As the days get longer...

As the work days get longer, everything else gets put to the wayside.  It is somewhat frustrating to feel like things are undair when people leave work early all the time and I sit here for 3-4 extra hours a day.  I know it's all part of the job, and the way it works... but it gets lonely and boring.  I don't particularly enjoy sitting here by myself into the evening.  Ah... that's why they pay me the "big bucks" right? 

On a not much lighter note, I go to see an Orthopaedic doctor tomorrow afternoon.  I fell onto my knee just over 6 weeks ago, and it has been causing pain/discomfort with slight swelling ever since.  I had an MRI about a week and a half ago which showed a partially torn patellar tendon.  That explains the difficulty standing, pain when on my knee for more than 10-15 minutes, and constant pain.  Well anyhow, I have to see the Orthopaedic doctor to determine if I need surgery or what kind of things I can do to allow it to somewhat heal.  The odds of it healing completely on its own are very low though, due to it being a tendon (versus a muscle that has constant blood flow).  I am hoping surgery is not necessary.  It is a major surgery that could put me out for several weeks to months.  That would mean, no walking anywhere, no work for a few weeks, no driving, no anything :-(.  I guess we'll have to see...

Long Day

This day is the longest I have ever spent at this job.  Over 12 hours...  All thanks to my new project.  The reaction takes literally that entire time!!!  It's crazy, and ridiculous.  The worst part is that I have to complete it even though I know it is not going to work out!  Ugh... darn not being able to dispose of it without completing it!!!

I am just going to be sitting here, waiting for something to run for 2.5 hours yet with nothing to do!  Hence the reason for the blog.

My little nephew is growing so fast, learning fast and getting cuter by the day!  He's going to be a heartbreaker someday :).  I totally miss the days where I didn't have to care about anything except playing and sleeping... I wish someone would've warned me back then!

Did you ever not know how to deal with a problem?  I am stuck there right now!  I guess the details aren't that imperative, and I don't want to risk trouble starting because I wrote about it.  But I have been trying to work out this issue on my own for some time, to no avail.  It has not changed my feelings towards the problem.  It is becoming frustrating!!!  I just don't know how much longer I can put on this front.  Ugh.

I've been in a total cooking craze lately.  I love the whole feel of knowing that I worked hard to make a good meal when I am enjoying it!  I have yet to cook something that I find totally gross.  My recipes aren't quite perfected, but someday they will get there.  I don't have the time or means to do it now.  If you have any good recipes, please share!!!!!  I absolutely love trying out new recipes!  I am going to make a new recipe this weekend in the crock pot and I am so excited to do it!

This snow has been incredible!  Ten inches last night, totally awesome; well minus the foot tall drift next to my car that I had to step in to clear off my car this morning.  Brr that was chilly.

Well that's about all I've got to say right now! 

Thanks for reading, whoever you are :-)

Wait.... it's December????

Holy Cow... it's December 1st!  It sure did sneak up on me.

I'm beginning to get pretty stressed with school.  I have three weeks until graduation, and two weeks to complete my final exam.  I can't accept anything less than the best with this class.  I want to finish my current college career strong!

What better way to end the year?  Graduating, birthday... perfect.  Well, not quite perfect.  There are a few things I would change, but I don't see those changes happening anytime soon (and that sucks!).

I would really like to know what the heck the future holds, but so far so good.  I don't think that my job is in jeopardy, but you never know right?  Once I graduate, I won't have to worry about filling out a time sheet anymore!  I am looking forward to that! :-)

I have such big plans for next year... going on a trip to Oklahoma to try to see some tornadoes, going hunting with my aunt in the fall, working and working and working!!!!!!

It looks like a great year coming up!!!  Can't wait :-)

What A Day

These last few weeks have been terribly interesting, to say the least.  I have begun to learn my "place" with some people.  It makes me wonder what I did to these "people".    At times, it makes being around them incredibly akward and tense.  The worst part, I did nothing to deserve it.  At least not that I know of!

I am enjoying my job, except when a ton of work gets required to be completed in a two day period.  I love trying new things, but it is tough to get done so quick.  I guess the challenge is something that will not only teach me, but reflect positively to my boss.

I can hardly wait for snow to come!  I have to get prepared though.  My shoes are not quite suitable for the cold and wet of winter.

The new year will signify many things for me.  Not only will I finally have my degree, but I will become salaried and hopefully get a raise at work.  I am looking forward to greater challenges and projects and work.  The new year will also hopefully bring some other positive things, but who knows!  All I can do is hope and do my best.

Fall is HERE!

Well well, fall has certainly come upon us!  It has seemed to have snuck up on me!

Time has certainly escaped me lately, it's gone by so quickly!

My last post was certainly less than an update of my life so I guess I can share some good news and cute photos to those of you who read this thing!


Well, for starters, I am an AUNT!  Jonathan is the most precious little boy ever!  His smile makes me tear up! 

He is just the brightest little guy!  I look forward to going back home so much.  I have such a great family and I cherish all the time I can spend with them!

My job has been fantastic.  I love it so much!  I was blessed to get it and now that I have had my yearly review, I am even more blessed!  The review went so well and I couldn't have asked for more!  You can't get much better than being told that you are a true asset to the company, a great fit and doing great work!  If I ever feel bummed about something at work, I just think of that.  It makes me happy and excited to take on new projects and learn as much as I can!

I am completing my final course in order to graduate with my degree in Chemistry.  I cannot wait to be done with classes.  Don't get me wrong, I love to learn and go to school, but after all these years, I sure would love a break from it all!

While I don't get to see any of my friends often, I try to keep in touch with as many as I can.  When life throws so many changes, it can be pretty lonely.  I am doing my best to keep my head above the water though!  I try to keep busy, but that is no fun alone! 

Ah such is life.  I will give it up to God though, he has something planned for me and I am going to trust in Him!

Sleep....

Well, It's almost 12:30am and here I sit. Unable to sleep. Oh how I wish I could fall asleep.

I love sleep. I truly do....

I love to dream, and not the daydream type.

I love the feeling of being in an alternate world where anything truly is possible.

At least there I can reach my goals, no matter how crazy they are!

I wonder what would happen if our dreams were the reality, and reality was a dream. Life would be far better.

At least if it were according to my dreams!

Yet still, here I sit. In a way, 'dreaming' about dreaming.

Funny how we use the word dream to mean aspiration. Is that because it is unattainable?

If that's true, I will never refer to a goal as something I dream about... because it will never become reality.

My dreams are never about solving a personal crisis. I guess I don't really have any in my life right now.

My dreams are random... and often have cameos, if you will.

I WANT TO SLEEP SO BAD...

I guess I'll go give it a shot.

Wow,
Been a long time since I've updated. I have basically been going to school and working. I work for a chemical company full time doing research and product development. I love it because it is a huge learning experience for me. I hope they decide to keep me around :)

Living in Waukesha is a change to say the least. I miss being on the Eastside, blocks from friends and things to do rather than miles and miles. Oh well, I guess this is part of being all grown up. Now I just have to figure out the rest of my life!