Okay, I ususally don't post at work, especially when I have so much to do but with the post I did last night, I thought I better post this morning.
I was going to title this "mixed tape" because that's what put me in a good mood this morning. When I was in Denver, Flack and I made some mixed tapes. Actually they were CDs, but you get the idea. I thought to myself this morning that nothing is better than to hear songs, different songs, on the same CD. For example, the first song I heard this morning was Beat It. I'm a child of the 80's. Who does not like the music of Michael Jackson in the 80s? Next was Love Train by Big and Rich. This is my favorite song by them and a good friend and I went to see them in Lincoln a few years ago. Next was Animal by Def Leppard. My best friend, DH and I went to this concert. Then it was Your Song by Elton John. When I was in college, this guy sang this to me. I'll never forget it. Like the way I do was next. In college, Lisa used to sing this song into her hair brush. It was awesome. The last song I heard before I got to work was Seventeen by Winger. I was totally in love with Kip Winger. He has the most beautiful blue eyes ever!
See what a mixed tape can do for you? Plus I'm getting my hairs cut and colored today. That always puts me in a good mood.
Until next time....
December 14, 2007
December 13, 2007
Random Thoughts...
Dude. I'm tired.
Now that I have that out of the way...
My best friend from work left today for vacation. Not just a few days...but an entire month. Yes, I know, she's going to have a great time - she's going to India for Pete sakes. This is all about me. She's my sounding board. Someone who gets what is going on at work and gets why I'm all twisted up. I know I'll be fine. I know this. But it's not easy. I'll see her in 28 days. That's not too long is it?
My birthday is coming up. I don't know how I feel about that. Usually my birthday is my favorite holiday. I like to call December my birthday month. It's all about me. This year it just seems like I'm just one more year closer to the big 4-0. That shouldn't bother me, but it does a little. It just another reminder that I'm not having kids. Now that is another subject that should be left for another time. I don't think I have the strength to go into that right now.
I am going out tomorrow night. Out to supper and then to a sports bar to watch a band. I'm going with my best friend. Just the two of us. I really didn't feel like inviting anyone else. The only other people I would want to invite are in Essex, Pittsville and Denver. It will be fun and by tomorrow night I'll be fine...drinking and forgetting. I come by that naturally!
I'm sorry - depressing huh. I guess that's okay because this is an outlet for me. Only two people will read this and they both love me and accept me for what I am! Thanks for that.
There is so much I need to do to get ready for the next couple weeks. I think I'll just go to bed. I'm tired.
Until tomorrow - when I'm in a better mood....
Now that I have that out of the way...
My best friend from work left today for vacation. Not just a few days...but an entire month. Yes, I know, she's going to have a great time - she's going to India for Pete sakes. This is all about me. She's my sounding board. Someone who gets what is going on at work and gets why I'm all twisted up. I know I'll be fine. I know this. But it's not easy. I'll see her in 28 days. That's not too long is it?
My birthday is coming up. I don't know how I feel about that. Usually my birthday is my favorite holiday. I like to call December my birthday month. It's all about me. This year it just seems like I'm just one more year closer to the big 4-0. That shouldn't bother me, but it does a little. It just another reminder that I'm not having kids. Now that is another subject that should be left for another time. I don't think I have the strength to go into that right now.
I am going out tomorrow night. Out to supper and then to a sports bar to watch a band. I'm going with my best friend. Just the two of us. I really didn't feel like inviting anyone else. The only other people I would want to invite are in Essex, Pittsville and Denver. It will be fun and by tomorrow night I'll be fine...drinking and forgetting. I come by that naturally!
I'm sorry - depressing huh. I guess that's okay because this is an outlet for me. Only two people will read this and they both love me and accept me for what I am! Thanks for that.
There is so much I need to do to get ready for the next couple weeks. I think I'll just go to bed. I'm tired.
Until tomorrow - when I'm in a better mood....
December 10, 2007
My Weekend in Denver
First, I want to say that everyone that was touched by the tragedy in Omaha and the ones in Colorado are in my thoughts and prayers...my weekend seems not so important.
Notes from my trip to Denver...
