With my son James.
He did really well the first semester of Jr.high and has since gone downhill the second semester as he is purposely not doing his assignments and turning them in. Marc and I are at our wits end with trying to talk with him, taking his privileges away etc. Nothing seems to be helping. And we are at a loss to know how to deal with it all.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Mourning turned to Joy
Thankful that I have a husband who knows how to pick me up when I am feeling down.
This morning I had a bit of a meltdown in the drive way of our home over the fact that I am feeling non appreciated at work by my managers who always seem to make sure that they lavish their attentions on the younger, lazier leads. No matter what they do it's okay. The moment I slip up its a no-go situation. Of course, very seldom do I hear a word of anything from them about it. However, I always do my job no matter what kind of a mood I am in, the job gets done. Because there is never any time to just mess around and never do my job. But for the young ones I am always observing that they can do no wrong. More often than not, when they know that I am coming on to close they do nothing as a lead, and as their daytime runners underneath them are usually their buddies at work and away they follow the examples of their leads and their stores don't get filled. But for some odd reason they are never held accountable. All this to say that I just got fed up and yesterday was the day. During our briefing yesterday afternoon before our shifts, we talked about the value of "getting to know our runners." And while that if fine and dandy, there should still be a certain accountability of our runners. The managers think that we need to spend time helping our runners, in that maybe we should come alongside of them to help fill their locations. This mind you I already do unless of course I cannot get to them because I am responsible for taking care of locations. So I just briefly brought up the subject of expectation of the runners and I was shot down like a fighter plane in action. I can't believe the arrogance of my managers and some of my fellow leads. Anyway, it all ticked me off to no end and I just felt so discouraged the whole entire night. Which I know better than to feel that way, but couldn't the both of my managers just for once sugar coat something and not be so blatantly rude.
At any rate it upset me to tears. And I have really never wanted to so badly tell my managers to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. And to step down from being a lead. But I didn't. Because I know my work ethic, and I know that the lead that I am. Im committed, dedicated and do an awesome job every darn night of the week. I never let my managers down, nor the FOH team and I always make sure that what I am doing is for the Lord and Him only. But words, attitudes and actions can inflict pain when it's from people you are to honor and obey.
If it wasn't for Marc's encouragement from what the Lord showed him I would surely have still been in this slump all day today also on my day off away from work.
I am really thankful for a husband who always seems to have the right words of encouragement. I think that's the biggest blessing of it all.
This morning I had a bit of a meltdown in the drive way of our home over the fact that I am feeling non appreciated at work by my managers who always seem to make sure that they lavish their attentions on the younger, lazier leads. No matter what they do it's okay. The moment I slip up its a no-go situation. Of course, very seldom do I hear a word of anything from them about it. However, I always do my job no matter what kind of a mood I am in, the job gets done. Because there is never any time to just mess around and never do my job. But for the young ones I am always observing that they can do no wrong. More often than not, when they know that I am coming on to close they do nothing as a lead, and as their daytime runners underneath them are usually their buddies at work and away they follow the examples of their leads and their stores don't get filled. But for some odd reason they are never held accountable. All this to say that I just got fed up and yesterday was the day. During our briefing yesterday afternoon before our shifts, we talked about the value of "getting to know our runners." And while that if fine and dandy, there should still be a certain accountability of our runners. The managers think that we need to spend time helping our runners, in that maybe we should come alongside of them to help fill their locations. This mind you I already do unless of course I cannot get to them because I am responsible for taking care of locations. So I just briefly brought up the subject of expectation of the runners and I was shot down like a fighter plane in action. I can't believe the arrogance of my managers and some of my fellow leads. Anyway, it all ticked me off to no end and I just felt so discouraged the whole entire night. Which I know better than to feel that way, but couldn't the both of my managers just for once sugar coat something and not be so blatantly rude.
At any rate it upset me to tears. And I have really never wanted to so badly tell my managers to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. And to step down from being a lead. But I didn't. Because I know my work ethic, and I know that the lead that I am. Im committed, dedicated and do an awesome job every darn night of the week. I never let my managers down, nor the FOH team and I always make sure that what I am doing is for the Lord and Him only. But words, attitudes and actions can inflict pain when it's from people you are to honor and obey.
