Countdown until I become Michele Anderson

Yes I will be returning

2011-01-29T00:10:00.004-05:00

I will be returning to the Blog World, but right now it is after midnight and I am to tired to post. I would ramble about nothing. Need to get back into the hang of this. So tomorrow will be the first day of many blogs to come. Have a great night, until tomorrow.

Friday and happy to see you

2010-07-23T14:34:00.002-05:00

Next few weekends will be so busy. This weekend will be prep work to get Cody back home, next weekend will be Cody coming home, and then the following weekend I am heading to Georgia.

Yep, Cody is moving back next week. Instead of moving to a different home down there when his lease is up, he is moving back to Tampa. Oscar will be so happy. Well, I am beyond happy, and I am sure my mom is over the moon happy. I will be switching to the smaller room, and he will have my room. So, I need to switch his stuff to mine and mine to his. That is going to be a chore! It is something I have been putting off and now it has come to the moment of do or die. Then the following weekend I will move him back. And yes that means one more Yoders trip.

Georgia is to see the boys and school shopping time. Georgia is not doing a tax free weekend - darn them. And ours is the weekend after I am going. Coupons better be my friend! Usually they are. They start school that Friday, so one day they will have old clothes.

oops I am otta here

A little over 2 weeks his time

2010-07-19T11:58:00.002-05:00

I should either stop blogging completely or start blogging more like I should. Naturally I have lots to say. I always do. Just so much to do and so little time. I am always on the go. Not enough time in the day. I am at lunch right now, came back a little early so I could at least blog a very quick post. But naturally got side tracked and now lunch is over. So, I will just have to blog later tonight or tomorrow. More than likrly it will be tomorrow. As I get off work and will be stopping by Kips to drop things off to her. Then head to Dunedin where I have laundy awaiting me. And before I know it - bed time again. Just to start the day all over again with no time for anything.

No excuse just busy

2010-06-30T13:02:00.002-05:00

Time just gets away from me like crazy. One day turns into a week.
I am at work on a conference call so I thought I would say hello. But now have to get busy. Missed 2 days of work sick - 2 days weekend - 2 days vacation, so lots behind on even though I did do some work from home. Was supposed to have gone camping Sunday to Tuesday at Ft DeSoto. Went out there on Monday, and only lasted about 2 hours. Spent the rest of the day in bed, and most of yesterday too. And yet today I had to drag myself out of bed. Thank goodness the day is almost over

quick post just to post

2010-06-13T14:13:00.002-05:00

Opps missed yesterday so I did not want to miss today. Not in too good of a mood. Friends are in Utah or on their way to Utah - I should be there but was not able to swing it. Staying at Kips and watching the boys as she is going. She will have a blast for the both of us. Got a ton of scrap stuff with me to work on some 4th of July cards. Had some almost done but can not find them so I will be starting over. Also decided will lay out in th epool after work this week as I am caspers cousin. I am Greek, I should not be this white! Now I just hope the sun helps me out and will be out when I get off work each day. Just remembered I will be at HROC for a class tomorrow afternoon. That is great I will get to see people, but will have to come right back after the class can not stay and linger and visit. Well, if they have it. They already rescheduled once lets see if they do again!

Oh well will close for now lots to still do in a few hours that I have until I go to Kips

Georgia Day 2 post

2010-06-11T09:16:00.002-05:00

Thought I would post what happened on day 2 of Geogia, and my second day in a row posting. See trying to get better.

Morning started off where Brad and I drove to Albany with the boys to the movies. We saw Iron Man 2. Shocker I had not seen it yet, and neither had they. But poor Brad had not even seen Iron Man 1. We were going to watch it Friday night, but did not get around to it. It was really good actually. Usually 2nd movies are never as good, this one was. Made it back to to Jennifers in time to get ready for teh party, however it was raining out and his party was going to be at the YMCA. And outside pool party. The Y is wonderful, they moved the party under shelter at the "Airnasuam". It stopped raining and so the party was under way. The swimming was slightly delayed as they were makeing sur ethe weather was ok. Once we got the all clear we moved the party to the pool area where it was supposed to be held. Since we were delayed they let us stay at the pool longer than what was allotted for our party. Hr had a nice showing of family and friends. Joshes mother, father, grandmother and even his brother showed up. Then there were cousins and other friends. Mrs Marsha from church came so I was able to see her. After the party Brad and I stopped at the store and picked up some dinner for Josh to cook on the grill. Yep, Grill Master Brad allowed someone else to cook on the grill. But then again it was Joshes grill and I told him, Josh can cook yummy on the grill! Now, on the ride home Brad did say that he could not wait for them to come back to FL so he could cook for them on the grill!

Oh, I realized the last time I was in Georgia was in December and at that time I was 40 pounds heavier. So, everyone was shocked when they saw me. Josh's dad had to be told who I was. He has seen me about 7 or 8 times before so he knew me. One person that I wanted to see me did not get to see me. But that is perfectly fine with me. There is always the October trip where maybe I will get back on track and loose more by then? I am kind of at a stand still. I have not gained but I also have not ost anymore weight. I am staying at 80pounds lost. Which is very perfectly happy with me. I do have more that I could loose and would love to loose - but then again I weigh less than I have since I was married. And that was back in 1986. I have stopped going to the doctor as I do not have the money to continue. I will just now have to do it on my own. The diet doctor helped jusmp start the weight loss. Now it is up to me to continue it.

Ok, back to work reports are done. Some of the girls are already in route to Utah. Brad said I looked down last night. And we figured out that it is because I am sad that I am not going to Utah. It is effecting me, and I am trying not to let it - but there is no way around it. I know it will be an extramly fun trip. Between all the sites and things to do to the classes, But most of all th eladies that will be going. Never a dull moment with them. You can just be sitting there doing nothing and it will be a "pee your panties" moment with them cause you will have so many good laughs! I really wish I was going. But was not in the cards for me. Oh, yeah I have my car back. it was almost $300.00 in labor alone. We had the parts so they did not have to over charge me on them. Would have been over 500.00 if I did not supply the parts. Another push back for me! Oh well, all part of life and can not let it pull you down. Have a great day and look forward to the weekend. Few more hours and mine will begin.

Stop being a slacker

2010-06-10T07:19:00.003-05:00

Time is getting the best of me. So much going on, other things are getting in the way. Just realized I have not blogged since May - almost 2 weeks. That stops today. Lets see how long that lasts. I just have to put my foot down and get time back to work with me instead of against me. I have no one to blame but myself. I can not continue letting time get the best of me.

This past weekend was the Georgia trip for Gavin's birthday party. Brad took Friday off with me and off we went to Georgia. Oh, funny thing he said.... when packing for the trip he asked "do we need the garmen (direction thing in the car). Uhm, very sweet to think and ask, but no honey I have been there many times, I know how to get to all the places we need to go - including backroads off the highway! I know the boys school, the wonderful church they attend, the YMCA, how to get to Albany to the mall and movies etc - and lets not forget Wal-Mart. Anyways, We had every ntention of going to Wild Adventures in Valdosta on Friday, but we kind of go a very later than planned start. And it looked really ruff when we were in the area, so we did not stop. We are going back in October and in December so we will go then. Besides Oct will have the Halloween stuff like Halloween Horror Nights, and December will have the Christmas like Mickeys Christmas. I was able to score a buy a day and go back all year for free. Even if we go just 3 times hat will more than pay for itself. Cause it was also discounted on top of that. And then it comes with discount admission to a few other places. Ok, back on track...so we went ahead and drove onto Tifton and got there when we were already able to check in. We stayed at a hotel instead of the house. When we went to check in the front desk person says "oh your staying 2 nights, you really need a room with a microwave and a fridge". So, she put us in what they concider a suite for no extra charge, since she changed our room. Very nice and very cheap, we were happy. Bad thing was it is right behind Zaxybes. My favorite place to eat when I am there. The last 2 times I was there I did not eat anything as it was when I was just starting the diet. Since it was after lunch time and we had not eatten anything yet he asked if I wanted to eat there. Told him not to tease me! Well, guess what we ate there. And they did the food perfect and it was so mouth watering yummy. He was good and had their Salad. Thought it was neat that they serve it on regular plates not paper or plastic plates. I was bad and had their wings and fries, but I did not get their sweet tea or eat the bread and dipping sauce they have. Sacrifices had to be made a little lol.

After lunch we head over to Jennifers. They were not there just yet, but she left a key for us. When they got there, my mom was in the kitchen and I went towards the door to greet them. There is nothing better then seeing their faces light up and come up with smiles and give hugs. My mom was on the phone with Jennifer, she said she could tell when Jennifer drove up as they all started yelling "Shell's here, Shell's here". I told them Brad was in the kichen and they said oh cool - and went in and said hello to him. Mom and Jennifer were both wondering how they would take to him on this trip. This is in their home turf - and Auntie Shell was not alone like she has been all their life (pathic I know). well, they were just the way I expected, accepting! Dylan went to eat a snack and offered it to Brad, but it was something he could not have, so he offered him strawberries. How sweet is that? And when we went to leave I went in to give hugs goodnight, Brad came to the door and said goodnight, both the boys said - we need hugs niight and told him they loved him. They are just too sweet for words. And yes, once again it is thanks to their wonderful upbringing and amazing mother and father hat they have!

Wrote enough for now, better end this if your still reading lol. Will post day two tomorrow! Have a great day, make the most of it!

It is a wonderful Friday

2010-05-28T05:22:00.002-05:00

Just have to make it thru the day at work and then it is the weekend. Not just any weekend, but a 3 day weekend. And thanks to Jennifer's perfect timing of having Gavin... I am only working 3 days next week and then I will will be off for another 3 day weekend. Brad and I will be on the road to Georgia. I am looking forward to next weekend more than this one. I am still happiest when I am with those 3 little men. They are just the most amazing little men in the world. Yes I am a little bias, since they are my nephews - but if you ever had the pleasure to meet them - you would agree with me! Jennifer has done wonders in rasing them. The love she has for them just shines thru in them. Yes, they are boys and act up - but hello they are human. And they mainly act up when no one is around, just to push her buttons! They test her, but she prevails. It is actually not them testing her, it is someone alot higher testing her... and she passes the test each and everytime. She should never doubt herself as a mom, and yet she does? Just love that girl more and more!

Speaking of love.... yep it is gush over Brad time again. Today is our "technically" 2 month anniversary. I am sure I have said it before maybe even 2 times before... I do not concider all the times I came over to his house as us dating. I concider it us still getting to know each other, and just friends hanging out. We decided the first time we actually went out to eat somewhere - not him cooking for me as our first offical date. So, even though it now seems like we are moving fast, we really are not... technically. And besides that, some people are married in less time than this. So, me having some clothes here and sort of living here, is not too fast. And yep, this weekend he is adding a shelf to his closet so I can move more work clothes here. Right now I do have enough for 1 week of work, but that is not really "options" in what to wear to work. So, we will taking the one bar out - moving it up and then moving another bar in. So he will have the whole top bar and I will have the lower bar. He is also doing that in the spare bedroom closet so he will have one row for his work clothes (he has uniforms) and then we will have one row for winter jackets and a few of my sweaters. Oh, and he bought a small thing that has 5 hooks on it, so that I can bring some of my necklaces over and hang them on it. I chose that option instead of another jewerly box - alot cheaper of an option.

What is on the agenda for your weekend? Lets see for us... tonight we are going out to eat with a friend of Brad's that he has known since grade school. He wants to meet me, and I guess give his seal of approval? Tomorrow Brad will be a busy boy... we will go over to my moms house and I will do a little more yard work (trees and stuff) while he looks into fixing the front porch lighting for her. And maybe a few other things. Time permitting Saturday, he will change the oil in my car, check to see what all else is needing fixing on my car to get it ready for Georgia next weekend. Yes, not only does he cook, a handy man - Mr Fix It, but works on cars too! Sunday he will have a small cook out where both Moms will come over. Steve (his brother) will have his kids this weekend, so they will be here too. And then Monday, we will be going to a cookout with Brad's friend and a guy from the class that just ended. So, I get to meet more of Brad's friends. Somewhere in there I need to work in some more time for some other things too. Busy little bee, my friend Char says I am never in one place long and I am starting to believe it. Sounds like it when I type this out.

Ok - I am rambling so I better close. Have a great day! And a even better weekend!

Monday again?

2010-05-24T16:56:00.002-05:00

And it is almost over. One great thing is that this weekend is a 3 day weekend. Now I am "on call" all week and it ends Monday morning, so no going out of town fo rthe weekend for me. But that is ok as I will work Tuesday to Thursday and then another 3 day weekend. The first weekend of June is Gavin's Birthday Party weekend. Brad and I will head up to Georgia Friday morning, stop off at Wild Adventures in Valdosta to atleast get our passes (will be a tad too hot to stay very long) taken care of for when we go back in Octiber and December. This Georgia trip should prove interesting to say the least! He has already been very pre-warned, and I think he is "in too deep" to cut ties ones we come home from Georgia.

Oh 6pm...I am cutting ties to get out of here. Yep, Dunedin here I come lol

Time flies when your having the time of your life

2010-05-20T12:07:00.003-05:00

Where is time going? I have no clue. The days are just flying bye bye bye. All my time has been lost since I changed over to the St Pete office. And to add to the mix staying at Kip's and staying at Brads - it is just alot of time lost. But for good things. I am so behind on everything, and I need to get my groove back and get time back into the picture.

