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2006-05-11T16:08:16Z

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brgirl @ 2002-06-11T16:20:00

2002-06-11T21:29:38Z

Well, It's been almost three weeks at my new job and I'm finally started to get a little settled in. I went last week to training in West Monroe..There wasn't a thing in the city..very country. I guess maybe I'm a city girl because I'm not used to seeing neighborhoods without any steet lights. It was a productive trip. I got quite a bit done and ended up helping them out. I guess that my 4 years experience at DEQ paid off. The only bad thing about traveling is that it is alot of wear and tear on your body. I don't sleep well in hotel rooms at all. Then, I think this weekend, I got a bad head cold and had to go to the doc yesterday to get some medicine. Hopefully, next week when I go back, it won't be so bad. I guess we'll see. Besides that, I think that my cat has developed anxiety when I leave home..geez..I brought her to the vet yesterday and that's what he said..i might have to get her some medicine before I leave next week..it's always something..One good thing with the new job is that some cuties work here..who knows the social life just might kick into gear..it's there somewhat with Jacques, but he's too confusing for me..buys me things, but doesn't want to commit...what's up with that?? I just need a good workout in tonight to feel better as long as I don't overdo it..which sometimes I have a tendancy to do..

brgirl @ 2002-05-22T12:57:00

2002-05-22T17:58:20Z

My section took me out to eat lunch today for my last day. We went to J. Alexander's which was delicious. I had a salad and some seafood pasta. I'm stuffed now and feel like sleeping..at least it's 1:00..

brgirl @ 2002-05-22T12:46:00

2002-05-22T17:57:06Z

It seems like quite a while since I've updated. Alot has been going on. The main thing is that I landed a new job!!! This means more career advancement. The office is located right down the street from my apartment. Tomorrow is my last day here at DEQ. I'll miss some of the people that work here, but the private sector has so much more to offer than the state ever will. I feel like it's a new start for me. I had been feeling like my life was caught in a rut. My job wasn't satisfying anymore and there was no room for me to advance. So, one day I called one of the consulting firms which I deal with and asked them if I could fax over my resume. I honestly didn't think too much would happen, but they took a pretty aggressive approach to reviewing my resume. I could finally see the light at the end of yhr tunnel. If nothing else, it would have been a good interviewing experience. Then, the next thing I know I'm getting offered a job. I started feeling so much better about things. Now the only part of my life that I wish would get better is the dating side. It seems like it's hard to meet good quality people anymore. I hope to at least meet someone to date casually if nothing else. Then, my life would be complete. Also, this office has branch office in Flordia..So who knows I might end up down there.

brgirl @ 2002-04-26T16:12:00

2002-04-26T21:14:54Z

Things are finally starting to look up on the career front! I have an interview on Tuesday night with a consulting firm. I'm very excited and nervous at the same time. We are meeting at 7:00 Tuesday night at Mike Anderson's. I'm going to get some interviewing tips from my friend Vicki this weekend.

brgirl @ 2002-04-09T12:48:00

2002-04-09T18:02:40Z

Well, I'm almost outta here for the rest of the week. We gave my friend Mary Clare a shower for her upcoming wedding. It was very nice. We had sandwiches, a vegetable tray, beautiful wedding cake, and some other finger food. I'm so happy for her. I was the one who introduced her to Kenny. We had a class together years back when I was at LSU. We studied together because the teacher was sooo bad and could barely speak English..Anyways, MC and I used to go out to the Tiger and Kenny would be there..Needless to say the rest was history..They are getting married April 20th in a sunset ceremony on the beach in Pensacola..This is my dream wedding..If I ever meet the right one, I want to get married on the beach..Something about the ocean is so very peaceful to me..It takes all of your worries away even if it's only temporary..I'm ready to get to Florida tomorrow. We are going straight down to Cocoa Beach when I get there. I sure hope the weather is pretty.I need to relax a few days and catch some sun rays..Actually a break from the regualr routine of life is a good thing..Sometimes, I feel like I'm in a rut and just need to get away from things. This is one of those times..ONE bad thing did happen at the shower..A stupid co-worker of mine made a comment well when Stephanie quits....UMMMMM...well, I haven't yet..I just wish that she would shut her mouth sometimes..Always saying things BEFORE she thinks..or maybe she doesn't care..stupid B****..I really hold alot of anger about things inside of me..I pray every night that a new job comes sooner than later because I don't know how much longer I can take of this place..this people drive me NUTS...

