I sure fell down on this blog, haven't I??
Today's blessing is....that there are only SIX more school days left! Six. Six!! Just six!
I think I can do that!
Then, although she hasn't asked me yet, I think my boss will ask me to come in an extra day to clean things up like we did last year. I'd really rather not, but I will just cause I can't say no.
Six. Then, in just 24 hours (less actually) it'll be FIVE, then FOUR, then THREE, TWO, ONE.
sigh..........I'm SO ready.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Today....
I think I "made" two people's days. Well, I know at least one, hopefully two.
When I was down in the cities I drove past a guy holding a cardboard sign that said "Ex-Vet...living outside...anything will help."
Ok, just break my heart why don'tcha?! I was on my way to get a Caribou and feeling guilty about my splurge, so while I was there I got him a $10 gift card so he could get a cup of coffee for a few days hopefully. And I grabbed one of their lip balms too, figuring if he really IS living outside, that might be a nice little thing to have. And I stuck another $10 in the gift card thingie so he could get a burger or something (hopefully not liquor or drugs). He seemed very appreciative when I drove past and gave it to him.
Doug says he probably walked a block at the end of the day and got into his Escalade or something. Dang it...don't dash my "feel good" feeling!! That could be the case, and if so, then, whatever. But if he really did need help, then I feel like I helped a little, for a little while he'll have some coffee and maybe a meal or two.
Then I dropped off a bag of soap at the bank...we went in and talked with a lady (needed a notary) the other day and she is so nice, she commented on how I smelled (good, I hope!) and we started talking about soap and she asked me for a business card. So today I surprised her with a bunch of bars for her and all the tellers there....Happy New Year! She was so excited and said that I made her day! Made me smile.
So it was a great day for me, had a couple "feel good" moments, and that's what I really love!
When I was down in the cities I drove past a guy holding a cardboard sign that said "Ex-Vet...living outside...anything will help."
Ok, just break my heart why don'tcha?! I was on my way to get a Caribou and feeling guilty about my splurge, so while I was there I got him a $10 gift card so he could get a cup of coffee for a few days hopefully. And I grabbed one of their lip balms too, figuring if he really IS living outside, that might be a nice little thing to have. And I stuck another $10 in the gift card thingie so he could get a burger or something (hopefully not liquor or drugs). He seemed very appreciative when I drove past and gave it to him.
Doug says he probably walked a block at the end of the day and got into his Escalade or something. Dang it...don't dash my "feel good" feeling!! That could be the case, and if so, then, whatever. But if he really did need help, then I feel like I helped a little, for a little while he'll have some coffee and maybe a meal or two.
Then I dropped off a bag of soap at the bank...we went in and talked with a lady (needed a notary) the other day and she is so nice, she commented on how I smelled (good, I hope!) and we started talking about soap and she asked me for a business card. So today I surprised her with a bunch of bars for her and all the tellers there....Happy New Year! She was so excited and said that I made her day! Made me smile.
So it was a great day for me, had a couple "feel good" moments, and that's what I really love!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Good Reminder!
I recently got this email and decided to put it on here, to remind MYSELF mostly...
If you think, you are unhappy. . .
If you think your salary is too low. . .
If you think you don't have many friends. . .
When you feel like giving up . . .
If you think you suffer in life, do you suffer as much as he does? 
If you complain about your transport system...
If your society is unfair . . .
Enjoy life, how it is, and as it comes. There are always those who are worse off than we are.
There are many things in your life that will catch your eye, But only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
GOD BE WITH YOU ON THIS DAY ~ ~ ~ ~
Friday, November 27, 2009
Today....I'm thankful for....TODAY! : )
I had THE most excellent day today! Yep, I did.
Got up at 4:30 am for Black Friday. Left the house with Doug about 5:00ish, headed for Radio Shack in Elk River. There were a few people in line, store opened at 5:30. Wasn't too cold out, which was good. I was getting pretty cold though by the time we got in, but not too bad.
I got the LAST little notebook computer they had, and almost didn't get it. The manager was gonna give it to another lady, but I piped up (stood up for MYSELF!!) and said I was in line first, which I was. He agreed and gave it to me! Yay. So now I'm typing on my own little laptop, it's so cute and it's all MINE! I got to delete everyone else's favorites when I imported them, cause it's MINE and I don't need to see 'em! : ) Yep, I'm excited!
From there Doug and I went to Menards. Got out of the car, walked toward the store and decided it was not worth waiting for the one thing we wanted, and didn't really want or need all that bad (battery jump start thingies for each of us...we bought the girls each one last year and they're pretty nice to have). So we got back in the car and went to Perkins for breakfast.
From there Doug dropped me off at the van and he headed home. I went shopping. : ) Hit Fashion Bug first, so I got there just after 7am. Most of what I got was either on clearance or one of their doorbuster deals. Got myself two pair of shoes and a lot of tops (I think nine or eleven), some for me, some for Briana...all for $102.00! Cool.
