What a tiring day this has been.  As I packed my computer and headed to the Tradewinds, I was trudging along thinking how dark it was and what I needed to do.  I went through the Pavilion doors and turned to watch the pretty break lights on the cars passing over the bridge.  I sighed and headed to the restaurant for some sustenance, wondering what I was going to consume tonight. 

I came in and the place was quiet.  I headed toward the gift shop to see how much the drinks were.  Still thinking that it was pretty quiet place.  There was not so much people traffic, as I asked how much, and the attendant said $2.57…wow, the vending machine was only $1.50.  So, I was heading to the escalator and I realized why it was so quiet.  The waterfalls in the Pavilion was turned off.  All of them…besides being quiet, there was no one around.  As I rode up the escalator I looked over at the buffet and did not see that many guests eating.

Oh well, I headed toward Tradewinds and wondering if I should splurge and get the lobster.  Hmmm…So, I was decided on the lobster, since technically, it’s not “real” money, but it was pretty expensive.  It’s not bad, a but spicier than I would have liked, which I need to remember that.  So, looking through the menu, I think I have ran through the Asian side of the menu.  There were some stuff I did not try, like the spicy foods.  There is one more soup dish I need to try, maybe tomorrow.

I did try a couple of items on the grill side, like the foot long corn dog, which not bad, was hoping more dog than corn.  Then I tried the nachos, not so bad.  I tried their pizza awhile back, not so bad.  It was kind of funny that a cheese slice costs $4, and a whole cheese pizza costs @$14…so, if you bout 3 slices, you may as well spend $2 more and get 5 more right?  Seems weird, but then again, it would probably be easier to make one pie and sell the whole thing.  Anywho…

Today I went to Chili’s and tried their hamburger, pretty good.  Although, I think I still like their Fajita Pita.  The co-worker I went with said their burgers were really good.  And they were, first time I had a burger at Chili’s.  Anyways…

There were another stirring of the company executives.  A few got whacked and then some were moved around.  There were four who got whacked on my properties, so now I will be dealing with 2 new General Managers.  I was told that they are pretty good peeps, so we’ll see.

I think that’s about it.  Still in Lake Charles and moving along with the work.  {sigh}

Oh what a day it’s been.

Couldn’t sleep too well last night so I ended up going to work kind of early.  Then there was a plethora of things to do.  There was a bunch of things I wanted to jot down, now I forgot.  Guess it couldn’t have been too important, huh?

Hmmm, what was I thinking?  Man, I am forgetting a lot of things lately.  Not good.

So, let’s see…CuzFest seems to be at a standstill.  The date has not been chosen, which kind of stops the next step of where, so I’m waiting on that.

Still waiting to see if the auditors want to have a small meal party…maybe brunch would be better, easy to make some omelets.  We’ll see.

Oh, wait I remember.  I was walking down the hall and saw these guys about 20 feet in front of me and when I got close to where they were a cloud of cologne struck me.  I mean, OMG, it was pretty strong.  It wasn’t something pleasant either.  Can’t seem to figure what it was, I know it was not Drakar Noir.  It lingered.  Hopefully, it will dissipate by morning.

Okay, I think that’s it.  Later.

So I’m leaving for Lake Charles tomorrow, it’s throwing me a bit off traveling on a Wednesday, usually I travel on Sunday or Monday, where I have the prior day off.  So, this time I had to work and then come home to pack.  Good thing I planned and did laundry last night.  I had my clothes folded and ready to put in the suitcase.  Bought some snacks to take with me and some work to do…surprised, huh? 

Not work work, but more like CPE work.  Got to keep that up and going.  What else?  Nothing much going on.  Depending on how the auditors feel I invited them to my place for a meal.  Not sure if they want to come, I told them no pressure.  We’ll see.

There’s still so much I have to get done.  Well, I will just have to put my head down and plow through it.  Nothing much going on, maybe tomorrow I’ll have an interesting story to tell.

Okay, so it’s been awhile since my last entry.  There was a lot going on and there was no Internet available where I was.  Are you as shocked as I was?  What kind of place was this?  Oh wait…it’s an Isle.  Darn, should not really bash my own company, huh?  Oh well, all I can say it was really in the middle of nowhere.  I mean nowhere.  But it’s on a map, so it’s gotta be somewhere, right?

