I had a very nice surprise today. This morning when I went out my back door, I noticed that my 12 foot Lilac bush (more like a tree) is in full bloom, and it smells WONDERFUL.
You can smell it three houses away. Lilacs and Roses are my two most favorite smells. I just hope that it doesn't rain anytime soon. It seems like whenever it rains, the blooms blow off, and the smell disappears.
I have decided that Heaven MUST smell like Roses and Lilac....... That SURE WOULD be paradise. :)
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Monday, April 17, 2006
Easter and making a new friend? I hope!!
Our family met up at Aunt Becky's and Uncle Rick's for Easter dinner. I was finally able to meet my grandma's neighbor, Jill.
Grandma had told me about Jill and how she was abused as a child. She was abused in EVERY sense of the word. I won't go into details, but let's just say it has really affected her adult life.
Jill is a very timid middle aged woman who lives alone in the next apartment, and doesn't trust anyone. She really helps keep an eye out on grandma.
She's so afraid of people, that I was told that whenever my dad (or anyone for that matter) would come over, if she was outside, she'd hurry in, and grandma could hear her locking the doors. That was until the day my dad went over, and Jill was trying to fix her bike. His back and knees were killing him, and she could tell he was in pain, but that didn't stop my dad from getting on the ground and fixing her bike for her. She was so amazed, that she and my dad have become friends.
I was also told that she NEVER misses church. She arrives late, sits in the back, and leaves before it's over. She loves to knit, and takes brown grocery bags FULL of things she's knitted, take it to church, and writes FREE on the bag. She even went so far as to knit my mom a pair of booties when she was in the hospital.
So, when I was finally introduced to her, I was first surprised to see that she was willing to meet my WHOLE family. Then we started talking, and we became friends, especially since I found out that she used to work at the same factory I do.
She's one of these people that had such a horrible life, that you can't help but feel like you want to do something nice for her. I'm just hoping that now, she'll be more comfortable speaking to us when we come over to visit grandma.
Grandma had told me about Jill and how she was abused as a child. She was abused in EVERY sense of the word. I won't go into details, but let's just say it has really affected her adult life.
Jill is a very timid middle aged woman who lives alone in the next apartment, and doesn't trust anyone. She really helps keep an eye out on grandma.
She's so afraid of people, that I was told that whenever my dad (or anyone for that matter) would come over, if she was outside, she'd hurry in, and grandma could hear her locking the doors. That was until the day my dad went over, and Jill was trying to fix her bike. His back and knees were killing him, and she could tell he was in pain, but that didn't stop my dad from getting on the ground and fixing her bike for her. She was so amazed, that she and my dad have become friends.
I was also told that she NEVER misses church. She arrives late, sits in the back, and leaves before it's over. She loves to knit, and takes brown grocery bags FULL of things she's knitted, take it to church, and writes FREE on the bag. She even went so far as to knit my mom a pair of booties when she was in the hospital.
So, when I was finally introduced to her, I was first surprised to see that she was willing to meet my WHOLE family. Then we started talking, and we became friends, especially since I found out that she used to work at the same factory I do.
She's one of these people that had such a horrible life, that you can't help but feel like you want to do something nice for her. I'm just hoping that now, she'll be more comfortable speaking to us when we come over to visit grandma.
Friday, April 14, 2006
Nashville countdown.
We know the trip is set for May 8th which is exactly 24 days away. We need to finalize this. :) We need to decide where to meet, and what time.
I was thinking that Carol, Chris, and I could meet up, and then the three of us could meet Carrie somewhere. The times will be determined by where we decide to meet up. If someone runs a little late, No biggie..However, Carrie would have the most understandable excuse. KIDS.. LOL..
I am starting to believe that all kids are built with a sensor that goes off when mom or dad is in a hurry or running late. This sensor tells them to move more slowly, and get distracted with other things. I think this is the same sensor that tells kids to wait until they get up in the morning before telling their moms they need their purple shirt. The purple shirt that's in with the dirty clothes. LOL.
I was thinking that Carol, Chris, and I could meet up, and then the three of us could meet Carrie somewhere. The times will be determined by where we decide to meet up. If someone runs a little late, No biggie..However, Carrie would have the most understandable excuse. KIDS.. LOL..
I am starting to believe that all kids are built with a sensor that goes off when mom or dad is in a hurry or running late. This sensor tells them to move more slowly, and get distracted with other things. I think this is the same sensor that tells kids to wait until they get up in the morning before telling their moms they need their purple shirt. The purple shirt that's in with the dirty clothes. LOL.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Johnson Bible College
Wedensday afternoon my parents dropped Austin, Shawn, and I off at JBC. I spent the night with Ashley and her roomy, and the boys stayed with Brandon and his roomy.
Brandon was at work when we arrived, so Ashley was going to put the boy's things in her room. We went in and she yelled down the hall "Boys in the hall, don't worry it's only my little brother." Several girls came out of their rooms to see what was going on.
