Yeah, another year older (31) and I still feel like I haven’t accomplished anything significant during the years. Maybe this year will be different…. *sigh*

So on Monday my husband was mowing the grass and found two baby rabbits. No mother was around and no nest. I called the local vet and they said to leave them outside in case the mother came back. I really didn’t want to do that because one of them was bleeding pretty bad from its nose. Nevertheless, I stuck them back outside. In the morning it looked like the sick one was doing worse so I put them in a box and took them to my job where I could keep them warm. I found a non-profit that would take care of them. The guy had all kinds of animals in his house: cats, turtles, etc. He gave the bunny that wasn’t doing too well a shot because he said he was in shock. After they get better and a little older,  he will release them back out into the wild. That was my good deed for the week.

So I haven’t posted in a little bit due to my computer being hit by a terrible virus. I got it just from searching on a regular job site! That’s crazy. I saw it happening too when my anti virus quarantined a file when I went to the page. That Google Redirect crap is no joke. My computer was fighting for its life. It got so bad that at one point before it was quarantined, my speakers started playing scary music! No joke. I was freaked the hell out. Regardless, I finally got my PC clean by going with a company called My Computer Works. They can remotely connect to your computer and clean it up for you. You can choose a one time fee of $199 or sign up for a plan for a year where if anything ever goes wrong, you can call them up and they will repair it for no extra fees since you’re paying each month. Great service! As long as you have high-speed internet and your computer is still able to turn on you can use the service.  Check them out….

So I’ve finally decided to get off of my ass and start working out. I told myself that I would get myself in shape by 30, and since I’m turning 31 next month I might as well start now. Better late than never. I’ve been doing weight training and cardio since 5 July and I’m already seeing results. I just want to tone up my body, lose some inches off of my stomach and make my legs and butt bigger. I never realized how weak my muscles really were until I started working out – It’s extremely painful. My first week I made a beeline to CVS to get some Tiger Balm because that stuff is great for muscle pain. It smells like cinnamon and other stuff but it’s effective.

I’m contemplating posting my before and after photos but I’m still marinating on that one…. I’ve also cut carbs, soda, and sugars from my diet. I wasn’t trying to drop weight like that but I’ve already lost 3 1/2 pounds in 10 days. I’ve also started taking a supplement called Maca. It’s good for reproductive help and quite a female females said it increased either their breast and/or butt. I’ll see and keep you posted. I’ve only taken it for 4 days so I’m still holding out for results. I’m also going to start a detox cleanse next weekend. I’m sure that’s going to suck badly….

So I forgot to update everyone and say I got a new vehicle last month (an Infiniti Coupe). I was looking to get out of my old vehicle after I took it in to get a routine oil change and the guy called me back into the shop to look at my car. He told me he knew something was wrong when he drove it in. I was like WTF?! It was only 3 years old so there shouldn’t have been any issues. I had noticed the car was a little louder but nothing too major. Well, that and I started to smell exhaust fumes sometimes. Apparently there was a hole in my exhaust line because it was rusted through. How that happens I don’t know. Even the mechanic said he’s never seen that in a car that new and it was a defect so I should take it back to the manufacturer. I decided to say bump that and get a new car.

Like magic, I get a flyer in the mail a couple of days later saying they were having a sale at a dealership not too far from me. I make the trip up there with my male friend because I didn’t want to go haggling over a car by myself. I get there and after running my credit (which is not bad) they show me a few cars. I saw the one I wanted: A liquid platinum Infiniti coupe. The issue was my negative equity in my current vehicle. After running numbers and calling around, they finally called me back to the finance guy right before they were closing and said we got you financed for a vehicle. Now mind you, my friend and I were laughing because they were trying to finance another girl by us with a 24% interest rate. I was like, “Their credit must be jacked up!” I get up there and they say they got me financed with an interest rate of 23%. WTF?! I told them hell no and I would get my own financing. They kept saying you won’t get lower than that. I told them I have 3 banks, one of them will finance me.

