Where Can I Get One of These?

Who Knew...

That sending invoices to UPS via FedEx was a bad idea???!!! Oh, the earth-shattering things that happen here!

Turned in my notice today!

BSL, here I come! ...well, in 2 weeks...

The Dora 'Do

This is Lily's new "Dora 'Do" (minus the dorky bangs). Haley cut it, and I asked her to "bob" it...Lily screwed up her face, and asked incredulously... "Like Bob the Builder???!!!" It was so funny! She was worried that Haley was going to cut her hair like Bob the Builder! Bless her. She loves it. It looks great on her. It lays really great, and stayed turned under even after her sleeping on it all night (in MY bed).

I am Dumb...

For saying this: "but I have Jason. He has pledged to help me out if I have surgery on my ankle. Such a sweet man, a good man."

By "good" & "sweet", I really meant "distrusting" and "irrational". Silly me!

For the record, NO I would NOT let a male friend kiss me. Wait...I don't have male friends! So, there is no way anyone [but Jason] would have a chance to kiss me. I am starting to think maybe I should find someone else to kiss though. Oh, I have Bean...I love her sugar (see previous post).

Thank God I'm Southern!

Only a Southerner knows the difference between a hissie fit And a conniption fit, and that you don't "HAVE" them, you "PITCH" Them.

Only a Southerner knows how many fish, collard greens, Turnip greens, peas, beans, etc., make up "a mess."

Only a Southerner can show or point out to you the general Direction of "yonder."

Only a Southerner knows exactly how long "directly" is, As in: "Going to town, be back directly."

Even Southern babies know that "Gimme some sugar" Is not a request for the white, granular sweet substance that Sits in a pretty little bowl in the middle of the table.

All Southerners know exactly when "by and by" is. They might not Use the term, but they know the concept well.

Only Southerners grow up knowing the difference between "right Near" and "a right far piece." They also know that "just down the road" Can be 1 mile or 20.

Only a Southerner, both knows and understands, the difference Between a redneck, a good ol' boy, and Powhite trash.

No true Southerner would ever assume that the car with the Flashing turn signal is actually going to make a turn.

A Southerner knows that "fixin" can be used as a noun, a verb, Or an adverb.

Only Southerners make friends while standing in lines, .... And when we're "in line," . We talk to everybody!

Put 100 Southerners in a room and half of them will discover They're related, even if only by marriage.

In the South, y'all is singular, .... All y'all is plural.

Southerners know grits come from corn and how to eat them.

Every Southerner knows tomatoes with eggs, bacon, grits, and Coffee are perfectly wonderful; that red eye gravy is also a breakfast Food; and that fried green tomatoes are not a breakfast food.

When you hear someone say, "Well, I caught myself lookin'," You know you are in the presence of a genuine Southerner!

Only true Southerners say "sweet tea" and "sweet milk." Sweet tea indicates the need for sugar and lots of it -- we do not Like our tea unsweetened. "Sweet milk" means you don't want buttermilk.

And a true Southerner knows you don't scream obscenities at Little old ladies who drive 30 MPH on the freeway. You just say ,"Bless Her heart" .... And go your own way.

New Bill of Rights

ARTICLE I:You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV or any other form ofwealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one isguaranteeing anything.

ARTICLE II:You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based onfreedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leavethe room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc., but the worldis full of idiots, and probably always will be...and like the rest of us youneed to simply deal with it.

ARTICLE III:You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriverin your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturerto make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.

ARTICLE IV:You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the mostcharitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but weare quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation ofprofessional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation ofanother generation of professional couch potatoes.

ARTICLE V:You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, butfrom the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public healthcare.

ARTICLE VI:You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap,rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest ofus want to see you fry in the electric chair.

ARTICLE VII:You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you cheat orcoerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised ifthe rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you stillwon't have the right to a big screen color TV, pool tables, weight rooms, ora life of leisure.

ARTICLE VIII:You don't have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job,and will gladly help you along during hard times, but we expect you to takeadvantage of the opportunities of part time jobs, education and vocationaltraining laid before you to make yourself useful.

ARTICLE IX:You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that youhave the right to PURSUE happiness--which by the way, is a lot easier if youare unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those ofyou who were confused by the Bill of Rights.

