That b*tch Sandy

So I reside on the wonderful east coast and more specifically in Maryland.  This is what we're currently facing:

The lady on the bottom left, Sandy well not only is she larger but she's also slower moving then her cousin Irene that devastated Maryland a few years back.

How serious is it?  Well my work closed LAST NIGHT before the storm has even close to DC.  As a matter of fact the storm still hasn't made  just yet and it's going to come a little lower then originally predicted (NJ) and may make landfall in Maryland.  Remember those beach pics I posted earlier in the summer?  It's already  our little beach town about 3.5 hours away.

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R.I.P Ocean City fishing pier.  I have quite a few pictures from this pier and while I'm sure they will rebuild it's certainly a piece of history

They are predicting the storm should make landfall sometime earlier this evening and the biggest treat is flooding due to the bay, flooding due to the 6 -12 inches of rain we are expected to recieve and 50-60 MPH winds knocking out power. So far so good.

My prayers to everyone riding out this storm, I shall update when after the storm has passed.

Friday Letters v101912

  Happy Friday Friends!  It seems like it was just last Friday and I couldn't believe the week had went by as quickly as it did.  Guess what? Another Friday is wrapping up and I can't believe it, another week down 42 weeks down in 2012 to be exact, 10 weeks left and we'll be in a new year, can you believe it? Unlike everyone else out partying on a Friday night after a long hard week I'm sitting at home enjoying the quiet of an empty house and the rain outside with the windows open.  Oh and gangland playing on my TV, don't judge. I could make a typical post about Dear Work, Dear Traffice, Dear Big Ass, I don't have time nor do I want to bore anyone on the typical Friday post.  Instead let's discuss one of the many lessons I've learned this year.   Here's a one of my 2012 life lessons:   Your boyfriend can turn into a best friend long after you've broken up- My ex boyfriend and I have what spans 8 year worth of a relationship from being my first love, my first long relationship etc to first person I run to when my life's a mess, first person I run to when there's a death, first people I call to vent about my new dating life.  Yes, it's true I will always love him but that love is much like I have for my brother, I support him and wish he finds someone that would make him happier then I ever did but more importantly I'm so blessed he was ever in my life.  Back in the day when we first met I wasn't even 17 and I liked his friend.  Eventually, after months of talking I met him where he was working part time and we switched numbers and talked on the phone and for almost a year we talked on and off until eventually we became a legit couple.  The next 6 years of my life were a mass of heartache, loss, growth and change.  My ex was even a pallbearer for my mother despite the fact that we weren't talking nor together when she passed away.  I've come to the decision that despite we are both good people we weren't good together but that doesn't change the fact that when I do meet Mr. Right, he can thank my ex for putting up with all my bratty, selfish, immature and trying times.   You never know when someone will have a huge impact on your life or just play a small supporting role, we have no real control over who stays and who goes and sometimes best laid plans become the complete opposite of everything you ever thought.  Some of my closest friendships (my ex included) have a less then perfect past, but hell my past is far from perfect. So my thought for this weekend, be thankful for every person in your life, tomorrow isn't promised to anyone.  I'm blessed to have had amazing people in my life. Some that have always been there, some that only stayed for a short time.  Everyone has taught me, tested me and ultimately helped me on my way.       Oh and I have an amazing new opportunity I cannot wait to tell everyone about!  Post coming soon!  

 

Does that make me crazy.. [a link up]

 I must say everyone should be pretty happy I've taken off my make up for today and I'm completely beat from yet another 10 hour day at work. Otherwise, I would VLOG myself singing Cee Lo Brown's Does That Make Me Crazy..thank your lucky stars my friends I am not the singer my grandparents tell me I am. I'm so excited to bring everyone a new and FRESH link up! So without further ado.. Does that make me crazy ....

If you knew me IRL you'd know I typically work something like a minimum of 50 hours a week. Why? The answer is quite simple not only do i LOVE what I do, I strive to give 110% everyday to my company, my bosses and my clients. If that means, I work 50 hour weeks in my quest for perfection then so be it.

Oh and addition to a long work week I work a few times a month modeling for a little extra spend money, socialization.

Speaking of work I work with about 100 other people on my side of the building.  As such I've picked up alot of bad pet peeves.  It WILL drive me crazy is I hear you loudly crunching on your food especially pita chips, raw carrots etc.  Does this not sound like nails on a chalkboard to anyone else?

I have an IPhone 4s that is in MINT condition yet I totally priced out what the new IPhone 5 would cost out of contract and how much I could get for said 4S.  FYI, if you have Verizon you will lose you unlimited data plan if you try to use your upgrade on the 5, however if you purchase it out right you can keep your current plan!  Said Phone costs over $600 out of contract! Oy!!!

My favorite thing to do on the weekend...NOTHING! A typical weekend looks like one day of rest (cleaning/washing clothes) and another day of errands.  I hate to be a person that is constantly on the go and well that's my M-F.

Did I mention M-F I leave as the sun is coming up and head home as the sun is setting?

I cannot leave work without checking that my little portable heater is turned off atleast 5 times which also includes unplugging said heater and double checking it's unplugged. 

