will call him and wish him Happy Birthday, I assume he would do the same for me!?!?

Sorry I don't have a list of favorites this week complete with pictures, but I've been busy. It's no excuse- I'm sorry! There are a couple of products that I like that go along with Weight Wathchers.
1) Dannon Light n Fit Yogurt Smoothies (Strawberry - 1 pt)
2) Del Monte Light Fruit Cocktail (1- 16 oz. Can - 3 pts.)
3) Dasani Water (It's Zero Pts.) It tastes good, I know its water, but it's the only kind I really like!


Well, I've got a lot to do before I have to leave!
~A

posted by Ashley at 8:19 AM | 2 comment(s)

Vacation!

Whew, I am so glad today is over with! I'm officially on vacation until next Wednesday. I'm not checking my e-mail or my voice mail, and God help them if they call my cell phone.

I'm keeping Jessica's little girl tomorrow. I have to pick her up at 9 am. This means I have to get up early....Boo. Oh well, I get to spend all day with my little cutie!

I've recently discovered that there aren't enough hours in the day! I just got home at 7. I stopped and got gas on the way home, stopped at the pharmacy to pick up my perscription that was called in a week ago and still wasn't ready (don't get me started), then I stopped at my moms to get my blow dryer that I almost died without this morning, and I came straight home. It's already 7. I haven't ate dinner yet. Pam and Corey are coming to walk. Idol comes on at 9. What am I gonna do??!?? I've got it figured out, I am going to eat some fruit while I wait for them, then walk, go thru a drive thru, and come home to watch Idol in time. After Idol I will shower, then it's bed time! :0-) I shouldn't be typing this post right now because I'm so crunched for time. Did I mention that I have to wash laundry because I have nothing to wear tomorrow? Yeah!

My grandma will be here around 1 or 2 so I will be at my parents house for the better part of the afternoon. The bad news is I need to grocery shop, but I don't exactly want to do that with a 5 month old. Eek. No fun at all.

Well, I'm off to devour some fruit, and get my 'shit' done!!!

~A

posted by Ashley at 6:54 PM | 1 comment(s)

How Many Points Is That?

Yes, I'm doing Weight Watchers. Today at work I created a way to Journal what I eat in Excel. Yes, I am a computer nerd! I created this spreadsheet as a way for me to track what I eat along with the points values.

Tonight I sat down at the computer to do my journaling for the day, and I did eat a pack of Reese Peanut Butter Cups- I figure it can't be that bad, Right? NOOO 10 points! That's crazy! No more peanut butter cups for me.

The good news is I haven't gone over my points for the day, I have 4 to spare.

I think I will go eat some fruit! :-)

posted by Ashley at 7:12 PM | 2 comment(s)

It's happening!!!

Wow! This is turning out to be a pretty good week after all. I thought it would be boring and tiring since my parents are on vacation and I've had to stay at their house and babysit the dogs for the last 2 nights. It's really been fun. Forgive me if this post is long, I've got a lot going on!

Sean stayed with me Sunday night and Monday night. We ate ice cream and sat our butts infront of the tv for hours, it was great! The dogs were really good, I don't know why Scott always complains about them. They both slept through the night and never woke me up to potty, nor did they make any messes in the house. This morning on my way to work I had to take my Moms car to Michaels work to have him put an new tire on it. (Belt broke in the old one) Anyway, this meant I didn't have to leave the house until 8. I got up at 7 and cleaned the house spotless, changed all the sheets and threw them in the washer, loaded and ran the dishwasher, picked up all the dog toys, folded all the laundry I had washed, etc. It was nice being ready for a change and watching some news before I ran out the door. Sean left around 7:30 and I was in and out of the shower and out the door on time. It didn't even take Michael long to change the tire, and I got to work at 9:15.

I went to lunch with Rebeka and a friend of ours who is out interviewing for jobs and was in the area. It was nice and I even returned on time. Now I am sitting around the office waiting for quitting time, I don't know when that is going to be today- I do have some things I want to do.

