More 100 Things (I'll get there someday). . .
44. I had 2 different room-mates during my stay in college. My Freshman year I roomed with Betsy M. and my Sophomore and Junior year my roomie was Laura O. Laura had been my best bud Michele's roomie her freshman year. We both loved Duran Duran and the Beatles!
45. People in college were amazed by my ability to write a CORE paper at the typewriter while singing to music and still get an "A".
46. I made money in college typing papers (mainly for football players!) {I didn't charge Bryan after I met him}
47. I used to make money in High School driving kids to Monticello. I had my own taxi service.
48. I still have most of my stuffed animals and posters from my room when I was in High School
49. I was in the band in HS, but didn't play an instrument. (I was in the Flag Corps.)
50. I hate talking on the phone. ( So email me instead!)
more later...promise!
Reen
Friday, December 31, 2004
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Happy Day Before New Year's Eve!
Well, I think Tom will survive. Hopefully the people who are having to deal with his absence are learning something. (I am NOT meaning his wife in this instance!) Although I doubt any lesson are truly being learned. Tom is the one who is probably learning the lessons such as who his friends really are and what really matters.
21. I am not afraid of spiders, snakes or mice (but I wouldn't want any crawling all over me.)
22. All my animals (like my children) have 3 names:
Jeremiah Jebediah Johnson (at the Rainbow Bridge)
Sable Boo-Boo Kitty
Gabrielle Eva Wants More (at the Rainbow Bridge)
Penelope Hope Kissin' Kiley
Libby McMillan's Weak Moment
Charity Cocoa Diamonds Rowdy
Skyler Nelson Wilbury Harrison
23. Plus nicknames that they answer to like "Char-Bear", "Sky-Boy", "Sky-Man", "Lib-bib", "Bibs", "Hen-Pen," plus pumpkin, cupcake, cookie, and sweetie-pie
24. I can shoot very strait
25. I keep a baseball bat by my side of the bed (plus Libby!)
26. I have taught my girls some self-defense moves
27. My first celebrity crush when I was little (about 6-7) was Donny Osmond.
28. I (along with Bryan) collect autographs
29. Currently I collect Willow Tree Angels & Precious Moments figurine animals.
30. I have just stopped collecting Barbie ornaments (too many!!!) and ornaments in general.
31. Before meeting Bryan I collected horses and unicorns
32. I was named after both my Grandmothers: Edith Corrine Bragg Parks Killen and Helen Gayle Barclay Fischer...I became Corine Gail Fischer
33. I have an aunt, Susan, who is shorter than I am.
34. I have an uncle who is over 6 feet tall (Susan's brother oddly enough!)
35. I didn't think I would like "The Lord of the Ring's : The Fellowship of the Ring" when Bryan asked me to go see it.
36. I have seen it hundreds more times than Bryan by now.
37. Before meeting Bryan, who is a BIG Star Wars collector, I had seen "Star Wars: Episode IV" OVER 365 times. I stopped counting when I went to college in 1985.
38. The first movies I saw with Bryan were Disney's "Lady & the Tramp" and "Blade Runner". Bryan was impressed that I had already seen Blade Runner
39. I am ambidextrous.
40. I have had dreams come true.
41. Another fond memory I have of growing up is driving around on Christmas Eve looking at Christmas lights with my Dad. That is when Santa Claus came to our house. I never understood how Mom or my brother Mark missed seeing Santa EVERY year!
42. After I became a mom, I started the tradition of driving around on Christmas Eve to look at Christmas lights. Now we do it with the entire family, and Santa comes on Christmas morning. No early stops.
43. Growing up I listened to a wide mixture of music: The Osmonds, Dotty West, The Beatles, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Mozart and Beethoven.
more as time allows
Well, I think Tom will survive. Hopefully the people who are having to deal with his absence are learning something. (I am NOT meaning his wife in this instance!) Although I doubt any lesson are truly being learned. Tom is the one who is probably learning the lessons such as who his friends really are and what really matters.
And now...back to "100 Things About Me"
21. I am not afraid of spiders, snakes or mice (but I wouldn't want any crawling all over me.)
22. All my animals (like my children) have 3 names:
Jeremiah Jebediah Johnson (at the Rainbow Bridge)
Sable Boo-Boo Kitty
Gabrielle Eva Wants More (at the Rainbow Bridge)
Penelope Hope Kissin' Kiley
Libby McMillan's Weak Moment
Charity Cocoa Diamonds Rowdy
Skyler Nelson Wilbury Harrison
23. Plus nicknames that they answer to like "Char-Bear", "Sky-Boy", "Sky-Man", "Lib-bib", "Bibs", "Hen-Pen," plus pumpkin, cupcake, cookie, and sweetie-pie
24. I can shoot very strait
25. I keep a baseball bat by my side of the bed (plus Libby!)
26. I have taught my girls some self-defense moves
27. My first celebrity crush when I was little (about 6-7) was Donny Osmond.
28. I (along with Bryan) collect autographs
29. Currently I collect Willow Tree Angels & Precious Moments figurine animals.
30. I have just stopped collecting Barbie ornaments (too many!!!) and ornaments in general.
31. Before meeting Bryan I collected horses and unicorns
32. I was named after both my Grandmothers: Edith Corrine Bragg Parks Killen and Helen Gayle Barclay Fischer...I became Corine Gail Fischer
33. I have an aunt, Susan, who is shorter than I am.
34. I have an uncle who is over 6 feet tall (Susan's brother oddly enough!)
35. I didn't think I would like "The Lord of the Ring's : The Fellowship of the Ring" when Bryan asked me to go see it.
36. I have seen it hundreds more times than Bryan by now.
37. Before meeting Bryan, who is a BIG Star Wars collector, I had seen "Star Wars: Episode IV" OVER 365 times. I stopped counting when I went to college in 1985.
38. The first movies I saw with Bryan were Disney's "Lady & the Tramp" and "Blade Runner". Bryan was impressed that I had already seen Blade Runner
39. I am ambidextrous.
40. I have had dreams come true.
41. Another fond memory I have of growing up is driving around on Christmas Eve looking at Christmas lights with my Dad. That is when Santa Claus came to our house. I never understood how Mom or my brother Mark missed seeing Santa EVERY year!
42. After I became a mom, I started the tradition of driving around on Christmas Eve to look at Christmas lights. Now we do it with the entire family, and Santa comes on Christmas morning. No early stops.
43. Growing up I listened to a wide mixture of music: The Osmonds, Dotty West, The Beatles, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Mozart and Beethoven.
more as time allows
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Whoa! What happened to December???
Here it is December 29th...nearly the end of 2004 and I have had so much to blog about and no time to do it. We are travelling this weekend to see my in-laws and have our Christmas celebration with them...and to ring in the new year, of course! We McMillan's are party animals, you know. (we will be in bed by 10:00...if not sooner)
~*~
I have been doing a lot of questioning since December 20th. Asking myself "Why" this and "why" that. I have come to the conclusion that the questions I am asking cannot be answered and really don't need to be. I simply need to look at the facts and what is REALLY important to me. Money, of course, is extremely important, but what if the cost is your family, your sanity or your physical health. All of which are currently at risk.
I just find it extremely comical sometimes. If people only knew, you know? No one knows what anyone is going through, yet somehow every one here thinks they know.
If you don't understand that last sentence... well, I can explain in person. Maybe.
~*~
My thoughts are going out to Big Tom right now...laid up at home. I hope you feel better, Tom, SOON. I need you around here to keep me real.
Well, see you in the new year.
2005 looms ahead larger than life. Full of possibilities.
Ahhh.
Reen
Here it is December 29th...nearly the end of 2004 and I have had so much to blog about and no time to do it. We are travelling this weekend to see my in-laws and have our Christmas celebration with them...and to ring in the new year, of course! We McMillan's are party animals, you know. (we will be in bed by 10:00...if not sooner)
~*~
I have been doing a lot of questioning since December 20th. Asking myself "Why" this and "why" that. I have come to the conclusion that the questions I am asking cannot be answered and really don't need to be. I simply need to look at the facts and what is REALLY important to me. Money, of course, is extremely important, but what if the cost is your family, your sanity or your physical health. All of which are currently at risk.
I just find it extremely comical sometimes. If people only knew, you know? No one knows what anyone is going through, yet somehow every one here thinks they know.
If you don't understand that last sentence... well, I can explain in person. Maybe.
~*~
My thoughts are going out to Big Tom right now...laid up at home. I hope you feel better, Tom, SOON. I need you around here to keep me real.
Well, see you in the new year.
2005 looms ahead larger than life. Full of possibilities.
Ahhh.
Reen
Thursday, December 16, 2004
100 Things About Me
1. I have been married to Bryan since 1991 (and, yes, to the same man)
2. We would have gotten married in 1988, but our parents would have killed us.
3. We renewed our wedding vows in 2001.
4. I have 2 daughters with 3 names: Bridget Katie Scarlett and Cindy Breanne Sarah
5. Bridget's middle names come from "Gone with the Wind".
6. Cindy's middle name "Breanne" is the feminine form of Bryan
7. I work at a company doing something I love (graphic design)
8. I worked in the screen printing field for over 12 years before I came here
9. I had been an Art Major before I quit college
10. I am the youngest of 2 children (one brother, Mark). Mark is 11 years and 1 week older than me.
*~*
11. My first nephew was born on the day I told his mother, Michelle, he should be born: October 27
12. One of the fondest memories of growing up is working with my dad on old cars and engines. I helped pull my first engine out of a car when I was 5.
13. My mom cut my long hair short not long after that.
14. I have worn glasses since I was 4. Don't bother calling me "four eyes" or "visually challenged" ~ I will just kick you.
