Saturday, June 3, 2006

I thought I do an entry now since I'm sitting around and basically not doing much.  I've been trying to catch up on journal reading and, of course, can't resist playing in PSP.  I'm still not quite caught up with the journals but figure I should be by tomorrow.  I was doing housework in between all of the above.

I had to hang around the house all day today waiting for the Sears repair guy to show up.  It could have been any time between 8-5 p.m.  Of course, he called right before 5 and said he was on his way.  He just left.  My compressor is just about shot.  Sheesh...it's still under warranty but he said he rarely has ever seen a compressor go bad in AC's.  Refrigerators all the time; AC's next to never.  Makes me feel real good about this AC of mine.  I am only beginning my 4th summer of running it.  This is the second major repair.  He will be back on June 13th so I need my BF over here to let him in.  LOL...another good thing about having him retired.

I'm preparing myself mentally for my new job.  I'm not sure why I let myself get this anxious about it.  I've gone back to some ancient techniques that I learned years ago when I had panic attacks and suffered from depression.  Basically, asking myself what is the very worst that could happen and things like that.  When I start imagining the worst that could happen, I almost laugh because when you actually make a list of things and read it, it's so off the wall.  I call it putting things in the proper perspective.  Like I said, it's been eons since I've actually had to do this.

I did buy myself some new clothes with my personal shopper, Megan.  We went to Target.  I found some lovely dress suits on sale and some nicer tops and, of course, some pointy leather pumps that are actually comfortable and don't make my feet look like the Queen Mary.  I think tomorrow, I just might lay my wardrobe out and take a picture for you all to see.  I haven't been able to wear nicer things in a long while because the nature of my past job ruined things.....staples got stuck in them, I got caught in cabinets, stuck in piles of folders, Sharpie marks all over everything, etc. etc.

Tonight is Day's Inn night.  I haven't been out for a couple of weekends and am looking forward to kicking my heels up a bit. 

Have a good one all!!!!!!

             CHRIS

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

I cant wait to see your new clothes and i hope you get your hair down tonight and enjoy yourself! My inlaws bought a new furnace and AC together about 3 yrs ago and you dont want to know what they have went thru. Constant repair men and the AC still doesnt work right. love you so,lisa

Anonymous said...

just stopping by to say HI :)
have fun tonight!

Sharon
http://journals.aol.com/buggieboo1/ThisMommasDrama/

Anonymous said...

You'll do fine starting the new job!  I know what you mean about the anxiety, though. I start on June 12th.  EEEKKKKSS!
Can't wait to see your new clothes...and have fun tonight.
Pamela

Anonymous said...

I always do the whole whats the worst that can happen thing!!!  Helps some dosent it!  I love Target! They have some really cute clothes. I wish I could go shopping!!!

Kara :)

Anonymous said...

Chris, I understand about the nerves of a job change. I hope my stomach isn`t flip-flopping when I return to work. Nice to hear you are going out...have fun! Love the new sidebar, looks great. Is it possible for you to make me a Penny with the butterfly flying around my name like yours? That is so-ooo cute. Oooh, I bet your new clothes are great! That should make you feel good about your new position at work. :)
Love ya--
Pen

Anonymous said...

Chris,  At least the compressor did not go out in the middle of an August heat wave!  Ours did the second month after buying our first house.  No warranty!  I learned the thrills of owning a house the hard way.  It must be a good night for going out.  We all went up to the Gold Hill Inn for dirnks after dinner.  I could have sworn I saw you at the bar!  LOL   I was sitting there thinking how much I would like to share the experience with my J-land friends.  Smiles, David

Anonymous said...

can't wait to see the outfit:) enjoy your sunday

Deb

Anonymous said...

I know what you mean about the butterflies ,whenever you think about the new job ,but I'm sure you will be fine,and great, some new clothes too that will boost the old moral ....I had to think what was the AC  you were refering to of course you meant air conditioning ,we dont need it in our homes in the UK ,or very rarely ! Enjoy your night out ..........Jan xx

Anonymous said...

PS If you are making green sig butterflies Iwould like one too please ....Jan xx

Anonymous said...

OMG...I have turned into you...hehehehehe....I am like the rest of you psp crazy people who look at some many tags and surf the net hunting for things....yikes...hehehehehehe
What you are going through right now is normal....it is a big change..you will do just fine...you'll see...but will be praying that you feel less stress...Hugs,have fun tonight...TerryAnn