Well, after weeks of contemplating what to get people, figuring out how much I could spend, and moving around the appropriate funds, I have managed to Finally get my Christmas shopping done. I decided this year, with my past experiences with long lines this time of year in combination with my declining tolerance of said long lines (2 people in front of me at the dollar store was enough to convince me), This year, I would be ordering everything online. So, I finally got the orders placed yesterday, which, according to the stores I ordered from, is still enough time to get them by Christmas with a few days to spare. I'll just have to wrap them when they get here and I'll be good to go. The best part is, I already will have boxes to take them to Mom and Dad's house in, So I don't have to try and find that like I did last year. lol. It feels good to get the shopping done with so early. I don't have that to worry about anymore.
So, yesterday, I finished that, went to the Chiropractor. He says I'm doing very well. My back and neck are holding their position well. They don't really pop much when he adjusts me, which seems like a good sign. He says I'm really flexible. He has to twist me around all sorts of ways to get the tension he needs to adjust me. lol. I feel like an owl with my chest facing one way, and my legs another. I'm remarkably flexible for a chubby girl. But that went well, and I've been doing well on making the payments and such. I went home afterwards ready to relax. Sit back in my recliner, watch a little TV, and slay some orcs. Actually, what I had in mind was to maybe do some crafting or something. I have plenty of Everquest characters to level up there and it's relaxing enough and mindless enough that I didn't have to deal with too much. I looked forward to chatting with my friends. But, the night did not turn out as I expected.
Recently, my guild co-leader, Rat, returned from his hiatus. He missed a lot in the couple months he was gone, but he's been slowly getting used to the changes and getting back into the swing of things. He picked up his old job, managing the guild bank. The banking system for the guild is basically we have 4 vaults. each one is set up for it's own unique purpose. Bank one is free-for-all. Anyone can take or deposit items there. Bank two was used to store Rare materials for armor or jewelery to be made. We had recently made plans for the items in there. Banks 3 and 4 were special Items that could be purchased with guild points, which we assign for a variety of things that benefit the guild.
I logged in yesterday to hear my co-leader say "Am I lagging? I must be lagging. There's nothing in the bank." I thought, he must be lagging. The only people who have access to the bank are officers, whom I trust, so he must be lagging. I checked and sure enough all the banks were drained of anything valuable. All the coin, all the items. Everything. We checked the logs and found that our newest officer, which, he's been an officer for about a month, had completely removed everything. We checked broker and were able to find that he was selling the items on some of his characters. I immediately called an emergency officer meeting to decide how to handle it. He was subsequently demoted until we could try to figure out what he was thinking, or at least have some strong words with him. The bank was locked down to all but leaders and senior officers (Whom have been around for quite some time and are certainly trustworthy). We researched his character and found the names of all his toons. A letter was sent to the guild to inform them that we had been robbed. We also decided to release the names of this character's alts in hopes that should they come accross him in the battlefield that they would dismember him with glee. What kills me most about it is that he didn't just betray my trust, but the trust of the guild. The guild donated eagerly to the bank, and he violated that. I think my most sr. officer was even more livid about the whole situation than I was. A petition was made in hopes that we might get some of our items back, but we have little hope for that. Sony rarely gets involved in these types of matters. My officers have been out farming zones for good items again and a couple of us raided our banks for rares.
We decided to crack down on a few things as a result of this. We've been lax about security of our guild hall, but shortly after discovering this, we were met with the sudden surge of people from another guild who felt that they were permitted to use our guild hall for free without actually being in the guild, simply because they used to be in the guild. It honestly really bothered me because they left, saying they wanted to raid, but yet they do not raid. I don't trust people who lie about why they leave. I get all sorts of reasons why people leave. I don't particularly care. If people want to leave, there's little I can do to stop them. But when they lie to me, that's when I have issues. So we locked down the guildhall. No visitors allowed for the time being. We're hoping they'll get the hint.
I'm trying not to let this turn of events cause me to be cynical or question those I've trusted before. It's difficult not to however. There's so much clean up work from this. So much for my relaxing night. I would really like to actually play the game for a bit before being assaulted with this kind of drama. *sigh* Maybe I'll be lucky and find that my guildies majorly pitched in to make up for this when I log on tonight.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Sore all over
I don't know what I did, but I feel like I just finished working out. My abs, my back, arms, legs, everything hurts. I can't explain it. I'm just achey........