15. People who do not know me will call me shy.
16. People who do know me will call me quite extroverted. "Spastic", says Carla.
17. I don't like milk. The thought of it makes me gag and it always smells.
18. I am not too fond of water either. (I am beginning to make progress on this, however)
19. I used to be addicted to caffeine until Bryan and I decided to start a family. Now I can't stand Coke or Pepsi.
20. What do I drink, you ask? I drink Sprite, 7up, and Kool-Aid. Water, sometimes.
*~*
21.
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
OK. That subject really bit it.
It's so hard to write about things that make me laugh while still attempting to be general and not mentioning names or specific incidents. So that didnt' work the way I intended it.
Oh, well. Lesson learned.
The Christmas Season has descended upon us with a stack of cardboard boxes littering the living room and every available flat surface in the house. The tree is up. That was a major accomplishment for me. I did have a little help: Bryan helped me put in a lot of the branches and the top part of the tree. He is always the tree-topper-putter-on. Cindy helped put on some of the ornaments, but for the most part everyone stayed out of the way or they just couldn't make it through all the boxes!
I listened to my Christmas CD's for a while while decorating, but they got old really fast. So I listened to Styx's "Crystal Ball" cd - I have LOVED that recording ever since I went through my brother Mark's old records way back when I was in Junior High. I ordered the CD from our local store and have enjoyed it ever since.
After Styx, I listened to ZZ Top and Bryan Adams - such jolly, holiday tunes.
More later...
Reen
It's so hard to write about things that make me laugh while still attempting to be general and not mentioning names or specific incidents. So that didnt' work the way I intended it.
Oh, well. Lesson learned.
The Christmas Season has descended upon us with a stack of cardboard boxes littering the living room and every available flat surface in the house. The tree is up. That was a major accomplishment for me. I did have a little help: Bryan helped me put in a lot of the branches and the top part of the tree. He is always the tree-topper-putter-on. Cindy helped put on some of the ornaments, but for the most part everyone stayed out of the way or they just couldn't make it through all the boxes!
I listened to my Christmas CD's for a while while decorating, but they got old really fast. So I listened to Styx's "Crystal Ball" cd - I have LOVED that recording ever since I went through my brother Mark's old records way back when I was in Junior High. I ordered the CD from our local store and have enjoyed it ever since.
After Styx, I listened to ZZ Top and Bryan Adams - such jolly, holiday tunes.
More later...
Reen
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
New Blog topics . . . New blog topics.
It has come to my attention that my blog has gotten to be rather BORING lately. Not to make excuses, but that is in part due to the fact that I have been so swamped lately at work to notice any funny goings-on and Carla and I never get to speak to each other even though we are only 8 feet apart.
SO! I have found a list of possible "blog" topics that I can use to hopefully spice things up a bit.
TOPIC FOR DECEMBER 7TH, 2004:
It has come to my attention that my blog has gotten to be rather BORING lately. Not to make excuses, but that is in part due to the fact that I have been so swamped lately at work to notice any funny goings-on and Carla and I never get to speak to each other even though we are only 8 feet apart.
SO! I have found a list of possible "blog" topics that I can use to hopefully spice things up a bit.
TOPIC FOR DECEMBER 7TH, 2004:
WHAT MAKES ME LAUGH
Last night, the lamp falling on me made me laugh for 15 minutes! I was crying so much I had to dry my face! Bridget and Cindy thought I was having some sort of attack or something. What a way to instill a sense of competency in my daughters when they see their mother laughing uncontrollably and at what? The lamp fell.
Oooo hysterical.
Other than nonsense things that strike me as funny, I love to see people trip or fall (as long as they are not hurt). I loved America's Funniest Home Videos for just that. Bryan thinks I have an evil streak.
Movies like Christmas Vacation, Deuce Bigalow and Rat Race make me laugh.
A good joke, unlike the ones told around here, make me laugh.
Catching someone doing something geeky when they don't think anyone can see them makes me laugh.
Listening to Bridget say "Chipmunk" when she had her expander in made me laugh.
People who make me laugh include Carla, Cindy, Bridget, Bryan, Mr. Bean, Tom, Colby, Bill Cosby etc...etc...
Reen
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Thanksgiving has come and gone.
Did I even eat any turkey? I certainly don't feel like I did. Which I guess is a good thing. Now I have to get one for Bryan to cook for Christmas since we are staying home this year (yippee). I had all the ambition and drive to write witty and funny remarks about our Thanksgiving, but the truth is...it was pretty uneventful and boring even.
Here is my earlier attempt:
Thanksgiving, 2004
Thanksgiving Day at the McMillan’s consisted of lounging in pajamas until absolutely necessary. Bryan & I went to my favorite antique shop for their open house. I pointed out a lot of items I would like to have for Christmas (like the cast iron muffin tins that I have had my eye on for almost a year now and the tin lunch pail and the coffee grinder). I think they are supposed to come home with me. Instead of waiting for Christmas,
The rest of the day was spent at the local mall preparing for the Humane Society’s Celebrity Auction and taking care of the cats that are housed there. I don’t think we ate any meals together at all Thanksgiving Day.
Black Friday, November 26
4:00 am The alarm went off and I wondered what in the world I was thinking when I decided to leave so early. We planned on leaving the house at 5:00 am and traveling to Bryan’s Dads house up north. It would take 2 ½ - 3 hours to get there depending on traffic and Bryan’s speed. I took a warm bath, which helped to wake me up, checked on the cats, took the dogs out and woke everyone else up. By 5:20 we were whizzing past the rest area outside of town on the Interstate all in pretty good spirits and eating our McDonald’s breakfasts. I could tell the girls would be down for the count very soon though. Full bellies and long car rides are not good ways to keep Bridget and Cindy awake.
8:00 am We arrived at the northern McMillan’s homestead and no one was home. Luckily we found a door unlocked and the security system was down (3 dogs…all happy to see us) Cindy, Bridget and I all camped out in the living room watching “What Women Want” while Bryan napped in the family room. Dan came back from his walk not long after we arrived and pretty soon Kathy and Danielle did too.
This week has been unbearable in the mornings. I can't wait until December 22 when I have 22-26th off and then I am off again January 3 &4. I am sure there will be tons of work to do at home, but at this point I dont' care.
We have no tree up yet and nothing else decorated. I am not ready. I do have 2 presents wrapped already tho. I have to wrap Bryan's presents.
I can't think of any funny stories that have happened around here either.
Ugh. Why did I even TRY to blog???
Reen
Did I even eat any turkey? I certainly don't feel like I did. Which I guess is a good thing. Now I have to get one for Bryan to cook for Christmas since we are staying home this year (yippee). I had all the ambition and drive to write witty and funny remarks about our Thanksgiving, but the truth is...it was pretty uneventful and boring even.
Here is my earlier attempt:
Thanksgiving, 2004
Thanksgiving Day at the McMillan’s consisted of lounging in pajamas until absolutely necessary. Bryan & I went to my favorite antique shop for their open house. I pointed out a lot of items I would like to have for Christmas (like the cast iron muffin tins that I have had my eye on for almost a year now and the tin lunch pail and the coffee grinder). I think they are supposed to come home with me. Instead of waiting for Christmas,
The rest of the day was spent at the local mall preparing for the Humane Society’s Celebrity Auction and taking care of the cats that are housed there. I don’t think we ate any meals together at all Thanksgiving Day.
Black Friday, November 26
4:00 am The alarm went off and I wondered what in the world I was thinking when I decided to leave so early. We planned on leaving the house at 5:00 am and traveling to Bryan’s Dads house up north. It would take 2 ½ - 3 hours to get there depending on traffic and Bryan’s speed. I took a warm bath, which helped to wake me up, checked on the cats, took the dogs out and woke everyone else up. By 5:20 we were whizzing past the rest area outside of town on the Interstate all in pretty good spirits and eating our McDonald’s breakfasts. I could tell the girls would be down for the count very soon though. Full bellies and long car rides are not good ways to keep Bridget and Cindy awake.
8:00 am We arrived at the northern McMillan’s homestead and no one was home. Luckily we found a door unlocked and the security system was down (3 dogs…all happy to see us) Cindy, Bridget and I all camped out in the living room watching “What Women Want” while Bryan napped in the family room. Dan came back from his walk not long after we arrived and pretty soon Kathy and Danielle did too.
This week has been unbearable in the mornings. I can't wait until December 22 when I have 22-26th off and then I am off again January 3 &4. I am sure there will be tons of work to do at home, but at this point I dont' care.
We have no tree up yet and nothing else decorated. I am not ready. I do have 2 presents wrapped already tho. I have to wrap Bryan's presents.
I can't think of any funny stories that have happened around here either.
Ugh. Why did I even TRY to blog???
Reen
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
More of what I am Thankful for . . .
31. Phones with a "hold" button
32. the internet
33. the BEATLES
34. Sharing an office with CARLA (makes work much more bearable!!!)
35. veterans
36. veterinarians
37. blue ink pens
38. pencil sharpeners
39. the smell of crayons
40. Grizzlies baseball
41. 1976 Nova SS's
42. turkey dinners (as long as one person gets the leg)
43. DANIELLE KATE MCMILLAN
44. kleenex
45. "LipRageous" lip balm (or any chapstick in a pinch)
46. ice cube trays
47. diamonds
48. friends I can be myself with (and they still like me! They might call me "evil", but they hang around)
49. blogs
50. Jif peanut butter
51. Those little plastic things on the ends of your shoelaces...you know, those things
52. a job where I can surf all day
53. roadside rest areas (clean ones!)
