~ I had a great time walking Westland Mall today, picking up presents for AJ to give her friends. I haven’t been there for years! I had hoped to get to Wicks N Sticks, a great candle store, but learned that they’ve been closed for four years! I had lunch at Coney’s, a place mom and I use to enjoy, and had a Coney in her honor.
~ I found two pretty pins for AJ to give friends. She wanted the price to stay around $20 for each gift. The Monet pins I found were $25, but I didn’t think she’d mind the difference. A sweet lady I met in line gave me a 20%-off coupon, there was a sale on the pins already, and the two pins cost me just over $27, rather than $50.
~ Carole, Dave, Anne, and Sara stopped by for a few minutes with a bowl of left-over gnocchi’s (my favorite meal!) Carole made last night. They were delicious!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Rainbow Splash, OB Christmas Party, Warming Up Luckiness
~ Going to work I saw a rainbow splash in the sky –lovely!
~ We had our department Christmas party at work today –lots of yummy food! Sharice, our supervisor, gave us each a Glade holiday candle set –mine has a beautiful apple cinnamon scent. AND we got off 2 1/2 hours early!
~ I once heard that if you rub raffle tickets before you drop them into a bucket, the warmth they take on gives you a better chance of winning in a raffle -this advice won me a $20 gift certificate to Target tonight! Yay!!!
~ We had our department Christmas party at work today –lots of yummy food! Sharice, our supervisor, gave us each a Glade holiday candle set –mine has a beautiful apple cinnamon scent. AND we got off 2 1/2 hours early!
~ I once heard that if you rub raffle tickets before you drop them into a bucket, the warmth they take on gives you a better chance of winning in a raffle -this advice won me a $20 gift certificate to Target tonight! Yay!!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Off Early, Bang Up Job, Batch Of Ketchup
~ We got off early from work, over 3 hours early –yay! That’s always a good feeling! It will be a couple bucks less on my check, but the short-term benefits feel great.
~ I cut my bangs tonight. I didn’t want to pay $20 to have my bangs cut so I went ahead and cut them myself!
~ I went through McDonald’s drive-thru for fries, McNuggets (so I could give Smokie a nibble of chicken) and a double cheeseburger (with big Mac sauce!) I asked for ketchup and the bagger grabbed a humongous handful as a joke, looked at me and I vigorously nodded my head in agreement. He showed me again how much he had and I nodded even more fervently. After looking to see if his co-workers were watching, he put them in the bag, opened the window and said with a smile that he was just kidding. I told him “That’s OK, if I don’t use them tonight I’ll use them the next time I go to McDonald’s!” …huh, as if I was going to turn down something free!
~ I cut my bangs tonight. I didn’t want to pay $20 to have my bangs cut so I went ahead and cut them myself!
~ I went through McDonald’s drive-thru for fries, McNuggets (so I could give Smokie a nibble of chicken) and a double cheeseburger (with big Mac sauce!) I asked for ketchup and the bagger grabbed a humongous handful as a joke, looked at me and I vigorously nodded my head in agreement. He showed me again how much he had and I nodded even more fervently. After looking to see if his co-workers were watching, he put them in the bag, opened the window and said with a smile that he was just kidding. I told him “That’s OK, if I don’t use them tonight I’ll use them the next time I go to McDonald’s!” …huh, as if I was going to turn down something free!
I think I missed a spot!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Simply Smile, Heart Burn Savior, Christmas Shopping
~ While visiting Aunt Jeannie in the hospital, a nurse walking down the hall looks at me and smiles. I don't know her, she doesn't know me, but the kindness of a random smile is truly powerful and encouraging.
~ Heading to HiGrade's for a cheeseburger (done rare, just the way I like 'em) deluxe, the thought of Chile Fries on the side seems delicious. I place my order and the fries come back plain. Fate is watching out for my health sometimes, Chile Fries and a rare cheeseburger may have knocked me for a loop!
~ Thanks to Amazon.com, I completed my Christmas shopping within 15 minutes, in the comfort of my own comfy chair, while watching Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares, and eating leftover Thanksgiving pie.
~ Heading to HiGrade's for a cheeseburger (done rare, just the way I like 'em) deluxe, the thought of Chile Fries on the side seems delicious. I place my order and the fries come back plain. Fate is watching out for my health sometimes, Chile Fries and a rare cheeseburger may have knocked me for a loop!
~ Thanks to Amazon.com, I completed my Christmas shopping within 15 minutes, in the comfort of my own comfy chair, while watching Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares, and eating leftover Thanksgiving pie.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thanksgiving Dinner, Kitchen Fun, Itty Bitty Gerbils
~ Dad and I joined Dave, Carole, Anne and Sara for a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner. Carole made turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, corn, and she placed jellied cranberry and pickle spears (~she said she bought pickles especially for me!) on mom's antique relish tray. She also had an apple pie, and a yummy pumpkin pie. She's a great cook!
~ I made Chuck's Favorite Mac And Cheese and a Cream Cheese Brownie Pie this morning to bring with us. They turned out quite good -thank God! My first pie was ruined this morning and I had to make a quick run to Kroger's to buy the ingredients I wasted! I had softened the cream cheese but didn't include the vanilla, egg, or sugar that was supposed to be blended in with it before I put it into the oven! I laugh and say "oops" now but I think I may have scared Smokie a bit when it happened!
