I love soup also - Jen. I like bean soups the best- like split pea or lima beans.....especially as we turn to Autumn!!

Sorry about your car problems Cristi. I think when you were saying that you would mail me a card with a Mickey Mouse stamp you wrote car......wow- what a friend! lol

My ex is wearing out. He is 70....he has the girls full time. It doesn't make sense to go back to part time and yes........I could help more with the girls but they need things.....and when he passes away--- where will I be?? I am the only full time assistant manager in my area........and I love my office....and I am basically Gaby's only parent. If I went back to part time it would be back on state medical........no offense,,,,but I like providing for her, makes me feel responsible and after the last few years- I want to go forward- I don't want to " just get by".......the older girls wouldn't live with me anyway....and I am only 6 miles away.......
Maybe learn better time management where I am not in the car so much. I did 1000 miles in a month and that was just going back and forth to the girls.....lol

Anyway- my boss is the coolest- so nice. I really do like where I work.....

Need to buy some more sunflowers tomorrow! I might buy the dyed ones- kind of a red color?? I think they are dyed........not natural is it??

Mike's mother emailed me thanking me for her birthday cards. She usuallu doesn't talk about her son but she did say he was soooooooo happy to get Gaby for visits........and I said he needed to grow up and he was being a pain.......lol
He called and left a message with this sad song playing in the background....
I told him when I spoke to him that I didn't appreciate that head game- he would do that years ago when we first broke up. I think it is weird....he goes " I just wanted to share a song" *roll eyes* whatever........

blah- blah..........

going to pick up Gaby. She is chatty as ever- wears a size 5T and is a sweetie.

night :)

howdy gals
 

Good late evening gals!!!!

Boy am i extra tired today. I didn't get to sleep until 10:30 a.m. and I had been up since 3 pm the day before. YIKES!! :tired: :yikes: However I had to go get my books for Fall term ( $400.00, I almost fainted. :faint: ) and then I had to run around campus to turn in my last piece of paper for my dental assisting thing and then go wait a half hour before my appointment with my advisor to sign new vouchers so they could pay for the books. I had so many books that the bag broke and I had to lug them around like a baby all over campus. I was sweating and huffing and puffing before I got back to the car to wait. then I was so loopy and tired at my appointment I was shaky. I kind of felt a little sick, but it could have to do with eating 5 or 6 pepperoncinis. ( love those!!!) Anywho, I was never so glad to slip into my bed when I got home. Of course I had two snuggle bunnies right beside me just as happy so they could be close to me. Can we say aaaaaaw together. :love: Anywho, I have homework already and the fall term hasn't even started. uggghh, It is a lot of reading. I should be losing a lot of weight with all that lugging of books around campus and not eating a lot with all the running around and stress. which reminds me.... I have good news. I never weigh myself since I don't have a scale ( :lol: ) but i am wearing a pairs of pants today that I have not been able to zip up for 4 months or so. That has to mean something good, right?? :?: Anywho I have another day of less sleep cause I have my last appointment with my arthritis doctor before my insurance goes out after I don't work here. uggghh. I am going to be crabby this weekend, especially since I have to waste my saturday going up to portland for my monthly appointment. grrrr, feel sorry for my sweetie. :devil: :lol: LOL

JANA: I hope you had a good lunch with your friend. I have seen the new weight watchers menu at AppleBees. Unfortunately I boycott that place because they support Iams food which does horrible, cruel testing on animals. However the dishes do look yummy and it is nice to see a place do something like that to help the people lose weight. I hope your meal was good. Me and my boyfriend did go there once before the boycott and the food wasn't too bad, it was WAY to salty though. You could actually see the salt crystals on the food. YIKES!!!! LOL Nothing like heart healthy huh. hee hee lol. Anywho I was thinking of ya today and hoping you were doing good missy. ;)

Cristi: I am so sorry you are feeling bad. I am sending hugs your way since you are always the one who does nice things for all of us when we are down. You are worthy of life and love, so don't you forget it. I know being sick can bring a person down and being at home all the time can do that too. My boyfriends sister hasn't worked for 17 years since her husband makes a lot and it seems like she is always sick and stressed ( we know it is depression, but she won't own up to it. ) I know I tend to not keep up here, but are you on vacation from work, or just being a wonderful house mommy and wife. I think that is the most rewarding job of them all. I am sending good vibes your way and a sunshine to brighten your day. You are appreciated here missy!!

