Thursday, January 10, 2008

1/10

So I know people are reading still - yet I'm not getting as many comments! Boogers.

By the way - any feedback on that apartment I put on yesterday's post??

Today went much quicker at work. I remembered how to do things I was taught yesterday and I even wow'd some people with my skills ;) Not really but I did let them know I'm not just a body taking up space in that closet. I even spent the afternoon learning how to schedule other appointments for families and had to call over Hawaii to speak to family members - that was weird, I couldn't pronounce half the names I saw. At least now, after showing me how to do this and how to pronounce these names, my supervisor Shelby has loosened up with me and thinks I'm entertaining!

After I got home from work and returned jesse's car safe and sound WITHOUT getting lost, we went to some Dixie place for food. Felt like being back home at Joe's Crab Shack. I had fish and chips and sweet tea- yum! Then we went to this old record/comic book/used movie/everything else you can imagine store and he bought some records. I did not. I know, that's huge. Then we ran to WalMart and I picked up at pair of $9 black flats now that I know I don't have to dress up for work really. Might as well be comfy - it's not tennis shoes but it's better than my heels at this point. And here I am. SO tired. It's 10:00 just about and I'm thinking it's time I take my shower and head to bed. Tomorrow is jeans day - and we get to wear our REHAB shirts so I should be pretty comfy :) Fridays are apparently pretty busy and difficult, and we're one girl down so this should be interesting.

I think I'm going to change the way this blog works, so I can control who reads it a little better...at least I think I can. So send me the gmail account you made (sorry, I didnt realize it was making you do that) and I'll add you. I think I even changed it so you don't have to use gmail accounts, but that any account will do. We'll see if this works....You'll just have to log in when you want to read. I'm sorry!

Sorry so short and not-so-exciting. I'm online paying bills. Hey uh, if ya think of it, remind me to call the US Dept of Educ so I can get my student loans taken care of...please. :) I got a message from them (at like, 5 am here since it was much later there...jerks) and I need to get that put on hold or whatever they call that. And I keep forgetting.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday.
Miss you and Love you!

PS - That waikiki slideshow? i didn't choose any pictures, it pulls them directly from the web by keyword. so if there's pictures of people or something, i don't know them :) just an FYI cause I saw an old couple and some weird people when i tried to make it of honolulu!!

8 comments:

Unknown said...

Hey girlie....you are so talented with all the little extras on your blog. I had Hawaii as part of my territory at work,so practiced pronouncing the streets with the tech's when I spoke with them..cheating!! It is not 3:30AM, and I am about to go find that pillow that keeps calling my name...Have an awesome day, best of luck getting through your first Friday....WHAT A WEEK OF FIRSTS YOU HAVE HAD !!! It is so great to read about your day when I get home each evening.
As far as feedback on an apartment...as long as you are in a safe area, you can make any place that you find feel like your new home with all of your special touches.
LOVE YOU!!!
MOM

Anonymous said...

okay- so i've been dropping the ball on posting my comments. I read through all your days religiously and love hearing about your adventures. I think when it comes to you being able to fit in somewhere you have no problems at all. No need to worry about people not liking you cause if they don't then they are losing out. Your first Friday has arrived which means in just a short couple of hours (ohio time) you will have completed your first week in Oahu!!! Pretty fun little fact huh? Anyway you are a success no matter what you put your mind to and it shows through your ability to at least survive the week. The whole apartment thing will work itself out and you will find an apartment that fits you and your personality. When it comes to the amount of money that you will be paying for the new place you will call home, grandpa Tippel always told me "it's not how much you make, but what you do with the money you get?" if that helps great, if not sorry? hahaha I have the next few days off from work so I get a nice mini vacation. If you need anything at all don't hesitate to call me. I LOVE & MISS You...(hardest week of my life by the way) have a great Friday Kristen.

Anonymous said...

Kristen....I miss you lots! I wish you the best. I am sure that you will be wonderful at your job and that they'll love you. I'm glad Jesse is there to help out! He is a great friend! If you have any questions or are needing anything, please don't hesitate to call me anytime!!!!!! I love you and look forward to continue to read about your adventures.

Anonymous said...

Hi Honey... by the time you read this, your first week at work will be over!!! I know you will do great at your new job, you are the best! It looks like you got more comments today, still some people missing. Have a great Friday evening, have a beer for me..
Love you and miss you...

Patty said...

Happy Friday!!!! Just think....one week of work is behind you! And, dress down Fridays always sound good.
Not much new back here...another dreary, dismal, rainy day. I hate the cold weather and snow but at least everything is brighter. Does Jesse work on the weekends? Maybe he can show you more of the island over the weekend. Or, you can just relax and do nothing....that's what we'll be doing.
Getting ready to go for our Friday night fish sandwich. Have a great weekend!!
Love,
Patty

Anonymous said...

Hey Kristen,
So how was that dress down Friday? I hope it wasn't super busy and I hope you didn't sit down after dinner and fall asleep sitting up like I did! LOL

So any plans for the weekend for your week of firsts? As far as the apartment I say go for the safest area as your top priority then make the place your own with your artistic touch. You can find some cool stuff at resale places then make it have your style.

We miss you but I'm proud of you for going on your big adventure!
Have a great weekend!

Unknown said...

greetings my favorite sissy ;)
everyone else wrote and i don't want to be called the slacker in the bunch..so here i am!!! can't believe you've already been gone a week...been one long ass week!!! i hope your bus adventure went well this afternoon after work!! sooo this slideshow you're talking about? couldn't see it at all..maybe i'm just retarded at this or maybe the computer is sleepy tonite--that tends to happen on fridays i guess, maybe, dunno. your crazy dog is snoring like crazy, by the way. i've got the kids in bed..just caught up on my evening soaps and hear this HUGE rumble upstairs..she must be chasing something and reliving her younger days. poor sierra. she sleeps with tyler now..he loves it. i think he loves it even more because that means we keep his bedroom door ALL the way open so your big teddy bear can walk in and out as she needs to in the evenings :) k i'm done rambling, no wonderful words of wisdom out of me tonite, i'm too poooooooooooped...tuckered out...tired beyond belief...ha, i think you get the idea!!! must be this cold yuck weather...
have a WONDERFUL evening and hope to catch up with you at some point this weekend! the whole time difference is KILLING me by the way and i have to pay close attention to the time because i can't just call you whenever and wake you up--although ashleigh didn't seem mind doing that to ya! sorry about that, again, by the way. she's one crazy force i tell ya. ha, ok, for real, enough rambling....zzzzzzzzzzzzz.... not yet but soon....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
love you oodles and ooodles of noodles....
<3
jenn

Sherri said...

I have not forgotten ya..Glad to hear all is well. See any of my neighbors there (japanese)? I love the pictures.

I pass your desk everyday and look at it so empty, think I will take over...LOL..Will be working soon in the amrad and well I need you....Gonna be working with Sharon on that one, so I hope to move to your spot to keep it warm till you return.

Nothing going on here, just work, been busy with no play. I plan on scrapbooking this weekend, but we will see.

Stay safe. email me we can I M...

Miss ya. HUGS Sherri

ps jenn...
you are not a slacker...

Kristen, been thinking about you..did ya get a PO BOX yet...?