~ Anne (9) and Sara (7) are proud "parents" of the cutest little gerbils. Anne's is named Sandy, and Sara's is Daisy. The gerbil's little homes are so cute -much nicer than mine in the mid-80's!
~ I made Chuck's Favorite Mac And Cheese and a Cream Cheese Brownie Pie this morning to bring with us. They turned out quite good -thank God! My first pie was ruined this morning and I had to make a quick run to Kroger's to buy the ingredients I wasted! I had softened the cream cheese but didn't include the vanilla, egg, or sugar that was supposed to be blended in with it before I put it into the oven! I laugh and say "oops" now but I think I may have scared Smokie a bit when it happened!
~ Anne (9) and Sara (7) are proud "parents" of the cutest little gerbils. Anne's is named Sandy, and Sara's is Daisy. The gerbil's little homes are so cute -much nicer than mine in the mid-80's!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Songs By Susan, Day Shift Disappears, A Little Act Of Kindness
~ Received my Susan Boyle CD in the mail, and it's so good! I love her voice -she's awesome!
~ The day shift is now working a different schedule -it's nice to be able to actually sit down when our shift gets into the office, and I've been early enough to actually sit in the seat I like the best!
~Tonight I did something I always wanted to do, I told the Taco Bell drive-thru cashier "Here, I'm paying for the car behind me too." ~it was only $1.05, but it was fun to do!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Like Minds, Donny's Girl, Smokie Song
~ A friendly woman watches me as I look a bit confused at the grocery store. "What are you looking for?", she asks. "Actually in this aisle I'm looking for a couple things.", I reply. She smiles and says "Of course! It's the baking aisle!" I laugh and say "yep!"
~ Pam, who sits behind me at work and is a life-long 49-year-old MAJOR Donny Osmond fanatic, was incredibly EXALTED after he won on Dancing With The Stars tonight. Her passion for her man glowed throughout the room.
~ Smokie, relaxed in my arms, looks so soothed as I sing his name to the tune of Silent Night
~ Pam, who sits behind me at work and is a life-long 49-year-old MAJOR Donny Osmond fanatic, was incredibly EXALTED after he won on Dancing With The Stars tonight. Her passion for her man glowed throughout the room.
~ Smokie, relaxed in my arms, looks so soothed as I sing his name to the tune of Silent Night
Monday, November 23, 2009
Switching Mags, 2012, Dad Singing
~ I received a free "Science Of Mind" magazine in the mail. It was sent to me because I had a subscription to Pure Inspiration, which unfortunately will no longer be printed. I've sensed that this seasonal magazine was going to fold, and I've wanted to start reading Science Of Mind monthly. One door sadly closes, another opens.
~ Saw the movie 2012, and really liked it. I had been looking forward to seeing it but after I heard a few reviews I was a bit apprehensive. I'm happy I went -it was much better than I expected.
~ Visited dad in the hospital. His heart beat is in the 60's now, much better than a few days ago. He sang "School Days, School Days" to me. He sang it very low as he was remembering it. He use to sing to me at bedtime when I was a toddler, I remember Playmates (my favorite), School Days, Sweet Violets, and a song about a rooster getting into someone's yard.
Childrens Songs widget by 6L &
~ Saw the movie 2012, and really liked it. I had been looking forward to seeing it but after I heard a few reviews I was a bit apprehensive. I'm happy I went -it was much better than I expected.
~ Visited dad in the hospital. His heart beat is in the 60's now, much better than a few days ago. He sang "School Days, School Days" to me. He sang it very low as he was remembering it. He use to sing to me at bedtime when I was a toddler, I remember Playmates (my favorite), School Days, Sweet Violets, and a song about a rooster getting into someone's yard.
Childrens Songs widget by 6L &
Friday, November 20, 2009
Dancin' & A-Prancin', Magical Chant, Pause Time
~ I love the ElfYourself dance videos! This is me and Smokie after we "cleaned up the garage!"
~ Chanting "Spirits bring me luck, Spirits bring me peace" going to work, and then getting an ideal parking space after I pull into the crowded lot.
~ The work computer system is on the fritz, giving us extended pause time and a chance to just chill out for awhile.
~ Chanting "Spirits bring me luck, Spirits bring me peace" going to work, and then getting an ideal parking space after I pull into the crowded lot.
~ The work computer system is on the fritz, giving us extended pause time and a chance to just chill out for awhile.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Free Turkey, Remaining Peaceful, Drummer Girl
~ We received free turkeys at work today! My 13-pounder will be cooked by Carole next Thursday on Thanksgiving!
~ Desks are hard to get when we arrive at work these days, so I plunked down at "LaRhonda's desk" when I got there (nobody can claim that a certain desk is theirs though). She gets angry when she sees someone at her desk, comes by and grabs her stuff (pushed way beneath the desk and behind the monitor). I understand how she feels, I don't get upset. She returns later to give me a small backrub and to say she's so sorry she had been mean. As I walk past her and Sherice a few hours later she told me she told Sherice, our supervisor, how meanly she acted and she's sorry. I really had just let it blow over as quickly as it happenned. Sherice told her "If it's Melissa you did this to there's really no problem. She doesn't get upset."
