The Life of a Design Goddess

Can I get an Amen??

2011-08-09T20:15:00.001-04:00

It's lengthy, but well worth it! Please share if you feel someone needs to hear the message too!

Fantastic quote by an amazing man

2011-05-10T20:28:00.000-04:00

“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.”

~Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Number Two

2010-08-09T19:10:00.002-04:00

Two seems to be my number lately.

I had my interview two weeks ago.

I just found out late last week that I am number two on the prospective employer's list...hopefully, they interviewed MORE than two.

However, I'm still in limbo as to whether or not I get a job there. Even though I wasn't their first choice, they still want to "make room" for me. So, maybe it will be a couple months or a couple years that I'll get the call saying they want me. Will I still be available is the question.

I plan on still searching out another job. I can't stay where I'm at right now. Just not a great (or lucrative) place to be.

So, if you want to find me, start looking in Limbo...you should find me there, but hopefully, I won't have to be there TOO long.

Some good talking points...

2010-07-02T18:19:00.002-04:00

Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know it's been too long

2010-06-19T16:26:00.005-04:00

I know it's been far too long to go without a DG update. I apologize. It just seems that my relationship with Blogger has cooled over time. I guess the newness of it has worn off and we are out of the 'Honeymoon phase.' I do hope you can forgive me and stop back now and then to see if I've updated.

So, I know you're all just on the edge of your seats wanting to know what I've been up to lately, right???

Well, here goes....

I'm still at the same job I've been at, unhappily. However, I have been putting out resumes so I'm hoping that things will begin to look up! Please keep your fingers crossed and/or say a prayer that something good happens. I would appreciate it!

As for the jewelry biz, I'm getting exactly what I'm putting into it....not much. I'm just having a difficult time getting over my loathing of the telephone. I really don't like calling people that I hardly know and asking them if they'd like to have a jewelry party. The other thing is that some people won't get back to me even when I contact them by phone and e-mail. That's frustrating!! I don't want to be a pest, so I don't contact them a lot, but if they would just be polite and respond to me, I would be most grateful.

Ok...would love to say there is more, but there's not. Or perhaps I just want to leave you wanting for more??? You can decide for yourself.

Until then, hope you have a groovy day!

How I'm feeling about our poor, poor country right now....

2010-03-22T19:03:00.001-04:00

Yes, it's been a while...

2010-02-09T20:09:00.003-05:00

I know Phats is probably the only one really anticipating my return, so, Phats, here ya go! Hope it's everything you thought it would be....and more! So, what have I been doing since I last graced this part of the blog-o-sphere? Seems like a whole heck of a lot of nothing.

Work has been going in a different direction for me and not really the way I'd like. With the state of the economy the past year or so being what it has been, the company I work for had to lay-off some of our staff. Then, they decided that it was time to take away some of our pay. 10% to be exact. That might not seem like a lot, but when you're not making as much as you should be with the education you have, it's quite a hit. Especially when they also increase our health insurance costs.

Fan-freakin'-tastic!

Now, I know you're sitting there thinking, "Why, DG, you should just be thankful that you HAVE a job." Yes, I should be. But, somehow, it's just not that simple.

I have been searching a bit for a new gig, but, alas, they just aren't that abundant...or at least ones that I'm qualified for or in a state in which I'd like to live.

One thing I have done to help my situation is to start my own business. Not a design business...yet. I've started selling jewelry. Cheesy as it may be, I get a good commission on what I sell, so keep your fingers crossed that I do well at it. I had my first party last Friday during a snowstorm and it turned out ok. Show number two is this Friday.

Well, that's about it for now. Phats, I hope you enjoyed it!

Coming soon....

2010-01-16T16:14:00.000-05:00

A post!

From DG!!!

This is just a bunch of bunk!

2009-08-08T12:22:00.003-04:00

2009-06-11T20:24:00.000-04:00

How Twitter was Formed

2009-03-31T21:38:00.008-04:00

So I was thinking the other day after hearing something about Twitter. I know it's dangerous for me to be thinking in the first place, but still, I took the chance and thought....and here's what I was thinking.

I was thinking about how the inventor(s) came up with the name Twitter. Then, I thought about the word "twitter" itself and in doing so, I looked at the root of that word. And if you're having a hard time remembering your elementary school grammar/English class and what "root words" are I'll help you out. (I'm just that nice!) It's defined as follows:

root word

noun (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed.

Therefore, if you take the word twitter and "remove the affixes," you get the word "twit." And, if you look at the definition of twit you get this:

twit

–noun Informal. an insignificant or bothersome person.

Now, I know you're wondering where the heck this is going. I'm about to tell you! (Aren't you just SO excited and hanging on the edge of your seat?!?!)

Picture this:

Some people are sitting around talking about this idea where people can instantaneously let everyone in the world know what they are doing every moment of the day. Then they're thinking "Geez, these people must be twits in order to actually want to use this 'service'" Another person says, "OMG! (and they really say 'OMG' and not 'Oh my God' cause they're probably pre-pubescent teens who are now millionaires from coming up with this in the first place.) We should like call it like 'Twits-R-us' or like something like that!" (cause they can't quite say a full sentence without the required 10 'likes' in them)

Then another one says, "Let's just like call it like 'Twitter!'" Which a few kind of grumble about the suggestion and think it's too obvious that they're making fun of everyone who will use their site thus making the population not want to use their site and subsequently creating their inability to retire by 24. However, this brain trust couldn't think of anything better so, Twitter stuck.

Now, that's where we're at, a bunch of kids sitting around throwing about the word 'like' as if it was the Carbon Dioxide tearing apart our environment....oops! Guess not like that since they use that word WAY much more than the CO2 in the atmosphere. Anyway, you get my point. They come up with this idea, give it a silly name and then make TONS of money from it.

*whew* It's hard being me and thinking the way I do. Tiring, isn't it?! :oD

2009-03-27T22:01:00.002-04:00

The following video is not for the faint of heart or youngsters. However, it should be watched and taken seriously.

The truth about PETA...

2009-03-14T15:40:00.000-04:00

"Ethical" Defined

After more than 100 dead dogs were dumped in a trash dumpster over four weeks, police in Ahoskie, N.C., kept an eye on the trash receptacle behind a supermarket. Sure enough, a van drove up and officers watched the occupants throw in heavy plastic bags. They detained the two people in the van and found 18 dead dogs in plastic bags in the dumpster, including puppies; 13 more dead dogs were still in the van. Police say the van is registered to the headquarters of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and the two occupants, Andrew B. Cook, 24, and Adria Joy Hinkle, 27, identified themselves as PETA employees. An autopsy performed on one of the dogs found it was healthy before it was killed. Police say PETA has been picking up the animals -- alive -- from North Carolina animal shelters, promising to find them good homes. Cook and Hinkle have been charged with 62 felony counts of animal cruelty. In response to the arrests PETA President Ingrid Newkirk said it's against the group's policy for employees to dump animals in the trash, but "that for some animals in North Carolina, there is no kinder option than euthanasia." (Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald) ...Oops, my mistake: that's "Playing God" Defined.

In his author's notes section, Cassingham had more to say about this story:

The more I learn about PETA, the less I think of them. The story of them killing animals isn't even unusual. According to PETA's own filings, in 2004 PETA killed 86.3 percent of the animals entrusted to its care -- a number that's rising, not falling. Meanwhile, the SPCA in PETA's home town (Norfolk, Va.) was able to find loving homes for 73 percent of the animals put in its care. A shortage of funds? Nope: last year PETA took in $29 million in tax-exempt donations. It simply has other priorities for the funds, like funding terrorism (yes, really). But don't take my word for it: I got my figures from http://www.PETAkillsAnimals.com -- and they have copies of PETA's state and federal filings to back it up. The bottom line: if you donate money to PETA because you think they care for and about animals, you need to think some more. PETA literally yells and screams about how others "kill animals" but this is how they operate? Pathetic.

And you know what I wonder? PETA's official count of animals they kill is 86.3 percent. But if they're going around picking up animals, killing them while they drive around and not even giving them a chance to be adopted, and then destroying the evidence by dumping the bodies in the trash, are those deaths being reported? My guess: no. While 86.3 percent is awful, the actual number is probably much, much higher. How dare they lecture anyone about the "ethical" treatment of animals!

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Define Irony...

2009-02-23T19:52:00.004-05:00

Sign a bill into law sends our country into a deficit greater than we have ever seen in our history and doesn't do much to actually "stimulate" our economy, but nationalize our banks, automotive industry, and healthcare as well as give more money to those who are suckling at the shriveled & dried up teat of the government (aka us)...

Then...have a summit on "Fiscal Responsibility."

A Little Socialism from the "Stimulus" Plan

2009-02-10T20:22:00.005-05:00

Health care investments ($112.1 billion)

It will affect every part of health care, from medical and nursing education, to how patients are treated and how much hospitals get paid. The bill allocates more funding than for the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force combined (90-92, 174-177, 181).^[15]

$87 billion for a temporary increase in the Medicaid matching rate for the states
$20 billion for health information technology, including electronic medical records to prevent medical mistakes, provide better care to patients and introduce cost-saving efficiencies
$4.1 billion to provide for preventative care and to evaluate the most effective healthcare treatments.

The National Coordinator of Health Information Technology, will monitor treatments to make sure the doctor is doing what the federal government deems appropriate and cost effective so as to reduce costs and “guide” the doctor’s decisions (p.442, 446).

Hospitals and doctors that are not “meaningful users” of the new system will face penalties by the HHS secretary, who will be empowered to impose “more stringent measures of meaningful use over time” (p.511, 518, 540-541).

The Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research ($1.1 billion)^[16] (p.190-192) will slow the development and use of new medications and technologies because they are expensive.

Medicare would apply a cost-effective standard set by the Federal Council for the elderly (p.464).^[17]

Drugs "that are found to be less effective and in some cases, more expensive, will no longer be prescribed."