I got to the airport to find that my plane was delayed. Not by much, just 1/2 hour, so I spent some quality time at the airport bar! Imagine that!!
I finally arrived in Denver and finally got to the place I thought I was suppose to be at. After getting outside, I realized that I had gotten turned around and was at the wrong terminal. After talking to Flack, she told me to stay put and she would drive to the other area and pick me up. So, she did. The Denver airport is a smidge larger that the Omaha airport!
That night we went and listened to a local Denver band. They were really good and pretty darn cute!
The next day it started snowing. We went to lunch and then did a little shopping. She was bowling that night, so off we went to the bowling alley. I did actually bowl as they were short a couple people and needed someone to help "pace" with the other team. She bowls with this guy named Shorty. Of course Shorty is 6' 7" and weighs about a buck. Apparently the two of them didn't know that you were suppose to drink when you bowl. I'm not talking about a couple beers, I'm talking that by the end of the night you should have about 7-8 pitchers and some shots. Needless to say, by the third game, I was cheering if I knocked over one pin. I normally bowl pretty good, but not that night.
After bowling we moved it to the lounge at the bowling alley. There was a private party going on that we crashed. We really didn't mean to, but there weren't any signs or anything, so we just sat down. Flack, Shorty and I made friends with some of the people, but some of them weren't very happy we were there. By the 7th pitcher, we didn't care. We danced, sang and had a good ol' time.
The next morning, we weren't in any shape to do much of anything. We went to the KC/Denver game. (I'm a KC fan, she is a Denver fan). Her family have had season tickets since 1964. I've never had such good seats to a football game. We were in the end zone - 6 rows up. It was awesome! It was, however, very cold. My body was pretty warm, but my feet were freezing. We didn't drink due to the fact that after the night before, there was no way we were going to!
The game was a train wreck for me, but I cheered for my Chiefs until the bitter end. (I did suggest leaving at the beginning of the 4th qtr, but was denied! After it was over (and my feet were unthawed) we drove around downtown Denver and looked at the lights. We then went for supper where we were still not drinking.
This morning I went to work with Flack and we burned some CD's to bring back with me. We had lunch and I flew back late this afternoon. I decided to check a bag because I was coming home with more than I left with. Of course, my bag didn't show up and is still in Denver. So, I guess I won't get my clothes until tomorrow.
I had a great time and slept with Harley and Mommy the dog and cat. They loved to cuddle!!
I'm pretty tired and I'm looking forward to going to bed early. We might get some ice and snow tonight and tomorrow - welcome back to me!
Notes from my trip to Denver...
I got to the airport to find that my plane was delayed. Not by much, just 1/2 hour, so I spent some quality time at the airport bar! Imagine that!!
I finally arrived in Denver and finally got to the place I thought I was suppose to be at. After getting outside, I realized that I had gotten turned around and was at the wrong terminal. After talking to Flack, she told me to stay put and she would drive to the other area and pick me up. So, she did. The Denver airport is a smidge larger that the Omaha airport!
That night we went and listened to a local Denver band. They were really good and pretty darn cute!
The next day it started snowing. We went to lunch and then did a little shopping. She was bowling that night, so off we went to the bowling alley. I did actually bowl as they were short a couple people and needed someone to help "pace" with the other team. She bowls with this guy named Shorty. Of course Shorty is 6' 7" and weighs about a buck. Apparently the two of them didn't know that you were suppose to drink when you bowl. I'm not talking about a couple beers, I'm talking that by the end of the night you should have about 7-8 pitchers and some shots. Needless to say, by the third game, I was cheering if I knocked over one pin. I normally bowl pretty good, but not that night.
After bowling we moved it to the lounge at the bowling alley. There was a private party going on that we crashed. We really didn't mean to, but there weren't any signs or anything, so we just sat down. Flack, Shorty and I made friends with some of the people, but some of them weren't very happy we were there. By the 7th pitcher, we didn't care. We danced, sang and had a good ol' time.
The next morning, we weren't in any shape to do much of anything. We went to the KC/Denver game. (I'm a KC fan, she is a Denver fan). Her family have had season tickets since 1964. I've never had such good seats to a football game. We were in the end zone - 6 rows up. It was awesome! It was, however, very cold. My body was pretty warm, but my feet were freezing. We didn't drink due to the fact that after the night before, there was no way we were going to!
