Not my night!! Didn't leave work until 730 - it was dark and rainy - other drivers seemed to be a little irritated with me! As I was driving on I90 - just after Mercer Island - I was going 65 in a 60 and slowed down a bit where the road curves and traffic from the express lanes comes back together with the regular traffic - sometimes some of the express lane cars need to pull across the other lanes so they can make the exit to Bellevue Way - so anyways, I slowed down a bit and this silver Prius pulls up behind me and starts flashing his brights at me - Really . . . really . . . Really! I moved over so he could zip on past me driving at least 70 in a 60 - where are the traffic cops when you need one. After that I was driving along without incident when I got to the first Issaquah exit - I pulled over to the far right lane and started to slow down as I could see the light was red at the end of the ramp - suddenly a car comes up next to me and honks it's horn as it sips passed - then when I pulled up to the stop light I looked over and the guy flipped me off!! WTH!! 1 - I wasn't slowing down too soon. 2 - he didn't even need to be in the lane I was in. 3 - the frickin' light was Red!!!!!! I am at this red light - where there is construction going on so it makes it hard to see any oncoming traffic so you can take your free right. I guess I wasn't taking enough initiative because the car behind me suddenly pulls out to the right - around me - and through the light! Good heavens - people were in such a rush tonight!! It was ridiculous!
I finally get to my destination - Taco Bell for dinner as it is late and I don't want to make anything when I get home. I place my order - pay for the food - head home . . . . . . . yup . . . . . . you guessed it . . . . . they screwed up my order! I ordered a chicken soft taco for L and they gave us beef - I ordered 2 crunchy tacos for myself and they only gave me 1!! See - not my night!
One good thing about tonight - Chrissy is rather entertaining! She keeps barking at something that's not there - or at least I can't see anything. She barks and barks - then runs towards the area and grabs her toy and runs away. Then she comes back and creeps around slowly looking around like she is trying to sneak up on someone/something. Either she's turned into a real nut case or the ghost of Muppet is teasing her. Funny Funny Girl!
De
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Back To Baking
It's a baking night! There are 2 birthdays in my department - one was today and one is tomorrow - we are going to celebrate tomorrow. One of the requests was for me to bake my Turtle Fudge Cake! I haven't made that one in quite awhile - If you like chocolate this cake is for you! I will definitely be picking up vanilla ice cream to go with this.
De
De
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Draft Day!
Fall is here - the weather is cooler - the leaves are changing - Fantasy Football Draft!! I travelled up to La Conner today so that Team Scooby Gang (my team) could join up with this years rookie team Boydsnest (Mom and Dad) and video conference with the other owners in the Crimson Ridge League for Draft Day! Draft was to start 2:00 central/12:00 pacific - conferenced in with Team Moose only to be told that teams Shorkie Attack and T-man's My Roy had just arrived and needed to get set up. The other teams - Yuck Monkeys - CowboyHater - Average Joes - Pretty in Pink - The Champ were already there and ready to go. First order of business was to draw numbers for draft order.
The draft went fairly well - there was some groaning and trash talking when I made my first pick because the other owners said I shouldn't have taken that person so early - I don't care - I'm putting together the team that I want - if I made bad choices then isn't that good for them! All the teams but one have single owners - Team Boydsnest is co-owned by Mom and Dad - not too much bickering occurred while they decided who to draft.
The draft only lasted 2 hours - which I think was pretty quick for 10 teams and 15 rounds. After the draft Mom and I took a trip to the Berry Barn! I got a half flat of mixed - 3 pints blueberries, 2 pints blackberries, and 1 pint strawberries. The Blackberries are incredibly big and sweet - they look like they were grown by Hanford - I have never seen blackberries that big. Then it was back to the house for a draft day dinner of barbecues burgers, baked beans, and corn on the cob. Dessert was a marionberry pie that I got to pick out for my birthday! Then I drove home!
My Fantasy Football Team - Team Scooby Gang (reference to Buffy The Vampire Slayer not the cartoon)
De
The draft went fairly well - there was some groaning and trash talking when I made my first pick because the other owners said I shouldn't have taken that person so early - I don't care - I'm putting together the team that I want - if I made bad choices then isn't that good for them! All the teams but one have single owners - Team Boydsnest is co-owned by Mom and Dad - not too much bickering occurred while they decided who to draft.
The draft only lasted 2 hours - which I think was pretty quick for 10 teams and 15 rounds. After the draft Mom and I took a trip to the Berry Barn! I got a half flat of mixed - 3 pints blueberries, 2 pints blackberries, and 1 pint strawberries. The Blackberries are incredibly big and sweet - they look like they were grown by Hanford - I have never seen blackberries that big. Then it was back to the house for a draft day dinner of barbecues burgers, baked beans, and corn on the cob. Dessert was a marionberry pie that I got to pick out for my birthday! Then I drove home!
My Fantasy Football Team - Team Scooby Gang (reference to Buffy The Vampire Slayer not the cartoon)
- QB Tony Romo
- QB Matt Hasselbeck
- RB Ronnie Brown
- RB STeven Jackson
- RB Ricky Williams
- RB LaDainian Tomlinson
- WR Miles Austin
- WR Chad Ochocinco
- WR Hines Ward
- WR Derrick Mason
- WR Golden Tate
- TE Tony Gonzalez
- TE Zach Miller
- K Ryan Longwell
- DEF/ST New Orleans Saints
De
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Happy Birthday Hoyt!