In other news, Thanksgiving was pretty fun. Justin actually showed up, which was good. I was afraid he'd decide not to spend it with the family because he and Mom are at odds. We ended up celebrating Josiah's birthday on Friday night. I have a few good pictures I will try to upload later. He blew out his own candle. it was so cute.
Despite having fun with the family this weekend, I'm finding myself struggling with the holidays. This is the worst time of the year to be alone. In some ways I blame myself. I don't get out much. Granted, the Fibro is the main cause of it, but I can't help but blame myself for not getting out more. If I got out and did more, maybe i wouldn't be so alone. I become more convinced the person I meet will be online, but there are so many unsavory characters online........I talked with a guy the other night and he's so obviously not good for me. He doesn't get it. It's so hard to explain my standards, my beliefs without seeming like an elitist. As much as I tried explaining it to him, he doesn't understand. I won't get involved in a relationship that cannot work. If our beliefs are so vastly different, how can it ever work? It wouldn't be so bad if he just accepted that and moved on, but he keeps talking as if he can win me over.
I talked with a friend of mine last night about this. How I'd been down that road before. How I'd been tempted to lose my virginity to that boy. He asked me if I was still a virgin and I told him I was. He told me that was admirable, which kinda shocked me. But it made me realize something else. I want a man who thinks that's admirable, not who's going to try to convince me to waver there. This guy keeps talking about how he could show me a good time and his girlfriends in the past only seemed to like him for how he was in bed. I'm not interested in that.
I have a feeling this will end in conflict. If only I fould find someone who would be exactly what I need him to be. Maybe I'm asking too much.
In other news, Thanksgiving was pretty fun. Justin actually showed up, which was good. I was afraid he'd decide not to spend it with the family because he and Mom are at odds. We ended up celebrating Josiah's birthday on Friday night. I have a few good pictures I will try to upload later. He blew out his own candle. it was so cute.
Despite having fun with the family this weekend, I'm finding myself struggling with the holidays. This is the worst time of the year to be alone. In some ways I blame myself. I don't get out much. Granted, the Fibro is the main cause of it, but I can't help but blame myself for not getting out more. If I got out and did more, maybe i wouldn't be so alone. I become more convinced the person I meet will be online, but there are so many unsavory characters online........I talked with a guy the other night and he's so obviously not good for me. He doesn't get it. It's so hard to explain my standards, my beliefs without seeming like an elitist. As much as I tried explaining it to him, he doesn't understand. I won't get involved in a relationship that cannot work. If our beliefs are so vastly different, how can it ever work? It wouldn't be so bad if he just accepted that and moved on, but he keeps talking as if he can win me over.
I talked with a friend of mine last night about this. How I'd been down that road before. How I'd been tempted to lose my virginity to that boy. He asked me if I was still a virgin and I told him I was. He told me that was admirable, which kinda shocked me. But it made me realize something else. I want a man who thinks that's admirable, not who's going to try to convince me to waver there. This guy keeps talking about how he could show me a good time and his girlfriends in the past only seemed to like him for how he was in bed. I'm not interested in that.
I have a feeling this will end in conflict. If only I fould find someone who would be exactly what I need him to be. Maybe I'm asking too much.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
A brief update
I really need to get better about using this thing. lol. What's the point of having a blog if I don't use it?
Things have been pretty busy at work. I managed to get into work most of last week, despite feeling like I'd been hit by a truck. This weather is really messing with me. Between sinus problems and FMS, I've been miserable. But I finally got over my sinus infection, so it's just a matter of maintaining now. That reminds me. I need to call my Dr and see if my insurance approved my Allegra prescription. They hate approving meds for me. **sigh** If I weren't on a group plan, I'd be afraid they'd drop me. lol.
The chiropractor is going well so far. I pay them $150/month and I get as many adjustments as I need. Right now, I'm going 3x a week. It's really kinda nice. I get everything put in place and it really feels good. This week I think I need it more than ever........the FMS is really acting up. It had started to subside for a bit, but it's back in full force this week. I don't know if it's the weather or what, but I am just achey and in pain all over. I'm starting to wonder if I've got RLS too, because I have the most miserable time with my legs when I'm reclining or in bed......This is the first I've noticed it, so I'm going to keep an eye on it, and bring it up the next time I see my dr if it continues.