I also can't go to bed without telling both my grandparents goodnight, who knows that the night will bring and I cannot not say goodnight.

Oh and by Saturday night I'm so bored out of my mind I can't wait for Monday to get here so
I can go back to work. Oh,  yes it's true.  I enjoy time with my family, friends, relaxing, shopping, walking the dog etc but work makes me really happy and well..that makes me CRAZY!!!

So what Wednesday

So what..

If I've been so stressed that I've resorted to running.  My dog loves the idea, I however don't but it does clear my mind. 

If this is the last week of the quarter and therefore bonuses will be awarded in next weeks pay and mine is already spent.  So you see, I needed that new sony waterproof camera and clothes for work and my poor credit card could use some help.

If sometimes I worry about my weight and then eat a bag of puppy chow.  If you haven't tried it, it's only the best thing ever!  Rice chex+peanut butter+ chocolate and coated in powdered sugar = BEST THING EVER!

If I have iphone envy, it wasn't been a year ago I received my 4S but I'm lusting after the 5 in a major way. The worst part is I can't upgrade and keep my plan, bye bye unlimited data? No thanks!  Paying $650 for a phone might be an option one day.

Sunday Social: All About the Internet

This weeks Questions: All About the Internet

1. What is the first website you log on to each day? facebook, I go to bed early (usually by 10 on the weekdays and 11 on weekends) so I need to see what I've missed while the rest of the world was awake and I was asleep.

2. Give us some funny websites you visit that we need to know about.

 

Thedirty.com - it's not porn I promise, but more like a local gossip thing.  Funny thing is a girl I know was most recently listed on there under my city.  It's actually quite a shame people are putting her personal info out there like address, phone #, place of work but otherwise it's just funny.

3. Pinterest or Facebook? Why? Hm I use facebook a bit more just to keep in contact with everyone.

4. Twitter or Instagram? Instagram- I'm a wanna be pro photographer and as such I run almost every picture I take through instagram.

5. Favorite youtube video...post it!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djYz6p3i-t0

 

Highly inappropriate but funny, TMI warning right here folks!

6. Biggest online pet peeve? Duck face pictures, nuff said!

 

Dear Blogger Friends.. Forgive me for I have sinned

Dear Bloggy Friends: I'm sorry I've been MIA but rest assured even when I don't post I'm still reading. As a token of my appreciation I've included a few picture collages I've slaved over since everyone loves pictures! Dear Summer: I'm sad to see you go what seems so quickly but I'm over the 90+ degree's and the heat. I do however think this has been one of the best summers EVER! 50th anniversary party, 2 trips to the beach, brothers of the sun tour and lots of good times with friends and family. Dear Fall: I love you, your pumpkin farms, hayrides and bonfires. Dear SOA: The new season starts in less than a month and I cannot wait. I think I'll rehash the old seasons (see yummy man candy) until you return on September! Dear Mr. Right: While I understand since you are indeed male you don't want to ask for directions when you are lost but I really think you might need to stop and ask. Mrs. Right is getting awful impatient. I'm 26 year old single college graduate, not exactly what I hoped for at this point in my life. Onto the pictures!

My grandparents 50th anniversary party- (clockwise) my dad and myself, my bestie becca and myself, the little bro and me, grandpop me and lil bro, grandmom and myself and grandmom and pop! Exactly 50 years to the day they were married.

Summer fun with my friends -(clockwise) Melissa and Me at a living social crab feast on the bay, my new friend from the crab feast and myself, truck yeah, graphics from the brothers of the sun tour featuring Kenny Chesney and Tim Mcgraw, My bestie from Kindergarten, Ashley + Me at the Brothers of the Sun tour, sexy Kenny Chesney and me with my winnings from the annual company crab feast.

Mini vacay with a handsome man- holding hands on the beach, sunset views from the pier and a picture from a day at the beach.

I hope everyone has been having a fabulous summer!

Friday's Letter 0803

 

Dear Friday:Thank you for taking your good old time appearing this week, you are not so punctual. er

Dear Stress: Please GTFO, I cannot personally take much more of you.

Dear Father and Brother:  Please stop acting like 5 year old siblings, if you can't get along please don't bring my ailing grandfather into it.  I assure you he does NOT need to worry about whether or not you trash/gift a POS 1985 rusted out truck.  Stop being so selfish!

Dear career: Life would be so much easier if the right career path just jumped out at me, while I love my company I don't want to be in my position forever and the possibilities in my company are almost endless.

Dear Pinterst; Thank you for giving me something to do before I go to bed at night (IE pin quotes).

 

  

  

Dear Student Loans: I wish someone would've explained to me just how long you'd take to pay off. The unfortunate part is I could go to jail and get out before I could you off, yes a JAIL SENTENCE would be shorter!

Dear coworkers: I appreciate your humor but when you choose to turn the work place back into high school via mean girls, I will no longer participate. I'm sorry, high school was 8 years ago for me and well I'm better then that.

Dear Grandmom H: Please continue to rest up, I know you had a rough weekend in the hospital but with time and rest you will be as good as new!