This Was Me

funday

2012-03-03T05:43:00.000-07:00

I am up extra early this morning. I was looking forward to sleeping in but my head filled up with snot and my back sprang me from bed. So I am doing laundry. And taking my prescribe z-pack and musincex. Fine! I will beat this into submission or I will know the reason why.
Carla is coming today. woo and hoo. What are we going to do? Dunno, hope you are home so we can come see you.
Well the first load is done.
ciao baby!

something to consider

2012-03-02T05:42:00.000-07:00

Hooray I faced the tax monster yet again and conquered it. grrrrrrrrrr. Not as big as a body count as last year but I didn't go to school. And that young woman it something to consider. If while going to school you are not using your school credits on your taxes you are not reaching your full potential in refund. do it!
Yesterday I was on phones all day. While the wise one trained another on phones, which meant I got the majority of calls. And I don't mind really but dear god my ears hurt by the time the day ended. I had a bit of a hearing loss so when the boy was talking to me when I got home, all I could do was read lips and go huh? right.
I also had the pleasure of driving thru an Idaho blizzard to work yesterday. was too. But miss miata did fine. Remember we loaded her backend with 140 pounds of sand. We had traction. Oh I won't get all smart assy and try anything. But I can guarantee I won't spin out at the stop light, much. Amazingly enough the snow did not keep most of our folks home. The people showed up their appointments. In fact I got one fella in 20 minutes after his appointment, he was like an hour off. Not really sure where he came from, probably Baker. But he got all snotty because I offered to reschedule. His remark was; Thanks alot! Seriously? You drag your candy ass in late, 5 minutes before closing and locking up. And you expect me to accommodate you? You a new patient, what takes some 20 to 30 minutes to fill out paperwork. go the hell away!
We as front staff are urged to do whatever possible to get new patients in and keep our old patients coming back. We have a rewards thing going on and money is at stake. I am constantly urging people to make an appointment. But when someone cops an attitude, well they can just cheerily go to hell and I will hand them a map to help them on the way. So customer service of me!
Well the boy and I are getting company tomorrow. I can hardly wait. Someone cool with a present for me, she said so. I will post pictures and if you are at home and we stop by. Well you will have fun with us.
ciao baby, happy effing friday!

the secret to happiness

2012-03-01T06:07:00.000-07:00

If I told you it wouldn't be a secret now would it? hmmm? Just wait you will find out. I will however tell you the secret to peacefulness at work...at my work at any rate. Keep her busy. Really really busy.
We were down 2 PSRs. The front window ones. The ones that are the ones who only know how to work because the rest of us are just general fuck ups. Those two. One went home sick and the other was loaned out to another clinic in the building. So me and the other trouble maker were dragged up front and chained to the front counter. Oh we were allowed potty breaks and lunch but 'crack that whip' back to the front we went. Who answered the ringing ringing phones? Her royal highness and one of her minions. Oh I would every once in a while because I don't know any better. We greeted people and got their information. Typing and accepting co-pays. Printing of fee tickets and getting stuff for the nurses...like clock work.
I still got out 10 minutes early. No disasters to the wonderment of the dorkoid that calls her my lead. naaaaaaaaaa!
Don't tell the boy, but I am really enjoying his company. He is very funny and he makes me laugh. shhhhhh.
Well I need to warm up my cuppa. Do stay, I'm sure I am not done complaining.
ciao!

hope springs eternal

2012-02-29T05:55:00.000-07:00

So after blathering on about men in general. I dart out into the world to meet a fella at Denny's last evening.
Um hmmmmm and with lots of flailing of the hands, I paid for the cola and left. really? I am tired! Perhaps I will stick with being a penpal/textbuddy. Meeting just takes my breath away and not in a good way.
However! I am a happy girl. We have fuel. Added to the full pantry, I am ecstatic. Now if I hit the lottery....well you know.
So its Ellen birthday. No Ellen I am not sending you a herd of scantily clad young cowboys. no no they must stay here with me. You well you go out with Leo and have lots of fun. eat cake!
Do go wish Ellen a happy happy birthday and send me the cowboys.
ciao!

feeling better all the time ~~~~

2012-02-28T06:11:00.000-07:00

I actually got out of work a little after 5 last night. The sun was still up and very little traffic to contend with. Then? Spaghetti left overs mmmmmm. It was a good monday. sit stay.
This morning I am off to Honco. I got a call yesterday and they have plenty of scrap wood for me to haul away. They have a front end loader of sorts and will fill up Rusty. hooray! For 20 bucks we will merrily burn wood and make smoke.
Isn't it odd how the little things in life are thrilling? No I am not dating. ha. Not even looking. Oh I chat with fellas off and on but the idea tires me out. go away. It is difficult because as much as I try not too, they all are measured up against the Rock. And as imperfect as he was, he was perfect enough for me. ya know? Well maybe you don't and that's okay because it makes sense to me. So they are all left wanting in some respect, usually in their ability to make me laugh.
So I have been fooling myself for over a year about the driving and the mileage. The wear and tear on me and my car. Per google maps it is 51 minutes to work one way. Give or take a zig or zag in the road. That is a little over 35.2 miles. It makes me tired just thinking on it.
Then? I am a good niece. I am. I hadn't spoken to Rocky's aunt for like 2 years. And out of the blue I decided to call her Sunday. We chatted of the boys and what they are all up too. But knowing the boys, I would hedge a bet she doesn't know what they are doing. The last time I had contact was a card at christmas in 2010, where she was telling me her daughter died. That was so sad, I think I had finally got over it or was hoping she got over the worst of it. It is good to stay in touch with people. But I refuse to go any bbqs, the old dear has this silly habit of inviting Rocky's ex and she always shows up. Um no thanks.
So that is pretty much what is up for this day. Stay tuned me like the weather will no doubt change in 15 minutes.
ciao!

he is in there

2012-02-27T06:05:00.000-07:00

Find the boy. Its a new game. What will you win? A suggestion to go get your eyes examined. No really.
Didn't I tell you The Artist was a winner? I am that good. In fact I am pretty sure that I could make bank on my ability to pick a winner. Now if I could just find the investor.
This morning we are offering fresh coffee and day old donuts. mmmmm
I am gradually getting back to the land of the living from this congestion. Oh I will probably go pick up the z-pack, albuterol, and musinex that was prescribed. I can always sock them away for a later date to be determined by the little inhabitants in my lungs. I am just ever so grateful I don't have CF or something equally icky. Ya see it was a toss up between sarcoidosis and bereliosis. The last one is fatal. Glad we got it figured out. But life is fatal.
I have the walls painted. The tax papers ready for my appointment. Plus? I cooked dinner and there are leftovers. I was a whirl wind of non stop activity.
Today I will cheerfully head in to work. Hopefully my boss is worn out from her weekend and she will leave me the hell alone. Its a wish of mine.
Cola has a plastic bottle that he plays with. He drags it around and tosses it up in the air. I should have picked trash for him to play with along time ago instead of keeping it from him.
Well, I probably should do something about my hair. probably.

be proud of me

2012-02-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

I got up and got out of the house. I drove Rusty to the dump and offloaded the leaves that he had refused to hatch. I called over to Honco to see if anyone was about to sell me scrap wood. No. Must remember to try another day. Dragged out the carpet sweeper and cleaned.
Then? The boy and I went to the Flicks. I had only been there once before with the girlchild. The boy and I watched The Artist. It is a black and white silent movie. It was very good and I suspect it will be a winner at the Oscars. No I am not going to watch, I don't care. I will read the headlines tomorrow...is that tonight?
Today I will continue to poke and prod the sour dough starter to life. Gather my paperwork for taxes and paint where I had repaired the walls in the front room. You see, life goes on whether you are sick in bed or not. So I will join you.
After the movie we went to my new favorite burger joint. SmashBurger. I ordered a juicy Baja without the jalapeno peppers, a coffee milkshake and smash fries. mmmmmmm I immediately after finishing wanted a nap. So we hurried home so I could. living the dream kids....living the dream.
No wind damage although I did notice my wind chime lost its little paddle. So eventually I will repair it. As for anything else, I seemed to be able to keep all my trash can lids. What odd weather we are having. I am not looking forward to this summer. It is going to be hot and dry.
So go get some coffee and we talk about our weekend.
ciao!

2012-02-25T08:15:00.001-07:00

2012-02-24T19:23:00.001-07:00

no this way!

2012-02-24T05:58:00.000-07:00

Back to the usual clinic and it felt like I had been away a week. So nice. I wish I could do that every week. I was getting bored and you all know what happens when I get bored. Yep I screw up. And its bad enough that I have 2 bosses sitting there taking notes of every little misstep. I have a co-worker that is a snitch. um thank you.
Will somebody get me away from here? Well I am trying my best and putting my best foot forward and not in my mouth.
Yesterday's training was a bit of a joke. It was an upgrade on our computer program and I am sitting there with pencil and paper. Oh and the ubiquitous power point program. hip hooray. Well don't ya know the IT guys have to make a living too. So I took their little test and went back to my area.
Living the dream kids.
I did make another dr appt. I have a disease. Yep. And said disease is a bit of a hindrance because it makes me more susceptible to respiratory infection. And as young doctor Zach said, its not going to get better - it just sucks. So we attack and prevent and keep vigilant. Ta freaking da! Armed with my chemical warfare I play the game. And wouldn't it be all sunshine and lollipops if all I need was fresh air and clean living with a dollop of vitamins thrown in. But? Because I believe in the system of medical care I will do it their way. So far so good.
I am off to my job interview. fingers crossed.