You know that saying "All good things come to those who wait"? I guess since I have waited all my life to find true love and happiness, I hit the jackpot! I know your saying "yeah right". But so very true, this guy is unbelievable! I have yet to find a bad fault. I guess it would be that he never really watches TV. But come on, that is not a bad vice. He is just so amazing!

So far all the little things that have shocked and amazed me that he has done..
1) Shopping at JoAnn's (more than once)
2) Sat with me while my mom got her hair cut
3) Drove to Kip's after a long yucky day at work, and cooked dinner for me to make sure I took medicine that needed to be "taken with food". And stayed a little while while I started to feel better.
4) Cooks awesome on the grill
5) Gave me 2 drawers in his dresser for my clothes so I did not need to "transport clothes". Did not feel that was enough for me so he moved a 5 drawer dresser from the spare bedroom into his bedroom - so now I have 5.
6) Made Mother's Day the best one I have ever had, bought something for my mom and I! My ex-father of my son never did that!

There are so many other things.... but most of all...
Accepts me for who I am.
"Loves me more and more each day"
Thinks I am beautiful, and tells me.
His family loves me

Ok, making myself sick now too lol. Guess I need to get back to work. Have a great day. And lests see about Greys tonight!

Hello

2010-05-14T21:30:00.002-05:00

I am so bad. Between 3 homes I am so busy. Goal setting right now. Have to blog everyday! Even if it is 15 mins. That will help my posts to be short!

I am at Kip's watching the boys, Brad came over tonight. Hw will stay tonight, but told him since I had to work early on Sunday he does not need to stay Saturday night. He has 1 more week of class on Saturdays and then I will have him all the time. In a few weeks we will be going to Georgia for Gavins party. I am so glad he is going with me. Mothers day was awesome. Lots to get caught up on. So, I will just type this for now and then tomorrow I will blog about Mothers day.

Have a great night!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-04-28T13:10:00.000-05:00

Nothing like the love of a dog!

Almost May

2010-04-22T21:10:00.002-05:00

Figured I would post a quick one before May is here. I need to get back on th eband wagon of blogging. I have just been so busy. Work has its ups and downs, but isnt that with all jobs? I like it a lot more now. Still dividing my time between my house and Kips, and now I have a house in Dunedin that I am adding time at. I love staying at Kips - how can you not? Between Kip and the boys - I am on cloud 9 every time I am there. Almost pool time, hope to start getting some sun since I am Casper's cousin right now. Kip, Linda, and Jill will be Cruising so I will be house sitting - maybe some sun after work? I work 9-6 all this week, but the sun is hot and bright that late anyways. I should get an hour in a night?

Yes it is official I have a boyfriend. And he amazes me more and more each day. He broke thru my walls and I broke through his, and it just keeps getting harder and harder being apart. He is just too good to be true. I usually get mean yucky horrible men in my life... he more than makes up for all that I had to deal with before I finally found him. Do not plan on letting him get away anytime soon. I could go on and on about him, but I do not want to make you sick lol

Guess I better get packing. Need to pack for this weekend, and all next week. I will come home to change out for a few items during the following weekend. Lots more to tell you. But I guess I will save that so I will type more later.

Monday after a great weekend

2010-04-05T05:28:00.002-05:00

So, as always the weekend came and went. It was a great weekend very sorry to see it go. Now, it is Monday and it will not be a fun few days. I will just think about this past weekend and I will get past the hectic things. Need to get ready for work, so I will blog later about my weekend. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.

Deleting old posts

2010-04-01T21:00:00.001-05:00

Thought I would delete the whole thing, but gave up. Will start over fresh and new and blog more. But for now I just got home and have tons to do, and no time to do it in. Have a great nite!

So I am a Blog Slacker

2010-01-06T06:50:00.002-05:00

I changed my blog and thought I would blog more. And yet here I have not blogged since Georgia. There is so much stuff going on in my life right now. And that is when there is stuff to blog about. I guess I need to do a little each day so I do not ramble, and you do not finish reading my blog. I will try to make each day short - well my definition of short is still long by most.

Georgia: Georgia was great! Always love visiting with Jennifer and her family. There were a few bumps in the road in the visit, but minor compared to the all round picture. I do not think Cody will go back for awhile, and that is perfectly fine by me. My sister, well she was my sister. I did have a nice visit with her when I was shopping at her work (Goodwill). I will post more on GA later.

Work: Well, I was told yesterday morning that the move to the Carillon office will be this Friday and I report there on Monday. I was told I had to have my work belongings packed up by 1pm on Friday. They said I am to bring over my current laptop and duel monitors. I am so excited about that, as they do not have duel monitors at the office over there. Now they better let me keep mine. My current supervisor does not have 2. I am going to borrow IT's label maker and put my names on them so they will be sure to make it to my desk. Now, late in the after noon I was told that it may still get changed to the following week. Two Directors are butting heads...one to keep me there longer and one to get me over there ASAP. Let's see who wins! My money is on...me to report this Monday! I have come to terms with the change, I am sure it will present itself with many opportunities that I do not have here. I will not be passed over, and I will not be under a supervisor that takes credit for my work. I will have an AWESOME supervisor there. And that makes the world of difference. It was getting to the point where I did not want to go to work. Well, at least I did not want to be at my desk. And since my "nooner" has said we are just friends and "I do not want to date anyone from work", I can move on from that too.Actually was not going to eat lunch with him this week to start the break off of lunch, and Monday he was at my desk..."11:30 right"! I said I was not sure since I had so much work to do, he said he would have the IT guy shut down my access so I would have to have lunch. But, now the IT guy sits 2 desks away from me...he knows me...he knows he does not want to make me mad...so I do not think "nooner" would win that one! Yes, I did go to lunch!

OK, now I need to get ready for my weigh in.I know I did not fair to well, as I have not been exercising or drinking my water correctly. Or, eating 3 meals as I should. I missed meals and that is a no no! And I have another odd stacked against me this week! Next week I will have to shift back to afternoon appointments. They said I could still go to my appointments. Well, they better let me! I am no where near where I want to be. I am only almost halfway to my goal I set, so..they better. Too many people get FMLA at work bogus, well if I have to get FMLA I darn sure will!

Wish I was in Tarpon Springs today for the Epiphany Celebration! Instead I will just have to watch it at my desk. Have a great day, and try to stay warm. Not succeeding here!

Been so busy I have not blogged

2009-12-30T22:01:00.003-05:00

There is a lot to tell, but have been so busy I have not had tome to blog. I will blog some tomorrow. Just used up my time changing my blog that now it is late and I am tired. Thought I would change my layout since the holidays are coming to a close.

As, you know by now I have made it to Georgia. Cody and I left the house about 5am when I wanted to leave at 4am. Wanted to make a couple of stops along the way since it was the day after Christmas and I knew there would be sales to be had. I only stopped at Target since Hobby Lobby did not open until 9am and we were there at 8am. But I did stop at HL in Valdosta. They did not have the Stocking I saw the last time I was there. I knew when I saw it I should have bought it. It was perfect for my stocking pal, but no dummy me passed on it. Did get wrapping paper for my pal's presents. And some more for myself. I was out this year. I usually buy way too much and it lasts a few years, well this happened to be the year to buy.

Made it to Georgia before the fun began! Josh, Tyler, and Aurel were at the store buying steaks as Aurel wanted to treat everyone to a steak dinner. Josh cooked them on the grill and they were yummy. We were supposed to have pictures done, but the weather and mood was altered so only mock ones were done ( I will post a few of those later too). I did not get pictures with everyone that I wanted, and I still did not get any with Cody. Last one of us that I have is about 3 or 4 years old? Some pictures came out really great, and some are least to be desired. Emma tends to like having her picture taken only when she wants it done. It has to be on her terms or not at all. Bradley hams it up for the camera. He wanted a picture with me so I have one, well little miss Emma was not having it...so nope no picture with her. She bearly even talked to me, but Bradley kept hanging on me coming to me and was just a sweet little thing! Aurel and Andrew had to head back to Ohio and be to work on Sunday. They left late, made it in time to get there just before a Blizzard kicked in. Sunday was a lazy day, as Jennifer had to work on Monday.

Well, will catch up more tomorrow. Think I will call it a night, I have not been sleeping too well so I will grab all that I can get. Nite all...until tomorrow.

Back already

2009-12-25T07:48:00.002-05:00

Wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas first off! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas shared with your loved ones. I have my mom and my son Cody here with me. Well, now Cody has to go spend time with his sperm donor and his family later today. When he comes home he usually always walks in and gives me a long hug! My Christmas wish.(since I really should not wish body harm)..... is that today his sperm donor will actually be a dad. And not put him down, or give hm a hard time about things. Since I usually do not get my wishes or dreams, I know this will not happen. One can still dream!

So, I have not really cooked in....oh I have no clue the last time I have actually cooked a meal (besides eggs for breakfast lately) and for some unknown reason, I decided today of all days that I would cook Christmas "brunch". Since I am eating healthy I am fixing a different take on Christmas. I am attempting to cook a boneless leg of Lamb, but found a marinade on line that sounded good and different. Steamed artichoke, a different take on asparagus (if I can find that recipe again), sweet potatoes for Cody and my mom. Oh, I did buy stuffing and green bean casserole for them as well. And I surprised my mom, she thought I ran back to Publix for a Apple or Pumpkin pie or Strawberry Rhubarb pie (her other favorite) instead I came home with a mincemeat pie. That I believe is her all time favorite pie. Did not really do gifts, so that was her gift for now. Cody does not remember having tried it yet, I think he has...but he is game. That is one of the many reasons I love him! He is always game to try new things, and he always has even as a child. All of the add ons that I will be cooking today he will eat, but just for them I had to throw in some traditional things. Wish me luck on my cooking, maybe I can channel some of Linda's cooking mojo...but then again this is healthy eating so I do not know if it will come through to me. Hey maybe Miss Elle's? lol Trust me Linda, I would much rather have eaten at your house yesterday. And especially a glass of sweet tea!

Man, I wish I was in Georgia today watching the little boys open their presents. Have like a video conferencing since I could not be there? I love to see their face light up when they open things. And they are so thankful for everything, even socks or undies! I will be going up there tomorrow for a week. Jennifer has to work and I offered to babysit. Cody has not been up there in awhile, so he is going with me as well. I do not think Jennifer told the boys, forgot to ask her to keep it as a surprise. A delayed Christmas gift! Only bad thing for me, when ever he goes, I am second fiddle with Gavin. Those two are like two peas in a pod! They look and act so much alike it is not funny. Gavin does still spend some time with me, but his buddy COOODEEE will be all there is lol.

Ok, off to see how to cook the Lamb. will let you know how it went.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T07:27:00.002-05:00

Stopping in to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Will blog later. But first posting a picture I found on the web. But actually a few years ago Cody, Mom, my Aunt Mary, and I was standing right there seeing that very same scene at Christmas time. Breath taking. So, this picture brings back great memories and wishing I was there again.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-12-23T10:59:00.001-05:00

Thought I better Blog before it is Wednesday again

2009-12-22T05:55:00.002-05:00

Thought I better Blog before it is Wednesday again. I have been a little down so I have not blogged. Had a very busy great weekend, but missed time to blog. Just when I was in the mood to blog again, I got hit by a Mack truck again. But you know, such is life, and It is what is is. So pick up my boot straps and march forward.

Back up a little...
Saturday: I went to Seminole (no not Hard Rock Jill and GA) Florida. I have a friend Karen that lives over there. Her kids just adore me for some reason, and they beg me to come visit all the time. I try to get over there as much as I can. But this time, I did go and I was Santa's little helper for Karen. Her children come first (as it should be) and so Karen has neglected herself. She could not remember the last time she bought clothes for herself. Well, between clothes from me, a few things from Kip, and many things from Jackie she now has new clothes that will last her a very long time. She was speechless and so thankful (thank you so much Kip and Jackie). She was already planning her Christmas outfit for Church and her outfits for the next month at Church before I stopped her. I told her she needed to throw all of her clothes away and start wearing the new items.

Sunday: I have a good friend at work that is dieting at work as well. He has lost 84 pounds since September 1st. Well, he was supposed to take me to lunch for my Birthday - since he started the diet 4 days before that fell through. Instead the other day, I told him he could cook lunch or dinner for me. So, off to Dunedin I went. Got there about 9:30am and we went over to Sams, he needed a few things and I wanted to get a few things. Got back to his house and he cut up my meat for me, packaged it up in one of those fresh sealer things, and even marinated a few things for me. Pretty much was showing me what he does to prep his food. While there his mom and nephew came over for a few minuets - very nice lady. She knew who I was and was just too funny. Last week he and his counter part was talking about steak and they asked me if I was a steak person. Well, hello do I look like I am not? Well yes I am! Love steak when cooked right. Yep, you guessed it he cooked me a steak on the grill and it was YUMMY! He has his brothers Great Dane at his house right now, the Moose is 6 months old and his head came to my chest! Smart boy too! I had my hands in my pocket and he was pulling on my sweater to get them out of my pocket to love on him! Al he had to do was lift his head upwards and he could give me kisses right on the mouth. Yes, I got many of those from him - just the dog not the other him. Visited a little while longer, and left about 4:30. On the way home I stopped at Goodwill and bought a couple pairs of shoes. Yep, I am becoming a shore whore. And yes I am wearing them. Not just one pair for 9 months everyday. After that since I decided that our kitchen utensils are way outdated and yucky (except for the wonderful ones I got from Jill for Christmas last year) I decided to stop at Ikea! Yes, I bought some new and improved items. There was a few other things I really wanted to get but funds said not now must wait. Got home and went to town cleaning out the kitchen. Did not finish all of it, only because I ran out of room in the 2 garbage bins that we have outside. Today is trash day, so tonight the rest of the kitchen will get done.