If it wasn't for Marc's encouragement from what the Lord showed him I would surely have still been in this slump all day today also on my day off away from work.
I am really thankful for a husband who always seems to have the right words of encouragement. I think that's the biggest blessing of it all.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
A need to vent and move on.
The elections, I mean
And I know none of us got what we wanted which is to see Mitt take over, but in the end God's will was done. Now it's up to us to make sure that he's prayed for every single day, as this nation is lifted up also. I still believe that God has a plan through all of this and lets face it, we're probably not going to like it. Already, we're experiencing some hardships in the financial department with more taxes being put on us. It seems it doesn't matter how much we work, because we never really see the fruits of our labor for very long. It seems 10 times harder to make it through a week to payday again when your coming up shorter by having more taxes imposed on our checks. And with the cost of everything going through the roof it just becomes incredibly stressful. Although I am sure that I am not the only one experiencing this.. It's just so disheartening to think we've come to this in this nation. What also gets me is the fact that the Democrats don't seem to see it, nor are affected by it. It's almost like he's profiling us and those who vote him into office are the ones getting the tax breaks. And at this point, that theory doesn't seem so ridiculous.
And it might have something to do with New World Order and it also might have something to do with the mark of the beast. When we read about those stories in the bible, we don't put two and two together. Because we tend to think that this couldn't be happening yet. And at the same time so much is changing. And we need to be aware of what's going on, and need to take action.
So we legalized marijuana in two states and we legalized gay marriage in another two. There's just too many liberation going on these days don't you think? We are truly a country that is far away from God. In fact so much so that I am sure that I can find at least 10 references to the fact that the Christian Right is no longer in control of the voting in this country. That's truthful and sad. And should make us snap to.
And the thing about it is is that O is convinced that he's fulfilling Christian scripture. He is as the Wolf in Sheeps clothing. Mostly every one that I know of is convinced (myself included) that he is evil and that he can't be trusted. While others think he is a saint.
So we have him and he's promised to make the second part of his term fascinating. I can't wait to see what he has up his sleeve for America.
And I know none of us got what we wanted which is to see Mitt take over, but in the end God's will was done. Now it's up to us to make sure that he's prayed for every single day, as this nation is lifted up also. I still believe that God has a plan through all of this and lets face it, we're probably not going to like it. Already, we're experiencing some hardships in the financial department with more taxes being put on us. It seems it doesn't matter how much we work, because we never really see the fruits of our labor for very long. It seems 10 times harder to make it through a week to payday again when your coming up shorter by having more taxes imposed on our checks. And with the cost of everything going through the roof it just becomes incredibly stressful. Although I am sure that I am not the only one experiencing this.. It's just so disheartening to think we've come to this in this nation. What also gets me is the fact that the Democrats don't seem to see it, nor are affected by it. It's almost like he's profiling us and those who vote him into office are the ones getting the tax breaks. And at this point, that theory doesn't seem so ridiculous.
And it might have something to do with New World Order and it also might have something to do with the mark of the beast. When we read about those stories in the bible, we don't put two and two together. Because we tend to think that this couldn't be happening yet. And at the same time so much is changing. And we need to be aware of what's going on, and need to take action.
So we legalized marijuana in two states and we legalized gay marriage in another two. There's just too many liberation going on these days don't you think? We are truly a country that is far away from God. In fact so much so that I am sure that I can find at least 10 references to the fact that the Christian Right is no longer in control of the voting in this country. That's truthful and sad. And should make us snap to.
And the thing about it is is that O is convinced that he's fulfilling Christian scripture. He is as the Wolf in Sheeps clothing. Mostly every one that I know of is convinced (myself included) that he is evil and that he can't be trusted. While others think he is a saint.
So we have him and he's promised to make the second part of his term fascinating. I can't wait to see what he has up his sleeve for America.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Updates...
Well a couple of weeks ago I was frustrated with work amongst other things.
