Good Morning! No, it's not Friday..... It's THURSDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

I kept thinking last night that today was Friday. Nope...
And when I woke up this morning.. Friday??? NOOOOOOO!
It's Thursday!!!!!

Last night.
I did it.
I splurged, for me.
I went to the store and bought my Irish Cream, and Coffee. Decaf.
I didn't want to drink regular coffee... because I was afraid I would be up all night. lol

Ok, I have to admit.. I liked it.

The thought of any type of alcohol mixed with coffee DID NOT appeal to me.
However, my dear friend Eveline told me there's nothing like it...
SO, I tried it. Loved it. I was so relaxed last night. :) It was good.
Mmmmmmm

Today it's raining. A lot.....
And, it supposed to get very cold -
But, it's all good. Because I finally found the perfect coat!
I have been in search for a full length Coat to replace the favorite one I used to have...
And, I found one! Seems silly maybe, that I get excited about something like that. But, it's no easy task when you have to search for a long coat, and you're a shorty like me.
Done!!!! Happy!!!

Today is going to be a good day.....
Rain or shine.

I feel warm and cozy!
:)

I could use some!
Big mistake, not making coffee when I came in this morning!(I had no time at all to do so)
So, I'm tired...
And, Stressed?!?!?! Bailey's and coffee, sounds yummy!




;)

I am the therapist, here are Rider University...

Or, at least the students think I am! lol

It's been a busy day of counseling. Personal issues, classroom issues.....
Do I look like a therapist?
They trust me. It's nice.
I don't mind helping....
But, I have to admit..
It's exhausting!!!! lol

Better late than never!

Happy Hump Day!!!!!!

And what a day it has been!!!!

I hope your day is going well.
A lot going on here.. and there.. and everywhere!

Busy Busy Girl!

Be back later...... Lunch time!

It's nice to be home.
I am totally exhausted.....
Now, I have my little feet up, and I'm finally taking it easy!
Until tomorrow..
:) :) :)
But, for now - I'm going to snuggle with my favorite green blanket, and hop into my comfy clothes!

I'm posting this because I could use a good laugh. My hubby created this with two photo's of me. I think it's very silly.... lol
Make sure you have the sound on....
And, FYI... I can actually dance better than this. LMAO!

I've never posted this. I'm more shy about myself, than I'd like to admit.

Good Morning! And, Happy Tuesday!

Wow... what a morning, so far......
I think we made it through the huge rush. I hope that we have. I entered my building this morning to find about 100 kids waiting outside of my office door. All of them, anxious to register for the 2008 spring semester. It was a breeze. They are so sweet, and pleasant to work with. Most of them have no idea what to do, so it's a bit more complicated than working with the senior class.... oh, we're working with strictly freshmen right now... They are to say the least... very entertaining to work with..

Today is rainy. I have a lot on my mind.....

I'm happy.
I'm sad.
Things are good... not bad...
I feel a little blue.
But, I'm not depressed.
Just sort of an off day.

Maybe it's the weather.

What a crazy day!!!!!!!

I woke up this morning and thought there was a mistake. I was so out of it, I thought it was really Sunday, and the alarm went off by accident. Then, when I realized I had no choice, but to get up for work... I knew it would be a rough day.

I'm not sure where the weekend went. I got out a little, and I was here and there... but feel like I didn't get a whole lot accomplished. And, now I'm back at work! Where does time go?

I think I need a vacation!
Still planning my trip to Vegas.
I have to get past the fear of flying.
There's a whole world out there that I'm missing...
I'm Scared...and, I hate it. I wish I wasn't.

Happy Monday

And the week begins again...

Love Stuff Like This :) Nice song, too! Enjoy - Worth watching.

Happy Rainy Saturday

It's Raining, It's Pouring, and Erin Montgomery is STILL IN BED! wooohooooo! I don't have to get up, and get ready for work!!! Yippie!!! I don't have to be somewhere super early!!!! I'm just in my bed, watching the news, and blogging!!! I might even get up and grab another cup of coffee, and hop back in! It's 9:10 a.m.!!! Most of the time I'm doing something by this time. Not this morning!!! It's nice to enjoy the simple things in life. A little time to relax. :) :) I do appreciate it.

SO, whats the deal?
Well.. I have no idea.
I have lots and lots of laundry to do today....
AND, I have some shopping to do.
I have domestic stuff to do at home, and I look forward to it.

This has been a strange week. It went by really quick, but it was different.

My interview was huge for me.
Routine for others... maybe.
It's weighing heavy on me. In so many ways. All the time I waited to have the interview, I didn't even think that they might possibly be interested in me. Now, I learn that they are.... and I feel conflicted. I know. It's all about being a creature of habit. Change is a tough thing for me. Even if it's a change for the best. Something I need to work on. I love people. I get along with most everyone... and people seem to like me just fine. However, I always worry... What if this.. what if that...
*sigh
Get a grip, Erin......