Today my nephew Hoyt turned 1!! I can't believe it's been a year since he was born. He is such a cutie - he enjoyed his birthday cake that his mom made him! Here are a few pics.
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| Dad, You're silly! |
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| My Birthday Hat! |
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| Oooh . . . . All For Me! |
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| Mmmmmm! |
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| I need another bite! |
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| Love My Cake! |
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| What do you mean I won't float away! |
Friday, August 27, 2010
Sorry
Very happy for this week to be over - it's been a roller-coaster ride and it's time to get off and catch my breath.
This blog has been a godsend for me - it's been a forum where I can write about what's been going on in my life - my different experiences - vent my frustrations - work the creative part of my brain. In doing so I have been honest about how I felt about things - what my perceptions were in regards to different interactions - I tried to do all this while keeping anonymity for the people in my life - I never wanted to call people out - embarrass anyone - hurt any one's feelings. I did this as a way for me to deal with all the different parts of my life and to try and make sense out of it all.
It was brought to my attention that even with all my safeguards of not using names I have hurt some people - I just want to say to them (if they are reading this) that I never meant to hurt anyone. This was never meant to be a malicious forum - it was just my way of dealing with everything that has been going on in my life for the past couple of years.
I have given this some thought - and I don't want to hang up my "pen" - I enjoy writing and being creative. I will however, censor what I discuss on here so as not to hurt anyone. That doesn't mean that you - my readers - are only going to get stories about Chrissy!! I will keep writing about this journey that I am on - just with a little more sensitivity to the people around me.
Thank you for reading - please feel free to leave any comments - even anonymous ones if that makes you feel more comfortable.
De
This blog has been a godsend for me - it's been a forum where I can write about what's been going on in my life - my different experiences - vent my frustrations - work the creative part of my brain. In doing so I have been honest about how I felt about things - what my perceptions were in regards to different interactions - I tried to do all this while keeping anonymity for the people in my life - I never wanted to call people out - embarrass anyone - hurt any one's feelings. I did this as a way for me to deal with all the different parts of my life and to try and make sense out of it all.
It was brought to my attention that even with all my safeguards of not using names I have hurt some people - I just want to say to them (if they are reading this) that I never meant to hurt anyone. This was never meant to be a malicious forum - it was just my way of dealing with everything that has been going on in my life for the past couple of years.
I have given this some thought - and I don't want to hang up my "pen" - I enjoy writing and being creative. I will however, censor what I discuss on here so as not to hurt anyone. That doesn't mean that you - my readers - are only going to get stories about Chrissy!! I will keep writing about this journey that I am on - just with a little more sensitivity to the people around me.
Thank you for reading - please feel free to leave any comments - even anonymous ones if that makes you feel more comfortable.
De
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Ants Came Marching . . . . . .
Earlier this week when I took Chrissy outside in the morning we made a discovery - the landscapers had disrupted an ant home when they did the edging on the lawn. We were walking along the sidewalk when Chrissy - nose to the ground - took a big sniff of what looked like a pile of dirt on the sidewalk. Only thing . . . . . . it wasn't dirt . . . . . . . it was a pile of baby ants all moving around together. Poor Chrissy took a big sniff - scared the little ants - they scattered all across the sidewalk - and some decided to take a ride on Chrissy's muzzle! She looked up at me and I could see these little black spots moving around on her face - good thing she's blonde and not black so I could see them. I had to pick them out of her fur. A few minutes later there were more baby ants on her face - I think they crawled out of her nose!!
I wonder what the ants were thinking when Chrissy sniffed and disrupted their pile -
I wonder what the ants were thinking when Chrissy sniffed and disrupted their pile -
- Oh No - Hurricane Chrissy!
- Maybe the Wizard of Oz theme was playing duh duh duh duh duh duh
- Oh No - There goes Auntie Em. She got sucked up into the wind
- What are these blonde pieces of grass we're walking on
- It's so dark and wet in here - I think I can see a light though
- Oh No - here comes a big hand grabbing at us - Quick Run . . Ahhhhh . . . .Oh No it has George!!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Today's Word . . . . . . Frustration
I'm not really sure how to start this one. I had a frustrating day today and I am trying to figure out how to put the reason why into words.
There are Pros and Cons to just about everything in life but I never thought of Cons for being good at something. I have worked in my field for 18 years - I feel I am very good at my job and knowledgeable of how to do it. I like what I do but I certainly don't want that to be it - I would like to be challenged a little - use my brain - cuz come on - doesn't take a lot of brain activity to do data entry and to stuff envelopes. Back in January it was indicated to me that this year I would get the chance to do more analysis - get out of the day-to-day data entry - work my brain. That has not happened yet - I even voiced my concerns about where things were going to my immediate manager but again - nothing came of it. Well - this week we were told about some changes happening within the department - people making some moves to new positions. One of the people moving is my manager - which opens up a space for a Manager of Disbursements - someone who knows a lot about what I do but with more analysis responsibilities - Perfect for some growth . . . . . . nope . . . . . . .they went outside the company and are bringing in someone new - never even let the department know that this position was opening up. Frustrated!!!
