Posting for Friday, March 29th, 2013
Good Friday. If it was really a good friday I would have had the day off, pulling into the parking lot, it was like a ghost town. Hardly anyone working, in the call center, I must say I was surprised to see our call center manager working.
I had put in for some auto time, to leave early and not get paid for 1 1/2 hours I got it! Was never so happy in my life. It wasn't really busy it came in spurts, we thought that most people would think we were off for the holiday, some people called to make payments, never had to deal with any nasty acting people. Which was a good thing, nice change. I am sure all of that will start over again on Monday.
When I left early I went to tan (my fave thing to do) and went to Chik Fila to get me and my mom some dinner. Brittanee was having dinner with Gina at Hacienda.
We watched the Louisville vs Oregon game, that was a high intense fast paced game, thankfully Louisville won. Kansas got upset, another #1 seed down the drain. Bye til next year Jayhawks! Let's go Louisville Cardinals!!
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Favorite day of the week....day off
Posting for Thursday, March 28th, 2013
Finally the day I had been waiting for all this week, my day off! Working 4 10 hour days really isn't that big of a deal, and the cherry on top is the day off during the week.
I had some appointments to go to, Brittanee came home and had stopped in Bloomington to get us some Sweet 16 t shirts with the hope she would be going back on her way home to get us some Final 4 t shirts, alas that wasn't meant to be.
My mom and Brittanee went to get pedicures, I wasn't able to because I have a toenail missing (I know gross, right) on my left foot. :( We met at Texas Roadhouse after that to have dinner, which was delish as always.
Then home to watch IU lose to Syracuse, that was brutual to watch. The Hoosiers still had one hell of a year and I am sooo proud of them! Love Coach Crean and the boys!!
Finally the day I had been waiting for all this week, my day off! Working 4 10 hour days really isn't that big of a deal, and the cherry on top is the day off during the week.
I had some appointments to go to, Brittanee came home and had stopped in Bloomington to get us some Sweet 16 t shirts with the hope she would be going back on her way home to get us some Final 4 t shirts, alas that wasn't meant to be.
My mom and Brittanee went to get pedicures, I wasn't able to because I have a toenail missing (I know gross, right) on my left foot. :( We met at Texas Roadhouse after that to have dinner, which was delish as always.
Then home to watch IU lose to Syracuse, that was brutual to watch. The Hoosiers still had one hell of a year and I am sooo proud of them! Love Coach Crean and the boys!!
A better day in ....no where near paradise
Posting for Wednesday, March 27th, 2013
Today was uneventful, no training ops. I must have did something right for a change. Sure, it isn't quite that bad as I made it out to be, but it does make you feel stupid when you get those training ops, and you begin to question what you do right, if anything.
People noticed my pictures being down. Good. I am glad. I think it is time to update my resume.
I know realistically every company has issues, every work environment is not perfect, I know all of this. I want more. I don't have to be the best, I don't have to be the top performer I just want to do to my job and every now and then hear i have done so. I am not the kind of worker that you have to look over my shoulder every 5 minutes, or tell me that I am doing a great job every day, once in a while would be great, however.
It's sad when a coworker knows something you did good on and they congratulate you but the powers that be never say one word. I don't like this style at all!
Today was uneventful, no training ops. I must have did something right for a change. Sure, it isn't quite that bad as I made it out to be, but it does make you feel stupid when you get those training ops, and you begin to question what you do right, if anything.
People noticed my pictures being down. Good. I am glad. I think it is time to update my resume.
I know realistically every company has issues, every work environment is not perfect, I know all of this. I want more. I don't have to be the best, I don't have to be the top performer I just want to do to my job and every now and then hear i have done so. I am not the kind of worker that you have to look over my shoulder every 5 minutes, or tell me that I am doing a great job every day, once in a while would be great, however.
It's sad when a coworker knows something you did good on and they congratulate you but the powers that be never say one word. I don't like this style at all!
Sometimes PTG does not get it...
Posting for Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
At my previous job I felt like I was a motivator of my coworkers, at times that was true, and I told them once upon a time when they were having a lousy day they just needed to be calm and PTG. What does that stand for do you ask, well, I guess you could say it is another Kazi-ism. Play the Game. It got many of us through rough situations, bad days etc in our work environment.
My current position, I try to keep that in mind at times, but when you get all of this feedback about things you do wrong and never a mention of the positive things, it gets you down quick. Like for instance, I got a compliment from a customer, that is a big deal in the call center. Did I hear about it from my team lead even though she got an email about it? No, I was just alerted of all of the things I did wrong. REALLY? You think that motivates people? You did this wrong, and this and this.
So my Tuesday was a bad one, I took all of my pictures down (and I always tell the new ones that come in) we can tell if you are going to stay or not by if you have any pictures hanging up or not. Yes, I was feeling miserable that day.
I have given them feedback multiple times on how to address the "training ops" as they call them. Start with something positive, tell you what you did wrong in a nice manner, and then end with something positive. What they do is tell you all the negatives then finish with something like "but you noted the account thoroughly and was very nice and professional." What a freakin joke! After you are verbally beaten down then to hear those "positives" at the end is disheartening......
I soothed my injured soul with some yummy salmon from Outback. It helped a little. :)
At my previous job I felt like I was a motivator of my coworkers, at times that was true, and I told them once upon a time when they were having a lousy day they just needed to be calm and PTG. What does that stand for do you ask, well, I guess you could say it is another Kazi-ism. Play the Game. It got many of us through rough situations, bad days etc in our work environment.
My current position, I try to keep that in mind at times, but when you get all of this feedback about things you do wrong and never a mention of the positive things, it gets you down quick. Like for instance, I got a compliment from a customer, that is a big deal in the call center. Did I hear about it from my team lead even though she got an email about it? No, I was just alerted of all of the things I did wrong. REALLY? You think that motivates people? You did this wrong, and this and this.
So my Tuesday was a bad one, I took all of my pictures down (and I always tell the new ones that come in) we can tell if you are going to stay or not by if you have any pictures hanging up or not. Yes, I was feeling miserable that day.
I have given them feedback multiple times on how to address the "training ops" as they call them. Start with something positive, tell you what you did wrong in a nice manner, and then end with something positive. What they do is tell you all the negatives then finish with something like "but you noted the account thoroughly and was very nice and professional." What a freakin joke! After you are verbally beaten down then to hear those "positives" at the end is disheartening......
