Damn, My Man Is Great

Ok, I am sure everyone gets tired of reading how awesome my husband is but....there's more! LOL I got in my car after work today and noticed that there was a post it note propped up on my dash that said "I *heart* U". Funny thing is it was written a LONG time ago and I had it stored in my center console. Well.......my hubby came by to get some registration papers out of the car (read his blog) and found the note so he got it back out and left it for me. I am truly beginning to completely appreciate him. I thought I had all along and now I know that I haven't. I have known that I had a really special person, I just didn't realize I wasn't reciprocating as well as I should have been.

Today was a steady day at work. At least it wasn't Monday again. My mind seemed a little clearer today. I got off right at 5:00 but still came home. There are some things right now that just keep me from going to the gym. The whole comfort thing. Anywho, we sat and I watched the last episode of Desperate on the computer that I missed a couple of weeks ago then I took a shower. I have been using the body scrub that Andrea made and I really like it! I already used a whole one! Today my back pain was worse and I am kicking myself in the ass for not accepting the pain shot the doctor offered. He offered me all kinds of stuff but I am not one to mask things with pain pills. I did accept some Naproxen that I haven't picked up yet!

I have really started getting into my book by Nicholas Sparks called "The Rescue". It just took me a little bit. So, I am going to get to bed and read a little of that! Rusty would swear I read in bed just to keep him up! LOL

Have a great New Years Eve tomorrow and be safe! As great as each year has gotten I can't wait to see what 2009 holds for Rusty and I. Ever since I met him things just keep getting better. Man I got a good one! I will try to make 2009 all about him and his wishes since he has ALWAYS made it about me. It's his turn!

Giggady, Giggady, Giggady

Ok, so I am not even sure what to write.

I, like everyone else, was not thrilled to return to work. Here's the catch though......we all have to go back so SUCK IT UP and get over it! We ALLOW ourselves to be cranky or crabby. Your attitude is what you let it be! Yes, it was an off day but the least we can do is try to make the best of it. My mind was out of it I think. Other than that, I was pretty ok! Of course, Becca might say different. Sorry Becca! As I said........kind of out of it. And, well, you know! LOL

I figured out last night that my cat has tapeworms. Luckily for me, our vet didn't require a visit and just let me purchase the pills. I also went to the doctor for myself today (not for tapeworms, lol) and have an MRI scheduled for January 5th. I finally got someone to give it a shot. I hope I didn't make it sound like I didn't need something done since I refused pain meds and pain shots but I don't want to cover it up. I want it dealt with. Hopefully we will find something out. Of course, I wasn't hurting nearly as bad today as usually but I remembered my blog from a little while ago when I was really frustrated and made a promise to myself to bring it up. I did accept the offer of a script for Naproxen which is a little stronger than Alleve. That way I am not eating 6-8 of those a day and just taking one or two. We'll see.

Ok, I am tired and need to take a shower. I didn't get to do much reading last night and I want to tonight! Wonder if I can hack it and get my lazy but going!

Looking forward to another short week. If only I had Friday off...............but we can't all be Princess Andrea. Ha!

What A Beautiful Day

Wow, how do I top last nights (early this morning) blog? I even wore my ring to bed I felt so special! Today I slept in until 11:00. I was awake before that but I just wanted to lay there. I missed church, but I believe in forgiveness! It was a beautiful day today so Rusty decided we should get out. When I asked how I should dress he said for geocaching. I should have known!! LOL It was a little chilly at first but the hiking makes up for it. We ended up breaking our record of 10 in one day (11) and we also got a lot of exercise! Marley went with us and she had a blast. She loves to be in the open and I think she is glad she found us! I love going where she can just roam free. It helps that she listens well. My point, she is exhausted. She had to have a bath when we got home, as we all did, because we did a lot of sliding down hills on our butts! We had some tough caches today!

That is pretty much it! I am getting sleepy and need to finish my nails so I can go to bed. I want to read and it's already almost 8:30. I know, makes me sound old. I could handle another day or so off, but I still don't miss teaching that much. I miss having an impact on the lives of children. That's about it!

Ok, I'm gonna go. I still can't get over how wonderful my life is right now and I am looking forward to the many more changes in 2009!

I Am The Luckiest Woman Alive

Because of my husbands latest post, I have decided that I will now post one of the Christmas presents he gave to me. It was a story he wrote that really explains our latest big decision. I can not believe that I snagged a man like him. I am truly blessed and will love him for the rest of my life! My mom frequently reminds me that he has made all my hopes, wishes and dreams come true. Every day he makes her right!! LOL

P.S. The Royal Dubs is also our Geocaching name!

The Royal Dubs

Once upon a time in a land far, far, far away there lived a King and Queen. The King and Queen had a majestic castle way up on a hill with their very own secluded lake and forest. They shared their beautiful kingdom with three princesses and a prince. The princesses were young and beautiful and only cared about playing and sleeping the days away. Meanwhile, the Prince was the keeper of the land; he made sure that any uninvited guests were executed whether by his own means or help from the princesses. The Prince often enjoyed sharing his treasured catches with the King and Queen by virtue of his own show and tell methods.

Princess Sophie and Princess Bailey were inseparable and were always found together, whether it be frolicking in the forest, desperately trying to get out of the lake (especially when falling in when it was frozen), and sleeping in the royal bed. Princess Marley was more composed and strove for all the attention of the King and Queen, for you see she was once a lonely princess with no kingdom until finding the King and Queen. Prince Keiko was known for being a knight in shining armor for the Queen. Prince Keiko and the Queen were often seen conspiring to torment the King.