Ashley drove us and another friend, Amber, to Little Ceasers Pizza. Which was pretty amazing since you can buy an one topping pizza for $5 and breadsticks for only $1. So, We bought 2 pizzas and took them back to the girl's dorm. We went to the Lobby? I guess that's what it's called... to eat. Since Ashley, Austin, and Shawn can't stand sausage pizza, and I can't stand pepperoni we had tons of sausage left over. So, Ashley wrote "FREE" on the box, and put it in the fridge in the kitchen. Yes, the dorms have a kitchen that any of the girls can use. I saw several girls in there cooking their dinner. It's pretty neat.
That evening,while Ashley was busy doing a paper, her friend Amber and I watched a movie. Halfway through, Jo Beth came in and half watched it with us.
In the morning,we went to chapel, and afterwards I went with Ashley to her Litature class. They were discussing poetry. After class we had 20 mins. until her next class, so we went to the bookstore. I bought a few things, which included a Johnson hoodie and long sleeved T shirt.... Okay, so it's a 3 quarter sleeved shirt, almost long sleeved.
Then we had to get to her next class....... Old Testament Poetry. The class was interesting too. In the book of Job, there's chapters where Job and his three "friends" were talking... Well, the students had divided up those verses and rephrased them in their own words. Then they had to take turns reading their "verses". It was interesting what those kids came up with. Afterwards, we went to lunch and waited for mom and dad to come get us.
I really enjoyed myself, and it was fun meeting all of my sister's friends.
Brandon was at work when we arrived, so Ashley was going to put the boy's things in her room. We went in and she yelled down the hall "Boys in the hall, don't worry it's only my little brother." Several girls came out of their rooms to see what was going on.
Ashley drove us and another friend, Amber, to Little Ceasers Pizza. Which was pretty amazing since you can buy an one topping pizza for $5 and breadsticks for only $1. So, We bought 2 pizzas and took them back to the girl's dorm. We went to the Lobby? I guess that's what it's called... to eat. Since Ashley, Austin, and Shawn can't stand sausage pizza, and I can't stand pepperoni we had tons of sausage left over. So, Ashley wrote "FREE" on the box, and put it in the fridge in the kitchen. Yes, the dorms have a kitchen that any of the girls can use. I saw several girls in there cooking their dinner. It's pretty neat.
That evening,while Ashley was busy doing a paper, her friend Amber and I watched a movie. Halfway through, Jo Beth came in and half watched it with us.
In the morning,we went to chapel, and afterwards I went with Ashley to her Litature class. They were discussing poetry. After class we had 20 mins. until her next class, so we went to the bookstore. I bought a few things, which included a Johnson hoodie and long sleeved T shirt.... Okay, so it's a 3 quarter sleeved shirt, almost long sleeved.
Then we had to get to her next class....... Old Testament Poetry. The class was interesting too. In the book of Job, there's chapters where Job and his three "friends" were talking... Well, the students had divided up those verses and rephrased them in their own words. Then they had to take turns reading their "verses". It was interesting what those kids came up with. Afterwards, we went to lunch and waited for mom and dad to come get us.
I really enjoyed myself, and it was fun meeting all of my sister's friends.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Lightning, Prayers, and Songs OH MY
The night we saw Fixin' 2 Rain, a HUGE thunderstorm came up.(I know, I know, pretty ironic.) My parents and Austin were in the camper, Shawn was in the van? camper? and I was in my tent.
I was okay, until the thunder woke me up. It was the "earth shaking" type of thunder. I unzipped the window, and the lightning looked really dangerous. It was coming straight down. To say I was scared would be a gross understatement.
My tent was right under a tree, so I didn't want to stay there, but I didn't want to leave either. By this point, the rain was pouring down. I pulled my sleeping bag up over my head, and did some MAJOR praying. Then a song came to my mind. It's a song the kids sing down in Sunday school, so I started singing softly................
Don't be afraid Jesus is watching you
In the dark night He is protecting you
Talk to the Lord, ask Him to make you brave
Jesus will hear when you pray.
(Chorus)
Jesus is caring for you
Jesus is helping you too
Jesus is always there keeping you
for He loves you.
Jesus is caring for you
Jesus is helping you too
Jesus is with you whatever you do.
You're not alone Jesus is there with you
He can't be seen, but He is there it's true
He is your friend, He'll keep you in His care
He goes with you everywhere.
(Chorus)
After I sang that, my cell phone rang. Mom and dad were concerned, so they had Austin call me and see if I was ok. I was honestly able to tell them I was fine. After hanging up, I fell into a peaceful sleep.
Later that morning, my coworker, Lois, who was vacationing in Flordia, TEXT me to see if I was ok. After telling her I was fine, she said "I saw the storm on the weather channel, and I was praying for you guys."
That simple little TEXT mess. was really touching.
I discovered later that three tornadoes touched down and 26 people were killed. Which only proves that God takes care of us, even when we really don't know the extent of the situation.
