Valentine's Day

Just a little "feeling sorry for myself" post .... I think this is the first year I have been Valentine-less since I was 14.

And it is raining. :-(

Oh, forgot my Survivor post! I am voting for Ozzy on the "faves" team (Yay, Ozzy!) and S is voting for Mikey D on the "fans" team. Coming in to the first challenge, the faves had it made. They had fire, and water, and food, and shelter. Since they'd been there/done that before, they knew how to get things going. Unfortunately, their egos got the better of them and they totally blew it at the challenge. Immunity was easily won by the fans --

It looked for a while like the faves were going to vote off my Ozzy. However, little whiny Jonny Fairplay asked to be "sent home" because he missed his pregnant girlfriend. They obligingly voted him off. The flaw in his plan, though, is that I don't think they get to go home. I'm pretty sure the cast-offs stay away for the full 39 days of the competition.

Anyway, I'm glad that Jonny is gone and even more glad that my Ozzy was safe this time around.

The score is:
S = $0.00 Me = $.50

Well, the lasagne has been eaten, and the company is gone. That's the problem with everyone living so far apart ... Dad and J, and S have to leave early to get home at a decent time. I think they left a little before 7:00. F went home then, too. The kids stayed a little longer but had to get home for The Simpsons. I think everyone had a good time (I know I did). The lasagne was quite yummy, and there is enough left over for my dinner tomorrow. F brought a small cake and a "punkin" pie; he also brought me a box of See's. Anyway, I think the evening was a success!

Well, I have finished my first week on the job, and I am really enjoying it. The work is easy so far, and varied so it doesn't get boring. I'm doing "general clerical" stuff, so there is filing, of course. I've also been making calls to follow up on insurance claims. I really hope that this lasts long enough that it can grow into a permanent position. The company is close to home (about 7 miles, I think) and the people are all friendly. I felt like I fit in on the first day. It is also a very relaxed atmosphere, and the lady with whom I'm sharing an office (for now) has her radio set to KFRG!

Having company for dinner tomorrow - Dad and J, C & P, F, and S. I'm going to make a lasagne and just pick up some cookies or something for dessert. It'll be the first time Dad and J have seen the place, of course. I'll also be able to give them their Christmas presents. I just hope nobody feels uncomfortable ... and I can't wait for the lasagne; it's sounding pretty good right now! :-) I haven't made a lasagne in ages, and it better turn out ok.

Went to lunch today with some of my former co-workers. First time I'd seen them since the separation so I felt a little awkward at first, but got over that pretty quickly. Got to see the pictures that KS took in Maui, and her new wrist tattoo. It's like a Henna bracelet, only permanent.

Got to see the ultrasound pic of CR's soon-to-be grandson (due in 2 weeks). Those pictures have come a long way since the one I had ... you could see all the facial features (he was smiling). It was amazing. CR, of course, is so excited for the baby to arrive; and I'm sure her daughter is ready, too.

Anyway, it was a nice lunch (BB, CR, KS, her husband, and JO). JO even gave me his home number and told me to call him if I ever need anything (furniture moved, or whatever). It was really nice of him.

Monday I start a temp job; it'll be nice to be a productive member of society again.