It's a brand new day!

It's a better day....

I feel like a whole new person today. I think on top of all the school and work stress, then not feeling good and worrying about everything in the free world- it was getting to me.

Last night I had the chance to just get the aggrivation out of my system and I had some me time. I did a little grocery shopping, ate a quick dinner and lounged in my pajamas and read my book. I was alseep by 8:30 and I didn't weak up once until the alarm went off this morning. Of course, I rolled out of bed feeling like total crap, but once I got going I started feeling better.

By lunch time today I was back to feeling like myself. I still haven't cracked open my math book to the second chapter, but I did work on my literature chapter that is due on Friday night.

I'm going to Pennsylvania this weekend with my brother, and the internet connection at my Grandmothers house is severely lacking. She has a nice new laptop, but she has so much crap downloaded on it that it runs at turtle speed. Now this means I have to have my Literature work done by tomorrow when I leave work because we're leaving for Pennsylvania tomorrow after work. UGH!

Scott literally just called and said he would pick me up from Weight Watchers to leave for Pennsylvania. This means I have to pack tonight so I can bring my bags with me in the morning and be ready to go by 6 pm tomorrow night. Does this craziness ever end?

I guess I could be complaining because my life is so boring, but thats not that case!

Well, I'm getting off here to get a little more work done before tonight which is 6-9, then I have to drive the hour home, which puts me home at 10 pm, and pack!

Fun stuff I tell ya!
Ash

posted by Ashley at 2:17 PM | 2 comment(s)

And tomorrow's only Wednesday....

This has been the week from HELL so far.

I hate to say it, but its time I face the facts. If I could start all over on Monday morning again- I would.

I did go to school last night, and I stayed for the entire class. Michael had his surgery late yesterday afternoon, he's doing as well as could be expected. He's a bit sore.

Since Sunday evening i've been in the crappiest mood. It seems like the littlest thing could set me off. Micheal got out lucky without being yelled at since I felt bad for him. I did good, I didn't snap at anybody and I've yet to shed a tear. I think it has something to do with the time of the month it is, but my goodness people - this is ridiculous!

I haven't had a motivated bone in my body. I just want to sleep all day everyday. On top of all the sleep, I seem to only crave FAT. Of course, with sticking to Weight Watchers I've done very well and I never gave in. I feel like I'm behind in my school work, but in all reality- if I get off this damn computer and read about 15 pages in my lit. book- I will be almost all caught up.

I've got to do another Chapter in statistics and I will be on top of the game. The problem with the school work is.....I don't feel like it. I'm lazy...I've been living on NyQuil to sleep because my head is pounding and DayQuil to live because my head is pounding, my thoat hurts, my ears hurt.....the list goes on. I'm stubborn- I won't go to the doctor because they all say the same thing....'gargle with salt water, get plenty of fluids, rest'. Easier said then done........

Well, I'm done with my tangent. I swear I will get of this computer, lay in my bed and read every last page of this lit. book so I'm caught up, then peacefully fall asleep with the help of my NyQuil. Tomorrow, I will go over that Math Chapter before Biology class, which happens to be after work....UGH! See what I'm dealing with?

On top of all my school work, I'm going to Pennsylvania this weekend. I feel like I need to because my Grandmother is having surgery on Friday and I would like to be there for here, but there is also a fair going on that I would love to attend. Looks like I'm going to 'hit 2 birds' with one stone.

Off to read and get something accomplished for once......
~A

posted by Ashley at 7:44 PM | 1 comment(s)

Crappy Start....

So far, I've had a crappy start to my week.

Yesterday was good. I got to see Michael for a while. He went to the doctor today to find out when he will have his surgey. He doesn't know how long he will be out of work, so he's a little hesitant about this whole situation- but he has to have the surgery. He talked to his work about his medical, etc. since it happend while he was at work. They're paying all the medical bills, but they say they can't pay him his lost time until he is out for 2 weeks. I told him that he neede to be sure about that, they might just be avoiding turing in in on workers comp. so their premium doesn't go up. They're a small business so I wouldn't put 'cheeting' the system past them.

I haven't got as much homework done as I would have liked, but hopefuly tomorrow I will get a lot done. I got ready for work this morning, but I was feeling so bad I called in, and hopped back in bed. I didn't get up until 1:30 and I still feel like crap. I've had a small fever all day and my throat is killing me. I have class from 6-9 tonight, y'ay! I'm going because I don't want to miss to much time- but I may not stay for the entire time. I am beat, I just want to go back to bed.

I got my tax bill fixed today. One perk of being out of work.....

