I am a deal hunter. I do not care whether it is groceries, gas, clothes, electronics. Why am I like this? i am like this because I have expensive tastes and a paupers wallet. I want nice computers and clothes and expensive cars and jewelery, etc.
HOWEVER. Since I am trying to save for a house, I tend to not spend money on those things, or if I do, I try to find it as cheap as humanly possible. I am sharing this because of my wonderful success yesterday, and figured that I would share my winning glory with you.
so. Back in October, I was able to buy a 55" Samsung LCD HDTV with Wifi, etc, for $500 new. in . box. Deal of a century. This is normally a $3000 TV. ha. I paid 16% of normal cost. YAY ME!
Pork Loin for $1.49/lb. WIN.
Latest and greatest.... Brand new with Tags North Face jacket, in red and black. Normal Retail: 198.00. Purchased on Ebay for $42.00 plus 8.00 shipping.
More to follow. I am the ultimate deal hunter.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
New Jobs, Moving, and Dreams, Oh my!
Today's topic was supposed to be about goals, or so my listing of blog topics tells me, however, instead, I'm going to talk about the potential for a huge change in my, Billy's, and Allie's life.
As many of you know, I went to Charlotte about a week and a half ago. I went with my mom, and the purpose of the trip was to give her a feel, but to really also give me a realy feel of the area. The Hartford has an office in Charlotte, and that is where the majority of our commercial underwriting is (the career goal for now).
SO. in 3.5 days, I not only almost bought a condo, but I also got a very good feel of the area, and was able to get a good idea that I would be pretty happy there, as far as climate and cost.
however, when I came back, i decided that for now, I would lay low, and wait for the right time to move. IE, where there was a position for Billy to go to, even though i think that they would allow him to just move right into service. But, life is what happens while youre busy making plans.
On monday, a job was posted, for a small commercial underwriter, which has been the goal for about 2 years now. I have been stalled in my current role for underwriting, as they are looking for sales people who can underwrite, not necessarily a talented underwriter. I wanted to post for the job, but it starts in may, and the timing is not ideal. Billy, being as supportive as he is, told me to post regardless, and he and I will figure out us and Allie and financials.
So, after talking to a lot of people and looking for opinions, I posted for the job. If I get this job, and many people seem to think I will, I will mvoe to Charlotte, NC on the weekend of 05.21. Crappy Timing if you ask me. I might actually have to fly down, and fly back for the next weekend. Its Billys birthday. Unless, I can convince him to come down with me, and fly back on Memorial day. :-). That also being said, Allie will have to stay here until 4th of July weekend, so she can finish school.
So, to add further interest to this, HIG will give me 2k to relocate. I figure that can pay for a hotel for a few days, and then can pay for first months rent and some furniture. One can only hope.
So, I have a question for all of you. Would you move 750 miles away, alone, and wait for your fiance to hopefully come down later? Oh yeah, and away from your familiy too? I"m curious.
As many of you know, I went to Charlotte about a week and a half ago. I went with my mom, and the purpose of the trip was to give her a feel, but to really also give me a realy feel of the area. The Hartford has an office in Charlotte, and that is where the majority of our commercial underwriting is (the career goal for now).
SO. in 3.5 days, I not only almost bought a condo, but I also got a very good feel of the area, and was able to get a good idea that I would be pretty happy there, as far as climate and cost.
however, when I came back, i decided that for now, I would lay low, and wait for the right time to move. IE, where there was a position for Billy to go to, even though i think that they would allow him to just move right into service. But, life is what happens while youre busy making plans.
On monday, a job was posted, for a small commercial underwriter, which has been the goal for about 2 years now. I have been stalled in my current role for underwriting, as they are looking for sales people who can underwrite, not necessarily a talented underwriter. I wanted to post for the job, but it starts in may, and the timing is not ideal. Billy, being as supportive as he is, told me to post regardless, and he and I will figure out us and Allie and financials.