Susan: Make sure to listen for my honk your way when I am up there on saturday. LOL :lol: I always think of you portland JL when i am driving to and fro to get to my appointment. Hope your day tomorrow goes great. Nice to see you here more.

Jen: your welcome for the poem. It is one of my favorites. Although I was crying when I copied it. It gets me every time. Mmmmm Soup, Now I am hungering for some. It is perfect for fall and winter months. Plus if you eat the right kind, it is actually good for you and helps lose weight because soup is very filling. I am just a sucker for soup. My mothers makes the best Navy Bean soup and Split Pea in the world. It is funny because she can't stand either, she makes them for me and my dad. She uses Thick pieces of ham hocks, etc and That is my favorite comfort food in the whole world. Good thing I am not a fan of cream based soups, so I don't have to worry about extra fat. Soups are just yummy , I especially like to try new recipes. mmmm, maybe it is time to call my mom and see when she is making some soup. :D

Marti: we must get together to talk about the job. How interesting, body parts. I don't think I would like the stool samples stuff, but the other sounds way interesting. How cool that you get to work in a cool sounding job. What fun. I am glad you are enjoying yourself and the people seem nice you work with. Have to get you a badge that says :" #1 Specimen Processor" LOL

Hi to rosie kat, Julie, and all the rest I missed. Hope you have a good Thursday!!!

Good morning, ladies,

Marti - you are sharp, and just right for this job! Before you know it, you'll be settled into a routine. What do you do for dinner? Do you have a nice lounge/lunch room? My lunch with Sally was so nice! The rollups came with fresh pineapple and a big strawberry on the side. I wasn't able to finish it all, but it was very good.

Julie - sorry about your co-workers being so immature! I haven't actually seen the doc yet, but will on Monday. So far, I've only seen technicians - one who smashed The Girls and another who poked a hole in my arm, lol. Hopefully the mammogram and blood test will be good.

Cristi - yikes, I do know how frustrating it is when someone in the family has car trouble. Last week, Katie's brakes went out, and I had to either loan her the van or take her places. Thankfully, she has a friend who lives close and she helped out, too. I get to feeling what you are feeling, sometimes about not working. I often wonder "Is This It"? They tell us that staying home, making a home for our families and raising our kids is the noblest thing we could be doing, then give us little or no respect for doing so. Neal and the kids give me a lot of respect, as I'm sure V and the kids do you, too. But outsiders sometimes don't. I used to feel a lot of pressure to keep the house *spotless*, but no more! Anyway, Shanna is right, you ARE the one who does all the nice things for all of us, and I know I speak for everyone when I say We Appreciate and Love You, Cristi!!!!! I know your weight is an issue, too, but hon, it isn't as though you are Two-ton Tessie! If you never lost any more weight at all, you are still a beautiful woman! And you look very, very nice in all of your pictures.

Katy - I have lot's of questions for you today, lol! How's Core going this week? Have you seen all the changes they've made? Did you guys get the play structure finished? I also want to know how James is liking school and how Leigh is doing at pre-school. And you never answered my question about what class/es you're taking... sheesh, am I too nosy, or what???

Mindee - Cristi gave you some real good advice about WIC! Hope Brandon's room is coming along nicely. So.... how do you feel about trying for another baby?

Susan - sounds like you've thought through the job situation and are doing the right thing for you and your family. I've never seen red sunflowers but I bet they are pretty. Hummingbirds would be crazy for them!

Jen - well, sounds like you'll be able to get through the next few days or week with little trouble at work. So how's dbf?

