Posting for Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
To think sleeping in would be part of the day off was a huge mistake on my part. Guess that built in alarm clock and the fact that Teddy was outside of my door howling to be fed made me realize that sleeping in was not part of the big picture.
It's ok though, it got me out of bed and taking care of all of the fur kids then to start my exercise regime. Wow! Even though I was huffing and puffing I made it through the routine for 45 minutes. I know to most that sounds like a short period, but other than walking on all my breaks and 30 minutes of my lunch at work, I must say I haven't been very active lately. I am about to change all of that.
Later after running some errands I must get out of the way, I intend on taking Baby for a walk, if the weather stays dry. Fingers crossed. We both need this walk.
I am so looking forward to when the Daylight savings time comes along and when I get off at 6pm now I will see some daylight and maybe be able to squeeze a walk in after work. Lord knows it wont happen before work, one I won't walk when it is dark outside and two walking before work having to be there at 7am is a bit much even for me.
I have been eating differently. Have I cut out all of the junk out of my life? Not quite, but it is a step in the right direction. Can't say I am dieting because when I announce that it always back fires on me, so let's just say if some major lbs come off I will keep you informed.
Having a day off during the week is so incredibly awesome and when the pools open I know I will be enjoying this even more! Can't wait, many things to look forward to that is for sure.
I am soooo happy that when I go back to work tomorrow I will only have 2 more days then the weekend will be upon us. Yay!!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Feeling out of place
Posting for Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
I feel after all these months being at Vectren that I lost my best friend. Since starting this new schedule--which, don't get me wrong, I think me and this 4 10 hour day week with a day off are going to get along just fine, I lost my lunch buddy. This first week--we haven't had lunch together one day, me and Stephani. I think the scheduling gods are working against us.
Let's hope we will have one day the same next week. I don't usually like to sit by myself in the breakroom, so yesterday I ate my lunch in my cold car. Today I ventured out of my comfort zone and ate in the breakroom, I was only at the table alone for about 5 minutes then Jerri came to yak with me. I didn't feel like an outcast so much then.
I am off tomorrow--yay! We will see what Thursday brings to me in the land of the lunchroom. Maybe it won't be as scary as it seems.
I feel after all these months being at Vectren that I lost my best friend. Since starting this new schedule--which, don't get me wrong, I think me and this 4 10 hour day week with a day off are going to get along just fine, I lost my lunch buddy. This first week--we haven't had lunch together one day, me and Stephani. I think the scheduling gods are working against us.
Let's hope we will have one day the same next week. I don't usually like to sit by myself in the breakroom, so yesterday I ate my lunch in my cold car. Today I ventured out of my comfort zone and ate in the breakroom, I was only at the table alone for about 5 minutes then Jerri came to yak with me. I didn't feel like an outcast so much then.
I am off tomorrow--yay! We will see what Thursday brings to me in the land of the lunchroom. Maybe it won't be as scary as it seems.
Busy first 10 hour shift
Posting for Monday, February 25th, 2013
I wasn't sure how I would like working these 10 hour shifts but this first day was crazy busy, and what I discovered is if the days are as busy as this one, I might just lose some weight. I had no time to think about snacking in between calls. I didn't have much time for anything extra.
I usually charge my cell phone at work a couple of times during the day but this day was THAT busy I didn't even have time to look at my phone as much as I usually do. The good thing is that the day went by fast. I am worn out though, something I need to get used to! Gonna love that day off I am sure of it!
I wasn't sure how I would like working these 10 hour shifts but this first day was crazy busy, and what I discovered is if the days are as busy as this one, I might just lose some weight. I had no time to think about snacking in between calls. I didn't have much time for anything extra.
I usually charge my cell phone at work a couple of times during the day but this day was THAT busy I didn't even have time to look at my phone as much as I usually do. The good thing is that the day went by fast. I am worn out though, something I need to get used to! Gonna love that day off I am sure of it!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The day after...
Posting for Sunday, February 24th, 2013
Last night we tried to go to bed early because of the long, grueling day we had had yesterday and neither of us were able to fall right to sleep. Every time I tried to close my eyes, I saw Sasha. I tried to count sheep, I tried playing on my phone, I tried smooching with Pepper, etc. Nothing worked.
I had to take some Tylenol Pm to help me sleep. I then read a couple of chapters of my book and then crashed. Until Tedster decided I needed to get up and feed him. To say the routine of my mornings were changed forever is an understatment. The cloud of sadness was hanging over me as soon as my feet hit the floor.
I go out of my bedroom door, let the dogs out (today it was only Baby), then I proceed to feed Teddy, then go to the front door to let the dogs in and give them their bones. Something was missing. Baby feels it too. She has been kind of mopey today. She lost her constant companion, her sister. She doesnt understand it, why Sasha isn't here and why she isn't coming home. It's because she was in pain and didn't want her to suffer any longer Baby. Wish I could say this to her and make her understand.
It will be 2 years, April 21st, 2013 that Angel had to be put to sleep, our cat of 14 years. This is the hardest part about owning and LOVING pets. We have beautiful memories, and pictures of our beloved pets.
Who would have thought that I would miss Sasha as much as I do? I loved her but she wasn't "my" dog. But this hole in my heart is deep and I am mourning the loss of Sasha.....I don't regret the decision of ridding her of her pain that she had to live with for so long, and I wouldn't keep her around for selfish reasons. I believe in doing what is best for the animals.
There is an empty place in our hearts and in our home for sure. No one will ever fill the void for any of our pets that are now running around in doggie and kitty cat heaven......
Last night we tried to go to bed early because of the long, grueling day we had had yesterday and neither of us were able to fall right to sleep. Every time I tried to close my eyes, I saw Sasha. I tried to count sheep, I tried playing on my phone, I tried smooching with Pepper, etc. Nothing worked.
I had to take some Tylenol Pm to help me sleep. I then read a couple of chapters of my book and then crashed. Until Tedster decided I needed to get up and feed him. To say the routine of my mornings were changed forever is an understatment. The cloud of sadness was hanging over me as soon as my feet hit the floor.
