The last few days have proven to be rough. I’ve tried conquering the worst of it alone and have succeeded fairly well but I still have alot to cope with over the next few days.

Alot happened at work, and thankfully the worst of that has blown over already. I’ve still to decide if I want to put in for the promotion posted at work. Initially, I was reluctant to do so but since talking to the owner for awhile, in the office and alone, I’ve decided take some extra time and consider the possibility of putting for it. It would mean 40 hrs a week, managing a department and working days instead of nights. My entire world would change in reality. I assume it would mean a raise as well and maybe even insurance. Who konws. I don’t have details. I’ll let you all know if I opt in for the job.

Other things have been afoot here too. Lauren and the girls of the 11/12 softball team have their first game for the All Stars on Wednesday. I will be in attendance cheering my heart out. I was going to invite Chucks folks, who live where the games are being hosted, to the game but after today my former mother in law will be lucky if I’ll piss on her if she’s on fire. She made sure last summer that we didn’t see Chuck’s adopted son Caleb at all. He is Lauren’s brother after all and we have always welcomed him into our home. Since his mother died in 2004, Caleb has had it rough. He has always enjoyed time with us, and his sister and views Logan like a brother. The former mother in law has made it next to impossible for us to get time with him. She conviently makes sure hes not available when we want to see him. I decided to handle matters this year and call Chuck myself to make sure that he KNEW I wasn’t going to tolerate the mess this year. Caleb himself told us that “Granny” was going to make sure he was busy if we scheduled time to see him. I called her. I was pissed off. I warned her that if she tried to create tension that I would have issues with it. I also informed her that the crap she pulled last year wasn’t going to happen again and that if Caleb was being used just because she doesn’t like me anymore, I’d call Chuck up and bypass her all together. I’m not playing games this year. The bitch can fuck off for all I care. She actually told me that I don’t allow Lauren to call, to which I bluntly replied, “Lauren doesn’t call because she doesn’t like how you talk to her and treat her. You told her she can’t call Shawn “Dad” and that it was wrong. She doesn’t call or want to see you because you treat her like crap.” My former father in law STILL thinks of me as family and as his daughter in law. He still loves me dearly. He knows I would do almost anything for him, should he need me. We are supposed to get Caleb for the holiday weekend, we shall see how that goes if it happens at all. If not, you can be fucking sure I will have a shit fit and post it here.

I post my first toy review tomorrow. I’ve decided on a name for my reviews. I’ll let it be a surprise until tomorrow. I’m looking forward to a long and fruitful partnership with VibeReview for as long as they will send me toys to test!

For now, I am going to settle in, watch the news and try to unwind. It’s been a long night, a long couple of days. The week is only just starting and already I get the impression that it won’t be an easy or simple week. There’s alot to come and alot to roll with. Keep your fingers crossed, I think I’m going to need the support/help.

Sometimes out of nowhere, you end up in a conversation that you didn’t see coming. Needless to say, this happened to me.

It all started with a “hey are you around” and suddenly we were discussing bloggers, templates, watermelons and anal sex and hot gay cat sex. Yeah, hot gay cat sex. Don’t ask.

I found myself hanging on every word, every single sentence that was posted. Thank god I pay close attention to yahoo. I don’t miss much. I completely appreciate yahoo, and the folks on it SO much more suddenly.

When you get to know someone through a blog, you are really just scratching the surface. Sure, that’s obvious but seriously, can you picture some of the things I’ve explained about myself? The fact that I sing in the shower and have 80s hair, sure you can see me jamming to KISS, Motley Crue and Jackyl, but did you honestly picture me as a cross stitching, book loving computer nerd?

Hardly.

So when this conversation was started, I thought I had a good idea on the person I was speaking to, but little did I know that we were embarking on a conversation involving gay cats, watermelons and how to avoid them if you want anal play/sex and um, man-ginas. I had NO clue I’d be laughing so hard that I would have to run to the bathroom to pee or else flood my office chair with piss.

I’ve sat here for over an 3 hours laughing and sitting in amazement at the person I’m discovering. The other person on the end of the yahoo box has taught me much already but to see a totally new side of the person was just flat out incredible.

