Hello, hope my readers are having a great day! I on the other hand am not having such a good day. I can't pinpoint what exactly is wrong but something's just not right. Oh well hopefully the day will improve. :-)
I had my annual review yesterday so that I could continue to receive nursing services and it went okay. They always ask the same questions every year and every year I answer the same questions the same. Who is your Physician? What medications do you take? Do you have problems with your heart? Do you have swelling anywhere? How is your mood? Do you fly off the handle? The last two questions always get me. This year the questions were asked differently. I am usually asked if I have depression or have suicidal tendencies. I told her my mood was happy, but she still asked me if I ever flew off the handle. I told her I try not to fly off the handle, but sometimes it does happen. It makes me wonder, does she know that I lose it sometimes? Has she heard something? Anyway...
I learned how to make phone calls from my computer and it's free! I opened A G mail account a couple weeks ago and it has a button to make telephone calls. I had not had a chance to make any calls until today and now I'm ready to cancel my phone for home. The quality is very good and again it's free! Oh did I mention it's free?
:-)
I'm still looking for another job. I have tried to apply for the same company three times this week and something keeps happening on the online application process. Today I got to the last step and then I got an error message and was directed to step one. I'm taking a break from it and will go back later. I was about to fly off the handle like I sometimes do. :-)
As much as I hate to admit it, I'm going to be glued to the television watching the Casey Anthony trial. This week Judge Perry has been selecting the members of the jury. Each potential juror is being interviewed by the judge and we get to hear the questions and their answers. We just cannot see their faces. Many of the people that he is interviewing say they will experience financial hardship if they were to be gone for eight weeks. Many people have said they have animals and cannot leave them alone. Some have said they have plans to go on a trip. A Few have even admitted they have already have formed an opinion and think she is guilty. I am in that boat. I think she is guilty!
All right I think I will go now. I need to go to Wal-Mart. Have a great day!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Momma's day!
I returned home around 11:00 this morning from our big girls slumber party and happy to say it was a good time. :) There were a couple instances where I thought there was going to be a little scrapping going on because of conflict of opinions, but thankfully it didn't escalate to that and it was settled in a way where we could move on to another subject calmly without holding a grudge.
On that note having a difference in opinion is very natural and if two people are able to discuss it rationally and agree to disagree, good for them. It's the people who are so close minded and who refuse to look outside their "my opinion is right, your's is twisted" box that make me crazy pissed!! I think the person I'm referring to is angry in her own life, so she feels better when she is ridiculing me (and those around her) about our opinions if they differ from hers. Anyway...I'm being vague and there is a reason. Its a blog and its public. :)
Buddy rolled in shit like most dogs do for whatever reason and is now laying beside me not phased by my dry heaving and F bombs! I certainly inherited my mom's gag reflex! I hope Steve will give him a bath tonight. My nurse assistant offered, but getting him in the tub is a two person job. She is preggers and I don't want her tackling his pungent ass. Maybe Steve and her could tackle him together?? We shall see.
On that note having a difference in opinion is very natural and if two people are able to discuss it rationally and agree to disagree, good for them. It's the people who are so close minded and who refuse to look outside their "my opinion is right, your's is twisted" box that make me crazy pissed!! I think the person I'm referring to is angry in her own life, so she feels better when she is ridiculing me (and those around her) about our opinions if they differ from hers. Anyway...I'm being vague and there is a reason. Its a blog and its public. :)
Buddy rolled in shit like most dogs do for whatever reason and is now laying beside me not phased by my dry heaving and F bombs! I certainly inherited my mom's gag reflex! I hope Steve will give him a bath tonight. My nurse assistant offered, but getting him in the tub is a two person job. She is preggers and I don't want her tackling his pungent ass. Maybe Steve and her could tackle him together?? We shall see.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Happy Hump Day
Happy Wednesday! Its the middle of the week, which means our big girl slumber party is just around the corner. :) On Saturday evening I am getting together with three friends and pulling an all nighter which I haven't done in years. Its okay, I will nap all day Saturday. We are getting together around 7pm and meeting at Maria's house where the festivities will begin. Will update the happenings after the weekend. :)
Tomorrow I have an appointment to get a doppler done on my legs. A doppler is an ultrasound that checks for blood clots. I'm prone to clots because of not being active and having poor circulation, plus I've had swelling and a blackish/purply hue going on in my feet and ankles for a very long time, so this will determine if a clot is causing my ankles to be cankles. :) Wish me luck!