I soothed my injured soul with some yummy salmon from Outback. It helped a little. :)
9 months until.....
Posting for Monday, March 25th, 2013
I just don't understand why everyone got bent out of shape when I told them that 9 months from today is Christmas. They all told me to be quiet. And one month from today, my "baby" will be 23. Where does the time go?
I just don't understand why everyone got bent out of shape when I told them that 9 months from today is Christmas. They all told me to be quiet. And one month from today, my "baby" will be 23. Where does the time go?
Balloon Delivery anyone?
Posting for Sunday, March 24th, 2013
Marilyn had a birthday party for Macey at Pizza Hut in Henderson, it had been scheduled for Chuck E Cheeses later in the day, but due to some potential bad weather she moved it to Henderson and up by 4 hours. I hadn't felt that great but when she called to tell me about the change of plans she asked me to pick up the balloon bouquet in Evansville.
I picked up about 15 Minnie Mouse balloons at Party City and delivered them in the pouring rain to Pizza Hut. I stayed for a few minutes, never got to see the birthday girl and then went back home.
Happy Birthday Macey! I will see you soon!
Marilyn had a birthday party for Macey at Pizza Hut in Henderson, it had been scheduled for Chuck E Cheeses later in the day, but due to some potential bad weather she moved it to Henderson and up by 4 hours. I hadn't felt that great but when she called to tell me about the change of plans she asked me to pick up the balloon bouquet in Evansville.
I picked up about 15 Minnie Mouse balloons at Party City and delivered them in the pouring rain to Pizza Hut. I stayed for a few minutes, never got to see the birthday girl and then went back home.
Happy Birthday Macey! I will see you soon!
A true blue miracle
Posting for Saturday, March 23rd, 2013
My mom and I got up and started our day early with a trip to Weight Watchers, my mom is a lifetime member and as most of you know I just joined a week ago. First week I lost 5 lbs. Ok, so I was pretty happy about that. We thought we would do something to get on the right track and get our healthy lifestyle back. I can walk and I do at work but I am ready for the better weather to take Baby for a walk and be out in the sunshine etc. My mom can't walk because of her hip, back and knee and she won't have surgery of any kind so she wont be able to get much exercise. But we were both committed to eating better, which is a good thing.
After that I left her in the car to go in to tan for 15 minutes. While laying in the tanning bed, I thought I felt the air of the fan blowing on my face!! I touched my face all over, forehead, nose, around the lips, everything and I had FEELING!! After not being able to feel my face for 18 days, trust me I was excited!! Now having the feeling back I realize how weird it felt not to be able to heal it. I may never have answers to why that happened, just hope it doesnt come back, weirdest feeling ever!!
My mom and I got up and started our day early with a trip to Weight Watchers, my mom is a lifetime member and as most of you know I just joined a week ago. First week I lost 5 lbs. Ok, so I was pretty happy about that. We thought we would do something to get on the right track and get our healthy lifestyle back. I can walk and I do at work but I am ready for the better weather to take Baby for a walk and be out in the sunshine etc. My mom can't walk because of her hip, back and knee and she won't have surgery of any kind so she wont be able to get much exercise. But we were both committed to eating better, which is a good thing.
After that I left her in the car to go in to tan for 15 minutes. While laying in the tanning bed, I thought I felt the air of the fan blowing on my face!! I touched my face all over, forehead, nose, around the lips, everything and I had FEELING!! After not being able to feel my face for 18 days, trust me I was excited!! Now having the feeling back I realize how weird it felt not to be able to heal it. I may never have answers to why that happened, just hope it doesnt come back, weirdest feeling ever!!
The doctor is ready to see you now....
Posting for Friday, March 22nd, 2013
I had a follow up appointment scheduled with my family doctor, so I kept that appointment told him all about my wonderful appointment with Dr Fadheel. I forgot to mention in my previous post, another thing that turned me way off about this doctor, is when he found out that I had worked at Vectren he wanted to talk to me about his account and how he is too important and busy to be calling Vectren about his bills. I was really surprised he was able to fit me in to do a consult with me, after being so important and all. My doctor just shook his head. Asked me if Dr Fadheel had ordered any other tests, bloodwork, etc. NOOOOOOO was my reply.
And I also forgot to mention they wanted me to go for that spinal tap on March 25th but not see Dr Fadheel til middle of June. What a farce! Must be nice to be so important. Glad I don't have to deal with that king anymore.
Family doctor suggested I try for a 2nd opinion. Trouble was, since I am "non-compliant" I cant see ANY neurologists in Evansville, they are in the same group, oh brother. My choices were to go to IU or Henderson, I chose Henderson. Haven't gotten the call for that appointment yet but no worries. I will be patient.
I had a follow up appointment scheduled with my family doctor, so I kept that appointment told him all about my wonderful appointment with Dr Fadheel. I forgot to mention in my previous post, another thing that turned me way off about this doctor, is when he found out that I had worked at Vectren he wanted to talk to me about his account and how he is too important and busy to be calling Vectren about his bills. I was really surprised he was able to fit me in to do a consult with me, after being so important and all. My doctor just shook his head. Asked me if Dr Fadheel had ordered any other tests, bloodwork, etc. NOOOOOOO was my reply.
And I also forgot to mention they wanted me to go for that spinal tap on March 25th but not see Dr Fadheel til middle of June. What a farce! Must be nice to be so important. Glad I don't have to deal with that king anymore.
Family doctor suggested I try for a 2nd opinion. Trouble was, since I am "non-compliant" I cant see ANY neurologists in Evansville, they are in the same group, oh brother. My choices were to go to IU or Henderson, I chose Henderson. Haven't gotten the call for that appointment yet but no worries. I will be patient.
Neurology Appointment
Posting for Thursday, March 21st, 2013
So the big day finally arrived where I was going to get some answers, or so I thought. I played the appointment over and over in my head til I thought I knew exactly what the neurologist would say.
Before this appointment, I had heard from my doctor, the ER doctor, and some one else professional that it sounded like I had MS symptoms. Multiple Sclerosis. Oh my, is all I kept thinking. If you know me at all, you know I do lots of research about all kinds of things on the internet, and reading about my symptoms on many websites and plugging my symptoms into like WebMd and the like, all signs pointed to MS as well. If that isn't scary I don't know what is.
