Updates....Jobs, Unemployment, Accutane, Roommate.

I feel like I haven't written in sometime. Although I am reading all of you. :)

Just some general updates for you.

Jobs:
There haven't been many offers since I quit the last job. Which I've also learned from staff there, that they're having a hard time filling the position. Two people have been hired and walked out since I was there. Even talk of calling me and asking me to come back. Not a chance! There isn't enough money in the world they could pay me to go back there.

I'm signed on now with 5 agencies. The interviews are slowing down. And CL is a joke. I only have one severance cheque left, and then I'm living off the buyout and savings. I might actually have to apply for EI. :( not happy.  The roommate says to take a shitty job until something better comes along. Fair enough, but the offers still have to be there, and they're not.

Roommate:
We're getting along for the moment. It's been a few weeks. He's being the guy that he first was when he moved in. I like that guy. Who knows what tweaked him to start being nicer, but I'll take it.

Accutane:
I've been off the Accutane for a month now. Within a week of being off, I started to notice that I did not have to lube my lips and inner nose nearly as much. How quickly the aches and pains are dissipating. Not nearly as tired as I use to be. Hair, well, it's still thin, but I do believe it's growing back.

I did have a minor break out a week before my pill was taken, and then another after that. Since then, my face is looking good. It's not unusual for people to have to do a second cycle of it. I might be one of those people. However, I do have to wait 7-12 months before starting again. Really just have to give my body a break.

Was it worth it? I think so. Knowing ahead of time how it would treat my body was key in its success. I'll update the Accutane entries for others, so they have all the links in one sitting. I just haven't felt like writing lately.

Hmmm, what else?
I threw my back out this past Friday. I was moisturizing my legs on the side of the tub, leaned forward and everything started to seize up. By midnight I could no longer lift my legs. The pain was too much. I had to take a cab to the hospital. :( Not bad really, round trip was only 2 hours.

While I was there, after xrays etc, the nurses administer two shots in my ass.
1. morphine. 2. an anti-inflammatory. Anti-inflammatory and I do not get along, but nothing I can't handle. However, codeine... hates me.

I had a horrible reaction to the morphine and percocets they had me take. Scary to see people running around you when you start reacting. Then stupid me, took a percocet before my hair apt on Saturday so I could get thru the apt, and had another very adverse reaction to it. Yup, probably allergic to codeine. My hairdresser and her staff were amazing. Made sure I was comfortable etc. I wasn't leaving, I waited two months for that apt, I wasn't giving it up unless I absolutely had too!!

I have new medication for my back. I'm not a fan of taking medication in general, but what a difference! I have a muscle relaxer for bedtime. An anti-inflamatory with special coating for my stomach and a pain killer. That's a lot of drugs. Add physio and I'm walking again as of Tuesday! Woot woot!

Thankfully I meet with my new family doctor next week and getting an allergy test will be first priority.

Profile Picture & Second to last night with JV.

Before we start...

My new profile picture was taken from Cypress Bowl Mountain in Vancouver, BC.
(30 minutes from my house) While it was 15 degree's on the mountain, and gorgeous!!!. Down below all that fog (for 10 days) it was 3 degree's and miserable. Visibility ZERO!

But what a picture!!! I hope they find the photographer!

So its been a tense week at home, as the roommate is getting ready to leave.
He's had loud parties, almost had me evicted, and has started lying where lying wasn't warranted.

Last night was no different. I had a rough day and came home to enjoy the silence.
JV had a date over... ugh. I like this girl but my gawd is she loud. the were "one upping" each other in volume and talking over the already loud TV while watching hockey.

At 10pm I asked that they go to another room, so I could relax, unwind etc before going to bed in an hour.... (such a mum thing to say and we laughed about it...)
They SAID okay, but what they must have heard was..Go on the patio make as much noise as humanly possible, then go to bed and take it to a super sonic level.

at midnight I was short of throwing myself on the ground and crying from pure exhaustion.
I yelled at JV to come out, and he apologized after seeing how close to tears I was.... that worked for all of 5 mins.

On the suggestion of a great PR friend, he said in the morning as I leave the house, flip the breaker switch. :) That will reset his alarm clock to a blinking 00:00 *giggle*

Got up at 6am.
I found earplugs and I think they pipped down around 5 am..... Wood frame building + roommate = Shhhhhhhhh

I made as much noise as I possibly could.
Slamming cupboards, doors, stomping my feet, and I even managed to fall into his door with a very loud crash. .. In my defense this isn't normally my character, I'm more than reasonably respectful 99% of the time.... but when pushed to the limits and repeatedly asked for some quiet on top of tension my life... I snapped.