Kidnappped

2012-02-23T05:40:00.000-07:00

Did not make my dr appt yesterday. I was whisked away to the podiatry clinic. Which was like a mini vacation. No bosses. No one watching my every stupid move. And I appeared to be able to function. huh!
I also got a call from Nathan, he is the manager of the cardiologist department on the main campus. I have an interview for a level 2 PSR. Fingers crossed for Friday morning.
Today is a computer program training. We will be tested and graded. I can hardly wait.
I also like watching the restoring show based in 'vegas. People have too much disposable money.
Well I am gonna bust out a coffee cup and play some video game.
ciao

The other channel

2012-02-22T05:55:00.000-07:00

I also watch the travel channel. No not that paranormal crap. But to each their own, I recently attended school with a paranormal expert. Gave me a business card in case I needed to call ghostbusters. Its around here somewhere.
I am hooked on a couple shows that play on Tuesday evenings. One is Hidden City. The host travels to a city or state and talks to the good ol boys for the local scandal and such. Quite interesting actually. Then the one right after is about inner city places that people aren't generally welcome. Like the inside of dams or under the city or subways and such. The first one was on a canal in New York.
One of my friends at work put me on the schedule to see one of the providers today. She said I looked miserable. Yeah that cold is still hanging in there. But don't ya know that I am feeling better today? But I am going to go to the appointment. Just because you know if I canceled it my cold would be rolling back in like a San Francisco fog.
Television, I am still watching the pawn stars and american pickers. Then lets not forget those storage wars. I think I watch more for the human interaction. People are funny.
That is what I watch. I don't watch much of the food channel, it makes me hungry.
What do you watch?
ciao!

train wreck theater

2012-02-21T06:13:00.000-07:00

I watch TLC. Well not all of the shows but the ones I do watch seem to be right off of a circus freak show.
I am hooked on the toddler and tiara show. It is so creepy. We have an ugly mom confess that the only reason she had children was to go on the beauty pageant circuit. Then we have moms have total hissy fits when their kids don't get ultimate supreme what the hell. yoiks! So uber creepy.
Then I seemed to have fallen into watching my 600 pound life. All I can say here kids; wow. Who pays for this? Just the basic gastric bypass operation then was like 30,000. Then if they lose enough they get to have skin reduction. Amazing. Epidemic. something. So not being able to turn away from this train wreck I watched 1/2 ton mom, who unfortunately died 2 weeks after her operation. Leaving 2 children for someone else to raise.
What I refuse to watch is; Hoarders. Total creep out for me. Or Infested. Really? Big ick factor going on there. To each their own I say.
I dedicate the photo to Mitch and Carla. "I'm Fine"
ciao!

making it better

2012-02-20T06:33:00.000-07:00

why is it that the minute I lose an entire page of written bitching, blogger saves the draft? I hate you blogger. stupid stupid stupid. Rest assured it was funny and pertinent and probably will make your day a little dimmer for not being able to read it. dammit.

running amok in idaho

2012-02-18T08:15:00.000-07:00

As it has been stated before, I read the headlines then make my own judgment as to reading. Sometimes my assumptions are far more entertaining well to me that is.
It appears that 3 cattle were executed in payette county. I couldn't help but wonder if they were bad beeves. Good meat gone bad. And I am not touching mad cow disease with a ten foot cattle prod.
Then? There are too many dogs off leash in the veteran's cemetery. Really? Who let the dogs out? If you can't run with the big dogs stay on the porch. But really people are pretty lax about that piece of property. Riding or strolling through as if it were a park. um they hold services there? And I am pretty sure you in the bike shorts didn't know the deceased. jerk.
ciao!

breathe in and out

2012-02-16T16:43:00.000-07:00

My O2 stats are running at 93. I am not surprised. I am literally out of breathe walking across a room. Slow down....
I stopped and picked up Scootie's ashes. They put them in a pretty little maple casket. We got a lock of hair and half of a metal heart. The other half is with his ashes. A box of ashes is hard to cuddle with.
The boy is 95% moved in. We bump into each other but for the most part we get along quite well.
He is very happy to be sleeping in his own bed.
I need a nap. Maybe it is lack of oxygen. All I want to do is snooze. I will be so happy once I am through with this cold.
ciao

What? What is that?

2012-02-15T05:41:00.000-07:00

I am sitting here trying to figure out this feeling that I have...oh. OH! I can breathe. And I don't have that awful full to the top feeling in my sinuses...yeah. I am turning back into a human rather than a walking snot spigot. blurgh!
Oh, I am still coughing. Yepper, barking like a baby seal. Nothing like barking on a clear track though.
I have been chatting with a professional gentleman out of onion oregon. No we haven't met. But he sounds interesting. He likes dogs and has bred/shown Cocker Spaniels in the past, plus? Expecting a litter soon (his bitch is). hmmmmm. Likes to read nonfiction. So I will keep asking questions. What website did I find him? craigslist. Oh every once in a while you can find a bargain.
I am still applying for different positions. I had a meeting with the bosses monday. I was written up for 'educational' purposes. What did I do? I violated one of our standards. I am to be present at all times. Oh I wasn't late or physically not there. But I wasn't all there. That was the week, let me see. The day. That A) we put Scooty down. and 2) the boy told me about yet another heart defect. So I was not all there at work. huh! See what I am getting at here kids? yeah and it is getting old quick. And the real kicker of it was. I was sitting there drowning in my own snot, doing my job and thinking (wrongly I might add)that it wasn't such a suck job. That I was doing okay. Must remind myself that never never think positive at that place.
So I am off for yet another wacky adventure.
ciao!

2012-02-14T05:34:00.000-07:00

Day 2 or is 3? Might be 5. I am not sure but the cold is my constant companion. I was talking to mom and she mentioned that I was on my second cold. And what was wrong with my immune system? Um, it's compromised? I have cottage cheese inhabitants in my lungs who fuck with me on a daily basis? It hasn't gone away ya know. I think mom is misplacing her marbles a little. Well hell she is almost 80. Wow, 80. I better nag her to get her will done. Yes, kids that is my job. She told me I had to nag her to get her and Rick to write a will. freak!
And in conclusion, I hate my boss. thank you thank you very much.
ciao

2012-02-13T05:10:00.000-07:00

Guess what I am doing after dreaming of orange juice all night? Yep, here I will share. Not feeling well but I know all I would do is lay about the house if I stayed home. So I am off to work. hooray.
Hopefully something exciting will happen. I am not counting on it though.
Do stay for juice.
ciao

good morning

2012-02-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

I guess I will be having a chest cold for the rest of my freaking life. sheesh Didn't I just go through this? So sniffling will be an accessory of mine.
I had plans this weekend. I was going to go to the dump and get rid of some leaves. Clean up about the house. Make it appear as if some one lives here that gives a shit. But I just couldn't get moving. And when I did, I showered and put on pajamas.
The boy and I watched netflix movies most of the day. see? lazy.
The sun is poking it's head out from the clouds, so maybe I will get dressed today. Step out of the door. Yeah, I didn't even go outside yesterday.
I was thinking about getting the sour dough out and seeing if I could raise the dead. But I don't want to.
I don't seem to want to do much of anything. So I am going to go do just that. nothing. And you can't stop me.
ciao!

lazy

2012-02-11T10:55:00.000-07:00

I am not going to do anything today. nope. My sinus issue has descended into my chest and I am going to vegg out. cough cough hack hack
be good.

Oh hai!

2012-02-10T06:39:00.001-07:00

Feeling much better this morning. I can breath without wincing. Although I have a small cough. But I am going to work. so there and take that. I am bringing along with me my tessalon perls and bottle o'saline solution. Outa my way world!
Today is chips and salsa day. I am bringing chips. mmmmmm chips.
I don't need to make a lunch as in my rush to leave yesterday from work, I left my lunch in the fridge at work. Ham and cheese a day old, should be okay.
My favorite blogger is back to writing after taking way too much time off. I will come to your house and make you, MAKE YOU; sit and write. geez! Now I can go on and read and be amazed & amused. whoop whoop whoop.
So take it easy and be happy in the fact that I am functioning on all cylinders. Popping and clicking along thats me.
ciao!

has a harmonizing and calming effect on the mind

2012-02-09T17:33:00.000-07:00

Oh I know, Oprah told me about the neti pot. Several of my peeps have them in their bathrooms readily available...but not me. Why? dunno.
But today I came home sick again with sinus problems. Made the mistake of eating breakfast as it was the first thing that came up on the ride to home. urgh! Yes I had a bag at the ready. Like tissue you never know what or when something will come in handy.
Today would have been a good day to be at work. Down 2 people now 3. Yikes! Guess the manager helped out. don't know don't care.
But the boy offered to stop and get something anything for me whilst he was off to the burger joint for food.
I begged for a neti pot. And he brought me home this. It is my new friend. I feel better but not 100% as I wished. Still a little uneasy about eating at the moment. But hopefully after another night of rest and a rinse, I will bound out of bed ready to face a new day.
it could happen.
ciao