54. George Lucas
55. the Presidential Campaign is OVER
56. that someone else is making the Thanksgiving dinner. All I have to do is eat.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
What am I THANKFUL for . . . ?
1. my family
2. my home
3. the days on this Earth that the Lord gives me.
~*~
4. "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy on DVD
5. my favorite actors
6. Grimsey
7. Chocolate
8. Sapphires
9. sweat pants
10. Pumpkin pie
11. warm baths
12. George W. Bush
13. post-it notes
14. white out
15. watercolors & charcoal pencils
16. mascara
17. my imagination and creativity
18. common sense
19. snow
20. black-eyed susans
21. corn-on-the-cob
22. the Muffets (I mean Muppets)
23. Gone with the Wind
24. Jeremiah
25. photography
26. Sprees & Sweet Tarts
27. movie theaters
28. the Humane Society & the ASPCA
29. John 3:16
30. pink sunsets
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 19, 2004
So So Much has Happened . . .
since my last blog. Funnie stories, hilarious stories, stories that will anger and disgust. They've all happened. I just have to find a place to start.
1. The File Cabinet Fiasco
The most-used file cabinet in our office has a top drawer that sticks open when you try to close it. Naturally, this is the drawer used most often in that cabinet and in the whole room itself. We used to have to leave the dumb drawer open until we could bat our eyes and plead for Big Tom to come down to our office to use his muscles and fix it. This has been going on for at least 4 years (not kidding). Tom finally taught me how to fix the drawer and get it back on track by opening the drawer all the way (yes, all the way) and popping the drawer back on the track. No problem! I have been doing that now for nearly an entire year.
On Wednesday, this week the drawer was up to its old tricks and I could hear my roomie, Carla trying to close the drawer. (why are file cabinets so dang noisy???) So, being the helpful and "giving" person that I am, I hop up and tell Carla that I will show her how to fix it. Carla stands next to me on the left and I open the drawer.
I open it more...
...and more...
... and more...
I heard Carla say something softly like, "Corine...I think it's open all the way". I heard her, but I didn't "HEAR" her if you know what I mean.
So needless to say, the drawer certainly opened all the wa, overturned and tumbled to the floor with Carla and I standing there watching it happen. Actually, I was bent over because I never did let go of the drawer handle!
Carla says, "Corine! Are you OK?"
I said as I let go of the handle and stood up, "Yeah. Are you OK?"
"I think so."
We stood there.
And stood there.
We stared at the scattered mess of papers, files and of course the overturned drawer. Cathy, our receptionist came running in to make sure we were ok. So did another worker, Robert.
We still stood there. After the mess was partially cleaned up and our door was closed we started giggling. What was so funny was our complete LACK of reaction. We just stood there. No laughter (which would be our normal reaction) or fright or girly screaming.
THAT IS WHAT IS SO FUNNY. Carla and I are so numb to the stupidity and moronic things that happen around here that we couldn't even react.
2. We Have a Visitor
When I am concentrating, I can type pretty fast. There's no guarantee on the mistakes, however, but I certainly type at a pretty good speed. And everyone says I type loud. Whatever.
So my story begins with me typing away tic tic tic tac tic tic tic (you get the idea) I was zipping right along when our Boss walks in. (For the purposes of this story I will call the Boss) "Guy". So "Guy" walks in and I am typing away. He ignores me (no big surprise there...) and I hear him talking to Carla. I continue typing.
Suddenly I hear him say "Well I am going to be gone..." and Carla said my typing instantly slowed from
tic tic tic tic tic tic to
tic
tic
tic
tic
Carla said it was all she could do to keep from laughing while "Guy" was speaking to her.
More later...
Reen
since my last blog. Funnie stories, hilarious stories, stories that will anger and disgust. They've all happened. I just have to find a place to start.
1. The File Cabinet Fiasco
The most-used file cabinet in our office has a top drawer that sticks open when you try to close it. Naturally, this is the drawer used most often in that cabinet and in the whole room itself. We used to have to leave the dumb drawer open until we could bat our eyes and plead for Big Tom to come down to our office to use his muscles and fix it. This has been going on for at least 4 years (not kidding). Tom finally taught me how to fix the drawer and get it back on track by opening the drawer all the way (yes, all the way) and popping the drawer back on the track. No problem! I have been doing that now for nearly an entire year.
On Wednesday, this week the drawer was up to its old tricks and I could hear my roomie, Carla trying to close the drawer. (why are file cabinets so dang noisy???) So, being the helpful and "giving" person that I am, I hop up and tell Carla that I will show her how to fix it. Carla stands next to me on the left and I open the drawer.
I open it more...
...and more...
... and more...
I heard Carla say something softly like, "Corine...I think it's open all the way". I heard her, but I didn't "HEAR" her if you know what I mean.
So needless to say, the drawer certainly opened all the wa, overturned and tumbled to the floor with Carla and I standing there watching it happen. Actually, I was bent over because I never did let go of the drawer handle!
Carla says, "Corine! Are you OK?"
I said as I let go of the handle and stood up, "Yeah. Are you OK?"
"I think so."
We stood there.
And stood there.
We stared at the scattered mess of papers, files and of course the overturned drawer. Cathy, our receptionist came running in to make sure we were ok. So did another worker, Robert.
We still stood there. After the mess was partially cleaned up and our door was closed we started giggling. What was so funny was our complete LACK of reaction. We just stood there. No laughter (which would be our normal reaction) or fright or girly screaming.
THAT IS WHAT IS SO FUNNY. Carla and I are so numb to the stupidity and moronic things that happen around here that we couldn't even react.
2. We Have a Visitor
When I am concentrating, I can type pretty fast. There's no guarantee on the mistakes, however, but I certainly type at a pretty good speed. And everyone says I type loud. Whatever.
So my story begins with me typing away tic tic tic tac tic tic tic (you get the idea) I was zipping right along when our Boss walks in. (For the purposes of this story I will call the Boss) "Guy". So "Guy" walks in and I am typing away. He ignores me (no big surprise there...) and I hear him talking to Carla. I continue typing.
Suddenly I hear him say "Well I am going to be gone..." and Carla said my typing instantly slowed from
tic tic tic tic tic tic to
tic
tic
tic
tic
Carla said it was all she could do to keep from laughing while "Guy" was speaking to her.
More later...
Reen
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Another Sick Sense of Satisfaction...
Ahhhhh . . . . . . . another day another sick sense of satisfaction at work. Am I truly that evil? Do I need to repent for these thoughts? I can't help but giggle uncontrollably with the thought of the upcoming changes going on at work.
After putting up with some things for nearly FIVE years I can't help but do just that.
Let's see . . . now to work on my job description. Do I put "Evil Wench" or just simply "bitch" as the title?
Decisions, decisions...
~Reen
Ahhhhh . . . . . . . another day another sick sense of satisfaction at work. Am I truly that evil? Do I need to repent for these thoughts? I can't help but giggle uncontrollably with the thought of the upcoming changes going on at work.
After putting up with some things for nearly FIVE years I can't help but do just that.
Let's see . . . now to work on my job description. Do I put "Evil Wench" or just simply "bitch" as the title?
Decisions, decisions...
~Reen
Thursday, November 04, 2004
A quick update. . . some quotes heard 'round the office today:
"I don't know where they are. Who signed for them?"
"They were right here. I swear."
"I haven't seen them."
"We got three boxes in. I remember."
"Have they even been delivered?"
"I don't know."
"I don't know where they are."
Ahhhhh. TEAMWORK!
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Oh! Oh! Oh! Kudos to ME!!!
Yes, kudos to me, me, me!!! Cindy was sick on Monday with the beginnings of a bad cold, so I kept her home from school. I was already up, showered, make-up on and everything. So when I knew I was staying home, I threw on some comfy jeans and a tee shirt! I had a few errands to run (not including getting McDonald's fries for Cindy for lunch :) ) so I did them and stayed home the rest of the time. The kudos are for actually getting our desk cleaned off and everything that was cluttering it either FILED, PITCHED or given away.
Awesome.
I like to go and stare at the desk now. It looks so shiny.
Reen
Yes, kudos to me, me, me!!! Cindy was sick on Monday with the beginnings of a bad cold, so I kept her home from school. I was already up, showered, make-up on and everything. So when I knew I was staying home, I threw on some comfy jeans and a tee shirt! I had a few errands to run (not including getting McDonald's fries for Cindy for lunch :) ) so I did them and stayed home the rest of the time. The kudos are for actually getting our desk cleaned off and everything that was cluttering it either FILED, PITCHED or given away.
Awesome.
I like to go and stare at the desk now. It looks so shiny.
Reen
(Sigh) ... Immense Sigh of Relief
The election is over. I feel like I can relax now. Another four years in the hands of George W. Bush.
Yes... I supported Bush.
And will CONTINUE to support President Bush.
The election is over. I feel like I can relax now. Another four years in the hands of George W. Bush.
Yes... I supported Bush.
And will CONTINUE to support President Bush.
Romans 13:1 states
"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God"
Reen
Friday, October 29, 2004
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Thursday, October 28, 2004
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
The Missing Link . . .
Naturally, right after I posted yesterday, I found the link to the test I took for your personality disorders. Go to http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv to take it. I want to know the results now people!
Naturally, right after I posted yesterday, I found the link to the test I took for your personality disorders. Go to http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv to take it. I want to know the results now people!
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Scorpio
With my impending birthday, and fellow astrologer Carla (with a "c"), I have been doing some research what it means to be a Scorpio. (The descriptions highlighted in RED, are those that I agree with). Here are some things I found while "googling".
