Randomness

Today, I would have to say, I have been is a pretty cheery mood. Not sure what has gotten into me, but I need to snap out of it. I don’t want people to start thinking I am nice! I am completely overloaded at work, yet I am sitting here smiling about it, and taking the time to write this.

A co-worker just told me I am dressed dainty today, he said I looked like I was about to go out on a coffee date. Not sure how to take that given I have never been out on a coffee date, and if I ever did have a coffee date, I wouldn’t wear this. I would probably be in my jeans and a tee. Who wears a skirt and heels on a coffee date?? I have done coffee with friends, and the best I have worn was khaki’s. When he said that I just said thank you and kept on walking – then when I got into the hall, I laughed. Not sure why, but at the time it was funny.

Tomorrow I head to NYC for the day with a co-worker. I am looking forward to the flight there, eating lunch, eating dinner and the flight home. Not really looking forward to the show. I have no clue as to what I am doing. I thought I was just going to see what a show actually looks like, but now it sounds like I have to have verbage with me about our upcoming shows, and I don’t know what to say. I can tell them about the conference end, but booth sales – not so much. So I have lots to learn on the flight there.

Okay, so last night I get home from work, and I decided my place needs cleaning. I haven’t been home much, so it is messy. I cleaned for maybe five minutes until I decided I need to take a break!! All this traveling, and with work being so overwhelming, I have just been so out of it. So I crashed. I crashed hard. I think I was sleeping by 10:05!! This weekend is a low weekend. I am going to clean some more and not travel!! I will save my next road trip for next weekend.

Have you all read enough random thoughts?? I can keep going, but you are lucky, I need to get back to work.

Nice hat K! 

Friends together again! 

Kari and I had to get a pic with Kyle. Man, I can't tell you the last time the three of us were together last. 

Home sweet Home

Friday after work, I headed to Rochester. Even though Rochester is my "home" I was ready to come back to the DC area by Saturday afternoon. Lately, it just feels like I am never here, over the next couple months, I will be back and forth much more.

I can't really complain though. I do get to see my friends, friends that mean a lot to me. Although, on saturday I called Christine to find out she is back at her home and not in Rochester - you still suck for that by the way! This weekends trip was for my friend Kari's bridal shower. I haven't seen her in about a year and a half. We both moved out of Rochester on the same day, how odd is that. Any who, so I spent saturday with her. We had fun. At night we went line dancing at the Roost! I haven't been there in years, obviously, but it was great to be out there dancing again. We, Kari and I, made complete fools out of ourselves, but we had a blast doing so. We got there, dressed more prep and not in the typical linedancing apparel (jeans, boots, and a tee), so we had couple looks. But then the guys found us to be fun loving girls, out to have fun just like the rest of them. Well there was this guy that just would not stop staring at me, so I clung onto Kari. Finally, after an hour he came up to me and asked me to dance, I said no and thanked him for the offer - the last thing he needed was for me to step all over his feet trying to figure out the steps! There were twin guys behind us that laughed at my answer, and we stuck by them the rest of the night. When they went out to dance - we went and tried our best. I would have to say we did the best when we did the couples dances, I was the guy and Kar was the girl. yea - we sucked, but we are positive we will be receiving a call any day now asking us to go on a dancing tour!!!

Finally

Hopfully this will end with a dream come true...

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Men and Haircuts

ROADTRIP! Yay – or so we thought. We were scheduled to leave at 12. But thanks to our Prima Donna, we left shortly after 1. Now this hour delay had nothing to do with work – which would have been acceptable – no he had to get his hair cut. HELLO YOU HAD ALL WEEKEND! And he thought we were inconsiderate because when he returned our computers were off and we were ready to walk out the door. He is one that will never apologize for making us wait. To me, that is the rudest thing, make three people wait on your behalf because you can not plan accordingly and act like we are the jerks because we are a little annoyed that we had to wait over an hour because you can’t plan ahead. So needless to say, we were not all happy when we got in the car. I was lucky; I was in the back of the van, spread out and just dove into listening to the music. We got to the hotel in just enough time to clean up and go again. The whole time we were at the conference, it was awkward with our little Prima Donna. But we made it through. Us girls left yesterday, after day 1 of the conference, and rolled in at 11pm last night. Now we all feel like crap – I think we are all getting colds – but it is off to work I go. I have lots of traveling ahead of me, so I just need to keep my head up and truck on.

All my guy friends, even the few girl friends I have, please don’t hold up a group of people like that. It is very inconsiderate and inappropriate.

Okay, I have to go to work now.

My friend Vicky. 

Blast from the Past

Yesterday I was able to see a friend I haven't seen in about 10 years. Vicky, the girl from the picture above, and I went to school together when I lived in Colorado. She was one of my closest friends there, and yesterday I got to see her all grown up. All in all, she hasn't changed at all. Well, except for the fact that she is married, and lives on the east coast, but when it comes down to her personality – nothing changed there. She was always the girl that is very caring, sweet, and outgoing. I was excited to see her after all these years, but a bit nervous - what would we talk about, where would we go, and would it be awkward. I would have to say, we had lots to talk about, we grabbed a beer, and three hours flew by fast. I told her about my life in DC, she brought me up to date on her married life, we did the "how is the family" bit, and of course we had to talk about old friends - the best part. So we decided that we need to try to get the gang back together again. So many of my friends are married now, and I want to see them and hear about what they are doing. I have some digging to do! But it will be fun, and I want to see if it is still the same. Morgan - drama girl and loves boys, Kirsten - shy, Claudia - goofy, Katie - loud and carefree, Vicky - sweet and carefree, then there was me - quiet and willing to go along with any dumb thing we did. Man, I miss the good ol' days when we let Morgan talk us into spying on the guys, and ducking out of study hall to go watch the guys play soccer in PE (skins and shirts). Needless to say, Morgan would AWAYS root for the skins team. Then I would always root for Jeremy - the guy that never knew I was alive, in a class size of 24. Sad, I know. Well I think it is time to try to get out class back together, a class I haven't seen since 1996.

Vicky, thank you for the fun afternoon. I hope you trip home was safe, and I can't wait to see you again!

One Business Trip - 3 Kids

On monday I am heading to Philly for a conference management conference. Yes, a conference on how to manage a conference. Sounds odd, but I am very excited to learn all this new information that I can bring back, and kick butt with! Although, there are three kids going. Barb, Shane, and I. Yes, I am still a kid.

On tuesday, Barb and I went slipper shopping during lunch. Our office is extremely cold, and that my friends, make you feet VERY cold - so slippers was the answer. Now we were being good, looking for classic, black slippers. We went to hects and could not find comfortable, decent slippers, then I turned the corner and found our new slippers. There were four different styles to choose from! I love a choice in comfortable slippers. There were monkey's, duckies, cats, and poodles. Now these slippers had hands and feet that hung off to the sides and big heads with poofie hair - it took us a good 5 minutes to stop laughing and only 30 seconds to decide we HAD to have a pair. So we bought three pair, one for her, one for me, and one for our friend T back at the office. So we go back to work all gitty, and as soon as we stepped foot into the office - bam - professional. (You never know who is going to be there when you walk in!) So we make it back to our desks, throw on ours and run to T's desk to surprise her with her pair. Again, we laughed. I went back to work, but then I hear this quacking - I was like T, what the hell is that noise? She goes wizzing by me to barb's office and her face is beat red in laughter. I ran in after to learn that our highly professional slippers make noises! The duckies quack, the cats meow, and then there were my slippers - the monkies - oh my gosh, they let of the most obnoxious monkey cry that lasts at least 10 seconds. I was on the floor crying I was laughing so hard. Just imagine three girls, dressed in business apparel with these loud slippers - it makes our stressful, beyond hectic days fun.

Now, of course in the office we are professional, but outside the office, that is a different story! Shane is just loud and funny, and when you put Barb and I together when we are ready to have fun, we are like to 5 year olds and these slippers are going with us on our roadtrip to Philly, and Shane will be bringing his Taz slippers to fit it. Granted we will be on our game when we need to be, but we can not wait to have a little fun being kids together! It will be like giving three kids each their own hotel room for a night - with no curfew, and lots of soda and candy! ROADTRIP!

New Start

Well I am officially a Maryland Resident now. I know, very exciting. It really can't get much better than that. This all happened Monday morning. I got up and hit the MVA. Maryland likes to be different, they don't call it a DMV here like most states - no it is the MVA. That is Maryland for you, high class.

