Posting for Sunday, September 15th, 2013
I have been looking in the freezer section each time I go to the grocery store at these wonderful creations, a frappucino that you can make in your home with a blender and some milk. I finally decided to try one, caramel. Added some caramel syrup and whipped cream--not quite the same as the one Starbucks makes, but I must say it comes close.
Not that great for a diet. But I would highly recommend...two thumbs up I say!
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Dumb Luck
Posting for Friday, September 6th, 2013
If it weren't for dumb/bad luck, I would have no luck at all. After being sick in May, knock on wood from stress more than likely--with everything that has taken place in the last couple of months (for the better I might add) you would think I would be stressed the max. I have been feeling well with a few minor issues.
Tuesday, the 3rd, I started hurting in my lower back. Didn't give it much thought. May be a bladder infection, but I didn't have any other bladder symptoms. Still I wasn't worried too much about it. Wednesday evening went to the grocery store after work, and walking through Walmart I was near tears because my back hurt THAT much. I had even made the comment after loading things in the car to go home, if we didn't have so much stuff that needed to go into the fridge or freezer, I would go to St Mary's Convenient Care. My mom knew I meant business then.
That night we ate Lean Cuisine dinners because I just couldnt stand any longer to cook a full out meal--my back felt like it was going to break in two. When I went to bed that night, something hit me square in the face....oh no, hope it's not a kidney stone again. I pushed that thought quickly out of my mind because I had some of the same symptoms of kidney stones but not all.
Thursday when I woke up I could barely move. What has happened to my body. Still wasn't sure whether kidney stones were doing this to me or what, but I knew when I got to work I was going to request to get an appointment at the clinic we have at Vectren when you are feeling sick. I made my appt for 930 on my break and was going to make up my time on my lunch.
Went downstairs to the appointment, I literally walked down the stairs to test my pain level--it was off the freakin chart! No more stairs I decided til we figured out what the heck was going on! In the clinic they took my vitals, didn't have a fever, supposedly had blood in my urine (we will get back to the supposedly part), and they were convinced based on what I told them that I have NEVER been able to pass a kidney stone on my own they always have to be surgically removed--they agreed I needed to go to the ER.
Off I went to Deaconess Gateway, picking my mom up on the way. The Dr there was sooo nice, and very thorough, Dr Stevenson. We did a CT scan and voila no kidney stones, then they checked my pancreas and a few other things. I had 3 shots of Morphine and some nausea meds and I was never knocked out. Light headed yes, but full on sleeping no, which everyone found strange. I keep telling people I am a medical mystery, maybe one day they will believe it!
The ER also wanted to do a urine test, there they found NO blood in the urine, where the clinic earlier supposedly (there's that word again) found blood in my urine. Go figure, which one is accurate. They told me I have something called muscoskeletal pain but don't know how or why it started. Hmmm.
They finally released me when my sister came to pick us up, to make sure I wasn't driving with all the Morphine in me. Marilyn had to drive Sylvia for the first time and I was nauseous the entire ride home, had to stop and pick up a prescription for both pain and nausea and was so nauseous when I got home. I tried to eat a bagel so I would have something in my tummy before laying down and trying to get some sleep.
I ate most of the bagel, took some meds, and within 4 minutes I was standing over the trashcan vomitting everything again. Nothing worse than vomitting in my opinion. Let my head hurt, or my stomach hurt just dont make me throw up. That is my wish, it doesn't always happen that way though, such is life. Sigh.
I went to lie down and maybe slept for 1 1/2 hours. With as much meds as I had in me I was shocked that I didn't sleep for days. I took some Phenergan and managed to sleep about 7 hours and then wide awake around 2:30 again. Pain started coming back gradually, took some more medicine and didnt awake til 8.
Now for a followup appointment with my doctor today to see what the heck we can do about all of this, like make the pain go away, yea that would be nice. Please and thank you! Let's pray for a miracle....a BIG one!
If it weren't for dumb/bad luck, I would have no luck at all. After being sick in May, knock on wood from stress more than likely--with everything that has taken place in the last couple of months (for the better I might add) you would think I would be stressed the max. I have been feeling well with a few minor issues.
Tuesday, the 3rd, I started hurting in my lower back. Didn't give it much thought. May be a bladder infection, but I didn't have any other bladder symptoms. Still I wasn't worried too much about it. Wednesday evening went to the grocery store after work, and walking through Walmart I was near tears because my back hurt THAT much. I had even made the comment after loading things in the car to go home, if we didn't have so much stuff that needed to go into the fridge or freezer, I would go to St Mary's Convenient Care. My mom knew I meant business then.
That night we ate Lean Cuisine dinners because I just couldnt stand any longer to cook a full out meal--my back felt like it was going to break in two. When I went to bed that night, something hit me square in the face....oh no, hope it's not a kidney stone again. I pushed that thought quickly out of my mind because I had some of the same symptoms of kidney stones but not all.
Thursday when I woke up I could barely move. What has happened to my body. Still wasn't sure whether kidney stones were doing this to me or what, but I knew when I got to work I was going to request to get an appointment at the clinic we have at Vectren when you are feeling sick. I made my appt for 930 on my break and was going to make up my time on my lunch.
Went downstairs to the appointment, I literally walked down the stairs to test my pain level--it was off the freakin chart! No more stairs I decided til we figured out what the heck was going on! In the clinic they took my vitals, didn't have a fever, supposedly had blood in my urine (we will get back to the supposedly part), and they were convinced based on what I told them that I have NEVER been able to pass a kidney stone on my own they always have to be surgically removed--they agreed I needed to go to the ER.
Off I went to Deaconess Gateway, picking my mom up on the way. The Dr there was sooo nice, and very thorough, Dr Stevenson. We did a CT scan and voila no kidney stones, then they checked my pancreas and a few other things. I had 3 shots of Morphine and some nausea meds and I was never knocked out. Light headed yes, but full on sleeping no, which everyone found strange. I keep telling people I am a medical mystery, maybe one day they will believe it!
The ER also wanted to do a urine test, there they found NO blood in the urine, where the clinic earlier supposedly (there's that word again) found blood in my urine. Go figure, which one is accurate. They told me I have something called muscoskeletal pain but don't know how or why it started. Hmmm.
They finally released me when my sister came to pick us up, to make sure I wasn't driving with all the Morphine in me. Marilyn had to drive Sylvia for the first time and I was nauseous the entire ride home, had to stop and pick up a prescription for both pain and nausea and was so nauseous when I got home. I tried to eat a bagel so I would have something in my tummy before laying down and trying to get some sleep.
I ate most of the bagel, took some meds, and within 4 minutes I was standing over the trashcan vomitting everything again. Nothing worse than vomitting in my opinion. Let my head hurt, or my stomach hurt just dont make me throw up. That is my wish, it doesn't always happen that way though, such is life. Sigh.
I went to lie down and maybe slept for 1 1/2 hours. With as much meds as I had in me I was shocked that I didn't sleep for days. I took some Phenergan and managed to sleep about 7 hours and then wide awake around 2:30 again. Pain started coming back gradually, took some more medicine and didnt awake til 8.
Now for a followup appointment with my doctor today to see what the heck we can do about all of this, like make the pain go away, yea that would be nice. Please and thank you! Let's pray for a miracle....a BIG one!
Saturday, August 31, 2013
More Book Reviews
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
August 31st, 2013
This is a story about a girl that goes on a drive to visit her grandparents with her parents and younger brother, they get into a horrific accident, where everyone in the car dies but Mia. This story is strange as it is told by Mia, who is in a coma most of the story. It goes back to tell about her family, her love of the cello and classical music, her best friend and the guy she falls in love with.
All in all a very strange take on a given life changing situation. I know other people that have read this book and have given it 5 stars, I humbly gave it 3 and that was reaching. It wasn't a god awful read like the one by Jenny Lawson, but it wasn't my cup of tea.
Secrets Over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones
This was a great book in my opinion! It had a small town setting with many people that all came to know each other and their business. So Mayberry-ish. Their was a preacher and his wife and they had 5 boys (gulp), and then they meddled in everyone's affairs, and yes there were a few affairs.
With the hustle and bustle of so many books having so many plots and twists this was a real good feel good kind of read. I enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. It wasn't so predictable as some books tend to me.
I am growing by leaps and bounds in my reading material and can't wait to start reading my next book and see what adventure it will take me on.
Bloom by Kelle Hampton
I can't begin to imagine how it feels when you know you are having a second baby...and then you learn something is wrong with it. I am sure you imagine how healthy your firstborn is and all that this second baby will add to your family, but when you learn the baby has Down Syndrome your world seems to turn upside down. I can only suppose, as I have an only child.
Not really sure what I was expecting from this book, I liked it, and I hated it. Like I stated, I can not even begin to imagine being told something is wrong with your baby. To me the book had too much emphasis on the disappointment in finding out this news. Like it went on and on. I kept wanting to cheer for the 2nd baby--Nella. The story, thankfully, turned around and this couple loves both of their daughters, and for that I was thankful.
It was a hard read but I would definitely recommend it.
August 31st, 2013
This is a story about a girl that goes on a drive to visit her grandparents with her parents and younger brother, they get into a horrific accident, where everyone in the car dies but Mia. This story is strange as it is told by Mia, who is in a coma most of the story. It goes back to tell about her family, her love of the cello and classical music, her best friend and the guy she falls in love with.
All in all a very strange take on a given life changing situation. I know other people that have read this book and have given it 5 stars, I humbly gave it 3 and that was reaching. It wasn't a god awful read like the one by Jenny Lawson, but it wasn't my cup of tea.
Secrets Over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones
This was a great book in my opinion! It had a small town setting with many people that all came to know each other and their business. So Mayberry-ish. Their was a preacher and his wife and they had 5 boys (gulp), and then they meddled in everyone's affairs, and yes there were a few affairs.
With the hustle and bustle of so many books having so many plots and twists this was a real good feel good kind of read. I enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. It wasn't so predictable as some books tend to me.
I am growing by leaps and bounds in my reading material and can't wait to start reading my next book and see what adventure it will take me on.
Bloom by Kelle Hampton
I can't begin to imagine how it feels when you know you are having a second baby...and then you learn something is wrong with it. I am sure you imagine how healthy your firstborn is and all that this second baby will add to your family, but when you learn the baby has Down Syndrome your world seems to turn upside down. I can only suppose, as I have an only child.
Not really sure what I was expecting from this book, I liked it, and I hated it. Like I stated, I can not even begin to imagine being told something is wrong with your baby. To me the book had too much emphasis on the disappointment in finding out this news. Like it went on and on. I kept wanting to cheer for the 2nd baby--Nella. The story, thankfully, turned around and this couple loves both of their daughters, and for that I was thankful.
It was a hard read but I would definitely recommend it.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Patting myself on the back
With 2 months to go from today with my summer reading bucket list, I have read 10 out of the 20 books! I only hated one! Those are pretty good odds thus far.
I had to switch out one book, after reviewing the book list, Starting Now by Debbie Maccomber, I discovered is part of a series and #10 in the series. I don't like, usually, books in a series. I tend to lose interest, some are exceptions of course. So I switched out that book for Secrets over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones. Another author I have never read, and I found it on the Nook Daily Find for $1.99. So, I decided to give it a whirl!
I have so much fun in this reading adventure, it gets your mind off of every day things in life, and sets your mind free. I love it!!
I had to switch out one book, after reviewing the book list, Starting Now by Debbie Maccomber, I discovered is part of a series and #10 in the series. I don't like, usually, books in a series. I tend to lose interest, some are exceptions of course. So I switched out that book for Secrets over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones. Another author I have never read, and I found it on the Nook Daily Find for $1.99. So, I decided to give it a whirl!
I have so much fun in this reading adventure, it gets your mind off of every day things in life, and sets your mind free. I love it!!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Allow me to introduce to you....Mr J.R. Martinez
My review of Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirt by J. R. Martinez
When I first saw J. R. Martinez was when he played a role on All My Children. I thought at first, that he must have been badly burnt in a fire or a wreck. Later he wow'ed the audiences on Dancing with the Stars. I admit I never really got into the whole hype about Dancing with the Stars, but when he was on it was the first time I watched the entire season. Not just because of J.R. I liked Rob Kardashian, yep the cat is out of the bag, and a few others I don't remember now who all the cast was. But J.R. and his partner Karina managed to dance their way to the very end and win the title of best dance couple.
Recently, as I was perusing books to read, and by authors I have never read before, I came across his book. I have learned so much from his book. Not only did I find several quotes that I have thoroughly enjoyed and have pinned up in my cubicle at work, but that this young man had to go through so much in his life at a young age and to see all the obstacles he had to overcome.
Turns out when he was 19 he was in the Army in Iraq and had been there less than one month when he and his buddies drove over a roadside bomb and he was burned over 34% of his body. At age 19. All of the surgeries he had to endure, and he came out of all of this, a positive person and began motivating other burn victims. He could have easily sat in his hospital room and refused to eat or talk to anyone, he did for awhile and blamed the wrong people, but somehow, he managed to turn what had happened to him into a tool, and went to spread the message out to others that needed to hear the words he delivered.
I enjoyed the book. He now has a girlfriend and a daughter. :) Reviews I read said they hated the book because to some it sounded like he did a lot of bragging in his book. After all he has been through, I certainly think he is entitled to brag a little. One interesting thing I found, I thought he was a black man, turns out he was Mexican, the result of his burns and injuries really made him look completely different.
I would highly recommend this book. It will give you a new insight on your life and may just inspire you to motivate yourself and others in areas you may need that little pep talk!
When I first saw J. R. Martinez was when he played a role on All My Children. I thought at first, that he must have been badly burnt in a fire or a wreck. Later he wow'ed the audiences on Dancing with the Stars. I admit I never really got into the whole hype about Dancing with the Stars, but when he was on it was the first time I watched the entire season. Not just because of J.R. I liked Rob Kardashian, yep the cat is out of the bag, and a few others I don't remember now who all the cast was. But J.R. and his partner Karina managed to dance their way to the very end and win the title of best dance couple.
Recently, as I was perusing books to read, and by authors I have never read before, I came across his book. I have learned so much from his book. Not only did I find several quotes that I have thoroughly enjoyed and have pinned up in my cubicle at work, but that this young man had to go through so much in his life at a young age and to see all the obstacles he had to overcome.
