Everyday Adventure, and Random Thursday Thoughts...

Our Washer broke last week.  

Seeing that it is 20 years old, and we bought it at a garage sale,

I'm not shocked.

But, I had already not done laundry for 2 weeks, because of the craziness of work and final projects.

So, our lovely little washer, decided to break the day I was going to do laundry.

Thanks for that.

Well, while we've been trying to figure out what to do about it.

I ran out of clothes. 

and Jamie ran out of clothes.

And we were out of clean towels. 

and using our last pair of clean sheets. 

So yesterday morning, I got fed up, and decided that we should go to the laundromat, and then buy a new washer this week. So, we took an everyday adventure to the laundromat!

You may think I'm kidding about the volume of laundry, but I have proof.  This is every dirty article of clothing in the house, and we took it all to the laundromat with us. 

It was ridiculous. 

When we got there, I had to run and pick up laundry detergent, because of course we forgot it. 

And then we put all the laundry in.

We took up ALL of these industrial washers, including the giant one on the end, PLUS one more, and an equal amount of dryers.

Again, ridiculous.

By the time we were done, Jamie had only 30 minutes to leave for work, which he was super grouchy about.  We ended up having an argument about his attitude, which he called and apologized about. 

Crazy morning.

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I know in the blogging world, randomness is usually saved for "Totally Random Tuesday" (as can be seen here and here.) But, I'm an individual, and decided to do it today. Plus, I don't want to wait until Tuesday to share my thoughts. 

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Got my parent's Christmas Card today, and they used on of my wedding pictures on it! I thought it was really cute.

I love that Dex is on their card, when they teased me about my furry kids. haha

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Minnie has it made this winter.  Last year, Jamie had to shovel her a big flat spot for her to potty in, every time it snowed, so she doesn't drown in the snow.

This year, he took our screen off before the first big snow (not like we will be using it this winter) and made Minnie a "potty hut."

All we have to do is keep the "entrance" clear, and she's good to go.

She said "Thanks, Dad!" by licking him in the face 80 times.

Oh wait.

That's normal. 

Well, either way, I know she appreciates it. 

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I hate mandatory overtime. 

(That's such a stupid concept to me anyway. How can you REQUIRE someone to work overtime?)

Thanks SDI, for stealing my husband again, just when I was excited school was out so I could see him more.

But no.

He now has to work 3PM to 3AM until the end of the year.

Awesome. Back to falling asleep alone.

Grrrr.

So, because I haven't seen him at all this week, I took Asia Wok (the best Chinese food in town) out to him last night, and we ate dinner together! 

It was awesome.

I tried on his hard hat, and safety glasses. I think I'm going to start wearing them daily. Not. 

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Monday (yes, the day after that big snow) I was still required to drive to the east side of indy, to go to a meeting at my school for student teaching, because IPS only closes if it's a weather emergency. 

What should have taken me 30 minutes took me an hour and ten. 

When I got there, the meeting lasted 20 minutes, so we went upstairs to meet our mentor teachers, and mine was gone, on her first sick day in four years. Awesome. 

So, I drove home (it only took me 50 minutes that time).  What a lame morning. 

But, I did get to see the school, and get oriented with it. 

I will be in a fifth/sixth combined math classroom.

Oh man.

Talk about a challenge. 

Sixth graders and math.

But, I'm kind of excited about it, at the same time. It's going to be something new and fun.

Just wish I could meet my teacher, so I could stop worrying about that.

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My Ball State roommate Sarah got engaged this weekend!!

She and Jared have been together 6 years, (so it's about time!) 

She called me the other night to tell me about it, she is on cloud nine!

I am so excited and happy for her, he's a great guy. 

She told me her mom has already made a list of venues, lol.

And, I am going bridesmaid dress shopping with the lovely Amanda, for Amanda and Joe's wedding next year!

We are all going over Christmas break.

So Excited!!!

They are seriously the cutest couple ever, and I am so excited to be a part of their day!

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Well, I'm out of here.

Have to go clean my house. 

Yay....

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The 4th

Well, My 4th of July sucked big time.