Shanna - do you have a backpack for your books? I've got a new ...well, like a messenger bag that I thought I would take to Dis and now know I am not. It's never been used... has a hole for a headphone wire to come through, and is black and grey. It is tear-drop shaped, and slings over the shoulder. Katie likes it, but has a new one of her own. Anyway, if you would want it, I'll mail it to you - it's in a stack of stuff I'm dropping off at Goodwill soon. Let me know, ok? YAY for your pants being smaller!! :cp: That is such a better indicator than the scales!

Hi also to Katiecat, Kathy, Suetalks, Barb, and anyone else reading this!

Holy keyboard, Batman, it's taken me forever to write all that, lol. Today is doing grocery shopping and errands in general for me. We have the rain and winds of hurricane Ivan heading our way by evening. Nothing too damaging, I hope. Hope all of you have a good day!!

BBL,

Good Morning ladies--

Today is a later day...don't have to go in until 11:30. So I am going to catch up on some house cleaning! (ooh what fun!)

Cristi--I want to repeat what Shanna & Jana said about you, you ARE the most thoughtful caring person who thinks of everyone on special occasions or just because. You are appreciated so much here! I had only been out of work for a year and a half before this job, and I had felt that even though I didn't have to work....what more can I do with myself? I was considering volunteering before I got this job. Maybe you can volunteer at the hospital since you've worked there before? Just know that you are loved and cared for by us JL's!!

Susan--Strange about your ex playing the song in the background.....is that his way of trying to get you back? I also agree that you have thought over the job situation and are doing the right thing. I think it's important to feel that your moving forward and feeling good about things and being able to support your family, and that sound just like what you're doing. Red Sunflowers? I love sunflowers, one of my favorites....must check out the red ones. They gotta be dyed right? Sounds so pretty, I could fill my house with those!

Shanna--If we talked about my job, you'd be sitting there with your nose all crinkled up saying "OMG....what have you got yourself into?" :lol: Glad to hear that you got your books. Sounds like you had a LONG day yesterday. Are you looking forward to school and taking the steps to getting a career?? How exciting. Funny how I went to school last year, and I'm no where near being a receptionist.....and that's how I like it. I think I wouldn't last long doing that kind of work. So I am very thankful that this position opened up! We'll get together soon.

Jana--OML doesn't have a big breakroom or cafeteria. Just a small room down the hall or down the stairs (not sure where it's at yet!) But OML is connected by a sky bridge to the hospital. They have a dining room, cafeteria area. I have gone there to eat my bagel and drink my coffee. The other day I went to Carls Jr. Somewhere that I haven't gone to in years!! Will never go there again. (not bad food...just not a hamburger eater) Did see a subway down the road....so that may be my new lunching spot. I'm not sure how I like working in a busy town like that. I'm really looking forward to the move. See, OML & the hospital is next to the University.....so it's REALLY busy! And makes the parking that much more difficult.

Morning to the rest of you gals.

Well I had some horrible news last night!! Our neighbor came over yesterday and asked us if we had a cat, and we told her we did.....four of them. And I guess yesterday morning a school bus hit a cat, got out and talked to our neighbors wondering if it was theirs and they said no....and so they layed it on the side of the road...and then after awhile.....some truck pulled over and picked it up. (not sure who that was....city workers?) Anyway....they think it was our mama cat. White Simese looking kitty...so we thanked her for giving us information and went out to see if she was anywhere around couldn't find her, called the vet hospital and our veterinarian to see if someone had brought her in.....it was late so we just left messages. And this morning she's still not here so we know it's our cat. Sad. There is another cat that looks like her, but it's a male....but I figured, she still hasn't shown up it must be ours. So now my kitty's lost their momma. The buses come while I leave for work.....so it couldn't of happened to long after I had left. Wish I had stayed home a little longer.

Anyway...I better get to cleaning up a little. Then get ready for work. I will talk to you ladies later!

Good morning!