It approves or rejects treatments using a formula that divides the cost of the treatment by the number of years the patient is likely to benefit.

Treatments for younger patients are more often approved than treatments for diseases that affect the elderly, such as osteoporosis.^[18]^[19]

^{So....tell me how this will stimulate our economy???}

Happy Birthday, Ronnie!

2009-02-06T21:26:00.006-05:00

"Government is not a solution to our problem, government is the problem."

-- Ronald Reagan

You know you've had enough of winter when...

2009-02-06T14:21:00.000-05:00

From my heart to yours.....

2009-02-04T20:22:00.001-05:00

What's gross...

2009-01-26T19:37:00.004-05:00

When your co-worker is walking around the office with a streamer of toilet paper hanging out of the top of her pants.

What's grosser than gross??

When that same streamer has remnants of what it was used for on it.

True story!

Hi-Larious!!!

2009-01-08T19:23:00.000-05:00

Facebook In Real Life Comedy Video Spoof

Cancer Outlook for 2009

2009-01-03T12:24:00.002-05:00

6/22 – 7/22

Year 2009 Overview

As we enter the Golden Age of Aquarius, you are ready to receive all the blessings that are there for you, especially in the areas of communications and relationships.

Being understood and getting the responses you desire helps you believe in your ability to succeed and reach your highest potential. Your focus is excellent, and you know what you want. Use this to your advantage when working with others, but don't demand that they see your ideas as visionary -- even if you do. As ideas start flowing freely to you, make sure you articulate your insights clearly.

This year, you will be strongly motivated by transformation, especially in romantic unions. When balanced in your heart and mind, you easily express your emotions and are quick to support others. It is important for you to have a partner who is willing to explore different ways of doing things. You will experience many changes as you learn new ways of expressing yourself.

As you make this shift, avoid putting restrictions on yourself and stopping the flow. You are learning to behave in a new positive way, not worrying about the outcome. This will curb your need to control situations and enable you to take your relationships -- work and personal -- to a higher level of consciousness.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-24T21:54:00.003-05:00

Take it from me...

2008-12-11T19:45:00.003-05:00

Trying to be like Pete Rose isn't all that it's cracked up to be.

Let me explain...

It's Tuesday evening when I find out that my dad hasn't been feeling well all day, so I offer to go to the store and get some things for him. I also need to pick up some things to make a cheesecake for my work's Christmas party Friday.

I get to the store, walk in, and grab a basket. I start walking through the store and I feel my left foot start to twist underneath me. I stumble forward a few steps and the next thing I know I'm splayed out on the floor. Nice! I quickly get up and the lady behind me asks if I'm ok and after I tell her I am she says very dryly, "Well I wasn't about to run you over with my cart." Another woman comes to me and asks if I'm ok a little more sweetly and I tell her that I'm fine.

So, I start hobbling through the store gathering the items I need and make it out the store. (Well I paid for the items first, but hopefully you already knew that.) I get home and my ankle is hurting quite a bit. It swelled almost instantaneously. I got my ankle brace from my softball bag and slipped it on, propped it up and iced the crap out of it. The next morning, I wake up around 4am and turn over. I feel my neck spasm. Now I have shooting pains going from the right side of my neck to my shoulder and down my arm.

Fantastic.

Today, my shoulder is somewhat better, but my ankle swelled more. Guess that means I get to take a trip to the local statcare facility.

I go to the statcare facility and have a little X-ray on my ankle. Next thing I know, I'm having an air cast slapped on my ankle and crutches thrusted under my pits.

Apparently, I have a chip somewhere in my ankle and need to treat it like a "really bad sprain." Therefore, the cast goes on when I need to walk and I use the crutches to assist me in walking. My question is, though, if I have such a hard time walking on my own two feet, how the heck do they expect me to walk with one regular foot and 2 rubber feet?!

Should be interesting!

I was offered Vicodin for my pain, but since I really am not having much pain, I declined. Perhaps I shouldn't have done that so hastily since I could have sold them on the street for a nice price! (Although, I really don't know how to go about selling them on the street in the first place.)

The only other advice I was given was continue icing my ankle and putting heat on my shoulder. *sigh*

Will it ever get better?!?!?!?

Oh the Things You Can Find

2008-12-07T20:16:00.000-05:00

Argh!

2008-11-30T13:45:00.011-05:00

Why is it that when you go to put up your Christmas tree and string the lights half of the lights on the string are out?! It drives me NUTS!!!

Hopefully, this doesn't happen while I'm putting the lights up!

Mommie Dearest

2008-11-18T21:17:00.003-05:00

If it weren't for my mommy, I wouldn't be here today.

Ok, a little extreme, but the way I've felt this past week, I think it could possibly be true.

Possible? o Impossible? (right Skii?)

Let me take you back, back, waaaaaaaay back to the beginning. See there was this young married couple who already had 2 kids and decided to go for perfection....too far back??? Oh alright.

It will be two weeks ago tomorrow that I had that little tickle in my throat. And you know what that means....break out the Echinecea and Zicam! So, I did. Only, I didn't continue with the Zicam. That would make me what we call in the medical field "NON-COMPLIANT!" (Man I'd love those patients who would come in still complaining of the same eye problems they had the last time they were in. Then you ask them, "Have you been taking your eye drops as told?" To which they responded, "Nah. Don't need them drops!" To which you MUST respond, "If you took the drops like we explained to you, you wouldn't be in the same situation you are now!")

On to the relevancy.....I didn't take my Zicam and I suffered. The following Wednesday, I went home sick a half day and I haven't been back since. I wish it was the mere fact that I won the lottery or married myself a sugardaddy thus negating my need for a job. However, my cold got worse and I just felt miserable.

So, Friday comes along and I feel better, but still not quite well enough to drive to work. (If I lived 5-10 minutes away, I might have attempted it, but not when it's almost a half hour to work.) I actually do some work from home and get it done and lay down for a bit. The next day, I'm feeling even better, but then have some leftover pizza for brunch. (Breakfast of champions, eh?!) The rest of the day, I just felt like something was off. Not sure what, but something.

Then 7:00AM Sunday rolls around and so does everything left in my tummy. Yep. Now I've got either food poisoning or the stomach flu. Either way, NO FUN! If you're newer to my blog, the Readers Digest version is I pretty much spent 2006 and part of 2007 sick from my gallbladder. Now that said gallbladder is gone, I shouldn't be having problems. (Shouldn't being the operative word here). So, I get to spend most of Sunday going back and forth from my bed to the bathroom. Woohoo!

Now, we get to the good part. My mommy comes downstairs when she realizes that I'm truly sicker than she thought I was. She brought me hot chicken broth, tea, crackers and all the usual upset tummy parapharnalia. Once, after bowing to the porcelain god, she gave me a hug and just held me for a bit. Took me right back to when I was little and she'd do the same thing when I was sick (when any of us kids were sick actually). It was so comforting and helped if even for just a few minutes.

I'm taking this opportunity to let you all know that I have the BESTEST mommy in the world! She even took me to the doctor today and patiently waited one and a half hours while the doctor and nurses poked and proded me to see what was wrong.

Their diagnosis?

*shrugs*

Could be my tummy just didn't like what I put in it and since my other doc stopped my tummy pill last week, it could be that. It could be that my "gallbladder" is now deciding it likes living in a glass house and is just throwing stones all around the place. My doc isn't sure, but he's going to try to find out.

So, after all that time in the doc's office, what did I get?? I got less blood than when I walked in there and papers to get an ultrasound done (again) and permission to go back to work.

That's why I said earlier that if it weren't for my mommy, I wouldn't be here today. And, yeah? So? I'm 33 and still live with my parents. If you were as sick as I was, you'd wish you could live with your parents too!

Gettin' Into the Spirit

2008-11-10T20:44:00.003-05:00

So, it's that time of year again.

Nope!

Not Thanksgiving!

Apparently, we're just going to bypass that holiday this year and jump straight to Christmas. Now, I don't mind celebrating the birth of Our Lord (which is the true meaning of Christmas and not thinking of all the things you get from others), but seriously people, do we need to start the madness earlier and earlier each year?

I don't remember the stores putting out their Christmas items until right before Thanksgiving. One holiday at a time was the motto. Nowadays, however, we are just SO busy in the month of December that we couldn't possibly get everything done we need to get done before then. So, we must start in August. Yep! Let's just skip the "Back to School" bonanza that occurs each and every fall and just go straight to Christmas.

I've been in several stores who have put out all their Christmas paraphernalia by Halloween! Come on! You mean kids can't even enjoy all that spooky, scary stuff in the stores before they traverse one more aisle over to find Santa peering over his specs at them?

One holiday at a time!

I bet most of you have forgotten that tomorrow is Veteran's Day. (or Remembrance Day for those across the pond) It will cross your mind when you try to do some banking or check your (physical) mailbox to see if the mailman has brought you anything good....possibly some early Christmas presents?!?! So, please take a moment to think of and/or thank someone who's sacrificed a part or all of his/her life to preserve your freedoms....at least while we still have them.

And as for you who have asked for a Christmas present from me, here's what you should expect to find under your tree on December 25th. Hope you like it!

ONE HOLIDAY AT A TIME!!!

Why I Can't Vote For Obama

2008-11-02T19:47:00.006-05:00

Why I Can't Vote For Obama
By Huntley Brown

Dear Friends, A few months ago I was asked for my perspective on Obama, I sent out an email with a few points. With the election just around the corner I decided to complete my perspective. Those of you on my e-list have seen some of this before but it's worth repeating...

First I must say whoever wins the election will have my prayer support. Obama needs to be commended for his accomplishments but I need to explain why I will not be voting for him.

