Slacker. That's What I Am.

I feel like such a slacker when it comes to this blog. I have yet to write anything interesting on here and I haven't really blogged but a few times. I thought when I lost my job with the wonderful company of Media General I would have plenty of time on my hands to write/bitch about whatever I pleased. I was wrong. It turns out preparing for a baby's arrival is more time consuming that I had originally planned. Plus I suffer from a new addiction that has me buying anything and everything baby. You would think I was preparing to be the next Octo-Mom.

Moving on from the baby subject, I'm very pleased to announce that two more of my wonderful friends have moved back to RVA. There are now more of us living back in the area than there are of us who are not. This hasn't been the case sense we graduated high school.

Now that I've successfully written another worthless post, I feel less like a slacker. Starting tomorrow I plan to put a little more effort into this blog thing. I swear. Or atleast I think I do.

LabCorb Pulls My Strings

I know I haven't posted a blog in a long time but I swear that I really have been busy. I know, I know. How could I be so busy if I'm unemployed and have entire days to do as I please? Well, planning for my sweet bundle of joy to arrive takes up a lot of time! For example, the time I spend sitting in LabCorp has officially started to take over my life. I know people by name, how many kids they have and which employees are good at taking blood. I also know LabCorp makes me want to scream or shove my head through a wall. They are understaffed, don't take appointments and keep the air conditioning blasting! Is it irritating? YES! Am I venting? YES! Is there anything I can do about it? NO! Sometimes things simply suck!

Random Thoughts...

• I have always been a sucker for trash magazines a.k.a. gossip magazines. Every time I buy one I am once again amazed by the stupidity of famous people. Can someone please explain to me why it is celebritites continue to get DUI's? I mean seriously, you're famous with tons of money. Why in the hell don't you hire someone to drive your drunk ass around?
• Unemployment is BORING! I never thought I would be bored not working but I am. Perhaps it's because I'm pregnant and can't spend my nights in bars and sleeping all day, or maybe it's because I'm pregnant and can't spend my time flying around the world visiting friends getting hammered in their city bars. Aside from drinking, maybe it's because everyone I associate with in the Richmond area is working. Either way, I'm bored.
• I have come to the conclusion that The Richmond Times-Dispatch is a sinking ship and it's sinking fast. I almost think it would be dumb for me to say that the paper will be around in a year from now.
• Preparing your life for a child can be super stressful! Even the parts that I thought would be fun and easy to do, like putting together a nursery have become stressful. I am happy to report that I have found/purchased a crib, changing table, bassinet and bedding. Knowing that is done eliminates some stress.
• The new sheets for my king size bed are awesome. Enough said.
• I am completely depressed about there not being another Grey's Anatomny until fall. I became more depressed once I realized that I was depressed over this matter. I no longer have a life...swell. Yes, I used the word swell.

No, this is not a joke...

Saw this on the television. Thought it was a joke at first. Sadly, it is not. Who knew Swine Flu could be inspiration for a pathetic attempt at a fashion trend? www.flufashion.net = FAIL!

Love For Nesting

I absolutely love this Nesting Bird Necklace found at Etsy! I think it makes a perfect gift!

Can I Catch A Break?

You know that saying, "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade." Well, let's just say that life hasn't been handing me lemons lately. As depressing as it sounds, it seems like every step I take forward, life pushes me two steps back. As frustrating as it, for every two steps I get pushed back, I only want to take bigger steps when moving forward.

I've been told that bad things usually come in threes. I used to be a firm believer of this. Key words: USED TO. I think it's safe to say that I passed the number three a couple of weeks ago. Sound like I'm a complainer? I'm really not. I actually think I'm handling my current life situations pretty well. I mean, let's recap the past month shall we.

Nothing says fun times like some family drama! I don't plan to elaborate on this because the topic itself could be a book. Let's just say that the words frustrating, devastating and heartbreaking don't even touch on the subject.

To add to that, I recently got laid off from my job. I honestly was not expecting to be laid off nor was I really prepared. Not that there is a guide or manuel of some type that explains how to prepare oneself for being laid off.

So now that my family seems to be absent from my current life, I am also jobless and five months pregnant.

What could make my unlucky days seem a little brighter? I would love to scream and then scream some more.

And one last thing, dealing with insurance is enough to drive anyone crazy. Not to mention, try finding a job when you're knocked up. Okay, I know, I will quit my bitching for now.

So whoever came up with the lemon and lemonade saying, I give you two thumbs down at the moment. Not to mention I've always found that saying to be piss poor. I mean seriously, anyone who knows anything about life already knows that limes are better. So when life hands you a pile of shit for luck, grab a shot of tequilla and chase it with a lime!