From there I went to Kohl's in Rogers. I really want to find some good jeans, no luck there. The line when I walked in was from the register in front all the way to the back of the store. Ugh. I also wanted to look at their dishes on sale, so I just tried on clothes and wandered for a bit. Found a pair of $44 dress pants for Bri on clearance for $8, and a few other small things. Nothing worth waiting 2 hrs. in the checkout line for. But...as I was walking past the jewelry counter, they were checking out a lady, and I asked if I could check out there. She said "sure!" So I checked out and was out of there in near record time, while everyone else was still standing in the loooooooooooooong line. : ) Love it when things work out like that.
From there I went back through Elk River and stopped at Menards. Parking lot was full but I got a space pretty easily. Went in, got the chargers and some baking pans for the girls (just because) and was outta there in about 15 minutes. No lines by then.
Came home, and shortly after that the mailman pulled up honking his horn. Certified mail...Doug's settlement check from worker's comp. Yay! WE headed to the bank, made a deposit and then went for coffee. Stopped on the way home for a bottle of champagne.
Came home, made banana bread and then chicken curry for dinner. And now I'm playing on my computer! Oh, and a few minutes ago a lady called with a near $100 soap order!
Days like this don't happen very often...Tiime to open that champagne!!
Got up at 4:30 am for Black Friday. Left the house with Doug about 5:00ish, headed for Radio Shack in Elk River. There were a few people in line, store opened at 5:30. Wasn't too cold out, which was good. I was getting pretty cold though by the time we got in, but not too bad.
I got the LAST little notebook computer they had, and almost didn't get it. The manager was gonna give it to another lady, but I piped up (stood up for MYSELF!!) and said I was in line first, which I was. He agreed and gave it to me! Yay. So now I'm typing on my own little laptop, it's so cute and it's all MINE! I got to delete everyone else's favorites when I imported them, cause it's MINE and I don't need to see 'em! : ) Yep, I'm excited!
From there Doug and I went to Menards. Got out of the car, walked toward the store and decided it was not worth waiting for the one thing we wanted, and didn't really want or need all that bad (battery jump start thingies for each of us...we bought the girls each one last year and they're pretty nice to have). So we got back in the car and went to Perkins for breakfast.
From there Doug dropped me off at the van and he headed home. I went shopping. : ) Hit Fashion Bug first, so I got there just after 7am. Most of what I got was either on clearance or one of their doorbuster deals. Got myself two pair of shoes and a lot of tops (I think nine or eleven), some for me, some for Briana...all for $102.00! Cool.
From there I went to Kohl's in Rogers. I really want to find some good jeans, no luck there. The line when I walked in was from the register in front all the way to the back of the store. Ugh. I also wanted to look at their dishes on sale, so I just tried on clothes and wandered for a bit. Found a pair of $44 dress pants for Bri on clearance for $8, and a few other small things. Nothing worth waiting 2 hrs. in the checkout line for. But...as I was walking past the jewelry counter, they were checking out a lady, and I asked if I could check out there. She said "sure!" So I checked out and was out of there in near record time, while everyone else was still standing in the loooooooooooooong line. : ) Love it when things work out like that.
From there I went back through Elk River and stopped at Menards. Parking lot was full but I got a space pretty easily. Went in, got the chargers and some baking pans for the girls (just because) and was outta there in about 15 minutes. No lines by then.
Came home, and shortly after that the mailman pulled up honking his horn. Certified mail...Doug's settlement check from worker's comp. Yay! WE headed to the bank, made a deposit and then went for coffee. Stopped on the way home for a bottle of champagne.
Came home, made banana bread and then chicken curry for dinner. And now I'm playing on my computer! Oh, and a few minutes ago a lady called with a near $100 soap order!
Days like this don't happen very often...Tiime to open that champagne!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Here mousie mousie....
So, a couple nights ago, about 9:30, I woke up (YES, I go to bed early!!) to a chewing sound. I listened for a few minutes and could not figure out what it was, other than something in the room doing what sounded like chewing on woodwork. Hmm. I got up as quietly as I could and told Doug, but of course whatever it was had stopped. Ok. I'm crazy. Go back to bed.
So early this morning, 3:30 AM, I wake up thinking I hear it again. Shhhh....listen.....yep, there it is again. I start to say something to Doug but he's awake too, listening. Whatever it is is in our bathroom having a meal.
He gets up, closes the bathroom door and gets dressed, grabs a broom. We go in there, turn on the light and wait. While standing there I look in the whirlpool at all the "crap" on the bottom (Wes had taken a bath and it was full of dirt) and thought "what the heck is that...it looks like mouse crap all over the tub?" There was this tall plastic container that we use to hold water to rinse out the tub with, laying on it's side. This "crap" was all over it too, so I pick it up to get a closer look (no glasses or contacts mind you). Well, I'm holding it for a few seconds, looking at it, and then turn it to look inside. There's a MOUSE in there!! A big'un too!
