The kitties have had a treat the last couple nights...grasshoppers. Instead of our boy cat jumping off our second story balcony to chase the, all he has to do is lay on the floor looking cute and they just jump right into our house! I leave the door to the balcony open for the cats and we have had grasshoppers come visit us. This is super exciting for the cats because they can practice their hunting skills. It's cute, the boy cat will catch the grasshopper then carry it around in his mouth while he looks for a good hiding place. Of course it tries to hop away as soon as he lets go so he gets to chase it some more. The only bad thing is that the cats don't eat the bugs so I get to pick up a half dead grasshopper. blech! The one I had to get rid of today is HUGE! If I held my hand out flat, it was the length of my palm! double blech! They are ugly when they are that big.
Congrats to my mom who has been walking diligently and is seeing the results!
My condolences to deanna on the sudden passing of her Uncle Nicky. I'm so sorry.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Orange Chicken to die for
We found it! Our new favorite Chinese dive restaurant! It only took us over a year but we finally found it. It's not a buffet either which is nearly impossible to find around here. There aren't that many Chinese places here but there is an abundance of Japanese restaurants serving Sushi. Which seems oddly out of place since we aren't near the water at all. Sushi is everywhere here. Kids in high school even take it for lunch. The orange chicken is so so so good that when we were done eating there, we got an order of orange chicken to go to eat the next day. :)
Oh, my pee was sufficient. I got my drug test back so my minimal sample was enough. I'm a permanent employee now.
I've discovered that you only need to apply deodorant every other day. I ran out the other day and each trip to the store ended up with me at home thinking, "aw, crap, I forgot the deodorant again!" I used Devan's one day over the weekend but didn't want to smell manly at work so didn't apply it yesterday. I still didn't really sweat much and didn't smell. So I've decided that I'm only going to apply every other day unless it's over 80 or I've been extra active.
Devan got to wear his viking helmet to school today and not get in trouble. It's homecoming week so the kids have dress up days this week. Yesterday was pajama day. Today was dress like your favorite video game character. He wore rock star type clothes and the viking helmet and went as a Sims character. Totally got away with dressing cool and getting to wear the viking helmet. Any excuse to wear the viking helmet is a good excuse in his opinion.
Language lesson for the day. When in the south you have to say fixin'. Like I'm fixin' to fry up catfish for dinner. I'm fixin' to get some graham crackers.
Oh, my pee was sufficient. I got my drug test back so my minimal sample was enough. I'm a permanent employee now.
I've discovered that you only need to apply deodorant every other day. I ran out the other day and each trip to the store ended up with me at home thinking, "aw, crap, I forgot the deodorant again!" I used Devan's one day over the weekend but didn't want to smell manly at work so didn't apply it yesterday. I still didn't really sweat much and didn't smell. So I've decided that I'm only going to apply every other day unless it's over 80 or I've been extra active.
Devan got to wear his viking helmet to school today and not get in trouble. It's homecoming week so the kids have dress up days this week. Yesterday was pajama day. Today was dress like your favorite video game character. He wore rock star type clothes and the viking helmet and went as a Sims character. Totally got away with dressing cool and getting to wear the viking helmet. Any excuse to wear the viking helmet is a good excuse in his opinion.
Language lesson for the day. When in the south you have to say fixin'. Like I'm fixin' to fry up catfish for dinner. I'm fixin' to get some graham crackers.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
A Little Pee
So I've been offered the position permanently. Yay! I went to take my drug test today. I am a bit dehydrated and went to the bathroom earlier so I didn't really have to go. I chugged some water before I left home and then drank some when I got there thinking it would be a long wait. It wasn't. I didn't pee enough to get it to the line at 45 mL! I was close. They could get a temperature off it but not sure if it's enough. They are going to send my specimen to the lab anyway so keep your fingers crossed it doesn't come back as "insufficient sample." Nobody likes being rejected, even if it is just pee...
My Aunt and Uncle from Texas were here. I took them to downtown Franklin and we wandered around a bit. We went to dinner at a place called Mellow Mushroom. It's the world's yummiest pizza! Before we left I tucked my camera into my purse and then left it there all evening. :) Brilliant of me I know. The weather was fabulous - comfortable in shorts and tee shirt so we spent most of the evening outside. We started talking books (one of our favorite topics) and Devan decided he wanted to find a certain book so he brought in three boxes from the storage closet on the patio and proceeded to open them all and inspect all the books which of course entales taking them out of the boxes.