I only have to work tomorrow, then I am on vacation until next Wednesday. My grandparents are coming on Thursday, and I am watching Cadence (my friends little girl) all day. I am going to hang out with Rebeka, Aaron and some of their friends this weekend- but I don't know any specific details yet- except this guy is going to be there- and he's hot. He is a software developer for a company, drives a Vette, owns his own house, isn't much older then me....see where I'm going with this?? Yeah.

While I was at Michaels last night with Sean, I talked to Michael. We actually had an adult conversation. We didn't talk about us or anything. He had a picture of 2 girls laying on the headboard thing of his bed, at first it bothered me- then I was like 'why do I care?' It's obviously still hard for me, but I believe those "I have to have you, need you, can't live with out you" feelings have subsided. I know if I saw him with some other chick right now it would be hard, but in the long run I have definatly realized I am better off without him.

As for my dieting- I think I'm doing pretty good. I am counting my points, Beth and I are going walking tonight, and I am eating very low fat, etc.

Thats all for now!
~A

posted by Ashley at 2:20 PM | 1 comment(s)

Vacation is over....for a little while!

Hey Y'all-

I am happy to report that I had a freaking awesome weekend!!!! We left around 9:30 on Saturday morning so we got there at 12:30. The weather was beautiful all day Saturday. We stayed in a KOA Kampground Kabin, it was nice. We shopped, walked and rode all day. I had a really good time. I left at 2:30 yesterday afternoon. It was raining so I couldn't sport the sunroof wide open with the music blaring- that means the ride was pretty much boring. I made it home in exactly 3 hours, I was pulling in at 5:30. I had to be at Rebeka's to pick Bo up at 6:30 so I hopped in Scott's car and drove the hour to get him. I didn't get back to my Mom's until 8 last night. I was pooped!

Sean came and spent the night last night because I am not to keen on staying there by myself. I know I live by myself and it shouldn't be a big deal- but my parents live in the middle of 5 acres of woods and have creepy neighbors. We watched Braveheart and headed to bed at 11:30.

Scott always complains about Bo waking him up at 3 am to potty, but he was great for me. I put him to bed at 10:30 and he slept until I got him up at 6:30 this morning.

I'm here at work today. Boooo! I doubt I will work until 5 because students aren't here this week so this place is pretty much B-O-R-I-N-G! I am out of things to do already and it's only 9 am. I have some things I can do in preperation for the fall semester, but that just means I will be bored when I would normally do these things in the end of July. LOL. Oh well. I have to go to my Mom's and let the dogs out when I leave here, then I am going to run by my house and check on things, feed the fish, water the plants etc. I will probably grab a bite to eat- then I'm heading back to Mom and Dad's for the night. I'm not complaining though- they have Dish Network with a gazillion channels! LOL. I will actually get to watch Real World tonight! I mentioned to Sean about staying tonight too, but I don't know if he will. I'm not to scared since Bo slept through the night last night. As long as I can go to bed when it gets dark and get up when it's light- I'm fine! (You can call me a chicken if you want!)

Happy Belated Mothers Day to all you Mommy's!

~A

posted by Ashley at 9:05 AM | 1 comment(s)