Turns out when he was 19 he was in the Army in Iraq and had been there less than one month when he and his buddies drove over a roadside bomb and he was burned over 34% of his body. At age 19. All of the surgeries he had to endure, and he came out of all of this, a positive person and began motivating other burn victims. He could have easily sat in his hospital room and refused to eat or talk to anyone, he did for awhile and blamed the wrong people, but somehow, he managed to turn what had happened to him into a tool, and went to spread the message out to others that needed to hear the words he delivered.
I enjoyed the book. He now has a girlfriend and a daughter. :) Reviews I read said they hated the book because to some it sounded like he did a lot of bragging in his book. After all he has been through, I certainly think he is entitled to brag a little. One interesting thing I found, I thought he was a black man, turns out he was Mexican, the result of his burns and injuries really made him look completely different.
I would highly recommend this book. It will give you a new insight on your life and may just inspire you to motivate yourself and others in areas you may need that little pep talk!
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Barnes & Noble Plug
Ever since I got my Nook Color almost 2 years ago, here lately I have been reading my summer bucket list of books on the Nook, and I love it! Sure, some books, like my Jackie Collins collection I will buy and own all hardbooks from her, but for the most part my Nook books are the bomb diggity!
With that being said, Barnes & Noble sends me something called "Daily Find" where they spotlight certain books from all genres and discount them graciously, some are 99 cents, and the most expensive I have seen are $3.99. I have gotten one book from this Daily Find deal so far, and am looking forward to reading it in the near future.
I also get excited when I see the Daily Find email pop up, hoping it is a book that I will find worthy of my time and my hard earned dollars. :) I am not sure if this is only for Nook readers, or if it is open to everyone. Look it up on their website, if you want to know for sure. If you are able to take advantage of this wonderful service, it is a great way to find your next favorite book or author. :)
With that being said, Barnes & Noble sends me something called "Daily Find" where they spotlight certain books from all genres and discount them graciously, some are 99 cents, and the most expensive I have seen are $3.99. I have gotten one book from this Daily Find deal so far, and am looking forward to reading it in the near future.
I also get excited when I see the Daily Find email pop up, hoping it is a book that I will find worthy of my time and my hard earned dollars. :) I am not sure if this is only for Nook readers, or if it is open to everyone. Look it up on their website, if you want to know for sure. If you are able to take advantage of this wonderful service, it is a great way to find your next favorite book or author. :)
Very Predictable
Review for: Beth Harbison's "Always Something There to Remind Me
This book I was intrigued by in a book store in Indy when I was there visiting my daughter, and since I had never read anything by this author, I decided to take a gander and read this book.
The story line is predictable, therefore, even though I liked it, I didn't love it. And the way it was written, where the author takes you back when she was a teenager, then all of a sudden she was living in the present again and the entire book was like that. I don't like watching movies like this, so reading a book with this same style was making my head swim.
I wouldn't mind reading another book by Beth Harbison, but something that puts me on the edge of my seat, or at the very least let's me form opinions on what I think might happen in the story.
With that being said, I am a sucker for a happy ending that is for sure. And true love finding two hearts that belong together. Awwww!
This book I was intrigued by in a book store in Indy when I was there visiting my daughter, and since I had never read anything by this author, I decided to take a gander and read this book.
The story line is predictable, therefore, even though I liked it, I didn't love it. And the way it was written, where the author takes you back when she was a teenager, then all of a sudden she was living in the present again and the entire book was like that. I don't like watching movies like this, so reading a book with this same style was making my head swim.
I wouldn't mind reading another book by Beth Harbison, but something that puts me on the edge of my seat, or at the very least let's me form opinions on what I think might happen in the story.
With that being said, I am a sucker for a happy ending that is for sure. And true love finding two hearts that belong together. Awwww!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Foxy Knoxy
My review on Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir by Amanda Knox
Everyone has their own opinions on whether Amanda Knox is truly guilty or truly innocent, no no one, however can say for sure, because quite simply we weren't there.
I have always been fascinated with this case, not sure why. I am not some crazy person that likes to hear or read about murders. I think it was more or less this young girl wanted to study abroad and thought she had her whole life in front of her. Then this tragedy took place and has changed her life forever.
I may be going out on a limb here, but I think she is innocent. Again, no one really knows for sure because we weren't there, but after reading her book, true, this is her side of the story and I haven't seen any of the victim's family come out to write to have their story heard, so I can only go what I have heard in the media and now having read the book.
I can't even begin to imagine, a young girl, such as Foxy Knoxy (her nickname she earned playing soccer, not anywhere that nickname suggests otherwise) what all she went through trying to survive in prision, then the countless hours spent with her attorneys and each time they thought she would go free only to be led straight back to her cell. What a let down that must have been!
Thankfully she didn't have to serve the entire sentence she started out with but I am sure she served more than she should have. Poor Amanda, and her family and the lives this destroyed overall. I think she simply was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
I know, as I stated above, some think she is guilty. That is fine, that is your opinion and now you have read mine.
I would give this book an A.
Everyone has their own opinions on whether Amanda Knox is truly guilty or truly innocent, no no one, however can say for sure, because quite simply we weren't there.
I have always been fascinated with this case, not sure why. I am not some crazy person that likes to hear or read about murders. I think it was more or less this young girl wanted to study abroad and thought she had her whole life in front of her. Then this tragedy took place and has changed her life forever.
I may be going out on a limb here, but I think she is innocent. Again, no one really knows for sure because we weren't there, but after reading her book, true, this is her side of the story and I haven't seen any of the victim's family come out to write to have their story heard, so I can only go what I have heard in the media and now having read the book.
I can't even begin to imagine, a young girl, such as Foxy Knoxy (her nickname she earned playing soccer, not anywhere that nickname suggests otherwise) what all she went through trying to survive in prision, then the countless hours spent with her attorneys and each time they thought she would go free only to be led straight back to her cell. What a let down that must have been!
Thankfully she didn't have to serve the entire sentence she started out with but I am sure she served more than she should have. Poor Amanda, and her family and the lives this destroyed overall. I think she simply was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
I know, as I stated above, some think she is guilty. That is fine, that is your opinion and now you have read mine.
I would give this book an A.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
An Excellent Read, IMHO
My review of: A Stolen Life, by Jaycee Dugard
I seem to be drawn to the autobiographies and memoirs lately. This one did not disappoint, for me. It, in fact, was one that I had a hard time putting down. I just cant begin to imagine being kidnapped at such a young age, and having to go through the awful things, Jaycee's captor put her through.
Things go on like this in the world, much more than we know, or realize, and it makes me feel that society lets these people down. Not all are killed, but are tortured day in and day out of their lives and we, think they are dead because they have been missing from the area they were last seen in for years, and we just kind of shake our heads after so long and get on with our lives so to speak.
I can't even imagine if this were to happen to Brittanee at any time. With that being said, to be raped at the age of 14 and living in a garage or shed and having to do your business in a bucket and hope your captor feels like changing or emptying this bucket after a few days, and having children with this young girl while your wife is a few feet away in the house with your sick mother!
More and more the world as we know it has become such a crazy place, but this book takes you through her horrible journey and how she managed to come out of as sane as she has (even though she and her daughters will need several years of therapy) is just remarkable. She is not hiding in her house, she is getting out more now and less media seems interested in bombarding her and the new life she is trying to make.
I would recommend this book, only if you can handle it. It's not that is graphic, but it may take you out of your comfort zone a little.
I would give this book an A. See you on the next book review, coming soon!
I seem to be drawn to the autobiographies and memoirs lately. This one did not disappoint, for me. It, in fact, was one that I had a hard time putting down. I just cant begin to imagine being kidnapped at such a young age, and having to go through the awful things, Jaycee's captor put her through.
Things go on like this in the world, much more than we know, or realize, and it makes me feel that society lets these people down. Not all are killed, but are tortured day in and day out of their lives and we, think they are dead because they have been missing from the area they were last seen in for years, and we just kind of shake our heads after so long and get on with our lives so to speak.
I can't even imagine if this were to happen to Brittanee at any time. With that being said, to be raped at the age of 14 and living in a garage or shed and having to do your business in a bucket and hope your captor feels like changing or emptying this bucket after a few days, and having children with this young girl while your wife is a few feet away in the house with your sick mother!
More and more the world as we know it has become such a crazy place, but this book takes you through her horrible journey and how she managed to come out of as sane as she has (even though she and her daughters will need several years of therapy) is just remarkable. She is not hiding in her house, she is getting out more now and less media seems interested in bombarding her and the new life she is trying to make.
I would recommend this book, only if you can handle it. It's not that is graphic, but it may take you out of your comfort zone a little.
I would give this book an A. See you on the next book review, coming soon!
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Can't always judge a book by its a cover
So, I am still trying to get through my summer reading bucket list and have had to set a new deadline because I was crazy thinking I could possibly read 20 books in 2 months. Now the new extension will take me to October 15th, 2013. I sure hope I can accomplish this.
The book I am currently reading is "Let's Pretend this never happened, a mostly true memoir" by Jenny Lawson. I had been at Sam's one day and I usually peruse the book aisle to see what new and exciting treasure may be waiting for me to take home. I saw this said book and decided to add it to my bucket list, it sounded, let's say intriguing. Before buying it to read on my Nook, I also read many reviews. They boasted about this book being so funny it was hard to keep tears running down your cheeks while reading it and if reading it out in public getting weird looks when you were bowled over laughing so hard from this book.
With all of that under my belt so to speak, I decided to read it on my Nook. I was forwarned about the extensive use or over use in this case of the F bomb. That doesn't really bother me one way or the other, true, I don't like that word, but it wouldnt deter me of reading a book.
Let me just say this is by far the most unusual, NOT funny book, and as my mom likes to say "it has no hands or no feet." Basically it is a bunch of jibberish and I can't believe any publisher would want to have their name as an endorser of this book. I do not like this book, I would never recommend this book, and I won't be reading it ever again! But I put it on my bucket list to challenge me, for my upcoming writing debut, reading different authors. Getting a feel, if you will, of other writing styles not just the ones that I have been reading all my life. I broke out of my comfort zone and what an interesting ride this has been!
For instance this book goes into great detail in one chapter how this woman and her husband tried to have children, and many times because the woman has some kind of blood disorder she has several miscarriages. Then they find a medicine and put her on it and she is better and can have babies. So she gives birth finally to a daughter (yay for her) and then the next chapter tells all about her vagina. Seriously? Who cares about that subject and why on earth would you devote an entire chapter about that?! And then if that isn't bizarre enough it throws you into the next chapter where all she talks about is having an anxiety disorder. This I can totally symphathize with and is no joking matter! However, again another chapter devoted to on and on how she talks to herself, she doesnt like to ask for directions and gets lost easily even though her husband bought her a GPS and then she goes off in another direction and says that when she and her husband attend parties she stands in the corner talking to herself and never once mentioning her baby anymore.
True, I am not even half way through this awful book, and I am really trying to read 2-3 chapters of this per day. Sometimes it is hard to even read that. I am not exaggerating, this is the worst book EVER!!
The book I am currently reading is "Let's Pretend this never happened, a mostly true memoir" by Jenny Lawson. I had been at Sam's one day and I usually peruse the book aisle to see what new and exciting treasure may be waiting for me to take home. I saw this said book and decided to add it to my bucket list, it sounded, let's say intriguing. Before buying it to read on my Nook, I also read many reviews. They boasted about this book being so funny it was hard to keep tears running down your cheeks while reading it and if reading it out in public getting weird looks when you were bowled over laughing so hard from this book.
With all of that under my belt so to speak, I decided to read it on my Nook. I was forwarned about the extensive use or over use in this case of the F bomb. That doesn't really bother me one way or the other, true, I don't like that word, but it wouldnt deter me of reading a book.
Let me just say this is by far the most unusual, NOT funny book, and as my mom likes to say "it has no hands or no feet." Basically it is a bunch of jibberish and I can't believe any publisher would want to have their name as an endorser of this book. I do not like this book, I would never recommend this book, and I won't be reading it ever again! But I put it on my bucket list to challenge me, for my upcoming writing debut, reading different authors. Getting a feel, if you will, of other writing styles not just the ones that I have been reading all my life. I broke out of my comfort zone and what an interesting ride this has been!
For instance this book goes into great detail in one chapter how this woman and her husband tried to have children, and many times because the woman has some kind of blood disorder she has several miscarriages. Then they find a medicine and put her on it and she is better and can have babies. So she gives birth finally to a daughter (yay for her) and then the next chapter tells all about her vagina. Seriously? Who cares about that subject and why on earth would you devote an entire chapter about that?! And then if that isn't bizarre enough it throws you into the next chapter where all she talks about is having an anxiety disorder. This I can totally symphathize with and is no joking matter! However, again another chapter devoted to on and on how she talks to herself, she doesnt like to ask for directions and gets lost easily even though her husband bought her a GPS and then she goes off in another direction and says that when she and her husband attend parties she stands in the corner talking to herself and never once mentioning her baby anymore.
True, I am not even half way through this awful book, and I am really trying to read 2-3 chapters of this per day. Sometimes it is hard to even read that. I am not exaggerating, this is the worst book EVER!!
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Happy 1 year Anniversary
Posting for Sunday, July 21st, 2013
Here is the 1 year mark of this blog! I did it! At times, I wasn't sure I would make the full year, but I stuck to it. Patting myself on the back now as we speak. :)
I wont be posting something every day or for every day but my goal is something once a week, we will see how that goes.
Thanks for the support I have received during this last year. It has been fun. It is time to come up with something new.
Smile, laugh and keep the faith.....
Here is the 1 year mark of this blog! I did it! At times, I wasn't sure I would make the full year, but I stuck to it. Patting myself on the back now as we speak. :)
I wont be posting something every day or for every day but my goal is something once a week, we will see how that goes.
Thanks for the support I have received during this last year. It has been fun. It is time to come up with something new.
Smile, laugh and keep the faith.....
Naps Soothe the Soul
Posting for Saturday, July 20th, 2013
Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.
Barbara Jordan
Sleep more at night. If it's allowed at work or home, take a nap in the afternoon. You'll be amazed at how much better you'll feel.
Ben Stein
I love being able to take a nap in the afternoon.
Edie Falco
When the going gets tough, the tough take a nap.
Tom Hodgkinson
But the important thing is to lie down and fall asleep. That little nap means you wake up fresh again and can continue.