Many of my friends process their identity through their blackness. I process my identity through Christ. Being a Christian (a Christ follower) means He leads I follow. I can't dictate the terms He does because He is the leader.

I can't vote black because I am black; I have to vote Christian because that's who I am. Christian first, black second. Neither should anyone from the other ethnic groups vote because of ethnicity. 200 years from now I won't be asked if I was black or white. I will be asked if I knew Jesus and accepted Him as Lord and Savior.

In an election there are many issues to consider but when a society gets abortion, same-sex marriage, embryonic stem-cell research, human cloning to name a few, wrong economic concerns will soon not matter.

We need to follow Martin Luther King's words, don't judge someone by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I don't know Obama so all I can go off is his voting record. His voting record earned him the title of the most liberal senator in the US Senate in 2007.

NATIONAL JOURNAL: Obama: Most Liberal Senator in 2007

To beat Ted Kennedy and Hillary Clinton as the most liberal senator, takes some doing. Obama accomplished this feat in 2 short years. I wonder what would happen to America if he had four years to work with.

There is a reason Planned Parenthood gives him a 100 % rating. There is a reason the homosexual community supports him. There is a reason Ahmadinejad, Chavez, Castro, Hamas etc. love him. There is a reason he said he would nominate liberal judges to the Supreme Court. There is a reason he voted against the infanticide bill. There is a reason he voted No on the constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. There is a reason he voted No on banning partial birth abortion. There is a reason he voted No on confirming Justices Roberts and Alito. These two judges are conservatives and they have since overturned partial birth abortion. The same practice Obama wanted to continue.

Let's take a look at the practice he wanted to continue

The 5 Step Partial Birth Abortion procedures:

A. Guided by ultrasound, the abortionist grabs the baby's leg with forceps. (Remember this is a live baby)
B. The baby's leg is pulled out into the birth canal.
C. The abortionist delivers the baby's entire body, except for the head.
D. The abortionist jams scissors into the baby's skull. The scissors are then opened to enlarge the hole.
E. The scissors are removed and a suction catheter is inserted. The child's brains are sucked out, causing the skull to collapse. The dead baby is then removed.

God help him. There is a reason Obama opposed the parental notification law.

Think about this: You can't give a kid an aspirin without parental notification but that same kid can have an abortion without parental notification. This is insane.

There is a reason he went to Jeremiah Wright's church for 20 years.

Obama tells us he has good judgment but he sat under Jeremiah Wright teaching for 20 years. Now he is condemning Wright's sermons. I wonder why now?

Obama said Jeremiah Wright led him to the Lord and discipled him. A disciple is one in training. Jesus told us in Matthew 28:19 - 20 'Go and make disciples of all nations.' This means reproduce yourself. Teach people to think like you, walk like you; talk like you believe what you believe etc. The question I have is what did Jeremiah Wright teach him?

Would you support a White President who went to a church which has tenets that said they have a ...

1. Commitment to the White Community
2. Commitment to the White Family
3. Adherence to the White Work Ethic
4. Pledge to make the fruits of all developing and acquired skills available to the White Community.
5. Pledge to Allocate Regularly, a Portion of Personal Resources for Strengthening and Supporting White Institutions
6. Pledge allegiance to all White leadership who espouse and embrace the White Value System
7. Personal commitment to embracement of the White Value System.

Would you support a President who went to a church like that?

Just change the word from white to black and you have the tenets of Obama's former church. If President Bush was a member of a church like this, he would be called a racist. Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton would have been marching outside.

This kind of church is a racist church. Obama did not wake up after 20 years and just discovered he went to a racist church. The church can't be about race. Jesus did not come for any particular race. He came for the whole world.

A church can't have a value system based on race. The churches value system has to be based on biblical mandate. It does not matter if its a white church or a black church it's still wrong. Anyone from either race that attends a church like this would never get my vote.

Obama's former Pastor Jeremiah Wright is a disciple of liberal theologian James Cone, author of the 1970 book A Black Theology of Liberation. Cone once wrote: 'Black theology refuses to accept a God who is not identified totally with the goals of the black community. If God is not for us and against white people, then he is a murderer, and we had better kill him.

Cone is the man Obama's mentor looks up to. Does Obama believe this?

So what does all this mean for the nation?

In the past when the Lord brought someone with the beliefs of Obama to lead a nation it meant one thing - judgment.

Read 1 Samuel 8 when Israel asked for a king. First God says in 1 Samuel 1:9 'Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do.'

Then God says

1 Samuel 1:18 ' When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, and the LORD will not answer you in that day.' 19 But the people refused to listen to Samuel. 'No!' they said. 'We want a king over us. 20 Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.' 21 When Samuel heard all that the people said, he repeated it before the LORD. 22 The LORD answered, 'Listen to them and give them a king.'

Here is what we know for sure.

God is not schizophrenic

He would not tell one person to vote for Obama and one to vote for McCain. As the scripture says, a city divided against itself cannot stand, so obviously many people are not hearing from God.

Maybe I am the one not hearing but I know God does not change and Obama contradicts many things I read in scripture so I doubt it.

For all my friends who are voting for Obama can you really look God in the face and say; Father based on your word, I am voting for Obama even though I know he will continue the genocidal practice of partial birth abortion. He might have to nominate three or four Supreme Court justices, and I am sure he will be nominating liberal judges who will be making laws that are against you. I also know he will continue to push for homosexual rights, even though you destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah for this. I know I can look the other way because of the economy.

I could not see Jesus agreeing with many of Obama's positions. Finally I have two questions for all my liberal friends.

Since we know someone's value system has to be placed on the nation,

1. Whose value system should be placed on the nation.

2. Who should determine that this is the right value system for the nation?

Blessings, Huntley Brown
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He said it!

2008-10-25T17:31:00.011-04:00

Thomas Jefferson

3^rd President, Democrat

Term of Office: January 20, 1777 to January 20, 1781

A government big enough to give you everything you want,
is strong enough to take everything you have.

All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression.

Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.

Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories.

Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny.

Christmas Wish List

2008-10-13T20:42:00.022-04:00

As sad as it is for me to say. Christmas is just right around the corner (Didn't we JUST start SUMMER?!) and if you planned on getting me a gift this year, which you ALL should be, then here's a little help in picking out that special gift for yours truly!

I've decided to shop from the Harriet Carter magazine. If you're not all acquainted with it, you soon will be! If you're looking for something special and unique, odds are Harriet will have it!

So here they are in no particular order:

The creepy, sleeping puppy
It's life-like in that it "breathes" while it's sleeping.
I'll take a Chocolate Lab please!

The Fanny Bank....
cause that's pretty much where we're all taking it these days.

The Giant FUN Box!
Who couldn't use a LOT more fun in their lives?

The Toni Tote

I've got nothing....except that Barbie would be jealous!

Personalized Flask
Just so you know, the initials are DG
And I had BETTER find one of these under the tree this year!

Funny, I'm usually asked to train new hires.
Hmmmm....

The Desk Buddy
Cause everyone deserves to have at least ONE
buddy where they work. Even if it looks like
he/she's sitting on the crapper.

I think you all know why I chose this one

Waistband Extenders
If you could get me these BEFORE the holidays start, that would be greaaaaaat!

Waterproof Pants
Cause I am getting on in years....

Closet Hanger Safe
Just the place to stash my oodles of cash I've got just lying around the house! Oh wait! If I get this, then everyone will know where my money is!
Crap!!!

Headache Soother
Not sure how balm from a badger can help a headache,
but since I get some doozies, I'm willing to try it!

Sleep Balm
Same thing...not sure how it works,
but if it can help me get a better night's sleep, I'm all for it!

Cereal-on-the-go
Now THIS is a neat idea!

There are tons more that I could (and may) post on here, but for now....it's time to count sheep!

Ta!

2008-10-07T20:56:00.000-04:00

The First Step is Admitting You Have a Problem

2008-10-01T18:45:00.002-04:00

2008-09-21T12:41:00.006-04:00

So, the power outage last week only lasted for that one day where I work. However, for a few who work with me, it was their only source of power. They're supposed to get their power back today (one WEEK later!) and we'll see tomorrow if that actually happened.

And today is a day of mourning because it's the last day of Summer. I'm so bummed. I'm hoping that we actually get a fall this year and that it doesn't just turn to crap and go straight to winter. If you're not familiar with NE Ohio winters, it goes something like this: Most every day is gray and if it's not gray, it's snowing. Yep. That about sums it up.

Now, we can get a beautiful fall where we get warm sunny days. The sun just makes the fall colored leaves just glow. It's quite a sight to see. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is the fall we get. We've had others where it starts snowing before Halloween! Those, I don't like so much.

Last week of summer :'(

2008-09-15T19:06:00.002-04:00

I'm so sad to see summer go.....it's truly my most favorite season and I get sad once September rolls around. It means school starts again, days are getting shorter, and the temperature is getting cooler (although that could just be the lack of sun spots which is causing us to head into global cooling unlike what all the enviroweirdos are saying).

Anyhooooo.......

Today I got a great surprise while driving to work. My boss called me and said that I could turn around and go home! AND I wasn't dreaming!!! We had bad storms last night and coupled with very strong winds from the evening on, it caused my work to be powerless. (shucks!) So, today I got to lounge around and do nothing.

Although, I actually did some work since there were also tons of leaves and debris in our yard. So, I raked them up and my dad hauled them away. At least we didn't have it as bad as our neighbors. They had another tree blow down. This time, however, it destroyed their car. It got smashed! It took a crew all day to get it cut into pieces and cleared away. I felt so bad for them since this is their second tree to fall in the past couple years.

It kept on raining off and on throughout the day with some sun sprinkled in between. Overall, it was a nice day off and we'll see if we have work tomorrow as well. The power company said it might take them 7 days to get it all restored, so we'll see. As of 3:30pm today, there still wasn't power there.

Keep your fingers crossed that I get another day off!!!!

