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9/14/2006 A bit of good newsI found a good home for Junior's dog, Annie... a temp nurse at work has taken her in as a companion for her dog & she seems to like it there. Next weekend, I believe Junior and I are going to go visit her.
That's all. Have a great day! 7/9/2006 Change of plans...Great fun for Meaghan, at least, will be the change of plans... My housework/yardwork will have to wait ~ we are driving over to my sister's tonight & will be at her house until Thursday. She had to take her kids out of the daycare she had them in & hasn't had a chance to find alternate child care, so she's been taking A & N to work with her (ages 9 & 4), but it's not working too well... so Meaghan and I are going to go stay with them for part of the week & then bring them to my mom's for Thursday night & Friday. Hopefully it'll buy Wendy some time in finding child care. Then she has promised to come help me organize my mess this coming weekend, so hopefully it will all work out!!
Okay, I've got to get some stuff together & get on the road. Have to stop for gas (ouch) and storms are rolling in. I hate driving in rain (it's about a 2 hour drive to her house).
Have a lovely week, all. I probably won't be around much ~ I'm planning on spending lots of time with the girls at the park & there is also a public pool near my sister's house, so the swimming is still on (just not at the lake).
Take care & God bless! 7/8/2006 Yay and more YAY!!While it is true that a woman's work is never done (and don't take this wrong... a man's work probably is never done, as well, but since I'm not a man, I can't say for sure), for the next week at least my work will be housework and yardwork instead of office-work! I have taken the 10th-14th off work & I'm looking forward to catching up on housework & organizing, organizing my shed, and of course THE BEACH!!!!!!! -Well, not organizing or cleaning the beach or anything, just going and lazing on the sand & building sand castles with Junior & swimming, especially swimming... I LOVE WATER, I wish I were a wealthy woman with a house on a lake somewhere - but anywho.
Today is my niece's birthday party. She turns 4 on Monday. Junior & I will be enjoying water balloons and a slip 'n' slide & yummy chocolate cake!
Okay, enough ranting... I hope everyone has a marvelous weekend! God bless & take care! 6/26/2006 FedEX and Illiteracy: A Growing Problem in Rural CommunityI used to be a volunteer literacy tutor at the local library. I think maybe I need to get back into that & let my area FedEx driver know I'm available if he needs some help... let me explain...
Last year, I received several packages meant for another Karen with a similar address. On more than one occasion, I took the package to the correct address. When I knocked I got no answer, so I would leave the package on the porch.
Last week, or was it two weeks ago? I can't remember... I wasn't home much because I was running around a lot, what with my aunt's memorial service and my brother's newborn baby to hold... a couple of packages were left on my porch, again for the other Karen with a similar address.
I made a sign for my door: "THIS IS (MY ADDRESS). THIS IS NOT (THE OTHER KAREN'S ADDRESS). I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PACKAGES MISTAKENLY LEFT AT THE WRONG ADDRESS."
I called FedEx and after some difficulty in getting the customer service rep there to understand the problem, she said someone would pick the packages up the next day (I must say, this at least did happen, bright and early the next morning).
Today, I went outside to give the dog some water & there's the same big box on my front porch... right under my sign... to the other Karen... I am a little irritated, but seriously wondering if maybe the FedEx driver is illiterate...
I am just tired of having to take the time (anywhere from 5 minutes to half an hour, depending upon the "call volume") to call FedEx again (on top of acting as delivery-person myself a couple of times last year, I also had to call FedEx a few times to have them pick up boxes) and let them know they need to pick up the box for the other Karen again and maybe, just maybe, add a reading comprehension test to their hiring process.
Okay, I'm done ranting now. I hope everyone has a wonderful Monday & a great week. God bless you!! ...Oh and one more thing... I want to belated wish a Happy Anniversary (and many more) to my good friend Amy and her wonderful husband, Bill. If you have a moment, please stop by her space to add your anniversary wishes.
Have a blessed week! 6/2/2006 Quick Note before I RUSH to Work...Yesterday was a long, long day for me, I'm so glad it's done but I'm still worn out.