Anyways, the meeting went well.  There was a lot learning, a lot of coughing (me, that is) and there was a lot of smoke.  I think it aggravated my lungs and I was hacking up a lung, well only two, get it? two?  Anyways, there were a few times, more than a few, that I had to leave the room.  So, the week went by and things happened, blah blah blah.  We went home, there was a wild night and I think someone took pictures.

Tried to get home, the flight was delayed for a couple of hours.  Was kind of nice to be in first class, but it was not a great first class, better than economy though.  Was really tired, got home, went to bed.  Woke up, did stuff, before I know it, the night was over.  Turned back the clock didn’t really sleep much.  Got up, went to Sarah’s for breakfast, did some laundry, time passed by, and the weekend was over.

Well, it’s Monday night.  Actually got some work done today.  I made a list, lost the list, had to make another one, then finished the list.  Felt very satisfying, until I found the old list and saw how many things I forget to do on the list. {sigh} 

I need to get a lot of things done, am still behind.  Maybe, I can get caught up again.  Who knows, there is so much to do.  But now that I don’t have to interview anymore, maybe I can get through and get the QAR done.  Oh boy…

Let’s see, what else?  Not sure about CuzFest.  Someone has to begin and set a date and then we can start making some real plans.  So, that’s Cousin Lisa’s job.  Not sure what else there is.  Will be working and hoping I can get things done.

Am going to Lake Charles on Wednesday and will be there for awhile.  However, I know they have Internet, so my crops in Farmville will be okay and I can get some jobs done for my mafia.  Hope this cough goes away.   It’s like there is this tickle and dry spot at the back of my throat.  Hacking away once in a while.

I think that’s about it.  Wow, it’s already November.

Went in to work today, had a lot to do for the team meeting tomorrow.  Am flying out to Memphis tomorrow morning where the team meeting is at the Lula, MS property.

Have been working on my presentation, which I changed a couple of times.  I’m going to leave it aa is now.  I am pretty tired now.  It’s only 10pm, yet I am sleepy, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

We got our assignments for CuzFest, and I am in charge of scouting out the locations of where we’re going to be.  But without knowing when, it’s hard to pick.  Not sure if they want to be in CO for the winter, or Vegas in the summer.

Anyways, not much to chat about now.  Just really thinking about the coming week.

Will try to keep the blog going.  Later.

Okay, it’s Monday.  I am getting work done.  I remembered I need to find a couple of things so I can get my MS license renewed, one being the actually license and the other, I need my SS card.  So, I am looking around, thinking I know where it is.  I looked and I can’t find it.  Now I am freaking out and getting the same panicky feeling like when I thought I could not find my passport, two days before my trip.

So, now I am going to leave off this and see if I can find the ss card and license.  Damn, I’m usually not this way.  This is what I get for moving! ha ha ha  Wish me luck.

Okay, so in blog time, nothing has passed, in real time 45 minutes went by.  There was not many places where I could look, but I had to look around.  While I was looking around I could not find the box, which held the jades and what little jewelry I have.  That started to freak me out even more.  I don’t even know what’s it worth, for all I know it’s worth hundreds of dollars.  Then I think OMG, why is my mother giving this to me?  It’s not that I wear much of the stuff. 

Anyways, I eventually found it.  So, I found the jewelry and my ss card.  But I did not find my MS license.  I don’t know where else to look.  I can’t even find my LA license, even though it expired.  And my Iowa license, even thought that expired also AND my CO license, which expired.  They are probably all in the same place, but where!?!?!?

Crap, now it’s going to bug me for the next couple of days.  Need to think where else would I have thought I would know and be safe at the same time?  Hmm….

Anyways, CuzFest, who’s in charge?

Okay, so I posted and now I’m back.  I went looking for my licenses slowly, and like I said they had to be something place I would find.  So, I went back into my files and lo and behold (which I have no idea where that phrase came from) anyways, there is a file labeled Gaming Licenses, and in that file was a plastic baggie with all my expired licenses.  WOO HOO.  So, now I have my gaming license, my ss card and found the jewelry.  Now I just have to finish up work, and get through next week’s team meeting.

Later.