Monday: Lets see if I can get through this without crying again. So, I was informed I had to go to lunch with my Director. Got outside and my supervisor and his supervisor was there to go as well. Had a very nice lunch at Longhorn (yummy grilled Salmon) after lunch the real reason came out as to why we were there. Seems that the Billing Department is merging and it will not be handled Regionally anymore come January. This means that everyone that is in the different Billing Departments over the other regions all have to relocate to the Division Billing Office which is over in St Pete. It was very hard to hold it in while I was there, I rode with them so I still had to hold it. But once back at the office I lot it! Alexis did not attend the lunch with us, I was told I could not say anything to her. She is "in Billing" but she is not a Billing Person. That means she is not going to Division. I could not face her, so they had to tell her before I came back up. Her job is up in the air at this moment as the next thing will be the House adds to merge which is what she does. But how that plays out is not known. So, in the next few months she may still do them or she may have a different position. Now, I know I should be extreamly thankful that I still have a job...but I do not want to go there! I have been where I am with the people I work with for 13 years. I have formed some close friendships. They help me want to go to work. I will continue to see them after I move over, not as much as I would like, but I will still see them. I will not have my "nooner" lunch partner that I have had every day since September 1st. One great thing is that I know all of the people I will be working with and I like them. That is great, so I am not going over there not knowing anyone. I also know about 20-30 people that work in that building as well. So, I do already have people I can talk to and not feel like a outsider. In time I will make new friends so it will not be so bad. I have to do what I have to do. And I still have a job so that is the best thing! Now, I was told not to say anything until it is announced to the others under the Business Ops umbrella. Naturally I did tell my close friends that I know will not say anything. I wanted them to hear it from me before they heard it through the grapevine. Things spread like wild fire there once heard. Especially when it consists of major work changes, and this is one of them. Hard to stop crying when they cried!

Ok, made it until now, and now I have tears. Since this is extreamly long and I should have left for work 15 mins ago - and I am not even dressed...guess I better get off of here. Darn I think I will be late to work today. Since I have never been late in 13 years there....I think I can be now! I still will have my perfect attendance as long as I make it until Thursday.

Have a great day everyone. I know I will some way or another. Thank you all that have sent me emails and have called. Your words of encouragement have helped me alot. Ok more tear...BYE

Wordless Wednesday

2009-12-16T10:27:00.002-05:00

Look at the kittens mouth....

It is Friday..and I am so excited

2009-12-11T07:56:00.002-05:00

Come on 4:30pm! The only thing that could make today better is if it was also pay day. Actually this morning was Pay Day in a different way. Both yesterday and today, I guess people are noticing that I am loosing weight. Yesterday, I had many compliments on the clothes, make-up, hair, and just all round look. Yes, I have started wearing make-up to work again. Between Victoria Secret, make up, new clothes, and weight loss it is helping me want to come to work again. It was getting to the point where I just do dnot want to come to work, and I was hating being here. even text message cancell guy would not stop staring and smiling. I was talking to him, and at least 3 times he would just say 'you look good" and the 3rd time he said "you look reallly good". Sorry, BUD...text message cancel date does not get you another one just by repeating over and over how good I look! Also, the other day I caught "nooner" looking me up and down, but has not said anything. I was talking to him, someone called my name so I looked away, when I looked back, I caught his eyes scanning. He say he was busted and he just looked away! It was too funny.

I am loving me some Victoria Secret right now! Ok, I have always been wanting to wear Victoria Secret. I have bought their lotions and perfumes in the past, but there under garments was out of my grasp. Well, I now can fit into their bras. I was buying some up. While I was buying them they give you a card that will have 10, 20, 50, 100, or 500 off your purchase and after December 1st you can reseem them. I earned 3 of them. Well, I had time to kill before the movies last night and had to go to JCPenney to pick up 2 sweaters I ordered. So, off to VS I went! I had a feeling they would all be 10.00, but that was fine as they had lotion sets for 15.00. I bought 2 using my cards. Since she was allowing me to do more than one transaction in the same day, I was digging thru my purse for the other 2. Oh, I also had a 10.00 GC and used that. I found the cards, and she told me before I went back and shopped she would scan them for me. The first one she scanned was another 10.00....but the secone one was $50.00! YES the big 5-0! I was beyond happy! So, now it was decide what to get. I was going to get one of their really nice expensive bras, but decided I did not need it. Then I saw some panties that was 5 for 25. Yep, 10 pairs of panties free - well had to pay tax - was alot better deal than 1 bra! So, when all was said and done I bought with all my gift cards: 1 multipack of lotions, 1 multipack of matching boy spray, 1 multipack mini set of there perfume collection, and 10 pairs of panties and my total was 31.65! Not bad at all! Think I might go back and get another of the perfumes multi set for my neice for Christmas. Still have a few family gifts I need to get. And the exciting thing is, I still thought I would have to wait to wear the panties a little while longer....nope can do now! Ok, enogh saying panties...Jennifer hates that word lol.

I am so excited about tomorrows Stocking Exchange. well, both excited and nervious at the same time. I just hope my pal likes what I got her. I do not want to disappoint her. I know she will, but still that is just me. Here I am dieting, and yet I sign up to bring Wright's gormet Cake and a few cupcakes. See, a few of the people do not live here, and they do not know what they are missing. So, I got the cake, and a few cupakes so they can try the different flavors. I can not have any, I am sure I cold have just a bite, but I am not sure if I could do that. I have been standing strong and not eating things I should not eat. There will be a few things I can eat tomorrow, so all will be good. Might cut my calories during the day, so I will have a few extra for the party.

Well, it is that time again where I need to get busy and work. Will blog later. OMG one of my friends Joan that I talk to alot here at work and we go to the movies, well she just walked up and she is in Green. Guess what.....yep I am in Green too! No we did not plan this and I am sure people will think we did!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-12-09T08:45:00.002-05:00

Weekend is coming to a close

2009-12-06T18:10:00.002-05:00

This was a fast weekend. It is already Sunday night, which means I will be heading back to Tampa tomorrow morning. This weekend was just too fast, but I will be heading back this way in 3 weeks and I will stay for a week. I have the last week of work off, so I will come up and watch the boys since they are out of school. Jennifer will just have one week to figure out what to do with the boys. Making plans as to how we will spend our time already. Video games, board games, and movies are just a few of the items.

The party yesterday was good. It was sad that none of Dylans friends from school came. There was just family there. He got lots of presents and gift cards so he was very happy. I did get to walk the track, even though I thought my nose was going to fall off. I walked one time around, and then Emily and Abby asked if they could walk with me. They are Josh's cousins little girls. Such sweet little things! Emily has the same birthday as Cody, so I can not forget that. They walked 2 laps with me, so I did the one mile. Emily stopped, but Abby walked one more lap with her mom (who joined us on the second lap around). Lily was there looking as adorable as ever she had the cutest Green Peacoat on and the cutest little cap. Bradly (my neice Ashly's little boy) was just staring at her. I mean borderline stalking staring! One time when she turned her boack on him, he looked her up and down. We were cracking up at him staring at her. We had to finally distract him to get him away from her, it was getting a little freaky. There was qa parade and thing downtown, but the parade started before we got done cleaning up the place we had the party. Maybe one time we will make it.

Gonna leave in the morning when the boys leave for teh bus. I have to be home to take my mom to the Doctor for Blood work. Seems the other day when she was having issues walking it was because she had Gout. It was working into her other foot, so luckily she had the appointment. It went away, but then her knee started hurting. She was using the computer chair to get around since I was not there.

Ok, going to go eat diner, going to have a venison burger. Yesterday morning I had venison sasuage for breakfast. I love venison! Hope everyone has a gret Sunday night. Yep, I am still very cold! It says it is 52 but I have not defrosted so I am still frozen.

Party Day!

2009-12-05T13:20:00.002-05:00

Today is Dylan's 8th Birthday party. Should prove to be very interesting. Will blog laster about the party. But for now, the drive up to Georgia was fun to say the least! I got a later than planned start. Tried to get windshield wipers replaced, had to go to 2 stores before I got them replaced. If I had a different car I could have had them at stop number 1. I stopped off at Hobby Lobby looking for 3 certain items and they had none. Next stop was Kohls as they have Tony Hawk shoes that Tyler wanted for Christmas. I missed out on a pair on Ebay, but there they had some on clearance and I had a coupon to add. Well, 3 pairs later for him (2 Tony Hawk and 1 Vans) I only spent 7 dollars more for the 3 pairs than I would have for teh one on line. I also picked up a pair of cute sketchers for Emma. I did not need to, but did anyways..went over to the Kitchen area. They had select Rachel Ray items half off. I bought an awesome Knife set that was 75.00 for 30.00. By the time I bought that and a couple other things I ended up spending 102.00 but saved 198.00! Great deal could not pass up.

Well, party starts in about 30 mins, guess I better get the kids up there. Back later. Have a great day, stay warm.

Almost Georgia time

2009-12-03T16:54:00.002-05:00

But first these breaking messages (lol). So, Wednesday was Diet doctor day. I was very excited for the out come...4.2 pounds lost! That brings the total to 27 pounds. My goal for next week is 3 pounds so I will reach the 30 pound mark. So, I have my work cut out for me since I will be in Georgia and I will not be on a set schedule. I have to be careful. I will walk on the track to help. Fingers crossed.

I took today off from work to take my mom to the doctor. Seems that she was having an issue the last few days with walking. More so than normal, it hurts her just to stand up. Come to find out she has Gout. It was in one foot, and was about to start on the other foot. Got her medicine, so hopefully she will get better really soon.

Almost all packed for Georgia. I will be leaving in the morning. Going to make a couple of stops along the way. Jennifer loves to wrap, so I am going to let her wrap the presents for my Stocking Pal. She does such a wonderful job wrapping. I can not even cut a straight line. Yes, I am a scrapper and I can not cut a straight line. Saturday is Dylans birthday party. Jennifer informed me that not one single friend from school RSVP'd. There are alot of other things going on in town that day, so it does not look like anyone will be there. That is so sad, I know he will be so disappointed. It is going to be so hard for me to not cry. Jennifer has a friend from work making an awesome Poke'mon cake. And I tracked down on line all the party makings for a Poke'mon theme party. I am really hoping people do show up even though they did not RSVP.

Well, gonna run and eat dinner..need to gather up last min items for tomorrow. Have a great night.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-12-02T07:42:00.003-05:00

I am such a bad Blogger

2009-12-01T07:40:00.002-05:00

So, it is catch up time again.

Friday I did not go out shopping for Black Friday. At the last min I changed my mind and was going to attempt a couple of things at Walmart. I did get lucky with a parking spot 3rd car down. However, once I walked in the store it took me almost 15 mins just to get past the 4 rows of people that were wrapped around trying to check out. It was a zoo. They did not have the items I wanted, and since they were not big ticket items I did not want to attempt it. So, I came to work. I did go on line and buy a few things on line. I did have the green Cricut in my shopping cart, but decided against it since I have all those quickutz. I also had a DS in my shopping cart and decided I did not need that either. And I guess I should have went ahead and bought it, actually should have bought 2. One for Dylan and one for Gavin. Dummy me! I was well behaved. But then after work I went to JcPenney and to Fashion Bug. I cleaned out my closet and got rid of 97% of what was in there. The clothes I bought are more form fitting. They are a little snug, but that will give me time to wear them for a while. Hope not too long though. I want to be out of this size soon too.Come on lower sizes, you need to get here soon. I am over this feeling. And I want to move on in many ways. Tired of the fellings of emptyness!

Now why is it that in the last 2 days I have had 2 people ask me out, and not fully the one person I want? I am supposed to have dinner cooked for me after the beginning of the year, but I will beleive that once it happens. Since the last, lets go out and then get a text messgae "oh, I forgot - let me see if I can make time" issue, I am not getting my hopes up to much just to have them shattered. And no, the two that asked me out are not even a thought of going out with them. One is the security guard at my work, and the other is a old wrestling friend that lives over in Orlando. No and No!

Today is "squeeze the girls day" I have an appointment at 4 something. So , I will be leaving work a little early today, and tomorrow is the diet doctor. I was really good all wekk, but the elements are against me this week. UGH. I have been doing so good, but then when it comes to weigh in - it falls out the window. I can not see it yet, but I know I have lost inches since I am in a smaller size. Everyone at work says they can see it...but all I still see is an EXTREAMLY over weight person. I am working on the outside, need to also work on the inside. Thought I was, but for the 3 steps forward I have taken, I feel that I have fallen backwards 6 steps. Hopefully all these feelings are just due to this week...this too will pass.

My Aunt Mary and Uncle Eddie are on their way down from New York and heading to Lakeland. They will be here till about April? Mary was hoping to see snow before they left, as she loves the snow. Ed, not so much a snow lover! Can not wait to see them, miss them!

OK, work time. I will attempt to be a better blogger this week. Have a wonderful day everyone. And safe travels Mary and Eddie!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T19:01:00.003-05:00

Late Thanksgiving blog. So, how was your day spent? It was a very lazy day for me. I am even still in my PJ's. I am a little sad that we did not have a full grown Thanksgiving meal. I mean our ancestors came over on the Mayflower, we should celebrate Thanksgiving more than anyone. Cody and my mom had ham, and I had a small piece of Lamb. Then we had plain green beans - not made into the usual yummy casserole, and zucchini. And I bought a very small Sara Lee Apple Pie for my mom and Cody. I had jell-o. No excitement here.

