I work with some whiny-assed boobs. I just spent 2.5 hours in a peer-review meeting of a re-vamped Project Management workshop. I get to make the workshop slides all pretty and to have a common look/feel/format when the tech part is done. As they were going through making the "technical changes" I was looking at these slides and just cringing. There are so many details that need to be fixed - but thats one thing I'm good at, is fixing these things. Anyway, these guys are supposed to get the slides to me on Dec 9. They've know this for over a month. All of the sudden they're saying "oh, but that's too soon, waaah, waaah, waah." Of course they tell ME this at the very end of the meeting after the workshop manager has left. I said, "Its Tracy's schedule and I have cleared what time I can to work on the slides. If you need to change it, talk to her - as well as Debi who has to take them to the printer after I'm done with them." They whined some more... I was just about to just walk out, but I counted to ten (thousand) and said in a giggly sweet voice, "Well, I guess you need to put those project management skills of yours into work then, huh?" The looks on their faces was priceless! They all laughed and said, "You're right, we'll do our best to get them to you by the 9th." HA! I don't think I'm going to get them on the 9th but hey, if they try what else can I do?! I think Tracy added some extra time in to the schedule because she knows how these guys are. So, we'll see how it works out. I've got a ton of stuff to do next week besides the slides, so I'm not going to worry about it at this point. I've got one more meeting this afternoon, but it should be relatively painless and only 30-45 minutes (hopefully!!).

Today has turned out so much better than I thought it would this morning. I'm really glad didn't turn around and go home back to bed! LOL! I just got back from going to lunch with Nicole, Janna, and Lynne. We had a nice lunch, visited and giggled. On the way to the office, Nicole needed to stop off at the post office on base. The post office is in a building that has a 4 foot cement platform with ramps on either end of it. Janna dropped Nicole off at the base of the ramp and Nicole said "Now Janna, don't drive up the ramp. I'll be quick as a rabbit." Janna said "OK." Then Lynne and I started laughing and I said, "Oh Janna, you should drive up there." just kidding of course, but she did it anyway! She was close to the entrance of the post office and we sat there for about 5 minutes. Saying "Well, its a handicap ramp! What makes it really funny is that Janna has a handicap parking permit!!! We just cracking up! People were going in and coming out and saw us parked there and just laughed. There was one military dude sitting out there smoking who refused to look at us. Then a lady that worked in the post office that finally came out and said "You can't park there." So Janna waved her "OK" the lady went back inside, then Janna started backing up - an inch at a time. I made a comment pretending that I was talking on the phone to my boss "Hey Tim, I won't be back to work after lunch today, cuz I'm in jail!" We laughed more. Then the lady came back out (Janna sill backing up an inch at a time) and watched to make sure Janna was really going. She stood there until we were almost off the ramp. Then an officer started walking up the the building so she went a few feet the last time. tee hee We finally were off the ramp, right next to the building when we saw the handicapped parking space sign. We just missed it by a few feet is all. We started laughing all over again. Then Nicole finally came out - she missed it all! It was sooooo funny! Janna is just a kill!

I just had a brilliant idea - or at least I think its brilliant. I turned my nylons around so the hole and runs are in front of my thigh so I can keep damage control and not stick my finger through the hole in the back. Now, the really funny part is to picture this: putting on a pair of nylons sitting on a toilet, without the lid to sit on. Well, I had to pee anyway, but I felt very awkward and am sure I looked really funny while trying not to put any more runs in my nylons and trying not to fall off the damn toilet!!! At least I can laugh at myself...