The King, Queen, Princesses, and Prince lived a happy and fulfilled life within the walls of their kingdom. However, outside the walls of the kingdom, the skies were becoming ever darker as the days passed. The forces that were closing in on the kingdom were not clear for quite some time. Once the King and Queen identified that the darkness surrounding them was emitting from the surrounding kingdoms it became obvious that they were under attack. The King and Queen were happy people and got along with everyone but this caused jealousy among other kingdoms and caused them to turn against the King and Queen. The days continued on and the King and Queen found themselves in a battle of keeping themselves happy in an unhappy world.

The King and Queen knew that they would have to battle the looming darkness in order to save their own happiness. They quickly devised a plan to move their kingdom away from the evil darkness and find a much more pleasant land. The plan unfolded quickly and secretly. Once the King and Queen had found new occupants of their kingdom it was time to make a quick get-away to avoid as much of the evil darkness as possible. The Queen knew the perfect place to go to re-establish true happiness in not just their kingdom but all the kingdoms that would surround them. There would be a catch though that would sadden the King and Queen. The new kingdom would be much smaller than they had grown accustomed to. Princess Sophie and Princess Bailey were bundles of energy and loved to have space to run. The King and Queen were torn in what to do about their beautiful Princesses.

In the knick of time, two peasants and their family from a distant land proposed that they would watch over the Princesses as they continued to grow and give them the much needed attention. The King and Queen agreed to this proposition and allowed the Princesses to move on and explore new kingdoms where their adventures would be numerous. Princess Sophie and Princess Bailey would forever be missed but it was never doubted that the decision was for their benefit and not the King and Queen.

The plan was in motion, the old kingdom was becoming dark, Princess Sophie and Princess Bailey had moved away to a fun-filled land, and the Queen knew exactly where she and the King would end up at. Time slowed to a crawl as it became closer to leave the old kingdom and seek out their new home. But the King knew all along that it was the right thing to do, everything was falling into place, and happiness would again overflow the King and Queen’s kingdom.

The King and Queen loaded all their precious belongings into their carriage and headed north away from the darkened land. The route they would take was filled with turmoil and torrential weather, was it a sign of a bad decision? After a long and grueling journey they had arrived and as they did so the clouds parted and the King and Queen knew that the skies had cleared for them to see the beauty in their place.

Within minutes of arriving, they were surrounded by joyous and welcoming citizens of surrounding kingdoms. The King smiled and knew that he and his Queen were finally in the right place, a place they could live as they always have and not worry about a looming darkness because no darkness could penetrate the new kingdom.

With happiness within the kingdom and surrounding the kingdom, the King and Queen truly earned their title as the Royal Dubs as they lived happily ever after.

The End

Merry Christmas

From Rusty

December 25, 2008

As you can see.........I have an amazing husband that I worry deserves so much more than what he has. I can only hope and pray that I can continue to be the woman he believes I am. I pray he is patient with me, because I am still working on becoming all I feel he deserves!

And baby, I would love for you to continue the story as you had planned!

I'm Pooped!

Wow, what a Christmas! Rusty and I decided to spend this Christmas with just each other. It was nice to get up and not have to rush around to be three or four different places on the same day. We took our time opening our presents and enjoying the morning. Rusty made me wait to go through my stocking last so I just knew there was a ring in it that I had BEGGED for in October. It was a birthstone ring and I absolutely loved it and it was 50% off. I have never found a birthstone ring I liked since mine is a greenish color (peridot) so I was obsessed with the damn thing. I even commented to him once that I always get what I want. What a bitch!

Well, the ring wasn't in the stocking (he knew I'd think that) but there was a story titled "The Royal Dubs" and it is awesome. Rusty wrote it for me and I will post it on here later. It sums our lives up this past year perfectly. I had a great morning though. I got an Easy Bake Oven (yes the toy) that I had wanted ever since I was a child but dad wouldn't let me have it because it would make a mess. I also got this watch I wanted from Santa (dad), a cool hat, my paraffin bath (yeah!!), a foot massage bath, a tripod for my camera and a foot massage/heat pillow. Oh yeah, and a drawer organizer I had wanted. So, I decided to call my mom and tell her about my Easy Bake Oven I finally got and then wham!, I look down and there is this pretty little present..............................................
If you can't tell by the look on my face............I was shocked. I started telling mom about it and then I started to cry because I had been such a selfish little girl about it and didn't feel that I deserved it. Rusty had actually went and got it two days after I had told him about it. He says I deserve it but I still don't think I do. It is beautiful.
So, yes, I had probably the best Christmas ever. I am soooo spoiled and I will admit it.
I would like to think that I spoiled Rusty at least a little. He wanted Geocaching stuff and that's what I got him........plus some other stuff........................................
There's Rusty sitting next to some of his loot. Please keep in mind that we both are still fresh outta bed and in our jammies. We might look a little rough. After we got all done with our presents we got around and went and grabbed some Christmas dinner.........Burger King. It pretty much sucked. We came home and played with our goodies some more then, guess what we did? We went and did some Geocaching stuff! LOL After we finished with that we went to the movies and saw "Benjamen Button". It was pretty good, it's just looooooooooooong. Then we met Rick and Renee directly after and went to see "Marley and Me". That was a tough one...............the end of the movie brought back too many tough memories of Benny and I had to go in the restroom when I got home and bawl my eyes out. It's a very good movie (book's better) but it was soooo close to home for us both. Didn't know it at the time but it had crossed both our minds at the same time to get up and walk out and not face the inevitable.