Today was another employee luncheon. No exciting contest this time just tasty grilled burgers and dogs with all the fixin's. We ordered cobblers from Cracker Barrel. They have a seasonal dessert called Coca-Cola Cake which is chocolate cake that they add coca-cola to the mix. It's delightful! No, it's not fizzy, it's just very moist. (I don't know why I just phrased it that way, I try not to use the word moist because I hate it, it sounds gross. Try it, say it out loud...see, sounds gross doesn't it?!) I think they should use Diet Coke because the cake is super sweet. ;) Oooh, plus, then they could market it as Diet Chocolate Cake! Show me a woman who wouldn't be all over that like a fly on poop!!!!!
My feet are pretty torn up. I wasn't wearing great shoes to be doing a lot of running around so I've got a few blisters and a couple raw spots. That would also be the reason for the dehydration. Ha, ha, funny, the blisters are not the reason for the dehydration...the running around. Okay, gotta drink more water, the back of my throat is a little itchy. Bye!
My Aunt and Uncle from Texas were here. I took them to downtown Franklin and we wandered around a bit. We went to dinner at a place called Mellow Mushroom. It's the world's yummiest pizza! Before we left I tucked my camera into my purse and then left it there all evening. :) Brilliant of me I know. The weather was fabulous - comfortable in shorts and tee shirt so we spent most of the evening outside. We started talking books (one of our favorite topics) and Devan decided he wanted to find a certain book so he brought in three boxes from the storage closet on the patio and proceeded to open them all and inspect all the books which of course entales taking them out of the boxes.
Today was another employee luncheon. No exciting contest this time just tasty grilled burgers and dogs with all the fixin's. We ordered cobblers from Cracker Barrel. They have a seasonal dessert called Coca-Cola Cake which is chocolate cake that they add coca-cola to the mix. It's delightful! No, it's not fizzy, it's just very moist. (I don't know why I just phrased it that way, I try not to use the word moist because I hate it, it sounds gross. Try it, say it out loud...see, sounds gross doesn't it?!) I think they should use Diet Coke because the cake is super sweet. ;) Oooh, plus, then they could market it as Diet Chocolate Cake! Show me a woman who wouldn't be all over that like a fly on poop!!!!!
My feet are pretty torn up. I wasn't wearing great shoes to be doing a lot of running around so I've got a few blisters and a couple raw spots. That would also be the reason for the dehydration. Ha, ha, funny, the blisters are not the reason for the dehydration...the running around. Okay, gotta drink more water, the back of my throat is a little itchy. Bye!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Social Calendar
I've had a rather busy social life lately. I got to visit my sister. We had a good time. We went to Devan's fav restaurant - Ted's Montana Grill. She is doing well. Her skin pigmentation thing seems to have slowed or at least isn't progressing into areas that are visible while wearing regular clothing. She does seem a little pale but that's because she has religiously avoid the sun.
Today we are meeting up with family friends. They were in Kentucky for some men's quartet thing and are coming to visit Nashville.
Tuesday I get to visit my Aunt and Uncle from Texas.
Nothing else exciting to report. My boss is still working with the staffing agency to hire me permanent.
I wished I had filled my gas tank Friday night. It went up 52 cents overnight!
It's also very very windy here like a little aftermath of a southern storm. It's dry and warm and loud. The wind is whistling through the trees so I finally had to get up and close my window at some ungodly hour this morning.
Gotta go rinse my hair, dying it a darker brown.
Enjoy your day.
Today we are meeting up with family friends. They were in Kentucky for some men's quartet thing and are coming to visit Nashville.
Tuesday I get to visit my Aunt and Uncle from Texas.
Nothing else exciting to report. My boss is still working with the staffing agency to hire me permanent.
I wished I had filled my gas tank Friday night. It went up 52 cents overnight!
It's also very very windy here like a little aftermath of a southern storm. It's dry and warm and loud. The wind is whistling through the trees so I finally had to get up and close my window at some ungodly hour this morning.
Gotta go rinse my hair, dying it a darker brown.
Enjoy your day.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Pepe Le Pew
I think I have smelled skunk stink 8 out of the last 10 days. It's not pleasant. Luckily, it's not that close so it's fairly weak. Even so, ick. I live in the suburbs but obviously I'm on the edge of urban vs rural heavy on the rural. Where are all the coyotes to eat the stupid stinkers?!