Tonight I went in and spoke to someone about my concerns - started out with "Where do you see me going in this company?" Uh . . . . . . . .where is this coming from? I explained everything that I was thinking/feeling and voiced my concerns that I was not being given an opportunity to learn and grow within the department/company. I was then told that they need someone to be in my position and that I have the knowledge and skill set for it . . . . . see - the Con to being good at something - they don't want to replace you so you don't get the opportunity to move up. Trying to make me feel better about this it was explained to me how I am training to be the back-up for Payroll and learning more about that position which will add to my skill set . . . . .well great . . . . . and that helps me out how . . . . . the payroll person isn't leaving anytime soon so the only way this skill set helps me is if I am looking for a position outside the company! Yeah - didn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy about them wanting to promote me up within the department. About this point the frustration was getting to me - which cause tears - and I hate crying in meetings so I wanted to get out of there but I still had one more thing to say - I left them with this . . . . I feel like it's always the same couple of people in the department who are getting the opportunities to move up and grow and that those of us on my level are always going to stay on this level. Meeting over - logged out of my computer - went home.
I just don't know what to do. I hate feeling like this because I do like the people I work with - I would just like to feel that the levels above me think I have a brain in my head and can handle the work that is done above me - I think I can do analysis - I think I can research why we have changes in numbers - but I'm not being given a chance because they only think of me as doing what I've been doing for 4 years.
I do have a brain - I'm not an idiot - just because I don't have an accounting degree doesn't mean I can't handle accounting work.
De
There are Pros and Cons to just about everything in life but I never thought of Cons for being good at something. I have worked in my field for 18 years - I feel I am very good at my job and knowledgeable of how to do it. I like what I do but I certainly don't want that to be it - I would like to be challenged a little - use my brain - cuz come on - doesn't take a lot of brain activity to do data entry and to stuff envelopes. Back in January it was indicated to me that this year I would get the chance to do more analysis - get out of the day-to-day data entry - work my brain. That has not happened yet - I even voiced my concerns about where things were going to my immediate manager but again - nothing came of it. Well - this week we were told about some changes happening within the department - people making some moves to new positions. One of the people moving is my manager - which opens up a space for a Manager of Disbursements - someone who knows a lot about what I do but with more analysis responsibilities - Perfect for some growth . . . . . . nope . . . . . . .they went outside the company and are bringing in someone new - never even let the department know that this position was opening up. Frustrated!!!
Tonight I went in and spoke to someone about my concerns - started out with "Where do you see me going in this company?" Uh . . . . . . . .where is this coming from? I explained everything that I was thinking/feeling and voiced my concerns that I was not being given an opportunity to learn and grow within the department/company. I was then told that they need someone to be in my position and that I have the knowledge and skill set for it . . . . . see - the Con to being good at something - they don't want to replace you so you don't get the opportunity to move up. Trying to make me feel better about this it was explained to me how I am training to be the back-up for Payroll and learning more about that position which will add to my skill set . . . . .well great . . . . . and that helps me out how . . . . . the payroll person isn't leaving anytime soon so the only way this skill set helps me is if I am looking for a position outside the company! Yeah - didn't make me feel all warm and fuzzy about them wanting to promote me up within the department. About this point the frustration was getting to me - which cause tears - and I hate crying in meetings so I wanted to get out of there but I still had one more thing to say - I left them with this . . . . I feel like it's always the same couple of people in the department who are getting the opportunities to move up and grow and that those of us on my level are always going to stay on this level. Meeting over - logged out of my computer - went home.
I just don't know what to do. I hate feeling like this because I do like the people I work with - I would just like to feel that the levels above me think I have a brain in my head and can handle the work that is done above me - I think I can do analysis - I think I can research why we have changes in numbers - but I'm not being given a chance because they only think of me as doing what I've been doing for 4 years.
I do have a brain - I'm not an idiot - just because I don't have an accounting degree doesn't mean I can't handle accounting work.
De
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Late Weekend Update
So Sunday Chrissy went to the groomers - time to get a bath and get rid of the knots - start with a clean slate. Well - it's definitely a clean slate - they ended up having to shave her really really short! She looks like a rat terrier!! Poor baby! I now know that she's the type of dog that needs to be brushed and often!
Luckily it's been warm since then so she hasn't been cold when we go outside. And . . . . . knock on wood . . . . . she hasn't had an accident in the house since last Friday!! She's finally getting me trained to take her outside about every hour - hour and a half. I leave her harness on so all I have to do is snap on the leash and out we go. Now - if I could get her to just do her business quick instead of spending so much time sniffing around to find the perfect blade of grass to pee on we would be perfect!L started at McDonald's yesterday - seemed to have gone fairly well - she was tired when she got home. She worked again today but she hasn't gotten home yet - a friend of hers picked her up from work so they must be out and about. Last Friday - while we were out and about running some errands - I broached the subject . . . I said, "I don't want to start a fight for the weekend, but we need to talk about the elephant in the room" she responded that yeah - she knew - and was working on finding a place now that she had a job. Let's all say our prayers and keep our fingers crossed. I am sooooooo ready to have my house back! Once I have it all to myself it will be time to really clean things out . . Hey C, wanna come up and help!
Yesterday was a perfect work day! Got off at 1:00 - road the SLUT (South Lake Union Trolley) to Lake Union and boarded an Argosy Cruise ship! It was a Finance Fun Day! I have worked in this department for 4 years and this is the first off-site fun day we have had! The boat cruised around Lake Union - through the Montlake Cut - around Lake Washington by 520 - and then back again. We had lunch and drinks - the sun came out - it was a really fun day! After we got off the boat we went over to Jillian's and had some snacks, beer, and played pool. I didn't actually play pool - I sat and mocked people who made poor shots!