So, here I am, on the day after Christmas. I didn't have to work today so I enjoyed laying in bed until 9:00. I got up and did some laundry and straightened up my closet and drawers. I straightened up the house and the kitchen and then I decided to go wash the car and the truck. I also brought each one home and vacuumed them out. The weather was beautiful today, other than the wind advisory! When Rusty got home from work we took down all the Christmas decorations. We usually don't do it this soon but with our small house I wanted my dining room table back and that meant taking down the tree! We went to eat Taco Shop and after that we FINALLY got to take Georgia and Leigh Ann their presents. We had a great visit and then we came home. It is now 11:00 and I am kind of tired. I still want to take a shower and I have my paraffin bath heating right now. I can't wait. So, I am gonna make like a weenie and beat it!

I hear foot steps on my roof but I don't have a fireplace!

Ok, it's that time! Time for bed so Santa can come!

Today was a half day at work and it went pretty well. I was glad to get out of there and head home. I did miss Andrea! Thank goodness Becca was there!

Rusty and I spent the evening trying to find somewhere to eat! I could not believe the restaurants along the interstate closed too! We settled for IHOP and that was about it. Rick and Renee stopped by and gave us a little gift (THEY WERE NOT SUPPOSED TO) and then they went to her grandmothers. Rusty and I popped in "It's A Wonderful Life" and just finished watching that. "A Christmas Story" is already showing but I am thinking we will wait until tomorrow to start watching it!

My daddy-o got married today. He says "for tax purposes". LOL Funny thing, I know he's serious! That's my dad. Love him or hate him.

That's about it! Looking forward to getting up and opening presents. Then, we are going to see some movies tomorrow! We may save "Marley and Me" for the evening show because Renee and Rick mentioned going with us. We will probably see "The Curious Case of Benjamen Button" earlier in the day. Since there aren't going to be any restaurants open we may just end up eating nachos, candy, and popcorn for Christmas dinner!!

Until tomorrow night..................I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

A Little Late

I didn't blog last night because I got home at 11:15 and I had to be to work at 8:00 this morning. So...............

Yesterday was kind of a good day at work. I think our brains actually go on vacation before our bodies do! We were all a little weird and goofy. Last night was my girls night with Leigh Ann and Jen (my two bestest friends from high school). Now, I know you all are thinking a girls night out means booze and dancing and partying! Well, we are a little different. We have a blast as long as we are together. We went to eat at Applebee's and then went to the theater and saw "Australia". We were the ONLY ones in the theater so it was awesome! It was supposed to start at 8:00 and I finally went at 8:15 and asked them to start it. We could laugh as loud as we wanted, ask what they said as loud as we wanted...........hell, we even farted if we wanted!! LOL Yep, that's me and my friends! We LOVE each other!

So, when we came out of the theater we had the most beautiful snow occurring. It had already snowed as much as it was going to apparently because it didn't snow much longer after I got home since my tracks were still visible in the driveway this morning. Darn! But, it was awesome and beautiful. Since our house faces the north (ugh) the snow in our front yard will be around for Christmas day!

I came home and pretty much went straight to bed! Can't tell you anything else about today since I will technically do my today blog tonight! I know, you will be anxiously waiting!! Ha Ha

I Am Right Most of The Time

At least I believe that I am right most of the time.

In case you haven't taken the opportunity to check out Rusty's blog as mentioned below, I would like to invite you to do so. You will notice that there is a mention of football and addiction. Ah ha! So when I got chewed on for making it sound like his life revolved around football I was actually right! He says it's okay that I know it, just not others. LMAO
I was right, I was right.......nanny nanny boo boo!

So, today was a busy TLM day. And, as always, when he runs behind it is the techs fault. I don't believe that I chose to double, even triple book patients but that's just my outlook. I also am not the one sitting in there gabbing and gabbing for 30-45 minutes! Not that I don't like/enjoy working with him. Just stating the facts Jack!

I was all ready to head to the gym after work when I got a message that I needed to skip the gym and pick Rusty up due to his bad work day (again, read his blog). So, I did that and found out he was going back to work anyway so I headed to the gym. It was really hard to get back in to the mindset of working out when I had already decided I wasn't going to. I made it for 15 minutes (100 calories) on the elliptical. Not good, but better than nothing.

Other than that it's been a nice warm evening here at home. I received my "gift" from Grandma Claribel today in the mail. She recently celebrated her 99th birthday. Actually it was on December 19th. She wrote out a short history of her life. Typed, it was all of 8 or so pages. She included pictures of homes, her children when they were young and so forth. What is so special is that I did not come into this woman's life until about 1990 or so. Even then we didn't live real close together so we didn't get to spend a lot of time together. However, she still speaks of Rusty and I as if we had been her grandchildren all along. She and her late husband, Floyd, are absolutely amazing. They are such great people. She currently lives in Manhattan, Ks. and Rusty and I just discussed a trip to see her. I am really hoping for a big celebration for a 100th birthday. You never know what God has in store for us so we will not take our chances. It will be a trip as soon as the weather allows.......even maybe in January. Her story and her love for her family, us included, brought tears to my eyes. Such a wonderful woman.

Ok, so now I shall take my sentimental booty to bed. I am excited for Christmas to come and to spend it with my husband!

Bubbalicious

I call my cat Bubba, even though his name is Keiko. Then I called him Bubbalicious one day...............because he is beautiful and delicious looking! So, hence the title.

