Part of my wishes have come true.......2 painful dancers are gone from "Dancing With the Stars." I'm pretty sure my other wish will soon be granted. I am vindicated. I'll not beat a dead horse and bore you with my DWTS rants tonight.
I am looking for a fridge, in good working order, appearance is not important. Please if you know someone who has one they would like to get rid of, please let me know.
I'm a pretty tired girl tonight so I'm heading for the bath and the boudoir!
Speaks tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
You Shouldn't Be Dancin'..........yah!
Wow! The differences between the contestants on "Dancing With The Stars" becomes more apparent with each week. Luckily, there is a double elimination this week. Let's see.......whooooo do I want to see gone...........who could it be........could it be "Clumsy Apple Man?" or perhaps "Jugs A'Plenty". Maybe someone who just can't help being a "JackAss". I think I'm really okay with everyone else and willing to see where they can take it.
That being said, I have to admit to being a trifle distracted by Lil' Kim's giant caboose. Holy saddlebags, Batman! That girl has some major junk in the trunk. She is sooooo tiny everywhere else, I'm betting she can't shop off the rack at Target.
Now to the person I would most like to do the "hustle" with. Gilles! Hubba Hubba. If it weren't so cold, I would have to be taking cold showers. I'm loving the chemistry between he and Cheryl but I'm betting his wife isn't too crazy about the heat those two generate on the dance floor.
Ty, Ty, the rodeo guy continues to improve and I enjoy watching how he has progressed. He has certainly proved me wrong, I never was lucky enough to find a cowboy who could dance for squat!
Melissa is so solid a dancer I think she will be hard to beat technique wise, but I'm figuring she won't have a huge fan base like some of the other contestants - calling all Molly haters.......vote for Melissa! I think the fan base is what kicked the crap out of Sabrina a couple of seasons ago. Most of her fans were the pre-teen girls whose parents probably wouldn't let them vote. And Sabrina was great and that whole thing was a shame because she was much better than a lot of people who lasted much longer.
I think Roger will be glad when The Tudors starts because I will have something else to obsess over. :)
Gotta go and let the canines sublime in they are predicting some late night storms and all my dogs are scared witless of the thunder!
Dancin' on out!
That being said, I have to admit to being a trifle distracted by Lil' Kim's giant caboose. Holy saddlebags, Batman! That girl has some major junk in the trunk. She is sooooo tiny everywhere else, I'm betting she can't shop off the rack at Target.
Now to the person I would most like to do the "hustle" with. Gilles! Hubba Hubba. If it weren't so cold, I would have to be taking cold showers. I'm loving the chemistry between he and Cheryl but I'm betting his wife isn't too crazy about the heat those two generate on the dance floor.
Ty, Ty, the rodeo guy continues to improve and I enjoy watching how he has progressed. He has certainly proved me wrong, I never was lucky enough to find a cowboy who could dance for squat!
Melissa is so solid a dancer I think she will be hard to beat technique wise, but I'm figuring she won't have a huge fan base like some of the other contestants - calling all Molly haters.......vote for Melissa! I think the fan base is what kicked the crap out of Sabrina a couple of seasons ago. Most of her fans were the pre-teen girls whose parents probably wouldn't let them vote. And Sabrina was great and that whole thing was a shame because she was much better than a lot of people who lasted much longer.
I think Roger will be glad when The Tudors starts because I will have something else to obsess over. :)
Gotta go and let the canines sublime in they are predicting some late night storms and all my dogs are scared witless of the thunder!
Dancin' on out!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
I'm sooooooooooo excited!
Well, I've been waiting and waiting and at long last the wait is about to end. The new season of THE TUDORS starts in 7 days. To say that I'm addicted to this program is a gross understatement. There's something about this time in history and the people involved that both repel and fascinate me.
They are without a doubt the most inherently amoral people ever but the thing that fascinates me is the political intrique and religious posturing that makes up their personalities.
It is fascinating to know that those events helped to shape not only the world but religion as well.
Of course, since it is television, the people are all very pretty which I know to be a giant misrepresentation but the artist in me loves the lavish sets and ornate garments. It is at times capable of some really "OH MY" moments which one needs to rapidly click over to a less offensive channel for a spell but on the whole a very well written and well acted series. Unfortunately, I will be watching without the Lady Anne this season as she seems to have lost her head (in more ways than one) at the end of the last episode.
They are without a doubt the most inherently amoral people ever but the thing that fascinates me is the political intrique and religious posturing that makes up their personalities.
It is fascinating to know that those events helped to shape not only the world but religion as well.
Of course, since it is television, the people are all very pretty which I know to be a giant misrepresentation but the artist in me loves the lavish sets and ornate garments. It is at times capable of some really "OH MY" moments which one needs to rapidly click over to a less offensive channel for a spell but on the whole a very well written and well acted series. Unfortunately, I will be watching without the Lady Anne this season as she seems to have lost her head (in more ways than one) at the end of the last episode.
Choosing to Take Advantage
Have you ever noticed that it is usually your friends (or those who purport to be) who wind up taking advantage of you and your good nature?
Often people are willing to play the friend card when they need something from you and then when the chairs reverse suddenly being friends isn't quite as important.
This whole things goes right along with the never loan your friends money rule. I've seen it happen again and again that you can loan friends money only to have them despise you in the end for it. If they need to borrow money and you loan it, then they know they have a debt, then they start to avoid you so that it won't come up in conversation, soon they are harder to find than 4 leaf clovers and before you know it, you hear from someone else something they have said about you. What has happened is that while you may truly not care about the money, they care that they owe you and begin to obsess about it which causes them discomfort. Better to give the money outright if you want to maintain a friendship.
And often friends can always see the need they have in a situation but are really hard pressed to be concerned about your need in return.
I guess what we all need to do is to be very careful who we call our friends.
True friends are the ones who seem to know when you need them, who try to help you even when it is difficult for them to do so, who want you to succeed and while they may not be able to help you succeed they won't do anything that makes it more difficult for you to.
I am blessed with a handful of GOOD friends. They all know who they are. They have been there for me during my highest highs and my lowest lows. They are the same today, yesterday and tomorrow.
My heart goes out to people I know who have those "fair weather" friends who do a lot of pronouncing of their friendship but have no actions to back it up.
I am grateful for my friends and wonder often how I was so lucky to have God give them to me.
Often people are willing to play the friend card when they need something from you and then when the chairs reverse suddenly being friends isn't quite as important.
This whole things goes right along with the never loan your friends money rule. I've seen it happen again and again that you can loan friends money only to have them despise you in the end for it. If they need to borrow money and you loan it, then they know they have a debt, then they start to avoid you so that it won't come up in conversation, soon they are harder to find than 4 leaf clovers and before you know it, you hear from someone else something they have said about you. What has happened is that while you may truly not care about the money, they care that they owe you and begin to obsess about it which causes them discomfort. Better to give the money outright if you want to maintain a friendship.
And often friends can always see the need they have in a situation but are really hard pressed to be concerned about your need in return.
I guess what we all need to do is to be very careful who we call our friends.
True friends are the ones who seem to know when you need them, who try to help you even when it is difficult for them to do so, who want you to succeed and while they may not be able to help you succeed they won't do anything that makes it more difficult for you to.