Jana - didn't mean to sound like I was ignoring you..I did sneak a post in about my classes right before this new chat thread started, so it got missed. Anyway the classes are "Exploring the Internet - 1) ~ Easy "A" :)
and "Brain-based Learning". I can do both from home, which is just what I need. Core still seems to be working for me. I do max out all my flex and activity points on non-core foods, but I don't look at it like they are extras. I'm viewing this as eating like I was on the Zone, but have more flexibility than I had sticking 100% to the Zone. I still think I will be switching back and forth between this and Flexpoints.....Kids are both enjoying school - I will be happy when both are settled in, Leigh has her first "official" day today and I need to run off and get her ready....

So - I will have to try to get back to chat with more individuals later , I appear to have run out of time. So, have a great day everyone!
Katy

Good morning..yikes..afternoon already! Boy has my life been wizzing by and busy, busy. Today I am taking a break. Mom went with her brother and other siblings and spouses to eat lunch out. I am cleaning the bathrooms and sweeping. Can't ya tell? :) We did talk Mom into staying this week instead of going home last Sat. and here Ivan missed her area. (Thank goodness) Now she leaves Sat. which I hate. I have been talking to her about moving back here and even about living with us, but she is resistant. I get my stubborn streak from her!
I got my test results, all normal again, Dr. wants a follow up the 5th. The strange thing is, I have felt better since this test. Not 100%, but at least lots better. Went to a dermatologist on Tues. to have a "body check." He ended up freezing one mole and then surgically removing one on my back. Go back for stitch removal 23 and will get biopsy results. I never expected that he would do the removal right then. (this was my first visit and I didn't know what to expect.)
Now I am pricing our flights out West for the winter and planning, plotting, and schemeing for the holidays. I have to get busy early since we leave earlier this year. Might go right after election day. I am not ready to do Christmas shopping, but I will have to.

Jana -We had a downpour this morning, now it is very hot. Your lunch sounded good. We went to Applebee's yesterday but I got the half philly cheese sand. with salad and fries. Left the fries...and was proud of that. :) Their salad is huge. Glad your mammo. is over, I got my results and mine was fine. Hope your blood work is okay. I take Lipitor for high cholesterol, so mine usually is good now.

Shanna - Good luck with school and studying. I talked to my "baby boy" Sun. and he likes his 2 new law classes. I am glad it is you young people and not me...I don't think I could do it at this late date.

Mindee - I enjoy reading about Brandon and hope he likes his new room. I was always a little sad when the babies went into a crib from the bassinet. Just seemed like the first step in their growing and it is TOO fast. Good luck on having a second baby.

Marti - I have been reading about your job. Sounds so interesting. I hope you find out that the cat was not yours. Very sorry to hear that.

Katy - Hope you enjoy the classes, they sound like good ones. I am glad you like Core, sounds like you are doing good with it. I wish I could get motivated.

Susan - I can relate to your being a single parent. Not only did I do that, but my DD is going through it now. She puts many miles on her car running her boys and the little one especially as he goes to his father and grandmother. I am glad you decided about your job. You have to do what makes you feel best and in charge. I keep telling DD that she is in charge of her life now and has to make good decisions. Her hubby was very controlling and it is a hard transition.

I am sorry I am having a hard time catching up here. Lots to read and respond to.

Sorry I am rambling.........

I'm back.....

Marti - oh, I'm so sorry about your cat! Maybe it will turn out that it wasn't yours.... (((HUGS))) to you!

Katy - I know you weren't ignoring me. :) Sorry I missed your response on the other thread. Hope your sweetie has a great first day today. You'll have to let us know how it was... Glad you're doing well with WW - I know I sure do love the flexibility of it!

Sue - glad you've spent some quality time with your mom and that Ivan spared her home. Good luck with your plans for going West. You'll miss all the Indiana snow!!

