Lateshift Musings

Time to update your links...

2007-07-31T20:32:00.000-05:00

I've joined the exodus to Wordpress!

http://lateshiftmusings.wordpress.com/

See ya over there!

I'm Still Here...

2007-07-30T18:02:00.000-05:00

I started this and then it disappeared! Oh well, here we go again. The blog hiatus is over for now, I think. Just every once in a while time dictates a break. And while I wasn't doing anything pressing, life took me away for the time.
Did you see the moon the other day?
Pretty impressive, isn't it? I've got to get them uploaded to Flickr yet but feel free to browse the pics.
We did five loads of laundry at my mom's yesterday because we are very short on funds. Very, very short. We ate leftover when we got there and then they fed us spaghetti for supper. It's was really nice to see and visit with them again. And speaking of family my 16 year old sister has gotten her driver's license! That's it-I'm moving to Maine!
Well, hopefully I will post again on Wednesday when the hubby goes to work. Have a great day! Ciao!

2007-07-20T00:39:00.000-05:00

Appetizer
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how much do enjoy watching sports on television? Oh probably a five-I love baseball but to heck with the rest of them.

Soup
If you could completely memorize any one work of fiction, which one would you pick? Drawing a blank on this-in non-fiction it would have to be the Bible.

Salad
What is your favorite breakfast food? Cereal-preferably chocolate!

Main Course
Name something fun you can do for less than $10.00. Picnic at a park.

Dessert
How long does it usually take you to fall asleep? Depends-sometimes we go lie down and read for a while sometimes my hubby has to drag me to bed so I'm not sleeping on the couch.

Please excuses my answers this week-I've had a mild bug that has kicked my butt to Toledo and back. Here's hoping tomorrow is better than the past day! And play along here.

Ewwwwww!

2007-07-14T23:19:00.001-05:00

I mentioned bugs in the other post right?
I went to use the down arrow and this is what I touched:

Oh yuck gross! But before I got a Kleenex's-he was dead-I snapped a few pictures!
Now off to bleach my fingers!!!!Yuck!

AWOL

2007-07-14T22:20:00.000-05:00

No excuses for my absence just not much to talk about. I spend a lot of time on the 'puter and yet it's mainly checking email, Bloglines, and chatting with the hubby. I am not as productive as I wanted to be this summer but Chris is so insistent on me just taking it easy. The house is picked up, the kitchen stays clean, and things are mostly better in the housing department.
I have gotten into a lot of music again this summer. I downloaded Winamp and am just loving it. It scanned my computer for anything on it and then added it to Winamp. I've been putting a lot of CD's on the computer. Burning a few for my dad who loves bluegrass.

The other thing I've done is a lot of movies. We've seen quite a few and a lot of that is from renting from Blockbuster. Something I've been doing through Netflix is to watch Law and Order from the beginning. Season 1 of L&O. I have been enjoying this. I've got Bridge to Terabithia to watch yet. We bought that movie and I haven't seen it! I've also got Spanglish to watch before Monday night. Maybe this morning.
In a way, summer is a time to be lazy. To do nothing and feel justified by the heat. I so cannot wait till it gets cooler and it's soups and chili weather again. But I can't complain-although we have gotten so much rain it has kept temps lower than normal. I don't think we've seen the upper 90's let alone 100 yet. And it is because of the rain. But because of the rain we've got bugs galore and flooding and mushrooms in my potted petunia!!!
I've got a thing with my tart burner, for a different subject. I go maybe twice a year and spend thirty bucks on tarts. Bad girl, I know, but that's about the only real indulgence I cry out for. I like my house to be a good smelly. I go only to Yankee Candle Store and get them and they rotate stock every so often-heavier scents in the winter and lighter scents in the summer. Last time I went I got one called Fresh Mint and wasn't sure about it. It's not something I am yelling and jumping up and down and saying, "I love this scent!" But you know what, it's a different, light scent that makes a huge difference. It's like my pot-pot is chewing a piece of mint gum without the sugar!
We went to a car show yesterday and I really enjoyed myself. Which explains the car pics scattered throughout this post! I hope everyone is having a great summer and a wonderful weekend. Ciao!

Random stuff

2007-07-13T03:46:00.000-05:00

Mingle² - Online Dating

Darn-gotta work on my cussing :) At least, I keep things fairly kid-friendly around here!

Friday Feast

2007-07-13T03:38:00.000-05:00

There was no Friday Feast last week. But we're back this week, so without further adieu...

Appetizer
What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries!! Rinsed and with sugar or cut up with sugar sprinkled on and let set for a couple of hours then apply to pancakes or shortcake.

Soup
Who is someone you consider as a great role model? Jesus is the first thing that came to mind.

Salad
If you were to spend one night anywhere within an hour of your home, where would you choose? We've got a couple of lakes within an hour and I'd like to stay in one of the cabins for the night-preferably in the winter with a fireplace. In Oklahoma in the winter it would be cool but not freezing and you could do a hike and a romantic dinner in front of the fire. Hint, hint hubby!

Main Course
Name something you do too often. Read, apologize, and play on the net.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I really like ___________ because ____________. My hubby/he's my best friend!

Play along here!

Fourth

2007-07-05T22:08:00.000-05:00

I feel like crap thanks to a mild sinus infection. At least that's what I think it is-just like every other time my sinuses decide to riot. And I am so darn tired-just really dragging here lately. And I've been getting enough sleep so I am not sure what's going on. Just need lots of fluid and sleep. It'll all be okay in the end :)

We ended up going over to my parents on the 4th in the evening. We took separate cars and I did a load of laundry at mum's. Chris got ready for work and left at 840 pm. Then he called at 855 pm saying he wasn't suppose to work! So he came back to my mom's and we watched my brother set off a few 'crackers. It was nice but next year, I think we'll seek out something else. My family has become strangers to me and without going into details I think I'll just keep on putting some space between me and everyone else.
So with the hubby off for four days we watched lots of movies. Include the ultimate bang-bang, boom-boom movie Live Free or Die Hard. I think I saw the first one on TV years ago but I enjoyed the movie and so do my little brother whom we took. A great summer movie.
Well, that's all I got-I am yawning so bad! Off to veg in front of the TV!

Do I Really Need This?

2007-07-01T05:34:00.000-05:00

I've been going through some old folders and binders tonight and come across some totally random crap. Like the most common place names are Fairview, Midway, Riverside, Oak Grove, Five Points.
Here's another thing: July is the best time to find prom and wedding wear and jewelry on sale. Also on sale is bathing suites and summer attire. Sounds reasonable to me.
I've got paperwork from 1997 stating I'm a ISFP personality. This website I found says that I am "quiet and reserved." Well, till you get to know me. Oh, and I can be difficult to get to know. As I say everyday, just leave me alone.
Also found a progress report for Algebra I. I just barely got through with a D-.

I also found class schedule from my senior year-1996-97. Found ACT scores-scored a composite 22. With the highest score in reading (that's not a shock) and the lowest in mathematics (see above).
Not all was school relate-I found a newspaper clipping about the Medal of Honor Recipients. There's a list online of living MOH recipients and how they earned their medals.
I've got some blog ideas now!
I hope y'all enjoy today and If I'm not back for a couple of days it's cause the hubby is off. Have a wonderful day!

Mutterings

2007-07-01T04:30:00.000-05:00

Partner :: in crime

News :: cast

Foam :: memory

Paycheck :: don't have one!

Me :: and my significant other

Eight :: men out

Dairy :: farmer

Exciting :: roll coaster

Hockey :: player

Socialite :: Paris

Play along here!

Play along here!

What color?

2007-07-01T01:52:00.000-05:00

Sometimes it's important to work for that pot of gold. But other times it's essential to take time off and ti make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow. Douglas Pagels

This is so totally my summer-what color today?

Friday's Feast

2007-06-29T02:10:00.000-05:00

Appetizer
How many pieces of jewelry do you wear most days?

Just two-my engagement ring and my wedding band

Soup
What is your favorite instrumental song?

While we cry by Kenny Wayne Shephard comes to mind

Salad
Who has a last name that you like?

I used to be a Green but the way I signed it, I said I would have to marry a McGee!

Main Course
Name a popular movie you’ve never seen.

Where to start-Die Hard, Rocky, any of the Harry Potter, It's a Wonderful Life. Some I do, some I don't.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: Nothing makes me ___________ like ____________.

happier/my hubby!

Play along here!

Rain

2007-06-28T22:03:00.001-05:00

It's rained again here in Tulsa. It's wet and muggy and soggy and old. So here's some songs about the rain. Most of them are off the top of my head and I never want to hear them till it's August and hot, humid, and brown.

Rainy Day Women No. 12 & 35 by Bob Dylan
Early Morning Rain-Gordon Lightfoot
It Must Be Raining-David Cassiday
Here Comes the Rain Again-Eurythmics
I'm No Stranger to the Rain-Keith Whitley
Rainy Day People-Gordon Lightfoot
Kentucky Rain-Elvis Presley
Who Will Stop the Rain-CCR
Songs About Rain-Gary Allen
Mandolin Rain-Bruce Hornsby and the Range
November Rain-GNR
I Love a Rainy Night-Eddie Rabbit
I Wish it Would Rain Down-Phil Collins/Genesis
Singing in the Rain
Rain, rain go away...

The pics aren't the greatest but it was at a real gully-washer, puddle-filler, heavens are angry downpour. How many more days?

Gordon Lightfoot

2007-06-28T02:11:00.000-05:00

So the anniversary was okay. We went to a Gordon Lightfoot concert with my parents. There's actually a little back-story here. My dad had several Lightfoot LPs and would play them in the evening to put us to sleep. It's music that both comforts and soothes me. I knew so many songs that he played-I was singing along up in the balcony. He finished with one of my absolutely favorite songs-Old Dan's Records. It was so incredibly awesome.
So not much else happened over the weekend-Chris slept a lot. I figured he would as working six days weeks kinda suck. I took supper up tonight and we ate together.
I've been playing around trying to come up with something to say-but nothing. Then there's the pinging of the chat as my sweet hubby sends me something else. I'm just going to go-y'all have a great day!

Our First Anniversary!