The game was a train wreck for me, but I cheered for my Chiefs until the bitter end. (I did suggest leaving at the beginning of the 4th qtr, but was denied! After it was over (and my feet were unthawed) we drove around downtown Denver and looked at the lights. We then went for supper where we were still not drinking.
This morning I went to work with Flack and we burned some CD's to bring back with me. We had lunch and I flew back late this afternoon. I decided to check a bag because I was coming home with more than I left with. Of course, my bag didn't show up and is still in Denver. So, I guess I won't get my clothes until tomorrow.
I had a great time and slept with Harley and Mommy the dog and cat. They loved to cuddle!!
I'm pretty tired and I'm looking forward to going to bed early. We might get some ice and snow tonight and tomorrow - welcome back to me!
December 5, 2007
Updated
I just heard on TV that my high school English teacher was shot today. He is in critical condition. Please pray for him and everyone else that has been touched by this tragedy.
Not at my mall
The unthinkable happened today around 1:42pm. There was a shooting at my mall. The mall that is right by where I work, the mall I go to at least once a week during my lunch. The mall I was at the day after Thanksgiving. The mall I was at on Sunday. The mall I thought about going to today until I decided to read my book instead. There are nine people dead, including the shooter. I might know someone that was hurt. My high school English teacher worked at Von Maur in the customer service department. I saw him about four years ago when he helped me return an item. We talked about the old days. He was the drama teacher and cast me in On Golden Pond my senior year to give me a chance because in all honesty, I couldn't act my way out of a paper bag. I thought I heard his name on TV. The TV station cut off the lady when she started naming names because family needed to be notified. I thought I heard his name. I thought I heard his name. They haven't released any names. I really want to know. I need to know.
The first I knew about the shooting was when my friend called because she knew I went there all the time. I then called my friend that I usually go there with. She was safe at work. I had turned my phone off on accident and when I looked at it later, I noticed my dh had tried to call me three times. Then my office phone started ringing. He couldn't get a hold of me and was freaking out. I don't blame him. I would have too. Then my mom called and then my mother-in-law. It's nice to know that people care.
I'm praying for the people who were hurt and for the families of those who passed on. I'm praying for the family and friends of the shooter. Sometimes people forget about them. They are suffering too.
I just heard that a 61 year old man just got out of surgery. I think that might be my old teacher. A news conference is getting ready to start. I wondering if there will be any new news. I get frustrated with the news people who ask the same questions over and over.
When something like this happens, it makes you really think about what is important. Like family and friends.
My friend from Denver just called. She said that she knew that she would see me in less than 48 hours but she was watching CNN and had to call. I'm glad she did.
There's nothing more for me to say right now. All I can do is watch the news.
Call your family, call a friend you haven't talked to in a while. Life is precious.
The first I knew about the shooting was when my friend called because she knew I went there all the time. I then called my friend that I usually go there with. She was safe at work. I had turned my phone off on accident and when I looked at it later, I noticed my dh had tried to call me three times. Then my office phone started ringing. He couldn't get a hold of me and was freaking out. I don't blame him. I would have too. Then my mom called and then my mother-in-law. It's nice to know that people care.
I'm praying for the people who were hurt and for the families of those who passed on. I'm praying for the family and friends of the shooter. Sometimes people forget about them. They are suffering too.
I just heard that a 61 year old man just got out of surgery. I think that might be my old teacher. A news conference is getting ready to start. I wondering if there will be any new news. I get frustrated with the news people who ask the same questions over and over.
When something like this happens, it makes you really think about what is important. Like family and friends.
My friend from Denver just called. She said that she knew that she would see me in less than 48 hours but she was watching CNN and had to call. I'm glad she did.
There's nothing more for me to say right now. All I can do is watch the news.
Call your family, call a friend you haven't talked to in a while. Life is precious.
December 2, 2007
Sunday...