So, I set my alarm on a Sunday morning. It wasn't that big of a deal, it was just for 9:10 but still. I got up and went to church with Andrea. It was a nice little deal. No big hooplah about new guests and any of that. I got to finally say hi to Heath who I have seen a couple of times but didn't get a chance to talk to. It was nice. As the sermon came to a close we were praying and I began to pray for my back. Then, I had a change of thought and decided not to be so selfish. So, I prayed for a friends unborn child.

When I got home I was sooooooooo cold. My feet were frozen! I sat on the couch and tried to warm up a bit. Rusty had already eaten cereal so I made some hot Ramen noodles. After that I got a little sleepy and decided I was entitled to a nap.......after a little internet of course. This was around 2:30 so I napped until about 4 or 4:30. I finally got my booty off the couch to make Rusty and I pancakes for dinner. We are running a little low in the grocery area so we are going to have to start being creative!

I am excited for this week for several reasons............
I am hoping for more snow.
I am glad I only have to work 2 and 1/2 days.
It's Christmas!
We get to open presents.
We get to go see two awesome movies on Christmas day.

Did I mention only having to work through Wednesday at noon?? I can't wait to sleep in on Friday morning and get up and think............hmmmmm, what should I do on my day home alone. It's is not that I don't like having Rusty home, but there are times that some good quality time alone is beneficial. Guess I don't really know how to explain it. It is easier for me to get things done when he isn't here but that's only if I have a couple of days in a row. I want to veg out on the first one! So far, that is the only bad thing about NOT teaching. All the breaks we got throughout the year, not to mention the summers off. I think I would get bored in the summer though. No pool and all my friends would be working!

I made some more pretzels tonight for work tomorrow. I actually bought two packages of almond bark but I got tired of making them! I did dishes then here I am. My hands were hurting from the water (long story) so I couldn't go take my shower right away. That's what I'm waiting for right now. When I picked up my laptop I noticed I had a third follower. Rusty started a blog! Guess he wants his two cents! You can check it out by clicking on the picture of he and I below where it says "My Peeps".

Rusty downloaded a game on the Wii called "The World of Goo". It's pretty neat so that's what I have been listening to for a while. Before that was football. I am wishing for another Dr. Pepper right now because the one I got earlier is watered down. I have only been having one a day unless I go out to eat. I am still trying to figure out if I should quit cold turkey come time for Pound Plunge. I am just not sure. I will be giving up a lot already.............can I give up my DP???? Maybe I should just make myself burn 200 more calories on top of my end count each day at the gym. Does it work that way??

Well, I have some other things I would like to do before I grab a shower. I am thankful for all of the decisions that I and my husband have made this year. Not all may have agreed, but it's about us right? Yes, we are selfish.....and happy.

So, I Think I'm Done!

What a night! I crawled out of bed around 11:00. I didn't feel too bad, I just don't rest well after a few drinks. I don't really enjoy drinking but my friend Renee wanted to see me get a little goofy and Rusty says he's never seen me drunk before. Just because I know when to stop and I don't drink until I puke my guts up doesn't mean I'm not drunk. I am very fortunate that I know when to stop and I didn't even get that drunk last night. It was a good giggly one. So, I got up and got all my packages ready to mail to Oklahoma. Rusty got up around 8:30 and he ended up falling asleep on the couch while I did that. I took my packages to mail to Oklahoma (which costs more than some of the damn gifts!) and then went to Walgreens. I found some good stuff there that I had been looking for. After that I BRAVED Wal-Mart. It was crazy. It amazes me that many people think the Christmas season is the time to become super cranky and bitchy and RUDE. It's awful!! I didn't find much there.................a little something for Princess Andrea and a little something for Becca. I think I am pretty much done though. I have just a tiny thing to get for my friends Rick and Renee I believe. I told friends not to get us anything and I am hoping most have followed through. I just bought for my friend Leigh's daughter, Georgia. If friends have kids that's who you should buy for I think!!

I got to go eat at my cozy Chinese place tonight thanks to my WONDERFUL husband. I have a feeling he has spoiled me this Christmas, as I tried to the same for him. Chinese was wonderful! I love that place and could eat it everyday. I am trying to get in some of my favorites before I take the plunge in January..........as in pound plunge! I am excited to get started. I am sure I won't think I am come time to start but I'll just have to be. If I keep reminding myself of the phrase "what happened to her?" (which came out of my husbands mouth) that should help. I am still looking for that picture.

Ok, I'm gonna sign off! Gonna be hard to make myself get up for church!

OMGoodness.............not a good time to blog!

Ok, so I'm a little intoxicated for my Friday night blog :-)!
I will catch up tomorrow.

Thinking of heading to IHOP! YUMMY!

Dishes Anyone?

So, I don't feel like doing the supper dishes. Any volunteers?

Today was kind of a weird day at work. What day isn't?? LOL
I forgot today was post op day and when I was walking down the hallway and saw the butt load of people I thought "oh shit, post ops!" Guess I should have gotten there a little early. I will blame it on the late night phone call from my boss (the doc). He called about 9:15 with a question regarding a patient we had seen earlier in the day and thank the LORD I remembered him. My first thought when I heard his voice was "ah hell, what'd I do?" Me and my negative thoughts.

Andrea asked me to lunch today and I am thankful for that. I have made some really good friends there at work. I knew when we moved here I would have a couple great friends but I didn't know I would gain so many more! It is so great. I am truly blessed with great friendship.

