Today I kicked the snot out of the shredder in front of "Dwight". It was full, but if you give it a kick the shreddings will settle down farther and you can fill the bag up more. So I gave it a kick with my size 8 black flip-flop. You should've seen Dwight's face. He got all nervous and said, "Whoa Angie." It was hysterical. I think I put the fear of the wrath of Angie in him. Yeah--that's right, Bucko! Don't mess with the secretary. It made me laugh all afternoon. I wish Lauren was at work today to witness it.
By the way...the post before this titled "Deep Thoughts" started out originally with There are no deep thoughts today.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Deep Thoughts
I need to remember that I cannot highlight the whole blog and cut and paste.
I haven’t blogged in quite some time and I must apologize. It’s not that I didn’t want to blog…it’s that I kept forgetting to stop in at the library after work. Please remind me again to BUY my own computer. Oh Mylanta!
This past weekend was fabulous. Thursday after work I went and hung-out with Bonnie and Jackson. We went to a pizza joint where Bonnie declared (and I mean DECLARED) the buns were too hard and she also had a fit because of a hot pepper on her Chicago-Style hot dog. Poor Bonnie. Jackson had fun. After dinner, we met up with Josh and Gloria to hear the symphony and see fireworks at Rock Valley College. FUNTIMES!
Friday—slept in. HELLO—it was my day off. The weather was AMAZING! It was 72 and sunny and not one drop of humidity. I loved it. I made some lemon lush to take to Gloria’s for lunch. (Recipe posted earlier on blog.) It turned out lovely. Saturday—Nancy’s birthday. We determined Texas Roadhouse would be a nice place for a birthday dinner. The waiter made her ride on the b-day saddle much to her chagrin. Poor Nancy. I laughed. I also wished I had brought my camera…perfect blackmail shot. I had the salmon grilled and a loaded sweet potato. YUM!! It was great.
Sunday—I got to help with the 2’s and 3’s during Sunday School. Those girls were a lot of fun. They were quite talkative and very sweet.
Today was work. Work without Lauren. And without Big Tuna. Lauren was recovering from her weekend with family in St Louis. Big Tuna had flu-like symptoms. No fun. No fun at all.
I haven’t blogged in quite some time and I must apologize. It’s not that I didn’t want to blog…it’s that I kept forgetting to stop in at the library after work. Please remind me again to BUY my own computer. Oh Mylanta!
This past weekend was fabulous. Thursday after work I went and hung-out with Bonnie and Jackson. We went to a pizza joint where Bonnie declared (and I mean DECLARED) the buns were too hard and she also had a fit because of a hot pepper on her Chicago-Style hot dog. Poor Bonnie. Jackson had fun. After dinner, we met up with Josh and Gloria to hear the symphony and see fireworks at Rock Valley College. FUNTIMES!
Friday—slept in. HELLO—it was my day off. The weather was AMAZING! It was 72 and sunny and not one drop of humidity. I loved it. I made some lemon lush to take to Gloria’s for lunch. (Recipe posted earlier on blog.) It turned out lovely. Saturday—Nancy’s birthday. We determined Texas Roadhouse would be a nice place for a birthday dinner. The waiter made her ride on the b-day saddle much to her chagrin. Poor Nancy. I laughed. I also wished I had brought my camera…perfect blackmail shot. I had the salmon grilled and a loaded sweet potato. YUM!! It was great.
Sunday—I got to help with the 2’s and 3’s during Sunday School. Those girls were a lot of fun. They were quite talkative and very sweet.
Today was work. Work without Lauren. And without Big Tuna. Lauren was recovering from her weekend with family in St Louis. Big Tuna had flu-like symptoms. No fun. No fun at all.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Season 4
I cannot wait until Season 4 of The Office is released on DVD. I have three favorites regarding this season--first that Kevin is deemed "special" by Dwight. The new HR lady believes Dwight. HYSTERICAL! Second--the fact that Pam and Jim are FINALLY dating. Goodness. It took them long enough. Third--Dwight killed Angela's cat. MERCY-KILLED IT.
One more thought...
Why is that when Lauren and I are caught up with our work that the phones are quiet at work? Seriously. The phone probably didn't ring for 45 minutes this afternoon. When it did ring, we were slightly startled.
Tuesday, July 1st
You are not going to believe this--but I must tell you. I just typed a huge dissertation on my day and this psycho dream I had last night and then I clicked delete and it is all gone. First--my dream. I was at my parent's house in Michigan locked in the bathroom. Burglars were in there and they were stabbing something sharp into the door to try to get me. Basically they wanted some jars of coins my parents saved and redeemed annually to go on vacation. They didn't stab me...but they came close. It was soo scary. I woke up quite frightened. What I wanted most? Someone to rub my back and tell me that all was well. Instead my cat looked up from her slumber as if to say, "you idiot. It was only a dream!" What a mean cat I have.
Today at work Chad came back. You see Bob was m favorite tech until last summer when the Jury's became my favorite techs. I think it's because Jared and Chad are funny. They have funny stories and even when they are not intending to be funny--it still strikes me as funny. Yesterday we sent Jared ("Jerry") on a wild-goose-chase to the DMV which just so happens to be closed on Mondays. Today Chad got to go purchase TP, paper towels, and garbage bags --and he thought the other shoppers were going to think either A) he had some issues with the bathroom and/or B) a huge MESS to clean up. (It should be noted, I am sitting at the library CRACKING UP about this particular story...because Chad is NOT right.) Anyway...Lauren and I had a good laugh. Welcome back, Chad!!
Yesterday Lauren discovered another rock band name: Total Crappage It was accidental, mind you. TOTALLY ACCIDENTAL. I said it and she made a mental note. We didn't establish any band names today, but there is always tomorrow.
Today at work Chad came back. You see Bob was m favorite tech until last summer when the Jury's became my favorite techs. I think it's because Jared and Chad are funny. They have funny stories and even when they are not intending to be funny--it still strikes me as funny. Yesterday we sent Jared ("Jerry") on a wild-goose-chase to the DMV which just so happens to be closed on Mondays. Today Chad got to go purchase TP, paper towels, and garbage bags --and he thought the other shoppers were going to think either A) he had some issues with the bathroom and/or B) a huge MESS to clean up. (It should be noted, I am sitting at the library CRACKING UP about this particular story...because Chad is NOT right.) Anyway...Lauren and I had a good laugh. Welcome back, Chad!!
Yesterday Lauren discovered another rock band name: Total Crappage It was accidental, mind you. TOTALLY ACCIDENTAL. I said it and she made a mental note. We didn't establish any band names today, but there is always tomorrow.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
This past week...
I like to think of my Blogspot as my memoirs for those of you who know where to find them...you can get a glimpse into what I am thinking (as scary as that may be)...and you can perhaps get to know me better.
This past week I've discovered a couple things --
1. There are ALWAYS going to be people who are going to do things that make you shake your head. In those instances, I've discovered it's been to say (to yourself and/or your co-workers who may share your same beliefs), "It's okay. That's all they know." For instance, someone cuts you off on the road...don't get mad. It's okay. It's all they know.
