Generally speaking, I don't like raisins. But I went to Aldi on Saturday and bought some, and they are very, very good. Very bad for you, but they taste good.
Disturbia is a super good movie.
I ordered some philosophy foundation from skinstore.com. 20% off, free shipping, a ton of free samples, and the shipping was super-fast. Next time I am in need of some philosophy products, skinstore.com will be my first choice. This was my first purchase from there, I read about it on the qvc bulletin board. Oh, and an 8% rebate from mr.rebates. Since I wanted to buy the foundation anyway, and it is the same price wherever you go, this was an AWESOME deal.
I wish I could find a way to motivate myself to list some items on ebay. I have a ton of stuff, it jsut takes so much time.
Plus I need Zalyssa to help me use the camera, as I am totally inept.
Last year at this time we were packing and getting ready to move. We have been here for almost a year. Time flies.
ok, I am going to exercise before it gets too late.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
100!
This is my 100th post. woo-hoo!
Yesterday ZarahZou and I sent 100 e-mails back and forth while we were at work. She is fun to talk to.
Tomorrow I think that ZickyZou and I are going to go see Disturbia. I want to see the movie, but I REALLY want an icee. and popcorn.
I just finished a book called "Three Dog Life" by Abigail Thomas. It is a memoir, the story of her life after her husband gets a traumatic brain injury. It was sad, but I am glad I read it. Now I get to read a fun book, so I chose "The Good Wife Strikes Back" by Elizabeth Buchan. I'll start it after I finish my 100th post.
I love Mr.Rebates. I have over $7.00 in pending rebates. Had I been using it for the past two years, I'd have a million dollars in rebates. I keep forgetting to use it.
I am deciding if I want to get up and get my haircut tomorrow. I'd much rather sleep in.
ok, off to start a new book.
Yesterday ZarahZou and I sent 100 e-mails back and forth while we were at work. She is fun to talk to.
Tomorrow I think that ZickyZou and I are going to go see Disturbia. I want to see the movie, but I REALLY want an icee. and popcorn.
I just finished a book called "Three Dog Life" by Abigail Thomas. It is a memoir, the story of her life after her husband gets a traumatic brain injury. It was sad, but I am glad I read it. Now I get to read a fun book, so I chose "The Good Wife Strikes Back" by Elizabeth Buchan. I'll start it after I finish my 100th post.
I love Mr.Rebates. I have over $7.00 in pending rebates. Had I been using it for the past two years, I'd have a million dollars in rebates. I keep forgetting to use it.
I am deciding if I want to get up and get my haircut tomorrow. I'd much rather sleep in.
ok, off to start a new book.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
My 99th post...
Do I get an award for that? I would like an award. Sunday is my 9 year anniversary at my job. Do I get an award for that?
I am going to switch purses and use my super-cute Coach scribble tote. The dooney is going in the closet. I love it, but I want to switch it up a bit.
Why do cashiers think I want to talk to them? When I go to the grocery store, I really just want to pay for my items and leave. I don't care that it has been busy, you like broccoli with cheese on it, and that you don't like listening to talk radio. I am sorry that you are lonely, but just because I look friendly does not mean that I am. I am reserved and talking to people I don't know gives me panic attacks. Do I need to wear a sign that says not to talk to me? After I don't respond to your first comment, and glare at you when you keep trying, please take the hint. if you knew how stressful my day at work was, you would see that I really want just quiet. Please.
That's it. Good night.
I am going to switch purses and use my super-cute Coach scribble tote. The dooney is going in the closet. I love it, but I want to switch it up a bit.
Why do cashiers think I want to talk to them? When I go to the grocery store, I really just want to pay for my items and leave. I don't care that it has been busy, you like broccoli with cheese on it, and that you don't like listening to talk radio. I am sorry that you are lonely, but just because I look friendly does not mean that I am. I am reserved and talking to people I don't know gives me panic attacks. Do I need to wear a sign that says not to talk to me? After I don't respond to your first comment, and glare at you when you keep trying, please take the hint. if you knew how stressful my day at work was, you would see that I really want just quiet. Please.
That's it. Good night.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Memo to.........
TV Program schedule deciders: If you want me to watch your show, do not schedule it for the same time as the only other program I watch. I refuse to decide between Gilmore Girls, American Idol and the Twins game. Therefore, I am writing in my blog.
My Neighbors: When you play your music so freekin' loud, I have a hard time explaining to my child why she needs to be polite and keep hers down. She is a child. You are allegedly adults. Kindly lower the volume before I scream, non-stop, all night long.