My doctor had referred me to Faris Fadheel, after seeing him come in the room, I remember seeing him once when I was in the hospital for something in my arms or wrists, he remembered me too, or at least he said he did. I am pretty sure it was on his chart in front of him so that is how he knew me because let's face it that was in 2004.
Dr Fadheel asked me a lot of questions, as if the questionaire I had just filled out in the waiting room didn't tell him enough. :) Then I had to take off my shoes and socks and he had me walk, sat me on a table did some things with my feet and legs and arms. Got a safety pin poked me in the legs hands feet with it....hellooooo my face is numb not those parts. He finally got to the face and I felt NOTHING.
He said it could be MS only way supposedly to tell for sure is a Spinal Tap. Guess what? I am not getting a spinal tap. Why you ask? Because when I was a teenager and into my 20's I had the worst migraine headaches ever and had to have 2 of those once and they were a nightmare both of them. I remember the first one, not knowing what to expect and trusting my neurologist, Dr Paine (how fitting) at the time completely I agreed to this procedure. I had a bad headache for days. I cried when I had to have the second one done. This time I was in bed sicker than a dog for 2 weeks with an excruciating headache. Will I ever have another spinal? Uh pretty sure not in this life time.
So the end of the road has come to me and Dr Fadheel because if you refuse treatment or tests they label you as "non compliant" and tell you they cant see you anymore, ever. Ok, so be it, it's been real. I even got my "non compliant" postcard after I cancelled the spinal tap they set up for me that I told them I did'nt want to have. I am sure they will love my reply I will be sending their way.
On to another way of finding out what it is I have.
So the big day finally arrived where I was going to get some answers, or so I thought. I played the appointment over and over in my head til I thought I knew exactly what the neurologist would say.
Before this appointment, I had heard from my doctor, the ER doctor, and some one else professional that it sounded like I had MS symptoms. Multiple Sclerosis. Oh my, is all I kept thinking. If you know me at all, you know I do lots of research about all kinds of things on the internet, and reading about my symptoms on many websites and plugging my symptoms into like WebMd and the like, all signs pointed to MS as well. If that isn't scary I don't know what is.
My doctor had referred me to Faris Fadheel, after seeing him come in the room, I remember seeing him once when I was in the hospital for something in my arms or wrists, he remembered me too, or at least he said he did. I am pretty sure it was on his chart in front of him so that is how he knew me because let's face it that was in 2004.
Dr Fadheel asked me a lot of questions, as if the questionaire I had just filled out in the waiting room didn't tell him enough. :) Then I had to take off my shoes and socks and he had me walk, sat me on a table did some things with my feet and legs and arms. Got a safety pin poked me in the legs hands feet with it....hellooooo my face is numb not those parts. He finally got to the face and I felt NOTHING.
He said it could be MS only way supposedly to tell for sure is a Spinal Tap. Guess what? I am not getting a spinal tap. Why you ask? Because when I was a teenager and into my 20's I had the worst migraine headaches ever and had to have 2 of those once and they were a nightmare both of them. I remember the first one, not knowing what to expect and trusting my neurologist, Dr Paine (how fitting) at the time completely I agreed to this procedure. I had a bad headache for days. I cried when I had to have the second one done. This time I was in bed sicker than a dog for 2 weeks with an excruciating headache. Will I ever have another spinal? Uh pretty sure not in this life time.
So the end of the road has come to me and Dr Fadheel because if you refuse treatment or tests they label you as "non compliant" and tell you they cant see you anymore, ever. Ok, so be it, it's been real. I even got my "non compliant" postcard after I cancelled the spinal tap they set up for me that I told them I did'nt want to have. I am sure they will love my reply I will be sending their way.
On to another way of finding out what it is I have.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Finally got the call....seeing a neurologist tomorrow
Posting for Wednesday, March 20th, 2013
After calling to check on the appointment to see the neurologist I lucked out they had me down to see a neurologist on April 23rd when they were supposed to be getting me a rushed appointment, I had called to check the date and they had a cancellation for the very next day. I thought I would finally get some much needed and deserved answers. I could hardly wait for my appointment the next day!
After calling to check on the appointment to see the neurologist I lucked out they had me down to see a neurologist on April 23rd when they were supposed to be getting me a rushed appointment, I had called to check the date and they had a cancellation for the very next day. I thought I would finally get some much needed and deserved answers. I could hardly wait for my appointment the next day!
Cut & Color with Katrina
Posting for Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
Something that always seems to make me feel better, whatever I am going thru, is a new do. I usually have something picked out before my appointment. At the very least, I usually have a hair color picked out with highlights. The day before I looked on the computer to find what I wanted to do with my hair, something different. I found something with a reddish blondish tint. But I wasn't in love with the color so when I saw Katrina, I announced to her that I was going to do something I rarely do, I was going to let her cut and color my hair the way she saw fit. She had total control. The only thing I told her is that she knows I like a lot of blond in my hair and I wanted a little red and the finished product is amazing.
Katrina is a great beautician and very reasonable priced! Yes, I cross that money saving bridge to get my hair did but for the same thing I get done with Katrina for half the price I used to pay, I used to pay like $120 to get done the very thing she does for me!
I love the cut and color it makes me look younger and I have gotten so many compliments on it thus far, it is just crazy!!
Something that always seems to make me feel better, whatever I am going thru, is a new do. I usually have something picked out before my appointment. At the very least, I usually have a hair color picked out with highlights. The day before I looked on the computer to find what I wanted to do with my hair, something different. I found something with a reddish blondish tint. But I wasn't in love with the color so when I saw Katrina, I announced to her that I was going to do something I rarely do, I was going to let her cut and color my hair the way she saw fit. She had total control. The only thing I told her is that she knows I like a lot of blond in my hair and I wanted a little red and the finished product is amazing.
Katrina is a great beautician and very reasonable priced! Yes, I cross that money saving bridge to get my hair did but for the same thing I get done with Katrina for half the price I used to pay, I used to pay like $120 to get done the very thing she does for me!
I love the cut and color it makes me look younger and I have gotten so many compliments on it thus far, it is just crazy!!