James Levine
Bosses should sanction the nap rather than expect workers to power on all day without repose. They might even find that workers' happiness - or what management types refer to as 'employee satisfaction results' - might improve.
Tom Hodgkinson
Everything I know I learned from my cat: When you're hungry, eat. When you're tired, nap in a sunbeam. When you go to the vet's, pee on your owner.
I sincerely regret every nap I passed up on as a child.
Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.
Barbara Jordan
Sleep more at night. If it's allowed at work or home, take a nap in the afternoon. You'll be amazed at how much better you'll feel.
Ben Stein
I love being able to take a nap in the afternoon.
Edie Falco
When the going gets tough, the tough take a nap.
Tom Hodgkinson
But the important thing is to lie down and fall asleep. That little nap means you wake up fresh again and can continue.
James Levine
Bosses should sanction the nap rather than expect workers to power on all day without repose. They might even find that workers' happiness - or what management types refer to as 'employee satisfaction results' - might improve.
Tom Hodgkinson
Everything I know I learned from my cat: When you're hungry, eat. When you're tired, nap in a sunbeam. When you go to the vet's, pee on your owner.
I sincerely regret every nap I passed up on as a child.
Getting Paid to do something I enjoy and no stress
Posting for Friday, July 19th, 2013
The plan was to go swimming with my friend Donna today but we decided it was just too darn hot so we headed to Henderson to see Grown Ups 2. I didn't care for the first one of the movie but this looked laugh out loud funny. It was in places, and I do believe it was better than the first movie, but not something I will be buying on DVD like I usually do if I like a movie.
I went to Sweet Pea's and bought a keychain for my keys for Sylvia. They had to order it because I got it personalized with a C, they will call me in a few days to let me know when it is ready to pick up.
I have been reading a lot lately, trying to complete my summer bucket list of books. I have read:
1. Entwined to you Sylvia Day
2. A Stolen life Jaycee Dugard
3. Not Young, Still Restless Jeanne Cooper
4. Mom & Me & Mom Maya Angelou
5. Always Something there to remind me Beth Harbison
6. Bloom: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected--A Memoir Kelle Hampton
7. Oogy The Dog Only a Family Could love Larry Levin
8. Waiting to be heard: a memoir by Amanda Knox Amanda Knox
12 more to go on my list! This has been an exciting ride so far! Can't wait to see what lies ahead in the other books I have left on my list!
4 day weekend is here!!
Posting for Thursday, July 18th, 2013
I am off for the next 4 days something that I desperately need even if I sit at home and do nothing, which chances are won't happen!
Today, I got my right upper eye tooth pulled. It was in severe decay and I just wanted it out! I asked the dentist what the chances were that it came out in one piece, he replied 50/50 chance. Oh great! He always gives me an extra shot so I don't feel the pain when he is trying to pull a tooth, he did it this time too, only I felt it! He said he couldn't give me anything else, he gave me what he could under the legal limit, whatever the heck that means! I was feeling it and that wasn't cool! I hate going to the dentist, even though mine is a gentle dentist. He told me I feel pressure, duh.
I didn't feel too bad once the novacaine wore off but I stayed home anyway. We will see what tomorrow brings.
I am off for the next 4 days something that I desperately need even if I sit at home and do nothing, which chances are won't happen!
Today, I got my right upper eye tooth pulled. It was in severe decay and I just wanted it out! I asked the dentist what the chances were that it came out in one piece, he replied 50/50 chance. Oh great! He always gives me an extra shot so I don't feel the pain when he is trying to pull a tooth, he did it this time too, only I felt it! He said he couldn't give me anything else, he gave me what he could under the legal limit, whatever the heck that means! I was feeling it and that wasn't cool! I hate going to the dentist, even though mine is a gentle dentist. He told me I feel pressure, duh.
I didn't feel too bad once the novacaine wore off but I stayed home anyway. We will see what tomorrow brings.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Why are people crazy>
Posting for Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
Picture this if you will, you do something wrong. The obvious thing to want to know is how to fix it or make it better, and there seem to be people on your path wanting to block your way down the correct path. Why do people want to stick their noses in where they simply do not belong? Why can't people just mind their own business and let me figure things out and not make me feel like I am 12.
I am getting a little tired of it, in fact, I am getting REALLY tired of it. I hope I can keep my happy go lucky self in check. I am really trying to keep on an even keel. Some folks are pushing my buttons and there may just be a sounding alarm soon!
Be on the lookout, if I need help, I will send a smoke signal.
Picture this if you will, you do something wrong. The obvious thing to want to know is how to fix it or make it better, and there seem to be people on your path wanting to block your way down the correct path. Why do people want to stick their noses in where they simply do not belong? Why can't people just mind their own business and let me figure things out and not make me feel like I am 12.
I am getting a little tired of it, in fact, I am getting REALLY tired of it. I hope I can keep my happy go lucky self in check. I am really trying to keep on an even keel. Some folks are pushing my buttons and there may just be a sounding alarm soon!
Be on the lookout, if I need help, I will send a smoke signal.
Zzzzzzzz
Posting for Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
All I ever seem to want to do is sleep after working a 10 hour day. I manage, somehow, to stay awake for a couple of hours then I am out like a light. Is this what my life is destined to be like? I am 40'ish, what happened to those wonderful days when I could sleep til 10am and go to bed in the wee hours of the morning?
I guess those days are looooooooooooooooooooooooong gone. :(
All I ever seem to want to do is sleep after working a 10 hour day. I manage, somehow, to stay awake for a couple of hours then I am out like a light. Is this what my life is destined to be like? I am 40'ish, what happened to those wonderful days when I could sleep til 10am and go to bed in the wee hours of the morning?
I guess those days are looooooooooooooooooooooooong gone. :(
I would rather be......
Posting for Monday, July 15th, 2013
I would rather be....living by the ocean
I would rather be...doing something I have a true passion about
I would rather be...somewhere in the water
I would rather be...rich in love than rich with money
I would rather be...able to live comfortably, rather than paycheck to paycheck
I would rather be...becoming a writer
I would rather be...living in another era
I would rather be...on vacation
I would rather be...not in pain with a toothache
I would rather be...skinny
What would you rather be?
I would rather be....living by the ocean
I would rather be...doing something I have a true passion about
I would rather be...somewhere in the water
I would rather be...rich in love than rich with money
I would rather be...able to live comfortably, rather than paycheck to paycheck
I would rather be...becoming a writer
I would rather be...living in another era
I would rather be...on vacation
I would rather be...not in pain with a toothache
I would rather be...skinny
What would you rather be?
Verdict has been reached....
Posting for Sunday, July 14th, 2013
Sooo... the verdict has been reached and George Zimmerman was found not guilty. Why can't that be enough and America get on with their lives? I understand someone died, someone paid the price for another gunshot wound. I personally am not a gun fan, but what can you do? If the verdict would have went the other way, would we still hear about this trial on every channel? I think not.
Let's let what the jury decide be enough. Just like in every day situations, you might no agree with some things going on around you, but you don't protest, as a rule. Let's get the message America, we are the land of the free, let's keep it that way.
Sooo... the verdict has been reached and George Zimmerman was found not guilty. Why can't that be enough and America get on with their lives? I understand someone died, someone paid the price for another gunshot wound. I personally am not a gun fan, but what can you do? If the verdict would have went the other way, would we still hear about this trial on every channel? I think not.
Let's let what the jury decide be enough. Just like in every day situations, you might no agree with some things going on around you, but you don't protest, as a rule. Let's get the message America, we are the land of the free, let's keep it that way.
My Poems from back in the day posted on Poetry.com
Posting for Saturday, July 13, 2013
Sweet Love
By Carmen M DillI have a friend named Rebekah, who "had" a
friend named Dave
I tried and tried for months to get her to
say his name, but she just wouldn't cave
Now Dave is no longer a friend, he is her
significant other
He is going to be part of her family soon,
just no longer like a brother
The two make the perfect match
Rebekah, you see, didn't need a rope or a net
to make this catch
It was her charm that brought Dave out of his
shell and made him see the light
So just a few months from now a wedding will
take place and everything will be alright
It is my hope that Rebekah and Dave will have
a very happy life
As they say their vows to become man and
wife!
In America
By Carmen M DillI sit outside alone and sigh,
And watch all the passersby,
They look serious as if in a hurry,
And some of their faces you can see worry,
The world is just not the same you see,
For you or for me,
Bombs exploded..planes went down,
And all Osama wants us to do is cry & frown,
But as Americans we stand united & strong,
This place we call USA is where we belong,
We'll fight for our people, and for our flag,
Tho' our hearts mourn our hope will not lag,
Our President is leading our way -
And Jesus Christ is lighting our path,
How can we go wrong...you do the Math!!
My thoughts of you...
By Carmen M DillToo many memories of a time now lost,
I look back and ask myself what our relationship cost,
The answer is clear and plain for us all to see,
Ever painful it is something that just wasn't meant to be,
I look at old pictures still in the frame,
And I sit and cry muttering only your name,
I only wish you the best that's true,
You were definitely one of the chosen few,
GOD called you Home to help in Heaven above,
You will fit right in my dearest love,
One day I'll see you I know,
And our tears will overflow....,
It will be our special time to live forever hand in hand,
In our new Angelic Land,
Looking forward to that day,
I need to pull myself together and be on my way,
I will pray for you still,
And love you forever and ever, I will.......
The Review
By Carmen DillAs I head to my yearly review
I wonder if when i come out I will feel blue
I get to the room it is full of light and sunshine
I begin to think this is going to go just fine
I listen to the comments of my boss
The praises are great and very outstanding, now I am at a
loss
You see, I always get a little worried around this time of
the year
But alas it wasn't anything for me to fear
I now have a promotion and more pay, which is groovy
Now maybe I will take my daughter out for dinner and a
movie!
By the way, these were all written in 2012 I think.
Major Burnout
Posting for July 12th, 2013
I am experiencing a major burnout at some things in my life and I don't know how to get out of that rut I seem to be stuck in. I need some guidance. I need a flash of light to point me in the right direction. Oh how I need a genie.
Guess I will have to rely on myself to get me out of this. Blah!
I am experiencing a major burnout at some things in my life and I don't know how to get out of that rut I seem to be stuck in. I need some guidance. I need a flash of light to point me in the right direction. Oh how I need a genie.
Guess I will have to rely on myself to get me out of this. Blah!
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Maya Angelou Quotes~~Love her!
Posting for Thursday, July 11th, 2013
Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.
Maya Angelou
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
Maya Angelou
History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.
Maya Angelou
Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.
Maya Angelou
All great achievements require time.
Maya Angelou
Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time.
Maya Angelou
Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.
Maya Angelou
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
Maya Angelou
History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.
Maya Angelou
Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.
Maya Angelou
All great achievements require time.
Maya Angelou
Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time.
Maya Angelou
“We are only as blind as we want to be.”
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Unemployment and the toll it takes....
Posting for Wednesday, July 10th, 2013
When we got the news that we were being laid off from Springleaf Financial, aka American General Finance, it was a shock. True, we knew it was coming, just didn't quite know when that proverbial ax would fall. So, when it did come to an end, many emotions came along with it.
My coworkers and I at the time used to sit outside at the picnic table on break telling each other how much we were looking forward to being unemployed for the first time in our lives. How little did we know, how much it would truly suck!
Some good things came out of being unemployed, for me I got to see my family more, go see Brittanee's graduation with no restrictions (other than money), help her move to her first apartment away from IU, bond with Pepper, etc.
It also turned me into a person that I can't now identify with. I had nothing to occupy my time, other than my movie challenge I attempted to complete--watching 100 movies I had never seen before. With limited funds, I was not able to see my friends as much as I was accustomed to and things just werent the same.
I don't think anyone can truly know the feeling of being unemployed with limited funds to pay bills, and pray that you have enough money for food at the end of your payday on your unemployment card. I was fortunate enough to be able to keep my mortgage payments current, thank God. Other things fell by the wayside. I alienated people during this time.
Looking back to our foolishness at that picnic before we got the news of getting a severance package and being booted out of the door, this was not a good experience. Many think when a person is unemployed for as long as I was that I was not actively seeking a job, I was. I needed that for self worth and get back on track as the person I know I am, truly deep inside.
True, some don't like me, some never did never will--that is their problem, not mine. Friends, some, would check in on me from time to time, which was very nice. Some that I thought would check in, never did. You quickly find out who your friends are when you are faced with something like this. I am not making any excuses, just trying to get this out and move on.
Everyone kept telling me I was "entitled" to those unemployment benefits and I should just take the payouts and enjoy my time off. I did enjoy the time off in the beginning, after I got over being sick. But I missed the social interaction with people. Some people offered to take me places, I went on a few occasions but stopped doing that as well, as I am not a moocher. While on unemployment and the limitations that go along with it, I felt like I was on welfare. I felt people, and yes, even friends looked at me like a charity case. Not a good feeling.
I was in a dark place at times when I was unemployed. Funny, I got the call for a phone interview appointment one day when I was leaving the Unemployment office, another place where you feel like a number and not a real person with goals and dreams and a shot at being an employed citizen again. I had to go there several times a week to do stuff on their computers, which was gross! Not saying I am a snob but some of the people there looked like they hadn't had a bath in a mighty long time, not judging, didn't know their situation, but having to touch the same keyboard as them made me want ot hurl!
Even though the phone interview went well and later was called to accept or decline the job, and even though it wasn't much more money than my unemployment, I jumped at the opportunity to start again in a new company and once again have health insurance and other benefits.
It has been many years since I have worked somewhere, where I hardly knew anyone. Here I was thrown into a totally new environment and surprisingly, I was comfortable. I don't have a lot of strong bonds like I did working at American General, but then again I have only been at Vectren now for 13 months, I am hoping new friendships will come in time. Don't get me wrong, I have several friends there, only a few close ones, but then again my circle is always and has been a small one. Those I truly trust, those I thought I could trust, and those that are working to earn my trust.
I am thrilled not to be unemployed anymore on many levels and now that I am working the shift I wanted to work for years, 4 10 hour days with a day off during the week, the only thing that would make this job better would be to make more money. I took a heck of a paycut taking this job, but some of the benefits make it worth it. I would like to venture into the collections side and see how they do things, maybe one day.