100 Things About Me

1. I like all kinds of seafood, (crab, shrimp, lobster) but I do not like any kind of fish, at all.
2. I can be completely obsessive compulsive about strange things...
3. I do not like to touch public door knobs for fear that I might get germs
4. Dirty laundry is my biggest pet peeve, I hate when it's not in a basket
5. I'm am terrible with flowers, I kill everything green I touch
6. I used to love racing, but after working for a race team- I don't care about it at all.
7. My job is completely boring, yet I love it
8. Sleeping in is something I love to do, but never do it
9. I am a Seventh-Day Adventist
10. I haven't been to a Seventh-Day Adventist church since last June
11. I go to Michael's parents Pennecostal church when I do go, which is usually once a month
12. I really want to start going to the Seventh-Day Adventist church by my house
13. I am anal about washing my car, I usually do it every Saturday.
14. I don't reccomend using Pledge on hardwood floors, unless you want to bust your ass
15. I am going to be old enough to consume an alcoholic beverage in December
16. I am counting down the days until I am the above stated age
17. I drink Diet Coke every morning, not OJ or coffee
18. I absolutely love chicken, any type or kind
19. I am not a big fan of beef, of any type. No steak for this chick.
20. I use Purell Hand Sanatizer all the time.
21. I sleep with my cell phone next to my pillow, for fear I may need it in the middle of the night.
22. I have terrible posture, it might be because my boobs are always pulling me forward! :-)
23. I love vacations, but don't like to drive long distances.
24. I have flown 2 times in my life and prefer riding in a car to flying. (I hate airports)
25. I have been to New York to see a broadway show, it was great!
26. I rode on a horse and buggy through Central Park, it was also great!
27. I am adimant about school and getting a good education (god help my future children)
28. I've had my heart broken and been through a tough time- its all a healing process.
29. Moving out on my own was the biggest risk I've ever taken.
30. I love living by myself.
31. I drive a brand new 2006 Scion TC. It's hot!
32. I am very close to my brother, even though we sometimes fight.
33. My grandparents on my mothers side have always been my favorites =)
34. I am absolutely in love with Dale Jr. and Vin Diesel
35. I am addicted to Laguna Beach and anything else on MTV
36. I only have basic cable at my house, so I have to visit friends to watch MTV =)
37. Bacardi Raz is the best malt beverage ever!
38. My brother calls my apartment the 'Barbie Palace' because of my love of pastel colors.
39. I am terrible about mailing things.
40. I pay all my bills online. Thank you for the internet!
41. I love shoes. I have many many pairs. More then I will ever wear or need.
42. I despise washing dishes
43. I buy plastic cups that are disposable so I don't have to wash glasses
44. I am guilty of not grocery shopping, ever- my cabinets are always empty.
45. The trunk of my car has so much stuff in it, it's pitaful!
46. I love a man with a motorcycle.
47. I have the cutest nephew ever, his name is Bocefus and he is a 5 month old Great Dane.
48. My mom is my best friend
49. My mom and I work for the same company, in different departments
50. Cosmo magazine is the greatest publication, ever!
51. I love love love Dr. Phil. He is a great man!
52. I hate people that pull out in front of you and fail to press the gas pedal.
53. I hate people who pass in the 'slow lane' and try to cut you off. (I always close the gap when I see them coming, terds!)
54. I love office products like sticky notes and cute pens. (I'm strange)
55. I have more pink and purple in my wardrobe then any human should have
56. My all time favortie song to blast as loud as I can and sing while I am crusin' is Bon Jovi's "Its my Life".
57. I am a Notary Public for the lovely state of North Carolina.
58. I am a hopeless romantic in more ways then one.
59. I think rushing into things like marriage is senseless- if you love eachother you shouldn't need a giant rock and a mound of debt to prove it. Wait it out and do it when the time is right for both of you. (I have a dumb friend)
60. I think it is ridiculous that office buildings are on their own central thermostat thing and the rest of us have to freeze because some idot on the 4th floor is hot! UGH.
61. I believe that Kenny Chesney is the cutest, most adorable man ever. Next to Dale Jr.
62. I am a big Dale Jr. fan.
63. I have cans of 'Budweiser Beer' on a shelf in my living room because his picture is on the can.
64. I love the smell of fabric softner and never wash a load of laundry without it.
65. I am obsessed with vanilla. I have tons of vanilla candles in my house. My house smells like vanilla.
66. Flip Flops are my 'shoe' of choice, I love flip flops!
67. I hate having my finger nails painted
68. I chew my nails, it's a bad habit.
69. I love this number! (I'm a dork)
70. I love watching Drag Racing of any kind.
71. I sometimes eat Ramen Noodles for dinner because I am to lazy to cook.
72. I hate going to the dentist
73. I love the way your teeth and mouth feels when you leave the dentist.
74. I hate IV's or needles of any kind. (I am a wuss.)
75. I only learned to drive a manual when I was a senior in High School
76. This is because I bought a car that was a manual
77. I now drive an automatic, I don't like sitting in traffic with my damn foot on the clutch
78. I've always wanted a Camaro. Always.
79. I am left handed.
80. Being left handed sometimes leaves you at a disadvantage. (Sciossors, etc)
81. I don't write like most people who are left handed do. (I write normal)
82. I am such a nerd, I once competed in a spelling bee- and won.
83. I belonged to the DECA club in High School- I placed 2nd place in competition in our region.
84. When people are in my car I can't stand for the radio to be on.
85. I like going to the beach, but do not like the ocean or the sand.
86. Shopping is great. (When you have money)
87. I've recently discovered that staying home on a Friday night is more fun then going out!
88. Blogging has become an addiction to me (is that bad!?) LOL
89. I love pictures, they're all over my house and my desk at work.
90. I am sometimes shy. (Sometimes)
91. I am outspoken and bold. (Sometimes)
92. I have a good sense of humor and like to crack jokes. (Ask my friends!)
93. My brother and I are 16 months apart.
94. My Mom and Dad have been married for 26 years. (Eek! LOL)
95. I have very very ticklish feet.
96. For this reason I can't get pedicures
97. I don't like going to the doctor, the waiting rooms are boring.
98. I love babysitting little ones, they're so cute!
99. I love bright, happy colors
100. I love being me!

