I know it's been a while since I last posted, but boy have I been busy...
I've had my Jeep for a month now, (Doesn't seem that long.) and I still don't have any good pictures. It's either I'm busy, it's raining, or it's too dirty to get a picture of. So, just hang on I promise you'll get a picture.....
Three weeks ago, Lois and I started "gyming it." Yes, you've heard me correctly, yours truly has joined a gym. Since Lois has to get Philip to school by 8, we meet at the gym at 8:15. She usually texts me every morning about 8 asking if I'm on my way. You should've seen me JUMP out of bed the other morning when my alarm didn't go off. I still made it to the gym by 8:30. Only took me 10 mins to get out the door.
We "gym" till about 9:30. We split it up. Cardio (treadmill, stairsteppers, stationary bikes, and the cross country thingy) 3 days a week (mostly Mon, Wed, and Fris) and the upper body/lower body presses Tues and Thurs. Sometimes we throw in some upper body work a day or two in with the cardio. We leave our weekends free.
After our workouts, (Which I do see a change) we grab a fat burner milkshake or a fruit smoothie before leaving the gym. The cool thing is it's all natural and no sugar added. They are AWESOME. We rather get these than Starbucks. They're also supposed to be starting to sell "Starbucks" type drinks, but found out that they are going to build a drive thru Starbucks right across the street. They don't want to compete with them.
After our smoothies/milkshakes we drag ourselves to our Jeeps. We usually park in the back of the lot, so we're forced to walk. we set a time to text each other to make sure we're getting up for work. Usually bout noon.
Then we go to our separate homes and CRASH before work. Then at our pre-set time either she texts me or I text her. whoever is awake first texts. Then we get ready for another wonderfully HOT and HUMID day at work..... I work 8 hrs she works 12, then we do it all over again the next day. ;)
And yet I still manage to find time to do my school work. Almost done with my Introduction to Business, next will be Business Communications 1. YUCK.
I did get a very odd text mess. Thursday... Lois textd me and said "Text me back Please." So, I did and asked her what's up. She said she had a very bad dream that I was kidnapped. She said that she was FRANTICALLY searching for me, and quit her job so she could devote her time to searching for me. She said after a few months of searching, she was somewhere and saw me walk in. She ran to me, and held me. She asked "Where have you been? What happened to you?" I supposedly said "I'm not allowed to talk about it, and I have to go." Then she walked out to her jeep and noticed that I was parked next to her. She sat there waiting for me to come out, but never did. That's when she woke up crying.
She said she woke up so terrified, that she had to text me and know that I was still around. She said she had never been so relieved to get a text message in her life. That was just weird.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
A Sad Goodbye but a nice Hello.......
This will probably be long, so if you don't have time, you might want to come back later....
Background story....
On July 20th I had spent most the day loading and unloading stuff for a yard sale. It was close to 11PM, and I was still in F when I got a call from Ashley telling me they were taking my dad to the hospital. (appendicitis)
I just got a block away from my mom's rental when I heard a HORRIBLE banging coming from the back of my Jeep. It sounded like something came loose and was hitting underneath. It worried me enough to make me pull into a gas station and actually get on my hands and knees to check. When I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, I texted Lois and told her to start praying.
I made it to the hospital all right, but I refused to drive it back to F the following two days.
I met Lois at Walmart that Friday night, and let her listen to it. She said that normally her husband has to point out sounds in their vehicles, and she still never hears them. She got in my jeep, and heard it right away.
Her husband offered to take a look, so Sunday afternoon I took it over, and he jacked it up. There was something wrong with back axles. One back tire rotates before the other. He said that his Jeep did that, and it cost close to $2000 to fix.
I had planned on getting a new Jeep after the contract in September anyway, so I didn't see the point of fixing a jeep that I was going to get rid of in a couple months. However I just wasn't sure how I could swing a big bill at this time. The ones I looked at ran close to 40,000. I didn't want to go that much.
So,fast forward to July 22.....
I did a lot of praying about it, and figured it doesn't hurt to look around. I discovered that you can google dealerships and check out their inventory and their prices. Not only that but you can arrange test drives online. Pretty cool.
Anyway after living with and loving a Jeep Wrangler for 8 years, I wanted to stick with the Jeeps. I noticed a HUGE Jeep dealership in N, so my dad and I planned on going up that Tuesday morning to check it out.....
July 24....
I left home driving my Wrangler, and I felt really sad knowing it was going to be for the last time. I kept thinking of all the bad weather it got me through, and all the fun I had in it. It was the last vehicle Aunt Ida drove. It was the summer before she died and before she found out she had cancer. I had the top off (which I only did that one summer), and had her laughing when I kept saying "If that's too much air let me know." She drove it when I first got it, which also made me sad. I tried to keep from getting too teary eyed as I drove it to N. Isn't it strange how sentimental you can get to vehicles?
I also prayed that if I was supposed to get a new Jeep then have the price reasonable enough that I don't have to work overtime to pay for it. If not then have it so expensive I can't swing it on a 40 hour check.
I got to the dealership around 10 AM, and of course was greeted by a nice old man. My dad's side was hurting so he went inside leaving me with the salesman. My first thought was "Oh, no. He's going to treat me like a bratty 3 year old, and show me the pretty vanity mirrors." Okay, so maybe that's the stereotype I have about salesmen, and thankfully this salesman proved my thinking wrong. He didn't talk down to me, or make me feel like I didn't know what I wanted. Then again, maybe that was because I had in mind what I wanted.
When I asked to see their selection on Liberties, he took me straight there and showed them to me. He didn't try to persuade me to look at any other vehicles.
When I saw it, I was in love.... A 2007 Midnight blue Jeep Liberty Sport.. Of course it has the standard 4 wheel drive (For me that's a MUST) a 3.7 V6 engine, 4 speed automatic transmission (Which my dad's job was tearing those down and rebuilding them from scratch. That could become very handy YEARS from now), 69 cubic foot storage space in the back with a standard easyfold 65/35 rear bench folding seat, room for 3 in the backseat (instead of 2 like my Wrangler), cd player, power windows, power locks, (No more leaning over to lock/unlock doors or roll windows. Whoo hoo) keyless entry, 2 count them 2 12 volt auxiliary power outlets (aka cigarette lighters) one is in the front instrument panel and the other is in the rear cargo area, 4 cup holders 2 in front, two in the back doors, which also means I now have 4 DOORS, (no more adjusting front seats to get people in and out. Another reason I wanted a Liberty.) and several safety features that I find pretty cool.
When I asked to take it on a test drive, the salesman offered to let my dad go instead of him. Had to get used to not flooring it to take off like my old jeep. It's a MILLION times smoother and quieter than my old one. I don't have to feel like I'm yelling to talk now. Only had 35 miles on when we got back to the dealership.
When I got back to the dealership instead of pulling into a place I backed in just to see how difficult it is..(Which is a crucial thing, and a main reason I hate neons.) It wasn't as easy to back up as my Wrangler, but I had no difficulties with it.
So, I then asked about the price... $25,000. I was debating until I heard about the rebates and got my trade in price.....Yes, I used my Wrangler as a trade in. I was HOPING it would be worth at least 2,000. I cringed when their mechanic took it for a test drive. I saw that 2,000 quickly fading away. But figured if it's meant to be, then the Lord will work everything out..I was SHOCKED and OVER THRILLED that they offered $5,500 for it, and that's not including the rebates. I won't go into the final price of it, but I'll just say the final price was cheaper than my mom's Neon. Yeah, remember what I said about praying that the payments would be reasonable? The price was so reasonable I thought it was a misprint. I still shake my head in disbelief when I think about it.
Then we started the paperwork. YEAH. took 1 1/2 -2 hours to see if I was approved. Then had to sign all the paperwork. I decided to be brave enough to have my payments payroll deducted, which is a lot easier knowing it comes out each week instead of having to do it yourself. By noon we were STILL in the dealership, so I went ahead and called in tardy for 4 hours.
At 1:30 I was driving home in a brand new Liberty, and to celebrate took my parents out to eat. I am one happy girl.
Background story....