Shanna - I went ahead and sent the backpack to you, as well as a book I think you'd benefit from. It's Dr. Phil's Self Matters. This book helped me to get my head on straight about who I am, and maybe you can get some good out of it too, ok? You are a sweetie who often underrates yourself! I sent it by the regular post office, since I didn't know if UPS would deliver to a postal box. So it will probably take forever to get there.....

The doc's nurse called today already with my blood test results. Don't you think that was awfully fast?? Anyway, they were all good. :cp: Cholesterol is 182, triglycerides are 141, HDL is 45, and LDL is 109. I am very pleased with the numbers, since I don't take any meds for this.

Gotta go back to Wally World and pick up some photos...

Good news on the cholesterol and other blood work Jana. I wish mine would be that good without the meds. I hate taking medicine. Unfortunately Mom's whole faily has high cholesterol, so I can't escape it, even though the Dr. let me try to lower it with diet. Heck, I can't do anything with diet these days! I have managed to gain 4 pounds this summer after losing 8.
The good news is...I am walking more than ever so that might help.

Afternoon ladies~
 

You ladies are too kind, thanks for all the kind words. :thanks: I know it is just a mood and will pass soon. I get in these moods once in a while and I think it is normally brought on when I am feeling bad, i.e. the allergies. I hate feeling so exhausted and unable to do anything. Well, I am able to do something just no feeling like it. Today is a better day thank goodness. I did manage to get the house cleaned and a couple of loads of laundry done. It took me forever but I did get it done. Of course when everyone gets home it will take five minutes for them to mess it up! Still waiting for my couch cover and quilt. I am getting ready to email about my quilt, just thought about that when I was cleaning. It was supposed to be shipped the 12th and I can't remember if it was through regular mail or UPS. Other than that not a lot going on with me.

Shanna~maybe you can get one of those suit case looking thingys that have wheels and you pull it, don't know what they are called. I tried telling DS#1 to get one because two days of the week he has to carry a lot of heavy books around on his shoulder which is not good. He can't go back and forth to the car because the parking lot is so far from his classes. And I know at WSU they have the room to be able to pull this thing without running over someone or it being in the way. About working, I don't really need to work but want to. I am always looking for a job but I guess you could say I am picky.

Susan~did I say I would send a car?? :lol: Well, I can if you want me to. It may not be one you would like or have any use for but it would be a car! :lol: I have some hotwheels in a drawer-lol. I completely understand about the job and being responsible. I don't think I have ever seen red sunflowers either, I bet they are beautiful! Okay, and what was up with Mike's message??? Is he maybe thinking he wants to get back together?

Marti~aaaahh! (((((HUGS))))) to you. I am so sorry to hear about your cat. Jeez, now I know what a hard time you have finding parking. It is always hard anywhere near a college and hospital. Glad you are liking your job though. And like you, I went to school for the office stuff too and found that that really isn't what I want to do the rest of my life. I have had a variety of jobs over the years and liked that it wasn't the same ole stuff day in and day out.

Jana~glad the results are fine and you had a nice lunch. I never really felt pressure to keep the house clean years ago but I took pride in having a clean house and felt it was my job. I figured since DH worked so hard the least I could do is have a clean house for him to come home to. I think I was a bit anal back then though, kinda on the perfection side. I think I became more lax in the cleaning dept. when he passed. I still had a clean house but I didn't vacuum everyday. I think I felt no one was coming home to see it so what does it matter. I wasn't a slob just not as anal. The same now. I always enjoyed being a mom and housewife. But the kids are older now and just feel there has to be something out there for me. I know what you mean about the weight, but I am so uncomfortable even though I have lost a little.

Sue~glad you enjoyed your visit with your mom. I envy you going to the west coast. Can I come? :lol: I think that is part of my problem. I am feeling a little homesick for CA. I haven't been back in years and I am really missing it. Anyway, glad your tests came back fine and you are feeling better.

RosieKate~glad core is working for you. The classes sound like fun and glad you can do them at home. It makes it so much easier when you have little ones.

