I marry psi032 in seven days. I've been told it would be good to post at this time in my life so I can look back and remember.

A recap of everything that happened with wedding stuff since the beginning:

( The Proposal )

( January )

( February & March )

( April and May )

( June and July )

( August )

So, here we are seven days out. We fly to the D in the morning and the wedding week craziness begins. I'm excited, nervous, ready but not ready for it to be over. So, basically, normal! :)

Time for bed to catch the early flight. Night world!

Happy birthday, psi032!

Place your birthday wishes here. Lord knows he'll never check his own LJ.

 Oh, the joy that is wedding planning.  Blah blah blah.  I've made good progress, though. 

Thanks to my mother, I've got the two big items squared away:  The ceremony and the reception.

The date is August 23rd, for those not in the know.

I have a ton of stuff I want to tackle before February.  Photography, DJ, Florist (though this is at least partially taken care of.  It could be TOTALLY taken care of if I wasn't so persnickety.  I'm debating it.)

I've learned that weddings are expensive!  

:)

In other news, I've been asked to be in an ensemble in the choir.  The song is from You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (the musical).  Fun, fun, fun.

That is all for today.  Love and miss you guys.

Howdy y'all from the big bad state of Texas.

How is everyone?

It's been a month since I posted.  I'm falling down on the job!  This is the Christmas update

My Christmas began on the 17th,when psi032 and I exchanged gifts.  I got a Wii! (That wasn't all I got, see below for details.)

I came home for Christmas from the 22-26 and it was a great trip.  I got to see a ton of people, almost right from the moment I got off the plane.  I headed right to Bernie's on the 22nd where Bernie, Andy and his girlfriend Margie, ATP, Heather, Jasmine and Andy's friend Colleen all were there at various times.  (psi032 was there, too, but he doesn't count!)  We had dinner, watched some of Jasmine's films from film school (she's in film school at Columbia) and chilled.  It was a good time and it made me miss my Michigan life a bit.

Sunday was The Lion King in the afternoon and msjellybean's birthday celebration at night. I got to see mrstevo and nuttie and her husband, along with some other cool folks.  It was a good time, as usual.  The Lion King was pretty good, in my opinion.  There were some things I didn't like, but I really liked the concept of the humans moving like animals and such.

Monday was the best day in Detroit. (no offense to my friends).  In the morning, I did a little last minute Christmas shopping, then headed over to my cousin's for Christmas Eve karaoke.  My family does it every year.  This year, psi032 came and insisted on bringing his parents.  I was not happy with him dragging people to crash the party...until he proposed and I accepted, that is.  That's right folks, psi032 and I are getting married.  As I type it, it even feels weird.  The ring is beautiful (thanks to angelkizzez for helping him pick it out).  I'll post pictures of it in a bit.

Tuesday I hung out with the family and showed off my rock.  It was fun!  We played a bit of Wii and such.  Good times!  After family time, I went and spent time with my future in-laws and family.

Wednesday, I got to see msjellybean again for breakfast and buffyeas and userillusion for lunch.  Then, I headed toward the airport to meet loveprincess524 for a quick bite.  There was a lot of food. 

I left the restaurant sad to go back to Texas.  I've been bummed ever since.  It doesn't help that psi032 is still there (he'll be back tonight).  I miss you guys.  Thanks for the fun times.  Come visit, will'ya?

So since I'm home today, I guess I'll post something. It's only been TWO MONTHS! sheesh and sheesh.

Everything is going fine around these parts. The job is ok, psi032 is fine. Even the cat is doing ok. 

-I just had my concert (I joined the Round Rock Community Choir).  It was fun, even if I don't like classical music.

-My insurance won't cover my allergy medication. They will, however, cover Immunotherapy (allergy injections).  I had my allergy test today to determine what I'm allergic to, and, let me tell you, the list is pretty long.  I was surprised I was allergic to some much stuff.  The offical word is cats, two different molds, dust mites, four types of grass, six types of trees and four types of ragweed.

I also got positives for Penicillin and Brazilnuts, but I don't believe those (my doctor said the Brazilnuts was probably false and I've never had an adverse reaction to penicillin based drugs.  My mother got so many false positives on her test it wasn't even funny).

So, I got the prick test on my back first.  That didn't hurt too bad.  Then they took the negatives from that and gave me shots under my skin on my arm.  Just like the TB test, but about twenty times.  That really freakin' hurt.  In fact, it's still a bit sore.  And I got the chills and some sickness.  Great.