I'm off to nap until 5, then I have to leave for school. Have a good night!
~Ash

posted by Ashley at 3:56 PM | 2 comment(s)

Randomness

I've had quite an uneventful weekend. Yesterday didn't go anything like planned. I was woke up at 8:30 to the ringing of my cell phone. Some friends wanted me to go to breakfast with them, so I went and it was worth getting up early. I didn't get back home until about 10 am, then I switched some laundry around and headed to my Moms. I literally didn't do a single bit of homework yesterday. I was running the roads and shopping all day.

I got up at 8 am and ate my Sugar Free oatmeal, and read a chapter in one of my many books. I got some homework started, but not done. I was going to go grocery shopping, but I think my fridge is broken. Yup, that sucks! It was all wet when I opened the door this morning so I'm thinking that's not a good thing. Anyway, I'm getting ready to head to Michaels house....He has what looks like a hernia- so I'm going to check on him and visit for a bit, then I'm headed to my parents house to wash my car and visit for a bit. I really want to go shopping this afternoon- but I don't think I need to. :-)

I'm off to get something done...
Ash

posted by Ashley at 10:15 AM | 0 comment(s)

My Weekend Plans

Here's the weekend run down in case you care:

Friday
Work all day
Dinner with the Parents
Home to do a litte homework

Saturday
Sleep increadibly late
Laundry and House Cleaning
Homework
Nap
Homework
Dinner with a bunch of friends
Home to do more homework

Sunday
Homework
Homework
Nap
Homework
Homework


You get the point yet? I have lots of homework to do. And, to top it all of- I get home tonight and I have a tax bill in my mailbox for my car. (In NC we pay car taxes). I am guessing they've made an error, because I paid my last tax bill on August 10th, I'm hopeing that one wasn't for 2005, because I only owned the car for 10 days in 2oo5 and the bill was $175 big ones. The new bill is for 2006 and its $161. I recently changed the plate on the car, so I think it might be possilbe that they have made an error. I won't find out for sure until Monday morning. Guess what the due date on the bill is? Yup- September 1st! Are they crazy!? That's next Friday. Looks like I will be going into work late on Monday so I can go check this tax bill business out first thing. I'm depressed now- I can't afford this crap!

Other then lots of homework and a whopping tax bill- I'm doing pretty good.

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend, and cross your fingers for me that the tax bill is an error!

~Ash

posted by Ashley at 9:54 PM | 0 comment(s)

I'm Sad.....

Two posts in the last couple of days, and no comments. :-(

I was going to post today about total randomness, but I visited SoGone this afternoon and she has a post from today titled 'HTN' (and no she's not naked in it). Anyway, her post rocks- thats exactly whats happening in my life right now. Read it!

Oh, and leave some comments!
Ash

posted by Ashley at 2:08 PM | 3 comment(s)

School, Work, Life....

My blogging has been lacking substance. Its sad, really. I don't know why I can't think of anything great to post about.

This semester in school has been like an awakening for me. I've always done fairly well in school and had a good GPA to go with it. Unlike other semester, I am going full time this semester- so there is more pressure to be responsible and keep on top of my studies.

Work was crazy today as this is the first week of classes. Students were everywhere and most of them were lost. I didn't get time to stop thinking about work for a minute and just read the news or something. It was hustle and bustle all day long. I did get a lot done, and the day went by pretty quick.

Class was boring as usual last night. Three hours of monotone talking about cells, atoms, neutrons, etc. BORING. I wish I could find Biology slightly interesting, but it isn't. It's boring.

I have finally received all my books but one. I made my best effort at being 'on top of things' tonight. I went to dinner with my brother and some friends for his birthday, then I came right home to dig into my school work. Of course, I ran downstairs to do some laundry.......then started the school work! Ha ha. I did all of Chapter 1 in my Statistics Class, I answered an essay question for my Humanities Class- which also counted as a discussion entry since it's an online class, and I'm getting ready to read a chapter for my literature class. Tomorrow at work, I've got to read or scan over Chapter 3 in my Biology book so I'm prepared for class tomorrow.

I have mentally prepared myself for the next couple of months, I know it's going to be rough and I will be so glad when December is here and finals are finished! I started looking at my Major at the University today and I'm even more excited about some of the classes I am going to get to take. If you've never been in college before, I should tell you that the first 2 years suck, but the last 2 are so much fun. The last 2 are the ones where you can get to work on your major and really have fun. When your working on your major, you get to take classes that interest you and you enjoy! I can't wait until May 2007, then I can start in on my Major courses!

I have a busy week. With school last night, and dinner and homework tonight- I've already had a productive week. Tomorrow night is class, then Thursday is Weight Watchers, dinner with some friends, and more homework, Friday is ...... well it's Friday- something fun is bound to happen.

