Hiiilllooo!!
Jerry Humphrey's is a popular man in Alabama. He has inspected any & every elevator in the state, from Mobile to Birmingham, Scottsboro to Jacksonville, Gadsden, etc. I've actually made it a point to check out who the elevator is inspected by b/c there is nooo way he's checking EVERY elevator!! Funny that I first noticed his name when I was a sophomore in college at USA, so needless to say, I've been noticing the elevator inspectors.
So, the Lenten season has begun. I was getting off work on Ash Wed, so I decided to make the early mass, which just so happens to be the school mass of the day!! I've been attending the same Catholic church in Bham for 4yrs b/c I'm too nervous to try another one by myself. The past few times I've been (which, indeed, have been too far apart), I showed up at 530...mass didn't start until 6. The next time, I bee bopped in there at 630, wondering why I was the only one who was walking in. It was only like 632, couldn't have been thattttt late. They had just finished the Homily. I couldn't leave b/c I had already taken off my jacket! Ugh! So, back to Ash Wed, I had just gotten off a 12hr shift, tiredddd & looking like it. I sit in my normal seat...3 rows closest to the back on the far left. Well, then kids of all ages start piling in. I was the tallest person for rows!!! Hahah.
My pops, sister, & I adventured to Tunica, MS a few wknds ago. Mine & Ry's 1st casino rendezvous. Believe me when I say, I've never seen so many Hover-rounds (sp?) & wheelchairs. Not to mention, the array of pajama pants people were sporting! Hahah! We had a BLAST. I didn't lose any $$, so I broke even. Who knew Roulette was so fun? I tried to lighten the mood since everyone is sooo serious around the table. When it was quiet, I said, "So this isn't the same as Russian Roulette, is it?!?!" Hahah! Didn't get quite the laugh I was seeking, but that's okay! Everyone asked Ry & I if we were twins or assumed I was older which is annoying b/c she's 2yrs older than me!!
Buffet city. I haven't eaten at a buffet in years, but oh my, did I eat at the casino's! We made some friends naturally w/ my dad telling everyone he was there w/ his daughters & Ry & I being the socialites we are. One Yemen man played Roulette w/ us for a while. Ry kept saying that "Lemon" guy. Wait, did I just say we made friends? I meant we didn't! Hahah! Jk! He didn't hear her. After that trip, come on Vegas!!
St. Patrick's Day: ah, what a glorious day. I set up shop at an Irish Pub around 0900...yes, in the morning. Don't judge; there was free breakfast! This place is open 24hrs for this special occasion. Kegs & Eggs, they called it. Hahah! You wouldn't believe the ppl who showed up at 0600 when they opened! Impressive. It's like Mardi Gras where ppl take off work to enjoy/celebrate allll day! Making friends was easy, & there was more shades of green than the Amazon Rainforest.
Seinfeld is my #1 all time, favorite shows. I LOVE IT! Can't get enough, even though I've seen every episode a number of times! It kills me how Jerry always has like 65 boxes of cereal in his apt. Have you ever noticed that? Its' funny to me.
Well, I wouldn't be Megan if I didn't put my foot in my mouth at least weekly. Good thing I've already completed that task for this wk. A man walks in to see his what I believe is grandchild. "Hey Grandpa!!" ....I wondered if I could retract the statement as soon as it rolled off my tongue. "Ohhh, no, I'm not Gpa...know I look old, but I'm dad." I just smiled, as I wanted to melt into the ground.
Think that's it! Love!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Who wants a Sandwich?
Hey! The "No soup for you!" lunch ladies are gone from my work!!! Outta there. No mas! See yaaaa! Thank heavens; I can now order my turkey, pepperjack on wheat w/out the possibility of getting a knife thrown at me! Haha. The sandwich maker moved to day shift...I truly believe it's bc I gave her such the stink eye when I went in there. My coworkers wouldn't even go w/ me in fear that that mean, old lady would not like them too! Anddddd the cashier, she was just too old, bless her. Usually I buy a Powerade & Chex Mix w/ or w/out the sandwich. I promise you, L, the cashier, would spell out everything you bought! It took her entirely toooo long to cash you out. She used a pencil & if there was a backspace on that thing, she was wearing it out!! So needless, to say, my life is a lot better now w/out those 2 mean ladies!
I don't recall if I've mentioned the divorce of my Dad & (ex)stepmom. Well, it was an ordeal, just like everything else. She's moved to ArkansaS (I like to pronounce the silent S). Yes, you read correctly, Arkansas. Sucks b/c my little sister is there w/ her. We do get to see her, just not as much as I, or the rest of the family would prefer. Don't really think it's fair to strip a child away from all of her family, but who I mean who am I to question? So, point of story. Mac was here a few wks ago. She, Ry, & I were all watching tv in my dad's bed, sharing some sister bonding. I lost my phone charger (& by lost, I mean misplaced for 1 second, & had already began sweating that Id never see it again...dramatic, I know) Of course, I blame Mac; she's young, why not? She says "Uh, no, Meg, I didn't have it. You losed it." Before Ry or I can correct her, my 8y/o sister says, "Oh no! I've lived in Arkansas too long!!" Hahahha!!!! Speaks volume!
February 7th was a year since Ben Trussell's passing. We all got together to celebrate his life. Seems so unreal that he's been gone a yr. His (older) brother wrote the most amazing song about him, a tear jerker for sure. The chorus "I play the same chords you played" Just got chills even typing that. His dad played a song of his. It's amazing to see how many ppl come out or showed up in memory of him. Damnit Ben.
After experiencing the death of a close friend & just being a nurse, it's so scary to know how fast things can happen & turn sour. Some ppl are ready for death. Well, I guess I shouldn't say ready, rather, not afraid for it. Not me. I'm so scared of death.