observation

2012-02-09T05:59:00.001-07:00

Looks like ISP is making bank on the fact that marijuana is sort of legal in Oregon. sort of.
In the evenings after work, I hit the exit to the freeway. A hop skip and jump to exit 9 on the idaho side. I like it. It gets me going fast away from work. Good way to end the day. What I have noticed is the coppiceman cars on the border. Oh and there is not just one. No there is a scattering of them. And for the longest time I couldn't quite figure out what the big attraction was...pot.
ISP has had 2 instances last month of pulling people over for who knows what, but in the mean time of checking licenses, credit history and dental records....pot was found. Both times the perpetrator claimed they had a medical marijuana license. weeee oooo. Um dear dumbass, if ya'll wanta smoke yer weed ya gots to stay on that side of the line. We uns here don't cotton to that there stuff, or so it seems.
I often wonder if I am on their 'radar' as I drive back and forth every freaking day. So far I haven't been stalked by an officer's car. I must not fit the stereotype. And I don't think I could handle the stress of the blue light special behind my little car.
Last year a fella came in to establish care with one of our doctors for pain management. He came in once had an appt a month later, called up demanding medical marijuana. Um really? Stoopid! Here is what I know. A patient has to been in the practice for over a year perhaps 2. Has tried without success all kinds of narcotics; again without success. Then? Perhaps? The pot is prescribed. One thing though, the doctor has to agree or the facility has to allow it. Um, we don't. Its a rule.
I have a headache. Sinus. grrrrr. Plus the housekeepers at work finally changed out the air freshener in our restroom and I have to sit and smell flowery crap all day.
Today I have a PFT. My lungs feel heavy from the sinus issue. It will be interesting to see what my capacity is at.
So I am taking my demands in to have the air freshener banished. out damn spot. 3 possibly 4 yesterday all had headaches. Do you see a pattern? me too
And? I Dont Want Too. No really if I say NO! I mean it. Really. Wheedling about it just pisses me off. So once again? No. thank you.
ciao

not necessarily

2012-02-08T06:42:00.002-07:00

I decided that I like working the late shift. I can go in about 7:30 to 8 and make it by 9. I get to take my lunch around 1 and get out around 5:30 to 6. Which gets me a little overtime. I have an incredible disappearing paycheck. Really. It used to be enough. I don't buy extra but come the end of 2 weeks I am squeaking by. The hell? poof! So if I can sneak in an hour of overtime a week then so be it. I found out from the lead that overtime for the late shift person is okay. Don't over do it but I won't get yelled at. hooray! So with the added hours for training plus the 1/2 hr last night, I made bank. weeeeee wooooooo
So the boy cracks me up with his household purchases. Its like Noah's ark, 2 of everything. Heck I don't know if that it is the way it is sold on the base but? I got two of everything. Ha!
My best bud at work got a puppy the day we had to let Scooty go. What? She got a schnauzer. he is so damn cute. His name is Jackson. So sweet. No I am not getting another one.
Then the gal who was out on maternity leave stopped in for a visit and to show off her new one. A word of advise for moms, bring the baby in but make sure the child has clean britches. I am not one to be overly fond of shitty diapers intermingled with the smell of sour milk. Really clean 'em up.
I reread my archives of this blog this weekend. I had forgotten that I have arthritic sarcoidosis. Why? Because it flares and when it doesn't I don't feel it....out of sight out of mind. waaaaa why are my hands hurting. boo and freaking hoo. Really how can a person forget? Am I so busy that something like that would just drop out of memory? I am not for misplacing things and for the most part remember names if not the face. But a physical ailment? Silly. So I scrounged around in the old medicine boot and found some stuff for my pain. An anti inflammatory med. No it wasn't prednisone. and I will never never NEVER take that shit again. nope. got it? good! So all this explains why I have a really nice wrist brace. Why is this in my sock drawer? Did I sprain my wrist? I have a theory for braces. They are all so damnably uncomfortable that when you finally get to take it off.....awwwww so much better. see? Orthopedic fittings are my specialty. **update, it wasn't arthritis but a ganglion cyst but it could have been...probably why I forgot. carry on.
Looks like the boy missed the deadline for his TMO, so we will be packing him up and moving him. lovely. I will leave it too superdad and the boy. I will however cheerily and merrily shove the old couch out the door. I would even chop it up into little pieces to make the job easier. hee hee. Anyone need a perch for their pup already broke in.
So I have to make my lunch. chat later.
ciao!

on becoming a deadly weapon

2012-02-07T05:53:00.000-07:00

Serious, I could do it. If I had a depends diaper on and just how nimble could I get then??? But I could bust a move.
Have to register my body as a deadly weapon. Or god forbid a weapon of mass destruction. Which only appears to be necessary after broccoli or in this case; broccori.
This morning? a 7 am meeting. When is my usual clock in time? 9 freaking am. This better be good. I do not want to sit in a meeting being told I slouch, leave a messy desk, or speak as if I am from the ozarks. bitch. um that's fucking bitch.
The boy went to the base and bought supplies. We have plenty of dried goods and laundry soap. Then he gave me a $100 gift card. Which sent me on a whimsical thought process. Do hookers or strippers get a lot of gift cards or is it cash only? How does one find this out? I don't have in my acquaintance a hooker or a stripper, I think. Thus the question and it is loaded. This will be interesting if answered. waiting....
I have a new favorite blog in which to visit. Things 'I want to punch in the face'. I read the entire thing this weekend. I wanted to punch it in the face. go google waste some time.
And did I see a fullish moon on the way home last night? Today will be interesting on the phones. People are lunatics. Plain and simple then they want narcotics as an after dinner mint. waaaa I hurt. Um yes you do and if you don't shut the hell up, its gonna get worse. You see? You I want to punch in the face. sheesh.
Violence is my middle name. In a prior life I was a drummer. No really, driving down the road I am hitting the beat of any song on the air waves. I am that good and could be in a band. That is if I could get a set of drums in my car and the car on stage. Oh yeah.
got to go I am out of gas and want to see if I can use my gift card at the filling station.
Ta and ta.

hi it's me

2012-02-06T06:31:00.001-07:00

I can't imagine why anyone would want to come on here and read this blog. It is nothing but none stop cleaning and cooking and complaining. The big C's. I am surprised I don't write down my shopping list. Which by the way consists of large trash bags and paper products.
I have sunk into an abyss of dull. Yoiks!
I find I like my dullness of reading books and teasing dogs. however;
Last week was a pisser. What with losing Scooty and the discovery of yet another defect in my youngest's thumper. I need something positive to happen. And I want positive things to happen for a good couple years starting now dammit. It seems that I got up one morning and drew the short stick and the fun just doesn't stop. Is my secret name Lot, Job or whoever else caught hell on a continued basis in the bible. I forget. I read it like twice and vaguely remember parables and such. Hellfire and brimstone. Now if one of my religious friends or relatives were reading this they would say that the answer is in the bible itself. Huh, not according to Homer Simpson. so take that.
So I lament, nash my teeth and tear my robes in woe and worry. wa wa wa.
Now as for aging gracefully. What the living fuck is this? I am not so much as aging as fading. I remember darker hair.....everywhere. I don't like fading. I feel like the wicked witch directly after getting hit in the face with a full bucket o' water. I do not deserve this. shit!
So bitch moan and complain. I realize that I am not the only one in this boat. But I seem to be the only one paddling here. freak!!
good day....I said good day!

wise acre

2012-02-05T11:08:00.001-07:00

I decided to cook today. I have thrown a couple 3 chicken breasts into the crockpot. Boiled up some eggs. Am boiling potatoes. Baking cookies. Have a rice dish I am going to put together and probably heat up the boy's green casserole. Plus I have rhode's rolls rising. And then I am throwing out last week's science project.
I have been moving things around. Which uncovers piles of dust and dog hair. So I am cleaning. It just needs to be done. Which made me look at walls and with my trusty little bottle o'cleaner and rag. I've washing off dog snot. I don't know if that is what it is, but it has got to go.
So in between cleaning things. I am cooking things. It's what I do.
Yesterday, the boy and I went to go get the Fiat. See photo on facebook...go I will wait. We stopped at Smash Burger. Oh my goodness! I love their burgers. I ordered a mushroom swiss. mmmmmm I highly recommend trying this place. No really go try it.
Well the buzzer went off the next batch of cookies are done.
ciao!

2012-02-04T08:30:00.002-07:00

And then

2012-02-03T05:57:00.000-07:00

While the boy and I are standing there comforting Scooty and each other. The boy drops his bombshell, they found another hole in his heart. He has a heart murmur. sucking sucking sucking!!!!
Not sure what the agenda is, but I am glad that he is moving in with me. Life has its twists and turns.
And might I remind you that unless your supervisor pops you in the mouth with 20 witnesses, never never never complain to the higher ups. I had finally had enough of this woman's attitude towards me and went to her boss. Noted but could we get instances? shit. Sure so I point out the most recent. blah blah something something something about an email. Whatever. I went away relieved that I said something. I went back to work and was doing my thing, when I opened my email. Here is one from her royal highness telling me to clean my desk....smiley face. It did not make me smile. What it do was make me clean out my desk. No I did not quit, I am far far from the idiot that you think I am. No I cleaned my desk, so that anyone coming would not know if some worked there - unless I was sitting there. This action did make my coworkers kind of jumpy, well I was pissed and looked like a thunderstorm. Plus I was muttering in a fashion of sorts. I was urged to then go to the manager's manager. Waste of time. Platitudes of what is allowed and how our manager's are trained for any situation. bull shit and I told her as much. This person who is my lead has a shitty attitude who trots it out on whoever (except for her bosses) is available. I went back to my area - waited out my time to come home.
Yesterday was pretty shitty. I am not looking forward to today but I have faced worse.
ciao!