Duncan's Mom sent me a message today. She wants me to come see her. Since I haven't hung out with Duncan in so long, she misses seeing me around. I don't know if I feel comfortable just stopping by. She told me I didn't need an invite, but I told her I would rather call before I just popped in. She gave me her number and told me to call. I'm thinking about riding over on Sunday afternoon to visit her, it would be a nice litte visit- as long as the weather is nice. She loves to sit outside. I miss seeing her too, I might just have to to take her up on that offer.

Well, I'm rambling now. It's 9 O'Clock which means bedtime for me!

Night!
Ashley

posted by Ashley at 2:40 PM | 0 comment(s)

My Motto

I have a friend that pissed me off last night, and this post is dedicated to her. Michael had to postpone our plans last night because something came up with a friend of his that he works with. I'm definately not making excuses for him, but he had a legitiamte excuse. He didn't totally blow me off, he called 2 hours before he was supposed to be there and asked me if he could go. I of course, said yes- and told him to call me on his way home. I didn't sit home all night waiting for him to call- I made plans.

Sean and I went to Rebeka and Aarons to measure their bedroom last night. I was doing them a favor by driving Sean up there, if he had to do it himself- he would not have done it last night. We called them ahead of time to let them know we were on the way and we planned on eating dinner before we got there. We invited them along, to which they agreed and met us at the restaurant. Dinner was great.

Now, Rebeka knew I had plans with Michael- but I didn't bring up why I suddenly had time and she didn't ask. I do not vent to her about him, she knows that things aren't perfect, and she has never met him. Therefore, in my opinion- she doesn't have much room to judge him.

After we returned to their house to measure the bedroom, we were all sitting around the living room talking- and she asks. I told her that he had to meet a co worker and it was legit. I even told her that he called 2 hours ahead of time and asked permission. She went crazy, or as my dad would say 'ape shit'. She knew I was supposed to meet him at 9 or 9:30. When I wanted to leave at 8:30 she took my car keys. When he called at 9, I walked outside to take his call and she locked me out of the house. I fixed her ass, I screamed bloody murder and the neighbors came running over. Needless to say, she let us leave.

This girl is 26 years old and married, where does her immaturity come from? She had me so pissed my hands were shaking as we were driving home. She was absolutely fucking crazy. She isn't my mother, but she thinks she is and she certainly thinks that what she says goes. Mind you, Rebeka married the first man she ever dated. She doesn't know anything about breaking up, and all that comes along with it. She acts like getting away from him should be easy- well NEWSFLASH, its the hardest thing I've ever had to do.

I've gotten over my anger, but in the back of my mind- I still want to slap her. She even text messaged Michael from Seans phone, she got ahold if it and sent him a text message that said "Stop messin' with my girl, Fucker!". Yeah, I didn't know it until Michael showed it to me last night. He wasn't mad, but like me- he thinks she was out of line. Friends are supposed to listen, not teat you like their minor child and yell and scream at you.

This songs for her....

IT'S MY LIFE (Bon Jovi)

posted by Ashley at 9:01 AM | 0 comment(s)

Bloggers Block?

Yes, I think I have bloggers block. I can't seem to find a good topic to post about! I'm lost!

I've had a great weekend so far. Friday night was spent with my parents. I don't do that very often, so it was nice. We went to dinner, then Mom and I went grocery shopping. I stopped by Michael's house to show his mom my Tennessee pictures, then I headed home.

Yesterday was even better, I slept until Noon! Wooo hoooo! I never do that, so it was really nice! I went to lunch with some friends and hung out with them for the better part of the afternoon, then I rode to my parents house to visit, and we ended up eating dinner with an aunt and uncle. After dinner, I went back to my friends house because they were having a little party. It was fun, but I didn't drink because it was points! I can't see spending my points on alcohol! I was home and in bed by midnight last night.

My body failed me this morning, I was wide awake at 7:30 am. My room has a lot of sun on it in the morning, so that probably has a lot to do with the reason why I can't sleep in.

Sean and I are supposed to head about an hour from here to measure Rebeka and Aarons bedroom, they're putting hardwood down. I haven't got a hold of him yet, he's probably still sleeping. He won't go without me because he swears he will get lost. He won't get lost, I think he just doesn't want to do the drive by himself. At any rate, if he doesn't get up pretty soon- we won't be going.

I've had a pretty productive morning so far. I've washed 2 loads of laundry, stipped the bed sheets, cleaned the bathroom, and I'm getting ready to fold another load of laundry. I went and ate breakfast, now I'm going to read for my Biology class tomorrow night. :-(

Michael and I are going out to dinner tonight at 6:30, with a little luck Sean won't call, and I will be able to clean my house and get all my homework done before Michael and I go out! Yeah right....something always gets in the way of my plans.

Well, I'm going to get off her so I can get something done.....

Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Ash

posted by Ashley at 9:29 AM | 1 comment(s)

Ashley Gumbo

This will definately be one thrown together post. I have a lot of little things to talk about.