Angie~hope you are fine. Sorry to hear about the 'puter problems. Hope you get it fixed soon as we miss you!

Hi to everyone else. :wave: Take care ladies and have a wonderful day, what's left of it! :)

Happy Thursday Afternoon-

How are you feeling today Cristi?? I hope better - will chime in with everyone else that you must be one of the sweetest ladies I have come across!! Certainly I get in my moods- still in one - trying to pull my arse out of it....getting there - YAY........ :)

What is peperoncinis Shanna?? Why are you honking and not STOPPING?? I don't think I have anything going on Saturday.....lol- oh, I do have a thing at the Rose Garden with the girls - church thing. - that is at 7pm though.......
School sounds like fun- I know it must be a pain $$$ wise but worth it in the end :) Best of Luck!!!

Sorry about your mama kitty , Marti. Do you want my Mia?? She is stuck in the apartment all the time - she would probably love a country setting! she is a sweet little thing- a year old - a tabby.....just wish I had more time with her. Your job sounds interesting-----> geesh......curious what your title is?? Does it take a lot of computer knowledge?? I really need to take some excel classes to advance.......

Glad your test results came back ok Jana -- :)

RK!! Call me sometime!!! :)

Thanks Sue........being a single parent is hard. I never realized, - having an extra hand makes a difference.
Course Rachel and Rebecca's dad helps with them He was super controling in our marriage. The last 4 years since our seperation I have tried to move away from him but the girls keep us tied together it seems.

Mike does his music thing ---- and I am guessing.......I wouldn't even try to figure him out. He is manipulating me in to feeling sorry for him - -- into seeing what a wonderful loving relationship we had..........NOT. *roll eyes* .....
lol
The first movie we ever saw was Sweet November. I don't know what it is called but when we broke up he called and played that on my machine.
Now he is doing that years later and it brings back bad memories of his mental state........I really think he is odd and I know he lies....and Gaby is too vulnerable to be put in his care. I am just sorry I even thought he could co parent.....

Better get back to work. My boss is letting me do reviews! YAY- One step closer to a managers postion! Plan on the summertime for that.......

ttfn

Good evening! Went and had my "interview" with Mary, the new boss. She is such a diffence from the NUTBALL! I've officially got the new job, and she went with the Prez to tell the NUTBALL! Good, I don't have to do it. And now I can actually talk about it. It's so hard to hide something from everyone. The hard part will be tomorrow, I have to call the director of nursing at the nursing home that hired me and tell her that I'm not coming. Not looking forward to that.

It sure was nice to not have to rush around today, although I have plenty to do, who cares? It's going to wait for me, I'm sure of that. I surprised my friend at work. It's her birthday today. Also went to the gyn. That was fun, but isn't it always???

Marti - Oh honey. I'm so sorry about your mama kitty. How many kittens do you still have? How old are they now? Don't go read that Rainbow Bridge poem from Shanna now. Not unless you've got 3 boxes of tissues. It still just about kills me. I've had 3 cats put to sleep in the last 2 yrs because of illnesses. I miss them so. They're like my kids.

Jana - Congrats on your bloodwork. I honestly would have expected your HDL to be higher, with all that you do exercises and watching what you eat. UGH, must be genetics. Damn those genes! :lol: What do you mean by "how's dbf?" Anything specific? He's wonderful. He told me that if I just wanted to quit my job, he would give me money until I found a new one. He also said I could move in with him, and not work, but I can't bring all the cats. He knew I wouldn't agree to that one!!

Susan - AHHH, managers position? You can have mine, I've only got 2 weeks, 1 day left! But who's counting!

Cristi - Sorry your allergies have got you down. That is one thing that I am thankful for, no major issues. Perhaps I'll have to go to the "thankful thread"

Suetalks - Glad all your test results came back normal, and that you're feeling better. My mom finally announced that she was coming "in a couple of weeks" and then showed up at my grandma's 2 days later. Boy is she a headcase. That was about 2 weeks ago, I still haven't gone to see her. Guess that's what happens when you just show up and I'm too busy!

