Ok, I went grocery shopping a couple of days ago and I start putting my things on the conveyer belt. I had a huge cart full of stuff and had just started unloading it. Well, this guy behind me, who is just gabbing away (loudly) with some guy that just walked into the store that he apparently knows, throws one of those dividers up on the belt and starts unloading his cart. I'm not even done putting my things up there! I look at my cart and the space he has left for me to put my stuff. There was no way it was all going to fit.
First of all, I am a person who organizes her groceries at checkout. I don't pile things up unnecessarily. I put canned goods together, boxed things together, frozen foods together, etc. I even try to put the heavier things at the front so they get scanned first, therefore they go into the cart first as to not smash the other things. Well, I started piling my things on the belt since I had no other option. This did not make me happy. So before I could even finish piling my things up, the belt had moved to where the divider was at the end and all my stuff was already scanned, except for the things that were still in my cart! So I had to actually start handing my items individually to the cashier so she could scan them. I have two words for you, guy... HOW RUDE!
And then, yesterday, my two younger children and I go to eat lunch with my hubby. We go into the restaurant (fast food, of course) and there is this guy in there who is talking extremely loudly into his cell phone. Ok, seriously? We could not hear each other talking on the other side of the dining room because this guy is so loud, laughing and yelling into the phone. Fortunately the yelling was not profane or negative, he was just having a good time talking to whoever he was talking to but, COME ON, MAN! He was completely oblivious to how incredibly rude he was being. The manager even said something like "has that guy never had a cell phone before?". At least he wasn't on one of those walkie-talkie Nextel phones! Don't even get me started on those. Hate them, Hate them! Hate them! I don't want to hear your conversation while I'm trying to eat and relax! Two words for that guy...HOW RUDE!
Anybody else have a story of someone who was completely rude and oblivious?
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
You Give me Fever!
I haven't felt well the last few days. I've had major sinus issues, especially at night when I'm laying down and have just felt achy. Last night, sometime after I went to bed, my throat started hurting. I tossed and turned between midnight (when I went to sleep) and around 5:30 this morning. I was so uncomfortable. My throat was killing me, I was shivering under the covers and I couldn't breathe through my nose.
I got up to use the bathroom and get a drink of water. I couldn't find any tylenol upstairs anywhere, and I simply didn't have the energy to walk downstairs to find it and come back up to bed. So what did I do? I laid there and suffered for 2 more hours. I couldn't find a comfortable position to lay in and I was burning up with a fever.
Finally I fell back asleep for around 30 minutes until my son woke up. Guru went and got him and then went and got me tylenol. I got the medicine in me and went back to sleep and couldn't make myself get up. I finally got up somewhere around 11:00. Guru complained that he didn't get to sleep in on his day off and called me lazy or ridiculous or something of the sort for not going to get myself tylenol when I got up to go to the bathroom. Whatever, if that's what you want to call it, then, yes that's what I was being. I just couldn't.
When I did get up, I was feeling slightly better. My fever was gone, but my throat still hurt. It still does. I hope it isn't strep! I seem to get it every year. I've been taking tylenol all day.
I'm hoping to make it to a women's Bible study at my church in the morning. I missed the first week of the study because I wasn't originally planning on attending it. A friend of mine went last week and said it seemed like it was going to be a really good study. So I found the book (practically brand new) at amazon.com for a penny!! That came in the mail this week so I'm all set to go. I just hope that I don't have another night like last night. The study starts at 9:30, so I need to get moving after getting the girls on the bus in the morning.
So, that means I should stop blogging and get to bed. I'll fill you in later on what the study is all about. It is definitely something I think I should benefit from (at least I hope I do!).
I got up to use the bathroom and get a drink of water. I couldn't find any tylenol upstairs anywhere, and I simply didn't have the energy to walk downstairs to find it and come back up to bed. So what did I do? I laid there and suffered for 2 more hours. I couldn't find a comfortable position to lay in and I was burning up with a fever.