So all in all, the past three months have been interesting - getting used to new job, move to a new state, and now, back to the single life. All of my friends are either in New York or Virginia - so I have my work cut out for me. Virginia, it was easy to meet people - I worked with people my age. Maryland is a different story. I enjoy the people I work with - but no one is really my age to see out side of work. They all have their families to go home and care to - but I do enjoy all the stories I hear through out the day. Anywho - new changes bring interesting times. So now is my time to soak it up and make the best of it. This means - off to meet people, but where? Not at the bars, because then you just get the creeps? Ah, Virginia! Back to see all my friends who live 45 minutes away. Oh yea, and don't forget all the lovely weddings I have "back home" - I have my friends to catch up with there, and that is always a good time.

Well that is enough for me. I am off to be a professional again for another 9 or so hours, then back to being a kid!

Sean (5-6 years ago) after I found him, cleaned him up, and put him on a bed - THEN I told the entire extended family where to fine Sean looking his best for a good photo! 

Sean - last night lookin his best! 

Sean, my dear friend Sean

Over the years, you might think one would change - try new things. Well, Sean has proven this theory wrong! Sean, you know I love ya. You have been apart of my life for many years - and you know I hold you close to my heart. But Sean, what is this I am seeing? 5-6 years ago you came over to a family get together at my parents house to having a few cosmos, a few too many, tell dirty jokes only to fall asleep in the middle of telling them. From that point on, my whole family loves you and will never forget who Sean is. Now 5-6 years later, I am gettings photos of you that are very similar from the cosmo night at my parents house way back when. All I have to say, I am glad you haven't changed!

AHHHH

Things have been really good on my end, and I can't complain. Yea, we all have our days were things get you down. But I like my job, I am surrounded by friends and family, and I have a great place to live. I am still trying to finish up all the crap of moving, but tomorrow I should be all done - or so I hope. Tomorrow I register my car in Maryland. I can't wait to see how much this is going to cost me. These past two years have been big money years, and it is amazing how money can really bring you down. Last year I went from paying $335/month to paying $770 month, and buying a car to this year$1000 a month. Not only that, but then there is all the moving costs, and now this year - weddings. Usually moving is stressful enough, but now I have to add weddings to the list. Now don't get me wrong, I am thrilled my friends are getting married, and they have asked me to take part in it or attend their special day - but either way, it is freakin expensive. For the weddings that I am in, there is the dresss, then the shoes, then the hairstyle - oh don't forget about the bridal shower and bachelorette parties. All this adds up to A L O T. For the weddings I am attending, there is travel costs (none of the weddings this year are where I live, they are at least 300 miles away), then there is the gift, can't show up with out one of those or you look like a chump. I love my friends and my family - and I am so happy to see so many of them get married this year. Just right now, it is really wearing on me.

sorry guys.

Good Morning

Okay, so my alarm went off at 6 this morning, as it has most of this week so I can get to work early to prepare for vacation next week. So I wake up all happy as I was rolling out of bed and saying to myself, as I am turning off my alarm, "I don't have to wake up to an alarm for over a week!" Then reality hit not even two seconds later, and I was like "Oh, I have to wake up to an alarm tomorrow." Talk about a buzz kill at 6:30.

I hate alarms. They never go off when you want them to. You might wake up at 5:30am and be awake enough to get up, but its not time yet. You lay there and lay there watching the minutes go by. Then as soon as you are getting tired and you start to doze off, the alarm goes off. At that point you realize you will be cranky all day because your stupid alarm went off. Then there are the mornings it just goes of far too early. The alarm never takes you into consideration. I think alarms should pay more attention to their masters. We may set the alarm to 5:30am one day, but do we really want to get up that early?? But then there is the job factor. You need to be there by a certain time. Now there they go, trying to run your life by demanding this time of arrival. They are just as mean as alarm clocks.

Now I shouldn't be talking. I don't have to be at work until 9. But for the most part, I try to get there early. I like to go in, have my cup of tea, and slowly roll into it. Oh, and if my phone rings before 9:15 at work - it best be important. For some time, the same person was calling me at 8:45 EVERY morning. I finanlly got to know him well enough where I could say "George, it is 8:45, what are you doing at 8:45?" He laughed, and now he will call that early just to get a good laugh with me in the morning. SERIOUSLY though - no need to start work that eary!

Okay, now that I have blabbered enough, I have to get my butt in gear for work. I am going casual, today at 5:30 starts my vacation baby, and if you think I am staying ONE minute over - you're nuts!

Sean, Willy, Tim, and Christine - I will get a picture of Kyle not burned for ya! And I can't wait to see you all on the 29th. Oh, and my friends Mike and Kellie (my old manager and his finace) might hang with us that night. They will be "home" too!!

F'in B

Yes, that is me! As most of you know, I went to a wedding in Chicago with family this past weekend. I was wanting a relaxing weekend, at it defiantly was not anything close. I would have to say of the four nights we were there; we all had maybe 9-10 hours of sleep tops. The beds were horrible, but the company was rambunctious – and of course you became the same. We arrived in the “windy city” on Thursday night and left on Monday morning. It was family togetherness the entire trip – by Sunday I would have to say we were all getting a bit cranky! As I said, all together, catching up, staying up late, and the beds were soo bad that you couldn’t sleep when you wanted to. Any who, Saturday was the wedding. Wedding was beautiful, bride looked her best, and her sister, who has the most amazing voice, sang. I love hearing her sing, on those rare occasions that she does. The reception was at 6:30 and the dancing started around 8 and lasted until midnight. I don’t think most of us girls, including my uncle and my dad ever left that dance floor. Whenever my dad and my uncle tried, I pulled them right back out there. It was a blast. When it was time to leave, I grabbed the center piece to take to the bride’s house in the morning, and walked out to the shuttle (van) that took us back to the hotel. As I was climbing into the van I asked a groomsman to hold onto the vase and said “don’t spill it.” After I said that, he pours half of the water all over his girlfriend and tried to make it look like an accident. This girlfriend screamed, yelling “THAT F*#%ING Bitch!” I was laughing my butt off, I’m sorry, but it was hysterical, he just dumped it on her. So she proceeded to yell at me as if I poured it on her. By this point, I would have liked to pour the rest of it over her head, but I was nice and just sat there. This girlfriend is still rambling off about how I am a F#$%ing Bitch. I am not caring, just wanting her to calm down. Then she proceeded to swear at the driver telling him to F*#$ing Go, and he sat there – he was blocked in with no where to go. Then the bride and groom were walking over, and a Family friend that I was sitting with yelled at this girlfriend saying “can you stop swearing for 5 minutes, the bride in getting in and you need to behave!” The girlfriend went to speak, and my friend yelled “NO – STOP!” Once the bride and groom got in, it was like the past 5 minutes never happened, but we had a good story for the next morning. You may call me FB if you would like. I still prefer swampy or tubby – but FB works too. It is what I answered to for the rest of the weekend!

Dr. EVIL

I have a couple friends out there that think they are sooo funny. Well let me tell you, it is revenge time baby! Now those of you, who have seen this picture of me, might think it isn’t bad – but it is the story behind it. This is the picture that comes back over and over again to haunt me – THANK YOU DAD. You might have thought it was funny for each of you to post this picture on your blogs at the same time – but just remember I will be getting each of you back. And Christine – don’t worry, I will find something, something good, I have a great imagination! Willy – remember we lived together – I love numerous things I can do to you. Sean, we’re good friends – I didn’t need to live with you to come up with retaliation. Kyle – you’re dead! The sweet Kelly is gone! You best start watching your backs. I know where you all live, Charlie and P-Nut too!

SLACKERS!

We’re slacking People!! There are three people who don’t seem to understand how to create a post. It is real simple – you click on “create post”, type in that little box that appears, if you choose – spell check (I opt to overlook this option) and then click “publish”. I know I know, you three (Willy, Mike, Marty) have troubles with this, but really, it is simple. We just want to know how you are doing. What you thought of a commercial you saw or hear about your dream from that cat nap you took. Just a hello, we aren’t asking you to write a novel – just a little blurb here and there so we know you are still out there. Willy, how many times do we have to read “Pack your suitcase Alice, we’re outta here?” Mike, you could have been to Bannaroo and back three times by now. Did you ever make it back, if so, are you still recovering? Marty, you didn’t want to let Sean down, but what about the rest of us? We’re people too!

Okay, I best get back to wedding planning and work. After this year, I don’t think I will want to hear the word wedding for a very long time!