I am so glad today is Friday. I only has to work 3 days this week, but it seems like I can't catch up on my sleep and I'm tired all the time. I'm not looking forward to this Biology class I'm taking this semester, it's bound to be boring. My 3 online classes don't seem to bad, but I definately have to buckle down and do good in Statistics. I ordered all my books online from Amazon on Tuesday, hopefuly I will get them early next week. Assignments will be dure before I know it!

Last night was nice and quiet, just the way I like it. I had Weight Watchers right after work. I am down 1.2 more pounds! After Weight Watchers I headed to Michaels house. I had fixed a hole in his favorite pair of pants, so I had to drop them off. We talked for about an hour and just hung out, then I headed home. The whole time I was sitting on his bed we were talking and getting along fine. Stephanie (his sister) kept walking by and coming in and walking out. I was getting ready to leave and he was standing at his door with his arms around my waist hugging me and as he was kissing me, his sister walked by and said "You're about a whore". I could have slapped the shit out her her right then. I didn't say anthing. I just left.

I put my photoalbum from Tennessee together last night, and headed to bed kinda early.

I don't have any big plans for the weekend. I have to read for Biology and get some stuff done around the house. Other then that, I plan on getting plenty of rest.

Hope your Friday is great!
Ash

posted by Ashley at 9:43 AM | 2 comment(s)

Back at Work

Standing by my car in the Great Smokey Mtns. It was definately sunroof weather!

Me at the Great Smokey Mountains National Park

I'm an astronaut! Wonderworks in Pigeon Forge is great, take your kids there!

Well, thats all for now. I'm off to get some work done, until its time for school. :-(

posted by Ashley at 4:18 PM | 2 comment(s)

I'm Mad

What a day off! First, I have to tell you a little background on the story, then I'm going to tell you why I'm mad.

First, I work 8-5 Monday through Friday and I'm never home during the day. My landlord had another building on the other side of me that runs a business out of. It's a home healthcare business and there are only 3 people in the office. They get very little traffic, and they traffic the get parks on the street.

I park behind this building in the concrete driveway. When I first moved in last year, I parked on the street. That was until my car got keyed. (Not the car I have now, my old car). I lost all sense of security, considering I live exactly 1 block from the police station. Around this time, I started parking behind this building. I've always parked there. Recently they painted lines behind the building, making actual parking places. I still park in 2 spots crooked, because I'm anal like that. I drive a brand new car, and If you've seen the pictures- you will be inclined to agree, it's pretty! I'm that person who parks on the other side of the parking lot at Wal-Mart, not crooked- but off by my lonesome. I don't park crooked in public, just in my own driveway. The people that park crooked at Wal-Mart etc, aggrivate me.

Anyway, I got up at 9 this morning and laid around the house all day. I didn't take my PJ's off until about 1. I managed to get some laundry done and watch some tv. I decided to get ready and head out to the local home improvement store for some stuff, and grab a quick lunch. I get ready and I'm in a fairly good mood- until I get to my car which is parked in the driveway. There is a note underneath the windshield wiper....

First, I'm mad because they had to touch my car to put the note there. If you know me, you know- don't touch my car.

I open the note and read it:

We don't mind if you park here, but we would apprecite it if you only used one parking space.

Thank you, BITCHY business owner*
*names have been changed :-)

I was really mad then, I backed out of my 2 spaces and headed to run my errands. The entire time I was mad. I called 411 and got the number to the busines and this is how the converstion went:

Them: Hello, *Insert Business Name Here*

Me: May I speak to Bitchy Business Owner*

Them: Hello, this is Bitchy Business Owner*

Me: Hi, My name is Ashley. I got the note you left on my car this morning. There are 2 things you need to know, one is that everyone who lives here gets 2 spots, I only have 1 vehicle, and I intend to use both of my spots. Two, I have permission from the landlord, she knows why I park that way and I intend to continue parking that way. And lastly, don't touch my car. Are we understood?

Them: I don't think we're understood, but I will take it up with Mrs. Landlord*

CLICK

Thats right, the bitch hung up. SHE HUNG UP!

I don't know what will come of it, but I came home and pulled my car as crooked as possible into my 2 spots, and thats where it will sit. It's ridiculous considering I'm never home during the day.

Whew, I feel better!

Not much to do this afternoon. School started for me today.

Blah,
Ash

posted by Ashley at 2:08 PM | 1 comment(s)

Vacation is almost over....

My little vacation to Tennessee with Rebeka was great. We got there around 1 on Friday afternoon. We took the senic route through Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forget to get to Knoxville. We finally arrived at our hotel at 2:30. We stayed at a SpringHill by Mariott. It was a really nice hotel. We had nice fluffy pillows, down comforters, a living room and a cute little kitchenette. It was a good deal, and we were close to Wal-Mart, Target, and some other nice stores. It definately had its perks.