So now that they know what I'm allergic to,  I've got to get the injection once a week for six months and then every other week after that for up to THREE YEARS.  AND the shots are meant to build up an immunity, not cure you, so I'll still be taking allergy medicine for the rest of my natural life (but much lower dosage, one would hope).  BAH.

-I'm coming home for Christmas from the 22-26.  I'm not happy about the time frame and I miss Holiday Shutdown.  A LOT.  Stupid banks only get Christmas Day.  It sucks.  But, at least my boss is nice enough to let me take unpaid time (since I haven't earned any paid time yet).

-I miss all of you guys.  Sometimes, I miss you more than psi032 is comfortable with.  He actually worries about ME, which is so not what I am used to.  I am the worrywart!  So, to rectify said situation, peeps must come 'avisit in 'aTexas.  We have a spare futon with a nice foam mattress.  It's even got it's own room (well, the office, but you get the point.) The couch is comfy.  We have games, DVDs, a DVR, good company.  What more could you want? (and that is my spiel for the day).

-I'm going to the spa this evening.  It's for the Officer's Wives Club, which I am not officially a member of, but close enough.  I hope I'm not too sore to enjoy it.

-NaNo is not going as well as I hoped.  I've got about 31,000 words.  I can pull it out, but I'll have to work hard to do it.

That's all I can think of to ramble about today.  Love you guys.

 

I turn 29 today. I'm only a stone's throw away from the big 3-0. It seems so strange; I really don't know where in the world the years went. I feel like I should be turning 25 at the most. Like I slept for 4 years and woke up 29. I'm astonished by the fact that time just flies by without being noticed.

My mom, Gregg and Cindy are coming to visit. They will be here this afternoon and will stay until Monday morning. This excites me verily. I miss my mommy and Gregg and Cindy are really cool peoples. I used to hate Gregg when I was a little girl because we antagonized each other constantly. Then, when I got out of college and started working, there was a time period where we emailed and talked every day for a long time. I discovered then that me and the Gregory have a lot in common. We are a lot alike. Who knew!! All this to say I'm excited to see everyone. Which, BTW, is why I am up at 7:02 when my alarm is set for 7:45.

Before psi032 left for PT this morning, he said "Try to get some sleep, ok?" It's as if he knows me or something!! I didn't go back to sleep after that, by the way. I hate it when he's right.

Ok, enough typing. Everyone have a wonderful day. That is a mandate from the birthday girl. :)

It was time to turn in my lease. So, on Saturday, I traded for another Saturn. I enjoyed the car for several hours - and then it was broken. It wouldn't accelerate at all. We called at 3am for a tow. On a street with no name. It took a while and involved flagging down the tow truck, so I watched them load my poor car onto the truck. The tow truck driver informed me since Saturn was not open on Sunday, he would tow the car Monday morning.

No biggie. I'll just drive my old car. I still have it in the parking lot. I search the apartment Monday morning for the keys and realize that they are in the old car. Which is at least thirty minutes away. Or on a tow lot that I can't find. And I have to be to work. Great.

So Monday, psi032takes me to work and I get a rental. Saturn pays for it. They call and tell me that a balloon caused the problem. It got sucked into the car and gunked up something in the transmission. Good. Easy fix. My car is fixed. I tell them that I can't pick it up until Tuesday because I have choir rehearsal. My very first one! I get five miles up the road and the tire goes flat.

So, I ride home on a donut. And cry. Because now, I have to drive twenty-someodd miles on a donut. Great.

I really think that cars hate me.

On a unrelated note, no LJ allowed at work. This saddens me.

You know how this works, peeps.

Happy birthday buffyeas!!!!!

I've been waiting for it to be official, and today it is.

I GOT A JOB!!!!!

It's as a business analyst for First National Bank Texas. It's similar to what I used to do at Fedie, but little to no programming. It's mostly people interaction and communication. I'm excited about it!!!!

I start the 23rd!!!! YAY!

Hello, folks. Since I have yet to hear from the tire place and since psi032 will be working all week, I have decided to come to Michigan June 25-July 2. That's one whole week of Brandi time. I know that the majority of you have jobs (must be nice!) so we would be relegated to evening activities during the week. I have not a problem with that.

As you all are aware, I'm being groomed to be an Army wife. So, yesterday, psi032 and I went to his boss's home for a nice, casual social outing with all of the battery commanders and higher-ups. I was having a good time socializing when I started to feel a bit nauseous. I'd been standing up for a while, so I sat down and drank some water and took a Tums. I thought it was over, until I stood up again. I decided I wanted some water on my face, so I asked where the bathroom was. I started towards the bathroom and felt unsteady, so I reached for the wall.