Love Fern

I have made a couple comments the past couple months and Mike didn’t pick up on any of them. Thursday night Mike came over and we ate pizza while we watched a movie – my pick! I took the opportunity to introduce him to “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” Now Mike is big into sports, and in the beginning of the movie, at the basketball game, when Kate Hudson’s character, Andy, was thirsty and being sort of mean to Matthew McConaughey (Ben) Mike cringed. At this point, he decided he didn’t like the movie at all. To Mike, this was torture. But I got him to stick with it. On my side, I thought he would love it since this movie has 10 minutes tops of any sort of mushy crap – it is all humorous banter between two characters. He began laughing after a bit, and seemed to enjoy some of the horrible things that Andy would do to Ben. And in the end, he said I could call him Mikey Mikey moo moo, moo-moo-moo! (I would say he liked it!)

Friday, I invited Mike over for dinner, a dinner that I would be cooking. I go to the store and get chicken wings, and green beans. Since I have a grill now, I wanted to make wings on the grill with green beans and noodles. Now somebody warned me that chicken takes a long time to cook, so I should pre-cook it. I kinda forgot that part, but since these were wings, I figured we would be okay, it isn’t like they are breasts or thighs or something big, they were little wings. Yea, I was wrong – they took FOREVER to cook. The first batch of two came off the grill an hour later. So we each had one. Then about ten minutes later, another two came off, so we had that batch with noodles. The third batch we had with the beans. The fourth batch – noodles again. Fifth batch, just the two wings. Buy this point, we were getting a little full, plus the coals were getting cold. We ended up broiling the rest of the little wings and sticking them in the frig. I even had desert, so all in all, I would have to say, we prepared an elegant 10 course meal. OH! One more thing. Mike spilled my beer. Now that is just wrong. He has spilled water before, but beer, you just don’t do that.

Okay, Well that is about it for me. Off to bowl – I need to beat a 279.

Words

I would have to say, the conversations being had lately aren't the best. They have really been bothersome. At one point, it was guys complaining about girls. They take to long to get ready, they would like to know about things in advance, yet they want a spontaneous guy. Then it is someone being called stupid. So here is my post.

NEVER do you ever call someone stupid, or an idiot. It is completely unacceptable. That is something that will always stay with that person. I could probably tell you every person that called me stupid. All it does is tare apart that person's self esteem, and it makes them back off and never want to see that person or even think about that person again.

People are letting the most hurtful things come out of there mouths. What ever happened to respecting one another? Helping one another? It seems like all the meaningful things are going down the drain, and all that is left is the hurtful information that you will never be able to forget. Everyone has been told that there is no stupid question or the stupid questions are the ones never asked. Well each day more and more of that is proven wrong. You call someone by the wrong "name" and you have lost what could have been the best friendship/relationship that you would have ever had.

All I ask: Respect one another. Watch what you say; realize how hurtful things can be. Your tongue is the sharpest tool - use it wisely.

Summer Time BBQ's

If you came up and asked me what my favorite holiday is, hands down, it is Thanksgiving. To me it is Christmas without all the gifts. Christmas the meaning gets lost, but Thanksgiving - the meaning remains the same, no matter who you are with. It is time for family and friends to gather and just be happy to share a wonderful meal and each others company. To me summer is also the same.

Summer time is when the BBQ's take place. Who wants to grill out by themselves - yea, not me. What fun is that? You want to share a couple brews with your friends and family, share stories and enjoy a nice game of football or frisbee. Then of course there is a hug feast coming off the grill that everyone enjoys, how can you not?!

This morning I woke up very hungry, due to my HUGE dinner last night. Although, it was a delicious one. My parent's neighbor took us to this nice seafood restaurant for dinner. We all HAD to order our own appetizer (no sharing), then eat the salad and then meal that came. I was STUFFED! But I left with a smile on my face!! Anyway, back to my story...so I get up and decided what needed to be done today. I had to make a return at Target. Since I was there, I figured I should look around a little, it was the least I could do. I remembered I needed some tables for my patio - so I headed off to the outdoor section. Found the tables and the grills! I talked myself into buying a grill. It was a tough convincing on my part: "Kelly you NEED a grill. If I must, I must." So I bought a cute grill. I say cute, because, it isn't full size, but it isn't a table grill. It is the perfect size grill for my little patio! I came home and put my grill together, then decided I needed to test it! So I invited my parents over for a BBQ, after all - it is Sunday, and Sunday's are family days. We had corn, sausage, and hot dogs on the grill and grandma brown's backed beans to go with them. Then for desert I made a Southern banana pie. Very yummy dinner and it was a perfect test for my grill! It did extremely well!

On a side note - It was fun watching this bug fly right into the fire, and then go under the coals. You could here him screaming trying to find his way out. What a dumb bug! IDIOT!

I'M BACK!!!

I am 100% back. I posted a bunch of pictures. Some are new, some are old. The old ones are just classics. The new ones are from Mike's house party and dinner at mom and dad's. Fun times. I hope all the pictures don't bore you - but hey, it is MY blog, so I don't really care if I bore you!!! Yea! Now what are you going to say?!

My Baby!!  

Burger Down Baby! 

Three of my favorite guys lookin, well, there looking alright! 

Hey K! This is you NOT burned!! You're right. All those times you tell us that you don't burn, and we laughed, but you were right. We don't have any proof of you burnt to a crisp day one of vacation year after year. We just dream that up! 

Mike and Mike having a contest - who can finish theirs first.  

This is sowers - he is the one that makes the perfect margaritas! 

poo

My blog page seems to be down - not sure why, but it is. But I am going to write anyway.

The past couple days have been frustrating. I took 6 apointments with Comcast to get my cable and internet installed. The fist 5 they never showed up and neglected to inform me that they wouldn't be coming. They had difficulty actually hooking everything up and in the end Mike came over at 12:30 last night to install the internet and make help move my tv back to where it belongs since Comcast moved and and did not put it back. Anywho, long saga but it is now over with. I don't want to even call them or hear their name anymore.

Work is work. Nothing really new there. Lots to do. We are three months away from our Maritime show, so the stress is building again. Right now I can't wait to go home and go to bed. Make some mac and cheese, zweigles hot dogs and put of comfy clothes and do NOTHING! Sounds perfect. Man, I would leave now if i could.

Lunch today was interesting. Shoe shopping with the office manager Ana. I didn't want to go with her alone, so I made this new girl Kerry go with us. Kerry and I ended up looking all over Lord and Taylor for 45 minutes looking for Ana. We were hungry and wanted to head back to the office to eat - but nooooooooo sir - it was shopping whether you wanted to or not! Ana spent 45 min in a dressing room trying on clothes. It would have been nice if she told us. I am glad it is over, but it took all my enegry to go. Now I am just thinking about my couch!

Work,work and more work

Today has been a pretty stressful day. I got to work a little after 8:30 to meet up with Barb. Yesterday when we left, we decided that we were going to decorate our end of the office with the party stuff we used to decorate for our Cinco de Mayo party. So this morning we did that. (It took all of 10 minutes) Then Addy came in and saw us decorating our little hidden area of the office and the three of us ended up chatting until about 10:30. I checked my voice messages and my email - then decided I needed to check my home email as well, you never know who might write that one! I found more interesting emails in my home account - so I decided to keep conversations flowing there. That took me to about 12:30. At this time I decided I needed a break - Lunch time!!! Popped myself a nice big bag of popcorn and headed back to my desk. Now I am singing to the radio, eating my popcorn and planning my afternoon. At three our little end of the office is having our own private party! So that leaves me with close to an hour and a half to get stuff done. I will have to catch up on blog reading, and get some notes out to the fam. I hope I am not forgetting anything. Please let me know if I am. These days are so stressful, it is easy to let something slip by - you know how it goes.

Tonight - dinner. I am thinking pasta. I could go for some pasta. Maybe a little alfredo sause?!

Words of Wisdom:
Don't get so overloaded that you forget to stop and smell the daisy's.

Attack of the Spiders!

It has just been brought to my attention that I have gnarling spiders in my condo! Some may think that this is impossible, but let me tell you , it is not! I HAVE THEM! Although, I will have to admit, they have only snarled once - at least from what I have heard. Here is my story:

Mike and I had just gotten back from the three day weekend at his parents house. He helped me carry my suitecase into my apt and we got joking around. We were laughing over the lines from Madagascar - which, again, was very funny! As we were sitting there laughing, I heard this long, loud noise. Now to me, it sounded very much like the loudest fart I have ever heard. (Sean, louder than yours. Kyle, same to you.) I looked to Mike, and he then told me I have snarling spiders! I didn't know that! When I moved in, I didn't see any spiders of such sort - but I was wrong. I have them. Luckely when they snarle like that it doesn't smell, but man, I was about to blame Mike for what this loud spiders did. This was the first and the last time I have heard these spiders. I just hope that they don't show up again - man that noise was LOUD!