My New Fashion Icon

2008-08-29T21:24:00.002-04:00

Now THAT'S talent!

2008-08-15T23:17:00.001-04:00

Either these kids are very creative or have too much time on their hands!

Now THAT'S Talent!

2008-08-05T20:36:00.003-04:00

Either these kids have A LOT of creative talent or LOTS of time on their hands!

I'm Back!...and gone again

2008-07-18T10:19:00.003-04:00

I've returned from my vacation (over a week ago) and still haven't gotten back to reality. I tell you what, I have no desire to get back to reality. If I was either independently wealthy or a kept woman, I'd still be on the west side of the country. I'd never work again and probably just travel the world. Who wouldn't want to do that?!

Now, I'm in Columbus for the weekend and having fun! Woo hoo!!!

In other news, I just don't think I'll be blogging too much for the rest of the summer. It's nothing against all of you. Really! I just would much rather be outside in the evenings than inside blogging. Hence my lack of posting and commenting. If the mood strikes and a post is just waiting to flow from my fingers, I won't stifle it and create a great post. Otherwise, it might be a bit until I start blogging again. I know all of you are extremely upset by this since I've been posting SO frequently up until now. I hope you all keep checking back to see if I've posted or not so that you don't forget about me.

Enjoy your summer!!!!

Gone, Baby, gone

2008-07-01T20:50:00.002-04:00

As of today at 5:00pm, I am on

VACATION!!!!

And earrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrly tomorrow morning, I will board a plane to Vegas, baby!!! My friends and I will be there until Saturday. On Friday, we'll be attending a show which I think can be best described as a modern Ethel Merman show, without Ethel Merman or the cool swim attire. Here's a little bit of the show:

After a whirlwind experience in Vegas, I'll be jet-setting to LA. That's right, kids! To the land of freaks, geeks, and weirdos.....oh and all the non-famous people too! tee hee

So, that's it for me this week. Hope you all have a fantastic week and I'll see y'all next week!

Presents of what I always dreamed of, but was afraid to ask for.

2008-06-21T19:59:00.004-04:00

Yeah, so I'm talking to the lep and he tells me to read his blog so that I can comment on it.

So, I go there and what do I see?

He's tagged me. (which I guess I'm not actually bound in doing it since he didn't follow the rule of telling me I was tagged by way of a comment on my blog)

Grrreaaaaaat!

I've never really liked the game of tag, except for TV tag that is.

So anyway....here goes:

1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning of the post.
2. Each player answers the questions about themselves in their post.
3. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5-6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog.
4. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

What was I doing ten years ago?

I was living in Toledo with my friend and having a great time until RB re-entered the scene....again.

2. What are five things on my list to do this weekend?

Sleep
Play softball
Celebrate my birthday
Sleep
Eat cake

3. Snacks I enjoy?

Ice cream
Fuji Apples
Honey Nut Chex Mix
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chex Mix
Yogurt

Not all at the same time

4. Things I Would Do If I Were A Billionaire?

Pay off my and my family's debts
Contribute to charity
Travel the world
Create my own International Interior Design firm
Work only if I wanted to.....HA!

5. Three of my bad habits?

Eating too much
Not exercising
Being lazy & procrastinating

6. Five places I have lived?

My hometown
Toledo
Kent
KSU Interior Design Studio
My mother's womb

7. Five jobs I've had?

Hardware store cashier
Clothing retail sales
Optometric Technician
Ophthalmic Assistant
Interior Designer
Waitress....for a month. Just wasn't my thing

8. How did you name your blog?

The original name was "The (non-existent) Life of a ID student" which came about b/c I was an Interior Design student who had no life.
Changed it to "The Life of a Design Goddess" b/c I am a design goddess and I have a life. Not that I blog too much about my designing life, but hey, I'm supposed to be "creative" so I can do things that don't make sense!

I tag whomever would like to do this...unless of course, you squat down and name a TV show....then you're not it! (which, coincidentally, is the way to play TV tag)

Hangin' Tough

2008-06-15T21:25:00.002-04:00

First off, I just want to wish all the dad's out there a Happy Father's Day!

Now, onto the BIG story.....my softball game! (I know all of you have just been waiting anxiously to find out what happened today since I didn't get to play last week. So, here goes!)

Today's game started out pretty quiet and sluggish. Not that we didn't play well, we just didn't have the usual chatter that's heard during games. By the second inning, we got it together and started talking to each other more. I, being behind the plate, was paramount in getting it started. I didn't say a word the first inning, so no one else did either.

We played very well today and not to toot my own horn, but I played exceptionally well at home plate. I even made TWO double plays at home! The first one, I got the ball from the first baseman and as I turned to tag the runner, he plowed into me. Somehow I got hit in the jaw and my sunglasses got smashed into my nose. BUT, I made the play even though the ump, with the ever stylish handlebar mustache, called him out b/c he didn't slide. Apparently, it's a rule that if it's a close play at home, the runner must slide. I still count it as MY out!

A couple innings later, it was the same scenario. The first baseman got the out and then threw it home. I caught the ball and then tagged the runner. It was pretty close, but I got her out before she crossed the plate. She slid this time, so no knocks to the head for me.

Also, this game had TONS of foul tips in my general direction, so I think it would be a good thing if I go out and purchase a catcher's mask. We don't use any type of protection in this league, yet after working for Ophthalmologists for some time, I've learned to protect my eyes. So, before next week's game, there will be a mask! But nothing like this one.

After this game was over, we had to wait for the following game to finish so that we could finish our game that was suspended for bad weather a few weeks ago. This game was harder to get into as we started in the 4th inning. If we had had just one more inning, we would have won. However, we lost 10-8. Not a bad loss, but still a loss nonetheless. Oh and not to leave you in the dark about the first game.....we won 10-9!!!

This has been the best team to play with ever! No one's playing like we're some professional team and we're all supportive of each other. They even congratulate me on my not so good hits. I can't smash the ball by any means, but try to at least get a base hit. However, in the second game, I got a DOUBLE! (Ok, so I got it on account of a throwing error, but I'm taking it!)

So, that's the update of my softball team. Now, it's off to bed. Later!

Things I Ponder...

2008-06-10T20:31:00.002-04:00

why can I think of tons of things to post on my blog while I'm away from a computer, yet when I sit down at my computer to write them, I can't think of one thing of which I was thinking?

PO'd

2008-06-09T13:01:00.002-04:00

Waited for 6.5 hours at the airport just to be told our flight to Chicago was canceled due to the weather in Chicago. Next flight available was next night after 6pm. Which means it wouldn't have been worth it for us since we were leaving on Tuesday afternoon for home.

So, I'm bummed and will update more later.

2 Posts in one day?!?!

2008-06-01T21:28:00.004-04:00

Here's the 411 on my softball game today:

Didn't lose a lung on the field, but thanks for the advice just in case Travis!
Scored one run for the team....took A LOT out of me to run from second to third and home though. Still don't think I've recovered! Must remember to bring oxygen tank with me to next game.
We won! 18-12, which, coincidentally, I think was the year our ump was born.
Friends of one of our teammates, who slammed a home run, decided to point out that he missed second base thus causing the other team to throw the ball to the second baseman and the ump calling him out. I doubt he would have noticed if these "friends" hadn't been so kind enough to point it out to him. Thanks, guys!
I struck out once. :(
We didn't have to use our last "at bat" to win the game!
It had been decided that if one of our players hit one of the kids playing on the opposite field with their hit, it would automatically count as 5 runs...at least that's what the going rate was last year. Could be more with inflation this year. Any thoughts?
One teammate took one for the team as she tumbled over the first baseman and got a nice road rash on her side. Best thing about it: this is her first time ever playing ball!
I swore I'd never play catcher again, yet found myself both this and last game behind the plate the whole game. Geesh!
Being the catcher is great for the quads!

I'm sad that I'll miss next weeks game as I'll be in Chicago for work. Although, going to Chicago should be fun since I've never been there before. One designer going with me though, thought she'd be able to see the Statue of Liberty.....we've since set her straight that although we're not going to New York, she might still be able to see Lady Liberty if she stands at the top of the Sears Tower!! (is it still called that?)

This and That

2008-06-01T14:43:00.003-04:00

Yes, I know it's been a bit since I've posted. But this time I have a really good reason. Honestly! I do! Why don't you believe me?!?!

Just ask Skii!!! She can verify it cause her sibling is to blame for my absence. See, last weekend I went to Skii, Chad & Izzy's for Izzy's b-day bash at the local ballpark. Of course, her family was there including her Uncle, who was very, VERY sick. So, naturally, if there is ANY illness out there to be caught, I will be the one to catch it....and catch it I did. Although it hasn't been a nasty cold, you know, with all the snot and goobers and such, (YUCK!) it did make me very tired this past week.

Today, I'm feeling better and resting up until my softball game in about an hour. Should be interesting running around bases trying not to cough up what's left of my lungs.

Like your freedom? Thank a veteran today and every day!

2008-05-26T09:31:00.002-04:00

OMG!!!

2008-05-17T13:20:00.001-04:00

Here's a little something to make your weekend just a little sweeter!

The old grey mare she ain't what she used to be

2008-04-27T19:31:00.006-04:00

I tell you what. The right side of my body hurts like crazy! From my shoulder, to my elbow, to the tips of my fingers down to my ankle and toes.

I don't know what I was thinking when I agreed to play softball this year. I didn't think it would be this rough. Today's practice was much harder than last weeks. That's probably b/c the field was actually sandy and not swampy like it was last week. We just did batting practice in the grass last week. This week though we practiced in the outfield and infield and then scrimmaged a little.

Towards the end of the practice, I noticed my elbow was hurting a bit. Then, after my second at bat, it hurt a little more. I think I overextended it or something. All I know is that it hurts! My shoulder really hurt last week after practice. It's been about 5 years since I've played and I was in much better shape than I'm in now. I guess I was just hoping that playing would help me get back into shape again. Let's hope I make it through the season!