Freedom of Speech...the 1st Amendment, correct? Yes. Also, in this country, we are allowed to practice any religion, whether it be Christianity or praying to wild turkey. I've already mentioned in the past what it's like being a Catholic in the "Bible Belt" so to speak. It's not Alabama in general b/c when I lived in Mobile, everyone was Catholic. However, out of all the nurses I work w/, I believe only 3, including myself, have practiced or are practicing Catholics. Ever since the 3rd grade, I've been getting grief about my Christian denomination b/c mind you, Catholicism is a part of Christianity. As a matter of fact, we started Christianity. How can so many ppl seem to forget that? You learn it in school! Someone's Facebook (another topic later) on how they were glad they didn't have to pray to a Priest, blah blah. Now I shouldn't take offense to that, I know. I mean, if you're reading my blog, I know I've probably offended you along the way. I just don't see how ppl can "act so Christian" & then criticize another CHRISTIAN denomination. No, that's wrong. Plus don't ask me why I do what I do in my church when we started the Christian Churches. I'm going to ask you why YOU do what YOU do!
For the record, we don't worship Mary. Does she not deserve some credit though? We don't believe Saints are God. They have all been phenomenal, great, living the Word of God people. Why not ask them for guidance as well? Someone asked me if I could just pray?! Like w/out having a structured prayer, I guess, like the Act of Contrition & Hail Mary. Well don't all ppl say the Lord's Prayer? Ignorance. Of course we can pray!!! I talk to God alllll day. Actually after having that conversation, I was saying the Hail Mary, & wondered why anyone would ever question why we pray to her.
Clarke is getting spayed today!! She went into HEAT!! Oh my. It's the most disturbing, disgusting, ridiculous thing. She's just a little BABY!!! She was going sooo crazy that she would wake me up w/ her meow/crazy mating call maybe? I don't even know if I can look at her the same. My mom took her to the vet; I had to get rid of her for the wknd!!!! Does that make me a bad mom that I didn't bid her farewell before surgery? Crap. Yes.
Happy Saturday! The weather is beautiful! Go outside!!
I don't recall if I've mentioned the divorce of my Dad & (ex)stepmom. Well, it was an ordeal, just like everything else. She's moved to ArkansaS (I like to pronounce the silent S). Yes, you read correctly, Arkansas. Sucks b/c my little sister is there w/ her. We do get to see her, just not as much as I, or the rest of the family would prefer. Don't really think it's fair to strip a child away from all of her family, but who I mean who am I to question? So, point of story. Mac was here a few wks ago. She, Ry, & I were all watching tv in my dad's bed, sharing some sister bonding. I lost my phone charger (& by lost, I mean misplaced for 1 second, & had already began sweating that Id never see it again...dramatic, I know) Of course, I blame Mac; she's young, why not? She says "Uh, no, Meg, I didn't have it. You losed it." Before Ry or I can correct her, my 8y/o sister says, "Oh no! I've lived in Arkansas too long!!" Hahahha!!!! Speaks volume!
February 7th was a year since Ben Trussell's passing. We all got together to celebrate his life. Seems so unreal that he's been gone a yr. His (older) brother wrote the most amazing song about him, a tear jerker for sure. The chorus "I play the same chords you played" Just got chills even typing that. His dad played a song of his. It's amazing to see how many ppl come out or showed up in memory of him. Damnit Ben.
After experiencing the death of a close friend & just being a nurse, it's so scary to know how fast things can happen & turn sour. Some ppl are ready for death. Well, I guess I shouldn't say ready, rather, not afraid for it. Not me. I'm so scared of death.
Freedom of Speech...the 1st Amendment, correct? Yes. Also, in this country, we are allowed to practice any religion, whether it be Christianity or praying to wild turkey. I've already mentioned in the past what it's like being a Catholic in the "Bible Belt" so to speak. It's not Alabama in general b/c when I lived in Mobile, everyone was Catholic. However, out of all the nurses I work w/, I believe only 3, including myself, have practiced or are practicing Catholics. Ever since the 3rd grade, I've been getting grief about my Christian denomination b/c mind you, Catholicism is a part of Christianity. As a matter of fact, we started Christianity. How can so many ppl seem to forget that? You learn it in school! Someone's Facebook (another topic later) on how they were glad they didn't have to pray to a Priest, blah blah. Now I shouldn't take offense to that, I know. I mean, if you're reading my blog, I know I've probably offended you along the way. I just don't see how ppl can "act so Christian" & then criticize another CHRISTIAN denomination. No, that's wrong. Plus don't ask me why I do what I do in my church when we started the Christian Churches. I'm going to ask you why YOU do what YOU do!
For the record, we don't worship Mary. Does she not deserve some credit though? We don't believe Saints are God. They have all been phenomenal, great, living the Word of God people. Why not ask them for guidance as well? Someone asked me if I could just pray?! Like w/out having a structured prayer, I guess, like the Act of Contrition & Hail Mary. Well don't all ppl say the Lord's Prayer? Ignorance. Of course we can pray!!! I talk to God alllll day. Actually after having that conversation, I was saying the Hail Mary, & wondered why anyone would ever question why we pray to her.
Clarke is getting spayed today!! She went into HEAT!! Oh my. It's the most disturbing, disgusting, ridiculous thing. She's just a little BABY!!! She was going sooo crazy that she would wake me up w/ her meow/crazy mating call maybe? I don't even know if I can look at her the same. My mom took her to the vet; I had to get rid of her for the wknd!!!! Does that make me a bad mom that I didn't bid her farewell before surgery? Crap. Yes.
Happy Saturday! The weather is beautiful! Go outside!!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Twenty Eleven
Hello!
We had another "Blizzard of '93" so to speak in Bamaville. I braved snow, ice, & sleet for the 1st time driving, experienced my 1st potential lockdown at work for inclement weather...oh, & best of all, missed the National Championship! Hahah. I had switched days Mon & Tues so that I could come home to watch the game w/ everyone. Luckily for the sake of being off, I didn't have to stay at the hospital hours on end, not getting paid. I only was there for about 4hrs w/out pay, but some of my poooooor coworkers had to stay Sun-Tues!!! God Bless those dedicated workers!! I missed the game b/c I don't have cable & was pretty much stranded at my apt. Hahah. We won though, so good! hahah
It's always funny that Wal-Mart runs out of bread & milk. Is that the 1st thing you crave when it's supposed to come a blizzard? Buy me some chips, chocolate, & beer!
