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I've had quite the roller coaster ride theses past few weeks. Where shall I start?? Hmmmmm.....

Well, work has been...work. It's not bad nor is it totally excellent. I love my job. But it has some drama issues. I was relocated to another room. I guess...I need to explain. We're in a building right now that has several small suites. We occupy a majority of those suites but they can hold only 4 people per suite. So, I originally was sitting in the management suite but was relocated to the accounting suite. I really didn't want to move but I knew why I was being asked to. The reason is less then favorable for the accountant, to put it mildly. I've made the transition smooth but personally, I'd prefer to be working in a quieter environment.

Now, since I had so much experience with government documents from Big Gig....not really THAT much.....I'm mainly working on creating government documents. It's actually pretty fun. I'm in my element which makes my job very pleasing.

Not pleasing part is that the company is bringing someone back on board that was terminated a few months ago for squandering company resources. The VP explained his reasoning today....which shed a great deal of light on why I'm such a valuable asset to this place. They're trying everything in their power to hook up with Big Gig and all Big Gig's government contracts. Seeing as how I worked on those contracts.....it has become obvious that they have a lot riding on me. Interesting. I'll ask for a raise later.
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So...with me going back to work, wee bit's been having some major issues with school. Mainly she doesn't want to follow directions. However, after speaking to the Vice Principle today, I've come to find that wee bit may not be entirely to blame. The teacher is currently being investigated for her teaching practices. Now, I have been in that class room with that teacher. To tell you the truth, she seems to be a bit....scattered? She has great intentions but has extremely high expectations on those little 6 year old. I know that she worked with 4th graders prior to this so I am inclined to think that she is not used to working with a younger age group. I had even mentioned it to her that she should allow the kids some wiggle time DURING class so that they are not as disruptive during her lessons. Well, that was a suggestion that went in one ear and out the other. She's is strict and I know that those young kids are having a difficult time with trying to follow her rules.....some being VERY ridiculous.
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Also.....2 weeks ago, my uncle got out of jail and proceeded to tell the family that he was visited by his ex-wife.....the mother to the cousins that I am forbidden to speak to. Let me tell you folks......we had ourselves a grand ole time over here!!! SHEEE-IT! It took my mom a week to call me and talk to me. By the time she did talk to me, she had already heard most of the story form my little sister, which made it easier on both my mom and I to have a conversation. It turned out to be the exact opposite of what I had imagined in my mind. My mom actually understands me and my talking to my cousin. Not that my mom wants to open the dialog and invite my cousin readily into her heart or home. However, she certainly does agree and knows that my cousins should be acknowledged as victims.

Meanwhile....my grandmother is having a huge shit fit...even now. She's pissed to all hell and back over what has transpired. How dare I or my cousin betray our grandmother. And now, how could my mother NOT reprimand me for such evil behavior. Strange thing is that only my grandmother is harboring anger while the rest of the family has decided that it really isn't a big deal and that it is time to move on. I mean hell, we all know my uncle is guilty as sin. We also know he can't wait to get back to drinking so that he can go back to prison. Nothing says "innocent" like acting ridiculously guilty. I'm sure that some of us have been written out my grandmother's will but she'll either get over the fact that we've choose the right path or die in her hatred for children who had the courage to stand up for what is right. Either way, we're all comfortable with it.
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So with this roller coaster, aunt flow stopped into town this week. Yippee. So, I've been stressed, PMS'ing, emotional, bloated.....and fucking tired. Thankfully aunt flow came in after my conversation with my mom as well as after the whole initial hit of family drama. Otherwise, I'd have had some heads for midnight snacks.
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On an unrelated note....we received some very adorable Halloween cards from Aasta today. Wee bit immediately responded to the card by thanking her with a note and a picture that she had drew. (Make sure you look for it to be in the mail, Love.) A big special thank you to my darlin' who always seems to think of us.....

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Speaking of special......Wee-bit has become quite the accomplished artist. I tell ya what, that kid is damn good at drawing anime. She's 6 but she's better at it then I am...even on her worst days. When I can, I will upload a sample of her stuff so you all can see just how freakin' talented this kid is. In the mean time, you'll just have to take my word for it.

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Last weekend, I had myself a first. I sat down and read my first "romance novel". It was more like, "unintelligent smut". It took me a total of 15 hours to finish the book. *laughs* The story was okay and even though the sex scenes were hot and heavy, they were totally unrealistic for the era in which the novel was suppose to be taking place.

This weekend, I have two books to get through. One is called "The Notebook" and the other is...uhm...another smut book with vampires in it. I'm anxious to get through "The Notebook". I have heard that the movie was very good....by my real father of all people...and the gal who loaned the book to me said that she cried after reading this book. This chick doesn't cry over books so that says something right there.

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Speaking of books.....2 weeks ago, Brandon bought me a book of Emily Dickinson's poetry. I love her poetry so much. I keep the book by my bedside so that I can periodically pick it up and thumb through a couple of pages before bed. He also got "In the heart of darkness". For those who do not know, the movie Apocalypse Now was based upon that novel. I'm anxious to peak into that one after I get through my other BAZILLION books that I have. *laughs* I can't help it...I like reading!

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And check it out! Go to Brandon's blog for some WAY freakin' fun facts on my family. He found a link to yet another celebrity on my tree. I love it when he does that!

Okay...I'm out. I've got some meditating to do.

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