As for my ankle, I sprained it about a month ago and it still hasn't quite healed all the way. Today I used not one, but two braces on it to keep it in place. There are so many holes, dips, and pits in the outfield, that I'm afraid I'll snap my ankle at some point here.

As well, my playing isn't very good either. I didn't catch one fly ball and if you know me, you know that's not like me at all! I used to be really good at judging fly balls and being able to catch them. Even the impossible ones! Then, in the infield, it was as if I'd never played before. I couldn't stop a grounder to save my life! I think out of the 10 or so I got, I stopped possibly 2 or 3. That stinks in my book!

When I got home, I told me parents how "well" I played and my dad understood what I felt. My mom, though, just had to chime in that I'm not as young as I used to be. Gee thanks. I know I'm not as young as I used to be, but I should still be able to play, dangnabbit! Today is the first day in a while that I feel WAY older than 32. I'm talking feeling like I'm almost 62!

With all this being said, my new plan of attack is to hit the gym and strengthen whatever muscles I can and hopefully prevent any further injuries. Either that, or I'll have to learn to play left-handed and mightily quick too!

So, for now, I'm going to rekindle the once hot & cold relationship between myself and BenGay.

2008-04-26T15:54:00.000-04:00

It's that time of the year....again. :'(

2008-04-14T19:10:00.004-04:00

That's what I'M talkin' about, Willis!

Design Tip of the Week

2008-04-10T19:49:00.004-04:00

The couple that dresses together......

Lucky me

2008-04-01T18:28:00.003-04:00

I'm one of those people who wants to win the lottery, yet I always fail due to one vital, missing step....buying the ticket! However, something in me the other day said "Buy a lottery ticket...NOW!"

So, I stopped at the first place that sold lottery tickets and purchased one. Now, I know the odds of me winning have immensely increased just by this little action. Who would have thought that buying a ticket would do so much?!

Now I'm one of the lucky ones! Yes, that's right! I won the lottery!!!! I can't wait for all the money hungry beggars to be at my door with their hand out. Woo hoo!

Don't get me wrong! I do plan on doing some good with my winnings though. I will donate some of it to worthy charities and of course, save a good portion of it for a rainy day. Also, it's great to know that I won't have to worry about my student loans anymore. That's a gianormous load off my mind! I'm sure most of you can sympathize with me there.

Now before you think too highly of me, I must tell you that I do plan on splurging a little on myself. Let me know what you think of what I plan on buying.

Click here!

Design tip of the week

2008-03-29T15:21:00.006-04:00

A new feature here on the Design Goddess blog.....Design Tip of the Week!

Here I, the ever-wise Design Goddess, will impart my great interior design knowledge. It is my goal to inform each and every one who reads this blog in what's hot...and what's not.

As well, if you have a burning design question that you desperately need an answer to, I would be more than happy to oblige. Just think! You're getting great interior design advice and it's costing you a big whopping Goose Egg!

Hopefully, this will actually keep me blogging at least once a week and have something relative to interior design. So, I hope you enjoy the first edition of:

Design Goddess's
Design Tip of the Week!

Warm and fuzzy is fine for stuffed animals, greeting cards, and chick flicks. However, it is NOT fine for your car's interior!

$5 used to fill up my tank!

2008-03-28T07:52:00.002-04:00

Happy Peepster!

2008-03-21T18:01:00.002-04:00

Oh the things you can find online

2008-03-12T19:24:00.000-04:00

it's beginning to look a lot like christmas

2008-03-08T10:10:00.003-05:00

Here's what I saw outside my window this morning....
and has been since yesterday!
We got to leave work at 2pm b/c of the snow. Woo hoo!
We didn't even have this much snow at Christmas!

And look at this fool who's actually out IN it!
I mean, there's not much that would get me to go outside in this crap today!

Some lovely icicles hanging off our spouting. Oooooo Aaaaaaaa

Looks like those Global Warming freaks are right, eh?

I feel dirty. OH so dirty!

2008-03-04T19:16:00.004-05:00

As some of you may have heard, today was Primary day in Ohio. And just so we're clear, it's not the day that we paint the whole state in Red, Yellow, & Blue. Oh, no! Today is the day we vote for our candidate for President of these United States of America.

The weather really set the stage for the day too.

In the northern part, there's ice, snow, sleet, and rain.

(this is a tree in our yard. ALL of the trees in my area are covered in ice.)

In central Ohio, they had flooding. As for the Southern and Western part of the state, seems like they had typical March weather for Ohio.....cloudy and cold.

So, this evening, I drive to my voting location (a CHURCH!) and get my little voting card for the automated machine. But! Before I do, I ask for a Democratic ticket!! If any of you know me, you know my position on the current candidates....there really isn't one that's good enough for me.

However, I decided to bite the bullet and vote for Hillary. Now, before you judge me either way, let me tell you my reasoning for it.

This is just the primary and there isn't a good candidate.
McCain is pretty much the only Republican running, so he really doesn't need my vote.
If I HAVE to vote for someone, I might as well as vote for Hillary so that it's one less for Obama. He scares me MORE than Hillary and if you feel otherwise, that's terrific! Feel free to tell me why....BUT do NOT tell me it's b/c "He's a swell guy." or similar rhetoric. Give me specifics! Tell me which exact policies of his you like and why.
If we're going to go down, might as well have a party while doing it as I'm sure Bill will make sure to happen.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go get the scum off me. Anyone have a wire brush I can borrow?!

time for a laugh

2008-02-27T18:20:00.001-05:00

Skii's mom sent this to me and I thought it was funny enough to post here.....plus, I really don't have much else. So....enjoy! :)

COP COMMENTS

These 16 were taken off actual police car videos around the country:
[these are some mighty 'quick witted' cops!]

16. 'You know, stop lights don't come any redder than the one you just went through.'

15. 'Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch after you wear them a while.'

14. 'If you take your hands off the car, I'll make your birth certificate a worthless document.'

13. 'If you run, you'll only go to jail tired.'

12. 'Can you run faster than 1200 ft/secondbecause that's the speed of the bullet that'll be chasing you?'

11. 'You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write anything I want on the ticket, huh?'

10. 'Yes sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't think it will help. Oh, did I mention that I'm the shift supervisor?'

9. 'Warning! You want a warning? O.K., I'm warning you not to do that again or I'll give you another ticket.'

8. 'The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?'

7. 'Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to ride on rides, eat cotton candy and corn dogs and step in monkey poop.'

6. 'Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife gets a toaster oven.'

5. 'In God we trust, all others we run through NCIC.'

4. 'How big were those 'two beers' you say you had?'

3. 'No sir, we don't have quotas anymore. We used to, but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we can.'

2. 'I'm glad to hear that the Chief (of Police) is a personal friend of yours. So you know someone who can post your bail.'

AND THE WINNER IS....

1. 'You didn't think we give pretty women tickets? You're right, we don't..........Sign here.' [Ouch!]

If it's good for the canadians...

2008-02-25T18:57:00.006-05:00

This video is a documentary about one person in Ontario trying to get treatment for his illness. He ended up coming to US for help and if he hadn't, he'd probably not be here to tell his story.

Those who think a "National" health care plan is a fantastic idea, need to rethink it. I think if it was privatized, and the gov't got it's nose OUT of it, we'd be better off. The insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies wouldn't have to worry about pleasing the gov't and just worry about helping its fellow citizens.

Listen to what the gentleman has to say at the end of the video. Makes you think. And, for any Canadian out there that might read this, please feel free to give your two cents worth (either good or bad) in regards to National Health Care.

And take a look at this next one concerning the "Uninsured" in America. It's ignorant to willingly complain about this gigantic number of those without coverage and not take a closer look at just who makes up this number. The following documentary does it for you. (what can I say? I'm all about giving.)

Also, from someone who's worked in a hospital before, I know first hand that there are many programs out there that will help people with their medical bills. The hospitals make room in their budgets for those who cannot or will not pay their medical bills. Sure, they try to collect, but after a while, they just write it off. No use trying to get blood from a turnip, eh?

Here's the link to the website for more videos and information

Oh thank heavens!

2008-02-24T15:08:00.002-05:00

Ralph Nader is running for President.....again

Why not just wrangle up Ross Perot while we're at it?! I miss those graphs, charts, and pointer of his!

Adios, el dictador, el diablo!

2008-02-19T18:54:00.005-05:00

If you haven't heard, Cuba's main man, Fidel, has stepped down as supreme ruler of all.....in Cuba. This must be a very sad and difficult day for those "Americans" who idolize him and his wonderful ways of ruling.

So, we bid adieu to Fidel. May you have a wonderful and peaceful retirement. (you'll need it for where you'll probably be going once you pass from this world.)

Happy Presidents' day!

2008-02-18T18:51:00.004-05:00

Think you can name all of them??

Thank G it's February!

2008-02-11T20:16:00.000-05:00

It's amazing what kind of comments you can receive on your blog.

Some praise what you've posted, while others criticize you for it.

At times, nothing more is said other than "Hi! Thinking of ya!"

Then, there are the ones that you just can't ignore. The ones that are so profound that you can't help but to create a new post from it.

I received just such a comment today. Here's what it said: Has anyone told you it's February yet??? ;-)

Yes, if it weren't for KC and his band of Merry Sunshine Men, I would still be under the assumption that it was January and not, in fact, February.

So, thank you KC! Who knew your little comment would inspire me to post about it?!

It's begining to look a lot like telly

2008-01-31T18:59:00.000-05:00

In case you haven't noticed, the writers of Hollywood have put their pens down until they get what they deserve....whatever that may be. That means there's not much to watch on the telly these days, except for the ever so wonderful "reality" shows. *groan*

However, tonight, there's a spark in the dark. LOST returns for TWO HOURS!!! WOO HOO!!!!!