It's been a pretty good weekend. I went to watch my oldest nephew (the one who got hurt during football) play basketball. He did a great job and didn't foul out, which he had done the previous two games. They won by two. It was a very close and exciting game. They beat the same team that had beat them the previous 2 years in baseball sub-state. So it was a good win.
I have my Christmas shopping almost done. I did some power shopping today. I hit one of the local malls and did all kinds of damage. I only have a few things left. The problem with that is I continually want to buy more gift for my friends and family. I don't know when enough is enough.
KC lost to SD today. I'm going to Denver next weekend for the game. I can't wait for the trip. I'm flying out on Friday and I'll be back on Monday. I'm going to visit one of my good friends from college. It will be so much fun. I just hope KC wins!
There is a blog I've been reading. It's called Saltwater Princess. I'm only to October 2006 and it's like I personally know her. It's crazy. I read a little bit everytime I'm on line. It's about the ups and downs of her life. Some is good and some not so much. She has so much strength to write about her life. She doesn't know it, but she's my hero.
Speaking of heros. I have another one - kind of. I've been in search of Guitar Hero III for my youngest nephew. (I can put that here because I know he'll never see this). Anyway, I went to the local electronic type store and couldn't find it for the PS2. I finally asked this totally weird girl and she was no help. Then I found this guy. He said that he thought there were some in the back and he was waiting for the manager to unlock them. We waited together for about 15 mintues. I promised him that if they didn't have it, I wouldn't freak out. Finally, the manager came over and the two of them went to the back. Just a few minutes later, he he comes with a cart full of GHIII for PS2. I smiled and told him, "You are my hero."
I'm really not ready for the work week. The only thing that will get me through is the thought of my trip to Denver this weekend. I'm going to be busy and there has been some petty drama at work. There are three of us in my department that have to cover the switchboard. Not really a big deal, just a pain in the ass. Anyway, my boss really doesn't want us to do it. She finally got her way and a memo went out to everyone saying that the three of us are no longer covering the switchboard. There are going to be other departments that are going to be pissed. Why do they have to do it when we don't. Like I said, it's very petty, but there are some people that I work with that love nothing else than to drum up petty drama. We'll see how that goes.
I cooked supper tonight. Well, it was just tuna helper, but hey, it's a start!
I have my Christmas shopping almost done. I did some power shopping today. I hit one of the local malls and did all kinds of damage. I only have a few things left. The problem with that is I continually want to buy more gift for my friends and family. I don't know when enough is enough.
KC lost to SD today. I'm going to Denver next weekend for the game. I can't wait for the trip. I'm flying out on Friday and I'll be back on Monday. I'm going to visit one of my good friends from college. It will be so much fun. I just hope KC wins!
There is a blog I've been reading. It's called Saltwater Princess. I'm only to October 2006 and it's like I personally know her. It's crazy. I read a little bit everytime I'm on line. It's about the ups and downs of her life. Some is good and some not so much. She has so much strength to write about her life. She doesn't know it, but she's my hero.
Speaking of heros. I have another one - kind of. I've been in search of Guitar Hero III for my youngest nephew. (I can put that here because I know he'll never see this). Anyway, I went to the local electronic type store and couldn't find it for the PS2. I finally asked this totally weird girl and she was no help. Then I found this guy. He said that he thought there were some in the back and he was waiting for the manager to unlock them. We waited together for about 15 mintues. I promised him that if they didn't have it, I wouldn't freak out. Finally, the manager came over and the two of them went to the back. Just a few minutes later, he he comes with a cart full of GHIII for PS2. I smiled and told him, "You are my hero."
I'm really not ready for the work week. The only thing that will get me through is the thought of my trip to Denver this weekend. I'm going to be busy and there has been some petty drama at work. There are three of us in my department that have to cover the switchboard. Not really a big deal, just a pain in the ass. Anyway, my boss really doesn't want us to do it. She finally got her way and a memo went out to everyone saying that the three of us are no longer covering the switchboard. There are going to be other departments that are going to be pissed. Why do they have to do it when we don't. Like I said, it's very petty, but there are some people that I work with that love nothing else than to drum up petty drama. We'll see how that goes.
I cooked supper tonight. Well, it was just tuna helper, but hey, it's a start!
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