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Roland...at it again!

2008-12-03T02:09:43Z

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

2008-11-20T02:19:55Z

Just think.......if the Indians had

given the Pilgrim Fathers a donkey instead of a turkey, we would all be having a piece of ass for Thanksgiving!

BUSH

2008-11-05T01:10:05Z

Got this text from my niece....
Reminder for everyone to shave your genitals because soon it will be the last day for bush.

Halloween 2008

2008-10-27T23:37:33Z

Great fun at the Halloween party. Glad I found Ro's keys or we would still be there. Thank you Brian and Jen for your hospitality and thank you all that put in so much hard work to get it looking and running so great!

What a sad thing

2008-10-18T20:12:15Z

I have been asked by several people as to who I would be voting for. I have refused to tell. My reasoning is because I have friends and family on both sides of the spectrum. If I said anything positive about either candidate, I would get a negative response back. I have both positive and negative about both candidates. I do not vote republican or democratic exclusively. I vote for the person I see fits best. Just because my husband is of one side doesn't necessarily mean I vote with him. But I can and will if I choose. I have my own opinions. I shouldn't have to worry about being yelled at, nose turned up at, eyes rolled at, etc...... because I have an opinion that doesn't match theirs. The same goes for religion. I shouldn't have to lose friends or family over this. There shouldn't even be hard feelings over it. I would never fault you for your opinion. Oh and yes...just because I am a Christian doesn't mean I have to vote a certain way either. We don't all beleive the same.
I can't wait for this election to be over with. I will be voting! Whoever it is...democrat or republican! My choice....My own opinion!

members of congress

2008-10-11T16:36:46Z

Members of Congress should wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers, so we can identify their corporate sponsors.

not just for women

2008-09-28T20:23:09Z

Last night some friends went with angel_man and I to Menopause the Musical. The men in the audience were laughing just as much and loud as the women. Menopause is no longer the silent passage for women. We came out of the closet for menopause...now it's the men's turn.
Men go through menopause only it is called andropause. http://mens-health.health-cares.net/andropause.php Now I am waiting for Andropause the Musical to come about. Maybe it should be caused mentalpause for women and men.

Thank you

2008-09-07T17:11:31Z

Thank you everyone for coming to the party last night. Penelope, Rachel and Lisa...you all looked beautiful as usual. There was lots of food, conversation and new friends met. Joe...thank you for the name tags and getting to know you game. You rock.

Back at work

2008-09-05T00:26:59Z

This is day two of my beginning my new job. I really like my new job....so far. Like I said....it has only been 2 days. We started out with 13 kids. 2 of them have one on one assistants. Definitely for a reason. We now have 16 kiddo's. There have been many comments that with one of my students (who should have a one on one), I will be sure to lose some weight just by shadowing her. I am beginning to think they are right. She has me moving quickly. This part does not bother me one bit. I missed my daily walks with last years student. I no longer have to change adult diapers...YEAAAAAAAAAA! I still have to deal with attitudes and bad behavior though. I got spoiled during the summer by sleeping in instead of getting up at the usual 5:30 a.m.. After the first day of my new job....I took a good, long deserved nap...and I need one now.
I really need to get back into shape.

Rolands birthday dinner

2008-08-20T16:02:16Z

Last night Roland and I went out to the Chart House for his birthday dinner. This was my first time there. Valet parking. Window seating. We had a great view. We were dressed up nice and I felt almost high class. No...not snobbish. Roland had his beer and I had wine. Roland and I both had prime rib with a salad. We were debating on what was in the salad. He thought mushrooms and I said "that wasn't in the salad description." He pulled his aside, just as I did. whatever it was, it was a bit mushy. I finally asked the waiter about it. He said it was heart of palm. He said they sell them in cans at the grocery store and they are actually from palm. Ok...so we have never heard of it before. Heart of palm will not be in our diet in the future. The prime rib with au jus was great. We were both too full to have desert. Very romantic, nice and relaxing evening

Frenemy

2008-08-12T00:32:18Z

A new word for me!

The 'frenemy.' Everyone has encountered frenemies, or enemies disguised as friends.
Hmmmmm..... It's a shame that there are such people.

FRIENDS!

2008-07-12T02:32:52Z

FRIENDS!