2. I like McDonald's sweet tea. My first experience left me to believe it was the same substance that my parents would use to attract hummingbirds. PURE SUGAR WATER. Apparently I've built up some sort-of weird tolerance to it. Because I like it. Infact when I am done blogging, I am going to go pay ONE BUCK for a large sweet tea. SWEET!!!!
3. I love my flower garden. Before I just liked it...but now that my pretty pink impatience are going NUTS...I LOVE MY FLOWER GARDEN.
This past week I've discovered a couple things --
1. There are ALWAYS going to be people who are going to do things that make you shake your head. In those instances, I've discovered it's been to say (to yourself and/or your co-workers who may share your same beliefs), "It's okay. That's all they know." For instance, someone cuts you off on the road...don't get mad. It's okay. It's all they know.
2. I like McDonald's sweet tea. My first experience left me to believe it was the same substance that my parents would use to attract hummingbirds. PURE SUGAR WATER. Apparently I've built up some sort-of weird tolerance to it. Because I like it. Infact when I am done blogging, I am going to go pay ONE BUCK for a large sweet tea. SWEET!!!!
3. I love my flower garden. Before I just liked it...but now that my pretty pink impatience are going NUTS...I LOVE MY FLOWER GARDEN.
Pride and Prejudice
It's official--I am a Jane Austen fanatic. I love her style of writing. Last night I finished Pride & Prejudice. I soo knew that Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth were going to end up together. I'm sad about Mr. Wickham's behavior. And thrilled that almost all other characters redeemed themselves before the book ended.
Now I have Sense and Sensibility and Mansfield Park. I cannot wait to dive into those.
Now I have Sense and Sensibility and Mansfield Park. I cannot wait to dive into those.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Saturday
Trudy and I went to Edgewater's garage sales today. Oh my goodness. I managed to get a really nice quilt ($15) with embroidered ribbon flowers. Trudy pointed out that it was very "cottage-y." I also picked up a couple Dr. Seuss books, a Francine River's book (The Last Sin Eater), and an Elisabeth Elliott book. At one garage sale, they were selling a white magazine holder that I am going to happily spray-paint. And I found a cute flower pot. Here's my day in a nutshell:
Fun quilt - $15
Misc. books. - $5
Flower pot - $1
Magazine hold - $3
Spending time with Trudy and her mom: PRICELESS
Fun quilt - $15
Misc. books. - $5
Flower pot - $1
Magazine hold - $3
Spending time with Trudy and her mom: PRICELESS
Lemon Lush Recipe
Someone asked me for this recipe...
Lemon Lush
One 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened
Two small packages of instant lemon pudding
Three c. milk
One c. powdered sugar
One large container Cool Whip
Two graham cracker crusts
Directions:
1. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and fold in ONE cup of Cool Whip. Mix thoroughly. Spread over graham cracker crusts.
2. Mix pudding and milk until thick. Spread over cream cheese.
3. Add remaining Cool Whip to the top. You can garnish with sprinkles if you like.
**You can substitute chocolate instant pudding and use Oreo crusts. YUM!
Lemon Lush
One 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened
Two small packages of instant lemon pudding
Three c. milk
One c. powdered sugar
One large container Cool Whip
Two graham cracker crusts
Directions:
1. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and fold in ONE cup of Cool Whip. Mix thoroughly. Spread over graham cracker crusts.
2. Mix pudding and milk until thick. Spread over cream cheese.
3. Add remaining Cool Whip to the top. You can garnish with sprinkles if you like.
**You can substitute chocolate instant pudding and use Oreo crusts. YUM!
Monday, June 9, 2008
I would really like...
- to put up clotheslines in my backyard. I wonder how complicated that really is.
- plant some more lilacs.
- till up the sides of my front walkway and plant TONS of flowers.
- to read through the entire Jane Austen collection this summer and fall.
- to spend a week at a house by the beach doing NOTHING.
- to rip the phone cords out of the wall at work just for ONE day.
- see my parents soon.
- to go home and steam my fresh green beans, eat the chicken I baked the other day, and put on my pajama pants.
- buy a computer so I can do the above mentioned thing while blogging.
A girl can dream, right?
- plant some more lilacs.
- till up the sides of my front walkway and plant TONS of flowers.
- to read through the entire Jane Austen collection this summer and fall.
- to spend a week at a house by the beach doing NOTHING.
- to rip the phone cords out of the wall at work just for ONE day.
- see my parents soon.
- to go home and steam my fresh green beans, eat the chicken I baked the other day, and put on my pajama pants.
- buy a computer so I can do the above mentioned thing while blogging.
A girl can dream, right?
It's just another Manic Monday...
I love Mondays. Okay--correction: I am trying to love Mondays more...there, that's better. Mondays are my most insanely busy day of the entire week with Tuesdays a very close second. After I make it through Tuesday--the rest of the week is a piece of cake.
Since today is Monday--I'd like to write about my crazy weekend. My college roommate, Tanya, came to visit all the way from Des Moines, Iowa. Technically Norwalk, but no one really knows where that is...so she just says Des Moines. I'm pretty sure that the nail technician at the pedicure place wasn't aware that Iowa is in the continental USA since she asked if nail salons in her home land were like the ones here. "Homeland..." Hmmm...
Needless to say, we had a blast. I wish I could add a timeline because I would insert ALL the fun stuff we did...but in a nutshell, we garage saled, watched chick flicks, and drank Starbucks...oh and bought flip-flops. These are classic things we do when we get together. It's great. Very relaxing.
Trudy took Tanya and I garage sale-ing and I must say, if you don't know Trudy--you are really missing out. She's one in a million. We hit a bunch of sales. I found the BEST table ever for my kitchen. It's exactly what I was looking for last summer...it's light wood, taller (cafe-style) and has 2 chairs. I don't have a GI-NORMOUS kitchen in the cottage, so I wanted something smaller than the table I purchased last summer (which I will be selling on www.craigslist.com). My new table has 2 small drop-down leaves and is WONDERFUL! I will take a photo and post it.
Price of the table purchased from a self-proclaimed (and I quote) "Lazy" person*: $10
*Basically she was lazy -- one of the legs had wood glue on the screw and the nut wouldn't fit. The previous owner instead of scraping off the dried wood glue, she rubber-banded the leg to the base. WHAT? Who does that? Anyway...
One bottle of Goo Gone to remove the fuzzies from the seat where the price tag was pulled off haphazardly: $3.99
A table that looks cute in my cottage: PRICELESS
I like my new table and it will forever remind of the weekend when Tanya came to visit.
I also picked up some other fun treasures...as I always do when I venture out with Trudy. A red paper towel holder, a small red & white bowl for my kitchen, a couple good books (C.S. Lewis Screwtape Letters), a new purse, etc. Tanya found some fun items too: Pyrex dishes for her new house, some Corning Ware stuff, a coffee carafe, and some other household items. Basically we packed out Ruby. It was great. 6 hours spent with Tanya and Trudy--2 of my favorite people.
Wow--I must confess, I need to work on typing...danger-danger. Call Mayvis Beacon!!
Saturday we hit Barnes & Noble and Borders. I picked up a great new CD which I don't normally purchase at those "high-end" establishments. Norah Jones. My two favorite songs are #1 and the last track. The names? I don't know. The last song is in the movie, Two Weeks Notice with Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock.