I had my court date on Monday only to get all the way into LA to be told that the window of opportunity for child support had just closed on a case I purposely closed more than 2 years ago. The lady just looked at me and couldn't figure out why I didn't want to Jane anything to do with re-opening a new case.
Sometimes things are better left the way they have been instead of opening up a new can if worms. It's true the kids haven't seen their dad for almost 3 years. Do I care? Not really. He has never in the past 5 years supported these kids, hasn't called on their birthdays, Christmas etc for that same amount of time. He always seems to call once a year to let me know his new phone number, other than that I never hear from him.
So do I wish to find him for CS? No.
He's made his bed so to speak, and it's basically up to him to make contact with his kids, should he ever want to hold up his end if the bargain.
In the meantime I believe that The Lord gave both Marc and I our steady jobs at Disney that He will provide for all of us through.
I had my court date on Monday only to get all the way into LA to be told that the window of opportunity for child support had just closed on a case I purposely closed more than 2 years ago. The lady just looked at me and couldn't figure out why I didn't want to Jane anything to do with re-opening a new case.
Sometimes things are better left the way they have been instead of opening up a new can if worms. It's true the kids haven't seen their dad for almost 3 years. Do I care? Not really. He has never in the past 5 years supported these kids, hasn't called on their birthdays, Christmas etc for that same amount of time. He always seems to call once a year to let me know his new phone number, other than that I never hear from him.
So do I wish to find him for CS? No.
He's made his bed so to speak, and it's basically up to him to make contact with his kids, should he ever want to hold up his end if the bargain.
In the meantime I believe that The Lord gave both Marc and I our steady jobs at Disney that He will provide for all of us through.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
PMS and other things
I'm really in a crappy mood. I'm not happy at work. I'm getting less lead shifts and I font know exactly why, and I am scheduled next Monday on my day off mind you that now I have to call out of.
I'm really trying not to worry about the finances and such because I know that The Lord is in control of providing for us, but it just bothers me that I am now going to end up short on my check because my manager decides to work me. I can't go in because its the only day in the week that the kids get out early and there is no one else to pick them up. I do not want to have to delve into my vacation because I am going to have to use it on the 28-29 as I have to go to court on the 29th, but I have to take Sunday the 28th off because I won't be able to work on Sunday til 02:00 and Marc til 03:00 or later and then be in downtown LA at 08:00 for court.
I'm just so irritated with it all.
I'm really trying not to worry about the finances and such because I know that The Lord is in control of providing for us, but it just bothers me that I am now going to end up short on my check because my manager decides to work me. I can't go in because its the only day in the week that the kids get out early and there is no one else to pick them up. I do not want to have to delve into my vacation because I am going to have to use it on the 28-29 as I have to go to court on the 29th, but I have to take Sunday the 28th off because I won't be able to work on Sunday til 02:00 and Marc til 03:00 or later and then be in downtown LA at 08:00 for court.
I'm just so irritated with it all.
Monday, October 1, 2012
A Necessary Evil
Today I received papers in the mail to appear in court on the 29th of this new month. It seems that the state is pursuing child support from my ex for me. This comes as a surprise for me as I finally gave up on my ex ever paying me anything for the kids. So for the past three years since my divorce I have been along with Marc's help supporting the kids on our income. And that's getting tougher with every passing day in this state. So maybe this is a good thing. But I still hate going to court and I have to be there at 8 am sharp in L.A. Which means I need to take Sunday off from work, because I wouldn't be able to drive there on 2 hours of sleep. But thankfully, Marc will be going with me, so that's good. But yeah... That's what's to come.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Looking forward to my Friday
It's been an extremely hot - humid filled past 4 days. It's been miserable both here and at home.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
It's hard to love someone when you'd rather slap them upside the head!
I know how God calls us to live everyone. However, that is sometimes the hardest thing in the world to do, even when it comes to family.
Family - Ahh just the feelings you get when you think about that word, and sometimes it's not such a huggy-cuddly sort of feeling. This time it's a STFU kind of feeling. If I post something on my FB that happens to pertain to our future here on earth then that's my opinion.
Obviously something I posted is upsetting you. And maybe it's the gosh darn truth of the whole thing that has your panties in a bunch.