So, we got a very heavy fog by this afternoon and then it was more like freezing fog/drizzle. It actually rained while I was at the gym (burning over 300 calories in 30 minutes *smiling*) Then just a heavy mist. On my way home, trying to be careful, my mother called. Grandma Claribel (Daryl's mom) is down visiting in Moore and today is her 99th birthday. She is such a great woman and still going at it. I am sure she is watching football right now. I am hoping they have a big shabang for her next years birthday. She lives in Manhattan and Rusty and I plan on going and visiting as soon as the weather allows.

So, I am pretty much pooped and can't imagine how pooped I'll be when I start working out in the morning and the evening. It's gonna be tough to figure out a schedule.

All right, since you aren't going to come do my dishes I guess I will. Mah Sue keeps staring at me and I guess she's ready for bed!

Me too Mah Sue!

*yawn*

Wow, I am relaxed and ready for bed! Today was a generally slow and nice day at work. This afternoon went a little haywire with an emergent add on which I ended up not getting to leave early as I had hoped. Never fails, but that's okay. I went to the gym after work and pushed to continue with my elliptical work out. My toes go numb on that damn thing and I don't like it one bit.

After that, it was home to shower and eat dinner. Just hanging out on the couch right now trying to keep my eyes open!

Looks as though we might get some ice tonight so we'll see how that all works out. I know it's damn cold out there...........I (we) are in need of some good winter clothing/outerwear! I am hoping to be able to do some shopping for that stuff soon.

I guess there isn't anything else. I am just tired. We both have been sleeping very well. I truly enjoy that!

Yeah for Biggest Loser Winner Michelle!

So, this may be a short one because I want to read for a little bit in bed!

Today was kuh-razy at work. People must be so freaking ignorant. I'm not just talking about the patients either. If you know something needs to be done, just freaking do it. Especially when we are swamped and you're standing there with your thumb up your ass. AND..........if you are wearing glasses I assume that you have been to an eye doctor before to have your vision checked. Quit acting like you have NO IDEA what is going on!! Hell, fill out an application.........we'll probably hire your dumb ass.

Sorry, done with that!

Ok, so my two friends teased me. They blogged ONCE and then stopped again. I'm just as tired as the next person and would much rather be doing other things too........but you have me addicted now so you owe me! I understand if you have two beautiful little kids keeping you from it though ;o)

Tonight was Biggest Loser finale. I am so glad it wasn't one of those rude bitches that won. Yeah for Michelle. It definitely helped put into perspective what I need to do when January rolls around. Maybe not to their extreme, but I gotta work and be devoted. I did turn down Dairy Queen tonight! Think Rusty did? I'll let you guess.

So, that's about it. I am off to do a little reading on why Oprah put all her weight back on. LOL

See ya tomorrow night!

The Last Straw

Today was the day I decided that if the doctor I see this December doesn't refer me to someone who can help me I will absolutely go OFF. I am so tired of my back/hip hurting like it is. I was in SO much pain today. When I finally went to take some Alleve Andrea thought I was crying. "Not yet" I said.

Today was crazy. As mentioned in my previous blog.......guess who had to scribe ALL day with the doc. Me!!! Hell, that's better than what I'll do tomorrow which causes one big cluster. Anyway, not going to vent about work considering it's not that big of a deal! At least I know what to expect and I've only been there a little over 2 months.

It was very cold today. Around 3 degrees when I went in to work. Made my nose hairs freeze! Rusty has yet to experience that. So, I stayed at the office for lunch and read my magazine. I went to the gym after work like a good girl even though I wanted to just come home and crawl under a blanket! It was a good workout though and I really enjoyed the sauna today. I needed some relaxation.

I have been super tired (scribing ALL day does that) so I am going to hit the hay. Doing good since it's only 9:00. I sure am ready though. So, I'm gonna finish my Sunny D and then crawl in to my wonderful bed. I hope I wake up to snow on the ground tomorrow! If it's gonna be this damn cold we should at least have something pretty to look at outside.

I'm a "Twilight" kinda gal.

Ok, blue because it is brrrrrrr outside! Right now it is 7, yes SEVEN, degrees outside! Rusty said it actually hurt when he took the trash out earlier. Welcome to northwest Kansas!

So today was a pretty good day. It was laundry and play on the computer day! Isn't every day play on computer day for me? I also winterized the front window. It seems to have helped a lot since it faces the north. Making a promise to ourselves right now that no matter how cute a house is when we decide to buy, if it faces the north it is a big fat NO!

I was getting Chili going for supper when my friend Becca called. She asked if I would go see "Twilight" with her tonight. Hello? Did ya think I would say no? LOL So, after I had my chili for supper (YUM) I met Becca at the movie theatre. Let me just say that even though it was a Sunday night and they weren't that busy we still deserved to have some freaking HEAT! It was ridiculous!!! My feet were so cold that when I got home the shower water stung them. But, Edward did heat things up quite a bit. J/k, J/k. I think I'm gonna have a bruise from where Becca would elbow me for all the good stuff. And, there was lots of good stuff. It was nice to go see it with someone who got all giddy like me! Fun to "live" in that world for a bit.

So, that's pretty much it. Got me a hot shower, checked my stuff on line, blogged and now to bed. Of course after I floss, brush, AND TAKE MY SNORE SPRAY. It's up there with Chantix for me. A MIRACLE!!

Gonna be a busy day tomorrow.........like 66 patients with both doctors in. I don't know who will be scribing but I bet I know who won't. That's between us girls!