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The symbol of Scorpio is, of course, the scorpion. Scorpios are thought to be energetic and passionate leaders; they can be stubborn or jealous. They are sensitive and observant, and enjoy pushing themselves and others to the limit.
The planet Pluto rules Scorpio, which is a water sign. Scorpios are considered to be energetic, passionate, deep, intuitive, and secretive, with a great deal of self-control. They also believe that Scorpios can be willful, stubborn, and easily made jealous. Scorpios are thought to be keen observers of people, and potentially calculating and manipulative. Seeing more of people's deepest motivations than others do, they have a tendency to be cynical. They are sensitive and never forget a hurt or a slight—for the typical Scorpio, forgiveness can be difficult.
Astrologers consider Scorpio perhaps the most extreme of all signs. The intensity and focus of Scorpios gives them great ability to see a project through despite all obstacles. Their strong leadership qualities, incisive analytic abilities, energy, and desire for financial security can make them motivated career people. Many Scorpios also like to flirt with danger and push themselves and those close to them to their limits. Professions traditionally associated with Scorpio include forensics, law enforcement or detective work, the military, medicine, psychology, big business, and recycling.
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Am I in the wrong profession, or what?
...this website goes a little deeper (and harsher, I must say) into Scorpio http://fateslibrary.topcities.com/TheScroll/october03/scorpio.html
With my impending birthday, and fellow astrologer Carla (with a "c"), I have been doing some research what it means to be a Scorpio. (The descriptions highlighted in RED, are those that I agree with). Here are some things I found while "googling".
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The symbol of Scorpio is, of course, the scorpion. Scorpios are thought to be energetic and passionate leaders; they can be stubborn or jealous. They are sensitive and observant, and enjoy pushing themselves and others to the limit.
The planet Pluto rules Scorpio, which is a water sign. Scorpios are considered to be energetic, passionate, deep, intuitive, and secretive, with a great deal of self-control. They also believe that Scorpios can be willful, stubborn, and easily made jealous. Scorpios are thought to be keen observers of people, and potentially calculating and manipulative. Seeing more of people's deepest motivations than others do, they have a tendency to be cynical. They are sensitive and never forget a hurt or a slight—for the typical Scorpio, forgiveness can be difficult.
Astrologers consider Scorpio perhaps the most extreme of all signs. The intensity and focus of Scorpios gives them great ability to see a project through despite all obstacles. Their strong leadership qualities, incisive analytic abilities, energy, and desire for financial security can make them motivated career people. Many Scorpios also like to flirt with danger and push themselves and those close to them to their limits. Professions traditionally associated with Scorpio include forensics, law enforcement or detective work, the military, medicine, psychology, big business, and recycling.
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Am I in the wrong profession, or what?
...this website goes a little deeper (and harsher, I must say) into Scorpio http://fateslibrary.topcities.com/TheScroll/october03/scorpio.html
Test Results
I took a test recently and I wanted to place the link here, but I don't have it any longer (grr). When I do I will post the site for you. The test was to help you find out if you have any types of "disorders". Well...for your reading pleasure... here are my test results:
PARANOID: (extreme or irrational fear or distrust of others)... VERY HIGH
SCHIZOID: (personality disorder marked by extreme shyness, flat affect, reclusiveness, discomfort with others, and an inability to form close relationships.) ... LOW
SCHIZOTYPAL: (potential borderline schizophrenia, a condition characterized by cold aloof feelings, eccentric behavior, hallucinations, illusions, and delusions) ... MODERATE
ANTISOCIAL: (Shunning the society of others; not sociable)...LOW
BORDERLINE: (Relating to a condition characterized by a pattern of instability in mood, interpersonal relations, and self-image, and manifested by self-destructive, impulsive, and inconsistent behavior)...MODERATE
HISTRIONIC: (Excessively dramatic or emotional)...HIGH
NARCISSISTIC: (self-preoccupation, lack of empathy, and unconscious deficits in self-esteem)...MODERATE
AVOIDANT: (characterized by turning away or by withdrawal)... VERY HIGH
DEPENDENT: ...HIGH
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE: (dwell on unwanted thoughts or ideas or perform certain repetitious rituals, especially as a defense against anxiety from unconscious conflicts) ...HIGH
I'm not sure if I should be scared or worried, or what? Would that be "avoidant" of me?
Reen
I took a test recently and I wanted to place the link here, but I don't have it any longer (grr). When I do I will post the site for you. The test was to help you find out if you have any types of "disorders". Well...for your reading pleasure... here are my test results:
PARANOID: (extreme or irrational fear or distrust of others)... VERY HIGH
SCHIZOID: (personality disorder marked by extreme shyness, flat affect, reclusiveness, discomfort with others, and an inability to form close relationships.) ... LOW
SCHIZOTYPAL: (potential borderline schizophrenia, a condition characterized by cold aloof feelings, eccentric behavior, hallucinations, illusions, and delusions) ... MODERATE
ANTISOCIAL: (Shunning the society of others; not sociable)...LOW
BORDERLINE: (Relating to a condition characterized by a pattern of instability in mood, interpersonal relations, and self-image, and manifested by self-destructive, impulsive, and inconsistent behavior)...MODERATE
HISTRIONIC: (Excessively dramatic or emotional)...HIGH
NARCISSISTIC: (self-preoccupation, lack of empathy, and unconscious deficits in self-esteem)...MODERATE
AVOIDANT: (characterized by turning away or by withdrawal)... VERY HIGH
DEPENDENT: ...HIGH
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE: (dwell on unwanted thoughts or ideas or perform certain repetitious rituals, especially as a defense against anxiety from unconscious conflicts) ...HIGH
I'm not sure if I should be scared or worried, or what? Would that be "avoidant" of me?
Reen
Monday, October 25, 2004
Well, another weekend shot to heck.
Nothing accomplished, nothing done. And yet I am so tired today I could literally fall asleep right here. No need to lay my head down or anything. All I need to do is stop moving for 5 seconds and I will be out. I feel bad for a couple of phone calls that I transfered to someone else, but I honestly could not understand ONE word they were saying. I could tell it was English, but I just kept asking them to repeat themselves over and over and over.
4 out of the 5 people I speak to at work are unhappy at being here as well (I don't speak to anyone else) which does not improve my moralle either.
What do I NOT find mentally stimulating? Questions about our products in which the answers ARE ON THE PACKAGE. I am beginning to sound like a broken record. "Yes, you just add water. The directions are on the back . Just add water. No water. Only water. Yes, tap water is fine. Any temperature will be ok. It is all explained on the box. No, not milk...water. Water. Yes, that's right. Water."
Don't laugh! That is my side of an ACTUAL conversation. Tres Stimulating!
Ciao!
Reen
Nothing accomplished, nothing done. And yet I am so tired today I could literally fall asleep right here. No need to lay my head down or anything. All I need to do is stop moving for 5 seconds and I will be out. I feel bad for a couple of phone calls that I transfered to someone else, but I honestly could not understand ONE word they were saying. I could tell it was English, but I just kept asking them to repeat themselves over and over and over.
4 out of the 5 people I speak to at work are unhappy at being here as well (I don't speak to anyone else) which does not improve my moralle either.
What do I NOT find mentally stimulating? Questions about our products in which the answers ARE ON THE PACKAGE. I am beginning to sound like a broken record. "Yes, you just add water. The directions are on the back . Just add water. No water. Only water. Yes, tap water is fine. Any temperature will be ok. It is all explained on the box. No, not milk...water. Water. Yes, that's right. Water."
Don't laugh! That is my side of an ACTUAL conversation. Tres Stimulating!
Ciao!
Reen
Friday, October 22, 2004
I forgot to mention an answered prayer!
I got so carried away in my last blog, that I forgot to mention I had a prayer answered today. One of my greatest fears (besides drowning) is to be in another car accident. So I H-A-T-E turning left across traffic that does not stop. Hate it Hate it Hate it! I will drive for blocks out of my way sometimes to avoid it.
Well today I picked up the blue car from being fixed (spayed! haha! sorry humane society bad joke) and in order to leave the garage, I had to turn left across 4 lanes to get to work. As I pulled up to the road, I said a quick prayer. I simply said,
I stopped. Looked both ways. There was NO traffic.
Zero.
None.
This road going through town is busy 27-7. It is one of the many main highways coming into town and I was trying to get on it at 10 till 8:00 in the morning!
As I pulled out, I said a thank you to GOD.
That started my day off very well.
~Reen
I got so carried away in my last blog, that I forgot to mention I had a prayer answered today. One of my greatest fears (besides drowning) is to be in another car accident. So I H-A-T-E turning left across traffic that does not stop. Hate it Hate it Hate it! I will drive for blocks out of my way sometimes to avoid it.
Well today I picked up the blue car from being fixed (spayed! haha! sorry humane society bad joke) and in order to leave the garage, I had to turn left across 4 lanes to get to work. As I pulled up to the road, I said a quick prayer. I simply said,
"Lord, I'm gonna need you to be with me!"
Zero.
None.
This road going through town is busy 27-7. It is one of the many main highways coming into town and I was trying to get on it at 10 till 8:00 in the morning!
As I pulled out, I said a thank you to GOD.
That started my day off very well.
~Reen
A Moral Dilemma . . . What To Do
What would YOU do if you caught a coworker on a website that was completely inappropriate for viewing at work? Not a pornographic site, at least not to my knowledge, but a "matchmaking" website? Now keep in mind, this is the same coworker who accused one of your best friends at work of "flashing" him and accused another good friend of having an affair with a coworker. (All of which were untrue and just figments of this guys deluded imagination!) This man trashes his own mother and would snitch on himself if he thought it would do any good. I had my suspicions about this coworker and these types of websites because our spam filter was blocking emails to him.