Yesterday I met my aunt at the fairgrounds where she takes her mastiff (Jonah) to obedience training. Before we even got situated two dogs were ready to kick jonah's butt and all he did was look at them. He wasn't feeling the love of being in doggy class after those incidents and he seemed more content taking a nap behind us where he wasn't being bothered. :) There was a border collie in training with 3 legs, he was missing his right front leg. There was also a blonde colored doberman who had an albino look to him. He had red around his eyes and nose and some red areas in his fur. The owner told me he (the dog) had to wear goggles in the summer because of sun burn. Poor doggy probably don't like wearing goggles! :(
Well, have a great evening!
Tomorrow I have an appointment to get a doppler done on my legs. A doppler is an ultrasound that checks for blood clots. I'm prone to clots because of not being active and having poor circulation, plus I've had swelling and a blackish/purply hue going on in my feet and ankles for a very long time, so this will determine if a clot is causing my ankles to be cankles. :) Wish me luck!
Yesterday I met my aunt at the fairgrounds where she takes her mastiff (Jonah) to obedience training. Before we even got situated two dogs were ready to kick jonah's butt and all he did was look at them. He wasn't feeling the love of being in doggy class after those incidents and he seemed more content taking a nap behind us where he wasn't being bothered. :) There was a border collie in training with 3 legs, he was missing his right front leg. There was also a blonde colored doberman who had an albino look to him. He had red around his eyes and nose and some red areas in his fur. The owner told me he (the dog) had to wear goggles in the summer because of sun burn. Poor doggy probably don't like wearing goggles! :(
Well, have a great evening!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Sunday
Today I have been updating my resume by adding to it some of my achievements from past positions in hopes to land me another job. While doing so it made me remember the times my dad would toot my horn so loud because he was so proud of me and wasn't shy about letting others know.
After my dad's funeral services, we had a get together at the amvets in Vandalia where he was a member. When I rolled in, a man I didn't know said, "I have heard a lot about you. Your dad talked about you all the time. He said you were always on the top callers list for your job and how proud he is of you" This touched me deeply (and still does) because dad didn't stop at just me when he said "good job Cindy" he went on and told others. It warms my heart and reminds me of the spectacular relationship we shared and how fortunate I was to have had the closeness with my dad that I did! Unfortunately the relationship with my mom was at the opposite end of the spectrum and was not healed before she passed away.
After my dad's funeral services, we had a get together at the amvets in Vandalia where he was a member. When I rolled in, a man I didn't know said, "I have heard a lot about you. Your dad talked about you all the time. He said you were always on the top callers list for your job and how proud he is of you" This touched me deeply (and still does) because dad didn't stop at just me when he said "good job Cindy" he went on and told others. It warms my heart and reminds me of the spectacular relationship we shared and how fortunate I was to have had the closeness with my dad that I did! Unfortunately the relationship with my mom was at the opposite end of the spectrum and was not healed before she passed away.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
I have returned
We returned from Columbus today and I'm happy to report we had a great time!! The mornings and afternoons were spent in workshops and the evenings were spent with friends gathered at the lounge and bar.
We attended a workshop Wednesday on legislation which was mainly about Ohio Legal Aid and how they can assist persons with disabilities. They talked about helping persons who are denied an apartment because they have a disability and need modifications. They also have assisted people who have service dogs, but are denied access to an establishment because animals aren't allowed. They also have assisted people in getting out of nursing homes. It was an interesting workshop. On Thursday we attended a work shop on entepenuership. (sp!!!) This was led by somebody from bvr, which is an organization that helps persons with disabilities become employed and go to college. BVR is now starting a program where they now provide assistance to persons with disabilities on starting their own business.
