My day was extremely crazy, so I didn't get much of a chance to blog - except for that little story. I didn't even have a chance to look at one blog until just now! UGH! I hate Mondays. If I don't get around to see you, I'll try to tomorrow! I hope everyone survived their Mondays!

Nicole just yelled over the cubical wall that "Michael *pause* Hunt" just called for me, and was looking for my number but she accidentally hung up on him while trying to transfer his call. Yeah, right like I'm gonna fall for that one!!!!!!!!! So I went over to her cubical and she said that was really the name he gave. He said that I'd sent him an e-mail earlier today and I didn't include my phone number. Then I said, "Why didn't he just reply to my e-mail then?" Nicole said, "Because he'd deleted your e-mail." I started laughing and told her it was a nice try, and thanks for the laugh. Then I started walking away and remembering a Michael XXXXX that I'd e-mailed earlier, and she said "YES, that's him." He'd replied thanking me for the info I sent him, so I decided to say "you're welcome - and by the way if that was you that Nicole just hung up on, she's sorry and gave him my number." I worded it differently, professionally of course, but I'll feel like a dork if it really wasn't him and it was a joke. LOL! Oh well... got a good laugh out of it anyway!

I just checked the temp outside... its only 9:21am and already its 51!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sunshine, here I come, in about 90 minutes! I think I'll even wash my car!

Well, my heart strings are no longer being tugged at as far as Kathy is concerned. Her and her hubby are back to their old tricks. Taking Mom's car, "just for a few minutes to go check on a friend of theirs" yesterday afternoon and not coming back until the wee hours of the night, leaving their daughter to be tended by my parents. No phone calls to say they'd be late, not answering the cell phone. Nadda. Mom and Dad were furious, and I do believe they may have really done it this time, at least I hope so. Act like children, be treated like children. Despite Kathy being almost 40, she's acting like a selfish brat (which really she's done all her life except for a 15 year period when she was a grown-up, I don't know why we should expect differently). I guess Kathy was feeling well enough with her "hurt knee" to be galavanting around and DRIVING. I cannot believe that my Dad let them out of the house. I had a feeling she was really pushing this shit. Grrr. One more excuse to be a lazy ass and not take care of her child, cook her meals, or clean up after herself. OK - enough bitching! I watched the movie Signs last night. I thought it was even better the second time. Looks like it *might* be a beautiful day outside! Fingers crossed that I can head out to the deck and bask in the sunshine!

My heart strings were tugged at today. My sister Kathy (who is not one of my favorite people) hurt her knee last Tuesday night. She's been hobbling about on crutches. Today she came out of her bedroom (I was upstairs making some lunch) and she needed to get into the bathroom, but Dad was taking a bath. She turned around, and was heading back into the bedroom when I hear a crash, boom and her screaming. She'd tripped on a blanket on the floor (where her husband Ellis was sleeping - the lazy ASS), and fell. I ran in there, there she was crying in pain, and that asshole husband of hers was not even budging to help her. He just laid there. I was furious. I was about to tell him to get up and do something, then the phone rang, and Kathy thought it might be the doc so she asked me to answer it, and it was the doc. The pain pills she's taking were making her sick, and he needed to know where to call in other pain meds. I asked Kathy if she knew the pharmacy number, and she didn't, so I told Ellis "to get off his ass and get the number" (first words I've spoken to the man in well over a year). I didn't even care that the doctor could hear what I said to Ellis. tee hee I don't think Ellis was too happy with me, but that's tough shit. There his wife is on the floor in pain and he's not doing a damn thing to help. I could have strangled him. I felt so bad for Kathy, she really needs to get rid of this loser. I admit, despite all my bitching about Kathy, I do still love her. She still is my sister. I want her to be well again, I want her to be able to get a job and do what she's meant to do, to strive to be a better person and take care of her daughter.

I've joined the Blogshares. I really don't know much about the stock market, so I may really suck at it, but what the hell, its not *real* money. But I have faith in the blogs that I've purchased stock in: Sara Kat Gigglechick Kate Maria There are more that I want to buy stock on, so please let me know that you've claimed your blog and I'll buy some stock!

I'm having a pretty relaxing day today. Its felt really great to have everything done that *needs* to be done. I had a great phone chat with Maria this morning. While we were on the phone, Sara called her - too bad we couldn't have had a 3-way convo, its been a while since I've chatted with Sara. I was hoping the weather was going to be cooperative today, sitting out on the deck with a good book sounds so nice, but its too damn cold, only 43. *sigh* I'll take a nap instead. I hope everyone is enjoying your Saturday!