Another Numb Monday
Posting for Monday, March 18th, 2013
I had a note from the ER doctor to excuse me from work for a couple of days after my ER visit ordeal but I chose to go to work. Besides I needed the distractions of having something to keep me busy and not dwell on my numb face. Being in a call center, will do just that keep you busy and distracted.
I felt ok during most of the day but I was still numb. Waiting for a rushed appointment to see a neurologist and find out what the heck is wrong with me and what they are going to do to fix this!
I had a note from the ER doctor to excuse me from work for a couple of days after my ER visit ordeal but I chose to go to work. Besides I needed the distractions of having something to keep me busy and not dwell on my numb face. Being in a call center, will do just that keep you busy and distracted.
I felt ok during most of the day but I was still numb. Waiting for a rushed appointment to see a neurologist and find out what the heck is wrong with me and what they are going to do to fix this!
Monday, March 18, 2013
What a way to spend St Patrick's Day
Posting for Sunday, March 17th, 2013
Would have been nice to have a green margarita with friends, or had my green shirt on when I was out and about. Instead I spent the day at the St Mary's ER to have my numb face checked out. I must say the Dr was very thorough with all the tests they ran on me to rule out so many things such as stroke, heart attack, bleeding of the brain, etc.
The right side of my face has been numb for almost 2 weeks now, and Saturday night my left side went numb and my eyelids are now numb as well. It is such a weird feeling all over. Part of my face tingles, part is numb, part hurts and is throbbing. And some of it feels like that of a clay mask women put on their face to smooth out their skin. Weirdest sensation and feeling I have ever had for sure.
If all of this isn't bad enough, upon getting released from the hospital, we go to our car and the flashers are on and the door is not shut all the way but is locked and we all know what this means...a dead battery. Fun times had by all. Luckily, my mom remembered we have AAA we called them and it took them 40 minutes to come. Let me tell you being released from the ER to sit in a cold car was not a fun day for me at all.
I had a sub from subway because earlier in the day I couldn't eat anything I was too nauseous. Then I went to bed at 7pm as the night before I had only 4 hours of sleep with my new side being numb. I slept from 7pm to 2am when the thunder from the bad storm woke me up and I never went back to sleep, worked a 10 hour day and still am up now.
Waiting on a rushed appointment with a neurologist, I need some answers SOON!
Would have been nice to have a green margarita with friends, or had my green shirt on when I was out and about. Instead I spent the day at the St Mary's ER to have my numb face checked out. I must say the Dr was very thorough with all the tests they ran on me to rule out so many things such as stroke, heart attack, bleeding of the brain, etc.
The right side of my face has been numb for almost 2 weeks now, and Saturday night my left side went numb and my eyelids are now numb as well. It is such a weird feeling all over. Part of my face tingles, part is numb, part hurts and is throbbing. And some of it feels like that of a clay mask women put on their face to smooth out their skin. Weirdest sensation and feeling I have ever had for sure.
If all of this isn't bad enough, upon getting released from the hospital, we go to our car and the flashers are on and the door is not shut all the way but is locked and we all know what this means...a dead battery. Fun times had by all. Luckily, my mom remembered we have AAA we called them and it took them 40 minutes to come. Let me tell you being released from the ER to sit in a cold car was not a fun day for me at all.
I had a sub from subway because earlier in the day I couldn't eat anything I was too nauseous. Then I went to bed at 7pm as the night before I had only 4 hours of sleep with my new side being numb. I slept from 7pm to 2am when the thunder from the bad storm woke me up and I never went back to sleep, worked a 10 hour day and still am up now.
Waiting on a rushed appointment with a neurologist, I need some answers SOON!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Another chance for Kazi
Posting for Saturday, March 16th, 2013
For a change, I am thinking about only me today. I have been struggling with my weight for the last year now and I am not very happy where I am today. Or with myself. With that being said, I decided to take the first step and join Weight Watchers. I have gained 40 lbs since last May. There I said it.
So much has changed since the last time I was a member of Weight Watchers, way before my surgery. Now with your smart phone you can track what you eat, keep track of your points used, what you have left, restaurant information, your weight, your water intake, everything! It is truly amazing!
I discovered oatmeal from Starbucks yesterday, and I don't usually ever eat ANYTHING organic, it has some organic ingredients in it and I loved it! So that was the first thing I asked about if this was something I could eat, the answer is a RESOUNDING yes, for 6 points. GREAT!!!
I like the fact that the first goal is to lose 5% of your current weight, and then once that it complete, you lose 10% and from there you choose your "goal weight." Which is something I will be thinking about.
Had to do this for Kazi, no one else. Right now I am in the right frame of mind, let's hope I stay that way!
For a change, I am thinking about only me today. I have been struggling with my weight for the last year now and I am not very happy where I am today. Or with myself. With that being said, I decided to take the first step and join Weight Watchers. I have gained 40 lbs since last May. There I said it.
So much has changed since the last time I was a member of Weight Watchers, way before my surgery. Now with your smart phone you can track what you eat, keep track of your points used, what you have left, restaurant information, your weight, your water intake, everything! It is truly amazing!
I discovered oatmeal from Starbucks yesterday, and I don't usually ever eat ANYTHING organic, it has some organic ingredients in it and I loved it! So that was the first thing I asked about if this was something I could eat, the answer is a RESOUNDING yes, for 6 points. GREAT!!!
I like the fact that the first goal is to lose 5% of your current weight, and then once that it complete, you lose 10% and from there you choose your "goal weight." Which is something I will be thinking about.
Had to do this for Kazi, no one else. Right now I am in the right frame of mind, let's hope I stay that way!
Calm before the Storm
Posting for Friday, March 15th, 2013
Wow, today at work was the calm before the storm! Next week is when it is projected we will be crazy busy with people that didnt get their bills caught up during the winter season and that had help from energy assistance programs and have been riding the system. Now they will be disconnected and calling angry as if they didn't know the routine.
I have only been working here for 9 months and I know the routine. LOL. It truly amazes me what all people think they can get away with. For real. It would never occur to me to tell some of the fabrications I have heard from some people why they haven't paid their bills in months. REALLY?!
Try being the only one trying to make ends meet, without a spouse, or better half. And I manage to pay my bills, most of them.
