Consumer Toad

Construction Zone

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 11:49:41 +0000

For $1050 of our precious savings, we are having our front yard ripped to shreds today. Since we have moved in, the shotty workmanship that exists in our yard has bothered me. Drew found someone to rip out all of the poor masonry for a reasonable price, so I said "Go For It". The funny thing is, in the end the yard will look far worse. We have no plan for how to fix it, who will fix it, or how to pay for the fixing. I figure if we dont take this step, we never will. It is something that needs to be done before we take on the expenses of having a family. Wish us luck, and if you have time tonight, come check out our mudpit!

Bad Blogger

Sun, 06 Aug 2006 19:12:13 +0000

I know I am a terrible, terrible blogger. Truth be told, I have been overwhelmed in my new life. Though wonderful and exciting, the combination of a new marriage, new job, and new puppy is enough to drive a girl from venting to the world. I guess no news is good news as far as the marriage goes. I feel the same way I did before the ceremony, which confirms my belief that marriage is a state of mind rather than a ceremony and piece of paper. The new job is much more than I had predicted. The hours are longer than they should be(overtime is sweet though) and we are constantly understaffed. I shouldn't look for this to change however, as my coworkers have said it has been this way since 1998. I love the bank for its benefits. I have great insurance and am able to save for retirement while bring home just enough cash to buy generic food products. Such is life on the Cape. I am in a much better position than I was at my prior place of employment, and much further on my way to starting the family I want. On to the puppy....now don't get me wrong, he was an excellent decision. The love a puppy gives is uncondtional. Especially a lab. I was warned in the beginning that a puppy would be alot of work, and I accepted this fact. Lincoln takes up every second of our day. I know when he gets older he will calm down, but for right now he is truely the baby of the family. If he is awake, we are awake. We have to be wherever he is. 99% of the time this is awesome. He never ceases to amaze us with his intellegence, but there are times when we would just like to take a nap or eat dinner without dog drool on our legs. I am so glad we did this before having a baby. He has taught us that this kind of commitment is not one to take lightly. We love him to death, but boy has he changed out lives. Drew posts pics of the baby regularly on his blog, so you should check him out at www.capecodcyclist.8k.com/sundaymorningblog He grows by the hour so stay tuned for some cute photos.

Moon Clothes

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:20:34 +0000

Last week Grandma and I took a field trip to the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham. I wouldn't even know that this place existed except that Drew and I went there to see the Apple Store. I was excited to be able to visit some high end stores that we don't have in this area such as Crate and Barrel and REI. I didn't spend money at either, but it was still nice to window shop. I did, however, pick up lots of goodies for the honeymoon. I never find anything at Kohl's but this time I hit the jackpot. I picked up a bunch of nice spring dress shirts, pants, a skirt, socks, and new running shoes. Gotta have comfy feet for the Smithsonian. Remind me to break those in soon! Then I went over to Vicki's to get some undies for the wedding. Don't get the wrong idea. After some brillliant advice from a coworker, I have decided to wear nude grannie panties to the wedding. She said that there is no point in being uncomfortable on what is supposed to be a happy day. She made a bad mistake and said she was picking her wedgie all day. Anyhow, I also picked up the same panties in different colors for the trip. I even got some nice smelling body butter and spray which I have allowed myself to use prematurely. All other purchases are in the closet until the big day. So much to look forward to!

Moon Clothes

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:20:34 +0000

Can you smell me now?

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:36:57 +0000

Apparently I have done a good job of keeping all of those flies out of my teeth. No cavities! Two suckers up to the people at Northeast Dental. Cookie was right. Quick, professional, and less pain than my previous dentist. Now I just have to get better about flossing. But what Toad doesn't?

Dental Toad

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:31:24 +0000

I made an appointment with Cookie's dentist. If they are as good as she says they are, I should be a super smelling toad by Wednesday night!

Toad's Get Hungry Too You Know

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 18:52:21 +0000

I dreaded my Friday afternoon trip to S&S. Being that there is a natural disaster(I hope you sense my sarcasm) coming, I knew everyone and their smelly husbands would be there, and I wasn't wrong. I just needed a few things to spice up my american chop suey. I wasn't going for the big storm stock up that others were panicking about. I couldn't wait to get the heck out of that place. Suey was good, I have one gallon of milk, and no, I am not worrying about this storm. I am more pissed that my work schedule keeps getting changed due to the fact that I live nearby, so chances are you will be able to find me in a snowdrift tomorrow morning, clearing a path for all the bastards that are willing to come out and bother me during such a dangerous event.

Missing Mullah

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 15:23:50 +0000

Whoever missplaced the $20 bill in register 2 yesterday owes me 2 Aleve, a stiff drink, and a pat on the back. Thank God my manager was accessible to talk me through fixing it all. After sleeping until 10:30, I think my pounding headache and blurred vision has passed. Everyone enjoy Superbowl Sunday!

A Tale of Two Purchases

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:16:19 +0000

Yesterday Grandma and I went on a trip we had been planning for about a week. This was a trip that was not for the weak of heart. You see, we took the hour ride to David's Bridal in North Attleboro. I must say, this place was like nothing I had ever seen. If it is possible to have a warehouse for brides, this dude David has pulled it off. I was not looking for the typical bridal gown purchase, but for a veil and headpiece to wear for the special day. I found what I was looking for and more. We were lucky that it was a quiet day, because having not bought my dress from them, they would not have felt compelled to help me had they had anxious brides pounding on the doors. All in all a good day. Oh, and I had a great pasta-pesto dish at the 99, something I recommend to anyone who wants to feel their waist expand a foot during digestion.

I spent this morning making room for my two lingerie chests that are due to arrive any day. Being the excitable person that I am, I neglected to measure the area I will be putting said chests, therefore, creative repositioning had to be performed for such a feat to be pulled off in the coming days. Not wanting to go through the trouble of an exchange/return, I was determined to just make it work and never buy bedroom furniture again. The house should be good to go, but of course I will give you the update complete with pictures when Blackhorse Carriers brings me my beauties!

A Peep For All To Hear

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:27:52 +0000

Ahh...here we are. Welcome to my new blog. I have been meaning to do something new and innovative, and it took one special fish to give me the motivation to do just that. "Consumer Toad" is a far cry from the woes of "Jesse Loves Brady". This blog will be devoted to funny anecdotes of my new, happy life. The title may seem strange and silly, and I owe it to my soon-to-be life partner for coming up with such an endearing term. You see, I love to shop. I am the ideal consumer in that I love to shop for everything, whether it be groceries, clothes, jewelry, or cat food. I am a well-balanced consumer. To top it off, I have found a very happy place in my life working in retail. I know, you must think I am crazy. Retail is a dead-end, low paying field to be in. I may not make the best money, but I love what I do. I love the products that I sell, and the company I work for treats me way too well. I have amazing benefits and have developed friendships that I hope will endure the duration of my stay with this employer. I know that blogging about going's on in the workplace can be contraversial in deed. Not to fear! My best stories will come to you courtesy of the foul and nasty customers that this community has to offer whilst our real(far away) customers await their summer trips to the Cape. But that is another story... I was supposed to be explaining the meaning behind my name. So you get that most of my life revolves around retail, hence my being a consumer. On a personal note, I am a bit of a small being. I am ALWAYS cold, and can often be found wrapped in a blanket and sleeping soundly. In the beginning of our relationship, Drew thought my behavior was cute and affectionately named me Toad. It appears to have stuck, and now if you choose to accept my offer, you can join me on my journey through my busy world of first home ownership, newlywed adjustments, animal motherhood, and management perils. To be continued!