I purchased my digital camera a few months ago.  With it, I purchased rechargable batteries with a charger.  And yes, I have become picture happy.  I use that camera every weekend without fail.  It's the best purchase I ever made.  While in Michigan, I used my camera...of course.  When I went to charge my batteries, my charger didn't work.  Huh????  What's up with this?  Then it wound up charging the next day.  Since I've come home, my charger has not worked. 

It's not THAT big of a deal.  I can always buy a new one.  But how come it only worked for about 5 months?  Does this happen to anyone else? 

No, I will not switch to regular batteries.  I purchased some batteries while in Michigan and my camera sucked all the juice out of them within 2 hours. 

Also while we were vacationing in Michigan, our pool was opened.  DJ has been anticipating the opening of the pool since about NOVEMBER.  I kept him home on Tuesday because we came in so late Monday night.  I figured we'd hit the pool.  It wasn't happening.  The pool is only open on the weekends until June 18th. 

All week DJ has it in his head that the pool will be opened on Saturday.  You know what happens once an Aspie gets something into his head...  Saturday was gray and overcast and not really that warm.  Of course, couldn't talk DJ out of going to the pool.  We trudged over, there along with PIC.  Neither one of us was going to swim but DJ jumped right into the water.  He has no shame.  Ok, he didn't jump because he's afraid to get water on his face.  I know.  I know.  He's in a POOL.  I'm working on that this year.  It's some sensory thing he has going on.  It took him 7 years for him to allow water on his face in the shower. 

Don't you know my shoulders and my collarbone area are burnt?  Doesn't hurt at all.  Just a deep pink.  Today I will be wearing a shirt since I do not really want to be crispy while in DC next week.

I was going to check out ebay tonight and take a look at their kids bedding sets.  Instead of typing it with y I typed it with a t and spelled out ebat.  This is where I wound up.
After dropping DJ off at school today, I called PIC on her cell phone.  I wound up waking her up out of bed which wouldn't be a bad thing except she was supposed to be parking her car at about that time.  She completely overslept. 

I check my cell phone tonight and I missed SEVEN calls.  What the hell was I doing?  One I noticed looked like it was from PIC's work.  She had told me she was just going to call out but I figured they needed her to come in and do something - my job does that to me as well from time to time. 

I called her back and she told me she never did go to work today.  I read her off the number and we were both stumped because it was from HER JOB.  She is evidently sniffing on something because when she called out she left a cell number for them to reach her if needed.  Yea, MY cell number. 

1. Copy this whole list into your journal.
2. Bold the things that are true about you.
3. Add something that is true about you.