On July 20th I had spent most the day loading and unloading stuff for a yard sale. It was close to 11PM, and I was still in F when I got a call from Ashley telling me they were taking my dad to the hospital. (appendicitis)
I just got a block away from my mom's rental when I heard a HORRIBLE banging coming from the back of my Jeep. It sounded like something came loose and was hitting underneath. It worried me enough to make me pull into a gas station and actually get on my hands and knees to check. When I didn't see anything out of the ordinary, I texted Lois and told her to start praying.
I made it to the hospital all right, but I refused to drive it back to F the following two days.
I met Lois at Walmart that Friday night, and let her listen to it. She said that normally her husband has to point out sounds in their vehicles, and she still never hears them. She got in my jeep, and heard it right away.
Her husband offered to take a look, so Sunday afternoon I took it over, and he jacked it up. There was something wrong with back axles. One back tire rotates before the other. He said that his Jeep did that, and it cost close to $2000 to fix.
I had planned on getting a new Jeep after the contract in September anyway, so I didn't see the point of fixing a jeep that I was going to get rid of in a couple months. However I just wasn't sure how I could swing a big bill at this time. The ones I looked at ran close to 40,000. I didn't want to go that much.
So,fast forward to July 22.....
I did a lot of praying about it, and figured it doesn't hurt to look around. I discovered that you can google dealerships and check out their inventory and their prices. Not only that but you can arrange test drives online. Pretty cool.
Anyway after living with and loving a Jeep Wrangler for 8 years, I wanted to stick with the Jeeps. I noticed a HUGE Jeep dealership in N, so my dad and I planned on going up that Tuesday morning to check it out.....
July 24....
I left home driving my Wrangler, and I felt really sad knowing it was going to be for the last time. I kept thinking of all the bad weather it got me through, and all the fun I had in it. It was the last vehicle Aunt Ida drove. It was the summer before she died and before she found out she had cancer. I had the top off (which I only did that one summer), and had her laughing when I kept saying "If that's too much air let me know." She drove it when I first got it, which also made me sad. I tried to keep from getting too teary eyed as I drove it to N. Isn't it strange how sentimental you can get to vehicles?
I also prayed that if I was supposed to get a new Jeep then have the price reasonable enough that I don't have to work overtime to pay for it. If not then have it so expensive I can't swing it on a 40 hour check.
I got to the dealership around 10 AM, and of course was greeted by a nice old man. My dad's side was hurting so he went inside leaving me with the salesman. My first thought was "Oh, no. He's going to treat me like a bratty 3 year old, and show me the pretty vanity mirrors." Okay, so maybe that's the stereotype I have about salesmen, and thankfully this salesman proved my thinking wrong. He didn't talk down to me, or make me feel like I didn't know what I wanted. Then again, maybe that was because I had in mind what I wanted.
When I asked to see their selection on Liberties, he took me straight there and showed them to me. He didn't try to persuade me to look at any other vehicles.
When I saw it, I was in love.... A 2007 Midnight blue Jeep Liberty Sport.. Of course it has the standard 4 wheel drive (For me that's a MUST) a 3.7 V6 engine, 4 speed automatic transmission (Which my dad's job was tearing those down and rebuilding them from scratch. That could become very handy YEARS from now), 69 cubic foot storage space in the back with a standard easyfold 65/35 rear bench folding seat, room for 3 in the backseat (instead of 2 like my Wrangler), cd player, power windows, power locks, (No more leaning over to lock/unlock doors or roll windows. Whoo hoo) keyless entry, 2 count them 2 12 volt auxiliary power outlets (aka cigarette lighters) one is in the front instrument panel and the other is in the rear cargo area, 4 cup holders 2 in front, two in the back doors, which also means I now have 4 DOORS, (no more adjusting front seats to get people in and out. Another reason I wanted a Liberty.) and several safety features that I find pretty cool.
When I asked to take it on a test drive, the salesman offered to let my dad go instead of him. Had to get used to not flooring it to take off like my old jeep. It's a MILLION times smoother and quieter than my old one. I don't have to feel like I'm yelling to talk now. Only had 35 miles on when we got back to the dealership.
When I got back to the dealership instead of pulling into a place I backed in just to see how difficult it is..(Which is a crucial thing, and a main reason I hate neons.) It wasn't as easy to back up as my Wrangler, but I had no difficulties with it.
So, I then asked about the price... $25,000. I was debating until I heard about the rebates and got my trade in price.....Yes, I used my Wrangler as a trade in. I was HOPING it would be worth at least 2,000. I cringed when their mechanic took it for a test drive. I saw that 2,000 quickly fading away. But figured if it's meant to be, then the Lord will work everything out..I was SHOCKED and OVER THRILLED that they offered $5,500 for it, and that's not including the rebates. I won't go into the final price of it, but I'll just say the final price was cheaper than my mom's Neon. Yeah, remember what I said about praying that the payments would be reasonable? The price was so reasonable I thought it was a misprint. I still shake my head in disbelief when I think about it.
Then we started the paperwork. YEAH. took 1 1/2 -2 hours to see if I was approved. Then had to sign all the paperwork. I decided to be brave enough to have my payments payroll deducted, which is a lot easier knowing it comes out each week instead of having to do it yourself. By noon we were STILL in the dealership, so I went ahead and called in tardy for 4 hours.
At 1:30 I was driving home in a brand new Liberty, and to celebrate took my parents out to eat. I am one happy girl.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Getting in shape mind and body.....
Lois and I have been talking for close to a year now about getting "in shape." Well.....
Last Thursday we checked out a gym in K, and we were both impressed.
They not only have 10 of every machine (treadmills, step machines, etc.) They also have a weight room, personal trainers, classes, karate, and private rooms (mostly for school teams), and they have a 500 yard track. That's not including TVs around the room. These TVs are HUGE, and the sound is off. Each TV has the FM station under it, so you can bring your own FM radio with headphones and listen. It also has a daycare center, free massages, tanning beds, and a women's only workout room (for those who's insecure with men in the room.) Oh, and a restaurant in the front that sells food and smoothies. YUMMY.
Oh, and the best part? It's open 24/7. We can go right after work and work out if we want....
We both signed up for the 14 day free trial, however Lois has already said she's going to go ahead and get a membership and pay the whole year at once. Since I won't get a check for a couple weeks, she's offered to pay mine as well. I hate the thought of her doing that, but I told her that I would pay her back ASAP.
I also signed up for my Assoc. degree in Early childhood education. I was going to go with Penn Foster, however.... You have to put in a 300 hour internship in a 4? month time span. I simply can't do it that quickly. So, I checked out Ashworth College, and chose that. My first course has been sent to me already. I'm really excited to start....
Now to get my high school transcripts sent and find 2 people to nominate for my semester exams..... Hmmm...
Last Thursday we checked out a gym in K, and we were both impressed.
They not only have 10 of every machine (treadmills, step machines, etc.) They also have a weight room, personal trainers, classes, karate, and private rooms (mostly for school teams), and they have a 500 yard track. That's not including TVs around the room. These TVs are HUGE, and the sound is off. Each TV has the FM station under it, so you can bring your own FM radio with headphones and listen. It also has a daycare center, free massages, tanning beds, and a women's only workout room (for those who's insecure with men in the room.) Oh, and a restaurant in the front that sells food and smoothies. YUMMY.
Oh, and the best part? It's open 24/7. We can go right after work and work out if we want....
We both signed up for the 14 day free trial, however Lois has already said she's going to go ahead and get a membership and pay the whole year at once. Since I won't get a check for a couple weeks, she's offered to pay mine as well. I hate the thought of her doing that, but I told her that I would pay her back ASAP.
I also signed up for my Assoc. degree in Early childhood education. I was going to go with Penn Foster, however.... You have to put in a 300 hour internship in a 4? month time span. I simply can't do it that quickly. So, I checked out Ashworth College, and chose that. My first course has been sent to me already. I'm really excited to start....
Now to get my high school transcripts sent and find 2 people to nominate for my semester exams..... Hmmm...
Monday, July 16, 2007
Something to pray about.....
When I first started researching international adoptions my main thought was "WOW, not a lot of countries accept single applicants." Most countries let single women adopt ONLY special needs and/or older children over the age of 5. I understand they need homes, but I wasn't sure how comfortable I am in taking in a seriously ill child or an older child as my first.