I was okay, until the thunder woke me up. It was the "earth shaking" type of thunder. I unzipped the window, and the lightning looked really dangerous. It was coming straight down. To say I was scared would be a gross understatement.
My tent was right under a tree, so I didn't want to stay there, but I didn't want to leave either. By this point, the rain was pouring down. I pulled my sleeping bag up over my head, and did some MAJOR praying. Then a song came to my mind. It's a song the kids sing down in Sunday school, so I started singing softly................
Don't be afraid Jesus is watching you
In the dark night He is protecting you
Talk to the Lord, ask Him to make you brave
Jesus will hear when you pray.
(Chorus)
Jesus is caring for you
Jesus is helping you too
Jesus is always there keeping you
for He loves you.
Jesus is caring for you
Jesus is helping you too
Jesus is with you whatever you do.
You're not alone Jesus is there with you
He can't be seen, but He is there it's true
He is your friend, He'll keep you in His care
He goes with you everywhere.
(Chorus)
After I sang that, my cell phone rang. Mom and dad were concerned, so they had Austin call me and see if I was ok. I was honestly able to tell them I was fine. After hanging up, I fell into a peaceful sleep.
Later that morning, my coworker, Lois, who was vacationing in Flordia, TEXT me to see if I was ok. After telling her I was fine, she said "I saw the storm on the weather channel, and I was praying for you guys."
That simple little TEXT mess. was really touching.
I discovered later that three tornadoes touched down and 26 people were killed. Which only proves that God takes care of us, even when we really don't know the extent of the situation.
Fixin' 2 Rain picture
Ashley, Austin, Jo Beth, and Shawn got a group picture taken, and it's really funny. For some reason, I couldn't post it here, so if anyone wants to see it, let me know. I'll email it to you.
The lady taking the picture laughed really hard, and she said they'll probably use it as a promotional picture, and she couldn't wait for the manager to see it. Everyone was laughing when they had it taken.
It really is priceless.
The lady taking the picture laughed really hard, and she said they'll probably use it as a promotional picture, and she couldn't wait for the manager to see it. Everyone was laughing when they had it taken.
It really is priceless.
Fixin' 2 Rain
We just got back from Gatlinburg about an hour or so ago, and I couldn't WAIT to tell about this show we went to see...........
The show was at the Govenor's Palace, which by the way is an AMAZING theater. They serve FREE popcorn and of course you have to buy the drinks, but at $2 a pop it's not completely unreasonable.
My parents, Austin, my unofficially adopted little brother Shawn (not sure if it's Shawn or Sean), Ashley, her room mate Jo Beth, and I all went to see it. Oh, and if you're planning on seeing it, it's around $26 a person, UNLESS you can prove you live in TN, and then you get your ticket for $7.50. So, Ashley and Jo Beth got theirs a LOT cheaper.
Anyway.......The show was called Fixin' 2 Rain which is the story of Noah's Ark set in the Great Smokey Mountains. It's a cross between "O Brother Where Art Thou" and "The Lion King." Yes, animals actually come down the aisles. Not real ones of course, but it was pretty impressive. Oh, yes, and the animals talk and sing. There were a bunch of little kids behind us that laughed so hard, that we couldn't help but to laugh along with them.
My favorite part was the preacher.......
It's supposed to be a old fashioned revival camp meeting. So, imagine a stage full of "hillbillies".This isn't the exact dialouge, but it's pretty close............
Preacher: I'm hear today to tell you about the Devil. D-E-V-I-L Can I get an Amen?
Crowd: Amen
Preacher: Take away the D and you have evil.. The devil is very evil. Can I get a Yahoo?
Crowd: Yahoo
Preacher: Take away the E and you have vil (pronounced Vile). That's what satan is vil, vil, vil, vil. Can I get a Amen?
Crowd:Amen
Preacher: Take away the V and you have IL (pronounced ill) Thats what satan is il, il, il il. He's very SICK.
Preacher: Now take away the I and you have L, and that's exactly where you're going if you follow the devil.
During intermission, a HUGE thunderstorm came up... Mom and I thought it was sound effects, since right before then the animals came down the aisles, and it started to rain onstage.(Yes, they had REAL water onstage)..... So, we're sitting there listening to the thunder, rain, and hail thinking it was just sound effects. Come to find out it was REALLY raining and hailing outside.
There's another show I wanted to get tickets for which was "Miracle". It's about the life of Jesus, which looked really NEAT. It's in Louise Mandrell's old theater. (Please forgive my spelling) Their first show is April 13. I was so sad, but maybe next time.
The show was at the Govenor's Palace, which by the way is an AMAZING theater. They serve FREE popcorn and of course you have to buy the drinks, but at $2 a pop it's not completely unreasonable.
My parents, Austin, my unofficially adopted little brother Shawn (not sure if it's Shawn or Sean), Ashley, her room mate Jo Beth, and I all went to see it. Oh, and if you're planning on seeing it, it's around $26 a person, UNLESS you can prove you live in TN, and then you get your ticket for $7.50. So, Ashley and Jo Beth got theirs a LOT cheaper.