This is just so exciting I can't tell you. Needless to say, I'll be glued to my set from 8-10pm tonight. It's great to get LOST every now and then.

My new eye candy

2008-01-20T21:29:00.002-05:00

Pick your seat

2008-01-18T20:59:00.000-05:00

I'm going to be reupholstering a couple chairs for my sister and she's trusting ME to pick out the fabric for them. So, I thought it was only right to get the opinion of my loyal subjects!

Here are a few that I've found that I like. Let me know which one(s) you like as well. Whichever one has the most votes may be the one I choose and my sister will just have to live with!!!

Ok, that's all I have for now. I'll either add more to this post or just do a new post. Don't forget to make a case for why you've selected the one(s) you did!

Design come to life

2008-01-12T21:45:00.000-05:00

Remember my posts about the credit union I was designing found here and here (although I have NO idea where the picture of my design board went. If I find a copy on my computer, I'll post it again)?

Found it!

Well, it's almost finished! There have been some snags as it went along, mainly b/c the head honcho couldn't remember what we had discussed from one meeting to the next, but all in all, it looks good if I do say so myself. This is my first "real" design job that has actually come to fruition. It's kinda exciting for me and I hope it's liked by the inhabitants!

Here are some pictures I took on Friday when I was up there.

The lobby.

The lobby.

The lobby from the front of the teller line.

The teller line.
Notice the granite countertops and center of the wood frames.
Nice, eh?

One of the private offices.

One of the semi-private offices.

Outside of one semi-private office.

The Restroom

Saddest day of the year...So far

2008-01-11T20:39:00.000-05:00

I can't believe it really happened. I'm still in shock and awe as I'm pretty sure you all are as well.

Because of the writers' strike, the Golden Globes ceremony has been canceled. I know this probably comes as a BIG shock for you all, but I hope that, together, we can get through this trying time.

Also, we need to begin praying that the writers and Hollywood get their acts together and agree to some sort contract soon so that the coveted Oscars can go on without a hitch.

Life after the holidaze

2008-01-04T19:39:00.000-05:00

So, the big man came and went along with the old and new year. Now what? Well, if you're in Ohio, it's 3 months of gray. That's it. Nothing else. Ok, sure, the weather guys "say" that we'll have "Peeks of sun and temps in the 50's" by Sunday. I'll believe it when I see it!

Anyway, Christmas was great this year! My sis and nephew came up from North Carolina to spend the holiday with us. Christmas morning was probably the best one we've ever had! (Excluding the ones when we were 'lil man's age) My uncle came in around 7am to help my dad bring up the flower cart he made for my mother. (It took her about 10 minutes to realize it was in the living room!) And since I was sleeping in my old twin bed instead of my comfy double bed, I was pretty much awake when they came downstairs to bring it up.

Instead of fighting my desire to go back to sleep, I decided to get up. By 7:30am, everyone was up except for my nephew, brother, and mother....the deadheads of the clan, I guess! :D I really was expecting my nephew to be up before the crack of dawn shrieking with excitement "Santa was here!" But, it took him a few minutes and a little help from me and his mother to help him realize what day it was. Once it dawned on him, he lit up as bright as the tree was!

And, since it's always been a rule that NO ONE can open any presents until EVERYONE is up, I gently encouraged 'lil man to go and wake up his Uncle and Grandmother. (Aren't I nice?!) So, he opens the door to the bedroom where Uncle K is sleeping and says "UNCLE K! Santa was here! Get up!" To which my brother replied (grumbled more like it!) "Uh huh" and rolled over. Seeing that more needed to be done to get my brother up, I suggested that 'lil man jump on the bed to ease my brother out of bed. Doing what any good 4 year old would do, he jumped up on the bed and kept saying "UNCLE K! SANTA WAS HERE! GET UP!!!" Once he pulled back the covers from my brother's face, K knew his little nephew was serious! Hence, he flung the covers off himself and got up to see what Santa had brought.

One deadhead down.....the Queen of all deadheads to go!

With his uncle up, 'lil man turned his attention to his grandmother. He runs into the bedroom saying "GRANDMA! SANTA WAS HERE! GET UP!!!" To which my mother replied (again more like grumbled), "ok." She didn't move fast enough for 'lil man so he said again, with a little more bravado this time, "GRANDMA! SANTA WAS HERE! GET UP!!!!" My mother, being such a wonderful morning person said, "Well give me a minute to get up!"

FINALLY, everyone was awa...up and 'lil man could proceed to open his presents. He was SO excited with what he got. I think everyone was excited by what they got. My dad made gifts this year for us womenfolk. He made me a pen/clock desk set for whenever I have my own office/desk. (I'll edit this and post the picture later. I'm too lazy to get my phone and the cord to transfer the picture right now.....) For my sister, my dad made a 3D mountain scene with deer and trees that stick into it and of course the flower cart for my mother.

(If you can't make it out, it says "Michelle ____ Interior Design")

After I thought about my gift for a bit, I realized that he had asked me about how he should put it together months ago. He wondered how the grains of wood should run when he put the two pieces together. Should they be parallel or perpendicular. I suggested perpendicular to add interest. (Leave it to a designer, eh?) What a sneaky, sneaky man!!!

Well, that was my Christmas. I spent New Years with Skii and Chad. I'll have to make that an entirely separate post....trust me, you'd rather it be!

Bucking the system

2007-12-22T10:44:00.000-05:00

I'm here to wish you all :

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Now bring on the ACLU.

Decking the Halls

2007-12-18T19:58:00.000-05:00

Out of all the Christmas cards I've received so far this year, only THREE are actual cards. The rest came in the form of picture cards. Quaint Christmas settings with the children of my friends adorning the scene.

I guess this means that I've officially gone over the hill. No longer will I receive cards with sentimental or witty words for me to ignore until after I read who the card is from.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE seeing how my friends' children have grown and changed over the year, but I guess it just makes me a little envious. I mean, I don't send Christmas photos of me to my friends. And I'll tell ya, I'm just as cute, if not cuter!, than their kids!!

Perhaps that's how I'll make my millions! I'll start a business where single adults can have their portrait taken and put on Christmas cards to send to all their friends and family! Brilliant!!!

Excuse me now....I have to go write my business plan.

As you wish....and then some!

2007-12-11T20:27:00.000-05:00

2007-12-08T18:34:00.001-05:00

Test time

2007-12-07T18:31:00.000-05:00

Your Element Is Water

A bit of a contradiction, you can seem both lighthearted and serious.
That's because you're good at going with the flow - but you also are deep.

Highly intuitive, you tune in to people's emotions and moods easily.
You are able to tap into deep emotional connections and connect with others.

You prefer a smooth, harmonious life - but you can navigate your way around waves.
You have a knack for getting people to get along and making life a little more peaceful.

What's Your Element?

You Should Be a Cherry Redhead

Sexy, dramatic, but still sweetly feminine. Perfect for getting out of the hair color doldrums!

What Kind of Redhead Should You Be?

There's a Chance You Could Be Violent

Overall, you're a pretty chill person - and you have a good handle on your emotions.
Sometimes your anger gets the best of you, and end up regretting how you act.
Try to curb your temper more often. It only has to get out of control once to do some damage.

Could You Be Violent?

You Don't Have a Boyfriend Because You are Too Shy

When a guy gets to know you, he finds a great catch
Problem is... you're too shy for most guys to get to know.
From meeting someone to dating, you usually have your guard up.
And while you're just holding back, it makes you seem like you've got something to hide.

Why Don't You Have a Boyfriend?

You Should Get an Abstract Tattoo

Artistic and unique
You're the most likely type to personally design your tattoo

What Tattoo Should You Get?

You Are 54% Scary

You're a pretty normal, nice girl... but you definitely have your scary moments.
As long as you acknowledge them and apologize, you'll probably keep your guy around.

Do You Scare Off Men?

What Your Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich Means

Your eating style is gluttonous. If you like something, you're going back for seconds... no matter how full you are!

You don't really have a sweet tooth. If you go for dessert, you tend to go for something light.

Your taste in food tends to be quite eclectic and wide. You are an adventurous eater, and you like many types of cuisines.

You belong to a class that's all your own. You resist rules and traditions of any sort.

You are a tough person who isn't afraid to live life fully. There isn't a lot that scares you.

You are laid back and extremely easygoing. You never make a fuss, and you try to enjoy every moment.

What Does Your Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Say About You?

You Belong in LA

Forget living in a dirty, cold city - you'll take the beach instead.
Celebrity sightings, trendy restaurants, and clubbing all night are more your thing.
And who knows? You might become the next beautiful person the paparazzi stalks!

Are You an LA Girl or a NY Girl?

Your 80s Theme Song Is:

Shake Your Love by Debbie Gibson

What's Your 80s Theme Song?

Health is SO overrated

2007-12-04T11:35:00.000-05:00

As most of you know, I've had my trials and tribulations over the past year and a half with my health. Mainly, my gallbladder.

So, as I sit here writing this post instead of being at work because I am sick...yet again, I contemplate health.

Really, is it all what it's cracked up to be? Seriously. I mean, who really likes knowing that they'll be relatively normal most every day of the year and that they might get sick with the usual cold, sinus infection, or stomach flu over that year?

Show of hands?

For me, I honestly LOVE not knowing if I'll be healthy for a full MONTH at a time. Always wondering if what I'm eating will make me sick the next day or if whatever bug I catch from others will put me out of commission for a much longer period of time just because I don't have my gallbladder anymore. Spending much of my weekends in bed because of being sick and wishing daylight wouldn't come back until I felt better.