My second thought was "They require too much time off work."
Some countries you have to be in their country for more than 2 weeks. One country you have to be there for 45 days.
Then I found out that Guatemala adoptions only take 2-4 days. SO.... I was thinking seriously on adopting from there UNTIL..... The government has stopped all adoptions from there. There's been cases of people "pretending" to be parents and giving kidnapped children for adoptions.
When I read that I thought, okay, so maybe I'm not supposed to adopt... UNTIL......
I was researching again and Haiti has opened up an international adoption service. The requirements for single women is that they are a MINIMUM of 30 years old and they show proof of faith. And the travel time is only 3-5 days. Another awesome part? The cost is only $7,000, which is cheaper than other countries that wants double that and more.
I know I decided YEARS ago that if I was ever blessed with a child her/his name would be either Taylor Rose or Taylor Brent.
I just think how symbolic it would be to adopt Taylor from Haiti. I have A LOT of praying to do.
My second thought was "They require too much time off work."
Some countries you have to be in their country for more than 2 weeks. One country you have to be there for 45 days.
Then I found out that Guatemala adoptions only take 2-4 days. SO.... I was thinking seriously on adopting from there UNTIL..... The government has stopped all adoptions from there. There's been cases of people "pretending" to be parents and giving kidnapped children for adoptions.
When I read that I thought, okay, so maybe I'm not supposed to adopt... UNTIL......
I was researching again and Haiti has opened up an international adoption service. The requirements for single women is that they are a MINIMUM of 30 years old and they show proof of faith. And the travel time is only 3-5 days. Another awesome part? The cost is only $7,000, which is cheaper than other countries that wants double that and more.
I know I decided YEARS ago that if I was ever blessed with a child her/his name would be either Taylor Rose or Taylor Brent.
I just think how symbolic it would be to adopt Taylor from Haiti. I have A LOT of praying to do.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
HUGE MISTAKE
My mom was asked to take WKFM (I still have trouble not calling it YMWB). Well, she agreed and she drafted me to help. No problem, I didn't mind since it's only the first Sunday of each month. Last Sunday was a special service so our WKFM service was today.
Well, before the service, the kids go upstairs and take soup cans around and take money. The money goes to different missions.
We have 4 boys that come every Sunday. Jake is the oldest, and he's 10. Then there's Noah, Caleb, and Isaiah. They are all under the age of 5.
This was Noah's first time taking up the offering, but once he figured it out he was fine...... UNTIL.....
After giving the money to Kita, we went back downstairs. First thing Noah said was "When do I get my money?"
My mom thinking maybe he left some money somewhere asked "What money are you talking about?" He said "The money up there?"
My mom told him that the money upstairs was going to the Indians (Which it is) for school supplies. Poor Noah got really quiet.
After singing some songs, my mom started telling about the Indians. Everytime mom mentioned Indians poor Noah puckered a little more each time. Finally he started crying. We tried everything to get him to stop, but he wouldn't. I even took him to the back and tried to read to him, but he wouldn't stop for anything.
The only thing we could think of is he really thought he was going to keep that money. Poor little guy.
For some strange reason I'm not able to put a title to this post. So, it will have to go titleless.....
Before everything changed at work, I worked with 6 wonderful ladies... Tammie, Michelle, Crystal, Shelia, Christie, and Lois. For Birthdays our "group" would have a pitch in dinner and gifts for the birthday girl.
Well, everyone was moved around the summer of 2005, by Jan. 2006 Michelle, Shelia, Christie and Tammie all got laid off (Now they all took the buyout, and none of them work there anymore) Crystal is on day shift, and Lois and I are the only remaining ones left.
Lois's birthday was the first, everyone else's was in Oct and Dec. So, with everyone gone, our little "parties" stopped.
So, Lois and I celebrate each other's birthdays by treating each other out for lunch.
Well, Sat (yesterday) was Lois's birthday and we celebrated by going to Culivers. The rule is the birthday girl picks the place, and the nonbirthday girl pays. I was told that Philip wasn't too happy about eating there, but was perfectly fine with the idea when he found out that "Miss Angie" will be there.
Anyway, Culivers has a KILLER banana Sundae. It's called a Banana Foster Sundae. It's vanilla ice cream, bananas, pecans (have to ask for it, not automatically added), and a carmel/cinnamon topping. Oh, and the bananas and topping isn't just on top, but at the bottom as well. YUMMY!!!
Anyway, Lois has been kidding lately about getting a dog, since they're better than men. However, she and Philip are both HIGHLY allergic, so I gave her a stuffed dog, which she laughed extremely hard over. I also gave her a Strong's Concordence, which she found AMAZING and loved once I explained to her how to use it,(She told me she had no clue they made things like that) and Chondra Pierce's book "Laughing In the Dark".
After eating a hearty meal of butter burgers and deep fried cheese curds, getting Philip bouncing off the walls due to a MAJOR sugar rush (He had an M&M concrete mixer, which is like a blizzard), and trying to explain to an eight year old why I couldn't go to his house to play, we headed back to our normal lives.
Anyway, Hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOIS!!!!!!!
Before everything changed at work, I worked with 6 wonderful ladies... Tammie, Michelle, Crystal, Shelia, Christie, and Lois. For Birthdays our "group" would have a pitch in dinner and gifts for the birthday girl.
Well, everyone was moved around the summer of 2005, by Jan. 2006 Michelle, Shelia, Christie and Tammie all got laid off (Now they all took the buyout, and none of them work there anymore) Crystal is on day shift, and Lois and I are the only remaining ones left.
Lois's birthday was the first, everyone else's was in Oct and Dec. So, with everyone gone, our little "parties" stopped.
So, Lois and I celebrate each other's birthdays by treating each other out for lunch.
Well, Sat (yesterday) was Lois's birthday and we celebrated by going to Culivers. The rule is the birthday girl picks the place, and the nonbirthday girl pays. I was told that Philip wasn't too happy about eating there, but was perfectly fine with the idea when he found out that "Miss Angie" will be there.
Anyway, Culivers has a KILLER banana Sundae. It's called a Banana Foster Sundae. It's vanilla ice cream, bananas, pecans (have to ask for it, not automatically added), and a carmel/cinnamon topping. Oh, and the bananas and topping isn't just on top, but at the bottom as well. YUMMY!!!
Anyway, Lois has been kidding lately about getting a dog, since they're better than men. However, she and Philip are both HIGHLY allergic, so I gave her a stuffed dog, which she laughed extremely hard over. I also gave her a Strong's Concordence, which she found AMAZING and loved once I explained to her how to use it,(She told me she had no clue they made things like that) and Chondra Pierce's book "Laughing In the Dark".
After eating a hearty meal of butter burgers and deep fried cheese curds, getting Philip bouncing off the walls due to a MAJOR sugar rush (He had an M&M concrete mixer, which is like a blizzard), and trying to explain to an eight year old why I couldn't go to his house to play, we headed back to our normal lives.
Anyway, Hope you had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOIS!!!!!!!
Friday, July 06, 2007
CONGRATS Christie and Shawn!!!!!
Jackson Chap (the younger)Born July 1, 2007 at 9:04 AM
5 lbs 13 oz
20 inches long
Joseph Lee Born July 1, 2007 at 8:50 AM6 Lbs 4 oz
19 inches long
Christie used to work with me until she got laid off. Wonder how Jared enjoys being the BIG brother. They're beautiful Christie!!!!!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Same Old Same Old....
It seems like there's a million things going on, and yet nothing new to talk about.
The situation with my friend, Lois, is getting better. She has had a very emotional couple weeks, and thankfully she's been very openminded when I started sending scripture to her. Most (about 99%) of our talks are through text mess. You know how long it takes to type out complete scriptures? Yeah, my fingers get sore, but if it wins another soul, who am I to complain? ;) She texted asking me how to pray. My tears were FLOWING as I textd her back explaining how to get saved, and flowed even more when she told me that she's going to do it. I've noticed that she's bringing her Bible and reading it during breaks.
Please keep her in your prayers. She's got a LONG and difficult road ahead of her.
