Stress...Oh how I hate you!!

Well, as you know...we finally got APPROVED for the house.  So let the stress begin!  And...the picking shall begin!














So, to start off the week, Jeff and I got in a HUGE fight.  He got upset because of course, I started to pack...starting with Samantha's rooms.  You wouldn't believe the junk i found!  Four sacks of old school papers, broken toys, empty water bottles, tags from clothes, food that was so rotten you couldn't tell what it was, cups, spoons forks...you name it, I found it!  DISGUSTING!!!

So, Jeff walks in mad as hell!  He got mad because I went through her room and invaded her privacy...Really?  He didn't want to throw any of it away.  Needless to say, we had a horrible fight that escelated in to me saying the "F" word.  I was so mad....here I am trying to get packed up...and he comes in yelling.  It was about 7:00 p.m. and I just went to bed.  I was over it...and needless to say...upset...It was trash....It's ok to throw it away!

So, Tuesday morning we had our house inspected.  We went over while they were inspecting it and looked around.  I love the house!  It's very dirty and needs new carpet...but I can live with the rest of it.  The inspection went well.  The only thing they flagged was something with the program for our pool.  Jeff had a guy come out to look at it, and it needs a new mother board to run the pool.  I guess it's not that big of a deal.  I just have a feeling that this pool is going to be expensive!!  It's going to be so worth it!  I love it!  It is so nice out on the back porch.
  I can't wait to dive in!!!

I'm hoping to spend alot of time out there grilling and hanging out with friends!

LOL!

Now we just have to get the appraisal done.  We should be able to close on the 15th!  Woot! Woot!

This weekend is the Driskell family reunion.  Melissa and Michael are coming in for the weekend.  It will be nice to see them all!  We are having it at a park on the water.  I hope it's not terribly hot!  After they leave, I'm going to start getting serious about packing our house up.  We don't have that much time.  I'm sure I will be on my own...so wish me luck!

HolleyAnn

 

Good times with a great friend....

Well, yesterday Ash and I spent the whole day together.  It was really nice to have some "girl" time!  We started out the day meeting with the florist.  Ash picked out her flowers and had a budget of about $800.  After a long talk with the florist...we got a quote of around $400 for what Ash wanted...WOW!  What a deal!  The flowers will be beautiful!  And boy, what a savings!!!  I know Treva will do a great job!

After the flowers, we had to go fill out some paperwork for me to go see my "crazy" doctor for my face picking.  What and experience!  Those people in there seemed crazy...and I felt uncomfortable!  I just don't know if that is the place for me....Weird!

So then we decided to go eat at Mulligans on the beach...and what a beautful day it was for that.  The water was crystal blue.  We sat inside but right next to the windows so we could see the ocean.  We decided on an appetizer of conch fritters, wings, spinach dip and onion rings.  It was delish!  And you know Ash and I never meet up without having an adult beverage...yummy!

So then we decided to go shopping at the outlet malls.  We went to Gap and Bananna Republic.  We both found things we wanted..but didn't buy them because well..I'm broke and Ash has a wedding a maybe a new house to buy.  So..for once...I walked out empty handed...:(

After that trip we headed for Marshall's but made a pit stop at Marble Slab Creamery for some ice cream.  Ash had never been there before and it was a really nice treat on such a hot day!

Overall, we had a nice day.  But peace never comes without some drama in Ash's life.  Her mom (who works at Martin) called out and said her father died.  Now people will be coming up to Ash saying...I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa.  Ash was so upset because she's done this before.  She's running out of excuses for her mothers behavior.  After talking to Ash, she hasn't had the most peaceful life.  It's no wonder we are so different.  For one, she's 10 years younger than me...and secondly she was raised totally different.  After having a long visit yesterday...there is one thing I know.  To me Ash is a wonderful friend to me and I'm glad to have her!  Afterall, she's about the only one I can confide in.  Maybe Florida is not so bad afterall...Thanks for your friendship Ash!! 

Man...Is it HOT!!!!

Holley Ann

Broke and Bored...

Well, I have to say it is nice to have 4 days off, but for some reason today I'm a little bored.  I've left the house one time and that was to go get my car washed.  I haven't been too productive today.  I guess it's better than having to go to work!  So, today I'm feeling a little...

For some reason, I feel like I need a vacay!  The sad thing is, no vacation for me until September!  I'm ready to just get on a plane and fly anywhere...Paris, NYC, Vegas, Ireland...anywhere.  Just want to put my high heels on and get the hello outta here!

Paris would be really nice!  Just me and my husband in one of the most romantic places in the world!

How about Vegas for some real fun!!

My husband and I would both love to visit Ireland.  This would be such a beautiful place to visit!

Well, maybe someday we will get to go!

So, I have to go see a psychiatrist for my dermatillomania.  My Dr. has maxed me out on Zoloft and I still pick like crazy.  I may have to do some behavioral therapy.  I just wish I could beat this on my own!  I've set here most of the day and picked my face.  I wish I could just be free from this!