~ My first frame drum came in the mail today! I'm looking forward to learning meditative drumming and joining in on drumming circles!
~ Desks are hard to get when we arrive at work these days, so I plunked down at "LaRhonda's desk" when I got there (nobody can claim that a certain desk is theirs though). She gets angry when she sees someone at her desk, comes by and grabs her stuff (pushed way beneath the desk and behind the monitor). I understand how she feels, I don't get upset. She returns later to give me a small backrub and to say she's so sorry she had been mean. As I walk past her and Sherice a few hours later she told me she told Sherice, our supervisor, how meanly she acted and she's sorry. I really had just let it blow over as quickly as it happenned. Sherice told her "If it's Melissa you did this to there's really no problem. She doesn't get upset."
~ My first frame drum came in the mail today! I'm looking forward to learning meditative drumming and joining in on drumming circles!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wonderful Welcome, Wake Up Call, Fringe
TODAY I SMILED...
~ After opening the door to Eva’s room dad sees me, gives me a big smile and exclaims “There’s my sweetheart!” I go over to give him a kiss and big hug. His Alzheimer’s may be getting worse but he still remembers me when he sees me.
~ I was a bit nervous last night when I saw that my alarm clock was broken. I needed to get up early this morning to fill dad’s pill case and bring it to him before I left for work. I called Aunt Jeannie late last night to see if she could ring me at 9:30 this morning to make sure I was awake. I woke up very early today (well, my eyes were open) but I went to semi-snooze on the chair, knowing she’d be calling. At 9:30, right before she calls, Smokie comes pouncing on me as if he knew it was wake up time and his task was to make sure I did so!
~ After my Friday night ghost shows, I watch Thursday’s episode of Fringe on-line. It’s my favorite show and I love being able to catch up with it when I have the time since I work during its slotted broadcast time. I have seen every episode and yet never off the tellie!
NEWS OF THE DAY: I visited dad today, and gave the nurses his pills for next week. Eva looked very tired. Dad was very much alert, very happy to see me. He doesn't remember my name anymore but he knows me when he sees me. He spends much of the day in Eva's room, yet doesn't recall her name either. It's funny how the brain works. Eva keeps bringing up how much money they could save if they moved in together. This may be so but her health is deteriorating more (she is 95), and dad's Alzheimer's is getting worse.
~ After opening the door to Eva’s room dad sees me, gives me a big smile and exclaims “There’s my sweetheart!” I go over to give him a kiss and big hug. His Alzheimer’s may be getting worse but he still remembers me when he sees me.
~ I was a bit nervous last night when I saw that my alarm clock was broken. I needed to get up early this morning to fill dad’s pill case and bring it to him before I left for work. I called Aunt Jeannie late last night to see if she could ring me at 9:30 this morning to make sure I was awake. I woke up very early today (well, my eyes were open) but I went to semi-snooze on the chair, knowing she’d be calling. At 9:30, right before she calls, Smokie comes pouncing on me as if he knew it was wake up time and his task was to make sure I did so!
~ After my Friday night ghost shows, I watch Thursday’s episode of Fringe on-line. It’s my favorite show and I love being able to catch up with it when I have the time since I work during its slotted broadcast time. I have seen every episode and yet never off the tellie!
NEWS OF THE DAY: I visited dad today, and gave the nurses his pills for next week. Eva looked very tired. Dad was very much alert, very happy to see me. He doesn't remember my name anymore but he knows me when he sees me. He spends much of the day in Eva's room, yet doesn't recall her name either. It's funny how the brain works. Eva keeps bringing up how much money they could save if they moved in together. This may be so but her health is deteriorating more (she is 95), and dad's Alzheimer's is getting worse.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Dizzy Dream, Doll Face, Chilling With The Classics
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Realizing that the dream I had this morning about being late for work was just that, just a crazy little dream
~ Seeing the pictures Kristie shares with us on Facebook of her 4-month- old sweetie Sara
~ Listening to my favorite classical music as I drive home from work. After hearing rudeness in people’s voices pour out all night over the phone lines, Bach and Beethoven sound even more beautiful.
NEWS OF THE DAY:
I wanted to get some Taco Bell after work but saw that the windows are boarded up and the lights are off. My going-home-from-work Taco Bell is closed! I haven’t had Taco Bell, or any fast food, for about a month, which I’m really quite proud of, but I saw a picture of that new Chicken Ranch Gordita and want to try it. I’ll get my Taco Bell fix when I’m more desperate for it and don’t mind going to the other side if Telegraph or driving down to Michigan Ave. (or stop closer to work, around 10 mile).
The phone rang around midnight and I thought it was going to be Aunt Jeannie. I was just about to pop my Swanson boneless fried chicken/mashed potatoes/corn/brownie TV dinner into the oven and watch “Destination Truth”. It was Bette, who sits in front of me at work; she had a hard day at work and wanted to chat a bit. I wanted to just chill out with my food and my tellie, but I empathized and listened. It’s nice to know that I’m not always an inconsiderate "B".
~ Realizing that the dream I had this morning about being late for work was just that, just a crazy little dream
~ Seeing the pictures Kristie shares with us on Facebook of her 4-month- old sweetie Sara
~ Listening to my favorite classical music as I drive home from work. After hearing rudeness in people’s voices pour out all night over the phone lines, Bach and Beethoven sound even more beautiful.