01. I miss somebody right now.
02. I don’t watch much TV these days.
03. I love olives
04. I own lots of books.
06. I wear glasses or contact lenses.
07. I love to play video games.
08. I’ve tried marijuana.
09. I’ve watched porn movies.
10. I have been in a threesome.
11. I have been the psycho-ex in a past relationship.
12. I believe honesty is usually the best policy.
13. I love ice cream.
14. I like and respect Al Sharpton.
15. I curse sometimes.
16. I have changed a lot mentally over the last year.
17. I have a hobby.
18. I’ve been told I have a nice smile.
19. I carry my knife/razor everywhere with me.
20. I’m partially TOTALLY smart.
21. I’ve never broken someone’s bones.
22. I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal.
23. I hate the rain.
24. I’m paranoid at times.
25. I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
26. I need money right now.
27. I love sushi.
28. I talk really, really fast.
29. I have fresh breath in the morning.
30. I have long hair.
31. I have lost money in Las Vegas.
32. I have at least one brother and/or one sister.
33. I was born in a country outside of the U.S.
34. I shave my legs (females) or face (males) on a regular basis.
35. I have a twin (or a triplet, or somesuch).
36. I have worn fake hair/fingernails/eyelashes in the past.
37. I couldn’t survive without Caller I.D.
38. I like the way that I look sometimes.
39. I have lied to a good friend in the last 6 months.
40. I know how to cornrow.
41. I am usually pessimistic.
42. I have a lot of mood swings.
43. I think prostitution should be legalized.
44. I think Britney Spears is pretty.
45. Slept with a Suitemate.
46. I have a hidden talent.
47. I’m always hyper no matter how much sugar I have.
48. I have a lot of friends.
49. I am currently single.
50. I have pecked someone of the same sex.
51. I enjoy talking on the phone.
52. I practically live in sweatpants or PJ pants.
53. I love to shop.
54. I would rather shop than eat.
55. I would classify myself as ghetto.
56. I’m bourgie and have worn a sweater tied around my shoulders.
57. I’m obsessed with my Xanga or Livejournal.
58. I don’t hate anyone. I dislike them. (Sorry, but I’m a hater)
59. I’m a pretty good dancer.
60. I don’t think Mike Tyson raped Desiree Washington.
61. I’m completely embarrassed to be seen with my mother.
62. I have a cell phone.
63. I believe in God.
64. I watch MTV on a daily basis.
65. I have passed out drunk in the past 6 months.
66. I love drama.
67. I have never been in a real relationship before.
68. I’ve rejected someone before.
69. I currently have a crush/like someone.
70. I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
71. I want to have children in the future.
72. I have changed a diaper before.
73. I’ve called the cops on a friend before.
74. I bite my nails.
75. I am a member of the Tom Green fan club.
76. I’m not allergic to anything.
77. I have a lot to learn.
78. I have been with someone at least 10 years older or younger.
79. I plan on seeing Ice Cube’s newest “Friday” movie. (how old is this list?)
80. I am shy around the opposite sex.
81. I’m online 24/7, even as an away message.
82. I have at least 5 away messages saved.
83. I have tried alcohol or drugs before.
84. I have made a move on a friend’s significant other or crush in the past.
85. I own the “South Park” movie.
86. I have avoided assignments at work school to be on Xanga or Livejournal.
87. When I was a kid I played “the birds and the bees” with a neighbor or chum.
88. I enjoy some country music.
89. I would die for my best friends.
90. I think that Pizza Hut has the best pizza.
91. I watch soap operas whenever I can
92. I’m obsessive, anal retentive, and often a perfectionist.
93. I have used my sexuality to advance my career.
94. I love Michael Jackson, scandals and all. (EWWWWWW)
95. I know all the words to Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story".
96. Halloween is awesome because you get free candy.
97. I watch Spongebob Squarepants and I like it.
98. I have dated a close friend’s ex.
99. I like surveys.
100. I am happy at this moment.
101. I’m obsessed with guys.
102. I am bisexual.
103. Democrat.
104. Conservative Republican.
105. I am punk rockish.
106. I am preppy. (believe it or not, I can be quite preppish when the mood strikes)
107. I go for older guys/girls, not younger
108. I study for tests most of the time.
109. I tie my shoelaces differently to anyone I’ve ever met.
110. I can work on a car.
111. I love my job.
112. I am comfortable with who I am right now.
113. I have more than just my ears pierced.
114. I walk barefoot wherever I can.
115. I have jumped off a bridge.
116. I love sea turtles.
117. I spend ridiculous amounts of money on makeup.
118. I believe in prophetic dreams.
119. I plan on achieving a major goal/dream.
120. I am proficient on a musical instrument.
121. I worked at McDonald’s restaurant.
122. I hate office jobs.
123. I love sci-fi movies.
124. I’ve never been in love.
125. I think water rules.
126. I am going to college out of state.
127. I am adopted.
128. I like sausage.
129. I am a pyro.
130. I love the Red Sox.
131. I have thrown up from crying too much.
132. I have been intentionally hurt by people that I loved.
133. I love kisses.
134. I fall for the worst people and have been hurt every time.
135. I adore bright colors.
136. I love Dear Abby.
137. I can’t live without black eyeliner.
138. I think school is awesome.
139. I think pigtails serve a purpose.
140. I don’t know why the hell I just did this stupid thing.
141. I usually like covers better than originals.
142. I don’t like multi-textured ice cream (ex. Chocolate chips, nuts, marshmallows)
143. I think John Cusack is adorable.
144. I f**king hate chain theme restaurants like Applebees and TGIFridays.
145. I watch Food Network way too much.
146. I love coaching youth sports.
147. I can pick up things with my toes
148. I can’t whistle.
149. I love tomotos

Fun times were had by all!  DJ and I bonded for our 11 hour journey up and our whopping 14 hour journey back.  I don't want any more kids:)  He was really good and didn't complain too much.  On the way to Michigan, I heard, "Mom, do you have to pee AGAIN?!  I'm tired of you peeing all the time!"  Do you feel the love?