De
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Out of Service
I really hate my home Internet sometimes!! The past couple of days it keeps going in and out for no apparent reason - which is very frustrating because the Internet is my relaxation tool when I get home from work - not relaxing though when it won't frickin' connect!!!
L cashed her big unemployment check and actually gave me most of it to put in to savings and then she also paid me for her phone and part of the electric bill . . . . . the L of old days would have had the whole thing blown in one weekend. Nice change . . . . . . things have been going fairly well at home with her but I can tell we have been around each other a little too long . . . we are getting snippy at each other . . . . she is getting rather moody and when I say something she gets defensive and cranky . . . . . I am also getting very tired of not having enough spoons - cups - bowls . . . not because I'm not doing dishes but because they are all in her room with weeks of dried on food and nastiness on them. See - one of the side effects of my meds working again is that i have noticed the clutter in my house and it is really getting on my nerves!! Weekend plan is to get down and scrub!!!!
Chrissy gets her cone off tomorrow!! Yay!! I have already made her an appointment at the groomers for Sunday . . .bath and a cut . . . . short so we can get rid of the knots and matts. I will definitely need to keep up on the brushing with her. I will post a pic when she is done.
Time for bed . . . . . fingers crossed that the Internet stays up long enough to post this!
De
L cashed her big unemployment check and actually gave me most of it to put in to savings and then she also paid me for her phone and part of the electric bill . . . . . the L of old days would have had the whole thing blown in one weekend. Nice change . . . . . . things have been going fairly well at home with her but I can tell we have been around each other a little too long . . . we are getting snippy at each other . . . . she is getting rather moody and when I say something she gets defensive and cranky . . . . . I am also getting very tired of not having enough spoons - cups - bowls . . . not because I'm not doing dishes but because they are all in her room with weeks of dried on food and nastiness on them. See - one of the side effects of my meds working again is that i have noticed the clutter in my house and it is really getting on my nerves!! Weekend plan is to get down and scrub!!!!
Chrissy gets her cone off tomorrow!! Yay!! I have already made her an appointment at the groomers for Sunday . . .bath and a cut . . . . short so we can get rid of the knots and matts. I will definitely need to keep up on the brushing with her. I will post a pic when she is done.
Time for bed . . . . . fingers crossed that the Internet stays up long enough to post this!
De
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Lucky Star
Oh My Gah!!! What The Hell!! What kind of lucky star was shining on 5/11/90! I have always said that L has never had to work for anything and once again I have proof!
She has been out of work for over a year and a half - had applied online to various jobs but didn't get anything - but that was OK because she was getting food stamps and unemployment from the government - what more could a 20 yo who isn't really motivated to do anything want - get paid $200 a week to sit and play computer games. Well - about 5 weeks ago her unemployment ran out - she went through all of her savings - and her 3 months are just about up. So - she applied at McDonalds - received a call to come in today for an interview. She walked in - filled out paperwork - they asked if she could start on Monday. No interview - just walk in and get the job. Now I am thrilled she has a job - if that were all that had happened today I wouldn't be all OMG and WTH! Today when I got home and picked up the mail . . . . . there was the tell tell yellow envelope from the state . . . . inside that envelope was a check . . . . . yup - she qualified for emergency extended unemployment . . . . and not only was it for a week of unemployment - it was back pay too!! She got a check for $1,010!!! See - - OMG and WTH!! Never Works For Anything!!!
I so want some of the luck she has!!
De
She has been out of work for over a year and a half - had applied online to various jobs but didn't get anything - but that was OK because she was getting food stamps and unemployment from the government - what more could a 20 yo who isn't really motivated to do anything want - get paid $200 a week to sit and play computer games. Well - about 5 weeks ago her unemployment ran out - she went through all of her savings - and her 3 months are just about up. So - she applied at McDonalds - received a call to come in today for an interview. She walked in - filled out paperwork - they asked if she could start on Monday. No interview - just walk in and get the job. Now I am thrilled she has a job - if that were all that had happened today I wouldn't be all OMG and WTH! Today when I got home and picked up the mail . . . . . there was the tell tell yellow envelope from the state . . . . inside that envelope was a check . . . . . yup - she qualified for emergency extended unemployment . . . . and not only was it for a week of unemployment - it was back pay too!! She got a check for $1,010!!! See - - OMG and WTH!! Never Works For Anything!!!
I so want some of the luck she has!!
De
Monday, August 16, 2010
Weekend Update
I should just start naming every Monday blog Weekend Update! I just don't write on the weekends anymore - unless something major should happen.
This weekend was incredibly hot!! Not complaining - just observing - this summer has been one of extremes - we're either hot in the 90s or cold in the 60s - why can't we just have a nice string of 70s!I like that kind of weather. When it's in the 90s for consecutive days the condo heats up to 89!! Very uncomfortable. To try and help beat the heat this weekend I bought a small kiddie pool for Chrissy and I!! Just put enough water in it for my feet and for her to wade around in. She liked it.
Of course - as you will notice from the picture - I took her cone off because she look so miserable. I thought - what could happen in the few minutes she's in the pool . . . . . I forgot I was dealing with Chrissy The Destroyer Houdini! In no time at all she had her stitches out!! It looked OK to me but I called the vet - knowing that he is there on Saturdays and only a mile away - so we got in the car and took a little ride - air conditioning was nice!! Dr Brar took a quick look at her - after shaking his head at me - and said she was good and to keep the cone on for another week so she doesn't disrupt the scabbing.