Ashley and I decided to have a yard sale July 20 & 21. If mom's rental isn't rented yet it's going to be there. Oh, and it will be an open house and mom will be there with applications. ;) If it's rented then Aunt Carol has so graciously told us we can have it over at her house. So far I Lois, Ashley, Mom? and I all have things to put in it. I'm offering my faithful readers a chance to get rid of stuff..... Just put a price and your initals on your items, and we'll sell it for you. So, you get the profits, and sis and I will do the dirty work. ;) In other words YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE THERE!!!! Unless you want. Oh, and let us know what you want done with leftover stuff. For example I decided that whatever I don't sell will go to Goodwill. I sure don't want to drag everything home.
The situation with my friend, Lois, is getting better. She has had a very emotional couple weeks, and thankfully she's been very openminded when I started sending scripture to her. Most (about 99%) of our talks are through text mess. You know how long it takes to type out complete scriptures? Yeah, my fingers get sore, but if it wins another soul, who am I to complain? ;) She texted asking me how to pray. My tears were FLOWING as I textd her back explaining how to get saved, and flowed even more when she told me that she's going to do it. I've noticed that she's bringing her Bible and reading it during breaks.
Please keep her in your prayers. She's got a LONG and difficult road ahead of her.
Ashley and I decided to have a yard sale July 20 & 21. If mom's rental isn't rented yet it's going to be there. Oh, and it will be an open house and mom will be there with applications. ;) If it's rented then Aunt Carol has so graciously told us we can have it over at her house. So far I Lois, Ashley, Mom? and I all have things to put in it. I'm offering my faithful readers a chance to get rid of stuff..... Just put a price and your initals on your items, and we'll sell it for you. So, you get the profits, and sis and I will do the dirty work. ;) In other words YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE THERE!!!! Unless you want. Oh, and let us know what you want done with leftover stuff. For example I decided that whatever I don't sell will go to Goodwill. I sure don't want to drag everything home.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
You Find Out Who Your Friends Are.......
If you haven't heard this song, here's the words........
Artist/Band: Tracy Lawrence
Run your car off the side of the road
Get stuck in a ditch way out in the middle of nowhere
Get yourself in a bind lose the shirt off your back
Need a floor need a couch need a bus fare
This is where the rubber meets the road
This is where the cream is gonna rise
This is what you really didn't know
This is where the truth don't lie
{Chorus}
You find out who you're friends are
Somebody's gonna drop everything
Run out and crank up their car
Hit the gas get there fast
Never stop to think 'what's in it for me' or 'it's way too far'
They just show on up with their big old heart
You find out who you're friends are
Everybody wants to slap your back
wants to shake your hand
when you're up on top of that mountain
But let one of those rocks give way then you slide back down look up
and see who's around then
This ain't where the road comes to an end
This ain't where the bandwagon stops
This is just one of those times when
A lot of folks jump off
You find out who you're friends are
Somebody's gonna drop everything
Run out and crank up their car
Hit the gas get there fast
Never stop to think 'what's in it for me' or 'it's way too far'
They just show on up with their big old heart
You find out who you're friends are
When the water's high
When the weather's not so fair
When the well runs dry
Who's gonna be there
You find out who you're friends are
Somebody's gonna drop everything
Run out and crank up their car
Hit the gas get there fast
Never stop to think 'what's in it for me' or 'it's way too far'
They just show on up with their big old heart
You find out who you're friends are
Run your car off the side of the road
Get stuck in a ditch way out in the middle of nowhere
Man I've been there
Get yourself in a bind lose the shirt off your back
Need a floor need a couch need a bus fare
Man, I've been there...
I've been there.
I shared that song with Lois (Captain) about a week or so ago, and she thought it was awesome. I never thought I would actually live those words..
She's going through a VERY difficult time right now. I'm not at liberty to go into details here, but let's just say, she called me up at 1:30 Monday morning needing a shoulder to cry on, and I drove up (in my pajamas even) just to be there for her. She's been cutting herself, and she has even talked to me about suicide. She has cried on my shoulder almost every night this week, and I am constantly telling her that I'll always be here for her. I've told her that I'm available 24/7 if she needs me. She says that she's lost everything, but I am quick to assure her that she can't lose me.
I am gradually leading her to the Lord, and I invited her to church tomorrow, and she said she might take me up on it. Please just keep her in your prayers, and pray that the Lord will give me the wisdom to help her through this.
Artist/Band: Tracy Lawrence
Run your car off the side of the road
Get stuck in a ditch way out in the middle of nowhere
Get yourself in a bind lose the shirt off your back
Need a floor need a couch need a bus fare
This is where the rubber meets the road
This is where the cream is gonna rise
This is what you really didn't know
This is where the truth don't lie
{Chorus}
You find out who you're friends are
Somebody's gonna drop everything
Run out and crank up their car
Hit the gas get there fast
Never stop to think 'what's in it for me' or 'it's way too far'
They just show on up with their big old heart
You find out who you're friends are
Everybody wants to slap your back
wants to shake your hand
when you're up on top of that mountain
But let one of those rocks give way then you slide back down look up
and see who's around then
This ain't where the road comes to an end
This ain't where the bandwagon stops
This is just one of those times when
A lot of folks jump off
You find out who you're friends are
Somebody's gonna drop everything
Run out and crank up their car
Hit the gas get there fast
Never stop to think 'what's in it for me' or 'it's way too far'
They just show on up with their big old heart
You find out who you're friends are
When the water's high
When the weather's not so fair
When the well runs dry
Who's gonna be there
You find out who you're friends are
Somebody's gonna drop everything
Run out and crank up their car
Hit the gas get there fast
Never stop to think 'what's in it for me' or 'it's way too far'
They just show on up with their big old heart
You find out who you're friends are
Run your car off the side of the road
Get stuck in a ditch way out in the middle of nowhere
Man I've been there
Get yourself in a bind lose the shirt off your back
Need a floor need a couch need a bus fare
Man, I've been there...
I've been there.
I shared that song with Lois (Captain) about a week or so ago, and she thought it was awesome. I never thought I would actually live those words..
She's going through a VERY difficult time right now. I'm not at liberty to go into details here, but let's just say, she called me up at 1:30 Monday morning needing a shoulder to cry on, and I drove up (in my pajamas even) just to be there for her. She's been cutting herself, and she has even talked to me about suicide. She has cried on my shoulder almost every night this week, and I am constantly telling her that I'll always be here for her. I've told her that I'm available 24/7 if she needs me. She says that she's lost everything, but I am quick to assure her that she can't lose me.
I am gradually leading her to the Lord, and I invited her to church tomorrow, and she said she might take me up on it. Please just keep her in your prayers, and pray that the Lord will give me the wisdom to help her through this.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Good news, Depressing Topic, and a Twist of Humor
Went to the Post office today to get my mail, and there was a letter from my bank. I knew it wasn't time for my bank statement to arrive, and my only thought was.... "I sure hope I didn't miscalculate my checkbook". So, I VERY slooooooowly opened it, and it was a check for 1,410. I overpaid a bill 2 YEARS ago. It was a very pleasant surprise....
Then....
I've been thinking about buying a funeral plot, tombstone, etc. for a while now. Then found out that the cemetery here in the town I live in, sells their plots for $200 a piece, and I believe you have to buy 2. The payment plan is whatever you can afford a month. They told my parents that one lady is paying $5 a month.
With the price so cheap people are buying them up like hotcakes, so my parents bought 4 of them thinking you never know.. Well, I told my parents that I would like to buy 1 of them, and they agreed.
I texted Lois and told her about them, and she texts back... "Yeah, people are dying to get in there." So, I text back, mostly deadbeats." Her answer? "No, just dead weights." Made me laugh.
Then....
I've been thinking about buying a funeral plot, tombstone, etc. for a while now. Then found out that the cemetery here in the town I live in, sells their plots for $200 a piece, and I believe you have to buy 2. The payment plan is whatever you can afford a month. They told my parents that one lady is paying $5 a month.
With the price so cheap people are buying them up like hotcakes, so my parents bought 4 of them thinking you never know.. Well, I told my parents that I would like to buy 1 of them, and they agreed.
I texted Lois and told her about them, and she texts back... "Yeah, people are dying to get in there." So, I text back, mostly deadbeats." Her answer? "No, just dead weights." Made me laugh.
