Another Raise

So, I got another raise today. This one was the cost of living, market raise or whatever, it's more money for me! this one was actually more than my first one. Oh man, I totally didn't expect the amount they gave me, but it is nice and makes me willing to take the crap from this job longer.

On another note, my boss, said that not every position got this raise. Later in the day, two girls were in tears, had a little meeting with our boss and then took off early for the day. Were these two things connected? Possibly, but that would suck to know everyone is getting an extra raise while they're not.

Anyway, more money for me! I should be making my realistic income I saw myself making when I got out of school - sure it's four years later, but I'm making it now.

Taking it for a Spin

Took the new mt. bike for a spin. I'm still breaking her in so I didn't go on any off road yet. Instead, I went to the Burke-Guilman trail where it's paved. I didn't go very far, I went about 20 mins in one direction, then turned back home. My quads are no where near where they used to be back in my biking days. Oh well, if the weather is nice, I might just give St. Edwards Park a try.

Influenza Can't Stop This

I've had the flu since Sunday night, but I haven't let it stop me. On Tuesday, after being in bed for 12 hours the day before, I managed to get myself to the gym and run on the treadmill and do some lift. Then on Thursday, I went on a 5 mile run - 2 miles in the rain, 1/2 mile in the hail. Now today, I went on a 8.5 mile run. That last 0.5 mile was rough, but I made it. Last Wednesday, I thought I'd be lucky to get 5 miles in, but I got my 8 mile and then some. Man! I'm awesome.

And I Spend My OT Money

For the last couple weeks I've been looking up information on bikes and trails - pretty much trying to get back into biking again. I decide that I will get a mountain bike since I can always run on the Burke-Gilman and Sammamish River trails. Anyway, after looking for a few places to go to around my apt and work, I ended up at a shop in Redmond.

I go in and talk to an old guy. He start telling me about some bikes. He uses terms like frame, crank, and derailer - I was so glad I have been reading up on bikes since just a week ago, I would not have known what he was talking about. After some talk, I decide to give one of them a test ride. I ride up and down the street shifting gears and seeing how the brakes works. I then decide to hop a sidewalk. It was at that moment, when I hopped that side walk, I decided I was going home with a bike today. I continue riding the bike around for a few more minutes. I go back into the store to look at this cheaper bike and give it a go. I take it outside and give it the same test, shifting gears, brakes, etc, and the first one just felt much better. I really wished that wasn't the case since the first bike test rode cost $100 more. After some thought, I decided, I don't care, I want a bike.

I go back to the store and tell the guy, I want that first bike. Well, with a new water bottle and taxes, my new bike cost over $500. I had intended to spend maybe only $300, but I opt for the better brakes and the frame. Actually, there a few more parts that are good, but I don't know, the guy went through them pretty fast. Well, I'll be spending the next couple weekend breaking this bike in and my legs too. Luckily, I've been running, so my stamina should be ok. Anyway, so that's how I spent my overtime money.

Pay Raise & an Award

Well, yesterday I found out what my raise would be; It was good. The percentage was really good, but since my pay wasn't really awesome, overall, it was just ok. I need more money gawd dangit!

Then today we had our quarterly meeting and surprisingly I got an perfect attendance award. Really?!? I know I never called in sick, bu I was tardy numerous times. I'll check with my boss tomorrow and see what he says.

Being Sick Sucks

Being sick sucks. It really does. I was in bed for over 12 hours last night and I might do the same thing tonight. Althought I do want to get to the gym. Ugh, hopefully some meds will keep the symptoms away long enough for me to hit the gym.

Sugarholics

I saw this posted on a friend's myspace and even to this day, it's pretty true;