If only I could live in a cave with no lights, no heat and the Golden Girls 24-7 on the TV. Oh and I guess my cats b/c they wouldn't leave me for any longer than it took to eat their dinner. Guess they thought it would be rude to bring their food downstairs and eat in front of me since I couldn't eat and if I did eat, I wouldn't keep it down. (I know...TMI)

Today is the first day that I feel somewhat human again. I mean, I'm actually on my computer. Haven't really done that in a while except for the few things I HAD to do for work b/c it was due yesterday and I didn't get it done b/c I was sick so I had to finish it the best I could and then e-mail it piece-by-piece to my co-worker since our new server doesn't seem to like files larger than 3kb only to find out today that she didn't get the file I sent originally, so I had to break it down again to send it in smaller bits. Whew!

I guess if I look at the positive side, this has been a GREAT way to lose those extra pounds I picked up over Thanksgiving. Although I thought I had a pretty good handle on it with working out at the YMCA (Village People not included), but I guess my body knew better.

The only thing I can think of as to why I got sick this time is the turkey sandwich I had at the cafeteria of a business my co-worker and I visit weekly. This is only the second or third time I've eaten here, but the first for a cold cut sandwich. So, I'm thinking that I'll probably stay away from them here on out.

My doctor feels that it probably is some sort of virus, but took some blood yesterday anyway to check my liver. Perhaps I'm still "throwing things" (not sure what he meant by that) and that my stomach doctor will have to open a duct or something. I'm not sure how I feel about that though. If that's the case and opening a duct will stop this insanity, then I'm all for it! However, it could just lead to something else and then something else and then something else...

Which leads me to the rationale: Health is SO overrated!

Addendum: I did forget to mention, after reading Cher's comment, that mental spooning can work WONDERS for a sick person. I think it should be bottled and sold in stores!

UPDATE: I've just eaten solid food!!!! Ok, so it's just Chicken Noodle Soup, but hey, gotta start somewhere, eh?

Get Your Gobble On!

2007-11-22T12:47:00.001-05:00

Just for Phats...

2007-11-20T21:27:00.000-05:00

I got summoned today!!!!

Rambling along

2007-11-17T17:23:00.000-05:00

I know it's been almost 2 weeks since I've posted. Can't say why I haven't. I have had some good ideas for posts, but the thought of actually writing it quickly turned me against posting ever again. What can I say? I'm moody like that.


	Cancer is symbolized by the Crab. You're deeply emotional and intuitive, and your top concern is family. Something of a homebody, you prefer to stay in rather than go out on the town. You can be moody, drawing into your protective shell if things get too intense around you.

See? I told you so! ;)

Which also, I guess, is why I haven't posted. So, I can, in fact, tell you why. Please disregard the second sentence.

Anyway.....

My friend from work and I have been going to workout after work these past couple weeks and one night we were heading back to the Ladies' lockerroom when 3 young boys were standing in the hall probably waiting for their mothers. Anyway, the one was saying"Hold your horses! That's an old saying! They said that back in the old days. Hold your horses!" S and I just laughed at the little boys. They were probably no older than 7, but probably younger than that. It was just funny hearing them say things like "They said that way back when" I used to say that! Crazy!

I'm going to see if my one professor was being real when he said that I could teach a studio class. I was thinking of getting a part-time job and this would be far better than any other job I could get. I mean, I really don't want to do anything retail again. Been there. Done that. So, keep your fingers crossed. I think it would be great to do. It would probably be for a tech drawing class where we learned how to hand draft and I think it would be great to renew those skills myself. Plus, I could pass on some wisdom to the kids in the class who think this is just like "Trading Spaces" or some HGTV show. I know I thought that when I started school, but I quickly grew out of that mindset.

I paid my credit card bill online last night and realized my APR was 15%! Are they crazy?!?! I've NEVER had one higher than 9.9% and now they've felt the need to raise it to 15%?! I think I should get a much lower one just for dealing with all the crap they send me in the mail CONSTANTLY!!! I mean, they would call me night after night about joining their credit protection program and even though I'd keep telling them "NO!" they'd still call the next night. So, I finally told them that I do not want it now nor ever so please take me off their list. They said they would. So, what happened the following week? You got it! They called me yet again to join this program. I got a little agitated with the person calling me and told them what had transpired the week prior and how I had been called incessantly by them for this program. I haven't gotten a call since!

I'm looking to get a new car. I really would like to get one before winter really arrives. It's been snowing off and on here the past couple weeks, but nothing that has really stuck to the ground. They've called for snow all week this week and we haven't seen much. I think they just call for it b/c they have no idea if it's really going to happen or not. Oh and they've called for sun too a couple times, but I haven't seen it in about a week. This is when fall/winter begins to suck royally around here. Having gray(grey) skies constantly is enough to make any sane person want to gouge their eyes out so they wouldn't have to see it any more. Can you tell I'm not a fan of winter in Ohio?

I'm mad at Skii right now. She told me not to come down this weekend! I was just going down there to help them move, but I guess I'm not wanted. Oh, sure, she'll tell you that they're not moving this weekend, but probably next weekend, but still. I can't believe she would tell me not to come down there! I mean, it's not like gas is an arm and a leg and I'm made of money. Geez! Seriously, wouldn't you be ticked?! Chad gets it! He figured it out since I didn't answer Skii's calls or reply to her texts last night, which had nothing to do with the fact that my phone was upstairs, in my purse, on silent, but all to do with the fact that Skii told me not to come down there this weekend. Yep. That's it! This 28 year friendship is OVER!!! Got it, Skii?!

Whew! Glad I got all that off my chest. Thanks for listening and I sure hope I didn't bore you all to tears. I know how it is reading these posts that just ramble and ramble on with no point or end in sight! We all read Phats' blogs, so you know what I'm saying! :D (just kidding, buddy! I'm sure your posts have a point, I just don't get them!)

Skii & DG through the years

2007-10-28T11:51:00.000-04:00

Skii and DG as Brownies.
Come on Skii, pull up your sock!

Skii and DG (with another friend) before our first high school dance.
Man the late 80's, early 90's were scary!!!

Skii and DG as Bride and Made of Honor.
Don't we make the cutest couple?!

Skii and DG taking one of many self-portraits.

Immortalized

2007-10-27T15:57:00.000-04:00

Yesterday, I went back to good old Kent State for a dedication ceremony.

If you recall, I did a design for the College of Education, which was merging with a couple other "colleges" and needed to renovate their space to accommodate everyone and everything. Last week my professor I worked with on it called me at work and asked if I would be interested in attending the dedication ceremony.

Let me think about this for a second.....uh, heck yeah!

So, I went there and the space looked magnificent! Of course, the whole layout wasn't exactly like I designed, but pretty darn close. Someone's interior designer daughter did the finishes and furniture and it's not exactly what I would have selected, but overall it looked good.

Once I introduced myself as the design student who did the layout, all the workers in this office just gushed at how much they LOVED the space! I got my picture taken, which I assume is for the Kent Stater and I was also told that a reporter from TV2 (Kent's TV station) would be contacting me for an interview. If that doesn't say "SUPERSTAR!" I don't know what does!

Best of all, the dean said that if I needed a reference, I could call on her! Not too shabby, eh?!

a cleaner way of carving pumpkins

2007-10-23T18:52:00.000-04:00

Click Here

You can be jealous of me, it's ok.

2007-10-21T20:36:00.000-04:00

Friday night Zen and I went to see a play at the local theatre. It was called "Final Assault" as written by none other than David Selby! Now, if you're not quite sure who that is, take a look at a couple pics I found online.

David from his Dark Shadows days.

A more recent picture of David

After being entertained by David's play, we mingled with the cast and the playwright himself! He took pictures with his fans...

...hung out with the crowd...

...and partook of the wonderful refreshments

Then, sat them right in front of where I was standing!

That was my exciting brush with fame.
And I know, you're extremely jealous. It's ok.

Grab your grilled cheese!

2007-10-16T19:52:00.000-04:00

Did ya hear the one about the fire that looked like Pope John Paul II?

Seriously?!

Phone pics

2007-10-14T20:44:00.001-04:00

Here are a few pics that I transferred from my phone to my computer...finally!

These are from my trip to PA for a conference there.

I know you can't read the street sign, but it's "Big Beaver Boulevard."
And what just happens to be ON Big Beaver Boulevard???

HA!!! I love irony like that!

This is one I took b/c it was just great! The license plate is RST N PCE.
Guess what they're livelihood is?

Finally, here's a pic of a guy trying to look as manly as he can while driving a pink hot rod.

Update

2007-10-09T20:23:00.001-04:00

My wrist seems to be getting better, however, it's been quite challenging to type and hit the correct keys! If I don't correct it, it tends to look something like this: thisis me treying to tupe with myt nrace pm wothout edoting. Wow!

It's comin gupon one week since I got this thing to wear 24-7 and I've discovered a few things.

It is difficult to shake hands properly with it.
I can make 3/4 of the Sign of the Cross (If you're not Catholic, that's when we do that hand thing from the forehead, to the chest and from shoulder to shoulder)
People tend to talk to me more even if it's always asking, "What happened to your arm?" Most think it's a bowling injury. I tell them I'm not that good enough to get an injury from playing the sport. Plus, if I did get injured, it would be my feet that were injured b/c I dropped the ball on them.
I'm glad it's fall. Can you imagine the tan line I'd have?!
It's a great way to get out of mowing the lawn.
Somehow from when I go to sleep until I wake up, my brace decides it's had enough of protecting my wrist and feels my pillow needs some support.

In other news,

Robo-blogger

2007-10-04T19:55:00.002-04:00

In my last post, I said how I had to take a break from the net b/c of my wrist being painful after working on the computer all day. Well, I finally had enough and went to the urgent care center in town. (Wonder if those would still exist if we had national healthcare?)

The doctor asked the usual questions of what was going on and what my symptoms were. So, I told him what was up and he came to the conclusion that I had a strained ligament. His "cure?" A pretty cool wrist brace and 800mg of Motrin three times a day. Woo hoo!