Good bye old man

2012-02-02T17:08:00.000-07:00

Well, I was told to bring Scooty back this afternoon when the vet was in. So I had to take a partial day.
The vet tech seemed to think that the level of phenobarbitol was the least of Scooty's troubles.
This afternoon the nice vet went over Scooty and found many tumors. Some very large that weren't there last month. Dr Casteel gave us our options of one. There was no option for surgery or treatment. Scooty was so miserable and in so much pain.
Losing weight and incontinent. There was no hope to be found but letting go. So we cried our tears and said our goodbyes. Take good care of Rocky little guy, I will miss you.
love mom

or something like that

2012-02-02T06:54:00.000-07:00

Well yesterday was the cluster fuck that I predicted. But I had little to do with it. I did however get to have a front row seat as I preformed my favorite duty of insurance eligibility. weeeee hoooooo.
There is such a thing as too much information. Really, this is stuff that our medicare patients need to know. But you must understand that a majority of these people either don't care or can't care. So you, yes you front person, who speaks in a LOUD voice is doing nothing but adding to the confusion. Just tell 'em a little of what is going on. Give them the letter in which explains the change and make them sign that gawd awful extra piece of fucking paper. cheese and crackers its a great way to go electronic!
Then the little tin god who thinks she is my mom. Wrote me a nasty email for leaving too early for lunch and leaving no one but the trainers to fend for themselves up front. I blasted her. Son of a bitch, if she is going to fight me. She best pick her battles. I will knock her out! I left after making sure the front person and 2nd phone person came back. I also asked them if they could handle it 15 minutes early so I could lunch. Wow, what I didn't do is get miss perfects permission. See? I am making an adult decision and going with my common sense here. Which I am urged to do on a daily god damn basis. er excuse the curses. The hell with it. I am cranky!
Gotta do the vet visit with Scooty. Blood test to see if things are on the right track.
ciao baby!!!

I was here first!

2012-02-01T06:22:00.000-07:00

Some memorable moments shopping with mom comes to mind. Painful memorable moments of her yelling at the person behind the register. What? Never never do that. Doesn't matter if you were there first, shhhh. Too little too late? yep but don't I feel better now.
The interview went fine. I had a very nice visit. Once they explained that I would pretty much be in charge of getting their medical records department spiffed up, I was okay. Been there done that bought cotton candy. They would let me know after interviewing several others. 'K.
Today we roll out the new system of billing. Our 'outpatient' bill more to Medicare and get $20 more per patient. Ummmm just how many man hours are we spending to do this? I'm just saying.
Got in touch with a fella I sort of dated a year or so back. He was married and I wasn't so I said no way jose. Lets be friends blah blahdidy blah blah blah. Spent a few times with him as he bitched about the ex. ho hum. Then we kind of fell out of communication. Well now, he is divorced and have rebound dated several times and wants to see if we can hit it off again. maybe si maybe no. I liked him but he had too many wives. So mebbe just mebbe. He has like 13 show cars. That might be an issue. Why it seems a little excess to me but I could be wrong.
Scooty ate breakfast this morning. He is still lumpy and owie. And I spent all night hemming and hawing about putting him down. It is such a difficult decision. I hate it.
ciao!

men in spandex

2012-01-31T05:58:00.000-07:00

Sounds like a name for a Seattle grunge band and correct me if I am wrong; there just might be such an animal.
Fellas my age or there abouts make me nervous if they are overly active. Especially if they have skinny expensive bikes and wear spandex. ewwwwww. creepy. Plus I always feel that I am being judged. I'm over weight. I am going to die of heart disease. My car really hurts when it hits them. see? judgemental.
I am all ready to leave for my interview. My one fear when having an interview this early in the day is not being able to get in the building. Hey? It is locked and I am out here in the collllllddddddd!
I arrived early for work yesterday, as always and was asked to clock in because we had 3 people out. One in the hospital giving up an appendix (isn't that something in the back of a book?)and the two others late from appointments. Cool! Then I will get lunch early and get to go home early. Nope, I close. wtf? I really hate my lead PSR. She is rude and I wish she wore spandex and road a skinny expensive bike in front of car. naaaaaah!
The boy had dinner ready for me last night. We had heated up fried chicken, green bean casserole, and hot biscuits. I love him.
gotta go
ciao!

bwah ha ha ha ha

2012-01-30T05:40:00.000-07:00

Seem to be in a fairly good mood. Everything makes me laugh.
Cola is still deconstructiing everything. Scoot refuses to eat. And Butters is happy with his haircut. Dave the wonderfriend came over and looked under Rusty's hood with me. We poured green antifreeze and still no conclusive results. So out comes the silver thing with the twirly widget and off comes a greasy gooped thing. Ah ha! Too much silicone! So the old thermagagadget goes back on and more green gue goes in the holder. Ta freaking da! Works.
Will it snow now? Dunno don't care. But I will be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound if it does.
We had a nice lazy 2 days. Got things moved out of the boy's room so he can plant his butt more firmly in there. Gonna get rid of the mattress, if you know anyone who needs a nice queen size mattress, no box springs. Let them know I will give it to them for free. Just haul it away.
Then what with my hauler fixed, I can now get rid of the ugliest couch in the world, going straight to the dump. piece o' shit! I can get more wood and get rid of the pile of leaves that Rusty has been trying to hatch for the last 2 months. Yep he was parked on top of the last load when the city crew came thru to pick up. dammit!
So I am off to make myself professional. You? Well there is coffee, help yourself.
ciao!

2012-01-29T18:59:00.002-07:00

hee hee hee, you did too say this in Forrest's voice!

2012-01-28T06:20:00.001-07:00

2012-01-27T06:43:00.000-07:00

Let's see....same stuff different day. The boy has decided to move the majority of his belongings over here. We are roommating it. As for his place, I think he is renting it out to an arabian or will be. All I know is I have new light bulbs in the light fixtures of the hallways. It makes a difference.
The girlchild was over yesterday and the children ran around. Playing nice together.
Scooty is still a worry. And we are vigilantly watching for any little sign of something. Which is annoying him, so he gets growly. At the moment he is not eating thank you very much. But will snack on dropped lunch meat. The boy thinks Scooty is playing us. He could be right but there is still something wrong with the little pooper. Next week another visit to the vet.
Yesterday another meeting. Because Medicare is not paying as much as they used too. The powers that be have researched and have found that because we are in the hospital, we can bill as outpatient. Which means part of what we do is separated out and billed with the hospital. Which means confusion and perhaps a higher bill for the patient. "Oh well" says the billing person, she seemed rather cavalier about the patient's resources. All I know is, it is more paperwork to be printed off, but this time it is the nurses who fill it out. They are not happy. I think it would be easier to just go work at a stand alone clinic. ta freaking da! Which brings us to the next item of discussion. I have an interview with a clinic in Eagle. weeeee whoooooo yaaaaaa! I have a good feeling about this one. The person who contacted me seemed eager to meet me. I on the other hand would love to work there, less mileage and better chance to commute with someone.
So assume wishing position; fingers crossed and eyes scrunched shut that galeann gets this one. happy happy joy joy!
ciao!

And now for something completely different

2012-01-26T05:48:00.002-07:00

I love you the most

2012-01-25T06:56:00.001-07:00

Today is my work buddy's birthday. She is going to be 21 again. I have a present for her but for the life of me I can't find anything to put it in but a festive christmas bag. Hope she will understand that I am slightly retarded in the 'have the appropriate gift wrapping on hand' department. I failed it miserably in training. I do have cards, if I could find them.
Scooty continues to poke at the door to be let in. I am ok with that as it appears to be the only exercise I am getting at the moment. My little scoot is drifty and vacant. I hope it is temporary. We think he is still having seizures but not the grand mal variety of the earlier times. He is drinking lots of water. And if it weren't for the fact that we had his glucose checked I would think he was diabetic. I am calling the vet today for some suggestions. He has lost interest in eating much to the delight of the other 2 who are more than happy to help him clean his plate. I guard it but they are sneaky.
As for driving. I am going to go and check but I am beginning to think I have a bulls eye on my car that only other drivers can see. What in the hell? I am driving by the mill and just about get t-boned by some dipshit pulling out by the E Z wash. Hello, I have my lights on and every thing? jesus! Then I am not even going to mention the driver's with 1P license plates, holy crap on a cracker. Where are they issuing their license? Local gumball machine? Darting into traffic from the far lane, traffic coming? Doesn't matter. I think they are all on meth and late for class or something. fucktards! So I watch these goofs and am quite exhausted by the time I get to work. boy!
So I am talking with a gent from Payette. Could be a farmer dunno, haven't got that far in the running conversation. But we were talking about cafe booths. Hey, its a topic. And he asked me if I knew Alma's. Huh! I am intrigued, but from the picture; he looks a tad older than me. And hey aren't I freaking ancient. So I think I will go for the 70 year olds. Get me a sugar daddy with one foot in the grave and one on a banana peel.
So that is pretty much it for now. Wind is blowing cuz the I can hear a chunk of wood hitting the side of the house.
ciao!

Still here

2012-01-24T05:34:00.000-07:00

I had an email from the lead and manager. We had a meeting at 11am. Did I accept. Really? On a monday morning and that would leave just one person at the front? Really? Fine.
I had replied to an email last week from the lead. I said that it was insulting. And it was. The email was admonishing us to do our work and not run around while they were in a meeting. Plus they put the new girl 'in charge'. And it was chaos.
Really? I was annoyed. And I told them so at the meeting. I was then told that the admonishment was not for me. Really? Then I was told I had a problem because the new girl was put in charge. Yes, I did. Next time put someone in charge who knows what they are doing. end of discussion. geez! And no do not pick me. cripes!
See? Ya put one idjit in charge and it throws off the other idjits. Chaos utter chaos.
My Scooty is not eating. And last night forgot how to come in thru the dog door. Sat there and poked it with his nose till I came and let him in. No Scooty is not doing too good. poor little pooper.
Well I think maybe Rusty needs a new water pump. Since Rocky has died I think almost every part possible has been traded out for new. Time to start all over again with new parts.
ciao!