I go out of my bedroom door, let the dogs out (today it was only Baby), then I proceed to feed Teddy, then go to the front door to let the dogs in and give them their bones. Something was missing. Baby feels it too. She has been kind of mopey today. She lost her constant companion, her sister. She doesnt understand it, why Sasha isn't here and why she isn't coming home. It's because she was in pain and didn't want her to suffer any longer Baby. Wish I could say this to her and make her understand.
It will be 2 years, April 21st, 2013 that Angel had to be put to sleep, our cat of 14 years. This is the hardest part about owning and LOVING pets. We have beautiful memories, and pictures of our beloved pets.
Who would have thought that I would miss Sasha as much as I do? I loved her but she wasn't "my" dog. But this hole in my heart is deep and I am mourning the loss of Sasha.....I don't regret the decision of ridding her of her pain that she had to live with for so long, and I wouldn't keep her around for selfish reasons. I believe in doing what is best for the animals.
There is an empty place in our hearts and in our home for sure. No one will ever fill the void for any of our pets that are now running around in doggie and kitty cat heaven......
A sad day.....
Posting for Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
Ten years ago we rescued a German Shepherd and she became part of our family. We named her Sasha. Sasha was a good dog, and had a beautiful face...hers was light brown on her face, most are dark, she was very pretty.
Sasha has been sick for a few years, having to take anti-inflamatory meds along with pain meds for her hip problems. She has been falling a lot lately, grunting and groaning when getting up or laying down. The vet said she would never make it thru the winter and that was months ago.
Generally German Shepherds live to be about 10 years told, Sasha beat those odds, she was 13. We had to have her put to sleep due to her increasing health issues. We opted to stay with her, and although, I was glad to be in the room with her as this end of life procedure took place, it is an image, I don't think I will soon forget.
The house feels incredibly empty and Baby is moping around somewhat. She has started wagging her tail here and there.
Death is never easy when it is a family member, and yes, Sasha was a family member. We never let our animals suffer, when it is time to take them to end their suffering, we do just that. Doesn't mean it doesn't hurt any less......
Rest in peace Sasha, we did love you!! You will be missed but know that you have crossed over to that Rainbow Bridge and are meeting Carson, Angel and all of our other animals that were once part of our animal family here on earth!
Ten years ago we rescued a German Shepherd and she became part of our family. We named her Sasha. Sasha was a good dog, and had a beautiful face...hers was light brown on her face, most are dark, she was very pretty.
Sasha has been sick for a few years, having to take anti-inflamatory meds along with pain meds for her hip problems. She has been falling a lot lately, grunting and groaning when getting up or laying down. The vet said she would never make it thru the winter and that was months ago.
Generally German Shepherds live to be about 10 years told, Sasha beat those odds, she was 13. We had to have her put to sleep due to her increasing health issues. We opted to stay with her, and although, I was glad to be in the room with her as this end of life procedure took place, it is an image, I don't think I will soon forget.
The house feels incredibly empty and Baby is moping around somewhat. She has started wagging her tail here and there.
Death is never easy when it is a family member, and yes, Sasha was a family member. We never let our animals suffer, when it is time to take them to end their suffering, we do just that. Doesn't mean it doesn't hurt any less......
Rest in peace Sasha, we did love you!! You will be missed but know that you have crossed over to that Rainbow Bridge and are meeting Carson, Angel and all of our other animals that were once part of our animal family here on earth!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Longest week ever....
Posting for Friday, February 22nd, 2013
Friday is finally here, didn't feel like I would ever see it again! Yesterday I told customers most of the day it was Friday, instead of living in the past, I wanted so desperately to live in the future, I guess. Why? Not sure.
But soooo glad Friday is finally here! Wahoo! Nothing much planned for the weekend. Baby is going to get a bath and haircut, Pepper will probably get her nails done, a little grocery shopping and some r&r for sure.
Everyone stay safe and have a great weekend my peeps!
Friday is finally here, didn't feel like I would ever see it again! Yesterday I told customers most of the day it was Friday, instead of living in the past, I wanted so desperately to live in the future, I guess. Why? Not sure.
But soooo glad Friday is finally here! Wahoo! Nothing much planned for the weekend. Baby is going to get a bath and haircut, Pepper will probably get her nails done, a little grocery shopping and some r&r for sure.
Everyone stay safe and have a great weekend my peeps!
One big surprise after the other....
Posting for Thursday, February 21st, 2013
Just when you think you have things figured out and you are on the right track to making big improvements in your life, something jumps in your path and smacks you square in the face! It's up to you, solely, if you want to let it define you, make you stronger, run the other way, or face your issues head on.
I will admit, I haven't had much time to let this all sink in and what exactly to do, I want to run and I want to face my issues. Guess time will tell which way I decide to go. I wasn't going to get freaked out but I am starting too a little.
While I was unemployed for 11 months, I had to have emergency kidney stone surgery without insurance! Scary enough right, now I receive papers from a freakin sherriff for almost as much money as my house is worth and they are asking for unreasonable monthly payments. Or a settlement. Yea, right. Which part of I was unemployed for 11 months do you not understand?! To them, that doesn't matter. Okkkkkkkkk.
We will see how this little game plays out. I got 29 more years of work right, they may be able to bleed me until then. Wowsa!
Just when you think you have things figured out and you are on the right track to making big improvements in your life, something jumps in your path and smacks you square in the face! It's up to you, solely, if you want to let it define you, make you stronger, run the other way, or face your issues head on.
I will admit, I haven't had much time to let this all sink in and what exactly to do, I want to run and I want to face my issues. Guess time will tell which way I decide to go. I wasn't going to get freaked out but I am starting too a little.
While I was unemployed for 11 months, I had to have emergency kidney stone surgery without insurance! Scary enough right, now I receive papers from a freakin sherriff for almost as much money as my house is worth and they are asking for unreasonable monthly payments. Or a settlement. Yea, right. Which part of I was unemployed for 11 months do you not understand?! To them, that doesn't matter. Okkkkkkkkk.