My supervisors: Nothing really to say to you today. Except that I, for one, am not fooled like some people are when you try to fake like you have any clue what's going on.
My closet: why do you keep shrinking my clothes. that's not very nice of you.
That's it. Have a good night.
My Neighbors: When you play your music so freekin' loud, I have a hard time explaining to my child why she needs to be polite and keep hers down. She is a child. You are allegedly adults. Kindly lower the volume before I scream, non-stop, all night long.
My supervisors: Nothing really to say to you today. Except that I, for one, am not fooled like some people are when you try to fake like you have any clue what's going on.
My closet: why do you keep shrinking my clothes. that's not very nice of you.
That's it. Have a good night.
Memo to.........
TV Program schedule deciders: If you want me to watch your show, do not schedule it for the same time as the only other program I watch. I refuse to decide between Gilmore Girls, American Idol and the Twins game. Therefore, I am writing in my blog.
My Neighbors: When you play your music so freekin' loud, I have a hard time explaining to my child why she needs to be polite and keep hers down. She is a child. You are allegedly adults. Kindly lower the volume before I scream, non-stop, all night long.
My supervisors: Nothing really to say to you today. Except that I, for one, am not fooled like some people are when you try to fake like you have any clue what's going on.
My closet: why do you keep shrinking my clothes. that's not very nice of you.
That's it. Have a good night.
My Neighbors: When you play your music so freekin' loud, I have a hard time explaining to my child why she needs to be polite and keep hers down. She is a child. You are allegedly adults. Kindly lower the volume before I scream, non-stop, all night long.
My supervisors: Nothing really to say to you today. Except that I, for one, am not fooled like some people are when you try to fake like you have any clue what's going on.
My closet: why do you keep shrinking my clothes. that's not very nice of you.
That's it. Have a good night.
Monday, April 16, 2007
another challenging book...
Ok, so after I finished "I am Charlotte Simmons", I decided I needed to read a couple of chick lit books because Charlotte Simmons was so serious. So, I read Shopaholic & Baby, Hide by Lisa Gardener and Step on a Crack by James Patterson. The last two aren't necessarily "girl books", but I think that anything you can read in a few hours is not very challenging.
So, I decided next I would read "The View from Delphi". Wow! It is very intense. It takes place in 1955, I am not certain that they ever give the date, but there are references to Rosa Parks having just refused to give up her seat on the bus. It is the story of a white woman (Hazel) and her black maid (Vida), although I am not certain maid is the correct word, she is more of a housekeeper/babysitter of the lady. Generally I wouldn't point out their race, but the story is about their differences and their similarities. They have both just recently lost children in very different ways, and it's the story of how they eventually become friends. It's really hard to read some of the name-calling, as the "n" word is used a lot. And there is a lot of disregard of other people. It is very good so far, very well written.
To preserve what little sanity I have left, I am not going to write about my review. I'll just say that I "Meet Expectations". And the sponge that I use to wash out my sink meets expectations. Interesting.
Ok, I am going to bed.
So, I decided next I would read "The View from Delphi". Wow! It is very intense. It takes place in 1955, I am not certain that they ever give the date, but there are references to Rosa Parks having just refused to give up her seat on the bus. It is the story of a white woman (Hazel) and her black maid (Vida), although I am not certain maid is the correct word, she is more of a housekeeper/babysitter of the lady. Generally I wouldn't point out their race, but the story is about their differences and their similarities. They have both just recently lost children in very different ways, and it's the story of how they eventually become friends. It's really hard to read some of the name-calling, as the "n" word is used a lot. And there is a lot of disregard of other people. It is very good so far, very well written.
To preserve what little sanity I have left, I am not going to write about my review. I'll just say that I "Meet Expectations". And the sponge that I use to wash out my sink meets expectations. Interesting.
Ok, I am going to bed.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
If you call the fashion police...
I am so going to get arrested. My current attire consists of blue crochet slipper-socks, an over-sized t-shirt (no bra) and thin white carpi pants with bright purple underwear. You can so totally see them through my pants. and my hair is up in a towel, I have a scrunchy on my wrist and a bobby pin on my shirt. and after I washed my face, I didn't take off all my mascara when I washed my face. I feel pretty. But at least I smell good because ZickyZou told me so.