2007-06-26T05:47:00.001-05:00

Today is my first anniversary. Chris and I were married on June 26, 2006 here in Tulsa Oklahoma. We had been dating for six months and I am sure there were some in both families that wandered what the big rush is but we were living together and knew that it was wrong. We also knew that we couldn't live without each other as we had already opened Pandora's Box. Se we were wed.
Last night and this morning has me thinking a lot about the time line of events. Last night I was thinking about where I worked and going in the night before I got married. This morning thinking about going over to my mothers to sleep a few hours. Seeing my grandma when I came in the door. Lying down in my mom's bed and then having one of my sisters get me up and take me out to lunch. Running to the flower shop to pick up the flowers and going to Wal-Mart to get a gift for Chris. It was a silver watch with a blue face that he loves to wear.
Two of my sisters did my hair and makeup and it took a while. Then it was back to my mom's to watch everyone getting ready.
We made it to the chapel around 430-500 am and I changed. I hadn't talked to Chris all day and was really wanting to talk to him so bad. My sister sat with me and I slipped into hose and slip and a two-piece dress suite. It's off white or cream with a nice trimming in loop-de-doos around the bottom of the jacket. Earrings were put on and pearls my mother gave me. A few pictures were taken with my mom and grandma. And I paced. I asked about Chris and was so incredibly nervous.
My mom asked me if I was sure-and I was. I just hate being the focus of attention. Then mom was seated along with grandma. The lady that worked there came and got me. My dad met me at the back of the church. I gave him one last instruction-to say "Her mother and I do" to that question.
Then the music swelled, everyone stood and looked to the back of the church, and then Chris came out. This incredibly sense of peace came over me-it was going to be okay. It's just Chris. With gum in his mouth!
Doors opened and then dad and I were walking down the aisle. My big goofball made like he was worshiping me and a true smile spread across my face. My dad said his thing, my arm was placed in Chris', and I ordered him to spit out the gum. He didn't. Gee, things have really changed :)
We said our I dos, lit a candle, and tried really hard to just hang on to each other. Then I could finally kiss him again and we were presented as Mr. and Mrs. Chris Coffey.
I made it down the aisle (without ending up on my face) and I think we both took our first breath of the day. I remember just looking at each other and grinning. Our families came to the back to shake hands. We mingled for a few minutes. Then went to eat at Western Sizzlin. At the Sizzlin you can order a steak and then hit the all-you-can-eat buffet. Chris and I both had salads. We just about couldn't eat.We cut cake and drank apple juice. Then it was off.
His parents put us up for the night in the Embassy Suites. We spent a couple of hours in the suite and then realized-we were both hungry! So it was off to Burger King for a Whopper and fries.
We sat and ate on the sofa and opened gifts to each other. He like his watch and he gave me expensive perfume that I really wanted (Mackie by Bob Mackie). We talked and laughed. And eventually, a new day was upon us.
I loved every minute of our day. Nothing big, nothing fancy, but it was just right for the two of us. And it's been quite the year.
There have been times I wanted to strangle him or send him over Niagara falls in a barrel. And I am sure he has felt the same way. But we have many more good days than bad ones and I fall a little deeper in love with my hubby every day.
I should apologize for the long post but I won't. Time will eventually make details fuzzy and hard to remember. And what are anniversaries for but a time to look back and remember. Happy anniversary, sweetheart.

Morning Sky Over Tulsa

2007-06-24T08:45:00.000-05:00

The hubby and I were chatting this morning as we usually do and he mentioned the morning sky looked unusual.

So I stepped outside with the camera and snapped away.

The sky was blue and the clouds dark blue and pink.

The grass was dewy and wet on my feet.
It was just really nice to be alive this morning.
To share a sunset with the hubby and have cool, wet toes.
Thank you Lord for this morning and this day.

Music!

2007-06-22T02:08:00.000-05:00

I've uncovered a CD case of music my hubby has and have been putting on the 'puter here lately. Lots of Christian music-Jars of Clay and Phil Joel and Audio Adrenaline. Good stuff Maynard. It's only 210 am here in Tulsa and I've got things to be done but my momentum has decreased to zero. I'm chatting with the hubby. I can't seem to do anything else which becomes mildly frustrating. However, this insane schedule should end soon and then he won't have the time to be chatting all the time. I guess I shouldn't be complaining that he wants to spend time with me.
I am no good company tonight so I'm going to scoot on out of here. Ciao!

Fridays Feast!!!

2007-06-22T02:05:00.000-05:00

Appetizer
Name a funny habit you have. Oh me, oh my. Funny habit-the one that springs to mind will never be revealed on this blog. I stick my tongue out when I'm thinking hard.

Soup
If you could instantly know how to play a musical instrument, which one would you pick? Piano followed closely by clarinet and then the guitar.

Salad
How long is your hair? Bra length and getting longer every day!

Main Course
When was the last time you forgave someone, and who was it? I married-I forgive the hubby on a daily-sometimes hourly-basis.

Dessert
What is your favorite kitchen appliance? My blender-love to make homemade mocha frappicinos!

Play along here!

AFI and random stuff

2007-06-21T02:09:00.000-05:00

I haven't blogged since Sunday! Where does the time go? For those that missed it or aren't in the States, AFI (American Film Institute) had their Top 100 list tonight. So I wanted to post some thoughts on that.
Looks like Chris' six days weeks are about to come to an end, thank God. He's gotten so cranky here lately. Just wanna slap the hubby! But with a little extra love and some chocolate chip cookies he will be okay.
So, for the list of 100 years...100 movies...10th anniversary addition you can go here and it's a .pdf file. So I want to go over what I've seen and what I think of movies, and yes this could be a lengthy post. I've been working off of the old list for about two years now to catch up on some classics. But first, what did they miss, in my opinion, that should have made the list. The Spaghetti westerns of Clint Eastwood-Fist Full of Dollars perhaps. Steel Magnolias should be on this list. For a great laugh how about Smokey and the Bandit which is something I can watch over and over. How about Midway which was a great war film. More John Wayne :)
So what I've seen and what I thought of the movie:
Toy Story I think I saw this in the movies and my mom has a copy. I loved Toy Story with Tim Allen and Tom Hanks voice this was a classic then and just gets better. One of those movies with something for kids and adults.
The French Connection I liked this one too-but then I like Gene Hackman. Mr Hackman plays a cop who's just barely a good cop. Disregards whats around him and goes for the guy he is after. I like Roy Schneider in this movie. Very good and one I would like to have.
Forrest Gump Can I just say I hate Gump. Do not like it at all. I was rolling my eyes through this movie-I felt like if there was a moment Forrest could have he had it-war, love, meet the president, ping pong, and Lt Dan. Not going to be replayed in my house.
In the Heat of the Night The movie starred Sidney Poiter and Rod Steiger. I love this movie and was something I had seen prior to the list. In fact, if I can catch it on cable I will sit and watch.
The Silence of the Lambs The movie that gives everyone the creeps. In fact I've got this urge to turn around right now. Moving right along.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid What can I honestly say about this film that everyone else has said? Growing up on westerns I found this movie to be wonderful, charming, and a great introduction to "adult" westerns.
Saving Private Ryan What a great movie about going to find a private in the great big WWII. I didn't think Tom Hanks could be killed. Great movie.
Unforgiven Can anyone say that this is their absolute fave movie? It's dark, gruesome, and violent much like the west it really does portray.
Raiders of the Lost Ark I think everyone loves this movie-from my little brother to my parents. "Snakes, why did it have to be snakes." Wonderful movie with a nonstop action that's actually funny.
Jaws I was hesitant to watch Jaws for some reason but afterwards I was like, This movie rocks! "We're going to need a bigger boat." Love this and yes, no ocean for me!
North by Northwest I went on a Hitchcook binge and this was one of them I watched. It was good and I really enjoyed this one. But it doesn't stand out for me.
The Deer Hunter Okay, didn't like this one. I will leave it at that.
Taxi Driver In the end, no I didn't like this but I could appreciate the movie. And I'm not one to "appreciate" movies.
Bonnie and Clyde Another one I didn't totally get. I enjoyed the story and new it because I'm a history buff and this happened in my area of the Midwest. But that ending...
Sound of Music I watched this in high school band, don't ask. I would like to rewatch it again.
Bridge on the River Kwai Like this one and I've seen it a couple of times. The ending where you want the bridge to blow is so suspenseful.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs I have seen this a few times as a kid but it wasn't one of the most requested Disney videos. Never did go for witches.
All About Eve This was fabulous!! Love this movie and it felt very modern even in black and white. One of my recommended films for anyone to watch.
High Noon One of the iconic westerns that I just had to watch. Great performances and very suspenseful.
To Kill a Mockingbird I read this book in a day in high school. The movie is wonderful and since it's been so long I would like to see this again.
ET I saw this so long ago as a kid and when it came out again I took a sister that would never have seen it. We got Reese's Pieces and soda and popcorn and had a wonderful time. Very wonderful movie.
Chinatown. Didn't like it at all.
Graduate Couldn't finish it. Am I missing something?
Psycho I have seen both the original and the remake. The original is so great and so creepy.
Star Wars I haven't seen the new series or whatever it's called. But the originals I've seen a few times. Very good movie.
Wizard of Oz Seen a long time ago and I just can't make myself watch it again. My mother hates this movie!
Vertigo What a trip of a movie! Another Hitchcock that I saw a while back. I really came to like Jimmy Stewart thanks to this movie.
Gone with the Wind I've got the movie on VHS and went to see it in the movie. And frankly, I do love this movie.
Singin In the Rain I just recently saw this movie and fell in love with it. Now I know where the song, Good Mornin, comes from and that my mom wasn't making things up!
Casablanca There are so many lines and iconic scenes in this movie that it was like watching a sting of those items. I am glad I've seen this to understand those scenes and lines.
Godfather I watched this and wondered what all the hoopla was about. Again, am I missing something?
Citizen Kane What a great movie-sometimes I have a hard time getting into the older movies and/or black and white films. This drew me and kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to unfold next. Very good film.
So now, I've seen 31 movies. That means I've only got 69 to get watched.
Have a great day, y'all! Ciao!

This n That

2007-06-17T04:23:00.000-05:00

Made some changes to my bio and to the quotes on the sidebar. Gotten a lot done here lately. This week, with the help of my sister I got our bedroom flip-flopped. Got the house cleaned up and it's stayed clean. In fact, my mother was impressed when she stopped by for a second. Made a homemade chocolate cake that was fabulous. Tonight, I've gone through loose papers floating around and made a dent in that. Got some CD's uploaded to the computer.
Starting to feel relaxed and less anxious now that I'm off. Starting to get a rhythm established as routines are very important to me. Not only is the surface clutter dealt with but the piles of crap starting to disappear. And the hubby is noticing!
My hair is getting so long as I've been growing it out since before I was married. It's almost been a year (on the 26th of this month!). I'm surprised I haven't hacked it off yet :) Then again Chris would be pissed. Must not piss off the Sugar Daddy :)
Well, it's 430 am and I'm off to Wal-Mart. Best time to browse is early morning. Have a great Father's Day. Ciao!

Mutterings

2007-06-17T02:03:00.000-05:00

Riding :: horses

Actress :: molly ringwald (huh??)

Flowers :: daisies and roses

Making :: love (listening to Teddy Pendergrass :))

Robot :: car makers

Enjoy :: fighting-NOT

Identify ::security

22 :: catch

Busy :: as a bee

Forward :: basketball and soccer

Play along here!

OMG!

2007-06-16T03:08:00.000-05:00

I'm doing the happy dance! I won the Stones Bigger Bang DVD. So incredibly awesome! **happy dance happy dance** All the hubby had to say was "cool" but it turned into "wow." Wow-check these Moms out!

Raining again

2007-06-15T03:32:00.000-05:00

Well, it's raining again here in Tulsa and I've been an absent blogger. Hopefully I can get things straightened out some and blog more. I've been off for nearly a week now and enjoy it. But it's changes and I don't deal with changes real well. Never have to be honest.
I'm sure you have heard but Ruth Bell Graham passed away yesterday. This is got to be rough on the family. Prayers, please, for the Graham family.
Had a couple of ideas for blogging but I didn't even finish checking my bloglines. I'm going to go put up clean dishes and try to avoid the homemade chocolate cake. Then lay down with my book and drift till the hubby gets home. Then it's bed time. This life of leisure is something I could get used to!
Have a great day!

Friday Feast

2007-06-15T03:27:00.000-05:00

Appetizer
Fill in the blank: The best thing about where I live is _________________… Honestly, I've been saying that Tulsa will never be home. I'd rather be back in Missouri but this is where my husband lives and I will endure it for that reason. The best thing would be that my close family lives here and Chimi's (a Mexican restaurant)

Soup
Create a new name for a deodorant (like “Flower Fresh” or “Shower Scent”). Rockin' Rose

Salad
What was the last piece of software you installed onto your computer? Flickr uploader

Main Course
If you were to receive a superlative award today beginning with the words ”Most likely to…”, what would the rest of the phrase say? Most likely to be contradicting!