I originally had tomorrow off and then I cancelled it. Now I have to work. There are a few things at a few stores I would love to get. I do not really need to get anything, but there are a few deals that I can not pass up. At Walmart they have a Electric blanket for 18.00 and a Pyrex storage set. A few other things that caught my eye. Some places has sales on line that I could shop at tomorrow. I wish Walmart had the items I want to get on line too. I guess if I get up I might try to go, but I am sure the lines will be long too. Then I think I might just go after work. If the items are still there then it was meant to be for me to buy the items. A friend of mine did it up for Thanksgiving. He smoked 2 Turkeys and a Ham. For lunch tomorrow, he is supposed to bring in some of the Turkey for me. I love Smoked or Fried Turkey only...so yummy! Can not wait!

Well, hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, can not wait to read about how your day was spent.

Wordless wednesday

2009-11-25T07:38:00.002-05:00

Weekend recap

2009-11-23T08:07:00.002-05:00

Friday went to the doctor, I usually do not like going to a male doctor..but he was nice. It is a great place out in Brandon, first impression was really nice. So, I think they are a keeper. Now, in a few mins I need to make my appointmnet for my mammagram. Yep, doing the works and following theu with it. Tried to pin point the last time I went to that kind of a doctor, and I do not know. It has been either 4 or 5 years. On the way to the Doctor I called Linda to ask a question, and she asked me if I wanted to go see Twillight. Well, that would be a heck yeah! This one was alot bette rthan the last one, special effects were really good. So glad they changed Directors and had money for this one, or they would not have been able to pull it off. It was the number one movie, like that was a shocker?

Saturday was Ruskin, we have not been there in forever it seems. Great time, lots of laughs. And Linda cooked something I could eat for dinner, so I did not miss out on her wonderful cooking. Now, I did miss the breakfast and lunch..but dinner only is perfectly fine by me! More than I had planned! Jennifer made it by with Twister. You think he is cute in pictures? OH NO! He is even more handsome in person. He is solid heavy, but still had to hold him so I could love on him even closer! I have my Christmas cards done, but now I actually want to make more! I am never satisfied!I might give some to Jennifer to give out, so then I can make more (lol).

Sunday - Linda, Diana, and I went to go see Blind Side with Sandra Bullock. It is based on a true story, and if you want to see a really heart felt touching movie...GO SEE THIS MOVIE! We all laughed and cried. Sandra Bullock is just wonderful in this movie, Tim McGraw is awsome, the kids in the movie were great too. It was great casting, and just plan all round good. Now, do not get discuraged by the very beginning of the movie. It does tie in the movie, but at first when your watching it..your asking..WHY? Just wait and you shall see. After the movies we went to Michaels and JoAnns. With coupons in hand we all got some great deals. Now Linda got a really great deal! Yes, more Christmas stamps for me...and a little something something for my Secret Stocking pal whome ever she may be....lol

Now, here we are on Monday morning. Month end for work was 2 days ago, so there will be lots of reports this morning. And I need to go make my phone call before I get started. Hope everyone has a great Monday.

Friday is upon us

2009-11-20T07:15:00.002-05:00

Who all is doing the happy dance? Well, all of us that work would be doing it. Those R E T I R E D get to do it every day. Love ya Kipper! Friday, and Pay Day is such a wonderful thing. I love the look of money in my checking account....until I start paying those dreaded bills. But, atleast I have some in there to look at for a little bit.

So, another half day today. Will eat my lunch here and then go run some errands here in Brandon. At 2:15 I have a "female" doctor appointment. Yes, I have finally made one.I can not remember the last time I went. I know it was a couple of years before we left the old building, and we have been here for over a year. I think maybe 4 years? Alot of people have given me a hard time for not going. Went to make the call and found out that the last doctor I went to had moved out towards 54, no longer near University Hospital. So, needless to say...I had to change doctors. A friend here at work goes to a different doctor that was in that same office, but no new people until after the year..maybe. Wanted to get the appointment in before the end of the year and insurance changes. Now, I am going to one a different friend goes to out here in Brandon somewhere. Guess I better get directions. They had the new patient forms on line so I filed them out last night. That is a great idea to save time.

I have another decision to help my moral...I get coupons in the mail all the time from Victoria Secrets for free panties (sorry Jenna). So, instead of just throwing them away, I will start getting them. So, I will have something nice to also help me feel better. I am going to start getting smaller sizes to look forward to.

OK, Pay Bills time. Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Will try to blog later, but that is probablly unlikely lol.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-11-18T08:52:00.002-05:00

Yep, I am a slacker

2009-11-17T08:04:00.002-05:00

Ok, here we go again. I just need to stay off of facebook and get a life! Then I would also have more to write. But lets see what I have done this past weekend.

Friday I had a half day at work, one of many to come my way until the end of the year. I stayed at work for lunch, and then left. Came home and got busy! I mowed the lawn, I cut back all of the hedge from next door that grew into our yard, and I pulled all the wild vine that was growing on the fence. Now when your working in the yard, it is better to have your dog in the house. Darn Oscar was right under foot the whole time. Looks alot better, but there is still more to go. May do it this Friday after my doctors appointmnet.

Saturday was Saraota, I know I have said it a hundred times before, but I love that place. And spending time with friends makes it all that much better. Now, it was a little tough food wise! I did not have any of Linda's tea, none of her wonderful yummy cooking, and not even a bite of her choclate cake. And the worst part of it all was Stacy brought her pumpkin desert! I drank my water and ate my food that I brought. I was such a good girl. I finished my recipe cards and my christmas cards. Bad girl did not get them done. Man there was some faboulous ones in the swap! I am not mailing them out, I wanna keep them. Now, I did not get started on my 1000 things I need to do. I will start those this weekend in Ruskin. So, much to do and so little time. That means I need to stay off the computer more at night.

Sunday, instead of working on my Christmas projects...I cleaned. I stopped when I filled up 2 of those great big trash bins outside that the City provides. Today is trash day, so now I will have them empty to start all over again. I found more stuff I want to get ride of. Wish I had a pickup truck so I could take some things to the dump. There is so much I want to get rid of, but can not put it into the trash. I am on a mission to de clutter. So, between de cluttering and Christmas projects..I will be one busy person!

Lots more to say...but need to get busy, since I am at work. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Weight Loss Update

2009-11-12T09:27:00.000-05:00

For yesterdays appointment……. lost 4 pounds for a total of 18.4 in 18 days.
That is like a pound a day, how cool is that?

I have another meeting in a few mins...that will be the 3rd one already this week, and a conference call at 3pm. Now this one is scheduled to get over at 11. And it better, cause this cutting into my lunch time is killing me! lol

Wordless Wednesday

2009-11-11T07:18:00.003-05:00

So....

2009-11-10T07:10:00.002-05:00

I had every intention to Blog again yesterday, however things just did not work out for me ALL DAY! Started out that I knew my supervisor would not be in til about 9am which would mean 10am (sure enough he showed up at 945am). Shortly after I blogged the message, I get a call from our Director asking if he was in as there was a 9am meeting he needed to attend. Since he was not here, I had to attend the meeting. A meeting that was scheduled for 30 mins lasted 2 1/2 hours. Was not a happy camper, and then when I get out of the meeting I was informed that he did show up but then decided to take the day off since he worked Sunday. We had a upgrade to our Billing System and he worked it this time instead of me. Well, there was still issues that carried over into Monday, that I was not aware of until I had 50 emails and phone calls asking and telling me of more issues. Since I did not work the upgrade, I did not know anything about it, and the information that he printed out for it...he took home with him! Then comes 3:05pm and I get an aim...why are you or Mike not on the Conference call? Well, because I knew nothing of the call since I did not get the email, it was sent to him since he worked. Just kept going downhill all day. The only good thing about work yesterday was the sale CS had to raise money for the Head Start kids Christmas presents. I got Season 2 and 3 of Deadwood for 10.00! They had all kinds of HBO Series DVDs for 5.00 each, but no complete sets of all seasons. Oh, and of coarse I was late for my "nooner lunch" (as Jayne and Kip liked to tease), but still made it so that was good. Now today, he should be back but yet I have a meeting from 10am to noon. What is up with these people scheduling meetings when I need and want to go to lunch at 11:30? How dare they? Don't they know I have more important pressing matters at hand? lol

Anyways, Lets see...short quick wrap up. Sunday after Halloween was World of Coke in Atlanta, Tyler and I went on the CNN tour while the other 2 played in Centennial Park. Monday drove home, Wednesday was the doctors lost 3 pounds. Now it was not cause I cheated in Georgia, cause I did not! It was very hard especially with my favorite candy in the house and going to the Sweet Potato Festival..it was being Mother Nature decided to be very mean to me that day! This past weekend I stayed at Kips. It was so funny when I opened the door. Mudgy looked at me like, is that really you? And then he ran over to me...yes ran not walk..well as fast as he could move. And started giving me kisses. It was so sweet! I guess he missed me. Then I let Max out and he went crazy too. The both of them was right by my side all night. They would not go out to go potty, I had to walk out there with them. Saturday I went to my Whimsodoodle's fall festival all of about 20 mins. There was not much made this time, but a few things that was made was so adorable. I only spent 10.68! I only bought 2 qk embossing dies. I could have gone hog wild, but I was a very good girl. After the Fall Festival I was to meet up with my friend Karen at her Church for their fall festival. Well, it was supposed to be til 3pm it was done at noon. So I showed up as they were packing up. Went to her house instead for a couple of hours. Back to loving from the boys after my visit, we just chilled out watching TV with Max on my lap.

Ok, need to get busy, get things done and ready for my meeting. Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Just a quick Happy Birthday to my Nephew in law (?) Josh. today is his birthday. And also a Happy Birthday to my dad who I love and miss deeply, today he would have been 84 years old.

Off to get ice first, well also my excuse to go downstairs to walk by someones desk and say hello. Honestly the ice on the first floor is better than ours. We have the cubed from the fridge that half the time is stuck and wont work. They have those small cubes that I love to crunch on. Just happens to work out that his desk is near the breakroom lol

oops long time again

2009-11-09T05:49:00.001-05:00

yes long time since I blogged. getting ready for work, so I will blog later during my break

Wordless Wednesday

2009-11-04T07:28:00.002-05:00

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T19:42:00.002-05:00

Well, it is officially Halloween time as the kids are out Trick or Treating. I was going to go, but thought I would let them enjoy this family time together so I stayed home. Last year on Halloween it was so darn cold. We stood by a fire pit with jackets and still froze. This year it has been hot and even rained about 45 mins. And Jennifer just posted on facebook via her text that they are getting rained on now. Poor things. Hope they got lots of candy (that I will not be eating). And atleast they did go, as the boys were very excited to go.

Ok lets back up a bit since my last post was Thursday. Yes, I did leave a little early since I was going to make a few stops. I syopped at JaAnn's in New Tampa since Kathy informed me they had some really cute Christmas 1.00 inkadinkadoo stamps. I think I bought 12! Next I headed for Publix since I needed to get something for lunch. I have fallen in love with Boars Head Everroast Chicken. So I got that for lunch. Made it to Ocala and needed a potty break, so I just had to stop at Hobby Lobby. Glad I did! Bought my Stocking Pal a few things, and bought a few things for myself. Next stop was Walmart in Georgia. Stopped off to get my food that I could eat. A few things I had been looking for in Tampa they had, so I bought them to try. Got to Jennifer's and cooked my dinner. They have a new little puppy that likes to chew, and he chewed thru the keyboard wires. So, no one could get on the computer...could not have that! So, off to Walmart Josh and I went. While we were at Walmart Jennifer put the gift bags together. Friday was pretty much nothing, just visiting and I went up to the boys school with the gift bags. They loved it! One of Dylans friends said "you have the best aunt" yeah since I brought candy lol.

Today (Saturday), went to the Sweet Potatoe Festival in Ocillia. They had all kind of arts and crafts venders, TONS of food (which smelled so darn good and would have loved to have had a few things-but I did not have one thing), I kept my will power, and a few rides. Stayed there a few hours. The boys had fun. After the SPF Jennifer and I went to Albany to get Josh his Birthday Present from me. Nothing great, just jeans and a couple of shirts...but they were much needed and he was very thankful. Now, naturally sicne there was a killer sale on boys clothes, I had to ick up a few things for Tyler. He only had one pair of jeans and it is about to get cold here. Got him a few more Tony Hawk shirts, as he loves Tony Hawk. Catch up to current again..I have not passed out one piece of candy. We only have what was left of teh Laffy Taffy from the gift bags, so I was hoping not alot of kids would come...so far nonw. Guess they do the same thing, go to a better more populated neighborhood. Waiting for them to get home. They should be soon. Tomorrow we will head to Atlanta to go to The World of Coke thanks to the MyCokeRewards. Just gonna cost the gas and parking! Can not beat that. Hope everyone is having wonderful Halloween.

Today is a great day!

2009-10-29T06:44:00.002-05:00

Today is a great day. I will be working til about 10:30am. Might even cut it to 10 since I need to make a stop in New Tampa on the way out of town. Now, todays trip to Georgia will not be one of 3 1/1 hour ones. I will need to make many bathroom stops. Now I am serious, not just making an excuse for stoping in Ocala. Since I am drinking so much water, the bathroom and I have become buddies.