We all have issues, don't get me wrong, but for the most part my heart has hardened to peoples "excuses" and "situations" except old people. My heart always tugs for old people that are on a fixed income, I know that from my mom.
So, if you don;t hear from me next week, during the stormy hours on the phone for me at work, you will know that I am just like REO Speedwagon, "Ridin the storm out." :)
Wow, today at work was the calm before the storm! Next week is when it is projected we will be crazy busy with people that didnt get their bills caught up during the winter season and that had help from energy assistance programs and have been riding the system. Now they will be disconnected and calling angry as if they didn't know the routine.
I have only been working here for 9 months and I know the routine. LOL. It truly amazes me what all people think they can get away with. For real. It would never occur to me to tell some of the fabrications I have heard from some people why they haven't paid their bills in months. REALLY?!
Try being the only one trying to make ends meet, without a spouse, or better half. And I manage to pay my bills, most of them.
We all have issues, don't get me wrong, but for the most part my heart has hardened to peoples "excuses" and "situations" except old people. My heart always tugs for old people that are on a fixed income, I know that from my mom.
So, if you don;t hear from me next week, during the stormy hours on the phone for me at work, you will know that I am just like REO Speedwagon, "Ridin the storm out." :)
Happy Pi Day!
Posting for Thursday, March 14th, 2013
Happy March 14th, also known as Pi day! And how fitting was it that my mom and I watched the dvd "Life of Pi." I loved the movie, we both did actually. I wasn't so sure about the movie in the first 10 minutes or so but it got much better, plus anything that has an animal in it and beautiful scenery has my attention, period.
I recommend it, highly. If you would like to borrow it let me know, it is out on loan right now, but I will be glad to share it with you.
Happy March 14th, also known as Pi day! And how fitting was it that my mom and I watched the dvd "Life of Pi." I loved the movie, we both did actually. I wasn't so sure about the movie in the first 10 minutes or so but it got much better, plus anything that has an animal in it and beautiful scenery has my attention, period.
I recommend it, highly. If you would like to borrow it let me know, it is out on loan right now, but I will be glad to share it with you.
Ahhhh....a day off
Posting for Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
I had to go to a strange dentist because my dentist was on spring break. It was his partner, John Shrode DDS. I was nervous.
I decided to make an appointment because of my numb right side of my face and with my broken tooth I was afraid that I might have some kind of infection and not know it or be able to feel it. Dr Shrode examined me, was very nice and friendly and assured me I dont have an infection or abscess. He, therefore, didn't think I was in a dire situation to have my tooth pulled right then, told me to wait til Dr. Kendall came back. Great news, for that day anyway!
After that I ran my usual errands for my day off, getting cat food and cat litter, tanned, and other errands. Then I met my friend, Stephani, for lunch at Culver's. It was a nice time, we laughed, chatted at our leisure. Fun times.
It is always nice to have a day off.
I had to go to a strange dentist because my dentist was on spring break. It was his partner, John Shrode DDS. I was nervous.
I decided to make an appointment because of my numb right side of my face and with my broken tooth I was afraid that I might have some kind of infection and not know it or be able to feel it. Dr Shrode examined me, was very nice and friendly and assured me I dont have an infection or abscess. He, therefore, didn't think I was in a dire situation to have my tooth pulled right then, told me to wait til Dr. Kendall came back. Great news, for that day anyway!
After that I ran my usual errands for my day off, getting cat food and cat litter, tanned, and other errands. Then I met my friend, Stephani, for lunch at Culver's. It was a nice time, we laughed, chatted at our leisure. Fun times.
It is always nice to have a day off.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
First time EVER seeing a handgun....
Posting for Tuesday, March 12, 2013
OMG is what I can think of! Yesterday after work I stopped by CVS on Washington and Highway 41 to get some things, a quick trip I thought. When I entered the store there was a lot of commotion going on, evidently a girl stole some things and hid the said items in her panties. Okkkkk, if that wasn't strange enough. She denied it of course, the manager ran out and got the license plate of some man that drove away in a red pickup truck. I still wasn't thinking anything really bizarre at this point, I am walking around the store eyeing what I needed and headed to the cashier...when this girl pulled a gun out. A real live shiny silver gun. I personally don't like guns, I am afraid of them, and I was within feet of one with someone irresponsible I am sure holding it. Luckily the police arrived just at this time, took the gun away from the girl and led her through the store in the backroom (the time out room) as I like to say and all was well in my world. I got out of the store alive, thank god.
The girl stole alcohol and other items I was told by the cashier that rang me up. I don't know how anyone can fit alcohol and much less anything else in their "panties" but oh well, who am I to judge a would be shooter?!
I was never so thankful to pull in my driveway as I was that night.
OMG is what I can think of! Yesterday after work I stopped by CVS on Washington and Highway 41 to get some things, a quick trip I thought. When I entered the store there was a lot of commotion going on, evidently a girl stole some things and hid the said items in her panties. Okkkkk, if that wasn't strange enough. She denied it of course, the manager ran out and got the license plate of some man that drove away in a red pickup truck. I still wasn't thinking anything really bizarre at this point, I am walking around the store eyeing what I needed and headed to the cashier...when this girl pulled a gun out. A real live shiny silver gun. I personally don't like guns, I am afraid of them, and I was within feet of one with someone irresponsible I am sure holding it. Luckily the police arrived just at this time, took the gun away from the girl and led her through the store in the backroom (the time out room) as I like to say and all was well in my world. I got out of the store alive, thank god.
The girl stole alcohol and other items I was told by the cashier that rang me up. I don't know how anyone can fit alcohol and much less anything else in their "panties" but oh well, who am I to judge a would be shooter?!
I was never so thankful to pull in my driveway as I was that night.
Hi ho it's back to work I go
Posting for Monday, March 11, 2013
After being off for 6 days being sick, not for pleasure, I assure you, was a hard day to make it through. Especially a 10 hour day. At first I had felt really sick and thought I was going to pass out a time or two but then we got busy and I forgot about my woes. I made it through the day, had to run some errands on my lunch hour in the windy rainy day. Not cool.
I lived to tell about it and that my friends, was a good thing. :)
After being off for 6 days being sick, not for pleasure, I assure you, was a hard day to make it through. Especially a 10 hour day. At first I had felt really sick and thought I was going to pass out a time or two but then we got busy and I forgot about my woes. I made it through the day, had to run some errands on my lunch hour in the windy rainy day. Not cool.