NEWS OF THE DAY:
I wanted to get some Taco Bell after work but saw that the windows are boarded up and the lights are off. My going-home-from-work Taco Bell is closed! I haven’t had Taco Bell, or any fast food, for about a month, which I’m really quite proud of, but I saw a picture of that new Chicken Ranch Gordita and want to try it. I’ll get my Taco Bell fix when I’m more desperate for it and don’t mind going to the other side if Telegraph or driving down to Michigan Ave. (or stop closer to work, around 10 mile).
The phone rang around midnight and I thought it was going to be Aunt Jeannie. I was just about to pop my Swanson boneless fried chicken/mashed potatoes/corn/brownie TV dinner into the oven and watch “Destination Truth”. It was Bette, who sits in front of me at work; she had a hard day at work and wanted to chat a bit. I wanted to just chill out with my food and my tellie, but I empathized and listened. It’s nice to know that I’m not always an inconsiderate "B".
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Fall Arrival, Pretty Pictures, Happy Birthday
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Welcoming Autumn –my favorite season of the year! I especially love October; I enjoy October so much I’ve considered putting the word on my license plate!
~ Looking at Autumn avatars before I head out to work. Autumn pictures are beautiful with their colored leaves, pumpkins, apples, etc.
~ Hearing LaRonda greet me with a “Happy Birthday, Melissa!” No, it’s not my real birth date, but I wish her a happy birthday all year round just for kicks because she sort of starts celebrating hers a month ahead –and so vibrantly! In return she wishes me a happy birthday throughout the year too!
NEWS OF THE DAY: Today would have been mom's "real" birthday if she was still with us. She would have been 75. She always celebrated her birthday on September 12th because that was the date her doctor accidentally put on her birth certificate. And because that was the date she always celebrated being born on, that's the date we put on her tombstone. It was ironic though, the first time dad and I went to the place who made it her last name misspelled upon it! It was the first time that ever happened to them they told us, they showed us that their order form had the name spelled correctly! I think it was mom's shout out to us that she saw what we did!
Markita told Pam and I that Karen had a heart attack today. Karen just found out a couple weeks ago that she has a hole in her heart. Karen worked with us for a couple years and was fired about a week ago for using her cell phone on the job after being told not to several times. I hope all will be alright for her.
~ Welcoming Autumn –my favorite season of the year! I especially love October; I enjoy October so much I’ve considered putting the word on my license plate!
~ Looking at Autumn avatars before I head out to work. Autumn pictures are beautiful with their colored leaves, pumpkins, apples, etc.
~ Hearing LaRonda greet me with a “Happy Birthday, Melissa!” No, it’s not my real birth date, but I wish her a happy birthday all year round just for kicks because she sort of starts celebrating hers a month ahead –and so vibrantly! In return she wishes me a happy birthday throughout the year too!
NEWS OF THE DAY: Today would have been mom's "real" birthday if she was still with us. She would have been 75. She always celebrated her birthday on September 12th because that was the date her doctor accidentally put on her birth certificate. And because that was the date she always celebrated being born on, that's the date we put on her tombstone. It was ironic though, the first time dad and I went to the place who made it her last name misspelled upon it! It was the first time that ever happened to them they told us, they showed us that their order form had the name spelled correctly! I think it was mom's shout out to us that she saw what we did!
Markita told Pam and I that Karen had a heart attack today. Karen just found out a couple weeks ago that she has a hole in her heart. Karen worked with us for a couple years and was fired about a week ago for using her cell phone on the job after being told not to several times. I hope all will be alright for her.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Lunching With Angels, Terrific Thrift Clothes, Taking On Tai Chi
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Lunching with the Angel Club at Claddagh's Irish Pub in Livonia. There were four of us (Sherry, Liz, Aunt Jeanie and I) this month, it was a fun and relaxing get-together.
~ Finding some really cute clothes at my local thrift store! A beautiful green Pea Coat, powder blue sweater, nice gray sweater, and a gorgeous green empress-style blouse cost just under $6.50!
~ My first Tai Chi class was quite cool! It was relaxing, fun, and very, Very detailed (and we only accomplished a couple first steps!)
ANGEL CLUB LUNCH: Claddagh's Irish Pub in Livonia with AJ, Sherry, and Liz. I ordered Guinness Onion Soup (the second after I accidentally ordered "French Onion Soup" I rectified myself!), fish sandwich, fries (and requested some of their Irish onion dip & seasoned sour cream for dipping) and ice tea. AJ asked if I'd like to split a Bread Pudding. After reading "Warm & Tipsy Bread Pudding -Homemade with Brioche bread, apples & raisins, finished with whiskey cream sauce & fresh whipped cream. Definitely big enough to share!" I definitely agreed! It was all very delicious! Lunch, including tip, was $25
NEWS OF THE DAY: I enjoyed driving Hines Drive on this quiet, rainy morning. Listened to my favorite CD to relax to, "The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!"
It's been fun meeting with the Angel Club once a month these past few months but I think they'll be changing their lunch day back to Thursdays -a day I can't make due to work. I'll ask the for the day off for their Christmas party, as I always do. I may start up a Angel Meet Up Group to get together for lunch on Mondays.
