~There's A Place That I Know :: It's Not Pretty There and Few Have Ever Gone...~

I'm being stolen for the afternoon to go to museums and eat awesome Italian food. And since I have the day off, posting will be done tonight. I'm so sorry you guys have had to wait. I don't seem to do anything on time these days! :[

Also, Anissa, if I forget to tell you later, I had a great time today and I love you.

Can you possibly get any cuter? No way.



Also, no words. Just epic!laughter. Forgive me, Twilighters on my F-List. I couldn't resist. Would solve the whole Jacob vs. Edward problem, I bet. ;)

rizny and I decided that it was time for a new banner for the old home place. Guess who volunteered? XD Then again, if you were caught in the middle of these two, you'd want a little love, don't you think? ^

I need to lavish a little affection on Jason next. It just hasn't been my week for him yet. *snugs her poor baby boy*

Wow, it's amazing how only a few days can change your perspective. After seeing how badly last week tore me up, Anissa decided to pull me away from the usual hum-drum life and make me go places. And I got to sleep in! On a Sunday! :D

• Finally got an explanation as to what happened to my hours on Friday night and it was nothing that I had done wrong. Seems that a certain somebody has been keeping us WAAAY later than the time alloted at night and all the part-timers' hours got slashed because of it. And it's no secret that hours are tight at BB&B right now. We lost 100 hours just this month. I was starting to take it personally, but there's no way I can since  it's happening to everyone. I will say that hearing this did a lot for my nerves.
• There's no way to tell all of you just how much I don't deserve you for all of the love you gave me last week. I was so low that I wasn't sure if I was rock-bottom or not. The fact that so many of you came by and reminded me that I'm not useless to the entire world meant so much to me. I'm not sure what I did to even get you guys in my life, but I feel humbled by the love. I just wish there was a way to give it back. I love you guys, you have no idea how much. *hugs her entire F-List with all of her might*
• Broke down and started to buy up new clothes to replace the ratty nightgowns and beaten-up work pants I've been living with for so long. I adore new pretty clothes, but can rarely justify the expense. Yeah, I know. I spend crazy amounts of money on Lush, but beat myself up over a thirty-dollar dress. I know, I know. *rolls eyes*  I'm starting to get together some really nice stuff. And when you can get a pair of badass jeans for $5, how can you pass it up?
• Anissa decided that this weekend was a great time to go ahead and go out to one of the natural springs we have here in north Florida. So, of course, being Lois and Anissa, we decide to do this on Saturday morning after having had four hours of sleep. *LOL* First we planned to head to Ichetucknee Springs, but changed our mind when we remembered how over-crowded it gets this time of year. So we decided that we'd try Ginnie Springs for the first time. And we were excited to do it...until we saw the line that was forming in the Pay Office at 11 in the morning. Changing our mind, we decided that we'd look around a bit at the smaller springs we saw on the way in. We ended up at Poe Springs, which was still busy, but nowhere near as bad as the others. We only stayed a couple of hours because the crowds started to gather there, too. Not being quite satisfied with our water time, we decided that we'd drive out to Juniper Springs in the Ocala National Forest.  We had a lot of good discussion on the ride, only to discover on getting there that the smaller springs were already closed for the season. *shrugs gamely* It was a fun trip and we had a good time. I loved it.
• Slept in on Sunday and did it feel good. I'm trying to remember the last time I didn't feel guilty about that. A good sign, maybe? I'd dare to say that it wouldn't suck to have Saturday and Sunday off all the time. I have no issues with working the weekdays if I never have to work another early Sunday. *scoffs* Yeah, wishful thinking isn't good for you.
• I have decided that Target's grocery is the best thing this side of heaven. It's like combining Wal-Mart's price with Native Sun and World Market's choices. I know how cheesy that sounds, but I've never really shopped there for food. We've only ever gotten things there before we head up to the mountains, since they have the better nibbles. The biggest shock for me is that the prices are cheaper than anywhere we've been shopping, even Wal-Mart, and the quality is twice the level! I'm glad that Anissa talked me into going with them this week. The sheer amount of cooking that I'm going to be doing this fall is just going to be insane. 
• There has been more discussion about the Asheville trip. It's going to be interesting, especially since they're cutting my hours, but we're determined to get there. I wanted five days, but that's probably not going to happen. I can live with four or even three. As long as I can go and spend some quality time with my Blue Ridge and possibly Smokey Mountains, shop the farmer's market, get some Arkansas Black apples, and go to Bracken Mountain Bakery, all will be meet and right with the world.
• And I'm off Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this week. I was upset about it at the time, but I think I'm going to have the best time I possibly can. If I was honest, I'd say that I really have needed this time off. I might as well enjoy it. :D I'm planning to fix my study next Sunday. YAY!
• Today will be a good day, no matter what anyone at work says. I'm determined. :D

Happys from Wednesday:

~ New Ghost Hunters (and set in a haunted asylum, no less!)
~ Using a whole Youki-Hi bath bomb (I usually break mine into smaller pieces so they last longer) and more than half a Flosty Gritter bubble bar ( I usually only tear off a small quarter-size chunk) after a long day and using it all without guilt. Followed by 13 Rabbits bodywash. And the Queen of Hearts complexion soap? Worth it's wait in gold, as is the Cosmetic Warrior facial mask (has to be purchased in-store). ILU, Lush!

Happys from Thursday:

~ Made it through my last day of work for two days, although got dizzy from sinus issues toward the end of the night.
~ Got my invite code for DW.
~ Enjoyed the 'Clark' portion of SV.

Happys for Friday:

~ Slept until 4:30. And could happily sleep more if I didn't know I wouldn't sleep Saturday through.
~ Most of my DW stuff is set up as far as it can go for the moment.
~  Anissa found a link to this man's AMAZING work. Remember how badly I want that Margot!Lois doll since there's nothing good for Lois available, period? HE'S ALREADY MADE A CHRIS (look mid-way down the page)! Hell, he's already made a Brandon!Superman and a Kate!Lois! *dies* But his commissions are closed for the moment. My heart dies a little. She could be beyond gorgeous and one-of-a-kind. God knows what price I'd be willing to pay.
~ I'm off again tomorrow and going to World of Nations with Mrs. Awesome. And then to Lakeshore Produce for organic noshings.
~ I REALLY want that doll.

Okay, seeing as how I have to confront my boss on scheduling me beyond my availability this week, I think it's a good thing I have this meme to do to prevent me from giving myself an ulcer. I swear I'm going to be a broken-down old woman by 40 because of stress. *headdesk*

Buuuuut, today makes me happy because of:

~A Small Matter of a Little Gravity is going to beta. Expect it by the weekend or sooner. ;)

~ Now I'm definitely buying it the day it comes out. How can you not? Look at the cover art! XD Way to make it clear this is the season of the Clois! God, they look so perfect together.



~ Being awaken by a happy Baby Bagel. It's hard to believe that she's going to be three in a few months.



~ The above icon (one of my two favorite massage bars, Soft Coeur) and the fact that I still have a ton of Lush in my possession. Will this stop me from buying more? Not likely.

~ I got to talk to the ever-busy rizny last night, despite her need to finish her homework and thesis. *tacklesnuggles* You'll get it finished on time, bb! I have no doubt.

~ All of the reviews on the latest chapter make me more confident that everyone is going to be amazed at the rabbits we're going to pull out of our hat. :D

Not too bad for only having been awake for two hours. :D