I lived to tell about it and that my friends, was a good thing. :)
How about them Hoosiers?!?!!
Posting for Sunday, March 10, 2013
Who would have ever thought that IU would pull off such a win after watching them play Michigan on Sunday in the Wolverine state? I surely thought it was all over but the crying, until those last 2 minutes of the game I was on the edge of my seat literally....and then a missed basket by the opposing team and my Hoosiers pulled off the unthinkable....an outright Big 10 title. Who is hanging another banner this year Kentucky Wildcat fans? The Hoo Hoo Hoosiers are!!! Love my Crean & Crimson!
Who would have ever thought that IU would pull off such a win after watching them play Michigan on Sunday in the Wolverine state? I surely thought it was all over but the crying, until those last 2 minutes of the game I was on the edge of my seat literally....and then a missed basket by the opposing team and my Hoosiers pulled off the unthinkable....an outright Big 10 title. Who is hanging another banner this year Kentucky Wildcat fans? The Hoo Hoo Hoosiers are!!! Love my Crean & Crimson!
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Waiting Game
Posting for Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Waiting is the hardest part, you think that is true?! I am living proof of this being true. I got tired (sorry) of sending individual texts to a lot of people, so I just put it out there on facebook what happened to me and what I was waiting for. I had tremendous support of my peeps through phone calls, private messages, actual phone calls, offers to run errands for us, etc. I can't say enough about my friends they are the best and they are always there for me whether we see each other every week or once a year! God has blessed me in that department and for that I am so thankful!
I kept getting texts "ya hear anything yet", "any news yet", etc. I waited and waited. My mom said if the Dr would call it would be after hours. I couldn't wait that long I called his office and talked to Regina one of his help there and she said that my report was on the fax machine, the Dr hasnt had time to read it yet. OMG I am thinking of that tumor, mass or stroke and they are giving me the freakin run around. I was not happy! Evening came and went and by this time I am livid.
I go to bed not very happy.......
Waiting is the hardest part, you think that is true?! I am living proof of this being true. I got tired (sorry) of sending individual texts to a lot of people, so I just put it out there on facebook what happened to me and what I was waiting for. I had tremendous support of my peeps through phone calls, private messages, actual phone calls, offers to run errands for us, etc. I can't say enough about my friends they are the best and they are always there for me whether we see each other every week or once a year! God has blessed me in that department and for that I am so thankful!
I kept getting texts "ya hear anything yet", "any news yet", etc. I waited and waited. My mom said if the Dr would call it would be after hours. I couldn't wait that long I called his office and talked to Regina one of his help there and she said that my report was on the fax machine, the Dr hasnt had time to read it yet. OMG I am thinking of that tumor, mass or stroke and they are giving me the freakin run around. I was not happy! Evening came and went and by this time I am livid.
I go to bed not very happy.......
MRI and the Kazi
Posting for March 6th, 2013
My MRI was scheduled for 9am but we had to be there by 8:30 am. It was too early to be out on such a cold day for both my mom and me. But this was something that had to be done. When we were standing at the registration desk, I was fine one minute, the next minute I felt like I was going to pass out. They went to get me a wheelchair and after that I was fine, but a tad dizzy.
The MRI took 25 minutes, I know I must have had one in some time in my life, but I didn't remember the setup. They assured me what I probably had in the past was a CAT scan or something to that nature. Good thing I am not claustrophobic or I would have freaked out, in fact, I was kind of relaxed in there until the jack hammering started.
Of course, I asked a million questions that no one could answer except that my doctor would have the results in 24 hours. Good, he told me he would call me with the results.
Went home and went to bed, see a pattern here?
My MRI was scheduled for 9am but we had to be there by 8:30 am. It was too early to be out on such a cold day for both my mom and me. But this was something that had to be done. When we were standing at the registration desk, I was fine one minute, the next minute I felt like I was going to pass out. They went to get me a wheelchair and after that I was fine, but a tad dizzy.
The MRI took 25 minutes, I know I must have had one in some time in my life, but I didn't remember the setup. They assured me what I probably had in the past was a CAT scan or something to that nature. Good thing I am not claustrophobic or I would have freaked out, in fact, I was kind of relaxed in there until the jack hammering started.
Of course, I asked a million questions that no one could answer except that my doctor would have the results in 24 hours. Good, he told me he would call me with the results.
Went home and went to bed, see a pattern here?
Trip to the Dr
Posting for Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Thankfully I was off on Tuesday, I called to get an appt to see the doctor. I went in to that appt not sure what he was going to say, after he examined me he wanted to send me for an MRI, said that he was looking for a mass, tumor, stroke or medication. Advised him only thing I take regular is my anxiety meds, he said we would talk more after the test results.
How was anyone in their right mind(no pun intended) supposed to think happy thoughts until those test results came thru with the words mass, tumor, stroke swimming around on BOTH sides of my brain?!
I went home and slept most of the day, didnt feel too good before or after this news......
Doctor wanted to keep me off work til Monday to make sure I was strong enough to go back and hoping that some of my symptoms would subside.
Thankfully I was off on Tuesday, I called to get an appt to see the doctor. I went in to that appt not sure what he was going to say, after he examined me he wanted to send me for an MRI, said that he was looking for a mass, tumor, stroke or medication. Advised him only thing I take regular is my anxiety meds, he said we would talk more after the test results.
How was anyone in their right mind(no pun intended) supposed to think happy thoughts until those test results came thru with the words mass, tumor, stroke swimming around on BOTH sides of my brain?!
I went home and slept most of the day, didnt feel too good before or after this news......
Doctor wanted to keep me off work til Monday to make sure I was strong enough to go back and hoping that some of my symptoms would subside.
Tingly Numb sensation on right side of face....
Posting for Monday, March 4th, 2013
This day was a long drawn out 10 hour day of work. I didn't feel quite up to par. I had this bizarre headache most of the day. I had taken some baby aspirins to try to help me feel better, but it didn't really seem to help much. After I made it through my long day I came home to eat a quick bite watched some tv and headed to bed within a couple of hours, I just didnt feel too great.