I figure my options are:
1. Go to my supervisor.
2. Try to get more people to "catch" him.
3. Go to the VP.
Problems I see with these solutions include:
1. No good. I have gone to her before with complaints. Nothing was ever done, nor would I ever expect anything to be done this time.
2. having our internet usage watched. Everyone's usage. That would not be good. I am talented enough to do my work and build my own website (with no one knowing, I might add).
3. Getting the VP more mad at me. He protects this guy, he is our "token", but no he isn't black.
So you see what I am dealing with.
Trash.
I need to move.
Reen
What would YOU do if you caught a coworker on a website that was completely inappropriate for viewing at work? Not a pornographic site, at least not to my knowledge, but a "matchmaking" website? Now keep in mind, this is the same coworker who accused one of your best friends at work of "flashing" him and accused another good friend of having an affair with a coworker. (All of which were untrue and just figments of this guys deluded imagination!) This man trashes his own mother and would snitch on himself if he thought it would do any good. I had my suspicions about this coworker and these types of websites because our spam filter was blocking emails to him.
I figure my options are:
1. Go to my supervisor.
2. Try to get more people to "catch" him.
3. Go to the VP.
Problems I see with these solutions include:
1. No good. I have gone to her before with complaints. Nothing was ever done, nor would I ever expect anything to be done this time.
2. having our internet usage watched. Everyone's usage. That would not be good. I am talented enough to do my work and build my own website (with no one knowing, I might add).
3. Getting the VP more mad at me. He protects this guy, he is our "token", but no he isn't black.
So you see what I am dealing with.
Trash.
I need to move.
Reen
Thursday, October 21, 2004
(sigh) Thursday, October 21, 2004
I sighed above for several reasons. I don't feel the best, I have to pay$260 to get my blue car working again (actually starting again), my birthday is coming up in 9 days and I don't think we have seen the sun all week.
What do I want for my birthday, you ask? Hmm. . . . . . . .
1. Less Stress
2. Energy
3. More ambition
Ciao!
~Reen
I sighed above for several reasons. I don't feel the best, I have to pay$260 to get my blue car working again (actually starting again), my birthday is coming up in 9 days and I don't think we have seen the sun all week.
What do I want for my birthday, you ask? Hmm. . . . . . . .
1. Less Stress
2. Energy
3. More ambition
Ciao!
~Reen
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
I took a test . . .
. . . of which "Harry Potter" character I am. I am Cadence Cartwright! Here is what my test results said.
"You are Cadence Cartwright. You're subdued, reserved, quiet, and a little shy. But that's not because you mean to be, only because you're unsure of how things are going to end up around you. Your heart belongs to the famous Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter. The boy who taught you that you are not the only one who suffers. "
. . . of which "Harry Potter" character I am. I am Cadence Cartwright! Here is what my test results said.
"You are Cadence Cartwright. You're subdued, reserved, quiet, and a little shy. But that's not because you mean to be, only because you're unsure of how things are going to end up around you. Your heart belongs to the famous Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter. The boy who taught you that you are not the only one who suffers. "
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Whoa! Was I on a short but nasty tangent yesteday or what?
Sometimes customers simply drive me nuts. They call, they yammer on an on, they ask a question, they yammer, the hang up. I never get a chance to say a word OR to answer their question! What a waste of my time. Grr.
I know that is what I am here for...blah blah blah yadda yadda yadda. But when you add up the years I have spent in customer service of some form since the time I was 14 and had my first job...it equals 23 years!
It is time for me to find a new profession!
You go, girl!! Rock On!
Reen
Sometimes customers simply drive me nuts. They call, they yammer on an on, they ask a question, they yammer, the hang up. I never get a chance to say a word OR to answer their question! What a waste of my time. Grr.
I know that is what I am here for...blah blah blah yadda yadda yadda. But when you add up the years I have spent in customer service of some form since the time I was 14 and had my first job...it equals 23 years!
It is time for me to find a new profession!
THE BRAVERY AWARD OF THE DAY
goes to my super-bud...
Mary Michele Montgomery Fritz
for her courage shown under pressure.
You go, girl!! Rock On!
Reen
Monday, October 18, 2004
Friday, October 15, 2004
Do you ever find yourself having a "DUH" moment?
Well I did this morning. The sad thing is I can blame it on any number of things: the unsurmountable stress that I have from my job, the fact that I have 2 kids and a husband doing their best to rob my sanity (haha) or the fact that I am so tired and physically unfit.
But...
The truth is it was me. Totally me. Stupid. Stupid. What-was-I-thinking-moment. So do I have you on the edge of your seat? Do you really want to find out what incredibly moronic thing I did?
I will tell you.
I use a product on my hair called Bed Head heat activated curl enhancer. I use it daily, but it never seems to do as good when I use it. When my personal stylist Nikki (no one else cuts my hair!) uses it my hair poofs out like and afro and people ask me if I got a perm!
So today I sprayed it all over my wet little head...turned on the old blow dryer (complete with alien-looking diffuser attachment) and started to freeze.
Then it hit me.
Since I got this blow dryer in the spring I have used the cool and low settings.
DUH!!!
Can I say it again? DUH!!!
Good lord! I am using a HEAT - ACTIVATED product and never allowing HEAT to touch my hair.
DUH!
By the way...my hair looks GREAT today!
Well I did this morning. The sad thing is I can blame it on any number of things: the unsurmountable stress that I have from my job, the fact that I have 2 kids and a husband doing their best to rob my sanity (haha) or the fact that I am so tired and physically unfit.
But...
The truth is it was me. Totally me. Stupid. Stupid. What-was-I-thinking-moment. So do I have you on the edge of your seat? Do you really want to find out what incredibly moronic thing I did?
I will tell you.
~~~*~~~
I use a product on my hair called Bed Head heat activated curl enhancer. I use it daily, but it never seems to do as good when I use it. When my personal stylist Nikki (no one else cuts my hair!) uses it my hair poofs out like and afro and people ask me if I got a perm!
So today I sprayed it all over my wet little head...turned on the old blow dryer (complete with alien-looking diffuser attachment) and started to freeze.
Then it hit me.
Since I got this blow dryer in the spring I have used the cool and low settings.
DUH!!!
Can I say it again? DUH!!!
Good lord! I am using a HEAT - ACTIVATED product and never allowing HEAT to touch my hair.
DUH!
By the way...my hair looks GREAT today!
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Here is just a sample of how my life has been going.
I was awakened at 4:41 this morning by my job's alarm company. Someone had set of the alarm and instead of calling them to give the "all clear" they called the police. The alarm company needed me, fresh out of bed, to give the ok.
I did.
I called work and happened to get a guy on the phone who was frazzled to death. He didn't know WHO to call. He knew how to turn off the alarm once it was tripped, but that was it. He didn't know who to call. Both his supervisors did not answer their phone when he called them. Typical.
~~*~~
Then I get outside with my husband who wants me to check and see if the blue car will start. He hates leaving before me, but he had to. I teased him, "Just because it starts now doesn't mean it's going to start later."
After much waiting...Bridget, Cindy and I get to the car to finally get started on our trek to school/work.
The car didn't start.
Nothing.
So we shifted quickly into "Plan B". We called a neighbor who let me borrow her van. Ah. Sigh of relief. Everyone will get to school and I will still get to work on time.
Or so I thought.
It was drizzling a little bit and had been all night. The brakes on the borrowed van squealed so loud I got an instant headache. But that's not all. At one point, I was slowing to a stop with my foot lightly on the brake when
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my foot suddenly hit the floor and we still didn't stop.
So I dropped the girls off ... the brakes were working ok by then and I took my neighbor's van back and told her of the brake problem. I ran home, effectively twisting my ankle in the platforms I was wearing. I tried calling work to warn them I might be late - but no one answered the phone! Oh, of course!!! I am not there to answer it! Who else would possibly think to do THAT?!
I call my office roomie, Carla and shout when she answers the phone, "Can you give me a ride to work?"
~~~*~~~
She picks me up and shows me her hands. She had one hand's fingernails completed painted and the other one was bare!
And then we were at work and the day went downhill from there.
It's only Wednesday.
I was awakened at 4:41 this morning by my job's alarm company. Someone had set of the alarm and instead of calling them to give the "all clear" they called the police. The alarm company needed me, fresh out of bed, to give the ok.
I did.
I called work and happened to get a guy on the phone who was frazzled to death. He didn't know WHO to call. He knew how to turn off the alarm once it was tripped, but that was it. He didn't know who to call. Both his supervisors did not answer their phone when he called them. Typical.
~~*~~
Then I get outside with my husband who wants me to check and see if the blue car will start. He hates leaving before me, but he had to. I teased him, "Just because it starts now doesn't mean it's going to start later."
After much waiting...Bridget, Cindy and I get to the car to finally get started on our trek to school/work.
The car didn't start.
Nothing.
So we shifted quickly into "Plan B". We called a neighbor who let me borrow her van. Ah. Sigh of relief. Everyone will get to school and I will still get to work on time.
Or so I thought.
It was drizzling a little bit and had been all night. The brakes on the borrowed van squealed so loud I got an instant headache. But that's not all. At one point, I was slowing to a stop with my foot lightly on the brake when
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my foot suddenly hit the floor and we still didn't stop.
So I dropped the girls off ... the brakes were working ok by then and I took my neighbor's van back and told her of the brake problem. I ran home, effectively twisting my ankle in the platforms I was wearing. I tried calling work to warn them I might be late - but no one answered the phone! Oh, of course!!! I am not there to answer it! Who else would possibly think to do THAT?!