My Three Day Weekend

My long weekend was a good one. Very relaxing, which is what I needed! I spent my weekend at Mike’s parent’s house. The house, by the way, is a very cute older house that is out in the middle of no-where. Nothing but beautiful scenery. Now I know why he loves his home. On Saturday his aunt and uncle came over with his grandmother. We grilled polish sausages and pigged out! After an early dinner his family left and it was just Mike, Sally (Mike’s mom) and I. His father was out of town on business, although he was greatly missed! Mike and I walked around for a bit, and then the three of us decided to hit up a movie. After about an hour of choosing which movie to go to, Madagascar won. It was a GREAT movie! I still am laughing when I think about it.

Sunday we went to Church and lunch at his grandmothers. After lunch, we were ready to hit up another movie. We went to see Sahara, another great movie. After the movie was bowling. Mike and Sally bowled well, and then there was me! I love turning around after bowling two gutter balls to see Mike shaking his head and covering his face. He loves my bowling technique! Sally and I learned that when Mike wasn’t near us, we were able to relax and bowl much better. After three games of bowling we went and got a bit to eat just and made it back to the movie theatre just in time to see The Last Yard. That movie was good, but not as good as the other two.

On Monday, we all slept in a bit, ate a big lunch and hit up another three games of bowling before Mike and I hit the road to head home. It was a very eventful weekend full of nothing but fun. No thoughts of work, just smiles and being free of all sorts of responsibilities.

I hope everyone else had a wonderful weekend. Willy, I am glad you were able to see Billy Kidd; I hope you embarrassed him for me! I love embarrassing him.

Shhh – what was that? Oh, that was me again.

Remember Me!

A three day weekend is coming up! YAY. I am ready for a mini vacation. I was hoping to get out of work early today, but that isn’t happening. But the day has gone by pretty quickly. The morning I sent out speaker invites and in the afternoon I was working on a new shows contract. That brought me to about 3:30 and at that time I decided it was a great time to re-visit WhackYourBoss.com. I love this site. They added a new way to whack your boss. This killed about a 45 minutes viewing all 13 over and over again with the co-workers. Can’t beat that! And now here I am, writing my blog.

Other that my day, not all that much is new. I went to Wegmans last night to get food for my condo. I needed food! I spent a lot of money, but I hope it lasts me a while. Plus I got a 30 pack of beer. It was also good to see some of my friends again and get the gossip – who broke up with who, who is leaving, who is a new hire, all that crap. I don’t even work there anymore, and I still love hearing it. It is fun to hear about your old co-workers and friends.

I will hopefully have more pictures up next weekend of the condo. Well I best get back to signing to all my co-workers, I think they are really enjoying it!

My apologies

I have to apoligize to my blog friends. I do not have internet for the next two weeks, so I am not able to check your blogs as much as I would like. I will try to check them as often as I can. I am just doing it from work - so that can be difficult!

Moving is going well. I have all my crap in one place now - but if you need something in particular, don't ask. I will tell you more about it later. I am leaving work now!

Movin'

Movin’ Movin’ Movin’

Well it is going well. I have been getting work done. Dad mostly finished the kitchen on Saturday. I helped until about 3, then I went to meet Mike at the apt to help me bring a load over to the condo. That was exciting! As soon as we get on the beltway to starts to thunderstorm and hale. So there went my mattress, box spring, and dressers. As we are driving, I was following Mike – he is more worried about my stuff, and I am more worried about the thunder and lightning. My music was blaring and my hand over my eyes, never get in a car with me in a storm, especially when I am driving! All in all, we only got one small load in.

On Monday, I borrowed Mike’s truck and met mom and dad at my apt to do another load. The night didn’t start off the best, I had forgotten my apt keys in my car, which was about 45min to an hour away with traffic. Luckily dad say I left my window unlocked, so he pried the screen out and we crawled through. I like to make the move a little more exciting each night! We got his jeep packed with stuff and the truck packed up and was able to get a lot done. The best part – there is a papa john’s near me, and it is REALLY good pizza!

Last night, I did another load. I was able to put my room together, well put clothes away and start to put together the living room. Tonight I will hit the bathroom and hook the TV up to my DVD player so I can watch movies while I wait for cable and internet. So far, this is the first time I don’t mind waiting for cable and internet. It probably helps that I am on the computer/internet all day long!

Well I best get my butt in gear and work since I am at work.

I am due.

I am due. I due to see my brother. I miss him. I think about him everyday, and I am lucky if I get to talk to him once every couple weeks. We work different schedules, so we basically go by the “no news is good news” theory. I am beginning to hate that theory. The weather is getting nicer, and last year around this time K and I went to Canandaigua Lake together in the jeep with the top down. We lay on the docks while our feet dangled down towards to water and we just talked. We talked about getting a sunfish or even a little dingy to have so in the summer on our days off together we would go out on the water and sit. Both of us probably new that wouldn’t happen, but we liked the thought of it. Moving away from K was one of the hardest things I have ever done. And for a while, the longest I would have to wait to see him was two months. We are going on month 5 now – that is a long time. I don’t think I have ever gone 4 or 5 months without seeing him, not even when we were in college. Here is your heads up K, I would like a brother fix!

Some write on politics - I write about what I learn at work

I have been learning some interesting things here at work and I have decided to share them.

The place to go and chat about what bed/mattress you want to buy and who your doctor is or where you got your teeth cleaned is in the bathroom. Every time I go to the bathroom at work, I learn more about people than I really care to know. Girls share who their doctor is, so that is no biggie, but do I really need to know what kind of mattress you are going to buy, who your sales associate was and that the bed is so big they had trouble fitting it through the door – no, I don’t.

People seem to have a lot of free time, and when they are asked politely if they might being willing to help you it is like you are taking them away from finding the cure for cancer. What happened to team work? When you are in your office doing nothing but chatting on the phone with a friend about where you bought your shoes, you should be willing to help you co-worker.

One more thing – we have automatic toilet fluhers in the bathroom, and when they flush it sounds like a guy is screaming. It s really funny, and when you are in the right mood – you start cracking up. Then the others just stare at you, but it is well worth it!

Words of Wisdom:

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. It really is amazing what you see at work.

My Drive In

I was driving to work today, and a song just popped into my head, you know how that goes. If you went to Camp Stella Marris, you know this song well.

"Shaving Cream, Feel nice and Clean, Shave every day and you'll always be clean"

Isn't that a great song. It just makes you want to shave in the morning!

The other song has to do with diarrhea, and I don't think it is as pleasant, so I will keep that one out of the blog.

I am going to get back to work, I just wanted to share my morning thoughts.
:o)

Future Husband

I just learned some news - my future husband is reading my blog. So I thought it is about time I brag about him. His name is Adam, and he is one of the BEST dressers I have ever met! I have only hung out with him twice, but that is all it took! It was love at first site. Don't you think honey bunches? He is my own Tom Cruise! The second time I saw Adam, he offered to make me a perfect margarita, now how can you turn that down. After I had a taste, I knew he was the one for me. So I proposed and he said yes. No ring, but the margarita was good enough. I am one lucky girl! When we set the date, I will let you all know. I will even post a picture of him!

This isn't the best picture...I will try to get a better one. But isn't he just dreamy! 

Kyle looked a bit chilly, so I decided to warm him up by dumping water on him. I know, I'm a sweetheart! 

The Weekend

The weekend was a fun one. I met lots of new people. Now will I remember all their names? Probably not! But I still had fun. I went to my first horse race and I only saw the horses run while I was waiting in line a the port-a-pottys. Ah yes, that is aways a good time, 100 girls haveing to pee - you can imagine. It wasn't the best day weather wise, but that didn't stop the fun. I will have to tell you all about it when I am not so tired. My bed misses me right now. Oh, and I took my camera, all excited to take all these GREAT pics, yea, batteries were dead and I left the spares at home. Way to go kel!

This afternoon was the final walk through at the condo. I have some pictures and I posted one. Tomorrow Mom, Dad and I are starting the cleaning process. BATHROOM FIRST! If fleece boy decides to stop over, 10 bucks he will have to pee! Mom I think you have met your match. Well I am off to bed and first food. I am in dire need for food.

One of my favorite pics with my uncle looking sharp! (I only wish I could be as snazzy as he) 

Here I am in my new place. I need to take better pictures - but I am excited. I start cleanig tomorrow after work! 

