& that's the way life goes

I’m not sure if many people still stop by this little space of mine much anymore.  I’m really struggling with what I want this space to be.  I love the semi-anonymity of this blog.  I love not having to censor myself here.   But as my “career” progresses I am finding that I need to have a space that is open to my professional life.  I need to showcase my skills and I am obviously not comfortable with letting any type of boss reading this little website.

I’ve kept my personal and private life online separated for as long as I’ve been blogging.  It’s become apparent that I can’t keep it that way any longer.  I don’t want to say that I’m leaving this place forever, but with work and traveling for work my days do not have enough time in them to blog in both places.

You may or may not have noticed I’ve even been absent from twitter too.  If you are still reading and happen to wonder what I am up to, leave a comment here or email me.  I will give you my other blog address and twitter account that I’ve become more active on.  While it is definitely rated G, I still like to share and document things that go on in my life.  You probably won’t see me drop the F bomb  (which don’t worry, I still swear like a sailor) and I’ll keep the complaining to a bare minimum because I’d prefer not to be judged before people meet me.

A couple things I’ve been up to…I chopped off all my hair,  Scooby & Stella graduated obedience class & I ran my  2nd 5k

I also know that I most likely won’t be at my current position for the long haul and I want to have a personal presence online for any future employers.  I do miss this space though.  Who knows, maybe if I find some free time I’ll keep it up.

Thanks for sticking around.

xoxo

Ria

I have a secret. Something that’s been brewing and I never thought I would admit. Maybe it is just the 5 year itch, but I miss living in the Tampa Bay area. If I could have my way I would live like a snowbird, November-April in the sunshine state (with season Lightning tickets of course! Let me do your social media!) and the rest of the year in my native Michigan.

Someone find me a job that would allow me to do this. Please, pretty please?

I had a shitty job when we lived in Florida that made me miserable. I miss playing tennis in January and swimming in the Gulf, not to mention the sunshine.

Sunshine -all year long!

I’m disenchanted with Detroit and Michigan lately.

Back in October LP and I bought a $35 Groupon for $100 worth of salon services at New You Salon in Birmingham (do not go there.).  The original plan was to go before her birthday for manis, pedis and waxing.   We bought it because we thought all services were included and the fine print only excluded massages.  When I called to make the appointment I felt the change of attitude when I mentioned I had a Groupon.  They also told me that some waxing services weren’t available even though that is not what the fine print said.  I booked the appointment anyways and figured it’s only one time.

The day before our appointment LP and I  realized we had literally a million things to do and something needed to give so we decided to reschedule.  This should not have been a big deal.   Because of our conflicting schedules the only date we could get together before it expired was April 22.  That is more than a month from the day I called to reschedule.

When I called I was put on hold a few times and when they looked up my account and found my Groupon number they were immediately less helpful.  She told me that she couldn’t find the book and she’d have to call me back, “not today, probably tomorrow”.  I never received a phone call, so I contacted Groupon.

Groupon handled the issue very professionally and credited my account for a future purchase.  I have to say that I will probably shy away from salon services in the future.  What I don’t understand is why would a business participate in Groupon and then treat potential new clients like shit.

A mystery…

In honor of TGIAF

Things I hope to accomplish this weekend:

• † Go to the credit union to talk about a loan (I’ve been trying to do this since…um…May)
• † Cheer JS on at the Taekwondo Tournament
• † Go apple picking and bake some delicious fall treats
• † Scan the rest of the pictures for my mom’s friend
• † Laundry
• † Cleaning
• † Get in some Gilmore Girls episodes

What do you need to get done this weekend?

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Last night Jenni, Lauryn, Sarah and I finally got to roleplay as pole dancers .  What girl doesn’t want to let their sexy inner goddess out??

Awhile back we excitedly bought a Groupon for Polefit Revolution.  Last night was the first class where we got to  acquaint ourselves with the Pole.  It was so much fun giggling and acting sexy with these girls.  We became even closer because we had to share poles.

Jenni and Lauryn sexing it up together

Sarah and I showing off our sexy fake splits

You can imagine the laughter and general awesomeness of sharing a pole.

Sarah working on her tricks

Jenni and I working on sexy

going for a spin

We seriously have too much fun together.  Wait, is that possible, too much fun?  I love these girls!  We’ll be out at amateur night in no time!  And if our day jobs fall through, well at least we have a backup plan.  Get your singles ready