Anyway.......The show was called Fixin' 2 Rain which is the story of Noah's Ark set in the Great Smokey Mountains. It's a cross between "O Brother Where Art Thou" and "The Lion King." Yes, animals actually come down the aisles. Not real ones of course, but it was pretty impressive. Oh, yes, and the animals talk and sing. There were a bunch of little kids behind us that laughed so hard, that we couldn't help but to laugh along with them.
My favorite part was the preacher.......
It's supposed to be a old fashioned revival camp meeting. So, imagine a stage full of "hillbillies".This isn't the exact dialouge, but it's pretty close............
Preacher: I'm hear today to tell you about the Devil. D-E-V-I-L Can I get an Amen?
Crowd: Amen
Preacher: Take away the D and you have evil.. The devil is very evil. Can I get a Yahoo?
Crowd: Yahoo
Preacher: Take away the E and you have vil (pronounced Vile). That's what satan is vil, vil, vil, vil. Can I get a Amen?
Crowd:Amen
Preacher: Take away the V and you have IL (pronounced ill) Thats what satan is il, il, il il. He's very SICK.
Preacher: Now take away the I and you have L, and that's exactly where you're going if you follow the devil.
During intermission, a HUGE thunderstorm came up... Mom and I thought it was sound effects, since right before then the animals came down the aisles, and it started to rain onstage.(Yes, they had REAL water onstage)..... So, we're sitting there listening to the thunder, rain, and hail thinking it was just sound effects. Come to find out it was REALLY raining and hailing outside.
There's another show I wanted to get tickets for which was "Miracle". It's about the life of Jesus, which looked really NEAT. It's in Louise Mandrell's old theater. (Please forgive my spelling) Their first show is April 13. I was so sad, but maybe next time.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Unexpected surprise and Nashville date
Since our family (mom,dad, Austin, and I) are heading out to Gatlinburg tonight after I get home, I thought I better put this up now.
My dad called me up this morning inviting me to Hacienda (spelling??) Aaron and Chris, mom and dad, grandma M, and I got together for lunch today. I told Chris about the Nashville trip, and she can go on Monday, but not Wednesday (she works). So, it looks as though we're going Monday, May 8.
All we need to decide now is the when/where to meet. I could meet up with Chris, drive up to Frankfort, and meet Carrie somewhere.
Any ideas or suggestions??? I'm up to hearing them. ;)
My dad called me up this morning inviting me to Hacienda (spelling??) Aaron and Chris, mom and dad, grandma M, and I got together for lunch today. I told Chris about the Nashville trip, and she can go on Monday, but not Wednesday (she works). So, it looks as though we're going Monday, May 8.
All we need to decide now is the when/where to meet. I could meet up with Chris, drive up to Frankfort, and meet Carrie somewhere.
Any ideas or suggestions??? I'm up to hearing them. ;)
A Little Puzzle for you.
A few years ago, I made copies of this, and had the youth group do it. Let's see if you can figure it out.....
Taken from "Chaplin's Corner" UAW Newsletter
When we read an article or a passage from the Bible sometimes there are hidden messages which we may need to read over and over to find more than what meets the eye.
The following paragraph has a different kind of hidden message. Read over the paragraph then try to find the names of sixteen (16) books of the Bible. Have fun with this little challenge.
I once made some remarks about hidden books of the Bible. It was a Lulu: kept some people looking so hard for facts and to others it was a revelation. Some were in a jam especially since the books were not capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of readers. To others, it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others might require judges to determine. We will quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one, and there will be loud lamentations when you see how simple it is. A little lady says that if she brews tea she can concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax now, there are sixteen in this paragraph.
Caring In The Workplace
Taken from "Chaplin's Corner" UAW Newsletter
When we read an article or a passage from the Bible sometimes there are hidden messages which we may need to read over and over to find more than what meets the eye.
The following paragraph has a different kind of hidden message. Read over the paragraph then try to find the names of sixteen (16) books of the Bible. Have fun with this little challenge.
I once made some remarks about hidden books of the Bible. It was a Lulu: kept some people looking so hard for facts and to others it was a revelation. Some were in a jam especially since the books were not capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of readers. To others, it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others might require judges to determine. We will quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one, and there will be loud lamentations when you see how simple it is. A little lady says that if she brews tea she can concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax now, there are sixteen in this paragraph.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
This Lent thing is HARD
As you know I gave up buying dvds and books for Lent. Aunt Carol, you only know a LITTLE of the dvd "junkie" I am. It's really HARD this year. Especially when I see movies I really want to buy. The bad thing is, if you don't buy them the day they come out, you end up spending $5 or so MORE after Tues.
Thanks to www.tvshowsondvd.com and the GO section of the Indy Star, I know what dvds are coming out the next Tues.
Dvds are always released on Tuesdays. Walmarts (24 hour ones) put them out every Monday/Tues at midnight.