Snagged this from Lesa
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I got a call from my general doc's office telling me that the iron IVs finally came in, and asked if I could get there in 50 minutes. Just finished cleaning, hadn't showered, but took the challenge. I made it. Its a good thing his office is 5 minutes away. He gave me the iron, and told me I needed to come back a couple more times, but my levels were coming up, finally. YAY. Then I came home, picked up Mom, and we were off again. We were craving Mexican, so we stopped off and got some cha, cha, cha - cheese enchiladas. Then we were fueled for shopping. We covered the pharmacy, the fabric store, Sam's Club, and Walmart. All in 3 hours. We were both exhausted by the time we got home. I only needed a couple things for a change, and today was her heavy shopping day. It was nice to be able to help HER for a change! We had a really nice talk in our travels today, about all sorts of things. I'm really enjoying my days out with my Mom. She's an incredible woman. I don't know what I'd do without her - or my Dad. Dad told Mom this morning that he's glad to see her getting out with me on Fridays. We both seem much more relaxed when we come home from lunch and shopping... I agree, but most of it is exhaustion. tee hee

I lost another 2 lbs this week! So, I thought that deserved a new dress. I saw one in a catalog I fell in love with, and ordered it, but its back ordered until June. So I picked out another one that will be shipped next week. I just love spoiling myself like this. I could use a new dress for the conference I'll be working at, as well as my Boston trip. It would be so cool if the back ordered dress came early then I'd have two new dresses for Boston. I didn't do much last night, just relaxed and caught up on Days of Our Lives. I was so tired by the time I got home! This week seemed so long. Not much planned today out of the ordinary. I need to get my butt moving and do my cleaning. Then I'll see if Mom wants to go to lunch and run an errand or two. Have a great FRIDAY!! YAY!!

Good morning everyone! I hope this day finds everyone well. I just finished my 3 for Thursday and my answers are here. I'm so glad its Thursday! YAY! Last work day of the week for me. Its going to be a long one though, I've got to work 11 hrs today. It should go quickly though, because I have a lot to keep my busy. Its snowing! As I was driving to work, I kept seeing little white flakes in my headlights. I hope it will turn to rain, like it did yesterday. We were hit hard, but that's OK because we need the rain. I just love the smell of a rain storm though, so fresh and clean. Mmmm! Well, I better get to work! Have a great day!!

What a crazy Wednesday! I had so many things I needed to do, more things kept cropping up and I had to be gone to my doc appt from 9:15 to 1:30! UGH! I missed my 1:00 meeting, but they said I didn't miss anything. I got x-rayed, ekg'd, poked, and prodded, but it wasn't too bad. I got my first shots today of the "real" clinical trial meds. I've been given a month's worth so I'll give myself the shots again once a week. I don't have to see them again until April 23, unless there's a problem. I asked Dr B about a handicapped parking sticker for when I needed it, and he said I surely qualify so we filled out the paperwork and I'll send it off. YAY! Will make things easier when I'm in a lot of pain. Blaise asked if I was going to write about what Linda's response to my letter was... well, there hasn't been any response. I'm not at all surprised she didn't respond, from how she's acted the past few months. You'd think after 7 years of close friendship it would be different. I'm hurt by all of it, but I need to concentrate on my life, getting well, and on my other friends and loved ones - that's about all I can do. Carry on...

Everyone has a right to their own opinions. I've been taught that and believe that. BUT when opinions cross the line, and threats are made, or people start verbally attacking other people in other nations because of this war, it doesn't seem right. Its causing more fighting, and is making this whole thing worse. Isn't the war bad enough? I hate this war, it breaks my heart and sickens me. Thanks Kat for your post yesterday, it inspired me to say these things. So, let's remember we're all human beings here. We all hate this war. No matter our political opinions or views, people are being killed on all sides. Let's keep the peace as much as we can in our lives. Moving on... there are so many blogs, and websites that I can't access from here at work and its driving me nuts and bananas. So, I hope everyone has a good day! I'll catch up with you all as soon as I can! Happy Hump Day!

I got off work 45 minutes early to go to my general doc to get my weekly iron IV treatment. I got there, 10 mins early or so (traffic was good!) and read my magazine and waited about 20 minutes. Only to find out their iron IV shipment didn't come in. So, I'll call on Thursday to make sure its there, and go in. I wasn't upset, the office is like 5 mins from home, and I got home a few mins early. Today was a pretty good day, I really had a hard time wanting to work. Spring Fever, I guess and I just felt like goofing off a bit. I went to talk to Nicole for a while, and we talked to Dave, who is a total crack up. Those two had me laughing so hard, telling me about some adventures they had at a conference in Boston, as well as a beauty of a prank that was played on Dave. My face and stomach hurt so much from laughing. After a while, we ended up playing pranks on her two cubemates Janna and Chelene. We sabataged Janna's new chair, and messed with Chelene's computer. They of course blamed Nicole, but she told them I helped. tee hee Chelene said she'd forgotten I was a prankster since it had been so long since I played a joke! Look out... I'm baaack ;-). I'm beat so I'm gonna head off now. Toodles!