Low and behold, I got financing at a credit  union for waaaay lower than that. The loan officer was looking at the paperwork the dealership handed me with the VIN and selling price and said something wasn’t right. I looked and they were trying to sell me the car for 3k more than what was being advertised on the internet. When I went to the dealership I specifically asked for the internet price.  Shady bastards!! I go back in there with my friend and check in hand. I’m pissed at this point and I storm in there. All the salesmen outside get quiet. They even ask me what’s wrong. I told them nothing; I wanted to see the loan specialist. I told finance guy I caught on to their game and of course they dropped the price. Why all of the shenanigans? It’s not even necessary. After I walked in there with the check the whole ball game changed. Their name was on it and they were going to do what they could to get the deal at the point so the ball was in my court. Long story short, I got the car but it was a complete hassle. This is why car salesmen get a bad name….

There comes a time when you realize you must get back in shape. We all get a reality check and I got mine on Friday. Like I said in a previous post, I have access to a vending machine in the new building I’m in. Unfortunately, it is the last thing I need in my grasp.  It’s gotten to the point where my coworkers tell me when the vending machine has been restocked. Yeah, that bad…. Anyway, on Friday my boss called a meeting and everything was going as planned. That is…. until we started getting into small talk. My boss “joked” that we all need to learn each other’s jobs in case someone goes on maternity leave. Uh, I’m the only female on the team. WTF?! Is he assuming I’m pregnant? You can tell I’ve gained a little weight but damn!! I just chuckled it off but inside I was visualizing myself kicking him in his balls. Rat bastard…. I’ve been there almost 4 years and he’s never made a point for us to cross-train.  Then in another meeting he kept staring at my stomach. Yes, when I sit down now I have a little pooch but it’s nothing serious. People get so used to you looking on point that when you slide, something clearly has to be wrong.  Dude needs to remember: It’s all fun and games until the shoe is on the other foot. I don’t “joke” about his belly and balding head. Dude looks like a bowling pin. He can’t even button his jacket all the way! I’m angry now so I’m going to go fuel my rage with an ice cream sandwich.

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So we found out we won the contract!! I’m very happy about that and know I am extremely blessed. The constant waiting and wondering is now over.  At least we have a job for another 5 years.

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So in case you haven’t seen the Countdown Timer in the right-hand side of the screen, I’m facing possible unemployment very soon. Our current contract is up on Feb 28th so we were expecting news of who won by now. Now we got word that they are going to release the name of the company on March 15th. In the meantime, they have extended our bridge contract. WTF?! I see nothing but red flags now.

1. If they wanted to keep us, why extend the contract? Why not just award it to us instead of waiting? Why, because I think this will be an upset. We’re all thinking that they are going with another company.

2. At our staff meeting yesterday, the customer expressed trying to revamp some software of theirs to mimic what our tool does. They have been using our software for the past 3 years and have had no problems. Now all of a sudden, they want to stop using ours and edit their existing software to do what ours has been successfully doing. To me that sounds like they are trying to cut my company out completely.

Maybe I’m being paranoid but I don’t think so. The writing is on the wall. Even our boss told us to put our resumes out so that is what I’ve been doing. Scary…. Stay tuned. I’m sure something interesting will come up. Wish me luck and/or pray for me. A sister can’t be jobless right now. I got bills….

So on Monday I decided to replace my Betta that died with a new one. I really like Jasper. I think he’s really pretty and I think he’s content with his new home. The next morning he was happily making his bubble nest.   But of course with the good comes the bad (you knew it was coming). Everyone fears the IRS. There is nothing worse than owing them money or getting audited. I of course got the dreaded audit. It sucks when you are waiting for your return and nothing shows up. Finally you get word that your tax return was flagged and you are being audited. What the hell?! People have plans for their money. Oh well. It’s now a sit and wait to see what they do and/or request.