On Wednesday night there was a dance and karoeke, which was fun to watch and listen. Many people went out and danced in their wheelchairs, but I have never had the nerve! Nor will I ever. :) We had a little too much to drink that night so getting up on Thursday was like nailing jello to the wall....painful!
I'm back now and happy to have my babies with me! :) Next week I have some appointments and blood work to tackle and after that I'm on the hunt for a job!!
We attended a workshop Wednesday on legislation which was mainly about Ohio Legal Aid and how they can assist persons with disabilities. They talked about helping persons who are denied an apartment because they have a disability and need modifications. They also have assisted people who have service dogs, but are denied access to an establishment because animals aren't allowed. They also have assisted people in getting out of nursing homes. It was an interesting workshop. On Thursday we attended a work shop on entepenuership. (sp!!!) This was led by somebody from bvr, which is an organization that helps persons with disabilities become employed and go to college. BVR is now starting a program where they now provide assistance to persons with disabilities on starting their own business.
On Wednesday night there was a dance and karoeke, which was fun to watch and listen. Many people went out and danced in their wheelchairs, but I have never had the nerve! Nor will I ever. :) We had a little too much to drink that night so getting up on Thursday was like nailing jello to the wall....painful!
I'm back now and happy to have my babies with me! :) Next week I have some appointments and blood work to tackle and after that I'm on the hunt for a job!!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy Easter
Happy Easter to all my friends and family! I hope whatever you do today, you are surrounded by your loved ones and enjoying your time together! :) Mike, I know you are with your family, but under much different circumstances. My thoughts are with you and your family due to the passing of your grandpa!
Steve is out of town. He had a gig in Pennsylvania with Terrapin Moon and left from there to go to his sister's house to spend Easter with his family. He especially enjoys seeing his nieces and nephew! I will be going to my friends house to have dinner with them and our mutual friends. :) The unfortunate thing is they force feed me shots of petron, which I truly dread with all my being.(Sarcasm, of course)HeeHee!
We are going out of town this week for a few days to attend a disability conference (Solidarity) in Columbus. We will be attending some workshops during the day and in the evenings there is usually entertainment (karoake, dance, comedian)that we'll probably go see as well. :)
Steve is out of town. He had a gig in Pennsylvania with Terrapin Moon and left from there to go to his sister's house to spend Easter with his family. He especially enjoys seeing his nieces and nephew! I will be going to my friends house to have dinner with them and our mutual friends. :) The unfortunate thing is they force feed me shots of petron, which I truly dread with all my being.(Sarcasm, of course)HeeHee!
We are going out of town this week for a few days to attend a disability conference (Solidarity) in Columbus. We will be attending some workshops during the day and in the evenings there is usually entertainment (karoake, dance, comedian)that we'll probably go see as well. :)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tax season over!
Well taxes are done and what a relief!! Maybe that is where the phrase tax relief comes from?? Just kidding!! :) Taxes always give me a flipping headache, so I'm glad it only comes around once a year! Ugh! Unfortunately though, because tax season is over, my irs job is over as well. . My last day is Friday and I hate to see it end, but I knew it would eventually. Anyway...