Love, Love, Love!!!

'Bout Damn Time!

My friends FINALLY blogged. I was getting bored! Becca, my last one was from Friday night! We got home around 9:00 and then I played on the computer forever. My eyes were so damn tired that I couldn't even stand to blog! But....I am sooooo thankful that you and Andrea did!

Last night the little get together was okay. It was too segregated and Andrea didn't feel good. I really liked her husband and I think that he and Rusty would get along well. So, needless to say....I would like to have another get together with those few I think we would have a good time with. I could have fun with any of them but the mixture was kind of like mixing beer and liquor...it just didn't work out! How's that analogy?

We are babysitting my friends little yorkie named Lucky. I just love her to death. She misses her momma though. I will try and get her pic tomorrow and put on here!

Today is Rusty's birthday. Happy Birthday baby! I didn't think he really wanted to do anything. He played games on the PS3 and I worked on my Christmas cards. I made labels and got them all sent out. I then came home and started messing with the pictures we had taken. Andrea Rodger did a great job! I am thankful she let us purchase the cd. I love to play with the pics on the computer and see what I can create. I'll post a few here now...........................The scripture is Jeremiah 29:11. It has meant a lot to me since my auto accident in 1998 and the outpatient surgeries I went through.


This says "When just being together is enough....." I look at this pic long enough and think of the title and it can bring tears to my eyes. We really are fine just as long as we have each other. Sometimes we may like a little time to ourselves but that's normal. Everyone needs their personal space. Sometimes it's hard in this little house. All in good time my pretty, all in good time. I feel like our lives are just now truly beginning.

Looking at my pic above made me think of "Pound Plunge". I am ready but then again I'm not. Maybe I can talk my good friend Andrea into walking with me on lunch or something. She needs to exercise just for health, not for her proportions. I will be starting that in January and just found out I need another partner so if anyone is interested let me know!

Anyway, got off track. So I messed around with the pics and then figured out Rusty wanted his birthday roast for dinner. I got that going and after dinner we decided to go grab a geo-cache. It was a night one that overlooks the town. It was pretty! A little windy but nice! We also want to do the "Blue Light Lady" one but are saving it for day time to see the monument.

I just got a pic of Lucky. She is really camera shy!This picture doesn't do her justice! She is a sweet thing!

Oh, btw......the whole sil deal is fubar'd. And I am thinking the "r" in fubar should stand for "reconciliation" instead of "recognition". Sad, but true. I am done. Good thing we don't live down the street anymore I guess. That way no one feels as though they have to co-exist. Either way........done. Moving on and going back to enjoying myself here. I did find out though that people were saying things that were not what they said they were. They made what they wanted to out of things and then continued to gossip. That caused a lot of hard feelings and now it can't be erased. Too bad people can't mind their own business.

Anyway! I made Rusty brownies too for his birthday and he said they were good. At least one thing turned out right! LOL

Ok, that's gonna be it for tonight. Super glad that my friends blogged again and looking forward to many more!

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

I am too tired to blog right now. I have played on the internet for WAY too long! So, I'll make up for it tomorrow. Not much to talk about but a pretty lame evening.

So, until then.......don't hold your breath! It's not that exciting.

Can you hear my back screaming?

What a long ass day. Can't you tell from the pic above? LMAO

I slept pretty darn good and I'm happy to say that Rusty did too. I did NOT snore because I took my snore spray. I decided I would hang a little cloth bag from the wrought iron on our bed and put it in there. That way I always have it near. :-)

Today at work was pretty good. Everyone was there and we only had one doctor in. This afternoon we had NONE!! I kind of enjoyed it. I did piddly things around the office then took off around 3:00 to go spend some money we didn't have on Christmas stuff. I bought stuff to make snacks for my co-workers. I am beginning to think it would have been better to just spend $5 on each of them for what I bought and the time I spent. I just sat down around 9:15 for the first time other than supper. I am exhausted and my back is in its mood again. I am tired of it for sure!

So, sitting here listening to some football while I blog and chat on Facebook with a friend. Rusty's birthday is Saturday so we are trying to make some plans. He's on call so it won't be nothing big! Except for his age.........the big 31! LOL

Ok, so it's almost ten and I feel like I have been run over.........by a reindeer! J/K
See, I'm losing my mind!

All right. Looking forward to a free catered lunch from Carlos O'Kellys and our Christmas bonus tomorrow!

So, I'm out...............and feeling dead to the world!

Lazy and Selfish

Wow, so this morning my husband was a little upset with me. Apparently I snored last night and kept him up all night. We went to bed and Keiko was laying on my chest. I love when he does that because he doesn't do it often. So, Rusty asks if I took my snore spray. I say no and I don't get up because my Keiko was snuggling with me. I thought as soon as he moved I would go take it. Well............he stayed there and I fell asleep! So.............I was lazy and selfish. My husband swears he didn't say it like that but of course that's what I heard. I kind of guess I was hoping he'd go get it for me. I mean, I slept good! Just kidding..............I should take his sleep into consideration also. But my snoring doesn't bother me a bit! LOL!

So, at work I was thinking about the lazy part of his comment. I decided then that I would just come home after work and do the things I have been putting off for too long. I have been lazy here lately. It just sucks going to the gym after work, getting home around 6:30 or so, cooking dinner, showering, cleaning the kitchen...where's my time to sit and unwind? So within 30 minutes I had started the sheets in the washer, stripped the bed sheets, washed dishes and vacuumed! Then my friend Leigh Ann called to see if we wanted to go eat Chinese. Uh.......that's a big HELL YES!! I love that damn place. So, I took a break from my busy evening and my husband and I enjoyed our visit with my best friend and her two lovely children.