So I have finally come to the conclusion that I’m a dirt bag magnet. Friends, acquaintances, etc.  In life, everyone attracts a certain type of person to them and I attract undesirables like a moth to a flame. I never trust anyone because those that I have trusted ended up doing me wrong in the long run. I’m leery of all because in the back of my mind, I know if the right situation comes along, they will screw me over.

I bring this up because I have recently cut off a good friend of mine for very good reasons. I got tired of constant selfishness and temper tantrums (mantrums). He gets upset and pouts if you don’t text him back in what he thinks is a reasonable amount of time. People are busy and work, not stuck at home like him. Get over it! Dude is in his early forties but has the mentality of many 20 somethings when they don’t get their way. I grew tired of the constant complaining and whining about how life is so bad but they choose to do nothing about it but sit on their ass and eat themselves into an early grave. If I had to hear one more time about how his manhood was small I was going to scream. Who the eff cares? At the very least, this past friendship showed me what I don’t want to be and he has given me the motivation to get things in order. I refuse to be in my 40’s, single, working a dead-end job making little pay, and degree-less. I want better for myself so I will venture forth. No time for the weary. Not to mention, his morals were shot. I always had an issue with him doing shoots and basically cumming on females feet without their consent and knowledge. Yes, you read that right.  Who does that mess?! That’s disgusting and things come back on people. That’s assault in my book.

I have nicknamed the guy “Why Me”  because he’s constantly complaining about how the world is against him and he can’t catch a break. I had to constantly explain to him that life is what you make it and it can get better. He can’t look past the hard times and chooses to instead whine to anyone within earshot about his problems. At one point, I felt like more of a counselor than a friend. Others who deal with him have the same sentiments.

All of my previous friends ended up being shady, lied to me, tried to steal my husband, slandered me, spread rumors, stole from me, etc. “Why Me” seemed like a nice guy ( and I believe he still is inside) but he has serious character flaws which I choose to no longer deal with. The last straw came last week when he got pissed off because I no longer want to pose for his iffy fetish site. My husband no longer wants me to do foot fetish pics anymore, and honestly neither do I. It was interesting at first but I no longer want to delve into that world anymore. I originally told “Why Me” I would shoot again but things changed. This bastard had the audacity to say that I don’t keep my word and compared me to a model he had who stole his camera. This asshole compared me to a thief. How childish is that? I wasn’t taking any money out of his pocket and he didn’t pay me ahead of time. If one model makes or breaks your site you need to close up shop immediately. Obviously money was more important to him than friendship. When your spouse has an issue with something, you should listen. “Why Me” needs to recognize his importance in people’s life. Spouse comes waaaayy before him in the chain of life. It will trump his wishes every time. He knows this because I asked him when he and his girlfriend get married would he quit his site if she had an issue with it. He said yeah. Dude is a hypocrite to the 10th degree.

He’s also lied to my face. He acted like he didn’t know who did the black & white photos for my sister (salacious in nature) and he’s the one who did it. It was creepy that he was looking at my sister in that way. I guarantee if his son were sending me nude pics and I kept them and commented, he would have a huuuge issue with that. He also refuses to help my sister get a grant. He has a contact where he lives and said he’s trying to get hooked up and would help me too. I don’t need it because I have the GI Bill. Now he tells my sister he can’t help her because she doesn’t live in Baltimore. Uh, neither do I and he definitely doesn’t either. I showed my sister the text trail as proof. He just doesn’t want to help anyone but himself.

All in all,  I hope he and his ex really do get remarried. Perhaps when he’s married he will stop being so emotional about little crap that doesn’t matter. The funny part is, I was his real friend. Too bad he was too blind to see that.  Will we ever be friends again? I don’t know. I feel for him; the bulk of his interactions with people (friends) are models of his who only want money from him and they only contact him when they need something. Sad…..  I wish him well. I recently got things in the works so things are looking up.