Nothing too major happened this week. Let’s see…. My mommy booked my plane tickets for Thanksgiving and Christmas! YAYAY!!! I completed my quarterly property inspections for work. I had an interesting time climbing on roofs, learning about electrical systems and photocells. I however did not enjoy the bugs that I met on the way. I had to go into several electrical rooms that hadn’t been opened in a while and it totally grossed me out. LOL I am such a girly girl. I shrieked and squealed as I almost walked into a room filled with cobwebs. My maintenance guy, Brian, who kindly escorted me through the inspection process, really got a kick out of my reaction to bugs, dead squirrels and human waste (GROOOSSSSSS!!!) that we came across. LOL Ahhh the adventures in property management… What else… I attempted last night to make salmon with a garlic dill butter. It came out ok. Not too bad for my first try.
Anyway, I’ll save you from the rest of my mindless drivel of a week…. I am so glad that it’s Friday!!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Nothing new to report
I have nothing new to report. However, I don't want to get out of the habit of blogging so I've attached a random Tuesday morning survey for your reading pleasure:
What is your salad dressing of choice?Usually ranch but sometimes balsamic
What is your favorite sit-down restaurant?I love Mimi’s Café
What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?Probably Mexican
What are your pizza toppings of choice?
Pepperoni, extra cheese and mushrooms
What do you like to put on your toast?Wheat toast with Butter please
What is your wallpaper on your computer?My sweetie Sam :o)
How many televisions are in your house?1
What color cell phone do you have?Silver and black
Laptop or PC? Laptop
Are you right-handed or left-handed?Right
Have you ever had anything removed from your body?Not really
What is the last heavy item you lifted?Couldn’t tell ya
What color are your eyes?
Green
How did you get one of your scars?
Ohhh so many to choose from… I have one on my forehead from falling down the stairs when I was 2.
Have you ever been knocked unconscious?Not that I remember
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?Nope
If you could change your name, what would you change it to?Bob ;o) j/k I don’t know
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?Sure.
How many pairs of flip flops do you own?Too many
Last time you had a run-in with the cops?It’s been a long time *knock on wood*
What did you want to be when you grew up?An international food critic
Last person you talked to?Cara
Last person you hugged?Britney
Season?Fall
Holiday?Thanksgiving
Day of the week?Saturday
Month?November
Missing someone?Yup! My nephews!!
Mood?Good – I little tired. Stayed up too late watching Heroes
Listening to?Air
Watching?Nada
Worrying about?Currently nothing
First place you went this morning?To work
What can you not wait to do?Go home and go back to bed! lol
What's the last movie you saw?Miss Congeniality
Do you smile often?I try too. However, I discovered I scowl when I’m concentrating. Gotta knock that off or I’ll get wrinkles!! lol
What is your salad dressing of choice?Usually ranch but sometimes balsamic
What is your favorite sit-down restaurant?I love Mimi’s Café
What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?Probably Mexican
What are your pizza toppings of choice?
Pepperoni, extra cheese and mushrooms
What do you like to put on your toast?Wheat toast with Butter please
What is your wallpaper on your computer?My sweetie Sam :o)
How many televisions are in your house?1
What color cell phone do you have?Silver and black
Laptop or PC? Laptop
Are you right-handed or left-handed?Right
Have you ever had anything removed from your body?Not really
What is the last heavy item you lifted?Couldn’t tell ya
What color are your eyes?
Green
How did you get one of your scars?
Ohhh so many to choose from… I have one on my forehead from falling down the stairs when I was 2.
Have you ever been knocked unconscious?Not that I remember
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?Nope
If you could change your name, what would you change it to?Bob ;o) j/k I don’t know
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?Sure.
How many pairs of flip flops do you own?Too many
Last time you had a run-in with the cops?It’s been a long time *knock on wood*
What did you want to be when you grew up?An international food critic
Last person you talked to?Cara
Last person you hugged?Britney
Season?Fall
Holiday?Thanksgiving
Day of the week?Saturday
Month?November
Missing someone?Yup! My nephews!!