Ohhh, I'm off to a good start today. I always worry when I have a relatively good hair day because bad things tend to happen... days like this I just need to hide but unfortunately I can't. Anyway, I had to stop and get gas this morning. The stupid nozzle decided to spit gas out before the automatic shut off popped off - gas all over my shoe and foot. Damnit. I had an old rag in my trunk so I wiped off as much as I could. Then I get in my car, and something starts poking me (not what I'd like to poke me, however), something sharp. It must have been a spring from my seat, anyway, it snagged my dress, cut my leg and of course these nylons are history but I don't have any spares here at work. Shit. I got here to work, went into the restroom and sprayed hairspray on the hole in my nylons hoping that will stop the majority of the running... then STING! Hairspray in the wound! OUCH! I also put my foot in the sink to try and wash off the smell of gas. Its better but not gone. Good thing I wear old shoes between home and work! I've got unsmelly ones I can wear here. OK Universe - what else ya got for me today?! LOL!! Well, at least I'm having a better day than this poor guy!

I did NOT want to get out of bed this morning. It was so snuggly and warm. I slept really good but still felt like I could have slept for a few more hours. My friend Adrian just got back from Spain and he brought me over a set of Castanets... cha, cha, cha... now I just need to figure out how to play them! LOL! Hope everyone has a great Monday!!

Snagged this from Joanie
Take the Quiz or Read the Stories You're Aethra, Goddess of Air. You're kind to everyone and don't judge people before you meet them. However, you're very shy and don't often approach people unless they approach you first. Because of this, you can feel very lonely at times. Even though you act meek you can put up a fight when you need to. Hmmm...

Dad made it through the night without having to go to the emergency, thank goodness! He's doing so much better this morning. No more severe chest pains, no more nausea, and his blood sugar was 108. Perfect. Whew. He will call his doctor tomorrow and let him know about he episode, but he knows his doc is going to tell him to 1) quit walking so fast and 2) don't walk when its so cold out - stick to the treadmill. Dad always has to push it to the limit, I think. He does so enjoy his walks with Ralph, they're such good buddies and it is good that Dad has someone to walk and talk with. Some ass called my parents at 5:25 this morning. One of the asshole Ellis' friends looking for him because he owes him money - surprise surprise and he knew that Kathy was getting her welfare check this morning. Then Ellis (who was who knows where - at least he hasn't stayed here the past couple of days!) called about 6:30 looking for Kathy who had gone to Walmart to try and find a certain thing for the baby for Xmas. Then that friend called back about 7:00 looking for both Kathy and Ellis. Sheesh! Don't they know its a Sunday morning and people have better things to do - like sleep! - then answer their phone calls? If they would have called my phone line (which they don't know the number and never will!) I would have told them where to go, I wish my Dad would have but he's too nice. OK... enough bitching. tee hee Not much planned for today, besides getting my laundry done and hopefully work out. I'm feeling a bit rough right now but am hoping I'll feel better enough in a little while to work out. Just gonna relax and enjoy my Sunday. I really don't want to go to work tomorrow! Its been so nice having 4 days off! Enjoy your day everyone!!!

This is sick - but it gave me a laugh!

I'm not sure where today went. I woke up with a horrid headache, I moved about and took 4 Extra Strength Tylenol - expecting a little relief but didn't get any. I waited about 4 hrs and then took some real pain medication - which I really don't like to do, but sometimes I just have to take it. No sense suffering if I really don't need to. Anyhoo... I took the meds and then got snuggled in a blanket and laid in my recliner and soon my cat jumped up on my lap. Next thing I knew, it was 3 hours later and I woke up feeling so sore I didn't want to move. Fat lot of good that pain pill did! Headache is still in the background but isn't as bad. I'm a little worried about my Dad. He hasn't felt really well most of the day - that is just after he went for a walk with his buddy Ralph. I think they might have walked too fast and with the cold, it made Dad have chest pains. He's feeling a little nauseous (not good!) and his blood sugar level was 353 at dinner (he's diabetic) which is too damn high. He said that if things get worse and the Nitro stops working then we'll take him in to the emergency. I wish he'd let us take him in now, but he wants to hold off... he knows his body better than anyone and we've gone through this stuff before. He seems to be doing a little better now, but we're keeping close tabs on him.