Ready for summer like no other! This dreary weather has been no fun, except for getting use out of the 900 ankle boots that I've purchased.
You know how I usually only read nonfiction books, but I watched A Time to Kill the other day. It really spiked my interest. I enjoy all of John Grisham's movies, so maybe I'll branch out to try the books!
This whole Arizona deal is crazy! I read that "they" were trying to blame the college b/c the crazy man had been suspended until he sought a psych eval. My understanding of colleges is that they really don't give a damn what you do as long as you $pay$. During my school years, I never even became close enough for any authoritative figure or teacher to know anything about my life; much less if I needed to see a psychiatrist. No, it's not the university's fault. They could not have aided in this not happening. Stop pointing blame. We know who did it. Last time I checked, I make my own decisions. So does everyone else.
On a lighter note, what a wonderful birthday!!! I went to Mobile to see some sorority sisters & old coworkers. Probably the best birthday in a longggg time! My theme was "24 & still hardcore"! Hahah, yes, I'm a nerd. Met a guy who looked like Ellen. I managed to not spend a dime, so, I guess the mission was accomplished!
Now that I'm 24, I feel like I need to be a lot more adult like. Like, I should increase my 401K, start cooking more, blah blah. Hahah. I have noticed my body is slowing BUT surely changing. Things are settling, & by things, I mean body parts. Hahah! I need this to notttttt happen. I never really knew that weight does shift w/out doing anything!
Does it freak anyone else out when ppl you don't know try to add you on Facebook? No, I do not need to be friends w/ you just b/c we have mutual friends. That's a little creepy. Also, if you have a girl/boyfriend, you don't need to be adding ppl you dont know, esp of the opposite sex! Only asking for trouble, kiddos.
All for now, talk to you soon!
We had another "Blizzard of '93" so to speak in Bamaville. I braved snow, ice, & sleet for the 1st time driving, experienced my 1st potential lockdown at work for inclement weather...oh, & best of all, missed the National Championship! Hahah. I had switched days Mon & Tues so that I could come home to watch the game w/ everyone. Luckily for the sake of being off, I didn't have to stay at the hospital hours on end, not getting paid. I only was there for about 4hrs w/out pay, but some of my poooooor coworkers had to stay Sun-Tues!!! God Bless those dedicated workers!! I missed the game b/c I don't have cable & was pretty much stranded at my apt. Hahah. We won though, so good! hahah
It's always funny that Wal-Mart runs out of bread & milk. Is that the 1st thing you crave when it's supposed to come a blizzard? Buy me some chips, chocolate, & beer!
Ready for summer like no other! This dreary weather has been no fun, except for getting use out of the 900 ankle boots that I've purchased.
You know how I usually only read nonfiction books, but I watched A Time to Kill the other day. It really spiked my interest. I enjoy all of John Grisham's movies, so maybe I'll branch out to try the books!
This whole Arizona deal is crazy! I read that "they" were trying to blame the college b/c the crazy man had been suspended until he sought a psych eval. My understanding of colleges is that they really don't give a damn what you do as long as you $pay$. During my school years, I never even became close enough for any authoritative figure or teacher to know anything about my life; much less if I needed to see a psychiatrist. No, it's not the university's fault. They could not have aided in this not happening. Stop pointing blame. We know who did it. Last time I checked, I make my own decisions. So does everyone else.
On a lighter note, what a wonderful birthday!!! I went to Mobile to see some sorority sisters & old coworkers. Probably the best birthday in a longggg time! My theme was "24 & still hardcore"! Hahah, yes, I'm a nerd. Met a guy who looked like Ellen. I managed to not spend a dime, so, I guess the mission was accomplished!
Now that I'm 24, I feel like I need to be a lot more adult like. Like, I should increase my 401K, start cooking more, blah blah. Hahah. I have noticed my body is slowing BUT surely changing. Things are settling, & by things, I mean body parts. Hahah! I need this to notttttt happen. I never really knew that weight does shift w/out doing anything!
Does it freak anyone else out when ppl you don't know try to add you on Facebook? No, I do not need to be friends w/ you just b/c we have mutual friends. That's a little creepy. Also, if you have a girl/boyfriend, you don't need to be adding ppl you dont know, esp of the opposite sex! Only asking for trouble, kiddos.
All for now, talk to you soon!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
'Tis the Season!
Merrrrrrryyyy Christmas to all! It's the best time of the year! Holiday cheer, family time, & good food! Not to mention, my birthday is in 8 days! Whoop Whoop!!!
I have so many funny stories to share, so here goes:
1st things 1st, WAR EAGLE!!!! SEC Champs & on our way to Glendale! Couldn't ask for anything better! (Who cares about the Cam Scam?!?! No one is perfect; families sale each other out a lot. This hoopla does not take away his talent, & nothing can!! It's eating those Bama fans up! Just be happy your state is being represented for the 2nd yr in a row!)
I had the chance to attend both AU vs SC games this season. Fun times! Atlanta is a fun place. You know I didn't leave that town w/out making 17 new friends. Sunday, we had parked our car in valet. Well, when it came closing time for the parking lot, RSD & I had to go get the car, but we weren't ready to leave this underground restaurant. It was was sooo cold!!! I was trying to hurry back in the heat. I hurried allllllright; busted my tail down a flight of stairs! Hahah! In my embarrassed stupor, I sat by a man named Frank to tell him the whole story. He didn't care, but I pretended he did. This one guy asked me why I was a Bears fan b/c I had a southern accent! I said, "Excuse me, Grandma Peg is from Chicago, & I am not that southern!" They don't know who Gma Peg, & there's no denying a Southern accent!!! That's me being ridiculous. P.S. Yay Bears!! Come on playoffs!