We spent Friday evening in downtown Knoxville enjoying ourselves. We walked along the Tennessee River and took lots of pictures. We drove all through the city just looking at everything. It is a very nice city.

On Saturday we spent the entire day shopping in Gatlinburg. There were tons of little shops to browse through and cute little decorative building everywhere. Then, on Sunday we spent the entire day in Pigeon Forge. We drove up into the Great Smokey Mountains and drove an 11 mile senic trail. We got some good pictures, and even got to see a little bear. We watched a show on Sunday night at The Comedy Barn. It was hilarious!

We headed out early this morning and got home about 3 O'Clock. I'm bummed that vacation is over, but I'm also glad to get back into the routine of the semester tomorrow and get these classes over with!

I'm headed to bed to do a little reading, then it's lights out for me. I will post pictures when I am at work on Wednesday, the internet is much faster there!

Happy Monday!
Ash

posted by Ashley at 8:41 PM | 1 comment(s)

Day One in Tennessee

Hey Y'all....I don't have time to post, but here are some pics!

posted by Ashley at 10:15 PM | 0 comment(s)

If I had the guts...

Before I read the comment from Fantastagirl, I had decided that I was going to post this. You might want to read my post from earlier today before you read this one.

Since my great night with Michael 2 weeks ago, I have gone through a whirlwind of emotions. It might be a bit obvious to you if you normally read my blog. I've tried to steer clear of the topic of Michael unless I feel like writing a page. Things have been fine since that night 2 weeks ago, but they haven't been great and that's how I think they should be.

I've been thinking a lot about this situation and where we currently stand. We talked about a lot of stuff that night, so I also thought a little deeper into some of those topics. I've been thinking, I assure you- I don't want to make any mistakes. I've even stayed away from him so I could have time to 'process' all my feelings without having an opinion in my face, or something happening to sway my opinion.

I have to walk away. I need to quit doing this to myself. I could sit here and blame him for it, but I would only be kidding myself. I'm every bit as responsible as him for what happened 2 weeks ago. Maybe I needed that as closure, I'm not sure if I will ever know.

This is what I want to tell him next time I talk to him, and I want this to be over the phone.....I don't want to have a face to face- they make me weak!

I love you for all you have done for me. These last 5 1/2 years have been incredible. We have had our up and downs, and I can certainly say I have learned a lot about myself. Right now we are at crossroads in our lives, I'm ready to go one direction, and you are headed in another. I wish I knew what you were planning, but since I can't I feel like it's time I move on and let you decide on your own. I won't sit on the sidelines anymore. I believe that when 2 people love each other they do everything they can for one another, they are always there for them, and they make that person their number one priority in life. I'm not your priority anymore, and that hurts me. I have seen you go from a loving boyfriend with all the great qualities any woman would want, to a man that I would have never imagined. Because I hold myself accountable for my actions, I have to stop this game we're playing. It's not doing anything but creating tension and causing a broken heart to constantly be in pain. I'm tired of wondering, wishing, and thinking of all the great times and reminiscing in my mind. I'm ready to move on to the future, and the only way I can do that in a healthy manner that is best for me, is without you. I love you and I am sorry things have to be this way.

This is a 'dream' scenario. Of course, I need to tweak this a little bit and make it more 'understandable' for him and a little more 'refined' for me. I want him to be sure I've thought it through (trust me I have), I also want him to know that this is my final decision. I don't want him to think there still might be a chance, I want him to know there isn't.

On to a happier note, I lost 2 more lbs this week for a total of 22.6!

Another note to a fellow blogger:
SoGone, I want you to know I appreciate your advice. It always opens my eyes to things I may not have thought about. While I will admit that sometimes your opinions/advice seem a little bit 'harsh', they are always correct and for that I have to say 'THANK YOU'. You have helped me a lot, and for someone I've never met- you seem to 'get' me. Thank you again.

Well, I'm headed to bed. I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders and when the above finally happens I imagine I will feel that much better. We're (Me and Rebeka) are headed to TN first thing in the morning. Have a great weekend!

Ash

posted by Ashley at 11:58 PM | 3 comment(s)

It's been a day.....

Ok, let me fill you in on my day off. Let's just say- I am ready for a nap!!!

First, I couldn't sleep past 7 because the little alarm clock in my body is automatically programmed to have my ass up at 6 am. I read for an hour before emerging my lazy butt from the bedroom and forcing my self to shower. I read more before I decided to fix my hair and put on clothes. Then at 9:30 I rushed out of the house.

I stopped at the gas station on the way to my parents house to clean and vaccume my car out. We're taking it to Tennessee and today we drove it all day. It was already a mess, and I didn't want to add to it.