Dating

My mother raised a very good point. If you read the comments on my last posting, my mother brought up dating in her second comment. I have been mentioning this fleece thief, or fleece boy - but how much do I know about this guy? Then my mother brought up a serious question that I don't even know the answer to. So I think now is the time to start getting the answers. Question number one:

How many Oreo cookies can he fit in his mouth with a gulp of milk before he bursts?

Okay Fleece boy - you need to answer.

I'M GOIN' PRO!

Oh yea! You heard me - I ROCK!! Last night I met the fleece theif at his bowling league, since I hadn't seen him all weekend. After the league was done bowling, once again I found myself giving advice on ways to improve, and then I had to show then how it is done. I know, I have my nice moments. I don't want to brag, but they really needed my expertise. So I have been thinking, I might go pro. People were calling my people all day begging, i mean really begging me to let them sponsor me. After a while, it just got rediculous, do these people have no shame?

Okay, in all reality - I bowled 106! And yes, if you really must know I was jumping up and down like a wacko after each frame I did well in - but I was excited!! I think I really impressed the guys with my bowling moves last night. A 12 year old was even trying to give me pointers. I didn't mind it when fleece boy or his friends were helping me, but when a 12 year old is teaching you - you really feel like an idiot. But hey, I left with a great BIG smile on my face!!!

Well I best bounce. A friend is coming over for dinner - so I best start cooking. YES I CAN COOK KYLE, SEAN, WILLY, TIM, FLEECE BOY! You guys have no faith in me. I was told I was a good cook! And no mom and dad, it is not mac and cheese and hot dogs. Man, the slack I get for trying to be a good friend.

HAPPY EARTH DAY (yesterday)

Kyle and sean are always posting all these pictures. So I have decided to do the same thing. But one thing - I have to go and take some. So that is my plan. But then, I have to remember how to put them onto the blog. MAN - the things you have to remember these days.

This week was a good one. Work is getting hectic. We have a show in three weeks in Mexico City. Lots to do, with little time left. Wenesday and Thursday I hung out with fleece boy and his friends. Wednesday I was able to show off my incredable poker skills. Man, it is embarrassing how GOOD I am. I felt bad for those who were playing with me. Thrusday we went to Clarendon Ballroom (I think that is the name of the place) to see his roomies friends band. I liked them - very good! I think you all would have liked it to. There I was able to show off my amazing talents in the dancing category. Oh yea, no shame there. We did "the shark" and other idiotic things that, of course, made us look cool. Well at least we probably gave people a good laugh - but I had fun.

Well I am off to get my stuff ready to move. (I figured I should start to make the move easy) And to shower. I think Julie and Peter can smell me in germany. (although, that is what I was aiming for!)

Words of Wisdom:
Laugh at yourself. If you can't do that, then how can you walk through life with having any sort of fun?

Home

Again, I have been thinking. Always a dangerous pastime, I know. But I have been doing it. My question to myself is: Do I miss home? And here is my answer...

I miss my brother. I miss his cooking and him doing his brotherly things. Picking on me or getting mad at me over the stupid small things. Or how I love to drive him nuts! It is very difficult to do that when you live far away. Being able to count on him when I just needed my brother.

I miss willy. My old roomie. I miss the late night discussions on Chase-Pitkin while having beers in our livingroom. Or him getting up in the morning all grouchy! And listening for him to come in at 3 or 5 in the morning - it was then I could really sleep since I knew he was home okay.

I miss sean. Having play time with him and Kyle. Going to movies and having him spill buttered popcorn all over me just to see if it would piss me off. Putting Sean and Emmy in the same room to see how long it would take before they started to argue.

I miss julie. All our men (mark, tom, adam, brian - am I missing anyone?). Oh, how they loved our youthful ways. Just remember - The Boy Is Mine because We Were Running Just As Fast As We Can!! Aren't we due for another slumber party?!

I miss my close friends. I miss seeing their faces and laughing with them. But then I think - I am very lucky that I am still in contact with all of them everyweek. Even though I miss them, I have come to the conclusion, No - I don't miss home. This is my home - I am just waiting for those close friends to realize that they need to be here to! (hint hint) By the way, did I mention that is was in the 80's today, and it will be 87 tomorrow?? Just thought I would mention that!

Friday Mode

I have been in Friday mode since Monday afternoon, well make it Monday morning. And it hasn't just been me, it has been the whole office. The CEO was out of the office Monday and Tuesday, so that wasn't much of a help. Then there was Wednesday, and on Wednesday everyone was looking forward to today (Thursday) because we had a happy hour beginning at 4:30. When you know you are getting beer, at work, at 4:30 - who can think about work. NOT ME! So there went Wednesday. Then there was today, Thursday, and that brings me back to the beer statement. Now today's happy hour was thrown by the technology division, and my division (the security division) is throwing the next happy hour one May5th, Cinco de Mayo!!! So tomorrow my boss it having a Top Secret meeting on our happy hour. Today there were games, it was a Russian theme - which ment vodka shots (I passed, not a vodka fan), and really good food. So ours will be a Mexican theme (hello! Cinco de Mayo, keep up here!), and we are thinking sombraro's, sunglasses, mustaches, and margarita's baby! Oh yea, it will be the BEST! We might even throw in a pinata! Well I am off to get ready for Friday - only the best day of the week. This takes lots of preparation - I need to start my relaxation process, get ready for the weekend. As you can tell, it was a pretty stressful week.

Oh, I stole once fleece - two to go! Oh yea fleece boy - IT'S ON!

The Mikes Meet

On Friday, I introduced Mike to Mike and Kellie. Yea, that was pretty strange Mike and Kelly eating dinner with Mike and Kellie. It was safe to say no one forgot names. My Friends, Mike and Kellie are like family to me and Mike (friend) was wanting to meet Mike, so I arranged a dinner. We went to Champs (I love their queso fries, very yummy). The night went well. It's safe to say, they got along.

In case my possie is wondering, I have not gotten my fleece back. I go over to steel them back, and Mike sees it coming, and beats me to the punch.

And I have learned something new. I am AMAZING at bowling. Oh yea baby - I ROCK! I am suprised people aren't knocking down my door as we speak asking me to join their teams. We bowled 4 games last night after Mike's league finished. My average of the games was about a 70. Oh yea! I think I need to try out for bumper bowling! Mike gave me like three pointers to bowl better - and three was just too many for one night. But let me tell you, if you need someone to throw a gutter ball - I'm your girl! Just call the Twigser and I'll come a runnin!

Fleece Thief

Have you ever had a fleece that you really liked? Yea, me too. But then you let some shmuck borrow it, becuase you are being that nice person that you are, and then they take it. They automatically think it is theirs to keep! HELLO - I WANT MY BLACK AND BLUE FLEECES BACK THANK YOU! And if you don't return them, I am so sending my possie out to haunt you! Oh yea, that means Red, Blue, Trent, and Styles (my bad ass friends) will be after your butt! Yea, whos shakin now!

So yea, the Twigster is doin good. Kinda tired, but pretty wired. I had dinner with 2500 of my closest friends tonight. Okay, well maybe it was my boss and some congressmen and legistlature's and cheif firefighter's from all over. Interesting night. Learned lots - and I got a really neat bobble head. Oh, I also found a new type of wine I like, and when I think of the name I will share it with you. If I don't, your loss cos it was really good!

Well I am off to bed. To bed to bed they said! And to the fleece theaf - I'M WATCHING YOU!

So I got stood up

So I been thinking...again. Still a dangerous past-time, I know! So I got stood up. But I lived and I moved on. When my aunt and uncle were in town, I met this guy mike. I like to see how many mike's I can meet to drive people crazy! I hung out with him and his friends a couple times. Then he took me to dinner and a movie. Oceans 12 - I was really tired since the movie started at 9:45. So I put all my effort into staying awake I can't even tell you what the movie was about. Anywho - anyone know if it was good? Then he was away for the weekend, so I hung out with Wegmans friends - that was fun. And then my phone rang tonight - it was him. He was driving home and wanted to know if I wanted to meet him down the street from me where he is in a league. I laughed, then said okay.

So all in all - even though I worked this weekend, I had a pretty good one. I hope you all did as well. Especially sean, since it was his birthday!

Google

Have you ever googled yourself?? I hung out with this guy and he had googled my dad - and it was amazing how much he found. I thought about it for a while, and then I thought that can be pretty scary. So I get to work the next morning, boot my computer and decided to google myself. Not much, basically the only stuff on me is because of the job I have now. So then I googled this guy, my dad, my old boss...not finding too much - but it is kinda fun.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEAN! How does it feel to be getting older? Do you feel old yet? There are days when I certainly do.