We just got back from going out to linner (the meal for when you skip lunch but it's too early to be dinner). We went for chinese. I had my usual cashew chicken -chicken with cashew nuts, as it is listed on the menu. Any reason they need to use a longer name than necessary? ZickyZou had some kind of spicy scallop dish. it smelled like fish. I really wanted him to get the cashew shrimp (shrimp with cashew nuts), but he was dead-set on getting something from the spicy section.
Then we went and saw Blades of Glory. There were some really, really funny parts. It was a good movie.
Then we went to the grocery store. Exciting news - Cub has 35 packs of water. I figure that a 35 pack will last longer than the 24 pack. Unless we drink more water because we have more water??? Only problem is that I can't lift the 35 pack. ZickyZou will have to go to the grocery store with me once a week so he can lift the water. Except he throws gross crap in the cart. Tonight he bought "Shrimp chips" from the asian foods section. All I can say is ICK! No, I have not tired them. I have no intention of trying them. They would, however, make a nice treat for ZarahZou. Only problem is that I will touch the bag so I can't bu them for her unless Zick is with. So, maybe next week???
The Twins are up 12-2 and it's the top of the 8th with 2 outs. Think they can win?
On Monday I have part 2 of my review. I am quite certain that I will not be part of this dept for much longer. Said it before, I'll say it again. Neville is an idiot. My objectives for next year- phone calls instead of e-mails because we don't need to have written correspondence because my managers always take my side; implement three ideas to provide better service to the agents and insureds because I certainly need to create more work for myself; and find two new markets to explore. Ok, I strongly believe that I provide the best service I possibly can with the tools and time I have available. and where am I supposed to find new markets. I asked neville if everyone had such impossible objectives. he laughed like I was joking. I told him that I would consent to having those be my objectives, but I felt there was no possible way for me to meet said objectives. I also told him I felt I was providing excellent service. then he came up with this scenario:
Every day at 6:15 I stop at Caribou to get a cup of coffee because I need to be to work at 6:20. Every day for a year I go there and spend $5. Caribou is open from 6:00am - 10:00 pm. Once day I need to be to work at 6:05 so I stop at Caribou at 5:58. (They open at 6). I see employees walking around in there, so i pound on the door and ask for coffee at 5:58. Don't I expect them to give me coffee at 5:58 even though they are not open until 6:00? That would be excellent service. I told Neville "no, I would not expect them to open up just for me even one second early. the sign on their door says 6-10, following those hours is good service. If I got there at 6:15 and they were not open, I'd be pissed, but I don't feel that I am important enough for a business to open early for me". Then I reminded him that there are plenty of times that I stay late to finish a quote or something. He seems to feel that the coffee shop should open early for me. I disagree. I asked him if he was advising me to come in at 6:28 every morning. We ended at a draw, he thinks I should be selfish enough to feel that the world should revolve around me, I tend to think that as long as they are open at 6, and willing to make me a cup of coffee at 10:02 every once in a while, then we're good.
The entire meeting was similar to that. I had to bite my lip to keep from screaming or crying. I am not feeling like I am getting a huge raise. That hardly seems fair since I am doing twice as much work as some people, and 20 times as much work as others. Apparently that is unimportant. I guess we will see on Monday how soon before I seriously explore other options. I know that I am good at what I do. I also know that not meeting impossible objectives equals no raise.
It's philosophy day in qvc, so I made myself feel better by purchasing the supernatural foundation, the 32 ounce pure grace 3-in-1 and the 32 ounce pure grace firming body emulsion. I'm much happier now.
Ok, I am going to go and choose the next book I am going to read. goodnight!
We just got back from going out to linner (the meal for when you skip lunch but it's too early to be dinner). We went for chinese. I had my usual cashew chicken -chicken with cashew nuts, as it is listed on the menu. Any reason they need to use a longer name than necessary? ZickyZou had some kind of spicy scallop dish. it smelled like fish. I really wanted him to get the cashew shrimp (shrimp with cashew nuts), but he was dead-set on getting something from the spicy section.
Then we went and saw Blades of Glory. There were some really, really funny parts. It was a good movie.
Then we went to the grocery store. Exciting news - Cub has 35 packs of water. I figure that a 35 pack will last longer than the 24 pack. Unless we drink more water because we have more water??? Only problem is that I can't lift the 35 pack. ZickyZou will have to go to the grocery store with me once a week so he can lift the water. Except he throws gross crap in the cart. Tonight he bought "Shrimp chips" from the asian foods section. All I can say is ICK! No, I have not tired them. I have no intention of trying them. They would, however, make a nice treat for ZarahZou. Only problem is that I will touch the bag so I can't bu them for her unless Zick is with. So, maybe next week???