Finally I fell back asleep for around 30 minutes until my son woke up. Guru went and got him and then went and got me tylenol. I got the medicine in me and went back to sleep and couldn't make myself get up. I finally got up somewhere around 11:00. Guru complained that he didn't get to sleep in on his day off and called me lazy or ridiculous or something of the sort for not going to get myself tylenol when I got up to go to the bathroom. Whatever, if that's what you want to call it, then, yes that's what I was being. I just couldn't.
When I did get up, I was feeling slightly better. My fever was gone, but my throat still hurt. It still does. I hope it isn't strep! I seem to get it every year. I've been taking tylenol all day.
I'm hoping to make it to a women's Bible study at my church in the morning. I missed the first week of the study because I wasn't originally planning on attending it. A friend of mine went last week and said it seemed like it was going to be a really good study. So I found the book (practically brand new) at amazon.com for a penny!! That came in the mail this week so I'm all set to go. I just hope that I don't have another night like last night. The study starts at 9:30, so I need to get moving after getting the girls on the bus in the morning.
So, that means I should stop blogging and get to bed. I'll fill you in later on what the study is all about. It is definitely something I think I should benefit from (at least I hope I do!).
Thursday, January 12, 2006
I know, I'm a slacker!
I'm sorry. I know you all have been religiously checking in here every day looking for a new little nugget about what's going on with Lo! (yeah, right!)
Well, I've been keeping busy. My daughters and I all had dentist appointments on Monday. I had a Dr. appointment yesterday and my son will go for a follow up appointment tomorrow for the ear infection he had.
I got a call yesterday from a friend of mine who works as a secretary for a small Christian school. She has recently been offered a position at Children's hospital, where she worked before the school (and still works part time) that would pay her a lot more than she is making now. Plus, she could get the great benefits they offer! On top of that, they are willing to wait until the end of the school year for her. Well, she called to ask if I would be interested in the possibility of sharing her position at the school with her. She would work Mondays and Fridays at the school and T-W-Th at Children's. That would leave T-W-Th for me to work at the school.
It is a tough decision. If I went to work there, I would probably get half off tuition for my girls (since I would only be working part time, full time would mean free tuition). The hourly pay isn't very great, but would cover the portion of tuition I would have to pay and probably enough to pay someone (trinity) to watch the baby those 3 days. I wouldn't really have anything extra. But, I would be able to take my kids out of public school and put them back in a private, Christian school!
Sounds great, right? Well here's the thing. My family has sacrificed so much just for me to finally be able to be home with our kids. We took the girls out of private school and moved to an apartment that is much smaller than our house. We are finally able to do it. And still pay all of our bills every month. Sure, we always murmur the phrase "don't spend any more money" about every two weeks, usually a few days before payday, but at least everything is getting paid.
I used to cry daily because I wanted so badly to be able to stay home. I wanted to raise my kids, not have someone else do it, even if it was family. I never doubted that my kids were being taken good care of by people who love them, but it was just not the same as being able to do it myself.
I just don't think I am ready to go back to work. I still have a baby at home whom I love spending my mornings with. Just him and me.
So, what would you do? Would you take the opportunity? Or would you keep things the way they are and roll with it?
P.S. I would also like to mention that if I worked at the school, I would have to wear a skirt and panty hose (yes, I said panty hose, which I haven't even owned a pair in literally years!) every day. No dress slacks allowed or anything, must be a skirt!
Well, I've been keeping busy. My daughters and I all had dentist appointments on Monday. I had a Dr. appointment yesterday and my son will go for a follow up appointment tomorrow for the ear infection he had.
I got a call yesterday from a friend of mine who works as a secretary for a small Christian school. She has recently been offered a position at Children's hospital, where she worked before the school (and still works part time) that would pay her a lot more than she is making now. Plus, she could get the great benefits they offer! On top of that, they are willing to wait until the end of the school year for her. Well, she called to ask if I would be interested in the possibility of sharing her position at the school with her. She would work Mondays and Fridays at the school and T-W-Th at Children's. That would leave T-W-Th for me to work at the school.