I also picked up a reference book to help me with my house plants. It has quite a few tips and it was only $3! What a steal!
After that we went to Circuit City searching for the movie, Lucky Seven. Yeah--I would've had to purchase it with another movie that didn't sound too appealing...so I opted to order it online through Borders and pick it up at their store.
Confession: My minor in college was English...and I really cannot remember if song and movie titles are to be underlined or italicized. Hmmm...that's the question of the ages, I suppose.
Saturday night we got stuck in a downpour and waited it out at Panera. Then we went for the official purchase of flip-flops. This tradition began when we were in college in Florida. Then it was escalated when we went on a HORRIBLE vacation to Florida after "convocating" from PCC. Now we basically buy flip-flops when we get together and it's great fun! Mine had black sparklies with a daisy in the center. Tanya bought some khaki flip-flops that I liked also...but opted for a "dressy" fun flip-flop.
We discussed some of the important things in life and read through some yummy coffee recipes. It's weekends like the one I just had that makes me sad that Tanya and I don't live closer. She's great. Oh and CONGRATS to her--she just got engaged today.
Since today is Monday--I'd like to write about my crazy weekend. My college roommate, Tanya, came to visit all the way from Des Moines, Iowa. Technically Norwalk, but no one really knows where that is...so she just says Des Moines. I'm pretty sure that the nail technician at the pedicure place wasn't aware that Iowa is in the continental USA since she asked if nail salons in her home land were like the ones here. "Homeland..." Hmmm...
Needless to say, we had a blast. I wish I could add a timeline because I would insert ALL the fun stuff we did...but in a nutshell, we garage saled, watched chick flicks, and drank Starbucks...oh and bought flip-flops. These are classic things we do when we get together. It's great. Very relaxing.
Trudy took Tanya and I garage sale-ing and I must say, if you don't know Trudy--you are really missing out. She's one in a million. We hit a bunch of sales. I found the BEST table ever for my kitchen. It's exactly what I was looking for last summer...it's light wood, taller (cafe-style) and has 2 chairs. I don't have a GI-NORMOUS kitchen in the cottage, so I wanted something smaller than the table I purchased last summer (which I will be selling on www.craigslist.com). My new table has 2 small drop-down leaves and is WONDERFUL! I will take a photo and post it.
Price of the table purchased from a self-proclaimed (and I quote) "Lazy" person*: $10
*Basically she was lazy -- one of the legs had wood glue on the screw and the nut wouldn't fit. The previous owner instead of scraping off the dried wood glue, she rubber-banded the leg to the base. WHAT? Who does that? Anyway...
One bottle of Goo Gone to remove the fuzzies from the seat where the price tag was pulled off haphazardly: $3.99
A table that looks cute in my cottage: PRICELESS
I like my new table and it will forever remind of the weekend when Tanya came to visit.
I also picked up some other fun treasures...as I always do when I venture out with Trudy. A red paper towel holder, a small red & white bowl for my kitchen, a couple good books (C.S. Lewis Screwtape Letters), a new purse, etc. Tanya found some fun items too: Pyrex dishes for her new house, some Corning Ware stuff, a coffee carafe, and some other household items. Basically we packed out Ruby. It was great. 6 hours spent with Tanya and Trudy--2 of my favorite people.
Wow--I must confess, I need to work on typing...danger-danger. Call Mayvis Beacon!!
Saturday we hit Barnes & Noble and Borders. I picked up a great new CD which I don't normally purchase at those "high-end" establishments. Norah Jones. My two favorite songs are #1 and the last track. The names? I don't know. The last song is in the movie, Two Weeks Notice with Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock.
I also picked up a reference book to help me with my house plants. It has quite a few tips and it was only $3! What a steal!
After that we went to Circuit City searching for the movie, Lucky Seven. Yeah--I would've had to purchase it with another movie that didn't sound too appealing...so I opted to order it online through Borders and pick it up at their store.
Confession: My minor in college was English...and I really cannot remember if song and movie titles are to be underlined or italicized. Hmmm...that's the question of the ages, I suppose.
Saturday night we got stuck in a downpour and waited it out at Panera. Then we went for the official purchase of flip-flops. This tradition began when we were in college in Florida. Then it was escalated when we went on a HORRIBLE vacation to Florida after "convocating" from PCC. Now we basically buy flip-flops when we get together and it's great fun! Mine had black sparklies with a daisy in the center. Tanya bought some khaki flip-flops that I liked also...but opted for a "dressy" fun flip-flop.
We discussed some of the important things in life and read through some yummy coffee recipes. It's weekends like the one I just had that makes me sad that Tanya and I don't live closer. She's great. Oh and CONGRATS to her--she just got engaged today.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Emma
This is one of my most favorite quotes from Emma.
"Why was it so much worse for that Harriet should be in love with Mr. Knightley than with Frank Churchill? Why was the evil so dreadfully increased by Harriet's having some hope of a return? It darted through her with the speed of an arrow that Mr. Knightley must marry no one but herself!"
"Why was it so much worse for that Harriet should be in love with Mr. Knightley than with Frank Churchill? Why was the evil so dreadfully increased by Harriet's having some hope of a return? It darted through her with the speed of an arrow that Mr. Knightley must marry no one but herself!"
Blogging
Blogging at lunchtime might be my new favorite thing to do!! Talk about relaxing. And there weren't alot of people at the library when I came. There was one Santa-like man. He's still here. He's quite jolly. There was one character who was loud and obnoxious--however he has left. The remainder of the individuals are quietly working.
Jonah
Today I was discussing with Lauren the Sunday School lesson that Pastor Jim taught on Sunday. We are now going to be diving into the book of Jonah for the summer. He prefaced the lesson with Proverbs 22:1 where it talks about having a good name over riches. He asked what our thoughts were about the name Paul or John...positive examples. Then he brought up Adolf Hitler. And how come no one names their son Adolf? Kristin and I took it one step farther (which I am soo glad that she's back from college)...what about Jezebel? You just don't here any little girls named that. Hmmm...not a good connotation. But it's true. Pastor Jim asked if we were concerned at all about how we would be remembered. It was quite a bit to think about and ponder. We got through the first few verses of the story of Jonah. A common story. Jonah got told to go one way and he ran the opposite direction and thought he could hide from God. He thought by fleeing that he would run away from the Almighty God of the universe Who knows and loves us. Loves us even though were/are wretched creatures... We discussed briefly how Jonah must have looked after being in the belly of the whale...bleached skin and bleached hair--but thankful to be alive. I hope it doesn't take a great whale to swallow me before I realize how important doing what God has called me to do.
This weekend...
My college roommate, Tanya, is coming out this weekend. We have HUGE plans... 1. drink Starbucks 'til we pass out from a caffeine over-dose. 2. purchase a variety of flip-flops (a tradition that began with one really bad vacation to Florida). 3. watch chick flicks. We'll probably discuss in depth my stalkee situation with Tanya giving me pointers as she is the true stalker of our trifecta friendship. I am including Lisa as a third of the trifecta. Lisa doesn't stalk. She's never really stalked. Tanya -- definitely stalker. She stalked Steve-a-reano at PCC and he was on the fine campus security. Wow--those were the days. Steve-o's ears might ring a bit this weekend.