I am blessed with a handful of GOOD friends. They all know who they are. They have been there for me during my highest highs and my lowest lows. They are the same today, yesterday and tomorrow.
My heart goes out to people I know who have those "fair weather" friends who do a lot of pronouncing of their friendship but have no actions to back it up.
I am grateful for my friends and wonder often how I was so lucky to have God give them to me.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
The Importance of Being Valued
I can't express how happy I am to be in the place I find myself right now. Financially things have seldom been more difficult. But, I have been "working" sort of, in a very unofficial capacity.
I am so appreciative of the fact that I am being made to feel valued and important. To know that my opinion is not only solicited but welcomed means a great deal to me. Even though there are challenges in abundance in this new endeavor, the knowledge that I am recognized for my contribution does a great deal to pump up my self esteem.
For so many years I worked in an environment that made me feel as though I had no value. I never felt like I was a part of a team, instead I always felt like an outsider. And at the end of a road that was 17 years in the making - there was nothing for me when we reached the destination station. Not even a heartfelt "thank you" for all those years when I worked nights, weekends, got up before the sun and hauled equipment, stood on my feet, dealt with rude and unappreciative people. Just a "Well, that's it - see you around." Talk about the wetting your pants in a dark suit syndrome.
If more people who found themselves in the position of signing payroll checks could clue in to the fact that people crave to know THEY are important. The pats on the back, the "atta boys", the acceptance of opinions and ideas are monumental to a worker's well being. And instead of hearing *deep sigh* "well, it's payday again, I guess I'll have to write your check" you hear "I really wish I could pay you more."
How can you avoid being loyal to that person and driven to do everything in your power to help them be successful.
Challenges abound, there are unfinished projects that need to be completed. And a new and better way of doing business implemented. However, when you can see inside the heart of someone and know they are doing the very best they can with what they have to work with, you become determined to help in whatever small way is at your command.
All in all at a time in my life when I could and probably should feel like a failure, I have the opportunity to feel like a vital instrument in helping someone else succeed.
I am so appreciative of the fact that I am being made to feel valued and important. To know that my opinion is not only solicited but welcomed means a great deal to me. Even though there are challenges in abundance in this new endeavor, the knowledge that I am recognized for my contribution does a great deal to pump up my self esteem.
For so many years I worked in an environment that made me feel as though I had no value. I never felt like I was a part of a team, instead I always felt like an outsider. And at the end of a road that was 17 years in the making - there was nothing for me when we reached the destination station. Not even a heartfelt "thank you" for all those years when I worked nights, weekends, got up before the sun and hauled equipment, stood on my feet, dealt with rude and unappreciative people. Just a "Well, that's it - see you around." Talk about the wetting your pants in a dark suit syndrome.
If more people who found themselves in the position of signing payroll checks could clue in to the fact that people crave to know THEY are important. The pats on the back, the "atta boys", the acceptance of opinions and ideas are monumental to a worker's well being. And instead of hearing *deep sigh* "well, it's payday again, I guess I'll have to write your check" you hear "I really wish I could pay you more."
How can you avoid being loyal to that person and driven to do everything in your power to help them be successful.
Challenges abound, there are unfinished projects that need to be completed. And a new and better way of doing business implemented. However, when you can see inside the heart of someone and know they are doing the very best they can with what they have to work with, you become determined to help in whatever small way is at your command.
All in all at a time in my life when I could and probably should feel like a failure, I have the opportunity to feel like a vital instrument in helping someone else succeed.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Adventures in Baby Sitting
Today I got a call from Kaylee wanting to know if I could come and sit with Audrey at one clinic while she took Genevieve to another. Fortunately I was able to do that for her. When I arrived, Audrey and another young lady about her age were coloring quietly side by side. The little girl, Madelyn was a very quiet, shy child who refrained from involving herself in idle conversation. Her mother did tell me that Madelyn was positive that after she had reasoned with the health care professionals they would realize that she indeed DID NOT need a shot and would let her go un-punctured.
They called Madelyn into the "shot" room and shortly thereafter summoned Miss Audrey as well. Upon entering the room, we observed a meltdown in progress. The subdued and very calm Miss Madelyn was having a fit worthy of the movie The Exorcist. She was shrieking at the top of her lungs, tears were literally squirting out of her eyes and she was beginning to hyperventilate. Audrey's eyes got about the size of teacups and she stopped still and looked up at me. I told her "Everything is fine, and we aren't going to act like that are we?" She affirmed that we indeed were not and we proceeded on with our inoculations.
Audrey received 3 shots in each arm which made for an impressive array of bandaids and she never uttered a sound nor shed one tear. I was so proud of her to be able to maintain her own composure while that was going on right next to her. When we left, Madelyn was still freaking out and was as yet still un-immunized.
We had to wait a few minutes for Kaylee and Genevieve and when I pulled out of the parking lot, Madelyn and her mother had not yet emerged from the building. They may still be there.
I felt horrible for the child, horrible for the mother, bad for the nurse and everyone else having to hear the sound of a child who was obviously scared out of her mind. That behavior is contagious and I wonder how many parents had to wrestle their children into submission after we left.
But Audrey walked out with her head held high, a bag of candy in tow (courtesy of a very proud and grateful grandmother) and with bragging rights that she didn't cry one bit. Good job Audrey! I'll be your shot partner any time.
They called Madelyn into the "shot" room and shortly thereafter summoned Miss Audrey as well. Upon entering the room, we observed a meltdown in progress. The subdued and very calm Miss Madelyn was having a fit worthy of the movie The Exorcist. She was shrieking at the top of her lungs, tears were literally squirting out of her eyes and she was beginning to hyperventilate. Audrey's eyes got about the size of teacups and she stopped still and looked up at me. I told her "Everything is fine, and we aren't going to act like that are we?" She affirmed that we indeed were not and we proceeded on with our inoculations.
Audrey received 3 shots in each arm which made for an impressive array of bandaids and she never uttered a sound nor shed one tear. I was so proud of her to be able to maintain her own composure while that was going on right next to her. When we left, Madelyn was still freaking out and was as yet still un-immunized.
We had to wait a few minutes for Kaylee and Genevieve and when I pulled out of the parking lot, Madelyn and her mother had not yet emerged from the building. They may still be there.
I felt horrible for the child, horrible for the mother, bad for the nurse and everyone else having to hear the sound of a child who was obviously scared out of her mind. That behavior is contagious and I wonder how many parents had to wrestle their children into submission after we left.
But Audrey walked out with her head held high, a bag of candy in tow (courtesy of a very proud and grateful grandmother) and with bragging rights that she didn't cry one bit. Good job Audrey! I'll be your shot partner any time.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
What WOULD you do?
I've just been watching a special called "What Would You Do." While I think setting people up to look foolish or rude and insensitive is a pretty crappy thing, it does make the mind wonder.
If you saw someone being treated badly in a public place, would you involve yourself or pretend to not see? If you went on a blind date and the date wasn't a very attractive person, would you give them a chance?
Human nature is pretty interesting. It is always fascinating to me to watch others and how they deal with their fellow man.
I used to think it was a character flaw that I had that I couldn't just mind my own business. I'm now wondering if perhaps more people need to actively engage in injustices they see. I've always thought Brett Butler was pretty cool to say she thought it her God given duty to call attention to the Butt Heads of the world. I guess the real kicker is to be able to do so without becoming one yourself. There is an old expression that says someone is so glib they can tell you to go to the devil and make you happy to make the trip.