I remember waking up at 2ish in the morning wondering where I was, talk about a scary feeling this certainly was just that! I finally realized I was in my own bed, in my own room, in my own house. I got up to to go the potty and then I realized the entire side of my right face was numb. How I can best describe it to you, is when you are coming off of novacaine after going to have dental work done, and your face feels tingly around your nose? Well, the entire side of my face felt like that all over....my forehead, cheek, by my ear, nose, etc. The back of my head felt like I had been hit in the head with a crowbar. I was nauseous, weak, dizzy, and I couldn't feel the right side of my freakin face! If that isn't enough to scare someone I dont know what is!
I managed to go back to sleep thinking when I woke up again it would all just be a bad dream, guess what, my friends, it wasn't.
This day was a long drawn out 10 hour day of work. I didn't feel quite up to par. I had this bizarre headache most of the day. I had taken some baby aspirins to try to help me feel better, but it didn't really seem to help much. After I made it through my long day I came home to eat a quick bite watched some tv and headed to bed within a couple of hours, I just didnt feel too great.
I remember waking up at 2ish in the morning wondering where I was, talk about a scary feeling this certainly was just that! I finally realized I was in my own bed, in my own room, in my own house. I got up to to go the potty and then I realized the entire side of my right face was numb. How I can best describe it to you, is when you are coming off of novacaine after going to have dental work done, and your face feels tingly around your nose? Well, the entire side of my face felt like that all over....my forehead, cheek, by my ear, nose, etc. The back of my head felt like I had been hit in the head with a crowbar. I was nauseous, weak, dizzy, and I couldn't feel the right side of my freakin face! If that isn't enough to scare someone I dont know what is!
I managed to go back to sleep thinking when I woke up again it would all just be a bad dream, guess what, my friends, it wasn't.
Celebrating Stephani's Birthday
Posting for Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
I headed over to Stephani and Ashley's a couple hours early before meeting with Stephani's family to celebrate her 47th birthday, which is March 4th, but for employment reasons had to be celebrated over the weekend. I wanted to give her her presents out of the spotlight of everyone and also meet her newest edition to the family, her baby ferret, Zoey.
Stephani seemed to like her gifts. We visited a little while, I met Zoey and played with her a little. She got away from me once and took a dive off of the end table, I didnt realize I was supposed to actually WATCH her. I got in trouble for that part, although little Zoey was not hurt.
We ventured to Hacienda where I met Stephani's best friend from her old work place, Maria and her cute little daughter, Jovie. I met Stephani's 2 sisters and their husbands, her nephew Stephen and his girl friend Tara, and her niece Hayley. I had a fun time and enjoyed myself, I think Stephani did too. She has to wait to get her gifts from Ashley on her actual birthday. Her nephew gave her a new oil filter, one sister gave her a new blanket with Zoey's name on it and a check, her other sister gave her a picture frame with the words from a Beatles song on it, a decorative Tigger figurine and a movie gift card.
I just love birthdays and I love being able to celebrate them!! Fun time!
I headed over to Stephani and Ashley's a couple hours early before meeting with Stephani's family to celebrate her 47th birthday, which is March 4th, but for employment reasons had to be celebrated over the weekend. I wanted to give her her presents out of the spotlight of everyone and also meet her newest edition to the family, her baby ferret, Zoey.
Stephani seemed to like her gifts. We visited a little while, I met Zoey and played with her a little. She got away from me once and took a dive off of the end table, I didnt realize I was supposed to actually WATCH her. I got in trouble for that part, although little Zoey was not hurt.
We ventured to Hacienda where I met Stephani's best friend from her old work place, Maria and her cute little daughter, Jovie. I met Stephani's 2 sisters and their husbands, her nephew Stephen and his girl friend Tara, and her niece Hayley. I had a fun time and enjoyed myself, I think Stephani did too. She has to wait to get her gifts from Ashley on her actual birthday. Her nephew gave her a new oil filter, one sister gave her a new blanket with Zoey's name on it and a check, her other sister gave her a picture frame with the words from a Beatles song on it, a decorative Tigger figurine and a movie gift card.
I just love birthdays and I love being able to celebrate them!! Fun time!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Sweet Baby
Posting for Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
Sweet Baby is our white shepherd dog who is about 7 years old and is completely adorable! She has been mourning the lost of her sister, Sasha, sometimes not wanting to eat, or go potty. She is getting better now. She still runs outside sits by the fence and looks down the street as if Sasha got out (it has happened on occasion) and will be trotting back home.
I want to tell Baby that Sasha is not in pain anymore, she is playing in heaven with our other animals that have passed away and that one day we will all be together again, the time is not now.
So, with that being said, I took her in the car with me while I ran some errands. Had to go into the bank instead of the drive thru like I normally do, so when I got back out to the car, who was sitting behind the steering wheel waiting for me tail wagging happily...Baby. My mom went along for the ride too but she wasn't shaking any tail feathers when I came back to the car after each stop.
Then we went thru the drvie thru at Starbucks to get us some breakfast, my mom loves eating there for breakfast when we are on the go. I love their fraps and on occasion their breakfast sandwiches but they were out of almost freakin everything so we had to settle on a ham breakfast sandwich, which in my book was just ok. My 10,000 packed calorie drink was amazing as usual, no wonder these extra pounds are finding me. Anyway, they ended up giving Baby 2 small bones because they found her adorable. Funny, Baby has always been like a kid that is not supposed to take candy from strangers. She takes the bone or treat in her mouth, being the polite girl she is, and then gracefully lays them down in the backseat and doesnt give them another thought.
Next I had to go to Target to pick up some medicine, get some kitty litter and cat food. The sight that I saw when I came back to the car this time was Baby in the backseat, resting her head on the window staring at the door that I was coming out of. She looked so happy and that tail of hers told me she was very happy when I got back to the car. Awwww.
Next was the stop that I had been telling her about for days and that was Give a Dog a Bone. She is not used to going in the car so much, or outings, with multiple dogs it is hard to coordinate many car trips, but now with just her I plan on doing just that. Something, anything to get her out of the house not to dwell on the loss of her sister. We go into this dog store, and of course there are other dogs there, she tries to pretend that she is shy. I go pick her out several treats for later, she is shaking. I reassure her everything is ok and she will be too. Some little dog instantly wants to be her friend. She is unsure, then they smell each other's rear ends....glad people don't become friends like that, or I wouldn't have any! Just sayin...