Oh, what a beautiful today turned out to be.  It’s was in the low 80s and it was hot and sunny.  Went over to have breakfast and visited with the Z Family.  Talked to Beth, and stuff.

Went to get a couple of lamps, to complete my bedroom.  Need to get some matching towels and such.  I really want to get some work done, but I don’t know where my time went yesterday and it’s now about 330pm.  I still have time, and I really need to motivate myself and get some stuff done.  Need to complete for the team meeting and the end of quarter goals.

If not today, then working late tomorrow.  Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Okay, so you all know that I have not been sleeping well lately.  And a couple of months ago I tried an over the counter sleep aid.  That did not work well at all.  I had an “episode” in the middle of the night where it felt like adrenaline flowing through me, or at least I think that was it.  It was creepy, weird, out of control kind of feeling.

Anyways, after that I threw the box away.  Well, last night I thought I would try a generic version of Tylenol PM, well, I figured I had tried that before and I was fine.  Well, let me tell you, I will need to give the bottle away.  I had the same creepy, adrenaline ride.  It was about 3am and I just sort of woke up.  It felt like my nerve endings were jumping along my arms and just went up and down.  But I was soooo tired, I just couldn’t fall asleep, but at the same time, I couldn’t wake up all the way and just stumbled around my bedroom trying to get rid of this feeling.

ARGH!!  This is nuts.  Perhaps I should only try one or a half of one?  Maybe the full dosage is too much?  And my arm still hurts.  {SIGH}  Oh, well.  I will need to find something else, maybe warm milk?  Hmm, perhaps warm soy milk?  Any ideas?

Anyways…as for CuzFest…it’s at my place?  Okay by me, I need plenty of time to get my place ready…enough cards, food, and drinks in the house.  Which, of course, will not take me long, but need to clean the house and get the rest of the blinds up.  Hmmm, you guys come over first, then you can put up the blinds.

It’s a nice day out and I think a neighbor is already having a garage sale.  Seen different cars parked around the back of the house.  Still need to get the rest of the boxes unpacked or in the garage.  That’s my goal, with a couple of work things.  Anyways, that’s about it for this beautiful Saturday.

Let’s see, it’s Friday.  Nothing much going on.  Got some work done. Hired someone for the last position in Lake Charles.  Now I need to get the training stuff done and evaluations.  ARGH, do I hate the HR side of the job. 

Cousin Margaret is settling in nicely in Vegas.  I’m sure the kids are loving it, having Margaret around.

Other than that, nothing is really going on.  Oh well, lots to do this weekend.

Have a good weekend.

So, tomorrow’s Friday…Woo-Hoo, wait, it’s also pay day, double Woo-Hoo!

Not that I am doing much.  I was paying bills and figuring out what I have and what I need to pay, and sending out some cards, or really I am sending Aunt Bette a card.  She likes to receive something more tangible than an email every once in awhile.  I have a few bills to pay by mail, freaky huh?  Then I will pay off one of my credit cards.  I also have a bunch of Halloween cards to some kids.  Will not be a surprise if they read this, but hey, what’s inside will be a surprise.  I went a little wild once in Target and saw all these Halloween cards, which was pretty funny.

Tomorrow’s also National Boss’s Day.  Sent an e-card to the bosses, and funny thing, one of the other manager’s sent the same card.  Ha ha ha.  I told the third manager to go and send the same card, that would be funny.  I also won last week’s trivia, lucky guesses since some of them were multiple choices.  So, I did the trivia questions, this week I did it in memory of Dad, so all the questions had to do with things my Dad liked.  The ponies, sushi, wild animals, and the other, which is one of the answers, so maybe later.

I think that’s about it.  Nothing else is really going on.  Am catching up with work.  Need to work on the house, there’s a few more boxes I have to deal with, but things are moving along.

Cousin Margaret moved to Vegas and is living with Cousin Dan (to them their bro and sis).  Wow, but hey, they now only need one more to play Phase 10.  But then, the kids are starting to play.  So, a CousinFest was talked about, but no one is really taking charge, so not sure if that’s really going to work out.  Can’t even pick a date on it, let alone that someone has to host it. Who actually has a place big enough for about 10 people?  Okay, so the host/ess would get hotel rooms somewhere close by.

Anyways, will let you know if that actually works out.  ‘Night.