The highlights and steler Tina moments

Well I had this really long and great post about me being off for 6 and half months but somehow I lost it. :(

Here are the quick and dirty highlights of my time off.
I've read about 7 books, I took two French language classes and earned 3 CEU credits, and I'm more chilled then I have been in a long time.

Here are some Tina's made a fool of herself again moments from the new job.
Walked into the wrong bathroom only to be stuck there for a bit since someone was taking care of business.
I've received my first paycheck and haven't deposited it in the back in the last two days. doh!
Since I don't have my Sheriff's clearance yet, I've been sitting around not able to do too much. I just read about GroupWise and Windows Vista. I'm just waiting for the head to hit the keyboard while the director walks by, type of moment.
Another good one, since yesterday was a tornado watch/heavy rain afternoon, I didn't remember until I go to the car, that I had left my windows open just a tad so it wouldn't be too hot in the car. Let's just say, it will take about two days for the passenger seat to dry out.

I'm a working girl again!

Yes it's true. I'm back in the working world again. It all started last Wednesday. Actually the interview was before that, but you all know what I mean. Last Tuesday a rep from the contract place left a message on my home phone saying the client wants me to start the next day. They really loved me in the interview. go figure.

I'm doing desktop support for Waukesha County at Waukesha County Court House. It's pretty different from the business world. Bonus thing: they actually care about how much it costs and if it does what they need. They really don't want to buy something that doesn't do the job. Downer: They are using GroupWise v6.5 and will upgrade soon to GroupWise v7. Well at least they are on 2k and XP.

Oh if anyone gets a call from the Waukesha Sheriffs department about me, tell them positive things. :D I haven't done anything wrong (and gotten caught) but it's to give me security clearance for the job. Once I get the all clear, I can go and check out machines in the Jail, Bail area or even the Huber facility. Did I mention how lucky I am about this? hehe

Yes Foy did get married. Here's the proof. LOL!! He's on page 6. The upper right corner has a good bride and groom picture. He said his mom wrote the article.

Now here is a relation tip that is useful on a daily basis. At first I thought it was going to be a site for a new bar downtown; only to find out that it's for the Zoo. It's a Zooilogoical Society promotion website. Pretty cool marketing.

Adam and Rachel are now proud parents. Ava was born last Friday. Same day as my nephew only 9 years after him. :D She's very adorable.

Have a great weekend all!

More funerals ahead

Last Friday was ok. Hit a mexican/indian bar first. One of the girls that lives in my building works there. Not too bad of a place. Clientele isn't all that great but hey, I'm not one to pass up a free drink or two. :D

Headed over to Planet around 9:30. I know it's a bit early but the other place was starting to creep my out. I got to catch up with some of the bartenders that I haven't seen in like two months. (yeah it's been that long.) After getting nicely buzzed and it being around midnight, I decided to go home.

Sunday July 2nd was the 40 days thing for my Uncle. It was alright as far as a Greek church service goes. Tons of standing and not understanding much of what goes on. I think most of you would like the Greek desserty thing that is served afterwards.

July 3rd nothing was planned and if it was, it was cancelled. So I resigned myself to the fact I'd be home - nice and quiet. Then the call came in, the family was getting together at the Bro's for swimming and bar-b-q'ing. I am not one to pass up free food! Not to mention I'll be getting some swim time in too. It wasn't too bad.

The 4th was time down at Summerfest. Kinda looking forward to it, kinda not. Jen, a friend of hers and I went down. They wanted to see the Psychedelic Furs like really bad. So we got like first row. They excited and me ambivalent. Just wanted to check out what was on the grounds. Nothing too much moved me. Would like to see Pink but not like I want to deal with the crowds to do it, ya know.

OK ... about the more funerals part. My g-mom's sister is dying in Hospice. She has about 24hrs or so. She hasn't been eating anything or drinking anything in about a week now.

My cousin was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 8 months ago. He didn't do anything about it then so.... He now has trouble with his lungs. (btw, he used to smoke.) Some family members saying the prostrate didn't spread but I'm thinking it did. They told him he had about 5 months to live. For the family members that have seen him lately, they say he's losing weight. I'm guess it's not from dieting.

On a positive note, I'm so looking forward to my Sept vacation. I'm headed to Sundance baby!! I'll be enjoying the well known Robert Redford owned resort for a glorious 4 nights! I hope to get in some spa time as well as a little horseback riding. Unless it's extremely hot, I won't be missing MKE anytime soon. :)