Strange Week

Hello---

Not very many entries this week, due to the fact I've been feeling a little loopy lately.  I don't know if it is the position of Mars in the solar system this week, but I've had a week of never ending driving in circles and unneeded stress.  The Monday holiday just put me out of whack, I don't know what..but it's been a long, and tired week.  It doesn't help the fact that I have a tooth that is killing me.  I went to the dentist a few weeks ago for a permanent crown.  Mind you, the tooth was not hurting at all BEFORE my temporary was replaced--NOW it hurts.  I don't understand it either.  I'm guessing the dentist (who is not my normal one) did not ground my permanent crown down enough, because I can feel it.  URrrg... 

 

I went with my mom to her doctor's appointment the other day, and I can hardly understand her doctor.  She has a thick accent.  Of course, after we left the office, my mother had hardly any idea what this woman told her.  Urrg..  I am not lying when I tell you had I had to make at least 3 phone calls back to speak to the doctor's nurse for clarification.  Between my mom's questions, and trying to remember exactly what her doctor said...it was all a blur.  My mom is afraid to take her bone medicine--she read the side effects that may occur, and she doesn't like the idea of sitting in a chair for one hour when taking the medication, with a large cup of water.  I know..sounds scary, huh?  Not really--huh? 

I swear, I will never shop at JCPenny ever again.  We ordered a piece of furniture (a hutch), and it arrived broken.  I ordered a new one, and after I was told the item was in stock, a week later I'm told it isn't.  THEN I finally get a new one, and wouldn't you know, it was broken too.  Luckily my husband fixed it, and we did get a credit.  I'm sure if we ordered another one it would come broken too.  Then when all seemed fine and done with, our credit card bill comes, and lookie here, JCPenny charged us two times for the same item.  Urrg.  I was on the phone with them for almost a hour, and supposively it has been resolved.  Never again, I tell you...never again.  I got three JCPenny magazines in the mail recently, and I threw them all away. 

It's getting pretty nippy out.  The sun is shining, but lately in the mornings, it has been soooo cold.  Time to get the electric blanket out of the closet.  Next week we are off to Arizona for Thanksgiving!  It's still pretty warm over there, and I can bring my summer clothes!  My son Andrew will be happy--he can wear shorts!  As for the NJ trip, well, ex hasn't sent the money that he promised last week he was going to send for the tickets.  Oh well.  As far as I care, the kids can just stay home and not go-less stress for me; but disappointment for the kids.  No win situation. 

Anyways, I got an email from a customer of mine telling me that my website was down, and she got a message that I no longer sold the stuff.  Hmm..  Not true!  I'm still up!  It gets me a little upset because I do pay each month for my website.  If any of you happen to visit me, please let me know if  you get that message so I can complain to someone.  Also, anyone interested in free shipping?  Let me know, I'll send you a free shipping code.

http://julielangley.avonrepresentative.com/

I don't know about you, but I miss Princess Aurora's clever little memes and entries.  Don't you?

 

Happy Monday

                                                  

Happy Veteran's Day!  For some of us it was another day at work, or like myself,  a holiday day off from work.  My own Veteran husband woke me this morning with a kiss before leaving for work.  And later, I woke up to see my four year's face an inch away from my face requesting the Disney channel.  It was a busy day, but I finally had a moment of reflection for the day.  I always remember my father being pre-occupied about this holiday in particular.  He would go visit the cemetary to visit his brother John's grave, who was a World War II Veteran, and he had noticed that through the years, there seemed to be fewer and fewer American flags.  Every Veteran's day the cementary would post a flag for each Veteran buried, and upon noticing that it wasn't being done the same way, my father would always leave a little disappointed.  This Veteran's day I did not drive up to visit my father's gravesite, and now I feel a little pre-occupied myself on whether on not there is a flag for him and my uncle.  I will need to visit tomorrow. 

What I did do today...  Not very much.  I woke up early, and basically did my housework around the activities of the 4 year old.  I was able to soak my dry tierd feet in a foot bath.  I scrubbed off all the dead and dry skin on the bottoms of my feet, until they were nice, soft and pink again, and immediately put some soft socks on.  I cleaned some of the house, played taxi cab for the older kids, and put out some Avon brochures out in the neighborhood.  I got startled by a few automatic garage doors.  I hope that neighbor guy didn't hear me scream. 