I rushed to my parents house to get Karrie, and together we headed to the neighboring town to pick up Jessica's little girl Cadie.

We were 5 minutes early, but ended up waiting for 20 minutes because Jessica was late as usual. Then when we left there we were headed to Michaels house to pick up his little sister. On the way, she called and needed a ride from a friends house so she could go home and get ready. Thankfuly we were less then a mile from the friends house, so we headed over right away and retrieved her.

We went straight to her house so she could change clothes, and while she changed Karrie and I waited in the car- taking an 8 month old in and out is not fun. After the wardrobe change we headed to Michaels parents business so Stephanie could get some money and Michael's mom could see the baby. We were there for a few, then left again on route to my parents house. I had to find the checkbook and take it to my dad at work so he could sign a check so I could go pay my tuition. UGH!

I couldn't find the checkbook. Thankfully he only works a mile from the house. I headed to his work with what I thought might be the right one, but noooooo. Why do my parents have 4 different checking accounts? UGH! He came home early for lunch, dug out the right checkbook, signed a check and we were on our way.

I stopped at the school and left Karrie and Steph in the car with the baby, ran in and paid my tuition and was back out in record time. We went to meet a friend for lunch, who was late. The place we ate at didn't have a changing table and Cadie didn't want to sit in her chair. We had a nice lunch though.

After lunch we headed to WalMart for some necessities I needed for my trip. Stephanie is the biggest pain in the butt to shop with. She only had a limited amount of money, yet she wanted to go down every isle. Well, Cadie didn't want to cooperate. It was nap time, and I expected it. I had to finally tell her that we were only going to go down 2 more isles and we were leaving. She wasn't happy, but she will get over it.

After WalMart we headed to drop off Stephanie and Karrie and I came back to my parents house with Cadie in tow. Scott and Karrie just left for the Kenny Chesney concert and Cadie is peacefuly sleeping in the other room. I love silence.

Now, are you wondering why I say 'It's been a day'? Well, her name is Stephanie. She aggrivates the shit out of me with her snide remarks and her unknowing amount of knowledge. Here are some tidbits:

-"Oh, Michael is going to start talking to my friend Mandy" (With a big grin on her face)

-"Michael said he hooked up with a girl at the beach" (Another big grinn)

I, of course, ignored both of these remarks. She does this everytime I take her somewhere. I don't provoke it, and never bring up the subject of Michael unless someone (other then her) directly asks me about him, or us. While it was just Karrie and I in the car on the way back to my parents house I brought up this to Karrie and told her how much it aggrivates me. I told her about the other times I have caught Stephanie lying to me about Michael. Karrie told me she thinks that she just says these things to get a rise out of me, and see what I will say. I'm thinking the same thing. I've caught Stephanie lying in the past. Once she called to tell me that Michael was out with some girl she had never seen before and she just wanted me to know. He was actually sitting next to me in the restaurant and we were having a nice dinner. Another time she called to tell me that she overheard him on the phone telling some girl he couldn't wait to have a weekend alone with him, and she was standing outside his door waiting for more- but he had suddenly got quiet. Maybe because the girl he was talking to put him on hold so she could answer her cell phone you f**king idiot. She baffles me. Why would she want to drive a wedge between us?

This has been my day. I've put up with little remarks about Michael the entire afternoon and frankly I've had enough. I take her and do things with her because in some ways I believe it's my job since I'm a "girlfriend" or whatever I am. I also feel bad for her because they don't let her go out with her friends a lot, but they will always let her go with me because I'm a "girlfriend" or whatever I am.

I must say, I'm currently enjoying my silence. Although, I have to head over there in a few minutes to help her do laundry. Their washer broke so we're headed to the laundry mat. It's another thing I do because I'm a "girlfriend" or whatever I am.

I will just be glad when I'm home laying in my bed reading my book tonight and I have silence.

Ash

posted by Ashley at 4:13 PM | 1 comment(s)

It's almost time!

Almost time for my vacation, and I'm excited!

Monday and Tuesday were boring. No boss at work made for a slow, quiet day. Today I am graced with his presence, and I sure do hope time flies!

Karrie (Scott's girlfriend) and I have walked every night and I also got my water down. I better do good on the scales tomorrow.

My friend Rebeka and her hubby have tickets for the Kenny Chesney concert tomorrow night. They can't go for one reason or another and they were going to give the tickets to me, but I didn't want to miss my Weight Watchers meeting, and we're (me and Beka) leaving for vacation early Friday morning. A late night on Thursday night will make for a grouchy Ashley on Friday. Scott and Karrie are going to go, and they should have a blast!