I USED to get off work at 11, go to Walmart, and hang around till midnight. Now, since I get off work at Midnight, there's no "hanging around." Anyway, I'm pretty much on first name basis with the nightshift dvd shelf stocker. He sees me, and the first thing out his mouth is "what dvd are you looking for this week?" Sometimes I just want one, and others two or three. He usually knows exactly what box it's in. If he's busy, he lets me dig through the stacks of boxes to find the movie(s) I want. I'm pretty pathetic aren't I? (Note to self.... Check and see if there's a such thing as DA support group...Dvds Anonymous. LOL)
So, I go to Walmart and what do I see? The Little House on the Prairie mini series on dvd for $19.99. That's a really good deal considering it's a two disk set. Then next to it was "Loves Long Journey". I do have it on tape, but there's just something about dvds. It's like they'll last for "eternity." So, those are my two movies I'm going to buy as soon as Lent is over.
By the way, I've heard that Lent doesn't "count" on weekends. Got to find out if that's true. If so............ Then again....... It would totally defeat the purpose of "giving up" something you love.............. :/
Thanks to www.tvshowsondvd.com and the GO section of the Indy Star, I know what dvds are coming out the next Tues.
Dvds are always released on Tuesdays. Walmarts (24 hour ones) put them out every Monday/Tues at midnight.
I USED to get off work at 11, go to Walmart, and hang around till midnight. Now, since I get off work at Midnight, there's no "hanging around." Anyway, I'm pretty much on first name basis with the nightshift dvd shelf stocker. He sees me, and the first thing out his mouth is "what dvd are you looking for this week?" Sometimes I just want one, and others two or three. He usually knows exactly what box it's in. If he's busy, he lets me dig through the stacks of boxes to find the movie(s) I want. I'm pretty pathetic aren't I? (Note to self.... Check and see if there's a such thing as DA support group...Dvds Anonymous. LOL)
So, I go to Walmart and what do I see? The Little House on the Prairie mini series on dvd for $19.99. That's a really good deal considering it's a two disk set. Then next to it was "Loves Long Journey". I do have it on tape, but there's just something about dvds. It's like they'll last for "eternity." So, those are my two movies I'm going to buy as soon as Lent is over.
By the way, I've heard that Lent doesn't "count" on weekends. Got to find out if that's true. If so............ Then again....... It would totally defeat the purpose of "giving up" something you love.............. :/
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Oops I made a mistake.
I'm going to be a "big girl" and admit I made a mistake. The mistake was mine Carrie, not yours. See??? *singing pull up jingle*---> I'm a big girl now. Okay............
Monday or Wens. May 8 or May 10. Nashville. Which day do you prefer? When? where? how? forget the what and why, we all know that.
Now to finalize the details. Boy, it feels great to be in charge. LOL. Just kidding.
Monday or Wens. May 8 or May 10. Nashville. Which day do you prefer? When? where? how? forget the what and why, we all know that.
Now to finalize the details. Boy, it feels great to be in charge. LOL. Just kidding.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Nashville Update
I haven't been able to get hold of Chris.
Since Carrie said a Tues. or Thurs. would be best, I'm looking at either May 8 or May 11. I know Chris works part time, but I don't know her hours and such, but if ends up being just the three of us, I guess that would be okay.
I'm not sure what time the stores down there open, so I'm GUESSING 10 am. I was also thinking meet up around 8ish, stop somewhere for breakfast, and head on down. How does that sound? To early?
Oh, and another thing, I don't mind driving, but as you know I don't have a trunk. If anyone's planning on doing any MAJOR shopping, a different vehicle might be better.
Just let me know what you ladies want to do, and we'll go from there.
Since Carrie said a Tues. or Thurs. would be best, I'm looking at either May 8 or May 11. I know Chris works part time, but I don't know her hours and such, but if ends up being just the three of us, I guess that would be okay.
I'm not sure what time the stores down there open, so I'm GUESSING 10 am. I was also thinking meet up around 8ish, stop somewhere for breakfast, and head on down. How does that sound? To early?
Oh, and another thing, I don't mind driving, but as you know I don't have a trunk. If anyone's planning on doing any MAJOR shopping, a different vehicle might be better.
Just let me know what you ladies want to do, and we'll go from there.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
CHICKEN POOP= Bird flu????????
My cell phone rang at 1:30 this afternoon (Tuesday). My mom said "Aunt Carol sent you something, do you have a min. to come over?" I said "Sure, be right there." So I was getting my shoes and my coat on wondering what in the world could my aunt be sending me.
I go over, and mom said and I quote; "Your aunt Carol read on your blog about the problem you have been having, and she thought this might help you a little." She handed me a small tube of what I THOUGHT was chapstick. It was "Chicken Poop". That's the name anyway. Mom and I laughed so hard I couldn't stop. I was hesitant on using it, and since there was a website, I told my mom that I was going to get online to see EXACTLY what was in it. So, I go home, get online, and checked out ilovechickenpoop.com. The ingredients are:soy, jojoba, sweet orange, lavender, and beeswax. It smells like a musky orange.