I would assume that if you're Catholic ( especially nowadays) that you've most likely read something along the lines about the Book of Revelation. And I can also assume that if you think the way this nation is going is on a right track then you are delusional. Nothing about let's say the last 10 years have been "good".
Obviously we are not on the "right path" and it's not because Bush was in office when 9/11 happened it has nothing to do with that, but it has everything to do with the times we are living in. And they are not good. And our president has no morals, no integrity no nothing! And the American people are fed up with his lack of direction for this country, and in fact his lack of actions ate bringing about a quickening of the evil one in this country and around the world.
Prophecies are coming true, and if I want to post it on my page than do be it. I'm not going to stop posting things on my page because it might offend you.
Your ignorance offends me.
Family - Ahh just the feelings you get when you think about that word, and sometimes it's not such a huggy-cuddly sort of feeling. This time it's a STFU kind of feeling. If I post something on my FB that happens to pertain to our future here on earth then that's my opinion.
Obviously something I posted is upsetting you. And maybe it's the gosh darn truth of the whole thing that has your panties in a bunch.
I would assume that if you're Catholic ( especially nowadays) that you've most likely read something along the lines about the Book of Revelation. And I can also assume that if you think the way this nation is going is on a right track then you are delusional. Nothing about let's say the last 10 years have been "good".
Obviously we are not on the "right path" and it's not because Bush was in office when 9/11 happened it has nothing to do with that, but it has everything to do with the times we are living in. And they are not good. And our president has no morals, no integrity no nothing! And the American people are fed up with his lack of direction for this country, and in fact his lack of actions ate bringing about a quickening of the evil one in this country and around the world.
Prophecies are coming true, and if I want to post it on my page than do be it. I'm not going to stop posting things on my page because it might offend you.
Your ignorance offends me.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Cut my hair shorter today.
I finally had my elevated A Line Bob but it just doesn't work well with my inconsistent wavy hair that tend to be frizzy and out-of-control no matter how much styling aids I apply to it. I think out of the last year that it's been cut I can count on two hands the times that my hair actually looked cute and stylish.
So when I went in for my color/cut I decided to have Gail cut it so that I can handle it and it would be more like a wash-and-wear style.
So I had her cut it like Lisa Rinna's hair with more layers throughout.
Here is a picture
So when I went in for my color/cut I decided to have Gail cut it so that I can handle it and it would be more like a wash-and-wear style.
So I had her cut it like Lisa Rinna's hair with more layers throughout.
Here is a picture
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Being Sick
I hate it! It just puts a damper on everything doesn't it?
So for the past couple of weeks I have had a scratchy throat + cough that has seemed to come and go. For the past week I also had a hoarse voice that has seemed to come and go also. I thought maybe, just maybe that my voice was changing and maybe it was part of some pre- menopausal symptoms if some kind. I sneezed more than once a night for two nights in a row and woke up yesterday morning with pain in my right ear/ right side if my throat.
Gee, do ya think I'm sick? I went to work anyway, which didn't help. And when I got home at 02:30 in the morning I tried to sleep but kept getting women up with watery eye syndrome.
Today I decided that work was not on the agenda and called out.
Tomorrow I will probably end up doing the same.
So for the past couple of weeks I have had a scratchy throat + cough that has seemed to come and go. For the past week I also had a hoarse voice that has seemed to come and go also. I thought maybe, just maybe that my voice was changing and maybe it was part of some pre- menopausal symptoms if some kind. I sneezed more than once a night for two nights in a row and woke up yesterday morning with pain in my right ear/ right side if my throat.
Gee, do ya think I'm sick? I went to work anyway, which didn't help. And when I got home at 02:30 in the morning I tried to sleep but kept getting women up with watery eye syndrome.
Today I decided that work was not on the agenda and called out.
Tomorrow I will probably end up doing the same.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Chicken Out
Or should I say I am all " Chickened Out" for the day. Instead I am tantalizing my taste buds with a nice little garden salad and sine hummus and pretzel chips for dinner tonight.