Last week I had a Dr Appt and we discussed how I've been feeling over the last few months - made a small adjustment to my meds - things are back on track! I like my happy pills! Hopefully no further adjustments need to be made - at least not for awhile. It's hard to really explain - one moment you feel down, don't want to do anything but sleep, nothing holds your interest - then a little adjustment - and it's like coming out of a fog - your head feels clearer, the weight of everything feels lighter, you feel like you can handle things. Life is just a little bit better and easier to try and deal with. It doesn't make the problems go away - but it does make it so you can think clearly about how to handle them.
L applied to and got an interview at McDonalds - the interview is tomorrow at 1:30. The McDonalds in Issaquah by where the Albertsons used to be is having a hiring day tomorrow - so cross your fingers that she gets the job.
OK - I'm moving back to my bedroom where it is hopefully cooling off - finish watching The Closer and then get some sleep.
De
Of course - as you will notice from the picture - I took her cone off because she look so miserable. I thought - what could happen in the few minutes she's in the pool . . . . . I forgot I was dealing with Chrissy The Destroyer Houdini! In no time at all she had her stitches out!! It looked OK to me but I called the vet - knowing that he is there on Saturdays and only a mile away - so we got in the car and took a little ride - air conditioning was nice!! Dr Brar took a quick look at her - after shaking his head at me - and said she was good and to keep the cone on for another week so she doesn't disrupt the scabbing.
Last week I had a Dr Appt and we discussed how I've been feeling over the last few months - made a small adjustment to my meds - things are back on track! I like my happy pills! Hopefully no further adjustments need to be made - at least not for awhile. It's hard to really explain - one moment you feel down, don't want to do anything but sleep, nothing holds your interest - then a little adjustment - and it's like coming out of a fog - your head feels clearer, the weight of everything feels lighter, you feel like you can handle things. Life is just a little bit better and easier to try and deal with. It doesn't make the problems go away - but it does make it so you can think clearly about how to handle them.
L applied to and got an interview at McDonalds - the interview is tomorrow at 1:30. The McDonalds in Issaquah by where the Albertsons used to be is having a hiring day tomorrow - so cross your fingers that she gets the job.
OK - I'm moving back to my bedroom where it is hopefully cooling off - finish watching The Closer and then get some sleep.
De
Friday, August 13, 2010
One of Those Days
Yesterday when I was heading to the parking garage after work I walked by a 20 something guy who was panhandling – I didn’t look at him or read his sign I just walked by keeping my eyes straight ahead. As I walked by he asked me for spare change and I ignored him. His response . . . . . . “Go ahead and ignore me Fat Ass!” I kept on walking but flipped him off over my head. He proceeded to tell me to stick it up my Fat Ass. Really – really – Really!! Well – that’s certainly going to get me to turn around and open my wallet to give a hand out . . . . . . . NOT!! I should wear a sign that says – “Already Supporting a Panhandler”
Today I was going to relay the story to my lunch crew but they ditched me!! I headed to the lunchroom at the same time we always go to lunch – R at the front desk said I had just missed them they were heading out to Mexican. I went in and sat down to eat my lunch hoping that they had just gone out to grab it and then come back . . . . . . nope . . . . . . . they had gone out to eat without me. I felt so stupid because my feelings were really really hurt because of it. The explanations have all been that there was miscommunication and it wasn’t intentional. Which – OK, but my feelings are still hurt. I need a drink.
I am thinking that when I leave work today I am going to see if the panhandler is in the same spot and I’m going to walk up to him with some money in hand and then say – Oh wait a minute, you’re the one who called me a Fat Ass yesterday, guess I will have to give my money to someone else! We’ll see – I’ll let you know what happens.
On my way out now ~
De
Today I was going to relay the story to my lunch crew but they ditched me!! I headed to the lunchroom at the same time we always go to lunch – R at the front desk said I had just missed them they were heading out to Mexican. I went in and sat down to eat my lunch hoping that they had just gone out to grab it and then come back . . . . . . nope . . . . . . . they had gone out to eat without me. I felt so stupid because my feelings were really really hurt because of it. The explanations have all been that there was miscommunication and it wasn’t intentional. Which – OK, but my feelings are still hurt. I need a drink.
I am thinking that when I leave work today I am going to see if the panhandler is in the same spot and I’m going to walk up to him with some money in hand and then say – Oh wait a minute, you’re the one who called me a Fat Ass yesterday, guess I will have to give my money to someone else! We’ll see – I’ll let you know what happens.
On my way out now ~
De
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Peachy Keen
I love this time of year - you can get so many good fruits - fresh and juicy. Last week I got a box of peaches - not just a few peaches - but an 18 pound box of peaches! They were picked from the tree - put in the box - and delivered directly to me the same day from Valicoff Farms in Yakima WA. They were in various stages of ripeness - some ready to eat right then and some that would be ready in a week or so - which is nice cuz really - who could eat 18 pounds of peaches! I planned on using most of them for baking. I like Peach Crisp!
Baking time was tonight! L helped me peel and slice up the peaches - I then did the rest. The mixing up of the crumbly sweet topping - the layering in the pan - and the staying up until it is done baking. It is taking a little longer than I thought to bake because some of the peaches were a little crunchy so they need some extra cooking time to get tender. I made one crisp in a 9 x 11 pan to bring in to work tomorrow and then a smaller one for L and I to share. I also have a big tub of cool whip for work tomorrow - heated up crisp with cool whip . . . . . . . . yummy!!!!!
