made it

Well, it's 7:23 and counting. I have stocked, filled and even put the new cartridge in the postage machine. Fairly simple. I'm tired. I'm ready to go home. Glad I only have one more day. It has possibly been decided to go bowling on Friday as a "family" she informs me. She is so cute! They are picking me up tonight, then to Gresham Square to get my van and then home to take off my make up and clothes and hit the sack to turn around at 5:05 a.m. and get prepared to do it all over again. Laurel thanked me for working tonight. I thought that was cool. It's always cool once you have been called into the office and had the door shut. That's not cool, but I learned from it and should apply it so that it doesn't happen again.

I can't recall if I told you about the watch that they got me with 3 hearts on it. Tatyana told me about these 3 hearts, that they symbolize her, TJ and me. Isn't that sweet?

I find out that Kaiser has a hiring freeze going on right now. Sadness~ But, I find out I can possibly get hired on in Housekeeping for still making almost $2 more an hour than I make here. Anything to get my foot in the door and then I can bid internaly for what I want to do. I'm not sure about that, but it is something to ponder.

Tuesday

Well, it's Tuesday at long last. Not been a bad day. It's seeming to have gone by quicker than yesterday.

Finally the mystery is solved. It seems Karen won't be back for a while. She is checking into treatment. I do miss her, in an arnry sort of way. She might be a week, and month or longer. Laurel is securing her position for her, and we are all supporting her. That is the good news. I hope she can make it all work, I'm sure it's hard for her. Would be hard for anyone, and especially to admit it, and have Laurel tell all of us what is going on with her. She feels horrible, but it's a step closer to conquering this disease. I admire her for it, but I'm certainly glad it's not me.

Christina should be back tonight according to Jeremy. I hope she makes it home safely. Hell of a long drive from here to Las Vegas and back. Maybe she would like to close for me tomorrow so I don't have to. NOT! Can't blame me for trying, or maybe you could....I hate thinking that I will only be closing here at 8:00 rather than being in bed by 8:00.

On that note, I do have Friday off and that is always good too. We might go bowling, might go see a movie. I was thinking today of going to the beach, weather pending. We haven't been in a long while, and I'd like to get away for some fresh air. We have to be careful how much money we spend since we are going to the Shrine Circus Saturday evening at 7:00. It tends to be a bit spendy, even with a kids admissions free ticket. I love the circus, except for all the kids, just kidding.....! I used to be that way, when I first went to a circus. We didn't have Tatyana, so I was not at that time in kid mode. I have since become more adaptable around them. A lovely 3 day weekend.

Larry wasn't here today either, and I missed seeing him too. I always look forward to seeing him. He's always so cheery, makes my day start out well.

Jen's dog reminds me so much of Anny our previous dog, but we had to get rid of her. What a love bug!

Tuesday

Well, it's Tuesday at long last. Not been a bad day. It's seeming to have gone by quicker than yesterday.

Finally the mystery is solved. It seems Karen won't be back for a while. She is checking into treatment. I do miss her, in an arnry sort of way. She might be a week, and month or longer. Laurel is securing her position for her, and we are all supporting her. That is the good news. I hope she can make it all work, I'm sure it's hard for her. Would be hard for anyone, and especially to admit it, and have Laurel tell all of us what is going on with her. She feels horrible, but it's a step closer to conquering this disease. I admire her for it, but I'm certainly glad it's not me.

Christina should be back tonight according to Jeremy. I hope she makes it home safely. Hell of a long drive from here to Las Vegas and back. Maybe she would like to close for me tomorrow so I don't have to. NOT! Can't blame me for trying, or maybe you could....I hate thinking that I will only be closing here at 8:00 rather than being in bed by 8:00.

On that note, I do have Friday off and that is always good too. We might go bowling, might go see a movie. I was thinking today of going to the beach, weather pending. We haven't been in a long while, and I'd like to get away for some fresh air. We have to be careful how much money we spend since we are going to the Shrine Circus Saturday evening at 7:00. It tends to be a bit spendy, even with a kids admissions free ticket. I love the circus, except for all the kids, just kidding.....! I used to be that way, when I first went to a circus. We didn't have Tatyana, so I was not at that time in kid mode. I have since become more adaptable around them. A lovely 3 day weekend.

Larry wasn't here today either, and I missed seeing him too. I always look forward to seeing him. He's always so cheery, makes my day start out well.

Jen's dog reminds me so much of Anny our previous dog, but we had to get rid of her. What a love bug!

Another Monday

Hell of a day already, and it's only Monday! Karen is out again. Our taxes are out of this world expensive this year. Just as we get one paid off, more come in. That sucks and so does the Multnomah County Tax, bunch of shit if you ask me.

I have to close Wednesday night to turn back around and be here 7:30 Thursday morning. I'll be tired for sure.

I played Bunco Friday night. Didn't win, but had a lot of fun. Met some cool chicks at the church. No drinking, smoking, farting, groping anyone, just clean fun. One of the lady's ownes and runs a tattoo shop. She did her eye liner permanent and it looked so cool. No smearing ever again, what a concept. She said it doesn't hurt because she nums it. I guess now I'm permanent except next month. TJ's birthday lands on the night we will be celebrating it, so I'll have to wait until the following month. Maybe by then I'll have the knack down and I'll win something!