We will see how this little game plays out. I got 29 more years of work right, they may be able to bleed me until then. Wowsa!
Finally got my new work schedule!!
Posting for Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
One of the days I have been eagerly anticipating--the day our schedules come out for next week. By now, you know that I will be working 4 10 hour days which I am excited about, hope I still feel that way next week at this time. Wednesdays is when our scheduling department sends us our schedules for the upcoming week. And my first day off is Wednesday!! Two of my friends got Tuesday off, that would suck to work 1 day and know you have to come back and work 3 in a row, but that will be me too, as they rotate our days off each week either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Never a Monday or Friday unless we take them off as vacation.
Do you know how long I have wanted to work 10 hour days? And how many jobs said they couldn't offer that because of the lack of man hours during days off? Kudos to Vectren on that part!
Maybe just maybe next Wednesday I can get a lot of writing done! :)
One of the days I have been eagerly anticipating--the day our schedules come out for next week. By now, you know that I will be working 4 10 hour days which I am excited about, hope I still feel that way next week at this time. Wednesdays is when our scheduling department sends us our schedules for the upcoming week. And my first day off is Wednesday!! Two of my friends got Tuesday off, that would suck to work 1 day and know you have to come back and work 3 in a row, but that will be me too, as they rotate our days off each week either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Never a Monday or Friday unless we take them off as vacation.
Do you know how long I have wanted to work 10 hour days? And how many jobs said they couldn't offer that because of the lack of man hours during days off? Kudos to Vectren on that part!
Maybe just maybe next Wednesday I can get a lot of writing done! :)
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Pet Peeve of mine....
Posting for Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
Ok, this may sound petty to some but I think it is a valid complaint. When someone asks you your opinion on something and you give it and they AGREE and then they say or do the opposite, to me that is disrespect. Plain and simple. If you didn't want my opinion on something you should not have asked in the first place.
I understand, an opinion is just that, you can take it or leave it but the way something is handled at times makes me crazy.
So I am resolving to reserve the right to channel my energies into writing in my free time at work so I won't say anything I shouldn't that might get me in trouble. I need to write my book anyway, I am making progress slowly but surely, but that my friends is a whole different blog.
I am happy to report that this blog has not missed a posting as of yet and I am thinking of new creative things after my year long blog is crossed off of my bucket list. I love the idea of blogging, it is so much fun and at times, keeps me creative and mind racing, which is what I like.
Have a great day! And oh yeah, my Hoosiers are still # Uno babyyyyyyyy! They beat the Michigan State Spartans!!
Ok, this may sound petty to some but I think it is a valid complaint. When someone asks you your opinion on something and you give it and they AGREE and then they say or do the opposite, to me that is disrespect. Plain and simple. If you didn't want my opinion on something you should not have asked in the first place.
I understand, an opinion is just that, you can take it or leave it but the way something is handled at times makes me crazy.
So I am resolving to reserve the right to channel my energies into writing in my free time at work so I won't say anything I shouldn't that might get me in trouble. I need to write my book anyway, I am making progress slowly but surely, but that my friends is a whole different blog.
I am happy to report that this blog has not missed a posting as of yet and I am thinking of new creative things after my year long blog is crossed off of my bucket list. I love the idea of blogging, it is so much fun and at times, keeps me creative and mind racing, which is what I like.
Have a great day! And oh yeah, my Hoosiers are still # Uno babyyyyyyyy! They beat the Michigan State Spartans!!
Oh Monday....
Posting for Monday, February 18th, 2013
Mondays are just that Mondays. This Monday happened to be President's Day and Brittanee had the day off that is why she came this weekend, whereas, I had to work. And for the record, Mr. Bee, I am quite sure she isnt able to name all 44 presidents and she still managed to get the day off with pay! Life is not fair at times but we muddle through!
This happened to be my last 10-7 Monday! Since our new hires will hit the floor the end of this week, they will take the 10-7 shift and I will be working 7am to 6pm with a day off during the week! Their class started with 16 and only 1 quit like last week to go to WOW. Good Luck with that! That is quite remarkable to keep that many in the class though from what I have heard. My class only had 6 and 4 of us remain. One quit in training and one is very sick right now (prayers for Bill). So, Stephani, Jenn, Tyne and I remain out of our group.
Brittanee headed back to her "sterile apartment" and it was a rainy and windy travel back for her because she piddles the day away instead of packing and leaving and then having the whole day settling in at her apartment before having to go to work the next day. That is what I would do if I lived 3 hours away but alas, she does not do that. She has always been a procrastinator at times and it seems to work for her.
This was a pretty good Monday because the day went by very fast!
Mondays are just that Mondays. This Monday happened to be President's Day and Brittanee had the day off that is why she came this weekend, whereas, I had to work. And for the record, Mr. Bee, I am quite sure she isnt able to name all 44 presidents and she still managed to get the day off with pay! Life is not fair at times but we muddle through!
This happened to be my last 10-7 Monday! Since our new hires will hit the floor the end of this week, they will take the 10-7 shift and I will be working 7am to 6pm with a day off during the week! Their class started with 16 and only 1 quit like last week to go to WOW. Good Luck with that! That is quite remarkable to keep that many in the class though from what I have heard. My class only had 6 and 4 of us remain. One quit in training and one is very sick right now (prayers for Bill). So, Stephani, Jenn, Tyne and I remain out of our group.
Brittanee headed back to her "sterile apartment" and it was a rainy and windy travel back for her because she piddles the day away instead of packing and leaving and then having the whole day settling in at her apartment before having to go to work the next day. That is what I would do if I lived 3 hours away but alas, she does not do that. She has always been a procrastinator at times and it seems to work for her.
This was a pretty good Monday because the day went by very fast!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Tired of the kitchen......