I had to do the baking tonight because Jason is going to be on vacation starting Friday and all next week - I couldn't bring in my Peach Crisp when he's on vacation - he's my taste tester!!
OK - crisp just came out of the oven and the smaller one I made for L and I has cooled off enough - here goes the test bite . . . . . . . . peaches are warm and tender . . . . . crisp has the right amount of crunch . . . . . . . . very flavorful . . . . . . might be a bit too much nutmeg or else I just have a taste bud for it . . . . . . . . . pretty good though overall.
Time for bed!
De
Baking time was tonight! L helped me peel and slice up the peaches - I then did the rest. The mixing up of the crumbly sweet topping - the layering in the pan - and the staying up until it is done baking. It is taking a little longer than I thought to bake because some of the peaches were a little crunchy so they need some extra cooking time to get tender. I made one crisp in a 9 x 11 pan to bring in to work tomorrow and then a smaller one for L and I to share. I also have a big tub of cool whip for work tomorrow - heated up crisp with cool whip . . . . . . . . yummy!!!!!
I had to do the baking tonight because Jason is going to be on vacation starting Friday and all next week - I couldn't bring in my Peach Crisp when he's on vacation - he's my taste tester!!
OK - crisp just came out of the oven and the smaller one I made for L and I has cooled off enough - here goes the test bite . . . . . . . . peaches are warm and tender . . . . . crisp has the right amount of crunch . . . . . . . . very flavorful . . . . . . might be a bit too much nutmeg or else I just have a taste bud for it . . . . . . . . . pretty good though overall.
Time for bed!
De
Monday, August 9, 2010
Quick Catch Up
OK - time to get caught up on everything.
Miss Chrissy - Seems to be recuperating from Friday's surgery and is getting used to wearing the cone of shame! She figured out that she needs to keep her head up so the cone doesn't drag on the ground and make lots of noise or get caught on things. She's supposed to be staying calm and not running around - she doesn't really understand that though - she keeps jumping on and off things and desperately wants to chase her kitties. This is going to be a very long 2 weeks!
I hadn't seen my friend Lyd in 3 months - amazed that it had been that long. In that time Hoyt has learned to walk, climb on playground equipment, wave, high five, and so much more! I was able to spend time with both Lyd and Hoyt on Friday. We hung out at the playground for awhile and then went to go get something for dinner - on our way to dinner Hoyt fell asleep so we went through a drive-thru, parked, and ate/talked while Hoyt slept. At one point after Hoyt woke up Lyd had to run into McDonalds real quick - Hoyt started to cry so I played the Despicable Me app that I had on my phone and entertained him! No more crying!
Saturday was spent mainly babysitting Chrissy. She was so miserable - couldn't get comfortable to sleep, couldn't scratch her ears - she became quite the little cuddle bug - I had missed having a pup that wanted to snuggle with me. Sunday I went up to La Conner to visit my parents - my Mom's brother, his wife, their kids were coming to visit. It had been awhile since I had seen them. It was a nice visit.
L Updates - not much to really update - still sitting in my house - still no job. New drama issues - unemployment has run out - she has spent all of the money that I had been holding for her for savings. Yeah - discovered that one when I went to take out money for her phone which will be coming out of my account this week and found that there was no money left. Asked her what she spent it on - food and cigarettes. Probably not something that you should be buying when you have no money coming in. I am already completely stressed out about what's going to happen at the end of this month when her 3 months are up - as far as I know she has made no plans - surprise surprise. The whole point for moving back in here was to save money for a deposit, get a job, find a place to live - she has done none of those things. So living here hasn't really done anything for her accept to make her believe it's ok t just sit around again - she does nothing around the house unless I harp on her about it. Anyone want to come by here Labor Day Weekend and be my muscle!! I am going to need some help I believe getting her out of here - won't that make for a wonderful birthday weekend for me.
This stress has gotten to me - I could feel a headache coming on last night - hoped that if I got to bed early and before it hit too bad I could stop it before it got intense - no such luck - woke up this morning with a migraine. Laid in bed for most of the morning - that is until E showed up to hang with L and brought along a friend of his from the shelter - yeah, not very relaxing and quiet. Beginning to feel like my place is turning into the Plateau Shelter. I miss having the place to myself.
OK - Chrissy is giving me the - Mom lets go to bed - look. I think I have caught you up on everything.
De
I hadn't seen my friend Lyd in 3 months - amazed that it had been that long. In that time Hoyt has learned to walk, climb on playground equipment, wave, high five, and so much more! I was able to spend time with both Lyd and Hoyt on Friday. We hung out at the playground for awhile and then went to go get something for dinner - on our way to dinner Hoyt fell asleep so we went through a drive-thru, parked, and ate/talked while Hoyt slept. At one point after Hoyt woke up Lyd had to run into McDonalds real quick - Hoyt started to cry so I played the Despicable Me app that I had on my phone and entertained him! No more crying!
Saturday was spent mainly babysitting Chrissy. She was so miserable - couldn't get comfortable to sleep, couldn't scratch her ears - she became quite the little cuddle bug - I had missed having a pup that wanted to snuggle with me. Sunday I went up to La Conner to visit my parents - my Mom's brother, his wife, their kids were coming to visit. It had been awhile since I had seen them. It was a nice visit.