brgirl @ 2002-04-08T11:37:00

2002-04-08T16:51:06Z

It has been a very busy last several weeks at work. ALOT has been going on. I had a slight career crisis about a week and a half ago which has put me on a serious job hunt. The final line was that while my supervisor was out of town she put the new girl in charge of the section while she was gone. She has only been here for 3 MONTHS..yes that is all..Not to mention she needs to stick her overly confident attitude up her ass..Well, enough said about that..Well, on Good Friday I went to my mom's to update my resume. My friend Vicki gave me some tips on what potential employers look for. I faxed my resume to two employers who I deal with through my job. I spoke with one lady today who told me that she is meeting with her brother and the manager of the Baton Rouge office to discuss my resume..This would be a HUGE break for me, not to mention alot more money. I'm finally starting to think that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel..This is all very exciting for me, but at the same hand I'm a bit nervous..I feel like I felt when I first graduated from college..I just hope that all my prayers are answered and I get a break..This would also help me pay off some of my debt...YEAH!!!! On another note, I'm leaving for Orlando on Wednesday morning. My friend Vicki gave me a plane ticket..Yeah for friends..She travels alot and got a free ticket for frequent flying..I'm forever greatful to her because she knew as much as I know that I seriously need a break from work as if I stay here any longer I might just quit..I'm on a writing spree now..I went to a wedding Friday night that was a blast. It was at the Old Governor's Mansion..The food and drinks were excellent!!! We danced the whole night long..The band that played was called Louisiana and they were great!

brgirl @ 2002-03-23T10:23:00

2002-03-23T16:33:49Z

So, I'm here at work on this lovely Saturday morning. I'm taking full advantage of this last week of paid overtime. For some reason our administrator decided to do away with any overtime at all..Oh well, back to the normal pay check..That is until September when I get my next level increase. I'm hoping to notice a little increase in the paycheck.:P I don't have too much planned today. I'm going to the gym after I head out of here. Then, I need to run by the grocery store and to the bank. Then, I'm going to try to do a bit of cleaning around the apartment area. If only it were a bit warmer, I'd lay out. Shoot with all of this extra free time I'll have on my hands, I'll actually be able to enjoy my weekends this summer. I've been looking at plane tickets to Orlando so that I can visit my friend Allison. I was surprised at how cheap a round trip ticket from New Orleans to Orlando is. I went on Priceline.com and it was $146.00 with taxes included. Not too bad. The only thing that I need to check on is how many stops the plane makes on the way there..Knowing my luck, I'll probably be shipped all over the world with a ticket that cheap..Hopefully not, but we'll see...Well, I'm going to do a bit more work and then head out..Have a GREAT Saturday!

brgirl @ 2002-03-23T10:23:00

2002-03-23T16:26:07Z

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brgirl @ 2002-03-18T12:05:00

2002-03-18T18:09:43Z

I'm in a GREAT mood today and it's Monday..Where is all of this excess energy coming from?? It's probably the georgeous weather which makes me want to take off for a week and go to Florida!!

brgirl @ 2002-03-18T11:59:00

2002-03-18T18:08:25Z

I'm feeling alot better today than yesterday. My friend Vicki gave me some wonderful advice into the mind of a non-commital man. They are very self-centered people who care about only themselves and what makes them happy..People like that really make my stomach sick..Why be so damn self-centered whenever you could open your heart to someone?? Oh well, it's one of those things in life that I'll never understand..On a better note, I ran to the bank at lunch in this HOT weather..I ran into my "gym boyfriend" there..He asked me what was up and how my weekend was..We chatted for a minute and then he asked me if I was going to the gym tonight..Yep, I'll be there..Doing some cardio and hopefully finding the energy to do a few weights to. However, there is only one bad downfall that I have..It's chocolate...I bought a box of Whitman's Sampler at K-mart..Now it's sitting in front of me calling my name...to open the box or wait??? That is the question....If I do open it, the box is history...I'll probably finish it before the day's up! Geez....will the craving ever subside???

