Hush Little Stacy

Wow, it's 5 am and it's official. I am an insomniac. I layed in bed. I tossed. I turned. I even tried counting sheep, but I just couldn't seem to fall asleep. At about 3, I decided to creep downstairs and watch a little television. Two hours later and here I am, wide awake. I'm not sure if this is a result of my wacky summer sleep schedule, or just excitement over my upcoming vacation. Either way, it has got me thinking about how wonderful sleep really is.

I would be flat out lying if I didn't admit that sleeping is one of my favorite hobbies. Something about being so comfortable and at peace that I can simply drift out of conscioiusness, is just so wonderful to me. I remember once, I was in 11th grade, I donated blood and my schools annual blood drive. Afterwards I had the worst headache, and I just wanted to be in bed. I got home and took such a wonderful nap, that I really did talk about it for days. Oh yes, I would give just about anything to be able to sleep like that night after night.

Of course, when I'm at college, sleep is scarce, which is my main defence against those who want to mock my late alarm clock every day during the summer. Sleep is just good. Its good for your mind and body and it just plain feels good. Hense my frustrations tonight... or should I say this morning?

I guess I really should try to sleep again. Goodnight!

Good Bye Name Tag, Good Bye Lawn and Garden!

Well, it happened. I get to work, clock in, and prepare to head to my department, when one of the 15 assistant managers calls me, by name, into his office. Now, my first hint that something was up, should have been the fact that I've never talked to this guy in my life, so how did he know my name? My second indication should have been that the head honcho was sitting in there, as I was ushered into the tiny room with the door promptly closed behind me. (So much for the open door policy!) I was quickly informed that it had come time for them to let all of the seasonal/temporary workers go, and that I had wasted 20 minutes of my time driving to work.... just like that. Its over.

Now, I'm not really upset at the loss of my position at Walmart. I knew that my time was about to be up, I just didn't expect it to come so soon. What really bothers me is the fact that... I'm young and still living at home, the loss of a few days pay isn't gonna put me on the streets or anything. But what about my co workers, who inevitably recieved the same treatment? Most of them really need a source of income, and it's kind of sucky of the people at Walmart to just do that to everyone .

My manager strongly encouraged me to reapply next summer. But why would I do that? I mean, its not a bad place to work overall. In fact, it is much better than that God Forsaken place I worked last summer. But hey, I'm an adult now, and I need real income. Right?

On the bright side of the whole situation... I have a few extra days to relax and prepare for my big vacation to Geneva-On-The-Lake! On Monday, we had a really fun "First Annual Pre-Lake Erie Pool Party." I'm not sure if thats completely normal, but I had a good time! It certainly made me even more excited for the big trip!

Well, my computer clock claims its 1:25, but my cell phone begs to differ.... so I'm going to go to bed to prepare for a long day of... well, nothing I guess! I hope everyone is having an awesome summer!

It happened again. I was watching T.V. with my mom and she asked me if I had any jeans that I needed washed. So I thought:

"No, It's July. I don't wear jeans in July. I should probally pack a pair for vacation though."

BOOM! My brain was suddenly filled with elation over my upcoming trip to Lake Erie. My family goes every year and I truly love it. I've always been excited to go, but it seems like the older I get the more excited I get. Maybe its just such a stress relief that the more stress I'm under, the more I need to be flopped on that beach without a care in the world? The only problem now ... is that vacation is almost a whole month away. I've been so crabby with not wanting to be at work. Ah well... who really cares anyways.

My summer has been pretty ordinary. Yesterday was a pretty great day though. I didn't have to work, which already makes it better than usual. My cousins Braden and Karley, who live next door came over. They are 8 and 6 and they are like sunshine in a rainstorm.... wow that was corney... but you get the picture. They are just such happy little kids! We had a water fight, made muffins, watched spoungebob, and the made milkshakes.

A little girl named Savannah comes with them sometimes. I feel really bad for her. She reminds me alot of myself when I was a kid. Chubby and Awkward. It was so strange yesterday though... she came over and decided she had to use the restroom... so I let her... I went in about an hour later... huge pile of my Dads shaving cream on the counter. No attempts to clean it up or anything. I'm not real sure what the point of that was. haha I guess its just a kid thing.

Anyhow, after a long day of work, my bed looks so comfortable, so I suppose I will give into it!

~ Summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. ~