Speaking of diets.....yesterday was my weigh in. Now I wanted to make it Wednesday appointments since I go off or out of town alot on Fridays. So this first week was only 5 days. I was hoping to lose atleast 5 pounds, I would be happy with that. Well, not only did I loose that 5 ponds and it raised my hopes another 5.8 pounds! Yes, in 5 days I lost 10.8 pounds. I was so very excited, and all the hard work and struggle drinking my water paid off. Yes, I know I will not loose 10 pounds every week, now that would be great....but I know I will not. As long as I loose I will be very happy. And it will be the month total goal that I am shooting for. I do have a goal in mind to reach by the end of the year. It is a baby step one, it is not my end results goal. But it is what I have set forth for myself. I can do it, and I will do it. It will be tough with all the holidays but I can do it.

Ok, better get a move on to wrap thigs up here so I CAN and WILL leave about 10 / 10:30. Have a great day. Will blog later.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-28T06:29:00.000-05:00

Short maybe?

2009-10-26T19:20:00.002-05:00

Yes I am behind, so much to catch up on...but so little time. That is my fault I know! I need to get my Halloween cards together to mail. Need to finish a few projects for Georgia. I will be heading there Thursday after work. Well, took a half day Thursday and all of Friday, and then Monday too so I will be heading home on Monday. Decided against Atlanta on Monday also. It would be awesome to go to PW book signing, but That is ok. What all have you been up too? Me on the hunt for Christmas Stamps. Found some in stores, and then ended up ordering a few on line. Yep, I caved. My mom told me a few sets ago that I had enough. Enough Christmas stamps? NEVER! And since I will be making about 300, wanted a few different designs.

So, I started the Diet officially this past Saturday. Yes, just a few days. But this is alot easier than others I have done. Now, the only hard part for me is drinking the liquids. Come to find out I needed to drink from 40-60 more ounces in a day than what I was normally drinking. And let me tell you.....the bathroom is my new hangout! I know TMI. The first 3 days I eat nothing but protein, and on the 4th day I bring in a veggie. I am fine with protein, and I am full. Thanks to all the liquid I am drinking. I will be doing this awhile...a very long while! But the pay off will be amazing, watch out world! Now naturally I started this at the wrong timem There are 3 holidays coming up. But I know what I have to do, and I want to see results and I am determined to do this. I am tired of being Fat, Ugly, and Alone. So, I had to put my foot (well in this case food) down and get serious! Let my addictive personility shine thru and help me kick this! Now, you all know what the hardest part will be......LINDA'S COOKING! OMG I am so not looking forward to the Crops, But I need to do this, and as Jackie said, maybe one day in the future I can eat it again in moderation.

OK so much more to write, but so much things to do. Will post again tomorrow, Have a great night everyone

Weekend is just around the corner

2009-10-22T07:46:00.002-05:00

And I have about 500 things on my to do list. The next two months are going to be slamming busy. That is both good and bad! Time will sneak up on us. And before we know it Christmas will be here. Are you ready for Christmas? I know I certainly am not anywhere close to it. Started my Christmas cards, but that is about it! That is one thing I plan to do on Sunday.

So, my nice sweet supervisor comes in announcing...I have candy. And Baby Ruth Bars to top that. I told him that starting tomorrow I can not have any candy. He replies to me "let's just see how well your will power is". Can we say ASSHOLE? Everyone else is on my side, great for you blah blah blah, and he already plans on tempting me with candy! Well, I am on a mission and I will have to get this thing done. I can not continue the way I am, and I really want to be comfortable for Utah! Was having a great day until that moment.

Well, gonna run and try to get back into a good mood. Need to go to Walmart or Target after work to get a George Foreman grill!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-21T06:55:00.001-05:00

Just plain tired

2009-10-20T13:55:00.002-05:00

Ok, I am just plain tired of being fat, ugly, and dateless. So, I am going to do something about it. I have an appointment with Premere Weight Loss here in Tampa Friday at 230pm. I was thinking of the lap band, but I am too scared of it. I have heard and seen both success stories and not so successful stories. And I am too afraid that I will be a non successful story. So, I am going to do a weight loss clinic. I know it works, as I have done it in the past and I have lost weight. It is my own fault that I gained weight back and alot more. This time my mind is set, and I have to do this. I think it will help me both mentally and I know it will physcially. I am at a very low point in my life right now, and when I am...I eat. And then that adds to the low point. Well, there are a few people at work that are also going to a weight loss place, so I will have their support. I know Alexis will also give me a swift kick in the butt if I sway. I wanna be able to sit on that air ride to Utah next year, and have room to buckle the seatbelt not all the way to the end or need an extension. I already told our HR person that is doing this too, that by next summer I will be sent home for my dress attire (lol). I want to be able to walk up our 3 flights of stairs and not be winded! I can walk down it all day long no issues, but I can not walk up them without breathing hard.

Back to work..be back later

Monday came again

2009-10-19T06:39:00.002-05:00

Quick post as I am at work and have lots to catch up on. Thought I would post really quickly while my reports are running. Had another great weekend at Creepover. Linda is just awsome! Will blog about it more when I get off work tonight.Have a great Monday.

Gonna eat me a cookie for breakfast. My "lunch friend" made cookies for this get together he had this weekend and brought in two for me and Alexis. No, not just me but Alexis too...so do not read more into it, as I am not! But that was nice of him to think of us isnt it? Especially since he has about 10 Installers under him. lol

Great weekend starts in a couple of hours

2009-10-16T05:39:00.002-05:00

I know I am going to have a great weekend, and I hope all of you do as well. I know I will be seeing some in just a few hours. Looking forward to the annual Hilltop Memories Creepover weekend crop! It is always so much fun. We will be at a new place this weekend. It also has the Snake Rattle and Roll festival happening. I have always wanted to go to that. I will be close, but better time will be had at the crop. I have my scrap bag all packed and ready to whip out some Thanksgiving and Christmas cards. Doubt I will get all the Christmas cards done this weekend, since I go a little over board and feel the need to make about 200-300. And yet every year I still run out! I do not need to give to as many co-workers as I do, but I just get in the holiday spirit and give them...isn't that what the holidays are all about? Need to finish packing clothes. Oscar will not leave me alone, he knows the sight of the suitcase means "momma is going away". My poor guy!

Went to the movies last night, yes instead of packing. My fried Joan's birthday is this weekend and I will not be here to celebrate it with her. So, we went to the movies. We saw Couples Retreat....OMG was that so damn funny! We laughed so hard we were crying! And not just one person was funny, they all were. And naturally Vince Vaughn was classic funny man Vince! If you have not seen it, and get the chance to see it....I say go see it!Oh, and if you never made it to the movies to see The Proposal....rent it! or even buy it...it is very funny! Sandra Bullock and very smokin hot Ryan Rynolds...yum!

Ok, packing is calling me, so I better get busy. I set a goal of being off here by 7am...need to check my emails and then I should be good to go. Make sure you all have a wonderful weekend. See some in a little bit, wish I was seeing others too that can not make it. But you all are in my thoughts!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-14T06:15:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday

2009-10-12T06:17:00.002-05:00

Not really happy I am out of bed, but I am happy I have a job to be out of bed for. So, I can not complain. I did not cave and take a sick day. I should be able to last the day. I have sick time, and plenty of it, but I just do not want to break my perfect attendance...pathetic I know! I am only working 4 days this week, so I can do it. I bet your sick of looking at that cute picture, so I thought I better blog.

Friday night was an awesome night! Left work a little early, met up with Mar Mar and then off to the U2 concert we went. Also, found Kelly and hung out with her for a little while before heading into the concert. Sad to admit, I have never been into Raymond James Stadium since it has been built. I have been in the old stadium, but not this one. It is massive, and hen to see the set up for U2 - WOW! It took up at least half of the field, and it was higher than our seats! We were in section 312, and yet it was still higher than us! The seats might sound like they would have been bad...not one bit! I think they were perfect. We could see everything, and if we could not see everything, their was a HUGH screen so we did not miss one thing. The opening act was a band from England called Muse. I thought I only knew a couple of their songs, turned out I knew many! They were really good. The song some of you might know them from is from the movie Twilight...the baseball scene...yep that is them. Now for U2, words can not describe, they rocked it beyond words. New stuff and old stuff for 2 hours. It is did a little bit political a few times, as they are very political. I would put i up there in the top 3 favorites of all time concerts that I have seen.

Cody came home fr the weekend. Laurel goes to New College so she is off this week, he rode here with her, and then was supposed to have a ride back with someone else for Sunday morning. Saturday we went out to eat and the movies, our usual that we used to love to do at least once or twice a month. I miss our dinner and movies. We started out to go to Zaxybes which I saw Friday night when I was out that way (corner of Waters and Dale Mabry), but seems they are not open yet - darn it! So instead we went to Jake's. They have really yummy burgers, and extremely yummy shakes! After dinner we headed off to the movies. Went to see Paranormal Activity. I had not seen anything about it since I really do not watch commercials (love my DVR and taped shows). Cody said it was being hailed "one of the scariest movies". Well, people that claimed that it was scary....your an idiot! It was not scary at all, now I will admit there was one scene that made us all jump, but one out of the entire movie? It was a let down. When we got home, Cody looked up what the alternate endings were, as he heard there was 4 different endings taped. Now of the 4, they should have combined two of them and then the ending would have been really good. There was maybe 15 mins of the movie that was good. So, in other words if you planned on seeing it.....wait for cable! Do not even waste your time renting the dvd. Sunday, Cody was supposed to go home...his ride fell thru. I slept most of Sunday away as I did not feel good, just to find out he needed a ride home. He had classes today. I ended up driving him home last night about 8pm. Rained almost the whole way to his house, but not a drop coming back home. There was hardly any traffic, so I was not slowed to get back. Thanks to Linda for letting me talk her ear off on the ride home to help keep me awake. I do not like driving by myself at night.

Now, I am at work, and ready to tackle the many things that will be thrown my way (even those that should not be). I just have to take it all in with a smile. And just keep reminding myself.....Friday is Creepover! Oh, Cody did put some music on my flash drive - so I will be listening to that today. Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Just smile, they will not really know if you mean it or not - lol

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-07T06:43:00.002-05:00

Very sad work day

2009-10-05T10:59:00.003-05:00

Now that I have the full correct details, I will blog about John. John was one of our Construction Managers here in the Hillsborough Region office. As they all say in that departmnet...he was the glue that held the department together. There is another Manager, a couple of Sepervisors, and a Director...but John was the glue! He has been thru many of cable buy out/name changes. In all this past July he has been with us 38 years (I thought it was 28, but it is 38). He did leave once for a short time but came back. The correct thing that happened...his wife went to the grocery store and when she came back home she came in the house and yelled to him to come help with the groceries. She found him in his chair, and thought he was pretending to be sleeping so he did not have to help. She thought he was joking, as he is a big jokester! She went over to him and went to shake him to wake him up, and when she touched him he was cold. He was not sick or anything before hand, so they beleive it was a massive heart attack. A few of the Construction guys did not find out till this morning as they wanted a break from this place, so they turned off their phones. Johns right hand man Mike has been to his house and helping his wife with things. He only lives a few blocks from him and they were really close. He drove his work truck in this morning, said he was fine until he got to the parking lot..and then it hit him like a ton of bricks. I avoided most all the people I could. Except one of the guys that did not find out until this morning got on the elevator with me. It was a tough slow ride. I held strong. But then I started doing Alexis's work since she is off. There is a verify service request form we use that is a database, when filling it out, we have to select Johns name. So, I was faced with...what do I select on now? As they started building up, I had to find out. I went down to the department to see if it would be Mike now...I took one look at him and lost it! I could not even ask. Took me a few moments and I was finally able to ask. Barry who is the other Manager did come in, but was asked to be left alone, so no one is going to his office. They have been checking on him to make sure he is ok. He is not well. When I first found out I thought they got the name wrong, and meant to say Barry. He should not be working, he should retire. But is stubborn as John called him 'Bald headed old fart". I could go on and on, he was just a well liked person and will be greatly missed!

Sunday coming to a close

2009-10-04T18:40:00.003-05:00

So another weekend is flying bye and coming to a close. It has been a good and bad weekend. But that is all part of your days. I need to start making a list as I keep forgetting to do things, and not wanting to do things. Just plain need to get certain things back on track.

Had a wonderful class down in Sarasota. Really cute ghost mini album. Great seeing some people I have not seen in awhile that I wish lived closer. Thank goodness will see some again and others next week and then the following weekend for Creepover. Kip posted her pictures so make sure to stop over there. Along withe the wonderful birthday present she brought me back from Greece. It was beyond perfect! I cried, yes I cried when she gave it to me.

Today I stayed home (seriously wanted to go to that new scrapbook store) and made the baby book for Denise that I was supposed to have made a couple of weeks ago. This is one of the many things I have forgotten to do. I finished it and then watched a movie. Now when your already sad, you watch a horror movie or a comedy or an action / adventure movie....but by all means you DO NOT watch a sad movie! Well, yes stupid me starts watching Seven Pounds with Will Smith. Really adorable dog in the movie...but very sad! Can not even get a break with Egg Breakers being down. UGH.

Dreading work tomorrow. I do not want to go in. Alexis is off, my department has Auditors all week, and then dealing with the loss of John (will post on that later can not right now). It will not be fun at all. Oh, but it is Customer Service week and we get to wear jeans and have games and food and prizes....what ever. Better close, I am in a blah mood. I will get those happy thoughts going to lift me back up. Need to go make my list, few things I need to do that I should not put off any longer or I may not like the results I will get.

