Dubstep

So my plan for last night, given that curling went fairly late on Wednesday night, and I'd been a little tired all day was to take Frank the Tank to the vet for his 2nd round of shots, and ask her about flea treatment (which I did, we have a new treatment for the cats now, and fingers crossed it'll work), and then bleach and tone my hair again, and then relax at home.

This didn't happen.  The vet part did.  The hair part did.  The relax part did not.  Just called me when I was on my way home from the vet.  She wanted to go to a show, a dubstep show.  I've only heard of dubstep, but never actually heard it.  She really wanted to go, as she was interested, and offered to pay for the ticket, so I agreed to go.

Went home, bleached and toned hair, Just arrived, we got ready, and headed out there.  The show was in the Empire Ballroom at WEM.  First thought upon entering... 'this is loud'.  Second thought... 'these floors are sticky and it's gross'.  Then I started listening.  Dubstep is all about the bass.  The headliner was a guy from England who performs as Flux Pavillion.  I'll find a video and add it to this post when I get a chance.

HOLY SHIT.  I don't think I'll be listening to dubstep at home, or in my car, but if I ever get asked to go to a show again, I'll definitely be attending.  I can't remember ever having so much fun skanking (dancing).

This morning I am tired.  My ears are still ringing, and I'm a teensy bit hungover.  I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Curling

So I was supposed to be joining a curling league for the beginning of October, playing Sunday nights.  Yesterday I got a call asking "what are you doing Wednesday nights?".  My answer was that I haven't been doing anything Wednesday nights, so now I curl on Wednesday nights, starting last night.

I haven't touched a rock since I was in grade 9.  I was curling at the Saville, where Canada's national curling teams train.  Apparently last week Randy Ferbie was curling in my league.  WTF?!?  I'm brand new at this... I'm nowhere near being in the same league as Ferbie.

That said, the night did go alright.  I only fell once, while sweeping, and even got a few of my rocks to stay in the house (I was lead).  I'm looking forward to learning this game.

It's been a while

I've decided a second job would be a good thing.  Ideally I'll be waitressing/bartending soon.  I know I don't have experience though, so I'm willing to work my way up.  Going to hand out some resumes after work today and hope for the best.

I need to save some money, would like to see debts go away right quick, and feel more in control of my life.  Fingers crossed.

Flea Bath

I gave Frank a flea bath last night.  As well as cleaning, vacuuming, and spraying the carpets in my room.  I only had one scratch post bath, and pulled quite a few fleas off of him.  After batting practice tonight I plan on vacuuming the living areas, and combing him again.  Yay fleas.

mumble grumble

So Frank the Tank still has fleas, or got them again, I don't know.  This means that Mittens, Paul's cat also now has fleas.  Flea treating isn't cheap.  So far we've spent at least $100 in flea treatments (thankfully Paul is helping out).  Carpet spray, pet spray, furniture spray, and spot treatments, all to get rid of these tiny pests.

This also means cleaning has to hit a peak the the condo in order to keep the fleas gone.  Paul vacuumed and sprayed the living areas and his room last night. I started cleaning my room last night, but the mess was too great, and I didn't manage to clean it all, so I'll be finishing that tonight, and spraying the room, as well as washing all the clothes and bedding that Frank may have touched.  On top of that, I'll be vacuuming the rest of the house, in order to make sure that we've sucked up all the fleas and flea eggs/larvae that are still alive.

I feel like a douchebag given that my kitten is the reason there's fleas in the house.  Paul's cat has never had fleas before, and now she (and he) have to deal with them.  I thought I'd rid Frank of his flea situation, but apparently not.  So tonight I clean, do laundry, and attempt to fit a workout in there as well.  Yay.

Wednesday morning catchup

It's been a while since I've let you in on what's going on in my life.  Friday night I was offered AMAZING football tickets, but sadly had to decline because there was 4 of them and I couldn't even find one friend who wasn't already busy to go with me.  Instead I went to batting practice, and got eaten alive by mosquitos, despite being covered in bug spray.

Saturday and Sunday I played in a ball tournament.  Remember a while back, how I said I was planning on avoiding ESSC events?  Well, I went to another ESSC softball tournament.  This one was closer to home, so I could sneak off to my condo between games, and didnt' have to socialize with a team  that I don't know.  The tournament was just as poorly run as the last, with teams that registered in the wrong division being able to win that div, rather than being pushed up to a higher division based on their record.  That's the team that beat us. There's no way that team was a Rec Plus team.  They were definitely Intermediate, and might have even been able to win the Intermediate Division.

Sunday after this team knocked us out of playoffs, I went and got my fingers and toes done.  I don't go often, but every once in a while it's super nice to sit and relax while someone else takes the time to make my feet pretty.

