Saturday!

Saturday! Saturday's all right!

This is what I learned

I'm taking an online class on management. Per this slide, as a manager I am to do the following: I don't know if this is common knowledge.

Sunday Sunday

I've just made a decision. I know that I have kept my blog more of a place for me to capture my opinions on what's going on in my head as opposed to what's really going on in my life. You know the day to day stuff. I'm boring basically NO ONE because...well in order to bore anyone, one has to have readers to bore and since I basically don't...no one is bored. I've decided to change all that. I'm going to write day to day stuff that will really put you to sleep. So, gather round those young'ems who refuse to close their little peepers at night because surely this will do the trick.

It is just after 7pm. I made a pretty good dinner, fried rice and a chicken stir fry. We finished eating about an hour ago. And guess what? I'm hungry again! Yeah, that didn't take long. This morning I made chocolate chip banana sugar-free cupcakes. Okay, they were sugar free until I added the chocolate.

It was a great weekend weather wise...highs in the 70s and the winds for Oklahoma were calm...very calm. I know I should have been out there raking leaves but that didn't happen. I should have washed my car too. I should have taken Becca to the doggy park too. Becca has this amazing ability to make me feel guilty. She wants to go do something so bad. She barks and cries and sings all at the same time because she senses I am leaving and she's right. I am but always to go somewhere where dogs are discouraged...like Wal Mart.

I went to Wal Mart today and I made a deliberate effort to check out what people were wearing. I'm sure you have seen those emails about the people at Walmart. There's even a website: http://peopleofwalmart.tumblr.com/ I have to say, I did find a couple of people that would fit nicely up on the site. I'm kind of surprised. Usually when I get these emails my first thought is that I never see anyone dress so brizzardly but today I did. I think a lot of it comes from heavy set people who refuse to acknowledge the fact that what they are wearing is perhaps a wee bit tight for them; that maybe the term "age appropriate" does apply to them. But, I am by no means a slave to fashion so I think my judgmental muscle is rather lax than most people.

Just some thoughts....

Like I have posted on or around this day in the past four years, today would have been my mom's birthday. She and her sister would have been 76. I am sure they had a great party up in heaven. I know, many would say that kind of thing doesn't go on up there; that nothing up there has anything to do with what it was like down here for those who have passed. I just refuse to believe it. I am so sure that my mom and my Aunt Marie are celebrating with all their family who have joined them. The thing is, there are a lot more souls up there than down here....heaven's getting a little top heavy, I'm sure. My mom (and Aunt) have a brother and a sister down on earth....of their entire family that is it. Everyone has passed on from their generation and before. Both of their spouses are up there. My mom even has two nieces with her.

In other news...we had a great day weather wise here in Oklahoma. I believe we hit the lower 80s officially. Not bad for February! I'll take it. Actually lower 80's are higher than needed as far as I'm concerned. I do hear though, that a cold spell is on its way next week ..maybe some snow/rain mix. But again....it's February.

Spread the love: At work we had this campaign where each employee could fill out cards for co-workers acknowledging their recognition of the CARES Program. It was a kind of neat idea. I filled out a few cards, complete with a self-portrait. I also received a few from co-workers. It's nice to know that there are people who truly appreciate your natural borne efforts. You know, some of us try and some of us...well it just comes naturally. I'm not ashamed to say, I'm of the latter. The hard part is, finding people to admit it though. But there are some very bright, very astute colleagues at my office. Praise the Lord.

That's about it for now.

I Vow.....

to try my hardest to be more open minded about the youth of today.

Bucket List

I got this email at work the other day. You're suppose to check off the things you have done. I've added more to it.
(X) Shot a gun
(X) Gone on a blind date
(X) Skipped school
(X) Been to Canada
( ) Been to Alaska
( )Been to Cuba
( )Been to Europe
( )Been to S. America
(X)Been to Las Vegas
(X) Been to Mexico
(X)Been to Florida
( ) Been to Hawaii
(X)Been to California
( ) Been to Maine
(X) Been on a plane
( ) Been on a Cruise Ship
( ) Been on a one day Lake Cruise Ship
( ) Served on a Jury
(X) Been lost
(X) Been on the opposite side of the country
( ) Gone to New York City
(X) Swam in the ocean.
(X) Cried yourself to sleep
(X )Bought yourself flowers
(X) Played Cops and Robbers
(X) Played Cowboys and Indians
(X ) Sang Karaoke
(X) Paid for a meal with coins only
(X) Made prank phone calls
( )Laughed until some beverage came out of your nose
( ) Sneaked into the drive in without paying
( ) Read the Bible completely through
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(X)Danced in the rain
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe
(X) Wished on a star
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone
(X) Blown bubbles
( ) Gone ice skating
( ) Climbed a mountain
(X) Learned to dance
(X) Camped out under the stars
( ) Seen something so beautiful that it took your breath away
(X) Are or have been married
( ) Have children
(X) Have / had a pet
( ) Been skinny dipping outdoors
(X) Been fishing
(X) Performed on stage as an adult
( ) Been boating
( ) Been hunting
( ) Been or tried water skiing
(x) Been hiking
(x) Been horseback riding
( ) Been camping in a trailer/RV
( ) Flown in a small 4-seater airplane
( ) Flown in a private jet
( ) Flown in a glider
( ) Been flying in a helicopter
( ) Been flying in a hot air balloon
( ) Took a trip on a train
(X) Gone to a drive-in movie
( ) Done something that should have killed you
( ) Done something you thought you couldn't do
(X) Done something that you will regret for the rest of your life
( ) Been to Africa
( ) Ever ride an elephant
(X) Ever eaten just cookies for dinner
(X) Ever been on T.V.
( ) Ever steal any traffic signs
(X) Ever been in a car accident
(X) Had a nickname
(X) Name ever been in the local paper
( ) Ever been to Asia
( ) Ever been to Australia
( ) Lived in another country
( ) Been sky-diving
( ) Driven/ridden in a car going more than 100 mph
( ) Ate sushi
(X)Performed Stand up Comedy
(X) Been published
(X) Quit smoking
( ) Go to a rodeo
( ) Truly felt a deep sense of accomplishment
( ) Saved a life
(X) Get a college degree
( ) Write a book
( ) Run a race