It's just about 5:30pm on what seems to be another endless afternoon shift. It actually looks like it's about to snow since the sky has turned a deep grey color, but realistically it's threatening rain more than anything. I actually miss the chill in the air and the snow flurries typical of November weather in Pittsburgh. After spending two balmy winters in California you would think that the temperate coastal climate would start to grow on me, but the holiday season really doesn't feel the same without the cold... I actually said that??
For the past couple weeks I've been on a down note with work and have been less than motivated to do anything. Avelino's disappearing acts haven't helped my lackluster work ethic either, considering that he's at least supposed to be giving me some guidance on what to continue looking for. It turns out that the real estate market in Miami isn't what Espacio had anticipated at the outset (shocker...) and they've had to change their plans. The budget that was initially set to be approved for around this time has been delayed until the first of the year. Consequently no purchases will be made until that time, and Avelino's elusive trip to Miami has been postponed until Lord-knows-when. I seriously get frustrated with this job at times, and then I get frustrated with myself for having those feelings, considering the huge blessing that it's been to me over these past several months.
...Apparently today or tomorrow Avelino is supposed to speak with Alberto about the changes that will be made and will have a better idea of when to plan to travel to Miami. We'll be meeting tomorrow to discuss everything, including the trip in December for the wedding. Hopefully since Chechu doesn't have to be in Almeria tomorrow afternoon he'll be able to be here in the office with me when Avelino gets in and that way he can speak to both of us about it, since Chechu, aside from being my husband, is practically a part of the office too.
I've been on top of the transcriptions lately, trying to work at least 3-4 hours a day. This month there is an incentive where if you work 45+ hours they'll add $2 more to your wages. So in my case instead of making $14 an hour I'd make $16. If I can continue to work 3-4 hours a day during the week, I'll pull in at least $1K for this month. That money will obviously go toward wedding expenses and savings, since I want to build up my US bank accounts as much as I can to pay off bills and have a good amount of savings built up before my school loan repayment starts next year.
In keeping with our budget, Chechu and I have done very well with watching our expenses and not going overboard in making unnecessary purchases, dining out more than necessary, etc. I think that out of the two of us he's the most money conscious, which is a virtue that both of us need at this particular moment.
The diet sucks. I know that I've put on a few pounds since the wedding. Nothing outrageous, but definitely five good ones. I get frustrated because I am completely unmotivated, regardless of the fact that the December wedding is coming up in a little over a month. The only exercise I get in during the day is walking back and forth to the house from work (if Chechu doesn't take me) and sex, hehehehe.. Strangely enough, between the pills and the cucuruchu diet I think I've been able to maintain my previous weight loss pretty well, for the most part.
For the past couple weeks I've been on a down note with work and have been less than motivated to do anything. Avelino's disappearing acts haven't helped my lackluster work ethic either, considering that he's at least supposed to be giving me some guidance on what to continue looking for. It turns out that the real estate market in Miami isn't what Espacio had anticipated at the outset (shocker...) and they've had to change their plans. The budget that was initially set to be approved for around this time has been delayed until the first of the year. Consequently no purchases will be made until that time, and Avelino's elusive trip to Miami has been postponed until Lord-knows-when. I seriously get frustrated with this job at times, and then I get frustrated with myself for having those feelings, considering the huge blessing that it's been to me over these past several months.
...Apparently today or tomorrow Avelino is supposed to speak with Alberto about the changes that will be made and will have a better idea of when to plan to travel to Miami. We'll be meeting tomorrow to discuss everything, including the trip in December for the wedding. Hopefully since Chechu doesn't have to be in Almeria tomorrow afternoon he'll be able to be here in the office with me when Avelino gets in and that way he can speak to both of us about it, since Chechu, aside from being my husband, is practically a part of the office too.
I've been on top of the transcriptions lately, trying to work at least 3-4 hours a day. This month there is an incentive where if you work 45+ hours they'll add $2 more to your wages. So in my case instead of making $14 an hour I'd make $16. If I can continue to work 3-4 hours a day during the week, I'll pull in at least $1K for this month. That money will obviously go toward wedding expenses and savings, since I want to build up my US bank accounts as much as I can to pay off bills and have a good amount of savings built up before my school loan repayment starts next year.
In keeping with our budget, Chechu and I have done very well with watching our expenses and not going overboard in making unnecessary purchases, dining out more than necessary, etc. I think that out of the two of us he's the most money conscious, which is a virtue that both of us need at this particular moment.
The diet sucks. I know that I've put on a few pounds since the wedding. Nothing outrageous, but definitely five good ones. I get frustrated because I am completely unmotivated, regardless of the fact that the December wedding is coming up in a little over a month. The only exercise I get in during the day is walking back and forth to the house from work (if Chechu doesn't take me) and sex, hehehehe.. Strangely enough, between the pills and the cucuruchu diet I think I've been able to maintain my previous weight loss pretty well, for the most part.
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