Looks like I'll be babysitting this weekend; my sister has drill & since Mom's still hospitalized, I will be with my nieces for the weekend. I look forward to some time with the girls, but one of these days I NEED a totally free weekend so I can get stuff done around here. My house is a bigger disaster than ever, my lawn needs mowing... I could go on but it's a boring list for everyone else & a stressful one for me!!
THIS IS CUTE: My real note before I head to work, though, of course regards my endless source of joy, Junior. The last couple of times we've eaten at one of the Chinese Buffet restaurants in town, a little girl named Tina, whose father works at the restaurant, has sort of adopted Junior as a playmate. Tina is just so adorable, and she's five years old (she's about a year and a half older than my girl).
Meaghan and I went to dinner last night because I got out of work late and she insisted that though it was almost bedtime, she was hungry again. I don't believe there are any groceries in the house right now (who has time??) so we went to the Chinese Buffet. It was fun watching the two girls interact. I don't often get to see Junior with other kids (other than her cousins), so I enjoy watching how she behaves in social situations. The two girls played house while I finished my meal, using the space between two empty tables as the house and Tina's yellow care bear as the baby. Watching them, I realize more than ever that Meaghan really needs to start school this fall. I hope she is accepted for the pre-K program!!
Oh... this is funny too... the first time Tina and Junior met, Tina asked Meaghan what her name was... when Meaghan answered (with a mouthful of food, of course), Tina thought she said "Wagon". Isn't that great?? Or maybe you had to be there?
Okay, don't want to be late, so ... have a safe & blessed Friday!! 5/19/2006 ChosenI have jury duty on June 29 in the afternoon. Simple case with just a couple of witnesses; it starts at 2:00 p.m. and the judge said he's sure it will take only 2-3 hours. So no big deal.
Today was hectic, after the jury selection I went in to work and had to have a talk with the CEO, his request. I always get nervous when I have to talk to a boss/supervisor. I just don't like confrontation. I guess it went okay, though, he just had some questions about something that happened earlier in the week with the meeting rooms at our building. Long story!
I'm exhausted, Meaghan's sick again (still?)... I'm not sure she ever completely got over it. I just gave her some more medicine and she seems to be sleeping better now. Poor baby!
A great-aunt I didn't know very well passed away at the end of last week, my poor grandma has been busy with all that. Now my Aunt S is in the hospital; she had an aneurism / heart attack yesterday and had to have emergency surgery. Doctors give her a 50% chance of survival. She is my dad's youngest living sibling. We are praying for her, and also for my grandmother, who lost her youngest child a very long time ago when he was still a teenager. I cannot imagine losing a child. I don't even want to imagine it.
Now, I'm really exhausted & 5:00 a.m. will come quick, so good "night"... God bless. 5/18/2006 Jury SelectionThursday starts with something unplanned by me: I have to go for jury selection at 8:45 a.m. Not sure what I think about this, really. I suppose I feel... neutral. I only wish I could sleep in, since I work until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Oh well
 Good night! 5/16/2006 A MomentProverbs 29:25
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but to trust the LORD means safety.
I have to head back to work now. I just needed that reminder. I am sometimes an anxious person & much of my anxiety lies in some fear of other people and I need to be reminded that I am safe in & saved by the Lord.
Back to work now!! 5/8/2006 Feels Like Summer!!Ahhh Monday... so glad it's past... Today was one of the more chaotic Mondays I've experienced in awhile.