Welcome to our blog. It seems by the comments that I might have a new reader to our blog. Whomever you are, welcome, I hope you find this blog a lot less boring than the reality that is my life. :)
Oh, I've just discovered this fabulous stuff called Claritin! My eyes aren't watering non stop and I don't feel like I'm looking through the bottom of a drinking glass. That commercial that shows a blurring picture then the clarity that can come from taking Claritin is totally me! There is still a little watery-ness but I'm not walking around work looking like I'm on the verge of tears. I CAN SEE!!!!!
My son is getting more comfortable in the school "dress code" uniform. Now he's choosing to wear button up shirts not just for dress up situations. He even bought a shirt on his own. It's definitely got a western theme but it's still very cool. I think he may like that he lost weight this summer so that style shirt really shows off his thinner body.
Here's a picture before the Claritin. :)
Employment status update. My boss has tried to get me on permanent for three weeks now but for some reason the staffing agency is dragging their feet. I guess the agency can't come to an agreement with my company. The best part is, my boss is so fed up with them since they aren't returning calls or being cooperative, that I might lose my job. It just gets better and better.
After dealing with a large school that is very organized and has a lot to offer I'm still frustrated with GHS. I understand that they are trying but advanced students who transfer in don't get to benefit from the school offering advanced classes. Specifically the sophomore year for required classes. Trying to put a positive spin on it to remain the cynical optimist that I am...at least Jordan won't have to work hard to maintain her "A" average. ;) Very glad to hear they are remodeling, anyone who has been inside that school in the last 10 years knows it really needs an update. I think I'm also seeing the difference between a school in a state with a sales tax and a school getting funded by state income tax.
I do prefer the sales tax. It's equal. Dolly Parton and I both pay the same sales tax. I've heard Oregon is considering a toll on the bridges between Washington and Oregon. I wonder if Oregon could figure out a sales tax and lower the income tax, if it would be necessary. Plus, it would help the economy in Washington because all those in the 'Coov wouldn't be crossing the river to shop. It would hurt the shopping in the Janzten Beach area true. Of course the State isn't going to get rid of the income tax, once a tax is in place and people are used to it, why get rid of it. Kristi-nomics would request to lower that and have a sales tax that would offset that. Plus, starting off with a sales tax that is still lower than Washington will still draw the shopping back across the river. (It couldn't be any worse than Reaganonics.) Hmmm. I think I'm a something of a financial genius. I also think I've been typing this blog too long and the heat radiating from the bottom into my legs is affecting my brain. Now figure out that! hee, hee
Sorry it's such a novel, I just had a lot to say. Actually, my son is at a concert and I guess I'm a bit chatty today. Thanks for listening, okay, reading. Whatever. Good bye! Have fun making sense of this! :)-
Welcome to our blog. It seems by the comments that I might have a new reader to our blog. Whomever you are, welcome, I hope you find this blog a lot less boring than the reality that is my life. :)
Oh, I've just discovered this fabulous stuff called Claritin! My eyes aren't watering non stop and I don't feel like I'm looking through the bottom of a drinking glass. That commercial that shows a blurring picture then the clarity that can come from taking Claritin is totally me! There is still a little watery-ness but I'm not walking around work looking like I'm on the verge of tears. I CAN SEE!!!!!
My son is getting more comfortable in the school "dress code" uniform. Now he's choosing to wear button up shirts not just for dress up situations. He even bought a shirt on his own. It's definitely got a western theme but it's still very cool. I think he may like that he lost weight this summer so that style shirt really shows off his thinner body.
Here's a picture before the Claritin. :)Employment status update. My boss has tried to get me on permanent for three weeks now but for some reason the staffing agency is dragging their feet. I guess the agency can't come to an agreement with my company. The best part is, my boss is so fed up with them since they aren't returning calls or being cooperative, that I might lose my job. It just gets better and better.
After dealing with a large school that is very organized and has a lot to offer I'm still frustrated with GHS. I understand that they are trying but advanced students who transfer in don't get to benefit from the school offering advanced classes. Specifically the sophomore year for required classes. Trying to put a positive spin on it to remain the cynical optimist that I am...at least Jordan won't have to work hard to maintain her "A" average. ;) Very glad to hear they are remodeling, anyone who has been inside that school in the last 10 years knows it really needs an update. I think I'm also seeing the difference between a school in a state with a sales tax and a school getting funded by state income tax.
