I am long overdue for an update...so here goes.

I went to Houston on a whim. We had a great time at the party. Got a nice tour of NASA. Too short of a trip in my opinion. The weather was really nice. Warm = good.

I got back and worked like crazy, as usual.

Then the boyfriend and I went to Vegas for 3 days. I was a bit under-the-weather while we were there, which sucked. But it could've been worse. I won about $80. Spent most of it, but at least I didn't lose.

I got back and started back into the work thing. I started feeling dizzy. It lasted for several days. I finally went to the doctor Monday. Found out it is an inner ear infection. She told me it'd last about six weeks and wanted to write me out of work for an entire week. I said she was crazy. Called out for two days, then went back Wednesday. I'm still fighting the vertigo, but I have meds for it, which helps. Plus I'm going back to the doctor on Tuesday. I'm just ready for it to be OVER.

That's about all in my corner of the world. I've noticed the others haven't posted much on here in a while. If you're wondering, they seem to be fine. (At least from what I can tell.)

Hope you are all well. I'm sorry I have been a stranger.

Much
-Kat

!Hola mis amigos! ?Como estas?
I've been a stranger still. Blame it on work. I've been picking up extra hours at the lab to save money for my travels.

I don't know if I will be able to go to Houston; it's a wait and see.

We've been planning on Vegas for the second week in November. 3 days of fun. So far, that trip looks like it's a go. (I hope so...I NEED to get away!)

I'm still up for traveling suggestions. If I don't go to Houston, I will need to use this ticket THIS Thursday and Friday to go SOMEWHERE! Suggest away!

Hope you are all well!
MUCH LOVE!!

Hellbeast is the sweetest man alive!

He gave me a gift subscription!

to you Hellbeast!

I'm baaaaack!

Thank you all so much for your kind words and inspiration. I needed it and it is greatly appreciated.

Another work week past, and another around the corner. I was so tired Thursday morning. I went to bed and slept for 9 hours. That is golden for me these days.

Cassius and I went to a local comedy club last night to see Ralphie May. Pretty funny stuff. I had a couple of drinks which was good for me. I went by work wanting to grab something from my locker. I forgot both of my keys, so it was pointless. I'm so scatter-brained.

After we got home, I went to bed and slept another 10 hours. Of course, I'm wide awake and wanting to go to the fair that's in town. I can't find anyone to go with me. I just need out of this house!

My father is doing much better. I found out this morning that my brother is now in ICU. His blood sugar is too high. When it rains, it pours.

Speaking of rain...
I hope all you Florida and Georgia people are alright. We've been pretty busy at work due to the storms. I hear it's a mess down there with another hurricane in the forecast.

Sorry I'm not much on commenting these days. If you luv me, you undersatnd. I give you all love!

XXX's & OOO's-
Kat

Yeah, yeah. I know it's been forever. I can't believe I am actually sitting in front of my computer!

I went home last week. My father had a heart attack. Two stents were placed in his heart and they battled to keep his pressure up for several days. But he was released yesterday morning and I am relieved. He tells me he finally "sprung form the pokey". He can be so funny even when he's not well.

I stayed with my best friend when I went home (since my mother insisted on staying at the hospital all night with my father). Unfortunately, she just experienced her fourth miscarriage. She tried so hard not to talk about it. (She wanted to be there for me, not vice versa.) This woman deserves a child more than anyone I know. I held her as she cried. I HATE seeing her cry. I wish I could take all that pain away.

On a more upbeat note, my roommate is 4.5 months pregnant and doing well. (For those of you that don't know, I live in a house with another couple.) She is absolutely adorable and is getting to the "happy" stage of her pregnancy.

I've been working like crazy. I forget what day it is most of the time. Normally this is one of the two days off from ALL of my jobs. However, I agreed to work tonight for a friend of mine at the lab. After closing, I forgot which day it was and had thoroughly convinced myself I was to go in to my full-time job tonight. I finally asked someone what day it was. Imagine how I felt when they said "Thursday."
Feeling stupid, I got in my car and drove home in the rain.

I hear a batch of storms (a.k.a. hurricane) will be hitting within the next couple of days.
Storms = hell on earth at full-time job
Yay for me.

I had some crazy guy come into the lab Monday telling me about his wildlife exploration in South Carolina, USA. I heard this for 3.5 HOURS. I finally got to kick him out when I was trying to close.

I had a lady come in today and do nothing but bitch about a project we had all worked so hard on for the last three days. I wanted to go ape-shit. SHE was the straw.

I honestly believe with all this work (another job on the horizon), I will lose my social life completely. I already feel very disconnected from everyone. I feel weird not having to be somewhere at this moment. I hear all these people around me talking about doing this and that (all in their free-time that is) and I find myself very envious and almost angry at them. It's no one's fault but my own that I'm working this much now. It's not their fault they have free time. But why am I still angry?

I got mad at Cassius today for a very stupid reason. I got up and went to the lab. After my 'bout of confusion, I went to the store and the gas station, then came home. He was still in bed. I WAS PISSED. But why? He did nothing wrong. He goes to work too, but this was his night off.
Or I'll come home and find him on the computer. Disgusted, I'll go to bed to get 5 hours of sleep, 4 days a week. The rest of my time is spent working, or in transition. I guess in the back of my mind, I expect everyone to be as miserable as I am. But there again, who did this to me? I did. SO why am I bitching?

Argh.

Just a quick note to say hello. I'm sorry I can't stay longer.

Long version...
Unfortunately, my two days of peace have been crushed a bit. I have to go in tonight for a few hours to finish a proposal and turn in some insurance info, as well as prepare for some big-wig visitors coming to our company in the morning. Tomorrow, I have to go to the lab and do some paperwork. Luckily, that'll only take an hour.

Short version....
I'll chat with you all tomorrow.

Thank you for all the you all have sent! I really appreciate it!

LOTS o' XXX & OOO's-
Kat

Thank you all so much for the love!!

I would respond to each of you individually, but again, I MUST dash to sleep. Yes, I said dash....again. (Guess what I'm gonna say tomorrow??? You got it. )

Please go give Stiggy some love. Poor thing had his car broken into.

I have been working my arse off, but it'll be over soon. Thursday and Friday are my two days of peace, so you will all have some coming your way.

Hope everyone is well!
Much

XXXOOO's
KAT

Ok..quick update before I dash to sleep.
Yes...I said dash.

I worked an hour later than I was schduled at the lab this morning, so I'm beat.

Thank you all for the love. Send more if you heart desires. (If not, fine. I didn't love you anyway! HA! )

Hope everyone's Monday is as good as a Monday can possibly be.

XXXOOO's