My alarm clock
 failed to scream at me at 5:30 this morning. I was awakened instead by the sunlight  , which told me (with that sickening drop of the stomach) that: "YOU'RE LATE!!!"  I was supposed to open the office this morning at 7:30 a.m. The person who usually opens is on vacation
 , so it was up to me & boy was I ever prepared. I was going to get up at 5:30 and leave the house before 6:30 to give myself more than enough time to deal with the construction on the road when I took my daughter to my mom's. Unfortunately, I believe I set my alarm clock for 5:30 PM instead of AM. Yup. I know, not very responsible... maybe it was a passive-aggressive move? Naw, I'm just not ver observant. Really!!Anyway, I was frantic. I got dressed in record time, woke Meaghan, got her dressed in record time, and made it to the office in time to open (with a few minutes to spare, even). Now, the problem was... what to do with the 4-year-old who definitely should not be here... (Our office has a strict policy about not brining one's children to work, for good reason, and I totally agree with the policy but boy do I sometimes wish we had a daycare on site).
I was going about my normal have-to-do to start the day stuff, all the while mentally chewing my fingernails and ripping my hair out
 trying to come up with a solution to my un-approved co-worker problem (I must admit, she wouldn't be much help in the office as she won't speak when she answers the phone  and she can't type  worth beans).It was nearing 8:00 a.m., the time when people actually start showing for appointments (and the time when the CEO is likely to come in...), when it came to me. I called my very sweet and helpful and wonderful friend C, who is also a co-worker, and who happens to work from 11-8 on Mondays (meaning she didn't have to be to work for a few more hours) and I didn't even have to beg too much. Meaghan
 s C anyway, and C agreed very kindly and helpfully to take Meaghan to my mom's for me. Apparently she had quite a ride  with her, too. I tell you, my child rarely stops talking, especially in the car.C heard all about the sad dead cat we saw in the road Saturday, the hay in grandma's backyard (I don't know anything about this), and the fact that I'm 60 years old (huh?
 )... also, she was told by my mouthy little one that she looked like she was wearing her pajamas. Very nice. (Yes, we are working on manners... any suggestions?)Anyway, the day did improve and it actually was pretty good considering the way it started. How could such a beautiful day be bad? And even the chaos of the morning provided a chuckle for the afternoon.
Our God is awesome, isn't He? The way I felt this morning, I could have been in a black mood for days; instead, He turned the blackness into laughter!
 Have a blessed week!
(P.S. The weather didn't hurt my mood either, it totally feels like summer out there, even tonight!) 5/4/2006 Halfway There!!Well, it's half over, this day of mine. I have to head back to the office in a few minutes, just wanted to 1) take a breather, 2) come home and let the dog out, and 3)take a nap (Ummm, I unfortunately ran out of time for #3 so I should sleep well tonight). Now it's time to go back to work. I'm hoping the group that uses our building on Thursdays will clear out early tonight, maybe closer to 7:30 than 8:00. Jr. is staying at mom's, so if I get out early I can just come home. The lawn is in need of my attention, so rather than relax immediately, I should probably mow. Then sleep!! I can't wait
 In case you hadn't noticed, I'm not feeling quite as lost in deep thoughts as I was last night. As long as I get to bed fairly early tonight, I will probably be downright lighthearted tomorrow! 4/24/2006 Hi-ho Hi-ho It's Off to Work I Go...I have that darn Seven Dwarves song stuck in my head (Meaghan was singing her rendition of it last night)... but I suppose it's a better way to start a Monday than with my usual grump & grouse
I am tired this morning and not sure why, as I actually got almost 8 hours of sleep last night. Must be my body is becoming used to the insomnia, which thankfully left me alone last night. Perhaps I'll wake up after my first cup of coffee! I sure hope so...
Okay, I have to get ready for work now. The week will pass quickly, as always, and I'll be trying to figure out what to do next weekend before I know it. 4/3/2006 Supposed to be leaving now... ooopsI am really truly supposed to be leaving for work now. So this will be short...
Weekend was pretty good, church was nice and we have a new member, which is wonderful for our tiny congregation
Skating was fun but everyone was tired. My sister came and brought the nieces, and my friends Carrie & Jason brought the twins again, and I think everyone had fun but like I said the children were tired so we didn't skate for the full 2 1/2 hours. Maybe next Sunday.
Not much else happening. This week I need to stay home to clean and organize. My house is a pigsty (and I'm sorry to any pigs who might be reading this, as I'm sure your home is probably neater than mine). UGH.
