Well, this week has been busy but I must admit there is a feeling of great satisfaction. You see, my Grandmother went to visit her sisters in Central Florida, so I have the house all to myself! Whoohoo! Now I can do things that I have been trying to get to without interruption. Not that I don't love my grandma, but everyone needs a break now and again right?
I have some serious cleaning to do and then I will be decorating the house for Christmas. Yea! I also have to do some serious shopping as well. Hopefully I will accomplish my missions before she gets back and then I can relax. I also will be going on vacation soon. I am super excited about someone cooking my food and cleaning up my mess. Yeah baby!!
Anyway, there isn't much else to tell, the Thanksgiving holiday went as expected, crazy and chaotic. No one had anything planned and of course, we ended up eating out a lot. Go figure, thanks a bunch Dad! But other than that, things are pretty good.
Now that I have checked in and given an update, I am going to leave off and begin some plotting!!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Its a chilly 26 degrees this morning in the capital city of Florida this morning (that's Tallahassee for those who don't know their state capitals)..and I am loving it! There is frost everywhere and all the people are wearing winter coats and gloves. It's been a while since I posted last, but not much has happened.
Work is the same, not much going on there. My nephew started a new day care and is very happy. His mom is happier because he goes to sleep by 9:00 pm and sleeps through the night, whoohoo! Connor and his dad (Sean) are going to go with Dr. Grate on a camping trip this weekend for a father/son thing. Connor is so excited he can hardly wait. Diane is looking forward to it because she will have some peace and quiet at home! Ha!! We are hoping to catch Glenn Beck at Books A Million on Saturday. Hopefully it won't be too crowded.
I'll be doing some gift wrapping and more Christmas shopping this weekend too! All in all, it will be a productive time, but busy all the same. I have three houses to clean on top of it. I'm sure I will post after the holiday weekend.
Other than that I will wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and will leave you with the following Thanksgiving proclamation by Ricard Nixon. To me it seemed to parallel our times today and somehow fitting words we should really think about.
PROCLAMATION 3944, THANKSGIVING DAY, 1969.BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION On October 3, 1863.
President Abraham Lincoln invited his fellow citizens to "set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of Thanksgiving…" This was the year of the battle of Gettysburg and of other major battles between Americans on American soil. To many, this call for a national day of Thanksgiving must have seemed strange, coming as it did at a time of war and bitterness.Yet Lincoln knew that the act of thanksgiving should not be limited to time of peace and serenity. He knew that it is precisely at those times of hardship when men most need to recognize that the Source of all good constantly bestows His blessings on mankind. Today, despite our material wealth and well-being, Americans face complex problems unknown before in our nation’s history. In giving thanks today, we express gratitude for past bounty and we also confidently face the challenges confronting our own nation and the world because we know we can rely on a strength greater than ourselves.This year, let us especially seek to rekindle in our respective hearts and minds the spirit of our first settlers who valued freedom above all else, and who found much for which to be thankful when material comforts were meager. We are, indeed, a most fortunate people. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, in consonance with Section 6103 of Title 5 of the United States Code designating the fourth Thursday of November in each year as Thanksgiving Day, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 27, 1969, as a day of national thanksgiving. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred sixty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fourth.
RICHARD NIXON.
Work is the same, not much going on there. My nephew started a new day care and is very happy. His mom is happier because he goes to sleep by 9:00 pm and sleeps through the night, whoohoo! Connor and his dad (Sean) are going to go with Dr. Grate on a camping trip this weekend for a father/son thing. Connor is so excited he can hardly wait. Diane is looking forward to it because she will have some peace and quiet at home! Ha!! We are hoping to catch Glenn Beck at Books A Million on Saturday. Hopefully it won't be too crowded.
I'll be doing some gift wrapping and more Christmas shopping this weekend too! All in all, it will be a productive time, but busy all the same. I have three houses to clean on top of it. I'm sure I will post after the holiday weekend.
Other than that I will wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and will leave you with the following Thanksgiving proclamation by Ricard Nixon. To me it seemed to parallel our times today and somehow fitting words we should really think about.
PROCLAMATION 3944, THANKSGIVING DAY, 1969.BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A PROCLAMATION On October 3, 1863.
President Abraham Lincoln invited his fellow citizens to "set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of Thanksgiving…" This was the year of the battle of Gettysburg and of other major battles between Americans on American soil. To many, this call for a national day of Thanksgiving must have seemed strange, coming as it did at a time of war and bitterness.Yet Lincoln knew that the act of thanksgiving should not be limited to time of peace and serenity. He knew that it is precisely at those times of hardship when men most need to recognize that the Source of all good constantly bestows His blessings on mankind. Today, despite our material wealth and well-being, Americans face complex problems unknown before in our nation’s history. In giving thanks today, we express gratitude for past bounty and we also confidently face the challenges confronting our own nation and the world because we know we can rely on a strength greater than ourselves.This year, let us especially seek to rekindle in our respective hearts and minds the spirit of our first settlers who valued freedom above all else, and who found much for which to be thankful when material comforts were meager. We are, indeed, a most fortunate people. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, in consonance with Section 6103 of Title 5 of the United States Code designating the fourth Thursday of November in each year as Thanksgiving Day, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 27, 1969, as a day of national thanksgiving. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred sixty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-fourth.