posted by Ashley at 11:48 AM | 1 comment(s)

Stuff Portrait Friday

posted by Ashley at 9:06 AM | 3 comment(s)

Happy Thursday People!

I don't have favorite things this week! I've been busy trying to get my 100th post ready. It is much harder then it seems- I don't think there are 50 things about me worth mentioning- I don't know if I will ever make it to 100! Its been rough.

I stayed at my parents house last night- I just didn't feel like being home by myself. I've been in one of those moods lately, I don't know whats gotten into me. I think it has something to do with the fact that I am due to get my period any day now. I have these things called emotions that go all wild and crazy! Thank goodness I don't have a man in my life right now- he might think I'm nuts when some sappy country song comes on the radio and I start blubberling like a baby!

Karrie (brothers gf) is on her way. She should be here around 7 or 8 tonight. I'm excited to see her, I can't wait until she moves here in December. She's the best 'future sister in law' ever! Mom and I are working 1/2 a day tomorrow, then I have to go get Bo and take him to Rebeka and Aarons house for the weekend. We're leaving early on Saturday morning for Bike Week!!! Wooo hooo! My brother and Karrie are pulling the trailer with the bikes down using my dads truck, and Mom and Dad are going to ride with me in my car. I'm leaving on Sunday and coming home because I don't want to be there all week. Mom and Dad are riding back with Scott and Karrie on Tuesday. Is that confusing enough for you? Ha ha.

I am probably going to leave around 2 on Sunday to get back in time. We live 3 hours from the beach, then I have to drive another hour to pick up Bo. Needless to say, Monday at work is gonna SUCK!

I have my SPF all ready for tomorrow! My 100 things about me post will probably be posted late tomorrow night as my 100th post is supposed to be Saturday, but I will not be here! :-(

We're taking the laptop, but I hope to be having to much fun to mess with that thing!

Well- I'm off to work on post #100! UGH! This is like homework....

~A

posted by Ashley at 2:31 PM | 1 comment(s)

Whoa, it's Wednesday!

Hey Y'all-

I am happy to report that I got almost everything on my list done, except the dusting and cleaning the floors. My room is rearranged, laundry done, dishes washed, fridge cleaned, etc.

I am back at work today, and bored. Yet again! There are small little things I could do, but that would mean I am just going to be bored for the rest of the week. I've been working on my 100 things about me post, whew! That's work! I'm only at #57 and I will be posting that on Friday.

I am going on vacation this weekend. Only overnight though, as my lovely brother has volunteered me for 'dog duity'. We're (Mom, Dad, Scott, Karrie, Me) leaving for the beach on Saturday morning for Bike Week. I'm coming home on Sunday afternoon, everyone else is staying until Tuesday. I am going to be staying at my parents house until they get home to take care of the dogs. Fun fun! I don't like staying there by myself because its a big house and not like my apartment, but it will be alright.

I was supposed to take a weeks vacation the last week of May, but due to scheduleing conflicts here at work, I had to change it. I am still getting 5 days off, just on a different schedule then I would have liked. Oh well!