brgirl @ 2002-03-17T11:21:00

2002-03-17T17:30:36Z

Yesterday was a nice day spent with my sister and her friend Laura. We went to the St. Pattie's Day parade which rolls through the Garden District here in BR. It was alot of fun. We caught quite a few beads and cups. I ran into som people that I haven't seen in a while, so that was pretty cool. We started drinking pretty early. We left right after the parade was over. I ran through McDonald's because I was starving. It also helped absorb some of the alcohol that I drank. I needed to run some errands yesterday, but was too tired. So, I watched movies all afternoon. It was nice to relax. I came into work this morning to get some overtime in. The overtime is coming to an end at the end of March. I'm kind of glad because I'll have a bit more time to take it easy on the weekends. However, the extra cash has been nice too. I'll just pick up a few extra Sundays at my Church helping out in the nursery. I'm leaving here in a few minutes to head to the gym. I've eaten too much junk the last few days, not to mention I haven't worked out since Thursday. I'm also hope that it well help to shake this kind of funky sad mood I've been in lately..

brgirl @ 2002-03-14T14:14:00

2002-03-14T20:23:27Z

I never thought that I'd miss having a phone line..I feel disconnected from the outside world..I feel like I'm in a terrible twilight zone here at work..AAHHHHH...Not that anyone of any importance is trying to reach me, but still..It's just the point of it all...Actually, a phone just rang...maybe, just maybe we'll be back in working service before too long, I sure hope so..It's been such a busy week. It's already Thursday and tomorrow is Friday..Yeah! It's so beautiful today that I almost feel like going to grab a margarita after work..However, I need to workout too..Geez decisions, decisions,...should I go with the good or bad side of my mind..I could workout for a while and then go..I guess we'll just have to see..I love the spring time. It's so nice outside and I'd much rather be out there than stuck inside here..I think it's a case of serious spring fever...

brgirl @ 2002-03-08T12:15:00

2002-03-08T18:20:38Z

At lunch, I ran to my pharmacy and found out the store is closing. That is one thing that I just don't understand about Baton Rouge. It seems like the economy here has a hard time keeping stores, restaurants, and bars open for an extended period of time..I mean it is a K-Mart..Now there's only one left open in BR..Just doens't make that much since to me unless the econmy is that bad here..

brgirl @ 2002-03-08T12:04:00

2002-03-08T18:17:44Z

I'm so glad it's Friday. Things have been going alright the last few days except for the fact that I haven't been to the gym since Tuesday and my body can feel it. When I don't get the heart rate up, I feel kind of suggish. That's how I'm feeling today. A girl in my section made the most delicious trail mix and I'm eating some of that. Hopefully, that will zap some energy into the body. I'm planning on hitting the cardio for a bit this afternoon after work.
Wednesday after work Jacques came in town to do some more car shopping..He's only been looking at cars for 3 years..Well, Wednesday night he made the big plunge to get a new one and boy is it fine. He decided to buy an Acura 3.2CL. It's tan with leather interior and completely loaded. I drove it around for a while and absolutely loved it. I only wish that he would leave it here in BR and take my Civic for a while. That would be nice..
Besides that I've been looking on the internet for a hotel room in Pensacola. My best friend is getting married in a sunset wedding on the beach. That is my dream..If I'm ever fortunate enough to find that special someone, I want to do it just like her..She said to go bare foot..I think I'll wear a swim suit..J/J I'll probably wear a cute sundress or something. I'm hoping it will be warm enough to lay out. My mom is coming with me and we are going to stay down there for a couple extra days..I might not come back if I'm in a beach paradise.......

brgirl @ 2002-03-06T12:18:00

2002-03-06T18:28:36Z

I'm feeling the effects of a good workout today. My body is feeling a bit on the sore and tired side. I had a good ab, back, and leg workout in last night. I've been trying a few new leg exercises and they are kicking my butt. The only downfall of all of my exercise is that I have the appetite of a horse. I ate an entire box of girl scout cookies through the night last night. Why oh why did I buy so many boxes of cookies??? I love them, but if they are anywhere around me, I'll eat every last one of them.. I have no self control..Need to tie my hands back or something. I ran out at lunch today to get my hair trimmed. A little off the back makes it look so much healthier and lively. I just can't wait until my bangs have grown all the way out. Once that is done, I want to get some layers toward my face. That is my long term goal. I've been letting them grow for almost a year now. So, anyday now would be great for them to get the same length as the rest of my hair. Besides that I had a huge craving for Subway today. I get there and the line is almost out the door. The Subway by my office is so slow..During lunch, there is once person working behind the counter..Talk about poor management.Of well, I guess that my turkey sandwich will have to do once again..I think that I need a little variety in what I eat..The only problem is that I'm too lazy to get off my butt and cook..Go figure..