My Week

Yesterday I got some new lipstick from Avon. I LOVE it!!! I also got Lily a "Little Mermaid" night gown, to which she proclaimed that "Avon has great stuff"! Bringing her up right! :)

Haley's in town, staying at mom and dad's. They're in Mississippi...its nice to have the feeling of being on my own, just cause I've never been on my own. I will probably crumble soon...but I have Jason. He has pledged to help me out if I have surgery on my ankle. Such a sweet man, a good man. Still going to therapy, I only have to go 2 more times after today. I'm glad, it sucks and I don't like it. Yesterday I came in and had to sit by a smelly girl until it was my turn. Ick...
Tonji's freaking about our over 60. Its gone up a million since last month...I only have a few accounts in my Q today, but its Wal-Mart and will probably take all day. But I've been told to work my over 60...we'll see how it looks when I print it. Another day in paradise. Jason didn't win the lotto last night, so I'll have to keep working.
A girl Ben used to date was on the news last night. She graduated from "Drug Court" in Chattanooga. Its a program where felony drug offenders can go thru rehab & counseling to get straight. Davina lost her kids, and was doing all kinds of drugs. I didn't get to watch the report, I forgot about it. I was disappointed b/c I wanted to see what she looked like. She used to look all hagged out...but Ben still dated her! Ick...

Alright...now I'm on hold with Wal-Mart, and probably will be until the afternoon. You always have to wait forever when you call the supplier hotline. Boooring!!!

Does she look like a Bratz Doll? Lily said she does...

Good Grief

Sometimes I get so frustrated with my job...week after week, sending the same invoices to the same pay agents, and week after week seeing they are still not on the web! Today Tonji coded all the dedicated accounts to me, coded my "baby" [Alcoa] to Cindy; along with a few others. Now I have 2 accounts that - by themselves - each take a day to work. Wondering how I'm going to do learning - once again - new accounts, contacts, website, etc. I know I'll do fine, that I'll get it...but I feel very stuck in a rut. I think its just today b/c I'm tired. So tired...I'm totally going to bed when Lily does, tonight.

I have my 2nd therapy appt today. I am already tired of going, really tired of the aircast and tennis shoes too. My ankle has been so sore since I started working it, but it feels better. I am getting over the limp, that I thought I'd always have. Starting to realize that its just weak...

Still haven't heard about the layoffs...Janette said Mary keeps putting her off. I'm not worried about it. Praying for God to make the choices I need to make very obvious to me...like smack me in the head. Told Andy that I was praying, and "confused" but that I might need a job by the end of the week. I don't know why I'm writing in incomplete sentences...so tired....yawn.

Cable, Cable, where for art thou Cable

Mom emailed me on Friday and said that Charter came and cut off Ray's cable. That meant my cable was also cut off...the thing is, cable is expensive! I thought about calling and asking how much it would be to get the cable turned back on (how much does Ray owe); and then thought, "what if Ray owes TONS of money?!". Anyway, I called Charter today and the cheapest package doesn't include Lily's favorite channel, and there's the "one time" set up/ installation fee of $40, plus the first month's bill in advance! I can't afford that! I know that's sad, but cable is not high on my list of things to pay for...so, for now we have no tv at all. It totally sucks!!! Since Ray started dating Princess, he's really let himself slide.

Jason is getting his taxes done today. He estimates he will be getting back $6000! That doesn't include Kallie's refund, that he gets b/c she's a loser "mom". I freaked out and asked him, how does he get that much back?! He files single/ zero all year, then claims Kara when he files. OOOHHHHH.....that explains it. I can't file like that. I have to claim exemptions, or I wouldn't get a pay check! :) He and I had a good weekend. Went to Stevarino's on Fridcay, and Big River Grille on Saturday with Bean. He called and said he wanted to take Mommy & the Bean out...so sweet! I started an afghan for him yesterday, which I'll probably finish quickly since I have nothing else to do once Lily goes to bed. That sucks out loud. Ray sucks!

Break is over, and I'm slacking.