I don't know what I am going to do for my 'Favorite Things' post for tomorrw. I have to think of something clever, I feel like I am running out of good ideas! Help!

Hope everyone has a great 'Hump Day'

~A

posted by Ashley at 2:07 PM | 2 comment(s)

Sick or Something....

I'm home today, sick (cough, cough). I have a sense that Beth may have this same problem tomorrow.

I figured since I am home, I will make the most out of it. I have big plans for today I tell you:

- Re-Arrange Bedroom (yes, I can't stand the way it is, I'm redoing it.)

- Wipe Down and Dust every piece of wooden furniture in this house.

- Relocate 'Fred' this fish, then clean out his tank.

- Go thru my bills, mail etc. and throw out the trash (I'm starting to get a pile)

- Wash the bed sheets and all the dirty laundry. (For a single person, I make a mess)

- Wash the dishes

- Clean out the fridge

- Take out the trash, and pull the bin to the curb (Tomorrow is trash day)

- Light some candles and get this place smelling like yummy vanilla

- Vaccume, sweep and clean the floors.

- Make the bathroom look like something other then a zombie uses it. (That zombie is me)

That's my list today thanks to Fantastagirl! She is rubbing off on me. I really need to wash my car, but it's a chilly 57 out there today, and yes that is cold for the south! However, I may clean all the junk out of the trunk of my car this afternoon. I've got clothes, shoes, my life in the trunk of that car and it's nasty! I should venture out for a walk and some fresh air, but that would require me to get out of these hideous pajamas and shower. My plan is to clean my house, shower and put on my pajamas that I plan on sleeping in tonight! Yes, I am going to take being a lazy bum to the highest extent today!

Hope you have a good one!
~A

posted by Ashley at 12:49 PM | 2 comment(s)

Thinking of Something Intelligent

I've been sitting at my desk since 9 am trying my hardest to think of something intelligent to post today. I couldn't think of anything so I went ahead and posted the pictures of Kellie Pickler Day. Still, I could not think of anything remotely intelligent to post about. I really want to tackle an interesting topic or something of the sort, but I've got nothing. I started working on my 100th post today, I am going to do a "100 Things About Me" post, I'm only 5 posts away from #100, yee haw!

I guess I will tell you about my weekend.

Saturday went well with all the festivities going on for Kellie Pickler Day. It was rather crowded and a hot 80 degrees, but it was better then rain. After the events we're over, Beth and I went for some lunch, then back to my house to hang out. While she cruised the web for hours, I napped and it was nice. Around 6 we went to meet my parents at their house and we all went to dinner. It was a nice quiet evening and I enjoyed it. I got home around 11:30 and crashed.

I was supposed to be at Pam and Corey's house at 8:30 on Sunday morning so I could join them for the 9 am service, but I couldn't get my butt out of bed. I am much better at getting up for the 11 am service. I didn't get up until 10. Me, Beth and Steve went to a local restaurant for some breakfast and I tagged along to the laundrymat. I told Steve I felt like I was on vacation with all the foreign people in there. Ha ha. They dropped me off at home around mid afternoon and I was totally lazy. I sat around and didn't clean a thing and around 1 I went to my parents house for a visit and some lunch. I ended up staying with them all afternoon and not leaving there until 7:30. My mom and I were watching 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' on Bravo- I love it! When I left there Duncan called and I met him and his mom at a local Japaneese restaurant for dinner. Then it was home for a shower and sleeping. I slept terrible last ngiht. I was tossing and turning all night, it was like I couldn't get comforatble.

No big plans for this evening. I think I might go home and fix some dinner, take a bubble bath, watch the series finale of 7th Heaven and try my hardest to be in bed by 9:30.

Wish me luck!
~A

posted by Ashley at 2:30 PM | 1 comment(s)

Kellie Pickler Day

Kellie & Eric (Brother)

The Fountain in Town Center, Pink in Kellie's Honor

I have more pics, and even some better ones, but I am at work and the good ones are on my computer at home. The internet is dial up at home, therefore uploading pics at work is far better!