Our Tai Chi teacher, Wendy Williams, told us that to keep our minds focused, on and off the tai chi floor (she specifically said "in traffic jams" as well!), we are to keep the tip of our tongue touching the back of our front two teeth. She even demonstrated it with two students, by pushing down on their raised right arm, how we are weak when we don't and are strong when we do!
I watched Dancing With The Stars. I liked Mark Dascascos the best, though Donny Osmond was quite good in the new dance off section.
~ Lunching with the Angel Club at Claddagh's Irish Pub in Livonia. There were four of us (Sherry, Liz, Aunt Jeanie and I) this month, it was a fun and relaxing get-together.
~ Finding some really cute clothes at my local thrift store! A beautiful green Pea Coat, powder blue sweater, nice gray sweater, and a gorgeous green empress-style blouse cost just under $6.50!
~ My first Tai Chi class was quite cool! It was relaxing, fun, and very, Very detailed (and we only accomplished a couple first steps!)
ANGEL CLUB LUNCH: Claddagh's Irish Pub in Livonia with AJ, Sherry, and Liz. I ordered Guinness Onion Soup (the second after I accidentally ordered "French Onion Soup" I rectified myself!), fish sandwich, fries (and requested some of their Irish onion dip & seasoned sour cream for dipping) and ice tea. AJ asked if I'd like to split a Bread Pudding. After reading "Warm & Tipsy Bread Pudding -Homemade with Brioche bread, apples & raisins, finished with whiskey cream sauce & fresh whipped cream. Definitely big enough to share!" I definitely agreed! It was all very delicious! Lunch, including tip, was $25
NEWS OF THE DAY: I enjoyed driving Hines Drive on this quiet, rainy morning. Listened to my favorite CD to relax to, "The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!"
It's been fun meeting with the Angel Club once a month these past few months but I think they'll be changing their lunch day back to Thursdays -a day I can't make due to work. I'll ask the for the day off for their Christmas party, as I always do. I may start up a Angel Meet Up Group to get together for lunch on Mondays.
Our Tai Chi teacher, Wendy Williams, told us that to keep our minds focused, on and off the tai chi floor (she specifically said "in traffic jams" as well!), we are to keep the tip of our tongue touching the back of our front two teeth. She even demonstrated it with two students, by pushing down on their raised right arm, how we are weak when we don't and are strong when we do!
I watched Dancing With The Stars. I liked Mark Dascascos the best, though Donny Osmond was quite good in the new dance off section.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Off Work Early, Taking Tai Chi, Art's Achievement
TODAY I SMILED...
~ We were let off 50 minutes early from work tonight -I love it when that happens!
~ Signing up to learn Tai Chi classes beginning tomorrow at HFCC. It's something I've wanted to learn for a long time, something I think I'm really going to enjoy.
~ Seeing pictures of the wonderful house Art built in Texas. He did a great job. I really like the patio, it looks like a very peaceful area where one can truly relax and meditate.
~ We were let off 50 minutes early from work tonight -I love it when that happens!
~ Signing up to learn Tai Chi classes beginning tomorrow at HFCC. It's something I've wanted to learn for a long time, something I think I'm really going to enjoy.
~ Seeing pictures of the wonderful house Art built in Texas. He did a great job. I really like the patio, it looks like a very peaceful area where one can truly relax and meditate.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Funny card, Neighborly, Girl Group
TODAY I SMILED...
~ AJ called to ask if I could stop at a store to find a funny get well card she could give to a man who just had a heart attack and lives in her apartment. I found one that made her laugh, and it was free of charge for her -it came from the unused greeting cards mom had!
~ After pulling out of my driveway I have the chance to say hi to a new (as of a year ago!) neighbor living across the street as she got into her car with her son. I asked how she likes her house so far, she replies with a smile "it's nice...thanks!"
~ Four young ladies walk into the gas station parking lot singing as I am pumping gas. I tell them they sing good and one replies "I'm trying out for Idol! Vote for me, my name is Ariana!" I give her a thumbs up and tell her I will.
SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER: Richard's in Livonia with AJ and Bob. I had French Onion Soup and Richard's Special Seafood Platter, which consisted of crab cake, scallops, coconut shrimp, stuffed shrimp, deep-fried shrimp, fries, and rice pudding. I downed it all with iced tea. Bob asks "Now here's the question of the day! Who wants my pickle?", knowing I'm about to quickly answer "I do!"
NEWS OF THE DAY: Liz called Bob today to tell him her flight to Spain last night was a nice one, although she was wide awake for the whole trip! She mentioned to me last week that she was sure she'd sleep through it. Their dog, Hairy Callahan, already misses her. He's a one-year-old Golden Lab who's used to Liz taking him outside to go potty in the mornings. After Bob woke he went to see a dump and a guilty-eyed dog in her bedroom. Poor baby. I told him Hairy's gonna show her some attitude when she returns!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Celebration 1, Flowers For Mom, Easter Celebration 2
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Eating an incredible meal at Hathorne Valley with Aunt Jeannie, Liz and Bob, that consisted of breakfast, lunch and a dessert bar! So Much Scrumptious Food!
