Happy Birthday Ashley!!!

April 20 is the birthday of my beautiful daughter!

Happy Birthday sweetheart!

Check my site for a special birthday message :-)

Downhill from here....

...5 months of being unemployed, but still able to make things work and stay in Bluffton, I'm at the point now where I have to face the music and start planning my return to Charleston. Thankfully my parents will let me stay in their extra room, though I'm sure it won't be easy for any of us. I'm grateful for this, but am still needing to find a frikkin job! Of course I would prefer to stay in Bluffton with all of my friends, but being jobless just won't allow that. I am considering other options, but they are longshots to say the least!
I don't want to lose contact with my friends here, and I'm sure some will forget me when I'm gone. Life happens. When and if I do find a job, I'm certain to make other friends, and I am patient! We shall see what life brings over the next 14 to 30 days!!

December ... in general

Key West is out. Too late to plan properly. Maybe next year.

I have replaced the Canon 20D I had for several years with the new 60D. I've decided to make photography work! I'm shooting for a couple different books already. One about City Market in Savannah, another focused on Christmas decorations. When completed, they will be available for purchase online.

Multiple Ongoings.....

Today I woke up at the crack of 11:00 AM...what's up with THAT? hahaha

Anywho, after a cup of coffee and my daily perusing of the interweb, I decided my apartment needs cleaning. Yep, laundry to wash, bathroom to clean, floors to vacuum...might even clean the Kia up if I get done inside quick enough!

I have my media player going thru various MP3s, currently on Totally Buble (2003)...and I looked up a coca-cola glaze that is simmering now with which I plan to coat chicken wings, shortly...

I have "feelers" out with several friends...oh, I didn't post here yet...I'm trying to find a tent campsite somewhere in the Florida Keys for the week of December 21-28. I have never been to the Keys and thought it would be fun to camp instead of paying outrageous fees for a motel!!

If you missed it previously, I have totally redesigned my website yet again. I've decided that since I can FIND a job, I will MAKE one. I feel confident that I can make a photography business work. I know I have the talent, and will soon have the equipment, so this time I'm going to make it work one way or another!

I feel like I have more friends here in Bluffton than I have ever had at any other point in my life, and I am grateful for them.

October 13, 2010....I guess it's time...

With everything that's been going on these past few weeks, I have yet to secure gainful employment. I have tried to sell furniture and a couple other things, but at this time I can't even keep my phone turned on. I'm sure it's a matter of time before the power gets turned off, too.

Basically, I don't see any other option than to pack my things up, put them in storage, and move back to my parent's house in Charleston. No, it's not my first choice, but it's my only choice...I better email my landlord and let her know...

My preference, of course, is to stay in Bluffton...but I don't know how I can with no income at all.

10/11/10

Still coughing and hacking...sick and tired of it! I thought it was just the remnants of the cold I had, but I have coughed so much in the past 2 weeks every muscle in my abdominal area HURTS. I'm going to the Doc-in-a-box today to see if they can give me something for it....IF I can afford it!

1 am and I can't fall asleep. Been sick in bed most of this week, but SO un-rested. Head is finally clearing up, cough easing up, but so tired.

So many things..........

I have a lot of things going on right now...a TON of options, and each option has a myriad of variables...high hopes exist, but not to the point of making plans based only on hopes...

(Vague enough?)

Not broken after all...

I went to the orthopedic doc today. After he reviewd the X-rays, he informed me that the bones in my hand aren't broken, but the tendons and badly bruised. He replaced the splint I had to my elbow with a wrist style velcro brace. Said to start exercising my fingers to flex those tendons. I go back in two weeks. The possibility of physical therapy has not been eliminated.
He did, however, sign the form NOT allowing me to return to work. Oh well...2 more weeks of insanity.

Somehow, some day, I'm gonna make it all right, but not right now. I know you're wondering when. But you're the only one who knows that.

Friday August 13, 2010

11am and its 90 degrees....sunny...and my hand is killing me!

Yep...I broke my hand!!!

So I'm at a jobsite today, using a scissor lift, and I raised it up and SMACK...had my had on the top rail...it slammed into the attic truss overhead...an hurt like no tomorrow!!!

It swole up, and throbbed the rest of the day. I could barely lift anything about an hour after smashing it, because it hurt so bad! I called the boss about an hour later and told him...and said I need to get it looked at. He suggested putting ice on it and wait til I get back to Bluffton...which I did.

The doc said there are 2 fractured bones in my hand. Gotta wear a hard splint for 4 weeks, then see an orthopedic doctor.

Yea, this is gonna be fun...I'm just sayin

The search continues....

Despite having an apparently favorable telephone interview last week with a large fire sprinkler company, I have not been offered a position. Therefore, I am still searching for a job. I have actually not stopped looking. I cannot continue working in the field. I am not physically capable of working in attic spaces where the temperature is 100+ and the heat index is at least 120!

If you, or anyone you know, knows of any job in any part of the country (or world) that's related to fire sprinkler design, please give them my name and email, or pass their info to me and I will contact them!

81 and humid today....just sayin

needs a new job...NICET level I certified fire sprinkler designer...anywhere in the country...resume readily available...with references

Tuesday July 27, 2010

Had a pretty good day today...GREAT telephone interview this morning...got A LOT done on the jobsite - had an architect get all up in my face, but then got an apology of sorts from the contractor later because I WAS RIGHT...got my cute neighbor to go to my watering hole with me, even though the musician didn't show up...got my Sarcastaholics Anonymous facebook group set up...shared a wonderful new blog with my family....yea...it's been a good day...it's 82 degrees and a rain shower outside right now...10:40-ish and going to bed...


Ashley...I miss you, and I love you ... I'm just sayin........

Here I go again....

Another month gone by and no update...what's up with me?

OH, I know...working in the field as an installer instead of in the office as a designer like I was HIRED to do...THATs whats up!!

Today it's 94 with a heat index of 114!!!!! Yea...not gonna be fun working tomorrow either....especially since I already have over 45 hours on this pay period...too bad I only get paid for 40 hours...hmmm, kinda seems like there are LAWS against that!!!!

Yea, Im a tad bitter right now, can you tell??

Monday, June 28. 2010

I went out on the May River yesterday with a couple friends. I didn't realize so many people went to the sandbar. It's kind of like a beach, but on the river, with a LOT of boats anchored.
Too bad I didn't use sunscreen on my back and shoulders. I hope it turns brown instead of peeling - HA

Long day at work today, starting with a trip to Beaufort. At some point today I will be making a couple of personal phone calls, trying to make some arrangements for the future.

Let's just say that UNorganization, instability, cheating people, lying and backstabbing are not among the things I like about people.

Anyway, today is going to be productive one way or another!!

I think it's cooler out today than it has been in a month...77 and humid.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

WOW, has it really been a month since I posted something?

I guess that means work has been a bear, huh!

It's a beautiful sunny day in the Lowcountry. Already 81 outside, and getting hotter by the minute. Unfortunately, I have work to do. I got the kitchen and the living room cleaned yesterday. Today I work in the bedroom and the bathroom. However, not until I complete the drawing revisions for a project at work FIRST. FORTUNATELY, I can most likely get it all done by noon-ish. At least I better...because a friend has invited me to go out on the river with him and his girl. Apparently there is a sandbar in the river that's a popular "hang-out" spot here in Bluffton. (good thing I have a decent base tan, since I would burn if I didn't)

I better get busy. Lots to do!!

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