LOST returns.....

Hey People. Where to begin??? I'm probably gonna bounce around a little, but bear with me. I am SOOOO Happy right now because LOST is returning tonight. I watched the special enhanced version last night and learned a lot of things I didn't know. I have been patiently waiting for tonight. I don't even know where to start to think where they are going to take us with this show now that they are introducing us to future scenes. It's the fourth season and we have always dealt with the past and present. I'm sure I will be blogging alot about it because we only get 8 episodes since the Writers Guild started the strike in December '07. Hopefully that strike will end very soon. On to other news, work is great. I am about to hit my 90 days and I am looking forward to a promotion. I've been getting up at 430ish in the morning to go to work. But, it's nice getting off around 230 in the afternoon. I filed my taxes and I am getting a nice refund check that I plan on using wisely. It's part of the the few surprises I have spoken about in my last blog. I'm not gonna disclose them just yet, but so far at least one of the two seem to be falling right in place. I will know for sure in the next few days, and as soon as it does, I will be sure to blog about it. Let's just say, it's par for the course for me. I'm sure you won't be surprised. One of my co-workers made a comment saying she wished she were as "adventurous and ambitious" as I am. She knows when I get a burr up my ass, I do what it takes to make it happen. (Get your minds out of the gutter!!) I think I have always been one to go all the way when I put my mind to it. Well, I am going to log off for now and get ready for LOST. I will post more soon enough. Peace out!

A Work in Progress....

Yo, wassup people. I figured I would give an update as to what is going on. I am glad that the slow season is over with here in Daytona. I have officially been made a bellman at work. Which is actually interesting considering that in my 14 yrs of working at the many jobs I have had, I have never worked for tips. I can say that I am happy about having money in my wallet everyday now, rather than living paycheck to paycheck. It seems I am budgeting money better now than before. But, I can tell you, that I do enjoy being a bellman. Since my employment began back in November, I have DROPPED 20+ pounds thus far. Which is something I am glad to say, that just by me working my ass off. I'm used to being lazy at work. Standing behind a counter or sitting at a computer on the phones. With all the lifting, pushing, and pulling I do now, it's slowly starting to pay off. But trust me, it's the only work I do. I would say on average, I walk 5 miles a day on a slow day and if we are busy, I can easily walk 12+ miles a day. Granted I walk to and from work. It also helps that I have extremely cut back on my drinking habits as well. Of course living with Missy I drank way more than I should have, but no matter what, we always had a great time. I can say I haven't even drank a case of beer since the beginning of the year. There have been many days that being a bellman have paid off (taking home almost $200 a day). I have had several guests write letters to management in reference to the service I provided them. I also have put forth my knowledge and have been working on a concierge book for us to use at the bell stands and the concierge desk. My managers are thrilled that I am I as outgoing and flexible as I am and eager to do whatever it takes to keep the guests happy and satisfied. They have really tried to get me to go back behind the front desk, but that is not going to happen. I REFUSE to do that again for a long time. On the home front, my bedroom is finally finished. I actually got the projector and it's shelf hung on Monday. I got tired of waiting for someone to help me and I just did it myself. I had to hang a white sheet up to cover the wall since the projector didn't like projecting on the orange wall. I was very impressed with how well the sheet actually worked. I swear I will post some pics of what it looks like. Either my friends are lying to me or they agree with me that considering the colors I chose to paint this room turned out much better than anticipated. I do want to let you all in on a secret....but I am not letting the cat out of the bag just yet. I foresee some exciting changes in my future within the next couple of months. For those of you who know me well enough, you all know that when I put my mind and willpower into something that I really want I usually get it. I hope that is the case this time around. There are going to be at least 3 major developments occurring in the next 2-3 months. I will tell you just one of them though, in March when my insurance kicks in, I will be getting me a prescription to the Chantix. I have talked to several people that have taken it and it made them stop smoking. I am determined to quit for good. Our insurance actually pays everything but $20 for it. I think that is a helluva bargain considering its about $160 a month. So you all can wish me luck on that adventure. I plan on doing what I did last time (joined the gym) when I quit smoking and that was reward myself with something in a similar fashion. Maybe just buy a weight set and bench and work out at home. I am shooting to weigh 170lbs by my birthday in May. So, if quit smoking and continue to drink lightly (which are two things that I actually enjoy), I think I will be able to be healthier and happier with who I am striving to be. It's all just a work in progress. I will keep you all informed of course. Who knows what the future has in store for me? I can only hope and try to make sure it's all positive. Well, have a great weekend. Peace out!

2008 Is Here.

Happy New Year People. This was the first New Year that I was home and in bed by 10pm. I was sleeping soundly as it came into effect. Went out to dinner with Mary and Tommy at the Ocean Deck. Then we had a drink at the Streamline. After that Mary and Tommy left me behind at the Streamline and headed on down to Main Street for the block party they were having there. I was ready for a laydown by 930pm. Only had 4 beers and 1 shot. Finished painting my bedroom today (minus the baseboards). Got my new comforter set put on the bed and hung my pictures up on the wall. I have to paint one more wall back to white since I am going to put the projector in the bedroom. I have to it up for Jan 31st since LOST is coming back on supposedly. The writers' strike is affecting it as well, but we at least got 8 episodes a coming. Well, I am loving my job. I am looking forward to my changing of positions in Feb. Who knows, I may become a bellman. There is plenty of money to be made there, that is for sure. Well, I'm gonna finish the last couple of packs of cigarettes I have and try to stop smoking. My New Years' resolutions are the typical ones. I am determined this year to get down to 165lbs. I will stop smoking. I will get in shape. I will continue to be as happy as possible. I will get a vehicle this year as well. I see my future be bright and happier than ever. I hope you all have a prosperous New Year ahead of you and get everything you want out of it. Peace out!