I also went to the LSU/Bama game (& I did not cheer for LSU, even though I wanted to!!) We stayed in the Big Easy, but drove to Baton Rouge for the game. That city knows how to do it, & do it big!! Almost frightening the way those guys know how to throw down! We had hit up Bourbon St. that Fri & returned on Sat p.m. RSD must have made an impression the 1st p.m b/c at the Funky Pirate, the bartender said, "Mr. D, back again??" Hahha! She continued, "Pretty impressive when a bartender on Bourbon St. can remember your name!!" I love my life! We stayed at a MOTEL (Yes, motel!) that one of their friends fixed up after Katrina. I was a little nervous to say the least when the tenants were walking around w/ Busch Gold 40's! We tried & tried to get a taxi, but no one ever came through. Finally, we hop in one, & we ask why it's so hard to get a taxi over there. Mind you, the New Orleans taxi driver, says, "b/c you're in the ghetto!!!" My life wasn't in jeopardy, nah. Hahah!
Halloween at work, a coworker & I dressed up as the Super Mario brothers. Well, the only costumes we could find were 'Boys Huskies'. She's about 4'11'' & myself being 5'7''. She was Luigi & me, Mario! Hahah it was funny b/c her pants were dragging the ground & mine looked like pedal pushers! Halloween was on a Sat, along w/ the Magic City Classic in Bham. Not a good idea to go get take out, but she & I did. We called our order in for all our coworkers & ran to get it. Formaggios was PACKED out w/ costumes & ppl from the game. She & I were the cleanest as in hygiene & our costume choice. Well, of course, they didn't have my order. He asked what I wanted. I said, "Spaghetti & meatballs." This drunkard passed me & said, "Imagine that: Mario ordering spaghetti & meatballs!" Hahah punk! To top it off, the girl I was w/ ran into an ex that she hadn't seen in about 6yrs!!! We had on mustaches for crying out loud! What a night!
Every year at work, we're required to go to simulation labs. There's a group of ppl (MDs, respiratory therapists, nurses, pharmacists, etc), & you're given a scenario to handle. It's as real as it can get w/ manequins that have pulses, can turn blue, & moving anatomical parts. If it's a code scenario, you open the crash cart as if it were real life. Of course we have 9days left in the year of 2010, & I have procrastinated. I finally finished my last one Thursday. Usually I go w/ nurses from my unit so I'm more comfortable. You can only imagine the anxiety I harbor during those activities! haha! Well, I rounded up another nurse who has been a nurse a little over a yr, like me. I thought that's okay b/c there will be more nurses. WRONG! There were like 6 doctors, & 3 nurses! We were divided into 2 rooms! I was sooo nervous! One of the MD's acted like an EMT worker for the scenario & during 'saving the patient', he fakes a seizure! I was like, "Really??" Hahha! You would know it was the 1st time for them to do that scenario too. Hahah. I survived, however, it wasn't easy! Hahah
Happy Holidays!
I have so many funny stories to share, so here goes:
1st things 1st, WAR EAGLE!!!! SEC Champs & on our way to Glendale! Couldn't ask for anything better! (Who cares about the Cam Scam?!?! No one is perfect; families sale each other out a lot. This hoopla does not take away his talent, & nothing can!! It's eating those Bama fans up! Just be happy your state is being represented for the 2nd yr in a row!)
I had the chance to attend both AU vs SC games this season. Fun times! Atlanta is a fun place. You know I didn't leave that town w/out making 17 new friends. Sunday, we had parked our car in valet. Well, when it came closing time for the parking lot, RSD & I had to go get the car, but we weren't ready to leave this underground restaurant. It was was sooo cold!!! I was trying to hurry back in the heat. I hurried allllllright; busted my tail down a flight of stairs! Hahah! In my embarrassed stupor, I sat by a man named Frank to tell him the whole story. He didn't care, but I pretended he did. This one guy asked me why I was a Bears fan b/c I had a southern accent! I said, "Excuse me, Grandma Peg is from Chicago, & I am not that southern!" They don't know who Gma Peg, & there's no denying a Southern accent!!! That's me being ridiculous. P.S. Yay Bears!! Come on playoffs!
I also went to the LSU/Bama game (& I did not cheer for LSU, even though I wanted to!!) We stayed in the Big Easy, but drove to Baton Rouge for the game. That city knows how to do it, & do it big!! Almost frightening the way those guys know how to throw down! We had hit up Bourbon St. that Fri & returned on Sat p.m. RSD must have made an impression the 1st p.m b/c at the Funky Pirate, the bartender said, "Mr. D, back again??" Hahha! She continued, "Pretty impressive when a bartender on Bourbon St. can remember your name!!" I love my life! We stayed at a MOTEL (Yes, motel!) that one of their friends fixed up after Katrina. I was a little nervous to say the least when the tenants were walking around w/ Busch Gold 40's! We tried & tried to get a taxi, but no one ever came through. Finally, we hop in one, & we ask why it's so hard to get a taxi over there. Mind you, the New Orleans taxi driver, says, "b/c you're in the ghetto!!!" My life wasn't in jeopardy, nah. Hahah!
Halloween at work, a coworker & I dressed up as the Super Mario brothers. Well, the only costumes we could find were 'Boys Huskies'. She's about 4'11'' & myself being 5'7''. She was Luigi & me, Mario! Hahah it was funny b/c her pants were dragging the ground & mine looked like pedal pushers! Halloween was on a Sat, along w/ the Magic City Classic in Bham. Not a good idea to go get take out, but she & I did. We called our order in for all our coworkers & ran to get it. Formaggios was PACKED out w/ costumes & ppl from the game. She & I were the cleanest as in hygiene & our costume choice. Well, of course, they didn't have my order. He asked what I wanted. I said, "Spaghetti & meatballs." This drunkard passed me & said, "Imagine that: Mario ordering spaghetti & meatballs!" Hahah punk! To top it off, the girl I was w/ ran into an ex that she hadn't seen in about 6yrs!!! We had on mustaches for crying out loud! What a night!
Every year at work, we're required to go to simulation labs. There's a group of ppl (MDs, respiratory therapists, nurses, pharmacists, etc), & you're given a scenario to handle. It's as real as it can get w/ manequins that have pulses, can turn blue, & moving anatomical parts. If it's a code scenario, you open the crash cart as if it were real life. Of course we have 9days left in the year of 2010, & I have procrastinated. I finally finished my last one Thursday. Usually I go w/ nurses from my unit so I'm more comfortable. You can only imagine the anxiety I harbor during those activities! haha! Well, I rounded up another nurse who has been a nurse a little over a yr, like me. I thought that's okay b/c there will be more nurses. WRONG! There were like 6 doctors, & 3 nurses! We were divided into 2 rooms! I was sooo nervous! One of the MD's acted like an EMT worker for the scenario & during 'saving the patient', he fakes a seizure! I was like, "Really??" Hahha! You would know it was the 1st time for them to do that scenario too. Hahah. I survived, however, it wasn't easy! Hahah
Happy Holidays!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Consider it Done.
