Can't wait for Wednesday!

We get internet on Wednesday.  I'll be better able to update this blog at that time.

Moving day...

What a cluster F this is.  I hate moving.  I use to ENJOY moving literally each year from apartment to apartment.  I have no idea what I liked about it, but I did.  Anyway, I think I'm so stressed this time because I have one car with a broke transmission and both cars with expired tags.  Yay.  No, the $$'s not come in yet.  I'm hoping for Thursday, payday.  I'm just impatient though and want the move done asap so I can get the apartment cleaned to turn in the keys.  It's all 100% me.

I'm stressed...

I REALLY need that last check (sold leave) to come in. I have a feeling it's gonna happen with the 15th payday. Not cool. Heck, what am I talking about, I'll probably be lucky it comes in on the 15th. *sigh*

First day at Talbots was ok.  Just filled out all of my paperwork mainly.

Crystal and I are turning in the signed lease today and should get the keys.  Then I can work on getting my stuffed moved in.  I'll have to check with Crystal to see when she's going to move her stuff so I can make sure I can help out.  McKesson's helping me move the heavy stuff Wednesday.  I may see if Cormier can help me move the boxes so I don't have to make a million and one trips.  I completely forgot he had a truck.  I hate not having a vehicle.  Reason #1 I need that AF check to come in.

Happy for LSU, sad for myself

I think the title of this post says it all.

LSU Baby / Working Girl

Tomorrow is THE game between LSU and the Florida Gators.  Pretty interesting to see how that will turn out. I'm super excited to watch it!

Oh yeah, Talbots called me back yesterday evening and I'll be making $10.05/hour.  That's $1.05 more than Chichos was willing to pay me.  Not too bad for a PT job.

I worked out this morning.  It was the first workout in a month.  I thought I was going to die. haha  I did 25 minutes on the elliptical, did an ab workout, and walked for a mile and a half with Lil G.  There's an ab twist machine thing in the yoga room.  I won't lie, I tried it out. ;)  It wasn't too bad.  I guess I'll find out tomorrow if my abs are sore.

**Update**

Charles Schwab just called and offered me the job!  :)   I'll be reconciling and balancing their mutual fund dividends.  I'm taking this until I hear something about Lockheed Martin.  Although, both of those jobs are at a stand-still right now.  Both for the same reasons too: background checks.  Blah.  I called the hiring manager I know at LM to see if he's heard anything yet.  He's either sleeping from working last night or he's working today because he didn't answer his cellphone.  With CS, they called and offered me the job today but I have to print out and fax them background check paperwork.  That check could take 5-7 business days.  Once it comes back is when they can tell me when I start and how much I'll be making.  In the meantime, I have Talbots. haha

Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

This morning I made cream cheese crescent rolls.  I mostly used this recipe:

2pkg.- 8 Crescent Rolls
2 - 8 oz cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup butter

Spray 8 1/2 x 11 cake pan with Pam.

Put one can of crescent rolls in the bottom of pan. Be sure and seal the seams.

Mix 1 cup sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until creamy.

Put other can of crescent rolls on top. Make sure and seal seams.
Brush on melted butter.

Mix 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon- spread on top.

Bake at 375 - Normally, I would suggest baking it for however long the crescent roll package states, but I baked mine for 17 minutes total.  If you want to eat them cold (they are yummy either way), be sure to refrigerate them.  Although, you definitely want to wait for them to cool down after you remove them from the oven.


I did tweak it though.  I didn't use the butter or vanilla at all.  Honestly, I didn't read the part about the vanilla but it tastes good without it anyway.  Plus, another recipe I have from a co-worker doesn't call for vanilla so I KNOW it's good without it.  ;)  I added an egg yolk to the cream cheese mixture and used the egg white to brush on top the crescent roll instead of butter.  Everything else was the same though.  ;) Boy, oh boy, is this stuff delicious.  I mean, cream cheese and sugar, in any form, is absolutely amazing.

Interview

So, I think the interview went ok.  I was really nervous by the time I got there.  They doubled up on me.  It was the manager and lead of the section I was applying for.  They had 2 sheets of questions to ask and took turns asking questions.  I won't lie, that made me pretty nervous at first but at the 3rd question I felt better and not quite as nervous.  We shall see.  After that was over, they had the manager over the department come in and talk to me.  Nervous.  I kept stumbling over my words.  Blah.  I was told, if they were to pursue hiring me, then I would be contacted for a background check and after 5-7 days, when it came back, is when they could make an offer.  Here's to praying for that background check.  I'm going to have to call John later today also to see if he's heard anything about the LM job.  I have another interview today with Chico's at 2:30.  I'll take a few PT jobs just to get some $$ rolling in.  I've got one more paycheck coming in from the AF and THAT needs to come in soon also.

Sooo... Here's a few pics of the Air Force me and the "new" me.  :)

                                                         

                       I have to say, it's definitely nice wearing my hair down.  :)
  

**Update**

So, right before I had to leave for the Chico's interview, I called Talbots to see if they had any news.  She said she was interested, that they may still be waiting for a reference but would go for it and offer me the job, to start Monday.  She said she would call me back later today to verify pay.  I'll have to remember then to ask what TIME I should come in on Monday.  That's kinda important. ;)

At Chico's, it wasn't an interview.  I was told it was going to be an interview with both managers but I just sat with one and she offered me the job.  Pay is $9.00.  I had to tell her then about the Talbots job and she said it would be a conflict of interest and wouldn't be able to do that.  So, I had to turn the job down since Talbots did offer first.  

Now, the hunt for an additional PT job continues.  I've got about 20 jobs I'm going to apply for tomorrow.  I would still keep one of the PT jobs with a FT job if LM or CS offered me one.  Especially with CS, I'd have to supplement the income.  All this is at least until next year when I'll be able to attend school FT and get BAH.  My schooling will have to be online as much as possible.

Soooo much to think about and do.  Oh yeah, Crystal and I got approved for that Tollgate Townhome today also.  Not sure when the move in date is but I'm hoping soon.  I'm also hoping I can either sell this daybed OR get the leave check in ASAP so I can have some money for the move.  As it is right now, I have exactly my share of the deposit and that's about it.  I'll be taking the lightrail to the Talbot job as much as possible to save on gas money.