Friday, June 01, 2007
What a bummer
Yesterday morning I woke up with a "strange" sore throat. It didn't hurt just felt really dry. Late afternoon/early evening a cough started. Last night I was coughing so hard I thought my lungs were going to explode.
I was SUPPOSED to have had lunch with Aunt Carol and Carrie, but I didn't want to pass on whatever I have. So, I first called the Dr and made an appointment for this afternoon, and then called Carol to let her know...
Went to the Dr...Discovered several things... Had a fever, lost some weight, and I have walking pneumonia.. Yep, so I am SOOOO glad I didn't go today. I would've felt HORRIBLE if I passed this on.
So, prayers for a SPEEDY recovery would be very appreciative. Now, I'll be living in bed for a few days. Good thing I have a portable dvd player I can hook up and watch while laying in bed.
I was SUPPOSED to have had lunch with Aunt Carol and Carrie, but I didn't want to pass on whatever I have. So, I first called the Dr and made an appointment for this afternoon, and then called Carol to let her know...
Went to the Dr...Discovered several things... Had a fever, lost some weight, and I have walking pneumonia.. Yep, so I am SOOOO glad I didn't go today. I would've felt HORRIBLE if I passed this on.
So, prayers for a SPEEDY recovery would be very appreciative. Now, I'll be living in bed for a few days. Good thing I have a portable dvd player I can hook up and watch while laying in bed.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Metamora and dulcimers
Today was our GDO (Girl's Day Out) trip to Metamora. We really missed the presence of several female relatives. It's such a shame that Chris, Beth, Carrie, and Ashley wasn't there. However my mom, Aunt Carol, and I did have fun. Oh, and those of you that missed, well.... You didn't miss too much. I would say only a 1/3 of the stores were open.
We ate lunch at a restaurant/ice cream parlor/candy store. The lady acted more like a mom than a stranger. It was really ODD. She told us "I can make you....." Then she quoted her menu. We settled on BBQ sandwiches and a hot dog. She then said "I have chips if you'd like them. What would you like to drink? We have water, coke...." It felt exactly like being at someone's kitchen table. It was WEIRD. Then when we got up to pay, she said "Thank you, come back again." I guess she had forgotten that we hadn't PAID. It was an odd experience.
We arrived around 11, and even with a lot of sitting, we were heading home by 2. I'm not going to say it was a waste of time, because spending time with family is NEVER a waste of time. Oh, and I did manage to find the strangest picture ever. Aunt Carol told me that it looked like something Carrie would LOVE. Since there wasn't anyone around, I took a picture of it. I will post it soon. PROMISE...
We did stop by Dairy Queen on the way home. Carrie, remember the dripping ice cream from last year? Well, it happened again. Only this time there was a plastic "holder" so it didn't actually drip on me. :)
I went to Metamora thinking MAYBE I could find a dulcimer, but as I said most of the shops were closed. There wasn't a dulcimer in sight... HOWEVER, Sept 1, they are having a dulcimer workshop.
Anyway, I come home got on ebay, and found a reliable seller (100% feedback) who MAKES dulcimers. Since I'm a beginner, I didn't want to buy anything expensive,(saw one for over $500) and this was VERY reasonable. I liked the fact that I get to choose whether I want a teardrop or hourglass shaped dulcimer. Most importantly, the thing I like most is this person has an "upgrade" program. The one I bought I believe is a student dulcimer. It's very plain and not fancy at all. Which starting out, that's just fine with me. Then with your receipt, you can upgrade whenever you want a better one. I think that's amazing.
Now I'll be camping out at the post office. LOL. :)
We ate lunch at a restaurant/ice cream parlor/candy store. The lady acted more like a mom than a stranger. It was really ODD. She told us "I can make you....." Then she quoted her menu. We settled on BBQ sandwiches and a hot dog. She then said "I have chips if you'd like them. What would you like to drink? We have water, coke...." It felt exactly like being at someone's kitchen table. It was WEIRD. Then when we got up to pay, she said "Thank you, come back again." I guess she had forgotten that we hadn't PAID. It was an odd experience.
We arrived around 11, and even with a lot of sitting, we were heading home by 2. I'm not going to say it was a waste of time, because spending time with family is NEVER a waste of time. Oh, and I did manage to find the strangest picture ever. Aunt Carol told me that it looked like something Carrie would LOVE. Since there wasn't anyone around, I took a picture of it. I will post it soon. PROMISE...
We did stop by Dairy Queen on the way home. Carrie, remember the dripping ice cream from last year? Well, it happened again. Only this time there was a plastic "holder" so it didn't actually drip on me. :)
I went to Metamora thinking MAYBE I could find a dulcimer, but as I said most of the shops were closed. There wasn't a dulcimer in sight... HOWEVER, Sept 1, they are having a dulcimer workshop.
Anyway, I come home got on ebay, and found a reliable seller (100% feedback) who MAKES dulcimers. Since I'm a beginner, I didn't want to buy anything expensive,(saw one for over $500) and this was VERY reasonable. I liked the fact that I get to choose whether I want a teardrop or hourglass shaped dulcimer. Most importantly, the thing I like most is this person has an "upgrade" program. The one I bought I believe is a student dulcimer. It's very plain and not fancy at all. Which starting out, that's just fine with me. Then with your receipt, you can upgrade whenever you want a better one. I think that's amazing.
Now I'll be camping out at the post office. LOL. :)
Friday, May 18, 2007
Changes... and complaints..
As you probably heard, our factory has been sold to a private company. Found out that this company is also the owner of Burger King. Which makes me wonder if they will put Burger Kings in our factories. That would be awesome.
I would say there are a lot of worried and concerned employees. Everyone is wondering what's going to happen. There are so many rumors, and with contracts coming up in September, rumors are flying more than normal. I for one am not worried. I know that God will take care of me regardless what happens.
I for one am very upset on how the "OLD" company treated us. They took us over, took our money, fired our design teams, took the patent? copyright? for our best selling item, and just dumped us when we started to do badly. Yeah, they really did us dirty.
I know this is wrong, but I hope that someday they kick themselves for giving us up so quickly. I hope what happened to us, happens to them. In other words... "What goes around, comes around."
I've told people at work that since the three top companies are doing so poorly, we need to join forces, and build each other up back to our "glory days". Well, it looks like it's happening. This new company has the former big shots of all three top companies working together to bail each other out.
One good thing is... We are as of now an AMERICAN company again!!!!!!!
I would say there are a lot of worried and concerned employees. Everyone is wondering what's going to happen. There are so many rumors, and with contracts coming up in September, rumors are flying more than normal. I for one am not worried. I know that God will take care of me regardless what happens.
I for one am very upset on how the "OLD" company treated us. They took us over, took our money, fired our design teams, took the patent? copyright? for our best selling item, and just dumped us when we started to do badly. Yeah, they really did us dirty.
I know this is wrong, but I hope that someday they kick themselves for giving us up so quickly. I hope what happened to us, happens to them. In other words... "What goes around, comes around."
I've told people at work that since the three top companies are doing so poorly, we need to join forces, and build each other up back to our "glory days". Well, it looks like it's happening. This new company has the former big shots of all three top companies working together to bail each other out.
One good thing is... We are as of now an AMERICAN company again!!!!!!!
I am a Copycat, and proud of it.
I saw this on my cousin's blog, and thought.... Hmmm... If she's not afraid to put this out for the whole world to see, then why should I? So here's my answers..
Accent: Hoosier twang, realllly bad English accent (working on it) and pirate AARRR there matey.
Bible book I love: Proverbs. Can really pull me out of a bad mood.
Chore I don't care for: cleaning the litter box
Dog or Cat:cat. Don't have time to take care of a dog.
Essential Electronics: cell phone and Internet.
Gold or Silver: gold
Handbag I carry most: pink and gray one strap backpack with wallet, book(s), notebook, Bible,gum, and headache meds that I carry to work.
Insomnia: Uh.. YEAH... The joys of working 3-11PM. Usually up till AT LEAST 3. Sometimes 4 or 5AM.
Job Title: 2nd shift factory worker and Sunday school teacher.