So, I called my mom up and told her there's no chicken poop in it after all, and take the tube to work. I showed it to all my coworkers who thought it was great. Well, I decided to put some on. BIG MISTAKE. I sneezed and sneezed and sneezed. I sneezed until it wore off. I even tried to wash it off BEFORE it wore off, but I was still sneezing.
My coworkers (who had witnessed my sneezing most the night) were literally doubled over laughing when I told them; "I think I got the bird flu from that chicken poop."
So, THANK YOU Aunt Carol for the chicken poop and the laugh. I haven't laughed that hard in a LONG time.
I go over, and mom said and I quote; "Your aunt Carol read on your blog about the problem you have been having, and she thought this might help you a little." She handed me a small tube of what I THOUGHT was chapstick. It was "Chicken Poop". That's the name anyway. Mom and I laughed so hard I couldn't stop. I was hesitant on using it, and since there was a website, I told my mom that I was going to get online to see EXACTLY what was in it. So, I go home, get online, and checked out ilovechickenpoop.com. The ingredients are:soy, jojoba, sweet orange, lavender, and beeswax. It smells like a musky orange.
So, I called my mom up and told her there's no chicken poop in it after all, and take the tube to work. I showed it to all my coworkers who thought it was great. Well, I decided to put some on. BIG MISTAKE. I sneezed and sneezed and sneezed. I sneezed until it wore off. I even tried to wash it off BEFORE it wore off, but I was still sneezing.
My coworkers (who had witnessed my sneezing most the night) were literally doubled over laughing when I told them; "I think I got the bird flu from that chicken poop."
So, THANK YOU Aunt Carol for the chicken poop and the laugh. I haven't laughed that hard in a LONG time.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
My vacation and days off. Let's go to Nashville!!! :)
Every Feb. we get our vacation papers to fill out for the next year. I filled it out marking the weeks I WANT, turned them in, and kept my fingers crossed that I get those weeks.
Last night my papers were returned with the weeks I get. I got 2 of the 3 weeks I wanted. I get May 8 - 14 (2006), July 31 - August 6 (Which is Family camp by the way.), and April 1 - 7 (2007) The week I wanted and didn't get was July 3 - 9. Oh well. They give us the weekend prior to the vacation also.
Also, I get a 4 day weekend in April (Easter weekend) and I USUALLY get a 3 day weekend Memorial day. So.... Aunt Carol, Carrie if you want to plan a little trip to Nashville, Any of those times good for me.
Last night my papers were returned with the weeks I get. I got 2 of the 3 weeks I wanted. I get May 8 - 14 (2006), July 31 - August 6 (Which is Family camp by the way.), and April 1 - 7 (2007) The week I wanted and didn't get was July 3 - 9. Oh well. They give us the weekend prior to the vacation also.
Also, I get a 4 day weekend in April (Easter weekend) and I USUALLY get a 3 day weekend Memorial day. So.... Aunt Carol, Carrie if you want to plan a little trip to Nashville, Any of those times good for me.
Monday, March 06, 2006
eBay Troubles
Ashley bought a MP3 player a while back, and it's really neat. I thought to myself "That would be really nice on vacations. Instead of dragging a cd player walkman and TONS of cds, I can put 500 or so songs on a MP3 and go." No more digging through cds. Just 1 player and nothing else.
Since Ashley is so much smarter than I am about electronic things. I asked her which kinds are the best, plays best, ect.. She told me there there was a MP3 just like hers on eBay for $50, and only had 1 bid. So, I bidded $79.99. Next thing I know this person with only 1 feedback comes on and bids $5.00 at a time until they outbid me.
So, I emailed Ashley and asked how much she spent on hers. I sure didn't want to pay more than a brand new one. Anyway, I put 150.99 TOP BID, which was approx. $100 cheaper than a new one.
Well, the 1 feedback person comes back and bid s $10.00 a time until I'm outbidded. Next thing I know this person contacts me and says... "I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to do that. As you can see I'm new on ebay. My wallet can't afford this, so I'm signing out of ebay, so it's yours."
I replied "It doesn't matter if you sign out or not,you are still the highest bidder. If you are still the highest bidder at the end of the auction, you are obligated to pay it. I'm sorry, but I can't afford to go any higher. For your sake I hope someone comes along and outbids you."
I wish people would read the rules before bidding. ARGH........
Since Ashley is so much smarter than I am about electronic things. I asked her which kinds are the best, plays best, ect.. She told me there there was a MP3 just like hers on eBay for $50, and only had 1 bid. So, I bidded $79.99. Next thing I know this person with only 1 feedback comes on and bids $5.00 at a time until they outbid me.
So, I emailed Ashley and asked how much she spent on hers. I sure didn't want to pay more than a brand new one. Anyway, I put 150.99 TOP BID, which was approx. $100 cheaper than a new one.