One of my cyber friends helped a woman in trouble while she was out on a family outing with her children. I commend this behavior because I think it is more the exception than the rule.
Believe me, I understand in this litigious society we live in, it does make you pause to think about the repercussions of "getting involved." But I keep going back to the statement I heard after September 11th. Rats run away from a burning building, heroes rush inside.
Hopefully, I can remind myself each and every day to be the messenger of random acts of kindness. Sometimes the smallest gesture can reap the greatest reward. And those things we do and tuck away in our heart of hearts can warm us at times when we doubt our own and others humanity.
I hope that God will remind me daily to look outside myself and try to see a need much greater than my own. And, I hope He will also give me the resources to try to meet that need. Sometimes just engaging a fellow shopper in casual conversation can mean the world to someone who doesn't have a lot of people interested in what they have to say. A smile is contagious so spread the disease. Have you ever seen a baby in a shopping cart that could resist smiling at you if you make eye contact with them?
All of us know what Jesus would do - let us work on what we would do.
If you saw someone being treated badly in a public place, would you involve yourself or pretend to not see? If you went on a blind date and the date wasn't a very attractive person, would you give them a chance?
Human nature is pretty interesting. It is always fascinating to me to watch others and how they deal with their fellow man.
I used to think it was a character flaw that I had that I couldn't just mind my own business. I'm now wondering if perhaps more people need to actively engage in injustices they see. I've always thought Brett Butler was pretty cool to say she thought it her God given duty to call attention to the Butt Heads of the world. I guess the real kicker is to be able to do so without becoming one yourself. There is an old expression that says someone is so glib they can tell you to go to the devil and make you happy to make the trip.
One of my cyber friends helped a woman in trouble while she was out on a family outing with her children. I commend this behavior because I think it is more the exception than the rule.
Believe me, I understand in this litigious society we live in, it does make you pause to think about the repercussions of "getting involved." But I keep going back to the statement I heard after September 11th. Rats run away from a burning building, heroes rush inside.
Hopefully, I can remind myself each and every day to be the messenger of random acts of kindness. Sometimes the smallest gesture can reap the greatest reward. And those things we do and tuck away in our heart of hearts can warm us at times when we doubt our own and others humanity.
I hope that God will remind me daily to look outside myself and try to see a need much greater than my own. And, I hope He will also give me the resources to try to meet that need. Sometimes just engaging a fellow shopper in casual conversation can mean the world to someone who doesn't have a lot of people interested in what they have to say. A smile is contagious so spread the disease. Have you ever seen a baby in a shopping cart that could resist smiling at you if you make eye contact with them?
All of us know what Jesus would do - let us work on what we would do.
Dance Away - Dance Away - Dance Away All
Being a ginormous fan of "Dancing With the Stars" I am shocked at how little talent they have been able to wrestle out of their "stars" this year. Denise Richards could have a 2nd job as a popsicle. She is so stiff she looks like she has a stick up her nether regions. The "Apple" guy while trying oh so hard to be charming is annoying at best. And then there's the guy from JackAss ('nuff said.)Well, not quite, it seems that Steve-O has been able to steer away from injuries when lighting himself on fire, catapulting himself off high objects and having large solid substances hurled at his family jewels, but can't manage to not hurt himself doing the quick step. Give me a break! Whatta Whiner! Surprisingly enough - the rodeo cowboy who looked like he had suffered permanent damage from ridin' too many tons of livestock has improved to the point he is enjoyable to watch. The gymnast is also improving and hopefully the exercise will help her with the "baby fat" issue she is struggling with.
I love, love, love this show but I agree with the female judge when she says that novelty wears off quickly and then it should be about watching some dancers learn and improve. I loved Chloris Leachman last season but even she wore thin after a few weeks.
I love, love, love this show but I agree with the female judge when she says that novelty wears off quickly and then it should be about watching some dancers learn and improve. I loved Chloris Leachman last season but even she wore thin after a few weeks.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Pillow Hair
Okay, I really like my short hair. Easy to fix, cool in the summer, etc. However, the things it can get up to at night are freak show funny.
This morning I woke up and my head looked just like a dandelion about to go to seed. You know....after the yellow flower is gone it develops that fluffy ball of white puff that flies apart at the slightest breath of a breeze and scatters new baby dandelions all over your yard.
I kid you not, every hair on my head was sticking straight up and looked like someone had held me down and rubbed a balloon all over. Were it not for the fact that I have started putting some color steaks in my hair I would have looked exactly like I belonged in the yard with the rest of the fluff balls.
And my husband, God bless him, remarked, "Wow, your hair really looks pretty." This was before I had glimpsed myself in the mirror. You know I hate it when people try to be funny. :)
I must sleep on top of my head and spin at night as this is not the first really interesting "do" I've had of late. The other day, my hair looked like the Katzenjammer Kids hairdos. I know I'm dating myself here and most of you won't know who the KKs are, but trust me they had some fascinating hair. It swooped up into a big curly-q on top of their heads. I didn't even know my hair was capable of such acrobatics but apparently the pillow case has some marvelous training in embarrassing stylings.
I'm just curious, does anyone else have some great pillow hair styles they'd like to share. Anyone........Bueller?.........
This morning I woke up and my head looked just like a dandelion about to go to seed. You know....after the yellow flower is gone it develops that fluffy ball of white puff that flies apart at the slightest breath of a breeze and scatters new baby dandelions all over your yard.
I kid you not, every hair on my head was sticking straight up and looked like someone had held me down and rubbed a balloon all over. Were it not for the fact that I have started putting some color steaks in my hair I would have looked exactly like I belonged in the yard with the rest of the fluff balls.
And my husband, God bless him, remarked, "Wow, your hair really looks pretty." This was before I had glimpsed myself in the mirror. You know I hate it when people try to be funny. :)
I must sleep on top of my head and spin at night as this is not the first really interesting "do" I've had of late. The other day, my hair looked like the Katzenjammer Kids hairdos. I know I'm dating myself here and most of you won't know who the KKs are, but trust me they had some fascinating hair. It swooped up into a big curly-q on top of their heads. I didn't even know my hair was capable of such acrobatics but apparently the pillow case has some marvelous training in embarrassing stylings.
I'm just curious, does anyone else have some great pillow hair styles they'd like to share. Anyone........Bueller?.........
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Otay Ebay
Well, I've done it....I've set up an Ebay account. This could be dangerous. Here's something that totally blew me away. While I was looking around I found literally hundreds of pages of Mary Kay stuff for sale on Ebay.
What the heck?
First of all, that totally goes against the Mary Kay way....the whole credo that we MK consultants are taught to live, breathe, eat and love. Secondly, as I scanned through the pages and pages of products, I saw packaging that I haven't seen in my 3+ years as a Mary Kay consultant. So, how old do you think that crap is?
Furthermore, while I have been surfing the wild web I found a rocking supplier of sunglasses. I was so excited!!! I guess I'd better get the old digital warmed up and get busy photographing to add to my website. Speaking of which, I have just realized that about the only way you can get to my site is for someone to link to it so I would appreciate it if all my cyber friends would add this link in their blogs, etc.
www.raindancer.vpweb.com
Maybe I can start selling a few pieces through the site as well as physically in Angie's shop.