Mood?Good – I little tired. Stayed up too late watching Heroes
Listening to?Air
Watching?Nada
Worrying about?Currently nothing
First place you went this morning?To work
What can you not wait to do?Go home and go back to bed! lol
What's the last movie you saw?Miss Congeniality
Do you smile often?I try too. However, I discovered I scowl when I’m concentrating. Gotta knock that off or I’ll get wrinkles!! lol
Friday, September 19, 2008
I realized a few things...
You know you’re a Californian when…
The high for the day is 72 and you think “burrrr I should wear a sweater”
You turn off every light as you leave the room
You turn off the water when you brush your teeth
You see empty bottles as miscellaneous income
When you hear rain in the forecast you plan additional 20 minutes for your commute (silly Californians can’t drive in the rain!).
The high for the day is 72 and you think “burrrr I should wear a sweater”
You turn off every light as you leave the room
You turn off the water when you brush your teeth
You see empty bottles as miscellaneous income
When you hear rain in the forecast you plan additional 20 minutes for your commute (silly Californians can’t drive in the rain!).
Ahhhhhhh
Ahhhhhhhhh
That is the sound of my sigh of relief. My budgets are done! I successfully completed round one of the budgeting process for 6 properties. This is no small feat considering they were all excel workbooks and I had to link 50% of the cells to make the numbers come out right. It was a lot of work and I’m glad I finished. I’m thankful though that my boss appreciates my work. She went on and on yesterday about how happy she was that I was here and that I just did it. It makes her job easier as a senior manager. She just looks at it, makes minor changes and then it’s off to the client.
Proud to Wait
That is the sound of my sigh of relief. My budgets are done! I successfully completed round one of the budgeting process for 6 properties. This is no small feat considering they were all excel workbooks and I had to link 50% of the cells to make the numbers come out right. It was a lot of work and I’m glad I finished. I’m thankful though that my boss appreciates my work. She went on and on yesterday about how happy she was that I was here and that I just did it. It makes her job easier as a senior manager. She just looks at it, makes minor changes and then it’s off to the client.
Proud to Wait
I’m excited for this weekend! I actually get to relax. For part of it anyway :o) On Saturday we a hosing at “Proud to Wait” seminar for our youth group, iPray. Proud to Wait is a government funded group that offers education for preteens/teenagers about abstinence. I think it is a great tool for our young people and I hope it impacts them positively! Slowly but surely we are Reaching People, Improving Families, and Impacting the Community.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Fall is in the air!
I love the fall! It's by far my favorite time of year. It's a little different here in California. The leaves don't change quite as much as in Colorado and it doesn't cool down as much, but I love it still the same.
Jeni’s top 10 list of signs Fall is on it’s way
10. The return of The Office!! (Office fans across the universe rejoice!)
9. The morning chill is back in the air
8. My unnatural draw to sweaters even though it’s 80 degrees outside
7. The Christmas Shopping has begun!
6. My search for the perfect pair of boots will commence upon the receipt of my next pay check
5. It’s darker in the mornings
4. It’s also getting dark earlier in the evenings
3. Halloween costumes/candy are everywhere!
2. The trees are starting to change
10. The return of The Office!! (Office fans across the universe rejoice!)
9. The morning chill is back in the air
8. My unnatural draw to sweaters even though it’s 80 degrees outside
7. The Christmas Shopping has begun!
6. My search for the perfect pair of boots will commence upon the receipt of my next pay check
5. It’s darker in the mornings
4. It’s also getting dark earlier in the evenings
3. Halloween costumes/candy are everywhere!
2. The trees are starting to change
1. The return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
God is good!
We were blessed to have another baptism service at Sacramento's House of Praise this weekend. God is doing great things in Northern California!