I do prefer the sales tax. It's equal. Dolly Parton and I both pay the same sales tax. I've heard Oregon is considering a toll on the bridges between Washington and Oregon. I wonder if Oregon could figure out a sales tax and lower the income tax, if it would be necessary. Plus, it would help the economy in Washington because all those in the 'Coov wouldn't be crossing the river to shop. It would hurt the shopping in the Janzten Beach area true. Of course the State isn't going to get rid of the income tax, once a tax is in place and people are used to it, why get rid of it. Kristi-nomics would request to lower that and have a sales tax that would offset that. Plus, starting off with a sales tax that is still lower than Washington will still draw the shopping back across the river. (It couldn't be any worse than Reaganonics.) Hmmm. I think I'm a something of a financial genius. I also think I've been typing this blog too long and the heat radiating from the bottom into my legs is affecting my brain. Now figure out that! hee, hee
Sorry it's such a novel, I just had a lot to say. Actually, my son is at a concert and I guess I'm a bit chatty today. Thanks for listening, okay, reading. Whatever. Good bye! Have fun making sense of this! :)-
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Snoopy talk
The guy who was the voice of Snoopy died. He was 91. I didn't know Snoopy spoke. I thought he just made noises. Maybe the headline shouldn't read the voice of Snoopy, it should read the guy who makes noises for Snoopy. Who knew. I can use that as my I learned something new today thing.
I'm getting a blaring reminder of why I didn't want my children to continue in Gladstone schools. My daughters English class is reading 1 book, 3 acts of a Shakespeare play, and some poems. (They aren't reading the whole play because the teacher only likes the first three acts.) They will also be doing 2 speeches...THE ENTIRE YEAR!!!!! I asked Jordan if she raised her hand and asked the teacher what they are going to do after the 1st month. Seriously, that is so - UGH,... words fail me right now! Oh wait, pathetic. That's fitting. This is a sophomore English class and that is basically all they are doing along with a few writing assignments. Not only that, but the teacher gave them a task to write adjectives about themselves then took the time to explain to the class what an adjective is. !!! Seriously?! Okay, again, SOPHOMORE English class - they should know what an adjective is by now. Poor Jordan. I feel so sorry for her, she is going to be so extremely bored. Not to mention the book is To Kill A Mockingbird. I'm pretty sure she read that in 6th grade. This will be her one and only year in Gladstone High School. Her Chemistry and Math classes are good so far. Mind you, chemistry is a junior/senior class. I'm fairly certain she is going to sit through her English class wishing she could cover her teacher with post it notes. Now you all know what to get her for Christmas. :)
Want something fun to do, google search butt cleavage images. I had to do a presentation on the dress code for work. I was trying to come up with pictures of what can happen if you are wearing low rise jeans and have to bend over to move a roll of labels. Keyword butt crack gets nasty old men butts and I wanted to get a woman example. I tried whale tail but that got me oceanic whales. Sorry Shamu, not you. I tried plumbers butt only to get men and a nasty porno-ish something referring to butt plumbers. Eeewwww. Then I tried butt cleavage. Voila! Perfect pictures of the female plumbers butt. I didn't even bother with say no to crack, that would have just given me a bunch of druggies. The pictures were blurry enough to not be gross, just totally amusing and effective in our presentation.
Jump to the random. I just looked over by the sofa and my son has a pair of boxers on the floor. I don't know if they are clean or dirty. I think they are clean and just fell off the pile of his folded clothes but I really don't know. The best part is, he had a friend over after school. Yeah, they were hanging out here in the living room playing Guitar Hero with a pair of underwear in the middle of the floor. Boys. (heavy sigh followed by eye roll)
Bumper sticker sighting: Flush the Johns
New favorite T-shirt saying: I don't have A.D.D., I'm just...Oh, look, a bunny rabbit.
Hugs from the disappointed in GHS curriculum club founding member.