Posting for Sunday, February 17th, 2013
I had to run to Schnucks for a few things and then came home and made:
a breakfast casserole
cake balls for Brittanee to take back
a cake for Brittanee to take back
and cupcakes
I hate making cake balls they take too long and they are super messy! I refuse to make any more ever! I literally was in the kitchen most of the day!
I did manage to watch the IU game dvr'd from the day before against Purdue, it was great! Then watched a little American Idol while Brittanee lay a snooze in my bed for awhile. Oh and we caught up on Young & the Restless! We have so many dvr shows to catch up on! And the week starts again my friends!
Brittanee is going to spend part of the day with my mom and getting her stuff packed tomorrow, alas she is off for President's day, while some of us have to work that day, then they are going to Chik Fil a and then she will be going on her way back to her crib.
It was a fun weekend, but I am worn out! Must be that old age settling in!
I had to run to Schnucks for a few things and then came home and made:
a breakfast casserole
cake balls for Brittanee to take back
a cake for Brittanee to take back
and cupcakes
I hate making cake balls they take too long and they are super messy! I refuse to make any more ever! I literally was in the kitchen most of the day!
I did manage to watch the IU game dvr'd from the day before against Purdue, it was great! Then watched a little American Idol while Brittanee lay a snooze in my bed for awhile. Oh and we caught up on Young & the Restless! We have so many dvr shows to catch up on! And the week starts again my friends!
Brittanee is going to spend part of the day with my mom and getting her stuff packed tomorrow, alas she is off for President's day, while some of us have to work that day, then they are going to Chik Fil a and then she will be going on her way back to her crib.
It was a fun weekend, but I am worn out! Must be that old age settling in!
Ran Here, Ran There, Ran Everywhere!
Posting for Saturday, February 16th, 2013
The day started with me sleeping in!! I haven't done that in soooo long, I think until 930 (thank you Tedster). I had to be at my appointment to have my taxes done at 1230. Brittanee took me she wanted to stop at the Donut bank and get her a few treats since there are no Donut Bank's in Carmel, Indiana. Then we had to mail something for my mom to Germany.
Went to tax appointment, was somewhat happy about the outcome, now at least I can mark that off the list of worries. From there we went to Kohl's on the westside, I got a shirt on clearance for $6! It is way cute! We realized we didn't have the 30% coupon with us so all the other stuff we picked up we left and decided to hit the eastside later in the day after we stopped and picked up the coupon.
Swung by home to pick up the coupon and then Brittanee ended up leaving her phone at home on accident. We went across that money saving bridge to Henderson to go to Bath & Body works as I had a gift card from my birthday and a 20% off coupon. We got lots of stuff, spent my gift card +++, but I have a weakness every time I go to that store!! Yeah buddy.
From there we went to the movie to see Safe Haven. It was ok. A Nicholas Sparks film. I found it boring in places and highly predictable. I like a little suspense. And comedies are a must for me as well! Like Identity Thief. That kept me rolling in the aisle! All in all it was OK.
Then we went to Red Lobster, and waited over an hour to be seated! Brittanee treated me to that for Valentine's Day. :) The food was yummy and the biscuits even better.
Next our adventures took us to the eastside Kohl's where we found everything except one item we had at the westside Kohl's and I somehow managed to pick up an extra shirt. I am in love with this purse at Kohl's and I know I just got 2 new purses awhile back, I swear I am a purse whore. There I said it and I feel better. Some people are addicted to shoes, me to purses. Anyway, I didn't get it but I keep thinking about it. If it is still there on payday it might become mine for the spring. We will have to wait and see, I promise you it is gorgeous!
Then we went to Newburgh Walmart, thankfully it wasn't very crowded but they were stocking the shelves and I hate going when they are doing all that mess. We didn't end up getting home til after 11 and I was pooped out let me tell you. We stayed up very little after getting home then we all went and crashed.
And the most exciting news of all I forgot to share, my Jackie Collins book came in the mail on Friday and believe it or not I haven't tried to crack open the pages yet!! I want to but I am not going to take it to work and read it in between calls, it demands my full attention and will be read most likely in the privacy of my own home! Love me some Jackie Collins!!
That was my Saturday, how did you spend yours? Over and out good buddy!!
The day started with me sleeping in!! I haven't done that in soooo long, I think until 930 (thank you Tedster). I had to be at my appointment to have my taxes done at 1230. Brittanee took me she wanted to stop at the Donut bank and get her a few treats since there are no Donut Bank's in Carmel, Indiana. Then we had to mail something for my mom to Germany.
Went to tax appointment, was somewhat happy about the outcome, now at least I can mark that off the list of worries. From there we went to Kohl's on the westside, I got a shirt on clearance for $6! It is way cute! We realized we didn't have the 30% coupon with us so all the other stuff we picked up we left and decided to hit the eastside later in the day after we stopped and picked up the coupon.
Swung by home to pick up the coupon and then Brittanee ended up leaving her phone at home on accident. We went across that money saving bridge to Henderson to go to Bath & Body works as I had a gift card from my birthday and a 20% off coupon. We got lots of stuff, spent my gift card +++, but I have a weakness every time I go to that store!! Yeah buddy.
From there we went to the movie to see Safe Haven. It was ok. A Nicholas Sparks film. I found it boring in places and highly predictable. I like a little suspense. And comedies are a must for me as well! Like Identity Thief. That kept me rolling in the aisle! All in all it was OK.
Then we went to Red Lobster, and waited over an hour to be seated! Brittanee treated me to that for Valentine's Day. :) The food was yummy and the biscuits even better.
Next our adventures took us to the eastside Kohl's where we found everything except one item we had at the westside Kohl's and I somehow managed to pick up an extra shirt. I am in love with this purse at Kohl's and I know I just got 2 new purses awhile back, I swear I am a purse whore. There I said it and I feel better. Some people are addicted to shoes, me to purses. Anyway, I didn't get it but I keep thinking about it. If it is still there on payday it might become mine for the spring. We will have to wait and see, I promise you it is gorgeous!