Wednesday

This is the watch that Jason gave me for xmas...the watch that I lost/ smashed on my patio. He won't stop asking me about it, or bringing it up. I found one online, and I'm going to buy it. Worth it to me, so I can stop talking about it. [mom, learned my lesson OK]

He and Kara are coming over tonight, and I have to cook homemade pizza. I don't want to. I would rather him just take us to Stevarino's, but I made a big deal out of me cooking. Stupid me! I am still not really in the mood to have company tonight, really just want to go home and get in bed ASAP. Very tired...

Covenant is going through another lay off...this time its our Reefer Div that is getting "cut". Covenant, in essence, "traded" 200 trucks and drivers to SRT; who we just happen to own. There were people laid off in ops this AM that have been here 10 years! And my friend Ally gets her choice of 2 newly created jobs to choose from. Twisted, I know... Turns out that lots of my dedicated customers are reefer. I'm not worried though.

Chatt State-Kimball called me today...there is an opening starting today in cosmetology. Too bad I need insurance!

Tomorrow is my first physical therapy appointment. Wondering how that will go, and if it will hurt. I'm a wimp, I guess. Janet goes tomorrow too.

Well, break is over. Jason doesn't understand why I blog. Tried to explain its a way to vent w/out having to actually face someone, or get any input back.

Why do CNA's think that 6 weeks of butt-whiping makes them "nurses"???

Mom took Lily back to the doctor with another boil today. He lanced it, and reported to my mom that [in the future] no one should should squeeze, poke, or otherwise bother her boils. This doesn't come as news to me, but it will to Belinda. I immediately called Ben after speaking to Mom, to explain that any future boils she has cannot be rubbed with the long part of a needle, squeezed, etc. He countered..."what's the difference with Dr. Meredith 'lancing' it, and Mom squeezing it?". I explained that Meredith is a medical professional, and Belinda is not, he is not, and I am not. That is why we took her to the Doctor. If we could know what to do in all medical situations, just by taking classes for 6 weeks...there wouldn't be doctors!
I am going to call her tonight, just to make sure my point is clear. Ben said he would call her, but he is so self-absorbed, he'll probably forget.

Another day in the life of Ben's ex-wife!

Good News Update: tomorrow I get to have lunch with Jason. Who, glad to say, handled hearing about Stephen McCloud very well...even when the replays of our conversations got weird.

Break is over, and I'm breaking the rules...so later!

How cute is this?? !!

Caity & Sydney Phillips...aren't they cute? Well, I guess I should say Caity is pretty; since she's almost 17!

Syd's so TINY!

I can't think of anything else to blog...

Sorry, I'm a loser. :)

What's Gonna Happen in 2007?

Our New Year's weekend was nice. Lily and I hardly did anything; she wasn't feeling good. Her Doctor's office called in some nose spray, and she took it so well. She is such a good girl.
Had some Champaign with Jason, toasted this new year...watched the ball drop and felt sorry for Dick Clark.

Mom & Dad are leaving for Mississippi this week. Dad "won" the bid on Toni Larroux's house...not sure how long they'll be gone. Mom said she was going to driver her car and come back in a few days. Made me wonder why she's even going with him this time? I haven't heard anything from Jean about this job at Lagniappe. Dad keeps telling me to sit tight, but I'm not planning anything b/c I don't know what the "plan" is yet.

Things between me and Jason are smooth now, since Diane kicked some sense into him last week. I know that if/ when I decide to move to MS, he will flip out. I am feeling very unsure about the future...where I will live, who I will be close to, what my job will be. My leg is another thing that is weighing on my mind. I am going back to Chandra on the 4th, but I really feel like he's taken a more conservative approach...but what do I know. I just wish it would get better, I worry about breaking it again. It was so painful.

Found out some things at work last week that were hurtful...thankful it was on Friday that I found out, and that Friday was a short day.

Well, I have 4 minutes till lunch is over...I need to go get water.
[CLICK ON THE BALL LINK TO READ HISTORY OF THE NYE BALL]

When can I go here?

Washingtonienne

I just read that this girl, Jessica Cutler, has gotten "busted" over writing an explicit blog about her "dates" with Senatorial staffers in Washington.
She deleted her original blog, but someone recreated it.

I can't view the blog here, they have everything interesting blocked...even the news.

I am going to start Haley's poncho tonight...been thinking about what Lily and I will eat. I'm sure Mom and Dad will be at Memorial visiting Granny.