Kids: UM..... NOT MARRIED DUH!!!!! ok, one cat, Tabby, and oodles of dust bunnies.
Living arrangements:3 bedroom, 1 bath, dining room, living room, kitchen, and a partial basement. I would KILL for a laundry room and sun room. I am so wanting to add on.
Most memorable moments: When I got the news of a new sister then brother. My Sr trip. Sure there are others.
Naughtiest childhood behavior: ONCE when I was babysitting Ashley and Austin, and they wouldn't stop arguing. I got annoyed with them, so I locked them outside. How was I supposed to know that it was lightning outside? They were traumatized...To this day I still hear about it.
Phobias: heights, mice and snakes (outside a cage), birds loose in the house, and enclosed areas.
Religion: Christian.
Siblings: 2 brothers, Aaron and Austin, 1 sister, Ashley, and 1 unofficially adopted big sister Lois.
Time I wake up: 11-11:30 work days (unless I have something I have to do), noon Sats (again, if I don't have anything to do), and 8:30 Sundays (can you see why I have a hard time staying awake during church?)
Unusual talent: Very good at quoting movies.... Oh, and I can look at a cover of a movie and tell you if I've seen it or not.
Vegetable I refuse to eat: plain raw tomatoes... Must be on something (taco/cheeseburger)
Worst habit: procrastinating
X-Rays: dental and had my finger X-rayed. Aaron broke it when he got mad when he was losing at baseball. Yes, he intentionally broke my finger. Oh, and he remembers it.
Yummy stuff I cook: Cabbage soup... Yum. Spicy.
Zoo animals I like the Most: Lions and dolphins.
Accent: Hoosier twang, realllly bad English accent (working on it) and pirate AARRR there matey.
Bible book I love: Proverbs. Can really pull me out of a bad mood.
Chore I don't care for: cleaning the litter box
Dog or Cat:cat. Don't have time to take care of a dog.
Essential Electronics: cell phone and Internet.
Gold or Silver: gold
Handbag I carry most: pink and gray one strap backpack with wallet, book(s), notebook, Bible,gum, and headache meds that I carry to work.
Insomnia: Uh.. YEAH... The joys of working 3-11PM. Usually up till AT LEAST 3. Sometimes 4 or 5AM.
Job Title: 2nd shift factory worker and Sunday school teacher.
Kids: UM..... NOT MARRIED DUH!!!!! ok, one cat, Tabby, and oodles of dust bunnies.
Living arrangements:3 bedroom, 1 bath, dining room, living room, kitchen, and a partial basement. I would KILL for a laundry room and sun room. I am so wanting to add on.
Most memorable moments: When I got the news of a new sister then brother. My Sr trip. Sure there are others.
Naughtiest childhood behavior: ONCE when I was babysitting Ashley and Austin, and they wouldn't stop arguing. I got annoyed with them, so I locked them outside. How was I supposed to know that it was lightning outside? They were traumatized...To this day I still hear about it.
Phobias: heights, mice and snakes (outside a cage), birds loose in the house, and enclosed areas.
Religion: Christian.
Siblings: 2 brothers, Aaron and Austin, 1 sister, Ashley, and 1 unofficially adopted big sister Lois.
Time I wake up: 11-11:30 work days (unless I have something I have to do), noon Sats (again, if I don't have anything to do), and 8:30 Sundays (can you see why I have a hard time staying awake during church?)
Unusual talent: Very good at quoting movies.... Oh, and I can look at a cover of a movie and tell you if I've seen it or not.
Vegetable I refuse to eat: plain raw tomatoes... Must be on something (taco/cheeseburger)
Worst habit: procrastinating
X-Rays: dental and had my finger X-rayed. Aaron broke it when he got mad when he was losing at baseball. Yes, he intentionally broke my finger. Oh, and he remembers it.
Yummy stuff I cook: Cabbage soup... Yum. Spicy.
Zoo animals I like the Most: Lions and dolphins.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Theory Disproved
I always thought that my sleepwalking/talking was always the cause of eating before bedtime.. Well, I proved myself wrong last night.
The dream I had was very comical, and of course I had to share it with Lois as we walked into work. I was VERY angry at Lois and was screaming at her in my dream. Which if you knew us, you'd know we never yell at each other. We don't even get mad. Might get annoyed or disappointed, but never angry. Which makes this dream even funnier.....
My dream started with Lois walking right into my house (How she had the key was beyond me.) She was standing in my living room yelling "Wake up poppet, let's watch Pirates of the Caribbean".
I sat up and yelled (I was VERY angry..) "Lois it's 4:30 AM GO HOME AND LET ME SLEEP." She said she was starting the movie. Now here's where my sleepwalking (or should I say sleep RUNNING comes in) I jumped out of bed and tried to run into the living room. I woke up when I fell down. I was also really dizzy. I do remember being really angry at Lois for coming into my house without calling first.
Lois and I had a good laugh over that stupid dream.
The dream I had was very comical, and of course I had to share it with Lois as we walked into work. I was VERY angry at Lois and was screaming at her in my dream. Which if you knew us, you'd know we never yell at each other. We don't even get mad. Might get annoyed or disappointed, but never angry. Which makes this dream even funnier.....
My dream started with Lois walking right into my house (How she had the key was beyond me.) She was standing in my living room yelling "Wake up poppet, let's watch Pirates of the Caribbean".
I sat up and yelled (I was VERY angry..) "Lois it's 4:30 AM GO HOME AND LET ME SLEEP." She said she was starting the movie. Now here's where my sleepwalking (or should I say sleep RUNNING comes in) I jumped out of bed and tried to run into the living room. I woke up when I fell down. I was also really dizzy. I do remember being really angry at Lois for coming into my house without calling first.
Lois and I had a good laugh over that stupid dream.
Saturday, May 05, 2007
I love my boss....
Yes, you read that right. I am one of those people that love their bosses.
Stacy has been my boss since October, and she's fairly new at being a boss. She doesn't confront people (which I like) and she warns us about things. For example she told me recently... "The area manager is on the war path, he's looking to fire people talking/texting on cell phones and reading on their jobs. I thought I'd warn you since you're in direct view of his office." So of course I FRANTICALLY hide my newspapers and quickly finish the text message I was sending to Lois.
You see, all the offices are 20 feet above the floor. Bosses/ area managers can look out over their workers. Unfortunately MY job is directly by the area manager's office. I'm the first one he sees. So, I'm more likely to be noticed more than others. Also it doesn't help that I can look over my right shoulder and look up and see the area manager's bald head as he's on his computer. If he stands up, he would see me. Talk about direct view. The good thing is, I only have to be careful until 6 or 6:30... Sometimes 4 on Fridays, and usually not at all on Sat. That's when he leaves for the night.
Anyway back to Stacy. She sometimes (if we're chasing assembly, and about to drop them. Which means we're not running fast enough to keep the assembly departments in parts) sometimes she'll ask me if I would run another job during that person's breaks. There are times I want to refuse, but I never do. No, I'm not sucking up, I just think, there may be a time I need a favor. Sure enough I did.......
One time in Feb, my dad called me at work (on my cell) and told me that the roads were getting bad and to see if I could leave early. So, I found Stacy and asked if I could leave at 7. She told me, "I would, but everyone is asking to leave, and I can't let you and not anyone else." I told her that I understood, and went back to work. Around 8:30 this guy walks up to my job and said "Stacy told me to come over and run your job, so you can leave." I was surprised, and I didn't believe him. So, I found Stacy and asked her about it. She told me to go, that she found someone to cover my job, and to please don't tell anyone that she did that. Well, I grabbed my things and left after thanking her a million times over.
From then on whenever she asks me for a favor, I never hesistate to do whatever she needs. Oh, and it's paid off AGAIN....
I was hoping to work this Sat and next, so I get the 19th off. I'm wanting to go to my cousin's graduation. Well, I wasn't asked to work, so I asked Stacy if I could get a paid day that Sat. I explained why I needed it off, and that they live quite a ways away. She told me that she had to go check the book.
Two hours later I asked her if she checked it. I said, I'm just afraid it's going to be 100% (mandatory) that Sat. She said, "it is 100% next Sat AND the Sat you want off. Go ahead and take it off, and I'll take care of it." She laughed and waved me off when I told her that I owed her one.
