The hubs has been getting lots of calls from West Lafayette. Knowing that it was the Purdue Alumni Association more than likely asking for money, the hubs has decided not to answer his phone. Now don't get me wrong, he loves Purdue but we had a wedding less than a year ago and we're trying to save for a house oh and not to mention that the hubs could make a career change and have to start all over again.
But tonight was different. You see he got home from work to find a Comcast bill for $250! Turns out when the guy called and offered us a Triple Play Deal for 90 something dollars he really meant to say "You'll be getting a bill for $250" So the hubs made 3 calls. First to the number on the bill. They said they could change the plan to $135 but we would still owe the $250. Then he made a 2nd call, this time to the cancellation department. You'd think they would want to retain us right? Wrong, the lady said the same thing as the first guy and didn't seem to care about the bill for $250. Finally, the hubs called the sales department who informed him that if he were to sign up for a new contract today he could get Internet and TV for $79!
WHAT THE HECK? Really, we can call and sign up for anew service for $79 but they want us to pay $250 for our last months bill?
Right after that 3rd call the hubs got a call from Purdue. This poor college student had no clue what he was in for. I hear the husband first say "it can't be as good as yours, you're in college and I am sure there is plenty of beer." Well that comment must have made the two best friends because then they started talking about majors and Purdue bars and career paths. I am sure the guy on the other line thought the hubs was a for sure deal for some money. However, 20 minutes later the hubs had to let the poor lad down. He was polite about it but I think the college student may be calling to hang out with us the next time he's in Chicago...nice work hubs.
PS Comcast still stinks. I think we are watching all of our recorded shows tonight and then completely cancelling Comcast all together - ::GASP:: I don't know what my husband is going to do with himself!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Career Exploration Blows
I just want to take a minute to give a huge shout out to my husband! In the past 4 years he has encouraged me to be an individual and to stand up for thing that I believe in. He has encouraged me to seek out career opportunities that better suit my interests and he has supported me through everything emotionally and financially.
Now that I am in a market I love, with people I enjoy and an interest that parallels what I am doing for a living, I am happy. For once, since college, I feel like I am at a good place. YAY! It's been a long time coming people. With that said, it's time to put the focus on the hubs. In a nut shell, he's been working to work. But now that I am in a good place we can shift gears to him and we can focus on what he wants to be when he grows up.
Yup, I said it, "When he grows up." See that's just it, since he was younger (since we all were younger) he was told he was going to do go to school for this then that, after that comes a job, you do the job to pay the bills and come home at the end of the day. So he's been with the same job for the past few years but he has no passion for it, which makes his drive go down which makes him not the professional he wants to be.
So starting a few weeks back, the hubs has been in contact with many different people in many different fields. He's asking them questions like what do you do, what do you like about it, what kind of person does it take to succeed in this field. All questions we should have been asking in high school and college before we decided to pick majors and careers. I think I speak for a majority when I say that many of us get pigeon holed into fields that we think we should be doing.
So thank you hubby for being my rock! Career exploration can blow with lots of hurdles in your way. Either way, changes are coming so hang in there hubby!
Now that I am in a market I love, with people I enjoy and an interest that parallels what I am doing for a living, I am happy. For once, since college, I feel like I am at a good place. YAY! It's been a long time coming people. With that said, it's time to put the focus on the hubs. In a nut shell, he's been working to work. But now that I am in a good place we can shift gears to him and we can focus on what he wants to be when he grows up.
Yup, I said it, "When he grows up." See that's just it, since he was younger (since we all were younger) he was told he was going to do go to school for this then that, after that comes a job, you do the job to pay the bills and come home at the end of the day. So he's been with the same job for the past few years but he has no passion for it, which makes his drive go down which makes him not the professional he wants to be.
So starting a few weeks back, the hubs has been in contact with many different people in many different fields. He's asking them questions like what do you do, what do you like about it, what kind of person does it take to succeed in this field. All questions we should have been asking in high school and college before we decided to pick majors and careers. I think I speak for a majority when I say that many of us get pigeon holed into fields that we think we should be doing.
So thank you hubby for being my rock! Career exploration can blow with lots of hurdles in your way. Either way, changes are coming so hang in there hubby!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Run & Help?!
As the weather warms up, our mailbox starts to fill up with letters and emails about helping various nonprofit organizations. For a young couple who doesn't have a lot of money to spare, there is a great way to help raise money while maintaining health and wellness.