RICHARD NIXON.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit....
So here it is, another election day, can you believe its been 4 years already? I'm excited because I have the opportunity to vote, on the other hand is my feeling of absolute dread. I am not fond of either candidate. I have my reasons and they are good ones, however, it has become an issue where you have to choose the lesser of two evils, and well, that's not much of a choice is it? Anyway, I did my civic duty and voted early, no way was I waiting in line and I didn't get very good vibes voting on the big day either.Be that as it may, no matter who is elected, there is going to be some hell raising going on. Both parties will sic their lawyers on the states and contest. I only hope that people don't totally lose their minds and do anything stupid. I guess one thing that really bothers me about the election this year, was that there wasn't any equal coverage by the media. Yeah, they said that wasn't true, but it was pretty obvious to me and others. Also, I love how other countries beg the American people to vote for one individual over another. Look, you aren't American citizens, if you want to vote, then drag your butt over here and go through the process of legalizing yourself so you can. Otherwise, keep you opinions to yourself. I have enough crap being thrown in my face 24/7 by my own countrymen without getting it long distance too. Okay, stepping off soapbox.
On that note, Happy Election Day! Hope it turns out well and God Bless America!!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
My High School Musical (aka Life)
I know, two posts in one day, what is the world coming too? I must say this is not my fault. It's all Whitney's doing. She suggested I answer the following questions about high school. Forgive me for any misinformation or for forgetting anything. It has been 14 years! So here it goes (I hope your happy with yourself Whitters...just kidding!!).
1. Did you date someone from your high school? Nope, I avoided high school boys like the plague.
2. What kind of car did you drive? No car in high school, too poor, I caught a ride or got one, sometimes we walked.
3. Most embarrassing moment of high school? Hmmm..pretty much all of it.
4. Were you a party animal? No.
5. Were you considered a flirt? Definitely not.
6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? Not in high school. I was in chorus in Jr. High.
7. Were you a nerd? Kinda.
8. Were you on any varsity teams? No
9. Did you get suspended/expelled? No, I was too smart to get caught at anything, plus I was a teachers pet.
10. Can you still sing the fight song? Unfortunately yes. Four years of hearing it will ingrain itself in your brain.
11. Who were your favorite teachers? Mr. Ackerson, Ms. Cullum, Ms. Cooper, Ms. Farrell, and Mr. Sawyer...go figure, all of them English or History teachers!
12. Where did you sit during lunch? We sat at the sidewalk in front of the gym, then it moved to the auditorium, senior year I ate in Ms. Cullum's class and watched Fawltey Towers while we ate.
13. What was your school's full name? Seminole High School
14. School Mascot? Seminoles
15. Did you go to Homecoming and who with? I didn't attend homecoming, I was working.
16. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Heck to the no!!
17. What do you remember most about graduation? People that I went to school with for four years and never spoke to me all decided to finally say hi and good luck.
18. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? To school, they really nailed you if you didn't show up that day, wouldn't accept a parent excuse either!
19. Were you in any clubs? No
20. Have you gained weight since then? Like I'd tell you that!! Get real...lol.
21. Who was your prom date? Again, didn't attend, money went to the household, not a prim dress.
22. Going to 10 year Reunion? Already passed and I didn't go. Maybe I'll go to the 20th.
23. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself? I'd give myself some serious stock tips!
1. Did you date someone from your high school? Nope, I avoided high school boys like the plague.
2. What kind of car did you drive? No car in high school, too poor, I caught a ride or got one, sometimes we walked.
3. Most embarrassing moment of high school? Hmmm..pretty much all of it.
4. Were you a party animal? No.
5. Were you considered a flirt? Definitely not.
6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? Not in high school. I was in chorus in Jr. High.
7. Were you a nerd? Kinda.
8. Were you on any varsity teams? No
9. Did you get suspended/expelled? No, I was too smart to get caught at anything, plus I was a teachers pet.
10. Can you still sing the fight song? Unfortunately yes. Four years of hearing it will ingrain itself in your brain.
11. Who were your favorite teachers? Mr. Ackerson, Ms. Cullum, Ms. Cooper, Ms. Farrell, and Mr. Sawyer...go figure, all of them English or History teachers!
12. Where did you sit during lunch? We sat at the sidewalk in front of the gym, then it moved to the auditorium, senior year I ate in Ms. Cullum's class and watched Fawltey Towers while we ate.
13. What was your school's full name? Seminole High School
14. School Mascot? Seminoles
15. Did you go to Homecoming and who with? I didn't attend homecoming, I was working.
16. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Heck to the no!!
17. What do you remember most about graduation? People that I went to school with for four years and never spoke to me all decided to finally say hi and good luck.
18. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? To school, they really nailed you if you didn't show up that day, wouldn't accept a parent excuse either!