L Updates - not much to really update - still sitting in my house - still no job. New drama issues - unemployment has run out - she has spent all of the money that I had been holding for her for savings. Yeah - discovered that one when I went to take out money for her phone which will be coming out of my account this week and found that there was no money left. Asked her what she spent it on - food and cigarettes. Probably not something that you should be buying when you have no money coming in. I am already completely stressed out about what's going to happen at the end of this month when her 3 months are up - as far as I know she has made no plans - surprise surprise. The whole point for moving back in here was to save money for a deposit, get a job, find a place to live - she has done none of those things. So living here hasn't really done anything for her accept to make her believe it's ok t just sit around again - she does nothing around the house unless I harp on her about it. Anyone want to come by here Labor Day Weekend and be my muscle!! I am going to need some help I believe getting her out of here - won't that make for a wonderful birthday weekend for me.
This stress has gotten to me - I could feel a headache coming on last night - hoped that if I got to bed early and before it hit too bad I could stop it before it got intense - no such luck - woke up this morning with a migraine. Laid in bed for most of the morning - that is until E showed up to hang with L and brought along a friend of his from the shelter - yeah, not very relaxing and quiet. Beginning to feel like my place is turning into the Plateau Shelter. I miss having the place to myself.
OK - Chrissy is giving me the - Mom lets go to bed - look. I think I have caught you up on everything.
De
Friday, August 6, 2010
Cone of Shame
Little Miss Chrissy survived her surgery - no more "Lady Bits" She did get a wonderful parting gift - The Cone of Shame! Poor little girl - not a happy camper. She gets to wear the cone for 2 weeks! Not sure how I am going to get her to keep it on for that long. She's also supposed to lay low - no active play. Good Heavens - they don't know Chrissy. This is going to be a very trying two weeks.
I will post a pic tomorrow of her in her beautiful cone!
De
I will post a pic tomorrow of her in her beautiful cone!
De
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Deadline Met
We started this week out with a big push to get everything done for close quickly - I felt like I was doing a million different things at once and worried I was going to drop the ball . . . . . . . I don't think did . . . .and we met our deadline with time to spare! Yea Us!! We had a little bit of motivation to get things done - it was our office night at the Mariner's Game on Tuesday. I have not been a big Mariner's Fan this year . . . . Losing Season Again . . . . . . .and no Junior to at least make it exciting. I did go for the catered dinner though - Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Beans . . . . Yummy! We also got 2 Drink Tickets - usually I will use one and then give the other away - this year I wasn't in the mood so I had water and gave both my tickets away. I left before the game even started . . . . I know . . . you readers that are baseball fans are probably going WTH!! Free game and you didn't stay! I like baseball . . . . but I am a fan of football!!
Thank goodness for my new phone! I used Google Maps and my OneBusAway App to catch the last 218 bus home. The bus app lets you know when it will be at your stop and if it's delayed tells you by how many minutes - lucky for me it was delayed for 7 minutes otherwise I wouldn't have caught it.
I will be doing some baking this weekend - took delivery of a big box of peaches today! They were picked form the tree and boxed this morning and then delivered to my work this afternoon! I gave some to a few people at work - there are a lot of peaches in the box! I love making Peach Crisp and Peach Pie! I may just have to freeze some of them too so I can have Peach Dessert when they are out of season - wonder if fresh peaches freeze well.
Oh . . . because of the peach delivery I drove in to work today - didn't think it would be fun to take the bus with a box of peaches. Anyways - this coming weekend is Seafair which means Blue Angels which means closing down the I90 bridge for them to practice. They had been telling us all week that the bridge would close at 945 - plenty of time for me to get to work. What they neglected to say was that they would start the close down at 915 which would cause a 30 min backup trying to get across the bridge! Un -freakin believable!! This made me late for my usual early bird special parking rate so I had to move to the other parking garage that is another block away - usually not a problem but I had to carry an 18 lb box of peaches to my car!!! Stupid Angels!! There was a small back-up on the way home too - everyone slowing down to look at the boats already docked on the log boom and the other boats traveling to get there - come on people - you live in WA - never seen a boat on a lake before! Really . . . really . . . Really!
Tomorrow is Friday - Chrissy has an appointment to get her "Lady Bits" taken out. I wonder f she'll calm down a bit - I know boy puppies do. She'll probably turn PMSy - all that hormonal stuff - she's going to be a crazy dog!
De
Thank goodness for my new phone! I used Google Maps and my OneBusAway App to catch the last 218 bus home. The bus app lets you know when it will be at your stop and if it's delayed tells you by how many minutes - lucky for me it was delayed for 7 minutes otherwise I wouldn't have caught it.
I will be doing some baking this weekend - took delivery of a big box of peaches today! They were picked form the tree and boxed this morning and then delivered to my work this afternoon! I gave some to a few people at work - there are a lot of peaches in the box! I love making Peach Crisp and Peach Pie! I may just have to freeze some of them too so I can have Peach Dessert when they are out of season - wonder if fresh peaches freeze well.