I'm looking forward to her coming to visit. She's hysterical! It will be good therapy and ALOT cheaper than therapy.
RINGER -- I have a new ringer on my pink cell phone. I downloaded a song that cracks me up. It reminds me of Sara's husband. Too be honest, I really don't know why it reminds me of him. It's odd. But it makes me laugh everytime my phone rings. And I couldn't download, "Maybe it was Memphis" which would've really made me laugh...so I had to opt for Josh Turner singing "Firecracker."
EMMA -- I am on chapter 30 of Emma and I honestly read my most FAVORITE paragraph of the whole book...and wouldn't you know that I left the novel at work on my desk. Not that I am reading it while working, but I did type the paragraph and share it with Gloria.
GLORIA'S MEREDITH -- okay, she told Gloria today, "I cannot get the phone, because I want to have my coffee." Seriously--when did it become okay to SHIRK your office duties in the name of JAVA? I might actually be able to get away with that at Terracon if Lauren is around. She would just laugh at me.
LAUREN -- today we decided it would be sad if Lauren and I didn't laugh at work. REALLY SAD. We also decided earlier -- we should buy horses instead of paying $4.09 per gal for gas. It made me soo happy that I got to spend $63 in gas in my Saturn this past weekend.
SATURN -- I seriously need an oil change. Thankfully I use synthetic oil so I don't feel as guilty about going 2000 miles over the sticker...because the sticker is for 3000 miles...and really, my dad said I can go 5000 miles.
MY FATHER -- Oh Mylanta--I'm soo not daughter of the year. I haven't mailed his Sears gift card and his birthday was June 1st. Bad Angie.
I'm looking forward to her coming to visit. She's hysterical! It will be good therapy and ALOT cheaper than therapy.
RINGER -- I have a new ringer on my pink cell phone. I downloaded a song that cracks me up. It reminds me of Sara's husband. Too be honest, I really don't know why it reminds me of him. It's odd. But it makes me laugh everytime my phone rings. And I couldn't download, "Maybe it was Memphis" which would've really made me laugh...so I had to opt for Josh Turner singing "Firecracker."
EMMA -- I am on chapter 30 of Emma and I honestly read my most FAVORITE paragraph of the whole book...and wouldn't you know that I left the novel at work on my desk. Not that I am reading it while working, but I did type the paragraph and share it with Gloria.
GLORIA'S MEREDITH -- okay, she told Gloria today, "I cannot get the phone, because I want to have my coffee." Seriously--when did it become okay to SHIRK your office duties in the name of JAVA? I might actually be able to get away with that at Terracon if Lauren is around. She would just laugh at me.
LAUREN -- today we decided it would be sad if Lauren and I didn't laugh at work. REALLY SAD. We also decided earlier -- we should buy horses instead of paying $4.09 per gal for gas. It made me soo happy that I got to spend $63 in gas in my Saturn this past weekend.
SATURN -- I seriously need an oil change. Thankfully I use synthetic oil so I don't feel as guilty about going 2000 miles over the sticker...because the sticker is for 3000 miles...and really, my dad said I can go 5000 miles.
MY FATHER -- Oh Mylanta--I'm soo not daughter of the year. I haven't mailed his Sears gift card and his birthday was June 1st. Bad Angie.
Yesterday I was reading through the accounts of Mary and Martha in the Gospels. I was thoroughly convicted that I am kind of a complainer like Martha was depicted. It says that she went to Jesus and told Him that Mary wasn't working. Hello--Jesus is God. He knew that Mary was worshipping, yet Martha pointed it out to Him. In the Bible, it points out that Mary was praised by God for worshipping and doing that which was important. It was very convicting, because I complain when the techs don't do things that they should be doing and don't get reprimanded for it...when I should be focused on what I AM DOING.
This went so far as I thought about changing where I work...when reading through Mary and Martha last night, the thought struck me -- I will probably have things about a new place that I don't like either. So I've decided NOT to change employers. I wake up everyday glad that I work at Terracon. I like coming to work. Basically everyday is similar, but not EVER the same.
Permission has been granted to Lauren to remind me of my previous employer...and too remind me of how GOOD God is.
This went so far as I thought about changing where I work...when reading through Mary and Martha last night, the thought struck me -- I will probably have things about a new place that I don't like either. So I've decided NOT to change employers. I wake up everyday glad that I work at Terracon. I like coming to work. Basically everyday is similar, but not EVER the same.
Permission has been granted to Lauren to remind me of my previous employer...and too remind me of how GOOD God is.
Here are some common misspelled words:
- collum (column)
- sope (soap)
- skrews (screws)
- esposed (exposed)
- escavated (excavated)
- repersentative (representative)
- collum (column)
- sope (soap)
- skrews (screws)
- esposed (exposed)
- escavated (excavated)
- repersentative (representative)
Elvis on 11th Street
I'm pretty sure I just saw Elvis on 11th Street wearing a Dale Earnhardt jacket and some black jeans.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
My office is like The Office...
I still have a crush on Jim Halpert...and I am still wondering why I work with a bunch of Dwights, Michaels, and one Meredith who's male.
I hate...
1. I hate traffic back-ups because stupid people don't merge over when the sign is posted 3 miles back "Left Lane Ends in 3 Miles." Why do they wait 'til the last minute to merge?
2. I hate it that Caribou Coffee closed.
3. I hate that Gloria Jean's closed.
4. I hate working when the weather is amazing out.
5. I hate cold weather the end of May.
6. I hate that my new fun pink phone did not come with a car charger.
7. I hate it when my cat bites my spider plants and THEN I read that spider plants are somewhat poisonous to felines.
8. I hate not being able to feed Pete-Wheaty chocolate. He loved that stuff. STOMACH OF STEEL.
9. I hate 30 minute limits on internet usage.
10. I hate filing.
11. I hate having to pay for oil changes.
12. I hate the price of gas.
13. I hate filling up my beach tumbler with water and forgetting it on the counter.
14. I hate renting and not owning a house.
15. I hate moths.
16. I hate bats.
17. I hate earwigs.
18. I hate chlorinated water.
19. I hate forgetting to record some entry in my checkbook and realizing too late.
20. I hate taxes. Why does the Federal Government need so much out of my paycheck?
2. I hate it that Caribou Coffee closed.
3. I hate that Gloria Jean's closed.
4. I hate working when the weather is amazing out.
5. I hate cold weather the end of May.
6. I hate that my new fun pink phone did not come with a car charger.
7. I hate it when my cat bites my spider plants and THEN I read that spider plants are somewhat poisonous to felines.
8. I hate not being able to feed Pete-Wheaty chocolate. He loved that stuff. STOMACH OF STEEL.
9. I hate 30 minute limits on internet usage.
10. I hate filing.
11. I hate having to pay for oil changes.
12. I hate the price of gas.
13. I hate filling up my beach tumbler with water and forgetting it on the counter.
14. I hate renting and not owning a house.
15. I hate moths.
16. I hate bats.
17. I hate earwigs.
18. I hate chlorinated water.
19. I hate forgetting to record some entry in my checkbook and realizing too late.
20. I hate taxes. Why does the Federal Government need so much out of my paycheck?
Emma
I'm currently on chapter 8 of Emma. Jane Austen is an amazing writer. Her style is quite unlike anything I've read before...and I must confession (or as Dwight would say, "CONFESSION."), I like Austen's amicable characters and her love for detail.