19. Were you in any clubs? No
20. Have you gained weight since then? Like I'd tell you that!! Get real...lol.
21. Who was your prom date? Again, didn't attend, money went to the household, not a prim dress.
22. Going to 10 year Reunion? Already passed and I didn't go. Maybe I'll go to the 20th.
23. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself? I'd give myself some serious stock tips!
Far Away But Not Forgotten....
The other night I was fortunate enough to catch up with one of my friends in Indiana (hey Pam!!). Although things have been going a bit rough for her lately, she is always a hoot to talk to when we get on the line together. She's become quite the entrepreneur with her Pampered Chef parties too, so I raise my glass to her and her "keep on keeping on" attitude.
However, after we spoke it made me a bit misty-eyed for some of my other friends there and around the globe. Although I don't get to speak to them or write all that often, doesn't mean they are forgotten or out of my thoughts. So to everyone in the following states: Indiana, Georgia, Illinois, Utah, Texas, Delaware, Maryland, Nevada, California and Alabama...Hey I miss you guys!!! Same goes for my friends in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Japan.
I will really try to do better in keeping contact, but as everyone knows, its not easy.
Best of love to everyone from me!
However, after we spoke it made me a bit misty-eyed for some of my other friends there and around the globe. Although I don't get to speak to them or write all that often, doesn't mean they are forgotten or out of my thoughts. So to everyone in the following states: Indiana, Georgia, Illinois, Utah, Texas, Delaware, Maryland, Nevada, California and Alabama...Hey I miss you guys!!! Same goes for my friends in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Japan.
I will really try to do better in keeping contact, but as everyone knows, its not easy.
Best of love to everyone from me!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Birthday Wishes and Mr. Big Dreams....
This past Saturday was my cousin Tracy Lane's birthday. So, in cahoots with my sister Diane, we held a little surprise party for her. We had all of her favorite foods, basically Mexican, with lots of queso dip and nachos on top. The piece d resistance was the birthday cake. Do you know she always wanted a Barbie cake but never got one? Well this year she got it and maybe more than she bargained for. See, we asked for a brunette barbie to put on the cake. When we got it home to put the final pieces on the cake, the Barbie was brunette, but she was also black. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the whitest girl on the face of the planet had a black birthday Barbie cake. We all about died laughing. She thought it was great and insisted on taking her home. Her gifts included Sex and the City the Movie and the Sex and the City soundtrack. She loves Mr. Big! So all around it was a success, maybe I should start doing this for a fee...hhmm...maybe not!
I've posted pictures that we took. It wasn't much, but she and the kids had a really good time playing with the balloons too!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Goldenrod...sniff
As much as I enjoy the fall weather, there are some drawbacks. One is goldenrod. Yep, its blooming big time and my nose is letting me know it. Sniffles and sneezes abound here in our office thanks to my allergic reactions to that lovely plant, along with the regular dust, pine and juniper. Its bad enough that I want to rip my nose off and throw it out my drivers side window while cruising down the road doing 60. I feel about as much like for my nose as Lorena Bobbit did for a certain aspect of her husband and you see how that turned out. Not a pretty picture I can guess. :-)
So I hope that with plenty of pharmaceutical assistance and a very hot shower, I will be able to drown out these terrible allergies that keep attacking me at will. Makes me wish I were in a dry desert area with not trees or plants...but I guess since I am allergic to dust I would still have a problem. Ah well, its this or living in a bubble. Which is not an option!
So to all of you out there that are like me and are allergically challenged, I tip my hat to you and wish you good luck. To all of the rest of you..*%$#@. Just kidding...
So I hope that with plenty of pharmaceutical assistance and a very hot shower, I will be able to drown out these terrible allergies that keep attacking me at will. Makes me wish I were in a dry desert area with not trees or plants...but I guess since I am allergic to dust I would still have a problem. Ah well, its this or living in a bubble. Which is not an option!
So to all of you out there that are like me and are allergically challenged, I tip my hat to you and wish you good luck. To all of the rest of you..*%$#@. Just kidding...
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Happy October
Ahh October, a lovely month I must say...and I do (LOL). The temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing a teensy bit. People are jogging outside and having get togethers around the grills in the parks. You can smell the charcoal on Saturday game days..early in the morning too!
It's also close to Halloween, the day of ghosts and goblins and children running about the neighborhoods at night yelling Trick or Treat! The stores are beginning to stock their shelves with all sorts of decorations and goodies for all to enjoy. I love the holidays and this time of year. Makes me want to bake. Yes, bake. It must be that change in weather and the fact that I feel I should be doing something! I am trying to hold back the urge, but lets face it. Some time in the near future, a matter of weeks actually, I will spend an entire weekend baking cookies, cakes and breads. The people at my office will be happy I am sure, as well as my family. We love to eat it, but rarely have the time to make it. I guess its just the homebody in me to enjoy doing something like it.
Not much is happening this week except the same old thing different day routine. I went to Chuck E Cheese last night with my nephews and it was so much fun watching them play the games and eat their pizza while watching the "band". I got a few photos of course. I also learned that I suck at those kids games I used to be so good at when I was little. Skeet ball? No such luck for me, I barely got any tickets! LOL.