I got 4 hours of sleep, and then went to church for rehearsal at 7:30.

Heard some stuff at church that makes me both really sad and angry.

I will just be praying over it, and for everyone involved, because it is just sad that the whole thing occurred.

Got into a fight with Jamie over a bookshelf.

We had agreed to put it into the music room where the couch is, and yesterday he decided he didn't want to put it in there, which made me feel like he didn't want me to invade "his" space. Then he complained about the clutter, which made me feel worse, because I feel like it's my stuff he's talking about. All he would say was "I can't change how you feel, but that's not what i mean."

It was ugly.

Had to go to work instead of any 4th celebrations.

As soon as I got to work, was told I had to change both sides of the marquee in 98 degree weather.

Thanks, boss.

Was called a bitch by a customer.

Yes, this one was pleasant. She walked up, handed me a movie, and says "it's late, and i want the fee waved." I asked her why. She says "because money is tight, and I don't want to pay it." I tell her, "It's only $2.59, and you don't have to pay anything on it today, you can wait until whenever." She says "well, I want it waved, or I'm leaving." And I say "Well, I'm not waving it just because you don't want to pay it. I have customers come in every day, who gladly pay their fees because they understand that it's their responsibility. If you car had died, or something had happened that you couldn't get it here on time, I would gladly wave it. But I will not wave it just because you order me to." At which point, she leaves, and when her 6 year old kid cries for his movie, she says "Well, you can't have it because that lady is a bitch."

I will say that I cannot stand that sense of entitlement, and if she had been polite, and nice and ASKED about the fee, I would have waved it. But I am not her slave, and I will not wave a fee, especially one of only $2.59, for someone who wants to treat me like that. I'd rather her not come back.

My boss is probably still going to be mad when she finds out though, that i didn't kiss her butt.

Oh well.

Then, at midnight when i finally got home, I thought the day was finally over, and then as I was going to bed, I realized that my phone was missing. I ended up having to drive back to work at 1 AM and get it.

OKAY. enough venting.

I made myself find some positives in the day last night. Here's what i came up with:

Singing with Misty, and making some awesome harmonies at church.

My nap before work.

My lovely husband having a fire and smores waiting for me when i got of work. That wasawesome.

I also made vegetarian baked ziti for myself! I used broccoli instead of beef.

It tasted wonderful.

Well, today is another day, and I am really hoping that it is a better one.

Sorry about the long vent session, but I feel better now.

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mediocre day

well, my day has been very up and down today.

See that red, swollen mark above my eye? Yeah, definitely bashed my head on our new pub mirror today. Didn't exactly feel good. But, I still had to get ready for my PARENTS to come over, which I was super Excited about.

I even convinced Jamie to help me with the dishes, lol. He looks pleased, no? =)

We also took a quick trip to starbucks, and got Minnie a pup cup, which as you can see, she was quite happy about. =)

My parents came over for a few hours, which was Super nice, because I missed them. We talked, and looked at pictures, and exchanged vacation stories and gifts, and it was Awesome.

Then Jamie and I took a bike ride, which was all well and good, but then we came back to the house, and apparently I was irritating him by wanting to be in the same room as him.

Every time he would say something, I would ask about it, and his answer was finally "Why do you always have to know everything about what I'm doing?"

Well, as his wife, my feelings were pretty hurt. I know he is someone who really treasures his space and personal time, and i guess I wasn't giving him that, but there are much better ways of saying that, like:

"I really need some personal time right now, if you don't mind."

That probably would have been better. Especially considering that he knows that the time he spends with me means the most to me. I could be with him in the same room for days at a time, and not be bothered a bit. I just wish he could understand that. We haven't talked since, and that was about 2 hours ago. Dang it.

I guess the best thing I can take from this is that I know that no matter how upset with him I am, (and i was pretty upset) that i love him. I know we will talk it out, and get a better understanding of each others feelings, and the next time a situation arises like this, we will be better prepared for it.

I still can't see my life without him, which is why I know we are perfect for each other.

But, I'm still mad.

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