The wonders of Hot Water

2009-10-01T06:51:00.002-05:00

Ok, so being without hot water for about a week was something else. Showers were not that bad, until you stuck your head under the water. It was cold, but got really cold once my head got wet. So, needless to say hair washing was very quickly done and only a couple of times. I read the manual, and it said you had to turn off the power to the heater. That itself was a task. I could not find where the outlet was, seems there is not one like a air conditioning unit. Finally thanks to Teresa she advised me they just had the same issue with her Michelle's hot water heater. And advised me that they did not turn off any power to the darn thing. When I first pushed the button, I thought I would hear it running, it never made a sound. So I even checked on the lower panel too. Hands thrown up in the air and about to accept the fact that I would be taking more cold showers and how to figure out what to do to try to get warm since cool weather was coming.... for the heck of it I turned on the hot water faucet and it started getting warm, next thing I knew it was hot! It worked, but still never one bit of noise from the heater. Oh, then I decided to get a glass of tea and the fridge was off. Seems that when I was changing out all the fuses, I changed out a good one to a bad one. Changed that back out and all was good! What a night! All of this when I was supposed to be working on a baby book. Guess, I will be busy tonight. Going to see if she will give me a couple more days. I think the book is for her and not someone else, so it may work.

Well, need to get busy. Hope eveyone has a wonderful day!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-09-30T06:36:00.002-05:00

Sorry Jennifer, but this picture caught my eye

2 days in a row

2009-09-29T07:09:00.002-05:00

But lets not knock it, I get on a roll and then fall off the blogging posting wagon.

So, I started to read the Lucky one by N Sparks last night. Read only about 20 pages, but I was so tired. I laid down at 6:45pm next thing I knew my alarm was going off this morning. Thank goodness I set my alarm last night before I laid down or I would have been SOL! Now I did not sleep all the way thru the night, but I did not get up once. I missed all the shows last night, and Monday has so many. I will just watch/listen to some on line today while I work. I usually listen to something to block out the collections department that is right next to me. They get so loud some times I want to strangle a couple of them. And when it is a slow moment and they get to talking, I really want to strangle them. Just because they do not have calls does not mean others around them are not trying to work. So, headphones it is. I can block them out and concertrate on my work with music.

Can not wait to get off work today! I will pick up my purse from Bryan that Teresa made. I am so excited to get it! Pergect timing, tomorrow is October 1st! Well, better get a move on and get working so the day will fly by (fingers crossed). Have a wonderful day!

Monday Morning blah!

2009-09-28T08:12:00.002-05:00

Ok, so started off a great morning. Went to take my shower, and the water never got warm. Nothing like an ice cold shower to wake you up. The hot water heater is not that old, so I am hoping that just the fuse blew. Did not feel like dealing with it this morning, so I will have to look into it this afternoon.

I finished another Jodi Picoult book last night, or should I say this morning. I was reading it and reading it, and realized it was 11:30pm. But since I only had 3 chapters left I said forget it, I am finishing it so I can start another one. I figured it out half way thru, but one thing I thought turned out to be something else. Have to see which other ones I have of hers (thank you Linda via Kip). I am very behind on my 50 book goal. I think I am looking more at 25 this year and shoot for 50 next year. I am not a big time reader yet, so I will aim lower.

Check out my new purse! Teresa stikes again! I just love love love her purses! She is one talented woman. In case you have not seen any of her items you need to check them out! She is over to the side of my blog lists, but here is her link as well.
http://teresascreations.blogspot.com/

Oh My

2009-09-26T15:15:00.002-05:00

Pioneer Woman will be in Atlanta the Monday I am supposed to be coming home after Dylan's Birthday party. I am now debating on taking an extra day so I can go. If I have the money I just might go. I will have to keep an eye out on the "details tba"
Atlanta
Monday, December 7, 2009
BORDERS
Details TBA

Fist I miss N Sparks, might miss Stephen King, and now she is in Georgia the same time I am there? My my my!

Such a bad blogger

2009-09-26T14:02:00.002-05:00

Every time I start to Blog something else comes up and I do not blog. So, since I decided to have a lazy weekend and I am being lazy right now..thought I would blog. My life is so boring for the most part. The only time it is exciting is when I am with my Hilltop family, or when I go to Georgia. I have about one more month before I can go to Georgia. Going up for Halloween, and the day after we will head to Atlanta to go to The World of Coke. They moved it from where it was before, it is in a really nice area. Jennifer and I went to the area when we were there for the Coldplay concert. I can not wait. I have missed them so much, it has been way too long since I have seen them. And then I will be back up there the first and end of December. First part for Dylan's Birthday, last part while the boys are out of school and I will watch them while Jennifer works. Dylan wants to have a Pokemon Birthday party. I remember when Cody was little he loved Pokemon, even went to Pokemon gatherings at Toys R Us. Now to just see if they have it some where, I am thinking maybe the Party store? Fingers crossed I can find it. I do not like to let them down, especially Dylan. He is getting so big, his medicine is working and he is growing. He is still small, but not as much of a percentage as he was before the medicine. And he has a great teacher that watches out for him too, and will not put up with the kids picking on him. She will text Jennifer if there is an issue.

Next weekend is a really nice class down in Sarasota of a Ghost. I will have it ready for pictures from Halloween. Oh, speaking of pictures. I need to get some developed. Since I have so many I need to get developed I think I will do a lot via photo scape. I will be able to get twice as many than just getting them developed. I have some free ones from the Archivers special back from the trip to Jill's. I have so many that I am behind on. I need to get back on track. I need to get back on track of everything.

Well, going to make the most of the rest of the day. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-09-23T06:46:00.002-05:00

I have missed my son.

2009-09-20T20:22:00.002-05:00

Today was finally the day that I was able to get some time to head on down to Bradenton to see Cody. It has been a couple of months since I have been able to see him. We went to the movies to see Inglourious Basterds. Quintin Tarantino is one sick twisted Director, but I love his films anyways. The man is something else. After the movies we went to this place called Budda Bellies, that has really great doughnuts. They are up for the Creative Loafing award Best of the Bay for doughnuts. But they also have sandwiches. Both Cody and I had a BLT that was really good! Next stop was Cold Stone for Cody's birthday ice cream. I missed out on mine since I was in St Pete and did not change it to a St Pete location. Final stop was Pub;ix, bought him some groceries. Drove home in one heck of a rain storm! It rained from the moment I got on the interstate in Bradenton until I got to Brandon. What a drive! BUt well worth it since I got to see Cody.

Oscar did not like that I left for the day, and then came home and smelled like Cody. He slept with me most of the night last night. He has not left my side, thinking I will leave him again. So I do not dare to tell him that I already miss Max and Mudgy. They are such sweet little boys. So well behaved! Trips!

Watching the Emmys which ...suck! But I always watch it. Hope everyone has a great day!

All good things come to an end

2009-09-19T14:21:00.002-05:00

Well, the house sitting, spoiling the dogs, and feeding the iguana is coming to an end. Kips in on her way home. She is probablly already in Atlanta by now. I an not sure of the time. But I know she is scheduled to land at 5:28pm.

Have my little check of list of things to do before she gets home. The house is clean, the yard is mowed, dogs and iguana has been fed. Car has been started (started it but did not drive it), changed her tag for her since it is mid September now and it is expired. After all that traveling she does not need to bend over to change out the tag. Bed is clean and made, most of my things are already back at my house except a few odds and ends.

Tomorrow I will be heading down to Sarasota to see Cody. It has been a few months since I have seen him. So, I guess I should spend the day with him. Already spent a couple hours with Oscar today so he will not attack me when I get home tomorrow. Oscar did not like that I smelled of other dogs, and Mudgy did not like I smelled of Oscar when I got back here. Max could care less.

Well, short and sweet but I blogged, that is all that matters! Need to run, depends on what time I get back tomorrow will depend if I blog or not. And there are a couple other things to catch up on, like my Awards dinner the other night.

Off for now, have a great rest of Saturday and a faboulous Sunday!

Happy Birthday Cody

2009-09-17T07:00:00.004-05:00

Happy Birthday to the love of my life! Today my baby is 22 years old. Seems like just yesterday he was born! I can rememebr all of it as if it was yesterday. Hope to see him this weekend!

Remember

2009-09-11T06:56:00.002-05:00

Week is almost over

2009-09-10T07:05:00.002-05:00

Was it hard for you to get out of bed this morning? It was for me. And I even tried to go to bed at 9:30 last night. Just one night of solid sleep is all I ask for, that is not too much to ask. The weekend is almost here, not sure what I am going to do yet. I know I need to go to Tampa to do Laundry, but not sure what else I will do.

Tonight I am going to have dinner with an old friend that I have not seen in years. Last time I saw her, her daughter was 2 or 3. Now she is 14 and in Jr High. So funny, she asked if I remembered how to get to her house, and I gave exact directions and was correct. Why what a memory! I can remember things from long time ago, but I can not remember things as I am saying them currently? Mid sentence words will excape me. Not a good thing!

Boys are still just wonderful. They are too funny! I love when they get excited to see me. Little kisses are always great too. Miss my big guy alot! He will attack me when I am there this weekend. A whole week no me....he will be insane for probably an hour.

OK, gotta get busy, even though no one else from my department is here yet. Must be nice!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-09-09T06:47:00.001-05:00

3 day weekend coming to a close

2009-09-07T20:36:00.002-05:00

So, now tomorrow morning I have to remember that I do need to get up when the alarm goes off, and I do need to head into work. I do not want to, but I need to. It was so much fun just doing nothing!

Saturday I was supposed to have done so many different things, ended up doing none of them. I did not go over to Tampa to see my mom, nor did I go to the wrestling matches to see some old friends. I just hit up Michael's and Joann's over here and was lazy all day. The air went bye bye thanks to a really bad storm we had here. At first I thought I was hot since I was embossing. Turns out it was the air. I totally forgot the directions as to what to do, emailed Kip who just so happened to be up and on...walked me thru it so we have air again. Sunday, I did go home to do laundry and to grab some work clothes, but forgot to grab a few other things. Hope I have enough til this coming Saturday. Went to Sweet Tomatoes for my birthday lunch, did not make it to Cold Stone as I had to get back to the boys. There must have been another bad storm that freaked out Max, as soon as he got out of his cage he went under the bed. Poor thing. After I finally got him out from under there, he would not leave my side. They both will lay in whatever room I am in. If I am in the living room, there they are. I just came in here to blog, they are now in here with me. They are such really good loving boys! They are too funny when I walk in, I get kisses from both Mudgy and Max. Max sleeps in his crate, and Mudgy sleeps on the floor in the room with me. It has not been fun cooking for one person! I forgot to go to Publix today, I only got a few things the other day. I will have to go tomorrow after work after I come home and let the boys out. Oh today, not much of anything. Started on some Halloween cards, almost finished. Laid in the pool for a little bit. Forgot to take off my necklace so I have a circle in the middle of my neck from where the circle was laying! Funny, but now I have to get rid of that!

Egg Breakers moment....I have started going back to complete the levels I have not completed yet.I need to do 10, 11, and 12. But what I also did was some of the special scenes. I did Safari and Fantasy this weekend. Safari you can max out your stars at 1500 (way cool), and with Fantasy it makes your daily hammer purchase half off. The school bonus stages are ending soon so make sure you cash in those points! Yes, I am still totally addicted to this game pathic I know!

Do you just love my new layout? Thank you Jen! Kathy is this better on the eyes? Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. And a great week ahead!

New Background

2009-09-07T15:19:00.001-05:00

My incredibly talented and multi-tasking neice in Georgia changed my blog background. In honor of the end of "Summer", she choose an Autumn background that helps embrace the festive vibe of Fall. What do you think?

((BTW, This IS Jenn(ifer) that is posting this...hehe Sorry Michele, I hacked your blog & decided to post!))

I hope you like the background.

Jenn(ifer) for Michele

Missing my Daddy

2009-09-04T11:42:00.002-05:00

15 years ago today my dad passed away, he lost his battle with the C word. People say time heals all wounds, well when is that time going to come? Already cried too many times today than I care to count, and tearing up again trying to type this. Most of my life he was at sea since he was a Merchant Seaman, so I really did not have a father but a few weeks a year. He did retire when I was 18, so I did have a few years with him not out at sea.

post later back to the grind for a little bit, then I am out of this place until Tuesday. less than an hour to go and it so can not come quick enough!

Shame on me again

2009-09-03T12:10:00.003-05:00

Just noticed the last time I blogged was Monday, where did Tuesday and Wednesday go? I have had a lot on my mind, and alot of getting ready to go to Kips. I will head over to her house today after work. This time I packed a ton of things to lounge around in, and no work clothes yet. Since tomorrow is Friday we can wear jeans, I have those packed. I will head on over to my house this weekend to get some work clothes for next week. I did wash my work clothes last night, so I am set. Minus the clothes I wore to work today. I also packed about 10 books, like I will read that many, but still who knows? I packed a few different authors. I might also work on some Halloween cards. I did not pack the makings for thoses yet, but I do have the stamp set I want to use here with me at work.

Well, lunch is over, better get off of here. I will try to do better, I know I say that all the time!

Tired of it being Wednesday

2009-08-31T09:08:00.002-05:00

So, I know as much as that drink looks yummy, I bet your tired of it being Wednesday. well, unless it was this Wednesday already. I know Kip, Barb, and Jill would really love for it to be this Wednesday! I actually do as well.