Dessert
What two colors do you like to wear together? Blue and white-blue jeans and white tees (with sayings or logos) is my uniform of choice!

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Mutterings

2007-06-09T23:48:00.000-05:00

Acoustic :: guitar

Sanity :: what's that?

Mambo :: dance

Session :: expired

Hound :: dog

Cat :: and dog

Coward :: of the county

Trunk :: sale/elephants/containers

Hold me :: squeeze me, never let me go (I think this is an old song)

Psychological :: crap (I have no idea)

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Blogging Fun

2007-06-08T19:00:00.001-05:00

I found this cool slide show for flickr created by some dude name Paul. See the bottom right for my pics. And yes, I'm working on uploading more. Getting there, folks. Tonight is my last night (for good, per the hubby) and I've worked 10 days straight. The house, the laundry, the blog, and everything else is a disaster.
I've spent the better part of an hour and a half going through bloglines. When I opened it I had something like 80 new feeds and 88 saved. Now I am at 0 and 18. Not bad considering Lifehacker alone was 29 new/22 saved or something crazy like that. Some day I am going to have to go through del.icio.us and discover what I've saved without reading!
Skittle over at Skittles Place had a quickie today about your blog title and specifically why. Well, because I work the late shift and it's when I ruminate about things. When it's all quiet and hopefully get a cup of coffee and some grub before everyone wants breakfast or to check out. After tonight, my schedule, I'm sure is going to slowly settle to more daytime hours-specially if I want to go to school. I am actually having a minor identity crisis over this. I've worked third shift for six years. Who am I if I'm not Lateshiftjo/Lateshift Musings?
Now to upload some more pics to flickr and perhaps get some supper going so the hubby has something for his twelve hour shift. Ciao!

Crazy

2007-06-08T18:37:00.000-05:00

Those crazy moms over at 5 Minutes for Mom is having another great contest. You could win this:My hubby would love this!

Friday Feast

2007-06-08T01:03:00.000-05:00

Appetizer What do you consider to be the ultimate snack food? Chocolate!
Soup On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 as highest), about how popular is your last name? My maiden name, Green, is fairly common-7 or so. My married name is more like a 4. How many Coffey's do you know?
Salad Who is your all-time favorite sitcom character, and why? Doctor Huxtible
Main Course Do you shop online? If so, name some sites you like to browse for goodies. Amazon is my main supply. I don't shop much on line though. I'll be purchasing a framed art from Michael Podesta for my sister soon.
DessertFill in the blank: I think ___________ should be ___________. Paris Hilton/in Jail! I/on summer vacation! You/over at Friday Feast!

New Camera

2007-06-06T03:40:00.001-05:00

The first pic taken with our new digital camera is of Chris and his sore neck!

I stopped by and saw my mom at Wal-Mart (where she works).

Like mother like daughter!

Oh-it's a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS70 for those wanting to know. So far we haven't taken too many pictures but I do like it so far!

She Works Hard for the Money

2007-06-03T03:15:00.001-05:00

I didn't get gas when I got off work yesterday so I had to do it tonight. The hubby needed smokes and a soda and I needed a water. So I'm standing by my car letting it fill when this car pulled up behind me and a lady got out. As she went sashaying into the convenience store-presumably to pay in cash for her gas-I couldn't help but notice how tight and how short her hot pants were. In fact I'm pretty sure it was a swimsuit bottom. And she had on a jacket.

Then tonight I had a guy checkin. He goes out to get his bag and comes in with a girl. Cute-with jeans longer than her except she had on five inch wooden heels on and a tight skinny top. She left the building an hour later.

And all of this to say-it must have been a woman to think up prostitution. "Hey, if he wants it so bad he can just pay me for it." And the guy-poor poor guy-paid her. And the next guy and the next guy. And the saddest thing of all-they are some really nice girls that are so desperate you don't even have to pay them.

So to change the subject-my sweet hubby is off the next couple of days. He's worked like 12 days straight (normally he works only 4!) and is one tired puppy. Hopefully tomorrow we can go get that digital camera. I just may be ready when he gets off and volunteer to drive. After all, we are going to the Ted Nugent concert at the Cain's on Monday! I don't have much else I'm going to ask of him this weekend. Just let him rest and relax. After all, I will be off from here on out. We do have to get groceries and I'm not sure what else.

Well, I've got a zillion express checkouts to fold and run. Have a great day! Ciao!

Unconscious Mutterings

2007-06-03T02:56:00.000-05:00

Savage :: Warrior/Beast
Warrior :: Indian or Native American
Daisy :: Razors
Schedule :: School
Rock, paper, scissors :: Childhood
Medical :: Jargon
Jade :: the dude off of CSI Miami he was in a movie called Jade (never saw it!)
Elevator :: Work
Drain :: Slow (like my bathtub drain is extremely slow right now)
Goldfish :: West Wing

Interesting mix this weekend! Play along here!

Rain

2007-06-01T21:31:00.001-05:00

So somebody just had to mention rain in the Friday Feast and guess what-it rained not twenty minutes after I hit publish. And this evening we're under a severe thunderstorm watch and the radar shows it should be raining outside. I haven't poked outside yet. Thanks to all who have stopped by-maybe tonight I can make a few rounds.
I've only got three days-tonight included-before I'm off for the summer and I can't wait. But for right now, I've got to get the hubby a to-go lunch packed and get him out the door so I can have peace and quiet! Y'all have a great night. Ciao!

Friday Feast!

2007-06-01T02:55:00.000-05:00

Appetizer Name something you think is “the best.” How about having the summer off?
Soup On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 highest), how stressed are you today? I'm thinking a five.
Salad What kind of cleanser do you use to wash your face? When I remember it's Oil of Olay (I'm too young!)
Main Course Tonight is a blue moon! What is something that you believe only happens “once in a blue moon.” The hubby buys me flowers!
Dessert When was the last time it rained where you live? I'm beginning to think I live in Portland or Seattle! It's rain/drizzled/misted/thunderstormed for the better part of a couple of weeks. Good sleeping weather though :)

Play along here!

Preview of Summer

2007-05-30T03:43:00.000-05:00

Seems I've picked up a new reader this weekend. Welcome one and all. I didn't mean to sound all doom and gloom this past week. Just tiredness that won't go away. I've had a preview this weekend of how my summer will be and I can't wait. I am trying to get college going once again and trying to get the tax info from the father-in-law.
In good news, we got the literal tax check in our hot hands. We are going to be getting a digital camera and I just can't wait. I'm going to start a food blog-especially now that I will be off and cooking/baking more. And not just the boxed mix of brownies that are currently sitting on my counter.
Not much else to report; I've got a new blog for my reading called My Other Addiction. I'll probably start a wordpress food blog but happy with Blogger for my personal blog. I'm trying to wade through Dickens at the moment and wondering what in the world possessed me-I'm not a Dickens fan. I tried sitting and watching The Graduate but just couldn't do it tonight. I did get the very first season of Law and Order and got that watched tonight. Very intriguing. To finish this block of what I'm watching/hearing; I'm listening to Paint It Black by the Stones via a very cool sites called Musicovery.
I'm off to watch Titanic cause the in-laws thought I just had to watch it. My eyeballs are rolling at this. At least I can just turn it off and lie about getting through it.
Have a great day! Ciao!

LinkFest

2007-05-28T16:49:00.000-05:00

Antarctica

I forgot to do my Sunday Links...so here they are a day late!
From the El Dorado County Library Linkfest:
The Front Pages of most newspapers. This site has recently been redesigned and looks great.
StateMaster is a great place for some reference data on the US.
And if you need to know what not to name your kid go here.
Curious about people sick all over the world, or where not to travel, try the Healthmap.
Antarctica-some place I want to see someday.

And the next 5 del.icio.us sites:
Picasa, Google's photo album.
The First Ladies-someday I am going to read autobiographies of these women.
A revamped Tyndall report-what the big three networks are reporting on the nightly newscast.
The DEA's Drugs of Abuse report. Great reference article.
NYTimes movies reviews-I find this a great source.

So there you have it-links for the week.

2007-05-28T01:15:00.000-05:00

Is this not the bomb?

Hold on

2007-05-27T05:14:00.000-05:00

Please bear with me, folks. I've got just six days before I'm fancy free. I am feeling so wiped out and stressed and icky. Give me a couple of weeks to get work done and then regain balance. We'll be back on our regularly scheduled postings soon.

By the way, Sandy Klaus is inhouse tonight! And he's driving a Buick LaSabre. Isn't he a few months early?

Unconcious Mutterings

2007-05-27T05:12:00.000-05:00

Dancer :: Tiny
Intellectual :: property (i have no idea!)
Direct :: military
Tolerate :: put up with
Post :: blogs!
Instinctive:: guts
Brink :: of disaster
Regain :: conciseness
Repulsed :: monsters
Distressed :: leather

Play along here!

Dean Hancock

2007-05-25T01:26:00.000-05:00

I've spotted this at Tim Ellsworth tonight and it made me so mad I wanted to spit. The USA Today story is here. The story is that Josh Hancock's father, Dean is suing everyone involved with his son's death. Hancock is the STL Cardinals pitcher who passed away last month. He's suing the guy who's car stalled out. He suing the towing company. He's suing the restaurant, Mike Shannons. He's suing the restaurant's manager. Hell, Dean, why don't you add MLB and the Cards to that list. After all the Cardinals gave him the job that had him in STL that night.

Now, I know that Dean Hancock is mourning the death of his son. It's gotta be the hardest thing ever to go through. But is suing the pants off of everybody involved really going to get Josh back?

Friday's Feast

2007-05-25T01:19:00.000-05:00

Appetizer Name a sound you like to hear. The sound of silence-too often the TV and/or radio is blaring. Just silence, please.

Soup What is your favorite kind of cheese? Extra sharp cheddar.

Salad Do you sleep late on Saturday mornings? Why or why not? I sleep late most mornings!

Main Course When was the last time you forgot something? What was it, and how long did it take to remember it? I know I've left stuff at moms-I left my purse there the other day-got out to the car, hubby backed up and then parked again. At least we didn't get far!

Dessert Fill in the blank: I notice ____________ when _____________. I notice how messy the house is when I can't walk through it anymore!

This N That

2007-05-24T19:57:00.000-05:00

I don't feel like blogging. Shame on me. I've got just eleven days before my lazy summer begins. Just trying to hang on and make it through. I was half afraid that I would come in last night and the front desk manager or someone would be there so I could train them. Get me out of there sooner. Jeff still hasn't emailed me back on my question I had for him so I'm holding off talking about how the meeting with the GM went. Everyone seems to know at work though. I get a lot of, "How lucky are you!" Yes, very lucky. My husband is world-class.
My sister is supposedly on her way to dye my hair. Right now it's dishwater (dirty) blonde/brown and I've got strawberry blonde dye for her to put in. I've got supper cooking-it's got another half hour. I bribed her into coming up. If she show's-she said she would be here half hour ago.
Well, it thunderboomed today-really nice sleeping weather. It's not nice and cool here in T-Town. I'd inquire about when summer is going to get here but summer in Tulsa means 90s and 100s with 95% humidity. Not what I call fun :)
We got tickets for two concerts this summer: Ted Nugent and Gordon Lightfoot. Chris really wants to see Nugent and I grew up with Lightfoot. In fact, for Mothers/Fathers day I bought tickets for my parents. They said they would buy us supper that night. Awwww.
Anyhoo-Sarah just showed gotta go. Hair dye is calling. Ciao!

Unconscious Mutterings

2007-05-20T09:29:00.001-05:00

Coastguard :: Kevin Costner (it was a good movie!)