Then we went to Newburgh Walmart, thankfully it wasn't very crowded but they were stocking the shelves and I hate going when they are doing all that mess. We didn't end up getting home til after 11 and I was pooped out let me tell you. We stayed up very little after getting home then we all went and crashed.
And the most exciting news of all I forgot to share, my Jackie Collins book came in the mail on Friday and believe it or not I haven't tried to crack open the pages yet!! I want to but I am not going to take it to work and read it in between calls, it demands my full attention and will be read most likely in the privacy of my own home! Love me some Jackie Collins!!
That was my Saturday, how did you spend yours? Over and out good buddy!!
Brittanee's coming home!!!!
Posting for Friday, February 15th, 2013
Brittanee decided she missed us and is coming home before Easter. When she arrived she spent some time with Grandma, took her to the doctor and went out to eat and did very little running around. I spent some time with her when I got home yakking and eating her left over Olive Garden she brought me home, which was yummy and hit the spot of eating something soft.
I found out that when we did our shift bidding I start a new shift on February 25th, I will be working 4 10 hour days with a day off during the week! It will either be a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and never the same day off every week. I hope I don't want to gouge my eyes out with scissors or other sharp objects but really am looking forward to having that day off during the week! I will be working 7am to 6pm. There were 21 shifts to choose from and you had to put all of your choices in numerical order in which you wanted them. This schedule was not my first choice, but I am looking forward to seeing how it goes! It will be great when the pools open! yay!!
Brittanee decided she missed us and is coming home before Easter. When she arrived she spent some time with Grandma, took her to the doctor and went out to eat and did very little running around. I spent some time with her when I got home yakking and eating her left over Olive Garden she brought me home, which was yummy and hit the spot of eating something soft.
I found out that when we did our shift bidding I start a new shift on February 25th, I will be working 4 10 hour days with a day off during the week! It will either be a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and never the same day off every week. I hope I don't want to gouge my eyes out with scissors or other sharp objects but really am looking forward to having that day off during the week! I will be working 7am to 6pm. There were 21 shifts to choose from and you had to put all of your choices in numerical order in which you wanted them. This schedule was not my first choice, but I am looking forward to seeing how it goes! It will be great when the pools open! yay!!
The Dreaded Day
Posting for Thursday, February 14th, 2013
I know Valentine's Day is all about love and flowers and candy and sharing the day with your sweetheart, but when you are single you tend to cringe on this day. I am all about supporting those that are in a relationship and happy. I really am. It is strictly this day that makes me sad when most people get flowers delivered to the office or whatever. Thankfully, only a handful had something delivered and I didn't have to suffer a deep wounding depression.
On the brighter side I went and got me some baby chewable aspirin to get me through the day with my pulled tooth site. It was a godsend!!
Hope everyone had a good Valentine's day with their numero uno!!
I know Valentine's Day is all about love and flowers and candy and sharing the day with your sweetheart, but when you are single you tend to cringe on this day. I am all about supporting those that are in a relationship and happy. I really am. It is strictly this day that makes me sad when most people get flowers delivered to the office or whatever. Thankfully, only a handful had something delivered and I didn't have to suffer a deep wounding depression.
On the brighter side I went and got me some baby chewable aspirin to get me through the day with my pulled tooth site. It was a godsend!!
Hope everyone had a good Valentine's day with their numero uno!!
The day after the extraction
Posting for Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
I went to work the day after the extraction and was in sooooo much pain I thought I would pass out a few times. Silly me, knowing that I couldnt work and take the stronger pain med Loratab, opted to go to work with NOTHING for pain. That was the worst idea in my life and pretty much wont EVER happen to me again! I thought I would be fine.
The pain was pretty intense and got worse as the day drug on. I didn't stay up very long after I got off at 7 because of the excruciating pain I was in. :(
I went to work the day after the extraction and was in sooooo much pain I thought I would pass out a few times. Silly me, knowing that I couldnt work and take the stronger pain med Loratab, opted to go to work with NOTHING for pain. That was the worst idea in my life and pretty much wont EVER happen to me again! I thought I would be fine.
The pain was pretty intense and got worse as the day drug on. I didn't stay up very long after I got off at 7 because of the excruciating pain I was in. :(
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
A trip to the dentist
Posting for Tuesday, February 12, 2013
So.....I have had tooth pain for quite some time and I had taken matters into my own hands and put at first vanilla extract on my tooth, then I graduated to peppermint extract. It all seemed to be working until the colder weather seemed to effect my pain, cold drinks, warm drinks and I knew I had to break down and go see the dentist.
I thought I would go in and he would tell me that I had an infection, he would need to put me on an antibiotic and send me on my way. It didn't play out like that at all. He took an xray to make sure that the tooth next to it didn't need to be pulled as well. So far the plan is, after this heals in 2 weeks, I will go in for a filling and we will play the wait and see game.
Nothing worse than tooth pain! I came home and slept for 5 hours with pain meds, when I went to sleep I was still pretty numb, when I woke up I felt nothing but pain, pretty much like I am feeling now. But I know in time I will feel better having had the tooth pulled. I wish I would have taken better care of my teeth when I was younger. If only.....
Now I am feeling like a leprachaun with pointy shoes are dancing on my gum!
So.....I have had tooth pain for quite some time and I had taken matters into my own hands and put at first vanilla extract on my tooth, then I graduated to peppermint extract. It all seemed to be working until the colder weather seemed to effect my pain, cold drinks, warm drinks and I knew I had to break down and go see the dentist.
I thought I would go in and he would tell me that I had an infection, he would need to put me on an antibiotic and send me on my way. It didn't play out like that at all. He took an xray to make sure that the tooth next to it didn't need to be pulled as well. So far the plan is, after this heals in 2 weeks, I will go in for a filling and we will play the wait and see game.
Nothing worse than tooth pain! I came home and slept for 5 hours with pain meds, when I went to sleep I was still pretty numb, when I woke up I felt nothing but pain, pretty much like I am feeling now. But I know in time I will feel better having had the tooth pulled. I wish I would have taken better care of my teeth when I was younger. If only.....