I felt very sneaky going up to people's homes leaving my my Avon bags.  I felt that I was almost intruding, like a spy or something.  No...  I wasn't feeling adventurest and ring door bells and actually talk to people.  May be next time.  I have to warm up to the idea slowly.  It's been a long time since I've tried to sell things door to door.  I think the last thing I tried selling were Girl Scout cookies when I was 8.  So, I quietly went up to 13 houses and quietly left my wares.  Now, all I can do is wait and hope that the lucky 13 homes will give me a call one day..  By the way, if you want to order Avon online, let me know and I'll send you an email that will get you free shipping. 

Yesterday evening was another party for Nick and my niece, Amanda...  Naturally, Nicholas was beyond thrilled to get yet another cake and even more presents! 

Daddy & Nick in front of his cake. 

I got him a store bought cake this time.  He is playing with the car you see sitting on the cake at this very moment in fact. 

 

 

Happy Birthdays

AOL has finally been cooperative with me today..  Here are some of the pictures I promised, but never got around to. 

Lizzy and her colorful haired friends.. 

The jump house.  My niece and son are standing on the far left.

Inside the jump house.  It's actually kinda of fun.  Lizzy is surrounded by her friends inside-Nick is on her lap. 

It's hard blowing those 4 candles!  Spit cake anyone? 

The birthday boy surrounded by his brother and sister. 

Waiting to blow the candles.. 

One happy four year old!! 

Friday, Finally...Hurrah!!

 

Friday is here, and it couldn't have gotten here any quicker.  It's a 3 day holiday for me!!  YIPPPEEE!!  Yes, it's Veteran's Day weekend!

I was up late last night trying to do an entry, but none of my pictures I wanted to share would  load.  This made me mad.  Oh well--I hope to be able to post them tonight. 

Monday was my youngest's 4th birthday!  I've been so busy lately, I couldn't even post an entry for the poor boy.  Hopefully those pictures I took will post tonight.  We only had a small little party at home with just me, daddy, and  his siblings.  He was smiling from ear to ear though.  This weekend we are heading to my brother's house to celebrate my niece's birthday, and Nicholas' so it will be a double birthday celebration.  It shall be fun. 

Well, it looks like my two older kids are venturing off to the east coast to see their father in NJ at the end of the year.  It will only be for five days--five days of constant worry on my part, but they really want to go-I can't hold them back.  They will be spending New Years there, and coming back a few days afterwards.  My daughter was asking me whether or not she has to buy boots for her trip.  "You mean I can't wear my flats?!"  I know a lot of you live out in NJ--give me some advice of what the kids should be wearing, please.  My son Andrew lives in shorts all year long.  I am thinking this is not going to be possible for winter time in New Jersey, huh?  Let me know.  I'm going to be worrying about them enough--at least I know they will be clothed properly. 

I am so ready for it to be Friday today.  I was at the receptionist desk (yes, she didn't show up today-something to do about her 98 year old mother), and it was non-stop.  I had 3 sex offender felons sitting in the waiting room.  Can you say, "Eww?" I'll say if for you...  "EEEEWWW!!"  Anyway, there was one in particular who came up to the window, and leaned a little too much on the glass window.  I actually heard the glass move from his protruding stomach.  I swear, I think this guy was trying to flirt with me..  Can you say, "Eeew" again, please?!  "EEEEWWW!!!"  Later, this guy in a pumpkin velhor jogging suit comes in who had a million and one questions of why his expunge wasn't approved.  Oh my Lord.  It took all my patience in my being from not yelling at the man.  After a moment of silence in the lobby, here comes this goof ball, with his whole extended family in tow in the lobby.  The whole clan was chatting away pleasantly as if they were at a party or something.  Who cares their son is on the D.V. caseload for beating the crap out of hise wife..  Here we are all together like a happy family at the probation department...lade da!  I just don't understand-nor do I want to. 

Anyway, did I mention it was Friday yet?!  Here is a Meme I got from the Princess--she got it from : 

Gillie Time 

 

Feel free to play along!

 

4 Jobs I've Had

1.  Parking lot leaf blower (I'm not kidding) I did it one night with my ex-husband.  After that one night, I never did it again.  I wore a leaf blower on my back, and I felt like a real life ghostbuster.  I was so sore from that one night...  Eeek. 