Now to my daily RANT......I've just heard that people are all up in arms because Melissa Rycroft has some dance experience and is dancing on "Dancing With The Stars."
Good grief!!! Let's not forget that gymnasts usually have to have some dance training, as do figure skaters, singers, etc. The whole point of this show is that ballroom dancing is different from other types of dance. I guess they think the majority of the populous wants to see the Apple computer guy stumble around like he's 3 sheets to the wind or Steve-O of Jackass fame get out there and act like well a Jackass. Besides, I'm just about ready for something nice to happen for Melissa. Getting dumped by the Evil little B****** Bachelor on national TV ought to count for something. Apparently Maks on DWTS is the one leading the whining contest. I used to like Maks but he is beginning to hit on my last nerve. It isn't the other people on the shows fault that he hasn't won a single time. If he couldn't win with Mel B I doubt he has a win in him. Of course, he's about to have all the trouble he can handle when he marries Karina Smirnoff. Something tells me that little tamale is going to make him wish he had magic shoes to run away in.
Okay, I'm done now.......after all there are larger problems in the world than that.
Speaking of problems, please pray for my longtime friend Pete Riemer's new grandbaby. She is currently in a NICU unit in California and they are still yet not sure what is wrong with her.
Peace my friends!
What the heck?
First of all, that totally goes against the Mary Kay way....the whole credo that we MK consultants are taught to live, breathe, eat and love. Secondly, as I scanned through the pages and pages of products, I saw packaging that I haven't seen in my 3+ years as a Mary Kay consultant. So, how old do you think that crap is?
Furthermore, while I have been surfing the wild web I found a rocking supplier of sunglasses. I was so excited!!! I guess I'd better get the old digital warmed up and get busy photographing to add to my website. Speaking of which, I have just realized that about the only way you can get to my site is for someone to link to it so I would appreciate it if all my cyber friends would add this link in their blogs, etc.
www.raindancer.vpweb.com
Maybe I can start selling a few pieces through the site as well as physically in Angie's shop.
Now to my daily RANT......I've just heard that people are all up in arms because Melissa Rycroft has some dance experience and is dancing on "Dancing With The Stars."
Good grief!!! Let's not forget that gymnasts usually have to have some dance training, as do figure skaters, singers, etc. The whole point of this show is that ballroom dancing is different from other types of dance. I guess they think the majority of the populous wants to see the Apple computer guy stumble around like he's 3 sheets to the wind or Steve-O of Jackass fame get out there and act like well a Jackass. Besides, I'm just about ready for something nice to happen for Melissa. Getting dumped by the Evil little B****** Bachelor on national TV ought to count for something. Apparently Maks on DWTS is the one leading the whining contest. I used to like Maks but he is beginning to hit on my last nerve. It isn't the other people on the shows fault that he hasn't won a single time. If he couldn't win with Mel B I doubt he has a win in him. Of course, he's about to have all the trouble he can handle when he marries Karina Smirnoff. Something tells me that little tamale is going to make him wish he had magic shoes to run away in.
Okay, I'm done now.......after all there are larger problems in the world than that.
Speaking of problems, please pray for my longtime friend Pete Riemer's new grandbaby. She is currently in a NICU unit in California and they are still yet not sure what is wrong with her.
Peace my friends!
All The Woman I Can Be
After spending the past 2 weeks, helping "informally" with the landscaping business I am asking myself a terribly important question.
Am I woman enough to keep Roger moving forward and remembering everything for him as well as taking on the responsibility of another guy who suffers from the same inability to FOCUS!
The guy who owns the landscaping business is a very talented and skilled artisan. He can design landscapes like no one I've ever seen. However, he is challenged in the areas of scheduling, planning, documenting and following up. I ask you people is this gender specific. Are they all this way?
Steve has 3 Latino guys who work for him and sometimes it is like watching the Keystone Kops at work.
Fortunately, being the anal retentive, obsessive compulsive individual that I am all those weak areas are my strong points. I must bend them to my will *initiating mind meld mode*. I think I've given up on Roger. I'm to the point that I'm happy if he remembers that the dogs need water. Those are RED LETTER days for me.
I am enjoying doing something that feels sort of productive for a change. Besides, I was almost about to wear my pajamas out. Wear, wash, wear, wash!
Guess I'll close for now and go count my jewelry money. I sold quite a bit this week. Wee.Ha!
Am I woman enough to keep Roger moving forward and remembering everything for him as well as taking on the responsibility of another guy who suffers from the same inability to FOCUS!
The guy who owns the landscaping business is a very talented and skilled artisan. He can design landscapes like no one I've ever seen. However, he is challenged in the areas of scheduling, planning, documenting and following up. I ask you people is this gender specific. Are they all this way?
Steve has 3 Latino guys who work for him and sometimes it is like watching the Keystone Kops at work.
Fortunately, being the anal retentive, obsessive compulsive individual that I am all those weak areas are my strong points. I must bend them to my will *initiating mind meld mode*. I think I've given up on Roger. I'm to the point that I'm happy if he remembers that the dogs need water. Those are RED LETTER days for me.
I am enjoying doing something that feels sort of productive for a change. Besides, I was almost about to wear my pajamas out. Wear, wash, wear, wash!
Guess I'll close for now and go count my jewelry money. I sold quite a bit this week. Wee.Ha!
Friday, March 20, 2009
It's the Late Late Show
Ever had one of those nights when you couldn't shut off your mind so you could sleep. This is one for me. I've been up since 1:00 am, surfing the net, looking at stuff on Ebay (and I'm scared to death of Ebay - I'm afraid that simply by looking I'm going to purchase something - LOL), I've blogged, I've written letters, I've scanned photos, I've solved the problems of the world - everyone can relax now - it's going to be OKAY!
Well, that does it! I've officially slipped over into exhausted raving.
I don't know why I do this, but it seems like there is a giant rolodex in my head that starts spinning and will land on a card and I think about that and then the process starts all over again.
It is too late to take the "velvet hammer" pills and sleep. Oh, I'd sleep, unfortunately I would still be sleeping with my eyes open at 11:00 am. The little Edwards girls are going to work with me this morning and then they will be spending the afternoon with their pawpaw. We both need to be really fresh for this since they are really full of energy and always excited about what is happening in their day.
I think I'm going to post out and try to sleep for 2 hours anyway.
Nite - or morning whichever is appropriate.
Well, that does it! I've officially slipped over into exhausted raving.
I don't know why I do this, but it seems like there is a giant rolodex in my head that starts spinning and will land on a card and I think about that and then the process starts all over again.
It is too late to take the "velvet hammer" pills and sleep. Oh, I'd sleep, unfortunately I would still be sleeping with my eyes open at 11:00 am. The little Edwards girls are going to work with me this morning and then they will be spending the afternoon with their pawpaw. We both need to be really fresh for this since they are really full of energy and always excited about what is happening in their day.
I think I'm going to post out and try to sleep for 2 hours anyway.
Nite - or morning whichever is appropriate.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
When it rains it pours - literally!
After several weeks of wondering what we were going to do - suddenly Roger's little business has had a ton of work fall on them. Thank you so much for all the prayers - they WORK! Now we need to make sure that we can perform up to our promises and that should be a huge feather in our cap. God truly does listen when we earnestly hit our knees and petition for His help and let Him know that we realize that everything we are and everything we do is in His hands.