The sharing laid back person inside me wants to tell you who it was, because the person is amazing, insightful and extremely intelligent. On the other hand, I don’t want to share the person with anyone. You should take the time to discover for yourself, like I have.

Our conversation had to have changed topic at least 15 times. We would just move smoothly from one thing to another with little or any difficulty. We asked each other questions, explored and picked a part stories and had several very good belly laughs.

My day is vastly improved since speaking with the person. It was exactly what the Dr would have ordered, even Dr Deb. :D

Other than my stimulating yahoo conversation, I have tinkered with my new cell phone. I have it all switched around and now Lauren has my old one for her use. I was able to flip my number so it was a seamless transition. She doesn’t have any airtime yet but she will soon enough.

I was going to get ready to go to Kalamazoo today but it seems that Shawn is running extremely late. The shoe repair shop is already closed so I will have to wait until next week to get my Dr Martens sandals back. I had hoped to hit Bath & Body Works today as well to get my pillow mist. I’ve been out for months and the other stuff I use just isn’t cutting it so I was going to get mine since its on sale for 50% off. (They are reissuing the mist with a new bottle and label). But instead, I am sitting here, bored outta my mind.

The kids are in playing their new DS games that I got them yesterday. They are having a ball relaxing in the cool air conditioning and checking out the games. Lauren got Nintendogs Lab & Friends and Logan got Yoshi Island. As for me, I grabbed a game on sale to use on the kids DS’ when I get my hands on them. I wanted Mario Vs Sonic @ Olympics. Of course, I want a DS of my own. I want the Guitar Hero special edition one with the new Guitar Hero On Tour game. I am a music junkie and that game is right up my alley. Plus, I’ve never owned anything like a DS. Hell I never even had a Gameboy. I feel like I’m missing out on a whole new world of gaming. I’ve completely given up EverQuest (years ago) and I don’t even DJ much anymore. I’d like a little something of my own to be able to curl up and play. Most of my friends are on either Worlds of Warcraft, Stars Wars, Guild Wars, Never Winter Nights or they have Nintendo DS’ or even a PSP. I feel left out.

Shawn even got a couple of games for the PS2. He likes to sit in there and play but I’m not much of a fan of doing that. I’d rather curl up alone in my favorite chair and play solo then have to be in front of the tv to game. Last night, the kids were on their DS’ and Shawn was on the PS2 and I sat alone in the living room with the lights off looking out the window. Thrilling eh?

Note the obvious digression in my mood. I had a call from Laura about something happening at work and found out I only work 1 day next week. Joy. To top that off, the posting in the store regarding a position thats open that I was going to apply for, I was pretty much told to not waste my time. We just discussed that and now that my ego is back to being battered I think I’ll go curl up with a movie and a Breyers Yo Crunch yogurt.

All this plus the fact that I fought with someone else yesterday, .. my weekend just fucking sucks.

Yes I am pissed off. Yes I am irritated. Actually, those are serious understatements. I am down right furious.

I will not go into detail. It’s a private matter but needless to say, I’m on a raging fury today. There is a reason for it and a source. I’ll be damned if I will let it ruin my day.

All I’mma say is ..

Fuck you. Have A Nice Weekend!

I will give this the proper post soon but I’m thrilled to be a part of the VibeReview community. I am an offical reviewer now! WOO HOO!

I got my first box of goodies to try out and will be doing one review a week. I was given 3 new toys to try and review. I won’t tell you what I got but WOW was I impressed with the stuff I was given. My first review will be up within the week and available for public consumption. If you like what I review then by all means CLICK CLICK CLICK on the links I provide and check out their site!

More soon! Review forthcoming!

I looked over my site today and decided the templates I have are perfect, it was my “About” page that needed some work.

So I hopped over and erased it all and re wrote it. I like it more now than I have in ages. It’s honest, blunt and out there for anyone to digest however they see fit.

I’m off today. I have a fuckton of laundry to do, thanks to my children, and we have All Star practice today so I have to make an early dinner. Joy.

Life is .. busy. It’s life. I have to be the mom and get shit done today and not slack off. Fuck I need to be off the computer and getting this shit done. :)