a new start

so...in an attempt to cure boredom at work (we're a little slow...) i'm electing to start up my blog again. it will probably include a redesign, especially since i have 2 hours and 40 minutes left at work today.

this week i started a new job. so far i'm enjoying it, although this week has been a little slow. i suppose when you add 2 new employees to your department, the work load goes down. i've enjoyed filling out all my paperwork for my benefits and ordering all my new office supplies. office supplies are one of those things that i have a love affair with: cool new pens, fresh pencils, a daily planner, binder clips, push pins, tape and staplers (swingline of course, but not red), and of course post-it notes. i'm slowly decorating my office, too. i need a paycheck though before i can buy stuff for it. on my list: plant with a beta fish, bamboo or vine plant (if i was by a window i would have bought a sunflower or something...), a vase of fake sunflowers?, a cell phone holder...and i was thinking of maybe something like a rug to cover up some floor stains? i also need to bring in more photos...not sure if i want to bring in my europe ones, however, or if those should stay at home. i do have a picture of the sibs here though... other than that, i'm kind of liking cubicle life.

i'm also now a basement dweller...i've moved into a townhome of someone who is letting me take over their basement. plenty of space and a kick ass shower. the only downside is some of the bugs i'm finding. i've sprayed once, but it wasn't a powerful spray, so i'm guessing i'll have to buy the strong stuff.

well, summer's underway...swimming, the lake, and a vacation here and there. couldn't ask for more!