Anyway, I am getting into the spirit of the holiday season and am looking forward to decorating the office on Halloween. It will be spooktacular...mwah ha haha ha! Alright, obviously it is still to early in the morning for that! So I will leave it with you until I write again!
It's also close to Halloween, the day of ghosts and goblins and children running about the neighborhoods at night yelling Trick or Treat! The stores are beginning to stock their shelves with all sorts of decorations and goodies for all to enjoy. I love the holidays and this time of year. Makes me want to bake. Yes, bake. It must be that change in weather and the fact that I feel I should be doing something! I am trying to hold back the urge, but lets face it. Some time in the near future, a matter of weeks actually, I will spend an entire weekend baking cookies, cakes and breads. The people at my office will be happy I am sure, as well as my family. We love to eat it, but rarely have the time to make it. I guess its just the homebody in me to enjoy doing something like it.
Not much is happening this week except the same old thing different day routine. I went to Chuck E Cheese last night with my nephews and it was so much fun watching them play the games and eat their pizza while watching the "band". I got a few photos of course. I also learned that I suck at those kids games I used to be so good at when I was little. Skeet ball? No such luck for me, I barely got any tickets! LOL.
Anyway, I am getting into the spirit of the holiday season and am looking forward to decorating the office on Halloween. It will be spooktacular...mwah ha haha ha! Alright, obviously it is still to early in the morning for that! So I will leave it with you until I write again!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Pretty
So I woke up this morning and walked outside and literally sighed with pleasure. It was so cool and crisp. Now that is what I'm talking about!! Fall weather is here and I am loving it. Of all the things I miss about living up north in the state of Indiana (hey Hoosiers!!) besides my friends, it's the fall weather. And its absolutely gorgeous to boot! Florida may not have the colour palate of an Indiana fall, but we do have an amazing springtime (I'll make sure to put them up via photo next when I learn how to work this thing all the way).
Anyway, things are starting to come together here in the capital city for me. A new deck to be removed and built, someone to mow between the pines with a bush hog...these are the things that I love about this time of year.
I'm also thinking about the holidays. Fall is my favorite season, but Christmas is my fave holiday. However, as it gets closer to Thanksgiving my mind tend to drift to thoughts of my family. We are pretty scattered out, from Colorado to central Florida but we will all be together to celebrate the American holiday of gluttony. The sound of Last Train Home runs through my mind when I think about it.
I miss the fact that my sister Chris and I won't be going to the store the week before to get all of the food and necessary items we will need (the people at Sam's always ran away when we came in). I miss that I will not get to help my Grandma Scherer make her totally fabulous stuffing the night before and of course, although I hate touching anything that is raw and meat related I will miss cleaning and stuffing the turkey. We will be driving down from Tally that morning, so I won't be able to participate in those activities.
But the fact that we will be together that weekend, all going insane at the same time will more than suffice! LOL. And on top of that the day after officially means Christmas is upon us! Yea!!! I can't wait. However, I will have to, so I will be patient.
On that note, I will leave off...maybe for those of you who read this you will remember a certain Publix commercial which involves an Amtrack train and a turkey. And no, that is not a joke.
Anyway, things are starting to come together here in the capital city for me. A new deck to be removed and built, someone to mow between the pines with a bush hog...these are the things that I love about this time of year.
I'm also thinking about the holidays. Fall is my favorite season, but Christmas is my fave holiday. However, as it gets closer to Thanksgiving my mind tend to drift to thoughts of my family. We are pretty scattered out, from Colorado to central Florida but we will all be together to celebrate the American holiday of gluttony. The sound of Last Train Home runs through my mind when I think about it.
I miss the fact that my sister Chris and I won't be going to the store the week before to get all of the food and necessary items we will need (the people at Sam's always ran away when we came in). I miss that I will not get to help my Grandma Scherer make her totally fabulous stuffing the night before and of course, although I hate touching anything that is raw and meat related I will miss cleaning and stuffing the turkey. We will be driving down from Tally that morning, so I won't be able to participate in those activities.
But the fact that we will be together that weekend, all going insane at the same time will more than suffice! LOL. And on top of that the day after officially means Christmas is upon us! Yea!!! I can't wait. However, I will have to, so I will be patient.
On that note, I will leave off...maybe for those of you who read this you will remember a certain Publix commercial which involves an Amtrack train and a turkey. And no, that is not a joke.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Too Long...
I know its been a few weeks, okay, over a month since I last posted, but a lot has been going on, which keeps me from posting. So far I am not doing too badly with the example setting. I have been having difficulty with the positivity. I can honestly say that fault lies with my work and home environment. Neither which are very good at the moment. But I will strive to work hard and be better, which is all I can really do.
I did go visit my parents and grandparents in Central Florida this past weekend. It wasn't too bad apart from the rainy weather. And Lord, was there water everywhere! Roads were still flooded out from Fay, so there were a lot of detours and slow driving. The temp was perfect at the beach in New Smyrna, even though we were finally driven away by ...you guessed it, more rain!