2.  Newspaper Hotline Girl.  Yes, the paper carriers would call my "Hotline" and report the finish time of their route.  I had a lot of cute little boys call me.  I was 19.

3.  Customer Service Retail.  Oh the stories from that experience is never ending.  People are interesting--especially the shoppoholics.. 

4.  Cashier at an amusement park.  I was 18 so I was able to ring up beer.  I'll never forget my first customer.  He walked up to the register and ordered beer with two of his buddies.  He wore a dog collar and chain, and one friend was holding the chain.  Very interesting.  I was famous for the chili hot dogs however.  Regular patrons requested them by me.  Wow, huh? And you thought you really knew me.   

 

Movies I Can Watch Over and Over

 

Color Purple

Out of Africa

Moonstruck

Bridget Jone's Diary (doesn't matter which one..)

 

4 Places I Have Lived

 

In California:

Santa Cruz

Capitola

Watsonville

San Jose

 

 

4 TV Shows I Love To Watch

 

Desperate Housewives

Amazing Race

Ghost Whisperer(more like than love)

Old Christine

 

4 Places I've Been To On Vacation

 

Azores, Portugal (of course..duh)

Los Angeles (Disneyland)/Southern California

Oregon (up and down the coast)

Massachusettes (Taunton/Boston)

 

4 Websites I Visit Daily

 

Local newspaper online

CNN

Avon (got to check on my order stuff, ya' know)

Superior Court-work related stuff

 

4 Favorite Dishes

 

Eggplant Parmesean

Anything Italian..okay?

Vegetarian Mexican food

Crab Cakes!  I LOVE crab cakes!!!  One crabby patty, pleeese!

 

4 Places I'd Rather Be Right Now

 

Soaking in a hot bubble bath, alone at home.

A vacation to anywhere with hubby.

Dinner with distant family members

The beach.

 

Meme/Thankful Thursday

Here is a Meme of 5, courtesy of Ms. Dawn, AKA: Princess

 

Meme: 5 Things

A. Found in my room

1.  A king sized bed

2. T.V.

3.  Framed picture of my son. 

4.  3 Avon cardboard boxes piled in the corner.

5.  A Monet calendar

B. I have always wanted to

1.  Write a book (me too, Dawn)

2.  Travel Europe

3.  Photographer

4.  Be a mommy

5.  Master of foreign languages.

C. Found in my Bag

1. Address book
2. Loose change

3. Lip Gloss

4. Cell phone

5. Receipts..so many receipts..

D. Found in my Wallet

1.  Pictures of my kids/nephews/nieces

2. My husband's business card-the one he gave me when we met, and his new one.

3. Medical insurance cards.

4. Bank card/credit cards.

5. Money (on a good day).

E. I am currently into
1.  My family

2.  The holidays

3.  Selling Avon

4.  Writing

5.  Eating more healthy

 

F.  Non Family/Friends Phone Numbers in my Cell

 

1.  My work #.

2.  Attendance # for school

3.  The kid's friend's contact #'s

don't have a 4 and 5! 

 

Thankful Thursday..

 

Not hard to think of a list..

 

1.  My family--my kids--all of them happy and healthy in their warm beds at night with their tummies full and content. 

 

2.  My hubby for being such a good sport.

 

3.  The way my youngest pictures came out.  Oh they came out soo cute..  I need to share these soon!

 

4.  My job.  True, I wish I worked closer to my work, but I've been spoiled.  My job hours are VERY flexible, and the boss lady is a great lady--no complaints. 

 

5.  My office.  True, I work in the ghetto building down the street from the jail, and the toilets overflow, and their are smelly clients lurking in the hallways, but my office is a little haven--peace and quiet. 

 

                           

Taking A Break From Work

I'm taking a break from work right now..  Wasn't here Monday, and I walked in to find piles and piles of files around my desk.  I need a break now..

Here is Meme courtesy of Meme Queen, AKA: Princess Aurora, Dawn.  Copy and paste, and play along! 

The Mate Meme

1. Who is your mate?
My husband, Rich.

2. How long have you been together?
We met on July 14, 2001, and dated right away..  So, let's see, that makes 6 years already...  Whoa!

