Outdoor Furniture

I was in a store the other day, looking for something in particular, when I noticed all of the really neat outdoor furniture and colorful patio furniture cushions. Some of them were waterproof outdoor cushions and some of them weren't. But they were all really colorful and made me wish I had a patio or a balcony, so i could buy some of them.

I am hoping to buy a house in the next few years. One of the things I am looking forward to is having a yard. That will be good for my dog and for me. I want to sit outside on some of that furniture.

I Start My New Job Tomorrow

Can't believe it--I am delivered from the worst boss of all time. Tomorrow I start my new job. I have my new health insurance in place. I am spending my first night on the road in a hotel for my appointment tomorrow morning. I am thrilled. I am starting my new life. It is a breath of fresh air. There will be many posts about this to follow.

Haven't Given My Notice Yet

In my last post, I said I got a new job. Yay! But I haven't given notice yet, so I am still at my old job. It is such a weird feelings. You probably know what I mean. You know you are leaving and that you won't be there much longer. But no one else knows. You are walking around with this secret knowledge. You feel powerful!

Today at work was just another day. I was at my desk doing my thing. The people on the plant floor were doing their thing--running the machines, draging equipment and supplies around using aluminum machine handles, cleaning up etc. I am walking around feeling secretly pleased that I won't be there much longer. And also a little sad. There were be a lot of people I hate to say goodbye to.

I Got A New Job!

Breaking News! I got a new job. I am living up to my career changer moniker. I don't have time to go into details now. But just understand that I am excited. And relieved. I was afraid I was going to lose my job. And here I am--a baby boomer in a bad economy. Too many minuses in my direction. But I did it! I beat the odds and got a job. And one I love, to boot. Not only one I love, but one but one that is perfect for me. How great is that?

Cleaning Out My Jewelry Boxes

I am spending a lot of time here and there clearing things out and organizing at home. It is a long time in coming. I haven't done this in a long time, and my condo shows that. Too many things in too many places. Just don't have enough to do it all, so I am doing it when I can.

One of the things I have been doing is cleaning out my jewelry boxes. I have several. I don't wear jewelry much, so I don't get in the jewelry boxes much. And I have quite a collection in there! Jewelry from when I was a child, craft jewelry, masonic jewelry, and even notes from old boyfriends. Those were so interesting to reread after all of these years!

Jewelry boxes this week; clothes in the closet next week. Slowly and surely, I will get through everything and have a neater, nicer condo to show for it.

Lots Of Building Going On In My Neighborhood

I love living in my neighborhood. Not only is it hip and trendy, and convenient to absolutely everything, but it is also growing. More and more condos are going up. Which makes the neighborhood more trendy and hip and increases the property values. I am all for that!

There was a tacky and rundown building right next to mine. It was kind of creepy and creepy people lived there. I was glad when it was torn down and a new modern condo building was built. Now a matching building is going up across the street. And down the street. And up the street. Looking forward to more neat people, trendy restaurants, and fun boutiques.

The construction workers have been working overtime to get the building across the street and down the street up. Even working Sundays. There is equipment all over the place and also boxes with such names on it like ICF. I made a good buy when I bought my condo. It has more than tripled in price. Can't beat that!

I Made A PotRoast Tonight!

Making a potroast is not breaking news, but it is important to me, as it is the first time I have really cooked in a long time. I used to cook a lot, but then dropped off. I started eating a lot of salads and pasta, and sometimes that seems like not really cooking. I have felt "less than a woman" by not cooking recently, so I am making a concerted effort. I got an easy recipe for a potroast from a friend, and I made it tonight. It was delicious! I also shared some with a neighbor friend. Maybe this will start me cooking and entertaining more.