Work
Okay. We've called the techs back down through Cory. On Monday, Jim and Matt will be back. We're close to being back up to full-staff...which is great. I'm glad that Cory's back because:
A. I never know what he's going to say.
B. He always has a funny story.
C. He's just not right.
Recently Lauren and I were trying to establish some type of ranking of our favorite technicians. Of course, when you do this, you realize there are a couple (not to name names) who don't even make the list. Isn't that sad? I wish there was a place to work where you got along with everyone...but unfortunately this is reality and I know that it's not possible. You can't seriously LIKE all the people you work with, can you? I think you can grow to tolerate some of them...but then again there are those few who you can't even tolerate...and for those select few, you must plot (atleast in your head) what you would do to them...nothing severe...but maybe drive them to northern Wisconsin and leave them along side the road to walk home. Hmmm...who would I do that too?? Not telling.
A. I never know what he's going to say.
B. He always has a funny story.
C. He's just not right.
Recently Lauren and I were trying to establish some type of ranking of our favorite technicians. Of course, when you do this, you realize there are a couple (not to name names) who don't even make the list. Isn't that sad? I wish there was a place to work where you got along with everyone...but unfortunately this is reality and I know that it's not possible. You can't seriously LIKE all the people you work with, can you? I think you can grow to tolerate some of them...but then again there are those few who you can't even tolerate...and for those select few, you must plot (atleast in your head) what you would do to them...nothing severe...but maybe drive them to northern Wisconsin and leave them along side the road to walk home. Hmmm...who would I do that too?? Not telling.
45 degrees
Yes, it was 45 degrees this morning. Thankfully I brought my newly potted plants inside. I have Gerber daisies (in shades of pinks) and some impatiences...they all got crammed into my stand-up shower last night to avoid their sudden death. Poor things. I have a theory -- When I throw away my winter shoes because they are overly warn, plant spring/summer flowers, and paint my toenails a racy pink color---the temperature will drop to unseasonable lows.
Needless to say -- it's sunny and going to be in the high 60's today. YEAH! I opened up a couple windows to bring in some warmer air at the cottage.
I love my job. I think that is safe to say TODAY because I am not there. Infact I am in Madison, WI waiting for Nancy to get done with her doctor's appointment. While I wait--I found some free internet next to the clinic. FUN! She bribed me into bringing her with Archiver's (favorite scrapbook store) and Whole Foods and Half Priced Books. If you love to read, you MUST go to the Half Priced Bookstore. It's great. Last time I picked up 3 books for right around $6. Good deal!
I'm looking forward to this upcoming weekend. Why? Because I have NO plans. Seriously. Nothing. The weekend after (June 6th-ish), Tanya is coming out from Des Moines and we are going to rent chick flicks, drink Starbucks 'til we pass out, and purchase large quantities of FLIP-FLOPS...and probably laugh so hard that we fall off our chairs. Everytime we get together we do the craziest things...legal, but slightly crazy. Like the time we went shopping and came home with every possible color of flip-flops...one time we rented a car in Mobile, AL and drove through a couple red lights and always "apologized" to the other drivers...we ingested quite a large sum of Starbucks once that we could only laugh...once we painted Easter eggs...danger-danger.
Needless to say -- it's sunny and going to be in the high 60's today. YEAH! I opened up a couple windows to bring in some warmer air at the cottage.
I love my job. I think that is safe to say TODAY because I am not there. Infact I am in Madison, WI waiting for Nancy to get done with her doctor's appointment. While I wait--I found some free internet next to the clinic. FUN! She bribed me into bringing her with Archiver's (favorite scrapbook store) and Whole Foods and Half Priced Books. If you love to read, you MUST go to the Half Priced Bookstore. It's great. Last time I picked up 3 books for right around $6. Good deal!
I'm looking forward to this upcoming weekend. Why? Because I have NO plans. Seriously. Nothing. The weekend after (June 6th-ish), Tanya is coming out from Des Moines and we are going to rent chick flicks, drink Starbucks 'til we pass out, and purchase large quantities of FLIP-FLOPS...and probably laugh so hard that we fall off our chairs. Everytime we get together we do the craziest things...legal, but slightly crazy. Like the time we went shopping and came home with every possible color of flip-flops...one time we rented a car in Mobile, AL and drove through a couple red lights and always "apologized" to the other drivers...we ingested quite a large sum of Starbucks once that we could only laugh...once we painted Easter eggs...danger-danger.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Jack
Trudy's dog, Belle, has been replaced (not forgotten) with this rag-a-muffin named Jack. He's wonderful. He's kind and lovable. Not that Belle wasn't...however with Belle I always felt like maybe my limbs might be removed when I was leaving their house.
Birthday flowers
I found a picture of my birthday arrangement from my secret pal. Aren't these just the most cheerful flowers you've ever seen?
This is my cousin, Tom. He's getting married this December to a nice girl named Abbie. It amazes me that he's all grown-up...because I remember when we would ride in Aunt Becky's station wagon singing the Oak Ridge's boys song, "Elviria."
The Whole Bauer Clan
This photo amazes me that it came out so well. My Aunt and Uncle and their children...and their extended families. I'm so thankful that we all still get together. I wish that my parents would've been up to be a part of this special day. But they will be here in December for Tom's wedding.
Bryan and Aunt Becky
I love this photo of my Aunt Becky and my brother. Bry was mid-sentence when I snapped it. It's perfect. It shows he true spirit--he was thrilled to be a part of Hannah's special day. This is a good reminder of that.
Memorial Day Weekend.
Nancy and I got together last night to watch season 2 of The Office and stamp. It was nice spending some time with her. I made a few cards...we basically laughed at Dwight, Jim, Pam, and Michael. I think Nancy is hooked too. FUN!
Last weekend
Oh my goodness...last weekend was INSANE. On Saturday I met up with my friend Diane. We've been friends since we were 5 years old. I believe I have photos to prove it. Since then, we still keep in touch...even though in junior high I created a wickedly evil hair-do for her before the dance. And she still is my friend. Seriously--it involved a spiked-AquaNet do...and I still laugh about it. Does she? Hmmm...not sure.
We met in Chicago at Union Station...sort-of. Then we went and spent 4 hours at the Field Museum. AMAZING PLACE. If you have the chance to visit it, do it.
On Sunday, I got up early and drove to Indiana (LaGrange) to see my cousin's daughter baptized at their church. It was nice catching up with my other cousins and spending time with them after the service. I did fall asleep at the wheel and almost hit the concrete divider. It was scary. Once I woke-up and realized how far to the right I was--I was scared WIDE AWAKE and made the rest of the trip without incident. Glory be.
600+ miles on my car in 2 days. Wow.
We met in Chicago at Union Station...sort-of. Then we went and spent 4 hours at the Field Museum. AMAZING PLACE. If you have the chance to visit it, do it.