Well I am off - work to be done. And it is majorly thundering - i HATE thunder!

Movie Night with Mike and Marty

So I decided to treat Mike and Marty to a wonderful movie on Easter. What movie do I choose you ask - only the best around. You guessed it! Napoleon Dynamite! Marty did not seem to appreciate my attempt to introduce her to the wonderful world of amazing films. Let me just tell you, she got off the couch and started to alphabetize her CD collection. Mike, on the other hand, was laughing at the same scenes I was laughing at. He can appreciate a good flick when he is presented with one. New terminology has entered his already vast vocabulary with words suck as idoit! and ahhhhhh!. These are words that improve your everyday vocabulary - and Marty will just be stuck in the past. It is a sad though, I know. Next movie on the list - Dodgeball!

Poop

I am sleep deprived. But that is okay, I hope you all slept well last night ya jerks! I am ready for weekend, although my boss is back today - that is a good thing. Yesterday everyone was all crankey, it was rainy and poopie outside, so that didn't help the attitudes at work. I was pretty crankey too, so I can't say I was any better.

I have been up since 2:30 and the only productive thing I have done is shower, and that was about three hours ago. I have to leave for work in about 20 min, and I still have to get dress, do the hair and of course paint my face on. Now if I had Napolean Dynamite I would have slept like a baby.

Oh yea. I got a 1 am phone call from some good friends of mine. They called to give me a bad ass name. I got this call from Red, Blue, Trent, and Styles - I mean, who else would call at 1 am! So my bad ass name is Twiggy. Not Farty McBlow, or tons of fun, no sir! It's Twiggy. So if you ever catch me referring to myself as Twiggy, it is because at that time I am speaking of I was a bad ass!

Well I best go make myself look AWAKE.

PEACE OUT.

SU

I am very upset with how SU played last night - who, in thier right mind, loses to Vermont? Seriously - horrible. But I will have to say, the last part of the 2nd half and overtime was fun to watch. Especially since my neighbor was rooting for Vermont and me SU. Fun night!

In case you are wondering, I am really into this years NCAA tournament. I joined in the pool at work, only becuase our CEO gave a 10 minute speach on how he hopes everyone joins in on the fun, then threw a happy hour party to help us get into it. So I did. I put in my $5 and picked my teams, and here I go. So far, I like!

We need a color change...

Okay, well I think I might go be a bum and eat or do some work. Another weekend - I still need to get used to having weekends off. I feel like I have to do something really exciting, so when I go back to work on Monday, and co-workers ask what I did I can wow them. Last week, all I could say was nothing and laundry. This weekend - I am doing the laundry thing again. I need to get a life! Well off I go to get some grub!

THANK YA-WAY IT'S FRIDAY!

Good morning! I am trying to be cheery (hense, the color), but really, I am exhausted. On wednesday, I left work at 7 to come home and see that "the boy" parked in my spot. I laughed sooo hard, then put my war face on. I walked straight to his door (which is, what, two steps across from mine - real far walk huh!) and knocked. I didn't go change first - oh no sir, he brought it, so I was going to bring it right back baby! He answered the door and laughed, me - no laughter. I told him some jerk parked in my spot and that jerk was getting towed! Then I changed and went to his place for beers. (Yes, I even took beer with me, can't be rude now) Ya wanna know the best part of that night!?!?! Do ya, do ya?! Oh yea baby, he gave me scrubs in my size!!! And of course I had to put them on right away! I came out of the bathroom saying: oh yea! Who's the doctor now?! (answer: me!) :o)

Yesterday was NYC. It was a long day. I had to leave for the airport at 5:30 in the morning, and I didn't get home until 10:30 last night. Long day for a two hour meeting. But it went great. Waking up this morning was just not easy to do.


Well I am off to work. Need to beat Michael there to get some stuff done before he pulls me in his office for the day. And since we havn't really talked in a week, I will really be in there the WHOLE day. But he cracks me up, so I don't mind!

Happy Friday All!

Inside my head

So many things are running around in there, in my head that is. First, the boy. Does he like me? How do I know?? He is a really neat guy - but how do I know?? Do I knock on his door, or do I wait for him to knock on mine?? THESE ARE THE REASONS I HATE DATING. Second, I was invited to a friends house for a beer, do I go? I have work I should/could do, but I would like to go. I could do the reading tomorrow night, or Thursday - if you knew my flight schedule, you would know I have PLENTY of time Thursday. I would like to see my friends, but I would also like to make sure I am rested for work, it is only my third week there. Back to the boy. HELLO! What do I do?? Most of you out there are boys that I talk to, so you tell me. SD, WH, TR, and K - I'm waiting. okay, still waiting. And mike told me it was okay to like somebody - what a poop he is. It's all his fault, and I told him that yesterday. And you know what he did, he laughed. He thinks its funny that I don't know what to do. He said if was funny/cute. YEA - not to me.

OH, wanna hear something else. I'M FAT. I had to call in my measurements to order a bridesmaid dress. The lady I was dealing with told me I needed a size 10! I was furious. I have never been told I needed a size 10 dress before. I like my size 2 thank you very much. The rest of the day it just bothered me. How in the world do you go from a size 2 to a size 10. I talked the lady down to a size 6, and that is what I ordered. It will still be way to big, but hey, it beats a 10. Man, what is the world coming to!

Well I am off to wait for you guys to answer. YOU BEST HURRY, I CAN ONLY BE SO PATIENT!

2nd "date" (if it is called that)

Okay, first I am liking this whole color thing I have going on. It is like writing with crayons!

Lets go back, Thursday. We (my neighbor and I) went to Sweet Water for dinner. (Sweet Water is the BEST restaurant EVER) That consisted of good converstaion. Favorite Movie: Braveheart, Favorite Color: Blue, Favorite Disney Movie: Beauty and the Beast. Talked about high school, college and even the challenging topic of religion. This time - not challeging at all. We spoke about mission trips, and where he goes. Lets see what else, we ate lots - filat mignon for me/ribeye for him! After dinner, we drove back home and walked to our doors, I said my thank you very much and he said he would see me on saturday. I smiled and said sounds great.

Okay, now lets go to Saturday. I went to work in the morning then became a bum in the afternoon. My cell rang around 5 and it was him. He asked if I wanted to go to a movie and then dinner. I thought and I thought - do I really want to go to another dinner and a movie with a super nice guy? I forced myself to say yes, and he said 6:45 was the meeting time. So at 6:45 I walked out my door took two steps forward and knocked on his (I thought I would pick him up this time - he mentioned he wanted to show me the curtains his mom made him). I saw the curtains, very nice - props to his mom!, and off to the movie we went. We say Hitch, very good flick. A must see in my books! After the movie, we went to the Olive Garden. YUMMY! He didn't pull a Sean and get meatballs, but I had a good time anywho. We talked about embarrassing moments, favorite youth group event, friends, and the people around us. Then came the part of the evening I hate. The walking to our doors, and what do you do. He told me what time church was, and what time we have to leave by. Then what, do I hug him? what? I said my thank you's and so did he. (I bought the beer at the bar while we were waiting for a table, and the popcorn and soda) Then we stood there for a second and then both turned toward our doors and said goodnight - sleep tight kinda thing. I am way to nervous - I am still the bumbling idiot around him. He is so very kind, and funny - I don't want to say anything wrong. AH

Willy - thank you for taking my phone call. I miss not having you around to depend on (in person). It makes me feel better when another guy approves of what I am wearing. And you have good taste - so I trust you.

Gotta bounce - I have to shower and get ready for church - peace out!

Blog-A-Thon

Heres how it works. I read Kyle's blog with his entry concerning this Blog-A-Thon, then I said hey 'interview me'. So now he has sent a couple questions of his creation for me to answer here. So here are the rules if you care to play along:
1. Leave Me a comment saying “interview me”
2. I’ll respond by asking you five questions in the same row of comments you wrote in or on your blog. They’ll be different for each person I interview and from the questions that were asked me.
3. Update your blog/site with the answers to the questions (and the questions themselves)
4. Include an explanation like this and don’t leave anything out but it doesn’t have to be the same shpiel. Is shpeil spelled right?
5. Give other people interviews when they leave you “interview me” notes.

Here are the answes and the questions the kyle asked of me:

1>If you were Wilie Coyote, how would you finally catch the roadrunner, and how would you prepare it for dinner?