More observations from that lady down the street

2012-01-23T06:25:00.000-07:00

Still looking at what the internet has to offer from the 'single white male' section. I know for a fact that picture of you in front of the mayan ruins was from a trip with your wife on your second honey moon. That easy going thing you say about yourself? nuh uh! Not sure where you got that idea. And never never never post a picture of you with another female, unless she is like 4 years old. I don't care what your tractor looks like, although I wouldn't driving it. That would be cool. Why is it that there is always ALWAYS a picture of you and you and you, well all of you. Of y'all in the bathroom with your arm out as far as it will go for that one scrunched pic of your face? Unbend a little and have an old girl friend or one of your kids take a nice picture. Its okay they will understand, that is unless you are still married to their mom. That might be a problem.
So for my next complaint/observation; Rusty Ranger is still being bad. Bad truck, bad! No I don't want you stop by and try to fix him. Just stay right there. This is my time to unload. sheesh! I have put more coolant into the coolant holding area (radiator), well because I couldn't see any. So then I let him run for a while but the heater did not warm up. Then I took him for a drive. Well the little water heat gauge went back and forth like a Geiger counter looking for plutonium. Heater blew hot and cold air. Lever climbed higher and higher to the hot on the gauge. the hell? So deciding that I didn't really want to blow my truck's engine up I came home from my slow drive around the valley and parked him. I will wait for next weekend to see what else I can do. I am sure I am quite the entertainment for the neighbors. fuck you george.
The boy and I dragged both 75 pound bags of sand out of the back of Rusty and plopped them into the trunk of Miss Miata. I will get to work dammit!
I made breakfast, baked cookies and then made a nice steak dinner. Besides working on my little truck. I am a busy girl.
ciao!

and so did we

2012-01-22T08:57:00.001-07:00

head still hurts

2012-01-21T10:43:00.000-07:00

I am taking a break from my headache. But it is still there...yep I can feel it.
It hurt so bad yesterday they sent me home. And on my way home I had to pull over for a short nap. No I wasn't on benedryl. I am not even sure what that is. I had a taken an ALEVE. But while pulled over to the side of the road on this side of the county line. I had several people join me. Oh we didn't chat but they pulled off and as far as I could tell they seemed to be waiting for something. I wonder what the people in the house next to pull off see on a regular basis. It appears to be a rather busy spot. I see people parked here all the time when driving by on my way to work. Big rigs and little cars. I had met Jim there oh so long ago. He was on his way home from school (TVCC) and had run out of gas. He had called me to meet him so he could come home. Geez, I think I was in Ron's big red ford. I told Jim it looked like a really good place to buy drugs. Maybe that is what goes on there. dunno.
But I am off to shower. You? Don't buy drugs. Become a rock star and they give them to you for free.
ciao!

2012-01-20T13:39:00.002-07:00

doo bee doo bee dooooooooooooooooo

2012-01-20T06:45:00.000-07:00

Still have a headache. the hell is this?
Had a phone interview yesterday at lunch. Nice. Don't care if I get the job but it is great practice. I really don't care to tell you why you should hire me, I am an excellent worker and it would behoove you to get to the hiring stage of this venture. sheesh! No I didn't say that or even give off that attitude, but how ballsy would it be to do that? hee hee.
Rusty is still parked out in the dark and cold. poor poor vehicle. Oh if I had the keys with me yesterday he would be parked out front. But who knew someone was going to offer to fix him free of charge, just buy the parts? Not me. Silly little girl! So with keys and parts in hand I will be off shortly to the land of onions. Hopefully it will cost me less than $25. bargain and no I don't have to attend their church. ha! um cult, here is the pin number to my bank account....no I will keep working and adding to it....snort! But hey? People just want to help sometimes, so? I let them. Makes us all feel warm and fuzzy inside. Putting jewels in their crown in heaben.
ok I will drag my nonreligious ass off to work. You? Well if you happen to run across a couple of loads of wood drop 'em off at the house.
ciao!

what snow?

2012-01-19T06:10:00.001-07:00

Nothing different really from what is going on in this picture. Except, no snow and no Rusty. Poor Rusty died on the way home from work last night. I made some lovely new friends. Let me use their tools and am allowed to use their property to park Rusty until I can go get him. Good thing Rocky had lots of mechanic tools. Of course I am going to go get my car jack, but thats okay.
The boy was out and about so he was on his way to rescue his mom. All I can say it was a good thing I had my kindle. It was dark and boring. And cold. brrrr. So no snow is a good thing.
The first of the year is so PAINFUL!!!!!! here at work. New insurances and new paperwork. What? Paperless? BWAH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH as I scream with laughter. It will never happen. No everybody and their little grandma has paperwork when they walk up to the window. So we spend at least 15 minutes with each patient. It is excruciating. I hate working the front window. Just leave me to the phones and the insurance eligibility.
So I need to go see if I can get rid of my head ache. You? Well, get down on your knees to the PepBoys that getting my Rusty fixed won't take me very long.
ciao!

brand new car!!!!!!!

2012-01-18T06:49:00.000-07:00

I had taken the boy with me to test drive the Fiat Pop. We looked and looked. We oooooh'd and aaaaaaah'd. Then we left. But I was looking at the pearl colored one. Has all the bells and whistles.
The boy went and traded in his car for the pearl Pop. Well at least it is in the family.
I insist the boy names the little car. It can't be running all over hell's half acre unnamed. It just will not do.
Well my buddy at work did not get fired. Instead the bosses got in trouble. Seems that my buddy went and filed a harassment against them. This is good to know. So evidently that there will be a 'clean slate' and we will all go forward from this day on. What a bunch of crap. It will be interesting to see what develop next, I do know one thing - it better not start with me.
ciao!

2012-01-16T05:57:00.001-07:00

sssssunday!!!!!!!

2012-01-15T07:52:00.000-07:00

Today I am going to do something. I don't know what yet but it will be something. I set stuff out on the counter to make spaghetti. I will make the spaghetti, not the counter.
If you like books on time travel, I recommend Stephen King's new one. 11/23/63, it is very good.
I give it a couple thumbs up, its all I have.
Well, I need more coffee as I seem to be only functioning on a couple cylinders.
ciao!

another weekend

2012-01-14T09:00:00.000-07:00

Looks like I will be spending the day reading. No don't feel sorry for me. nuh uh! It means I don't have to get dressed. Or go out in the cold. weeee oooooo!
I think I may have gotten someone fired. From now on I am keeping my big mouth shut. Well I am going to try. Really? I think some people take their position in life way too seriously. There will be a meeting with the bosses and the victim late tuesday afternoon, right about quitting time. The suspense is killing me. I don't want to be the catalyst that set this in motion. I just wish they would transfer this person, getting fired is so devastating.
Well I am going to go find an aspirin and my book. The boy bought rum and pepsi yesterday, offered me some if I felt like cutting loose. I did but just a little. Thus the little headache. So if you are in town? Stop by, don't mind the night wear nor the barking unruly dogs. Hey? I did warn you.
ciao!

2012-01-12T06:27:00.001-07:00

Kind Cola

2012-01-11T06:08:00.000-07:00

While getting out of the car last night my lunch box exploded and stuff went everywhere. Stuff=2 little oranges. Just the right size for Cola to pick up. He was kind enough to bring them in for the boy to have. good doggie
I came home to a cooked meal last night. I love having the boy here. He replaced the shower head. Pills the scooter and generally keeps it warm in the house. good boy
Things are getting back on an even keel (nautical) at work. I guess letting the 'supe' bitch moan and complain cleared the air to allow us to get back to work. I am still looking for a different place. I just need to be patient as the mother ship has decided to make expansions in 2 different towns which open up around 50 positions that I qualify for....patience is a virtue. So I make nice and play well with others. While hardly ever running with scissors.
Must do something with my hair. something
ciao!

sweet jesus!

2012-01-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

Of course the 'supe' had to be standing there, right at my shoulder. geez! I am trying to explain to a patient why one of our mid levels could not speak to her about some lab result she had gotten. All she knew was that she needed to come in so it could be discussed. The MA let it slip that is was positive. Positive for what dunno don't care. But it freaked out the patient and here I am trying to mop up her full moon mess. crap.
I am talking to the mid level and he says he is up to his armpits in alligators. And what do I do? Repeat the phrase to the patient. Just the ammo that little snot needs. really?
Whatever. So fire me. geez louise! get over it. God forbid and rocks from heaben fall on my head!
Ok I am over it.
ciao!

pop!

2012-01-09T05:58:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you have to try it out to see it you like it. Would have been a good motto.
We got out of the house yesterday at breakfast-thirty. One thing I really notice about Denny's is that they can never seem to get me my plate with my eggs and bacon reasonably warm. Hot would be nice.
We went to the store to get some supplies and a few odds/ends to finish up a project or 2. For the boy, not me. But? I get to benefit.
Then we headed to the dealership to check out the new Fiats. They are so cute. I would like to collect the series. I did realize that I don't need a navigational system and I am okay without the leather interior. Alloy wheels? Whats the diff? I was offered in the range of 8 for the miata. We will see. Because? I am going to get out from under a few financial things and see what that side of the world looks like. If I like it, I just might stay that way for a while. But it is as we all know fun to look at new cars. It drove ok, not as quick as miss miata. But that is one thing I am trying to get a way from. I haven't gotten a ticket....yet. I want a hardtop, so ignore the roof line of the picture. Nice stereo system and mirrors everywhere. Lots of high tech fun stuff and the gas mileage is great, still mine is paid for. So....we will see.
got to get ready for the torture rack.
ciao!

nothing much or its always something

2012-01-08T09:08:00.000-07:00

I slept in yesterday. so nice not having to get up to go somewhere. But? I did get busy with the carpet. Christmas and my little four legged fellas are pretty harsh on the carpet. bad dogs. So after several hours, floors clean! I know you don't care but it is what I am doing.
Then? I started reading. Didn't even get dressed. There I sat for 4 something hours reading....Then I had to switch to another book because kindle pooped out on me. Its okay I was right in the middle of Stephen King's newest novel.
I wonder why my eyes are dry.
The boy and I took young Scooty in to the vet Thursday to see why he is seizing. They did a hands on physical. Lungs and heart going strong! Blood work up. Liver functions good, blood sugars good and white count is right where it is supposed to be. Tests showed Scooty is a very strong 9 year old. But and there is as we all know a big but, it could be a cranial tumor OR? epilepsy. So we are crossing our fingers for epilepsy and Scooty has joined the ranks of the pill poppers. The pills will help with any tumors (for a short while) and of course the epilepsy. So now it is a wait and see if we have the correct dose and at the end of 30 days another blood test to check for phenobarbitol levels. I am grateful for my care credit card, it sure comes in handy when a gal lives from week to week on a paycheck. However, the only way we can know for sure if there is a brain tumor is an MRI, um sorry kiddos. My care credit doesn't stretch that far. And there comes a time in my life as well as my four legged children that a heart wrenching decision is made. I won't let him suffer. Medical science is not in my opinion a great help when it prolongs the life of an animal just for the sake of its human. for shame! But? That will be a bridge to be crossed at a much later date.
time to get moving around.
ciao!

cricket!