The Twins are up 12-2 and it's the top of the 8th with 2 outs. Think they can win?
On Monday I have part 2 of my review. I am quite certain that I will not be part of this dept for much longer. Said it before, I'll say it again. Neville is an idiot. My objectives for next year- phone calls instead of e-mails because we don't need to have written correspondence because my managers always take my side; implement three ideas to provide better service to the agents and insureds because I certainly need to create more work for myself; and find two new markets to explore. Ok, I strongly believe that I provide the best service I possibly can with the tools and time I have available. and where am I supposed to find new markets. I asked neville if everyone had such impossible objectives. he laughed like I was joking. I told him that I would consent to having those be my objectives, but I felt there was no possible way for me to meet said objectives. I also told him I felt I was providing excellent service. then he came up with this scenario:
Every day at 6:15 I stop at Caribou to get a cup of coffee because I need to be to work at 6:20. Every day for a year I go there and spend $5. Caribou is open from 6:00am - 10:00 pm. Once day I need to be to work at 6:05 so I stop at Caribou at 5:58. (They open at 6). I see employees walking around in there, so i pound on the door and ask for coffee at 5:58. Don't I expect them to give me coffee at 5:58 even though they are not open until 6:00? That would be excellent service. I told Neville "no, I would not expect them to open up just for me even one second early. the sign on their door says 6-10, following those hours is good service. If I got there at 6:15 and they were not open, I'd be pissed, but I don't feel that I am important enough for a business to open early for me". Then I reminded him that there are plenty of times that I stay late to finish a quote or something. He seems to feel that the coffee shop should open early for me. I disagree. I asked him if he was advising me to come in at 6:28 every morning. We ended at a draw, he thinks I should be selfish enough to feel that the world should revolve around me, I tend to think that as long as they are open at 6, and willing to make me a cup of coffee at 10:02 every once in a while, then we're good.
The entire meeting was similar to that. I had to bite my lip to keep from screaming or crying. I am not feeling like I am getting a huge raise. That hardly seems fair since I am doing twice as much work as some people, and 20 times as much work as others. Apparently that is unimportant. I guess we will see on Monday how soon before I seriously explore other options. I know that I am good at what I do. I also know that not meeting impossible objectives equals no raise.
It's philosophy day in qvc, so I made myself feel better by purchasing the supernatural foundation, the 32 ounce pure grace 3-in-1 and the 32 ounce pure grace firming body emulsion. I'm much happier now.
Ok, I am going to go and choose the next book I am going to read. goodnight!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
I like Sanjaya...
and that is really all I have to say about American Idol. I think Sanjaya is awesome.
I really don't have much more to say about anything. I hate my job, I have a headache (think the 2 are related???), I'm reading a good book, I drank 14 glasses of water today. That's it.
I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. Good night!
I really don't have much more to say about anything. I hate my job, I have a headache (think the 2 are related???), I'm reading a good book, I drank 14 glasses of water today. That's it.
I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. Good night!
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Born to shop....forced to cook
Zalyssa and I went out to the Albertville outlet mall yesterday. I bought myself the cutest dish towel and pot holder. They say "Born to shop, forced to cook", and they are sooooo cute.
I also bought myself a Coach primary color scribble hangbag. I won't say how much $, just that it is an investment piece. It is so cute, but it is not an everyday handbag, just something you would use for special occasions.
I also bought some new artwork to hang in the kitchen and living room. I think I am just about done with the decorating and am ready for new carpet. I have no wall space left.
We had a most excellent Easter dinner. I made a 65 pound lasagna, ham, green bean casserole (yummo) and garlic bread. And carrot cake. Zalyssa helped- she made the green beans, the cake and a marshmallow-fruit cocktail salad. When everyone left I just threw the dishes in the dishwasher on the hot water pots and pan cycle. I hope that cleans them. My house is sparkly clean, the dishes are washing themselves, I am stuffed, the only thing that would make today better would be if I didn't have to go back to work tomorrow. Why didn't I take two weeks off???
Ok, I am going to go and sit on the couch with ZickyZou for a couple of hours.
I also bought myself a Coach primary color scribble hangbag. I won't say how much $, just that it is an investment piece. It is so cute, but it is not an everyday handbag, just something you would use for special occasions.
