Like A BOSS!!!

In honor of my performance review today, I'm posting "Like a Boss" from The Lonely Island. This skit was originally on Saturday Night Live (censored, of course).

Warning, this video is Uncensored!!

Employee Review.....ugh

I have my annual employee review in 1 hour.  I am REALLY nervous.  Here is the issue....

The guy who is performing my review is not a nice man.  He was my "boss" for the past year, but took another job in January.  For some reason he is still reviewing us.  Last year, he made 90% of the the staff cry during their reviews (thankfully I didn't break down....at least in front of him).  What I really find funny is that he has NO IDEA what I actually do on a daily basis (nor does he really care).  I once had a meeting to go over some of my duties with him, and he didn't believe me that I actually did these duties.  He said that they were way above my skill set....and actually said, "Do you think you're the CEO of the hospital?".  HAHA  Seriously dude.  Not cool.  I guess the one good thing is that he is universally mean....he isn't mean to only me ( I mean, I wish he wasn't mean to anyone, but its not as if he likes everyone else and not me).

I've been working in this department for 5 years and all of the doctors I work with value my help, and think I do my job really well.  But unfortunately they don't do anything on the administrative side....that's how I got stuck with this guy.

Sooooooooo wish me luck!  I will keep you all updated!


-----------------UPDATE---------------------

Ok, so I just got back from my review.  It actually went really well (aside from my profuse sweating....hehe).  I think because I went in there not expecting TOO much from him, I was actually pleasantly surprised that he wasn't horrible the entire time.  AND....it looks like I'll be getting a raise this year.  That will definitely help with all of the wedding costs that are already piling up!!!

When we finished, he said, "Well, you're my last one."  I said, "You should go celebrate then.  Have a beer or margarita....it is Cinco de Mayo after all."  Then he said, "I don't really do that Mexican crap."  HAHA 

I'm glad I'm not always in a bad mood like he is!!!!

Shoe Dazzle!

I signed up for Shoe Dazzle last month.  What's Shoe Dazzle, you ask?  Well, it is that "shoe-a-month" club created by Kim Kardashian (well, at least she is the "face" for the company).  Each month, they send you 5 selections that you can choose from based on some style questions you answer on the website.  If you don't like these selections, they will send you another round.  If you still don't like anything, you can just skip the month...and you won't be charged.

Last month I didn't like any of the selections.  I was really disheartened. 

Last week, I got my picks for this month, but nothing, again.  Just got my second round tonight, and I took the plunge.  This is what I picked.  What do you think?  I love the color and that it has a zipper down the back :-)

The morning after Day 1 of the Shred...

Ugh, I was right.  I really didn't want to get out of bed this morning.  I actually had a terrible night of sleep because I was hurting so bad.  I ended up getting up in the middle of the night to get some Aleve.  I am just  plain sad!

This morning everything seemed like a chore.  It hurt to sit down to use the bathroom.  Going up the 2 flights of stairs at work nearly killed me (not to mention going DOWN the stairs).  I'm normally a really fast walker...well, today my pace has slowed down considerably.

I haven't felt this way since after the first week of basketball practice in High School.

I like it.  I can't wait for Day 2 tonight!!!

Day 1 of 30 day Shred

So, I just finished my first workout for the 30 day shred.  I heard about this workout DVD on http://www.milspouse.com/.  All the girls were saying how much it kicked their butts.  Well, they were right.

As I type this, I'm laying on the couch.  My body is hurting.  I am tired.  I can't wait to see what I feel like tomorrow.  I have no doubt that it will be hard to get out of bed.

Ok, this is how it works:

First, you need 3 things:  the DVD (available on amazon), a yoga mat, and some hand weights.  For some reason I purchased 5 lb hand weights.  After this first workout, I'm realizing that may have been a mistake.  I think 3 lbs might have been a better choice.

On the DVD, there are 3 different 20 minute workouts.  Each work out consists of a warm-up, and then 3, 6 minute cycles, then a cool down..  Jillian utilizes the 3-2-1 concept: 3 minutes strength, 2 minutes cardio, 1 minute abs.  The 3-2-1 cycle is repeated 3 times, with different exercises. 

Let me tell you, it is intense.  It really gave me a good sweat!  I really wasn't anticipating that.

I'll update tomorrow...that is, if I can get out of bed...

Getting to know YOU!

Ok, here is something fun I found on mannland5's blog....

The questions..

1. Are you superstitious? 

Yeah, I think at times I can be superstitious, but not overly superstitious.  I think I'm just plain OCD about things sometimes.  If I don't do them a certain way, I think something will go wrong.





2. If you were an animal..what kind would you be?

Being an Anthropology dork, I'd have to say a Mountain Gorillia.  I just love them.  I think they are sooo beautiful.  I'm a huge primate fan.

3. You would never catch me wearing.........?

Anything that represents Notre Dame, Ohio State, or Michigan.  Yuck.  (GO STATE!!!!)

4. If someone posts a VLOG..do you watch it?

Of course!!!!



5. Have you ever waxed your girlie/manly parts..or any other part of your body?

I am just not that brave!  I have had my eyebrows waxed....but not in the last two years.  The last time I went, the lady ripped a whole bunch of skin off under my eyebrow.  Not only did it hurt, but it looked REALLY bad for a long time.  Now I'm a brow plucker.



6. Are you a spender or a saver?

I think I fall somewhere in the middle.  Yes, I save, but I'm also not afraid to spend.  I (usually) keep things within limits ;-)



7. If you were starring in a movie..who would you want to play your leading man/woman?

Oooooo....good one!  I have always wanted to star with Scott Speedman...haha  Does anyone even know who he is??  (He was in the show "Felicity")

8. Smoker..never smoked..social smoker..or smoked back in the day?
 
I have NEVER smoked a cigarette.....not even once.  But, I have had a cigar or two during some sorority celebrations...haha

Josh Turner - The Longer the Waiting

I absolutely LOVE this song. Makes me cry everytime I hear it!