For Teresa

I got your message, and thanks for leaving one. I always get excited when someone leaves me a message. Did you read Jen's message to you that she is praying for you? I thought that was very sweet of her. My mom had hers cut out of her mouth and it was not a happy time for her at all. I was blessed by the Big Man and was born without them. Knock on wood, I have never had a tooth pulled. I have had cavaties, and I have lots of fillings. I have missed you today and yesterday though. I am Quite glad you have recoverd so easily. My mom's mouth was packed with gauze and she spit blood and it was ugly, that much I remember. It was in the 70's when she had hers removed. She has bad teeth it's horrible. I'm glad I got good teeth from my dad.

What a dreary day outside. I haven't missed the rain at all. I loved the 71 yesterday, but looks like it's gone for a while. And to think you will be moving in this crap? That bites badly! I remember helping you pack with Scott and Anny last move. I was telling TJ that your new landlord has other properties available and maybe we should chat with him to see what else he has available? He wasn't opposed to the idea, but he did say it would cost us around $1500 to move. I hate the ants, the fact our floor creeks because of the large tree roots under our kitchen. His only rebuttle was that our rent is $600 and that is a good price. It would be ok if we had a house and paid more money. If we move again, it will be into a house with no attached neighbors. We might consider getting another pet too, but it is undetermined as if now. We can't have pets where we are now. I was sorry to hear that Scratchy died. I guess rats do that when they get old. Well, have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday.

Monday, Monday, So good to me...

Well, it's not bad, so I have to say it's good. I'm glad that Jen reads my blog too, put a huge smile on my face! The good news is I don't work tomorrow. Parent/Teacher conference. The bad news is that I have to pull 11-8 on Wednesday in lieu of Christina's absence. Then double back to open Thursday morning. Not fun, but necessary. Melanie didn't want to pull 3 of them in a row, fair enough.

It's been a weird day. Bad service at our usual restaurant. Hash browns not done all the way. Donna's dad can't breathe so she won't be in. Shannon's grandma is dying and won't be in. Then Karen calls to say that her toe is killing her and she thinks it needs to be amputated. Tells me she will call back, and doesn't. Her mom, sister and daughter all call for her throughout the day and know nothing of her where abouts. Weird~ I'm ready for another day off!

Go Figure....

I call Juanita my Mary Kay Consultant to schedule a one on one with her, and she informs me she is only going to place one more order and quit selling it. What luck? Shawna won't really do business with me because I have or had this consultant and now she probably won't believe me when I tell her I won't have one any more. She answered my questions about the make up and now I think I will just stock up on things before I don't have one one to consult with.

Better day today, still slow, quiet and I'm taking my time on things so I don't run out of things to do. My cold is getting better slowly. I've finished Teresa's book she loaned me, started reading Interviews for Dummies and this other one my husband just finished. It's very interesting and they are the brothers who did the pictures for the book "the hobbit" that I just finished with. I really like it so far. I do want to get another Dr. Laura book and learn more from her.

I enjoyed Sireina's comment about her reading my blog on a regular basis. That is cool, makes me feel like someone cares. The only reason I do it is because it reminds me of Melissa. I have this picture in my drawer that Laurel gave me with Melissa in it, with Gary, Sandey, Miriam in it, and I think the Lizard. I'm glad I've lost weight since then because that is my first thought is "do I really look that bad?"

We should have got our pictures from Wallmart last night, but I forgot. I'm making pork chops tonight for dinner, sounds good. I'm getting better with cooking all the time. I've come a long ways since when I first was married. Makes it harder when we eat out all the time. Some how thought even when I work all day too, I still get stuck doing the dishes, the clean up, preparing the meal, serving it, putting it all away. That sucks. I'd rather not bitch about it and just take care of it myself. I sure am tired of all the damn ants around our place again. I kill about 20 every day, they are in mainly the bathroom and kitchen area. Landlady said she would have the guy come out, but they creep out from the cracks in the walls. Can't spray that effectively. I don't Raid in all of our things.

I went on Amazon.com today for the first time ever and made a purchase. TJ's birthday is coming up soon, and I thought he would enjoy the movies he cannot find that are to go with his collection. Good old war movies. I put a ring on lay away at Wallmart for him. It's very nice. I'm sure he'll like it.

Boring Day!~

I hate being bored. It sucks. Takes a lot of time and less effort.

Still blowing my nose and congested, but I am now taking the Sudafed for Sinus to relieve or dry up the nasal passages. I loathe too much snot, sounds gross just saying it. My ears are plugged up too, I have to keep popping them and that is becoming annoying almost as much as the snoz.

I hope Melissa is having a better day. No one ever posts in my blog (rarely) but she did inform me she reads it. That is nice to know that someone does.

I love Jen's new dog, she is so sweet looking. What a cuddle bug too.