brgirl @ 2002-03-04T16:13:00

2002-03-04T22:28:42Z

Monday is ALMOST over over. It has been one of those days that I have just been dragging butt. I think it's the result of an absolutely wonderful weekend. Friday night, Jacques came in town. He informed me that he was wearing a three piece suit to the dinner on Saturday night. I pretty much panicked because I don't own anything that fancy. I called my friend Allison and she came to the rescue. She had a beautiful long, black velvet dress that fit! I owe her bunches. Well, she swang by Friday night, and then we went and ate at Mestizo's, a mexican restaurant by my apt. The food wad good, but the margaritas were out of this world! After that I went home and he left. I wanted to get some sleep in before going to N.O. We got up early on Saturday and left around 9:30 or so. We got to NO, he went to his meeting, and I went out shopping. I went down to Canal shopping center and bought a real cute pair of pants at Banana Republic for $19.99, normally $88.oo. I also bought a shirt to go with the pants at Casual Corner. I love to bargain shop. Well, after his meeting was over, we ate, and then walked around on Bourbon Street for a while. We ran into a couple people from Baton Rouge that we knew which was cool. Then we went back to the room, showered, and got ready to go to Emeralds. The food and drinks were AWESOME..I am still stuffed though. I need to sweat a bit now. Anyways, we went back out in the quarter, went to Pat O's, met some people from Atlanta, and went dancing for a while. It was alot of fun, but time slipped by, and before we knew it it was 4..Ouch, talk about being tired yesterday. I managed somehow. We had lunch at Houston's and then looked at some more Acura's. It was fun. I slept last night, and now I'm back to reality..Fun, fun..Happy Monday all..And HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEATHER!!! Hope that your day was FANTASTIC!

brgirl @ 2002-03-01T12:00:00

2002-03-01T18:15:00Z

Where'd the sun go???It's cold, windy, rainy, and just downright nasty outside..It's March now..The warm Louisiana weather should be kicking in one of these days..Hopefully. I ran out to the bank at lunch and now I'm drenched. The wind was blowing so hard that the rain blew all over me..Talk about NO fun..Just glad that I had the umbrella with me. I sure hope that the rain dies down a bit because I'm going to New Orleans tomorrow morning with Jacques. He received an award for top sales, so they are putting on a conference for those people who achieved the President's Club. It should be alot of fun. We get to stay at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and get to eat dinner tomorrow night at Emerald Legasse.(sp) He is that well know chef..so I'm expecting the food to be out of this world! Yum, yum, yum..Then after that given the weather hold up tomorrow night, we'll go out in the Quarter. It's been a while since I've been out in New Orleans, but everytime I go it is TOO much fun! I checked the weather out and it's supposed to clear out by Sunday, but be freezing..Well, at least it won't be raining. I'm trying to get out of here an hour early today because I need to run a few errands and I'm going to try to swing in the gym for a bit. I'm also going to try to fit in some time to eat with my friend Allison. It's her friends birthday and she asked me to go and eat with them..Should be fun, I'm just hoping that time permits.

brgirl @ 2002-02-28T12:16:00

2002-02-28T18:19:45Z

I just realized that I hit the wrong mood icon in my last post..I meant to hit accomplished..I'm actually a happy camper today..:P The weekend is getting close by too..

brgirl @ 2002-02-28T12:06:00

2002-02-28T18:16:56Z

Today was Jambalaya Day at work. The benefits go to the American Heart Association..The food was delicious, but now I'm stuffed..over stuffed that is..I've been kind of lax in the gym this week too. The only night that I did an actual workout was Monday. I went last night and did 30 minutes on the stairmaster. I started to do a few weights, but just didn't feel like being there. I was going through a feel sorry for myself phase where I wish that I had a significant other. It's nothing that won't pass in a couple days, but it still brings me down when I feel that way. I get myself so worked up that I feel like I have a knot in my stomach..It's an icky feeling. I slept well last night and am feeling a bit better today. While, I was at the gym, my little gym crush came and talked to me. I wasn't in a very chipper mood, but managed a few words. Once again, he asked me if I went out..I'm about to ask him if he wants to hang out sometime after work or on the weekend. I'll make it something casual..I'm starting to think that he might just me a bit shy..He's a cutie, so I'm willing to give it a shot. Besides that I had my Board Meeting this morning at work which I organized. My supervisor actually gave me a nice compliment and said that I had done a good job..I wanted to fall over hearing that from her mouth. It still made me feel good though. I'm now taking a short break before I hit the work again. I think that a piece of chocolate is calling my name!!