The moral to this story, is that, when you talk to someone who is unemployed, don't make them feel like they are less important than you are, reassure them that something will come their way, understand when you invite them places and they can't go, understand when you offer to pay for them to go somewhere with you (some of it is a pride thing), and just be there for them to vent and tell them what is going on in your life, ask them to help you with things they may be worried about. Even if they can't go and do things with you, make them feel they are still a part of your life and they have a purpose....and most important, let them know, this too shall pass.......
When we got the news that we were being laid off from Springleaf Financial, aka American General Finance, it was a shock. True, we knew it was coming, just didn't quite know when that proverbial ax would fall. So, when it did come to an end, many emotions came along with it.
My coworkers and I at the time used to sit outside at the picnic table on break telling each other how much we were looking forward to being unemployed for the first time in our lives. How little did we know, how much it would truly suck!
Some good things came out of being unemployed, for me I got to see my family more, go see Brittanee's graduation with no restrictions (other than money), help her move to her first apartment away from IU, bond with Pepper, etc.
It also turned me into a person that I can't now identify with. I had nothing to occupy my time, other than my movie challenge I attempted to complete--watching 100 movies I had never seen before. With limited funds, I was not able to see my friends as much as I was accustomed to and things just werent the same.
I don't think anyone can truly know the feeling of being unemployed with limited funds to pay bills, and pray that you have enough money for food at the end of your payday on your unemployment card. I was fortunate enough to be able to keep my mortgage payments current, thank God. Other things fell by the wayside. I alienated people during this time.
Looking back to our foolishness at that picnic before we got the news of getting a severance package and being booted out of the door, this was not a good experience. Many think when a person is unemployed for as long as I was that I was not actively seeking a job, I was. I needed that for self worth and get back on track as the person I know I am, truly deep inside.
True, some don't like me, some never did never will--that is their problem, not mine. Friends, some, would check in on me from time to time, which was very nice. Some that I thought would check in, never did. You quickly find out who your friends are when you are faced with something like this. I am not making any excuses, just trying to get this out and move on.
Everyone kept telling me I was "entitled" to those unemployment benefits and I should just take the payouts and enjoy my time off. I did enjoy the time off in the beginning, after I got over being sick. But I missed the social interaction with people. Some people offered to take me places, I went on a few occasions but stopped doing that as well, as I am not a moocher. While on unemployment and the limitations that go along with it, I felt like I was on welfare. I felt people, and yes, even friends looked at me like a charity case. Not a good feeling.
I was in a dark place at times when I was unemployed. Funny, I got the call for a phone interview appointment one day when I was leaving the Unemployment office, another place where you feel like a number and not a real person with goals and dreams and a shot at being an employed citizen again. I had to go there several times a week to do stuff on their computers, which was gross! Not saying I am a snob but some of the people there looked like they hadn't had a bath in a mighty long time, not judging, didn't know their situation, but having to touch the same keyboard as them made me want ot hurl!
Even though the phone interview went well and later was called to accept or decline the job, and even though it wasn't much more money than my unemployment, I jumped at the opportunity to start again in a new company and once again have health insurance and other benefits.
It has been many years since I have worked somewhere, where I hardly knew anyone. Here I was thrown into a totally new environment and surprisingly, I was comfortable. I don't have a lot of strong bonds like I did working at American General, but then again I have only been at Vectren now for 13 months, I am hoping new friendships will come in time. Don't get me wrong, I have several friends there, only a few close ones, but then again my circle is always and has been a small one. Those I truly trust, those I thought I could trust, and those that are working to earn my trust.
I am thrilled not to be unemployed anymore on many levels and now that I am working the shift I wanted to work for years, 4 10 hour days with a day off during the week, the only thing that would make this job better would be to make more money. I took a heck of a paycut taking this job, but some of the benefits make it worth it. I would like to venture into the collections side and see how they do things, maybe one day.
The moral to this story, is that, when you talk to someone who is unemployed, don't make them feel like they are less important than you are, reassure them that something will come their way, understand when you invite them places and they can't go, understand when you offer to pay for them to go somewhere with you (some of it is a pride thing), and just be there for them to vent and tell them what is going on in your life, ask them to help you with things they may be worried about. Even if they can't go and do things with you, make them feel they are still a part of your life and they have a purpose....and most important, let them know, this too shall pass.......
New Direction
Posting for Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
When this blog reaches its year mark on July 21st, 2013, the blog will take on a new direction. Instead of a diary (if you will), this will still be up and running just maybe not as often as my bucket list (almost a completed self challenge), but it will contain short stories, poems, quotes, maybe a few recipes.
Basically whatever I feel like adding at any given day. I am excited about the new project, I have several in the works.
Thanks for stopping by and we are on the home stretch now, with 10 more days of blogging then I will have logged or blogged 365 blogs! Amazing! I will be able to say I finished something, and it has been therapeutic to me at times.
Keep reaching the goals on your life bucket list...til next time!
When this blog reaches its year mark on July 21st, 2013, the blog will take on a new direction. Instead of a diary (if you will), this will still be up and running just maybe not as often as my bucket list (almost a completed self challenge), but it will contain short stories, poems, quotes, maybe a few recipes.
Basically whatever I feel like adding at any given day. I am excited about the new project, I have several in the works.
Thanks for stopping by and we are on the home stretch now, with 10 more days of blogging then I will have logged or blogged 365 blogs! Amazing! I will be able to say I finished something, and it has been therapeutic to me at times.
Keep reaching the goals on your life bucket list...til next time!
Monday, July 8, 2013
Sigh.....
Posting for Monday, July 8th, 2013
Today was a day that seemed to never end. The first part of the day flew by because we were so busy and then the last part seemed like it was going to go on forever.
Yesterday I got to go to Burdette, that made me a happy girl. I love me some water. I listened to Brad Paisley's Water several times in fact. Some people like to plant flowers, some people like to sit outside and people watch, some people like to walk on a nice summer evening, this girl loves to swim and loves loves loves water! One day I will live near the water and can enjoy it whenever I want, instead of having to settle 3 months out of the year.
It wasn't a bad day. Just long. Glad it is over!
Today was a day that seemed to never end. The first part of the day flew by because we were so busy and then the last part seemed like it was going to go on forever.
Yesterday I got to go to Burdette, that made me a happy girl. I love me some water. I listened to Brad Paisley's Water several times in fact. Some people like to plant flowers, some people like to sit outside and people watch, some people like to walk on a nice summer evening, this girl loves to swim and loves loves loves water! One day I will live near the water and can enjoy it whenever I want, instead of having to settle 3 months out of the year.
It wasn't a bad day. Just long. Glad it is over!
Sunday, July 7, 2013
In need of a 2nd job
Posting for Sunday, July 7th, 2013
With having Sylvia now and lots of other things coming up, I need a 2nd job. I have been applying to a lot of different retail venues but nothing has come of it so far. I don't want to work after my shift at my full time job, I only want weekends. If you know of anyone hiring for such, hit me up and let me know. It would be greatly appreciated.
I have been researching like data entry positions from home and things of that nature, but I am not sure how to tell which ones are legit and which ones aren't. I know for sure I will not send any one any money to start "working" for them.
I have always wanted to sell Thirty One, I may just look into that in the very near future. Time will tell what it is I am meant to do until that comes to light, if it does. Any suggestions? Fares Avenue just isn't cutting it anymore....
With having Sylvia now and lots of other things coming up, I need a 2nd job. I have been applying to a lot of different retail venues but nothing has come of it so far. I don't want to work after my shift at my full time job, I only want weekends. If you know of anyone hiring for such, hit me up and let me know. It would be greatly appreciated.
I have been researching like data entry positions from home and things of that nature, but I am not sure how to tell which ones are legit and which ones aren't. I know for sure I will not send any one any money to start "working" for them.
I have always wanted to sell Thirty One, I may just look into that in the very near future. Time will tell what it is I am meant to do until that comes to light, if it does. Any suggestions? Fares Avenue just isn't cutting it anymore....
Mother's Day Present for my mom finally planted....
Posting for Saturday, July 6th, 2013
Brittanee had gotten my mom a Japanese Maple Tree for Mother's Day 2 months ago and we had never done anything with it. I helped plant it today and thankfully it will rain and help the tree grow.
We were thinking about going swimming but the weather again played a factor and we weren't sure if it was going to rain all day or what. We played it safe and stayed home. In fact, we all took a nap. I read before I fell asleep and couldn't believe after the sleep I just had that I was able to sleep some more.
It was a very chill kind of day. We are going to watch the weather tomorrow to see if there is a chance we will make it the pool or not.
Brittanee had gotten my mom a Japanese Maple Tree for Mother's Day 2 months ago and we had never done anything with it. I helped plant it today and thankfully it will rain and help the tree grow.
We were thinking about going swimming but the weather again played a factor and we weren't sure if it was going to rain all day or what. We played it safe and stayed home. In fact, we all took a nap. I read before I fell asleep and couldn't believe after the sleep I just had that I was able to sleep some more.
It was a very chill kind of day. We are going to watch the weather tomorrow to see if there is a chance we will make it the pool or not.
Wish I would have taken the day off after the 4th.....
Posting for Friday, July 5th, 2013
I was super tired and didn't quite feel up to par the entire day, thankfully I only had to work til 4pm but I had put in for auto time at 2pm and hoped and prayed they would let me leave early. That wasn't the case, so I got to suffer through the day feeling blah. Lucky me.
Got home had some left over dinner from our grilling out and watched 1 episode of Y&R with my mom and then I think I went to bed before 6pm. I slept until 5 or so the next morning. I must have needed that sleep!
I was super tired and didn't quite feel up to par the entire day, thankfully I only had to work til 4pm but I had put in for auto time at 2pm and hoped and prayed they would let me leave early. That wasn't the case, so I got to suffer through the day feeling blah. Lucky me.
Got home had some left over dinner from our grilling out and watched 1 episode of Y&R with my mom and then I think I went to bed before 6pm. I slept until 5 or so the next morning. I must have needed that sleep!
Grilling out and going to the fireworks
Posting for Thursday, July 4th, 2013
Another 4th of July. It is one of Brittanee's fave holidays, mine not so much. I would be content to watch the fireworks around the neighborhood or on tv but every year Brittanee is home she drags me to the riverfront to watch the fireworks.
This year the weather was crazy, we weren't sure if it would rain or not so instead of going to the pool like we sometimes to on this holiday, we stayed home. My mom and Brittanee were in charge of the grilling and I was in charge of the indoor preparation of food. They grilled chicken breast, porkchops, brats and some mini cheese filled polish sausage. I was in charge of the corn on the cob, green beans, baked potatoes and angel hair pasta.
Earlier in the day, Brittanee had made a Pinterest recipe, chocolate lasagna. It was good but not a favorite of mine. She also made cupcakes with butter icing, those I have a love affair with!
Then we went to the fireworks and met Angie, Thomas and Macey there. We had a good time and I think Angie and Thomas were in awe of our firework display. Macey was such a good baby girl! I would have thought all the loud noises would make her cry but she was very happy even though she was very tired! We got home relatively quick which to me is a good thing.
Our neighbors house was on fire when we were at the riverfront, the house they say is a total loss. At first they thought it was a gas leak then they learned our neighbor, PeeWee, was frying fish on the stove and he was outside working on cars. Smart, huh? At least none of the animals were hurt.
Another July 4th in the record books. See ya again next year, God willing.....
Another 4th of July. It is one of Brittanee's fave holidays, mine not so much. I would be content to watch the fireworks around the neighborhood or on tv but every year Brittanee is home she drags me to the riverfront to watch the fireworks.
This year the weather was crazy, we weren't sure if it would rain or not so instead of going to the pool like we sometimes to on this holiday, we stayed home. My mom and Brittanee were in charge of the grilling and I was in charge of the indoor preparation of food. They grilled chicken breast, porkchops, brats and some mini cheese filled polish sausage. I was in charge of the corn on the cob, green beans, baked potatoes and angel hair pasta.
Earlier in the day, Brittanee had made a Pinterest recipe, chocolate lasagna. It was good but not a favorite of mine. She also made cupcakes with butter icing, those I have a love affair with!
Then we went to the fireworks and met Angie, Thomas and Macey there. We had a good time and I think Angie and Thomas were in awe of our firework display. Macey was such a good baby girl! I would have thought all the loud noises would make her cry but she was very happy even though she was very tired! We got home relatively quick which to me is a good thing.
Our neighbors house was on fire when we were at the riverfront, the house they say is a total loss. At first they thought it was a gas leak then they learned our neighbor, PeeWee, was frying fish on the stove and he was outside working on cars. Smart, huh? At least none of the animals were hurt.
Another July 4th in the record books. See ya again next year, God willing.....
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Getting paid to go to Holiday World
Posting for Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013
I had taken off today as a floating holiday and Brittanee and I had decided to head to Holiday World. Though the water was a little on the cool side, I loved it! I got some tan, a little burnt but all in all was a great day!
We rode a few rides in the park and then of course spent the majority of our time in the waterpark, my fave place. There is nothing like going under water and coming up out of the water to the sunshine on your face.
I can't explain but I definitely have a love affair with water! I currently have a sun hangover and am more than ready to hit the hay!
I had taken off today as a floating holiday and Brittanee and I had decided to head to Holiday World. Though the water was a little on the cool side, I loved it! I got some tan, a little burnt but all in all was a great day!
We rode a few rides in the park and then of course spent the majority of our time in the waterpark, my fave place. There is nothing like going under water and coming up out of the water to the sunshine on your face.
I can't explain but I definitely have a love affair with water! I currently have a sun hangover and am more than ready to hit the hay!
Helping with Brittanee's Challenge
Posting for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
So Brittanee's job is having a walking challenge, so many steps in a month's time and if she meets her goal she will get money off of her insurance or $75 in her pocket. So we have been trying to walk to help her achieve her goal, today after work, we went to walk in Henderson.
We started by the riverfront in Henderson then walked thru Atkinson park, let me tell you my dogs were barking after this feat. It was a nice walk, some of the trail was breezy when we were by the river and passed by the trees. I felt like I was going to keel over and several times my feet felt numb but we made it!
We walked over 11,000 steps. Then we went to Roy Boy Shaved Ice in Evansville, because the snow cone place in Hendo was closed already. I had a wild cherry snow cone and Brittanee had a green apple snow cone!
So Brittanee's job is having a walking challenge, so many steps in a month's time and if she meets her goal she will get money off of her insurance or $75 in her pocket. So we have been trying to walk to help her achieve her goal, today after work, we went to walk in Henderson.