Tomorrow I am keeping my friends little girl. Karrie and I are going to do some running around and meet a friend of mine for lunch. I have Weight Watchers tomorrow night, then I have to pack for Tennessee. I haven't done much of anything all week to prepare for this trip- so I'm sure I will be running around the hosue like a mad woman on Thursday night!

Tonight I don't have anything planned. I'm sure I will run by Michels for a minute, then head home to do laundry. Oops- almost forgot, walking tonight too!

Well, I'm headed to lunch.

Happy Hump Day!
Ash

posted by Ashley at 11:03 AM | 2 comment(s)

Busy Week

First- the new movie 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' sucked, don't go spend you money on it. It was stupid in every sense of the word.

OK, on to my post.

This is going to be a busy week. I work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday- then I am off until the following Wednesday (August 16th). I took Thursday off to get ready for vacation. I'm keeping Jessica's little girl, and I also have some lunch plans with some friends. Karrie is gonna hang out with me too. Then on Friday, Rebeka and I are leaving for Tennessee. I'm excited! We're returning on Monday night, then I'm off on Tuesday to get ready for work, school etc. I will be back in full working order on Wednesday the 16th, and I also have class that night. Blah.

This semester I'm going to be swamped with tons of school work, and a busy work schedule for at least the last 2 weeks of August and the first 2 weeks of September. I'm really not looking forward to it.

Well, I'm off to read the news or something. Today is boring already!
Ash

posted by Ashley at 9:49 AM | 1 comment(s)

Sunday :-)

Hey! I'm in a fantastic mood today, and I honestly don't have a clue as to why! It might be because Aunt Flo has finally packed her bags and left. LOL

Yesterday was a really nice, quiet day. I went to lunch at Olive Garden with a woman I used to work with. It was yummy and Weight Watchers friendly. After Olive Garden, we split ways and I went and did some minor shopping. I only bought a little table to go on the end of the couch so guests would have a place to put a drink. I went to this store called 'World Market' which was really nice, but I'm not much of a dark colors person. Everything in there was earth tones and that's so not me. I hit Old Navy, but there wasn't a good sale that caught my eye. I went into Bed, Bath and Beyond to look at Duvet Covers, but the only one I like was $100 and I couldn't see paying that- the Down comforter was only around $150. I need a new, lighter comforter on my bed for the hot summer months- but I haven't had any luck finding one. I got home right at 4 yesterday, and I started reading a new book I checked out from the library. I didn't put that book down until 7 pm when my friend Jessica got here.

Jess and I grabbed some KFC grilled chicken sandwiches and veggies for supper and rented 'Transamerica' from Blockbuster because it was the only movie they had left! It was terrible!!!!! I wouldn't recommend it at all. After the movie, we hung around the house watching TV, and when she left at 12:30- I finished my book. I told my mom- I can't buy books because I finish them in 1 day and they were a waste of money. I will have to go to the library on Monday and find some new ones to read. There are perks to working at the college!

Today is another quiet day. I went for a 1 mile walk this morning. I'm determined to loose at least a pound this week. I grabbed my bottle of water and toughed it out in the 90+ degree conditions out there. I've got some laundry in the washer, and I'm getting ready to hop in the shower. My parents are coming up and we're going to go looking for some curtains for their living room, then grab a quick lunch and make it to the last matinee of 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'. I think I might so stay at their house tonight because I want to wash my car, but when I drive it home at night from there the bugs just hang on the front of it. Since I have to go there in the morning to meet my mom for work- I might as well just stay there. Besides, Scott and Karrie will be home sometime tonight!

Well, I'm off to get in the shower!

Have a great Sunday!
-Ash

posted by Ashley at 10:37 AM | 0 comment(s)

Nothing Really Special

I'm so glad its Saturday. Although, I have to say- it feels like the week flew by. Only 3 more days of work, and I'm off for an entire week.

Thursday was a good day. I lost .4 this week. My leader says I'm plateauing since I've been going for 10 weeks. She says that everyone goes thru it. I just hope it ends soon! I have been doing really good with drinking my water. Yesterday morning I drank 32 ounces of water before 8 O'clock. It was a good day!

Last night was nice and quiet. I went to dinner with my parents and then to the mall to do some shopping. It's 'Tax Free Weekend' in North Carolina for all the back to school shopping, so I got 2 pairs of capris for $33. Not to bad. They are even a size smaller then I used to wear! Yippee!

So far, I've been lazy today. I got up at 8:30 and read the news, then laid back in bed and read my book. I have to get ready and be out of this house in thirty minutes to drive an hour and meet a girl I used to work with for lunch. It will be fun, but driving an hour is something I totally despise! No big plans for tonight, I will probably come home and watch some tv, read more and crash out early.

