Look Out San Diego

The Blonde is coming your way, maybe.


If you haven't already figured out, I'm working as a Massage Therapist. The American Massage Conference, a major trade show for the Massage community is going to be down in San Diego this April.  It would give me a chance to see some new vendors, learn a new technique or two, and oh yeah...go to San Diego for a day or two.

Now to only convince the husband to let me go.  I sometimes forget that being married, you have to consider what the other person thinks, and see if they want to go for the ride.  Maybe I can find the IKEA there and get my meatballs on.  (The furniture might blow, but damn do they know how to make some good food!!)


Maybe I can get my Swede on in a week or so. One of the spas I had applied to on a whim called me. I survived the phone interview while shopping with my parents at Walmart of  all places.  I have a physical interview/practical on the 28th, at the spa. 

Hubby and I are doing okay. Recently was our four month anniversary. We haven't really done anything for it, nor do I expect to since his attitude recently soured again.

Think that's it for now...thanks for reading, and I'll hopefully have some good updates soon

Frustrated Incorporated

Just a random how ya doing post. 

I started at the Chiropractor's office today.  I had three deep, deep tissue massages in a row.   I took the liberty to Google Image search that, for those not in the know....

Deep Tissue Work involves, elbows, thumbs, and hands.

It's pretty intense, since you use most, if not all of your body weight to relieve trigger points and sore muscles. It also KILLS the therapist, since it takes a lot of our energy to perform them properly.

Doing three in a row made me pooped.  So when the hubby comes home grumpy, I have this playing in my head...thus the title of this blog.

It's actually a catchy little song, and it was featured at the end of Clerks 2.  God love you Kevin Smith!!

PS. Sorry for the multimedia in this post. I got bored and wanted to play around. Maybe I'll add more in future posts.

Work is in the air...

Life can be so random.  I think we all know that, and it's true. I experienced this randomness first hand this last week.

I have been looking for jobs as either a massage therapist, or something clerical/customer service. I had become frustrated since most of the ads were either scams, or were very shady.  I got to the point where I was applying at Glen Ivy, and Burke Williams to maybe get an MT job in Orange County, or Los Angeles.

I saw an ad on Craigslist for an MT with a chiropractic office that wanted someone with experience. I figured "what the hey" and applied.

That morning, I went out with my mom in law and her boss out to go shopping, and spend some quality time together. On the way to meet them, I get a phone call and email from this office to set up an interview. 

I was hesitant about taking the interview, since I had been burned by others, and I was sure to be disappointed by this one, but something told me to try it. So, I did.

The interview was about 5 minutes, and thankfully my mom in law understood. When I got to the office, they were interviewing another MT, but you really couldnt tell, since she was in a t-shirt and jeans.

Rant ahead...

Seriously, you're going to an interview.  I don't care what you're doing, unless it's for working at a denim facotry, you NEVER wear jeans to an interview!!  Very unprofessional. I  mean you can wear a t-shirt if it's clean, and some black pants, or kakhi's or something, but never jeans.  For the record, I wore a blue t-shirt, black scrub pants and tennis shoes, ie the massage therapist's professional outfit.

Rant over....


I heard the tail end of their questioning, and it wasn't good.

So, after the first few questions, it seemed like they wanted to hire me, since have experience, availability, and a good attitude, and I looked professional. :)  I just had to do a practical on Saturday.


Funny story about that too.  I was scheduled at 9:45 for my pratical.  I arrive at 9;30, ready to go when he tells me that the office should have called, and that he was booked, and couldn't do the practical after all, but I got the job!!!


So, I work with n2health, and also with the mobile company to do my outcall work.  I also work for myself, and do my private clients.  This better keep me busy, right?! 

Still gym'n it too!  I'll sleep when I'm dead!!

Run Blonde, Run!

I've been hinting that I want to run in a half marathon, or even a full marathon. I think I'm just a glutton for punishment really.  I'm a recovering asthmatic.( I still get an occasional attack, but I haven't had a need for an inhaler in a long time) I have wonky knees.(Floating kneecaps anyone?) and I'm a smidge on the overweight side.

So I've been hitting the gym with a little bit more gusto than I have in the past. I've been spending more time on that blasted treadmill, and trying to get my mile down to under 15 minutes (this is walking mind you. I do try and run in intervals, but nothing too long) in an attempt to get into some form of shape.  I've also been swimming, and doing strength training. I've cut down on the fast food, eating healthier, and drinking less soda.(that's the hardest, really)

I'm posting this information, and all this junk because I've signed up to run in the Disneyland Half Marathon 5k.

I hope if I do well enough, and maybe continue on this fitness kick, I'll be crossing the line at the 2013 Tinkerbell Half!


Wish me luck!!

Life in a Crossroads

Until last week, I hadn't posted in a long time.  I would like to think it had to do with planning my million dollar wedding, and working on decorating my mansion.  It was really because I had forgotten about this blog.  I forgot about my Livejournal too, so don't think I posted tons of exciting updates there.

As most of you know, yes I did get married. The wedding was tiny, and it was nice that way. It was just his family, since my friends were either unable to afford going out to Vegas, or had more important things to do. (Like go fishing...Sorry, but I am still so bitter about that.)  Pictures are on my flickr, and my facebook.

So I've spent the last four months in the lower desert. I like it down here. Things are a bit closer then they were up at my parent's house.  I still see them, maybe not as much as my mom would like, but I get up there at least every two weeks.

Work, on the other hand has been a problem. I found a job right away after I moved back from OC, that was nice, since hubby was laid off in April. He found a temp job with a desert landmark back in August, and from there was when we went ahead and decided to get hitched.

So now it's February, and we're at a crossroads. Hubby's contract will be ending soon, and the job market here sucks.  Trust me, I know. I have been looking steady work since the new year.

I was working at a resort, but when the hours were thin, I applied at a major department store.  I hate retail, so you know that I had to be desperate to work it again. What started out as a part time job soon became a full time seasonal gig, and I had quit the resort.  (working 5 days out of a whole month is pathetic....)

I was promised a full time job back in December, but that fizzed out.

I have been looking for some steady work as a massage therapist.  Sadly this desert has a very short season that it's busy, and I missed most of that time.


Hubby also states constantly that he wants out of this valley.  I don't blame him, since he's never really left the desert like I attempted to. He has this idea that OC or San Diego is going to have more competitive job market, pay more, and things will be better than the desert.  It just might, but I have some serious doubts.

So our crossroads is this...Do we stay in the desert, with mediocre jobs, making mediocre money, but can still live somewhat comfortably, or do we take the plunge, and see what other areas have to offer?

I've always been down for an adventure, but in all honesty, I'm getting too old for this shit.  I just want to settle down somewhere, plant roots, and enjoy what time I have.

The fun, lighthearted me will be back soon. :)