Creepy much?

So I came home early yesterday to find a white Honda Civic beside the top of the driveway to get into my underground garage.  It struck me as odd but I thought that they were just doing a U-turn and trying to get off the property.

When I went to the top of the driveway, the car pulled in behind me.

OH NO YOU DIDN’T!!!

So I stopped and waited.  Yes I am slightly paranoid, but usually with good reason.  I am extremely nosy.  I like to know who is around me at all time and the thought of going into an underground garage with a car full of guys behind me was not so exciting to me.

Anyhoo back to my story.

Since they made no attempt to get around me I assumed that they were waiting for me to let them into the garage.

HOMEY DON’T PLAY THAT!!  (Yes I watched some a lot 90′s TV )

I put my car in reverse and waited.

Eventually they reversed out of my way.  As I went to put my car in the visitor’s parking lot, I noticed two things; another neighbour coming to the garage and the super.

So I got out of my car and yelled to my super.  Asking him who drives a white Civic other than the old condo board president.  He couldn’t think of anyone and came to the garage door to see what I was talking about.

In the mean time the car drove into the garage after my neighbour.

In the garage the car drove to the back and of the garage and looked like it was going to park.  So for a split second I thought “Dang girl, you might need to see someone about your issues.”

BUT then they started to drive back towards the garage door.

My garage requires a key fob to get in or out.  Before I moved in there was a string of car thefts and vandalism so once in you need a key to exit.

My super walked up to the car and asked them what they were doing in the garage as it was private property.  They was some mention of looking for a friend or meeting up with a friend.  It all seemed fishy to me.  He told them it was private property and threatened to call the police.  They decided they were going to leave and drove to the garage door.  Of course they had to wait for one of us to let them out.

My neighbour who let them in looked remorseful.  He said he didn’t think anything about it until I started yelling at the super but by then he had already opened the door and started to drive forward. 

This whole situation has creeped me out.

What I’ve been pondering is why were they there?  What mischief were they looking to do?  What would have happened if I was not there playing the role of the nosy neighbour?

Mid-month goals check in

I guess given the date this can not really be called a mid-month anything. lol

I actually forgot what my goals were.  But thanks to Mutant Supermodel, I made a calendar entry in my phone to check in on the 15th, which I ignored until today.

So what were my goals?

May Goals

1. Exercise Monday through Friday
2. Finish my vision board
3. Finish my scarf, I’m almost to the halfway point
4. Read 2 books
5. Use only cash and stick to the budget
6. 10 no spend days

Dang, I clear forgot about the vision board. Does one still do a vision board for the year when the year is almost half over?

I have not touched my scarf …

This month is not shaping up so well.

I wonder if I could pull a rabbit out of my hat.

 

OTMTW – 5/19/13

How is it Tuesday already?

The menu this week will look like this:

Sunday – If I say I can’t remember what we ate would that be bad?
Monday – Hamburgers
Tuesday – spaghetti and meatballs
Wednesday – breakfast for dinner
Thursday – leftovers
Friday – frozen pizza
Saturday – South Street (have to get this done, the groupon expires next week)

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Since I knew I had an extra day off I did not do many of my regular weekend chores and now I don’t feel like doing anything.

This morning I threw out 6 homemade buns as I left them on the kitchen table instead of putting them in the fridge.  Message received.  I am not a fan of food waste and need to get a better handle on it.

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On a happier note, I found magic in the form of a jar.  On Saturday I was wondering around the natural food store when a lady asked me if I knew what was good to use to get rid of acne scars.  She was looking for 100% shea butter but couldn’t find it.  I had no idea but I went over to the section where she was and I did find a couple of other options.  Which got me thinking.  I have had a recent bout of acne that I can’t stop picking.  I picked up a small jar with the hopes of preventing scarring.

All I can say is HOLY MOLY BATMAN!!

Friday night I went to bed really late and woke up looking like a possible candidate to play an old hag without any additional makeup.  I looked tired and ancient.  Something like this.

 (Source)

It was not pretty.

Saturday night I went bed really late again because I don’t learn.  This time before going to bed I covered my face in the shea butter.  When I got up in the morning I was pleasantly surprised.  The old hag did not make an appearance. I am converted.

5 things

I kept meaning to come on here and write a post but with the great weather, it was not happening.