So, after talking to a lot of people and looking for opinions, I posted for the job. If I get this job, and many people seem to think I will, I will mvoe to Charlotte, NC on the weekend of 05.21. Crappy Timing if you ask me. I might actually have to fly down, and fly back for the next weekend. Its Billys birthday. Unless, I can convince him to come down with me, and fly back on Memorial day. :-). That also being said, Allie will have to stay here until 4th of July weekend, so she can finish school.
So, to add further interest to this, HIG will give me 2k to relocate. I figure that can pay for a hotel for a few days, and then can pay for first months rent and some furniture. One can only hope.
So, I have a question for all of you. Would you move 750 miles away, alone, and wait for your fiance to hopefully come down later? Oh yeah, and away from your familiy too? I"m curious.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
A little catch up.....
I haven't been blogging much, because I really fell like I haven't had much to share with the interwebs, but as I sit here this morning, I figure that my blog deserved a a little attention, which is why I'm typing.
So an update. Nothing new and exciting on the work front. Boring, actually. My boss continues to not acknowledge what I do, and I'm starting to get really gustrated. Which means that I am looking at other alternatives. However, they did just hire a new manager, and apparently, I will report to him. Of course, that is not without its concerns, as he is a new manager and really does not know as much about the product and the procedures as jason. However, while I am uncertain what the new manager has in store, or how he manages, I think that this is a good opportunity for me to show someone else what I am capable of.
School. I am now officially a sophmore which is a great accomplishment. I have a 4.0 GPA and was just advised that I made the deans list. I'm sure that many people never dreamed that would happen, and I am even happier that I am proving them wrong. Of course, it is not without its difficulties, as Allie is now refusing to plan for college right after high school. I'm trying to convince her to not be as stupid as me.
I am headed back to Charlotte in 5 days, and I'm planning on flying out of New Haven on Friday. My mom and I both are going, as she seems to think that Charlotte might be a good alternative for them to look at as well. We are looking at a house that I have had my eyes on for about 9 months now, and cannot wait to actually see it in person. The hard part is if i really fall in love with the house, then what. I will say that, my new boss appears to be relatively amenable to the possibility of me working in Charlotte. So. We shall see what happens. I am not making any anythings to anyone. Que Cera Cera...what will be will be.
Anyway, I have to go to the store, andI'm on the prowl for a dresser and a dining room hutch, to house all my kitchen porn. Have to run. I promise I'll blog again soon.
So an update. Nothing new and exciting on the work front. Boring, actually. My boss continues to not acknowledge what I do, and I'm starting to get really gustrated. Which means that I am looking at other alternatives. However, they did just hire a new manager, and apparently, I will report to him. Of course, that is not without its concerns, as he is a new manager and really does not know as much about the product and the procedures as jason. However, while I am uncertain what the new manager has in store, or how he manages, I think that this is a good opportunity for me to show someone else what I am capable of.
School. I am now officially a sophmore which is a great accomplishment. I have a 4.0 GPA and was just advised that I made the deans list. I'm sure that many people never dreamed that would happen, and I am even happier that I am proving them wrong. Of course, it is not without its difficulties, as Allie is now refusing to plan for college right after high school. I'm trying to convince her to not be as stupid as me.
I am headed back to Charlotte in 5 days, and I'm planning on flying out of New Haven on Friday. My mom and I both are going, as she seems to think that Charlotte might be a good alternative for them to look at as well. We are looking at a house that I have had my eyes on for about 9 months now, and cannot wait to actually see it in person. The hard part is if i really fall in love with the house, then what. I will say that, my new boss appears to be relatively amenable to the possibility of me working in Charlotte. So. We shall see what happens. I am not making any anythings to anyone. Que Cera Cera...what will be will be.
Anyway, I have to go to the store, andI'm on the prowl for a dresser and a dining room hutch, to house all my kitchen porn. Have to run. I promise I'll blog again soon.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
What I believe.......
Thats a loaded blog topic and can mean a lot of things. While I am not particularly religioius, I do believe in a lot of things. I'm not going to make this about religious beliefs, because those are to each their own, and while I believe in God, I do not necessarily reference God in my every day comings and goings. So, here are some of the things that I believe and I believe in.
