I'm here, just so many things going on right now. It seems like alot of us have slacked off posting messages and I am guilty of that too. After a few days of coming here and not very much posting, I became lazy and didn't post. I apologize to everyone, I guess I've just been having a pity party by myself.
Sherry: CONGRATS ON THE HOUSE!!! Does it "feel" different knowing you own it??? Boy, they waited until the LAST minute to let you know!
Ramona: It sounds like your job is going well. You have alot of excitement there for a small town. It seems like no matter the work force size, one will always find a few dishonest people along the way.
Doni: Congrats on the refund!
Shelley: W@W!!! I NEVER sold anything on ebay for that much!!!! Will the coins meet the reserve?
Vickster: Yooo-hoooo?
Dee: I'm so happy to hear your mom is better. I know it's alot off your mind now. Was this your sister writing the letters? She did a great job keeping everyone informed. I'm sending good vibes to Canada.
Tina: I am so sorry for the sadness going on right now in your family. Is your uncle under Hospice care? If not, I would strongly suggest it. I am a hospice voluteer, I sit with patients to give the caregivers a break. I go into nursing homes, the residence, where ever I'm needed. I also am on call to do haircuts, makeup etc. Hospice works not only with the client, but the family as well to make the last months for the client as comfortable and as full of quality as possible. My prayers are going out to your family.
My class Saturday was cancelled due to a snow storm, that would of made three classes for the week. I have a class scheduled Tuesday eve/Wednesday eve/ Thur afternoon and Saturday afternoon this week. So far so good...
Tina, I'm so sorry for all the hearache your family is suffering at the moment. I know it is hard to see a bright side when so much is going wrong. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Dee, It sounds like your mom is on the mend. That's wonderful news and I know you must be so relieved!
Sherry, congrats on the 2 pounds! Now that the stress of the home loan is over, you'll be shrinking right before our very eyes!
Shelley, I can relate with the vertigo problem. I have Meniere's Disease which causes Vertigo. When it acts up, they put me on water pills to drain the fluid from my inner ear drum. Otherwise, I can't even stand upright. I haven't had an attack in a long, long time. In fact, ever since I gave up wheat 3 years ago, I've been virtually symptom free. I had read a study aobut wheat products causing allergies that create this kind of problem.
Gayle, come on down to Arkansas and we'll have a pity party together. It's cold here, but not snowy like at your house! I have some vanilla bean ice cream and some choclate syrup that would make us feel sooooooooo much better......NOT!!!
Oops, I hear the boss coming......I'll be back later!
Gayle,
Is your pity party over???? Come on girl, snap outta it and think of something wonderful in your life and SMILE!!
About the house: To make a long story short, We have been trying to buy this house since JULY!!!!! The married couple that was working on our loan kept giving us one excuse after another. They would never return our calls and I could go on & on about so much that they screwed up on! Well they were finally "let go" and was more less made to leave! A new guy came in and really worked hard on our loan by straightening out the mess that it was in. He was like an angel to us! It took him 3 days to get our loan! We signed the loan papers last Thursday night and we will close on the house Wednesday!!!
I'm glad you have got so many classes together! Now don't go & get rich & famous on us and forget all about us!
Oh Sherry, things ARE wonderful in my life, I guess I was just down in the dumps because this group seems to not be very active as of late. I know everyone is busy, but I miss you all!!! classes are going good except I planned to have return students coming every other week or once a month, not the case! I have some that want every week. Which means I NEED to get my big butt in gear to paint each class project and write up my lesson plan and review. I finished up to class four today, I still need to write the review for 3 and 4. This gives me a few more weeks before I need to start on the later classes. Watched AI tonight, simon erked me when he made the comments to the girl to lose weight. What weight??? she just looked kinda hippy. He said there was NO WAY she could win AI unless she lost weight. Hmmm...when did Ruben go and get skinny on us??? LOL! Did you watch the show following??? I LOVE IT!!!! That poor girl! it should be funny next week when the families meet.
Trixi: I'm having a hard time staying OP too. Maybe I just don't want to be skinny after all.
Sherry-Congrats on the 2 lbs!! How's work going? Mine is very chilly right now! The other girl is quitting and things are really frigid between her and the principal, because she doesn't want to make a big deal of leaving. I hate when the office is this way. I will miss her, but I have made a deal with the principal that I will move my desk to the front and great parents if she will give me the other girls hours. (7-3). She said sure, so now I won't have to work until 4. I'm happy about that. Plus, I always have to walk up and watch for people coming in anyway, so this will save a few steps, and I do like to keep extremely busy.
Gayle-I'm sorry. I have been spending all my time at ebay. Check out the items I just listed. Nobody else seems to have. I don't know if I have them in the wrong place or what, but I've had no bids, and hardly any lookers. Any tips you can give me on placement would be greatly appreciately. Have I told you how proud I am of you lately?? You are doing so wonderful with your classes. I hope you are bringing in tons of moulah!!