I'm over it. Wow, that was a lot easier said, typed, thought, ect. than expected. I've had my little revelation. And while you probably could have hospitalized me 2mos ago, I feel amazing and have for a week now. C wasn't "the one", my "true love", my soul mate, perfect, meant to be, blah blah. He passed the time...what I like to call a passer-byer. That's what he'll remain if he keeps treating girls the way he does. Judging by his track record, yep, a passer-byer,. C got me over T & that's the only reason he was in my life. My oldest sister kept saying, "Megan, I think you're struggling with this b/c you've never been rejected." (Screwed over, definitely, but never dropped like a bad habit.) I said, "No, no, you're wrong. I really am upset b/c...well blah blah blah." She was right. Plus, I happen to always catch the eyes of BOYS who have more of an ALLOWANCE than my pay check. What winners!!!!
WORK- amazing! I'm afraid I've grown to attached to too many of my patients!! I can't help it...working 7days in a row, you learn to love them!!! Being a nurse has definitely made me completely inappropriate. As if I wasn't inappropriate before, but my career has worsened me!!! Like I said, I laugh at the wrong time...ALWAYS!!
I would like to tell you a story about a fax machine. I began faxing at age 13 when I was an office aide in Junior High, hah. So almost 11yrs later, I'm sending a fax via copy machine, & I ask for help from a colleague. She walks over & asks me if I hit the 'facsimile' button. I asked, "What did you call it??" She says, "Facsimilie." I said, "No way! That's how you pronounce it?? I've always thought it was facsimile (Fash-a-meal)!!" Bahahah!! That doesn't even make sense!!! I haven't told my dad b/c he will embarrassed I'm his daughter, so surprise, Dad, when you read this!!! hahahh!!
You know, reading my Bob O'Reilly book, I've decided I'm the Bob O'Reilly of my little world. At work, nothing is open the hours I'm there except the Go Store, which has candy, chips, hot dogs, (No, I don't work at a baseball field), & sandwiches. The ladies who make them could possibly be the MEANEST women ALIVE!!!!!! It's like the Seinfeld episode "No soup for you!!". You can't order too fast or too slow. They will bite your head off either way. They're like black widows, evil. (Side story: At a young age, I watched a documentary w/ my mom on black widows being in shoes. To this day, I check my shoes for spiders!!!! What? Why? So they can bite my hand? Isn't logical, I know.) Anyway, I happen to ask for my sandwich toasted, which REALLY ticks them off, b/c they say w/ the worst attitude possible, "WE CAN'T TOAST. WE HAVE A GRILL!" It's a panini presser basically, get over yourself. So, my fellow colleagues don't go to the Go Store w/ me b/c they don't want to be associated w/ me since I always get in trouble my the Sandwich Maker. I get it; you don't like making grilled cheeses at 0430, but I don't enjoy wiping butt either at that hour...it's all apart of the job description! I get rude w/ them b/c they treat ppl soooooo horribly!!!!
To end this entry, I'd like to tell you things I do/don't believe it. I know I can be obnoxious w/ my opinions (like O'Reilly, himself), & I do believe there can be exceptions to every rule, so don't cast me out yet. Here goes:
Don't believe in:
ADHD/ADD: Kids, who wants to do homework?? I'd much rather watch TV too, but turn off the Play Station, & do your damn homework. While you're at it, play outside until the street lights come on, may do you some justice.
Fibromyalgia: Definition= Chronic pain (chronic mean lasting >6 mos). Really? Whose back doesn't hurt after working all day or eyeballs from staring at a computer screen? I'd like to cut my legs off half the time after I run, but I don't....& I don't take pain medicine. Man up!
Brazilian Butt Lift/P90x/diet pills: Umm, get your lazy butt off the couch, take away the potato chips, & do some lunges!!! Run, walk, lift weights, whatever. You don't need to get a booty boot after spending your life savings on Ally & Jillian Michael's tapes. Try exercising.
Any reality show about New Jersey: Real winners. They are darker than my Mexican relatives in TX. Stop w/ the orange spray tans. 'The Situation' came out w/ a book. Who knew he could read & write?? Can't wait to read about his 6pack & nasty girls he takes home every night. I may be from Alabama, but yeah, New Jersey, you look real cool.
SPCA/PETA: Really??? What about the children who get beat or live in orphanages? Enough said.
What I believe in:
Confession: Half my life in this Bible Belt state, I've been criticized for going to confession. You try admitting your faults/sins to someone, & tell me how it goes. It's embarrassing & afterwards, you decide that maybe you shouldn't do that again b/c you don't want to have to confess to another human being.
Music: Well, ppl that write their own music goes a lot farther. Music is probably one of my saving graces. I love to apply every lyric to my life, whether it's about a country singer who lost their dog or a rap song about losing yourself. Hahah. I could be retarded.
Paying it Forward: No good deed goes unnoticed.
Karma: It may contradict my religious beliefs, but I honestly believe you will be reimbursed for the good & bad things you do. When I screw up, it's not a day later, something bad happens to me. Look at my flat tire record, okay?
Mexican workers: I may be bias b/c my Grandma's name is Dora, but what else 74yr old do you know that works 40hrs/wk. She loves her job; she loves to work. They are verrrrry hard workers.
Enough is enough!! Bye Bye!!!! :)
WORK- amazing! I'm afraid I've grown to attached to too many of my patients!! I can't help it...working 7days in a row, you learn to love them!!! Being a nurse has definitely made me completely inappropriate. As if I wasn't inappropriate before, but my career has worsened me!!! Like I said, I laugh at the wrong time...ALWAYS!!