We started by the riverfront in Henderson then walked thru Atkinson park, let me tell you my dogs were barking after this feat. It was a nice walk, some of the trail was breezy when we were by the river and passed by the trees. I felt like I was going to keel over and several times my feet felt numb but we made it!
We walked over 11,000 steps. Then we went to Roy Boy Shaved Ice in Evansville, because the snow cone place in Hendo was closed already. I had a wild cherry snow cone and Brittanee had a green apple snow cone!
Incredibly Rude
Posting for Monday, July 1st, 2013
Facebook is a great tool to keep in touch with those you want to, get rid of the ones you don't and maybe reconnect with some that you haven't seen or heard from in years. This is what I want to talk about.
I had a friend that lived across the street from me for many years and we were close at one time, and then when high school came into our lives we still hung out from time to time, walked to school together on occasion and I thought we were ok friends. You know how high school is, it throws a lot of other kids in the mix from different schools, so all of you are sharing the same halls, classes, and are forced to connect to some of them on some levels.
Well because me and S were on different smart levels we were in different classes. S (who shall just be referred to this to protect the innocent) seemed uncomfortable with me and my circle of friend choices at Bosse. I, however, saw nothing wrong with my choice. This one girl in particular we will call her Paula (not her real name, again trying to protect the innocent), smoked, and I knew she drank alcohol but I didn't and I wasn't going to start any time soon.
One day Paula wrote S a note, a crude note, and signed my name. The reason Paula did it because she thought S was uptight and it was meant as a joke. Well, S never really talked to me after that, even after Paula admitted she wrote it to look like I wrote it (if that makes a bit of sense to you).
Soooooo, I found S recently on Facebook and instead of writing something on her page, I sent her a friend request. Nothing. Nada. I waited for 2 weeks, then I sent a private message saying that I thought that it would be cool to catch up with an old friend after all of these years, but since she wasn't interested I told her to have a nice life. Wow! She couldn't even respond to that either. To that, I say, GROW THE HELL UP!
Facebook is a great tool to keep in touch with those you want to, get rid of the ones you don't and maybe reconnect with some that you haven't seen or heard from in years. This is what I want to talk about.
I had a friend that lived across the street from me for many years and we were close at one time, and then when high school came into our lives we still hung out from time to time, walked to school together on occasion and I thought we were ok friends. You know how high school is, it throws a lot of other kids in the mix from different schools, so all of you are sharing the same halls, classes, and are forced to connect to some of them on some levels.
Well because me and S were on different smart levels we were in different classes. S (who shall just be referred to this to protect the innocent) seemed uncomfortable with me and my circle of friend choices at Bosse. I, however, saw nothing wrong with my choice. This one girl in particular we will call her Paula (not her real name, again trying to protect the innocent), smoked, and I knew she drank alcohol but I didn't and I wasn't going to start any time soon.
One day Paula wrote S a note, a crude note, and signed my name. The reason Paula did it because she thought S was uptight and it was meant as a joke. Well, S never really talked to me after that, even after Paula admitted she wrote it to look like I wrote it (if that makes a bit of sense to you).
Soooooo, I found S recently on Facebook and instead of writing something on her page, I sent her a friend request. Nothing. Nada. I waited for 2 weeks, then I sent a private message saying that I thought that it would be cool to catch up with an old friend after all of these years, but since she wasn't interested I told her to have a nice life. Wow! She couldn't even respond to that either. To that, I say, GROW THE HELL UP!
Busy Sunday
Posting for Sunday, June 30th, 2013
The day started with Brittanee and I getting up early and heading to Henderson Showplace Cinemas to watch Monsters University. I am a BIG fan of Sully and loved this movie as well.
After that, we ventured over to see Angie, Thomas and Macey. It was a very nice visit and the first time we got to see the house they moved into several months ago. Michael, my nephew, was not there, he is driving his semi to haul cattle to California this week.
Macey is getting sooo big and she is adorable. She seemed like a good baby from what I could tell, she fought sleep because the poor little thing thought she was going to miss something. Thomas, who will be 13 soon, came out of his room several times to see us and talk to us which was nice, as he usually is glued to his xbox 24/7.
It started raining really heavy about the time we wanted to go home so we had to stay a little longer. All in all it was a nice day, glad we got to see them!
The day started with Brittanee and I getting up early and heading to Henderson Showplace Cinemas to watch Monsters University. I am a BIG fan of Sully and loved this movie as well.
After that, we ventured over to see Angie, Thomas and Macey. It was a very nice visit and the first time we got to see the house they moved into several months ago. Michael, my nephew, was not there, he is driving his semi to haul cattle to California this week.
Macey is getting sooo big and she is adorable. She seemed like a good baby from what I could tell, she fought sleep because the poor little thing thought she was going to miss something. Thomas, who will be 13 soon, came out of his room several times to see us and talk to us which was nice, as he usually is glued to his xbox 24/7.
It started raining really heavy about the time we wanted to go home so we had to stay a little longer. All in all it was a nice day, glad we got to see them!
Funniest Movie of 2013
Posting for Saturday, June 29th, 2013
So Brittanee and I decided to go see the movie, The Heat, with Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock. We invited Stephani and Ashley to meet us there and see it with us, which they did. Hands down it was the funniest movie I have seen since Bridesmaids.
There were multiple times I had my glasses off I was laughing so hard I was crying. That is the kind of movies they should make more often. True, it had the f bomb in it more times than I cared to hear, but I guarantee, if you are not easily offended--what are you waiting for, grab your keys and head to the nearest theater and see this movie. Seriously it is a riot!
Thumbs up from Kazi on this one!
So Brittanee and I decided to go see the movie, The Heat, with Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock. We invited Stephani and Ashley to meet us there and see it with us, which they did. Hands down it was the funniest movie I have seen since Bridesmaids.
There were multiple times I had my glasses off I was laughing so hard I was crying. That is the kind of movies they should make more often. True, it had the f bomb in it more times than I cared to hear, but I guarantee, if you are not easily offended--what are you waiting for, grab your keys and head to the nearest theater and see this movie. Seriously it is a riot!
Thumbs up from Kazi on this one!
Brittanee's Home!!!!
Posting for Friday, June 28th, 2013
Brittanee came home for the next 10 days, she is on vacation. I only get 2 days off besides weekends while she is here but we have several things planned for us to do while she is home. Going to the pool a few times will probably rank high on that list, yall should know by now how much I love water!
Brittanee brought us dinner from Noodles & Company in Indy, it was yummy, but made me sick. :( Very nice gesture though! We always like eating from there. Used to be a staple for us when we were in Bloomington at IU to visit Brittanee.
Brittanee came home for the next 10 days, she is on vacation. I only get 2 days off besides weekends while she is here but we have several things planned for us to do while she is home. Going to the pool a few times will probably rank high on that list, yall should know by now how much I love water!
Brittanee brought us dinner from Noodles & Company in Indy, it was yummy, but made me sick. :( Very nice gesture though! We always like eating from there. Used to be a staple for us when we were in Bloomington at IU to visit Brittanee.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Home stretch of this blog
Posting for Thursday, June 27th, 2013
It seems just yesterday I started this blog on my 1 year adventure I set out on. Who would have knew that I really could stick with it for 1 whole year. I am not sure what will happen in this space after the 1 year mark.
I am debating on a few more writing assignments here for a new bucket list but not pinning myself down for a year, maybe something 2 months at a time and switching things up. Still in planning stages.
Lately I have been feeling very creative. Loving the bucket list of reading new and different authors. I am slowly paddling my way out of my comfort zone. At first I wasn't sure I wouldn't drown in unfamiliar territories but now I know I have this! It's been so much fun!
I am looking for what the future holds for me as a writer. My mentor, writing buddy, guru of writing-he has many names, has helped me more than he will ever know and we have not actually spoken in a few months. The words of encouragement continue to flow out of his mouth for my endeavors and I so appreciate that!
24 more days and this blog will be 1 year, how should we celebrate? I think the Chippendales are booked but I will keep searching for entertainment!
It seems just yesterday I started this blog on my 1 year adventure I set out on. Who would have knew that I really could stick with it for 1 whole year. I am not sure what will happen in this space after the 1 year mark.
I am debating on a few more writing assignments here for a new bucket list but not pinning myself down for a year, maybe something 2 months at a time and switching things up. Still in planning stages.
Lately I have been feeling very creative. Loving the bucket list of reading new and different authors. I am slowly paddling my way out of my comfort zone. At first I wasn't sure I wouldn't drown in unfamiliar territories but now I know I have this! It's been so much fun!
I am looking for what the future holds for me as a writer. My mentor, writing buddy, guru of writing-he has many names, has helped me more than he will ever know and we have not actually spoken in a few months. The words of encouragement continue to flow out of his mouth for my endeavors and I so appreciate that!
24 more days and this blog will be 1 year, how should we celebrate? I think the Chippendales are booked but I will keep searching for entertainment!
Peace, Love and Feeling Groovy
Posting for Wednesday, June 26th, 2013
I have always loved the Brady Bunch when I was little, still watch them when I catch them from time to time on cable channels, and even own a few seasons on dvd's. I loved the big family, how everyone got along, they all sat down and had dinner together, were always able to sit down and talk through their problems, and each of the story lines seemed like it could happen to the average American family.
They said things like marvy, groovy, etc. I have always like the groovy word and use it quite often to this day still. Hence, I have really come to love the peace sign. I have shirts with peace signs, a bracelet that means the world to me with peace signs, socks with peace signs, a dear friend even got me a lamp with peace signs on it last Christmas. You get the gist of this.
Well, a few years back at JC Penney's I had found, you guessed it, a peace sign purse. It is psychedelic with beautiful neon bright colors. I have only carried it a few times. When my daughter, Brittanee, saw this said purse, the first thing out of her mouth was "that looks like a pot smoking purse, Mom." What?!! I have NEVER smoked pot in my life, nor do I want to do so on any given day, but that floored me. Is that what people really associate peace signs with?
I have heard hippie comments too, and incense. I just don't get it. It's like my neighbor down the street may collect butterflies, or a hunter has a deer hanging over the couch in their living room--it is what that individual likes. Although I personally woud not want a deer head anywhere in my house, I am not going to call him names for having that in his house or something he enjoys.
I also collect dolphins and celestial things. But peace signs represent "groovy" to me. And I refuse to change, and I may just break out my allegedly "pot smoking purse" again in the very near future......
I have always loved the Brady Bunch when I was little, still watch them when I catch them from time to time on cable channels, and even own a few seasons on dvd's. I loved the big family, how everyone got along, they all sat down and had dinner together, were always able to sit down and talk through their problems, and each of the story lines seemed like it could happen to the average American family.
They said things like marvy, groovy, etc. I have always like the groovy word and use it quite often to this day still. Hence, I have really come to love the peace sign. I have shirts with peace signs, a bracelet that means the world to me with peace signs, socks with peace signs, a dear friend even got me a lamp with peace signs on it last Christmas. You get the gist of this.
Well, a few years back at JC Penney's I had found, you guessed it, a peace sign purse. It is psychedelic with beautiful neon bright colors. I have only carried it a few times. When my daughter, Brittanee, saw this said purse, the first thing out of her mouth was "that looks like a pot smoking purse, Mom." What?!! I have NEVER smoked pot in my life, nor do I want to do so on any given day, but that floored me. Is that what people really associate peace signs with?
I have heard hippie comments too, and incense. I just don't get it. It's like my neighbor down the street may collect butterflies, or a hunter has a deer hanging over the couch in their living room--it is what that individual likes. Although I personally woud not want a deer head anywhere in my house, I am not going to call him names for having that in his house or something he enjoys.
I also collect dolphins and celestial things. But peace signs represent "groovy" to me. And I refuse to change, and I may just break out my allegedly "pot smoking purse" again in the very near future......
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Dash
Posting for Tuesday, June 25th, 2013
I'm soooo excited! This wont excite anyone else the way it has me,but I have to share never the less. I finally found a writer that uses dashes when they write like I do.
I don't exactly understand the significance or reasons why I've picked this up. I thought I was the only one.
Makes me want to run screaming here a dash, there a dash, everywhere a dash dash dash.
I know quirky right, just add it to my list of many!! Not changing for anyone but me dash. Lovin the dash-can you tell?
Happy "Dashing" Tuesday!!
I'm soooo excited! This wont excite anyone else the way it has me,but I have to share never the less. I finally found a writer that uses dashes when they write like I do.
I don't exactly understand the significance or reasons why I've picked this up. I thought I was the only one.
Makes me want to run screaming here a dash, there a dash, everywhere a dash dash dash.
I know quirky right, just add it to my list of many!! Not changing for anyone but me dash. Lovin the dash-can you tell?
Happy "Dashing" Tuesday!!
Forget the Monsoon Lagoon at Holiday World.......
Posting for Monday, June 24th, 2013
Evansville had the heaviest rainfall in years where on the eastside of town cars were almost totally submerged under water. We had several power outage calls of course. It sounded at one point that we may have to stay the night at work, no way I thought.
Thankfully by the time I got off of work, the sun was shining and I didn't have to encounter any downed power lines or high water.
Evansville had the heaviest rainfall in years where on the eastside of town cars were almost totally submerged under water. We had several power outage calls of course. It sounded at one point that we may have to stay the night at work, no way I thought.
Thankfully by the time I got off of work, the sun was shining and I didn't have to encounter any downed power lines or high water.
Disappointed in Whodunnit
Posting for Sunday, June 23rd, 2013
With all my regular tv shows that I watch being on hiatus I was so excited to watch the new reality murder mystery show Whodunnit. After being sucked in for a full hour of my life that I will never ever get back, I felt disappointed about the entire concept.
Did anyone else watch it? What did you think? I think next week I will find another way to kill my brain cells........
Man I sure miss Desperate Housewives....
With all my regular tv shows that I watch being on hiatus I was so excited to watch the new reality murder mystery show Whodunnit. After being sucked in for a full hour of my life that I will never ever get back, I felt disappointed about the entire concept.
Did anyone else watch it? What did you think? I think next week I will find another way to kill my brain cells........
Man I sure miss Desperate Housewives....
Saturday Quotes
Posting for Saturday, June 22nd, 2013
“There was nothing like a Saturday - unless it was the Saturday leading up to the last week of school and into summer vacation. That of course was all the Saturdays of your life rolled into one big shiny ball.”
Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts
“Saturday night is perfect for writers because other people have "plans.”
― Mike Birbiglia
― Mike Birbiglia
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Long week it seemed like
Posting for Friday, June 21st, 2013
True, I said in the beginning of the week that I had a new perspective after being off on vacation for a week and coming back to a 4 day work week, but it seemed like this week drug on forever! Not complaining, although it might sound as I am.
Next week I am off on Thursday, I am not complaining it is a day off and I am sure no matter how I spend it, it will be glorious!
Fridays are meeting days and we always look forward to that hour off of the phone plus we usually learn some things we never knew! Or new ways of doing things. Win win.
Had lunch with Stephani we went to Spudz and she got to meet Sylvia. :)
True, I said in the beginning of the week that I had a new perspective after being off on vacation for a week and coming back to a 4 day work week, but it seemed like this week drug on forever! Not complaining, although it might sound as I am.
Next week I am off on Thursday, I am not complaining it is a day off and I am sure no matter how I spend it, it will be glorious!
Fridays are meeting days and we always look forward to that hour off of the phone plus we usually learn some things we never knew! Or new ways of doing things. Win win.
Had lunch with Stephani we went to Spudz and she got to meet Sylvia. :)
Feeling more like Kazi
Posting for Thursday, June 20th, 2013
To say I have been in somewhat of a funk for the last year or maybe year and half sounds funny but rings true. I can't quite place my finger on it, but it feels like the real Kazi is on her way back. For instance, last summer I barely went to the pool or pretty much anywhere, now I can or feel I can go almost anywhere.
Hard to explain, but trust me, I feel so much free-er this summer and this year in general. Starting my job a year ago after being unemployed 11 months has been an adjustment for me in many ways, not only learning to job and the day to day changes (hey change is good), but also the dynamics of many relationships I have forged at my new place of employment.
Everyone that knows me knows that I have trust issues. I just do. So when I trust someone it's a big deal for me and them, however, they may not know their importance in this role. When that trust is severed or compromised it takes awhile to get it back, if ever. I am a pretty forgiving person at times, if it is warranted, that is. Sometimes, I will admit I don't forgive it's no way no how I am DONE with you. Maybe I shouldn't be like that, but hey, it is how I am. Like it or leave it.
This may or not be relevant to this blog, but take my trip to Indy last weekend. First time I drove through allllllll those lanes by myself and I didn't freak out, I didn't like it, but I did'nt freak out, that says I have come a long way right there. I had a nice time, but wouldn't want to live there! Nope not at all. I know the jobs pay better in that area but I am not interested, contrary to my daughter and Bobby trying their best to make me want to move up that way to be closer to them.
Only one thing that has be off of my A game, and that is gaining weight......
To say I have been in somewhat of a funk for the last year or maybe year and half sounds funny but rings true. I can't quite place my finger on it, but it feels like the real Kazi is on her way back. For instance, last summer I barely went to the pool or pretty much anywhere, now I can or feel I can go almost anywhere.
Hard to explain, but trust me, I feel so much free-er this summer and this year in general. Starting my job a year ago after being unemployed 11 months has been an adjustment for me in many ways, not only learning to job and the day to day changes (hey change is good), but also the dynamics of many relationships I have forged at my new place of employment.
Everyone that knows me knows that I have trust issues. I just do. So when I trust someone it's a big deal for me and them, however, they may not know their importance in this role. When that trust is severed or compromised it takes awhile to get it back, if ever. I am a pretty forgiving person at times, if it is warranted, that is. Sometimes, I will admit I don't forgive it's no way no how I am DONE with you. Maybe I shouldn't be like that, but hey, it is how I am. Like it or leave it.
This may or not be relevant to this blog, but take my trip to Indy last weekend. First time I drove through allllllll those lanes by myself and I didn't freak out, I didn't like it, but I did'nt freak out, that says I have come a long way right there. I had a nice time, but wouldn't want to live there! Nope not at all. I know the jobs pay better in that area but I am not interested, contrary to my daughter and Bobby trying their best to make me want to move up that way to be closer to them.
Only one thing that has be off of my A game, and that is gaining weight......
Pool day finalllllly
Posting for Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
Finally the day I am been salivatating for has finally arrived! I don't know what I was thinking but I didn't arrive at 10 like I always do to secure a lawn chair. My bad. When I did get there at about 1015 there was a line to get in, they opened at 10am! I was thinking middle of the week, wont be crowded til about noon. Was I wrong! And for the first time in a long time I didn't get a chair!
I tried to rent a locker for 25 cents but the stupid thing charged 25 cents each time you opened it. Well, I had to reapply sunscreen, I took my float to the car after I was done with it to swim for awhile because I didn't have a chair to leave my stuff on.
Let's face it all the people at Burdette are not folks I would trust leaving my Iphone and car keys in my beach bag without a chair. I don't know what is so different than having a chair for my stuff, it is just a comfort feature to me.
A friend of mine that I hadn't seen in awhile went with me, Donna, and we had a good time at the pool. I tried to eat some fries there but they were yucky and made me sick for a few minutes. Probably stayed 4 hours at the pool, it was hot, the water was a nice comfortable temp and I got a tan! It was all good!
Came home, took a shower then took my mom out a few places, all and all not a bad day off if I do say so myself! Looking forward to the next day off!
Finally the day I am been salivatating for has finally arrived! I don't know what I was thinking but I didn't arrive at 10 like I always do to secure a lawn chair. My bad. When I did get there at about 1015 there was a line to get in, they opened at 10am! I was thinking middle of the week, wont be crowded til about noon. Was I wrong! And for the first time in a long time I didn't get a chair!
I tried to rent a locker for 25 cents but the stupid thing charged 25 cents each time you opened it. Well, I had to reapply sunscreen, I took my float to the car after I was done with it to swim for awhile because I didn't have a chair to leave my stuff on.
Let's face it all the people at Burdette are not folks I would trust leaving my Iphone and car keys in my beach bag without a chair. I don't know what is so different than having a chair for my stuff, it is just a comfort feature to me.
A friend of mine that I hadn't seen in awhile went with me, Donna, and we had a good time at the pool. I tried to eat some fries there but they were yucky and made me sick for a few minutes. Probably stayed 4 hours at the pool, it was hot, the water was a nice comfortable temp and I got a tan! It was all good!
Came home, took a shower then took my mom out a few places, all and all not a bad day off if I do say so myself! Looking forward to the next day off!
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
One more day til I am off
Posting for Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
I must admit since summer is on its way to us in a few short days the calls have subsided a bit at work. But I remember from last year this is the calm before the storm, this slow time gives you a false sense of security then WHAM, college move ins start bombarding our phone lines. But it is all good, it is job security.
Funny how a week away being on vacation gives one a new perspective. It sure helped me! I don't feel so ball and chained anymore and I have days spread out sporatically to take off so I wont get burned out.
Tomorrow I am off and I will bask in the sun at the pool and can't wait! Burdette is my friend and I can't wait to share part of the day with her. It has to be a she because it is fun! Hey guys don't get offended, just my little spin on things.
I must admit since summer is on its way to us in a few short days the calls have subsided a bit at work. But I remember from last year this is the calm before the storm, this slow time gives you a false sense of security then WHAM, college move ins start bombarding our phone lines. But it is all good, it is job security.
Funny how a week away being on vacation gives one a new perspective. It sure helped me! I don't feel so ball and chained anymore and I have days spread out sporatically to take off so I wont get burned out.
Tomorrow I am off and I will bask in the sun at the pool and can't wait! Burdette is my friend and I can't wait to share part of the day with her. It has to be a she because it is fun! Hey guys don't get offended, just my little spin on things.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Hi Ho Back to work I go
Posting for Monday, June 17th, 2013
Not really ready to go back to work, but I tredged in that direction anyway. All in all the 10 hour day flew by and I wasn't so burnt out doing the customer service thing. I think everyone should enjoy a day or two off from time to time to get a new perspective. It sure helped me!
I came home for lunch and had 2 pieces of delish pizza and the rest of my red velvet cheesecake.
Caught up with Y&R. Great day except for the rain. 2 more days til I get to go to the pool! Yay!!
Not really ready to go back to work, but I tredged in that direction anyway. All in all the 10 hour day flew by and I wasn't so burnt out doing the customer service thing. I think everyone should enjoy a day or two off from time to time to get a new perspective. It sure helped me!
I came home for lunch and had 2 pieces of delish pizza and the rest of my red velvet cheesecake.
Caught up with Y&R. Great day except for the rain. 2 more days til I get to go to the pool! Yay!!
The End to my Indy Vacation
Posting for Sunday, June 16th, 2013
We got up and went to the movie near Britt's apartment, we went to see the Internship. It was an ok movie. From there we went to California Pizza Kitchen which was yummy.
Then we headed to Target for Brittanee to pick her up a few grocery items and then I headed home. I only got lost 1 time again but thanks to Siri we were able to get home in about 3.5 hours.
My mom loved the CPK pizza and of course, her chocolate cheesecake. Good times!
We got up and went to the movie near Britt's apartment, we went to see the Internship. It was an ok movie. From there we went to California Pizza Kitchen which was yummy.
Then we headed to Target for Brittanee to pick her up a few grocery items and then I headed home. I only got lost 1 time again but thanks to Siri we were able to get home in about 3.5 hours.
My mom loved the CPK pizza and of course, her chocolate cheesecake. Good times!
Busy Busy Saturday
Posting for Saturday, June 15th, 2013
Still in Zionsville, Brittanee and I had breakfast at Starbucks and then went swimming in her pool. I must say that the water was much warmer and more enjoyable. The salt water pool was a nice touch. And so was the sunning deck in the pool.
After the pool and laying out getting a tan, we showered and headed to Castleton Mall the largest mall in Indiana. Not really my cup of tea, as I am the kind of person, my friends often compare to me that of a male shopper. I like to go in to the mall get what I have to get and leave. I am not the typical shopper. But Brittanee has that walking challenge so we had to get her steps in, and that we did. We only bought 2 shirts for my mom and nothing else there.
From there we rolled into the parking lot of PF Changs, I finally talked Brittanee into trying some upscale chinese food! We were seated right away on a Saturday night which was very surprising but then our patience was tested along with many other diners in this establishment. The waiter had come by our table a couple of times telling us it shouldnt be much longer and it was almost ready. 55 minutes later and it still hadn't arrived, other guests were starting to complain. When the manager finally delivered our meals, I asked what the hold up was, he explained that Brittanee's plain order, fried rice with only scrambled eggs, was cooked wrong the first time so they had to cook it over. Puuuuulleeeeeease!!! If they had to cook something that simple over just imagine how they did cooking something more difficult. Long story short, we got our $30 + meal for $10. Not bad! Our waiter and his service SUCKED out loud!
From there we mosied across the parking lot and picked up 3 pieces of cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory to go. Brittanee got a banana cheesecake, I got the red velvet cheesecake and we got a chocolate one for my mom for me to bring home to her. Yummy. I ate part of mine and then saved the rest to bring home to Evansville with me as well.
We went to Kohl's and I got a couple of things and Britt got her a shirt for $8! Then we headed back to her apartment and played Uno. I lost. Then we headed to snoozeville.
Still in Zionsville, Brittanee and I had breakfast at Starbucks and then went swimming in her pool. I must say that the water was much warmer and more enjoyable. The salt water pool was a nice touch. And so was the sunning deck in the pool.
After the pool and laying out getting a tan, we showered and headed to Castleton Mall the largest mall in Indiana. Not really my cup of tea, as I am the kind of person, my friends often compare to me that of a male shopper. I like to go in to the mall get what I have to get and leave. I am not the typical shopper. But Brittanee has that walking challenge so we had to get her steps in, and that we did. We only bought 2 shirts for my mom and nothing else there.
From there we rolled into the parking lot of PF Changs, I finally talked Brittanee into trying some upscale chinese food! We were seated right away on a Saturday night which was very surprising but then our patience was tested along with many other diners in this establishment. The waiter had come by our table a couple of times telling us it shouldnt be much longer and it was almost ready. 55 minutes later and it still hadn't arrived, other guests were starting to complain. When the manager finally delivered our meals, I asked what the hold up was, he explained that Brittanee's plain order, fried rice with only scrambled eggs, was cooked wrong the first time so they had to cook it over. Puuuuulleeeeeease!!! If they had to cook something that simple over just imagine how they did cooking something more difficult. Long story short, we got our $30 + meal for $10. Not bad! Our waiter and his service SUCKED out loud!
From there we mosied across the parking lot and picked up 3 pieces of cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory to go. Brittanee got a banana cheesecake, I got the red velvet cheesecake and we got a chocolate one for my mom for me to bring home to her. Yummy. I ate part of mine and then saved the rest to bring home to Evansville with me as well.
We went to Kohl's and I got a couple of things and Britt got her a shirt for $8! Then we headed back to her apartment and played Uno. I lost. Then we headed to snoozeville.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Friday, Fun day
Posting for Friday, June 14th, 2013
Brittanee and I started out having breakfast at Subway and then headed to Plainfield Indiana to go to Splash Island, it was a very cool waterpark. If the water wasn't so darn cold and the weather was a tad warmer, it would have been a perfect day. It was still fun!
After that, we headed to Meijer's again and then to Walmart. Brittanee did all the driving, which was a godsend to me. We went a few other places and then went home early. Ate some dinner and I got a little sick and went to bed around 11pm.
Brittanee and I started out having breakfast at Subway and then headed to Plainfield Indiana to go to Splash Island, it was a very cool waterpark. If the water wasn't so darn cold and the weather was a tad warmer, it would have been a perfect day. It was still fun!
After that, we headed to Meijer's again and then to Walmart. Brittanee did all the driving, which was a godsend to me. We went a few other places and then went home early. Ate some dinner and I got a little sick and went to bed around 11pm.
Driving to Indy
Posting for Thursday, June 13th, 2013
I drove to Zionsville IN where Brittanee currently lives all by myself for the first time. If you know anything about me, you know my fear of driving in a lot of traffic, especially more than 3 lanes at a time. So driving in 6 lanes going one way was a bit overwhelming to me. But I did it!
Bobby met us for ladies night bowling at Latitude 39 and a wonderful dinner at Maggiano's. I had a Fuzzy Thing to drink, Bobby had an apple martini and Brittanee had something called Blue Sky. Let me just say mine had a lot of alcohol in it, I was feeling every bit of it after our 2 games of bowling. I won both games, which is something that never happens.