I have told myself for a long time that I wanted to get into shape and run in a race, any sort of race. I have watched my husband sign up the week of his first 5K and he dominated the race. He was encouraged by my little sister who was running a race for Jack (you can read more by clicking here).
He makes it look so easy, and how pretty do all the leaves look?
Months later my hubs decided to run a 10k on a spure of a moment with one of my besties and his best man. The cause? To save the animals! My hubs ran with my bestie while his best man ran with his wife. They all did so great and watching them through out the race is nothing but inspiring. Watching friends and family run has really encouraged me.
So, as the weather warms up and charities start sending more race info I've decided that I better get to training. I found this 15 week course by Jeff Galloway and I think I am going to give it a shot. I have made one minor adjustment, on Wednesdays I will be doing yoga instead of walking or crosstraining. After the first few weeks I am bump it up to yoga and walking or cross training but I figured something is better than nothing for now. So here's my plan:
After my first training workout tomorrow, I will offically be signing up for my first race in June, this one for the local animals! Wish me luck. Oh and if you have any tips, please share with me!
I have told myself for a long time that I wanted to get into shape and run in a race, any sort of race. I have watched my husband sign up the week of his first 5K and he dominated the race. He was encouraged by my little sister who was running a race for Jack (you can read more by clicking here).
Months later my hubs decided to run a 10k on a spure of a moment with one of my besties and his best man. The cause? To save the animals! My hubs ran with my bestie while his best man ran with his wife. They all did so great and watching them through out the race is nothing but inspiring. Watching friends and family run has really encouraged me.
So, as the weather warms up and charities start sending more race info I've decided that I better get to training. I found this 15 week course by Jeff Galloway and I think I am going to give it a shot. I have made one minor adjustment, on Wednesdays I will be doing yoga instead of walking or crosstraining. After the first few weeks I am bump it up to yoga and walking or cross training but I figured something is better than nothing for now. So here's my plan:
After my first training workout tomorrow, I will offically be signing up for my first race in June, this one for the local animals! Wish me luck. Oh and if you have any tips, please share with me!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Longing For Summer
I have never been to LA, or even California. However, after this frigid winter in Chicago I am so ready for vacation. I am longing for summer refreshments from Lemonade to Coronas. I am ready for sunshine, open toed shoes and time near water. Luckily, this weekend should be close to the 50s (that's a huge plus if you're in the midwest), I am just hoping for some sunshine. In the meantime, I will be longing for Summer and some "Corona and Lime":
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Hello Sunshine!
Just wanted to say good morning to my grandma in Florida. Now that I have Google Analytics set up I can track my viewership. As of now, it looks like my grandma is one of my loyal readers from Florida! Hi Grandma, hope it's nice and sunny down there today!!
Side note, please don't think I am using Google Analytics to stalk you or to be creepy. I just think it is interesting to track what people are reading so that I know what I need to post more of. I also find it amusing to see what search terms are getting you to my blog...so far my favorite is "uuuck my sister." Thank you all for keeping me entertained.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
My job rocks!
Ok so it’s no secret. I love my job. I get to work for an awesome arena that is home to the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks. In my role I get to work closely with departments from both teams along with events/acts that come to the United Center. Cool right? Well today is extra cool. We will be welcoming back the Blackhawks after the 2 week Olympic hiatus. I think I read something on Twitter that said it best from espnzonechicago: #Blackhawks Toews, Keith & Seabrook come home w gold, Kane a silver. Most bling in a United Center locker room since Rodman was in town?
So cheers to all the Blackhawks Olympians and special cheers to Kane for being a proud American!
Monday, March 1, 2010
MARCH!
Yup it's March, which is one of my favorite times of the year. Wanna know why?
College Basketball Starts to heat up! Case in point check out where Butler and Purdue are both ranked! This years tourny is sure to be a big one for our household:
March also means lots of green celebrating, especially when it comes to St. Patricks day, aren't we all a little Chi-Irish?
The weather starts to warm up which means more walks and runs outside with Minne moo!
And baseball spring training starts! It's time to get the boys of summer into shape!
Happy March everyone!
College Basketball Starts to heat up! Case in point check out where Butler and Purdue are both ranked! This years tourny is sure to be a big one for our household:
March also means lots of green celebrating, especially when it comes to St. Patricks day, aren't we all a little Chi-Irish?
The weather starts to warm up which means more walks and runs outside with Minne moo!
And baseball spring training starts! It's time to get the boys of summer into shape!
Happy March everyone!
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