What is it about men - or really this one in particular that drives me bonkers. Jeff. The shit that likes to jerk me around. We remained "online friends" and have chatted very briefly every few days the past month or so. I don't contact him - he contacts me. I'm tired of always having to be the one who makes all the effort. Last Sunday he asked me to turn on my web cam, which is fine, I don't mind that... but this is something he hadn't asked me to do since we stopped "our relationship" AND he didn't ask me to turn in on about a month before that. Or if he did, he'd look at my cam for about 10 seconds then turn it off again. Fine. Whatever. He even offered to mail me a CD he burned that he thought I'd like. WTF? Very nice of him to offer, but he didn't ever offer before. I don't know if he'll send it or not, but the offer was nice. He didn't make an effort to wish me a Happy Thanksgiving or to see what my plans were - and neither did I ask him or leave him a message like I used to do. This morning, out of the blue he comes on line, says "Hi, I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving." Then he sends me a picture of himself and said "I just got online for a minute to send you this picture of me that I took last night after I got home." OK... why all of the sudden is he sending me pictures of himself when before it was like pulling teeth to even get him to smile and take one?? The man is driving me nuts. What is he trying to do to me?! When I saw his picture, I sat here and cried. I can't believe I sat here and cried. I don't know why that had to happen when I thought I was doing so well at trying to get past it all. I wanted him more than I ever wanted anyone and I'm trying so hard to move on. Shit. I was going to ask him why he sent me his picture but he had his kids there with him and had to go. I don't get it - just don't get it at all. Is this all because I'm not bending over backwards to be there for him like I was before? Not making all the effort that he needs to feel wanted and maybe thinks that if he does a little something for me, that I'll tell him how much I want him?! Does he need to feel needed that badly that he's willing to twist the knife in my already bleeding heart to get it? Well, it ain't gonna happen. My friend Sandi has told me her gut feeling was that Jeff doesn't want to let me go, and she doesn't think its over. I don't know what to think any more. I really can't bring myself to think of the possibility that the "relationship" isn't over, it hurts too bad. I told myself from the beginning that if this was meant to be, it would work out. I gave it my all - gave him my all, at least what I could give 1500 miles away! LOL!! Shit. I need to quit thinking about "what could be happening" until I find out what is happening. He could have just wanted to send me a picture and I'm making too much out of this!! My Worry Worts are showing. LOL!! OK... change of subject! Today despite feeling like shit, I forced myself to get my cleaning done. Mom wanted to go shopping, but she wasn't done with her cleaning, so I pitched in to help her, finished, got cleaned up then to lunch to get fueled up for the big crowds. The crowds weren't as bad as I imagined, which was short of a nightmare. But from the looks of the stores, the nightmare had already come and gone. We covered a lot of stores and even braved the mall - which was sooo crowded. We were very fortunate to find a parking place!! I got the things I needed to start with - mostly things that need to be mailed. Everything else will have to wait for the next pay day.

Day for quizzies... found this one at Body.Mind.Soul

You're a hopeless romantic. You fall in love easily and quickly, and often have your heart broken. You like romantic movies, books, and you're always trying to think of some way to wow your honey. People call you sentimental or idealistic, and sometimes they even make some comment about they might vomit if they have to listen to go on and on any more. Phew. Some day, though, you will make someone very happy.

Be cool! Take the What Do You Want Out Of Life? Quiz

Got this from Joanie

Dude! You have an American Attitude! Sweet!
You're a gun-toting, bar-dancing, ya'll-saying, t.v. show-copying,
war-waging, ass-patting, hamburger over-eater.
Take the What the Hell Kinda Attitude is That? Quiz at aka cooties

Doilies!
This is a doily that I made for myself a couple of years ago, its about 22 inches in diameter.
This is one of the doilies I made recently - its about 14 inches in diameter.