Buddies :: Drinking

Nap :: Blankies

Groan :: Getting up in the morning

Sitcom :: Roseanne

Reader :: Digest

Heroes :: and Villains
Amazing :: Race

Woman :: Helen Redding (I am woman, hear me roar!)

Don’t! ::Pick the Tulips (and mention this to my mother, she'll start singing!)

Play along here!

Sunday's Links

2007-05-20T08:18:00.001-05:00

Pretty sweet isn't it? It's a WWII era poster. I found it and many more here.
The site address says Northwestern University. It's pretty neat.

Interested in the Summer of Love? PBS/American Experience has their show available online to view free. Pretty sweet! Check it out here.

Love a good pirate story? Check out History Channels pirate story. They also have a website.

These links come from the El Dorado County Library. Lots more links there.

As for my links of the day :) here's my first five del.icio.us links:
OneLook Dictionary Search
Acronym and Abbreviation Dictionary
Digital History (trailers of historical significant films)
Online Book Pages (free online books!)
National Geographic Maps Interactive

Hope you enjoy the links! This was a lot of fun-I may try doing this on Sunday's from here on out. Ciao!

Fustrated

2007-05-20T03:36:00.000-05:00

Tonight went fairly well-had a few people up and wandering around. I've had someone in the breakfast room playing on his computer and talking on the phone. Very annoying but still. I got to the checkouts today and was trying to get everything balanced. Turns out my boss did like 12 posts to a credit card today trying to check someone out. It was a mess. Now I can't get all those corrections to go because the server thinks they are duplicate. I am so frustrated. I've also got 80 checkouts. Fun.

I've had a lot happen in two years (or so). Changed jobs twice and worked lots of hours. Six day weeks for four or five weeks. Staying late or coming in early. There was that 20+ stretch of continuously worked days. Lots of frustration and stress. Then in my personal life, I lost my grandpa and got married. If you ask me how I was and really wanted to know how I really was my answer would be, "tired." Just bone deep tired. Not so much physical but mental and emotionally tired. Wore out.

I've had a fantasy where I get to take several days/weeks off and spend the first half of that time off just sleeping. Then it's just putzin around with Chris and playing on the 'puter. Nothing spectacular, just being off. Doing some cooking.

Tonight out of the blue Chris told me to take the summer off. That's right, put my two weeks in and just enjoy the summer. I could have cried. We've agreed to me going back to school this fall and that's something I'll need to do this summer. Enroll and get transcripts sent to TCC and get funding. Then sign up for classes and what not. But can you imagine-a summer off. I am truly blessed to have a husband that will support me (and us) while I take some down time.

So what to do with the days stretching ahead? Swimming! One of the pools in the complex is a few feet away. Cooking-especially desserts and perhaps finding volunteers to help eat them. Reading, of course, I hope to make a dent in my list for this year. Spending time in the Word is also something I am looking forward to. Also, getting some movies watched. Perhaps some deep cleaning.

Yes, there will be some sacrifices and budget cuts. Chris and I both have lots of peace about this situation. I am so looking forward to this. I am going to come up here on Monday and give my two weeks notice. First of June, I should be free. Baby, I love you!

Y'all have a great day! Ciao!

HS Graduation

2007-05-18T05:10:00.001-05:00

I have been incredibly aware that this month, ten years ago, I was a high school graduate. This month, my Lil Sis graduated from high school. The graduation ceremony was last night and it was amazing. So many kids/adults stepping out into the real world. I can't help contrasting the differences in ceremonies. Still ruminating on this and perhaps I will share later this weekend what my graduation was like. Tonight we are having the family party and we are starting with dinner at Carraba's Italian Restaurant. I can't wait. Then we're off to mom's for cake and ice cream. Chris has to go to work at ten and I go in at eleven so we won't be staying up too late!

My grandma, an aunt, and a cousin has come down from Missouri. They're headed back on Saturday. I'm a little sad I didn't get the opportunity to spend time with them as I had to work. Perhaps next time. My hotel has graciously offered me a great rate for my family.

I've started a new blog on Wordpress about my reading. I can't wait to keep track of what I read and what I think of it. When we get a digital camera I want to start a food blog. Not sure how I am going to keep up but I'm sure I'll manage.

I need to go get the day started. Y'all have a good one and see ya tomorrow. Ciao!

2007-05-18T04:12:00.000-05:00

Friday's Feast!

Appetizer List 3 emotions you experienced this week. Tiredness, stress, anxiety, love
Soup Name a car you’d love to have. Cobalt! Blue, AM/FM/CD, sunroof, spoiler. 2 door coupe.
Salad Describe your typical morning routine. If your talking strictly mornings it's get off of work, make it home in one piece, eat a little something, crawl into bed, and put my head on the hubby's chest and go to sleep. Otherwise, when I stagger out of bed it's straight to the bathroom then either the computer to check e-mail, back to bed, or the kitchen to get started on supper. I've also been known to sit on the couch for a half hour in a stupor. I hate waking up.
Main Course Have you ever emailed someone famous? If so, who, and what did you say to them? Did they reply? Uh, no. Never even thought of that.
Dessert Do you listen to podcasts? If so, which ones? Not really, didn't ever get into it. Yet.

Mother's Day Sucks

2007-05-14T01:07:00.000-05:00

Feeling rather blah today. Slept all day and did not get up to fix supper. Stopped by Taco Bell for some dinner. Mistake-fast food Mexican is well, crap. Won't do that again. Had a candy bar instead and I'll be fine for a few hours.

Mother's Day came and went without me talking to my mother. I did try. Chris looked at me this morning and said, "Happy Mother's Day" and it started WWIII. My mother tells me every time I see her what a mistake children would be right now. And while I understand where she is coming from and even know that my mother is right I still want to give Chris a child. After a year and a half it just doesn't seem possible. Chris feels awful, I feel like a failure, and it's that time of the month. God will provide I'm sure. Today was a good day to just sleep.

I am contemplating going back to school and working only part time at either the library or a bookstore. I want Chris' blessing on this if we do this and right now I know he enjoys us being on the same schedule. This past weekend has shown me just how much I hate dealing with the kids and the drunks and the idiots that the weekends bring. I need a change, somehow someway.

Anyways, I'm going to go mope elsewhere. Y'all have a great weekend. Ciao!

Work and Cars

2007-05-12T04:43:00.000-05:00

So work has been a pain in the ass tonight. As of 445 am I still have to tally time cards, finish coffee, fill soda cooler, fill express mart, and clean up the desk. Don't think it's going to happen. I've had a party in one room, about 4-6 birthday parties, and a team in house. In addition to a funeral and a wedding. Mucho crazy!

My mom got a car today. It's a shiny dark blue 2003 Impala with dark tinted windows. Low mileage and only my parents on the car. It also has a keyed scratch down one side and the word "Slut" scratched into the hood. The woman who owned it before was being stalked. So my mother's car says slut on it.

Manda got her a car today so I don't have to take her anymore. She got a silver PT Cruiser and she's just ecstatic. And so is mom as they won't have to help her get around anymore. I want a new car!

Well, I've got to go get coffee out and the time cards picked up. Wish me luck! Ciao

Friday Feast

2007-05-11T19:07:00.000-05:00

Appetizer

Tell about a time when you had to be brave. Ohh-perhaps when my parents and three siblings moved five hours away and I had to lean on myself. Or perhaps it was when I left everything I knew to follow them to Oklahoma.

Soup
Which upcoming movie are you excited about seeing? Surprisingly, none. Summer blockbusters seems to just be sequels this year.

Salad
Name an item you try to always have on hand. Toothpaste and toilet paper!

Main Course
Imagine the most relaxing room you can think of. Now describe it! A dark home library with floor to ceiling shelves, a fireplace, candles, leather sofa, and a wet bar!

Dessert
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest), how spiritual or religious are you? Probably 7-8, I could be closer to God but I'm trying every day!

Play along here!

Linky Blog

2007-05-11T02:38:00.000-05:00

Did you know McCormick is coming out with a black food coloring? I saw it here at Baking Bites and I don't know what to think. It's not on store shelves yet. They introduced it at a trade show. Very interesting.

Couple of interesting links here and here or the Kansas tornadoes. Amazing photos of the devastation.

Interesting take on the beer ban in the clubhouse of STL here.

So this has turned into the linky blog today :)

Not much planned for today. Sleep and fix some supper and kick the hubby out for work so I can get ready. This is all I got. Y'all have a great day! Ciao!

Rain and Marriage

2007-05-09T21:41:00.000-05:00

I don't think marriage is so much the union of two souls but rather the collisions of two wills. I've struggled this weekend (and the past couple of weeks) because of this collision. My idea is not his idea. It's so frustrating. So incredibly frustrating. Especially when they want to do nothing but sleep and you've got a couple of projects you want to get accomplished. I think the boxes that were intended for Salvation Army will be instead unpacked and scattered through the house. I've only been trying to get them to the drop off site for oh, a couple of months. Rrrrr!
It has been pouring here in Tulsa for the better part of a week. Thunder boomers and lightening and rain. Flooded highways and side streets. When it ain't raining it's been muggy. I love sleeping to the rain but I'm beginning to feel like Noah.
I think my sis maybe close to getting a car. She got the PS3 from her ex and mom and her was headed out to a car lot yesterday. I am suppose to take her to work the next couple of days. It hasn't been to bad taking her to work.
Well, I'm starved and off to get ready so I can stop and get something to eat. Have a great day! Ciao!

Work Sucks!

2007-05-06T02:56:00.000-05:00

Why can't you people make reservations?!?!? I've had a dozen walk-ins tonight and I've had other hotels calling wanting rooms. I am sold out. Have been. We are getting into the time of the season when ball teams (soccer, softball, baseball) travel, along with end-of-the-year school competitions, and weddings are being held. There's also a huge golf tourney in South Broken Arrow this weekend. Don't leave home without your reservation!

I had three prank calls tonight asking if we were the zoo. Then someone from inside the hotel called and prank two rooms that left some kids very upset. I've also had a caller that was trying to jack off as he talked to me on Friday morning. I'm not answering the phone anymore!!!

Cannot wait for my weekend. I'm going to work on the scrapbook and clean the house and play with the 'puter. I need a quiet weekend. Maybe Chris won't sleep all weekend so we can do something-go to the park or see Spiderman 3 which I am so dying to see. NOT!

My littlest sister turned 16 on the third! OMG! I am moving back to Missouri. Her two elder sisters drive like crazy, deranged people and now another one will be getting her license! Watch out Tulsa! Happy birthday, though, Lil Sis!

I hope y'all have a great day! Ciao

Unconscious Mutterings

2007-05-06T02:53:00.000-05:00

Tumor :: brain
Bunch :: Brady
Gratitude :: Thanksgiving
Feel alive :: Bee Gees (feeling alive, feeling alive, oooo, feeling alive)
Connect :: Four (it's a game)
Temptation :: Four Tops/Motown/My Girl
Brighten:: Up someone's life
Jewelry :: wedding/diamond
Tough :: luck Charlie
Harmless :: as a pitbull

Play along here!

Final Moments

2007-05-05T05:04:00.000-05:00

I've got Casablanca and The Graduate ready to be watched. Shockingly, I have never seen either movie. We have seen quite a few movies here lately. Recommended is Dreamgirls, Freedom Writers, The Queen, and Notes on a Scandal.