I also bought some new artwork to hang in the kitchen and living room. I think I am just about done with the decorating and am ready for new carpet. I have no wall space left.
We had a most excellent Easter dinner. I made a 65 pound lasagna, ham, green bean casserole (yummo) and garlic bread. And carrot cake. Zalyssa helped- she made the green beans, the cake and a marshmallow-fruit cocktail salad. When everyone left I just threw the dishes in the dishwasher on the hot water pots and pan cycle. I hope that cleans them. My house is sparkly clean, the dishes are washing themselves, I am stuffed, the only thing that would make today better would be if I didn't have to go back to work tomorrow. Why didn't I take two weeks off???
Ok, I am going to go and sit on the couch with ZickyZou for a couple of hours.
Thursday, April 05, 2007
"I am Charlotte Simmons"
Well, I'm not Charlotte Simmons, but I did read a book with that title. It was quite excellent. Combining my two favorite things - college basketball and reading- how could it get any better?? And I have just started Shopaholic and Baby, I should be done with it before I go to bed. I can't wait to find out whether or not Becky Brandon nee Bloomwoods husband is cheating on her. And is the baby a boy or a girl??
I returned home safely from my trip with a beautiful new handbag. We stopped at the outlet mall and I got the cutest purse at Wilson's. It's turquoise and so so so cute.
Our vacation was great. We went exploring in Superior and found a Dollar Store, Walmart, Kmart and Target. And we ate at Applebee's twice. (I highly recommend the shrimp skewer salad on the Weight Watchers menu- yum). I found 50% more free bottles of V05 tea therapy conditioner at the dollar store, so I bought 7 bottles. We swam, sat in the hot tub, I watched Ohio St get their backsides kicked, I read, relaxed. Glad to be home, I have lots to clean to get ready for Easter dinner. Conveniently Nick has to work on Saturday, so all the cleaning falls to me. Nice.
I did get ZarahZou some treats, but I did not have as much getting them as I expected because Zalyssa's friend Zemily didn't quite get the whole "my treat" thing. I suggested we find some rocks in the parking lot to bring to ZarahZou, and she said "That's dumb, why would you bring your friend rocks?" Uh, because I can. I suggested we collect the crumbs from the bottom of the toaster, again "That's dumb". Duh- that's the point. Then she asked if ZarahZou would prefer a Superior keychain. I told her that anybody could get a keychain, I want things that nobody else would think of. Then Zemily told me that ZarahZou probably doesn't know anyone else visiting Superior right now, so she wouldn't get another keychain. I was getting annoyed. She ruined the spirit of treats. So, I found a couple of things, but didn't want to spend to much time looking for fear that I would throw Zemily down the stairs.
Zalyssa, Zemily and I went to see "The Reaping" today. Very good.
Ok, that's it for now. It's 8:00 and I haven't even made dinner yet.
I returned home safely from my trip with a beautiful new handbag. We stopped at the outlet mall and I got the cutest purse at Wilson's. It's turquoise and so so so cute.
Our vacation was great. We went exploring in Superior and found a Dollar Store, Walmart, Kmart and Target. And we ate at Applebee's twice. (I highly recommend the shrimp skewer salad on the Weight Watchers menu- yum). I found 50% more free bottles of V05 tea therapy conditioner at the dollar store, so I bought 7 bottles. We swam, sat in the hot tub, I watched Ohio St get their backsides kicked, I read, relaxed. Glad to be home, I have lots to clean to get ready for Easter dinner. Conveniently Nick has to work on Saturday, so all the cleaning falls to me. Nice.
I did get ZarahZou some treats, but I did not have as much getting them as I expected because Zalyssa's friend Zemily didn't quite get the whole "my treat" thing. I suggested we find some rocks in the parking lot to bring to ZarahZou, and she said "That's dumb, why would you bring your friend rocks?" Uh, because I can. I suggested we collect the crumbs from the bottom of the toaster, again "That's dumb". Duh- that's the point. Then she asked if ZarahZou would prefer a Superior keychain. I told her that anybody could get a keychain, I want things that nobody else would think of. Then Zemily told me that ZarahZou probably doesn't know anyone else visiting Superior right now, so she wouldn't get another keychain. I was getting annoyed. She ruined the spirit of treats. So, I found a couple of things, but didn't want to spend to much time looking for fear that I would throw Zemily down the stairs.
Zalyssa, Zemily and I went to see "The Reaping" today. Very good.
Ok, that's it for now. It's 8:00 and I haven't even made dinner yet.
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