2012-01-07T14:06:00.002-07:00

Tom

2012-01-07T06:39:00.001-07:00

bwah hahahahahahaha

really.

2012-01-06T05:35:00.001-07:00

We had a painful meeting this week. Painful for who not sure, but it was eye opening. Evidently I slouch too much in my chair and I sound like a hill billy when I speak to the clients on the phone. really. huh.
Evidently I am too friendly and must get too the point. ok.
So starting immediately after the meeting, I was abrupt and cut people off once they were done speaking. No longer am I asking forgetful grandma if there is anything else. She will of course call back with one more thing.... she did. I am going to see how long that floats. Oh and yes I am putting applications out there.
Enjoying the kindle, I have 2 books now and haven't even come close to seeing what other wonders it does. Perhaps it will find me a job closer to home. Did I mention I thought the office is run by two idiots?
I have a theory, if you pick and push at the people who work for you and make you look good? You aren't doing your job. You aren't running your office. Leave the petty things and go be a business person. Just a thought. Oh I know it is everywhere, but what I want to know is why I have to drive to get there.
ciao baby!

truly awesome kids

2012-01-05T05:21:00.000-07:00

Thank you Jenny and Justin.

I love you,

mom

cabin fever

2012-01-04T05:48:00.000-07:00

I decided to poke around on a few website regarding dating single men my age....I can't quite decide if they are trying to sell their homes, show their recent weight loss, or show me the biggest fish that god ever put in a river. I don't care to see the new counters in your kitchen and really don't want to know about that 17 pound trout you have just caught on the little salmon. Can you just have a hobbie that doesn't require me to sleep on the ground at subzero temperatures?I want to meet a fella that won't wince when I ask if he would like to help me rake the yard. No I am not looking for someone to date and work for me at the same time. I tried that and I am not up for that kind of payment plan. How about a fella that won't think I am nuts if I wash the dogs dishes in the dish washer. Seriously where else do they go? Is there anyone out there that doesn't mind that I like having my kids around? That they talk and just might try to take up a conversation? Yeah thats odd, who doesn't like to talk? Lots of guys. Guys who are set in their ways and say they are open minded but go a little nuts if you don't put the salt shaker exactly back where you found it. Doesn't matter that that same fella hasn't mopped his kitchen floor since Easter. Here is some Ritalin. geez.
Honestly I would consider becoming a lesbian, but women are just as nutty.
I just need to find that fella whose bad habits and issues can coexist with mine.
And no I don't want to hear, well you really don't need to have someone in your life...really and who are you living with? yep. So I continue to lurk on the edges of the date scene and shudder at what it offers up. And yes I do mean to be that picky. ick! But in the meantime? I will have a little fun and it will be at someone elses' expense.
ciao!

ormie

2012-01-03T06:37:00.001-07:00

eye eye sir

2012-01-02T06:35:00.000-07:00

My goal as I grow older gracefully is to become somewhat Ruth Gordon like. Think Harold and Maude but without the death thing, well not for a while.
I spent all day yesterday reading. It is very difficult to do when suffering from dry eye. DRY EYE!!!!!!! But I just could not put the book down. Nope glued to my hands. Under the Dome by Stephen King, a good read.
The boy finished his Stephen King book so we traded. Yep more troubles with dry eye. Good thing I have lots of drops.
New Year Resolution is to stay off the radar. Make no ripples. Be zen with my ninja self. shhhhhhh. I leave no shadow. So if you don't hear from me in a long while....I am hunting dragons.
Also maybe look for conspiracy in everything, might make things a little more interesting and jovial. That or paranoid, at any rate I will try it on for size and see if it fits. I give it a week.
It is my early week and no I did not walk on the treadmill. My eyes were gooped shut. Had to work a while to get that taken care of so my window of opportunity slipped away. Not unlike most resolutions, which isn't one of mine. No not this year. All I need really is to be comfortable in my clothes. No I am not going shopping. bleahhhh!
need more coffee - nondairy creamer thanks.
ciao!

Its a new year

2012-01-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

The last few days have been a whirlwind of activity. Thus the lack of anything to read on this blog.
The children entertained me last night and for that matter most of the day. The boy took me to lunch out at the cold mt cafe place a ma thing. One waitress but it was okay. I had a bacon cheese burger with curly fries.mmmmm fry sauce. Large glass of water and ice.
I have been drinking lots of water lately. Tastes so good. Not that I am more thirsty than usual. It is just that soda doesn't appeal to me anymore. Less expense. Take that large American company. Oh wait I am suppose to support the economy.
Back to lunch. I ordered a slice of caramel cheese with a candle as it was my birthday. I got the candle in the cake with the waitress singing. it was so cute. I would have adopted her for the boy but she had a wedding ring on.
On friday, I took a day off. Work was making me irritable. Stupid large girl. Mom came and got me to go to the movies. We watched We bought a zoo with Matt Damon. No Matt was not with us, he was starring in the film. geez! Then we went to the new chinese buffet by Shopko. Except for the location it wasn't any different than any other chinese buffet. Even my fortune cookie was bad grammar. We then stopped at a new coffee/bakery place on Eagle. I had a coffee with a key lime tart.mmmmmm lime! On our way home we drove thru an ugly ugly storm. Thunder lightning cows flying thru the air. Houses and tumble weeds.
Yesterday the boy and I destroyed Christmas and put it away in several boxes. Then we hung the little television on the wall. The boy then installed his Netflix on the Wii, so now we can watch a movie anytime we want. ANY TIME!!!!!
I like the television on the wall. Its a little higher than on the desk. Before I had to raise the treadmill like 8 inches just to watch the news while walking. Thus the reason I quit walking. But? I will be walking tomorrow. Yes indeedy.
But the best thing of all was the quilt mom made me for my birthday. It is so pretty. What? You want to see it? later gator.
Then Jen got me a goody bag with a first edition Stephen King book.
This has a been a fun filled week. I am cooking chicken today and cleaning up shit. By the way, not to offend anyone or maybe to offend. Not sure and don't care. Number one reason I dislike cats; they hide their shit.
ciao!

2011-12-29T20:06:00.002-07:00

try the little snowflake icon

Wendy Whiner!!!!!!!!

2011-12-29T06:22:00.000-07:00

ah geez, I really hate sitting where I am sitting. argh! They have moved the large young girl over by my area. She does not have a space bubble or maybe she does and it is twice as big as mine. Anyway, I am crowded and uncomfortable. git your ass over there and keep it there.
I think what bothers me the most is I can't say a blessed thing without her chiming in. shut up! No really shut up!
So? I speak very little. My other 2 buddies are wondering what the problem is. really? really! I just want a little bit of quiet space of my own.
thank you for letting me whine.
ciao!

These Times Are a Changing

2011-12-28T06:03:00.000-07:00

It was never advertised but by word of mouth, but our clinic was known as a pain management clinic. So anyone with some kind of myalgia wandered in and established care. Some were legit, hell maybe all. I don't know I am not a doctor. Just play one on tv. It just seemed that the vacating doctor spent 15 minutes or less with his patients and they all appeared to be leaving with scipts of methadone or oxycontin. I would retire too. Made quite a mess. So now we are left with people cut off from what makes them happy and pain free. Per the management we are no longer prescribing anything stronger than Norco. And we are referring these patients to places elsewhere. One of the problems here is; no transportation. Lots of these people are below poverty level and dependent on others for their mode of transportation. Plus, onion oregon seems to be the dropping off place of the homeless. People wandering the sidewalks wrapped in plastic bags. sad.
I did notice that most of the people who are on the pain program are unemployed and owe thousands. So I think we are cutting our losses. Kind of goes against the creed of the establishment. kind of.
Well I am glad I am relatively healthy. I wish there were something I could do. Addiction is a real bear. angry angry bear.
ciao!

O look.