Well, more information is out on Josh Hancock. Hancock was a STL Cardinals pitcher who was killed last week in a car wreck. It appears that his BAC (blood alcohol content) was nearly two times the legal limit. He also had a small amount of weed in his car. People make mistakes. This mistake-drinking and driving-cost this young man his life. We'll never know what might have been. I think the thing that really got me was he was on the phone to a girl wanting tickets. I can just imagine a almost empty city highway and a SUV flying along in the dead of night while the driver talked on the phone. I can't imagine what the girl must be going through. She surely heard the wreck on the phone.

For a team founded and funded by beer sales the reaction is amazing. No booze in the clubhouse and the possibility of banned alcohol on the road. Perhaps, this will make people realize drinking and driving does kill.

And on to happier subjects, mom and I will be hitting the garage sales after we both get off at seven am. Mom has such great luck at finding the good sales so I'm looking forward to this.

I've got a soda cooler to fill. Have a great weekend. Ciao!

Friday Feast

2007-05-04T05:14:00.000-05:00

Appetizer Name something you would not want to own. McMansion
Soup Describe your hair (texture, color, length, etc.). Blonde with brown roots and it's to my shoulder blades.
Salad Finish this sentence: I’ll never forget __My wedding day!
Main Course Which famous person would you like to be for one day? Why? Bill Gates-shopping spree!
Dessert Write one sentence about yourself that includes one thing that is true and another thing that is not. When I grow old I hope to grow tomatoes and wear funny hats!
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Josh Hancock

2007-04-29T22:28:00.000-05:00

I'm suppose to be getting ready for work right now. Instead I feel the need to post. Really to ramble on about things that better bloggers and other new sources have covered in depth. There are really just a few things to know about me. I love Jesus, my husband, cooking, and the St Louis Cardinals. In fact, I'm just crazy about the Cards. We slept all day and I didn't check the Internet or the news when we got up tonight. In fact, I've been trying to get ready for getting out of town tomorrow. My father-in-law told me the news that a Cards pitcher had died in an auto accident.

I didn't kick off my shoes or drop my purse when we got home but went straight to the computer. Where, indeed, we had lost a Cardinal. Josh Hancock was 29 years old-just a year older than me-and was killed Saturday night/Sunday morning. The details are all over the net. My first thought was, "First Daryl Kile and now this." Kile passed away in his hotel room in Chicago in 2002 from a heart condition. Tonight's game against the Cubs was postponed.
Memorial service scheduled for Thursday in Tupelo Mississippi where Hancocok was raised. The Cards will charter a flight to attend.
My next selfish thought was about how hard it is going to be to put together a winning season that takes us back to the World Series. After DK every announcer and stat man put out there stats about it being a million years since a team came back. All I ask is that we simply play baseball well and for Josh this year.

Jack Buck-Daryl Kile-Josh Hancock.

Unconscious Mutterings

2007-04-29T02:45:00.000-05:00

Affair :: of the heart
Mortician :: Black
Determine :: to ignore you
Ignore :: brush off
Guy :: a guests staying with us as his first name is Guy
Crush :: orange soda
Garlic :: in the fridge
Wacky :: parents
Parent :: giving
Burning :: tree, building

and a bonus this week:

Order: Law and order

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Just for Today

2007-04-28T19:50:00.000-05:00

~Today~

By the way...
What's the weather like today? Sunny and warm
Are there any special meal plans for today? Homemade Bolognase sauce
What one thing do you hope to accomplish today? Make it through tonight at work
What are you thankful for today? God given talent and a love to cook

Play along here.

posted by Sindee

I Hate Ballteams

2007-04-28T09:11:00.000-05:00

Well, I thought I would post today for some reason. Work was Hell Nite. We had three or four teams in house tonight. I get into work at 1100 pm and by 1130 pm I had complaints from three of four floors. I found girls sitting in the hallway outside of rooms when I did floor checks. Floor checks is basically me taking the elevator up to the fourth floor and walking the floor, then taking the stairs to the next floor, and repeat. By 100 am I was a basket case with these hellions. Where are the coaches? Where are the parents? Jesus. I hate working weekends for this reason and I HATE ball teams. Go home and leave me alone.
So I ran by the hubby's work for some kisses and then home. I've got some Alanis Moressitte blaring from the 'puter. Don't go giving me any grief-this is great work-sucks cure. Sure beats getting sloshed. I'm just glad the hubby won't be home for another hour. I can get through Jagged Little Pill in that time.
Has anyone else out there read I Captured the Castle? I am working my way through it and it has been interesting. I kinda like it and I am kinda bored with it. I think it may be my current funk. A lot of great reviews for this book and I'm just wondering if I'm the only one slightly bored with it.
Well, I'm going to go play with Netflix. I so wanna see The Queen and the hubby doesn't so I've got to do some rearranging. Have a great day. Ciao!

Saturday Special

2007-04-28T09:07:00.000-05:00

1. It's 9:00 AM Sunday & I'm usually playing on the 'puter waiting for my hubby to come home at this time.

2. It's Noon On Monday & I'm usually sleeping at this time.
3. It's 8:00 PM Wednesday & I'm usually fixing supper at this time.

4. It's 5:30 PM Friday & I'm usually just getting up at this time.

Ah, the joys of third shift-we live on another time schedule all together. Play along here.

Food and Baseball

2007-04-27T04:38:00.000-05:00

The hubby and I went out for a late lunch today at Schlotszy's and tried two of their new sandwiches. I had the Philly Dilly and Chris had the Cheesy Bacon Beefy sandwich. Both were excellent and very filling.

Stopped by the in laws but no one home. We stayed a while and I was able to watch some of the Cardinals game today. We have DirecTV and in October they will come get their equipment because I can not watch my games. Apparently I'm in market or some BS like that. No baseball means no customer. Not happy about missing my games. Last year and the year before I would get ready for work watching the game. Not this year. My local cable provide shows these games on their channel. We don't get FSN Midwest so I don't get the post game show but hey at least I get the game.

Today I am going to rest well and fix some dinner tonight. I've got pork chops laid out so I'll add some noodles with bread crumbs, a veggie. Add some cottage cheese and a salad and the husband will be a very happy camper.

I'm getting sleepy this morning so I'm off for coffee or something. Have a great day/weekend. Ciao!

Friday Feast

2007-04-27T02:02:00.000-05:00

It's Friday Feast time!

Appetizer How fast can you type? Not fast enough for my brain and my fingers to sync
Soup What is your favorite online game? Babble
Salad On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 as highest), how intelligent do you think you are? Depending on the subject the average would be a 6.
Main Course Name three of your best teachers from your school years. Mrs Yount was my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Fleeman was the second teacher who really shored up my love of reading and writing. Mrs O'Heron was the creative writing teacher at my high school-gave me loads of advice and confidence.
Dessert What are your plans for this upcoming weekend? My weekend is Monday and Tuesday and we are traveling two hours to Springfield Missouri. We have tickets to see the Springfield Cardinals baseball team play. Hopefully we can go to the zoo, hit the mall, see Bass Pro Shop. Road trip time!

A Little Help From My Friends

2007-04-26T17:36:00.000-05:00

It's pretty well official-mini vacation next Monday and Tuesday! I'm so excited. We will be going to Sprinfield, Missouri to see the Springfield Cardinals (minor league team of the St Louis Cardinals) play. There is a few other things I would like to do. We shall see.
So, with a two hour road trip looming, I've decided to burn a couple of CDs to take with us. Here's what I got so far; any suggestion?? Gracias.

La Grange by ZZ Top
Steve McQueen-Sheryl Crowe
Life is a Highway-Tom Cochrane
East bound and down-Jerry Reed
Alberta Bound-Gordon Lightfoot
Venture Highway-America
Paris, Texas-Theme From
Take Me Home, Country Roads-John Denver
A Thousand Miles from Nowhere-Dwight Yoakum
Everyday is a Winding Road-Sheryl Crowe
Free Ride-Edgar Winter
Lunatic Fringe-Red Rider
Drove All Night-Louisiana Bob Kirkpatrick
Tumbling Dice-Rolling Stones
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet-Bachman Turner Overdrive
Dream On-Aerosmith
Copperhead Road-Steve Earle
No Particular Place To Go-Chuck Berry
Hot Blue and Righteous-ZZ Top
Bo Diddley-Bo Diddley
That's All Right Mama-Elvis
Soul Man-Sam and Dave
Good Vibrations-Beach Boys
Running on Empty-Jackson Browne
Johnny B Goode-Chuck Berry
Whippin Post-Allmans
Take the Long Way Home-Supertramp

And please-no Radar Love. Something about that song makes me twitch. Thanks for any input!

Plans

2007-04-23T01:03:00.000-05:00

Well the prose and pose here at Lateshift Musings have lacked recently. Not feeling the best in the world-nothing serious-and I am still feeling tired and worn out. Kinda like I just can't get into the next gear. I've had a couple of thoughts about posts but they haven't happened yet.

Chris and I have made tentative plans to go to Springfield Missouri next Tuesday to see a baseball game. Seems I can get a cheap room through the employee discount. Maybe the mall and I would love to go see the Bass Pro Shops big store. I would love to go to the zoo. We may have to come back at a later date. We plan on going on Monday and being back in Tulsa on Tuesday. I have an employee meeting that Tuesday afternoon. Hopefully it will work out.

I've got to take my sister to work in the morning. I know we need to do laundry this weekend. I need to make a library run. Groceries need to be bought. I have some stuff to take to Salvation Army to get rid off. Possibility of Chris' Aunt Cindy having an estate sale so we can possible go crash that. I had some pictures developed so I need to upload those to flickr. Sleep, lots and lots of sleep. That and pay a few bills. Sounds like a great weekend, doesn't it? I'll also change the quotes on the side of my blog this weekend so take a quick peek before they disappear!

Have a great day and start to your week. Ciao!

Another Meme

2007-04-22T21:03:00.000-05:00

I found this at Chicken-Scratch and thought I would play along.

Your responses must begin with the first letter of your name… Not as easy as it sounds.

I say and you think?

Famous Musician: Bach

3 letter word: Box

Street name: Birmingham (Tulsa likes to name its streets after cities)

Color: Brown

Vehicle: Barracuda

TV Show: Bones

City: Bakersfield

Boy Name: Blaine

Girl Name: Bobbi

Alcoholic Drink: Bellini

Occupation: Bitch

Flower: Begonias

Celebrity: Brittney

Famous Leader: Blair, Bush

Toy: Barbie Doll

Animal: Bears

Food: Brownies

Something found in a kitchen: Butter

Reason for Being Late: Backed up traffic

Something You Throw Away: Bottles that are empty

Cartoon Character: Bullwinkle

Type of desert: Blueberry tortes!

This is definitely harder than it looks...go ahead and give it a shot!

Unconscious Mutterings

2007-04-22T04:00:00.000-05:00

Found :: Lost and
Male :: Female
Spoken :: Word
Life :: is beautiful!
Tonight :: Tonight (Oh Yeah...Phil Collins)
Fingernail :: Biting is a bad habit
True :: story, love, blue
Give up :: don't ever
Shining :: Stephen King
Everywhere :: But Here (OMG, this is a Nick Lachey song. How did this end up in my head? Shrink!)

Play here!

Ex-Wives and Ex-Jobs

2007-04-21T05:20:00.000-05:00

So I'm on the phone to the hubby and he's really wanting me to blog. After today I think he ought to be kissing my rear end. His ex-wife called and stated she needed some tax papers. Chris did not have them so he attempted to get them from where he use to work. Long story short, the people were out to lunch so we went out to eat. Yes, we: Chris, I, and Ex-Wife. Off to Subway. I have been on an anti-sandwich kick here lately so...yuck. The Ex wasn't that bad of company but what do you say to your husband's first wife? I was raised with some form of manners so most of the questions in my head will remain unasked.

