I have 45 minutes until I have to start working. I've been here since 9:30 because that's when Heather had to be here. I don't mind coming in early and hanging out. It gives me a chance to do some homework which I would otherwise put off til the last minute.
Update on my car: WHEEEW LAWD! Remember that big sum of money I'm getting from my student loan refund? Well I've finally been given a (hopefully) definite date, which is June 10th (happy b-day, John Thomas!) So with that I have to pay off a small credit card bill and the bill from EFC that Jacob has wracked up. I'm also going to pay extra to them so that he has a few visits to Gayla and his med-management lady, Edith. With the rest, I'm going to get my car fixed.
I called around yesterday and got some quotes for a used motor. There's no way in hell I'm going to raise the $3700 for a new one. The best prices I got yesterday were from Affordable Engine Installation and Ridgetop Auto. AEI found a motor with 45K miles that comes with a 6 month parts only warranty and the guy said it would be $2100 plus tax and any minor parts that he would have to add. So I'm guessing about $2500 total. RA found a motor with 39K miles that comes with a 1 year parts and labor warranty and Debbie (the really nice lady that looked it up for me) said that would cost $2910 total. Tax and everything included. So I want to go with RA because not only are there less miles on that one, but it has the warranty for parts and labor, rather than just parts. And since labor is the most expensive part of vehicle repair, it's worth the extra money for the extra peace of mind. Plus the warranty is 6 months longer than the one at AEI. So yeah. Now all I have to do is come up with the rest of the money to actually do this. Maybe I should open a charity bank account and advertise.
"To help Amanda get up and running, please donate to the 'Heal the Honda' fund."
The kids are doing really well. Baileigh graduates from Kindergarten tomorrow. She hasn't had any more severe episodes with her breathing. Friday she has that appointment with Asthma and Allergy Clinic. It's at 7am. I'm supposed to be at work that day at 9, but guess what....if I'm late, I'm late. Jacob hasn't gotten in any more trouble at school since the suspension from the bus for foul language. Did I already mention that? I don't think so. Well, he got suspended from the bus for two days for using foul language. I swear I don't fucking understand where he gets this shit. I mean, hell, it's not like his dad and I use foul language all the goddamn time. He must pick it up from some little bitch-ass kids at school or something. It's bullshit.
I've been steadily looking for another job. I've soooo got the fuck-its at this place. I'm pretty much daring Curt to push my buttons. I'll straight up walk out of this bitch. I'll use the money for my car to pay the bills until I get another job. I know that's not the smartest idea in the world, but I can only take so much belittling and condescending assholishness. I've been putting up with it for over a year and I'm proud of myself for lasting this long. That mother-fucker has cut my hours down to 32 a week. Let's do some math...
bullshit pay per hour X 32 hours = bullshit paycheck
WHEW LAWD!!!
I'm not even going to get started on him. I know I kinda already did, but I could go on so much more and I just don't have time. Instead, I'll comment on how much I'm liking school. I'm doing well and learning. That's amazing to me because I've never actually been interested in my classes before. It's true what they say about suffering through the core classes to enjoy the classes in your major. I have no idea how much longer I'll be in school. I know I have at least a year and half of my program requirements, plus whatever electives I need. I don't mind though. I try not to think about how long until I'm finished. Instead, I think about how long until the current class is over. And it's never more than 5 weeks. That's what I love about University of Pheonix. I must admit that I'm jealous as hell of Nikki right now, though. She'll be finished this year. Lucky bitch. Well, not lucky...Deserving. Hard-working. Determined. That's her. That's me too, I just have a lot more to go.
Well, the clock is ticking down to 11. I've been distracted a bit by the people flitting around trying to get the store opened. My friend Nichole is really upset because her mom is very sick. ICU at Vandy sick. I remember those days with my mom. I gave Chole a hug and told her I'm here. I know from experience that that's the only thing I can do for her.
I guess I better wind it up. There's not really anything else to touch on right now anyway. I've been meaning to write for a couple of weeks, but I never get the chance. I'll try to make time more often. Until next time....
Peace, Love, and Anal beads!
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