Now I am feeling like a leprachaun with pointy shoes are dancing on my gum!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Why must we.....
Posting for Monday, February 11th, 2013
*Have teeth?
*Wear shoes?
*Wear socks?
*Sleep at all?
*Work?
*Act like an adult when we simply do not wish to do so?
*Eat healthy?
*Get along well with others?
*Have our taxes done?
*Pay taxes?
*Eat our veggies?
*Live in a cold climate where no dolphins are present?
Do you ever ponder such things? If I had it my way, we would all go barefoot and never step on any glass or nails or other harmful things to our tootsies.
Have a good day in the merry land of OZ!
*Have teeth?
*Wear shoes?
*Wear socks?
*Sleep at all?
*Work?
*Act like an adult when we simply do not wish to do so?
*Eat healthy?
*Get along well with others?
*Have our taxes done?
*Pay taxes?
*Eat our veggies?
*Live in a cold climate where no dolphins are present?
Do you ever ponder such things? If I had it my way, we would all go barefoot and never step on any glass or nails or other harmful things to our tootsies.
Have a good day in the merry land of OZ!
Funny Movie
Posting for Sunday, February 10th, 2013
You know how it is when you see a preview for a movie and you think, "oh that looks really funny." Sometimes when you go see it, it actually turns out that the previews were the funniest part and you are left disappointed? Well, when I first saw the preview for Identity Thief a few months ago, I thought just that, I bet they are showing the funniest parts in the preview.
I am here to tell you, with this movie, that is just NOT the case! It is hilarious all the way through. If you like Melissa McCarthy, Eric Stonestreet, Jason Bateman, Amanda Peet and several others, this is worth seeing! If you loved Bridesmaids as much as I did, this is a must see as well! The humor keeps things interesting! Try it you might like it, if you don't I would like to hear about that.
Next weekend, my daughter Brittanee is coming home and we will be going to see Safe Haven, I am sure that movie will not disappoint either. It won't be as funny as Identity Thief but it will be great in its own right, I can feel it!
You know how it is when you see a preview for a movie and you think, "oh that looks really funny." Sometimes when you go see it, it actually turns out that the previews were the funniest part and you are left disappointed? Well, when I first saw the preview for Identity Thief a few months ago, I thought just that, I bet they are showing the funniest parts in the preview.
I am here to tell you, with this movie, that is just NOT the case! It is hilarious all the way through. If you like Melissa McCarthy, Eric Stonestreet, Jason Bateman, Amanda Peet and several others, this is worth seeing! If you loved Bridesmaids as much as I did, this is a must see as well! The humor keeps things interesting! Try it you might like it, if you don't I would like to hear about that.
Next weekend, my daughter Brittanee is coming home and we will be going to see Safe Haven, I am sure that movie will not disappoint either. It won't be as funny as Identity Thief but it will be great in its own right, I can feel it!
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Just something I found amusing...
Posting for Saturday, February 9th, 2013
Whenever Brittanee was a little girl and I would be reading the newspaper (yea, I know some of you reading this have probably never even picked up a newspaper, or remember what one actually looked like), but I would be reading 2 of my favorite segments of the paper....Dear Abby, and of course, the comic strips. Or funnies as my dad used to call them. :)
Brittanee would be playing and then come over to see what her mommy was doing and she would always ask if Dear Abby was a dead person because she thought she was the picture you see in the obituary section. Although, I do not find death or obituaries funny, I thought that was funny how she associated what she saw on the actual obit page to Dear Abby.
Dear Abby has recently passed away for real, and yes, Brittanee, if you look on January 16, 2013, that is a real obituary picture of our friend Dear Abby. :(
Whenever Brittanee was a little girl and I would be reading the newspaper (yea, I know some of you reading this have probably never even picked up a newspaper, or remember what one actually looked like), but I would be reading 2 of my favorite segments of the paper....Dear Abby, and of course, the comic strips. Or funnies as my dad used to call them. :)
Brittanee would be playing and then come over to see what her mommy was doing and she would always ask if Dear Abby was a dead person because she thought she was the picture you see in the obituary section. Although, I do not find death or obituaries funny, I thought that was funny how she associated what she saw on the actual obit page to Dear Abby.
Dear Abby has recently passed away for real, and yes, Brittanee, if you look on January 16, 2013, that is a real obituary picture of our friend Dear Abby. :(
Friday, February 8, 2013
IU upset!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posting for Thursday, February 7th, 2013
So, I was relishing in the fact that my favorite college basketball team, Indiana Hoosiers were #1 again in the country. They played Illinois, and everyone at work assured me it would be an easy game for IU, so I didn't expect to be sitting on the edge of my seat during this game.
To be honest, IU GAVE that game to Illinois. There I said it. I don't like to admit it. A true fan backs their team no matter what, and I still am backing Oladipo, Zeller, Shehey, Hulls, Coach Crean and the rest, but this game was SAD!! They could have won, they could have still been on top, but they passed the ball with too much confidence, they had so many silly turn overs, had stupid fouls. Excuses? No, not really.
I just sat there in my recliner shaking my head in disbelief over it all. I am sure Coach Crean gave them hell for those last 9 seconds of the game. All I can say is it was just plain sad!!
Let's go Hoosiers and beat Ohio on Sunday!!! Still backing IU, will always be an IU fan until the day that I die!!
So, I was relishing in the fact that my favorite college basketball team, Indiana Hoosiers were #1 again in the country. They played Illinois, and everyone at work assured me it would be an easy game for IU, so I didn't expect to be sitting on the edge of my seat during this game.
To be honest, IU GAVE that game to Illinois. There I said it. I don't like to admit it. A true fan backs their team no matter what, and I still am backing Oladipo, Zeller, Shehey, Hulls, Coach Crean and the rest, but this game was SAD!! They could have won, they could have still been on top, but they passed the ball with too much confidence, they had so many silly turn overs, had stupid fouls. Excuses? No, not really.