Tomorrow is Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual sale.  Yeah!  Always my fav time to stock up on new bra's.  Maybe my husband will buy me some new ones!

If only I looked like this in it!

Well, today I'm going to start trying other things to stop picking.  Some have told me to start mediating...but to me that's weird!

They say to find things to help me relax....

like a gentle rain.....

Maybe a little light music....

or maybe I could pick up a bad habit...

 NO WAY!  I think I would rather pick that get lung cancer!

Anyway, I may try the other things...just to see if it helps!

I'm so ready to have my own home!  Plus we are growing out of this one...

 We have alot of visitors coming from Texas in the next couple of months and I don't want to be crowded!

Plus, I would Love to have a pool to jump in to in this heat...

Anyway, we must be patient and just wait....and wait...and wait...

Peace and Love for now!

Holley Ann

4 in a row....ahh..i'm so tired! tired of hearing it!

well, all of us that are here at work, are working 4 in a row.  not that bad because today is our last night.  it is finally slowing down a little so we've had pretty good nights.  now i'm off all week!  yippee!  4 in a row is not so bad....except for some people...but i'm not naming names!

wednesday, ash and i are going to go talk to some florists to get quotes for her wedding flowers.  i can't wait!  flowers are what make a wedding beautiful!  she is going to talk with my florist, which in my opinion is one of the best for the $$$.  she did a beautiful job at my wedding and even went the extra mile to decorate each table for me with candles and gift boxes.  she did a wonderful job and i can't ever thank her enough!  i hope Ash likes her because she is sweet and does fab work!

so , i think has changed the wedding colors....once again...to Blue Horizon and Green.  I love the blue color...very vibrant!  I already picked out the dress i want!  hope it looks good on me when i try it on!  we are going to wear a green flower in our hair and green shoes.  i think we will all pick different dresses in the same color....that way everyone can wear what they like and are comfortable in.  the wedding is not till next year, but we are planning in advance so Ash can make payments.  it took me a year to plan my wedding...and in my opinion, it is better to plan in advance!

my husband got his new truck and it is really NICE!  i really like it!  it has an a/c!  yeah!!!  now we can put around town in it, and save the miles on my brand new car!  the only thing is, i really wish i had a sports car now......since he has a 4 door...why not?  some people call me high maintenance....i don't know why????  My dream car is a BMW 650i....$70K.

have you guys ever heard of silly bands???  they are the new craze for the kids.  i stopped at CVS today and bought Samantha 3 more packages.  I got her ones I have never seen.. i got her country, fruit and rock/peace sign ones.  they are really cute, but a little overpriced.  i guess each package comes with 2 of each so you can trade with your friends.  they are kind of like the friendship bracelettes that we used to wear back in the day...except these are made in the shapes of things.

i want a cricut cake machine so bad!!!  they are $400 in the store and i could have gotten one the other night for $230.  i should have bought it!  that is the cheapest i've seen!  they are going to re-list it tonight and i'm going to try to win it.  i need it!  the machine cuts out fancy little decorations for cakes.  if i every want to get better...i've got to make some really nice cakes to advertise with.  jeff wants me to get some cake orders first...but i'm not good enough for that yet.   we'll see if i win one...wishful thinking.

next month i start school....hope i have time for my cake making.  it going to be hard, but so rewarding!  i'm really excited!

so, and guess Lee and Will are coming for a visit in August for Will's 40th B-Day.  She wants to do something nice for him, but we are going to Napa for their wedding the next month.  So, she's decided they would just fly here for the weekend and we are going to have a BBQ and of course adult beverages!  A night wouldn't be complete without adult beverages.  I hope they have fun...because Vero is not the most fun place in the world!  We will do our best to make it a great 40th for him.  I love to hang out with them, so we are pumped that they are coming.

well, better run for now!  i miss my mom and dad!!!!

ta!ta! for now!
Holley Ann

Another day in paradise...ha!ha!

Well, not much had gone on in the 6 days i've had off...but some how i've stayed busy!  I started another cake about 2 days ago.  I made a almond flavored cake with white frosting.  I also spent about $100 more dollars on cake supplies.  Every time I make one, I learn something new...I guess practice really does make perfect...i hope!  I'm trying to make a more traditional wedding cake. It is all white with some black decorations on it.  Very formal for a black and white wedding.  I'm waiting on some more stuff to come in the mail to finish it up.  This is what it is supposed to look like....pics to come!

Yesterday we had to go to class to learn about our new self scheduling program.  I think I'm going to like it, but after Crystal signs up, it blocks me from any of those days.  So needless to say, she hasn't had the class, but when I signed in, she had already signed up...no fridays and one weekend out of a 6 week schedule.  Nice!  She is such a little bitch!  I was not happy!  I may be making another visit to Karen's office...which will prob be just a waste of my precious time.  On the other hand...I think this system may work really well!  Let's hope it does!!