So, this past weekend was a bust of items wanting to get done. friday night I was supposed to go to the make shift memorial for a friend that passed away that I have worked with for 6 years. He died from complacations steming from a car wreck he had 7 months ago. He even came back to work for a few days, but just did not feel right. Finally went to have it checked it, but was too late. An infection took control over him and there was no fighting it once they caught it. He was such a nice guy. People around him would be having a stressed day and he would start singing Green Acres, how can you not laugh at that? Brent will be missed! I was

Let me back up (DUH Friday Day), I realized that September was fast approaching and I had not renewed my car tag. I decided that I better do it that day! Well, I get to the one in Brandon and knew it was not going to be good when I had to drive around the parking lot 3 times before finally finding a spot to park. I walk up to the building there are about 20-30 people waiting outside. Again, not a good sign! I walk in and there was about 15 people in line just aiting to get a number, all seats were being used, and people 2 and 3 deep standing along the back wall! I was there 3 1/2 hours! My supervisor was there too, but he was there when the system crashed so he was there almost 4 1/2 hours! That is what I get for waiting til almost the last day. Now usually I do it in September and after my birthday like a bad girl, but this time since it was going up I had to do it before September and I did it for 2 years at the now rate. It goes up Sept 1st. I was not able to do my liences, but was my tag. I turned in my USF tag, and just got a regular FL tag. If I would have kept the special tag and waited til Sept it would have been 176.xx before Sept it would have been 125.xx. So instead I got away with 80.00 for 2 years which included a change of tag fee of 12.00.

Saturday I thought I would be a Ms Fix it. I did the flapper on the toliet last week, so I thought I would do the faucet this week. That was a no go for me! I had plan on changing it anyways this weekend as there was a slight drip, but Friday it got really bad. I tried to turn the water off and could not. I do not think it has been turned off in years, so it would not budge! Then like a dummy I got a little upset with it and myself, and my ex husband, and my son, and just the world in general....and I hit the faucet with the wrench I was trying to use. Well, now there is a hole in the faucet so it has to be changed out. Neighbors father was supposed to do it yesterday or today, so far no go, but it is early yet.

Sunday, not much. Stopped by Kips, brought a few items over now so they do not have to sit in my car all day on Thursday wile I am at work. This weekend is a long weekend and Cody is maybe coming up since Laurel is coming up to see her parents. I already informed him a list will be awaiting him when he gets here of items I need done that I have not been able to do. He said he figured, and he understood there was things he wanted to do too that he should have done way back in January! We shall see. Guess I can bribe him and pay him? Since he is still not working I am sure he needs money.

Ok, reports done...will post again. Have a great day

oops late wordless wednesday

2009-08-26T20:14:00.002-05:00

Darn Mondays

2009-08-24T06:37:00.002-05:00

They just come too quickly! Not enough time over the weekends. I think the week goes by slowily and the weekends come and go too fast. Now I did end up doing a few thing that I needed to get done, but no where close to what was needed. Found out the hard way the patch job by my friend did not work, I took a nap Saturday afternoon just to be awoken by water dripping on my head. Darn it! I was so excited to think it was fixed before storm season just to be let down. Seems to be worse actually.

Alexis is back today, but then we have weekend catch up, my job catch up, and then month end catch up. So, better go for now. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Saturday

2009-08-22T09:30:00.002-05:00

Morning almost afternoon. Did some yard work now I am on the computer. Will be on here just a few more moments as I have tons to do. Planted 2 and 3 day items on my farm so I do not have to go back and check on them unless I want to. No raspberries that are every two hours, smart idea huh? Yeah I know your saying how about no farmtown at all! lol

Ok have a wonderful productive day! Will blog tonight

Wordless Wednesday

2009-08-19T07:12:00.001-05:00

Was doing so good about blogging

2009-08-18T12:28:00.002-05:00

I was on a roll, blogging everyday.....amd Kablam I missed Monday! UGH! But then it was any other usual Monday...get up, play yoville, break eggs, farm, bejewelled blitz, get ready for work, go to work, come home, repeat facebook things, go to bed later than I should! Well, now one good thing did come out of being on Facebook last night, there is a guy friend from work (well sometimes he is a friend when he is not being a butthead) and I was talking and I told him about the roof leak and he offered to come over and look at it. At first I thought he was joking, and the more we talked I realized he was serious. Is that not nice or what? Now, I will have to be nice and owe him (lol). He is coming over tonight after work. He just had to do a couple of patch jobs on his roof, so he has the tools and stuff left over.

And now it is Tuesday. This morning I had to be at work early as we had a company meeting across the street at the Middle school. Fun walk to and from, and really fun time sitting in the bleachers! Big mistake.....do not sit across from your supervisor and your department director in the front row where you can be seen! Sit same side and back behind them just in case you get a laughing fit or feel the need to drop your mouth in shock or roll your eyes at what is said. Just might get seen when you do not want to get seen. But they were laughing too, and one laughed more as he knew what I had my laughing fit over. Worse yet, do not say out loud (only two people heard me) ...."he looks fimiliar" about one of the guest speakers without realizing who he is. Alexis had to remind me in a Michele fashion.."well he should you had your picture taken with him in AZ"! He was in a suit in AZ he was casual at the meeting (sounds like a good excuse).

Ok, break time is over. Hope everyone is having a great day!

Last Day of the FGT crop

2009-08-16T08:07:00.002-05:00

I dread when Sunday rolls around for the weekend crops. I wish Saturday would last just a little bit longer. Had a wonderful day, but not very productive yesterday. I ended up not doing my recipe book. Kathy did print out the directions so I have those. I Will more than likely let my mom put it together to give her something to do. I ended up going to Michaels 2 times, and missed out on an awesome sale they had. I had a few things in my hand to buy the first time I went, but I did not want to pay the price they had it as. And yet others went to Michaels and they had marked it down after I left. They only paid $2.97 when I was there it was priced full price of $14.99! So, a few of us ran back to Michaels, and in 10 mins time they already sold out of them. There was lots when I was there earlier, and then now all gone. Guess I should have tried to buy it and would have been happy to find it on sale. I would have the 4 different ones of them that they had. Also, bought some books at a wonderful used book store that they have in town here. The owner just so happens to be named Linda. She has a massive store will thousands of books, and can walk you right to the book you are looking for. I all different authors, not just one series.

Well, people will be arriving so I better wrap up here. Need to pack up my stuff so I will be ready to check out people and then ready to help pack up the trailor. I think this runs til 3pm so I will be home about 7pm. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Hello from Sebring

2009-08-15T11:45:00.002-05:00

About to eat lunch, waiting for the line to go down. About to eat grilled cheese/ham sandwiches. Love Linda's grilled cheese, YUMMO! Having a great time, it is raining right now. In a bit after lunch might run to the used book store and scrap store. The scrap store is only open until 2 so I do not think I will make it there.

Ok, need to get off of her.

Friday

2009-08-14T07:32:00.002-05:00

Good Morning! About to head on over to Linda's load up my things in Kathy's car and then we will be off on down the rad to Sebring for the Fried Green Tom Crop. Love that place, love weekend crops, love the company, miss some other company that will not be there, and love Linda's cooking! What more can one ask for?

My mom told Oscar I was leaving and now he will not stop whinning! He is pathic! Poor baby! He will miss his momma, but yet he has his garndma here, and she does spoil him too even though she does not admit it! She even said "my boy" the other day when talking to him.

OK, potty, one more look around for items I might have forgotten (yes cutter just remembered!) and then on the road. Have a wonderful day / weekend. Will check in from Sebring since they have wireless will be bringing the laptop!

Today is my Friday

2009-08-13T08:37:00.002-05:00

at work atleast. Can not wait for tomorrow. Love Hilltop Memories weekend crops! There will be people that will not be there, and they will be missed! Now how much of my swap did I get done last night? That would be just the quickutz have been cut out. Almost ready to put it together. Might end up being done at the crop Friday night. Bad Michele I know. I have not packed for the weekend yet - both clothes or what I am going to work on. Nothing like the last thing! But that is what I do everytime. and I know better!

OK, work time. Have a great day!

Gotta get rid of the poop caption

2009-08-12T12:41:00.002-05:00

Bet you would like that? So let's see. today is Wednesday, another day closer to the weekend. I have Friday off for FGT, so I am only looking at tomorrow left of this week for work. YEAH!

I mailed out the box of clothes to Jennifer for the boys, only to realize that I forgot I also bought a couple of items at Bealls besides JCP. And today my friend Lisa at work brought in 2 bags of clothes for me to send to them. Her son Dawson is a little older than Tyler and a little bigger. So, there is a new bag of clothes now waiting to be mailed again. I might just mail the new clothes and wait on the others. We shall see.

Yesterday, I started on the Recipe Swap items. Since my word program at home is still giving me fits, I did it at work. Well, come to find out....the recipe that my mom wants to use is wrong. It was missing an ingredient, and one of the main things. Luckily I caught the error! But then I did not catch the fact that I then typed up the wrong amount on another ingredient! UGH. I have it fixed today, so she will be able to get hers down tomorrow. A stamp set I had planned on using that I thought I bought, I did not buy. So, I will buy it this month and use it in next months swap. Now onto a new idea? We shall see what I come up with.

Ok, still at work so I better head on out of here, break is over. Yes, I am taking my breaks. I will not go there right now........

Poop and CTMH

2009-08-11T06:11:00.002-05:00

Now, they do not go hand and hand, but they kind of did yesterday. So, as you know Oscar went to the vets on Friday. Seems, they wanted me to get the poop sample for them. I do not understand why if I am collecting the poop the testing still costs so much? Well, Oscar has poop issues where you can not look at him when he poops. Finally, yesterday after work I was determined to make him poop! I had him outside and out in the back yard. He proceeds to pee 3 times thinking that is what I am waiting for, no dog it is the other. I even told him we were not going inside until he poops. Finally I look away and he does his assignment, and yes stops when I turn and looked at him. But he did enough for their likings. But right at that time the UPS truck drives up. Here comes the CTMH order I had been waiting on. So, I had to run to the front yard to get it so the guy does not come in the yard since Oscar was outside. Put the box in the house, then back to the back yard I go to try to find the poop again. I almost did not find it, I was getting mad and it was getting close to 7pm. Needless to say, I finally found it and off to the Vets office I go. Better news, Oscar does not have Heart Worms. The treatment cleared them all. At this moment he has a great bill of health, now we will wait to see what the poop results are. I know you all really wanted to hear about my Oscar's poop. But most all of us have dogs and can picture this happening to you.

One day closer to Friday!

Monday again?

2009-08-10T06:35:00.002-05:00

Another weekend behind us. Looking forward to this coming weekend in Sebring. But first this past weekend catch up. Nope, Kathy I did not blog like I had hoped and said I would.

Saturday was the Sarasota crop. It was a small crop, but we still had just as great of a time as always. Really good food, but that is a given since it is a Hilltop crop and that is the BEST crop food every! Got things ready for this coming weekend. Now, I did not get anything done that I had planned! The recipe did not print for me, and the Quickutz embossing dies I wanted to use needs the extender plate that I do not own. So, I will not prepared. This weekend I will be that is for sure.

Sunday I went to Staples, I missed the last few sales but had to go to this one. They have the 70ct paper spiral notebooks for a penny. Needless to say I went thru the line 3 times. All three times that cashier had to inform me she is 6 months pregnant and have to sit down and take it easy. I think I wanna go back and see next month what she says when she is 7 months pregnant. After Staples I headed off to JoAnn's to get some paper and some fabric (yes Teresa...fabric for you for a purse for me lol). Next stop was Bed Bath and Beyond to get some coffee for my mom. We have tha "Linda" coffee maker and yet she has been using instant. Yes, bad daughter not going to the store to get some for her. OK, I normally do not drink the stuff so how would I know she was out unless told me? Even though there was a Staples right there I did not stop at that one. After I went to the one closer to my house I realized how stupid I was since there was one in the same plaza as BBY and JoAnn's! Last stop was JcPenny. I wanted to get a few items for the boys for school. And I saw in an ad that it was tax free week and I had a coupon. So, 19 items later I was at the counter. Was a little on the scared side as I had not been adding things up and I had added a back pack as the last item. Well, those 19 items only came to $117.xx. Best yet I saved $303.XX! Now fun part will be mailing it. I kind of do not want to wait till October. The fun item to mail will be the back pack. After all that I wanted to take a nap, but nope I got on the computer...and you know where that led me! Yep, right to farmtown. I did actually tear myself away long enough to dye my hair. But, did not tear myself away for anything else. I did make it to level 32 in Farmtown. Now I will slow down since there are only 34 levels.

Yep, it is that time to get off here and get started on some work. Hope you all have a wonderful day.

TGIF

2009-08-07T12:21:00.002-05:00

So, it is Friday and it is 1:21pm. Just a few more hours and I am off for the weekend. What plans do I have in store? Well, today after work is Oscar's yearly check up. I am hoping he gets a clean bill of health. Now they want me to bring in some of his poop! Now, Oscar has poop issues. He will not poop in the front yard, and he runs to the back yard some where...where we never know. I have to go hunting for his poop after work today and in the hopes of finding recent. Now I know this is TMI, but how they heck am I supposed to find it. Guess I have to put him on a leash next week and make him go when I am right there. So, I can find it easy. Fun fun!

Tomorrow is Sarasota. I am supposed to work on my recipe swap. But of coarse dummy me did not bring the paper to print them out. Fingers crossed I can get the stupid word docs to come up at my house. Some times Word will work and sometimes it will not. Nothing like waiting til the last min to start gathering things. I am so darn bad at that. I will be ready for FGT I have to be.

Sunday night I will be going to the Coldplay concert. Wish Jennifer could come down here to go with me. I feel bad that I will be going again without her. My friend Michelle from work will be going with me. Someone else was supposed to also, but she had prior engagement. It will be a great concert!

Well, better get back to work. Hope all has a wonderful weekend!