I will post about the weekend tonight before the Series Finale of 7th Heaven. :-(

posted by Ashley at 9:34 AM | 0 comment(s)

Weekend's Here!

I am in a really good mood this weekend, and I don't have a clue why!

Last night Sean actually called. I was at my parents house when he called and they we're leaving, instead of driving all the way home I just went to his house to wait for him. Big Mistake. Michael was there. It was just weird. It's the first time I've seen him since "the talk". I was nice and said Hello and that was it. He is the one who acted weird not me. I learned a lesson though, there is no way we can be friends, it's just to weird. Anyway, once Sean was ready we headed to Applebee's for dinner. We took my car so I could drive because he was going to drink for Cinco de Mayo. He didn't get sloppy drunk though, he only drank 1. After Applebee's we ran by Wal-Mart to get some stuff and we ran into some people he knows. Now, let me explain something- these people are mutual friends of his and Michaels that I never met because they didn't hang out very often. I was standing next to him while he was talking to the mother and the daughters were standing there, I would say they were like 14 and 15. Anyway, the youngest one is the one who used to call Michael all the time andwant him to 'come see her'. He knew how I felt about that and he never did. Some other little girl was with them and she asked her 'Who is that?' Her respone: 'I don't know, but she's ugly'. I wanted to beat the living shit out of a child for the first time in my life. But, I didn't.

I got home around 11:30 last night and I was so tired that I just layed down and slept until the phone rang at 8:30 this morning. Today is the big day where the town I love in (Albemarle) is welcoming Kellie Pickler home. I live on the parade route so its a zoo out there. Beth and I just ran for some breakfast qucik and to get some batteries for my digital camera. I'm ready but waiting for her and Steve to get here, then we are going to walk up and get a spot to watch the parade from.

I don't know what the plan is for this evening. Beth is a single woman tonight since Steve has to work, so we will probably go to the movies or something like that. Whatever it is, we will be sure to have some fun!

I've got a lot of cleaning to do today since I won't be home next weekend. (Bike Week) Y'ay! Tomorrow I've got to get up early and go to church with Pam and Corey, we're going to the 8:45 service. UGH! I hate getting up early! Oh well.

I'm off to start my chores. I will post pictures later this evening.

~A

posted by Ashley at 9:07 AM | 1 comment(s)

Stuff Portrait Friday

2. Something with Flavor- Last year in October we went to the beach for a weekend. (Me, Michael, Scott and Karrie) Needless to say, we filled our fridge with Jello shots and Mt. Dew. It was fun!

3. Plant your ass. It depends on what we're doing where I plant my ass. But, when we go riding in the mountains in the Jeeps, I plant my ass in the passengers side of Seans Jeep. It's much better then my brothers because he keeps the top on, the windows rolled up, the ac on and the mud out!

Did you play??

posted by Ashley at 10:23 AM | 2 comment(s)

Dissapointed in Myself

My post title explains it all. I made 2 D's this semester. I've never made a D in my life. NEVER!

I am going to have to make them up another semester because they won't transfer to a University unless they are a C or above. Crap!

Nothing ever seems to go my way.

I'm also here at work today. Hip hip horray!

There are students laying on couches in the lounge with the lights off. Since I'm not anyones boss, I don't feel I am obligated to tell them to get up and turn the lights on. Screw it.

I have absolutely nothing to do today. NOTHING. I am going to be bored out of my mind until 5 pm. Only 8 more hours! Woo hoo!

No big plans for this weekend.

~A

posted by Ashley at 9:08 AM | 0 comment(s)

Complete Excitement

I am soooo excited!!!

Finals are almost over! I have 1 more to take online tonight- its North Carolina History, hopefuly it's not that bad.

I am sooo ready for this semester to end and to be relaxing and not worrying about school. I do have to say that this semester really wasn't hard, but I am sure I will pay for it in the fall. I'm signed up for a full time load in the fall, plus I will be working full time- ugh. I'm taking 2 English classes, an elective and a Math. After the fall, I only have 9 more credit hours to take- which is 3 classes and they're all Science. I bet you can't guess what subject I despise the most??

I took my math final tonight and it really wasn't that bad. I will get my final grade in the morning. Horray!