Busy Weekend
I had a busy but great weekend with my mom. We had fun catching up and I was able to take her on her first trip to San Francisco! We saw some good sights and ate some FANTASTIC food. If you're ever in the Bay Area be sure to check out The Stinking Rose. It is the garlic lovers 
paradise!!
paradise!!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Finally Friday
Work blahhh
I’m so glad that today is Friday! It has been a very hectic and stressful week to say the least. This time of year is always busy at work but I really have been going full speed to get things done before my mom arrives today. I had great feed back on what I’ve accomplished so far from my boss so I think I’ll be able to enjoy this weekend without thinking about work!
Exercise
I really have this love hate relationship with exercise. I hate to do it but I love the results lol. I’ve been working out consistently for 25 days now and am feeling great. I love the energy I have and how well I sleep at night. However, I don’t love being sore the next day though. I’ve been doing the “Firm” workout and it totally kicks my booty. Literally! Lol. It’s designed to help tone those female trouble areas. It combines step-box routines, lightweights, aerobics and strength training. I used the program a few years ag
o to help me lose some extra flub I had gained through the years. I am proud to say that I’ve kept off all the weight (all 35 lbs! Yay! GO ME!) but I unfortunately had lost a lot of the muscle tone. Watching the Olympics this summer inspired me to start working out again. The female volleyball players are what really made me want to get my butt up off the couch. Tall fit women :o) Who wouldn’t be inspired!!
My mommy is coming!!
My mom is coming tonight YAY! I’m really excited to see her! I’m taking her to San Francisco tomorrow so I’m sure I’ll pictures to post later on in the week. It looks to be a nice relaxing weekend. I think we both need it!!
I’m so glad that today is Friday! It has been a very hectic and stressful week to say the least. This time of year is always busy at work but I really have been going full speed to get things done before my mom arrives today. I had great feed back on what I’ve accomplished so far from my boss so I think I’ll be able to enjoy this weekend without thinking about work!
Exercise
I really have this love hate relationship with exercise. I hate to do it but I love the results lol. I’ve been working out consistently for 25 days now and am feeling great. I love the energy I have and how well I sleep at night. However, I don’t love being sore the next day though. I’ve been doing the “Firm” workout and it totally kicks my booty. Literally! Lol. It’s designed to help tone those female trouble areas. It combines step-box routines, lightweights, aerobics and strength training. I used the program a few years ag
o to help me lose some extra flub I had gained through the years. I am proud to say that I’ve kept off all the weight (all 35 lbs! Yay! GO ME!) but I unfortunately had lost a lot of the muscle tone. Watching the Olympics this summer inspired me to start working out again. The female volleyball players are what really made me want to get my butt up off the couch. Tall fit women :o) Who wouldn’t be inspired!!My mommy is coming!!
My mom is coming tonight YAY! I’m really excited to see her! I’m taking her to San Francisco tomorrow so I’m sure I’ll pictures to post later on in the week. It looks to be a nice relaxing weekend. I think we both need it!!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Hillsong - From the Inside out
I had my iPod on shuffle the other day and came across this song and it has quickly become one of my favorites. It is my hearts prayer.
Sam
My sister sent me this adorable picture of Sam today... He's SO CUTE!!!
He is in the 95% for height and 75% for weight. Us Holdaway's grow some tall kids :o)
Catching up
I’m here today again just plugging along at work in the midst of budget season. Despite my bout of ADD the other day and an unexpected stomach bug yesterday I’m still making a lot of progress and should be done with them ahead of schedule. I’ve noticed in property management that they tend to get put off until the last minute and then everyone is in a frantic state. I want mine done 4 to 5 days early to leave plenty of time for revisions and review. My boss seems to appreciate this :o) Over the last few weeks I’ve heard her say several times “I come into my office and stuff is just done. Stuff that I use to do! It’s like magic!” lol. Apparently the last manager didn’t do much.