2011-12-27T06:59:00.000-07:00

One of the many things I like to do with the internet; is read. Wow, it is so visual! But I read headlines and if it catches my attention? I read the story. Do too.
I am on yahoo and am being asked a question of who made the biggest comeback. I looked at the list and didn't recognize one of the names. I don't pick her or for that matter could have been a him. But I think I am not all that 'with it' if that is a phrase used any more. I am not all up on who is who on the celebrity list. I think if you didn't make a movie or invent something, you shouldn't be famous. But that is just me. Evidently you are famous if you are incredibly ignorant and have a reality show. woo you go unkempt person!! I wonder how much they make? I am pretty sure its all about the cash.
This week the clinic is open for business. We have one provider. He is a NP and we have him booked to the hilt. You are sick? You need to get in? Ummm nope, sorry. Do call back at a more convenient time. I am going to be busy with insurance eligibility and fending off people who want their narcotics. hell I want their narcotics! Oh my I am not very sympathetic. But really folks? We sent you letters, we tried to call but your phone is disconnected. Your doctor left, no forwarding address. Huh! not unlike you. What are you going to do? Well, pick a new physician and start all over. New rules apply! Sorry or not so sorry! I am annoyed because I am left picking up the pieces and would dearly love to thump some several people in the middle of their foreheads for causing such a stupid mess. nahhhhhh! job security.
Do stick around there is left over punkin pie and fresh veggies. OH? Warm up some soup while you are at it. I am off to work to be micro managed by the OCD supe.
ciao!

Read my lips

2011-12-26T18:32:00.000-07:00

Books. I like to read. Oh I plan on getting a kindle. Yep. But I like the feel of paper. At the moment I am reading a novel of Stephen King's. I got another for the boy. And a much loved James Patterson for the girl. books!
I could go crazy in a book store. Lots of books. books. books.
Today the boy and I went to the brazillin grill for my free birthday meal. mmmmmm Meat! We didn't eat alot. But what we ate was great. Lobster bisque. Fermented olives and mushrooms. Those yummy little mozzarella balls...The salad bar rocks! Then the servers brought by the skewers of meats. No I don't want any chicken hearts! No squash. But I will take a second helping of the pineapple. yum. bacon wrapped everything!
Thanks boy!
Back to work in the AM. Life is good.
ciao!

2011-12-25T06:42:00.001-07:00

2011-12-24T12:50:00.001-07:00

Merry Christmas Eve

2011-12-24T07:37:00.001-07:00

Deck the Halls

2011-12-24T07:29:00.001-07:00

stupid is as stupid does

2011-12-23T06:19:00.001-07:00

shuffling shuffling

2011-12-22T05:59:00.001-07:00

And the fun just never Stops!

2011-12-21T06:09:00.000-07:00

Made it into work with a few minutes to spare, chatted up my buddy Cheryl. Who proceeds to tell me one of our nurses was fired last night. what!
Evidently while studying for her RMA, the 'nurse' was also studying for her GED. I can't help but wonder who the hell hired her in the first place. One of our more vindictive nurses spilled the beans to management. I suspect you will hear more of that acid queen. So poor young single mom was let go days before Christmas. It just doesn't get any better than that does it? But the liability on the clinic is horrendous, so what are you gonna do?
You can only guess at the moral of the office. jingle bells jingle bells. Plus the surliness of the patients who's doctor lied to them about being there to take care of them. Pass the xanax. But? I eat change for breakfast and that my dears is what life is all about. Getting comfortable? Life is getting stagnant - time for a change! lovely.
So I will sit in my corner and do what I am told....that is until told to do otherwise.
ciao!

what a day

2011-12-20T06:15:00.000-07:00

We and I mean the peons up front, were told that the two main doctors were moving on. Gave their notice and on and on in that regard. Their last day was the last day of the year. Letters were sent out and we were told what to say to each and every patient. But last week we had to reschedule a 1/2 day for one of them. I told my buddy Cheryl that they were leaving alot sooner than we were told to say. Told her that I wouldn't be surprised if we were calling people Monday to reschedule to new providers....famous or infamous last words.
We spent most of the day rescheduling. Yep they up and called. Said they were done. Such bad manners. I hope they go back to Pakistan or whatever country they migrated from.
Patients were crying. One such gent came in and threatened us. We had 5 security personnel on hand. This is what happens when narcotics are cut off. All hell breaks loose. I am rather grateful that I sit far from the window, out of reach.
But what it also means is too much overhead. We have too many staff in ratio to providers. Oh yes I am applying for and transferring for other positions. This rat is leaving the sinking ship.
well on that hap crappy note. ciao!

tough as nails

2011-12-19T05:22:00.000-07:00

So busy this weekend with cooking and cleaning. I tried to sit down and watch a couple movies and I would get distracted and wander off.
Lets if I had any mental revelations over the evening.....nope nada. Just dust.
Well kids, sorry to be so incredibly boring. But? Thanks for stopping in. And? Thanks for the christmas cards. Just know that they have all been added to my decor. ta da.
ciao!

2011-12-18T08:11:00.001-07:00

Oh Saturday!

2011-12-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

And here I am up since 4 something am. I don't know why. Maybe because I forgot to wash my face. Or I had to balance the check book. Both of which I did but it still doesn't tell me why I didn't sleep in.
I used to go to party's at a drop of hat. What is that? Yep, I was social. Now? not so much. You see people usually travel in pairs and I find parties awkward. Cuz there you are all dressed up with a martini in one hand and a cheezy puff in the other. Dull moment? You can turn to your 'guest' and whisper sweet nothings...or something. I tend to feel on the spot when the host comes over to chat me up and I have no escape route in dockers standing beside me. On the other hand I can also use the fact of my singleness to NOT GO to the holiday party. ummm? Must go home to tend to the dogs? What? You know the boy is at home? Well must go home to tend to the boy. sheesh! So I didn't go to the office party. I was all set until we were encouraged to bring our spouse. Really? ugh! Besides I am pissed at the top brass. Stupid women! My dept gets a butt chewing because the top brass did not investigate the issue to see if there was one. WTH?
Did I not warn you that this shit was going to happen? Yeah they let a little power go to their head and threats are being flung like ape shit at the monkey house. I am not going to hang around for it. Do not upset my apple cart unless you know what the hell you are talking about.
So, I am off to the big city this morning to receive my discounted hair do. I am so looking forward to it. I hate my hair. I hate everything about it. blah!
Then? I am coming home to home made chicken soup in the crock pot and to make cookies. Probably should clean house a little and pick up any stray stuff in the yard. Its how I roll.
So play nice and perhaps just perhaps there will be a cookie for you.
ciao!

Pic Dump Friday!!!!

2011-12-16T05:50:00.001-07:00

Judge Judy

2011-12-15T06:05:00.000-07:00

Yes, I watch people. I judge their appearance. I do, no really. I compare them to me if they are heavy. And I say to myself, do I look like that? do too.
I wonder about them and their life. Are they happy? Do they have a job. Are they regular? Then sometimes? I don't. I just sit and pass the time not looking at anyone. Its what I do.
So I get to go in late today so I don't have overtime. But? There will be a float. What the hell! I want to know how much of my department's budget is used up with hiring floats because my 'supe' is too lazy to do her flipping job? grrrrrr.
I like to look for bargains on groupon, social life, or yollar. I bought 1/2 price tickets for the roller derby earlier this year. Now on Saturday I bought a haircut and highlights for $20. The add tells me it is worth $75. And I spoke with the stylist and she seems to know what she is doing. I just hope I don't turn out like an o cedar broom with BSU colors. I will of course post a picture. I am off to do something with my hair for today. Perhaps I will comb it. Not sure feeling kind of whimsical.
ciao!

2011-12-14T18:57:00.001-07:00

So There!

2011-12-14T05:47:00.000-07:00

Well, I might have hurt my supervisor's feelings yesterday. But that is what happens when you ease drop. back off?!? I have a loaded stapler.
I walked over to my buddy Cheryl, because she is clear across the room from me. I had printed off a job list that was available to us on the intranet. I said that I was looking because I can't afford to low census. Evidently I was stalked by the 'supe' and she heard that I was none too pleased with the management of our time. ummmm. I have an opinion and if she wants to hear it, I will turn and say it to her face. Not a big secret. Then she goes marching into the manager's office. waaaaa. sheesh!
Freak! I do my job and I do it very well. I seldom have to be reminded to do something and if I do forget? Well really it isn't brain surgery, no one died in the mishap. It is just a little inconvenience. For you not me. ta flipping da.
PLUS? I still have this damned cold. I am a snot machine. I can't think of anything useful for it, maybe gear lube. But I am thinking it would just dry.....yeah it is disgusting.
And to top it all off my little darling miss miata has a squeal. A loud one for a quite a ways down the street. I am the alarm clock for Monroe street. Stupid belts or whatever. Just don't break. I will keep my fingers crossed. It's okay I can drive with them crossed.
Well thanks for stopping in. If you talk to Santa? Tell him I still want a Kindle for christmas and yes I have been good this year. Just ask several of the fellas that I dated. HA!
ciao!

What did I come in here for?