Marc and I decided to have Chinese food for lunch at the local Chinese food place in town where it's on a " cash only" basis. Anyway getting back to lunch I had 1/2 fried rice and 1/2 chow mien, Orange chicken and Green Bean Chicken. It was delish and enough food for an army. Definitely not like Panda.
So you can see my dilemma of why a chicken lunch for dinner was out of the question.
Marc and I decided to have Chinese food for lunch at the local Chinese food place in town where it's on a " cash only" basis. Anyway getting back to lunch I had 1/2 fried rice and 1/2 chow mien, Orange chicken and Green Bean Chicken. It was delish and enough food for an army. Definitely not like Panda.
So you can see my dilemma of why a chicken lunch for dinner was out of the question.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Dearest Night Custodial...
I am so sorry to inconvenience you for five minutes while I use the bathroom that your cleaning. Try having 60k inconvenience you as your trying your darnedest to straighten, fold and fill 11 stores in your area. I realize you have a job to do but do do I which sometimes prevents me from using the restroom for most of the night. I suppose that's why I work during daylight hours while you work at night when there's no one in the park to make your job ten times harder.
To accomplish. I guess it takes a woman to do that.
To accomplish. I guess it takes a woman to do that.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Ahhh
Having a relaxing Spa Pedicure done. My feet are soaking in warm water and my back is being massaged at the same time. Who can not find that totally relaxing?
Monday, July 23, 2012
Surprisingly I'm Not Mad...
So today I receive a bill in the mail for my lab work done back in May. The explanation was that they're saying that I didn't have insurance coverage for that day. This is amusing to me as I have been covered since 2010 by Cigna, I would know as they deduct their payments from my check every week.
So the lab bill is a whopping $216.00 of which I have no plans to pay because somehow this whole thing first off got billed to the wrong lab. I haven't received a lab bill for oh, I don't know how long.
The second thing is is that I have no EOB from Cigna saying I was at the doctor's office on 5/22/2012 but Marc, my husband does because that day we went together, and that is the day I had my tests done.
So who really is at fault here?
The receptionist took my card, called it in and yep, Im covered otherwise I am assuming that they would have notified me right then and there I didn't have insurance. Right? Right.
So I haven't received a statement for my office visit which apparently I didn't have, but I have a bill for said amount for $$ that is owed to a lab claiming I didn't have insurance.
Go Figure.
So the lab bill is a whopping $216.00 of which I have no plans to pay because somehow this whole thing first off got billed to the wrong lab. I haven't received a lab bill for oh, I don't know how long.
The second thing is is that I have no EOB from Cigna saying I was at the doctor's office on 5/22/2012 but Marc, my husband does because that day we went together, and that is the day I had my tests done.
So who really is at fault here?
The receptionist took my card, called it in and yep, Im covered otherwise I am assuming that they would have notified me right then and there I didn't have insurance. Right? Right.
So I haven't received a statement for my office visit which apparently I didn't have, but I have a bill for said amount for $$ that is owed to a lab claiming I didn't have insurance.
Go Figure.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
And so I've decided
To make a habit of writing in my blog once a day, This way I can collect my thoughts together in one little place and let them fill the otherwise empty page of what the goings-on are in my life for the day or night depending on where I am. Also at this time and before I start I take a few minutes to read a bible verse or two and meditate on what the Lord is showing me, and I might write my thoughts or just meditate on them for the remainder of my evening. Tonight I'm meditating.
So for the past three nights at work all of us BOH CM's ( cast members) have been challenged to "Play at Work" do to speak. We are to stop what we are doing and make Magical Memories for our guests.
This is very difficult for me to do as I am so completely introverted at times tend to shy away from this kind of exposure or activity but I seemed to come out of my shell a bit tonight and took control of the situation.
In the autograph book, we have 3 stories of the MM that three little girls volunteered to share with the rest of us
Two of them became Honorary Citizens of Disneyland, the girl was celebrating her sisters birthday and her own achievements since graduating Jr. High.
It truly has been a Special evening.
So for the past three nights at work all of us BOH CM's ( cast members) have been challenged to "Play at Work" do to speak. We are to stop what we are doing and make Magical Memories for our guests.