On Sunday my brother and his family came over. We colored easter eggs and I don't think the kids had as much fun as I had hoped. They each had 5 eggs to color and were totally done in 10 minutes. They dipped and were done! Nolan dyed 4 and said he wanted his fifth and final egg to stay white!!! Pft. After that 10 minutes of excitement (sarcasm) we went outside and had an easter egg hunt. The wind was blowing horrendously and easter egg stash was blowing everywhere, but fortunately nothing was lost and every child appeared happy. :)
Speaking of dyeing, I colored my hair two weeks ago! (What a segway, huh?) The color is called rich mahogany and its by Loreal. At first It was too burgundy, but its been two weeks, the redness has toned down and I think I like it. :)
On Sunday my brother and his family came over. We colored easter eggs and I don't think the kids had as much fun as I had hoped. They each had 5 eggs to color and were totally done in 10 minutes. They dipped and were done! Nolan dyed 4 and said he wanted his fifth and final egg to stay white!!! Pft. After that 10 minutes of excitement (sarcasm) we went outside and had an easter egg hunt. The wind was blowing horrendously and easter egg stash was blowing everywhere, but fortunately nothing was lost and every child appeared happy. :)
Speaking of dyeing, I colored my hair two weeks ago! (What a segway, huh?) The color is called rich mahogany and its by Loreal. At first It was too burgundy, but its been two weeks, the redness has toned down and I think I like it. :)
Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday
I hope the readers who follow my uneventful blog had a nice weekend!!!??!! My weekend was nice. On Friday I met a group of friends at the Dublin Pub to celebrate my friend's 41st birthday. THE BIG 41. :)
While there we enjoyed some appetizers, alcoholic beverages and lively music from an irish band called Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters. This band is fun to watch. Their energy comes out in the music when they play and its entertaining to say the least. :)
On Saturday we went to the Eagles in Troy to attend the Pre Miami Valley Music Fest. There were 4 or 5 bands lined up to play for the evening, one being Terrapin Moon. It was a great time! I like the Eagles..the food and drinks are cheap and its a nice atmosphere with nice people. :)
While there we enjoyed some appetizers, alcoholic beverages and lively music from an irish band called Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters. This band is fun to watch. Their energy comes out in the music when they play and its entertaining to say the least. :)
On Saturday we went to the Eagles in Troy to attend the Pre Miami Valley Music Fest. There were 4 or 5 bands lined up to play for the evening, one being Terrapin Moon. It was a great time! I like the Eagles..the food and drinks are cheap and its a nice atmosphere with nice people. :)
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Aaah what a day!
My auntie, nursing assistant and I went thrifting today and I found absolutely nothing!! I get particularly picky when thrifting so leaving empty handed is not a rarity for me, unfortunately. My aunt always finds herself some great deals and usually leaves a happy woman. :)
After working up an appetite at Goodwill, we went to Frisch's Big Boy to get a bite to eat. My intention was to treat myself to the healthy salad bar, but that didn't happen! I instead lost myself in a fattening burger and an order of french fries dipped in tartart sauce... it was yummy.
After our dinner we all felt rejuvenated enough to hop on the shopping train again, so we went to Kohl's to scope out the clearance racks. I came home with a tank top and a pair of convertible twill khaki cargo/pants. I'm not certain I will keep them, but we shall see. :)
After working up an appetite at Goodwill, we went to Frisch's Big Boy to get a bite to eat. My intention was to treat myself to the healthy salad bar, but that didn't happen! I instead lost myself in a fattening burger and an order of french fries dipped in tartart sauce... it was yummy.
After our dinner we all felt rejuvenated enough to hop on the shopping train again, so we went to Kohl's to scope out the clearance racks. I came home with a tank top and a pair of convertible twill khaki cargo/pants. I'm not certain I will keep them, but we shall see. :)
Friday, April 1, 2011
Weekend is here!
Well another week behind us already! Happy Friday!
Tomorrow I am going to do some thrift shopping and hopefully find some good bargains on some much needed spring and summer outfits. :) I'm going with my aunt so it will be a good time regardless. We will probably grab a bite to eat and maybe go see a movie, too. We shall see... :)
I finished all the paper work and am registered to go to solidarity at the end of the month. Solidarity is a big disability event that happens in Columbus every two years. We usually try to go to take advantage of the workshops, meet with friends, meet new friends and just enjoy the time away for a couple days. :)
I'm still working for NTI, although it's a little slow right now and actually has been for a couple/few weeks. I'm not certain how much longer I will be needed, but I will just keep hanging in there and working for as long as I can. :)
Tomorrow I am going to do some thrift shopping and hopefully find some good bargains on some much needed spring and summer outfits. :) I'm going with my aunt so it will be a good time regardless. We will probably grab a bite to eat and maybe go see a movie, too. We shall see... :)
I finished all the paper work and am registered to go to solidarity at the end of the month. Solidarity is a big disability event that happens in Columbus every two years. We usually try to go to take advantage of the workshops, meet with friends, meet new friends and just enjoy the time away for a couple days. :)
I'm still working for NTI, although it's a little slow right now and actually has been for a couple/few weeks. I'm not certain how much longer I will be needed, but I will just keep hanging in there and working for as long as I can. :)
Friday, March 25, 2011
Spring is here? Seriously?