I'm getting a blaring reminder of why I didn't want my children to continue in Gladstone schools. My daughters English class is reading 1 book, 3 acts of a Shakespeare play, and some poems. (They aren't reading the whole play because the teacher only likes the first three acts.) They will also be doing 2 speeches...THE ENTIRE YEAR!!!!! I asked Jordan if she raised her hand and asked the teacher what they are going to do after the 1st month. Seriously, that is so - UGH,... words fail me right now! Oh wait, pathetic. That's fitting. This is a sophomore English class and that is basically all they are doing along with a few writing assignments. Not only that, but the teacher gave them a task to write adjectives about themselves then took the time to explain to the class what an adjective is. !!! Seriously?! Okay, again, SOPHOMORE English class - they should know what an adjective is by now. Poor Jordan. I feel so sorry for her, she is going to be so extremely bored. Not to mention the book is To Kill A Mockingbird. I'm pretty sure she read that in 6th grade. This will be her one and only year in Gladstone High School. Her Chemistry and Math classes are good so far. Mind you, chemistry is a junior/senior class. I'm fairly certain she is going to sit through her English class wishing she could cover her teacher with post it notes. Now you all know what to get her for Christmas. :)
Want something fun to do, google search butt cleavage images. I had to do a presentation on the dress code for work. I was trying to come up with pictures of what can happen if you are wearing low rise jeans and have to bend over to move a roll of labels. Keyword butt crack gets nasty old men butts and I wanted to get a woman example. I tried whale tail but that got me oceanic whales. Sorry Shamu, not you. I tried plumbers butt only to get men and a nasty porno-ish something referring to butt plumbers. Eeewwww. Then I tried butt cleavage. Voila! Perfect pictures of the female plumbers butt. I didn't even bother with say no to crack, that would have just given me a bunch of druggies. The pictures were blurry enough to not be gross, just totally amusing and effective in our presentation.
Jump to the random. I just looked over by the sofa and my son has a pair of boxers on the floor. I don't know if they are clean or dirty. I think they are clean and just fell off the pile of his folded clothes but I really don't know. The best part is, he had a friend over after school. Yeah, they were hanging out here in the living room playing Guitar Hero with a pair of underwear in the middle of the floor. Boys. (heavy sigh followed by eye roll)
Bumper sticker sighting: Flush the Johns
New favorite T-shirt saying: I don't have A.D.D., I'm just...Oh, look, a bunny rabbit.
Hugs from the disappointed in GHS curriculum club founding member.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Vikings Rule
My son has decided that the internet never lies so we are Norwegian. Well, we aren't. We are Scottish and Native American so we can walk around in our buckskin boots and a kilt and if you don't like it, we'll scalp you. That being said, it has not altered his idea about the Norwegian ancestry which hasn't stopped him from learning that there were Norwegian vikings. They weren't as powerful or notorious as the Scandinavian vikings but who cares - vikings rule!!!!
It is now September so the costume shops are open for business.
Let's journey into the adolescent mind of a 14 year old boy...it's costume time and there's a costume store, i'm bored, let's see the bloody creepy masks and oh, look, a viking helmet. We are Norwegian and there were Norwegian vikings so I'm a viking and I need a helmet to prove it. "M-O-M, Mommy, Mom, MOM!!!!!!!! will you buy me this?" (He had his own money which he tried to forget about.)
I totally rock in this. I'm a viking!
Oh wait, vikings don't smile. I'm so cool. Vikings rule!!!!!
back to reality now...
Wasn't that a fun trip? Yes, this is what my son has been wearing the last couple days. He did get quite a few strange looks at the mall and at the sandwich shop. The best part is, he didn't get one single weird look or double take when he went into this store called Hot Topic. He actually fit in with the girl with purple hair and the guy with half blue half fire engine red hair and the kids in all black with chains and lots of body piercings. A little crazy, a lot entertaining - I'm so proud, my son is becoming as amusing as I am! There is hope for him yet. My heart is nearly bursting with joy. Such a proud moment for a mother...
Hope you all had as wonderful of a weekend as me and the Norwegian viking wannabe.
It is now September so the costume shops are open for business.
Let's journey into the adolescent mind of a 14 year old boy...it's costume time and there's a costume store, i'm bored, let's see the bloody creepy masks and oh, look, a viking helmet. We are Norwegian and there were Norwegian vikings so I'm a viking and I need a helmet to prove it. "M-O-M, Mommy, Mom, MOM!!!!!!!! will you buy me this?" (He had his own money which he tried to forget about.)
I totally rock in this. I'm a viking!
Oh wait, vikings don't smile. I'm so cool. Vikings rule!!!!!back to reality now...
Wasn't that a fun trip? Yes, this is what my son has been wearing the last couple days. He did get quite a few strange looks at the mall and at the sandwich shop. The best part is, he didn't get one single weird look or double take when he went into this store called Hot Topic. He actually fit in with the girl with purple hair and the guy with half blue half fire engine red hair and the kids in all black with chains and lots of body piercings. A little crazy, a lot entertaining - I'm so proud, my son is becoming as amusing as I am! There is hope for him yet. My heart is nearly bursting with joy. Such a proud moment for a mother...
Hope you all had as wonderful of a weekend as me and the Norwegian viking wannabe.
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