archives: July 2006

  

home office in my backyard

July 31, 2006

"So maybe I jumped the gun too soon on this whole redecorating the office thing. Because this seems like a MUCH cooler option! (though it is a little bit a lot more expensive than a couple of cans of paint and some baseboard) (Photo: Courtesy of Cedarshed Industries) More posts like this: an entire blog post about GARBAGE [...]"

what a difference a week makes

July 30, 2006

"First, I want to just update you all. This week has been crazy. C-R-A-Z-Y. It has been a long time since I’ve gone through such a wide range of emotions in such a short period of time! It started on Monday when I gave my 2 weeks notice at work. Then 2 days later, that [...]"

in which I GET FIRED.

July 26, 2006

"Yup. FIRED. Can you get fired if you already quit? Apparently you can. And, I got fired with a PHONE CALL. I took today off because we got new carpet installed today. I scheduled the day off last week before I gave my notice. So here I was, getting ready to start moving furniture and junk back into the [...]"

in which I elaborate on the fact that soon, I will be self-employed

July 24, 2006

"So. One phase of insanity is ending, and another is beginning. After 2 years of full time work and evening work and very often weekend work, I am saying NO MORE, PLEASE! As of August 4, I will be working for ME. If you had told me 5 years ago I’d be doing this, I would have [...]"

blind leap

"I just quit my job! It makes me want to do a little dance and throw up, all at the same time. More posts like this: things that happen when you work 14 hour days October 7, 2005 my brain needs a break May 9, 2006 looking ahead June 19, 2006 shrinking jeans report #2 December 10, 2008 ways my kid is [...]"

weekend in review (snore)

July 23, 2006

"I spent all day Friday and parts of Saturday and Sunday cleaning out all of our JUNK from our 2 extra bedrooms. We’re getting new carpet installed on Wednesday (hurray for getting rid of the 25 year old nasty carpet!) and I still have no idea where we’re going to move everything while they’re working. [...]"

Italy: Day 6 (and 7)

July 20, 2006

"When I started this whole Italy recap thing, I swear I didn’t intend for it to take TWO FREAKING MONTHS. But it has. Life happens, what can I say? So. Our last full day in Italy. We got to sleep in again (which was good because the day-long trip to Florence was pretty tiring!) We spent [...]"

I guess this is a sign

July 14, 2006

"(WARNING: Geek-speak ahead.) One of the biggest annoyances in web design is developing for every browser possibility under the sun. FRUSTRATION. And the bane of my existence has always been Netscape 4. Recently I’ve switched over to all-CSS layouts for my blog and my freelance work, so Netscape 4 isn’t really on my radar anymore. The [...]"

who’s bright idea was this again?

July 11, 2006

"You know how I’ve been making excuses for not posting? There’s something else that’s been taking up my time, but of course I can’t post it publicly because I know some people from work read this and for now, I’m keeping my cards close to my vest. If you’ve been reading along here for any length [...]"

in which I make excuses

"Slacker blogger alert! I know I’ve been a bit absent lately… and when I do post, it’s stupid crap. And I’m fully aware that I STILL haven’t finished the Italy recaps (1 day left!) which is sad considering it’s been almost 2 months since we LEFT for the trip! I’m usually not this lazy, I swear! So [...]"

scattered

July 06, 2006

"I just feel all over the place right now. I can’t think straight, and I’ve constantly got 50 bazillion thoughts running through my head simultaneously. I need to find something to wear to Sarah’s wedding this weekend. And for the wedding we are going to next week. And gifts for both. Don’t forget to get buns after [...]"

new server

July 05, 2006

"I moved the site to a new server today, trying to consolidate all of my random websites I have lying around (and save some $$ in the process!) So if anything looks wonky, that’s why. It’s only temporary! Let me know if you notice anything broken… (if you’re seeing this post, that means the nameservers have [...]"