I would like to tell you a story about a fax machine. I began faxing at age 13 when I was an office aide in Junior High, hah. So almost 11yrs later, I'm sending a fax via copy machine, & I ask for help from a colleague. She walks over & asks me if I hit the 'facsimile' button. I asked, "What did you call it??" She says, "Facsimilie." I said, "No way! That's how you pronounce it?? I've always thought it was facsimile (Fash-a-meal)!!" Bahahah!! That doesn't even make sense!!! I haven't told my dad b/c he will embarrassed I'm his daughter, so surprise, Dad, when you read this!!! hahahh!!
You know, reading my Bob O'Reilly book, I've decided I'm the Bob O'Reilly of my little world. At work, nothing is open the hours I'm there except the Go Store, which has candy, chips, hot dogs, (No, I don't work at a baseball field), & sandwiches. The ladies who make them could possibly be the MEANEST women ALIVE!!!!!! It's like the Seinfeld episode "No soup for you!!". You can't order too fast or too slow. They will bite your head off either way. They're like black widows, evil. (Side story: At a young age, I watched a documentary w/ my mom on black widows being in shoes. To this day, I check my shoes for spiders!!!! What? Why? So they can bite my hand? Isn't logical, I know.) Anyway, I happen to ask for my sandwich toasted, which REALLY ticks them off, b/c they say w/ the worst attitude possible, "WE CAN'T TOAST. WE HAVE A GRILL!" It's a panini presser basically, get over yourself. So, my fellow colleagues don't go to the Go Store w/ me b/c they don't want to be associated w/ me since I always get in trouble my the Sandwich Maker. I get it; you don't like making grilled cheeses at 0430, but I don't enjoy wiping butt either at that hour...it's all apart of the job description! I get rude w/ them b/c they treat ppl soooooo horribly!!!!
To end this entry, I'd like to tell you things I do/don't believe it. I know I can be obnoxious w/ my opinions (like O'Reilly, himself), & I do believe there can be exceptions to every rule, so don't cast me out yet. Here goes:
Don't believe in:
ADHD/ADD: Kids, who wants to do homework?? I'd much rather watch TV too, but turn off the Play Station, & do your damn homework. While you're at it, play outside until the street lights come on, may do you some justice.
Fibromyalgia: Definition= Chronic pain (chronic mean lasting >6 mos). Really? Whose back doesn't hurt after working all day or eyeballs from staring at a computer screen? I'd like to cut my legs off half the time after I run, but I don't....& I don't take pain medicine. Man up!
Brazilian Butt Lift/P90x/diet pills: Umm, get your lazy butt off the couch, take away the potato chips, & do some lunges!!! Run, walk, lift weights, whatever. You don't need to get a booty boot after spending your life savings on Ally & Jillian Michael's tapes. Try exercising.
Any reality show about New Jersey: Real winners. They are darker than my Mexican relatives in TX. Stop w/ the orange spray tans. 'The Situation' came out w/ a book. Who knew he could read & write?? Can't wait to read about his 6pack & nasty girls he takes home every night. I may be from Alabama, but yeah, New Jersey, you look real cool.
SPCA/PETA: Really??? What about the children who get beat or live in orphanages? Enough said.
What I believe in:
Confession: Half my life in this Bible Belt state, I've been criticized for going to confession. You try admitting your faults/sins to someone, & tell me how it goes. It's embarrassing & afterwards, you decide that maybe you shouldn't do that again b/c you don't want to have to confess to another human being.
Music: Well, ppl that write their own music goes a lot farther. Music is probably one of my saving graces. I love to apply every lyric to my life, whether it's about a country singer who lost their dog or a rap song about losing yourself. Hahah. I could be retarded.
Paying it Forward: No good deed goes unnoticed.
Karma: It may contradict my religious beliefs, but I honestly believe you will be reimbursed for the good & bad things you do. When I screw up, it's not a day later, something bad happens to me. Look at my flat tire record, okay?
Mexican workers: I may be bias b/c my Grandma's name is Dora, but what else 74yr old do you know that works 40hrs/wk. She loves her job; she loves to work. They are verrrrry hard workers.
Enough is enough!! Bye Bye!!!! :)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Doing it & Doing it BIG
Hi!!
Get ready for some good stories:)
One more day before I start my 7 nights of work! The weather is fading into fall!!! Yes!
I went to my beloved AU this past wknd!!! If you recall, last time I went I kinda felt out of place, being an old graduate. Did I feel too old to be there this time? Yes, but I didn't care!! WDE! It was a phenom time- great food, friends, tailgating, & we won! My cousin T is neighbors w/ 4 of the football players. As we were rolling in after the game, so was one of her neighbors. Of course we run over there to congratulate, sing, & chant to him. We invite him over to eat with us. Poor guy had just worked his butt off & was hungry!
Sometimes, I open my mouth, words come out, & I look back & think "WHY would I say that???" I told this sweet football player that we had brownies! Then, I said, "...but there's nothing special in them."...only to find out he got suspended the 1st 2 games for marijuana!! AHHHH!! Like, I've never even had those type of brownies, so why would I say that?!?!!? It's okay though, I think b/c I made up for it by making sure he had enough to eat...& also telling him to remember me if/when he goes Pro. hahah...Doubt he'll want to remember me!
While in AU, I went running up T's street & back. It's funny to see all of the "college'd out cars"...souped up trucks w/ more stickers than Lisa Frank ever imagined & girls' cars w/ their sorority letters. When I purchased my new car, I retired the sorority stickers. Here I am, prob looking 30yrs old compared to them, only to come home to a car w/ a GOP sticker. Hah! I'll admit it's nice to have entered the career world though.
You know, this breakup has kinda been good for me. I've scored some free meals & drinks:) All I have to do is tell my sob story, & people say, "Oh, that asshole! Let me get you a drink!!" Hahha. Now, I would never take advantage of my sad, pitiful life (I'm so dramatic!) to get ahead, but I don't mind the benefits!!! Hahah. Kidding.
Music is my sanity. I like to think every song can be applied to my life. I only wish I could be so clever & talented to write those lines myself.