Roland and I both have some very good friends. We are so grateful for you all. My friends have accepted Roland and his friends have accepted me. There were times when we weren’t sure, but that is normal until you get to know each other. Some friends on my side threw me a sweet bridal shower. Friends on Roland’s side threw us a wonderful bachelor/ bachelorette get together. Some friends took Roland out for an exciting night on the town for a bachelor party, while I had my own fabulous girls night. When things settle down, (sometime this summer) I think it would be neat to have both sides of the friends together for a bbq. This would be our way of saying thank you and that we value each one of you as a friend.
I was told once by someone that the maid of honor is the one responsible for throwing the bridal/bachelorette party. Maybe that person also thought that the best man was the one responsible for the bachelor party. This person was mistaken. Anyone can throw the party. So if you know someone getting married, don’t be shy, offer to throw them a party. I had three get togethers given by different people.…nothing wrong with that. It just brought us closer together.

http://www.ourweddingday.com/planningtips/Wedding-Planning/Life-of-the-Party/81.aspx?utm_source=5052421&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=
I also had several friends that wanted to go bridal shopping with me. That was a blast. Of course this took several trips to the malls, but that didn’t bother any of us. I thought it was great that so many of my friends wanted to share this with me.
When a couple get married, they don’t just gain a family, they gain each others friends. I really like all my new friends and Roland really likes all his new friends.
There were so many people that not only helped with wedding preparations but volunteered to come over and help up get our house and yard ready before the wedding and the parties. Thank you, Rachel, Linda, Amie, Amber, Denise, Layn, Penelope, Drew, Emma, Chris, Diane, Mike, Tom, Ron, Jason, Scotty and Herman. I really hope I didn’t leave anyone out.
Ro’s and my backyard no longer feels like a Sanford and son situation. It is now a beautiful backyard ready for lots of bbq’s.
Other than a few minor mishaps, the wedding was wonderful. Lots of food, dancing, drink, family and friends. My sister did a fantastic job officiating for us. Thank you all for sharing our special day.

Wow...this was fast.

2008-06-21T03:49:44Z

Ok...I went in for my interviews. They told me a little about the students I would be working with. They asked me some questions, including qualifications, experiences, skills, etc.... They asked me which student I would choose to work with if got the job. They then asked me to step outside of the office for minute. In less than a minute they asked me to come back in. They then asked if I would please take the job with the student I was interested in most. I said yes. I now have a job with insurance...once again. Now I don't have to worry all summer about a job. I start the day after labor day.

Work

2008-06-19T20:54:22Z

I got 3 job interviews tomorrow. When it rains...it pours. I got laid off from my other job when my student graduated. My old job wants me back at their school (there are 2 openings), however, they haven't posted the jobs yet. So, if I get hired on at these other opportunities, I will take it. I would really like to stay where I am at, but I will take what I can get. Knowing I have a job for sure is less stressful during the summer break.
Wish me luck!

so cool

2008-05-29T04:25:55Z

How cool is it to find out that your great neice was born on your birthday. She was born last night and her name is Arianna Jade...8.5 lbs. What a cutie. It is strange to think of my younger brother as being a grandpa. Geeze, I am at the age of being a grandma. My older sister already is, 3 times now, and my older brother is going to be a grandpa in July.

empty nester

2008-05-21T22:29:11Z

What my youngest son did could never compare to a very brave person stepping out of his/her own comfort zone by going off to war. Fighting for our freedom is a dangerous and heroic thing to do. However, I am still very proud of my son for showing the courage to step out of his comfort zone. He left home not to a far away place like Iraq. He is only about 50 miles away. He left to better himself. For that I consider him to be brave. No, he did not join the military. He joined the job corps. Like I said...there is no comparison, yet I am still proud of him. My son and I sat down and he named all the people he wanted to be at his going away get together. I told him he could invite anyone he wanted to. He had a great turn out.
Angel_man and I took my son on the very scenic and peaceful drive to the job corps yesterday. I don't think the thought of him being gone from home really hit any one of us until we walked him to his dorm room. You could see by my sons expression that we was nervous. I am counting my blessings to know that we will be seeing him soon, and he will get to come home for the wedding. Still, it broke our hearts to say goodbye. I know that many families have to deal with the fact that they won't get to see their son/daughter for a long time.
This is a new experience for both my son and myself. Learning to live without each other. Angel_man and I both want nothing but the best for him and hope he gets as much out of this opportunity as he can.