After that I came home and winterized most of the windows in the house. All I have left is the living room and our bedroom. I also finished up the sheets and comforter. I didn't get EVERYTHING done that I wanted to but I did get 3/4 of it completed.

Mrs. Princess STILL hasn't blogged and neither has Becca. WTF??? I think they are doing it on purpose to make me think about them! Andrea, bring the CD tomorrow please!! I am trying to figure out what else I need to order!

So, I would love to go do some Christmas shopping. I was thinking maybe I could leave early tomorrow since there aren't any doctors in the afternoon but someone already took the afternoon off. I guess being the new girl plays a role in that too.

Anywho, I am ready for bed and still need to grab a shower and TAKE MY SPRAY!!

So, here's to tomorrow......Thursday! One more day until Friday and a nice weekend off. I am ready because tonight kicked my booty!

Where Are My Fellow Bloggers?

So, there's this girl who got me addicted to this whole blogging thing and she hasn't blogged in several days! Geesh! LOL

Today was an okay day. I wasn't very pleased with Princess Andrea's unhappiness. I like her to be happy and spunky. I can't imagine WHY she wasn't. She had a GREAT weekend! Perk up little lady. I didn't get to say goodbye to my friend Becca today either! She had to leave a little early. So, tomorrow is satellite day but I don't have to go! Sorry Andrea! I know you don't want to but I am going to enjoy my break from it!

I went to the gym after work. I didn't get to do the sauna today but I got in the StairMaster, elliptical, and some weights. We had Subway for dinner as we watched Biggest Loser with Renee and Rick. I am sooooooooooo glad the two blue members are below the yellow line! Go Michelle!

Ok, so I am poopered out. Just talked to my dad and he got a new truck today. Yeah for him! He really needed a car, but he likes his trucks! I can't wait to see a picture of it. Speaking of pics............I got my Christmas cards today and they are pretty darn cool. Well, except for the extremely overweight Tara pictured in them but the animals and Rusty make up for that! Can't wait to get them mailed out.

All right, I'm gonna let this do. I am ready for bed but I have to get my feet warmed up first! It's cold outside!

Keep it toasty and warm!

Skip-BoAnyone?

Yes, Skip-Bo. I have watched my husband play Skip-Bo all night on the satellite. Thanks Gene!! LOL He is addicted now I believe. Oh well, I have been on the internet all night so what's new! ;-)

Today was a weird day. I felt just a little fogged out. It was nice that my friend Becca noticed and asked me if I was okay. That always feels good! I don't know what it was. Probably the getting to bed at 11:00 last night. It was tough but we had a good time playing Phase 10 with Rick and Renee so that made it all worth it.

I went to the gym today like a good girl. I am doing "Pound Plunge" this January so I am not going to go at it hard and heavy until then. I will torture myself soon enough! After that we came home and ate dinner and.............well, here I am! Been working my way up to this all evening.

I am looking forward to tomorrow with a possible slow day. We have one doctor out for surgery and another out for clinic. That's IF the weather doesn't get bad. I personally wouldn't mind if we had a little snow! I kinda like it! LOL! Ask me if I like it in a couple months. Ha

Then, on Wednesday I usually go to satellite clinic but I don't have to this week. Not sure why other than they are splitting it up. Sorry Andrea!! Satellite always wears me out so I will enjoy the small break!

My my, Rusty just got ice cream and I was a good girl and turned it down. Yeah for me! I responded to my sil finally. I was nice and completely honest. I even had Rusty proof read to make sure. We'll see how that goes. Can't make it any worse, eh?

I am also trying my hardest not to let other smart ass remarks I see from people who I thought were my friends get to me. As I stated before......my new mantra is to "invest my energy in those who truly care for me". I think I said that before on here. I just decided on it a couple days ago. I am awful sensitive though and it hurts deeply to think that people I thought were good friends may not be what I thought. I tried to keep in touch but hardly ever got a response. I know they say they are busy but they weren't too busy to forward me an e-mail when I worked with them so what is the damn difference?? I only heard from one of them recently and that's because they wanted a damn recipe. Then no thank you or nothing! That's it. So, I am not going to waste my energy on that and their petty games. I am above that and don't have time for it!

So, wow, I think I was ranting a little there! LOL That's what I needed I guess.

Well, I hope to see Andrea at work tomorrow and for more than one reason! If she doesn't show that only leaves two of us and......well, that leaves 2! LOL You gals know what I mean!

Ok, this was long and it felt good. Ready to hit the sack and sleep good with NO snoring!! Yeah!!!!!!

P.S.

Yeah for Snore Relief Spray!! It works! And........Walgreens has an awesome coupon in the ad this week! Give it a whirl if you or your partner snores!

I forgot to blog last night!

Wow, am I getting lazy or what?!?!? I'll answer that for you.....lazy! I forgot to blog last night but I was already on the computer quite a bit. I also have not responded to my sil because I spend so much time on the computer doing other things that my eyes start to cross I can't handle it a minute more! I also need to look at pictures to order and haven't brought myself to do that. I guess I am one of those that likes to "play" before "work". Ha

Yesterday was a pretty nice day, so guess what we did? Bet you are having a hard time. NOT. Yes, we went Geo-caching. We found a pretty spot again. We were a little worried with hunters and all. I really think next year we should invest in some orange vests for those types of locations. Especially a small one for Marley. So, we did that until the sun started to go down then we came home. We had a nice evening of me playing on the computer and Rusty watching a movie. LOL I am an addict. I admitted it before and I admit it now!