The calendar says Spring is here, but the cold temperatures outside feels like it's still Winter....I'm not likin' it!! Boo...Soon enough though, right? :)
I'm still working for now and feel fortunate. I don't know for how long, but will just take it day by by until I get an e-mail from the company letting me know the seasonal employees aren't needed anymore. The hours have been cut quite a bit, so it won't be much longer.
Yesterday I did something I haven't done in years and it was AWESOME! I took a bath. Totally gross, right? lol.. See, I have always gotten bed baths since my injury! I don't have an accessible shower and the nursing home wasn't big on wheeling residents to the shower, so I just became accustomed to baths in my bed. Well, I got a bath chair that lowers me in the tub and allows me to sit back and soak while being belted in and supported without the worry of falling over. :) It was nice to take a bubble bath after so many years and I look forward to many more! :)
I'm still working for now and feel fortunate. I don't know for how long, but will just take it day by by until I get an e-mail from the company letting me know the seasonal employees aren't needed anymore. The hours have been cut quite a bit, so it won't be much longer.
Yesterday I did something I haven't done in years and it was AWESOME! I took a bath. Totally gross, right? lol.. See, I have always gotten bed baths since my injury! I don't have an accessible shower and the nursing home wasn't big on wheeling residents to the shower, so I just became accustomed to baths in my bed. Well, I got a bath chair that lowers me in the tub and allows me to sit back and soak while being belted in and supported without the worry of falling over. :) It was nice to take a bubble bath after so many years and I look forward to many more! :)
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
An off day!
Today has been an off day! It started from the moment I opened my eyes and has continued to be an effed up day all day! I don't get it and maybe I won't get it, but bed time can't come soon enough!
Sunday my aunt, nursing assistant and I went to a quarter auction at the vfw and had a good time. It was the first time that any of us had ever been to a quarter auction and we didn't know really what to expect, but I think we all three enjoyed ourselves...especially my nursing assistant. He spent .25 and won a $10 roll of quarters!!! :) Good job Kyle! :)
I no longer have the nursing assistant, who I mentioned in a previous post, working here anymore. It's always hard to hire new people and I'm happy to say that I didn't have to hire anybody to replace her. A couple of nursing assistants who already work here wanted more hours so they picked up her shifts and everything worked out!! :)
Tomorrow I'm visiting with my friend from Fairfield, who I haven't seen in a while. He is stopping by my place while he is in the area for business so I'm looking forward to catching up with him again. :)
Work is slowing down so I don't know how much longer I will be needed. This season has flown by and I hate to see it end!!! Speaking of that, I completed my taxes 3 weeks ago and I was so proud of myself for not dragging my feet ! Well, today I got a w2 in the mail.... now I have to amend my taxes!!! That was just another insult to my all ready effed up day!
Sunday my aunt, nursing assistant and I went to a quarter auction at the vfw and had a good time. It was the first time that any of us had ever been to a quarter auction and we didn't know really what to expect, but I think we all three enjoyed ourselves...especially my nursing assistant. He spent .25 and won a $10 roll of quarters!!! :) Good job Kyle! :)
I no longer have the nursing assistant, who I mentioned in a previous post, working here anymore. It's always hard to hire new people and I'm happy to say that I didn't have to hire anybody to replace her. A couple of nursing assistants who already work here wanted more hours so they picked up her shifts and everything worked out!! :)
Tomorrow I'm visiting with my friend from Fairfield, who I haven't seen in a while. He is stopping by my place while he is in the area for business so I'm looking forward to catching up with him again. :)
Work is slowing down so I don't know how much longer I will be needed. This season has flown by and I hate to see it end!!! Speaking of that, I completed my taxes 3 weeks ago and I was so proud of myself for not dragging my feet ! Well, today I got a w2 in the mail.... now I have to amend my taxes!!! That was just another insult to my all ready effed up day!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Changes to my blog
I decided to change the design of my blog because the previous one was drab and painful on the eyes. It's now a little brighter and less busy looking. Hopefully you like the new look!?!?