To catch the roadrunner, I had to come up with a strategic plan, and luckely, I am GREAT at those! (My crayons and coloring books work wonders that way.) Since you want to know SO badly how I caught the poor guy, I will tell you. I met up with my good friend Harry, Harry Potter that is, and we got chatting. You know how that goes, you say hello to a friend and three hours later you are having your third beer comparing stories. Then he mentioned his invisible cloak - and it hit me! Since Harry and I are great friends, especially after three beers, he let me borrow the cloak. I wrapped that wonderful material around me and walked right up to roadrunner, grabbed his neck and hit him in the head with a brick. I tied roadrunner to a log, then off I went to return what I borrowed and said my thank you's. I couldn't wait to get back to my dinner though. That night, instead of my normal pig roast, I had my roadrunner roast - and I have to say, it was mighty tasty. A must have in my books!

2>Pick a mutant ability from a Marvel movie(XMen, Spiderman, etc.), and how would you use that gift to save ants from becomming an endagered speices?

To help save the ants, I would have to use Wolverine's power. (Just because he is my favorite, even though I don't know how to spell his name!) With the claws that come out of my hands, I would be able to kill off all the animals trying to hurts those lovely creatures. And I would sing a song as I watched those hard working ants dig those tunnels: "The ants go marching one by one, HURAHH HURAHH!..." I am one with the ants! And with my claws, and can protect and provide - meaning scare little mutants and take their snacks then feed them to my little friends!

3>Being a female of the spieces, do you have an emercency pair of pants, which are they and most of all why the heck does someone need an emergancy pair of pants?

Yes, I do have an emergency pair of pants. What is an emergency pair pants, well to me this is the explanation. Every person has pants that are classified as "favorites", and you wear those all the time. But they eventually get dirty, and you need to wash them. Then what do you wear - your emergency pants. The pants that are okay, not your favorite - but they will do for the time being until your "favorites" are clean again. Those emergencies very rarely need to be cleaned since you wear them for a couple hours here and there. I have them, and I rarely wear them.

4>Your on a raft alone in the ocean with Rudie, you have a fishing pole and bait. You dont like seafood, what would you do?

We all know that I love my wittle Rudie! HI RUDIE! (okay, I know he can't read, but I very well can't be rude and not say hello.) Anywho, back to my answer...what I would do is fish, feed Rudie, and as time goes by, I would little by little learn to suffer through eating a meal consisting of trout and other sorts of fish with Rudie. Plus, since I am stuck on a raft for that long, I will become hilusinate and after a while, I might think that I am a guest of Rudie's and he is serving fish for dinner - that way I would have to eat it, that way I don't make the host ( Rudie) feel bad. FISH FOR DINNER - FISH IT IS!

5>Descirbe to me your perfect day-dream car. You can make the whole entire thing up, make and model dont even need to exist, and tell why you decided to include certain features. Reality and the natural laws of physics and economics do not play in this.

My perfect dream car. Are you ready for this one?! My car would be a small car, and it would have a night sky camo look. Inside the car, it would be built like a shuttle, be controlled like a shuttle. This is because it can travel to space. I will be able to land on Jupiter and study the craters and the red hole. This car will have a great camera system to help take pictures of everything I find. It is a very diverse car. Space travel, can hover with no gravity, and has the ability to drive on a street like a normal car. The wheels are made for roads and space travel. And the radio - I can ask it to play what ever song I want when ever I want to hear it. And yes, that mean if I want to hear the same song over and over again for over a week straight - I can! WHO WANTS TO RIDE WITH ME?!

First Week Comes to End

Many of you know that I started a new job this week. For those of you who are wondering what I am doing...here ya go. I am an Event Coordinator for E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. I work in the Security Division located in the Coporate office in Bethesda (although it is called the DC office). We are the only office in the US, so when I call other offices I am calling Mexico, Japan, Germany, China...and other country's. Basically what my company does is plan and exicute Expositions and Conferences. Very interesting and exciting!

This week...it was my first week, so I spent it training with the girl I replaced. She was a very nice girl, my age, and quicky explained everything I need to know. Well, she tried. The afternoon of Thursday and all day Friday I was on my own. I like it. Right now I am getting used to everything. Barter Agreements, Contracts, writing formal invites to different government officials. This will be a huge learning curve for me, and I will be learning a lot from my boss.

Let me tell you about my boss. This man is very intelligent. He has been doing this for about 15 years, and just excells at it. I believe we will work well together, and he is going to teach me a great amount. I am ready to soak up all that knowledge!

On the fun side! So my first day there, the girl training me asked my if I have seen some movie that was on the Oscars List of Best Film. Now this is me we are talking about! I haven't seen ANY of those movies - nor do I really want to. If I am going to take two hours of my day to watch a movie - I want it to be entertaining to me. Anywho...so I had to answer this question that was asked, and since I am in a professional atmosphere now - I figured I should answer in a more professional manner. So I said: "no I havent, but I am dying to see it, is it good?" (yes, I lied!) But what I REALLY wanted to say was: Nope, but I've seen Nepolean Dynamite! Mom, you should be proud, I was a good girl!

Well, I hope I didn't bore you all too much. It has been a tiring week, but a good one for that matter. I am off, off to Office Depot - I need a brief case and a calender book with the whole year. I have two people's live I have to keep organized - mine and my bosses.

OHHHH Kyle! There is a spell check! haha - never seen that before! hahaha

My Kingdom Personality

Your distinct personality, The Dreamer-Minstrel might be found in most of the thriving kingdoms of the time. You can always see the "Silver Lining" to every dark and dreary cloud. Look at the bright side is your motto and understanding why everything happens for the best is your goal. You are the positive optimist of the world who provides the hope for all humankind. There is nothing so terrible that you can not find some good within it. On the positive side, you are spontaneous, charismatic, idealistic and empathic. On the negative side, you may be a sentimental dreamer who is emotionally impractical. Interestingly, your preference is just as applicable in today's corporate kingdom.

Excited

I start a new job in a little over a week, and I am extremely excited. However, I am also sad. Moving 8 months ago to a place where I didn't know anyone was a new adventure for me, and I was very fortunate to meet some really great people. I am very thankful that for the last 7 or so months I have had the opportunity to become really good friends with one of them and it saddens me that I won't get to see him everyday anymore. If I were to have a bad day, he would cheer me up and I would do the same for him. Yes, I will still be living in the same area that I am now - which is a major plus, and I will try to see my friends every week. But we all know that those every weeks go to every other week. So my good friend and I have made a pact to really work on keeping the friendship we have, which is completely awesome! As for the new job and a new adventure - I can't wait! My new supervisor seems to be such a nice guy and he will be good to work with. The odd thing - his name is Michael...how many mike's are their now. It seems where ever I go, my manager (or one of them) is named mike. My parents get sooo confused when I talk about a mike - it's great!

Ideas Please

Okay, so I was chatting with Kari last night about her wedding. I am giving her all the support that I can, being that she lives in Arizonia and I am in here in Virginia, so it is a bit challenging. I told her no bridal shower because I am not a fan of them, she completely agreed. To me it is just another way of getting presents - no thanks! I would rather use the money towards a long weekend for the two of us! As for the bachelorette party, I need some ideas. Like I mentioned, she lives in Arizona, her bridesmaid lives in California, and the other I believe lives in Rochester. So basically we all live all over the country. What do I do. She wants to have one, becuase that is a time where we all have fun together. I would do the whole spa thing, but she did that for a friend of hers and she got way too dehydrated and got way too sick - so that is out. I want it to be a fun, relaxing day...not a night out (that isn't her style). So I could use some suggestions. THANKS!

Happy Day

Today has been one of those days. I was in a really good mood, not sure why, but I was. Alarm went off at 5:30 and I wanted to shoot it, but instead I got up and showered like a good girl. Work started off typically, went in to correct the schedule (an every day event) then I went to get my five minutes of training in the floral department and the rest of the day I was on the front end running. Mike came into work four hours early, so I had my routine banter with him...always have to pick on the boss for some reason! Robert, Danny and Colleen Wegman's were in today - that is always fun to see them in there shaking hands with everyone. It is nice when they come, shows that they care even though we are miles away from where Wegmans originated. After their visit it went back to having fun. Today was busy, but not too bad, so we were able to have fun instead of run like chickens.

Oh by the way, my body HURTS. Another reason why today was fun. Well I have started to do some work out tapes again. Foolish thing to do, I know. So I did this work out tape yesterday and my body was sore today. So at work I tell my manager that I didn't want to move, my legs hurt. He laughed and asked why, I told him I did my Paula Abdual dance tape - he laughed harder. Not five minutes later did my friend Paul come up and ask me why my legs hurt. Now all the managers that I am friends with know I have a Paula Abdual dance tape - and they laugh when they see me. FUNNY! (although, it really is funny.) Well I did it again tonight after work, like a good girl, and yea, my legs - THEY STILL HURT!

