I know I've said it before; I meant it then, just as much as I mean it now. Something has just got to give! And I have just got to make it happen.
I like my job just fine. I liked it a lot better when I was in the same position as a temp 2+ years ago. Lots of changes occurred during those 2 years following my 6 months as contractor. I report to directly to a different boss than I did previously. The structure of the department is managed differently. This is not inherently bad, but it doesn't especially jive with me either. Mostly at those times I am micro-managed, rather than macro. Those are few and far between, but when it happens it always makes me question my judgment. I hate questioning myself.
And my commute is becoming a major drag. Maybe it's because seasonal tourism is picking up. It's definitely in part because there's a lot of roadwork on both of the routes I take to and fro. I'm hopeful that the excitement will return once I'm in a new ride. I'm not very hopeful that the thrill of a new ride will last too long. I'm petrified that I will become overly cautious behind the wheel of my very first brand new car. I like the way I drive (is that weird to say?) and I don't want to become a pussy behind the wheel. That gets you nowhere in these parts.
I've been telling myself that I will do more for this endeavor after the wedding. But I want to start something in motion now! Only, I can't seem to fit it in anywhere.
On another front, I'm officially shopping for a "smart phone." Not that I totally need a smart phone, but I think it will help me immensely to balance my schedule if I can carry around a user-friendly calendar on my phone (my current phone's calendar feature sucks!) And I admittedly love the idea of having the internet accessible from my pocket (or rather, from my handbag).
I'm leaning towards either the Blackberry Curve or the MotoQ. Unfortunately, I need to discuss this move with Fella, with whom I expect to blend cellular service imminently. Even more unfortunate, he is not in the best state of mind (have I mentioned he's working on his thesis?) these days for the purposes of making these types of life decisions. But the contract with my current service provider is finally fin this month and I'd like to take action.
And maybe, just maybe I need a little retail therapy right now because Fella is stressing me out with all of his thesis stress.
I ran to Costco on my lunch today. Their gas is at least two cents cheaper than anywhere else, what can you do? And I picked up some paper products for Fella. And indulged in one of their yogurt berry sundaes. Which ended up being my lunch, except for I'm now ravenously hungry at 4pm and I'm cautiously picking at the lunch I was supposed to eat so as to not spoil my dinner appetite! But que sera!
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My boyfriend has the blackberry curve and he can't live without it anymore. I have to admit, it's pretty user friendly too.
What are you paying for your gasoline for that irritating commute out there in your end of the country??? I am seriously starting to think of about riding a bicycle to my work which, thankfully, less than a mile from my house!! Good luck on deciding what new phone/blackberry/whatever you want...there are so many versions out there...I always rely on Shawna ....who works for T Mobile to tell me what to avoid and what to lean towards!!
By the way...did I miss an actual DATE for the wedding???
Ruth Ann
I have a Moto Q and I really like it though I am going to upgrade to an HTC Touch in June. If you get the straight Q, you are starting way behind the curve of were they are making programs and stuff. Sprint has the Q9c which is the more recent release. I am not thrilled with the blackberry's because you have to pay for the blackberry server on top of your data plan and on top of your regular phone plan.
AWESOME!!! Which Touch are you getting (it looks like there are 3)? A friend also gave me the same advice about the MotoQ (not to get the first generation). But I am not down with that Crackberry business. I didn't know!
Our wedding is Oct. 11th (and I hope your eldest will be able to make it out here for it!!!)
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