I got all my paperwork ready to start school July 1st.  I'm kind of excited!  It's good to use your brain for other things rather than healthcare.  I'm not sure this will get me anywhere, but I'm just really excited to say I have my Master's Degree...what an accomplishment that will be!  I wasted so many of my years "playing" in college.  Now...after 13 years...it's time to get serious!  Also, who could pass up such a great opportunity!  100% paid by Martin Memorial!!!  Woot!Woot!

Sunday we bought my husband a new truck.  It is really nice!  05' ford 4 door, black with nice tires and most importantly an AC!!  He picks it up on Saturday. We spent all day shopping for one.  He finally got rid of his beloved Jeep.  It just wasn't convenient for a family.  I can't wait to take it places and leave mine in the garage.  Mine gets driven to Stuart 3-4X a week and the miles are getting ridiculous on it.  The only thing is, I hope my husband  picked the truck he wanted and not the one I wanted.  Of course, I know I have champagne taste, so I picked the nicest one! Overall, it was a good day!  They sent us home with a loaner, so they could service his truck.  It's going to be so nice to have a 4 door truck...now if he will only take care of it!!!    Pics to follow!

Well, I don't know much more right now...I'm planning on just relaxing today.  This is my last day off of 6 then on for 4 nights.  I may even go lay out at the beach and relax today.  I've only been once this whole summer.  Sounds rather nice!!

So, I'm already planning Ash's bachelorette party a year in advance.  I'm thinking Jamaica, Cancun, Key West or maybe even a cruise.  I'm thinking maybe not a cruise because I think that's what they are doing for their honeymoon.  Anyway, I can't wait!!!  It will be a blast!  She showed me the place she is having her wedding yesterday...and it was really nice!  I think we will stay the night in a cottage.  Such a cute little place!  I'm so excited for her!  I just hope all of the "drama" that comes along with weddings doesn't bring her down!

Last day of 4th grade!  Woot! Woot!  Samantha has a busy summer planned!  Yippy!

Holley Ann

Master's Degree

Well, today I got some really great news.  My boss told me that if I wanted to go ahead and pursue my master's degree in health care admin, the hospital would pay 100% of it.  WOW!!!  How could I ever pass that up??  I'm not sure what this could do for me in the future, but I'm willing to give it a try!!  I know the first class has 7 papers due...in 2 months.  I figure that is about a paper a week.  I have to complete 12 classes to obtain my masters.  I'm hoping that in the future...Karen will let me run the new hospital we are opening in Tradition.  It's about 3 years out...but closer to home and I will definitely be qualified!  I'm so excited...and hoping to start the class in July or August.  Please wish me luck...I'll need it!

Well, when there is good news...seems like there is always bad news right behind it.  I just found out my mom's cousin has lung cancer.  Such a sad day for her and our family.  She has already had stomach cancer requiring a colostomy and recovered well from all of that.  Now...about 3 years later they found spots on her lungs and decided to do a biopsy.  The news was devastating today...lung cancer.  Can you imagine finding that out?  She's not even that old and has never smoked a day in her life.  Such a horrible thing!  Cancer...why do so many people get cancer???  It's an awful thing and those people suffer so much!  I pray that the lord just touches Gene and heals her!  The Bible says through his stripes we are healed.  Lord just touch her today and take away all of her cancer.  Please help her and my family through this horrible time.  Cancer is the devil just trying to steal her life away from her.  Please give her peace that everything will be ok.  We pray these prayers in your holy name...AMEN!

These things we pray and believe!!!

   

Well, after tonight, I have 6 days off!  Yeah!!  My project this week is to make another cake...yes, my new passion!!!  I'm going to make a simple white wedding cake this week.  I can't wait!  Now, just to get good enough to sell them.  When my dad comes in July, I'm going to make him a chocolate cake with white frosting, white fondant and chocolate dipped strawberries on top per his request.  This will be a new challenge because I've never mad chocolate fondant.  I'm going to find a pic of the cake I want to make and post it on here.  I think this will be fun!

 

Last week I bought my loving husband a watch he has wanted for a very long time.  It was the Tag Links with diamonds around the bezel.  Very beautiful and expensive!  It was priced at $5800...but I talked them down to $3500.  I thought this was a great deal!  It has 1 carat of diamonds and they are all almost flawless.  The watch is nothing to the love I have with him.  He is such a wonderful man under all those muscles and laziness!  I'm a hard woman to deal with and he's a hard man to clean up after...but in the end...there is so much love between us!  So, here is the picture of my newest investment!

  

So....in return...all I want for Christmas is this....

That's not too much to ask is it????

I can't help it!  I'm high maintenance and like really NICE, BIG things.  Please, oh Please buy this for me!!!!

Well, I must close for now!  Peace out!

Holley Ann