This is very difficult for me to do as I am so completely introverted at times tend to shy away from this kind of exposure or activity but I seemed to come out of my shell a bit tonight and took control of the situation.
In the autograph book, we have 3 stories of the MM that three little girls volunteered to share with the rest of us
Two of them became Honorary Citizens of Disneyland, the girl was celebrating her sisters birthday and her own achievements since graduating Jr. High.
It truly has been a Special evening.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Busy Busy Busy
All of a sudden I've got that song by Chicago in my head. 🎺 " Saturday in the Park, I'd think it was the 4th of July...." Well it's still July so I'm not that far off.
And it's hot and humid another July trait. It is busy and I do need a pair of roller skates to keep up with the amount of guests in my shops and in particular the area I'm trying to keep under control.
But the good news is that it is my Thursday, and after tomorrow night I am off for another 2 relaxing, fun- filled days.
Can't wait!!!
And it's hot and humid another July trait. It is busy and I do need a pair of roller skates to keep up with the amount of guests in my shops and in particular the area I'm trying to keep under control.
But the good news is that it is my Thursday, and after tomorrow night I am off for another 2 relaxing, fun- filled days.
Can't wait!!!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Enjoying Lunch
Just sitting here with Beverly, she is my shadow tonight for closing Fan/Toon area. Yep, Sitting out here amongst the hollers and screams from the guests on Thunder Mountain and the mice that jut back and forth across the patio looking for tidbits of food to eat.
It is a very warm evening here in Anaheim and now I am not worried at all about the fact that I forgot my sweater at home.
The highlights of my night so far is that I actually made a Magical Moment with a young man tonight who decided to help clean up the candy display at Strombolis. He became an Honorary Citizen of Disneyland and it made me feel good also.
With almost half of my evening gone I am feeling mentally better than I was on my way to work dragging my fanny here.
Hopefully the rest of my night with end on a joyful note.
It is a very warm evening here in Anaheim and now I am not worried at all about the fact that I forgot my sweater at home.
The highlights of my night so far is that I actually made a Magical Moment with a young man tonight who decided to help clean up the candy display at Strombolis. He became an Honorary Citizen of Disneyland and it made me feel good also.
With almost half of my evening gone I am feeling mentally better than I was on my way to work dragging my fanny here.
Hopefully the rest of my night with end on a joyful note.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
I have to remember
To not take people so seriously. Especially at work where it seems that everyone is against me for one thing or the other. I feel like I am in a spiritual battle here. I know that God put me here in this job and in this role for His purposes, and I have to remember that His opinion of me should be the only one that matters. " Do all that you do unto the Lord and not into men" and that is something that I have to remember day in and day out here.
Tired Thoughts ...
Why do I get so focused on what the younger leads think of me? I shouldn't be so concerned. And I need to remember that if God is for me who can be against me? I tried to refocus on doing everything into the Lord tonight instead of being consumed with the stupid, immature actions that only the East siders manage to do day in and day out?
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
safety begins with me; bee stings
So earlier tonight the little girl across the street got stung by a bee. Keil comes flying through the door screaming that she needs to make "the paste" The paste is a cure all for bee stings and the like. The paste consists of baking soda and water and is mixes to a thick consistency. Grabbing the bowl she runs out the door while I grab a credit card to scrape out that stinger. I get across the street and Marc who is knelt down beside the little girl looks up at me and asks me for a tweezer.
The #1 item you should not get the stinger out with. ( This has been our safety tip for over a month at Diz) the reason we don't use this object is because we do not want to squeeze more venom into the person. Instead we scrape it out with a straight edged item in this case a credit card will suffice. And guess what? IT WORKED. We had a magical moment at home.
We applied the paste afterward to draw out the pain. That works too.
The #1 item you should not get the stinger out with. ( This has been our safety tip for over a month at Diz) the reason we don't use this object is because we do not want to squeeze more venom into the person. Instead we scrape it out with a straight edged item in this case a credit card will suffice. And guess what? IT WORKED. We had a magical moment at home.
We applied the paste afterward to draw out the pain. That works too.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Chips AHOY!!!