I believe in hard work. I am a firm believer in workaholicism. Want me to syllabize that for you? work-a-holic-ism. I belive, that in many cases, work comes ahead of most other things. when there is work to be done that comes ahead of vacations. The only time that fluctuates is when you desperately need a mental health day and you cant stand it any more and/or you have a family situation that needs your attention. I believe in working more than 8 hours a day and working hard. Not that there is not time to goof off, but work needs to be important. And, to me it is. Anyone who knows me knows that I believe this in my every day life, and that I am constantly at work. For example, I had a nervous breakdown the other day when it snowed so much that I could not get to work. For a workaholic, that is devastating. it was.
I believe in love. I'm finding out now exactly how to love, and love unconditionally, love without reservations, and love freely. I have always felt as though to love openly, wihtout reservation, showed a lack of control. i'm infamous for keeping relative check on all emotions with the exception of anger and fustration. I'm learning to control those as well in my older, advanced age, but love? Love has always been elusive. At least with how to show it and how to do it...love without abandon. I think that Billy can begin to attest that romantic love, I'm beginning to love freely. My parents? they are starting to realize that I love them freely as well.
I believe in suffering. That does not mean that I suffer. I dont. But, there is a small amount of sufferage. There are things I want...a house, a Kitchen Aid mixer, a Jeep Wrangler, a horse. I have to wait. I have to suffer without them. I have to wait and earn the money for them. I believe that unless you pine for something, and you wait for it, it wont mean as much as if it was just handed to you. Although, there is something to be said about just getting it as well. Depends on what it is,I guess.
I believe in growing up. I believe in not relying on parents for everything. There are parts of me that desperately want and need to move away, to prove to myself and everyone else, that I can and will stand on my own two feet. Without my parents 20 minutes away. Granted, I would miss my family, but in reality, I think that for me to really feel grown up (although, hopefully not looking like i'm old!). I do not want to be associated as my parents daughter. I want to be known as just me and for my own successes and failiures and for my own financial steadfastness.
Lastly, I believe that I'm getting it right. I believe that I'm finding my way in a very difficult world and a more difficult ecomony. I believe that I have what I'm supposed to have and that everything happens for a reason. I believe that I'm destined to do great things. I believe that I keep people in my life who bring value to it. I believe that without those people in my life, doing what they have done and what they do do, they have made me the person I am. And you know what, I'm ok with that.
I believe in hard work. I am a firm believer in workaholicism. Want me to syllabize that for you? work-a-holic-ism. I belive, that in many cases, work comes ahead of most other things. when there is work to be done that comes ahead of vacations. The only time that fluctuates is when you desperately need a mental health day and you cant stand it any more and/or you have a family situation that needs your attention. I believe in working more than 8 hours a day and working hard. Not that there is not time to goof off, but work needs to be important. And, to me it is. Anyone who knows me knows that I believe this in my every day life, and that I am constantly at work. For example, I had a nervous breakdown the other day when it snowed so much that I could not get to work. For a workaholic, that is devastating. it was.
I believe in love. I'm finding out now exactly how to love, and love unconditionally, love without reservations, and love freely. I have always felt as though to love openly, wihtout reservation, showed a lack of control. i'm infamous for keeping relative check on all emotions with the exception of anger and fustration. I'm learning to control those as well in my older, advanced age, but love? Love has always been elusive. At least with how to show it and how to do it...love without abandon. I think that Billy can begin to attest that romantic love, I'm beginning to love freely. My parents? they are starting to realize that I love them freely as well.
I believe in suffering. That does not mean that I suffer. I dont. But, there is a small amount of sufferage. There are things I want...a house, a Kitchen Aid mixer, a Jeep Wrangler, a horse. I have to wait. I have to suffer without them. I have to wait and earn the money for them. I believe that unless you pine for something, and you wait for it, it wont mean as much as if it was just handed to you. Although, there is something to be said about just getting it as well. Depends on what it is,I guess.