Then today it rained blessings of the water kind here as well. We certainly could use the moisture so we are thanking God for that as well. The dogs don't like the rain, but they need to learn to live with it since the rest of us can't live without it.
I saw my dear friend Karen today briefly and I always enjoy her. She is one of those people that I have never seen in a bad mood or down in the mouth. Please God make me more like her. She is a genuine pleasure to be around.
I'm going to go and get ready for bed. We had dinner at Cheddars tonight and I always get overly full there and ready for nitey-nite.
I ask that you do keep up in your thoughts and prayers and know that you are all in mine as well.
Peace
Then today it rained blessings of the water kind here as well. We certainly could use the moisture so we are thanking God for that as well. The dogs don't like the rain, but they need to learn to live with it since the rest of us can't live without it.
I saw my dear friend Karen today briefly and I always enjoy her. She is one of those people that I have never seen in a bad mood or down in the mouth. Please God make me more like her. She is a genuine pleasure to be around.
I'm going to go and get ready for bed. We had dinner at Cheddars tonight and I always get overly full there and ready for nitey-nite.
I ask that you do keep up in your thoughts and prayers and know that you are all in mine as well.
Peace
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
My Wagon is Draggin'
Boy can a person get used to doing not much in a BIG hurry. Even though I've stayed fairly productive throughout my work hiatus - I am really tired this week. I really think if my foot didn't hurt like it does, I would be fine. But about 3:00 pm it starts screaming STOP!
Glorious Arkansas Days the past 2! Wow, there is no place like Arkansas in the springtime. We are having some wind which is a little unusual for us - but a pleasant little breeze isn't bad as long as it's not 104 outside - then it feels like a blast furnace.
I have been doing a little miscellaneous helping out for the landscaper. He is behind on some jobs and so I've been sitting in his office for him so he can work in the field. Perhaps that will eventually turn into something good for me. Finger's crossed!
I found out today my neighbor is moving and it makes me sad. They have lived next door since before Roger and I bought our house and have been wonderful neighbors. I have watched their children grow up and I feel like they are part of my family. However, I know that when people still have kids in school, they start to feel a little cramped in these size houses. All of my original neighbors will be gone when the Nguyens leave - and I have not been very successful at building relationships with new people moving in.
So glad they recapped Dancing with the Stars from last night since I fell asleep during the show and missed the whole kit and caboodle. I'm not real impressed with the talent this year, but hopefully they will grow on me.
Going to bed now - hope you all have a great day tomorrow!
Glorious Arkansas Days the past 2! Wow, there is no place like Arkansas in the springtime. We are having some wind which is a little unusual for us - but a pleasant little breeze isn't bad as long as it's not 104 outside - then it feels like a blast furnace.
I have been doing a little miscellaneous helping out for the landscaper. He is behind on some jobs and so I've been sitting in his office for him so he can work in the field. Perhaps that will eventually turn into something good for me. Finger's crossed!
I found out today my neighbor is moving and it makes me sad. They have lived next door since before Roger and I bought our house and have been wonderful neighbors. I have watched their children grow up and I feel like they are part of my family. However, I know that when people still have kids in school, they start to feel a little cramped in these size houses. All of my original neighbors will be gone when the Nguyens leave - and I have not been very successful at building relationships with new people moving in.
So glad they recapped Dancing with the Stars from last night since I fell asleep during the show and missed the whole kit and caboodle. I'm not real impressed with the talent this year, but hopefully they will grow on me.
Going to bed now - hope you all have a great day tomorrow!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Disorderly conduct
Today, I cleaned out my desk at home. This was brought on by my inability to find something I knew I had but couldn't put my finger on. I found one of my missing things, the other continues to elude me. But my desk is cleaned out and put back in order. I'm pretty big on organization but I can let things get too far out of hand really quickly.
I sold some jewelry yesterday to some family members which was good since I need to keep it moving in order to get new things. It just dawned on me I need to pay my booth rental as well so I guess I'd better get that check ready to go. We've had a very quiet week-end which we both needed. Roger actually unhooked and took some time to read and relax. He read that book I just finished called "The Afghan" (person not a blanket). It was a great book! Totally not what I usually read but I sure enjoyed it and it had a lot of factual events in it so I felt like I was learning things as well.
I just looked out the window of my office and saw my dog prancing by with her frisbee in her mouth. She absolutely lives to play frisbee. I'm convinced when she's not playing, she is either eating to keep up the strength to play or dreaming about playing. Of course, Roger is throwing for her with one hand and holding a cigarette with the other.....let the coughing commence.
I'm excited that I get to spend this coming Friday with the little Edwards girls. They get an extra spring break day and I am going to spend the day with them. I always enjoy them....talk about bundles of raw energy!
Guess I'll go, I have things that need to be 3 hole punched and put in a binder.
Have a great week everyone and please remember to pray, not just for me but for everyone you know. We all need it in these uncertain times.
I sold some jewelry yesterday to some family members which was good since I need to keep it moving in order to get new things. It just dawned on me I need to pay my booth rental as well so I guess I'd better get that check ready to go. We've had a very quiet week-end which we both needed. Roger actually unhooked and took some time to read and relax. He read that book I just finished called "The Afghan" (person not a blanket). It was a great book! Totally not what I usually read but I sure enjoyed it and it had a lot of factual events in it so I felt like I was learning things as well.
I just looked out the window of my office and saw my dog prancing by with her frisbee in her mouth. She absolutely lives to play frisbee. I'm convinced when she's not playing, she is either eating to keep up the strength to play or dreaming about playing. Of course, Roger is throwing for her with one hand and holding a cigarette with the other.....let the coughing commence.
I'm excited that I get to spend this coming Friday with the little Edwards girls. They get an extra spring break day and I am going to spend the day with them. I always enjoy them....talk about bundles of raw energy!
Guess I'll go, I have things that need to be 3 hole punched and put in a binder.
Have a great week everyone and please remember to pray, not just for me but for everyone you know. We all need it in these uncertain times.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thank you God for the cold, now may we have spring?
Goodness! I am soooooo ready for this cold weather to move out and leave some warmth behind.
I have been painting all week in a metal building that has no heat and I've about froze my britches off. I'm pretty sure, there will be lots of sleep in my weekend since I am certainly not used to working quite that hard.
I want to thank everyone who has assured me of their prayers and called to see if I needed anything. We are both fine, just victims of the same thing that so many others are struggling with right now. But ever since Roger and I married, there has been a challenge of one kind or another. Some people are blessed with fairly uncomplicated lives but we have the blessing of being trusted by God to have broad shoulders and stubborn "stick to itness."
I am really weary tonight so this is a short post. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend. For my part, I'm putting on flannel jammies, socks and curling up under the heated throw for as long as I can possibly manage!
Peace and love,
Lavetta
I have been painting all week in a metal building that has no heat and I've about froze my britches off. I'm pretty sure, there will be lots of sleep in my weekend since I am certainly not used to working quite that hard.
I want to thank everyone who has assured me of their prayers and called to see if I needed anything. We are both fine, just victims of the same thing that so many others are struggling with right now. But ever since Roger and I married, there has been a challenge of one kind or another. Some people are blessed with fairly uncomplicated lives but we have the blessing of being trusted by God to have broad shoulders and stubborn "stick to itness."