Trixi-I'm not doing too well on the OP homefront either. I do okay all day, then go nuts at night right before bedtime. My weight has not budged at all. Plus I didn't run as much as I should have last week because of the dizziness, so I don't even have that to make up for it!
Ramona-I think what I have is meniere's disease. I went to the dr. years ago about it, and he said it has to do with the fluid in the ears. I just call it vertigo, because most people know what you are talking about when you call it that. I'm okay now. It lasted for about 3 days. It's been probably 5 years since I had it come on me. I hope it's another 5 years before it comes back!
In case you are wondering why I'm posting in the middle of the day, I now am connected at work! So, when it's slow, I'll be able to check in.
I watched AI last night. Some of those people are soooooo funny!
So, what did ya'll think of the superbowl half-time? I missed the actual event, but they've played it on the news about a thousand times!
I had to work late yesterday. The detectives were interviewing some prisoners and they sat them in my office while they were awaiting their turn. Yikes!! Oh well, they couldn't do much in handcuffs and leg irons!!! Oh, I better quit talking about handcuffs, I know how kinky Gayle is! HAHAHAHA
Shelley, I'm glad you got the job with better hours. I hope this doesn't mean you will have double the workload though!
Trixi, don't worry about being off plan. We've all been there more times than I care to think about!
Okay, I'm gonna get busy and earn my paycheck now.
I hate to complain to you guys, but I guess I am just having an over extended pity party. Steve's company dry iced us some new product to try out, so lets say a bowl of Colorado river rapids ice cream and I are best buddies today. I'll tell you guys why I'm upset. I have two friends that I have always been close to and knew me even when I was married before through all of my difficulties. I have been there when one was raped and the other went through a divorce. When I wanted each of them to stand up for me when I married steve, they each had some reason why they couldn't. Over the past few years, we stay in contact via email and phone calls, but the conversation is always one sided, I find out all about them and their family, but they never ask anything about me or my family. To the point of neither of them knew about me wanting to paint, going to certification and wanting to teach. About two weeks ago, I put together a generic email, sending it out to people I knew, telling them about certification, passing, the technique and that I am now teaching. I also invited them to visit my picture trail site to take a look. EVERYONE responded back, congratulating me except those two. Neither one has acknowledged the email, but they can still keep sending me generic email jokes etc. Not to toot my own horn but, I didn't start seriously painting until March of last year, then I learned about the OS technique, signed up for certification, passed and am now teaching, all in less then a year. It may not sound important to alot of people, but is the steps I want to take to work toward my goals. I just feel like crying and I'm sorry to boo-hoo to you guys. But, I finally think I have came to the realization that I have two, very self centered friends. I am to the point that I think I will stop contact with them. BTW: One lives here in town, the other in another state. The one in the same town was sent an invitation when Liz graduated. No card, nothing... but yet I sent her kids gifts. I know your not to keep track of gifts etc. but I'm tired of giving and not receiving anything, even a moment of praise in return. Am I wrong to feel this way? Maybe I am just having a major pity party...woe is me...
My take on the SB half-time happenings. If it is such a family event and young kids are watching then why are they singing a song that says: I will get you undressed before this song is over??? ??? Also, I haven't seen the pictures, but I heard she was wearing a pasty??? Was it actually showing anymore skin then what several of the preformers come out on stage wearing? i know, I know, go ahead and call me a smart A**!
Gayle, I don't blame you for being upset. To be honest, you probably haven't lost much if you cut all ties with them. I hope that doesn't sound harsh and judgemental, but if their actions are causing you pain, then it would be best to move on without them.
As for the superbowl, it IS supposed to be a family event, not a strip show. I also find it very insulting that the "higher ups" want us to believe they didn't have it planned...that it was a "wardrobe malfunction"! Well, I'm sorry, but the wardrobe wouldn't have malfunctioned if he hadn't grabbed and pulled a piece of clothing that was obviously made to be ripped away! And, isn't it funny that Miss Jackson released her new CD the very next day? Nothing like lots and lots of free publicity!
Okay Gayle, I have an order in for an orange jumpsuit and a pair of cuffs. They'll be arriving in the mail soon. LOOK OUT STEVE!!!!!!!
Ramona, do you think Justin Timberlake was in on it???? Nothing the Jackson's do will surprise me, but I was giving him more credit then he may deserve.
Gayle-I don't want to sound harsh either, but if they were really your friends, they would have contacted you in some way--whether by mail, phone, fax, or whatever. Even just a small card of some type. If you cut them off, you really aren't cutting the cord on friends, since they never were to begin with. BTW, that ice cream sounds wonderful. Can you airmail some to Fl.??? What is the flavor?? Now THAT"S getting me all excited--forget the handcuffs, I'd rather have ice cream!!
Ramona-No doubt I'll be having to rush around more, since I'll be the first person everyone sees when they walk in, but I'll manage. You'll probably hearing me complain a lot, though. But what else is new? I do that anyway.
WOOHOO! I'm down to 165.I think I'm back on the wagon again! 
When are you coming home?????!!!!! Miss you! 