I just got home a little while ago and I've been lounging around the house. I went to Wendy's for dinner with my parents, it was nice to get to spend a little time with them. Sean called on the way home to see if I wanted to go to dinner with him. To bad I already ate, I haven't seen him in a while. I told him to call me tomorrow night so we could hang out. We will see.

Usually the weekend after school is out I lay around the house and I am completely lazy. I don't think I will do that this weekend. My parents are working on re-doing the floors in their house. They are tearing out the carpet and putting down hard wood. My mom wants to paint the ceilings before the new floor is down, so I plan on helping her with that.

I have to work tomorrow. SUCKS! It was supposed to be my friggin' day off. I won't even get into why I have to go in. Aggrivates the s**t out of me. Jealous people.

Anyway, I'm off to watch some tv. The season finale of The OC is on tonight!

Wish me luck on the history exam!
Ash

posted by Ashley at 8:17 PM | 1 comment(s)

Favorites!

Today is finally Thursday! This happens to be my 'Friday' since I am off tomorrow. Y'ay! My favorite things aren't necessarily material items this week, they are rather basic.

No big plans for this weekend. The Kellie Pickler parade and welcome home party is Saturday, my Mom wants me to help her paint the ceilings at her house this weekend, and Spring semester finally ends. WOOO Hooo.

Favorite Things

1. Finals

Yes, College finals. I take my last 2 today, then I am free of the Spring semester! I am taking 1 class online this summer, but it shouldn't be to bad!







2. Daisys


These are my absolute favorite flower ever!











3. Capris

It wouldn't be summer without capris and flip flops! I have some denim ones I bought from Gap that are sooo comfortable.










4. Pineapple Juice


Didn't I mention that we drank a lot of this last weekend?? It was oh so yummy!
















5. Boxers or Briefs Game

This is the game we played this weekend. It's definately a great game to play with all your friends, but it's even better when you've been drinking!











Well, I'm off to get some work done!

Happy Thursday!

Ashley

posted by Ashley at 8:26 AM | 1 comment(s)

Need a Vacation....

Yes, I need a vacation. A very long vacation!

I'm so tired, but I got a lot accomplished last night. I watched Gilmore Girls and American Idol. Chris Daughtry is sexy! Wooo hoo! I even washed all my laundry, folded it, and put it away. Go me!

Tonight after work I'm going to my parents house. We're going to grill out and I might wash my car. The weather has been great lately.

I got my glasses back yesterday. I can see again! It's really nice.

I'm working on my favorite things post for tomorrow, hopefuly you find it useful!

Don't have much to say right now, and I don't know why??

~Later~
A

posted by Ashley at 1:35 PM | 1 comment(s)

Totally Random STUFF

OK, so this post is going to be totally random. For some strange reason I am in a really good mood right now. Don't have a clue as to why!

If you haven't seen my current dilemma, check it out here. I'm always in need of good advice!

Today at work has been totally awesome for some stange reason!

First, today is 'Staff Appreciation Day' where they have games, contests and raffles outside. The department my mom works for bought everyone lunch for this nice little restaurant down the road and they invited me. The food was awesome and we all had a great time. We sat around in lawn chairs and chit chatted through lunch. It was really relaxing- that and we ended up getting lunch from 11:30 - 1:30. NICE!

Then, I was going to take my final for my online fitness class (sounds crazy, but its for real!), anyway- when I went to do it- the link was missing. I am all ready to take this thing, and it isn't working correctly. So I e-mailed my teacher and she e-mailed me back to tell me they were having technical difficulties. She wanted to know if it was OK with me that she counted my mid-term grade twice and I didn't have to take the final. Sure, I made a 100 on the mid-term. That class is done! Wooo hooo!

I found out on Friday that my job is going to go thru some changes this summer, but not bad ones. Since as many of you know, I am the office manager for 4 interdisciplinary programs at a college, they are moving 3 of the programs I supervise to another building on campus and creating a new position, then they are going to give me 2 more programs which will bring my total supervised programs down to 3. Did I mention that my job was already boring becasuse there isn't enough work? Well- its getting ready to get even more boring. I'm not worried about it though. They are moving the programs because the people that direct them are all located in the same building and they want the office staff to be there too. My supervisor won't let me go for the world, but if the pay is higher- I'm going!