Well, the 1 feedback person comes back and bid s $10.00 a time until I'm outbidded. Next thing I know this person contacts me and says... "I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to do that. As you can see I'm new on ebay. My wallet can't afford this, so I'm signing out of ebay, so it's yours."
I replied "It doesn't matter if you sign out or not,you are still the highest bidder. If you are still the highest bidder at the end of the auction, you are obligated to pay it. I'm sorry, but I can't afford to go any higher. For your sake I hope someone comes along and outbids you."
I wish people would read the rules before bidding. ARGH........
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
I'm finally growing a backbone.
Sometimes I wonder where the bosses brains are. My regular boss wasn't at work, so the dayshift boss stayed over 4 hours, and the midnight boss came in 4 hours early.
The day shift boss is a really hard man to get along with. He was a cop. (If any of my coworkers are reading this... You KNOW who I'm talking about.) So, he has a big head as it is. Okay granted my normal boss does too. (He was a former Colts player.) However my regular boss isn't nearly as "pigheaded" as the day shift boss.
Okay, back to work last night. We ran out of parts an hour into the shift. I cleaned up and tried to find things to do. When I couldn't find anything else to do, I sat down and read. The boss comes in and this is our conversation:
Boss: "You're not being paid to read. FIND something to do."
Me:"I did everything that needs done, what should I do?"
Boss:I don't care. Just FIND something.
Me: Since I don't know what to do. Please tell me what you want done, and I'll do it.
Boss: I don't have time to babysit all night.
Me: Sure you do.That's what they're paying you for.
Yes, the days of letting bosses walk over me are starting to fade into the past.
He left at 7:30, but before he did he called 9 hours. I yelled "What for? There's nothing to do?" The next boss was really easygoing. I only saw him once the whole night. I asked him if we were still working to 1 AM. At first he said yes, but then he asked me exactly what my job was. When I told him, he said "Go home at 12, there's nothing to do."
So, technically I worked less than an hour and sat for little over 7. I got paid for reading a book. Crazy huh?
The day shift boss is a really hard man to get along with. He was a cop. (If any of my coworkers are reading this... You KNOW who I'm talking about.) So, he has a big head as it is. Okay granted my normal boss does too. (He was a former Colts player.) However my regular boss isn't nearly as "pigheaded" as the day shift boss.
Okay, back to work last night. We ran out of parts an hour into the shift. I cleaned up and tried to find things to do. When I couldn't find anything else to do, I sat down and read. The boss comes in and this is our conversation:
Boss: "You're not being paid to read. FIND something to do."
Me:"I did everything that needs done, what should I do?"
Boss:I don't care. Just FIND something.
Me: Since I don't know what to do. Please tell me what you want done, and I'll do it.
Boss: I don't have time to babysit all night.
Me: Sure you do.That's what they're paying you for.
Yes, the days of letting bosses walk over me are starting to fade into the past.
He left at 7:30, but before he did he called 9 hours. I yelled "What for? There's nothing to do?" The next boss was really easygoing. I only saw him once the whole night. I asked him if we were still working to 1 AM. At first he said yes, but then he asked me exactly what my job was. When I told him, he said "Go home at 12, there's nothing to do."
So, technically I worked less than an hour and sat for little over 7. I got paid for reading a book. Crazy huh?
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Stepping up on my soapbox
They decided to change my work hours. I say if it's not broke, DON'T fix it, but they never listen to me. So, now my hours are 4 PM - 12, instead of 3 - 11. I never thought an hour change would bother me, but it does.
I've been having a hard time sleeping at night. It's been 5 or 6 AM before I'm settled down enough to sleep, and then I get up at 10 to start my day. I do that 6 days a week, and on Sunday I'm EXHAUSTED, and sleep from after church until 7.
If I'm this bad now, how will I be when we go to Daylight Savings Time? They didn't take in consideration people like me that completely gets thrown off whack when hours change.
Do you realize that I'll be getting up for church at 7 AM with this "NEW" time? I might as well just bring a pillow with me to church. Sleep in the pews. That would be really pretty wouldn't it?
By the way, I have all the names of all the government officials that voted for DLST. Thanks to the Indy Star a long time ago, they listed all who was for and against. I clipped it out, and put it aside until the election. I WILL be voting against them.
The thing is, EVERYTHING is based on people working a 9 - 5 work schedule. Malls, most stores, and church functions. Some places are getting smart. McDonalds is now open 24 hours a day. Then there's always Walmart, Meijer, Kroger, and places like Steak N Shake.
Also, if fast food places would deliver to factories, they'd make a killing. I told Ashley last summer she needs to open a delivery business. Just deliver food to the factories. We only get 18 min. lunch break. Not enough time to go out, and the cafeteria charges $6 just for 3 chicken strips. No one wants to pay those prices. There is a chinese place downtown that does deliver free with a $10 purchase, and of course pizza. You can only eat so much pizza and chinese.
If anyone opens a delivery business, LET ME KNOW.
Now, I'm stepping off my soapbox.