She didn't really smell the dog food or other treats in there, but I bet next time she will be a pro! She seemed happy about this trip, and was happy to go back home. She ate with gusto and later in the evening I broke out a Frosty Paw(doggie ice cream) that I had found on sale at Target, she ate that wagging her tail the entire time. Melted my heart!
I miss Sasha too, as does my mom. The house feels empty without her. I know we did the right thing for Sasha and she is no longer hurting and in so much pain. But we are still all in the grieving process. Time to concentrate on the one we have left and make the most of her life. When the weather gets warmer she and I will become walking buddies. I love Baby and I wish each of you could meet her, she is a rare find.
Sweet Baby is our white shepherd dog who is about 7 years old and is completely adorable! She has been mourning the lost of her sister, Sasha, sometimes not wanting to eat, or go potty. She is getting better now. She still runs outside sits by the fence and looks down the street as if Sasha got out (it has happened on occasion) and will be trotting back home.
I want to tell Baby that Sasha is not in pain anymore, she is playing in heaven with our other animals that have passed away and that one day we will all be together again, the time is not now.
So, with that being said, I took her in the car with me while I ran some errands. Had to go into the bank instead of the drive thru like I normally do, so when I got back out to the car, who was sitting behind the steering wheel waiting for me tail wagging happily...Baby. My mom went along for the ride too but she wasn't shaking any tail feathers when I came back to the car after each stop.
Then we went thru the drvie thru at Starbucks to get us some breakfast, my mom loves eating there for breakfast when we are on the go. I love their fraps and on occasion their breakfast sandwiches but they were out of almost freakin everything so we had to settle on a ham breakfast sandwich, which in my book was just ok. My 10,000 packed calorie drink was amazing as usual, no wonder these extra pounds are finding me. Anyway, they ended up giving Baby 2 small bones because they found her adorable. Funny, Baby has always been like a kid that is not supposed to take candy from strangers. She takes the bone or treat in her mouth, being the polite girl she is, and then gracefully lays them down in the backseat and doesnt give them another thought.
Next I had to go to Target to pick up some medicine, get some kitty litter and cat food. The sight that I saw when I came back to the car this time was Baby in the backseat, resting her head on the window staring at the door that I was coming out of. She looked so happy and that tail of hers told me she was very happy when I got back to the car. Awwww.
Next was the stop that I had been telling her about for days and that was Give a Dog a Bone. She is not used to going in the car so much, or outings, with multiple dogs it is hard to coordinate many car trips, but now with just her I plan on doing just that. Something, anything to get her out of the house not to dwell on the loss of her sister. We go into this dog store, and of course there are other dogs there, she tries to pretend that she is shy. I go pick her out several treats for later, she is shaking. I reassure her everything is ok and she will be too. Some little dog instantly wants to be her friend. She is unsure, then they smell each other's rear ends....glad people don't become friends like that, or I wouldn't have any! Just sayin...
She didn't really smell the dog food or other treats in there, but I bet next time she will be a pro! She seemed happy about this trip, and was happy to go back home. She ate with gusto and later in the evening I broke out a Frosty Paw(doggie ice cream) that I had found on sale at Target, she ate that wagging her tail the entire time. Melted my heart!
I miss Sasha too, as does my mom. The house feels empty without her. I know we did the right thing for Sasha and she is no longer hurting and in so much pain. But we are still all in the grieving process. Time to concentrate on the one we have left and make the most of her life. When the weather gets warmer she and I will become walking buddies. I love Baby and I wish each of you could meet her, she is a rare find.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Newbies
Posting for Friday, March 1st, 2013
Ok, so in December 16 newbies came thru the door at work to begin training, and because all but one graduated and hit the floor last week, I got a new schedule. I work 4 10 days now with a day off during the week, and I hope I will get used to it and will fall into a routine.
With that said, we have 3 newbies on our team. All are women. One girl is a Hello Kitty fanatic, one we call Precious, one I call the Ice Queen. I am sure people have nicknames for me too, you know what, I don't care. In fact, I could care less.
I am a people person, always have been! But these newbies are, from I deem to be, unapproachable. I hope it gets better, but I am not sure, and really I have a lot on my mind to be reeling them in with my winning personality.
Ok, so in December 16 newbies came thru the door at work to begin training, and because all but one graduated and hit the floor last week, I got a new schedule. I work 4 10 days now with a day off during the week, and I hope I will get used to it and will fall into a routine.
With that said, we have 3 newbies on our team. All are women. One girl is a Hello Kitty fanatic, one we call Precious, one I call the Ice Queen. I am sure people have nicknames for me too, you know what, I don't care. In fact, I could care less.
I am a people person, always have been! But these newbies are, from I deem to be, unapproachable. I hope it gets better, but I am not sure, and really I have a lot on my mind to be reeling them in with my winning personality.
Crazy busy
Posting for Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Please make it stop!! Been crazy busy at work. Let me tell you I like to be busy it makes the day go faster, but if you cant catch your breath between calls, it drives me crazy. Why does the phone ring that much right now? Many people seem to think it is because of the colder weather, but it has been colder than this earlier this year and snowy.
I can't even begin to tell you how many people have high utility bills and then call each month and ask why? I know a lot of things are taken for granted, I will admit, I take several things for granted. I have learned a lot of things I had no idea about utilities I will admit, and I have a lot to still learn but ...all I ask is a little relief from the calls. This is the busiest time it has been since I have been on the phones now 7 months. Wow!
And to be this busy starting my 4 10 hour days was a bit much! Hoping things slow down soon. Just a little.
Please make it stop!! Been crazy busy at work. Let me tell you I like to be busy it makes the day go faster, but if you cant catch your breath between calls, it drives me crazy. Why does the phone ring that much right now? Many people seem to think it is because of the colder weather, but it has been colder than this earlier this year and snowy.
I can't even begin to tell you how many people have high utility bills and then call each month and ask why? I know a lot of things are taken for granted, I will admit, I take several things for granted. I have learned a lot of things I had no idea about utilities I will admit, and I have a lot to still learn but ...all I ask is a little relief from the calls. This is the busiest time it has been since I have been on the phones now 7 months. Wow!
And to be this busy starting my 4 10 hour days was a bit much! Hoping things slow down soon. Just a little.
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