I am really weary tonight so this is a short post. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend. For my part, I'm putting on flannel jammies, socks and curling up under the heated throw for as long as I can possibly manage!
Peace and love,
Lavetta
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Prayers Please
Just wanted to ask all my cyber friends to please pray for Roger and I. I won't go into the details but we are in need of prayer now more than ever. I know I can count on you to do this because I don't have any friends who aren't wonderful people. And I know that God listens to each and every one of us so if you could just tuck us in some small corner of your daily chat with Him, I would be eternally grateful.
It is cool and damp here this morning. We really need the rain since everything green is starting to pop (silly green things - you have to know Jack Frost is just waiting to bite your toes). However, now that I am becoming a little familiar with the trials and tribulations of the landscaping business, I realize how a little rain can throw a great big monkey wrench into the wheels of progress. :)
I hope you all have a fantastic day!
Lavetta
It is cool and damp here this morning. We really need the rain since everything green is starting to pop (silly green things - you have to know Jack Frost is just waiting to bite your toes). However, now that I am becoming a little familiar with the trials and tribulations of the landscaping business, I realize how a little rain can throw a great big monkey wrench into the wheels of progress. :)
I hope you all have a fantastic day!
Lavetta
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Oh my aching feet!
Well 2 days on a step ladder balancing a paint can can certainly get your attention in the feet. I have been wearing my sneakers with the orthotics inside, but it doesn't seem to be helping. It might make a difference if there were any chairs to sit in and take a break but they moved them all upstairs and the staircase is steep and the steps are narrow so I'm afraid to give that a try with feet that are numb.
We got a lot done today. Lots of windows washed and then it rained (yuck yuck). I finished the painting in 2 offices and half of the cut in work in the front reception area. Ran the Hyla over the exceedingly nasty carpet in one office and extreme Yuck was found there.
Hopefully, tomorrow will finish out the painting because I don't think I'm good to go for much longer.
Must go and get myself ready to hit the hay.
Peace and hair grease my friends!
Lavetta
We got a lot done today. Lots of windows washed and then it rained (yuck yuck). I finished the painting in 2 offices and half of the cut in work in the front reception area. Ran the Hyla over the exceedingly nasty carpet in one office and extreme Yuck was found there.
Hopefully, tomorrow will finish out the painting because I don't think I'm good to go for much longer.
Must go and get myself ready to hit the hay.
Peace and hair grease my friends!
Lavetta
Helping Friends
I decided that if I can't do anything to put money in the bank, the least I could do would be help my friends that have projects going. So, I have been helping clean and paint and run errands yesterday and back at it today.
It certainly keeps my mind off of problems.
Grandson Nick has a birthday next week and the lovely Audrey Edwards is turning 5 on the 30th. Wow, where have the years run away to, Biscuit? It seems like only yesterday she was parked in a corner in her infant seat gazing solemnly around at all the hubbub. Silent Audrey we called her....but silent no more. Once she learned the value of self expression she was off and running.
Things in Roger's business are S L O W right now. (Insert rapid heart pounding panic here).
My unemployment runs out in 4 weeks and I have found nothing that will even give me a sniff of a face to face interview. I have never felt the disadvantage of age so much as now.
Well! Enough of that - time to move it, move it!
It certainly keeps my mind off of problems.
Grandson Nick has a birthday next week and the lovely Audrey Edwards is turning 5 on the 30th. Wow, where have the years run away to, Biscuit? It seems like only yesterday she was parked in a corner in her infant seat gazing solemnly around at all the hubbub. Silent Audrey we called her....but silent no more. Once she learned the value of self expression she was off and running.
Things in Roger's business are S L O W right now. (Insert rapid heart pounding panic here).
My unemployment runs out in 4 weeks and I have found nothing that will even give me a sniff of a face to face interview. I have never felt the disadvantage of age so much as now.
Well! Enough of that - time to move it, move it!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Mockingbirds, Robins and Yard Work
Tried to kill myself today. My yard is in dire need of tidying. Unfortunately my rear end is badly in need of an overhaul. I wonder just how much longer I am going to be able to drag myself around the yard doing all the little things that used to be so easy for me. Even though it is progressively harder on me physically, I love, love, love being outside. We have robins again that are scouting for appropriate apartment sites, a mockingbird that has a very BAD attitude and then there are the aggressive little bandits the jays. All the birds seem to be having a difficult time chiseling out their peace with each other. There are sure a lot of ruffled feathers in the yard right now. I am hoping that Mr. and Mrs. Robin decide to take up residence in the saddle of the weeping cherry right outside my office window again. I really enjoyed monitoring their progress last year. And I think we do not have the "kitty marauder" this year so all babes should be safe in the nest.
Saw my little girls today, Genevieve had made a leprechaun trap she was very proud of. Although if a leprechaun approaches that little trap he's a gone pecan. She made it out of a mousetrap. But she says she's not going to load it! Both she and Audrey had ball practice yesterday and Audrey is busy showing everyone her newly learned throwing technique. They are both too cute, but then all my grandkids are perfect and perfectly wonderful.
Tomorrow I am going to round up my cha cha change and get it deposited in the can. However, the trip to Sapulpa worked a real hardship on the coinage. Somehow if I am in any way involved in a trip to the Tulsa area, me and whoever I am with gets lost on the way home. I'm pretty sure we hit every toll booth in the eastern part of Oklahoma before we managed to make it home. Maybe Tulsa wants me to live there. It sure makes it difficult for me to find my way back. Anywhooooo, all those toll booths ate away at my cha cha change, but I think I have a little bit left.
Well, I'm hitting the hay, the time change has really screwed up my thought processes. And I have things to do, places to go and people to see tomorrow.
Saw my little girls today, Genevieve had made a leprechaun trap she was very proud of. Although if a leprechaun approaches that little trap he's a gone pecan. She made it out of a mousetrap. But she says she's not going to load it! Both she and Audrey had ball practice yesterday and Audrey is busy showing everyone her newly learned throwing technique. They are both too cute, but then all my grandkids are perfect and perfectly wonderful.
Tomorrow I am going to round up my cha cha change and get it deposited in the can. However, the trip to Sapulpa worked a real hardship on the coinage. Somehow if I am in any way involved in a trip to the Tulsa area, me and whoever I am with gets lost on the way home. I'm pretty sure we hit every toll booth in the eastern part of Oklahoma before we managed to make it home. Maybe Tulsa wants me to live there. It sure makes it difficult for me to find my way back. Anywhooooo, all those toll booths ate away at my cha cha change, but I think I have a little bit left.
Well, I'm hitting the hay, the time change has really screwed up my thought processes. And I have things to do, places to go and people to see tomorrow.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Happiness is Fort Smith in my rear view mirror
Saturday, we go on still yet another road trip. A relative of Roger's is getting married in Sapulpa, OK and we are attending the festivities.
We had a great day today. It was nice to get away together and just drive and talk. Roger had a good business meeting and we ate lunch at a place called The Rib Crib - fabulous!
We stopped at Macadoodles on our way home and browsed through the wine sections. They have a great selection. In fact so much you can't choose so we always stick to our old stand-by faves.