While I was there digging through some old boxes, I found the Senior Will from my last year in high school (go Seminole High!!). It was funny to read them and then try to remember everyone. I never made it to my 10 year reunion, but I am thinking I may go to the 20th.
Not much else is happening. I plan to get some yard work done this weekend and housework. I have plans to start on in regards to the holidays. They are upon us people and it won't be long before we are putting up the Christmas tree.
I think I will take a weekend trip somewhere soon too. I need to get out of town more often.
Anyway, till later, have a good one. I'll try not to stay away so long next time!
I did go visit my parents and grandparents in Central Florida this past weekend. It wasn't too bad apart from the rainy weather. And Lord, was there water everywhere! Roads were still flooded out from Fay, so there were a lot of detours and slow driving. The temp was perfect at the beach in New Smyrna, even though we were finally driven away by ...you guessed it, more rain!
While I was there digging through some old boxes, I found the Senior Will from my last year in high school (go Seminole High!!). It was funny to read them and then try to remember everyone. I never made it to my 10 year reunion, but I am thinking I may go to the 20th.
Not much else is happening. I plan to get some yard work done this weekend and housework. I have plans to start on in regards to the holidays. They are upon us people and it won't be long before we are putting up the Christmas tree.
I think I will take a weekend trip somewhere soon too. I need to get out of town more often.
Anyway, till later, have a good one. I'll try not to stay away so long next time!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Mondays....
Here I sit in the office another Monday having arrived. And although I am grateful its getting closer to my vacation and that my boss is on vacay for a week, there is one thing that keeps the dreaded Monday mantra of "I hate Monday" alive and well. Patients. Yes ladies and gentleman, my Mondays are overrun with walk-ins who have problems with their hearing aids, ears and all other types of medical conditions that no one should hear about, let alone know about.
Today is no exception. So far Mr. and Ms. Nasties have called or shown up to complain about their appointments that are not soon enough, can't be made soon enough or that they even have one at all. Please God if I ever get to be over a certain age, just let me die so I won't cause anyone else the pain and discomfort of putting up with my bad attitude. Yeah, yeah, I know most of these folks are old, they are on fixed incomes and its hard for them, blah, blah. But ya know what? Most of these folks have money, get free health care and are miserable because they want to be. My grandparents are old and have a heck of a lot more problems than most of these people, yet they are sweet and polite.
I guess its starting to get to me because everyone seems to have lost any semblance of manners. No one says goodbye when disconnecting a call, they can't be bothered with a simple thank you! Were they raised in barns? I and my sisters got beat if we didn't say yes ma'am and no ma'am, yes sir, no sir. All I hear now is yeah and alright..and the hateful "whatever!" Its bad enough people can't eat their food without showing everyone else in the restaurant what they are having for dinner. Its getting old and truthfully I am hoping to win a lottery or something so I may purchase a small private island in the West Indies where I can be alone and not deal with so many individuals who have so little regard for others.
I know I am not alone in feeling this way. This is a total rant entry and I know that, but I am not allowed to scream at a patient and its rude to scream at someone for being an idiot. I'd be yelling all day if I did. So, if anyone out there finds a magic lamp and makes a wish, please wish all of us here in the world with good manners and that we use them. I say that would make everyone's day!!
Today is no exception. So far Mr. and Ms. Nasties have called or shown up to complain about their appointments that are not soon enough, can't be made soon enough or that they even have one at all. Please God if I ever get to be over a certain age, just let me die so I won't cause anyone else the pain and discomfort of putting up with my bad attitude. Yeah, yeah, I know most of these folks are old, they are on fixed incomes and its hard for them, blah, blah. But ya know what? Most of these folks have money, get free health care and are miserable because they want to be. My grandparents are old and have a heck of a lot more problems than most of these people, yet they are sweet and polite.
I guess its starting to get to me because everyone seems to have lost any semblance of manners. No one says goodbye when disconnecting a call, they can't be bothered with a simple thank you! Were they raised in barns? I and my sisters got beat if we didn't say yes ma'am and no ma'am, yes sir, no sir. All I hear now is yeah and alright..and the hateful "whatever!" Its bad enough people can't eat their food without showing everyone else in the restaurant what they are having for dinner. Its getting old and truthfully I am hoping to win a lottery or something so I may purchase a small private island in the West Indies where I can be alone and not deal with so many individuals who have so little regard for others.
I know I am not alone in feeling this way. This is a total rant entry and I know that, but I am not allowed to scream at a patient and its rude to scream at someone for being an idiot. I'd be yelling all day if I did. So, if anyone out there finds a magic lamp and makes a wish, please wish all of us here in the world with good manners and that we use them. I say that would make everyone's day!!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
For Example....
Unfortunately for me, two of my fellow co-workers made a statement yesterday that made me think. All I can say is....thanks a lot you guys! It took a lot out of me and my head really hurt afterwards. But, the main part of the story is that Whitney (aka physical therapy extraordinaire) and Kirk (the oh so worldly wise one..or so he thinks) stated that they were becoming just like me, after an unpleasant encounter involving some patients. Lets face it, at first, totally funny...then after I quit laughing I was a bit worried. I mean, for me well, that's just me...but I didn't want sweet, adorable Whitney and doe-eyed, naive Kirk to be like that! I'm sarcastic, absolutely politically incorrect and lets face it, I can be...hhmm...lets just say the list goes on...and on.
