The Litter Box

~ Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Let's see.

Two years on, and here's the update:

I'm still working at the cable company in NC, still the billing analyst. My only stress comes from one department. I could work from home but they make me come in. I love my job. Recently we acquired some Arizona properties (including my hometown) so I've put in for a transfer.

Just got done with a first full semester (not counting summer). Took Spanish (foreign language), ASL (elective), and Anthropology (requirement) and got an A in all three. TRIFECTA! Next semester starts 1/7/11 and I'm taking Spanish 2 (foreign language), Astronomy (have to take the whole class over because they wont give me one credit hour for the transfer - science), and The History of Art I (Humanities). After next semester I have 4 classes to graduate: Spanish 3 and 4 (or German 1 and 2) and English Lit and Biology or Geology. Not sure which I'm taking. It will depend on which is offered at night, since I'm still working full time.

The Plan is to graduate with my AA at the same time my son graduates high school: 2012. Hang out for a year to go to PRP's wedding and save money to move, then move in early 2013 with the tax refund money to Texas, take a year to get acclimated (and residency) then attend UT Austin in the Czech Studies program. Get a BA or even MA in Czech/Slavic Studies, with a minor in Linguistics and TEOFL or TESL certification. Should be done about 2017 ish. Then save up money to move to the Czech Republic. Preferably the eastern side of the country, around Frydek-Mistek, Opava/Ostrava areas.

My eldest (former) son has disowned me. I apparently died on September 12, 2010. I'll eventually post the whole saga, but the bottom line is: good riddance to bad rubbish. After the initial fan cleanup, my life has been exponentially easier without him and his drama. Of course, I had to cut my two nieces loose since they decided they would rather be in his life than mine, but that's ok. (I actually think they aren't aware of how serious this is...there will *not* be a reconciliation with him. Ever. I think they are like, "I'll just wait it out." Well, I got a news flash, you'll be waiting forever, because I'm done with that lying son of a bitch. Details to come.

My little Booger is 6'5", a Junior, and just got his class ring. He's going to get a job soon, because he's starting to appreciate the value of a dollar (or twenty) and he wants more of it. This whole sage with the former son has been good for us: I think we appreciate each other more now. I tell him I love him at least twice a week, when we're alone and he's not all pissed off at something or other (usually my husband, 'Moose).

Piggy is doing ok, she has decided *not* to come live with me and to stay with her father. I told her that's fine, but I don't want to hear how lonely/bored/etc she is there. This former son business has taken it's toll on her, she was very upset and despite my repeated requests, her father let the former son speak to her on the phone. She was telling me about it and I told her (probably too strongly) that I didn't want to hear it. She got upset and said that she just wanted a normal family. I remember feeling that way too, when I was about her age. I remember being really pissed off after watching the Brady Bunch and my family wasn't like that. *sigh* I bought her a tracfone for Christmas and she hasn't called me yet to tell me she got it. She also didn't answer the phone last Saturday morning. Hrm.

Daddy has Peritoneal Dialysis now, his kidneys are only functioning about 10% total. One of the reasons I want to move home. He's not long for this world and I'd like to spend more time with him before he goes.

Mom is awesome as usual. One of the Disowned Few, we went to the Koprovic Family reunion and had a BITCHIN' time. Got to meet my cousins Deb, MB and Todd (we're the Cool Kids) and Eleanor, Ravis, Dave, Toby and Jennifer. And Chester and his Lady Friend Donna, who is PHENOMENAL. Very cool lady. I made a PPT presentation and stuff, but more on that in a later post about ancestry.

Moose is working as a security guard again, only now he's a supervisor and working fulltime graveyard. Hey, at least he's working. He makes enough to pay rent and his Ex for child support (for two even though there is only one to pay for now), and I pick up everything else.

Moose's eldest daugher had a baby girl, Harmony, and since she already has a "Nanny" (her mom's gramma), I won't be a granny (that's a reserved name in memoriam) and two other grandmas, I decided I wanted an original grandma name. So I went Czech (suprise) and I am officially Babiška. And she is my Vnuška. So. I crocheted Vnuška a blanket and it was sent last week. Pictures are on my crafting/SCA blog at http://pragueparchments.blogspot.com.

Moose's youngest is doing fine, I think she'll be the most normal of us all. God help her.

So you're caught up. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

More drama to come.....

Labels: Booger, former son, Me, Moose, Piggy, school

posted by Nikki B at 11:08:00 AM