Let’s see what is new or exciting.

1. It’s a long weekend here in Canada.  We are celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday.  So Monday is a holiday.  WHOO HOO!!!!
2. On Friday my boss informed the managing owner that a couple of people were taking Tuesday off.  I jumped in and added so we are closing the office.  He did not react.  In fact he said he knows nothing we should do what we think is best.  I voted for taking Tuesday off.  Wouldn’t you know I have a telephone meeting at 2 pm but I can call in from home.
3. Yesterday I went to Winners and bought myself a new maxi dress and sheets for my new mattress.  The new sheets fit!!  I love dresses.  One garment, a complete outfit!!  What’s not to love?
4. I also went to see my cousin’s new little boy.  OMG is he ever cute and a good baby.  He did nothing but sleep and eat and … while we were there.  Minimal crying.  This prompted Diva to ask for a baby sibling.  BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
5. I am going to see Iron Man 3 tomorrow with a gift card.  Free movies, sign me up.

Now you are all caught up.

Work Frustrations

I don’t really talk about work at all.  Not here or IRL.  There is very little to say most of the time.  I got to work. I come home.  Real simple.  Whatever happens at work, usually stays at work.

Recently we have been experiencing some technical difficulties.  A program that runs all our jobs has decided to quit.  Because we are 3 versions behind the current version, there is no support available.  Our options are buy the upgrade, used a different program or run it manually.

Right now it is being manually run by yours truly.

I have no issue running the jobs as I can do it from home.

My issue is with the member of my staff whose position is dependent on the running of the jobs.

She usually starts at 6 something.  This is a decision that she made.  She can actually start work at 7:30 and still get some work available for those employees that come in at 8:30.

The problem with the scheduler started on Friday.  When we finally decided to just run the jobs manually it was after 9 am.  The first job finished at 9:45.  She started to do her work then and still managed to get it all done and left the office by 1:45 pm.

So I asked her to come in at 8 am Monday morning.  She came in at 6:45 and then texted me to start the jobs.

This happened again yesterday.  So when I came into work I asked her to stop contacting me before 8 am.

This morning she texted me every 10 minutes starting at 6:50 to run the job.

We had a meeting today to say officially we are changing the start times of everyone in here.  She asked why could I not get up at 7 and press the button.  Or rather still why could we not teach her how to  press the button.

She actually said “I am not happy about this”.  Fair enough.

The owner of the company is not comfortable teaching her to “press a button”.

I’m not sure what exactly is her problem other than it’s a change and she does not handle change well.

My boss brought up the fact that she was now asking me to start work 2 hours earlier and I am inconvenienced by this so she is not the only one who is being affected.

There was no recognition of this fact.  It really seemed like it didn’t matter to her at all.

Did I mention that she reports to me??? ARGHHH!!!

So is it me?  Am I being an unnecessary pain or is she just a bit unreasonable?

The list updated

I meant to come back last night to let you know how I did with my shorter Sunday list, but by the time I go home I was beat.

1. Make meatballs
2. Season chicken
3. Bake bread
4. Clean the bathrooms
5. Laundry
6. Exercise

4 out of 6 is not bad.

Princess made cookie strips yesterday.  It was only when she was adding in the eggs did I realize that I made meatballs without eggs.  I didn’t notice any difference with the taste and they held together just fine without them.  We’ll see how they are once I cook them in sauce.

I arrived at my Dad’s late (as usual).  My step-Mom opened to the door to ask me what am I doing there.  My Dad forgot to let her know that I was coming.  My parents are not  the kind of people you show up unannounced to.  Even with my surprise visit, it was still a good visit.

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Tonight I cooked the pork that’s been marinating in my fridge. I made a nice stew that we ate with rice.  It was delicious.  There are lots of leftovers.

The list continues

I am aiming to leave to go to my Dad’s at 4 pm.

Before I go there are a few things I’d like to do.

1. Make meatballs
2. Season chicken
3. Bake bread
4. Clean the bathrooms
5. Laundry
6. Exercise

Right now, I am feeling a little tired, so I am going to sit on the couch and watch a little TV before I start.  Hush, don’t judge me.

My girls are still in their rooms.  No breakfast in bed for me.

To all the Moms out there, I hope you have a great day.