I call my office roomie, Carla and shout when she answers the phone, "Can you give me a ride to work?"
~~~*~~~
She picks me up and shows me her hands. She had one hand's fingernails completed painted and the other one was bare!
And then we were at work and the day went downhill from there.
It's only Wednesday.
Friday, October 08, 2004
THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY!
I honestly don't think I could take another day of work. It has been absolutely unbearable here. Between co-workers and customers I am surprised I have any hair left! (because I am pulling my hair out, not because they are causing me to go bald...)
I honestly don't think I could take another day of work. It has been absolutely unbearable here. Between co-workers and customers I am surprised I have any hair left! (because I am pulling my hair out, not because they are causing me to go bald...)
I am taking Monday off to celebrate Columbus Day ~ everyone else in the fam is out of school. Bryan has CC practice early. I may or may not get up. I am kind of hoping for a nice, cool rainy kind of day. Sunny would be ok too, but then I won't want to be in the house.
_______________________
I saw a car yesterday that had Kerry/Obama/other deadocrats stickers all over it. The license plate said
MPEACH W
Can you believe someone actually PAID to have that on a license plate? They will look pretty stupid come November. Well, they already do.
I wanted to ram by '90 Geo Prism straight into his shiny new Kerry car.
_______________________
Honestly, I have been so busy with work etc... that I am sick, sick, sick. I have no time or energy to do anything at home because my body and brain collapse at 5:00. If my hand/wrist/elbow are not better by Monday I am going to have to go see a doctor about carpel tunnel. Typing this is taking forever and is absolutely killing me! Wouldn't that just kill them here if I have to take a leave of absense? hahahahahaha (evil laughter!)
Well I need to stop. More on Tuesday. Hopefully something exciting happens over the weekend.
Reen
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
99 Luftballoons
Ah...quiet. Well quiet except for "99 Luftballoons" playing on my iMac. I love iTunes!
I had a very enjoyable weekend. I didn't do much work around the house (hence, the enjoyment). This weekend could go either way: extreme mayhem where nothing gets done or I wear myself out and then Bridget comes to remind me of her Homecoming hair appt at 6:00. Hmm... I wonder what shoes she is wearing...I need to research that.
In other news, I feel betrayed by John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen for political reasons. I am sure they believe what they do for a reason (however deluded they may be), I just don't think they have the "little people" in mind anymore. I am against any war no matter the reason, but sometimes war is necessary. Ugh.. I could go on and on...The internet is filled with anti-Bush websites which also sickens me. Why, when I am surfing, can't I find some Anti-Kerry websites? I know why. The people who are against Kerry are too busy working at their JOBS and keeping AMERICA going that they don't have time to devote to websites etc...
OK... I must stop now.
DANIELLE MCMILLAN FOR PRESIDENT!!!
Ah...quiet. Well quiet except for "99 Luftballoons" playing on my iMac. I love iTunes!
I had a very enjoyable weekend. I didn't do much work around the house (hence, the enjoyment). This weekend could go either way: extreme mayhem where nothing gets done or I wear myself out and then Bridget comes to remind me of her Homecoming hair appt at 6:00. Hmm... I wonder what shoes she is wearing...I need to research that.
In other news, I feel betrayed by John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen for political reasons. I am sure they believe what they do for a reason (however deluded they may be), I just don't think they have the "little people" in mind anymore. I am against any war no matter the reason, but sometimes war is necessary. Ugh.. I could go on and on...The internet is filled with anti-Bush websites which also sickens me. Why, when I am surfing, can't I find some Anti-Kerry websites? I know why. The people who are against Kerry are too busy working at their JOBS and keeping AMERICA going that they don't have time to devote to websites etc...
OK... I must stop now.
DANIELLE MCMILLAN FOR PRESIDENT!!!
Thursday, September 30, 2004
A Dingo Ate My Baby!
I don't know where (or why!) Carla comes up with these things, but now she and I will burst out with "A dingo ate my baby!" in complete Australian accent. Well, we try at the accent. Tom was downstairs - who let him out I don't know - and Carla asked if he had heard the phrase. Of course, he had and then the three of us went off on a dingo-ate-my-baby marathon with Tom winning the Meryl Streep Award. It was kind of scary, actually. This phrase has almost completely replaced "Do you want to make more money?" and "Is my Dad there?"
I guess we will get to add this to the list of Hodgson Mill classics.
Reen
I don't know where (or why!) Carla comes up with these things, but now she and I will burst out with "A dingo ate my baby!" in complete Australian accent. Well, we try at the accent. Tom was downstairs - who let him out I don't know - and Carla asked if he had heard the phrase. Of course, he had and then the three of us went off on a dingo-ate-my-baby marathon with Tom winning the Meryl Streep Award. It was kind of scary, actually. This phrase has almost completely replaced "Do you want to make more money?" and "Is my Dad there?"
I guess we will get to add this to the list of Hodgson Mill classics.
Reen
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Survived the Weekend
Well, I survived the weekend. . . somehow. Ibuprophen every 4 hours will do wonders I s'pose. Not much has changed. I still feel like a hair you twist between your fingers. The hair will stretch a little while, but eventually it snaps and breaks in two.
I am waiting for my *snap* to happen.
"A Walk on the Moon" helped me to sleep these past couple of days, as did a borrowed copy (THANK YOU TOM!!!) of "Young Guns II". Really... what does this say about me? I have a better time and feel better about my life when I immerse myself in a movie?
Yep.
Well, I survived the weekend. . . somehow. Ibuprophen every 4 hours will do wonders I s'pose. Not much has changed. I still feel like a hair you twist between your fingers. The hair will stretch a little while, but eventually it snaps and breaks in two.
I am waiting for my *snap* to happen.
"A Walk on the Moon" helped me to sleep these past couple of days, as did a borrowed copy (THANK YOU TOM!!!) of "Young Guns II". Really... what does this say about me? I have a better time and feel better about my life when I immerse myself in a movie?
Yep.
Friday, September 17, 2004
Hello all!
Yesterday the list of things getting me down was so numerous I couldn't believe it! But through it all, four beautiful, precious, magical beings came to me and reminded me that I was loved. Skyler was the first to sense my dark mood. He nuzzled me and made me keep petting him through my tears. After I felt well enough to emerge from my dark room and into the kitchen, I was attacked by Charity, Libby and Penny all wanting to give me attention and to receive attention from me. Charity was wagging her whole body! She never does that when she sees me!
Even though nothing had changed - my situation remained the same and I was still faced with decisions, headaches and a sleepless night...I felt better.
There is nothing better than the love of a dog.
Reen
Yesterday the list of things getting me down was so numerous I couldn't believe it! But through it all, four beautiful, precious, magical beings came to me and reminded me that I was loved. Skyler was the first to sense my dark mood. He nuzzled me and made me keep petting him through my tears. After I felt well enough to emerge from my dark room and into the kitchen, I was attacked by Charity, Libby and Penny all wanting to give me attention and to receive attention from me. Charity was wagging her whole body! She never does that when she sees me!
Even though nothing had changed - my situation remained the same and I was still faced with decisions, headaches and a sleepless night...I felt better.
There is nothing better than the love of a dog.
Reen
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Monday, September 13, 2004
Another Weekend Gone.
Monday.
Monnndaaaay.
I wanted so much to roll over and pull the pillow over my head this morning and go back to the "Blackhawk Down" dream I was having. (can you tell what movie I watched?)
Highlights of the weekend included
Monday.
Monnndaaaay.
I wanted so much to roll over and pull the pillow over my head this morning and go back to the "Blackhawk Down" dream I was having. (can you tell what movie I watched?)
Highlights of the weekend included
- Bryan's boy's Cross Country team in disbelief that they won a trophy at the meet. They just sat there...stunned.
- Skyler is getting closer and closer to giving me an actual "kiss". I keep promising him a steak all his own, but so far...no luck
- Bryan noticed my "poster wall" of Orlando Bloom and Viggo Mortensen. He didn't make me take it down :)
- Bridget went to a back-to-school dance and was not grounded. Isn't that a first? Good girl!!! :)
I know more happened... but my mind is blank.
Check back for more exciting news!
Reen
Friday, September 10, 2004
Yikes! It's Friday! This has been an awfully, awfully loooonnng week for being just 4 days long. Ya know what I mean? (doesn't Ernest say that?)
I don't know what planets are visible right now, but what I saw near the moon was too big to be a space station and too bright to be a star. (sorry, a little Star Wars quote got thrown in there). I was out with Penny and Libby this morning. It was still dark and quiet out - the sun had not begun to come up. The stars were beautiful! I swear I have never seen them that close before. Orion's belt (my personal favorite) was right over our house.
This weekend I will get to enjoy the outdoors at the Cross Country meet. I plan on taking a lawn chair, my camera and my sketch book and watching the runners go by. Last year I was back-and-forth, back-and-forth and by the time we got home I was exhausted! Not this year!! I am camping out!!!
More next week
reen
I don't know what planets are visible right now, but what I saw near the moon was too big to be a space station and too bright to be a star. (sorry, a little Star Wars quote got thrown in there). I was out with Penny and Libby this morning. It was still dark and quiet out - the sun had not begun to come up. The stars were beautiful! I swear I have never seen them that close before. Orion's belt (my personal favorite) was right over our house.
This weekend I will get to enjoy the outdoors at the Cross Country meet. I plan on taking a lawn chair, my camera and my sketch book and watching the runners go by. Last year I was back-and-forth, back-and-forth and by the time we got home I was exhausted! Not this year!! I am camping out!!!