So we get a plate to cover it (should say I got a plate to cover it, Doug hates mice) and carried it out to the deck. Left it covered as a treat for our three ravenous cats in the morning. : )
Never did get back to sleep, so I'm now on my 2nd cup of coffee as I write...gonna be a long day, but anyway, when I get up each morning the cats are starving and wanting to be fed immediately. Yes, I feed them before getting myself anything. Anyway, I stepped outside and took the plate off the container and watched poor mr. mousie, who had no defense at all at this point, be captured and carried off. Yay!! Crusty, the momma cat, is an excellent hunter, and she got a nice hot morning treat today.
So....today I'm thankful that:
We got the mouse and it was easy to capture. Actually no capturing involved!
I have plenty of coffee here and at work to keep me going all day.
Hmm....what else. Oh! Oh!! I got my new hairdryer last night, and it is SO dang nice! I LOVE it. My hair is shiny and bouncy and wow...I feel like a teenager who's discovering makeup and how to look good! LOL. I like looking good. : )
Oh, AND, I got this "deal" email promotion, and just bought myself a certificate for a $50 facial, which I've had before and absolutely loved, at Aveda in Minneapolis. Cost is $25. Yay. Love deals. And while I was at it, I bought another certificate for a body wrap at a spa in Maple Grove, $75 value for $25. Yay. Love deals. And guess what?? I can go shopping....in my pajamas!! LOL. Ah....shopping.
Now there's something to be thankful for!!
So early this morning, 3:30 AM, I wake up thinking I hear it again. Shhhh....listen.....yep, there it is again. I start to say something to Doug but he's awake too, listening. Whatever it is is in our bathroom having a meal.
He gets up, closes the bathroom door and gets dressed, grabs a broom. We go in there, turn on the light and wait. While standing there I look in the whirlpool at all the "crap" on the bottom (Wes had taken a bath and it was full of dirt) and thought "what the heck is that...it looks like mouse crap all over the tub?" There was this tall plastic container that we use to hold water to rinse out the tub with, laying on it's side. This "crap" was all over it too, so I pick it up to get a closer look (no glasses or contacts mind you). Well, I'm holding it for a few seconds, looking at it, and then turn it to look inside. There's a MOUSE in there!! A big'un too!
So we get a plate to cover it (should say I got a plate to cover it, Doug hates mice) and carried it out to the deck. Left it covered as a treat for our three ravenous cats in the morning. : )
Never did get back to sleep, so I'm now on my 2nd cup of coffee as I write...gonna be a long day, but anyway, when I get up each morning the cats are starving and wanting to be fed immediately. Yes, I feed them before getting myself anything. Anyway, I stepped outside and took the plate off the container and watched poor mr. mousie, who had no defense at all at this point, be captured and carried off. Yay!! Crusty, the momma cat, is an excellent hunter, and she got a nice hot morning treat today.
So....today I'm thankful that:
We got the mouse and it was easy to capture. Actually no capturing involved!
I have plenty of coffee here and at work to keep me going all day.
Hmm....what else. Oh! Oh!! I got my new hairdryer last night, and it is SO dang nice! I LOVE it. My hair is shiny and bouncy and wow...I feel like a teenager who's discovering makeup and how to look good! LOL. I like looking good. : )
Oh, AND, I got this "deal" email promotion, and just bought myself a certificate for a $50 facial, which I've had before and absolutely loved, at Aveda in Minneapolis. Cost is $25. Yay. Love deals. And while I was at it, I bought another certificate for a body wrap at a spa in Maple Grove, $75 value for $25. Yay. Love deals. And guess what?? I can go shopping....in my pajamas!! LOL. Ah....shopping.
Now there's something to be thankful for!!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Blessing Beginnings
Ok, so I've been feeling a little down, discouraged, frustrated, irritated and generally not very happy with life lately, so I decided I needed to do this...write down my BLESSINGS and GOOD things that happen and try to focus on them. Nothing major has happened really to make me feel this way, I just get like this occassionally and want it to stop!! I hate feeling like this!!
My goal (ok, now I'm really, really not all that good at making OR hitting goals, LOL) is to write down at least 3 blessings/good things that happen each day. So here goes (this one might be longer):
Good things/blessings lately:
I have a family who really does love me and a husband who really is a kind, wonderful guy (I'm having a hard time NOT thinking about the snoring, loud tv, etc. right now...but I want to try and focus on the GOOD things, right?!)
I have a home to live in and a job to go to that's really not a bad job. For the forseeable future that job is pretty secure without worrying about lay-offs or job cuts. I get to interact with "our future" (teenagers) and hopefully give some kindness to some of them who really need it. My boss is good to work for.