~ Finding the most beautiful yellow flowers to place on mom's grave. They were so yellow, her favorite color, they almost glowed! Every time I've been there to place flowers at her headstone I've been with dad or Aunt Jeannie. This is the first time I've chosen flowers on my own. She was an angel collector, so I stuck a tiny angel in there as well.
~ Picking dad up, then enjoying Easter dinner at Carole's. She made a delicious ham dinner with some awesome side fixings.
~ Eating an incredible meal at Hathorne Valley with Aunt Jeannie, Liz and Bob, that consisted of breakfast, lunch and a dessert bar! So Much Scrumptious Food!
~ Finding the most beautiful yellow flowers to place on mom's grave. They were so yellow, her favorite color, they almost glowed! Every time I've been there to place flowers at her headstone I've been with dad or Aunt Jeannie. This is the first time I've chosen flowers on my own. She was an angel collector, so I stuck a tiny angel in there as well.
~ Picking dad up, then enjoying Easter dinner at Carole's. She made a delicious ham dinner with some awesome side fixings.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Bigger Bonus, Sweet 70, St. Patty's
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Learning that the bonuses we can win at work has upped about $20 on each level, and the top bonus per week will be $175 rather than $125. It's time to start working overtime!
~ The thermostat in my car shows that it is just over 70-degrees outside today, nice!
~ Noticing that many people are wearing green today. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
~ Learning that the bonuses we can win at work has upped about $20 on each level, and the top bonus per week will be $175 rather than $125. It's time to start working overtime!
~ The thermostat in my car shows that it is just over 70-degrees outside today, nice!
~ Noticing that many people are wearing green today. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Spring Sign, No Coat, Speaking With Sue
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Seeing a red-breasted Robin sitting on my front lawn, telling me Spring is about to arrive.
~ It's so nice outside I decide to voyage sans jacket when I leave the house for a short drive.
~ Talking to Sue about her and the boys visit to dad's yesterday. It was great catching up with her, we haven't spoken for awhile.
~ Seeing a red-breasted Robin sitting on my front lawn, telling me Spring is about to arrive.
~ It's so nice outside I decide to voyage sans jacket when I leave the house for a short drive.
~ Talking to Sue about her and the boys visit to dad's yesterday. It was great catching up with her, we haven't spoken for awhile.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Lovely Number, Well Again, Happy Cologne
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Looking at the weather report in the newspaper I see a very lovely number coming up - 60-degree weather!
~ Co-worker Pam is back in work today after leaving ill quickly yesterday. Medics had to come to help her. She was very jittery and found out that it was caused from two meds not working well together in her body.
~ Upon opening the front door to stand on the porch for a bit after returning from work (the weather was quite nice), I see a box holding the screen door open. It's my Clinique Happy cologne!
~ Looking at the weather report in the newspaper I see a very lovely number coming up - 60-degree weather!
~ Co-worker Pam is back in work today after leaving ill quickly yesterday. Medics had to come to help her. She was very jittery and found out that it was caused from two meds not working well together in her body.
~ Upon opening the front door to stand on the porch for a bit after returning from work (the weather was quite nice), I see a box holding the screen door open. It's my Clinique Happy cologne!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Side Of Fries, Driving Val, Penny Dropper
TODAY I SMILED...
~ The aroma of freshly heated french fries suddenly spreads through the office from a nearby desk, and it smells so terrific.
~ Giving Valencia a lift to the bus stop after work, she always has such quick energy!
~ After receiving a penny for change at the gas station I toss it on the ground outside. Yes, I know, it is littering, but then again someone might find it to be their 'lucky penny'.
~ The aroma of freshly heated french fries suddenly spreads through the office from a nearby desk, and it smells so terrific.
~ Giving Valencia a lift to the bus stop after work, she always has such quick energy!
~ After receiving a penny for change at the gas station I toss it on the ground outside. Yes, I know, it is littering, but then again someone might find it to be their 'lucky penny'.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Groovy Light, Soul Song, Post Surgery
TODAY I SMILED...
~ My lava lamp came in the mail! Much thanks goes to AT&T for the $100 Visa gift card I received for signing my laptop up with them. I used it, all on Amazon.com, to buy Coleman Booster Cables for my car, blue/silver lava lamp, Clinique Happy cologne, 'Ravensburger Emerald Paradise' 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, Soul Lessons and Soul Purpose by Choquette (used book).
~ Walking out of dad's room I heard the prettiest church music being played a couple units down, it had a Gregorian Chant tempo sung with English words. Quite soothing to the ear.
~ At dad's 'day after cataract surgery' appointment, Dr. Kronenburg told us his eye is looking good. Which was quite a relief since he had taken his bandage off over night and missed quite a few eye drops.
~ My lava lamp came in the mail! Much thanks goes to AT&T for the $100 Visa gift card I received for signing my laptop up with them. I used it, all on Amazon.com, to buy Coleman Booster Cables for my car, blue/silver lava lamp, Clinique Happy cologne, 'Ravensburger Emerald Paradise' 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, Soul Lessons and Soul Purpose by Choquette (used book).
~ Walking out of dad's room I heard the prettiest church music being played a couple units down, it had a Gregorian Chant tempo sung with English words. Quite soothing to the ear.