More next week
reen
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Wow! Time sure flies! I was outside with Skyler, Charity and Libby the other day...just enjoying the weather and letting them do their "business" when a thought struck me.
**GONG**
(that is the sound of the thought striking me)
I haven't blogged!!!
Weird how things pop into your head...the good news is I have made some progress in cleaning the immense mound of stuff in the living room. Our new cabinet is a big help. I have things labeled on the inside to help me. I used to be SO supremely organized. . . . . . .
. . . . .then I went in for counseling.
Anyway...I have a few Orlando Bloom posters hanging about that I can see when I am working. Thank you, Bridget for the last one! I need some Viggo posters. Ooo let me print one.
No, no blogging now. blog now viggo later.
I am so glad I have an understanding husband. Thank you, Bryan!
Let's see something magical...what has happened.what what what think think think.
haha I laff to myself. I sound like Winnie the Pooh. Nothing magical comes to mind, but I listened to "Weakest Moment" by John Cougar today (who is now known as John Mellencamp). I keep thinking about the words... weakest moment
weakest moment
for some reason I keep thinking about that. I don't know why. The song usually makes me cry because I think about my dad saying some of the words. "I'll be with you in your weakest moments"
Well, I am going to try to NOT procrastinate and blog more. Please hold me to that.
Reen
**GONG**
(that is the sound of the thought striking me)
I haven't blogged!!!
Weird how things pop into your head...the good news is I have made some progress in cleaning the immense mound of stuff in the living room. Our new cabinet is a big help. I have things labeled on the inside to help me. I used to be SO supremely organized. . . . . . .
. . . . .then I went in for counseling.
Anyway...I have a few Orlando Bloom posters hanging about that I can see when I am working. Thank you, Bridget for the last one! I need some Viggo posters. Ooo let me print one.
No, no blogging now. blog now viggo later.
I am so glad I have an understanding husband. Thank you, Bryan!
Let's see something magical...what has happened.what what what think think think.
haha I laff to myself. I sound like Winnie the Pooh. Nothing magical comes to mind, but I listened to "Weakest Moment" by John Cougar today (who is now known as John Mellencamp). I keep thinking about the words... weakest moment
weakest moment
for some reason I keep thinking about that. I don't know why. The song usually makes me cry because I think about my dad saying some of the words. "I'll be with you in your weakest moments"
Well, I am going to try to NOT procrastinate and blog more. Please hold me to that.
Reen
Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Well, quite a day yesterday. I worked at the J-O-B until 5:00, went home, went to the P.O. and the hospital to visit someone who turned out to NOT be there (which is a good thing, right). Leaving the hospital, I secretly wished I could check in for the R&R. I figured I could handle some bedrest and daytime tv. Then it was off to the Humane Society office for Nina's adoption.
Why is it the ONE animal your child gets extremely attached to is the one who gets adopted first? Why, why, why???? I think I took it harder than Bridget though. Five more to go. I guess I had better be practicing.
Magic, magic...what "magic" has happened? Sadly, I cannot think of any. I need to re-center myself. Somehow other "unhealthy" things have crept in AGAIN and shifted my focus.
Maybe I do need that hospital stay...
Reen
Why is it the ONE animal your child gets extremely attached to is the one who gets adopted first? Why, why, why???? I think I took it harder than Bridget though. Five more to go. I guess I had better be practicing.
Magic, magic...what "magic" has happened? Sadly, I cannot think of any. I need to re-center myself. Somehow other "unhealthy" things have crept in AGAIN and shifted my focus.
Maybe I do need that hospital stay...
Reen
Monday, August 23, 2004
Whew! Boy... it has been a while since I blogged! This month has flown by with all the preparations of back-t0-school (yeah!) and all the last minute summer fun. I am EXHAUSTED!!!
This past weekend, Bryan and I (with our friends Colby and Traci) attended the GenCon Indy convention. I must say that I did not know quite what to expect. I had never attended a convention like this. I think I was expecting a trade show.
We got there and found a quiet spot out of the way to look over the convention map and find out where we needed to be, where the autograph section was (naturally!) and what was going on that day. Suddenly we hear Gregorian Monks chanting. I looked up and saw a line of monks clad in brown robes, the hoods over their faces. The chant ended and they all slapped themselves on the head with the convention program they were carrying! I kept watching to see if they would do it again and they did!
Other highlights included:
This past weekend, Bryan and I (with our friends Colby and Traci) attended the GenCon Indy convention. I must say that I did not know quite what to expect. I had never attended a convention like this. I think I was expecting a trade show.
We got there and found a quiet spot out of the way to look over the convention map and find out where we needed to be, where the autograph section was (naturally!) and what was going on that day. Suddenly we hear Gregorian Monks chanting. I looked up and saw a line of monks clad in brown robes, the hoods over their faces. The chant ended and they all slapped themselves on the head with the convention program they were carrying! I kept watching to see if they would do it again and they did!
Other highlights included:
- The S&M "nun" with fishnet stockings. How did she EVER walk in those boots
- The red jumpsuit on the Imperial Guard. TOO MUCH INFORMATION! ICK
- Richard Hatch liked me a lot - long hugs. Thank you Bryan for not being a photographer and allowing your wife to be in another man's arms!
- Tanya Roberts needs to eat more
- Linda Blair is so Cool and loves animals!!!
- Mark Singer called me sweetheart
- Johnny Depp/Capt. Jack Sparrow look-alike freaked me out - I thought it was really him at first!
- Watching the Star Wars: Episode III trailer!!! I can't wait til next May. Why wasn't Ewan McGregor there!!!???
I can't think of anything else, I will post more as my memory comes back. Pictures will be posted on my website after they are developed. Hurry up, Wal-Mart!!!
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Hello all!
Busy, busy, busy again. When is it not? Our weekend was enhanced by the presence of one
We celebrated her birthday next week by attending the Effingham County Fair and watching Trace Atkins wiggle his tushie onstage. I still can't hear out of my right ear from Bridget and Danielle's squeals. My eyes still hurt from the lady in red wearing a black thong (long, ugly story...trust me you don't want to know. ouch ouch!)
Other weekend highlights included:
Chili Pickle!
Baskin Robbins ice cream
Busy, busy, busy again. When is it not? Our weekend was enhanced by the presence of one
Danielle Kate McMillan
We celebrated her birthday next week by attending the Effingham County Fair and watching Trace Atkins wiggle his tushie onstage. I still can't hear out of my right ear from Bridget and Danielle's squeals. My eyes still hurt from the lady in red wearing a black thong (long, ugly story...trust me you don't want to know. ouch ouch!)
Other weekend highlights included:
Chili Pickle!
Baskin Robbins ice cream
Friday, July 30, 2004
Ah.... a rainy, gloomy, quiet Friday afternoon.
(man, i want a nap!)
More "magic" and "miracles" happening...
Tuesday, July 27th was our 13th wedding anniversary. I took the day off from work and we were going to enjoy the day at the Grizzlies game, after sleeping late of course! Well, it took us FOREVER to leave town and Bryan even commented that someone didn't want us to get to the game. We thought we had tons of time though since the games don't start until 7:05.
...or so we thought...
We drove around and ended up searching for the "Our Lady of the Snows" shrine. I don't mean to offend anyone, but we were expecting a little 'hole in the wall' concrete shrine with a plaque. We were AMAZED to find our what the shrine really is! There is a hotel, restaurant, statues and tons of walking and reflection trails. It was amazing! Their website is www.snows.org. From what I have learned so far there is over 200acres and it is the largest national shrine. Over one million people visit annually. Bryan and I believe we were meant to find it.
By the time we made it to the ball park, it was 4pm...plenty of time before the game.
Uh...what are all these people doing here...why are they all leaving?
THE GAME WAS AT 12:05 AND WAS OVER BY THE TIME WE GOT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So......................
We went to the mall and to "Build-a-Bear". I made the World Wildlife Federations lion which I named "Aragorn". (get it? Aragorn? King? King of the Jungle?) Bryan made a beagle and named his Skyler II. We got home much earlier than we planned. We usually get home around midnight, but we were home about 7:00.
Now here comes the real MAGIC part....Skyler had another seizure at about 9:00. If we weren't home, we couldn't have taken him to the vet.
Thank you, God for changing the game time! Skyler is way way way too precious to me to allow him to suffer one second! God knows my heart and he knows what Sky-boy means to me (and to Bryan and the girls too)
Now...another MAGIC moment~~~ we decide the medicine that we administered was not helping him, so I go call the vet knowing it would mean an emergency fee. The vet and the entire staff were STILL IN THE OFFICE at 9:30 at night!!! So we took Skyler to the vet and discussed upping his medicine etc.... Again, this would not happen on a normal day. Cathy, our friend who works there and Dr. Nanci both said they were just about to walk out the door when we called. They had just been hanging around talking.
Whew...it was a miracle day for sure. There were lots of other moments too. Bridget and Cindy got Bryan and I presents for our anniversary and gave them to us in the Wal-Mart parking lot. People must have wondered what the heck was going on. (not that I cared of course)
As I can I will add to the list of magic that happened.
See yas!
Reen
(man, i want a nap!)
More "magic" and "miracles" happening...
Tuesday, July 27th was our 13th wedding anniversary. I took the day off from work and we were going to enjoy the day at the Grizzlies game, after sleeping late of course! Well, it took us FOREVER to leave town and Bryan even commented that someone didn't want us to get to the game. We thought we had tons of time though since the games don't start until 7:05.
...or so we thought...