Had to share

2009-08-06T07:47:00.008-05:00

Ok I already posted below, but in honor of school starting for the Boys......

Tyler

Dylan

Gavin

Are they not the most handsome boys you have ever seen!?! Can you now see why I HAVE TO go to Georgia so much? I get withdrawls if I do not go up there. And it has been too long since the last time I have been there. October needs to HURRY THE HELL UP!

What happened to Tuesday and Wednesday?

2009-08-06T07:15:00.003-05:00

Well, 2 days just slipped by me. So it is almost Friday which means it is almost Saturday...which means it is almost Sarasota. I have not been there the last 2 times. I will be working on my Recipe Swap items and if time of coarse cards.

So, the "C" boys started back to school today. It will be a little tough since they have been doing fun stuff at the Y all summer. Now it is back to reality! Dylan was able to get Tylers favorite teacher. Now, if by slim chance Dylan is bad at school (usually he is not) she will tell Jennifer instantly as she has her cell number and will text her. If any issue Dylan will have, it will be bullies picking on him. He is just so smart and so sweet and well liked by teachers, so that puts a bullseye on him. He has grown alot so he is not as small as he was which added to the mix. But one big problem is....if Gavin sees people picking on Dylan I am afraid Gavin will beat them up! At the Y, there was a 10 or 12 year old that was picking on Gavin. Well, Mr Gavin had enough and brought that kid down! He beat up a kid twice his age! Gavin is not a bully and will not pick on people or start fights, but he darn sure will finish it no matter what the age is. He has no fear! He is a tough little boy. Do not let that handsome innocent face fool you. Now Tyler might have some issues. He told me yesterday he hates school. I tried to convience him to give it a chance. But odds are stacked against him already. He has a known mean teacher. I think it might just be cause she is firm and does not let the kids get out of hand. We shall see how this plays out. Should prove interesting. Gavin and Dylan are at the same school this year, only Tyler is at a different school. I really feel sorry for Jennifer today. She will be a nervous wreck all day. Hopefully her co-workers will not give her a hard time or tease her. Hell, maybe might need to stick Gavin on them too for picking on his Momma.

Ok work time

Last post July 23rd

2009-08-03T06:53:00.002-05:00

Ok, so I know I have been a bad girl by not posting. But I did not know I wa sthat bad! Last post was July 23rd? WOW. And do you think I can remember all that would have happened since then?

Well, I will make this a shrt catch all...Dinner at Flame Stone with wonderful women and yummy food, 2 classes with Tim Holtz one being jewerly which is not really my thing but it is Tim Holtz so it became my thing,stayed at Kips and watched Max and Mudgy. Love those guys they make it so easy to watch them. They are just so mellow, and so well behaved. Laid out by the pool got a little red which of coarse is now turned. Rained most of the days so I could not lay out every day. Was supposed to have had a date this past weekend. Was excited, cause I thought finally after 11 years I was finally going out alone with "my crush". Well, that did not happen. Was a bit disappointed, but more so upset about the "I'll see if I can clear some time" when I was under the understanding that there was a date to happen. Was supposed to be the weekend before but things happened so it was set for this past weekend...so see if you can clear time is not a yes I wanna go out in my book! So, your loss and there will not be another "see if I can clear time" chance. Now I also am reminded why I have said all these years I will not date anyone from work. So, instead I spent the weekend with Kip, Jayne, Max, and Mudgy. That was a cure all of upsetness (if that is not a word oh well). Got to eat at Skyway Jacks. Not the one on the Skyway, but this one did just fine. It was really yummy! Then we headed off to Teresa Collins 2 classes. Another great time to spend with a great bunch of Hilltop friends / family! I am going to get pictures developed from the weekend at Jill's and use those pictures for the book. I think I will do them in black and white. That would be nice with the blue and black of the book. Sunday after dropping Jayne off at the airport I came home, and my slight headache expanded. So off to meds and bed I went. Started off just 2 hours ended up being 4. Yes, I had tons of things I needed or should have done, but sleep and get better was top priority. So, I am better and now at work. Do I want to be here? No! So I have to be here? Yes! Well, now I do have sick time, but I just have workitis and do not want to call out for that. I am going to try to make the best of this Monday! I foresee headphones on all day once people start arriving. Must be nice to be late all the time? Wish I had that in my work ethic, but I cant do it! I hate getting to work even just 5 mins early, it is always anywhere from 1 hour to 30 mins early! Yes, pahic I know. But that is just my work style! So, let me get off here since my reports have finished.

Hope everyone has a great day, or atleast the best that they can make of it. Thoughts are with GA and Barb! Sneding out more hugs! Thoughts are with Jill and her move, hope the unpacking goes smoothly. Thoughts are just plain with everyone that touches my heart strings...you know who you (that includes Jill, GA, and Barb) are and I thank you very much for all the happiness you bring into my live. The effortless love that you give to me!

Today has been an awsome day

2009-07-23T11:57:00.002-05:00

It is Friday! Going out to dinner with friends at a place I have been wanting to try and have yet to eat there. Then, tomorrow is the Tim Holtz class. I do have to work for a little while on Sunday morning, but then after work heading over to Kip's so she can leave for Orlando's CHA stuff. I get the boys to play with for a few days. No Rock, will miss him, but I will have Mudgy and Max to keep me entertained. What more could I ask for? Well, I could ask for alot more....but I will not be greedy. Works are in play for something that I have been wanting to come true...to come true. Now, let me just wait it out before it falls thru.

While at Kip's I need to get out in th epool and get me a tan. I am Greek, I should not be Caspers cousin! I am determined to get myself a tan this summer. One way or another I need to make the time. Not a dark one, just no more white legs! Tired of them! Cant wear crop pants to work as I do not want to blind people!

Well, better get off of here, since I am just taking a quick break. Will try to post more soon! Have a great weekend

Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-22T06:51:00.002-05:00

Not me Monday

2009-07-20T07:23:00.003-05:00

I would not stay on the computer most of the weekend playing Bewjewled Blitz, Farm Town, YoVille, or Egg Breakers when I have 3 rooms in desperate need of cleaning. Nope not me!

I would not sit at the car place a little longer than I had too since I was at a good part of a book that I was reading when I was waiting for my car to get fixed. Nope not me.

I would not put off going to the gym just because I hurt my knee a couple weeks ago, just because it is still a little sore when I take the stairs. Knowing full well I probablly should have listened to everyone and go to the doctor. Nope not me.

I did not ..not dye my hair this weekend as once again I was on the computer too long playing games. I just love having grey hair showing. Nope not me.

I did not ..not mow the grass just because I did not want to have to mow again in a couple of days since I know it will rain for the next few days again. Nope not me.

Many more nope not me's. But they all once again stem towards...I need to get my butt off the computer. Have to limit Farm Town...and yet I am really close to level 28!

Step away from Farm Town

2009-07-19T21:26:00.002-05:00

OK, I have to limit my farming. It has taken control of my mind. I play for hours. Now, yesterday I did get some work on my car done, will have to get more in 2 weeks when I get paid again. Gotta do little bits each paycheck. And I did read another Nicholas Sparks book called The Rescue. Started it at the car place, and read it yesterday afternoon. Yes, another book in one afternoon. See, ADDICTIVE personality! So, I have decided I have to limit my Farm Town. I do not have to catch up to Kip in 1 weeks time. I did have a goal to make it to level 27 this weekend and I did that Saturday morning. Now it is Sunday night and I am halfway to level 28. I was a nice person...I was hired by someone that was only on level 3 with maybe 8 crops to harvest. Felt bad that he was hiring me, so I hired him to do my raspberries and to plow too. So that helped him out some, not a lot but some. OK, blogging about farming...addicted!

Publix has a Mediterranean Roasted chicken in their deli....delish! The one on Busch finally had one so I bought it! Heard from 2 different people it was yummy, and yes it is. But then again....it is Publix!

oops

2009-07-19T02:05:00.000-05:00

yes I better post later but since it is way late and I should be sleeping....I will blog in a few hours

Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-15T06:31:00.001-05:00

Heading to North Carolina in the morning

2009-07-09T20:39:00.002-05:00

So today has been fun and interesting. Left work early as I had a ton of things to do. Well, I packed in no time flat. Things were looking good. I stopped by Linda's for a moment, then headed over to Janet's to pick up a punch I bought. I pulled out of her driveway and the car hesitated, but then was fine. Made it a couple more blocks before it decided to completely turn off. I was at a stop light and next to me was the Advance Auto store. That is great except for the fact that it is on a BIG hill to get up into the parking lot. Well, dumb ass me thought, I can do this! Mind over matter. I have a SUV not a little compact car. Needless to say, I could not do it, and it started rolling backwards, and yep the door slammed into my knee. Finally a few guys stopped and helped me out. Took 4 guys to push it up the hill into the parking lot. I can not find the paper as to when I got the battery. Fingers crossed that is all that is wrong with it. I drove to the bank, picked up dinner, came home and ate. Waited about 30 minuets then I went to get some gas now instead of the morning, and then drove back to the auto parts store to have them check the battery again. He said it was still showing as being charged. I would think that if it was the alternator then the battery would have drained some? Going to do a few things then will go and see about starting the car again. Just hope I can make it to the airport in the morning, and my mom makes it home from the airport. Linda offered to take me, but I think - no - I know it will all work out and we will make it!

Probably will not blog while I am away, good excuse on my part huh? lol Take care!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-08T20:39:00.001-05:00

Fair warning...I am weird

2009-07-06T20:16:00.002-05:00

Let me fill you in on a little secret of mine. Now, after you read this...you may think I am weird! I have a big thing about Cemeteries! I love to visit them! I am fascinated by them more than a normal person! When Cody and I went to California a few years back, not only did we go to the Ronald Regan Library & Museum, Universal Studios, and Disney. But we also went to 4 cemeteries! But before we went, I researched who was buried in what cemetery. There is a site findagrave.com that you can type in a name and it will tell you who is buried where. The very first one we went to the first day we arrived, actually hours before even checking into our hotel. I am so glad we went then, it will be a mad house after tomorrow for many months to come.

Ok, I blogged lol. This counts! See ya tomorrow

Bet your tired of looking at the Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-05T19:36:00.004-05:00

So time sure flies when your having fun. There has been so many times I have thought...oh man I better blog. And as you can see, that has not happened. Now, I will try to make this a short catch up post. And then I WILL blog daily this week.

Thursday: Not much just work! I went in at 6am again to get the statements checked so I could approve them to be mailed out to customers, well the statements were there, but I could not save them. The save function disappeared in the program I was using. Nothing would work no matter what I tried. Had to wait til 8am when the IT department came in. I had other things I worked on, so all was good. Since I went in so early, I was able to leave early to start my 3 day weekend.
Friday: Went to Violette's, got my mom out of the house. Since she stopped by the Birthday crop and saw the Flower soft product and fell in love..had to get some for her. Called around all the Tampa stores and no one had it. So, of to Lakeland we went. On our way home we stopped by my aunts home to check on it, she is back in New York. There has been lots of rain in Lakeland too, so wanted to make sure all was OK, but could only check from the outside. Now, I did not eat breakfast and it was now lunch time so I decided that we needed to eat at Fred's. It is one of the brothers that used to co-own Buddy Freddy's. Well, let me tell you. If your ever in Lakeland on Harden you have to eat there! I had a little bit of this and a little bit of that so, I could try as much as possible. We are talking fried green tomatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, mac n cheese, turnips, sliced smoked pork, peach cobbler, and a spoonful of banana pudding. I was so full and no I did not eat any diner! On the way back from Lakeland we stopped off at The Scrapbook shop. Nothing really jumped out at me, Mom wanted to go so we went while she would agree to go. Besides it had her out of the house, that is all that matters. Nighttime had Linda and I going to see Public Enemies. It was a good movie, but I am glad I did not go at midnight with my friend. It was not a midnight worthy movie. But still good. Come on, Johnny Depp - yum.
Saturday: Attempted to mow. Started mowing, it rained, it stopped, so I started again. Sure enough, started again. I did get 90% of the yard mowed (did not make it finishing it today, totally forgot I did not finish oops). Publix run for a good 4th meal. Bought their fried chicken with all the fixings. Love when they have the Buy one get one free items on things I planned on buying even without coupons.
Sunday: Our cable went out on Saturday, just the cable the Internet and phone was fine. So, I knew that I did not cut a wire when I was mowing. The amp died and had to be replaced, also had him replace one of the DVR's. They are old ones, still worked but the one in the living room had started acting up. Did a few things around the house and then took another nap. Only planned on about an hour, but 3 hours later I was up. So needless to say, I did not do half of the to do list. But I got my mom out of the house and that is the main thing. Di did not plan that one, but it happened and that is all that matters.

Yawning and it is only 924pm. I have clothes in the washer so I have to wait on them. I think I will be in bed by 10. Even though I had a 3 hour nap, I am tired. Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th. Another 3 day week for me this week. Can not wait til Friday! OK, close for now cause this is long. Will blog more tomorrow. Have a great evening everyone! Hugs and well wishes to Ellie

Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-01T07:49:00.003-05:00

Gotta get a move on

2009-06-26T06:30:00.003-05:00

In a little while I will be heading to the Birthday Crop for the weekend. I Have packed my clothes, but nothing else. I need to figure out what I am going to work on. As always since I do not have pictures developed so it will probably be cards and just visiting.

2 very good movies this week. Loved both of them. Love the summer for the movies, starts Memorial day and runs out til September.

What a week in the entertainment week? 3 deaths with in a few days. I am going to leave my comments and thoughts out of it. Just a sad sad week.

Short so I can get a move on.