The design of my blog isn't the only change I'm making, unfortunately. I learned this morning (from a reliable source) that one of my nursing assistants is bashing me to one of her other clients. She told this person she might have another job and if she gets it she is quitting my case. She also said I work her like a dog and she doesn't even have time to shit. LOL...Neither being the case, btw! The truth is this woman is 54 years old, smokes like a chimney, is 5'1" on a tall day and is a lot out of shape! She has health issues she doesn't address (fingers locking up, drops things all the time, twitches her head, makes grunting noises all the time)so its probably best this was told to me today. I don't want anybody here that doesn't want to be! I have given her hours to somebody who wants the hours and will call her tomorrow and let her know.
The design of my blog isn't the only change I'm making, unfortunately. I learned this morning (from a reliable source) that one of my nursing assistants is bashing me to one of her other clients. She told this person she might have another job and if she gets it she is quitting my case. She also said I work her like a dog and she doesn't even have time to shit. LOL...Neither being the case, btw! The truth is this woman is 54 years old, smokes like a chimney, is 5'1" on a tall day and is a lot out of shape! She has health issues she doesn't address (fingers locking up, drops things all the time, twitches her head, makes grunting noises all the time)so its probably best this was told to me today. I don't want anybody here that doesn't want to be! I have given her hours to somebody who wants the hours and will call her tomorrow and let her know.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Caught spring fever this week!!
The unseasonably warm weather this week has been quite inviting!! I hate to see it go bye bye, but tomorrow it will be replaced by flurries and the cold winter weather will be back! It was certainly nice while it lasted though. :)
I went to Kohl's Tuesday (with my 30% off coupon) and bought a couple cute summer tops and a pair of levis that were on the clearance rack for $11.99. I wanted alot more, but refrained like a good girl. :) I heard the cost of clothing was going up 10% this Spring because the price of cotton is going up. That sounds like a good reason to shop for your summer clothes NOW or go to goodwill. :)
In my Valentine Day post I was a little vocal and I do regret it. I regret it, but everything I said was how I felt and how I still feel and will always feel. I love my boyfriend, but if I could rewind time I would definitely do things different. Having him be my nursing assistant and nurse has taken a toll on our relationship and I don't think we will ever get to the happy, loving couple we were when we moved in together in 2002. When he started getting paid to be my nursing assistant 4 years ago, it seemed so perfect. Now, looking back, I think that is why our relationship has spiraled down to where we are now... friends at best.
I went to Kohl's Tuesday (with my 30% off coupon) and bought a couple cute summer tops and a pair of levis that were on the clearance rack for $11.99. I wanted alot more, but refrained like a good girl. :) I heard the cost of clothing was going up 10% this Spring because the price of cotton is going up. That sounds like a good reason to shop for your summer clothes NOW or go to goodwill. :)
In my Valentine Day post I was a little vocal and I do regret it. I regret it, but everything I said was how I felt and how I still feel and will always feel. I love my boyfriend, but if I could rewind time I would definitely do things different. Having him be my nursing assistant and nurse has taken a toll on our relationship and I don't think we will ever get to the happy, loving couple we were when we moved in together in 2002. When he started getting paid to be my nursing assistant 4 years ago, it seemed so perfect. Now, looking back, I think that is why our relationship has spiraled down to where we are now... friends at best.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day
Well, Happy V Day to all the happy couples and lovers who read my blog! Hope your day was great! I worked for the day and it was a great work day....nobody yelled at me or cussed me out! I had many callers tell me Happy Valentine's Day and one asked me if I was old enough to work because I had a young voice. This made me laugh! :)
Yesterday morning I laid a Valentine's Day card and a box of Esther Price candy on my boyfriend's chair in the living room. Here we are 34 hrs later and he has yet to acknowledge it! I don't usually air out my dirty laundry for the world to see, but it hurts me! It's not just this instance, its many instances and it is mentally exhausting! I often picture myself, my life as starting over in my own place, living alone and not depending on my bf to do things for me! This is so unhealthy for a relationship, I advise that nobody depend on a significant other if you don't have to because it will destroy a relationship! I will stop there, sorry!