We took Princess Jessie with us and I'm sure we were more glad to have her with us than she was to go. Something tells me she was ready for us both to leave the house and let her cruise around and sleep all day on all the furniture. She was pretty pouty about having to load and go, but we made it all up to her with a McDonald's hamburger for lunch. :)
I hate that we are going to be out of town while Angie and family are moving, but we committed to the wedding a long time ago and the move has happened more recently. We are leaving our truck at her disposal so maybe that will help out.
Well, I've gotta go and hit the hay, busy day tomorrow. I have to get up and do our wedding togs ironing for Roger and try to find something appropriate for me to wear.
By the end of the trip tomorrow, I will have another contribution to cha cha change can. Things have been a little lean of late in the change department. :)
See ya!
We had a great day today. It was nice to get away together and just drive and talk. Roger had a good business meeting and we ate lunch at a place called The Rib Crib - fabulous!
We stopped at Macadoodles on our way home and browsed through the wine sections. They have a great selection. In fact so much you can't choose so we always stick to our old stand-by faves.
We took Princess Jessie with us and I'm sure we were more glad to have her with us than she was to go. Something tells me she was ready for us both to leave the house and let her cruise around and sleep all day on all the furniture. She was pretty pouty about having to load and go, but we made it all up to her with a McDonald's hamburger for lunch. :)
I hate that we are going to be out of town while Angie and family are moving, but we committed to the wedding a long time ago and the move has happened more recently. We are leaving our truck at her disposal so maybe that will help out.
Well, I've gotta go and hit the hay, busy day tomorrow. I have to get up and do our wedding togs ironing for Roger and try to find something appropriate for me to wear.
By the end of the trip tomorrow, I will have another contribution to cha cha change can. Things have been a little lean of late in the change department. :)
See ya!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Road Trip!
I am going Friday with Roger to Joplin. He has a business meeting and Jessie and I are going to ride along to get away for a bit. I usually enjoy those kinds of things, I take a book and her leash and we just find a shady grassy spot and commune with nature.
Saturday we are going to Sapulpa for a wedding (dress up - blech!) but we are looking forward to getting out of the house and doing something (anything) different.
I had my hair colored today and Debbra and I had lunch. It was funny, I ran into the girl who does the "passion parties" and we talked for a while and before we knew it, the girl she was lunching with knew Tommy Jack and Angie and so it was kind of like "it's a small world after all" kind of thing.
I'm making a short post tonight because if I'm going to hit the road tomorrow I need to be able to stay awake and be of some company to the driver.
Peace my friends! By the way, other than the wind, was today not a glorious day?!
Saturday we are going to Sapulpa for a wedding (dress up - blech!) but we are looking forward to getting out of the house and doing something (anything) different.
I had my hair colored today and Debbra and I had lunch. It was funny, I ran into the girl who does the "passion parties" and we talked for a while and before we knew it, the girl she was lunching with knew Tommy Jack and Angie and so it was kind of like "it's a small world after all" kind of thing.
I'm making a short post tonight because if I'm going to hit the road tomorrow I need to be able to stay awake and be of some company to the driver.
Peace my friends! By the way, other than the wind, was today not a glorious day?!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Oh yeah and one more thing
I'll admit it, I am a reality show junkie. I know that stuff is drivel and tripe but sometimes it makes me forget my own stupid little problems for a little while.
I want you to know that I thought I was going to climb through my flat screen and grab that crummy little Bachelor by the throat and squeeze the insignificant life out of him. What a jerk! I knew when he practically threw himself off the balcony after kicking Molly to the curb that something was badly out of whack in his cranium. But I ask you does a person have that kind of reaction to someone leaving only to turn around and ask someone else to marry them, only to break it off 6 weeks (or however long it was), to asking the second best girl to take him back? Here's my theory: Jason doesn't really actually want to be with ANYONE and he is quite the little drama queen himself. Melissa got the crap kicked out of her unnecessarily (after all, he didn't HAVE to propose), not all of them do. But she will find someone else who is great for her. And then there's Molly the Stupid whose only real goal in the deal was to WIN. And she's so clueless, she thinks she has. After all Jason's protestations on how he KNEW how it felt to be humiliated and hurt in front of everyone, he just couldn't restrain himself from doing it to someone else. A more appropriate thing to do would have been to toss Deanna out on her fanny when she came to visit and advise in the final episode. I think Jason is happy with his little life just the way it is and I personally don't think anyone is ever going to be good enough for him (in his own mind.) And once Molly realizes that being a "mommy" is sometimes messy, stressful and uncomfortable, she's going to step out of those stilettos, don her track shoes and run for the hills.
There!
I want you to know that I thought I was going to climb through my flat screen and grab that crummy little Bachelor by the throat and squeeze the insignificant life out of him. What a jerk! I knew when he practically threw himself off the balcony after kicking Molly to the curb that something was badly out of whack in his cranium. But I ask you does a person have that kind of reaction to someone leaving only to turn around and ask someone else to marry them, only to break it off 6 weeks (or however long it was), to asking the second best girl to take him back? Here's my theory: Jason doesn't really actually want to be with ANYONE and he is quite the little drama queen himself. Melissa got the crap kicked out of her unnecessarily (after all, he didn't HAVE to propose), not all of them do. But she will find someone else who is great for her. And then there's Molly the Stupid whose only real goal in the deal was to WIN. And she's so clueless, she thinks she has. After all Jason's protestations on how he KNEW how it felt to be humiliated and hurt in front of everyone, he just couldn't restrain himself from doing it to someone else. A more appropriate thing to do would have been to toss Deanna out on her fanny when she came to visit and advise in the final episode. I think Jason is happy with his little life just the way it is and I personally don't think anyone is ever going to be good enough for him (in his own mind.) And once Molly realizes that being a "mommy" is sometimes messy, stressful and uncomfortable, she's going to step out of those stilettos, don her track shoes and run for the hills.
There!
Dang It!
One of my blogger friends told me they had checked the full moon schedule because that was a good excuse to use for a day in the tank. However, apparently I would have to maintain this level of doom & gloom until March 11 and my usually sunny disposition will not allow that (I said this with my tongue firmly planted in my teeth so all you friends in the know can just let it slide ;) Another friend called to asked if she could be invited to my "pity party." I am so grateful for my friends who prop me up, let me lean, listen to me vent, read my rants and raves and just in general make me glad that I am blessed with them.
Everything made me remember an episode of "Everybody Loves Raymond" where Ray caught Debra crying and assumed he had screwed up. He was just baffled over the fact that she just felt like crying sometimes. She told him she put on a sad song and just let go. When he asked her what song, she said "the theme from Ice Castles." That show was so much like real life for me. From the difficulties with in-laws to the purposeful ineptness of her husband, Debra was a gal I could completely understand. Like me, she was frequently her own worst enemy. When I'm feeling low down and abused sometimes I look for it on re-runs, if I can't find that, the other sure fire cures are "Overboard" and "The Money Pit" and "Young Frankenstein."
Since I don't have jury duty tomorrow, I may just drag out every "feel good" movie I can find, lock myself in my room in my pjs and lose myself.
Thank you gentle friends for the cyber hugs and even the chop busting from time to time. I need both and I am grateful for the kind reminders that there are people out there who care and understand. I'm off to bed, Roger is in Greenwood tonight, so I should be able to take a couple of the little velvet hammer pills and actually get a full night's sleep.