Jessica Cutler said she felt bad for all the bloggers who have been blogging for "like a year" and aren't famous yet. Can I get famous from this??? I don't want the fame she has...weird, people are weird.

Juicy Juice

This is one of the awesome things I got for Xmas from my Mom and Dad. When I was opening it, Lily yelled, "A JUICER!!!!". It was so cute, and really made Mom glad she'd bought it. This one's called the "Big Mouth", and that's probably why they chose to buy this one for me. I can't wait to juice for Lily in the AM. :)

On another very interesting note: Jason and I seemed to be making headway in our "arguement"...he agreed to let me explain the deal with MS; that it DIDN'T have anything to do with a guy down there. Then on Christmas, he called and wanted to know if wanted to do something. Granny is in the hospital, broke her knee-cap; so I wasn't planning on doing anything. I told him I had thought about doing something, but didn't know what I wanted to do. He got all pissy, saying, "well, if you go out; have fun and be careful". Immediately assuming that b/c I used "I" in my sentence about what I wanted to do...I meant that it wasn't to include him. I called him on the way home from Memorial to tell him everything was closed, but thankfully he didn't answer. I haven't heard from him since then. Oh well...I thought about calling and asking him to chill a bottle of Red Byciclette Pinot Nior for me, but I figured that would offend him.

Still been talking [emailing] Stephen...its been really nice to talk to him. Turns out, he went on one date with Cammie in 1999. Strange how lives entertwine like that!

I started a "sampler" afahgan yesterday. I'm excited about it. It has 63 different stitches...7 x 7 in squares that make an afahgan.

Well...I didn't really have anything good to blog today. I look at Cammie's and wonder how she comes up with all that stuff she writes! I guess she has lots more important things to think about. Reading her blog, then reading mine is like going from MSnbc.com to e!online.com!

Hehehe

Later, faithful readers!

Where I want to be

The sticker on my car is crooked...but its nice to see that there are other "shout outs" to BSL that aren't perfect! I guess that's what I get for sticking it to my car in the DARK!
Mom told me that Jean's receptionist quit...that he wants Mom and Dad down there, and just like "magic" a job for me too. We are praying.

I told Jason about all this, b/c I thought I could talk to him...since he claims to care for me. He flipped out, totally flipped out. Started talking about the "history" I have with some guy down there, and wondered who was this Jean person that I was going to move in with. Bless his heart, he really tangled that one up! The words "guest house" must have not been heard! I don't have a history there...except its the place I broke my leg, the place that I drempt was my home once.

So I'm pretty sure that this is really, truly "the end" for me and Jason. I don't understand the insecurity, and accusations (though he says he hasn't accused me of anything)...distrust is enough of an accusation for me. Hard to believe he loves me when he is so mean to me.

Dad got me a BSL T-Shirt, I can't wait to get home and wear it!

I have "reconnected" with Stephen McCloud, via facebook.com. It was a weird "twist of fate" b/c he had just created his facebook page yesterday. I just so happened to search his name, just in case. He is in town for Christmas, with his wife Leslie. I really hope I get a chance to meet her and see him! He was like a brother to me for so many years!

Well, break is over but no one else is doing anything...we are all counting down the minutes til noon, when we can leave! I'm going to take Lily to Sub-Way, then home for a nap. I hope that Belinda doesn't come get her, I can't stand that woman.

Reenie gave away the scarf I made her...she wanted me to make a duplicate of it for her to give away, but I was making Kara a scarf & hat and didn't have time before her party. So she gave hers. There were some other ladies there who were interested in getting one made, asking how much I charge. Reenie told them $15! I think I may get some business cards made! I think it would be so cool to be able to make money doing something I really enjoy. I've mentioned an extention of Cammie's biz, featuring crocheted items...but no response. I know she's busy...I do miss her though.

Bye for now, to my faithful readers! Hehehehe!

You Better Watch Out...Better Not Cry

Or the creepy troll-fairy will come terrorize you in the night. This fairy is very rare, and can usually be found fluttering near some type of sugar or candy. Once the fairy has consumed the sugar, better get out of its way...it will be on a crazy, screaming rampage!
In this rare photo, note the tale-tell signs that this fairy has had a special Holiday meal: the red & green smudges of what looks like icing on its mouth and hands.
Run away, run away!!!