I just sat there in my recliner shaking my head in disbelief over it all. I am sure Coach Crean gave them hell for those last 9 seconds of the game. All I can say is it was just plain sad!!
Let's go Hoosiers and beat Ohio on Sunday!!! Still backing IU, will always be an IU fan until the day that I die!!
Unique Names
Posting for Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
I have always been drawn to unique names, different spellings of popular names, if you don't believe me--just ask my daughter Brittanee. She, of course, doesn't like her name, because of course, she says that there are so many Brittany's in the world. True. I loved the name, still do, and I like the spelling I chose. I know several Brittney's and most everyone spells their name completely different.
Ok, I must say, I DONT care for Chiquita, Shaniqua, Jamesina, or some of the other ludacris names I have heard. Here lately, I have heard of a grown woman named Troi, although it didn't reach out and grab me, I certainly took notice of the unique-ness of it, if you will.
Take my name for example, my name is Carmen. How cool would it be if it could have been spelled Karmyn. I would love that! But out of respect for my parents, and truthfully, back in the day, no one heard of spelling names differently, I will keep my name as it is.
I have also spoken to people named Precious, Diamond, Princess, and several others.
Also I have 2 friends named Stephanie one is spelled like that, one is spelled Stephani. I also work with a girl named Tyne, she was named after Tyne Daly and she often gets called that.
If you could change your name to anything other than your given name, would you? If so, what name would you choose?
I have always been drawn to unique names, different spellings of popular names, if you don't believe me--just ask my daughter Brittanee. She, of course, doesn't like her name, because of course, she says that there are so many Brittany's in the world. True. I loved the name, still do, and I like the spelling I chose. I know several Brittney's and most everyone spells their name completely different.
Ok, I must say, I DONT care for Chiquita, Shaniqua, Jamesina, or some of the other ludacris names I have heard. Here lately, I have heard of a grown woman named Troi, although it didn't reach out and grab me, I certainly took notice of the unique-ness of it, if you will.
Take my name for example, my name is Carmen. How cool would it be if it could have been spelled Karmyn. I would love that! But out of respect for my parents, and truthfully, back in the day, no one heard of spelling names differently, I will keep my name as it is.
I have also spoken to people named Precious, Diamond, Princess, and several others.
Also I have 2 friends named Stephanie one is spelled like that, one is spelled Stephani. I also work with a girl named Tyne, she was named after Tyne Daly and she often gets called that.
If you could change your name to anything other than your given name, would you? If so, what name would you choose?
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Inspirations
Posting for Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
Lately I have been waking up with many inspiring ideas. For poems, for short stories, for my book that I am attempting to write. Still stuck on 3 chapters and it is a good story line, especially now, no hints, but I am at a standstill on that project. I now understand how hard it is to concentrate and write so much in such a short span of time.
Really there is no hurry to write a book, I know it takes some authors years to complete their masterpiece. I just want to see the outcome and if it is any good at the end. For the first time I think I can do this, write a book. Will it go anywhere after it's finished? Who knows but one can certainly hope. And dream of that beach house, watching dolphins and drinking coffee most of the day :)
Lately I have been waking up with many inspiring ideas. For poems, for short stories, for my book that I am attempting to write. Still stuck on 3 chapters and it is a good story line, especially now, no hints, but I am at a standstill on that project. I now understand how hard it is to concentrate and write so much in such a short span of time.
Really there is no hurry to write a book, I know it takes some authors years to complete their masterpiece. I just want to see the outcome and if it is any good at the end. For the first time I think I can do this, write a book. Will it go anywhere after it's finished? Who knows but one can certainly hope. And dream of that beach house, watching dolphins and drinking coffee most of the day :)
Monday Monday Not a Fun Day
Posting for Monday, February 4th, 2013
This Monday drained me. We were super busy and some parts of the day flew by (which was a blessing) while other parts dragged on.
The bright side of this day, is this marks my 200th blog on my bucket list to blog for 365 days, to me that is down right exciting! I am going to have to go back and look at my newest bucket list to see how many things I can cross off of my list.
As for the movies, I am in a dvd club and have gotten so many shipments lately, but little time to watch them right now. I am so exhausted on the weekends that my naps are taking over, hope to fix that soon and be able to sit down and watch a few movies I haven't seen before.
Happy 200th day of this blog!
This Monday drained me. We were super busy and some parts of the day flew by (which was a blessing) while other parts dragged on.
The bright side of this day, is this marks my 200th blog on my bucket list to blog for 365 days, to me that is down right exciting! I am going to have to go back and look at my newest bucket list to see how many things I can cross off of my list.
As for the movies, I am in a dvd club and have gotten so many shipments lately, but little time to watch them right now. I am so exhausted on the weekends that my naps are taking over, hope to fix that soon and be able to sit down and watch a few movies I haven't seen before.
Happy 200th day of this blog!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Super Bowl Sunday
Posting for February 3rd, 2013
Funny how it is I don't watch football all thru the season but I am front and center for the Super Bowl. Brittanee is usually here and we make all kinds of dips and snacks for the event, she is at her apartment this year in Carmel, Indiana and I am going to be nice and order her a pizza for the event.
Here not much was done in prep for the Super Bowl, I am cooking sauer kraut and country ribs for dinner in the Crockpot as I write this and I bought a Hawaiian bread bowl which we will eat spinach dip out of. How is that for celebrating?
I am rooting for the 49'ers! Really not betting this year, so whoever wins wins--I think it is fantastic that these are Coach Crean's brother in laws fighting for the championship. How iconic! And our Hoosiers upset #1 team last night, what a world it is that we live in!
Funny how it is I don't watch football all thru the season but I am front and center for the Super Bowl. Brittanee is usually here and we make all kinds of dips and snacks for the event, she is at her apartment this year in Carmel, Indiana and I am going to be nice and order her a pizza for the event.
Here not much was done in prep for the Super Bowl, I am cooking sauer kraut and country ribs for dinner in the Crockpot as I write this and I bought a Hawaiian bread bowl which we will eat spinach dip out of. How is that for celebrating?