We then went to my fave store up there, Meijer, and then went back to Britt's apartment. I gave Bobby the peanut butter pie I made her and she drove home.
I drove to Zionsville IN where Brittanee currently lives all by myself for the first time. If you know anything about me, you know my fear of driving in a lot of traffic, especially more than 3 lanes at a time. So driving in 6 lanes going one way was a bit overwhelming to me. But I did it!
Bobby met us for ladies night bowling at Latitude 39 and a wonderful dinner at Maggiano's. I had a Fuzzy Thing to drink, Bobby had an apple martini and Brittanee had something called Blue Sky. Let me just say mine had a lot of alcohol in it, I was feeling every bit of it after our 2 games of bowling. I won both games, which is something that never happens.
We then went to my fave store up there, Meijer, and then went back to Britt's apartment. I gave Bobby the peanut butter pie I made her and she drove home.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
This day would have been perfect for fun in the sunnnnnnnn!
Posting for Wednesday, June 12th, 2013
This would have been a perfect day to swim with the 90 degree weather. But instead Sylvia had her first bath!
I need to stop procrastinating and pack for my trip to Indy tomorrow.
This would have been a perfect day to swim with the 90 degree weather. But instead Sylvia had her first bath!
I need to stop procrastinating and pack for my trip to Indy tomorrow.
My day to relax
Posting for Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Since Brittanee ran around with me Sunday and Monday, Tuesday was dedicated to hanging out with Grandma. Just Grandma. First Brittanee took her to get her a pedicure from the gift certificate I gave her on her birthday, and then to get a haircut and she bought some clothes with birthday money.
Brittanee left really late to go back home. It was 1am her time before she made it back home. She said that she saw a possum and a coyote while driving home. Together Brittanee and Grandma had fun and that was good.
I read books and started 2 new ones. Yes, I know you are supposed to read only one at a time, but I get these crazy ideas in my head and think let's try to read two. I know. I am not right, I am told that so many times.
Since Brittanee ran around with me Sunday and Monday, Tuesday was dedicated to hanging out with Grandma. Just Grandma. First Brittanee took her to get her a pedicure from the gift certificate I gave her on her birthday, and then to get a haircut and she bought some clothes with birthday money.
Brittanee left really late to go back home. It was 1am her time before she made it back home. She said that she saw a possum and a coyote while driving home. Together Brittanee and Grandma had fun and that was good.
I read books and started 2 new ones. Yes, I know you are supposed to read only one at a time, but I get these crazy ideas in my head and think let's try to read two. I know. I am not right, I am told that so many times.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Holiday World here we come!!
Posting for Monday, June 10th, 2013
So we decided to hit Holiday World, my sister got us Season Passes for over 10 years now so we went even though, yes, you guessed it, the weather looked crappy. We got there and I told Brittanee I would ride the Mammoth with her so that is where we started. It was freezing cold water again. This is not how the water is supposed to feel in June!
It sprinkled off and on but nothing major. We spent a few hours in the water park and I was again, feeling let down, by the cold water. We then ventured out into the park to watch some shows, ride rides out in the park and then voila the sun decided to come back out! We took advantage and went back to the wave pool. Finally I got my fun in the sun!
We spent 8 hours there and neither got burned or much sun. It was a start, I suppose. We had a pretty good time.
So we decided to hit Holiday World, my sister got us Season Passes for over 10 years now so we went even though, yes, you guessed it, the weather looked crappy. We got there and I told Brittanee I would ride the Mammoth with her so that is where we started. It was freezing cold water again. This is not how the water is supposed to feel in June!
It sprinkled off and on but nothing major. We spent a few hours in the water park and I was again, feeling let down, by the cold water. We then ventured out into the park to watch some shows, ride rides out in the park and then voila the sun decided to come back out! We took advantage and went back to the wave pool. Finally I got my fun in the sun!
We spent 8 hours there and neither got burned or much sun. It was a start, I suppose. We had a pretty good time.
Burdette Pool, why is your water soooo cold?
Posting for Sunday, June 9th, 2013
So going to Burdette for the first time this season proved to be super cold and not very enjoyable. If you hear these words coming out of my mouth, you know it must have been pretty dang cold. We ended up spending 2 hours there maybe a little longer, but it was downright miserable with the cold, wind, and rain off and on. Blech!
Then we came home to take a shower and go to a few of the Parade of Homes, Brittanee and her friend Nate, had done that the past 2 days and now I was going to see 3 homes. First she took me to the 1.5 million dollar home which was absolutely gorgeous. You guessed it, my favorite part was the pool. We had to park at Resurrection School and a giant coach bus picked us up for the tour. Wow is all I can say about that! Next Brittanee took me to her favoirte house that she had seen in Newburgh, though it was nice at $349,000 once you start with the 1.5 million dollar house everything seems to dull in comparison. I mean really!
Then we went to the Stables condo's across from Village Green Apartments, those were adorable! A nice place for sure. Those were $180,000 or something like that. Cute.
We then went to Turoni's took home a pizza and ate. It was ok, the last couple of times we have had Turoni's it has fallen short in my book.
So going to Burdette for the first time this season proved to be super cold and not very enjoyable. If you hear these words coming out of my mouth, you know it must have been pretty dang cold. We ended up spending 2 hours there maybe a little longer, but it was downright miserable with the cold, wind, and rain off and on. Blech!
Then we came home to take a shower and go to a few of the Parade of Homes, Brittanee and her friend Nate, had done that the past 2 days and now I was going to see 3 homes. First she took me to the 1.5 million dollar home which was absolutely gorgeous. You guessed it, my favorite part was the pool. We had to park at Resurrection School and a giant coach bus picked us up for the tour. Wow is all I can say about that! Next Brittanee took me to her favoirte house that she had seen in Newburgh, though it was nice at $349,000 once you start with the 1.5 million dollar house everything seems to dull in comparison. I mean really!
Then we went to the Stables condo's across from Village Green Apartments, those were adorable! A nice place for sure. Those were $180,000 or something like that. Cute.
We then went to Turoni's took home a pizza and ate. It was ok, the last couple of times we have had Turoni's it has fallen short in my book.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
A breath of fresh air
Posting for Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Brittanee wanted me to take her for a ride in Sylvia this morning, so we got up at the crack of dawn and I took her to the Newburgh River Walk and then went to get gas and bring her home.
I took a nap from there and now I sit here relaxing and enjoying my first full day of vacation. Tomorrow I go to the pool!
Brittanee wanted me to take her for a ride in Sylvia this morning, so we got up at the crack of dawn and I took her to the Newburgh River Walk and then went to get gas and bring her home.
I took a nap from there and now I sit here relaxing and enjoying my first full day of vacation. Tomorrow I go to the pool!
Last day of work before vacation
Posting for Friday, June 7th, 2013
The last day before vacation always seems to drag on forever! And it did. All in all a good day, any time there are meetings and you get an hour away from your desk is always a good day, right?
Picked up Sylvia, and had papers in hand that State Farm had sent salesman from that day with info on the NEW car not the OLD one and took in to show the service girl just in case she needed to see them. She didn't but she apologized for salesmans ignorance over and over. Clearly not her fault, I just wanted to show her how incompetent he really is, although I am sure she already knew!
Brittanee came home and will be here til Tuesday and I will make my way to Indy on Thursday for a visit with her and Bobby. :)
The last day before vacation always seems to drag on forever! And it did. All in all a good day, any time there are meetings and you get an hour away from your desk is always a good day, right?
Picked up Sylvia, and had papers in hand that State Farm had sent salesman from that day with info on the NEW car not the OLD one and took in to show the service girl just in case she needed to see them. She didn't but she apologized for salesmans ignorance over and over. Clearly not her fault, I just wanted to show her how incompetent he really is, although I am sure she already knew!
Brittanee came home and will be here til Tuesday and I will make my way to Indy on Thursday for a visit with her and Bobby. :)
Unbelievable......
Posting for Thursday, June 6th, 2013
After working all day, took Sylvia (car) to Kenny Kent to drop off and pick up the loaner car. Go to service center, they needed proof of insurance on new car, I haven't received new insurance cards as of yet, but notified the girl that salesman received fax from State Farm before we could leave the dealership when the car was purchased.
Service Center girl called salesman, I could hear him on the phone saying he didn't know what happened to that paperwork, thought he had given me a copy (he didn't), girl told him to go to file room and pull the paperwork. Salesman said that he didn't know how to enter the file room or how to pull the paperwork (are you kidding me right now). Girl argued with him and told him if he didn't know how to get to the file room he needed to find someone that could take him and show him. He marched across the parking lot, you could tell he was pissed. Well, they all knew I was coming to drop the car off, the loaner car should have been waiting for me!!
After several minutes salesman came in and gave insurance paperwork copies for the car we traded in! Girl rolled her eyes, he stood there saying "is this going to work or not" she said yes I am not making YOUR customer wait any longer. OMGEEEEEEE!! This guy is a complete MORON! And he thinks he is the next Michael Jackson, he keeps grabbing himself when he pulls up his pants!
Got the loaner after 45 minutes, I was fit to be tied! They gave me a 2012 Toyota Corolla LE, 1 year newer than mine, but I hated it! I love mine!! And so will you if you ever get to go for a ride!
After working all day, took Sylvia (car) to Kenny Kent to drop off and pick up the loaner car. Go to service center, they needed proof of insurance on new car, I haven't received new insurance cards as of yet, but notified the girl that salesman received fax from State Farm before we could leave the dealership when the car was purchased.
Service Center girl called salesman, I could hear him on the phone saying he didn't know what happened to that paperwork, thought he had given me a copy (he didn't), girl told him to go to file room and pull the paperwork. Salesman said that he didn't know how to enter the file room or how to pull the paperwork (are you kidding me right now). Girl argued with him and told him if he didn't know how to get to the file room he needed to find someone that could take him and show him. He marched across the parking lot, you could tell he was pissed. Well, they all knew I was coming to drop the car off, the loaner car should have been waiting for me!!
After several minutes salesman came in and gave insurance paperwork copies for the car we traded in! Girl rolled her eyes, he stood there saying "is this going to work or not" she said yes I am not making YOUR customer wait any longer. OMGEEEEEEE!! This guy is a complete MORON! And he thinks he is the next Michael Jackson, he keeps grabbing himself when he pulls up his pants!
Got the loaner after 45 minutes, I was fit to be tied! They gave me a 2012 Toyota Corolla LE, 1 year newer than mine, but I hated it! I love mine!! And so will you if you ever get to go for a ride!
Busy Busy Day Off
Posting for Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
First stop license branch, my salesman had told us that we were able to transfer my plate from old Rav4 to the new Corolla because we were mother and daughter. False.
Second had to go by Kenny Kent yet again to have them look at a hole in the passenger seat that needed to be fixed. Advised of license plate ordeal, they weren't sure where salesman got the info he gave to me. Told us to go back to license branch and explain that we are mother and daughter. Strike.
Went back to license branch, explained what manager told us. Guess what? Didn't change a thing. Strike Strike Strike!
Had to go to get cat food went to Target. Hit up Starbucks and came home. Have to drop the car off tomorrow, get a loaner car and pick up mine on Friday after work.
First stop license branch, my salesman had told us that we were able to transfer my plate from old Rav4 to the new Corolla because we were mother and daughter. False.
Second had to go by Kenny Kent yet again to have them look at a hole in the passenger seat that needed to be fixed. Advised of license plate ordeal, they weren't sure where salesman got the info he gave to me. Told us to go back to license branch and explain that we are mother and daughter. Strike.
Went back to license branch, explained what manager told us. Guess what? Didn't change a thing. Strike Strike Strike!
Had to go to get cat food went to Target. Hit up Starbucks and came home. Have to drop the car off tomorrow, get a loaner car and pick up mine on Friday after work.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Happy Anniversary
Posting for Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
Happy 1st Anniversary at Vectren! Out of a class that started with 6, now only 3 remain. Margaret quit before training was over, Bill passed away and Tyne was let go. Wow! Now we have Stephani, Jen and me left.
Hoping to surpass 8 years or longer with Vectren (Am Gen was 8 years). I can't stay 8 years in customer service though.
Happy 1st Anniversary at Vectren! Out of a class that started with 6, now only 3 remain. Margaret quit before training was over, Bill passed away and Tyne was let go. Wow! Now we have Stephani, Jen and me left.
Hoping to surpass 8 years or longer with Vectren (Am Gen was 8 years). I can't stay 8 years in customer service though.
First day back at work
Posting for Monday, June 3rd, 2013
First day back at work came and went. Several people asked me how I was, some wanted to make fun of me being hauled off in an ambulance-that is their mentality and I will leave it at that.
I felt for the first part of the day as if I were watching myself in a distance and I was a robot moving in slow motion. Now to my credit, I jumped right back on the phone after being off for 2 weeks, except for the first 30 minutes when I had to wait on a password to be reset. While others who have been off in the past, only if for a few days, take the entire day off the phone to do God knows what, they say to supposedly catch up on emails and whatnot. I tell you I had over 100 emails and I managed to knock them out between calls.
The only thing I couldn't remember was the price of the debit or credit card phone payment, I told someone $4.75 and I knew immediately that wasn't the right answer, and then I prayed and still pray that call isn't the one that gets monitored this month! So I asked my team lead and she said $2.50 duh. All in all I think that one stumble was pretty good, but no one else seemed to think that was a great feat.
Glad to be back, trying to get back in the swing of things! Was soooo tired, went to bed at 8:30 and didn't wake up til 4:30 trust me I needed and still need to play catch up!
First day back at work came and went. Several people asked me how I was, some wanted to make fun of me being hauled off in an ambulance-that is their mentality and I will leave it at that.
I felt for the first part of the day as if I were watching myself in a distance and I was a robot moving in slow motion. Now to my credit, I jumped right back on the phone after being off for 2 weeks, except for the first 30 minutes when I had to wait on a password to be reset. While others who have been off in the past, only if for a few days, take the entire day off the phone to do God knows what, they say to supposedly catch up on emails and whatnot. I tell you I had over 100 emails and I managed to knock them out between calls.
The only thing I couldn't remember was the price of the debit or credit card phone payment, I told someone $4.75 and I knew immediately that wasn't the right answer, and then I prayed and still pray that call isn't the one that gets monitored this month! So I asked my team lead and she said $2.50 duh. All in all I think that one stumble was pretty good, but no one else seemed to think that was a great feat.