geez......I really am a mess. Several paragraphs of health problems and I could still go on.....but I won't. hehe. Josiah's birthday was Sunday, but we're planning on celebrating it on Thursday when the whole family can be there. I can't believe he's 3!!! He's talking so much now. He knows his pokemon. lol. I swear, it seems my little brothers learn made up words before real ones, but he really does talk in sentences now. "I put castle up here!" he said the other night. lol. It was soooo cute. He even asks questions: "you go through gate?" At least, I think that's what he said. lol. I need to see if I've got video of him. I'll have to post it. He's just so darling. lol. He knows his signs. He signs "More drink" and "bath" and he's getting close to doing "I love you". But he actually did SAY "I love you" the other day. Grandma brought him to the condo on my day off work a couple weeks ago. "I go up stairs" he says, and he did. "I go down stairs" and one by one he made it down stairs. He came to me distraught when Grandma was in the bathroom and he goes "Where grama??" He was so scared. lol. He thought he lost her.
Mom's going to go simple this year for thanksgiving. Order some of the stuff from Vons or wherever and just make a few of the favorites. Probably wise. Maybe I'll make and bring the mashed potatoes. I always liked the home made ones better than store bought. We still don't know if Justin will be there. He's kinda been at odds with the family since "The Confrontation" we had with him a while ago. He and Brittany broke up and I think he's bitter about that. I know he has to have his time where he's rebelling, but it sucks around the holidays because I don't know if he'll be there or not. My guess is he won't. And that will kinda put a damper on things.
Great! A new development.....apparently, I can't put my weight on my left foot. This will make for a wonderful day........I just can't catch a break. I feel like if it isn't one thing it's another. Well, I've got to get back to work. Hopefully, I can make it through the day.
Things have been pretty busy at work. I managed to get into work most of last week, despite feeling like I'd been hit by a truck. This weather is really messing with me. Between sinus problems and FMS, I've been miserable. But I finally got over my sinus infection, so it's just a matter of maintaining now. That reminds me. I need to call my Dr and see if my insurance approved my Allegra prescription. They hate approving meds for me. **sigh** If I weren't on a group plan, I'd be afraid they'd drop me. lol.
The chiropractor is going well so far. I pay them $150/month and I get as many adjustments as I need. Right now, I'm going 3x a week. It's really kinda nice. I get everything put in place and it really feels good. This week I think I need it more than ever........the FMS is really acting up. It had started to subside for a bit, but it's back in full force this week. I don't know if it's the weather or what, but I am just achey and in pain all over. I'm starting to wonder if I've got RLS too, because I have the most miserable time with my legs when I'm reclining or in bed......This is the first I've noticed it, so I'm going to keep an eye on it, and bring it up the next time I see my dr if it continues.
geez......I really am a mess. Several paragraphs of health problems and I could still go on.....but I won't. hehe. Josiah's birthday was Sunday, but we're planning on celebrating it on Thursday when the whole family can be there. I can't believe he's 3!!! He's talking so much now. He knows his pokemon. lol. I swear, it seems my little brothers learn made up words before real ones, but he really does talk in sentences now. "I put castle up here!" he said the other night. lol. It was soooo cute. He even asks questions: "you go through gate?" At least, I think that's what he said. lol. I need to see if I've got video of him. I'll have to post it. He's just so darling. lol. He knows his signs. He signs "More drink" and "bath" and he's getting close to doing "I love you". But he actually did SAY "I love you" the other day. Grandma brought him to the condo on my day off work a couple weeks ago. "I go up stairs" he says, and he did. "I go down stairs" and one by one he made it down stairs. He came to me distraught when Grandma was in the bathroom and he goes "Where grama??" He was so scared. lol. He thought he lost her.
Mom's going to go simple this year for thanksgiving. Order some of the stuff from Vons or wherever and just make a few of the favorites. Probably wise. Maybe I'll make and bring the mashed potatoes. I always liked the home made ones better than store bought. We still don't know if Justin will be there. He's kinda been at odds with the family since "The Confrontation" we had with him a while ago. He and Brittany broke up and I think he's bitter about that. I know he has to have his time where he's rebelling, but it sucks around the holidays because I don't know if he'll be there or not. My guess is he won't. And that will kinda put a damper on things.
Great! A new development.....apparently, I can't put my weight on my left foot. This will make for a wonderful day........I just can't catch a break. I feel like if it isn't one thing it's another. Well, I've got to get back to work. Hopefully, I can make it through the day.
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