So, for the weekend - I will try not to think about it. Only good, positive thoughts about things, and people that make me smile.

And it will all be ok. Whatever "it" is.


ramble ramble ramble

Happy weekend!

Boy was this a busy morning!!!

Ok.. my little bubble has burst just a bit :(
I have never had such an incredible interview. It was fantastic!
However, I have a friend in Human Resources who informed me that I do not have seniority over the 2 applicants. AND, due to the Union laws... I will not be chosen unless the Supervisor wants me so bad that she's willing to go up against the board..blah blah blah...
Oh, to be the "New girl" *Sigh.
Everyone has worked here for about 100 years. lol

We'll see what happens.
Whatever it is - I'm happy with.

Let me think...
What's happening this weekend?
Oh, a bunch of no plans! wooohooo!!!
I love to be a homegirl! Can't wait to maybe sleep in a few minutes extra tomorrow -
Maybe catch up on some laundry...cleaning.. time with the kids!
Nice :) :) :) :) :)

Maybe I'll even pamper myself a little. :)
We'll see.....

Today is cold, and quiet.

My head is pounding. I have a huge headache...... Soon I might take some medicine.

Today I am a little gray.
Not sure why.
Just not so full of energy.
But, I'm here, with a smile.

YUMMY! Happy Friday!


So - Here we are again!

Happy Friday.

Just smile. The weekend is within our reach.....

Time to relax.. enjoy this beautiful world.

TGIF
TGIF
TGIF!

:)

Good Morning!

It's Thursday!!! Time to warm up with a nice hot cup of coffee, and get the day started!

Happy Day!

Today is my Interview. I look all spiffy and stuff. :) Sorta like a Librarian. But, little do they know what lies beneath the surface! woohooooo!!!!! Grrrrrrrrr... Tiger! (lol)

So, what else......
I met a really nice person this morning. You see, in the State of New Jersey it's a law that you cannot pump your own gas. SO, I was getting gas - and the attendant wanted to strike up a conversation with me while my car was filling up. He was from Pakistan. Very friendly. He wanted to tell me all about his family. His kids, his wife. He told me how he was grateful to live here in the United States, and how he feels so good, but he misses his family terribly. It was nice. He was difficult to understand, but I got it. I think he was so happy that I was willing to listen. I don't think many people are. Most of the time, I'd think that at that very location, people want to stop in, get their gas, and move on. I did, but in a split second, I realized that it wouldn't hurt, to smile back, and listen to his story. :)
When I left, his smile was huge as can be, and I was happy.

Nice start to a cold, sunny day.

Every little moment counts.

Happy Thursday.

This is Great. And, it looks delicious! Yum!

Listen to this song! WOW.
Heard it this morning on my way in to work. It gave me chills through my body where I didn't know I could get chills.....
The voice, the style of her singing, and the words of this classic song... Amazing.
Worth listening to.

It's Here! Wednesday! Happy Hump Day!

Breath in...
Breath out...

Today is going to be a good day...

This job is good...
This job is great.....
I love my job...
I love my job...

lol!

(What's Erin's problem?)

I left here yesterday with my head down... and I think I was mumbling some words under my breath that I don't feel comfortable saying out loud. lol

Right at 5:00 p.m - I had the most Irate student come in to my office and raise hell at me for no good reason. She was screaming and crying, telling me she hates me, hates Rider University, etc... I stood there for a moment, just watching her carry on. I then proceeded to tell her that I was here to help her, take care of her... etc... and she calmed down (a tiny bit). What a mess. First of all.. the girl needs help (on an emotional level). Something that I am not qualified to help her with. Second, why me? LMAO! I can take abuse... but heck... that was so uncalled for!

Ok. Got that off my back. Now, I can begin the day with a smile.
:) :) :) :) :)

Oh, before I forget.....

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!!! We have made it to the middle of the work week.

Let's celebrate!

:)

Oh.. and one more rant... (lol) If my Co-Worker coughs in my face again without covering her mouth, I might just scream like the student that was in here yesterday!
lolol... not really. But, how can a woman stand there coughing in someone's face like that and not cover her mouth? I'm not being unreasonable to expect that, am I?
:P :P :P :P :P :P

Grab The Shades!!! The Sun Has Come Out To Play!



Since we now have to deal with the fact that by 5:00 p.m it's dark out... It's important to take advantage of the sunshine!!!