After we dealt with the tax papers Chris dragged me around the Mabee Center. He worked there for seven years or so. A lot of the guys recognized him and talked with him. It was interesting. All in all it wasn't too bad. Except that this all occurred when I should have been in my bed. Sleeping.

Part of me is so wore out. This didn't not help today. Spending hours up instead of sleeping. If that man even thinks about waking me for anything before I'm good and ready to get up he's going to get a frying pan upside the head. And no supper. Hell, he might be supper. For the pigs.

By the way, I get mean and cranky when I'm tired. And I'm really tired.

Well, I'm off to check more of my Bloglines. Have a great day! Ciao!

Friday Feast

2007-04-20T04:25:00.000-05:00

Friday Feast time!

Appetizer What is your favorite kind of bread? Potato bread and rolls. Yummy!
Soup When was the last time you bought a new pillow? Ha-actually yesterday. That brings the grand total number of pillows on our bed up to six. The hubby claims four. And acid indigestion.
Salad Approximately how many hours per week do you spend surfing the ‘net? Umm, too many. Way too many.
Main Course What’s the highest you remember your temperature being? I think 104 or so. Mom has said that it got really high when I was a baby. Something about scarlet fever or something. Anyway, mom thinks that's why my teeth is so sensitive.
Dessert Fill in the blanks: When I ____________, I _____________. When I read, I go far, far away. :)

End of the World

2007-04-19T02:37:00.000-05:00

I have not posted because I felt that I needed to say something about Virginia Tech. But what to say? My heart and prayers go out for the students, facility, parents, friends, and the town. There have been other bloggers and other blogs that have said far much more than I have. Perhaps then this mention will be enough. May God bless Virginia Tech.

On Monday I did get my engagement ring and then we went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. When we got home we just crashed. It wasn't till eight pm or so that I found out about Virginia. Usually I would be glued to CNN and other news stations trying to absorb all the info I could. Instead, we had to go over to Chris' dad and sign the tax papers. I think I've watched maybe five minutes on the story and read only a couple of news articles. As sad as it is, it's just another school shooting. I remember Waco, Oklahoma City, 9/11, Columbine, Jonesboro, Columbia's disintegrated. It seems that I have grown up with the world full of wackos. I would agree that it's not necessarily the guns. It's not even the accessibility of the guns. It's kids/adults determined to do the maximum amount of damage possible. In America, that's guns. Thank God these kids have not figured out road bombs or other explosive devises. (It's the end of the world, but I feel fine.)

Well, I have seventy check outs and probably sixty of those are going to be express checkouts. Got to get busy. Have a great day! Ciao!

Engagement Rings and Sisters!

2007-04-16T04:34:00.000-05:00

I honestly thought I would make it through the spring without a sinus infection. No such luck-at least it isn't as bad as usually is. I've been taking OTC Sinus and Allergy and the occasional Tylenol. Maybe why I am a little wore out and just not up to a hundred percent. I could also be the weather. Wet, cold, breezy and more like late fall/early winter than spring. Suppose to be in the seventies for most of the next week. I think I'll drag Chris outside to enjoy.

Today I get my engagement ring! We have it paid down to under $200 and today we will go pay the final amount. Then, hopefully, they can clean my diamond band and solder them together. The solitaire cost just at $600 and will be the most expensive jewelry I have ever worn. It's also the only wedding rings I will ever wear. Chris is stuck with me forever! I can't wait to get my ring!!!

My sister's boyfriend moved out this weekend. She has no car so I will be taking her to work (and her babies to daycare) on Monday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. I get off at seven am and will pick her up. It's not out of my way-I work in Broken Arrow (where she lives) and she works two and half miles from where we live. The babies' daycare is on the way. She called and asked. I said yes immediately. After I hung up I realize that I forgot to get Chris' input on this-he was kosher. In fact, while Sis is not our favorite relative, she is family. You do what you can. I have felt bad about not discussing this with him. It's not so much this situation but rather the fact that I just acted single. This does affect mostly me-but he will be the one waiting for me to come home on those days. At least he is kosher with my helping Sis out.

For those at home counting I have three sisters and one brother. I am 28, Sis is 26, Sis #3 is 19 and graduating high school, and Lil Sis is 16. Brother is 14. Our parents merely spaced us out:) Speaking of parents, they have been married nearly 30 years (in September!). Amazing.

I hope y'all week goes well and I will be back on Wednesday/Thursday. Ciao!

Update-I have been linked to! Team Gherkin has me on his blogroll on his web! Sweet! Amazing! Wow! Sweet! Visit Team Gherkin and check out who loves me! (Beside my hubby that is!)

A Morrisette and Nonsense Sayings!

2007-04-15T09:47:00.000-05:00

Freeze :: Dried

Naturally :: Blonde (I'm not :)

Painting :: Van Gogh

Merits :: Badges

Ironic :: Isn't It

Survival :: of the Fittest

Cow :: How, Now

Anchor :: Newscast or boat

Sisters ::Enemies

70 ::Golden Girls!

Play along here!

Elevators and Noise

2007-04-15T03:02:00.000-05:00

I simply can't wait to get home from work today. Cup of coffee and a day old donut. Either the computer or my new Netflix that came in-Baa Baa Black Sheep-and some R&R. I think I deserve it today.

Yesterday we were completely sold out. Yes, it happens which it why it is smart to make reservations when you travel. Last night it was three soccer teams and a women's retreat. The soccer teams stayed over. Tonight we are very full but not sold out. Just before midnight some soccer boys came to the desk and said the elevator is stuck on the first floor. Thankfully no one is in it-in fact it's open on the first floor. Don't know how to fix it and the only number I've got is some guy's voicemail.

As I was trying to get some information-like could I fix it?-a soccer mom approached me and wanted some hot water. I refilled the hot water container in the breakfast room where she was watching TV. Can't fix the elevator.

Then a guy calls and complains about the guest above him. He has called twice since 1000 pm (it's now midnight) and the guy is pissed. I tell him I will call the room and deal with it. Fifteen minutes he's at the desk yelling at me because they are still making noise. It's a birthday party-what do you want me to do-throw them out? Short story shorter-I haven't heard from him since then. I did lower his rate but you have got to let the desk handle these issues. If we get multiple complaints about a room and have talked to them, then we can throw them out. Not just because you've called up there.

Oh-then about two am I get a phone call from a room. She's been awakened by a headboard rhythmically thrusting into the wall. She banged on the wall and the pounding stopped but the girl didn't shut up. Come on people-this is a hotel. Try thinking of it as renting a room from your parents. Walls are just not that thick to block this stuff.

So loud monkey sex, elevator stuck, pissed off guests and birthday parties. How is your day going?
(Is it seven am yet? Can I please go home?) Have a great day! Ciao!

Friday Feast!

2007-04-13T03:21:00.000-05:00

Appetizer When you were a child, which crayon color was your favorite? Deffinately blue
Soup On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest), how likely would you be to change jobs if it required you to move? Me personally move, don't think it would happen. However if my hubby gets sent somewhere then I guess it's time to find some boxes. I guess a 10.
Salad Take all the numbers in your birthday and your phone number and add them up, one by one. What’s the total? Without the area code its 75 and with its 93.
Main CourseHave you ever “re-gifted” anything? If so, what was it and who did you pass it on to? Nope-I mostly get books and CDs, and those can always be traded for what I do want!
Dessert Name something you need from the store. Olive oil and bread crumbs-two of the things I didn't get when I went grocery shopping.

Happiness is...

2007-04-12T21:14:00.000-05:00

Cherry pie eaten right from the pie plate. Hubby isn't interested in my pie (which I picked up at Wal-Mart) so I've been eating it right out of the tin pan. Happiness is also a mashed potato sandwich. We had roast beef, carrots, and mashed potatoes. My favorite thing to do is top off the meal with a piece of bread smeared with mashed potatoes. Heaven.
The Cards had the day off today. We swept the Pirates which had us in a three way tie before tonight's games. And speaking of baseball checkout this link from Tim Ellsworth's blog. Definitely a great comparison.
Kurt Vonnegut passed away just recently. Never read any of his stuff but I definitely recognize the name. Another great figure gone this year. Speaking of passages, Johnny Hart passed away just before Easter. Hart had a stroke and died at his storyboard. BC was created in 1958. That's nearly fifty years of BC. I'll miss this guy-hopefully they will continue BC.
Work was horrible last night-Credit card processing is kicking my butt. First, no one can balance their day's work so I have to spend at least an half hour getting hard copies of everything. Then it's hold your breath and maybe they will all go to the bank. Yesterday they did not and I could not figure things out. Feeling incredibly stupid and dumb at this point. Also I feel like this could hold me back from being promoted, if that ever came up. I am afraid that I am a kick ass auditor and thus they won't want to replace me. To many worries, to many unknown and uncertain at this point.
Well, I'm off. I need to start getting ready for work. Have a great day! Ciao!

Update: With the Good Lord's assistance, I manage to the get the credit cards straightened out. Also check out this editoral about Imus. It's very true, I think.

Weekend was Wonderful!

2007-04-11T22:08:00.000-05:00

We spent the weekend doing what we do best-sleeping! My parents came over on Tuesday so Lil Sis could work on a school project. Mom and I did more work on my wedding scrapbook. I got to the library today and picked up my hold shelf items. Not much to report.
We did go to the movies this weekend. Shooter is based on a book by Stephen Hunter called Point of Impact. Love the book. In fact, I have this habit of rereading the book every five years or so. Great book. The movie was a good book. Just forget you read the book if you go see the movie. The movie was about a Marine who dropped out of the rat race and got sucked into something dirty by a dirty CIA operation. Of course, the CIA has no knowledge of such unit existing but it's kinda like a spy movie where the only people who talk end up sleeping with the fishes. Anyhoo-great movie. The book-is better.
The book is set in New Orleans-the movie in Philly. The book was about a Vietnam sniper 15 years or so after Nam. The book was more modern. The book featured a nurse who lived in Arizona who aided Swagger. The movie was a third grade teacher who aided Swagger. Like I said-the movie was great. But if you want one hell of a ride then read the book.
I also, finally, saw Citizen Kane this weekend. American Film Institute does a countdown every June of a topic on movies. One year is was 100 Cheers! (movies that make you want to stand up and cheer). There have also been 100 Greatest Musicals, Romance, and Songs. This year marks AFI's ten years of lists so they are going to revisit their first topic:100 Years. 100 Movies. Otherwise known as the 100 greatest movies. Citizen Kane was number one. To see the various lists click here.
So...I'm off to get ready for work. Have a great day! Ciao!

Commonplace Books

2007-04-08T09:39:00.000-05:00

I think the blog is finally starting to be me. I've made some changes and added and changed. Something I have finally gotten done is the addition of a quote section. This of course will change with whimsy.
I started keeping what I called a quote book in a diary my grandmother gave me during high school. Somewhere around 1994. I am now working on my third book. I will start with the first book and put three to five quotes up every so often. Quote books are called commonplace books. Wikipedia has a nice article here. Commonplace books can be used by anybody wanting to keep info. Students or scholars can use them to log items learned. Some use to keep quotes or recipes. There is even a website called Commonplace Quotes. Put the term "commonplace books" into Google and you get 1.28 million returns. Goodness. Here I thought it was just a hobby thing I did.
So this is it probably before the weekend. The hubby is off here in a few minutes. I will be busy tonight at work and then off to our weekend. Yeah! So Happy Easter and have a great day. Ciao!

Unconscious Mutterings

2007-04-08T01:36:00.000-05:00

Freak :: blue hair and tattoos
Open :: ended
Important :: taxes
Magnetism :: animal
Lap :: babies
Anything :: goes!
Match :: book
Father :: Catholic Priest
Idea :: opportunity
Mirror :: two-way (you know, cop mirrors!)