Today was a pretty good day. I was up early to help Mom get some things done, and to finish making my salad to take over to my brother's house for dinner. I really felt rotten though today, I think every joint in my body was hurting today for some reason - it really frustrates me, but no sense getting upset about it, or that seems to make it worse. So, I just snuggled up in a blanket and watched Michael (the movie) and then M*A*SH* then got in the shower to go over to J Dee and Patti's. Their house is nice and big and fits a lot of people, I'm guessing there was about 30-35 people there. I like Patti's family, they're great people. I also go to hold and see my nephew Trent's daughter who is just about a month old. What a sweet baby! We ate dinner - and everything I had tasted sooo good. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but ate a little more than I should have but not to the point that I was sick - and didn't have any pie... yet. tee hee I may have a piece for my dinner tonight! LOL!! After all, this is Thanksgiving. I didn't stay too long at J Dee's though, I was just really tired and not feeling well, so I came home and have been snuggling with my cat while I watched "With Six you Get Eggroll" and old Doris Day movie. I'm going to just relax tonight and watch a couple more favorite movies while I crochet. I've now got 5 done and another one about half done! (I will take a picture of one, Maggie - I promise!) I'm trying to decide whether I want to go out shopping tomorrow or not, the crowds are always such a nightmare. I don't have anything specific in mind to get at this point, but I do need to shop for the people that I need to mail things to. I need to think of some ideas though. G'night everyone! Hope you had a great day!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! May this day find you with the ones you love and are important to you. Enjoy your day!!!

Linda and I just had to make a hard decision about the Creed concert on Dec 10. Nancy backed out on us, Linda's husband will be out of town, and we can't find anyone who can go - and is willing to pay $55 for a ticket. Its just too expensive - especially at this time of year. So, we've decided to cancel our tickets *sniffle* Although I am so disappointed in not going, chances are they'll cancel again and I can really use the $$ towards Xmas. I think this is the best thing to do - hopefully they'll come again and we'll go then.

I was due for a visit from Mike (yuck factor guy) yesterday. I could FEEL he was going to come visit and he did yesterday afternoon. BUT thank my lucky stars, my friend Renate had stopped in to see me and we were visiting when he stopped by. And of course, Wendie was there with him. I HOPE she saw how I acted around him and will give him some insight into me not being interested, but she's oblivious to anything I say (that I'm NOT interested) so that probably didn't happen. He was actually "looking for Linda" but thought he'd stop in to say Happy Thanksgiving and told me about his plans to go home. Which was nice, I hoped he had a good trip home. I didn't have a chance to tell him that its not gonna work out for us though. So, it will have to wait until next week I guess. Sigh. He is really a nice guy (other than being a bit of a prick about what happened with me and Jeff) and I hope he finds someone else to bug, or should I say to be happy with. tee hee

Reason to be cheerful: friends and people we lean on - what would we do without them?


Have a great day everyone!!!

OHOHOHOH. Just got home from seeing "The Ring". Spooky, scary, freaky, maked me jump a few times... but I gotta say I was REALLY dissapointed in the ending. I mean how stupid of an ending could that have been? How can making a copy of a "killer tape" save your life?! Oh, and that SEXY man gets killed?! WTF! Now, did that really have to happen??? I think NOT! LOL!!! OK, done ranting. I didn't go further than the 3 little slivers of pie that I allowed myself but just those 3 little slivers made me sick! I felt awful, so I decided to go get some protein (MEAT! not the kind that I reeeaaally wanted) so I went across the street to the cafeteria/restaurant. I had my mouth just watering for popcorn and a pickle. The popcorn I got, but the pickle I didn't - they were out!!! I was so bummed!!! Hopefully next time I go to a movie they'll have them again. The popcorn was yummy though. Nothing like theatre popcorn. Mmmm! G'Night all!

Oh geez... Brian (my buddy) just came over and stuck his finger in my cream then licked it off in a very suggestive way... by the way, it was the cream from my coconut cream pie. I'm just not that lucky. *snicker* Seems like I'm really on one today!