brgirl @ 2002-02-27T11:45:00

2002-02-27T17:57:32Z

Cold, cold, cold...I'm not enjoying this weather too much at the present moment..It's kicking up my sinus problems again..It started yesterday afternoon when I left work..My throat started hurting..I guess that it would hurt since I was out in the cold, cloudy weather yesterday for several hours..my body was zapped down from all of the traveling and constant going. It felt great to lay down last night. I was dozing off at 6:30 and was sleeping by 8:45 or so. I can't hang working 10 hour days like that..Way too tiring for my taste. Shoot, I'd love to work part time making what I make now..That would be awesome! Having sometime to relax a little would be great..Well, for the time being I'm working my tail off. I'm planning on getting back int he gym tonight to kick in some cardio. I'm trying to stay healthy by exercising, eating right, and resting..Let's hope the plan works.
It's been a pretty good day so far despite that fact that my supervisor is back on her diet pills..Those things make her an absolute intolerable bitch for lack of better words..I'm just trying to stay out of the line of fire. She needs to get more consistent on her moods instead of swinging so much to the left and right...Life would be SOOOOO much more tolerable for all of us poor souls who work under her..

brgirl @ 2002-02-26T14:07:00

2002-02-26T20:11:21Z

Ohhh at lunch, I bought the BEST homemade pralines...I can't stop eating it! Yummy, yummy!

brgirl @ 2002-02-26T14:00:00

2002-02-26T20:10:10Z

Traveling is SOOOO tiring. I have been up since 5:30 this morning since my supervisor wanted me to go on a site visit. I went with a geologist that works here and two new girls in my section. We left at 7 drove for an hour and a half, saw two sites in the freezing weather, ate lunch at a po-boy shop, and then drove back an hour and a half..It feels like I have been at work for 2 days straight! I did learn alot though, just wish that we could have taken our time coming back. Usually when I go to a site visit, we end up goofing around, taking a long lunch, etc. Then, we come back to work when the day is over..This guy had to be back here at 12:30..He was driving about 95 miles an hour and was scaring the absolute piss out of me..He told me to calm down..Yeah right! I just wanted to get back all in one piece..Then, I get back here and my phone has been ringing off the hook with questions..What a busy day and it's only 2..Can someone wake me up when it's 5..I think I'll shut my eyes for a while now..No one should know or be able to tell...shhhhhhh

brgirl @ 2002-02-25T12:05:00

2002-02-25T18:27:27Z

Sleepy Monday. Had a good weekend though. Saturday night, I ended up going down to Lafayette to hang out with Jacques and go out. We had an absolute blast. He had barbqued some shisk-a-bobs with vegetables, meat, and onions on it. Yummy...We also ate some rice and bread with it..If only I had the talent to cook like he does. I think that I'd probably burn the apt. down if I tried to throw something together. I'm actually not that bad. If I had more time to experiment with cooking, I'd probably do alright. Well, after eating we watched some of the Olympics and drank a drink or two. He's looking to buy a new car, so we drove around and he showed me some of the cars he's been looking at..Can I say SWEET.....He's looking at Acura 3.5RL's..They are HOT..I'm only jealous because I'd like one myself..I told him it's about time to invest in one because his car is a 1991 Honda Accord.He hasn't had any trouble with it, but you never know with older cars. After we looked at the cars, we got dressed to go out. We went out in downtown Lafayette. It's almost as fun as New Orleans. We went to a bar called Amanda Scott's. I actualy ran into some people from Baton Rouge and we all partied down! We danced until my heart was content! Then, we went back and crashed. Yesterday, we went and looked at a few more cars and ate at Chili's. It was good. He wanted me to stay again last night, but I didn't have any work clothes with me. It's only an hour drive, but I didn't want to get up at 4..I can't figure out what's gotten into him lately. He wants to do alot of stuff together. This is a good thing because I enjoy hanging out..I guess once again time will tell all..

brgirl @ 2002-02-23T10:23:00

2002-02-23T16:28:39Z

On a more positive note, I'm at work making extra money today! Yeah for that! It's always nice to get a paycheck which is more than the norm. Now, I can treat myself to a few nice things. That makes me feel good. After, I leave here, I'm going to do a little cardio at the gym, tan, go to the grocery store, and CLEAN my apt. It needs a good scrub down today!