It is a tough decision. If I went to work there, I would probably get half off tuition for my girls (since I would only be working part time, full time would mean free tuition). The hourly pay isn't very great, but would cover the portion of tuition I would have to pay and probably enough to pay someone (trinity) to watch the baby those 3 days. I wouldn't really have anything extra. But, I would be able to take my kids out of public school and put them back in a private, Christian school!
Sounds great, right? Well here's the thing. My family has sacrificed so much just for me to finally be able to be home with our kids. We took the girls out of private school and moved to an apartment that is much smaller than our house. We are finally able to do it. And still pay all of our bills every month. Sure, we always murmur the phrase "don't spend any more money" about every two weeks, usually a few days before payday, but at least everything is getting paid.
I used to cry daily because I wanted so badly to be able to stay home. I wanted to raise my kids, not have someone else do it, even if it was family. I never doubted that my kids were being taken good care of by people who love them, but it was just not the same as being able to do it myself.
I just don't think I am ready to go back to work. I still have a baby at home whom I love spending my mornings with. Just him and me.
So, what would you do? Would you take the opportunity? Or would you keep things the way they are and roll with it?
P.S. I would also like to mention that if I worked at the school, I would have to wear a skirt and panty hose (yes, I said panty hose, which I haven't even owned a pair in literally years!) every day. No dress slacks allowed or anything, must be a skirt!
Thursday, January 05, 2006
I Need Some Ideas
As I mentioned before, my dad is turning 50 this month. We are throwing him a party on the 14th. I know what food we'll be serving and have a general idea of what I want to do for decorations. We even have a slide show presentation that we are working on for him.
My problem, however, lays in entertainment. It's not as easy as a kids party. I'm pretty sure no one there will want to play pin the tail on the donkey or duck duck goose. I have no idea what to do for games at this party. Should we have prizes for people? I'm not good at this party planning thing as it is, so, I'm at a loss here.
Any suggestions? And just so you know, there will be no alcohol at this party, so no drinking games. I'm kind of running out of time here. I'm such a procrastinator! Just over a week left.
Ideas, ideas, people, I need ideas!!
My problem, however, lays in entertainment. It's not as easy as a kids party. I'm pretty sure no one there will want to play pin the tail on the donkey or duck duck goose. I have no idea what to do for games at this party. Should we have prizes for people? I'm not good at this party planning thing as it is, so, I'm at a loss here.
Any suggestions? And just so you know, there will be no alcohol at this party, so no drinking games. I'm kind of running out of time here. I'm such a procrastinator! Just over a week left.
Ideas, ideas, people, I need ideas!!
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
I'm An Aunt....Again!
That's right! At 2:45 yesterday my little niece, Anna, was born weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces and is 19 inches long! I'm so excited! I'm going to go see her in the hospital today.
Unfortunately, the mommy and my brother in law are separated at this time. It's really sad for the kids' sake. (They also have a 4 year old son) I hope they can work things out. For the record, she is a really sweet girl and I completely agree with her reasons for leaving. I love my bro in law, but I don't agree with his lifestyle! I just pray he will come to see his wrongdoings and make an effort to change.
I'm a Paladin
Stolen from guru, here are my results:
My Inner Hero - Paladin!
I strive to help others, and to bring truth and harmony to the world however I can. Whether times are good or bad, you can always count on me. I'm a shoulder to cry on, a champion for the helpless, and an all around nice person.
How about you? Click here to find your own inner hero.
My Inner Hero - Paladin!
I strive to help others, and to bring truth and harmony to the world however I can. Whether times are good or bad, you can always count on me. I'm a shoulder to cry on, a champion for the helpless, and an all around nice person.
How about you? Click here to find your own inner hero.
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