A few wks ago, I stopped by Auto Zone after wrestling toddlers for 12hrs & driving 2 hrs. Needless to say, I wasn't looking my best. I needed some Rain-X & Amorall (sp?). I enter the store & the cashier says, "Hello, hi, how are you??" I smile, "Good, thanks." As I'm walking through the isles, he speaks to me again. "Good morning to you too." I'm like dude, I'm trying to stay outta dodge b/c I saw someone from high school & was too tired to shoot the bull. I get in line. He asks aggggaiinnn how I am. I still smile b/c I hate to be rude. He takes my debit card, looks at the back, & asks to see my license. I'm thinking surely he doesn't think I'm trying to steal Rain-X. He goes, "Myyyy, that is a realllly good picture." Turning beet red, "Haha, thanks." "I mean, sorry, I just had to comment b/c usually they aren't good pics." "Hahah, yeah." Really? I leave after saying goodbye about 4x!
I get to my mom's & tell her the funny story. She's like, "Megan, he wanted to see your name or age or something...he didn't think you were committing credit card fraud." Hahahhah. I love my life.
Can I please say, I do not care about Justin Bieber!!! What is so great about this tween?? (It's not preteen anymore haha) I mean, go to school, hit puberty, & then try to sing! Every time I hear his songs, I think, "Oh, who's this new girl singer?" Ugh!! I'm so aggravated by him!!!
I watched Biggest Loser last p.m for the 1st time. Wow. I never knew it was so sad!! I got choked up several times. I also watched Keeping up with the Kardashians the other day. I usually just stick to shows like Law & Order: SVU, Shark Week, & Seinfeld. I'm a dork, yes. Back to my story, I don't know how I feel about the Kardashians. They're all pretty, but I don't understand whats so special.
See ya guys!!!!
Get ready for some good stories:)
One more day before I start my 7 nights of work! The weather is fading into fall!!! Yes!
I went to my beloved AU this past wknd!!! If you recall, last time I went I kinda felt out of place, being an old graduate. Did I feel too old to be there this time? Yes, but I didn't care!! WDE! It was a phenom time- great food, friends, tailgating, & we won! My cousin T is neighbors w/ 4 of the football players. As we were rolling in after the game, so was one of her neighbors. Of course we run over there to congratulate, sing, & chant to him. We invite him over to eat with us. Poor guy had just worked his butt off & was hungry!
Sometimes, I open my mouth, words come out, & I look back & think "WHY would I say that???" I told this sweet football player that we had brownies! Then, I said, "...but there's nothing special in them."...only to find out he got suspended the 1st 2 games for marijuana!! AHHHH!! Like, I've never even had those type of brownies, so why would I say that?!?!!? It's okay though, I think b/c I made up for it by making sure he had enough to eat...& also telling him to remember me if/when he goes Pro. hahah...Doubt he'll want to remember me!
While in AU, I went running up T's street & back. It's funny to see all of the "college'd out cars"...souped up trucks w/ more stickers than Lisa Frank ever imagined & girls' cars w/ their sorority letters. When I purchased my new car, I retired the sorority stickers. Here I am, prob looking 30yrs old compared to them, only to come home to a car w/ a GOP sticker. Hah! I'll admit it's nice to have entered the career world though.
You know, this breakup has kinda been good for me. I've scored some free meals & drinks:) All I have to do is tell my sob story, & people say, "Oh, that asshole! Let me get you a drink!!" Hahha. Now, I would never take advantage of my sad, pitiful life (I'm so dramatic!) to get ahead, but I don't mind the benefits!!! Hahah. Kidding.
Music is my sanity. I like to think every song can be applied to my life. I only wish I could be so clever & talented to write those lines myself.
A few wks ago, I stopped by Auto Zone after wrestling toddlers for 12hrs & driving 2 hrs. Needless to say, I wasn't looking my best. I needed some Rain-X & Amorall (sp?). I enter the store & the cashier says, "Hello, hi, how are you??" I smile, "Good, thanks." As I'm walking through the isles, he speaks to me again. "Good morning to you too." I'm like dude, I'm trying to stay outta dodge b/c I saw someone from high school & was too tired to shoot the bull. I get in line. He asks aggggaiinnn how I am. I still smile b/c I hate to be rude. He takes my debit card, looks at the back, & asks to see my license. I'm thinking surely he doesn't think I'm trying to steal Rain-X. He goes, "Myyyy, that is a realllly good picture." Turning beet red, "Haha, thanks." "I mean, sorry, I just had to comment b/c usually they aren't good pics." "Hahah, yeah." Really? I leave after saying goodbye about 4x!
I get to my mom's & tell her the funny story. She's like, "Megan, he wanted to see your name or age or something...he didn't think you were committing credit card fraud." Hahahhah. I love my life.
Can I please say, I do not care about Justin Bieber!!! What is so great about this tween?? (It's not preteen anymore haha) I mean, go to school, hit puberty, & then try to sing! Every time I hear his songs, I think, "Oh, who's this new girl singer?" Ugh!! I'm so aggravated by him!!!
I watched Biggest Loser last p.m for the 1st time. Wow. I never knew it was so sad!! I got choked up several times. I also watched Keeping up with the Kardashians the other day. I usually just stick to shows like Law & Order: SVU, Shark Week, & Seinfeld. I'm a dork, yes. Back to my story, I don't know how I feel about the Kardashians. They're all pretty, but I don't understand whats so special.
See ya guys!!!!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
My, How the Tables Have Turned.
"Nobody ever had a rainbow, baby, before they had the rain." Good quote Jim Croce..."Tomorrow's gonna be a brighter day, there's gonna be some changes."
Here I am 3wks later, back to being my independent, proud, single white female. Is my life in shambles? Sure it is. Will I get by & survive? Sure, I will. I always do. And Jim Croce, I've had more rain storms than the Amazon during monsoon season. This to shall pass.
Being the female that I am, I tried to take all blame for this breakup. I took blame for things I didn't even do just to try & work things out. I am VERY aware of my imperfections, & when I forget them, someone in my family quickly & firmly reminds me:) I was good as gold to that boy. Was it all my fault? No way, Jose!! I was dating a 22yr old! HELLO...which really means w/ an 18yr old's mentality. Ha. I'm bitter, no doubt. I deserve to be. When you don't get an answer to why your heart is being broken, what do you expect? Typical BOYS.