And so there it is. The problem. I am an example. Obviously, not a very good one. Yeah, I can be nice and I work hard, and I'm more than happy to help get your butt out of a sling..blah blah blah, but I need to be better. I need to watch my mouth, try to be less negative and look more to the positive (per Kirk, I tend to be a Debbie Downer). So, forget the swear jar (which was not working!!), I am now on a mission to go 21 days straight without saying a bad word. I will also work at being more positive no matter how stressful things might get here at home and at the office. I figure it will make me a better person and keep my fellow workers from shifting to the dark side (those mandatory bad guy masks they make you wear get to be a bit confining ya know).
The only thing is that my humour is so funny when its sarcastic. If you ever see me, ask me about the one-legged man blind date and the haunted hearing aids! That in itself is proof enough. I will keep you posted through my journey towards self enlightenment (or as Oprah calls it, your Aha! moment), so until then ladies and gentleman, I bid you adieu and bonsoir!
And so there it is. The problem. I am an example. Obviously, not a very good one. Yeah, I can be nice and I work hard, and I'm more than happy to help get your butt out of a sling..blah blah blah, but I need to be better. I need to watch my mouth, try to be less negative and look more to the positive (per Kirk, I tend to be a Debbie Downer). So, forget the swear jar (which was not working!!), I am now on a mission to go 21 days straight without saying a bad word. I will also work at being more positive no matter how stressful things might get here at home and at the office. I figure it will make me a better person and keep my fellow workers from shifting to the dark side (those mandatory bad guy masks they make you wear get to be a bit confining ya know).
The only thing is that my humour is so funny when its sarcastic. If you ever see me, ask me about the one-legged man blind date and the haunted hearing aids! That in itself is proof enough. I will keep you posted through my journey towards self enlightenment (or as Oprah calls it, your Aha! moment), so until then ladies and gentleman, I bid you adieu and bonsoir!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
One Plus One Equals Four
For those of you that know me, my automobile is not the prettiest thing in the world. Recently, its been a problem of tires. I had one that has been going low for the past few weeks, but thanks to a small air compressor it has been keeping me going. So I go to Sam's to purchase a new tire and what happens? My front drivers side tire goes flat, right as I pull into the parking lot. I guess if its going to happen somewhere, that would be the correct area to have it happen. I can see one tire going out, but two? I see it as a sign to take no chances. I purchased four new ones. So although I am now four new tires safer, I am also $360.00 poorer. Its times like this that I miss my baby pick-up truck "Little Red."
Red and I had been through a lot over the years. Thunderstorms, hurricanes, snowstorms, ice storms, two major moves (not counting moving friends and church members) and many, many trips to the repair shop. It always got me where I needed to go when I needed it most. It is what hooked me on pick-up trucks. As soon as I save up what I need, that is what I will be purchasing for new transportation. I have my dream truck, a nice gunmetal grey quad-cab Chevy Silverado lifted, with chrome. You thought I'd go red, but I just can't do it. You can't replace one truck that you've had with another. Its just not right and its never the same.
Ahh, the memories. Where does time go? Just last year I moved back to the city of my birth for a final time. I just can't move again. I figure this is where I will always be. Thankfully I have many family members and new friends that I am making. I have a good job and work with good people. I count myself lucky. I can always find something to complain about, its my thing. But I am feeling a bit maudlin and am trying to look for the good in what is out there in this world.
So on that note, I am going to go visit with my sister, make lists for our vacation (cause we like to do that stuff) and enjoy what is left of my Sunday. May you have a restful afternoon....
Red and I had been through a lot over the years. Thunderstorms, hurricanes, snowstorms, ice storms, two major moves (not counting moving friends and church members) and many, many trips to the repair shop. It always got me where I needed to go when I needed it most. It is what hooked me on pick-up trucks. As soon as I save up what I need, that is what I will be purchasing for new transportation. I have my dream truck, a nice gunmetal grey quad-cab Chevy Silverado lifted, with chrome. You thought I'd go red, but I just can't do it. You can't replace one truck that you've had with another. Its just not right and its never the same.
Ahh, the memories. Where does time go? Just last year I moved back to the city of my birth for a final time. I just can't move again. I figure this is where I will always be. Thankfully I have many family members and new friends that I am making. I have a good job and work with good people. I count myself lucky. I can always find something to complain about, its my thing. But I am feeling a bit maudlin and am trying to look for the good in what is out there in this world.
So on that note, I am going to go visit with my sister, make lists for our vacation (cause we like to do that stuff) and enjoy what is left of my Sunday. May you have a restful afternoon....
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Good grief...