So, I went from having one boss that played favorites, and those favorites were the ONLY ones that could get days off, to having a boss that treats us fairly. I really like Stacy, but I'm afraid she won't be there much longer. They're talking about getting rid of 1/3 of the management jobs. I sure hope they keep her. She plays fair.
Stacy has been my boss since October, and she's fairly new at being a boss. She doesn't confront people (which I like) and she warns us about things. For example she told me recently... "The area manager is on the war path, he's looking to fire people talking/texting on cell phones and reading on their jobs. I thought I'd warn you since you're in direct view of his office." So of course I FRANTICALLY hide my newspapers and quickly finish the text message I was sending to Lois.
You see, all the offices are 20 feet above the floor. Bosses/ area managers can look out over their workers. Unfortunately MY job is directly by the area manager's office. I'm the first one he sees. So, I'm more likely to be noticed more than others. Also it doesn't help that I can look over my right shoulder and look up and see the area manager's bald head as he's on his computer. If he stands up, he would see me. Talk about direct view. The good thing is, I only have to be careful until 6 or 6:30... Sometimes 4 on Fridays, and usually not at all on Sat. That's when he leaves for the night.
Anyway back to Stacy. She sometimes (if we're chasing assembly, and about to drop them. Which means we're not running fast enough to keep the assembly departments in parts) sometimes she'll ask me if I would run another job during that person's breaks. There are times I want to refuse, but I never do. No, I'm not sucking up, I just think, there may be a time I need a favor. Sure enough I did.......
One time in Feb, my dad called me at work (on my cell) and told me that the roads were getting bad and to see if I could leave early. So, I found Stacy and asked if I could leave at 7. She told me, "I would, but everyone is asking to leave, and I can't let you and not anyone else." I told her that I understood, and went back to work. Around 8:30 this guy walks up to my job and said "Stacy told me to come over and run your job, so you can leave." I was surprised, and I didn't believe him. So, I found Stacy and asked her about it. She told me to go, that she found someone to cover my job, and to please don't tell anyone that she did that. Well, I grabbed my things and left after thanking her a million times over.
From then on whenever she asks me for a favor, I never hesistate to do whatever she needs. Oh, and it's paid off AGAIN....
I was hoping to work this Sat and next, so I get the 19th off. I'm wanting to go to my cousin's graduation. Well, I wasn't asked to work, so I asked Stacy if I could get a paid day that Sat. I explained why I needed it off, and that they live quite a ways away. She told me that she had to go check the book.
Two hours later I asked her if she checked it. I said, I'm just afraid it's going to be 100% (mandatory) that Sat. She said, "it is 100% next Sat AND the Sat you want off. Go ahead and take it off, and I'll take care of it." She laughed and waved me off when I told her that I owed her one.
So, I went from having one boss that played favorites, and those favorites were the ONLY ones that could get days off, to having a boss that treats us fairly. I really like Stacy, but I'm afraid she won't be there much longer. They're talking about getting rid of 1/3 of the management jobs. I sure hope they keep her. She plays fair.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Self Portraits
My cousin had this interesting idea about doing our own self portraits. Well, I do have a digital camera, but hadn't before now figured out how to actually upload pictures. However I played around with it, and I THINK I have it. So here goes, my self portraits.... I had FUN with these.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Chicago Trip
This morning started with a 7 AM wake up call. Not good when you went to bed 4 hours beforehand, but as my family will tell you.. "Don't worry, she'll get her sleep." It's our family joke to see how far we go before I fall asleep.
Anyway we left home at 7:30 and was to pick up Aaron around 8. Dad wanted to fill the tank up in K. So, as soon as we get there, my cell phone rings.... "Are you guys here yet?" I could hear the excitement in Aaron's voice. I explained about the gas, and then he asked "Did Austin come with you guys?" When I said yes, he got really excited and said "Awesome, this is going to be so much fun."
When we got there, Aaron was like a little kid excited about Christmas. Chris told us that he's been so excited for a week or so. He really is a funny guy when he's in a really good mood.
With a lot of laughing, teasing each other, and sleeping (on my part) we got to Chicago.. Oh, and that's not mentioning the groans from Austin and I (nor my eye rolling) during dad's skunk song... YES, Ashley, dad sang his skunk song for Aaron. We tried to talk him out of it, but he just HAD to sing it for him. Oh, and the way Aaron laughed, I think dad finally found someone that actually LIKES his song.
So, we get to the museum, and our tour through the Body Worlds 2 exhibit wasn't for another 2 hours.
So, we went looking through the museum, At one point we found computers where you can email free postcard emails to people. AARON got the wonderful idea to send one to Ashley. Even though he typed in from The M.... It's actually HIS work. So, you have him to thank for the email postcard. :) Yes, Ashley, you were very missed.
Then came the exhibit of the lifetime... Aaron asked me if I had told mom or dad what it was about. I said no, and he laughed really hard. I don't know what dad thought it was going to be, but by the time we were in line to go in, he was really hesitant. Aaron, compared this exhibit to a roller coaster ride... "Can't wait to go." We walked in and it was pretty "tame" at first. It showed a skull, and an infant's skull. Then it eventually had the bodies....
At first it made me cringe, but after a while it was pretty interesting. The skin was off the bodies, and some had the muscles showing, others had the body standing or sitting with it sliced vertically. All the bodies were posed in every day situations. Stretching, bending, kicking a ball, etc.. It wasn't long before I went past the "These are dead people" thinking to "WOW, I didn't know the muscles in my back pull like that when I bend.
I think the most "eye opening" was the lungs. They had a set of healthy lungs, then a set of smoker's lungs, and then the coal miner's lungs. (Coal miner's lungs were tons worse by the way.) Then hanging on the wall behind the lungs was a container they made to look like a cigarette carton. It was over half full of cigarette packs that people threw away after looking at the lungs. They were urging people to take an oath to stop smoking.
The saddest body was the woman who was 5 months pregnant. I found it interesting how protected the baby really is in a mother's womb. You had to really look to see it. However, it is sad to think that both mom and baby died.
Then they had a "recruiting" area where you can sign up to be a donor. You can donate your body to be exhibited. I was teasing my mom about donating my body, and she said "I'll hide it first."
They had a gift shop where Aaron found a couple books he wanted. One which had over 300 pictures of EVERY single exhibit (even the bodies that was touring with the other 2 groups) was what I bought him as a birthday gift. He read it all the way home. The other book is the life story of the guy that started this.
Here's the link to official website:
http://www.bodyworlds.com/en/gunther_von_hagens/life.html
After going through the exhibit, we headed home. All in all it was a very fun day.
Anyway we left home at 7:30 and was to pick up Aaron around 8. Dad wanted to fill the tank up in K. So, as soon as we get there, my cell phone rings.... "Are you guys here yet?" I could hear the excitement in Aaron's voice. I explained about the gas, and then he asked "Did Austin come with you guys?" When I said yes, he got really excited and said "Awesome, this is going to be so much fun."
When we got there, Aaron was like a little kid excited about Christmas. Chris told us that he's been so excited for a week or so. He really is a funny guy when he's in a really good mood.
With a lot of laughing, teasing each other, and sleeping (on my part) we got to Chicago.. Oh, and that's not mentioning the groans from Austin and I (nor my eye rolling) during dad's skunk song... YES, Ashley, dad sang his skunk song for Aaron. We tried to talk him out of it, but he just HAD to sing it for him. Oh, and the way Aaron laughed, I think dad finally found someone that actually LIKES his song.
So, we get to the museum, and our tour through the Body Worlds 2 exhibit wasn't for another 2 hours.
So, we went looking through the museum, At one point we found computers where you can email free postcard emails to people. AARON got the wonderful idea to send one to Ashley. Even though he typed in from The M.... It's actually HIS work. So, you have him to thank for the email postcard. :) Yes, Ashley, you were very missed.
Then came the exhibit of the lifetime... Aaron asked me if I had told mom or dad what it was about. I said no, and he laughed really hard. I don't know what dad thought it was going to be, but by the time we were in line to go in, he was really hesitant. Aaron, compared this exhibit to a roller coaster ride... "Can't wait to go." We walked in and it was pretty "tame" at first. It showed a skull, and an infant's skull. Then it eventually had the bodies....