3. How long dated?
Two years.

4. How old is your mate? 
He is 5 years my senior, so he is 46.  

5. Who eats more?
He does.

6. Who said "I love you" first?
I think I did.

7. Who is taller?
He is 6'2...I'm 5'6. 

8. Who sings better?
Um..  I think I do..  But, it's a matter of opinion...ha ha ha..  

9. Who is smarter?
Ha ha ha..  Another matter of opinion. 

10. Whose temper is worse?
Ha ha ha..  Honestly, I don't know!!  I've never really seen him too angry--I guess that is a good thing.

11. Who does the laundry?
I have never seen anyone fold sheets as well as my husband.  We share the laundry, but I leave the sheets for him to fold.

12. Who does the dishes?
I rinse and let the dishwasher do most of the work.

13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
Husband does...  I move over to his side when he goes to work so I can be by the alarm.

14. Who pays the bills?
We both bring home the bacon, but when it comes to paying the bills, I let husband do it. 

15. Who has bigger feet?
I do.  Just kidding...he does.

16. Who has longer hair?
I do.

17. Who is better with the computer?
Husband is.

18. Who mows the lawn?
Husband does.

19. Who cooks dinner?
Usually, I do.

20. Who drives when you are together?
He does.

21. Who pays when you go out?
He does... (gee, he does a lot, huh?)

22. Who is most stubborn?
Um...  Well...  I dunno.  I think it's a tie actually..

23. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong?
HA HA HA HA..

 

24. Whose parents do you see the most?
My mom lives closer, so it would have to be mine.

25. Who kissed who first?
He kissed me first, and then asked me later if that was okay..  (He kissed me the night we met.)

 

26. Who asked who out?
He did. 

27. Who proposed?
He did..  But I knew it was coming already.

28. Who is more sensitive?
Me.

29. Who has more friends?
Gee..  I don't know.  I'm more of a people person, so I guess it would be me.

30. Who has more siblings?
He does.

31. Who wears the pants in the family?
We both wear pants.  But, he stays away from the skirts and dresses.  :) 

 

Okay..back to work....urrg..

 

 

Sugar High

                      

Here is Nick after a hearty night of Trick Or Treating with Daddy.

                                 

Nicholas was a chicken!  I bought this costume a few years ago...  It ain't going to fit next year!

This year husband took the chicken out for trick or treating, and I stayed home and passed out candy.  For some reason, I don't think there were as many trick or treaters as there was last year.  As for the Avon baggies, I did pass some out, but only gave them to the moms that came to the door.  You can imagine my delight when I opened the door and saw two older women standing there-one was dressed as a chicken and the other a cat.  It was pretty funny.  They seemed happy with the Avon bags. 

I did have quite a few left over.  I took them all to work and placed them in the county building across the street.  Each bag has candy in it, tied with yellow and orange bows.  I saw a few people looking at those bags when crossing the street, and I do not lie that I was quite tempted to give some to some very hungry looking men waiting for court..  But..my phone number is on the brochures-not a good idea to give those out to just anybody.  (If you know what I mean..)  I did leave them in the cafeteria and in various bathrooms in the building.  Reading material for the bathroom, and a chocolate treat to go with it..  Who could ask for more?  HA HA HA..

Well, some of you have been inquiring about the receptionist.  Well.. She has been here the last 3 days-believe it or not.  She was "spoken" to (at last)..and things are getting quite "serious".  It's either, no show, or "bye bye".  We shall see how long this lasts. 

I don't know what is in the air, but there are a lot of strange people calling me this week at work.  Some of it isn't even work related.  May be the fact that Day Light Savings Time is late this year, and the hour change has gotten people stranger than usual...or may be it was the earthquake that we recently had that has gotten people on edge.  I don't know..  I just know that I've gotten some very strange people calling me.  I could tell you about it, but--well, I can't in detail.  All I can tell you is the neon sign over my head reading: "Dear Abby" is flashing above my head again.  Strangers are calling me seeking advice.  Why, God, why?!  All these people are crazy!  My boss lady thinks I'm in the wrong profession.  I should have chosen the field of psychology or psychic advisor. 

May be it's just the sugar that is everywhere.  People are consuming masses and masses of mini sized candies all week.  I've been seeing old discarded wrappers everywhere; in the hallways, in the reception area, on the street, sidewalks, around the county building...  And now, thanks to me, in the women's bathrooms...  Perhaps that is why I'm getting so many weird calls.  My number is out there, with chocolate!  What have I done?!

  I have yet to get an order though.  Pooey.