Play along here :)

Easter and Baseball

2007-04-07T21:50:00.000-05:00

I have been fairly productive tonight on the computer. I was up to about 15 saved items on my Bloglines that I got dealt with. Some were tagged on delicious, some were discard, some lead to exploring other things. Tonight at work, I can hopefully do some browsing and leave a few comments.
Easter is this Sunday. For many, that means Lenten is over! Back to meat and whatever you gave up. As for me, my soda pop habit is gone. I haven't had a Dr Pepper in about 39 days and I am proud of myself. I had a sip of Chris' coke the other day and man was it sweet. Nope, soda is bye-bye. Instead of drinking 2-3 cans a night I am drinking a liter of water at work every night. I stop by a convenience store on my way to work, pick up a 1 liter bottle with the squirt top, and drop my $1.29 in change. I feel so much better. After I drink that liter I may have a cup of coffee or hot tea. I try to minimize drinking juice because it's just as bad sugar-wise as soda. Also I drink unsweetened ice tea with supper or meals. Doing good aren't I?
So in baseball news-we lost. We won Friday but lost today. Great way for the 2006 World Series Champs to start the season: 1-4 and tied for last in the NL Central with Houston. So in theory we've got 150+ games to play. But come on guys! Win one for someone! KC even has a better stats: 2-3. Yeesh.
Well it's about time to catch a few minutes of the news and off to work. Have a great evening!

Pursuit of Happyness

2007-04-06T02:37:00.000-05:00

It's been a few days since I posted, hasn't it? Life, work, and the pursuit of happiness. We had a great weekend here in Tulsa. Monday was Amish and Tuesday was being home, attending work meeting, and watching a movie. Wednesday we got out and went to the library. We also went to eat at Mr Goodcents.

Mr G is a sub shop. I grew up on Subway and Mr G was just as good as Subway. I liked the soft bread but the guys at Subway pile the sandwich high. This was a little scrawny. Reminded me of a sandwich you fix at home. Good though and Chris loves it. Actually about two weeks ago we went to Lenny's and got subs and Chris thought Mr G was better but I had never had it. We finally made it over to Mr G. Now the Philly cheese steak I had at Lenny's was out of this world fabulous! In fact, I'm changing subjects because I am getting a craving for one. For a quick recap, Subway piles high, Mr G is good, and Lenny's cheese steaks are awesome!

So we watched Rocky Balboa and for someone who hasn't seen Rocky 1 through 84 it was actually pretty good. Tonight we watched the Will Smith movie Pursuit of Happyness and I just about couldn't make it through the movie. There but for the grace of God, go I. You see, I have had months without a job and late rent and late electric. If not for my parents, I don't know what I would have done. Very good movie, don't get me wrong, just hard to watch someone struggle that hard.

So I've got some early risers here at the hotel so I've got to my express checkouts done. Have a great weekend. Ciao!

Friday Feast

2007-04-06T01:51:00.000-05:00

Appetizer When you travel, which mode of transportation do you prefer? By car-I love road trips!
Soup Have you ever met a blogging friend in person? Nope
Salad When was the last time you were really, really tired? Thursday-I took a twenty minute power nap on the sofa in the breakfast room. I opened my eyes to see one of my regulars with his coffee cup in hand saying, "Oh there you are..." Oops.
Main Course If you could have dinner with any one fictional character from a book or movie, who would it be? Geez-toughie. They are fictional characters-I can't seem to see myself, even hypothetically, having dinner with anybody. But I would gladly dine on green chili enchiladas with Bill Gastner. Gastner is a creation of Steven Havill and a wonderful mystery series.
Dessert Fill in the blank: One day, I hope to see _______________. why I am on this earth and what God exactly wants to do with my life.

And you can play along here.

Food!!

2007-04-03T13:01:00.000-05:00

It's all about the food in the Coffey household today. I've got a meeting at work this afternoon. It's a typical meeting where we'll go over new policies, old ones that we've forgotten, and tornado drills and whatnot. I have been making some sort of desert to take to the meetings (which are held every other Tuesday) for about three meetings now. I've made Chocolate Cherry Bars (not that great), banana chocolate muffins (they rocked), and today it's an old recipe of mine-Lemon cake. Really easy, great lemon flavor, and even I like them. It goes in a 15x10x1 inch pan. I pulled my trusty 13x9 inch pan out and sprayed it than realized-wrong pan! So I made malted brownies for Chris and I. The house smells so wonderful at the moment. And right now I am munching on some Sharp Swiss (which I smear some Dijon mustard on crackers) and some CoJack cheese. Yum! Tonight's supper (just to torment y'all) will be taco salads. Supper will be late depending on how late the meeting runs. Hubby is talking about a 700 pm movie (perhaps Shooter) then home for dinner.
I wish I had a digital camera to show what these treats look like. A camera is on my "got to have by the end of the year" wishlist. Anyhoo-y'all have a great day! Ciao!

Travels and Thanks

2007-04-02T19:23:00.000-05:00

Thanks to everyone who has stopped by and commented here lately. I'm going to try and do some surfing this evening. I've gotten better at leaving comments, although I do believe I am a lurker at heart :).
Chris and I went to Chouteau Oklahoma today. They have an Amish restaurant and a small country store there. I would love to find another store, maybe even closer to Tulsa. I picked up some taco seasoning and green and red pepper flakes. The Amish stores are amazing. In Missouri there was some bulk and country stores run by the Amish and Mennonites around. Chris was amazed.
So anyways, just wanted to drop in. Y'all have a great day/evening. Ciao!

My grandpa's funeral

2007-04-01T02:49:00.000-05:00

Secret anniversaries of the heart. We all have them. Days or dates that remind us of times past, good of bad. April 1st is my grandma's birthday. She's old, that's all I know ;) April 1 of last year was also the year we buried grandpa.

Marion Bernard (Bernie) Bay held many jobs over his 70+ years on this earth. He was in the military (Navy, I think), he was a gas station owner in the 70's, he was a truck driver, he was city cop of Green Ridge, Missouri for 19 years. And so many more jobs he held. He was also a bus driver for my school for a little while.

I remember there was once or twice that I got picked up from school during rainy weather by grandpa in the cop car. I was intrigued by the cop stuff in the car. He "busted" some of my cousins for various things. It's what I remember him being. In his later years he started talking more of truck driving and the military. How he was afloat in the Pacific after his ship was sunk among the debris and oil for a day or two.

His first heart attack was in the seventies. The one that really curtailed his activities was sometime around/after 1997. I would have to ask my mom for specifics. I think he had another heart attack, maybe a stroke, a closed vein in his neck, and a pacemaker. He struggled with getting enough oxygen the last year or so of his life.

By the time he had gotten really bad, we (parents, siblings, and I) had moved to Oklahoma. Granpa would go to the hospital, sometimes the situation would look bad. So Grandma or my Aunt Linda would call mom on a daily basis to update his status. There was a couple of times we went on "high alert" in case he did pass. We went back, as a family, sometime that winter. I'd say somewhere around Thanksgiving 2005 (but I may be wrong). Grandpa was hurting and the doctor wanted to call an ambulance to have him taken to the hospital. Grandpa refused and waited till we showed up. We all got to see Grandpa and dad had a long conversation with him. Or rather Grandpa talked and dad listened. After we left, grandma called the ambulance.

We got into town on a Friday I think, spent the weekend with family. On Sunday one of my sisters and I left before the rest of my family. Mom and dad decided to go to church. So Sis and I stopped at the hospital on our way back to Oklahoma. We got to talk to grandpa some before lunch time. I can even remember that we stopped at a Country Kitchen and had breakfast before going to see grandpa. He slowly got up off his bed and with the IV walker we went to a little setting area with a lot of windows. Grandpa talked about trucking. About mountains and losing brakes coming down them. About how he followed another trucker and watched his rig bounce from side to side on the highway. The guy was sound asleep.

We said our goodbyes, hugged him, saw him to his room (he didn't want to miss lunch), and left. I knew it would be the last time I saw grandpa. We were quiet going down the elevator and out to the car. In fact the car ride was really quiet back to Tulsa. I remember I rented a Cobalt to drive down and we listened to Def Leppard and Matchbox 20 a lot.

In March of 2006,I was at Chris' apartment when Little Sis called me. Grandma or Aunt Linda (or maybe both) had called with the news. Dad and Sis came home from church (it was a Wednesday) and I was sitting there at my parents at that time. I don't remember but I think dad and Sis went to tell mom at work. She got the rest of the day off. I do remember crying on Chris' shoulder. But that was about all the tears I have shed. Grandpa was hurting, he was sick, it was hurting Grandma. He's in a much better place now.

I got off of work on Friday morning, crashed at Chris' for a few hours, then left to go to my mom's. I left with Little Sis before they did. I still remember the big lunch the church provide for the family. The marriage between my grandparents was second marriages for both so I got to meet some step cousins I couldn't hardly recognize. The service was beautiful and we all congregated at the cemetery where I believe the local VFW post and Whiteman AFB did the military honor thing. It was a beautiful service.

We meet at grandma's after the service, at least the family did, and had left overs. Grandma and grandpa's doctor (he was there when I was born!) had semi-retired by stopped by the house to see grandma. He'd been out of town, he said, or he would have been at the service.

April 1st will always be the day I remember my grandpa.

Sorry for the long post today. It was more for me than anyone. Ciao!

Unconscious Mutterings

2007-04-01T02:42:00.000-05:00

Trembling :: Fear and Trembling (Philippians 2:12-13)
Shut up :: Childhood
Heights :: Ledbetter Heights (Kenny Wayne Shepherd Album)
Monica :: and the blue dress
Delicious :: BJCoffey (my del.icio.us user id)
Joint :: Effort or another word for joist
Ferry :: Ride
Bliss :: Wed
Rejection :: Letter
Satisfying :: I Can't Get No (Satisfaction)

Cityscapes

2007-03-31T22:04:00.000-05:00

~Cityscapes~

By the way...
Miami or Honolulu?
Honolulu-Miami seems awfully busy and loud and fast paced.
Nashville or Dallas?
Nashville-Dallas/Ft Worth is a bugger to get around in.
Chicago or Denver?
Chicago-Just because I think it gets less snow.
New York City or Los Angeles?
Neither-NYC is too cosmo and LA is too sprawled and has too much traffic.
Washington D.C. or Boston?
DC-The Smithsonian Museums alone make me want to live there for a year.
Last but not least....Paris or London?
Paris-The Louvre, Eiffel, French Bakeries, and London is a short hop away!

Play along here if you wish.

Rings and Stuff

2007-03-31T04:24:00.000-05:00

So after spewing all over this blog the other day things have gotten somewhat better. There's the Wannemacher Gun Show in Tulsa this weekend so everyone is full. Even us in Broken Arrow are full. The Wannemacher Gun is apparently the largest in the world. Somehow I find that hard to believe.

Chris and I paid on our rings this past weekend and I will be getting my solitaire next month! I'm so excited. They measured my wedding band so they could size it. Hopefully they can solder it together in a couple of hours when we go pay around the fifteenth and then I can have the ring in a couple of hours. I am so happy.

Thanks to all those stopping by from the different memes I do. Gracias for visiting. Also go visit

5 Minutes for Mom as they are giving away a 500.00 Dyson vacuum cleaner. Awesome dude. I've entered and it was so easy. Please pick me!! I have temporarily stolen my MIL's second vacuum. Someday I'll return it.

Well, the hubby's on the phone and my tummy is growling so I'm off. Have a great day! Ciao!