Yesterday morning I laid a Valentine's Day card and a box of Esther Price candy on my boyfriend's chair in the living room. Here we are 34 hrs later and he has yet to acknowledge it! I don't usually air out my dirty laundry for the world to see, but it hurts me! It's not just this instance, its many instances and it is mentally exhausting! I often picture myself, my life as starting over in my own place, living alone and not depending on my bf to do things for me! This is so unhealthy for a relationship, I advise that nobody depend on a significant other if you don't have to because it will destroy a relationship! I will stop there, sorry!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
February 10
I shouldn't be surprised by the freezing cold and ice we have here in Ohio, but I actually am!! The winters seem to continually get worse every year while lasting longer and the summers are shorter and hotter. If it sounds like I'm complaining its because I am and I will stop now...sorry!
I got my hair highlighted last week and I think I am okay with the outcome. I had some caramel colored highlights put in the top layer and also got an inch trimmed off the layers. Next time I think I will go a little lighter, like blonde maybe? We'll see what I'm itching for come summer time. :)
Tuesday I had a cystoscope done at MVH. This was done to check my bladder and kidneys and to make sure nothing funny was growing in there that shouldn't be. The dr. found 3 spots he didn't think was anything to worry about, but removed them anyway just in case they were cancerous.
I got my hair highlighted last week and I think I am okay with the outcome. I had some caramel colored highlights put in the top layer and also got an inch trimmed off the layers. Next time I think I will go a little lighter, like blonde maybe? We'll see what I'm itching for come summer time. :)
Tuesday I had a cystoscope done at MVH. This was done to check my bladder and kidneys and to make sure nothing funny was growing in there that shouldn't be. The dr. found 3 spots he didn't think was anything to worry about, but removed them anyway just in case they were cancerous.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Weekend is here!
Well, another week behind us already and this past week flew by!! :) I don't have any exciting plans this weekend, but thats okay. I'm going to spend some time working on the quarterly taxes as well as the year end taxes so I'm not doing a rush job at the last minute. I used to enjoy doing the taxes, but not now. Its stressful and gives me anxiety. We have 3 extra days this year (April 18) because of emancipation day, but I don't anticipate me prolonging taxes until April. We shall see. :)
Speaking of tax season... I am loving my job. I'm working around 20 hours (sometimes more) a week, normally a late morning/afternoon shift. I usually get nice customers, but there are times when the customer is so irate that they are out of there ever lovin' minds and act like I'm the one making the rules! I try to always wear my smiley voice, but its hard sometimes! At any rate...I feel fortunate and love my job no matter who is on the other end of the phone cussing at me. :)
Speaking of tax season... I am loving my job. I'm working around 20 hours (sometimes more) a week, normally a late morning/afternoon shift. I usually get nice customers, but there are times when the customer is so irate that they are out of there ever lovin' minds and act like I'm the one making the rules! I try to always wear my smiley voice, but its hard sometimes! At any rate...I feel fortunate and love my job no matter who is on the other end of the phone cussing at me. :)
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Busy weekend
My aunt and I had a great time at the "Shop til you drop" sale at the Hara Arena in Dayton this weekend! We went Saturday for the day, but because of the many vendors there, we didn't see all of them and went back today for a few hours so we could see every booth. :)
My aunt has this "gift" where she can talk people down on prices, which totally mortifies me in every way. Not really mortifies me, but you get the idea. :) I get really uncomfortable when she begins "negotiating" prices with the vendor so I sorta creep away from her until her dirty deed is complete. :) She did find some good buys today and was especially tickled with herself when we came home and she tallied up the money she saved by her jewing and manipulating ways. :) We had a great time and it was all fun! Thank you Auntie S!!
My aunt has this "gift" where she can talk people down on prices, which totally mortifies me in every way. Not really mortifies me, but you get the idea. :) I get really uncomfortable when she begins "negotiating" prices with the vendor so I sorta creep away from her until her dirty deed is complete. :) She did find some good buys today and was especially tickled with herself when we came home and she tallied up the money she saved by her jewing and manipulating ways. :) We had a great time and it was all fun! Thank you Auntie S!!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Ready for Spring!!