I have the best friend anyone could ask for. : )
I have a vehicle that gets me where I need/want to go.
I get summers off work. And some pretty good long weekends/weeks off during the school year.
I get to run my own business (ok, now a lot of these are double-sided blessings/curses, and it's hard for me not to write "the business sucks a lot more of my time than I really want it to because of the other job. If I could work just one of them, I'd be happier (the soap wins)." So...bear with me as I try to focus on just the GOOD things in life without bitching about the other side of the blessing!
Sigh..........ok......
I have a dog who adores everyone in the house (but again..........the FUR shedding!! How do I do this without writing about the "other side??")
I'm skinny. (psycho laughter) OMG, this one cracks me up. I'm skinny. Now THAT really brought a smile to my face because that accomplishment alone has brought me so much. And it's really been pretty dang easy (with the surgery). Strangers are nicer to me (so why are people so mean/unfriendly to fat people?). I can SHOP anywhere...well, not really...I can't shop Lane Bryant anymore because their clothes are too BIG for me now! I can get clothes extremely cheap because I can shop anywhere and shop the clearance racks a LOT (ok, I really do need to stop shopping...but how?!) ; ) Clothes generally look good on me now, and I have a blast getting ready in the morning, picking out clothes and accessories, knowing that I look good now.
Ok, that was uplifting. Let's see...
My kids are not drug dealers, psychopaths or general losers. They're good kids (young adults really) and I see more and more maturity out of them all the time. Yay!!
I've recently been "given" (ok, really that should say WE, not I) a chunk of (tax-free!) money to help live on since Doug's accident. Not a huge windfall we can go out and blow on fun things, but we'll be ok and won't have to worry about how the bills will get paid, whether he's gonna have a no-pay week because of crappy weather, or issues like that. I need to stop being angry and feeling ripped off that it wasn't more (which I totally think was deserved, but not according to "the system"), and feel blessed that we got it at all, because it really is gonna save our rears.
Ok, that should get me going. I don't know yet whether I'll be writing in here in the morning or evening or whatever, but I'm gonna try to keep this going fairly regularly.
My goal (ok, now I'm really, really not all that good at making OR hitting goals, LOL) is to write down at least 3 blessings/good things that happen each day. So here goes (this one might be longer):
Good things/blessings lately:
I have a family who really does love me and a husband who really is a kind, wonderful guy (I'm having a hard time NOT thinking about the snoring, loud tv, etc. right now...but I want to try and focus on the GOOD things, right?!)
I have a home to live in and a job to go to that's really not a bad job. For the forseeable future that job is pretty secure without worrying about lay-offs or job cuts. I get to interact with "our future" (teenagers) and hopefully give some kindness to some of them who really need it. My boss is good to work for.
I have the best friend anyone could ask for. : )
I have a vehicle that gets me where I need/want to go.
I get summers off work. And some pretty good long weekends/weeks off during the school year.
I get to run my own business (ok, now a lot of these are double-sided blessings/curses, and it's hard for me not to write "the business sucks a lot more of my time than I really want it to because of the other job. If I could work just one of them, I'd be happier (the soap wins)." So...bear with me as I try to focus on just the GOOD things in life without bitching about the other side of the blessing!
Sigh..........ok......
I have a dog who adores everyone in the house (but again..........the FUR shedding!! How do I do this without writing about the "other side??")
I'm skinny. (psycho laughter) OMG, this one cracks me up. I'm skinny. Now THAT really brought a smile to my face because that accomplishment alone has brought me so much. And it's really been pretty dang easy (with the surgery). Strangers are nicer to me (so why are people so mean/unfriendly to fat people?). I can SHOP anywhere...well, not really...I can't shop Lane Bryant anymore because their clothes are too BIG for me now! I can get clothes extremely cheap because I can shop anywhere and shop the clearance racks a LOT (ok, I really do need to stop shopping...but how?!) ; ) Clothes generally look good on me now, and I have a blast getting ready in the morning, picking out clothes and accessories, knowing that I look good now.
Ok, that was uplifting. Let's see...
My kids are not drug dealers, psychopaths or general losers. They're good kids (young adults really) and I see more and more maturity out of them all the time. Yay!!
I've recently been "given" (ok, really that should say WE, not I) a chunk of (tax-free!) money to help live on since Doug's accident. Not a huge windfall we can go out and blow on fun things, but we'll be ok and won't have to worry about how the bills will get paid, whether he's gonna have a no-pay week because of crappy weather, or issues like that. I need to stop being angry and feeling ripped off that it wasn't more (which I totally think was deserved, but not according to "the system"), and feel blessed that we got it at all, because it really is gonna save our rears.
Ok, that should get me going. I don't know yet whether I'll be writing in here in the morning or evening or whatever, but I'm gonna try to keep this going fairly regularly.
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