2011-12-13T05:31:00.000-07:00

Finally a day I can start slow take my time getting ready. Granted I am an early riser but I really dislike having to dash about getting ready to leave the house. argh!
Yesterday was slow at work and we had a float person. We have our early am meeting and one of the things we discuss is having low census days. What the fuck!. So I let it sit for a while but not for long.
Once the day started and seeing what the extra person was doing (not much). And don't ya know she is making way more money than any of us. I went into the manager's office. I offered a suggestion, stop bringing in floats. I told her that I cannot afford to low census. I need my hours and I don't appreciate a drain like a float on our budget. I said if she wants to look at our schedule to look at the days we are down to 3 providers and them each seeing one patient. We? Fully staffed. Doesn't make sense. I also said that I am willing to float myself to another clinic so I can have a full paycheck as I am all alone to pay bills. She said she would consider it....whatever.
I am looking to transfer. I can't flex my time to allow for missed hours but they can flex it to make sure I don't have 40. And now they will bring in floats then low census us. jeez I am tired of stupid management.
ciao. I am going to curl my hair today.

feliz navidad from casa de Colton

2011-12-11T12:22:00.000-07:00

one and two

while digging thru nine totes of christmas paraphernalia, I found countless angels. So this is the angel corner. Its better seen up close, so do stop in. There will be caramel corn and apple juice.

three four and five

a little churchy music

2011-12-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

Done like you've never seen before.
This video from the small Yupiq Eskimo Village of Quinhagak, Alaska ,
was a school computer project intended for the other Yupiq villages in the area.
Much to the villagers' shock, over a half million people have viewed it.
and I am willing to bet it is more than that now. hallejuyah!

that old festive feeling

2011-12-10T17:07:00.000-07:00

I slept in this morning. It felt wonderful. But? I had things to do. to do to do do do do! I started decorating again. No it was not finished. nope. I have 5 trees remember? I think I may be done now.
Mom came down and we went through some of the stuff she had sent earlier. Most of the ornaments were wedding presents, when mom and Rick married. But evidently some are even older. Mostly glass and all fragile.
I am going to look for a large vase. Maybe two feet in diameter and 3 to 4 feet high. Clear glass preferably. Fill it up with the ornaments. Throw in some beaded garland, some poinsettias, maybe a string of lights. Ta da! But next year, definitely next year.
After looking at ornaments, we headed for main street to wander the stores. I found a present for the boy. He is difficult to buy for. Has a certain style and had enough t-shirts. So I am thinking he will like this. Then? I need to locate a present for the girlchild and I am finished with the present buying.
I am just a smidge tired so I am going to go watch television.

B - double E double R U N beer run!!!

2011-12-09T05:57:00.000-07:00

I have a new favorite beer and brewery.
Sam Adams Seasonal. mmmmmmm Winter Lager. I have a six pack hidden somewhere in the house. Oh I will share with the boy. maybe.
This delicacy far out weighs fat tire ale by a long shot. very very long shot. Now I am just saying this from personal experience with the beer from the tap. I don't know how it measures up to bottled. But I am willing to bet, it is just dandy. mmmmmmm beer.
Friday! Oh how I have missed you. I long for you every day. C'mere you big lug and let me run my fingers your wind tossed hair. Don't be a stranger and do stay a while; we have so much to discuss.
Hopefully this is my last week on early shift for a while. I am tired when I get up and tired all day long.
I have been decorating the trees. A few ornaments here there on the wall. Counter top. Out of Cola's mouth. Hey that is the remote, dammit! Eventually the trees will be finished. Taking my time, lots of ornaments to look at and handle. Carrying in totes. Carrying out totes.
Best get a wiggle on as I need to make lunch. Go ahead and stay, decorate a little. While you are at it? Feel free to clean and do laundry.
ciao!

Oh Deer!

2011-12-07T19:55:00.000-07:00

The one good thing about going to work early shift is; I get to come home before the sun sets. I was driving Cascade road by the sand plant when out loped 3 deer. boing boing across the road went one. I slowed down. That one had enough bounce to clear the fence. The other two jump to the side of the road and tested the height of the fence. Neither one decided to give it a try. Back on the road in front of me they trotted. Ears tilted back, I am sure listening for the cocking of my readily available fire arm. A good 100 hundred feet I herded these two up the road to an opening in the fence. I was all like the savior of Bambi or some stuff like that. Call me Mr. Ranger.
A nice end to a day. Lunch was turkey, potatoes, stuffing, green beans, green salad,corn, ham, gravy, cranberries, rolls, butter, pie, cake, coffee and red punch. I sampled a little of each. Except I had to trade out my first pie. It had a 7 inch hair on it. I wanted my pie with whip cream and bald on top. There was a drawing for gift baskets, so who knows; I may be a winner of a cool basket full of goodies.
I am presently listening to a show on coffee. mmmm coffee.
chat in the am. I may have an epiphany I need to share.
ciao!

Heh heh

2011-12-07T05:42:00.000-07:00

This is so funny. But it is for both genders. heh heh
Today is the hospital's christmas event for the employees. I am going at noon. I hope it is a yummy meal. Perhaps prime rib with a baked potato? I don't know. I know I could use one of the hospital mugs they give patients for water. mmmmm water
But first? Yep a 8am VERY IMPORTANT meeting. umm Ok then.
Last night the boy and I ate grilled steak and baked potato. Yes I cooked. I do sometimes. No really it isn't all cereal and toast here at casa Colton.
So I am off to be at my best because no one else will do it for me....
ciao!

bark bark bark

2011-12-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

geez this cold! yes I am taking mucinex. bark bark bark.
The class yesterday was a waste of time. Because we are already doing this at work. But hey? I got out of work, took a nice drive, hooked up with Tim. Tim??? Well I had left some stuff at his house so I got it back. A fond farewell and a hearty take care. I was off to home. barking all the way.
I was supposed to meet up with the manager and discuss my concerns. Well now I have an even bigger one. And that is of my downtrodden friend's control issue. She was to come into work at 8:30 and did not make in till 10. wth? So I don't think I will be pulling too hard for this girl. I wouldn't want to be her manager.
I had to take one of the trees out of the house. Cola decided to lift his leg on it. Right in gawd dam front of me. THE HELL IS THAT?????
Had a nice talk with the boy last night about relationships. Discussed red flags in relationships, you know those funny little characteristics that make you go; huh? I think we should make a list.
Well I am still morning front person, so I must go do something.
ciao!

no cure for the common cold

2011-12-05T06:02:00.000-07:00

I get to go to the big city today for a class this afternoon. If I could afford it, I would stay home.
Cold finally arrived and settling down quite nicely into my chest. hawk ptuii! Head hurts. waa waa waa.
Plus kiddos? I am the front person today. So I am wearing a mask. Hope I don't strangle myself when I have to go spit.
gross? Sure and you should see it from this side.
The boy checks on me every once in a while.
So I am off to wander the roads to work. Probably pull over a couple times to watch the scenery...right.
ciao.

give peace a chance

2011-12-04T09:39:00.001-07:00

Sunday and the sun is shining....fa la la la. Look how pretty!
My cold is running circles around in different parts of my head and hovering to go down my throat then into the chest. nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. stupid cold!
One more item added to the ever growing list of things I can't have in the man in my life. Depression. No, I am sorry. It brings me down and to exacerbate it with alcoholic beverage on a regular schedule? I see the cure. good by sweet gentle intelligent man.
Yesterday was spent with my son as we watched sports and put out christmas. Put out christmas? No it was not on fire. But christmas is on display at my house. Lets see 5 trees of various height. 9 little village buildings on a table in the kitchen. Christmas on the wall and shelves. Not the floor, that unfortunately is boxer land. He thinks the christmas tree skirts are holiday blankets too lay on. Festive! Oh and holiday sheets and blankets. As for the bathroom, well we will just keep it clean, shan't we?
But christmas is not complete, mom is going to come down the canyon to spend this Saturday with me. We are going through the totes, so I can get an idea of what I am looking at. Just from snooping and poking into one tote. I found glass ornaments from Germany, very old very fragile. All of which would look great on a 7 foot aluminum tree. my oh my.
No I don't know what happened to the comments part of my blog. If you do have a burning comment to share and have facebook? Comment there, people will read and wonder; what the hell!
So I am undating again. Which is a bummer seeing it is a holiday. But hey? I'm over it.
OH! shopping, went up to main to see if I could find a queen size box springs. NOPE! So I decided to go to the scented cottage where a sale was going on. I bought a lovely purse/wallet ensemble for 19 dollars, regular 75. I am amazed at myself but then so should you be.
gonna go see if there is anything on tv.
ciao!

just desserts

2011-12-03T05:46:00.002-07:00

Skinny Jeans from Roger Hagadone on Vimeo.

2 two Posts in One

2011-11-30T20:17:00.001-07:00

I would SO do this!!!!

It's Not So Pretty from this Angle Either

2011-11-30T19:41:00.000-07:00

Let's revisit one of the more dramatic parts of my life. What? I know that there are quite a few, but lets go back to the time I worked at Primary Health as Karen's whipping boy? Got it? We there? All the suspicious behavior, the lectures, the writings ups and talking down tos....cry? Anxiety? Ulcers? Migraines?
Well it is happening again, but now I am watching on the sideline. And it is just as painful to watch as to be the victim.
Women are really difficult to work for. The whipping boy in this case is a woman who has worked there for the last 10 years. Knows everyone and as far as I can tell, treats everyone with compassion. But alas, it just doesn't seem to matter. A few mistakes here and there. One complaint out of hundreds of clients (most of who are satisfied), my friend is on probation. She has been written up 2 times in as many weeks. And they are still gunning for her.
Makes me sick. I have an appt to meet with the manager over the entire clinic, but I fear it may be too late. I do know that I am not the only one protesting this treatment.
I hate butting in and showing up on any radar. But I cannot let this go on. I can't.
so that is that.
And I have a sore throat on top of all the goings on.

war is hell

2011-11-29T20:34:00.005-07:00

No comments please.

2011-11-29T05:53:00.000-07:00

NO FLEXING YOUR TIME!!!! But come in at 7am today for a meeting. That sound? Yeah that is my ass aching out loud. geez.
Rick came down out of the mountains and cleaned my gutter. Cleaned and took apart my chimney. Did not mean to take my chimney apart, so no fires till I get all the parts that will allow the chimney to NOT come apart fixed..... don't do that.
Also, mom sent down her christmas ornaments and three of her trees that she no longer wants. If I had the time to count, which I don't, there are thousands. And alot of them are worth way to much money to hang on a tree. Some are at least a hundred years old. why why WHY??? She told me if she suddenly died, she didn't want Rocky's ex-wife to get them. hmmm. Write a freaking will.
Drove to MoHo and got a recliner and bed frame. ta da!
gotta go to meeting.
ciao

2011-11-28T17:48:00.001-07:00

and that is basically all I have to say about that.