And the next thing I remember is waking up on the ground with a cut on my face and a sore knee. The prognosis from the ER doctor was "You fainted. It happens." Which means, once again, I have a medical issue for no good reason.

So, I have two theories on what happened:

1) I've been on ibuprofen for a little bit here (because of my eye, but that is a whole 'nother story Lucy) and I drank a beer. Maybe they caused a bad reaction.

2) Apparently, nausea can cause you to faint. Something about it depleting the blood flow to your brain. (This does not bode well for my future).

So, my very first (and hopefully) last time passing out. It was bound to happen eventually with all my issues!

Happy birthday, loveprincess524

Link: The Philosophy Test written by Datamouse on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

Happy birthday, userillusion!

Today, I was being productive. After doing several things on my to-do list, I was figuring out dinner when I saw that the trash overfloweth. As I was walking to the dumpster, a bird flew down from the top of the building and ATTACKED ME. On the way to the dumpster and back. Because I was flailing and screaming and running like I had just been released from a home for the mentally insane, the bird was not able to get a grip and really peck me. But I felt his nasty little claws all on my shirt and in my hair. It was terrifying, really. I hope he's not still there tomorrow because if I go out, I don't want to have to worry about being attacked by a birdy.

On a different note, I'm not too fond of the way Texans take their time figuring out if they want you for employment. There is this company that I applied for that said they would review my resume the first part of last week. I did not hear anything, so I called Wednesday afternoon and left a message. I was all primed to call yesterday again when I received and email that said they hadn't had time to discuss everything and would get back to me next week sometime. I mean, don't mind me, I'm only trying to get a JOB AND INCOME here. GRRRR!

At least they aren't like the bank that just never called me back. I checked the website and the position I applied for is delisted. I suppose they found someone. GRRR!

I need a job. Really I do. It is very quickly becoming the source of stress around here in more ways than one. GRRR! I hate rejection and I really want this job. It sounds so cool and like it could restore my love of computers that I had back in the day. You know, when I thought programming and all consuming knowledge of technology was fun and not a burden. I do miss that feeling sometimes. Dreaming about code and crazy crap like that. I'm sure userillusion knows what I speak of.

Anyway, that is all that is happening in the way of eventfulness. Do you people even read this thing anymore? I miss you guys.

Life has been...well, life. I'm doing pretty well over all. I still don't have a job, but I have a promising interview with a company on Friday. It's not a position in my field, but at least it's a job that pays. Besides, I might just hold on to this job until I finish my teaching certification. Then, I'll teach. That is, of course, assuming that I will get the job.

I found a hairdresser here, finally! She is at the evil Walmart. (The evil was for you, userillusion). I'm excited because my hair needs it. Badly.

My health insurance is for shit. I got a bill from the doctor that is outrageously high. I might as well not have insurance. Out of all the tests, doctors appointments, etc., they paid like $35.

Andy and Bernie visited over the weekend. We had a good time. It was good to see them. We went and played putt-putt, had a bbq and went on a day trip to San Antonio. Good times, really. Everyone should come and visit!

psi032 is doing good, too. I figured I'd put that out there 'cuz the chances of him posting are slim to none.

Most days, I'm my normal, bubbly, silly self. But there are days when I feel like everything I do is the wrong thing to do. Everything I say is wrong, every time I try to help it comes out all wrong, and menial tasks become difficult undertakings. It's like I'm running my face into a brick wall no matter which way I turn.

I know that life sucks sometimes. Peaks and valleys and all that jazz. But sometimes I lie down in a valley and resolve that I will be there forever.

Things are good here, for the most part. But still, I feel like every move I make is the wrong move.

No, I'm not saying that I'm going to give up on life or anything that drastic. I just, for once, which that something could be easy. Not everything, but just ONE thing would be nice.

In other news, we have no water. The main broke night before last. Ants are invading the kitchen because of all the dirty dishes, and I feel like I'm unfairly taking things out on psi032 simply because he's here. I'm nagging him and he's being his wonderful self, just trying to help me as best he knows how.

Anyway, this post is a lot more depressing than I intended. Anyway, what's going on with everyone else? I really do miss you guys.

My brother made this youtube video.  Here's what he had to say:

"It's tough for kids on the mean streets, even tougher in the family room and backyard."