I can't believe I forgot to write about seeing a couple of really cute flyboys yesterday afternoon. They came into the building looking for the org that used to be here. They were coming in as I was headed out to get something out of my car, so I guess they didn't notice the signs on the door, then wen I came back in, the asked me "Where are we?" I gave them directions to where they wanted to go. I hope I didn't drool. My buddy Randy saw the whole thing, and he had to tease me about it. They were so cute, but so young! I had a pretty good night last night, I had a good talk with a friend online. Then I headed for bed. I got some good sleep for the most part, but kept having naughty dreams. *snicker* Today is looking pretty busy, but I'll try and sneak a break here and there and visit you all. Have a great day!

OMG - what a MONDAY! I was really busy - and I just realized I didn't even post anything today. Shame on me. I am even in a really good mood which is odd for a Monday! I have something - somewhat of an exciting thing on the horizon but I'm not spilling my guts until its planned. This is something I've waited for for a long time now, and now it might happen. I had to get some database stuff done first thing this morning then spent most of the remainder of the day mailing 373 April issues of the defense software mag we publish - to new subscribers as well as people who updated their addresses (it takes a couple of months to get into the regular mailing system). Shanae was a sweetheart and helped me too. Nothing much has happened today, all quiet on this front. I did just get a new leather chair for my desk! Weeeee! Its really comfy. Everyone got one and my boss assembled mine for me. He's one of the few men that I've seen that actually reads instructions. tee hee Have a great night everyone!

Noooo... Monday can't come. It has to stay Sunday for one more day. Its been such a relaxing day. I don't want it to end. I finished the book Ravished, by Virginia Henley. Good book if you like historical romance. I did actually get dressed, well sorta, got in my sweats after my shower. I did get ambitious and went through my closet and tried on 3 pair of jeans that I've been waiting to fit into and they fit and show off my bubble butt. I was so excited that they fit, I did a booty dance. LOL!! Ha, cha, cha... I got rid of 3 pair of jeans, and 4 pair of dressy pants, and about 10 shirts that were too big.

Question of the Week by Sara is up, go play. My answer is on my meme site. I was up early again today, couldn't sleep any more and needed to take my meds (its better to stay on a schedule). I'm just going to take it easy today, maybe finish the book I've been reading. It *finally* got really good last night. Woohoo! Naughty, naughty... surprised I could sleep at all after reading it. *snicker* Its supposed to rain, so I won't be enjoying any lovely sunshine today, but that's OK... I can stay in my PJ's all day if I want too, that's one good thing about rainy Sundays. I got my corporate credit card yesterday in the mail, so I'm ready to travel! Woohoo! It is taking a lot of the pressure off having me put up the money first then being reimbursed. Now I'll use that card for travel and just pay the balance off when I get my reimbursement. I'm going to be working at a conference in Salt Lake at the end of April that my organization sponsors. We'll be working long hours, so we can stay down there in a hotel. Pretty much all my organization goes down and works at one thing or another. I'll be working in one of the "tracks" as they call them - just one of the sessions of speakers. I'll be the one in the back of the room passing out handouts, greeting people as they come in, answering questions, and timing the speakers. Such power, I hold up signs telling them when they've got 10, 5, and 1 minutes left... and of course when they have to STOP and get off the stage. tee hee I've worked the conference before and really have a great time. People are so friendly and the vendor booths are fun to get toys from. There are usually some nice looking men... some in sexy uniforms and others in yummy suits. THEN of course I'm going to BOSTON in May to support a workshop. I hope everyone enjoys their days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One really funny thing that I just remembered. I've had several dreams in the past 5 or 6 months, each different but with symbols that represent betrayl by a close friend. Its all clear now. It got up to 62 degrees today! I got on my shorts, put on a tank top and headed outside. I put a chair on the deck and read for about an hour or so. It felt soooo good. Ahhh, love this weather!

Well, I just finished typing a 4-page letter back to Linda. I asked her to be specific about the things she was accusing me of. Frankly (and I told her this) I think she's grasping at straws as far as the things she accused me of. I explained how I've felt and how her deserting me in my hour of need was really selfish on her part. Anyway, I've e-mailed this monster of a reply. We'll see what she says on Monday after reading it - if she can say anything at all. On to other things - good things. Mom and I went to town yesterday and ran some errands. I had a few things to get at Wal-Mart, and wanted to get my towels and magnets for the exchange I'm participating in. Towels were easy to find, cute magnets were easy to find. BUT trying to find any magnets for the state of Utah proved to be nearly impossible. By the 7th store we went to, we decided we were women on a mission. We were going to find these magnets even if it killed us (tee hee). Finally, store #10 had them. I hope other participants don't have that much trouble finding their state magnets! It was almost fun being on a quest to find these magnets. After we found them, Mom said... "Oh, you should have told me you needed these 2 weeks ago, they had scores of them in the tourist shops in Southern Utah." We both cracked up! Too late! LOL!! Nothing too exciting on the agenda today. I'm going to relax, do some reading, and if I get ambitious, clean out my closet of big clothes, and see what smaller stuff I can fit into. I'm not feeling all that ambitious right now, so maybe tomorrow... Hope everyone has a great day - and thanks for all your support!!