Shanna - Congrats on getting into your jeans! I treated myself to Panera Bread today! They've got a new soup, asparagus and chicken florentine. It was delicious. My grandma makes a delicious chicken rice soup, with raisins. Maybe I'll have to ask for that?! I tried to make it once, but it wasn't quite right!

Well, I suppose I should go for now. I've been lazy long enough.

Jen

Congrats Jen :)

Happy to hear some good news! You are an RN? Yo work in a nursing home?? What is your new position?

I property manage for the housing authority- we have a 175 unit complex. I managed before a little 40 unit complex on the coast for 11 years- nothing like this though----- my head is swimming with everything to learn because they just have switched to more of an on site management style - which means budgeting and more hands on-- before you had all these different departments taking care of the same property.

Have I said my boss is cool?? lol He is -- super nice. He is only 29 and just married- he took off early tonight to go to Las Vegas for the weekend- anyway he came from a department that I still may apply for....he was there 4 years-- good stepping stone to managerment......

blah- blah...........dinner time !! yay.......ttfn :)

Just went and checked the chatroom, it's empty! HEEEELLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOO!
Oh well, guess I'll have to find something else to do.

Susan - yes, I'm an RN. Right now I'm "lead" for private duty home care with an agency connected to the hospital. I got to where I couldn't stand the stress of the job or my boss, so I found a job in a nursing home. I do love working with the elderly, so it didn't bother me at all. I'm actually wanting to be "just a nurse" again. But when I turned in my resignation, other managers rallied to keep me, and a part time position was turned into a full time one so that I would be able to take it. Now I'm going to be a "home care coordinator". Set up home care for patients going home from the hospital, or nursing homes, or if their doctor just thinks they need it. I get to be "just a nurse" again, but in a different way. I'm not in a management position. So I'm willing to stick it out at the agency, keep my seniority, benefits, and obviously I'm pretty secure there! My official start date for the new job is Oct 4th.

You are so lucky to have a good boss to learn from. I wonder how different I would feel if I had someone who was more like a mentor to me instead of just passing on all of her work to me.

Jen

Hi Jen--

I love the elderly too. We have elderly and disabled here where I work- have the families over across the parking lot where I live in a differnt building.

On the coast it was just elderly, disabled residents. Loved them a lot- they were my family for all those years- drove me nuts with their advice on how to raise Rachel and Rebecca but I know they just cared.

There is a Resident Coorinator position here - would love to do that job. Work more with the resdients in their housing and provides resources- with housekeeping and meals.

My boss is a doll.......he wore sunglasses the other day while playing kick ball- very relaxed while all the maintenance men were telling him to run.....lol......he just kind of trotted. He is such a Yuppie- from Denver and is trying to quit smoking- we learned how to forward calls together and he never has asked anything he isn't willing to do himself-

anyway- my co worker is bringing me over a blueberry muffin.....starved----

ttfn

Hello!
Just poppin in before bed...I am tired! I got up w/James this morning (what was I thinking??) that was 5:30. But I did get some house work done.

Had a wonderful surprise when I walked in the door when I got home.....James made dinner! Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Smelled sooooo good when I got out of the car! Now I'm full and bloaty and tired. (attractive visual isn't it? :lol: )

Learned something new today at work. Not sure what it's called, but I've been pouring samples into other tubes ALL day. And after awhile....trying to remember what all is what....gives you a headache! But I'm catching on. And the guy training me is from Sony, so it was fun to compare the difference in company attitude. (OML is SO much better)

My kitty....hasn't returned home. That's two nights now. So......it had to have been her. Makes me sad. I still have three of the babies...(which aren't quite babies anymore) but she was my favorite. So sweet, loving, soft, and pretty....just an all around fantastic cat. Breaks my heart knowing she got hit!

Ok ladies....I'm off to bed. I will do my individuals tomorrow. You are all a chatty bunch today!! That's wonderful!

Take Care