I do NOT heart moving

In fact, I hate it with all that I am, and then a few more of me. Thank goodness up and down that I have such wonderful friends to help out. A HUGE shout out to Dawn, Charles, Chris, Aunt Kim & Jeanne for helping me out, it was a massive endeavor (at least it seemed so). But now things are getting there. I still have some stuff in the old place to take to Goodwill, as well as my food. Darn, I knew I was forgetting something important. Food's kind of important. Stupid food. I hate food.

It didn't help that I got super super sick this weekend. I started having a very sore throat on Thursday but by Friday it was basically gone. Nope, it reared its ugly head in full force. After moving, I started losing my voice, started developing a fever, muscle aches, massive congestion, the works. I got about an hour or so of sleep. So Saturday, the day I was SUPPOSED to be cleaning the old place and setting up the new, I was at home in bed sleeping all day long. Same with most of Sunday. Sunday evening I was able to go over and finally pick up the cats, which was an endeavor I tell you what. By Monday I went over and did the cleaning and most of the throwing away of old stuff. It was bad timing because of the move, but good timing with the 3 day weekend and thank goodness I didn't get sick during the work week!

It's been a madhouse around here! Summer reading has officially started and there's barely a moment to sit down and get regular work done. But at the same time it's fun to see kids so excited about reading. Yay!

On the upside of the moving extravaganza, I absolutely ADORE my new apartment!! It gets lots of direct sunlight (which the cats can't get enough of), a huge balcony, a huge walk-in closet and a great view of sunsets. It's the greatest!

That's all for now.

Potential momentary hiatus

Hello!

I just wanted to make a quick post saying I might be a bit MIA for a while. I'm at home right now feverishly packing up all that I own. Each time I move I swear I get better at it, even though I get a little more nervous each time. My next step is to turn off the computer and pack up all the wires. I am not going to have Internet for a while at my new place so I'll only be able to post during lunch break at work. I'll try to keep it up to date! Eventually I'll be getting Internet.

Be back shortly!

'Tis the season

Of bad drivers and season finales.

Seriously. What is the deal with all of those awful drivers out there? I tend to blame it on the weather. But if I see *one* more driver who refuses to use his/her turn signal, I might blow a gasket and do something really harsh...like stick out my tongue...or yell profanities with the windows up. Sigh.

But on the upside of things, it's been an exciting few weeks of TV (and otherwise) entertainment. I'm totally addicted to audio books and it has provided me with an easy way to pass the time while I'm driving (even if I am dealing with road rage). It has also allowed me to feel like I can actually catch up on reading from all those years I hated doing it. Yes, I am a librarian who hated reading until she was about a junior in high school. Currently I'm reading Acceleration by Graham McNamee which is super creepy and very well done.

On the TV side of things, first it was the Grey's Anatomy season finale (whoa), ER's season finale (double whoa), next week is the Lost season finale (I can't wait) and last night C and I watched the mini series of Battlestar Galactica (me for the first time). Of course, I LOVED it. Now I'm thinking, "Great. Now I have 3 shows I have to plan my week around. One of these days I'm actually going to have to break down and use my VCR."

A new world of telephone fun and etiquette

I love it! Today I was able to say some really fun words when I was on the phone with a customer. A woman called up, here is the extent of our conversation:

Me: Children's, this is Sally. Can I help you?

Customer: I hope so. My son is insisting that the Captain Underpants series [by Dav Pilkey] is on his school's "accelerated reader" list. Is there a way you can tell me if this is true because I have my serious doubts.

Me: Absolutely! I'll just pull up the list online and I'll check...

*Pause while I open the list online*

Customer: [to someone at home] Throw the dead fly in the trash can...how did you get that fly? I've been trying to get him all day!

*Pause while we both have a good laugh about the dead fly*

Me: Well, believe it or not, your son is right. Captain Underpants is on the list!

Customer: Really?! Wow! Can you tell me which titles? We have ALL of them.

Me: Sure thing! There's The Adventures of Captain Underpants; The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby; Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets; Booger Boy, part 1 and 2; Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants; Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman...the list goes on.

Customer: Oh, Professor Poopypants! We know that title well. My 5-year-old can't even read and he can quote this book because we talk about it so much at my house! Thank you very much for your help!

Me: No problem. Have a great day!

Ha! I love the fact that I got to say Professor Poopypants at my job!! Best ever!!

Desperately Seeking Monkeys (Not of the feline variety)

I have recently opened myself up to the world of audio books and let me tell you what, it is such a wonderful world, and that's just based on one experience. After a recommendation from a co-worker, I checked out the audio version of "The Sweet Potato Queen's Big-Ass Cookbook and Financial Planner" and I now no longer have interest in music because I just can't wait to get in my car (regardless of the length of time I will be in there) so I can hear what hilarious thing will happen next. This book is HILARIOUS!! I don't often laugh out loud to books or spoken word when I'm by myself. Not because I'm not enjoying myself, it's just unlikely for whatever reason. But I have done everything from a giggle to an outright guffaw while listening to this book. If you get the chance, definitely listen to this and be sure to get the version with the author reading it herself. I'm not sure, there may not be any other versions, but just in case I thought I'd mention it. You'll understand the title of this blog post when you get to the 4th or 5th CD.

Things at work have continued to increase in speed and frequency but it's been amazing. Yesterday and today I spent the mornings at two different elementary schools plugging our summer reading program and it was so much fun! It amazes me that I don't get flustered in front of a group of 300+ kids. In fact I felt eerily comfortable. Recently I've been thinking a lot about how much I miss performing, be it in choirs, musical groups or musical theatre. I'm not the greatest actress but I really enjoy being on stage when I'm doing something I'm confident doing.

Well that's all there is to that. I'm about to leave for a party. My friend is hosting it. When asked "what's the occasion for the party?" she replies, "I got a new blender!" Fantastic!