On Sunday, I got up early and drove to Indiana (LaGrange) to see my cousin's daughter baptized at their church. It was nice catching up with my other cousins and spending time with them after the service. I did fall asleep at the wheel and almost hit the concrete divider. It was scary. Once I woke-up and realized how far to the right I was--I was scared WIDE AWAKE and made the rest of the trip without incident. Glory be.
600+ miles on my car in 2 days. Wow.
My birthday
I hate it that I have to start this with --I've been meaning to blog sooner...
First--my birthday was FANTASTIC! My secret pal sent me a lovely floral arrangement (I have photo on my camera...). It was a ceramic purse filled with daisies and carnations. I love it. It is a cheerful reminder in my windowsill that someone is praying for me. Many thanks.
On Saturday (the 9th) Gloria and I went for pedicures. My toes were tickled pink...quite literally, I might add. Then we met up with Sara to see Made of Honor. Patrick Dempsey--definitely DREAMY. Cute movie. I'm thankful that I was able to spend some quality time with Gloria and Sara. We went back to Gloria's and I was showered with lovely gifts. Gloria filled a bag with my most favorite things--Jane Eyre, a Caribou Coffee cup, a gift card, some clear stamps, some pink nailpolish, and a lovely little card made by Alicia Veldman. Sara picked up my movie tab and then gave me a gift card for Barnes and Noble...which I am saving for a rainy day. Actually I am not sure what I will purchase with it.
My parents sent me a set of Rachel Ray knives. Love them. They have funky orange handles. GREAT FUN! My brother sent me a Kohl's gift card. I haven't used it. I want too...but I am not sure what I want to purchase with it yet...
My cousin and her husband sent me an online gift card for Barnes and Noble. I used it to purchase the complete works of Jane Austen. I'm still reading Emma. And I am truly delighted with it so far. I believe I am on chapter 5.
My neighbors gave me the fixings for tacos. Yum!
My friend Kari put together a lovely little birthday basket with stamps, a mini slab of paper, a crown, a balloon, some chocolates, and some other things that were most appreciated.
My friend and FUN CO-WORKER Lauren gave me carmel kisses, some note cards, and some pink scrubby stuff. My BFF TIffany (it makes me laugh calling her that--b/c Lauren always says, "it's your BFF, Tiffany" when she calls work)...she gave me vanilla scrubby stuff. Hmmm...I wonder why it's VANILLA??
My friend Trudy and her family took me out to Giordanno's for lunch. I had never had stuffed pizza. YUM! We had a delightful time. Her mom gave me a pressed flower bookmark that I treasure.
My grandma sent me a funky, artsy-fartsy cat purse and some cash. FUNTIMES! I used the cash to buy some new nailpolish and a pair of flipflops.
My friend Ginger hand-delivered a basket of coffee treats. She also included some yummy orange blossom honey that is divine.
Also--Gloria got me a birthday cake. I appreciate ALL the little things that she did (and Sara) to make my birthday special. They are the BEST!!!
And tonight Alicia gave me a lilac shrubbery. FUN--no more stealing lilacs from the bushes on my way to work. She is saving me bail money...and in the end, I'm sure my other friends are happy too. =)
First--my birthday was FANTASTIC! My secret pal sent me a lovely floral arrangement (I have photo on my camera...). It was a ceramic purse filled with daisies and carnations. I love it. It is a cheerful reminder in my windowsill that someone is praying for me. Many thanks.
On Saturday (the 9th) Gloria and I went for pedicures. My toes were tickled pink...quite literally, I might add. Then we met up with Sara to see Made of Honor. Patrick Dempsey--definitely DREAMY. Cute movie. I'm thankful that I was able to spend some quality time with Gloria and Sara. We went back to Gloria's and I was showered with lovely gifts. Gloria filled a bag with my most favorite things--Jane Eyre, a Caribou Coffee cup, a gift card, some clear stamps, some pink nailpolish, and a lovely little card made by Alicia Veldman. Sara picked up my movie tab and then gave me a gift card for Barnes and Noble...which I am saving for a rainy day. Actually I am not sure what I will purchase with it.
My parents sent me a set of Rachel Ray knives. Love them. They have funky orange handles. GREAT FUN! My brother sent me a Kohl's gift card. I haven't used it. I want too...but I am not sure what I want to purchase with it yet...
My cousin and her husband sent me an online gift card for Barnes and Noble. I used it to purchase the complete works of Jane Austen. I'm still reading Emma. And I am truly delighted with it so far. I believe I am on chapter 5.
My neighbors gave me the fixings for tacos. Yum!
My friend Kari put together a lovely little birthday basket with stamps, a mini slab of paper, a crown, a balloon, some chocolates, and some other things that were most appreciated.
My friend and FUN CO-WORKER Lauren gave me carmel kisses, some note cards, and some pink scrubby stuff. My BFF TIffany (it makes me laugh calling her that--b/c Lauren always says, "it's your BFF, Tiffany" when she calls work)...she gave me vanilla scrubby stuff. Hmmm...I wonder why it's VANILLA??
My friend Trudy and her family took me out to Giordanno's for lunch. I had never had stuffed pizza. YUM! We had a delightful time. Her mom gave me a pressed flower bookmark that I treasure.
My grandma sent me a funky, artsy-fartsy cat purse and some cash. FUNTIMES! I used the cash to buy some new nailpolish and a pair of flipflops.
My friend Ginger hand-delivered a basket of coffee treats. She also included some yummy orange blossom honey that is divine.
Also--Gloria got me a birthday cake. I appreciate ALL the little things that she did (and Sara) to make my birthday special. They are the BEST!!!
And tonight Alicia gave me a lilac shrubbery. FUN--no more stealing lilacs from the bushes on my way to work. She is saving me bail money...and in the end, I'm sure my other friends are happy too. =)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Bob is Jon's BFF. Just thought I would publish something about the guys I work with. Oh the stories I could tell you...(sigh)...but I'd rather not think about work. But in not thinking about work, I am reminded of a HUGE list of my daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly tasks...maybe I will post that on another day. It's quite interesting. I believe there are 80+ tasks I do in TerraLand.
Good Reads
I found an interesting website in my Real Simple magazine. It's www.goodreads.com. This website will keep track of the books you read, the books you want to read, and the books your friends read & recommend.
Jane Austen
Since my May 3rd post, I have devoured an entire Jane Austen book. Northanger Abbey. I loved every single page. The heroine in the story is a commoner who doesn't realize she's going to perform heroic tasks. Catherine. She falls in love with Mr. Tilney (Henry). Catherine makes one small mistake...rather an accusation...and Henry declares he could not possibly love her. (Been there, done that...) In the end, well...I will let you read it. Seriously--I recommend this book for a summer read. You can borrow mine. But you have to promise to call me for coffee to discuss it.
Confessions of a Lilac Thief
Yes, I will admit. I have stolen my share of lilacs. It's something I do. I really can't help it. Thankfully my friend Sara has a lilac shrubbery (is it a shrubbery or a tree?) on her rental property. If I time it right at leave 30 minutes before I have to report to work, I can manage to swing by her rental and cut several sprigs (or twigs) of lilacs. I would love to fill my office with these beautiful, fragrant flowers. Lauren likes them. Bob even likes them. They are divine. Perhaps instead of stealing them, I should go to Village Green and purchase a shrubbery for the cottage. I think it would be a wonderful asset and I could plant it behind the cottage in full sun and the scent would waft through my lovely, little house. Hmmm...perhaps I shall do that soon.