Last night I was able to catch up with a friend on the phone I hadn’t talked to in a long time. It made me very grateful for those people that I have in my life that no matter how long you go without talking to them that they’re still there for you. That it could be months or years but you pick up right where you left off. I am very blessed to have more than one really good friend. Not everyone can say that.
Last night I was able to catch up with a friend on the phone I hadn’t talked to in a long time. It made me very grateful for those people that I have in my life that no matter how long you go without talking to them that they’re still there for you. That it could be months or years but you pick up right where you left off. I am very blessed to have more than one really good friend. Not everyone can say that.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Oy!
A.D.D is bad. I was up until 11:30 working on my budget and got back into the office at 6 a.m. Procrastination is NOT a good thing. I sure hope I learned my lesson!!
Monday, September 8, 2008
I know nothing for months then two in 1 day!
I think I have A.D.D. today. I am trying really hard to crank out a budget but it’s just not working. Maybe I need to get up from my desk and stretch my legs for a bit? Perhaps food might help my tired brain focus…Maybe I’m tired? I think I stayed up too late last night. In fact I know I did. I made the unwise decision of taking at 2 hour nap on the couch Sunday afternoon and then not exercising until 7 pm. Not that exercise is bad but when you start later you have more energy and you don’t sleep. Not sure how the exact science behind works but I’m sure it’s true. Either that or it’s an urban ledged and I read it on the internet.
Today is a weird day for sure. I can’t focus. My mind won’t stop running in a bazillion different directions. Unfortunately, none of those directions are toward my budget. I think I’m going to have to work late tonight to make up for it… I had weird news, followed by a weird reaction to weird news. Weird events took place at one of the properties I manage (weird as in people getting it on in the parking lot right next to my car). Yeah. I want to burn my eyes out of their sockets lol. It’s like the day of weirdness…gotta love Monday’s!
The silence ends
I know I haven’t blogged in like a year. So now the silence is broken!
What have I been up to for the last year or so:
Dec -Went home for Christmas
Jan -Got a boy in Colorado
Jan -Hated job
Jan -Quit Job
Jan -Got new job
Feb -Mom came to visit for birthday
March -Got new apartment
March -Broke up with boy from Colorado
April – Visited Family in CO
May -Visited family for Memorial day
June -Met a guy
June -Hated new job
June -Got bored with new guy
July -Quit new job
July -Got new new job
July -Got a new nephew
July -Went to see new nephew
August – Met new new guy
August -Love new new job
August -Started Exercising again
Sept - Best friend moved from CA to FL
Sept -Lost 5 lbs
Sept – Still not sure about new new guy
Sept -My mom is coming to visit on Friday
And that in a nutshell has been my life. Minus a few things here and there ;o) Hopefully I blog more often now that a lot of stress from my old job is gone. That’s really the main reason I stopped. I was so stressed out and mentally drained that I didn’t want anything to do with the computer when I got home.
Anyway, I love you guys and I’ll try to keep in touch more!
What have I been up to for the last year or so:
Dec -Went home for Christmas
Jan -Got a boy in Colorado
Jan -Hated job
Jan -Quit Job
Jan -Got new job
Feb -Mom came to visit for birthday
March -Got new apartment
March -Broke up with boy from Colorado
April – Visited Family in CO
May -Visited family for Memorial day
June -Met a guy
June -Hated new job
June -Got bored with new guy
July -Quit new job
July -Got new new job
July -Got a new nephew
July -Went to see new nephew
August – Met new new guy
August -Love new new job
August -Started Exercising again
Sept - Best friend moved from CA to FL
Sept -Lost 5 lbs
Sept – Still not sure about new new guy
Sept -My mom is coming to visit on Friday
And that in a nutshell has been my life. Minus a few things here and there ;o) Hopefully I blog more often now that a lot of stress from my old job is gone. That’s really the main reason I stopped. I was so stressed out and mentally drained that I didn’t want anything to do with the computer when I got home.
Anyway, I love you guys and I’ll try to keep in touch more!
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