On the way back, I-80 was a complete mess.  Construction everywhere throughout Pennsylvania.  I got off the highway in bumfuck anywhere (not to be confused with Dawn's bumfuck nowhere) to get gas.  It was creepy at night.  I'm such a city girl.

DJ had a blast with all the kids.  Not one single meltdown.  No fighting when it was bedtime.  Matter of fact, there were two nights he crashed all by himself.  No fighting to take a shower either. 

DJ had a tooth just about to fall out for about 2 weeks now.  On Sunday I noticed the one side was hanging even lower.  I tried to get him to pull it out but he wouldn't.  Damn dentists for messing with his head.  I gave him a juice box.  One suck.  Then a huge scream.  I came running back in.  He swallowed his tooth.  Poor kid.  He didn't even meltdown about it.  He was just really worried that the tooth fairy wouldn't hook him up since there was no tooth.  His solution was to poop in his pants so I could dig out his tooth.  Uhhhhhhh, no thanks.  We'll leave the fairy a note, honey.  So he was cool with that and lo and behold the next day he woke up and the tooth fairy left a little surprise for him under his pillow even without the tooth.  He was a happy camper.  And I was very happy not to go digging in poop. 

Some pictures from the journey are in the photo album.

Creating History
posted 06/29/2005 @ 10:59pm

Things Are Looking Up!
posted 06/22/2005 @ 07:07pm

I Could Never Quit

Ok, so I'm running a bit late.  I meant to leave out of here at 3.  That's evidently not happening.  I'm almost finished and I'll be out the door.  Updates will be sporadic until Tuesday. 

Bring on the bonding!

DJ must have gotten his days confused.  Either that or else he saw the packed suitcase in my room.  Only ONE packed suitcase in my room. 

He woke me up around 3:30am and told me it was time to go to Michigan.

I've packed all my clothes (I think).  Ok, not true.  I still have a pair of sweats I'm washing, then I'm going to wash my "delicates" tomorrow.  Then I'll be fully packed.  Some of DJ's clothes are piled on my bed, the rest in his closet.  I need to work on that.  I have lists.  I'm good at making lists.  Just not so good at checking them off.

Full day at work tomorrow.  Then packing up the SUV.  Hopefully a nap after.

Crap, I need to wrap presents too.  My girl is pregnant.  And I went majorly crazy shopping the past couple months.  You'd think this was my kid. 

I would call in sick tomorrow but guess who left her cell phone in work? 

I woke up early Sunday to get this move started.  FMM was all gung ho and was trying to contact his buddy who said he would help.  After he was unable to reach him on his cell, FMM drove over his house.  Noone was home.

Luckily, I got ahold of Budget and they not only had a truck, but it was in my price range (cheap!) and it was one block away from my storage space!  Sounds like a winner to me.  FMM was on his way to pick up his cousin from work and was going to meet me at the rental office.  While he was busy doing that, Mommy Dearest was calling to tell me if I wasn't at her house within the hour she was leaving to do her errands.  We got into it a bit on the phone since this was my ONLY weekend to move my stuff since I was going to be away on and off for the next three weeks.  She goes to settlement on the 10th of June.  I'll be in DC then. 

I really don't understand why she has to make my life difficult EVERY SINGLE TIME I DEAL WITH HER.  I just realized, I don't have to deal with her anymore!  This was it!  No more stress.  Except of course, when she takes my dad to court and tries to take everything he has (which affects DJ 100%).  But I'm not going to think about that right now. 

Tomorrow, I'm leaving all this behind and I'm headed to Michigan!!!  I can't wait!

No.  I moved absolutely nothing today.  I picked up FMM and we drove to the location - 12 miles away.  They are not renting UHauls today.  You have got to be kidding me.  I called UHaul who told me to call their regional center.  You have to love their customer service.  I called their regional center.  Did they apologize?  No.  They did tell me they would call me back with another location.

We waited 20 minutes.  FMM called his buddy who works at my complex.  I know him pretty well, especially since I used to date FMM.  He is picking me up tomorrow in his truck and then we are getting FMM and going to pick up my crap from the house. 

I called UHaul a 4th time today to cancel my reservation.  I told them I better not have ANY charges on my credit card from them because this was completely unacceptable.  They were noting my account.  If they charge my credit card, I will be calling up my credit card company and dispute the charges.