I am rooting for the 49'ers! Really not betting this year, so whoever wins wins--I think it is fantastic that these are Coach Crean's brother in laws fighting for the championship. How iconic! And our Hoosiers upset #1 team last night, what a world it is that we live in!
Mental Block
Posting for Saturday, February 2nd, 2013
Hello it's me again. This is about weightloss, weight gain and all about weight, so if you are skeemish and are tired of reading my rants about this back away slowly.
I think I have set myself up to failure....again. This is so mind boggling for me, since I had surgery almost 3 years ago, yes the scaled tipped up 5 lbs from time to time and I was able to get rid of that 5 lbs plus a little extra. And now I keep gaining and gaining which is not only not cool, but embarrassing for me period.
I know the statistics say in year 2 you could gain 40% of your weight back. Look, I never wanted to meet that kind of record or be in those statistics. In fact, I fought hard not to be listed in this.
Here's the truth, I blamed the new job on the weight gain, which if I am honest SOME of it is the job because of the mental stress that goes along with it, but that is certainly not the only reason. In fact, I am not really sure what the reasoning is, all I know is I need help. IN A BIG WAY!
I am so tired all of the time. I try to eat better, and for the most part I do, it's that sweet tooth that gets me. I remember in all the bazillion papers I had to sign when I was going through evaluation for my gastric bypass one of the bullet points was that you wouldn't set your wheels in a drive thru for at least 2 years after your surgery. Man, did I blow this one!
I have a sickness this I know. I just don't know how to get on the right track back to losing this weight that I so desperately need to loose. I thought by putting it on Facebook it would make me accountable, but it hasn't.
I think when i announce a date that my diet starts that is setting me up for failure right there, i need to just do it and not say anything and see if that approach works for me.
Ok, I will admit it my pants are starting to get tight and I had went out and bought 1 size bigger, but the more I thought about it the more disgusted I felt, so I went to return them all. I refuse to buy bigger pants, I will just have to suffer in the ones I have until I make the changes I so desperately want and need, now just have to convince the brain of this....and sometimes the brain is very stubborn.
I just want to lose about 30 lbs and I would be super happy! Is that too much to ask?
Hello it's me again. This is about weightloss, weight gain and all about weight, so if you are skeemish and are tired of reading my rants about this back away slowly.
I think I have set myself up to failure....again. This is so mind boggling for me, since I had surgery almost 3 years ago, yes the scaled tipped up 5 lbs from time to time and I was able to get rid of that 5 lbs plus a little extra. And now I keep gaining and gaining which is not only not cool, but embarrassing for me period.
I know the statistics say in year 2 you could gain 40% of your weight back. Look, I never wanted to meet that kind of record or be in those statistics. In fact, I fought hard not to be listed in this.
Here's the truth, I blamed the new job on the weight gain, which if I am honest SOME of it is the job because of the mental stress that goes along with it, but that is certainly not the only reason. In fact, I am not really sure what the reasoning is, all I know is I need help. IN A BIG WAY!
I am so tired all of the time. I try to eat better, and for the most part I do, it's that sweet tooth that gets me. I remember in all the bazillion papers I had to sign when I was going through evaluation for my gastric bypass one of the bullet points was that you wouldn't set your wheels in a drive thru for at least 2 years after your surgery. Man, did I blow this one!
I have a sickness this I know. I just don't know how to get on the right track back to losing this weight that I so desperately need to loose. I thought by putting it on Facebook it would make me accountable, but it hasn't.
I think when i announce a date that my diet starts that is setting me up for failure right there, i need to just do it and not say anything and see if that approach works for me.
Ok, I will admit it my pants are starting to get tight and I had went out and bought 1 size bigger, but the more I thought about it the more disgusted I felt, so I went to return them all. I refuse to buy bigger pants, I will just have to suffer in the ones I have until I make the changes I so desperately want and need, now just have to convince the brain of this....and sometimes the brain is very stubborn.
I just want to lose about 30 lbs and I would be super happy! Is that too much to ask?
Friday, February 1, 2013
People just don't understand
Posting for Friday, February 1st, 2013
People like to laugh and tell jokes about my fears apparently. I can't help that I am deathly afraid to drive on ice. Snow is ok, but the ice is freakin scary. I walk on it like I am 110 whether it is bad or not. Storms are scary too thunder and lightning are baaad but the ice by far is the worse for me. When I hear people sliding off the roads, and watch people spin around in an intersection that is so not cool.
With that being said, I must get off of here and go de ice my vehicle so i can go to work. Which I love so much.
Stay safe
People like to laugh and tell jokes about my fears apparently. I can't help that I am deathly afraid to drive on ice. Snow is ok, but the ice is freakin scary. I walk on it like I am 110 whether it is bad or not. Storms are scary too thunder and lightning are baaad but the ice by far is the worse for me. When I hear people sliding off the roads, and watch people spin around in an intersection that is so not cool.
With that being said, I must get off of here and go de ice my vehicle so i can go to work. Which I love so much.
Stay safe
Sinking Feeling
Posting for Thursday, January 31st, 2013
Ever had one of those sinking feelings you are not where you belong? I have that right now, in fact, it is becoming quite overwhelming! I hear it from family, I hear it from friends and although there are some aspects that are good, there is a lot left to be desired. I am actively looking for change. Is it just around the riverbend or do I need to prepare for a long stretch?
I need a crystal ball or Madame Faye. Look in that ball and tell me where i will be next year at this time, will ya? This Kazi needs to know!
Ever had one of those sinking feelings you are not where you belong? I have that right now, in fact, it is becoming quite overwhelming! I hear it from family, I hear it from friends and although there are some aspects that are good, there is a lot left to be desired. I am actively looking for change. Is it just around the riverbend or do I need to prepare for a long stretch?
I need a crystal ball or Madame Faye. Look in that ball and tell me where i will be next year at this time, will ya? This Kazi needs to know!
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