Miss Independent

Well, here is my attempt at keeping up with my posts.

On Saturday morning, I didn't get up early enough to do my 30 minutes of cardio before water aerobics, so I just did my class and called it a day. It's fun and a nice change of pace, but I just don't know how much of a workout I am actually getting. That is why I try to do a bit of cardio beforehand. Nothing too strenuous, though.

I took Toby to get his nails trimmed and filed because they are driving him mad. He constantly chews on them. Taking him to PetSmart is no small feat. He cries the entire time because he is so excited. He doesn't walk well on a leash and tends to run circles around me. I pick him up when I am able, but when I'm trying to shop or pay the cashier, I have to set him down. He is a handful in public. Next time, Jeff is coming with me. Also, since it is only $18 to get him bathed, nails trimmed, face and paw fur trimmed, and ears cleaned, I will splurge and do that for the little guy. I paid $16 to have his nails trimmed, filed, and his ears cleaned. I'll sport the extra $2 to pamper him. It'll be a little bit extra for the filing, but only a couple more dollars.

I went over to my friend Kathy's house to work on my resume. She is currently working at two different law firms. However, one of the two offered her a full-time position, so she is resigning from position at the other one. She told her boss about me - since she is looking to hire another assistant. Her boss requested that she have me put in my resume.

While I was there, Al grilled us burgers and chicken brats stuffed with spinach and asiago cheese. I only ate a burger, since I'm trying to watch my portions, but the brats looked pretty good.

We also swam in their new pool. And by "swam", I mean floated around on noodles and chit-chatted. It was fun.

I went to the gym on Sunday morning. I had planned on stopping by Nicole's house, but got busy at the house and didn't make it. I feel bad, but maybe this weekend?

So far, the work week is going by fast. Thank goodness!

On Tuesday, while I was on my break, I got a call from the lawyer at the law firm I applied at. We set up an interview for Tuesday the 21st. I'm excited. I know that it is a long shot, since I really have no experience, but it is worth a try.

It is only going to be a couple days a week, but once she hires the other lawyer, she will likely need me more. Even if she doesn't, that is okay, too. I just want to get my foot in the door somewhere else. Plus, a little experience in a new field would be a great thing for me.

Right out of high school, I took my CNA course and started working. At first, I loved it, but I soon came to realize that I can't do it forever. I'm too young to hurt in the places that I did after working an 8-hour shift. I don't want to kill my back. It is a very important part of the human body, and I plan to take care of mine. I don't want to get stuck in a field and not be able to get out of it - especially one that has caused me nothing but stress. When you take care of people for a living, it does take a toll on you both mentally and physically. I lost focus on myself and became a very stressed-out, negative person. At this job, I've been able to take control of my life a little better. However, I still want to try something new.

I've talked to Jeff a few times on the phone, but we mostly text. I really miss him. I'm glad that it is almost Friday. That means, ONE MORE WEEK!

This weekend, I might go to Kathy's and am hoping to see Nicole and maybe watch a chick-flick with her. :)

My mom got me a subscription to Paula Deen's magazine. I'm super excited!

Oh, and I haven't received mail at all this week, but noticed that some of the mailboxes where hanging wide-open. Thankfully, not mine. Anyway, today I went to check the mail and was surprised by a brand-new box with a letter on it stating that someone had vandalized the old one -resulting in a replacement box. It gave the address to the post office where we could pick up our new keys.

I drove there and waited in line for a good 20-minutes. The line hardly moved, but the guy about 8 people in front of me got up to the counter first (obviously) and told the man the situation. He must have lived on the same block as me. They told him that they just replaced the box that afternoon, but hadn't returned yet with the keys and they would not be available until tomorrow. That would have been a nice thing to have listed on the sign they posted on the mailbox!

Anyway, I am going to go eat some dinner now. I am hungry!

I will post again sometime soon.

Love,

Ashley