February 15, 2010
"I'm leaving on a jet plane! I don't know when I'll be back again!" Just kidding! I'll be back Saturday morning! Now, I have that song stuck in my head. The last couple of days, people have been asking me, "Ashley, what's wrong? You're not your normal, bubbly self." I'm one of those people who, when nervous, doesn't talk. Some people pace. Some people eat. Some people drink. I just stand there. Expressionless and I suppose you could say, somber. But I'm ready!
Happy President's Day! I woke up early, got ready, and walked all the way to work. I forgot we're not open on President's Day! Exciting! I'm not used to companies recognizing major holidays. The only businesses that close for MLK Day and other days like President's Day are banks and the post office. It's great! Iowa, you need to catch up! ;)
So, a quick, yet somewhat funny side story. Tonight at work, my manager and I were talking about dating, college, etc. etc. etc. My manager is so funny! She is very sarcastic and will tell you like it is. Something was said about spirit fingers. I say, "Oh, I was a cheerleader in college!" Her response in a very dry tone, "I'm shocked." Period. "Hey!" Everyone starts laughing. Am I really that stereotypical looking? If so, this is not good news!
Another thing...recently, once again, I've had several people say to me the last couple of weeks, "You're not from here, are you?" It's to the point now, where I get to thinking...who really IS born and raised here? Not many people. No, I'm not from here. But neither is half of this staff. I've just come to the conclusion that I will never "blend" in with other women here. Good thing? Bad thing? Who knows anymore! And I'll never know because people just stare at me! They don't like to talk to me. Nah. That's too easy. ;)
So, my mom is doing wonderfully with her physical therapy! Way to go mama! They're going to get her up and lifting and walking at a normal pace again, in no time! ;) And my dad has been doing Farrell's! He loves it! A couple of my friends back home do it and they swear by it! I think he's only been doing it a couple of weeks and is already seeing results! Brett's perfect. Moving on. ;) Everybody always loves grandma Roxy! She could say the most catty and rude thing to someone, and they would still think she is the greatest woman on earth! My friend, Maddie, and I were talking about this one day. We wish we could be like her. We don't understand it. I think I posted this already, but if not...my cousin and his girlfriend are getting married! That's exciting! Caleb is growing and adorable and hilarious!! I can already picture him in his little tuxedo! Ah! I love it!
So, today is my friend, Kara's birthday! Happy birthday lovely lady! I'm so bummed out I can't meet her out. My plane leaves at 6:00 a.m., which means I have to be up at 2:30, to leave for the airport by 3:30. Whan. Whan. And since I don't get off work until late, I can't go. BUT...we are going to celebrate BIG when I get back!
Note to self: Don't bother going to sleep tonight. It's 11:15 and you still have quite a bit of stuff to do. Just sleep on the plane. You hate flying anyway. It gives you major anxiety, so the more tired you are...the more apt you are to sleep when in the air. Take a co-workers advice, "Have a great time! Have lots of positive energy!"