Its only January 15th and I'm already sick of the cold and this fluffy white stuff! I so wish I had the means to go to Florida every winter like my grandpa used to do every winter! He would spend his summers in Canada, his Winters in Florida and would be in Ohio for two-three weeks out of the year to visit his family.
When my gramps first moved to Canada for the summers, he owned two cabins, one was a two man cabin and the other was a four man cabin. He eventually decided to build a home, which was a project to big for him alone so he hired indians to help him get the materials he needed and to help him build his little abode. :) The land he owned was in a very desolute area and the only means of transportation was by boat, as he lived two miles down the river from the marina. The supplies to build his home were carried down the river on a yacht, which was the biggest, but not the only hurdle he had to jump through. :) He was building the back of his home on the side of a hill and the front was being supported by "stilts" and a set of stairs on each side of the house. It ended up being a beautiful home that he cherished until the time he passed away. I went twice with my parents when I was younger and have to say it was hard to enjoy myself. My grandpa was a grumpy man and lacked patience with people, especially kids. :) Anyway...yea where was I? Oh yea...I wish I could escape the winters in Ohio by going to Florida!!
If you got this far, thank you! Have a great weekend!
When my gramps first moved to Canada for the summers, he owned two cabins, one was a two man cabin and the other was a four man cabin. He eventually decided to build a home, which was a project to big for him alone so he hired indians to help him get the materials he needed and to help him build his little abode. :) The land he owned was in a very desolute area and the only means of transportation was by boat, as he lived two miles down the river from the marina. The supplies to build his home were carried down the river on a yacht, which was the biggest, but not the only hurdle he had to jump through. :) He was building the back of his home on the side of a hill and the front was being supported by "stilts" and a set of stairs on each side of the house. It ended up being a beautiful home that he cherished until the time he passed away. I went twice with my parents when I was younger and have to say it was hard to enjoy myself. My grandpa was a grumpy man and lacked patience with people, especially kids. :) Anyway...yea where was I? Oh yea...I wish I could escape the winters in Ohio by going to Florida!!
If you got this far, thank you! Have a great weekend!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Happy New Year!
Hello 2011, good bye 2010....hope its a great year!!! :)
I spent my New Year's Eve enjoying the last hours of 2010 with my boyfriend, a few friends, my aunt and her friend, who is also Steve. :)
Stephanie brought her wii console (and games) so a few people were bowling and boxing, which was an absolute hoot to watch! I have never seen the Wii in action and its quite the bomb diggity! :) I wish she would have had "Just Dance" because seeing Steve (my bf) doing the dancing with the wii person would have been quite the kodak moment. :)
My drink of choice that night was sambuka, a licorice liquor that taste just like a liquified black jelly bean. Yummers! At first I was drinking it straight, which caused a strong burning sensation from the top of my throat all the way to the pit of my stomach! I began to worry I could be causing damage to my esophagus and stomach lining, so I decided to mix it with Dr. Pepper. This made it taste much better and go down uber smooth! ;) At 5 a.m, after watching a movie, playing Taboo, listening to music, eating the traditional pork and sauerkraut and playing wii, the last three of us awake finally called it a night!
I spent my New Year's Eve enjoying the last hours of 2010 with my boyfriend, a few friends, my aunt and her friend, who is also Steve. :)
Stephanie brought her wii console (and games) so a few people were bowling and boxing, which was an absolute hoot to watch! I have never seen the Wii in action and its quite the bomb diggity! :) I wish she would have had "Just Dance" because seeing Steve (my bf) doing the dancing with the wii person would have been quite the kodak moment. :)
My drink of choice that night was sambuka, a licorice liquor that taste just like a liquified black jelly bean. Yummers! At first I was drinking it straight, which caused a strong burning sensation from the top of my throat all the way to the pit of my stomach! I began to worry I could be causing damage to my esophagus and stomach lining, so I decided to mix it with Dr. Pepper. This made it taste much better and go down uber smooth! ;) At 5 a.m, after watching a movie, playing Taboo, listening to music, eating the traditional pork and sauerkraut and playing wii, the last three of us awake finally called it a night!
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