As I walked out the door, I could hear his date snoring, so I KNEW they had finally fallen asleep and flipped the breaker. :) yes I just stepped into the Evil pool, and I kind of like it. I'm feeling mighty smug right now. I'm sure Karma will bite me later, but COME ON!!!

JV moves out tomorrow after work and I couldn't be happier. He has been making nice all week. I had minor surgery on Monday and Sunday while I had to do a purging cleanse, he was sweet.
But I have to remind myself of the things I learned about him in the past weeks.

For all the complaining I do, we really do get along well.
Any small space is going to equal some frustrations. Although in the bigger picture, they are minor... just annoying as hell when they are taking place.

I'm going to start making my place more of a home for now, than an apartment that is serving a purpose. :)

Good Riddance and First Time a Wing Woman.

Not sure where to begin.
My first entry stated that I have had very little drama in my life.

Since JV has moved in, I’ve been constantly questioned about my intentions, and if I’m canoodling a scheme with his ex girlfriend, to get back at him for cheating on her.

FIRST OF ALL! You weenie, I’m the one you cheated on her with!
(At the time I didn’t know he had a live in g/f) in any case why would I side with her when we’re building a rapport as friends?

Received my first serious complaint from the land lord about a party JV had this weekend til 6 AM! Umm not cool, we’re 36 not 16. Normally I probably wouldn’t care, but I like my neighbours and we watch out for each other. I have to do some damage control this week.

And more so, JV is moving out. Until yesterday I was sad about this news.
However, without giving details as this is a public blog. Turns out he has not been honest about anything and apparently has been miserable from day one.
I thought we were pals, could even be friends. But knowing what I’ve learned.
I couldn’t happier to see him go.

I thought about confronting him on what I now know, then thought…. really? Why bother?
The end result will still be the same. We’re not friends, nor will we ever be.
I don’t need friends like that; I wouldn’t treat my enemies that way.
I’ve deleted his number, and facebook from my account, and the second he hands over the keys to me when he moves out, I’m deleting and blocking his ass from my email account. FOREVER!

I’m surprised at myself and how well I’m dealing with it. I honestly thought I might dwell over it and try to work things out, cos everyone knows, I need more local friends. But no. I made a very healthy decision without much thought really. I’m not even mad. Being mad would imply that I care. I’m impressed with my own resilience in all this.

Okay – First time a Wing-woman!

I went out to see the amazing Adam Woodall Band Friday night. The band consist of Adam Woodall himself, (and Rosco band) Jesse tucker (Jessie Ferrell Band), Jesse Goodin (Jessie Ferrell Band) and Dave Hall (AWB & Rosco Bands).

The band always puts on a good show and plays a few times a week in a variety of venues.
People are always super friendly and mixed crowd of 19-50 year olds. Of course there is always one sour grape in the bunch, but usually overlooked while scoping out hot men and people watching or singing at the top of lungs along with the band in this small pub.

We go to these gigs, occasionally meet random people who end up becoming good friends over time. This night was no different. Before the night ends I've had a full pint spilled on me, then one bought for me. Hot firemen flirting with my friend, cos she yawned… in all it was a good night. I make one last trip to the loo before leaving and left my friend downstairs, when I came back a handful of very attractive firemen were telling us we must come to this other bar with them… umm OKAY! Why wouldn’t we?

We go, we get lost, we find the bar and the boys who seem sincere to see us.
Then head back to one of their apartments for a night cap. (Very out of character for me).
Funny thing is, the man flirting with my friend earlier is the one I’m connecting with.
Not sure when we traded off on them, or if they traded off.
Strong Scot accent and witty as all hell and mighty quick too… I couldn’t stop laughing.
It’s been three days and my cheeks still hurt.

It was becoming clear to me that my friend and this guy were getting a little “too cozy” so
I asked the one if he’d like some privacy with my friend, he lit up like a tree, YES MA”AM!
So I grabbed the wing man and told him we were moving into another room to give them some privacy, and ended up getting some smooches myself. Til *yawn* 7am.
So the wing man and wing-woman hook up. Giggle. Well not quite but we had a good time.

We had a good time for such a random night.
We’ve heard from these men since then, and may see them again if not at another AWB gig.

If anything, I’ve had more drama than I know what to do with.

and i'm not sure why this post looks the way it does after I publish it... weird.