Since May 3rd...
Oh my goodness. I haven't blogged since May 3rd. That's sad. In fact, it's downright TRAGIC! What has happened in the past 10 days? Hmmmm...let's see. Trudy and I braved the FREEZING cold to garage sale. We didn't come home with gobs of treasures--but I did find a fabulous cherry bottle for my dishsoap.
The lilacs are out. I found a secret place to get them near the cottage. And then I have my usual on the way to work spot. It's nice having the office smell lilacy. Lauren and I are loving it. And too be honest, so is Bob.
Speaking of work -- we have everyone through Kevin back and on Friday, Cory is coming back. From there, we only have a few more techs to go until we are all back together. Yeah for summer.
On Saturday, Gloria and I went for a pedicure. My toes are soo happy...they are painted strawberry Margarita. Quite flashy, in honor of Ginger's advise, "Always pick a racy color for your toes." Great advice, Ginger!! My toes are quite tickled to be pink! Actually before our pedicures, we (Sara included) went and saw Made of Honor with Patrick Dempsey. CUTE MOVIE!! Soo then next was the pedicures. Then dinner at Panera. Emma Kate joined us. We ended the FUN day back at Gloria's. I had a blast with them.
For my birthday I received the following gifts (in no particular order):
1. My parents sent me Rachel Ray knives. Orange-handled too!
2. Tiffany, Greg, and boys -- yummy vanilla lotion and salts.
3. Grandma Dee sent me a funky cat purse and some cash.
4. Sara treated me to the movie and then passed on a Barnes and Noble gift card.
5. Gloria bought me a bag of my FAVORITES: Jane Eyre, Caribou coffee mug & gift card, nail polish (pink--my favorite), some fun clear stamps, a box of cookie recipes, and a yummy birthday cake. It was extremely thoughtful!!!
6. My secret pal sent me an adorable bouquet of fresh flowers in a ceramic purse!! They were delivered to my work which totally brightened my day!
7. My dear friend Kari gave me birthday basket with a cat stamp (which slightly resembles the EVIL ONE), a stack of summer papers, a kitchen towel with cupcakes, chocolate kisses, chipboard "A" and "G" on the front of the basket, roller stamp for scrapbooking, a blue balloon, and a gold crown. Oh yes--and a brownie with a birthday candle attached.
8. My grandpa sent me a card with lovely sentiments inside.
9. My precious neighbors gave me taco fixings for dinner.
10. Ginger delivered a lime green basket with coffee and tea fixings and some yummy chocolates that I'm not sure where they were from...but they were GREAT!
11. My cousin Carrie, her hubby Steve, and their little munchkin Hannah sent me a gift certificate to use at Barnes and Noble. I love that store! I love books!!!
12. Trudy and her family treated me to a birthday lunch at Giordano's.
13. Winnie (Trudy's mom) gave me a pressed-flower bookmark and a lovely card.
14. Lauren gave me kisses with carmel, cute flower notes, and some scrubby bath stuff.
I'm truly blessed to have wonderful friends and family who remembered my birthday and treated me like a QUEEN (complete with a gold crown...).
The lilacs are out. I found a secret place to get them near the cottage. And then I have my usual on the way to work spot. It's nice having the office smell lilacy. Lauren and I are loving it. And too be honest, so is Bob.
Speaking of work -- we have everyone through Kevin back and on Friday, Cory is coming back. From there, we only have a few more techs to go until we are all back together. Yeah for summer.
On Saturday, Gloria and I went for a pedicure. My toes are soo happy...they are painted strawberry Margarita. Quite flashy, in honor of Ginger's advise, "Always pick a racy color for your toes." Great advice, Ginger!! My toes are quite tickled to be pink! Actually before our pedicures, we (Sara included) went and saw Made of Honor with Patrick Dempsey. CUTE MOVIE!! Soo then next was the pedicures. Then dinner at Panera. Emma Kate joined us. We ended the FUN day back at Gloria's. I had a blast with them.
For my birthday I received the following gifts (in no particular order):
1. My parents sent me Rachel Ray knives. Orange-handled too!
2. Tiffany, Greg, and boys -- yummy vanilla lotion and salts.
3. Grandma Dee sent me a funky cat purse and some cash.
4. Sara treated me to the movie and then passed on a Barnes and Noble gift card.
5. Gloria bought me a bag of my FAVORITES: Jane Eyre, Caribou coffee mug & gift card, nail polish (pink--my favorite), some fun clear stamps, a box of cookie recipes, and a yummy birthday cake. It was extremely thoughtful!!!
6. My secret pal sent me an adorable bouquet of fresh flowers in a ceramic purse!! They were delivered to my work which totally brightened my day!
7. My dear friend Kari gave me birthday basket with a cat stamp (which slightly resembles the EVIL ONE), a stack of summer papers, a kitchen towel with cupcakes, chocolate kisses, chipboard "A" and "G" on the front of the basket, roller stamp for scrapbooking, a blue balloon, and a gold crown. Oh yes--and a brownie with a birthday candle attached.
8. My grandpa sent me a card with lovely sentiments inside.
9. My precious neighbors gave me taco fixings for dinner.
10. Ginger delivered a lime green basket with coffee and tea fixings and some yummy chocolates that I'm not sure where they were from...but they were GREAT!
11. My cousin Carrie, her hubby Steve, and their little munchkin Hannah sent me a gift certificate to use at Barnes and Noble. I love that store! I love books!!!
12. Trudy and her family treated me to a birthday lunch at Giordano's.
13. Winnie (Trudy's mom) gave me a pressed-flower bookmark and a lovely card.
14. Lauren gave me kisses with carmel, cute flower notes, and some scrubby bath stuff.
I'm truly blessed to have wonderful friends and family who remembered my birthday and treated me like a QUEEN (complete with a gold crown...).
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Yummy Fruit Salad
1 can pineapple chunks (save 1/4 c. of the juice)
1 can mandarin oranges
1 can fruit cocktail
1 small apple or pear, chunked
1 kiwi
1 c. strawberries
1 small package of instant vanilla pudding
1/2 c. Tang orange powder drink
1/4 tsp. Poppy seeds
Drain pineapple. Mix the pineapple juice, Tang, poppy seeds and vanilla pudding. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix fruit.
Dump Tang mixture over fruit. Stir well.
Cover and chill for 2-4 hours.
1 can mandarin oranges
1 can fruit cocktail
1 small apple or pear, chunked
1 kiwi
1 c. strawberries
1 small package of instant vanilla pudding
1/2 c. Tang orange powder drink
1/4 tsp. Poppy seeds
Drain pineapple. Mix the pineapple juice, Tang, poppy seeds and vanilla pudding. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix fruit.
Dump Tang mixture over fruit. Stir well.
Cover and chill for 2-4 hours.
Pupils
Yes, my pupils are no longer unequally dilated. The eye doctor did not get equal amounts of the drops in my eyes yesterday...so while my right pupil was dilated GI-NORMOUSLY...the left was not soo large.
