Tattoo!!!!

Now that you have picked your jaw up off the floor, let me explain.

First, this is NOT my first tattoo, and second (don't worry mom) I thought long and hard (three years to be exact) to make sure I indeed wanted this on my body.

The other one I have, I got over 15 years ago, and no, I do not regret it-not for a second.

The most common question people ask is why that one?

So, let me tell you. When I was born, I had some health issues. I had seizures and learning disabilities. Shocker, I know. LOL. Anyway, my parents were told that I would never make it past 1st grade.

Despite all my struggles (and believe me, there were a ton!) I not only made it past 1st grade, I also made it past high school, my BA and my MBA. I even had top honors in college.

I wanted a tattoo to symbolize my many, many years in school and remind myself how hard I have worked to achieve my degrees. Especially since I got both while raising small kids. So, what better than a symbol of it. I think it is awesome. It says in Latin, "The Wise of Heart Seek Knowledge."

Graduating twice from college was one of the most proudest moments of my life. Indescribable. I never want to forget it. Like my other tattoo, this one is pretty much hidden (it's on the back of my neck) and I can choose when it is seen. I am not the type to "show off" my tattoos, so maybe if we chance to meet, you may catch a glimpse of it.

Oh, and did I mention Matt got a second one too? The artist (and yes, he is an artist. This guy is amazing. He is booked months out, is very expensive and travels to Europe to tattoo) only had time to do Matt's outline, as his is freakin huge-it covers his upper back and shoulders.

And YES, it hurt, but not bad at all. I can actually compare it to the pain I have with my fissures from LS. Here is a glimpse of mine getting colored.~S

Bedside Drawer

I saw this post on another blog and thought it would be fun. So here it goes....

What's in Your Bedside Drawer?

-Four Pill Bottles
-Two Hair Scrunchies
-Q-tips
-Cards/Random Papers
-Baggie of Flash Cards (Never know when you might have to quiz your kid. LOL)
-Ponds Cold Cream
-Roc Eye Cream
-Acne Cream
-Olay Regenerist Lotion (Wow, these four make it look like I really take care of my skin! Ha)
-Pens
-Check Register (Never know when you might have to balance your checkbook!?)
-Leopard Print Cell Phone Case (I swear it's Matt's!)
-Altoids
-Lip Gloss
-Bengay (Again, Matt's!)
-Candy Wrapper (yep, indeed this is mine)
-Make-up Mirror (for putting on that acne cream..LOL)
-Clinique Eye Shadow
-Blush Brush
-Nail File
-Sticky Hand (the kids toy that you hold on to and throw and the hand sticks..?)
-Bobby Pins
-Girls' Hair Clips

Geesh! Time to clean out this drawer! Oh, and by the way, those who are looking REALLY close, yes, that is a naked man's chest next to the Q-tips. LOL. ~S

Count.Down!

Guess what?! Remember a few months back when I said I had a surprise in a couple of months?  An early birthday present sorta speak-well it is on THURSDAY!!!!!

I am a little nervous and a little excited. What is it you ask? Well, you will just have to read my blog on Thursday evening :). Ahhhhhhh!

I will give you a hint: The last time I had/did this was 15 years ago. Anyone? Anyone? Hehe :)

Happy Monday! ~S

360

Well, work has done a complete 360. I went to work on Friday and was informed that if I pick-up work at ten, it has to be returned and filed by ten (24 hours later). Goodbye flexible schedule.

Remember how I was worried about NOT getting enough work? Well that is no longer a problem. Now I am worried about too much work and their expectations on when I can get it done.

Friday I took home over 98 pages to edit. For this job (because we have to go through huge files) that is over 14 hours. On Monday, it will take me at least 6-7 hours to file them. That means I have to leave here no later than 6am to get done before Matt goes to work.

I am scared of how much work they expect me to take home Monday and return Tuesday. Yikes. Time to look for another job?!

This is what I will be doing All.Day.Tomorrow. ~S

Change

This week was rough. I had a great boss. In fact, she was my first boss since I graduated from Marylhurst.

I liked her from the start. In my interview, she made me laugh and I felt a connection right away. After I started working for her, the laughing continued. When I screwed up, she did not belittle me or make me feel dumb, but rather made me laugh at my mistake and realize that maybe I was just having a bad day.

I felt like I could talk to her about anything. She just had that type of personality. For freelance, she always made sure I had all the work I wanted and was considerate enough to text me when there was nothing to pick up so I didn't waste my time coming to the office. She stood up for us freelancers and was not afraid to do the same for herself. I admired her.

I could set my own hours, days and how much work I took. I could text her late at night (if I was at the office) or any time of day if I had questions or just wanted to complain. Hehe.

Last week, she got laid off. Everything has changed. My new boss has no clue what he is doing, as is the typical story around the office, no one else does either. So, I, along with other freelancers are not getting work, are driving in for no reason and when we do get work, it is extremely minimal. I am hoping that eventually they will get there shit (sorry) together and things will go back to some consistency. If not, I will have to quit.

The part I am really upset about is they are trying to dictate when I come in. That is NOT freelance. Freelance work means you set the days you work, how much you work and what time you work. I was told today that I needed to come in each and every day! Argggg. Why? There is no work!

I miss my old boss :(. I hope that I will not have to look for another job, as this one was really working out for my family. Pray that things calm down and all is well in the land of Sherrie :/. ~S