We drove around and ended up searching for the "Our Lady of the Snows" shrine. I don't mean to offend anyone, but we were expecting a little 'hole in the wall' concrete shrine with a plaque. We were AMAZED to find our what the shrine really is! There is a hotel, restaurant, statues and tons of walking and reflection trails. It was amazing! Their website is www.snows.org. From what I have learned so far there is over 200acres and it is the largest national shrine. Over one million people visit annually. Bryan and I believe we were meant to find it.
By the time we made it to the ball park, it was 4pm...plenty of time before the game.
Uh...what are all these people doing here...why are they all leaving?
THE GAME WAS AT 12:05 AND WAS OVER BY THE TIME WE GOT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So......................
We went to the mall and to "Build-a-Bear". I made the World Wildlife Federations lion which I named "Aragorn". (get it? Aragorn? King? King of the Jungle?) Bryan made a beagle and named his Skyler II. We got home much earlier than we planned. We usually get home around midnight, but we were home about 7:00.
Now here comes the real MAGIC part....Skyler had another seizure at about 9:00. If we weren't home, we couldn't have taken him to the vet.
Thank you, God for changing the game time! Skyler is way way way too precious to me to allow him to suffer one second! God knows my heart and he knows what Sky-boy means to me (and to Bryan and the girls too)
Now...another MAGIC moment~~~ we decide the medicine that we administered was not helping him, so I go call the vet knowing it would mean an emergency fee. The vet and the entire staff were STILL IN THE OFFICE at 9:30 at night!!! So we took Skyler to the vet and discussed upping his medicine etc.... Again, this would not happen on a normal day. Cathy, our friend who works there and Dr. Nanci both said they were just about to walk out the door when we called. They had just been hanging around talking.
Whew...it was a miracle day for sure. There were lots of other moments too. Bridget and Cindy got Bryan and I presents for our anniversary and gave them to us in the Wal-Mart parking lot. People must have wondered what the heck was going on. (not that I cared of course)
As I can I will add to the list of magic that happened.
See yas!
Reen
Monday, July 26, 2004
Hello all! Miracles happen every day ~ you just have to watch for them!
Sunday night Bryan said out of the blue, "Let's go for a walk! I feel like taking a walk."
(We have not walked all summer.) So Bryan and I take the two "big" dogs, Charity and Libby and we go for a walk. As we pass Joe's Pizza, Danielle (yes, Danielle of the Northern McMillans) comes running out and gives Bryan and I a hug. As she is hugging me, I see Kathy come out of Joe's also.
It was a surreal moment, fer sure! We had a nice talk and they promised to stop by before leaving town today.
Just think, if Bryan and I had not gone for that walk, we might not have seen them....
Sunday night Bryan said out of the blue, "Let's go for a walk! I feel like taking a walk."
(We have not walked all summer.) So Bryan and I take the two "big" dogs, Charity and Libby and we go for a walk. As we pass Joe's Pizza, Danielle (yes, Danielle of the Northern McMillans) comes running out and gives Bryan and I a hug. As she is hugging me, I see Kathy come out of Joe's also.
It was a surreal moment, fer sure! We had a nice talk and they promised to stop by before leaving town today.
Just think, if Bryan and I had not gone for that walk, we might not have seen them....
Friday, July 23, 2004
yello peeps!
It is FRIDAY and things are going well. So far, so good anyway. Blackberry pickin' awaits! I hate that I seem to be struggling to find the "magic" everyday. It didn't used to be so hard. Now there is like this big "pressure". Not to find the magic, but just PRESSURE. I never seem to have enough time. I know everyone gets the same 24 hours ...yadda yadda yadda, but when you are being pulled in 4 different directions something has to break.
So this weekend, my PLAN is to spend some time figuring out why every day it seems I look at the clock and think, "Ten o'clock? What happened the day? I just sat down to relax!"
School will be starting soon, but right behind that is Taxes and Christmas. My other stess season. Last year was not bad. The living room and decorations looked terrible, but I was not as stressed as other years. I just try to do to much, we buy too many ornaments and again, we run out of time.
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Michele...if you are reading this I am sending you a magical weekend, just for you. You will have well-behaved children, and understanding and forgiving and helpful husband, 10 hours of sleep and a clean house!
Danielle...if you are reading this I need to hear from you! I feel abandoned by my own sister!!! (sniff)
Have a great weekend everyone!
Reen
It is FRIDAY and things are going well. So far, so good anyway. Blackberry pickin' awaits! I hate that I seem to be struggling to find the "magic" everyday. It didn't used to be so hard. Now there is like this big "pressure". Not to find the magic, but just PRESSURE. I never seem to have enough time. I know everyone gets the same 24 hours ...yadda yadda yadda, but when you are being pulled in 4 different directions something has to break.
So this weekend, my PLAN is to spend some time figuring out why every day it seems I look at the clock and think, "Ten o'clock? What happened the day? I just sat down to relax!"
School will be starting soon, but right behind that is Taxes and Christmas. My other stess season. Last year was not bad. The living room and decorations looked terrible, but I was not as stressed as other years. I just try to do to much, we buy too many ornaments and again, we run out of time.
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Michele...if you are reading this I am sending you a magical weekend, just for you. You will have well-behaved children, and understanding and forgiving and helpful husband, 10 hours of sleep and a clean house!
Danielle...if you are reading this I need to hear from you! I feel abandoned by my own sister!!! (sniff)
Have a great weekend everyone!
Reen
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Ahh... baseball.
I don't know where my fondness for the game came from. My dad used to watch the games (well, nap during them) on the weekends, but he wasn't what I would call a big baseball fan. In high school, I started watching the Cardinals play because I thought Tommy Herr was cute ~ it expanded from there. I was never a Cubs fan like my friend Michele. "...and it's root, root, root for the Scubbies. If they don't win its the SAME!..."
You get the picture. (sorry, Chele )
the smell of popcorn and hotdogs
the beer man yelling from 3 sections away
the crack of the bat and roar of the crowd
watching the mascot make fun of the other team
trying to figure out what pitches the pitcher is using
homeruns
autographs
the "chicken" dance
Next Tuesday should be fun as well.
See ya!
Reen
I don't know where my fondness for the game came from. My dad used to watch the games (well, nap during them) on the weekends, but he wasn't what I would call a big baseball fan. In high school, I started watching the Cardinals play because I thought Tommy Herr was cute ~ it expanded from there. I was never a Cubs fan like my friend Michele. "...and it's root, root, root for the Scubbies. If they don't win its the SAME!..."
You get the picture. (sorry, Chele )
the smell of popcorn and hotdogs
the beer man yelling from 3 sections away
the crack of the bat and roar of the crowd
watching the mascot make fun of the other team
trying to figure out what pitches the pitcher is using
homeruns
autographs
the "chicken" dance
Next Tuesday should be fun as well.
See ya!
Reen
Monday, July 19, 2004
Hi all!
Not a lot to report. I am eagerly anticipating tomorrow ~ I leave work at 11:30. I have accomplished much today which is AMAZING for a Monday morning. I still have lots to do, but I am taking 5.
I have not heard from Danielle OR Michele ~ shame on you two! I will try to email them today to remind them that they have a job to do and that job is to entertain ME!!!! (who else are we talking about here?)
Let's see... I took a test from "TWIST" magazine. My celebrity match is Orlando Bloom ~ can I pick them or what? I wore my "Legolas" tee shirt to Church camp last Wednesday night (simply because it is a nice thin material and I was afraid I would be hot) Thirteen girls commented directly to me about it (all within the age range of 9-13). It was funny. My shirt was definitely a hit!
Something magical ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I didn't write about the awesome fireworks that I witnessed over the 4th of July. (or did I? anyway...)
Fireworks have always been important to my friends and I (mainly because they were fun!) Michele, Barb and I would cheer for all the green fireworks (green = pickle!) Besides that, I met my last boyfriend before going away to college at the fireworks and I figured if he could stand my friends and I at our zaniest he was ok. (That was Richie Gable, by the way).
So now, my family and I go to see the fireworks. My kids know no matter what we are doing on the 4th - we had better see the fireworks! Now they enjoy them as much as I do (and we all yell for our favorites!)
Maybe for my 50th birthday (which is a LONG LONG way away!) we can have some fireworks for me. That would be AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Reen
Not a lot to report. I am eagerly anticipating tomorrow ~ I leave work at 11:30. I have accomplished much today which is AMAZING for a Monday morning. I still have lots to do, but I am taking 5.
I have not heard from Danielle OR Michele ~ shame on you two! I will try to email them today to remind them that they have a job to do and that job is to entertain ME!!!! (who else are we talking about here?)
Let's see... I took a test from "TWIST" magazine. My celebrity match is Orlando Bloom ~ can I pick them or what? I wore my "Legolas" tee shirt to Church camp last Wednesday night (simply because it is a nice thin material and I was afraid I would be hot) Thirteen girls commented directly to me about it (all within the age range of 9-13). It was funny. My shirt was definitely a hit!
Something magical ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I didn't write about the awesome fireworks that I witnessed over the 4th of July. (or did I? anyway...)
Fireworks have always been important to my friends and I (mainly because they were fun!) Michele, Barb and I would cheer for all the green fireworks (green = pickle!) Besides that, I met my last boyfriend before going away to college at the fireworks and I figured if he could stand my friends and I at our zaniest he was ok. (That was Richie Gable, by the way).
So now, my family and I go to see the fireworks. My kids know no matter what we are doing on the 4th - we had better see the fireworks! Now they enjoy them as much as I do (and we all yell for our favorites!)
Maybe for my 50th birthday (which is a LONG LONG way away!) we can have some fireworks for me. That would be AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Reen
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