At first it made me cringe, but after a while it was pretty interesting. The skin was off the bodies, and some had the muscles showing, others had the body standing or sitting with it sliced vertically. All the bodies were posed in every day situations. Stretching, bending, kicking a ball, etc.. It wasn't long before I went past the "These are dead people" thinking to "WOW, I didn't know the muscles in my back pull like that when I bend.
I think the most "eye opening" was the lungs. They had a set of healthy lungs, then a set of smoker's lungs, and then the coal miner's lungs. (Coal miner's lungs were tons worse by the way.) Then hanging on the wall behind the lungs was a container they made to look like a cigarette carton. It was over half full of cigarette packs that people threw away after looking at the lungs. They were urging people to take an oath to stop smoking.
The saddest body was the woman who was 5 months pregnant. I found it interesting how protected the baby really is in a mother's womb. You had to really look to see it. However, it is sad to think that both mom and baby died.
Then they had a "recruiting" area where you can sign up to be a donor. You can donate your body to be exhibited. I was teasing my mom about donating my body, and she said "I'll hide it first."
They had a gift shop where Aaron found a couple books he wanted. One which had over 300 pictures of EVERY single exhibit (even the bodies that was touring with the other 2 groups) was what I bought him as a birthday gift. He read it all the way home. The other book is the life story of the guy that started this.
Here's the link to official website:
http://www.bodyworlds.com/en/gunther_von_hagens/life.html
After going through the exhibit, we headed home. All in all it was a very fun day.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Thank yous, Migraines, and home remedies
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for their prayers. I really NEEDED them, and it's always a comfort to know there are loved ones praying. Thanks again..
I feel better, but I still feel "out of it." I feel like I'm in a daze. The first thing I noticed after my migraines is the fact that my glasses aren't as strong as they were. Whether it's due to the headaches or the fact that it's been three years since I got my eyes tested I don't know. I prefer to think it's the later.
I don't want to go to the eye doctor until AFTER my head is COMPLETELY better. I'm hoping to go sometime next week.
I emailed a lot of my friends (aka coworkers,) and asked them if they had any good home remedies for migraines. Got some really interesting ideas......
These are the most interesting...
1. Ice packs placed on head/neck WHILE soaking hands in hot water. The hot water supposedly draws the blood away from your head. I do use ice packs, but never thought of using hot water.
2. Eat Plenty of vanilla ice cream. Not exactly sure what it's supposed to do, but hey any chance to eat ice cream without worrying about calories is ok in my book.
3. Peppermint oil... Take occasional whiffs of it, or put some in a dehumidifier and scent the room. Supposedly works as well as aspirin. (??? Sounds iffy to me.)
Other suggestions that sound impossible........
1. Ignore it, and keep yourself busy.... YEAH RIGHT UH HUH LIKE THAT'S REALLY GONNA HAPPEN!! *Major eye rolling*
2.Turn lights off, close curtains, and watch a movie with the sound low. UH..... Hmmmmm..... :/ Um.. A movie? I think NOT. I can't even stand turning a light on to go to the bathroom, so how am I going to be able to watch a movie? (I haven't watched a movie since Friday (April 20)....
3. lay perfectly still, relax, and take deep breaths.. Yeah, as soon as I CAN lay down. My head usually hurts too much to sit OR lay.
4. Find out what triggered the migraines and "stay away from it." Well, thinking back.... The times that my head hurt THE WORST (Where I was crying and BEGGING for mercy) were the times it was POURING DOWN RAIN!!! So, how can I stay away from rain? Which also makes me wonder if my migraines aren't allergy induced.
One lady, who's a licensed? aromatherapist has offered to help me find the "perfect" aromatherapy treatments to eliminate migraines all together. I see dollar signs.
Now I did learn one thing... Clutter headaches can feel just as bad as migraines, and are headaches that happen one after another. Usually several headaches back to back. However migraine meds DO NOT work on Clutter headaches. That takes a whole different medicine for that. So, now when I go to MY Dr. I'm going to ask if I really have migraines. That would explain why the meds didn't seem to work.
I feel better, but I still feel "out of it." I feel like I'm in a daze. The first thing I noticed after my migraines is the fact that my glasses aren't as strong as they were. Whether it's due to the headaches or the fact that it's been three years since I got my eyes tested I don't know. I prefer to think it's the later.
I don't want to go to the eye doctor until AFTER my head is COMPLETELY better. I'm hoping to go sometime next week.
I emailed a lot of my friends (aka coworkers,) and asked them if they had any good home remedies for migraines. Got some really interesting ideas......
These are the most interesting...
1. Ice packs placed on head/neck WHILE soaking hands in hot water. The hot water supposedly draws the blood away from your head. I do use ice packs, but never thought of using hot water.
2. Eat Plenty of vanilla ice cream. Not exactly sure what it's supposed to do, but hey any chance to eat ice cream without worrying about calories is ok in my book.
3. Peppermint oil... Take occasional whiffs of it, or put some in a dehumidifier and scent the room. Supposedly works as well as aspirin. (??? Sounds iffy to me.)
Other suggestions that sound impossible........
1. Ignore it, and keep yourself busy.... YEAH RIGHT UH HUH LIKE THAT'S REALLY GONNA HAPPEN!! *Major eye rolling*
2.Turn lights off, close curtains, and watch a movie with the sound low. UH..... Hmmmmm..... :/ Um.. A movie? I think NOT. I can't even stand turning a light on to go to the bathroom, so how am I going to be able to watch a movie? (I haven't watched a movie since Friday (April 20)....
3. lay perfectly still, relax, and take deep breaths.. Yeah, as soon as I CAN lay down. My head usually hurts too much to sit OR lay.
4. Find out what triggered the migraines and "stay away from it." Well, thinking back.... The times that my head hurt THE WORST (Where I was crying and BEGGING for mercy) were the times it was POURING DOWN RAIN!!! So, how can I stay away from rain? Which also makes me wonder if my migraines aren't allergy induced.
One lady, who's a licensed? aromatherapist has offered to help me find the "perfect" aromatherapy treatments to eliminate migraines all together. I see dollar signs.
Now I did learn one thing... Clutter headaches can feel just as bad as migraines, and are headaches that happen one after another. Usually several headaches back to back. However migraine meds DO NOT work on Clutter headaches. That takes a whole different medicine for that. So, now when I go to MY Dr. I'm going to ask if I really have migraines. That would explain why the meds didn't seem to work.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
More prayers needed..
I know it seems like I'm bombarding all of my readers for prayers. I am sorry, but I have another one to add.....
Last Sat. I suffered from a migraine, which lasted 24 hours. Usually I have a migraine and don't have another for 6months or so... Well GUESS WHAT???? Woke up with another one.
Called my Dr, but his office was closed. So, I went to Med One which is a 24/7 walk in Dr office. They gave me a shot and 3 count them 3 prescriptions.. They also suggested that I call my regular doctor and insist a MRI on my head.
Went home slept all day, woke up around 11:30 last night in horrible pain. Pain was so bad I could stop crying, which made it hurt worse. Took more meds, then woke up around 7 this morning with ANOTHER migraine. 3 migraines in a 24 hour period.
I'll be calling my doctor tomorrow. Right now my head hurts, and I have too many missed days at work.
So, please keep me in your prayers. ;)
Last Sat. I suffered from a migraine, which lasted 24 hours. Usually I have a migraine and don't have another for 6months or so... Well GUESS WHAT???? Woke up with another one.
Called my Dr, but his office was closed. So, I went to Med One which is a 24/7 walk in Dr office. They gave me a shot and 3 count them 3 prescriptions.. They also suggested that I call my regular doctor and insist a MRI on my head.
Went home slept all day, woke up around 11:30 last night in horrible pain. Pain was so bad I could stop crying, which made it hurt worse. Took more meds, then woke up around 7 this morning with ANOTHER migraine. 3 migraines in a 24 hour period.
I'll be calling my doctor tomorrow. Right now my head hurts, and I have too many missed days at work.
So, please keep me in your prayers. ;)
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