Glad to be back, trying to get back in the swing of things! Was soooo tired, went to bed at 8:30 and didn't wake up til 4:30 trust me I needed and still need to play catch up!
Re-arranging
Posting for Sunday, June 2nd, 2013
First of all, it was Bobby's birthday! And although I couldn't be with her, I will be seeing her in 8 days for 2 days and that makes me very happy! :)
So many things happened on this day, but we will just say that I re-arranged our living room, and threw out an old chair, which no one has picked up yet. Sure hope someone decides to take it before it rains again, otherwise that could get messy.
I also cleaned out the refrigerator and next I will try to tackle our closet, which is a HUGE feat in itself, trust me.
Getting ready to head back to work tomorrow.
First of all, it was Bobby's birthday! And although I couldn't be with her, I will be seeing her in 8 days for 2 days and that makes me very happy! :)
So many things happened on this day, but we will just say that I re-arranged our living room, and threw out an old chair, which no one has picked up yet. Sure hope someone decides to take it before it rains again, otherwise that could get messy.
I also cleaned out the refrigerator and next I will try to tackle our closet, which is a HUGE feat in itself, trust me.
Getting ready to head back to work tomorrow.
A new outfit for Kazi
Posting for Saturday, June 1st, 2013
I decided that I needed some new capris because right now :( my old ones don't quite fit. I am working on that! So off we went in search of me some new capri's and my mom had a birthday coupon at JC Penney's she had to use for $15 she ended up finding her some matching socks for her Addidas she bought a few weeks ago from my sister for her birthday. I didn't find any clothes at Penney's though I foolishly tried some on. I did find a pair of capris but they weren't on a big enough of a sale for me, so they were left behind. I did get a fabulous silver bracelet!
Anyway, on to Kohl's we went, my mom returned a pair of capris I had gotten her for her birthday and she didn't end up finding any replacements. I however, walked out with a pair of white capris, a beautiful shirt and then went to Payless to get me some white casual slip ons. That is all I can afford now since Silver Princess entered my life, but she is so worth it! :) Still grinning from ear to ear!
I decided that I needed some new capris because right now :( my old ones don't quite fit. I am working on that! So off we went in search of me some new capri's and my mom had a birthday coupon at JC Penney's she had to use for $15 she ended up finding her some matching socks for her Addidas she bought a few weeks ago from my sister for her birthday. I didn't find any clothes at Penney's though I foolishly tried some on. I did find a pair of capris but they weren't on a big enough of a sale for me, so they were left behind. I did get a fabulous silver bracelet!
Anyway, on to Kohl's we went, my mom returned a pair of capris I had gotten her for her birthday and she didn't end up finding any replacements. I however, walked out with a pair of white capris, a beautiful shirt and then went to Payless to get me some white casual slip ons. That is all I can afford now since Silver Princess entered my life, but she is so worth it! :) Still grinning from ear to ear!
Friday, May 31, 2013
It hasn't really set in yet
Posting for Friday, May 31st, 2013
Driving the new Toyota Corolla S is like living the dream. It rides so smooth. I have looked over the manual twice so far and have learned simple things how to program my radio, how the controls on the left side of my steering wheel control the radio, where certain buttons are, etc.
There are so many things I don't know about her yet, yes my new car is a female. I racked and racked my brain for a name for her, I kinda of liked Sylvia because she is silver, but that wasn't a hit, so she is just named Silver Princess. That she is, a true princess.
I filled Silver Princess up for the first time yesterday, driving off the lot they gave us a 1/2 of tank of gas. Drove about 1/4 out so it was down to a 1/4. So for 3/4 of a tank that cost me $31.30. It was so nice to get in and have a gas gauge that actually works. The one on the Rav4 was a guessing game, I would have to stop by Thorntons every few days to get about $9 worth of gas or so, so I wouldn't run out.
I am very picky where I park now, one thing I can already tell is that I will be getting a lot more exercise now, parking far away. That is a good thing!
Wise choice, this Toyota Corolla S was! So far so good my friends! She is really mine, if this isn't real, I don't wanna know--so don't pinch me!!
Driving the new Toyota Corolla S is like living the dream. It rides so smooth. I have looked over the manual twice so far and have learned simple things how to program my radio, how the controls on the left side of my steering wheel control the radio, where certain buttons are, etc.
There are so many things I don't know about her yet, yes my new car is a female. I racked and racked my brain for a name for her, I kinda of liked Sylvia because she is silver, but that wasn't a hit, so she is just named Silver Princess. That she is, a true princess.
I filled Silver Princess up for the first time yesterday, driving off the lot they gave us a 1/2 of tank of gas. Drove about 1/4 out so it was down to a 1/4. So for 3/4 of a tank that cost me $31.30. It was so nice to get in and have a gas gauge that actually works. The one on the Rav4 was a guessing game, I would have to stop by Thorntons every few days to get about $9 worth of gas or so, so I wouldn't run out.
I am very picky where I park now, one thing I can already tell is that I will be getting a lot more exercise now, parking far away. That is a good thing!
Wise choice, this Toyota Corolla S was! So far so good my friends! She is really mine, if this isn't real, I don't wanna know--so don't pinch me!!
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Everything is taken care of at the....(gulp) 11th hour
Posting for Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Waiting for my doctor to fill out the short term paperwork to 1) get approved for the 2 weeks I have been sick, 2) wanting to get paid, 3) having a job when I got back, and 4) because that is his job, has been such an ordeal! I never knew paperwork could stress me out as much as it has but it has! And here's the kicker, I am supposed to watch my stress levels!!
Received call from my case worker this morning, John, from Metlife, informing me they FINALLY received the paperwork faxed over by the doctor but the were only approving me til May 26th, WTH?! They needed additional info from my doctor. Oh no, here we go again, I thought!
I was on my way to the doctor's office anyway to pick up a damn note to say it was ok for me to return to work on Monday. This entire thing has been a nightmare, trust me, don't ever get sick! Anyway, I get another call from Metlife telling me they were able to obtain the rest of the info they were seeking and approved me thru June 2nd. Thank God, I may just get paid on time! That would be wondermous!!
Then Metlife informed me to get the doctor's note and drop it off with my supervisor TODAY, though I knew better, I decided to take it to her, she didn't want it, wanted me to wait til I come in on Monday. Good thinking.
Waiting for my doctor to fill out the short term paperwork to 1) get approved for the 2 weeks I have been sick, 2) wanting to get paid, 3) having a job when I got back, and 4) because that is his job, has been such an ordeal! I never knew paperwork could stress me out as much as it has but it has! And here's the kicker, I am supposed to watch my stress levels!!
Received call from my case worker this morning, John, from Metlife, informing me they FINALLY received the paperwork faxed over by the doctor but the were only approving me til May 26th, WTH?! They needed additional info from my doctor. Oh no, here we go again, I thought!
I was on my way to the doctor's office anyway to pick up a damn note to say it was ok for me to return to work on Monday. This entire thing has been a nightmare, trust me, don't ever get sick! Anyway, I get another call from Metlife telling me they were able to obtain the rest of the info they were seeking and approved me thru June 2nd. Thank God, I may just get paid on time! That would be wondermous!!
Then Metlife informed me to get the doctor's note and drop it off with my supervisor TODAY, though I knew better, I decided to take it to her, she didn't want it, wanted me to wait til I come in on Monday. Good thinking.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Soooo upset with my doctor
Posting for Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
As most of you know, I have been off of work since May 17th, at first thinking I had a heart condition...but alas, we found out I have a heart! He is in charge of a simple task of filling out and faxing the short term disability paperwork to make sure that I will get paid for the last 2 weeks. Is that really too much to ask? I saw him yesterday and he promised he would fax it for me last night or first thing tomorrow. Did he do what he said he would do? Of course not!
I had to lower myself to call thru the doctor on call after hours because my doc was not cooperating. He was the one on call and again promised he would fax in a little bit. I am dying here! I am not supposed to be having any undue stress, yea right?!
I wanna scream!!!!!!!!!!
As most of you know, I have been off of work since May 17th, at first thinking I had a heart condition...but alas, we found out I have a heart! He is in charge of a simple task of filling out and faxing the short term disability paperwork to make sure that I will get paid for the last 2 weeks. Is that really too much to ask? I saw him yesterday and he promised he would fax it for me last night or first thing tomorrow. Did he do what he said he would do? Of course not!
I had to lower myself to call thru the doctor on call after hours because my doc was not cooperating. He was the one on call and again promised he would fax in a little bit. I am dying here! I am not supposed to be having any undue stress, yea right?!
I wanna scream!!!!!!!!!!
Worst day/Best day of my life
Posting for Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
Today started out as any other Tuesday except two things were going to happen, one-no matter what, and the second thing I had hoped, prayed, lost much sleep over willing it to happen.
First was a follow up appointment with my doctor to get a release date to go back to work, which that turned out ok. I learned I had a blood clot in my leg where the heart cath had been done 8 days earlier. I thought I was going to die, I asked Dr Yagodich that very question, which he laughed heartily and said "no" it would take about 1 month to get over completely. He suggested I take Tylenol for the pain and put a heating pad on my leg. I thought he was crazy but I thought I would try it, because the pain trying to lay down on that side is more than I could bear at times.
While I was in the to see the doctor, I got the other call, the losing sleep over call. About one of cars I test drove and the salesman was asking me to call him back. Not thinking of anything about it one way or the other, I called him and he told me the loan didn't go through as it turned out. Disbelief, horror, sadness, dull aching deep within me, many ugly things came to light how I was feeling. I thanked him for trying to help me, ended the call and drove home in udder despair and sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
After deciding to go to another place to look at other cars, I got that call that changed everything. That same salesman (that broke my heart hours before) offered me a much better deal, nothing short of a miracle. The Rav4 served us well but it was, truthfully, on its last leg, and truth of the matter was, we needed a more reliable mode of transportation.
I test drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition 2005, I think. I was in love with that but after hearing about it being a potential gas hog I moved quickly away from that. One salesman in Hendo tried to talk me into a brand new Dodge Dart, although I sat in it, I was not impressed. Sure, it had cool features and was a sports car, but to be honest, I am past my sports car days or feeling like I need one. I looked at a Ford Focus, Fusions--the one car I thought I always wanted, but up close and personal I soon discovered neither were for me.
Then we went to Kenny Kent Toyota while they were closed, I fell in love with a 2009 Toyota Corolla, it was a turquoise-ish blue and it looked like a sports car. I was in love with it! I had to test drive it! The next day I went to test drive it and it had already been sold! So, I test drove some other cars, sure that nothing would mean as much to me as that turquoise car that seemed to be screaming my name the day before.
I was wrong. I test drove a 2011 Toyota Corolla S, that had been dealer driven only with 30,000 miles on it. I liked it. I also drove a white Mazda 6 and it had many bells and whistles on it, including a Bose stereo system, it was kick ass! I am not a fan of white or black cars for that matter, but this one was sharp. I regret that I didn't take a picture of it! I didn't like how it felt driving it. So, it was back to the drawing board!
I went back to look at that Corolla again. Loved it! Wanted it! So, my friends, that is the car I drove off the lot with. It is Classic Silver with Dark Charcoal interior. I now have a CD player again and though this car doesnt have as many bells and whistles as did the 2008 Mazda6 it is perfect for me. A little more than I wanted to pay but I know Toyotas are dependable and that is all I will buy in the future.
Never give up! Good things do happen when you least expect it or think things can't go your way! This day proved that very lesson to me!
Today started out as any other Tuesday except two things were going to happen, one-no matter what, and the second thing I had hoped, prayed, lost much sleep over willing it to happen.
First was a follow up appointment with my doctor to get a release date to go back to work, which that turned out ok. I learned I had a blood clot in my leg where the heart cath had been done 8 days earlier. I thought I was going to die, I asked Dr Yagodich that very question, which he laughed heartily and said "no" it would take about 1 month to get over completely. He suggested I take Tylenol for the pain and put a heating pad on my leg. I thought he was crazy but I thought I would try it, because the pain trying to lay down on that side is more than I could bear at times.
While I was in the to see the doctor, I got the other call, the losing sleep over call. About one of cars I test drove and the salesman was asking me to call him back. Not thinking of anything about it one way or the other, I called him and he told me the loan didn't go through as it turned out. Disbelief, horror, sadness, dull aching deep within me, many ugly things came to light how I was feeling. I thanked him for trying to help me, ended the call and drove home in udder despair and sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.
After deciding to go to another place to look at other cars, I got that call that changed everything. That same salesman (that broke my heart hours before) offered me a much better deal, nothing short of a miracle. The Rav4 served us well but it was, truthfully, on its last leg, and truth of the matter was, we needed a more reliable mode of transportation.
I test drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition 2005, I think. I was in love with that but after hearing about it being a potential gas hog I moved quickly away from that. One salesman in Hendo tried to talk me into a brand new Dodge Dart, although I sat in it, I was not impressed. Sure, it had cool features and was a sports car, but to be honest, I am past my sports car days or feeling like I need one. I looked at a Ford Focus, Fusions--the one car I thought I always wanted, but up close and personal I soon discovered neither were for me.
Then we went to Kenny Kent Toyota while they were closed, I fell in love with a 2009 Toyota Corolla, it was a turquoise-ish blue and it looked like a sports car. I was in love with it! I had to test drive it! The next day I went to test drive it and it had already been sold! So, I test drove some other cars, sure that nothing would mean as much to me as that turquoise car that seemed to be screaming my name the day before.
I was wrong. I test drove a 2011 Toyota Corolla S, that had been dealer driven only with 30,000 miles on it. I liked it. I also drove a white Mazda 6 and it had many bells and whistles on it, including a Bose stereo system, it was kick ass! I am not a fan of white or black cars for that matter, but this one was sharp. I regret that I didn't take a picture of it! I didn't like how it felt driving it. So, it was back to the drawing board!
I went back to look at that Corolla again. Loved it! Wanted it! So, my friends, that is the car I drove off the lot with. It is Classic Silver with Dark Charcoal interior. I now have a CD player again and though this car doesnt have as many bells and whistles as did the 2008 Mazda6 it is perfect for me. A little more than I wanted to pay but I know Toyotas are dependable and that is all I will buy in the future.
Never give up! Good things do happen when you least expect it or think things can't go your way! This day proved that very lesson to me!
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