Anyone ever heard of Kellie Pickler? Yeah- well I live in Albemarle, NC. Lucky me! That place is a zoo right now. They are having a huge welcome home parade for her this Saturday at 11 am, but I am soooo not looking forward to it. Why you ask? Because- I live on the parade route. Yes, it runs right past the front of my apartment. It's horrible I tell you! Any thoughts of sleeping in past 10 am on Saturday morning are shot because the streets will be lined with happy people by 9:30, then if I want to leave my house, I'm screwed. There is no way out unless I leave before 9. I live in the middle of the parade route. The parade goes the entire block around my complex. Sucks! Looks like I will be enjoying a parade on Saturday.

Rebeka and Aaron (friends of mine) bought a Great Dane puppy named Rylee Blu from Missouri this week. It's being flown here on Thursday. She is the same age as Bocefus, they we're born exactly 1 day apart. How cool!

I have become a total tv junkie....wanna know why? I have shows I watch almost every night of the week. It's bad...

Sunday- Desperate Housewives (I turn it off before Grey's Anatomy comes on - can't get hooked)
Monday- 7th Heaven & Wife Swap (I have to flip back and forth)
Tuesday- American Idol & Gilmore Girls (I have to flip back and forth)
Wednesday- One Tree Hill & American Idol
Thursday- The OC

I don't have any shows for Friday or Saturday.....yet!

I'm working on my facvorite things for Thursday, this is gonna be soooooo good!

Thats enough for now. I'm heading out of here early to pick up my glasses at the eye doctor so I can see again. FINALLY! I've been doing without them for 2 weeks and it's killing me.

~A

posted by Ashley at 2:59 PM | 2 comment(s)

I'm Having A Dilemma...

Seriously- I'm having a dilemma in my head. I watched 7th Heaven tonight. (Only 2 episodes left) It got me thinking about being friends with an ex. Simon's soon to be wife has an ex coming to the wedding. They are both perfectly OK with this. I wonder if thats really possilbe?

Last Tuesday when Michael and I talked I told him that one thing that was important to me coming out of our relationship is our friendship. We had an amazing friendship that started our relationship. I don't blame him or I as to why our relationship fell apart, but I blame myslef for dating him and putting a strain on our friendship. In the beginning we we're such good friends, and when I was falling for him I kept telling myslef 'No-I will screw up our friendship'. I held him off for a year and I finally couldn't take it anymore- I fell for him. Now that we are no longer a couple, I want to maintain a friendship. I fear that maintaining a friendship is going to be a lot harder then I think. He agreed that it was something he valued and definately wanted to continue. He has always been my rock. He's not like all my 'girlfriends'- when I would get into it with my dad, I could call him and he would be there. It never mattered what time, if it was midnight or later and I called him crying he would sit on the phone and listen to me. He's always been my best friend, long before he was my boyfriend and I fear losing that. He has never told my secrets and he knows them all. He never talks bad about me or puts me down. He's always been that stability as far as a true friend goes.

Now I struggling with the fact of keeping this friendship. I wonder if it's really worth it? I hate to walk away from him as my friend, and I definately don't want to be cold towards him when we see eachother in a public setting, but I also fear that trying to have a friendship is going to be more work then its worth. Does that make sense?

I fear that I love him to much to be his friend.

posted by Ashley at 9:17 PM | 1 comment(s)

B-O-R-I-N-G Monday!

Seriously, this is the most boring Monday ever! I have nothing to do at work. I've been sitting here cruising the web and reading blogs incase the phone rings. I carpooled today so there will be no leaving for me- I'm stuck here until 5!

If you missed my post about my fabulous weekend, check it out here!

I am so agrrivated because I'm bored. Most people would be content with that, but it's BORING. I seriously could fall asleep right now. If it wasn't for the internet I would be going crazy!

Ok- Enough of my rant- If I think of something exciting to blog about-I'll be back!

posted by Ashley at 2:11 PM | 2 comment(s)