~ At dad's 'day after cataract surgery' appointment, Dr. Kronenburg told us his eye is looking good. Which was quite a relief since he had taken his bandage off over night and missed quite a few eye drops.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Sleeping Smokie, Open Road, Successful Surgery
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Wondering where Smokie wandered off to, then turning around to see him laying on the back of the chair I was sitting in.
~ Driving Ford Road at 4:30 in the morning, no other traffic beside me and yellow flashing lights rather than red.
~ My dad's cataract surgery was a success, and he didn't need anesthetics.
~ Wondering where Smokie wandered off to, then turning around to see him laying on the back of the chair I was sitting in.
~ Driving Ford Road at 4:30 in the morning, no other traffic beside me and yellow flashing lights rather than red.
~ My dad's cataract surgery was a success, and he didn't need anesthetics.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Morning Cereal, March Marches In, Bamboo Beauty
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Opening the front door to get the morning paper and seeing a free sample of Banana Nut Cheerios delivered with it.
~ Seeing new pictures on my wall now that a new month has set in.
~ Erica, who sits in the work cubicle next to me, puts a healthy green bamboo plant on the window sill in front of us; this simple, beautiful, greenery livens up the atmosphere, contrasting off-white walls and gray computers
~ Opening the front door to get the morning paper and seeing a free sample of Banana Nut Cheerios delivered with it.
~ Seeing new pictures on my wall now that a new month has set in.
~ Erica, who sits in the work cubicle next to me, puts a healthy green bamboo plant on the window sill in front of us; this simple, beautiful, greenery livens up the atmosphere, contrasting off-white walls and gray computers
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Lucky ticket, Seeing green, Getting out fast
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Winning $20 in today’s contest at work.
We work hard to earn our contest ticket by closing pledge promises, and only 10(out of 25)people could win one on Friday and one on Saturday. I won one on both days! Yep, I rock that much! Out of 20 tickets, only 7 won prizes. And I won a very cool $20! That means I can splurge for another bag of nacho cheese Doritos, jar of kosher spear dill pickles, and a good size bag of shelled almonds!
~ Seeing big patches of green grass throughout the city, now that this week-end's weather has melted so much snow.
~ Our percentage of closed calls today was so high, we were able to leave work 4 hours early.
~ Winning $20 in today’s contest at work.
We work hard to earn our contest ticket by closing pledge promises, and only 10(out of 25)people could win one on Friday and one on Saturday. I won one on both days! Yep, I rock that much! Out of 20 tickets, only 7 won prizes. And I won a very cool $20! That means I can splurge for another bag of nacho cheese Doritos, jar of kosher spear dill pickles, and a good size bag of shelled almonds!
~ Seeing big patches of green grass throughout the city, now that this week-end's weather has melted so much snow.
~ Our percentage of closed calls today was so high, we were able to leave work 4 hours early.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Stare down,
TODAY I SMILED…
~ Watching Smokie and a squirrel check out each other nose-to-nose on opposite sides of the front window
~ A beautiful Cardinal, the ruby of the bird world, flies onto the porch railing while I look at the snow outside.
~ A 10:00 PM fire alarm at work breaks up the monotony and gets us all huddled up as a group outside
~ Watching Smokie and a squirrel check out each other nose-to-nose on opposite sides of the front window
~ A beautiful Cardinal, the ruby of the bird world, flies onto the porch railing while I look at the snow outside.
~ A 10:00 PM fire alarm at work breaks up the monotony and gets us all huddled up as a group outside
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Boss Time, Day Off, Calender Girl
Today I Smiled...
~ Watching Bruce Springsteen, my favorite singer, perform Super Bowl's half-time show.
~ Chilling out on a day off work. Our department had today off, worked yesterday, so we wouldn't anger people at home over and over and over as they try to party and watch the big game.
~ Seeing Sara smile. She attended a birthday party for one of her best friends, Marissa, and left with a cute party gift -a 2009 little girl's wall calender.
My sister Carole and niece Sara
~ Watching Bruce Springsteen, my favorite singer, perform Super Bowl's half-time show.
~ Chilling out on a day off work. Our department had today off, worked yesterday, so we wouldn't anger people at home over and over and over as they try to party and watch the big game.
~ Seeing Sara smile. She attended a birthday party for one of her best friends, Marissa, and left with a cute party gift -a 2009 little girl's wall calender.
My sister Carole and niece Sara
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Hanging out with Kristie, Regular table, Time to listen
TODAY I SMILED…
~ Hanging out with Kristie. Always generous, she came over equipped with presents – B-52s Funplex Remix cd and pins, astrology gold coin, Avon basics hand cream, Beauty Boutique Beauty Palette, assorted writing paper, and religious Shepherd bracelets. I bought her lunch at Hi-Grade Steakhouse (which she lost about a half hour afterward, the fun of pregnancy!) We also visited her father; it was good to see him again too.
~ After walking into Hi-Grade’s, a restaurant I go to several times a year but haven’t been to in awhile, waitress Frankie asks if I’d like my regular table, as I always sit by the back wall window. Kris needed a warmer table so Frankie led us to what she dubbed as the warmest table in the room. It was cool being remembered though and having a “regular table”!
~ Finding myself at Target’s with Kris where I decided to buy a Walkman/batteries so I could listen to the John Edward tape I checked out from the library. I haven’t had a working tape player in years!