losses

2008-04-08T01:47:04Z

There are many different ways to experience and deal with a loss. There are also many different degrees of loss. There is the loss of a grandparent, parent, spouse, child or other loved one be it a relative or friend through death. There is also the loss of a marriage or a loss of a friendship. People react in different ways when they are faced with a loss.
After work today I went to the hospital to visit my 91 year old grandmother. She is in ICU. She told me today that she wouldn't mind it one bit if she were to go now. I really didn't want to hear that, yet I understand. She has been through enough. She most likely will come out of the hospital just fine. My grandmother is my matron of honor. I know that she is looking forward to that day. I told her, if she doesn't feel like walking, she can come in her wheelchair and do wheelies around the parking lot. When I got home from the hospital, my son and I picked out a spot to bury our little Pomeranian who died this morning. She was fun to watch and play with. Even though she had a nerve racking bark, she had a big place in our heart. She was a big part of our family and will be missed very much. You see....to me, no loss is a small loss. My suggestion to anyone facing or dealing with any kind of loss is to remember and hold on to all the wonderful and happy memories you have. Cherish the times you had and don't hold on to any negativity. Life is too short and precious.

An Awwwww moment

2008-03-04T04:10:48Z

At 1:00 am my niece gave birth to a 7 lb. 1 oz. baby boy. They still haven't gotten the name for him yet, but are leaning toward Zane. Even though he looks a little like ET...he is adorable. Cute, cute, cute! He has an older sister (Alexis) age 7 and an older brother (Caleb) age 3. Caleb was so excited when he came into the hospital room that he jumped onto the couch and hit his head on the counter behind it. Next thing you know...we are down in the emergency room waiting to get stitches on his eyebrow. My nephew's girlfriend is expecting a baby in May and my other niece is expecting a baby in July. It is wonderful being an aunt, but to be a great aunt makes me feel old.

Ever have one of those days?

2008-02-26T02:27:30Z

Ever have one of those days…

Chores that are never ending

Sink stops up

Family and friends illnesses

Pet problems
Fighting a never ending battle with pantry moths

Burnt dinner

Upset neighbor
More bills in the mail

Feeling stressed

Very emotional

Feeling sick yourself
Feeling unattractive and old

You feel you just can’t keep up

stressful

2008-01-04T18:05:44Z

Dealing with having to do tough love with a child, teenager or adult is very stressful. You want the best for them and want to do nothing but be very loving and nurturing. But when you have to get tough......It breaks your heart and you feel very emotional ( which of course there are many emotions to deal with). Even if it is for the best. This is something I have to deal with and get through. I try and tell myself that everything will work out, but I am having a hard time convincing myself. Choice having to be made and not by me. The last time I tried the tough love thing......well, let's just say...things did not turn out the way I was hoping. Maybe I just handled it all wrong.

Holidays are great!

2007-12-03T03:28:45Z

Well as most of you know, Ro and I are getting married. We don't know when, where, or any other info as of yet. We are still in the talking stages. I got my ring yesterday (had to get it sized) and I love it. I am glad I got it before Christmas, this way I have it for the holiday gatherings. Last night we went to 2 Christmas get togethers. The first get together that we went to, the people haven't heard about our engagement yet. They were so excited and happy for us when Roland told them. The person (besides Ro and myself) that is the most excited for us getting married is my grandmother. She is 91 years old and in ill health, so it is great so see her so happy. Ro and I had a great time at both of the get togethers and cherish ALL of our friends. Thank you all for all your well wishes. I love the holidays when we can all get together.

I am tired

2007-10-27T16:42:01Z

Between job work, home work, hatchery work, and a multitude of other commitments, I figured we will never catch up. We hardly even worked in the yard this spring or fall. Yeh, I know...whine whine. At least, seeing the progress that has been made is comforting.

Turkey skin rocks!!!

2007-08-19T06:21:27Z

A party on Friday night and Saturday tires one out. I think I am getting old. Thank you for your hospitality Scotty. You throw a good and delicious get together. Nice place you have there.

Free for awhile

2007-06-22T01:09:09Z

Today was the last day of school for many. Including me. I don't go back until Sept. 4th. That doesn't mean I will be lazy this summer. There will be lots of work for me to do. I just won't have to work with lots of kids for awhile. I guess this summer the only school I will have to deal with is school of fish.

YEAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

2007-06-12T23:04:44Z

My youngest son is graduating tonight. His last grades were terrific. 3 A's and 1 B. He worked really hard to get them. I am really proud of him. Now that he is out of school....he has to get a job. HA HA HA!