Top Five Albums

2007-03-31T03:36:00.000-05:00

From the Music Memoirs this week's question is what five albums can't you live without. And why (obviously).

I am Shelby Lynne by Shelby Lynne. One very awesome album about someone having a very rough stretch in life. It's just sing along, turn it up, enjoy it type of thing that has some heavy weight when it comes to lyrics.

Essential Dean Martin by Dean Martin. This has all the Dino songs I need. Great for when you want some retro pop that is good.

Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. I can listen to this multiple times in a row. And get caught up in and find myself just sitting there enjoying the music.

Born to Run by Springsteen. This is the Springsteen album for me. I know nearly every word, turn it up loud and just enjoy.

Long Line of Leavers by Caedmon's Call. I just don't listen to much Christian music-it just puts me to sleep. However, this one has touched my soul. I find myself listening to it quite often when I am sitting at the 'puter.

That's my list. From Christian to retro pop to jazz to rock to alt-country/rock stuff. Eclectic is my middle name.

Friday Feast

2007-03-30T03:26:00.000-05:00

Friday's Feast has a new home!

Appetizer What are you proud of? Ouch-proud of? This week has been trial and tribulations. I am proud of the fact that I can and want to cook dinner for my husband.
Soup What is the best thing you’ve ever won as a prize? I won tickets to a rodeo for rewriting Kenny Rogers The Gambler into The Shopper at Christmas time. I then called a country station and read it on air. I took my dad as he had a license (I was 16!)
Salad Name something you do that is a waste of time. Trying to fit in with the Joneses.
Main Course In what year of your life did you change the most? Between December 2005 and December 2006. I had my first date December 26, 2005 and got married on on June 26, 2006.
Dessert Where is a place you consider to be very tranquil? Our home in Missouri. Three acres set on a gravel road. Not much traffic. I could hear myself think as I hung laundry up outside to dry :)

What I hate

2007-03-29T21:52:00.000-05:00

I hate that my ears are plugged up. I hate that my sinus are causing this condition. I hate that hearing is severally impaired.
I hate it when the hubby has to take up most of the bed. I hate it when I wake feeling like I've had a knee planted in my middle back for five hours. I hate it when I can't stretch and roll over without nearly falling out of bed. I hate it when he takes all the pillows.
I hate it when it storms at night and I have to work. I hate it when the newscasters talk about the potential for tornadoes. I hate it that every one not from the Midwest will be in my breakfast room if the weather does get rough.
I hate going to work. I hate dealing with teams. I hate dealing with stupid people. I hate dealing with drunks. I hate dealing with people who think I'm locking them out. I hate that they can't figure out that to get back in you need to use your room key. I hate the phone ring off the hook. I hate running pillows/sheets/plungers to rooms as I am the only one at the front desk.
I hate morning breath. I hate being hot. I hate being awake.

Thursday Threesome

2007-03-29T04:13:00.000-05:00

Onesome: Yankees-- How about it? Are you a baseball fan? ...or would you rather watch the grass grow? Baseball fan-die hard Cardinals fan.
Twosome: Opening-- Day? Opening Season? Mervyn's "Open, open, open" commercials? What opening do you wait for? Opening day-get some brats, some cheese dips and Tostitos, and the game on the tube. Nothing better (unless you are at the game!).
Threesome: Day-- by day we learn something: playing hardball, what have you learned this week? (Okay, discoveries count...) Chris and I still have issues to work out, that I take things too hard and don't know how not to take them so hard, and that I still love my hubby bunches!

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Work and Stress

2007-03-25T03:36:00.000-05:00

So I just managed to piss off my hubby. All because work has me so totally stressed out. It was nonstop with the phones for about an hour. Then after midnight it got quiet. Then someone would come down or go to the express mart and then the phone would ring. Some one in the fourth floor said their room smelled of puke and did I have an disinfected. Would I bring it up?

Then someone on three wanted four pillows. Four! I couldn't find a one. Phone, phone, phone, phone, stupid question, walk-in, phone, phone, guest at desk but can't help them because of phone, phone, phone. Got called a bitch. Then she comes in and says it wasn't too me. Right. Wasn't born yesterday Missy.

In addition my tailbone and hip is bothering me again. I can't seem to get my express checkouts folded. Let alone, running them.

Another room on another floor came down pissed. Her baseball team wasn't together and now her neighbors are keeping her up at 200 am. Not happy. Well, sweets, neither am I. Now, my hubby isn't happy either. Ain't life grand.

I'm off to get express check outs folded and delivered. Have a better day than me-Ciao!

Unconscious Mutterings

2007-03-25T03:30:00.000-05:00

Groovy :: Kind of love

Jealousy :: Green Monster

Watching :: And Waiting

Kenny :: Rogers, Chesney, Big (of Big and Rich)

Games :: Board

Bread :: And Butter or Water

City :: Planners

Stems :: Cells

Birds :: and the Bees

Listener :: Night (Robin Williams movie, Night Listener)

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2007-03-24T21:00:00.000-05:00

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Cardinals and Blogs

2007-03-23T08:01:00.000-05:00

Have I posted today? I don't think so. Anyway I've got a couple things on my mind before I go post my check and crash for the night (day, whatever). I've posted a couple of comments on other bloggers! I am proud of myself. I thought the Feast was somewhat difficult but I dug deep and b.s. about it. Actually, it is the truth just wrapped in sarcasm.
So the second things is that I am a Cardinals fan. Redbird nation fan, all the way. Tim Ellsworth has a great blog I've discovered and enjoyed. However I about swallowed my tongue yesterday. Appears Tony La Russa, Cards skipper, was fast asleep at a traffic light in Florida. Cops found him and arrested him. He spent the night in jail before bailing out this morning. He has said that he is contrite and apologizes for any embarrassment to the Cardinals organization. Just really floored me. Bill DeWitt, Cards Chairman, has said there will be no punishment. I think public humiliation is enough, perhaps. I just really don't know what to think personally. Besides, OH MY GOD!!!
So, I'm going to go over the budget and then to the gas station and bank. My hubby let my gas get low in my car. Maybe we will make it to the store. Have a great day!

2007-03-23T03:15:00.000-05:00

Feast One Hundred & Thirty Six

And what does a Partridge in a Pear tree got to do with anything? Perhaps you ought to read on to find out...

Appetizer Who is your favorite news anchor/reporter? Why?

Mmm...toughie. Don't watch a lot of news. Most newscasters drive me crazy. Guess I don't have a fave.

Soup Name 3 foods that are currently in your freezer. Veggies, roast and a chicken, ice and ice cream, two cans of coffee, ice pack and a partridge in a pear tree. Actually I don't think a pear tree would fit :)

Salad If you were to have the opportunity to name a new town or city, what would you call it? Idiotsville-and of course anyone that pissed me off would get banished and not allowed to play with the rest of the world. (Just mildly cranky this morning, aren't I?)

Main Course What will most likely be the next book you read? Anything I can get my hands on-I am overdue at the library so I've got to go clear that out. But I am out of books. OUT! Must have book today!

Dessert What's the first thing you notice about the opposite gender? Their attitude. And where they look at me. (My face gents, not the ladies on my chest.)

Errands and Sonic

2007-03-22T21:46:00.000-05:00

I think I will have to start posting from work again. Cause doing this at home ain't exactly working. Chris and I did some errands this morning that we didn't get to over the weekend. Put money in my bank account, took a CD Player back to Target (incredibly easy at 800 am!), saw his dad. We were going to go pay on our rings but my tummy wasn't agreeing with me. I don't know if it's too much bread, not eating enough in the evenings at work, or what but this makes two days in a row.
Needless to say, I slept all day. Chris came in and turned the big light on at 830 pm (bastard) to get ready for work. Woke me up. So I got him out the door and ran down to Sonic for supper. I love Sonic. They have, in our neck of the woods, a hickory burger. It's just a hamburger with BBQ sauce added but it's good! Usually I get tots but today I got fries. They were just okay-some could have gone longer in the fryer. I have quit soda pop so my options at fast food stands are limited. I have in the past loved Sonic's ice tea. It was brewed, not instant and very refreshing. I couldn't even drink mine tonight. Way too strong and tasted instant. Yuck! I am one of those people that can usually tell when instant potatoes and tea is used. And I won't partake when it is instant. I guess I'll have to start getting water. Darn!
Other than that the day is starting off well. I have to get off of here to go get ready to get ready for work :). Have a great day. Ciao!

Rainy Songs

2007-03-22T21:36:00.000-05:00

Today's Top 5 on Friday is about rainy days and songs. What do you listen to when it rains?

Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. Just puts me in a very mellow mood.
Songs about Rain by Gary Allan. Love this song!
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road by Lucinda Williams. In fact this whole album gets played.
Anything by Gordon Lightfoot. Used to be that I would put on his Greatest Hits album, light a candle, and listen to the storm from the comfort in my bed. My sister now has the tape :(
The rain beating against the roof as the hubby and I cuddle in bed.

Okay so that last one isn't a song but there's nothing better than listening to a Midwest thunder and light show from the comfort of your bed.

Movies and Dinner

2007-03-20T07:41:00.000-05:00

So I've made some changes. And I've not blogged in some time. Changes are occurring slowly. I have a few more things I want to add. I also want to go through the archives and label them for easy access. Overall, things are looking prettier, don't you think?

Chris has been off all week. Finally it's my weekend. We slept all day Monday and I've been wide awake most of the night. *Sigh* We went to Mimi's for supper tonight. It was awesome, albeit expensive. Appetizer, two entrees, a dessert, two ice teas, and two coffees was just over fifty bucks. Ouch! However, the food was excellent. If you are ever in the vicinity of a Mimi's just try the Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie. It was beyond excellent.

We watched two movies this evening. One was very good and one was so-so. Hollywoodland starred Ben Affleck as George Reeves, TVs original Superman. It also had Adrian Brody and Diane Lane in it along with a few "what's their name" actors. Very, very good. Half Nelson on the other hand I didn't like. The movie moved along but didn't seem to really go anywhere. The story line felt like you had been dropped in the middle of the story and you were plucked out before the ending was revealed. Not digging this one.

Well, I'm off. Have a great day! Ciao!

Unconscious Mutterings

2007-03-19T02:16:00.000-05:00

San Francisco :: Chinatown
Sadness :: Gray skies
Spirits :: Alcohol
Harriet :: the Spy
State :: Department
John :: Ashcroft (former US Attorney General)
Offense :: Defense
Timeless :: Music
Account :: Receivable
Refuse :: Garbage

2007-03-16T19:07:00.000-05:00

Feast One Hundred & Thirty Five
We're feasting on cherries this week! Why? Because I love cherries! Where would cheesecake be without cherry topping? Or how about black forest cakes and pies? Or check out my answers below!

Appetizer
Name two things that made you smile this week.
My father-in-law visited from Florida and I got to meet him for the first time. Three days off of work!
Soup
Fill in the blank: Don't you hate it when ________?
Don't you hate it when stupid people interrupt your day?
Salad
When you can't go to sleep, what is your personal remedy to help yourself drift into Lullabyland?
Dried cherries, which are high in melatonin which aid in sleep. May take a few minutes so I just do some praying till I'm in la-la land.
Main Course
What is something about which you've always wondered but have not yet found a good answer?
Why are men and women so different and why can't my hubby just do whatever I want my way?
Dessert
What is your favorite pasta dish? Oh jeez, just one? Penne rustica ranks high, angel hair pasta with a chunky tomato sauce, mac and cheese (so sue me, I like the blue box), penne noodles with chicken chunks smothered in a white sauce.

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