And I don't mean Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang. Its been a long day, a lot done but a feeling of nothing being accomplished. Now here I sit, wanting to go home, but unable to do so because I was dumb enough not to order toner earlier in the day. For some reason I cannot fathom, small businesses (such as the one I work for) purchase copiers that you have to order toner from some other business out in BFE. What's worse, you can't get it at Office Depot or Staples. Just my luck, its almost out and my boss will freak (well, in the only way he knows how). I guess I will have to save all remaining toner for him and hope no one wants to fax us (yeah right).
So I am whining now...things could be worse I am sure. I figure I will go on home, make a cobbler (blueberry.......mmmmmm......blueberry), picked from our own property no less, which makes it even sweeter. I will bring it to work tomorrow, maybe they will be so overcome with the cobbler, they will forget about the toner, yea!! Now I am dreaming! First whining, now dreaming, whats next? Better not ask, as the possibilities are endless and lets face it. My problem is that I am almost always willing to try something once, especially if it is non-fattening.
For those of you reading this, thinking, good Lord, why is she writing, you may blame my very good friend Whitney Harris (physical therapy extraordinaire, all around American girl who belongs on the cover of a magazine for Audrey Hepburn look-a-likes). Poor girl, she had no idea what was coming when I was hired to work next door to her. She'll say, Oh Michelle...don't be silly, then tell me I am much worse than I imagined...lol. In the coolest and sweetest way ever!
I would put a picture of Whit and my family and friends up, but alas, I am still learning this site and have not yet mastered the technique. Never fear, I will get the hang of it and get it going. Much to their horror and my delight.
Oh well, I would write more, but I need to be going. Daylights burning and I have a cobbler to bake, other chores to do and a book to finish reading (stayed up till 1:00 am last night and finally had force myself to stop at the half way point!). I am sure I will have more to say tomorrow and more changes to make to the site. Until then, so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night.
So I am whining now...things could be worse I am sure. I figure I will go on home, make a cobbler (blueberry.......mmmmmm......blueberry), picked from our own property no less, which makes it even sweeter. I will bring it to work tomorrow, maybe they will be so overcome with the cobbler, they will forget about the toner, yea!! Now I am dreaming! First whining, now dreaming, whats next? Better not ask, as the possibilities are endless and lets face it. My problem is that I am almost always willing to try something once, especially if it is non-fattening.
For those of you reading this, thinking, good Lord, why is she writing, you may blame my very good friend Whitney Harris (physical therapy extraordinaire, all around American girl who belongs on the cover of a magazine for Audrey Hepburn look-a-likes). Poor girl, she had no idea what was coming when I was hired to work next door to her. She'll say, Oh Michelle...don't be silly, then tell me I am much worse than I imagined...lol. In the coolest and sweetest way ever!
I would put a picture of Whit and my family and friends up, but alas, I am still learning this site and have not yet mastered the technique. Never fear, I will get the hang of it and get it going. Much to their horror and my delight.
Oh well, I would write more, but I need to be going. Daylights burning and I have a cobbler to bake, other chores to do and a book to finish reading (stayed up till 1:00 am last night and finally had force myself to stop at the half way point!). I am sure I will have more to say tomorrow and more changes to make to the site. Until then, so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
To Blog or Not To Blog....
The question I have been facing since it all started. To begin with, its cool to keep in touch with everyone who, like my family for example, is scattered all over God's creation. As a con, I don't like everone knowing my business. But then I thought, everyone pretty much knows it all anyway, so what the heck. I'll do it. So here I am, now glommed together in that place we all call cyberspace telling everyone what I had for breakfast (okay, it was a Hot Pocket..sheesh).
Currently things here in the lovely capital city of Florida is wet. We have had rain pretty much every day. If you could only see my yard, you would understand my despair, as it now looks like the wilds of the South American rain forest. Tall grass, huge trees, vines snaking up everywhere ready to catch you unawares. We won't get into the fauna..lets just say some animals and insects, no matter how beneficial are gross and painful when they catch you.
I will say that I am quite grateful (although sometimes not) for all of my family. Lets face it, anyone who can claim to have six younger sisters all by the same parents isn't heard of all that much anymore. I am the oldest, unmarried (yea!!) without children (can I got an Amen?!!) and am living with my Grandma since my Grandpa passed away so she wouldn't be alone (aahhhh). I work for an Audiologist, so I get to yell at people all day long (who can say they are that lucky?)...the rest are as follows:
Diane, married to husband Sean (a cool gamer of a brother-in-law), with two hell-raising children Connor and Alex (my baby except by birth). Works for her in-laws and is a totally gorgeous. She sucked all the pretty when she was born (dang you Diane!!!).
Christina, recently married to Russell (who is still warily trying to figure us out), no children or expecting any as of yet. She too is a bella regazza, so some of the pretty gene must have been left over after Diane was born after all. LOL. Of course now I am still trying to forgive her for leaving us to move to Colorado just to be with her husband!! What a reason!
Danielle, unmarried, two children that are absolute brats in the best way, Sydney and Ashley. She's the bakery manager and is the reason all of America is obese in this day and age. Too much butter cream can be a bad thing!! Unfortunately, she also is good looking. I'm beginning to see a pattern and I have to wonder if I got gypped.