BTW....I should probably tell you that if you find a piece of jewelry at my RainDancer website that you just can't live without, I will ship to you at a very reasonable charge so don't be afraid to ask.
Everything made me remember an episode of "Everybody Loves Raymond" where Ray caught Debra crying and assumed he had screwed up. He was just baffled over the fact that she just felt like crying sometimes. She told him she put on a sad song and just let go. When he asked her what song, she said "the theme from Ice Castles." That show was so much like real life for me. From the difficulties with in-laws to the purposeful ineptness of her husband, Debra was a gal I could completely understand. Like me, she was frequently her own worst enemy. When I'm feeling low down and abused sometimes I look for it on re-runs, if I can't find that, the other sure fire cures are "Overboard" and "The Money Pit" and "Young Frankenstein."
Since I don't have jury duty tomorrow, I may just drag out every "feel good" movie I can find, lock myself in my room in my pjs and lose myself.
Thank you gentle friends for the cyber hugs and even the chop busting from time to time. I need both and I am grateful for the kind reminders that there are people out there who care and understand. I'm off to bed, Roger is in Greenwood tonight, so I should be able to take a couple of the little velvet hammer pills and actually get a full night's sleep.
BTW....I should probably tell you that if you find a piece of jewelry at my RainDancer website that you just can't live without, I will ship to you at a very reasonable charge so don't be afraid to ask.
A BLAH day
Well, it had to happen...I knew I would come down from the emotional high I had been riding. The unfortunate thing about my personality type is that I don't trickle down...I crash.
I guess it's a "girl thing" but today all I've really wanted was to just have a good old fashioned shoulder shaking sob fest. Really unproductive and not attractive to look at either. Compounding my crazy need to cleanse my tear ducts is the pervasive presence of 4 guys in my house which make it impossible to do. Of course, knowing men like I do that just might be the way to get them to scatter like a covey of quail. Women emotions seem to frighten them in ways nothing else can.
I got a nice call from my aunt and she had received the package of pictures I had restored and enhanced for her. She was very grateful and impressed in my talent. I'm in such a funk that even wild praise did little to lift my spirits.
I did get out this morning to go have my TB test checked. Then I have to go back on Friday the 13th to get it redone. And then I hope I'm through. That little booger wasn't bad but I've never had a tiny little needle stick bleed like that in a long time. While I was waiting in the health department I people watched a little. There was a couple in there with their baby who appeared to be around 3 or 4 months old. It was interesting to note that the guy absolutely did everything for that child. He held him, played with him, changed his didey and when their name was called he took the baby in for the check up. The mother spent the entire time talking on her cell phone. When it was time to leave, the guy bundled up the child, strapped him in his carrier and headed for the car with mom trailing behind still pressing her phone to her ear. Being someone who never had much help with children when they were small I was really touched to watch this dad's tender ministrations over his son.
I've ordered some sunglasses to compliment my jewelry so be checking the RainDancer website often to see the new arrivals. www.raindancer.vpweb.com
Here's hoping for a better tomorrow!
I guess it's a "girl thing" but today all I've really wanted was to just have a good old fashioned shoulder shaking sob fest. Really unproductive and not attractive to look at either. Compounding my crazy need to cleanse my tear ducts is the pervasive presence of 4 guys in my house which make it impossible to do. Of course, knowing men like I do that just might be the way to get them to scatter like a covey of quail. Women emotions seem to frighten them in ways nothing else can.
I got a nice call from my aunt and she had received the package of pictures I had restored and enhanced for her. She was very grateful and impressed in my talent. I'm in such a funk that even wild praise did little to lift my spirits.
I did get out this morning to go have my TB test checked. Then I have to go back on Friday the 13th to get it redone. And then I hope I'm through. That little booger wasn't bad but I've never had a tiny little needle stick bleed like that in a long time. While I was waiting in the health department I people watched a little. There was a couple in there with their baby who appeared to be around 3 or 4 months old. It was interesting to note that the guy absolutely did everything for that child. He held him, played with him, changed his didey and when their name was called he took the baby in for the check up. The mother spent the entire time talking on her cell phone. When it was time to leave, the guy bundled up the child, strapped him in his carrier and headed for the car with mom trailing behind still pressing her phone to her ear. Being someone who never had much help with children when they were small I was really touched to watch this dad's tender ministrations over his son.
I've ordered some sunglasses to compliment my jewelry so be checking the RainDancer website often to see the new arrivals. www.raindancer.vpweb.com
Here's hoping for a better tomorrow!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Busy, Busy, Busy Bee!
Today was my day to run errands. Honestly, a person could probably have a pretty lucrative little biz doing these things for others. I forget how much I HATE it! First there's the traffic issue on Rogers Ave. and still they continue to build, now they are building a Best Western Motel right across from Hooters. Now there's a match made in heaven! That particular little so called intersection is a fender bender a day spot and now it will be even worse given the blind hill coming from Central Mall and the merging traffic coming from Oklahoma and the residential people trying to find an opening to get home, it is a nightmare!
I had to go the the Health Department to have a TB screening for my job application with the Fort Smith Public Schools. That was fun. I wasn't sure if they send you there to be screened for or to catch it, either one seemed possible.
I am fighting with the city over the fact that my water bill for 2 people is more a month than our kids who have children and take multiple baths a day. Heck, Roger and I may just go back to the bathing on Saturday deal and it might actually be a money saver to start utilizing the laundromat. Although that is also a health risk around here.
I've had to buy a new binder, divider pages and page protectors for all my Gen research. So I got to go to my favorite place in the whole wide world - the office supply store. Forget shoes, I could pass on jewelry, don't like trying on clothes. But take me to an office supply and my hands get all sweaty and start to tremble. I'm a sick individual.
I was supposed to have my hair colored today but that fell through so I have that to look forward to this week, plus I need to cash in on my free facial and 1 hour massage. Once I get the hair color done - I will be stunning with my freshly painted toes!
Gotta go - I think Roger needs a little clerical assistance.
Peace my friends! By the way - there is NEW jewelry at Pure Bliss you should go and check it out - pretty stuff.
I had to go the the Health Department to have a TB screening for my job application with the Fort Smith Public Schools. That was fun. I wasn't sure if they send you there to be screened for or to catch it, either one seemed possible.
I am fighting with the city over the fact that my water bill for 2 people is more a month than our kids who have children and take multiple baths a day. Heck, Roger and I may just go back to the bathing on Saturday deal and it might actually be a money saver to start utilizing the laundromat. Although that is also a health risk around here.
I've had to buy a new binder, divider pages and page protectors for all my Gen research. So I got to go to my favorite place in the whole wide world - the office supply store. Forget shoes, I could pass on jewelry, don't like trying on clothes. But take me to an office supply and my hands get all sweaty and start to tremble. I'm a sick individual.
I was supposed to have my hair colored today but that fell through so I have that to look forward to this week, plus I need to cash in on my free facial and 1 hour massage. Once I get the hair color done - I will be stunning with my freshly painted toes!
Gotta go - I think Roger needs a little clerical assistance.
Peace my friends! By the way - there is NEW jewelry at Pure Bliss you should go and check it out - pretty stuff.
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