Irritating

That's how I would describe myself lately to my old coworkers.

Why?

Because I keep sending them pictures of the my views from the base.

Shopping

After my first week at work, I quickly realized I am poorly equipped to work in a non-air conditioned building in San Diego with a stricter dress code than my previous place of employment.  I can't really get away with jeans this early into the new job.  I think I bordered on too casual on a few days with some skirts and dresses, but I took cues from other females in the office.  There was a broad spectrum and I think I erred on the more conservative side, but then again, some of these women were not engineering professionals which as much as I hate it, has different standards than office support staff.  Is that terrible of me to voice that?
Anyway, I knew right away that I needed more work slacks and a black all purpose blazer.  I have plenty of nice tops, but they are sleeveless.  The blazer offers a perfect solution.  I went to Fashion Valley with Kristina and ended up with a few items.
Nadri bracelet from Nordstrom anniversary sale - Love it
Cigarette pants from Loft - Also love
Black blazer from Loft - wearing today.  Exactly what I was looking for and 50% off
New bras from Victoria's Secret - the ones I was wearing for every day wear were looking a little ratty.  Time to replace
I forgot how large Fashion Valley was and how upscale it has gotten.  With a lapse in paychecks, I need to watch my spending a little more and with my upcoming trip to Europe.  I think I'm done spending for this billing period.  I'm pleased with what I got and I think it will make dressing for work that much easier.
It sucks being a women when the dress code is business casual.  It's harder to define in my opinion.  I know few women who would be satisfied with wearing polos and khakis to work.

Updates

Holy crap!  It's been 3 weeks since my last blog post!  A lot has happened since then.  The last post has pictures of Egg Roll at the vet the week before my last day at my job.
So what has happened since then?

• Resigned and had my last day at work


• Rushed around the house trying to purge everything either via sale or donation


• Went to Ontario for the Womens' Lacrosse World Cup


• Drove across the country in 3 days with my dad and my two dogs


• Left the hubster alone in Columbus


• Spent a week with extended family while starting a new job


• Started a new job


• Went shopping for new work clothes


• Taken Egg Roll to the vet in San Diego for allergies


• Have complained endlessly to the hubster and friends about the woes of moving back in with your parents when you are past your 20's


• Have finally settled into my childhood home

It seemed like a lot more in my head.  More posts to elaborate!

Smiley puppies

I love my puppies!

When buying in bulk backfires

So the hubster and I love Costco. Usually not a problem until you have less than a month until you move cross country and a house full of shit.

Exhibit one: we bought cartons of motor oil when Costco had coupons. Moving companies won't move oil. We had to return three boxes and still have three in the garage.

Exhibit two: over abundance of paper products. We also returned one large container of tp. Even though the hubster stays in oh a little longer than me, he still excretes, but not 32 rolls worth.

Exhibit three: I love restoration hardware's plush throws. We own two and give them to people for wedding and housewarming gifts. They only sell them in the winter and they go on sale for $40. Well, I bought 6 when they went on super sale. Yes, 6!!! Reasoning- they were 80% off regular price. We always give then as gifts. Why not? Now I have a huge box with 5 remaining. Hmmmm... Obviously they are moving with us, but still it seems a little ridiculous when I look at the situation.