That is all.

Sacrifices

I am understanding that we all need to make sacrifices when it comes to work, and that you don't always get what you "want" to do. This year there are numorous events that I need to attend and a couple events I really really really want to attend. One being the Indy 500 and the other being our family vacation at Lake George. Neither of these I can attend this year. I work in a field were weekends are required and along with that those holiday weekends we are extremely busy - meaning time off is frowned upon. Another event that I am having to give up is my cousin's wedding in Chicago on July 2nd, once again, that is a holiday weekend. Now don't get me wrong, I am very excited about all the weddings going on this year, and I am extremely happy to be in some of them. I am just disappointed that the time that I was counting on to see my brother were shot out. Indy 500 and vacation week was when I get to relax and catch up with Kyle. Now, I will see him but not really get to catch up with him. Although, I will get to dance with him! I have that to look forward to.
Well we all have to make sacrifices, and I understand that, I just wish I did't have to give up my brother time. It is all part of growing up and moving away - a choice I made.

You Are 19 Years Old

19 Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

The Learning Continues!

Man, I feel like I have learned so very much in the last 20 minutes. I have beed catching up on all my blog reading. On Kyle's blog, I learned that I act like a 19 year old. Is this why people ask if I am 18?? So I still like to act like a kid at times, no harm in that. But I do this only around my close friends - it isn't a 24 hour event for me. For instance, when i am in the office with Mike, Darryl, or Matt I may hold my finger 2 centimeters away from them and say "i'm not touching you!" after they say "don't touch me" after accidentally bumping into them! That, my friend, is fun! Then off I go to read Tim's blog and I find out that this is my title: You Are the Very Gay Peppermint Patty! Softball is the huge tipoff here...As well as a "best friend" who loves to call her "sir" So I wish to be called Peppermint Patty when you address me please. Is this because I have a love for wearing my sweatshirt and jeans and playing with the guys?? So I don't wish to try to look cute all the time - that just isn't who I am.

Sean is 25 after his test, I would have to say he lied a WEEEEEE bit. If you all know sean, gooood 'ol sean, you know he isn't, what they call "25"! Now sean, you know I luv ya, but may be 15 or 16 sounds more like it! You are the guy that keeps the smile on others faces with your out of no where comments. And that is why we love ya. You are serious when the time calls for it, but you are also the fun, lovable sean.

Tim, as for you, hey you are the very gay winnie the pooh - what more can i say! Tim and Christopher Robbin sitting in the tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G first comes love then comes marriage, then...(okay, you know the song!)

Well I am off to take more funky quizes!

Sleep

Why is it when you want to sleep, you can't. But when you don't really have a need to sleep, you sleep just fine, or you end up taking a nap just because. Man! Oh, so I couldn't sleep last night, but boy was I thirsty. I think I drank a half a gallon of milk, a bunch of juice, and even some water. Yes, I had to break down and even drink water (with out a lemon!). Then I even called work this morning at 6am to tell Mike that I don't like Shania Twain's new Don't video or her new hair cut. He laughed at me, but I was pretty serious about it. Have you seen her new hair cut - it is that 80's shaggy dog look. Not a fan.

Today, well lets see....besides being a weeeeee bit tired, I will be working in seafood this afternoon. Me work in seafood. Don't like fish, or the smell, but I hear it is a lot of fun. I may not eat it but I may like hitting people with it! I have always wanted to hit someone with a dead fish like you see in the movies - you know you want to do it too!

Well yea, that is about it for me.

NOPE!

Yesterday I was in a seminar for 4 hours in the morning then had a 4 hour meeting after that. The seminar was fun. I learned how to do a tree pose (Now don't be jealous, I will teach all of you!), played Simon Says, and gave presentations on goofy things such as what M&M's are - it was a blast! It was a seminar on how to train the right way, understanding that everyone learns differently and we need to adapt to their needs. There are Visual, Aditory, and Tactile Learners. As for what I learned...I learned that I am a tactile learner. I like to learn by doing, not by listening or seeing. Mike, our manager was even all the way around - well doesn't he get a gold star for that! My friend Matt is the same as I, as for the rest, they are visual learners. So you can say, we have a pretty diverse team. As for the four hour meeting...typical. Nothing new, same ol' stuff - just not getting done.

Well I am not sure if you can smell me, but I know I can! So I am off to the shower, soap in hand! (yes, I use soap. I may not smell like I use it, but I really do - my purfume is just that good!)

Did somebody say SNOW?!

Snow in Virginia = the world as we know it coming to an end.

So here's my story:
Thursday the news was forcasting a winter snow advisory for this weekend. We are to get a whole 4 to 6 INCHES!!! Oh yea, this is huge for Virginia. Friday morning as i get ready for work I am hearing the DJ's telling everyone to hit the grocery store before we are all snowed in. Oh yea, 4 to 6 inches means you are snowed in! So I get to work yesterday and was ready for a very busy day. We were slammed as expected. It was like Christmas Eve from 8 in the morning until midnight - lines and lines and more lines. We were basically sold out of bread, milk, salt, butter, firewood, and of course - TP (toilet paper). The whole store was completely trashed. I can't believe how nuts people get over snow. It's not like it was a huge storm where you couldn't leave your house for three weeks, it's snow for two whole days!

All well, I have to leave for work. Leaving about two hours early since people can't drive in snow here and they haven't heard of a plow or salt. Oddness!

Coyote Collins

"My dad told me to go out and make something of myself....it's too cold out here to make anything of myself!" This is one of my favorite quotes from Coyote as we were standing out in the cold one morning shooting my "Coyote" documentary. That quote comes to mind every time it is cold enough to see your breath outside. And it just brings a smile to my face. Those were some times in my life where it just couldn't get any better. Looking back, I wouldn't have changed a thing, with everything I learned from him. Coyote really wanted me to get out there and experience life. He really believed in me, in who I was - more than I ever did, and I carry that with me everyday, where ever I go. It's the little things that really matter. It isn't your GPA or your IQ, it is the road you choose to take and how you take it. Coyote had a degree in macro economics, yet he enjoyed being a disk jockey for more than 25 years of his life. Me, I have a degree in Communications and I would love more than anything else to be an astronaut. (By the way, Coyote has dibs on the first flight with me!)


Now, when ever it comes to a point where I doubt myself, Coyote enters my head and lectures me. Filling my mind with all his witty sayings and his little sidekick comments on what he will be doing when I am on TV after moon walking or as the next Diane Sawyer. He had high hopes for me, and one day, I want to have the opportunity to call him and say, "We're going up!" (into space that is) I am not sure if Coyote knows how much he influenced my life over the three years we worked together, but one day he will. I can only hope that that one day comes sooner than later!


I leave you with a "Coyote" question:
What do you say, when you are standing there, in front of Jesus, holding your book of life asking you - What did you do with the life the Lord gave you?

Coffee

I thought I would talk about coffee for a bit. I hope you don't mind. Most of you know, I LOVE MY COFFEE! No doubt about it! There is just something about waking up in the morning and having a nice hot cup of coffee, not decaf coffee, regular coffee. Well, I am trying to be good, and not have as much caffine, so I am trying the decaf. Yea, it is still a hot cup of coffee in the morning, but it isn't waking me up. HELLO - part of the reason to drink this lovely beverage. So now I come baring a request (and sean, you best be there for me!). For those of you who enjoy this amazing beverage every morning, just as I do, will you have an extra cup or 2 for me?! It would mean oh so much to me if you could do so!

Oh, yea and one more thing. Sorry I was gone for so long, I am back now. I am not sure if you should be excited about that or your stomach should be turning at the thought of that. You decide!

Decision

I've decided - it's just not worth it.

Frustrated/Annoyed

I don't mean to sound rude or selfish, but I am pretty frustrated with work - once again. I am sick people asking when their break is - be thankful you get a break. Today it was brought to my attention that one of the guys that is one management level under what I am makes A LOT more than I do. Then my friend wants to know why when he has only been with the company for a year - and why I don't make that when I have been with the company almost seven. I do have to say, that is really annoying. I put everything into this company, and I get paid the least. That doesn't make you feel so good. Maybe I just shouldn't care as much as I do. The sad this is, I am not the only way that feels that way, and if things don't come around upper management is going to have a lot of upset people on their hands. Work calls!