Real World Mom

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And it feels so good!

Ok, minds out of the gutters! What I mean is, at this time yesterday (11 a.m.), I had already been at work for five hours. Today, I’m off, and I’m sitting here in sweat pants and one of Tim’s t-shirts. Ahh!

My first week at the new job has been good overall. It’s nice to be out in the world again and–best of all–making a little money!! Though being on my feet so much and the odd hours are a little more difficult getting used to than I thought they would be. Guess turning 40 does, in fact, have some impact on my body, if not my mind!

There is one woman at work who I have some issues with. For her sake, I’ll refer to her as “Gnatalie“. (As her new name implies, she is an annoyance, but a rather small one in the scheme of life.)

Gnatalie has recently been promoted to a level slightly above minion, and I’m afraid it’s totally gone to her head. Since I’ve seen this same thing happen to really nice people, I’m trying to give her some time to deflate on her own before I get my pin out and help her with it.

She’s having a grand old time giving orders and kissing the manager’s asses. (Hello? Stupid? You’ve already got the promotion. Knock it off already!) So, when she gets too close to me, I use my fly swatter and gently swat her away. For now.

Today, I’m catching up on the things I haven’t had the energy to do all week. My Google reader is empty, I’m actually writing a post, and I’m on load #2 of laundry! Think I’ll even clean something! Later, I’m planning to take Madison and my new book out on the patio and just chill in the sun!

Tim has been a total sweetheart and 100% supportive. He’s been dealing with the daily stuff around the house, pampering me with dinner and chocolate milk, and not letting me do anything I don’t absolutely have to in my free time. I’ve been reminded everyday just how lucky–and loved–I am! I love you, Ubu! ♥

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What a difference one week can make! So much in my life has changed in the last seven days.

Here’s the recap:

Monday- Signed the last of the divorce papers. It should be final in 4-6 weeks! Hallelujah!!

Tuesday- About 1 p.m., I received a call asking if I could go for a 4 p.m. interview that day. I went AND I was offered the job!

Wednesday- Received my financial aid approval in the mail. I can afford to go to school in September!

Thursday- My first (short) day at my new job!

It’s been an exhausting but excellent week for me. I’m so grateful that things are finally falling into place! I have to thank my family–especially Tim–for all the love, support and encouragement that has gotten me to this point. I wouldn’t have all of this good news to share if it weren’t for them!  I love you!

Liz from This Full House (who is one of my favorite Jersey Girls, and the person who got me involved in the New Jersey Moms Blog) let me know that today is Blog Reader Appreciation Day!Blog Reader Appreciation Day was created by City Mama and The Other Mother. In honor of this important day, I would like to thank the following people for taking the time to stop by my little corner of the internet, to offer their words of encouragement, love, friendship and wisdom:

Bad Momma (Bad Momma)
Banana Blondie (Anna)
Classy Chaos (OH Mommy)
Cold Coffee…and Reruns (dkaye)
Huckdoll’s Hood (Jen)
If Mom Says Ok (Tara R.)
Immoral Matriarch: Catechizer (Maria)
Jogging in Circles (Kim)
Laski Gal (Laski Gal)
Melinda Zook (Melinda)
Misty’s Words and My Dogs Keep Me Sane (Misty)
Mom Knows Everything (Tammy)
Momo Fali (Momo Fali)
Singing with My Heart (Heather)
Such Simple Pleasures (Melissa)
The Inflatable Soapbox™ (Tim)

And anyone who I’ve inadvertently overlooked, as well as any lurkers I’m unaware of! Thank you all!