Suzanne, unmarried, no kids either. Just moved into her own place. I guess she felt she had to spread her petite cuteness all over town. Doing it around the house to annoy us wasn't enough. She works for Publix and seems happy there. I wonder if she needs a roommate....anyway, she is the bravest since she has gotten numerous tats...blech.
Jamie Marie, actually just Jamie but she gets two names anyway. She is single, no children, but she takes care of a bunch of them in her work. She's unfortunately every male fantasy in the looks department, tall, blonde hair, blue eyes, big.........heart. Hey, you watch where your mind is wandering! What did you think I would say about my sister? Looking for her Prince Charming here in Tally, living with Diane and both are still alive so far (I lay odds on Diane).
Lastly is Shannon, still in High School, part of the Color Guard, active in Church, and a good student with gorgeous features. It makes me want to hit her...She is studying medicine already and I figure she will cure at least 100 diseases in her lifetime. She is stubborn though, which I guess is normal for our family. Two more years and she will be leaving home too. She better not move too far away! And one more thing, we (her sisters) picked her name. We figured it was time we got to pick since my parents named all the rest of us.
My parents Jamie (hence why Jamie Marie goes by two names) and Shirley, well lets face it. They both belong in Chattahoochee. I don't know why they haven't made it there yet. Married 32 years, seven children, 4 grandchildren, and other crazy realtives and friends surrounding you all day long...if thats not a mental case waiting to happen I don't know what is.
We try our best to get together several times a year. Last time that happened the National Guard was called in. It seems the Neighborhood Watch thought there was an invasion of some sort. Just think what its going to be like at Thanksgiving. Hahhahahahahah...
Okay, well that is way more than enough for now. I figure something will happen to spark more of my blogging tomorrow. Until then good morning, good afternoon and goodnight.
Currently things here in the lovely capital city of Florida is wet. We have had rain pretty much every day. If you could only see my yard, you would understand my despair, as it now looks like the wilds of the South American rain forest. Tall grass, huge trees, vines snaking up everywhere ready to catch you unawares. We won't get into the fauna..lets just say some animals and insects, no matter how beneficial are gross and painful when they catch you.
I will say that I am quite grateful (although sometimes not) for all of my family. Lets face it, anyone who can claim to have six younger sisters all by the same parents isn't heard of all that much anymore. I am the oldest, unmarried (yea!!) without children (can I got an Amen?!!) and am living with my Grandma since my Grandpa passed away so she wouldn't be alone (aahhhh). I work for an Audiologist, so I get to yell at people all day long (who can say they are that lucky?)...the rest are as follows:
Diane, married to husband Sean (a cool gamer of a brother-in-law), with two hell-raising children Connor and Alex (my baby except by birth). Works for her in-laws and is a totally gorgeous. She sucked all the pretty when she was born (dang you Diane!!!).
Christina, recently married to Russell (who is still warily trying to figure us out), no children or expecting any as of yet. She too is a bella regazza, so some of the pretty gene must have been left over after Diane was born after all. LOL. Of course now I am still trying to forgive her for leaving us to move to Colorado just to be with her husband!! What a reason!
Danielle, unmarried, two children that are absolute brats in the best way, Sydney and Ashley. She's the bakery manager and is the reason all of America is obese in this day and age. Too much butter cream can be a bad thing!! Unfortunately, she also is good looking. I'm beginning to see a pattern and I have to wonder if I got gypped.
Suzanne, unmarried, no kids either. Just moved into her own place. I guess she felt she had to spread her petite cuteness all over town. Doing it around the house to annoy us wasn't enough. She works for Publix and seems happy there. I wonder if she needs a roommate....anyway, she is the bravest since she has gotten numerous tats...blech.
Jamie Marie, actually just Jamie but she gets two names anyway. She is single, no children, but she takes care of a bunch of them in her work. She's unfortunately every male fantasy in the looks department, tall, blonde hair, blue eyes, big.........heart. Hey, you watch where your mind is wandering! What did you think I would say about my sister? Looking for her Prince Charming here in Tally, living with Diane and both are still alive so far (I lay odds on Diane).
Lastly is Shannon, still in High School, part of the Color Guard, active in Church, and a good student with gorgeous features. It makes me want to hit her...She is studying medicine already and I figure she will cure at least 100 diseases in her lifetime. She is stubborn though, which I guess is normal for our family. Two more years and she will be leaving home too. She better not move too far away! And one more thing, we (her sisters) picked her name. We figured it was time we got to pick since my parents named all the rest of us.
My parents Jamie (hence why Jamie Marie goes by two names) and Shirley, well lets face it. They both belong in Chattahoochee. I don't know why they haven't made it there yet. Married 32 years, seven children, 4 grandchildren, and other crazy realtives and friends surrounding you all day long...if thats not a mental case waiting to happen I don't know what is.
We try our best to get together several times a year. Last time that happened the National Guard was called in. It seems the Neighborhood Watch thought there was an invasion of some sort. Just think what its going to be like at Thanksgiving. Hahhahahahahah...
Okay, well that is way more than enough for now. I figure something will happen to spark more of my blogging tomorrow. Until then good morning, good afternoon and goodnight.
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