Oh . . . because of the peach delivery I drove in to work today - didn't think it would be fun to take the bus with a box of peaches. Anyways - this coming weekend is Seafair which means Blue Angels which means closing down the I90 bridge for them to practice. They had been telling us all week that the bridge would close at 945 - plenty of time for me to get to work. What they neglected to say was that they would start the close down at 915 which would cause a 30 min backup trying to get across the bridge! Un -freakin believable!! This made me late for my usual early bird special parking rate so I had to move to the other parking garage that is another block away - usually not a problem but I had to carry an 18 lb box of peaches to my car!!! Stupid Angels!! There was a small back-up on the way home too - everyone slowing down to look at the boats already docked on the log boom and the other boats traveling to get there - come on people - you live in WA - never seen a boat on a lake before! Really . . . really . . . Really!
Tomorrow is Friday - Chrissy has an appointment to get her "Lady Bits" taken out. I wonder f she'll calm down a bit - I know boy puppies do. She'll probably turn PMSy - all that hormonal stuff - she's going to be a crazy dog!
De
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Soda Talk
One of the perks at my job is that we get free soda. The refrigerator would be stocked every morning and then you could just grab soda, flavored water, or juice whenever you wanted. A few weeks ago they changed from having the soda in the refrigerator to having them in vending machines - still free - much colder - don't run out of the popular flavors - more flavor choices.
Today when I went on my lunch break I was craving a Sprite - Sprite was one of the flavors we didn't use to have in the fridge - we had 7-UP. So I pushed the button for Sprite and out came . . . . . . 7-UP! WTH!! This started a lunchtime topic of which do you prefer Sprite or 7-UP? Kinda like the Coke or Pepsi debate - Sprite is a Coke product and 7-UP is a Pepsi product. Most of the people who are Coke fans preferred Sprite! Is this because of the flavor or is it because it is a coke product . . . . . hmmmm . . . . not so sure.
Which do you prefer? Sprite or 7-UP? Coke or Pepsi?
De
Today when I went on my lunch break I was craving a Sprite - Sprite was one of the flavors we didn't use to have in the fridge - we had 7-UP. So I pushed the button for Sprite and out came . . . . . . 7-UP! WTH!! This started a lunchtime topic of which do you prefer Sprite or 7-UP? Kinda like the Coke or Pepsi debate - Sprite is a Coke product and 7-UP is a Pepsi product. Most of the people who are Coke fans preferred Sprite! Is this because of the flavor or is it because it is a coke product . . . . . hmmmm . . . . not so sure.
Which do you prefer? Sprite or 7-UP? Coke or Pepsi?
De
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Losing The Interaction
What did we do before portable music and phones? Did we talk to people more? Did we pay attention to things around us? Why don't we want to interact with each other?
The other day I was out walking Chrissy - we took the small loop around through Summerwalk and then down by the ball field. As I watched people walk by I noticed that they all had ear buds in - either from an mp3 player or their phone. I started thinking about the people I see on the bus and walking around downtown - the majority have things in their ears! What are we tuning out? What are we trying to avoid?
I know I put my buds in on the bus to avoid talking to anyone - I put them in when I'm at work to tune out the people around me - I wear them on walks to keep myself entertained.
I went on another walk with Chrissy and this time I didn't wear my headphones - I listened to the sounds around me - birds, other people, dogs, the wind. I found myself paying attention to the things around me. The next step is to ride the bus and pay attention to what goes on around me.
What are your thoughts? Are you trying to avoid things?
De
The other day I was out walking Chrissy - we took the small loop around through Summerwalk and then down by the ball field. As I watched people walk by I noticed that they all had ear buds in - either from an mp3 player or their phone. I started thinking about the people I see on the bus and walking around downtown - the majority have things in their ears! What are we tuning out? What are we trying to avoid?
I know I put my buds in on the bus to avoid talking to anyone - I put them in when I'm at work to tune out the people around me - I wear them on walks to keep myself entertained.
I went on another walk with Chrissy and this time I didn't wear my headphones - I listened to the sounds around me - birds, other people, dogs, the wind. I found myself paying attention to the things around me. The next step is to ride the bus and pay attention to what goes on around me.
What are your thoughts? Are you trying to avoid things?
De
Monday, August 2, 2010
Day 1 Close
Long day at work today - Day 1 of Close - got home after 800 very tired. When I walked in the door I could smell something very delicious - I went in to the kitchen to find that L had made dinner!! Baked Chicken, real mashed potatoes, and biscuits! And . . . . . . . the kitchen was clean! I love my "wife"!
It made up for this weekend. E stayed the weekend and it was just too many people in this small condo. I was feeling a bit claustrophobic. Even though they were in L's room on the computer the whole weekend I felt like I couldn't be relaxed in my own house - You know - getting up to go to the bathroom in just a tank and underwear - never know who might be up and walk by my bedroom door. Can't close the door because the cats will sit there and howl at the door and Buffy does know how to open it.
I did get into a creative mode - made some necklaces - I have had an idea for one in my head for awhile now - it felt good to get it out and created. I haven't been in a creating mood for a while. I will post some pics tomorrow.
De
It made up for this weekend. E stayed the weekend and it was just too many people in this small condo. I was feeling a bit claustrophobic. Even though they were in L's room on the computer the whole weekend I felt like I couldn't be relaxed in my own house - You know - getting up to go to the bathroom in just a tank and underwear - never know who might be up and walk by my bedroom door. Can't close the door because the cats will sit there and howl at the door and Buffy does know how to open it.
I did get into a creative mode - made some necklaces - I have had an idea for one in my head for awhile now - it felt good to get it out and created. I haven't been in a creating mood for a while. I will post some pics tomorrow.
De
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