Laurel is gone today. It's just too quiet and maybe I'm too efficient, but it's driving me crazy! I've checked my emails too often for lack of a better thing to do. I can't make more envelopes because Genny didn't order any so they aren't here yet. I passed out the catalogs and typed the things for FA. My tray is clear until mail time. What sadness.....the busier they are the more my day flies by.

If Melissa reads this, I am going to a skate party at Skate World this Saturday from 1-3, would you like to come along? One of Taty's girlfriends from school is having a skate party. Taty wants to know if Heather can come too again. I said no, becuase I don't know the plans of them this weekend. I wouldn't mind having Heather go with us, she is fun to be with, and she skates with me too and is quite a good skater. Taty likes to play the games too much rather than learn to master skating. I loved it, and plan to skate again. She can do it if she applies herself, it's just getting her out there that is the problem.

I need to meet with my May Kay person and she is never available. I don't feel comfortable around her, she is way too nervous. She does business and then it's like she wants me to leave right away. If I need some samples, she will go in her room and close the door and leave me (with Taty) standing at the front door. She doesn't live at her house much and when she is there she lives in her bedroom. She hesitates a lot, being the nervous person she is. If she isn't wearing make up she doesn't want to be seen. I find that weird. We were born without make up, it isn't the make up I come to see anyway. I really wanted to have a consultation with Shawna, but she said no. She is busy planning for her wedding. I'm not sure who to do this with. Not many people I look up to or trust with make up. It's a talent and Shawna looks so awesome the way she wears her make up and her whole everything. I'm not sure about Juanita. She is an older woman, lives alone, does Mary Kay as a side job, does home care for full time work and owns her own property and maintains that as well.

Some how this will all come to pass, and I will learn what it is I want to learn. The day is almost over~

Cold...

Now I have a cold. I'm hatin' it! I do not like having a cold. Not that anyone does. It could be worse, I could be throwing up, diarrhea(spelling?), but this time around my ears are hurting, the mucus of course. I hurt all over, and my throat hurts. I snored because my nose was stuffed up, so poor TJ had to sleep on the couch so he could get some sleep. I wish I could have stayed home, but I have to be here because Melanie is going to be late today again. I'm the opening person, I have to be here. I'm calling the Dr. to see if he can do anything for me before it gets really bad like last time, which was only 2 months ago

Dana

I also agree it was a shame she passed away, but like I told TJ, she will be with her man now. He said, maybe. What if one went one way and the other the opposite? I doubt that would happen, they were both lovely people. He just has to be a smart ass.

I was sad about Don Knotts too. He was one of my favorites and he was in all the Disney shows too.

My hands are so soft today! I feel like I am coming down with a cold though. That is sad, but I feel one of the lovely joys of having a child. She isn't feeling so bad, but she sneezes a lot. At least 4 times in the morning. Not so much at night. I had a weird dream with her in it, that there was a fire in the place where ever we were in the dream. I remember telling TJ something and then saying never mind. I felt like a dork. He was telling me that was important, if she is in a fire. But, I knew I was dreaming. Good thing I don't have a guilty conscience or I would be in trouble!

Today It would have been my grandparents 64th Wedding Anniversary. God rest her soul. I miss her. It is also today that has been 25 years since I've become a "woman". My husband disagrees with that. Having a period he says doesn't make you a woman or man. I agree with that, it's the fertile part of the body telling you, you can become a parent...

Well....

I have lost my most favorite hair dresser ever over the past weekend. I am quite sad about this, but I guess it is time to find another hair dresser as there is no closure to this ending with her, or what seems like any chance of reconciling the relationship. It was the coldest shoulder I've experienced in a long time, and worse than that I have no clue as to what I did to make sure I don't do it ever again.

Had a good weekend. Went to a Mary Kay party at Teresa's house. Brought my mom. We did a make over and had a good time. I got a free silk hands hand cream for bringing a friend. Quite enjoyable, and Great tea too! Grapes were quite sweet as well....

I'm tired today. I see Jen had a near death experience, not good. Glad she has lived past that. Sireina's cat has died, and just had her birthday come and go. I'm sorry about her cat, that is truly sad, she is Very close with her animals.

Melissa just plain old cracks me up and I miss that on a daily basis. I get very excited to see her post something new and exciting to see what new things are happening in her life. Christina is having problems. Being depressed, stressed and other things. I hope she will come out of it. I was trying to help her trouble shoot, but I have not found the answer as of yet. I'm still thinking. Got to see Chantel's beautiful son on Friday. What a wonderful little human she has there. So much hair, what a joy~

Had dinner last night at Red Lobster. I want to go to Ruby Tuesday's like Jen did, but it's out in Beaverton and I hate driving to that part of town. Too far to drive and too much traffic just for dinner. I was wondering what she had to eat?

Mom and I are planning a trip to Idaho in May. I hope this one goes better than the last two. I hate her driving, I seem to bitch the whole time, and it's a 6 and a half hour drive there, one way. We have family that lives in Spokane and so we will be stopping by to visit with them as well. They have Gondola rides there, and I want to go on them this time~ Do something different than before and see the beautiful country side.