Mom and I are planning on going to see Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby tomorrow afternoon. Scott and Karrie are coming back from PA tomorrow so the next couple of weeks should be nice. Karrie is staying for a while until she has to go back for her last semester, then she's moving down! I will be so glad when she lives here and Scott isn't traveling back and forth all the time.

Well, I'm off to hop in the shower and get all beautiful for the day. It looks like rain- lets hope not!

Ash

posted by Ashley at 10:00 AM | 1 comment(s)

Total Laziness

The temperatures here in the sunny south have been absolutely insane. By high noon we're hitting the triple digits! What's even worse is that my job requires me to dress office casual. I had to walk across the campus this afternoon and it was miserable out there. I'm wearing my jean capris tomorrow, no more dress pants for me during this heat wave! They turning the AC down in building all over campus, thank goodness it didn't really effect the building I work in, but the building my mom works in is stuffy and hot by afternoon. Her boss is actually letting them flex their time so they can come in earlier and leave earlier if they want, and they can even wear shorts. This weather sucks!

I planned on coming home and vegging out tonight. I get lazy when 'Aunt Flo' is here. Instead I ran home to grab some clothes, and now I am sitting here on Mom's couch watching tv and being uber lazy. I'm enjoying it too! The season finale of 'The Hills' on MTV comes on tonight at 10 and I'm going to do my best to watch it. Sometimes a sleep over with my Mommy is the perfect remedy for cramps!

I have done pretty good with drinking my water all week. I've been drinking 1 bottle in the morning, 1 after lunch, and 1 when I get home at night. Today has been a different story, I only drank my bottle on the way to work this morning....That's all.

Well, I'm off here to be lazy. If it's hot where you live, stay cool!

Ash

posted by Ashley at 8:13 PM | 2 comment(s)

I'm Slipping

Ok, so I was sitting here at my computer desk at home trying to decide if I was going to post tonight or just wait until tomorrow. I was racking my brain to think of topics to post about and I looked around my bedroom and realized that I'm slipping. Let me explain, I'm anal about everything. Just ask Michael!

Heres my list of anal things:
1. The towels have to be folded a certain way.
2. The rugs cannot be crooked, and the little white thingies that keep them in place cannot be showing.
3. The bed must be made absolutely correct
4. When the washer is finished the clothes must immediately go in the washer.
5. When the dryer is done, the clothes must come upstairs and immediately be hung up.
6. The towel you dry your hands on in the bathroom must be straight, and the shower curtain pulled across the entire length of the shower.
7. Dust is a bad thing and it doesn't exist in this house
8. Trash is emptied as soon as the bag is full.
9. Shoes never lay in front of the door and jackets are always hung.
10. I always plan my outfits out before I go to bed.
11. I balance my checkbook to the online banking thing everyday.
12. Routine is everything around here!!

Ok, now that I've told you how incredibly weird I am- you have to tell you the bad things I've been doing lately.

- Tonight I came home from work and threw my purse and keys on the couch. I didn't even place my purse on the stand by the door and hang the keys on the hook....I tossed them on the couch!
- I washed clothes on Sunday night and put them in the dryer on Monday morning.
- I left above mentioned clothes in the dryer until tonight, and they are still in the basket in my bedroom.
- I was peeing a minute ago and I noticed the towel in the bathroom that you wipe your hands on is crooked- I didn't fix it.
- I touched up my toe nail polish, and didn't removed the old stuff first.
- My bed is made, but everything is crooked and nothing is tucked in.
-The shower curtain is a 'scrunched' up on one side of the shower from hanging my head over the tub this morning to wash my hair.
- At this very moment there are shoes in front of the door, and the trash in the kitchen is full.
- There is dust on the computer, I'm looking at it right now.
- The little white thing holding the rug in place is sticking out in the hallway, I haven't fixed it yet.
- I have no idea what I'm going to wear to work tomorrow.
- The last 2 morning, I haven't followed the morning routine- thus hitting the 'snooze' button 3 times instead of 2 times.
- I didn't balance my checkbook today.

I'm done. I know I've weird-ed you out with all of my lists, but all of it is completely true!

Tonight was nice and mediocre. I hung out with Michael for a little bit, then headed to my parents to see Scott's dog who had his manhood removed today. Then came home and met up with Mom and Dad for some late dinner at Taco Bell. I've been home for an hour and haven't accomplished anything. I enjoy being lazy once in a while!

Tomorrow night is the season finalie of 'The Hills' on MTV and it's on late so I will probably end up staying with my Mom, then on Thursday its Weight Watchers and Friday I'm going to clean like a mad woman so most of my laundry is done for our trip. I'm going to play catch-up this weekend so that I won't leave a messy house behind while I'm enjoying myself in sunny Tennessee!

Hope everyone had a great Tuesday!

Ash

posted by Ashley at 8:37 PM | 0 comment(s)