After my eye appointment - which by the way, went FABULOUSLY, I went back to work to upload a report for my boss. In all honesty, I probably could've/should've walked him through the steps before going to the eye doctor. But how was I to know that they were going to dilated my eyes?? Surprise! It basically effected my reading vision. For some odd reason, it doesn't effect your distance. Which was great since I drove myself to the appointment.
Upon returning to work, I had to sit at the maximum distance from my screen. I was able to upload the report and all was well. BUT WAIT--why not fax this report too? And grab the phone while it rings. SURE--WHY NOT? I mean really...my eyes are only BUGGING OUT and sore from already having stared at my computer screen for 10 hours. Really...WHY NOT?
Around my 51st hour of work for the week, my boss informed me that we can bring back my part-time help on Tuesday. HIP HIP HOORAY! Help is on the way!! I kid you not--I was soo happy about this that I called my brother and chattered his poor ear off. He asked if I was strung-out on coffee...nope. Just thrilled that I AM GETTING HELP!!!!!!!!!
Today is Saturday. I just went to a few garage sales with Trudy. My favorite find of the day -- a cherry painted bottle. I'm thinking it will be PERFECT for dish soap. It has a cork-stopper and is soo cute. I also bought a quilt holder to cover my crazy AC unit in the winter and a book...and a HUGE coffee/soup mug. I suggested coffee--and Trudy said, " are you kidding me? You'll be strung-out, laughing for days..." Yep. She knows me so well.
After garage sale-ing, we enjoyed some chicken salad at her house. It's always wonderful spending time with her. It's like my weekly therapy. (As is this blog...)
I'm thinking about checking-out Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice today. I need a new book to read and ever since watching Becoming Jane with Anne Hathaway...I've been wanting to read something by Austen. CONFESSION: I don't think I've ever read anything by Jane Austen before. Tragic? I know.
This blog is a place where I can put all my crazy thoughts.
I'm going to be more honest with people and tell them what I want. Look out world, cause ol' Angie is going to be more forthright. Okay--so that's my spin on Pam's (played by Jenna Fischer) quote. I think it's good to be more honest and not have people take advantage of you. Of course, I didn't do that yesterday...nice Angie prevailed. Nice Angie came back to work after spending an hour-and-a-half at the eye doctor. Nice Angie strained her eyes while trying to upload a report. Nice Angie faxed something and managed to answer the phones -- taking scheduling calls even though she couldn't SEE the schedule book to write them in. Shame on nice Angie.
It's really quiet at the library today. Perhaps it's because it's a BALMY 49 degrees and rainy/overcast/yuck. Today is a good day to take a nap...but I want to run up to Kohl's. I think they have my favorite dish towels on sale. =) And maybe I will find those brown sandals that I want.
This next week I have a few minor things going on. Church softball starts Monday night...I'm not sure if I will join the Windsor cheering section. Granted--I like going to church softball games...it's nice seeing everyone...but at the same time, Mondays are really bad at work...what's a girl to do??
Gloria and I are going to get a pedicure and/or manicure this week. My hands and toes are in some serious need of some TLC.
After my eye appointment - which by the way, went FABULOUSLY, I went back to work to upload a report for my boss. In all honesty, I probably could've/should've walked him through the steps before going to the eye doctor. But how was I to know that they were going to dilated my eyes?? Surprise! It basically effected my reading vision. For some odd reason, it doesn't effect your distance. Which was great since I drove myself to the appointment.
Upon returning to work, I had to sit at the maximum distance from my screen. I was able to upload the report and all was well. BUT WAIT--why not fax this report too? And grab the phone while it rings. SURE--WHY NOT? I mean really...my eyes are only BUGGING OUT and sore from already having stared at my computer screen for 10 hours. Really...WHY NOT?
Around my 51st hour of work for the week, my boss informed me that we can bring back my part-time help on Tuesday. HIP HIP HOORAY! Help is on the way!! I kid you not--I was soo happy about this that I called my brother and chattered his poor ear off. He asked if I was strung-out on coffee...nope. Just thrilled that I AM GETTING HELP!!!!!!!!!
Today is Saturday. I just went to a few garage sales with Trudy. My favorite find of the day -- a cherry painted bottle. I'm thinking it will be PERFECT for dish soap. It has a cork-stopper and is soo cute. I also bought a quilt holder to cover my crazy AC unit in the winter and a book...and a HUGE coffee/soup mug. I suggested coffee--and Trudy said, " are you kidding me? You'll be strung-out, laughing for days..." Yep. She knows me so well.
After garage sale-ing, we enjoyed some chicken salad at her house. It's always wonderful spending time with her. It's like my weekly therapy. (As is this blog...)
I'm thinking about checking-out Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice today. I need a new book to read and ever since watching Becoming Jane with Anne Hathaway...I've been wanting to read something by Austen. CONFESSION: I don't think I've ever read anything by Jane Austen before. Tragic? I know.
This blog is a place where I can put all my crazy thoughts.
I'm going to be more honest with people and tell them what I want. Look out world, cause ol' Angie is going to be more forthright. Okay--so that's my spin on Pam's (played by Jenna Fischer) quote. I think it's good to be more honest and not have people take advantage of you. Of course, I didn't do that yesterday...nice Angie prevailed. Nice Angie came back to work after spending an hour-and-a-half at the eye doctor. Nice Angie strained her eyes while trying to upload a report. Nice Angie faxed something and managed to answer the phones -- taking scheduling calls even though she couldn't SEE the schedule book to write them in. Shame on nice Angie.
It's really quiet at the library today. Perhaps it's because it's a BALMY 49 degrees and rainy/overcast/yuck. Today is a good day to take a nap...but I want to run up to Kohl's. I think they have my favorite dish towels on sale. =) And maybe I will find those brown sandals that I want.
This next week I have a few minor things going on. Church softball starts Monday night...I'm not sure if I will join the Windsor cheering section. Granted--I like going to church softball games...it's nice seeing everyone...but at the same time, Mondays are really bad at work...what's a girl to do??
Gloria and I are going to get a pedicure and/or manicure this week. My hands and toes are in some serious need of some TLC.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Flowers
Why do people give each other flowers? To celebrate various important occasions, they're killing living creatures? Why restrict it to plants? "Sweetheart, let's make up. Have this deceased squirrel." ~The Washington Post
Lavender
I recently received my new issue of Midwest Living yesterday. Last night I spent a good chunk of the evening reading various articles in the issue. They did a spotlight article on lavender -- growing it, places that have lavender FIELDS, etc. They went through and gave specific likes/dislikes of the plant...things to watch out for...things to help your lavender grow well. I'm thrilled. I've been thinking about planting lavender around the cottage. I have a strip between the cottage and sidewalk that I would love to fill with this fragrant plant. So needless to say -- I spent my entire Friday evening with the TV and radio off...reading. At the end of a crazy week, I just felt the need to enjoy a nice vanilla latte (thank you, General Mills International Coffee) and my Midwest Living...(sigh) I love Friday nights.
Trudy
The best kind of friend is the one you could sit on a porch with, never saying a word, and walk away feeling like that was the best conversation you've had. ~Author Unknown