Okay, off to work I go. I'm hoping we have some sunshine today so I can take some photos durning my lunch hour.
Have a lovely day! 3/31/2006 TGIFGood Morning ... I am so thrilled Friday is finally here. It's been a rough week and I'm glad it's ending. Glad I'll have a couple of days to spend with my family.
I have been really cranky and intolerant these last couple of days. People have been just getting on my nerves. It really makes no sense. I firmly believe that everyone's problems are, well, not to be trivialized. What may seem like a small thing to me may be a really huge problem for the person living through it. And while, no, I don't believe that everyone should necessarily share every problem, I don't think that when they do, the problem should be trivialized. I went through years of therapy to learn to not trivialize my own problems in light of others' more serious difficulties. Maybe that's just it, though. I also learned in therapy how to approach my hard times and how to use my support system - not to just tell everyone my problem. And as I've gotten older, I've realized there are certain types of people I LIKE and others I just don't like. So, I don't like whiners, that's my choice, right? It doesn't mean I don't believe their problems are important, just that I don't want to hear about them.
Is that an un-Christian attitude?
Maybe, and maybe it's something I need to work on. I used to carry others' problems like I was carrying their schoolbooks. Maybe I am still learning the balance between caring about vs. caring for... I don't know.
I do know I need to get ready for work now, and I am so glad it's Friday! 3/29/2006 TodayWell, the work week is about half-finished now. That's a really good thing. I believe I'm in need of a vacation!
Today is my early day (I actually have to leave in about half an hour), which means I'm off at 4:30, which of course THRILLS me. I have so much stuff to do at home. I was naughty last night & stayed too late at my mom's letting Annie play with Bruno and Harvey while I watched Idol & then House. I don't watch much t.v. at home... mostly because I wind up staying at mom's and watching it there after work!
Okay, time to prepare for work. I hope it's a good day. Yesterday was a bit stressful. I have a praise the Lord for yesterday, though. Someone who really needed some help got it. Sometimes things work out. But I am hoping for NO DRAMA today!!
I will write a little more about Meaghan's birthday weekend later.
Have a lovely day!  3/28/2006 TuesdayI am getting ready for work (read: trying to work up the motivation to go to work). It looks like it may be a gloomy day today, and my oh my but I am in need of some sunshine. Not just a tiny beam working its way through the blinds at work, either... I am in need of full-body contact with sunlight, outdoors, away from people and distractions, just soaking up the rays. No, I'm not a sun-bather - have you seen my skin? I don't tan, though I do burn easily. I'm just down lately because I haven't seen enough sunshine.
Ah, work beckons. Maybe a cup of coffee will motivate me to end my unimportant thoughts and really get ready to start my day...
Maybe.
Good day & God bless 3/27/2006 Good morning, MondayOh
Oh I
Oh I do
Oh I do not
Oh I do not want
Oh I do not want to
Oh I do not want to go
Oh I do not want to go back to work today.
I do not like Mondays.
I wish it were still Saturday!!
Had a good weekend, the child was a bit trying at times but I think she's checking out her new age, to see if things are different now that she's a great big four-year-old. I'm hoping she soon realizes that things aren't quite so different just yet, and that she'll stop testing boundaries - at least quite so much... I'm too tired to deal with it right now!!
Okay, work will be good, we'll catch up on the weekend and tell each other funny stories of our lovely children and the work week will pass quickly. I love my job!
I guess I'm ready to go back to work in 7 1/2 hours!
Have a great week! 3/22/2006 Awakening Don't ask me how, but I managed to get up at the time for which my alarm clock was set. I am supposed to submit a Pampered Chef order (from my first party) tonight, only do not have all the information I need. I was trying to give ample time for an email to come but don't have it... so I am a bit uncertain right now. I need sleep... have to be to work at 7:30, which means I need to be up by 5:30 so I can leave at 6:30.Blah blah blah... yadda yadda yadda. What boring babble!
Okay, good night/good day. I'm freezing. |
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