Monday and Tuesday involved a course on managing WCB claims.  It was a really good course, I have a good concept of how things work at WCB, and how I can assist injured workers at my company in handling their claims.

Back in the office today... I'd rather be back in bed.

Ohh Friday

So I slept in this morning.  Woke up at 7:40 am, have to be at work at 8:00 am.  No biggie, it's Friday.

Braided out my bangs (since they look super greasy otherwise), brushed teeth, washed face, applied makeup, deoderant, clothes on, and headed out the door.  I even had time to locate my kitten in my messy room, and get him out of there for the day.

I feel odd now though.  I love my morning routine, even if it is rushed most days. I generally stumble out of bed at 7:00 am, and straight into the shower.  I'm standing under the hot spray for at least 15 minutes, cracking joints that need cracking, and scrubbing, shaving, and shampooing.

Following my shower I head to my room, dry and straighten my hair, throw on some makeup and get dressed.

I'd love to be one of those people who gets up early without fail, and has time to be organized, pack a lunch, eat a wholesome breakfast and all that jazz, but I'm not.  I rush my mornings, and enjoy the last bit of sleep I can grab before facing the day.

mark. cosmetics.... errrr AVON

So I'm considering becoming an Avon consultant.  Mostly because I'm interested in checking out mark cosmetics and selling them, moreso than the actual Avon products.

I'm pretty sure it won't be a big moneymaker for me, but might add a small contribution to my monthly budget (and if I can focus my Avon earnings on paying some stuff off instead of spending it, it could make a big difference).

I meet the Avon Rep on Tuesday evening, and if I decide to become a rep myself, it will only cost me $20, which really isn't bad at all.

Ummm...

Why doesn't Darren Dutchyshen get his teeth fixed?
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Delayed

Now that I've bought myself new gear, I get to sit and wait.  Apparently the diamonds that we play at are closed for at least the next three weeks, so we aren't able to play any ball.  They're doing some road construction in the area, and I think that's why we can't play.  Now, I totally understand the need to build new roads, and do so while the weather allows for it, but the league rents the fields from the city, wouldn't it be prudent for the city to provide us with alternative fields if they're choosing to close the ones we're using?

At least this will give me some time to break my glove in at home.

New Gear

Easton Phenom (Pink) Ball Bag Reg 29.99, my price 26.99
Worth Lithium EST Bat Reg 99.99, my price 89.99
Mizuno Finch Mid 9 Spike Cleats Reg 99.99, my price 44.99
Rawlings Gold Glove 12" Reg 109.99, my price 98.99

Take off another $25 because I'm on thier mailing list and haven't used my welcome discount yet, my total sits at 299.01 with taxes.

WOW!!  Thanks to entering this on my blog, I just did the math.  Instead of giving me a $25 credit for the locker room mailing list discount, they added it to the total.  Good thing I'm headed back there after work to pick up my glove, I'll need to get that fixed.

Total should be $247 and change.

A sour taste in my mouth.

I left the Edson slo-pitch tournament on Monday afternoon with a sour taste in my mouth, and it had nothing to do with being terribly hungover.

The tournament itself was a success, we won a bit of money ($100) as a team, I'm playing in the All Ladies in September in Drayton Valley, I hit pretty well all weekend, and had an all around good time.

The sour taste entered my mouth Monday morning though.  I woke up, and noticed that I'd puked during the night (yes I drank too much, way too much).  Thankfully it wasn't a huge messy puke, and would only require throwing the sheets in the wash when I got home later in the day.  Not a big deal.

I headed off to the showers, and managed to be the last person in the showers before they shut them down.  I was pretty happy about this, and glad to feel clean, and refreshed.  I was feeling a little off from the previous night's festivities, but definitely not anywhere near the top ten hangovers of my life, which was a good thing.

I got back to the camp, and went to get ready for our ball game that morning.  I couldn't find my ball bag anywhere.  It had been tucked away the night before, not locked up, but not sitting in plain sight either. All my ball gear was missing.  An online product search this morning found that if I were to replace every piece of equipment I had in the bag (cleats, gloves (2), bats (2), and the bag itself) I would be looking at a total of $909.94.  I definitely can't afford that right now.  If possible I'd like to purchase 1 glove, 1 bat, cleats and a bag, and the replacement cost for quality items would run me just over $500.  I've purchased all my equipment since moving to Edmonton at United Cycle, so my plan is to head over there during the noon hour and explain what happened to all my equipment and see if I can negotiate some kind of discount.  I have a $25 off coupon, but would like to see if they can drop the prices even lower.  I'm hoping that my circumstances, inability to afford to pay full price, and the fact that I've shopped there exclusively for my ball gear helps convince them that I deserve a deal.  I'll keep you posted, my one reader.