Awww nuts.. Was doing so well too. That's what happens with PMS. That dreaded time if the month that alters your moods and your appetite. I'm beating myself up over these little tidbits of pallet pleasing pleasure. The truth is I haven't really had any sweets for quite some time since the
doctor pulled me off all fats and I have diligently obeyed her because I really do not want to be put on Cholesterol medication. The good news is that I have lost probably a good 11-12 lbs in about 2 months. I have replaced all the fats and sugars with uberous ( not a word I know ) for healthier eating. My doctor is happier and so am I.
Because of this I haven't really experienced any kind of discomfort and I think it's because of the copious amounts of soy I take in now. Another thing I have noticed is that my skin especially my facial skin has less wrinkles popping up, because of the amount of water and fruit I ingest.
doctor pulled me off all fats and I have diligently obeyed her because I really do not want to be put on Cholesterol medication. The good news is that I have lost probably a good 11-12 lbs in about 2 months. I have replaced all the fats and sugars with uberous ( not a word I know ) for healthier eating. My doctor is happier and so am I.
Because of this I haven't really experienced any kind of discomfort and I think it's because of the copious amounts of soy I take in now. Another thing I have noticed is that my skin especially my facial skin has less wrinkles popping up, because of the amount of water and fruit I ingest.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Really Haven't Been Feeling Like Myself Lately
And it pretty much started 2 days before my birthday in June when I listened to one of my managers go on and on about my attitude and how it has a negative effect on my co-leads.
I wouldn't say I'm negative, but I would say that I am hard- working and they're not. Being a lead to them earns them extra $$ and that's all they pretty much care about. Being a lead to me = hard work and not having a social life for 8 hours. The expectations I have to live up to are far more demanding than what they have to live up to when they come to work. But just to make me look bad enough of them put in a complaint to the managers and hence why I got the negative feedback with a warning mixed in with it.
So I've gone out of my way to be Little Miss Sunshine to the rest of the leads, but you know? That's not who I am. And I'm not saying being a bitch is the answer all I'm saying is that everyone needs to get the same lecture on their attitudes also.
So I haven't been happy because I have had to stop and take a long hard look at myself, my attitude and my priorities.
People are people. They are rude and obnoxious and always want to be the finger-pointers. It's like High School and at 48 years old I'm past all those games.
I wouldn't say I'm negative, but I would say that I am hard- working and they're not. Being a lead to them earns them extra $$ and that's all they pretty much care about. Being a lead to me = hard work and not having a social life for 8 hours. The expectations I have to live up to are far more demanding than what they have to live up to when they come to work. But just to make me look bad enough of them put in a complaint to the managers and hence why I got the negative feedback with a warning mixed in with it.
So I've gone out of my way to be Little Miss Sunshine to the rest of the leads, but you know? That's not who I am. And I'm not saying being a bitch is the answer all I'm saying is that everyone needs to get the same lecture on their attitudes also.
So I haven't been happy because I have had to stop and take a long hard look at myself, my attitude and my priorities.
People are people. They are rude and obnoxious and always want to be the finger-pointers. It's like High School and at 48 years old I'm past all those games.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Today is Tuesday
Yeah!!! Dodger Blue Win!!! And.... The Washington Nationals beat the pants off the Giants, 9-3.
Looking forward to the 4th which is tomorrow. Hopefully I will be successful in rounding up some BBQ pics while at the park so that I can get our family blog a rollin'.
Wasn't as productive today as I was yesterday but still managed to make it to the market, Costco, Fresh and Easy then come home rest a bit and did some devotional time. Then I watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, washed the truck and made dinner which took the better part of two hours from start to finish.
Have to go lock up the truck.
And we're back to watching the NHL channel. Again.
Looking forward to the 4th which is tomorrow. Hopefully I will be successful in rounding up some BBQ pics while at the park so that I can get our family blog a rollin'.
Wasn't as productive today as I was yesterday but still managed to make it to the market, Costco, Fresh and Easy then come home rest a bit and did some devotional time. Then I watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, washed the truck and made dinner which took the better part of two hours from start to finish.