I've been having a hard time sleeping at night. It's been 5 or 6 AM before I'm settled down enough to sleep, and then I get up at 10 to start my day. I do that 6 days a week, and on Sunday I'm EXHAUSTED, and sleep from after church until 7.
If I'm this bad now, how will I be when we go to Daylight Savings Time? They didn't take in consideration people like me that completely gets thrown off whack when hours change.
Do you realize that I'll be getting up for church at 7 AM with this "NEW" time? I might as well just bring a pillow with me to church. Sleep in the pews. That would be really pretty wouldn't it?
By the way, I have all the names of all the government officials that voted for DLST. Thanks to the Indy Star a long time ago, they listed all who was for and against. I clipped it out, and put it aside until the election. I WILL be voting against them.
The thing is, EVERYTHING is based on people working a 9 - 5 work schedule. Malls, most stores, and church functions. Some places are getting smart. McDonalds is now open 24 hours a day. Then there's always Walmart, Meijer, Kroger, and places like Steak N Shake.
Also, if fast food places would deliver to factories, they'd make a killing. I told Ashley last summer she needs to open a delivery business. Just deliver food to the factories. We only get 18 min. lunch break. Not enough time to go out, and the cafeteria charges $6 just for 3 chicken strips. No one wants to pay those prices. There is a chinese place downtown that does deliver free with a $10 purchase, and of course pizza. You can only eat so much pizza and chinese.
If anyone opens a delivery business, LET ME KNOW.
Now, I'm stepping off my soapbox.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
LENT
Well, it's that time of year again. In case you haven't realized it, this Wens. is Ash Wens. and the first day of Lent.
I tried to think of something that would be difficult to give up, not impossible, and something that would be a sacrifice. Example: giving up my Sunday afternoon naps: IMPOSSIBLE. Skipping breakfast: Not impossible, but not a sacrifice either. (I'm never up in time for breakfast.)
So, I have decided to do what I did last year, but with a twist. Last year I gave up buying dvds. This year I'm giving up buying dvds AND books.
Thankfully Lady and the Tramp comes out on dvd this TUES., so I'll buy it Tues. LOL.
Hum....... Amazon has a preorder. Maybe I could preorder some movies that are coming out..... Then again.... maybe not. :/
I tried to think of something that would be difficult to give up, not impossible, and something that would be a sacrifice. Example: giving up my Sunday afternoon naps: IMPOSSIBLE. Skipping breakfast: Not impossible, but not a sacrifice either. (I'm never up in time for breakfast.)
So, I have decided to do what I did last year, but with a twist. Last year I gave up buying dvds. This year I'm giving up buying dvds AND books.
Thankfully Lady and the Tramp comes out on dvd this TUES., so I'll buy it Tues. LOL.
Hum....... Amazon has a preorder. Maybe I could preorder some movies that are coming out..... Then again.... maybe not. :/
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Sad day :(
I just read a few mins. ago that Don Knotts passed away Friday. We have lost one of the best comedians of all time.
I loved him in Andy Griffith. However, my favorite was the "Apple Dumpling Gang." I watch my dvd of that movie so much, that I have almost worn it out. LOL.
I loved him in Andy Griffith. However, my favorite was the "Apple Dumpling Gang." I watch my dvd of that movie so much, that I have almost worn it out. LOL.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Strange addictions
I was recently teased by Aunt Carol that I had a strange attraction for soap. She thought it was strange that I was drawn to the stuff. I brushed off her teasing as just that, teasing.
Then I got to thinking. She's right. I am "addicted" to the soap. I can spend 10 mins. easy, in the soap aisle. Laundry soap or bath it makes no difference. I LOVE the smell of soaps. Every time I have to buy bath soap, I HAVE to try a different one each time. I spend quite a bit of time smelling soap.
Then I found out that there is a such thing as foam soap, so I bought a bottle. I wash my hands 10 or more times just before I go to work. That's not counting after work. There's just something about that foam on my hands. At least my hands are always clean. :)
However, I just recently found another "addiction"...... lotion. I'm going to have to buy some "good smelling" kind.
At least I'm not "addicted" to chapstick. Wait a min.... I am. I have AT LEAST 6 sticks of chapstick scattered in purses and bags. Oops. LOL.
I think I'm a lost cause. What do you think??
Then I got to thinking. She's right. I am "addicted" to the soap. I can spend 10 mins. easy, in the soap aisle. Laundry soap or bath it makes no difference. I LOVE the smell of soaps. Every time I have to buy bath soap, I HAVE to try a different one each time. I spend quite a bit of time smelling soap.
Then I found out that there is a such thing as foam soap, so I bought a bottle. I wash my hands 10 or more times just before I go to work. That's not counting after work. There's just something about that foam on my hands. At least my hands are always clean. :)
However, I just recently found another "addiction"...... lotion. I'm going to have to buy some "good smelling" kind.
At least I'm not "addicted" to chapstick. Wait a min.... I am. I have AT LEAST 6 sticks of chapstick scattered in purses and bags. Oops. LOL.
I think I'm a lost cause. What do you think??
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