Here are a couple pics of my new arm candy:

For some reason, no webbing came out when I did this. Mine must be broken.

I've asked people at work if they'd like to play "Ernest Angley" with me, but so far, everyone's declined. :(

I now have about 2 weeks of wearing this thing and hopefully it will take care of it. Then I can get back to full-time blogging and have it start all over again!!!

Bad blogger

2007-09-30T16:45:00.000-04:00

I haven't been good about posting or commenting. I know. I'm a bad blogger. However, in all fairness, I must tell you that the reason why I haven't blogged a lot lately is b/c I've been avoiding my computer at night since I'm on it all day at work.

And since I'm on it all day at work, I think I'm either developing Carpal Tunnel or some other fun, wonderful ailment in my wrist. After using the computer (mainly the mouse) all day long, my wrist hurts when I bend it. And for more fun, my one finger has decided to act up even more then my wrist. It hurts all the time. It has the feeling like it has to "pop" to feel better, yet it won't. No matter how much I try to crack the knuckle, it won't. Then I just realize how painful it is and stop pushing on it which leads it back to feeling like it needs to "pop."

I guess I shouldn't have gone into a profession that is so "mouse intensive." Perhaps I'll take Skii's idea and set my mouse up to be used by my left hand instead of my right. It will be weird to do in the beginning, but if it saves my right wrist, it's worth it.

So anyway, that's the reason behind my lack of posting and commenting. I do hope it is nothing serious and will go away soon. I'm probably heading down the same road as my dad and will have the rest of my life filled with joint pain. Speaking of joint, anyone know if that helps joint pain at all?!

Need I say more?

2007-09-23T08:42:00.001-04:00

BTW - go check out Skii's contest!
Maybe she'll extend the deadline, but if not, check it out anyway!

Kids being kids...Oh wait! That's illegal now.

2007-09-16T19:18:00.000-04:00

If you haven't heard, playgrounds are now safer in Colorado. Apparently, some kids have complained that when they played tag, they got......

.....get ready cause this is really horrible!....

.....CHASED!!!!

Can you imagine?! Being chased during a game of tag?!?!?! Why, in my day, we never did such crazy things as chase others while playing tag. That's just ludicrous!

What has this world come to that kids are taking the game of tag too far by chasing the other kids on the playground?! What's next? The banning of Red Rover b/c kids got hurt from bouncing off the linked arms of the other team? Oh....wait...that already happened.

So this school feels that banning tag will help the kids' self-esteems b/c now they won't be chased. Whew! Tragedy avoided! Now, if only they could work on their false sense of entitlement that parents have instilled in them. Oh, but we can't let them know the big bad secret that life isn't fair and that you don't always get what you want, when you want it.

Why don't they just go back to their video games and preservative packed snacks and forget all about that running, chasing, getting healthy stuff. Just keep stuffing your face, sitting on your rump, and increasing our childhood obesity and diabetes rate by staggering amounts!

back from the dead!

2007-09-14T22:19:00.001-04:00

Yes, folks, I have FINALLY kicked this nasty sick bug! Now, I can get back to what's most important in life.....blogging!

Oh and worshiping Cher.

But NOTHING like this guy(?) with Britney. Sorry, Cher.

Blech

2007-09-10T16:59:00.000-04:00

Being sick sucks!

Oh, and you have the FUNKIEST dreams when you're sick too!

This should be enough Lysol to disinfect my blog!
"Some" are afraid they'll catch my cold from reading/visiting my blog.

friends who care and share

2007-09-06T18:16:00.001-04:00

As you know, I was hanging with Skii and the gang last weekend and I really enjoy my time there. For those of you who don't know, Skii and I have known each other since we were four years old. Over those years we've shared many things like secrets, clothes, gum (new and abc I'm sure), as well as the common cold. This past weekend, Skii and Izzy were a bit under the weather and tried their best to not infect the rest of us. However, those nasty, pesky, common cold bugs found their way into my system. Now, my throat is on fire and nothing will put it out! So, the big question here is:

Who the HECK is going to bring me a nice, big, pot of hot chicken noodle soup?!

who says wal-Mart is bad for america?

2007-09-01T09:31:00.000-04:00

I stopped at the local Wal-Mart for a couple things last night before arriving at Skii's joint. I wandered through the store gathering the few necessary items, then arrived at one of the open check-outs. As I walked up, the cashier, James, was saying "They spelled "checks" wrong on here! They spelled it C-H-E-Q-U-E-S!" To which I replied, "That the European way of spelling it." He completely ignored what I said and started pronouncing it as "che-quays." I just felt pity for this young man who will probably remain a loyal Wal-Mart employee forever and never realize that there's a bigger world out there where they spell checks, cheques.

My new favorite cartoon

2007-08-30T22:12:00.000-04:00

Since I refuse to grow old, I still watch cartoons and I've found a great one on Cartoon Network. It's called Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. My favorite character is Eduardo. He's a big, purply, "scary" guy who wouldn't hurt a fly. And he speaks with a Spanish accent. Who wouldn't love that?! :)

I LOVE (good) CARTOONS!!!

Being Without You

2007-08-24T18:04:00.000-04:00

It's been a VERY rough past 3 days. I have been out-of-town for a conference, which means I have been away from Cher's picture for way too long!

However, that's not to say that I haven't been away from Cher too long. Oh no! She's been very faithful at texting me and even while driving! She's quite the skilled texter, that Cher is!

So as to not be completely selfish and keep all the wonder that is Cher to myself, I will be posting some of her messages to me. This way, it's as if EVERYONE won her contest and not just me. That is my little gift to you all. I do hope you enjoy and appreciate it as much as I do!

My life is now complete!

2007-08-20T20:14:00.000-04:00

I come home from a hard day at work and what do I find?!?!

This:

(Only Cher would be able to send someone in another country something
with only their name and country on it. She's just THAT amazing!)

After I stopped hugging it, I took a picture of it so as to immortalize the day and time I received not only my first piece of international mail, but my first piece of Cher!

I carefully opened the envelope and removed its contents. At first I thought I got just two sheets of cardboard, but as I moved one of them, I found these inside!

I was SO excited to see the picture of my idol!! Then, I realized that she took even MORE time out of her hectic life to write ME a love note!

What a terrific person she is. So selfless and giving. No wonder she's my idol!

I have to go worsh...uh I mean frame my picture!

Is it drafty in here?

2007-08-19T16:41:00.000-04:00

Next Sunday is the BIG fantasy football draft and I need some players.

Tell me who I should draft.

But first, tell me who I should keep out of my players from last year:

Indy Colts Quarterback
Travis Henry - DENVER RB
Santana Moss - WASHINGTON WR
Mushin Muhammad CHICAGO WR
Cincy Bengals Placekicker
New England Patriots Defense

Now, I need to keep 3 and I believe my entire team is made up of 12 players. So, please, impart your football knowledge so that I may win the league for the 2nd non-consecutive year!

Don't Try This At Home

2007-08-19T10:46:00.001-04:00

So, I was surfing the web and found this site. It is freakin' hilarious! You will never believe what they put into a blender to find out:

Here is a list of a few things they tried:

Check it out!

I am SO mad, I could spit nails!

2007-08-16T21:37:00.000-04:00

How do you handle an A**HOLE at work? Someone who thinks he's King S*it when in reality he's just King of the Dips*its!

I am refusing to work with him any longer after today. I refuse to be berated when I didn't do anything wrong. I just didn't do what HE wanted. I didn't just become complacent and submissive when he told me that I shouldn't arrive at or leave from an appointment without him. His reason? It shows that we are a "team." His REAL reason? He just wants to look like the big, bad businessman. He told me "I'm the salesman on this account and that is how I want it."

WHAT?!

I've arrived at appointments before the salesperson in the past and they've never had a problem with it. He just has a problem b/c he was handed this account from the salesman who left, who I really liked working with b/c he actually KNEW his stuff and was intelligent versus this Neanderthal, and the client keeps contacting ME about things instead of him. He doesn't get it that they already KNOW me and NOT him and he hasn't taken ANY opportunities to establish a relationship with them, so who would YOU contact?!

So, this morning, he felt the need to first thing come over and thank me for my assistance yesterday at our meeting and then start in on me about the whole arriving and leaving thing. He said that he was getting irate or irritated...some big word that I don't think he knew the meaning. I wanted to throttle him, personally.

This guy is that guy in school who always said, "Hey, what'd you get for #15 cause I just want to make sure mine is right." When all along, he has NO clue what the answer is. He is also that guy that spins things so EVERYONE else is responsible for the mistakes he makes except himself! He was making it MY fault for our chairs being more expensive than the ones we got this client earlier this year (with the other salesman) just b/c I created the quote in the computer. Now, I TOLD him REPEATEDLY to pull the old order for other questions he had, but he never did it. So, when the client pointed out this error to us, he blamed ME b/c I did the quote.

Are you SERIOUS?!?!?

In ANY place of business where there are sales people, THEY are responsible for EVERYTHING with the account. In the end, he should have pulled the old order and compared the two prices to make sure the new ones would be less. But he just assumed that since I did the last design, that I memorized all the prices.

Again...Are you SERIOUS?!?!

Even our President didn't expect me to know all the prices! I've spoken with her about my concerns on this account and the three of us sat down. Of course, he spun things and just made things up that had no foundation in truth. He said I was setting appointments with them and e-mailing back and forth with them so he didn't know what was going on. I promptly clarified that by saying, "I have NEVER made appointments with them and ANY e-mails that I responded to, I copied you on them so you know everything I know." He didn't have much to say about that.

Now, after today's encounter, he's just going to have to wonder if I'll use the Postal blood that's in me and do what comes naturally! I bet he'll have a hard time sleeping at night!