Have to go lock up the truck.
And we're back to watching the NHL channel. Again.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Today I Managed To ...
Sweep the front porch
Vacuum
Sweep the kitchen floor
Wash all the towels
Wash the sheets
Make dinner
Wash some of the dishes
Take a nap.
Even with my asthma acting up. I think that's the most productive I've been in a while. Hope it lasts.
Vacuum
Sweep the kitchen floor
Wash all the towels
Wash the sheets
Make dinner
Wash some of the dishes
Take a nap.
Even with my asthma acting up. I think that's the most productive I've been in a while. Hope it lasts.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Rolling Through Monday
Went to see Brave today it was AWESOME!!! Such a good lesson to learn embedded in the movie. I should have brought a box of tissues with me though as I was totally unprepared for the waterworks at the end of the movie. Always with Disney films I feel so great to be a part of something completely wonderful and magical, from the opening credits to the end of the closing credits.
After that we made our way to the library to pick up Marina whom gladly spent her afternoon in one of her favorite places to be. I renewed my book, The Purpose Driven Life and checked out one about the power of praying for your children. I really am so undedicated to doing so. I need to change my spiritual life around a bit and get back on track. Sometimes I completely come to my witts end with James and the antics he pulls, and other days, he's a complete angel. The girls are predictable. James isn't and he just makes me want to pull my hair out at times. I feel as though I need to exorcise the demons out of the child.
Going to be heading on out to the Getty Museum tomorrow for our Tuesday afternoon outing. Looking very forward to this little adventure as I have been waiting a long time to go to this place. Will be taking lots of pictures for sure.
It has turned out to be a rather beautiful day here in Southern California. Will be having pizza later in Nickkie's house and family game night. But for now I am thinking of a good name for a new family blog, as I don't always like posting everything on Facebook.
After that we made our way to the library to pick up Marina whom gladly spent her afternoon in one of her favorite places to be. I renewed my book, The Purpose Driven Life and checked out one about the power of praying for your children. I really am so undedicated to doing so. I need to change my spiritual life around a bit and get back on track. Sometimes I completely come to my witts end with James and the antics he pulls, and other days, he's a complete angel. The girls are predictable. James isn't and he just makes me want to pull my hair out at times. I feel as though I need to exorcise the demons out of the child.
Going to be heading on out to the Getty Museum tomorrow for our Tuesday afternoon outing. Looking very forward to this little adventure as I have been waiting a long time to go to this place. Will be taking lots of pictures for sure.
It has turned out to be a rather beautiful day here in Southern California. Will be having pizza later in Nickkie's house and family game night. But for now I am thinking of a good name for a new family blog, as I don't always like posting everything on Facebook.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Good night @ work
Actually I have had a few good nights this week with the exception of Friday night when I had to confront one of my runners about his insubordinate actions. The rest of the nights have been slow despite that
It's kids are out-of-school now. My regular runners are doing fantastic aim their jobs as with every passing day they seem to be making vast improvements in their skill.
As for me I am still in the process of trying to give my personality a makeover: trying to be extra careful as not to say anything negative about anyone, to be kind and considerate. I get too emotional over the simplest of things and I really need to listen more and instead of reacting I need to respond. I'm a work in progress.
Other than that since this is my Friday I am looking forward to my next two days off to recuperate and have some family time with the kids.
It's kids are out-of-school now. My regular runners are doing fantastic aim their jobs as with every passing day they seem to be making vast improvements in their skill.
As for me I am still in the process of trying to give my personality a makeover: trying to be extra careful as not to say anything negative about anyone, to be kind and considerate. I get too emotional over the simplest of things and I really need to listen more and instead of reacting I need to respond. I'm a work in progress.
Other than that since this is my Friday I am looking forward to my next two days off to recuperate and have some family time with the kids.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
So Tired
It seems to be the story of my life at times as I am getting older. But the problem is is that although I am wiped out very seldom do I actually get a good night's sleep, or sleep a straight eight hours. So I drink plenty of Powerade when I am at work running around to make me alert and keep my body's precious electrolytes refilled.
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