I believe in growing up. I believe in not relying on parents for everything. There are parts of me that desperately want and need to move away, to prove to myself and everyone else, that I can and will stand on my own two feet. Without my parents 20 minutes away. Granted, I would miss my family, but in reality, I think that for me to really feel grown up (although, hopefully not looking like i'm old!). I do not want to be associated as my parents daughter. I want to be known as just me and for my own successes and failiures and for my own financial steadfastness.
Lastly, I believe that I'm getting it right. I believe that I'm finding my way in a very difficult world and a more difficult ecomony. I believe that I have what I'm supposed to have and that everything happens for a reason. I believe that I'm destined to do great things. I believe that I keep people in my life who bring value to it. I believe that without those people in my life, doing what they have done and what they do do, they have made me the person I am. And you know what, I'm ok with that.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Today 12/16/2010
Today I had lunch with my former boss and two of her friends and an agent of hers. My boss is leaving permanently on Sunday and moving to Florida. Lucky Bitch. I will still have email access to her and cell access, but she is no longer 20 minutes down 84 where I can show up with Sushi and have her be my sounding board.
My boss has been a constant in my life since I came to the Hartford. She was the one that I interviewed with for CCSS in Southignton, and she didnt want to hire me. Why, I'll never know, but she didnt. Her boss hired me. Regardless, once he put me on her team, I have been one of her biggest champions and she mine. She has taken me from being a totally immature workaholic to only a semi-immature workaholic. I kid. I'm still immature, but I can now portray a totally professional demeanor.
Of course, it was not without its trials and errors. I more than once, in her boss' hearing told her to go F herself, and I more than once cried in her office after she told me how it was. I more than once told her that I hated her for her being so demanding and loud, and I more than once told her how much her faith has meant to me.
But, I can honestly say now, 5 years later, that she has created a work monster. I am a workaholic, always have been, but now I'm one that can be hired anywhere. Once she told me I didnt get a position because her boss didnt think that i would be able to keep my mouth shut in a meeting, and that I was a loose cannon. I still am to a certain extent, but as I proved today, i can sit quietly, without any ADD moments, and totally kick ass.
As I sit at my desk, since i"m leaving momentarily, I'm reading some of the things that she has given me and written for me...
"jenn, parting with you is not sweet sorrow. We have been together through so much. I mwill miss your support and dedication to me. I am extremely proud of you. I know that you will be very successful."
"Jenn, i wanted to remind you that I value everything that you bring,,even your ADHD. I look forward to continously kicking you in the behind to be as successful as possible"
I'm not successful by any means, but I consider myself valuable, and without her, I wouldnt be, and I certainly would not be looking down the barrel of a ginormous interview that I might actually stand a chance. And I certainly would not bewho I am today.
Even after not working for Katrina for almost 2 years, she still supports me, still listens, yells at me, and coaches me. I will be eternally grateful to her for that....and words cannot express how much I will miss her.
My boss has been a constant in my life since I came to the Hartford. She was the one that I interviewed with for CCSS in Southignton, and she didnt want to hire me. Why, I'll never know, but she didnt. Her boss hired me. Regardless, once he put me on her team, I have been one of her biggest champions and she mine. She has taken me from being a totally immature workaholic to only a semi-immature workaholic. I kid. I'm still immature, but I can now portray a totally professional demeanor.
Of course, it was not without its trials and errors. I more than once, in her boss' hearing told her to go F herself, and I more than once cried in her office after she told me how it was. I more than once told her that I hated her for her being so demanding and loud, and I more than once told her how much her faith has meant to me.
But, I can honestly say now, 5 years later, that she has created a work monster. I am a workaholic, always have been, but now I'm one that can be hired anywhere. Once she told me I didnt get a position because her boss didnt think that i would be able to keep my mouth shut in a meeting, and that I was a loose cannon. I still am to a certain extent, but as I proved today, i can sit quietly, without any ADD moments, and totally kick ass.
As I sit at my desk, since i"m leaving momentarily, I'm reading some of the things that she has given me and written for me...
"jenn, parting with you is not sweet sorrow. We have been together through so much. I mwill miss your support and dedication to me. I am extremely proud of you. I know that you will be very successful."