As funny as it is, Bill O'Reilly's Bold, Fresh Piece of Humanity is getting me through this. I love how arrogant he is b/c he's right. A quote, "Except---and accept nothing from anyone else. Do it yourself...and after you've succeeded, share some of what you've achieved with those not as strong as you will become...Taking stuff makes you weaker. Earning stuff makes you stronger." Although those statements are simple, they mean A LOT. In 2010, we are way weaker than in the 50's as far as working/earning goes. So many ppl are accepting help from parents, grandparents, the government. I'm here to tell you I don't make a killing, but I'll be damned if I get assistance. I've worked really hard to be where I am. Did it on my own, & I'ma keep doing it on my own.
Go ahead & call me Carry Bradshaw b/c this is my Sex & the City column. Hhaha. I write this personal info to you b/c I love expressing my feelings, as you've all learned. It helps me. I've been damaged throughout the years, & like Bill O'Reilly says, I will share my success with anyone who's willing to listen. My family has been so amazing. I've spent much needed time w/ them. 'Ole Daddio & I have kicked back w/ our brewskies & resolved a lot of past issues.
My mom is amazing. We didn't really have much of a relationship from my freshman yr in high school to my sophomore yr in college. It's hard for me at times b/c I easily build up animosity & resentment. I'm learning though, slowly but surely, that's not the way of life. I've forgiven. I may not have forgotten, but I'm realizing holding grudges to my loved ones only ends in pain for all of us. I'm the person I am today for all of this. Mama Kim has been there this past month w/ bells on. Rubbing my belly like I'm a sick 6yr old.
Not to mention the rest of my clan...they're all amazing. I'm soooo lucky to have the strong, foundation my grandparents set years ago. Grandpa Fred passed away 9yrs ago Aug 26. Still miss him daily. I was 14, & I didn't know you could miss grandparents so much, as bad as that may sound. God bless him.
Also, Ben Trussell's birthday was yesterday. RIP. We celebrated his life & surrounded ourselves around friends & music. Miss that kid too, bad. It was great to see his mom & hug & squeeze her so tight. Love & miss you buddy!!!!
As I looked at my patient who is terminal on Sunday, I thought, "Gah, we so easily take advantage of how great our lives are". We take for granted our smart phones, pedicures, pizza & beer, our luxurious cars, etc. When ppl may never get the chance to even get a driver's license, you know? Thank you, God, so much for letting me have loved ones, a job, a car, and my health. We all should sit back & thank him. Another thing about O'Reilly, he's a strong, faithful Catholic. He speaks of his spirituality which no one can ever take from us.
...Til next time.
Here I am 3wks later, back to being my independent, proud, single white female. Is my life in shambles? Sure it is. Will I get by & survive? Sure, I will. I always do. And Jim Croce, I've had more rain storms than the Amazon during monsoon season. This to shall pass.
Being the female that I am, I tried to take all blame for this breakup. I took blame for things I didn't even do just to try & work things out. I am VERY aware of my imperfections, & when I forget them, someone in my family quickly & firmly reminds me:) I was good as gold to that boy. Was it all my fault? No way, Jose!! I was dating a 22yr old! HELLO...which really means w/ an 18yr old's mentality. Ha. I'm bitter, no doubt. I deserve to be. When you don't get an answer to why your heart is being broken, what do you expect? Typical BOYS.
As funny as it is, Bill O'Reilly's Bold, Fresh Piece of Humanity is getting me through this. I love how arrogant he is b/c he's right. A quote, "Except---and accept nothing from anyone else. Do it yourself...and after you've succeeded, share some of what you've achieved with those not as strong as you will become...Taking stuff makes you weaker. Earning stuff makes you stronger." Although those statements are simple, they mean A LOT. In 2010, we are way weaker than in the 50's as far as working/earning goes. So many ppl are accepting help from parents, grandparents, the government. I'm here to tell you I don't make a killing, but I'll be damned if I get assistance. I've worked really hard to be where I am. Did it on my own, & I'ma keep doing it on my own.
Go ahead & call me Carry Bradshaw b/c this is my Sex & the City column. Hhaha. I write this personal info to you b/c I love expressing my feelings, as you've all learned. It helps me. I've been damaged throughout the years, & like Bill O'Reilly says, I will share my success with anyone who's willing to listen. My family has been so amazing. I've spent much needed time w/ them. 'Ole Daddio & I have kicked back w/ our brewskies & resolved a lot of past issues.
My mom is amazing. We didn't really have much of a relationship from my freshman yr in high school to my sophomore yr in college. It's hard for me at times b/c I easily build up animosity & resentment. I'm learning though, slowly but surely, that's not the way of life. I've forgiven. I may not have forgotten, but I'm realizing holding grudges to my loved ones only ends in pain for all of us. I'm the person I am today for all of this. Mama Kim has been there this past month w/ bells on. Rubbing my belly like I'm a sick 6yr old.
Not to mention the rest of my clan...they're all amazing. I'm soooo lucky to have the strong, foundation my grandparents set years ago. Grandpa Fred passed away 9yrs ago Aug 26. Still miss him daily. I was 14, & I didn't know you could miss grandparents so much, as bad as that may sound. God bless him.
Also, Ben Trussell's birthday was yesterday. RIP. We celebrated his life & surrounded ourselves around friends & music. Miss that kid too, bad. It was great to see his mom & hug & squeeze her so tight. Love & miss you buddy!!!!
As I looked at my patient who is terminal on Sunday, I thought, "Gah, we so easily take advantage of how great our lives are". We take for granted our smart phones, pedicures, pizza & beer, our luxurious cars, etc. When ppl may never get the chance to even get a driver's license, you know? Thank you, God, so much for letting me have loved ones, a job, a car, and my health. We all should sit back & thank him. Another thing about O'Reilly, he's a strong, faithful Catholic. He speaks of his spirituality which no one can ever take from us.
...Til next time.
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