LALA’s blog

Longest blog ever.

I talk to everyone close to me about my next career move.  I've left Houston along with my career in Real Estate. This move was a great way for me to make a clean break from the industry.  I had a good run and I made a lot of money at JDR, but it's not the life I want for myself.  I didn't want to be an assistant for the rest of my life and I had no desire of being an agent. I didn't want the inconsistent income, the bullshit of competing for business, and shady clients. So, now that I'm in Victoria I have some time to think. 

I've been tossing back and forth whether to teach or to pursue a career in HR.  Teaching is second nature to me.  I've taught preschool programs for Montessori, Head Start and a Hebrew school.  It is a very rewarding profession, but I don't think it's a very respectable one.  When I taught I felt like a highly paid babysitter.  Stephen thinks teaching has become a government job and I agree with him.  It's way too much stress to pass the TAKS.  Plus, teachers' salaries cap out at $50,000.  Teachers with Master's degrees for gifted and talents students can make a LITTLE more, but that's it.  I have no desire to teach G&T students, so I would make $50,00 after teaching for 20 years.  The only advantage is that I would only have to work 190 or so days a year and I'd be home for Oprah.  Well, I've pretty much decided teaching is not what I want for myself. 

I'm definitely more interested in HR. I don't have any experience in HR, so I will have to start off as a generalist and work my way to something good. I will have to listen to bitchy employees for a few years but I'm okay with that if it will get me where I want.  My goal would be recruiter.  I know I have to ability to do it. If I can work for UL and Mary Kay, I can pretty much do anything. I'm hoping to find a temp job in Victoria and gain some experience. Stephen definitely supports me in this field, not so much the other.  I'm so lucky to be in the position where he makes enough money that I can take a break and figure out my next move.  Also, it's good to know that I'm not the only in the same situation.  Another Lady of Leisure is going through the same thing.

I'll keep everyone posted on the job hunting next week.    

Chris and Clacie's wedding was very beautiful.  The ceremony and reception were a true reflection of the couple.

The ceremony was held in a Catholic Church and the reception was on the water at Freeport Park.  I was surprised to see that not many people, if any, people cried. Since Chris and Clacie have been together for quite a long time, I figure there would be outburts of joyous tears.  Clacie did get choked up during her vows but quickly recovered. 

The food was great. The menu included broccoli, green beans, mashed potatoes, chicken breast and roast beef.  It was all very delicious. Note to self: next time I marry Stephen, I will use "Affairs to Remember" to cater my reception. An open bar is always a great idea, but not when most of the the wedding guests are not mature enough to handle an open bar, i.e myself.   I had a bit too much wine that night. I sang karaoke, which I would never do in front of mixed company. Ahh.  There are definitely moments of that night I wish I could take back, especially the after party. I sure my husband will always associate Chris and Clacie's wedding as one of my finest hours.    

Clacie's engagement and wedding gave me an opportunity to see many people I have lost touched with over the years, especially the Riggs family.  I'm glad I had an opportunity to catch up with them at the wedding.  They seemed to really miss me and want to talk.  I really do wish them all the best and hope to run into them again in the Jackson.  As for Daniel, I have still have no words for him.  He is a very sad person. I want to feel sorry for him but I can't. He deserves everything bad he has coming to him. He and Stephen talked a tremenous amount throughout the day, which I found very strange.  I not sure if Stephen was keeping an eye on him or if Daniel was trying to figure out the scoop on us, perhaps I'm just full of myself.  I think I just might be full of myself. 

All in all, a very beautiful wedding and I'm glad I was a part of it.  I wish Chris and Clacie all the best and I hope they're having a great time in Hawaii.

This is probably the worst first blog ever.

I want to be able to wear any kind of shoe I want. Is that so much to ask? I love heels. I feel like a fat frumpy boy in flats or low heels. I need heels to elongate my legs so I look thinner. I can change almost anything about myself (without surgery) except my feet. I have to have multiple surgeries on both my feet.  The dr. won't operate on both feet on the same time. I have to take 2 months off from work for each foot. Out of three daughters, I'm the only one with all the problems. I have all the bad genes. I hope my children get my husband's genes.

When is a good time to have the surgery? I'm going to need it soon, because the pain will only get worse as time passes. Now would be a good time but I'm not in the position financially to do it. Maybe the next year or two. Ugh. I hate my feet.