~ Hanging out with Kristie. Always generous, she came over equipped with presents – B-52s Funplex Remix cd and pins, astrology gold coin, Avon basics hand cream, Beauty Boutique Beauty Palette, assorted writing paper, and religious Shepherd bracelets. I bought her lunch at Hi-Grade Steakhouse (which she lost about a half hour afterward, the fun of pregnancy!) We also visited her father; it was good to see him again too.
~ After walking into Hi-Grade’s, a restaurant I go to several times a year but haven’t been to in awhile, waitress Frankie asks if I’d like my regular table, as I always sit by the back wall window. Kris needed a warmer table so Frankie led us to what she dubbed as the warmest table in the room. It was cool being remembered though and having a “regular table”!
~ Finding myself at Target’s with Kris where I decided to buy a Walkman/batteries so I could listen to the John Edward tape I checked out from the library. I haven’t had a working tape player in years!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Moving Movie, Moving More, Moving Out
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Going to a movie, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, for the first time in a long time
~ Carole's father-in-law, Tom, is doing a bit better than yesterday and is responding when asked to move his hand or foot
~ Seeking a new assistant living home for dad before he leaves the hospital, Carole and I agree that the second one we look at, Woodhaven Retirement Community, has a cheeriness, warmth and interaction with Alzheimer’s patients that pleases us.
~ Going to a movie, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, for the first time in a long time
~ Carole's father-in-law, Tom, is doing a bit better than yesterday and is responding when asked to move his hand or foot
~ Seeking a new assistant living home for dad before he leaves the hospital, Carole and I agree that the second one we look at, Woodhaven Retirement Community, has a cheeriness, warmth and interaction with Alzheimer’s patients that pleases us.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Caring friend, Memorable music, Left-overs
TODAY I SMILED…
~ In the early early moments of the day I feel queasy and end up in the bathroom for a long time, Smokie saunters in after awhile to sit by my side and keep me company
~ Hearing a bar of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini on the radio and instantly taken to the wistful beauty of a favorite movie, Somewhere In Time
~ My Applebee left-overs, mozzarella sticks and cheese quesadillas, taste just as good as they did at the restaurant, thanks to the aid of a wet paper towel
~ In the early early moments of the day I feel queasy and end up in the bathroom for a long time, Smokie saunters in after awhile to sit by my side and keep me company
~ Hearing a bar of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini on the radio and instantly taken to the wistful beauty of a favorite movie, Somewhere In Time
~ My Applebee left-overs, mozzarella sticks and cheese quesadillas, taste just as good as they did at the restaurant, thanks to the aid of a wet paper towel
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Good goals, Good guy, Good grains
TODAY I SMILED…
~ Creating my tentative “101 things to do in 1,001 days” list
~ Slipping an extra buck to our very thoughtful waiter at Applebee’s tonight –he was so attentive with soda refills that we didn’t have to ask for one!
~ Watching my pile for donated rice grains grow bigger and bigger on freerice.com
~ Creating my tentative “101 things to do in 1,001 days” list
~ Slipping an extra buck to our very thoughtful waiter at Applebee’s tonight –he was so attentive with soda refills that we didn’t have to ask for one!
~ Watching my pile for donated rice grains grow bigger and bigger on freerice.com
Friday, January 2, 2009
Dream cat, Cheap gas, Posties
TODAY I SMILED...
~ Waking up remembering a dream I just had in which I was sitting in my church's school cafeteria watching an informal court case taking place. For some reason Smokie automatically appeared in my arms, which were empty a second before. "Hi Smokie! How did you get here?", I asked. A lady in my dream smiled and said "Oh! You have a cat!" I replied "Yes, he comes with me everywhere I go!" It was weird having a dream in which I didn't feel it was a dream, as dreams usually go, but I knew inside my dream that Smokie was from my daily life and not the realm I was dreaming in.
~ I paid $1.76 for gas on my way home from the bank, then noticed that the gas at my usual station was $1.82. I'm glad I didn't hold off that extra 5 or so blocks!
~ Receiving a lovely postcard from Sia of the Philipines.
~ Waking up remembering a dream I just had in which I was sitting in my church's school cafeteria watching an informal court case taking place. For some reason Smokie automatically appeared in my arms, which were empty a second before. "Hi Smokie! How did you get here?", I asked. A lady in my dream smiled and said "Oh! You have a cat!" I replied "Yes, he comes with me everywhere I go!" It was weird having a dream in which I didn't feel it was a dream, as dreams usually go, but I knew inside my dream that Smokie was from my daily life and not the realm I was dreaming in.
~ I paid $1.76 for gas on my way home from the bank, then noticed that the gas at my usual station was $1.82. I'm glad I didn't hold off that extra 5 or so blocks!
~ Receiving a lovely postcard from Sia of the Philipines.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Delicious Mixture, A Dimension Of Sight, Year's First Achievement
TODAY I SMILED…
~ Beginning the New Year with one of my favorite meals, Coco Wheat with shredded pieces of hot buttered toast mixed into it.
~ Spending much of the day watching The Twilight Zone marathon on the tellie
~ Earning a Pogo Trivial Pursuit Badge by answering 100 questions correctly, and done so within a half hour’s time!
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