It was pouring this morning -
Now it's beaming!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eveline and I ran out for lunch. It's GORGEOUS out there!!!!! So, it was a nice ride. We laugh a lot when we're together. She "gets" me. It's nice. Not everyone does. As a matter a fact... (lol) very few people do! So, it's a fun time when we're in each other's company. She thinks I'm a nut, and I KNOW she is :) :) :) :) :)

It's all good. I'm feeling really good today. Not a bad week! Keeping my chin and my spirits up. :)

Tuesday

Good Morning, and Happy Tuesday!!!!

It's cold, and rainy. It's the kind of day that makes me want to stay tucked away in my bed... with lots of pillows, blankets, and maybe a good movie! Or several good movies!

Speaking of movies....

I saw the movie "Reign Over Me" on Sunday night.
I waited for over a year to see it.
It was fair. It took awhile to get to the point of the movie.. But of course, after I was "hooked" - I cried and cried. It was definitely a movie to cry over.

Hmm.... what else...

I'm a bit tired. Need more coffee.......

then, I'll be wide awake, and ready to go!

MONDAY

Good Morning, and Happy Monday!!!

It's a beautiful Morning. So many things to be thankful for!
And, I have such positive energy this morning - which for me, on a Monday Morning - is sometimes hard to achieve. :)

The weekend was just beautiful. The weather was perfect, and the colors of the world amazed me.....

And there was a lot of traveling going on...

So, where do I begin? lol!

Friday : New Jersey Shore.
Saturday : The Pocono Mountains
Sunday : Local

Oh, and the kids have a new baby sister! Noooooooooooo...... no surprises here! Their Step Mom gave birth to a little baby girl. We all went to the hospital to see her. She is very sweet. And, the kids were very excited. It was nice. Diana is now a Mommy. I'm thinking that someday, she'll understand me better. I'm hoping she will.

I had a nice weekend. I wish they could all be so peaceful.

When I say that.. I mean on an emotional level. And, the beauty of it all.

Life isn't all black and white. Some people live their life as though it is. I believe that there are shades of many colors, in between.

I know. To many, this makes no sense at all. And, I can't quite find the words to explain how I feel, or what I mean. It's just something that comes from within...

Weekend Pictures!

Looking like a Naughty Girl (lol) Finding ways to entertain myself.. Grrrrrrrr



COMFY & COZY FOR A MOMENT....



COFFEE... Mmmmmmmm!



LETS HIT THE ROAD, IT'S BEAUTIFUL OUT HERE!



I LOVE THE COLORS OF FALL!

Friday is here!!!!! TGIF is about all I can say right now!

I'm thrilled that it's Friday.

It's been a HELL of a week.

Seriously.......

Happy Friday!
Loosen up, and have a fabulous weekend!!

Happy Thursday!
Happy November!

Happy Hump Day!

I wish for you, a beautiful, stress free day!
We're 1/2 way through the work week!
The sun is shining, and we're here to enjoy it... let's celebrate!

Happy Halloween Hump Day!

Although I am not so much into this Holiday, I want to take the opportunity to wish you all a spooky fun Halloween!!!

Keep your eyes out for a sexy hump day picture! lol
My usual Wednesday picture will be posted... but I felt it would appropriate to post some fun Halloween pics, too!!!

Happy Wednesday!

It's a beautiful one~

Halloween Party 2007

No... I did not dress up!
I did make it to the party, though.
And, I took a few pictures.

This was our Community party.

Tuesday

And, a Happy Tuesday to YOU!

So, here I am again! I am going to try to put forth the effort to have a beautiful day. Each morning brings the opportunity for a new beginning. I am giving it 100%.
What happened this morning, is behind me, and I wish for nothing but positive - for the rest of the day. :)

So, let me share a little..... since I haven't been the best "blogger" lately.

I applied for a new job. Yes, that is news......
And, I was scheduled to have my interview yesterday. I got to work, settled in, and received a call from the supervisor. She was cancelling. :( She was home, sick. Well, I was actually a bit relieved. I had a bad morning, and felt like maybe I couldn't be 100% for an interview.
Anyway.... I finally admitted to myself how BAD I would love to have this job. I don't like to get excited... because I just never know...
This job seems like a dream. It's an 11 month position. AND, it pays more in 11 months, than I get paid in 12. lol! Well, applying for it was a no brainer. How I would love to have the month of July off every year. AND, it offers ALL of the benefits that I currently receive. Hmmmm.... Cross your fingers (and toes) for me!!!!!! I have NO idea who I'm up against. However, it would be an awesome promotion. :)

What else. It's cold out. It's freezing out!!! I had to sit in my car this morning and wait for the ice to melt off the windshield. It took a little while. I would have scraped it, but haven't thought to put an ice scraper in my car (UNTIL THIS MORNING) :)

Oops.......... gotta run


Be back!