"Jenn, i wanted to remind you that I value everything that you bring,,even your ADHD. I look forward to continously kicking you in the behind to be as successful as possible"
I'm not successful by any means, but I consider myself valuable, and without her, I wouldnt be, and I certainly would not be looking down the barrel of a ginormous interview that I might actually stand a chance. And I certainly would not bewho I am today.
Even after not working for Katrina for almost 2 years, she still supports me, still listens, yells at me, and coaches me. I will be eternally grateful to her for that....and words cannot express how much I will miss her.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Favorite TV Shows
When it comes to television and music, my taste tends to run at the extremes, with a lot of variation in the middle. My favorite TV shows (past and present) are listed below. Doth not judge me by my taste....there are a few that I miss desperately from my youth, and many that are food based and home based.
NCIS
NCIS LA
CSI (Miami and NY. Not a big fan of the original)(And,I can do the Horatio glare with perfection)
Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives
Anything with Bobby Flay or Michael Symon
Chefs vs City
Hells Kitchen
Kitchen Nightmares
MasterChef
House
Yogi Bear
Keeping up with the Kardashians (i'm a sucker for these guys.)
House Hunters
Property Virgins
Property Ladder
Flip this House
TRL (the original)
Next (hilarity....only wish real life was like that)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (love LOGO for having repeats)
Gilmore Girls
Beverly Hills 90210
Its me or the Dog
Mcgyver
walker texas Ranger
Days of our lives(10 years ago, anyway. no time to watch now)
Jersey Couture
...More to follow if i can remember.....
NCIS
NCIS LA
CSI (Miami and NY. Not a big fan of the original)(And,I can do the Horatio glare with perfection)
Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives
Anything with Bobby Flay or Michael Symon
Chefs vs City
Hells Kitchen
Kitchen Nightmares
MasterChef
House
Yogi Bear
Keeping up with the Kardashians (i'm a sucker for these guys.)
House Hunters
Property Virgins
Property Ladder
Flip this House
TRL (the original)
Next (hilarity....only wish real life was like that)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (love LOGO for having repeats)
Gilmore Girls
Beverly Hills 90210
Its me or the Dog
Mcgyver
walker texas Ranger
Days of our lives(10 years ago, anyway. no time to watch now)
Jersey Couture
...More to follow if i can remember.....
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Something I'm afraid of....
I am a "fraidy cat. There are many things that I'm afraid of. I'm afraid of not having money, and not having a nice place to live. I'm afraid of being alone, and having no friends or family. I'm afraid of not having life the way its supposed to be. I'm afraid of not being a good mother. But, the tangible thing that I'm afraid of most is things that lurk in the dark.
Dont get me wrong. I'm not afraid of the dark. I like the dark. I like the moonlight, and I like sleeping in the dark. I do not like being outside in the dark. It scares the hell out of me. For this reason, i do not walk the dogs at night, and I do not go outside unless someone is with me. I do not take walks at night, nor do I like to go places without someone. I am even paranoid enough to check the trunk and backseat in my car when getting into it at night, for fear that someone has snuck in, and is preparing to kill me.
Laugh if you wish. I'm ok with that.
I love the dark, and all the mystery it holds. Just not when it applies to mystery attacking me. I love ghost stories, and want to go on one of those ghost hunting trips, and I probably should. It would cure me of being afraid of what goes BUMP in the night.
~Jenn :-)
Dont get me wrong. I'm not afraid of the dark. I like the dark. I like the moonlight, and I like sleeping in the dark. I do not like being outside in the dark. It scares the hell out of me. For this reason, i do not walk the dogs at night, and I do not go outside unless someone is with me. I do not take walks at night, nor do I like to go places without someone. I am even paranoid enough to check the trunk and backseat in my car when getting into it at night, for fear that someone has snuck in, and is preparing to kill me.
Laugh if you wish. I'm ok with that.
I love the dark, and all the mystery it holds. Just not when it applies to mystery attacking me. I love ghost stories, and want to go on one of those ghost hunting trips, and I probably should. It would cure me of being afraid of what goes BUMP in the night.
~Jenn :-)
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