Today was a lazy day of doing some laundry and watching football. I should have gotten up and done more but it was one of those days for my back. It is still just throbbing near my right hip in that one spot that always makes me want to scream. I took 4 alleve earlier and it hasn't phased the pain at all. Same shit, different day.

I went to the Frost Fest parade with Renee and then we went back to her house and she made Rusty and I chicken and noodles. Yum! After that we watching some football and played Phase 10. I LOVE that damn game!

I also downloaded some awesome music today! I was excited. I needed some new stuff for the gym. Speaking of which...........I have to start busting my ass even harder! With my back this way, that's tough. Guess I will suck it up and maybe cause more damage? How can I cause damage if nothing is wrong with it? Dumb ass doctors! Maybe someone can help me some day.

Ok, I think that is pretty much it. I would really, really, really like to go Christmas shopping! I need to get stuff mailed soon since we won't be going home. I am looking forward to spending part of Christmas day at the theater! Yeah for "Marley and Me" coming out. Way excited about that...............even though I know I will cry. Never hurts to cry once in a while!

Ohhhhhhhh, yeah baby.........it's Friday!

Wow, it's Friday. I am excited to be sitting in my pajamas and relaxing on my couch! Today was a good day at work.....kinda nice and slow. Plus, Princess Andrea was there and she was HAPPY! I am so glad that she came in HAPPY this morning!! ;o)

I got to get off a little early since I had some overtime. Yesterday I was told it was only 15 minutes but then found out today that it was an hour and fifteen minutes! Woo Hoo! I got to go to the gym early and then came home and Rusty and I went out for a nice steak dinner. So, we are chillaxing on the couch right now in our jammies and trying to stay awake! LOL!

I still haven't written a response e-mail to the sil. Waiting so I can sit and take my sweet time.

Not much to say.....glad to be here where I am and glad to have my husband here by my side!

TTYL!

Twilight is STILL good!

Red is for blood.......as in Vampire!!!

Today was an okay day. Andrea was still gone, but I was prepared for it! Becca was there and gave me another big ole needed hug! My friend Leigh decided she was finally ready to go see Twilight so we planned on that for this evening. Since I skipped the gym yesterday, I HAD to go today! I didn't get a lot done but I did enough to make me sore! I had to hurry home for dinner then go pick up Leigh. She decided to invite her mom and that was fun! So, I saw Twilight for the second time and it was still as good as the first. Still like the book best! I am so pumped though because Janel (Leighs mom) loved it! She wants to read the books now!

All in all we had a great time. I wish it wasn't so late because I haven't hardly got to play on the internet! I did get some great books from Leigh Ann. Most are Nicholas Sparks......actually all of them! She also let me borrow The Notebook movie and made me promise to watch it this weekend.

So, it's late and tomorrow is Friday. I am ready for a relaxing weekend. After the rat race of last weekend.............it's much needed! Plus, I need to go to the gym faithfully to make up for the food from last weekend!

Hope my Princess comes tomorrow! ;o)

Damn I Could Go For Something Sweet!

Pink, because pink makes me think of sweet! I have only truly had ONE Dr. Pepper today. I think that is my problem. I guess it's a problem I will have to get used to.

I was so happy when I got to work this morning because Princess Andrea was there. Then, I noticed she wasn't a happy Princess Andrea. She left shortly after for a dr.'s appointment and then Becca wasn't there either! The day seemed to drag on, and then BAM! It got busy and 5:00 came fast. I started working on surgery charts today and hopefully did a good job.

I am beat. Ready for bed! The snore relief spray worked again last night! Woo Hoo!

Not much else I guess. Still just hanging in there and taking it easy. Here's my new motto....

"I vow to invest my energy in people who are truly there for me."

BL Night!!

Today was satellite day in Smith Center. OMG...stayed up late getting the tree up and everything so it was around 11:30 when I went to bed and I had to be in at 6:45! I was very proud that I didn't sleep on the way to satellite or on the way home. I worked and did all that I could while in the car (cause I am a superstar). We were extra busy but it went well. I got to leave a little early due to overtime so I got to the gym early. Today I did stairstepper, sauna, and lower body weights. I didn't eat a lot for lunch (soup and salad) so I am hoping I did a good job!

Tonight was Biggest Loser night. Damn that blue team! Rick and Renee came over and it was my turn to cook but we decided Subway sounded pretty good! So, we went and got Subway and came home and hung out. Rusty wanted ice cream (see, how can I be good?) so Renee and I went and got that. I got the smallest thing so I tried!! I should have went without but YOU turn down ice cream! LOL! It is only 9:29 so I am pumped to possibly get in bed earlier tonight than last night.

I tried my throat spray that I bought from Wal-Mart. I DID NOT SNORE LAST NIGHT!!! Rusty said not even a peep! So, I would try it if you have problems snoring! I don't snore because of my nose so the strips wouldn't have worked. Mine is more in my throat and I am hoping that the spray continues to work! I love it when I sleep good but I like it even more when my husband does too!

Ok, I'm gonna get and enjoy a peaceful nights sleep. I have not responded to my sil's e-mail yet and am giving myself some time to think it over. Not too much thinking though...I am starting to just really think "to hell with it". Not in a bad way, but in a way that I won't let it occupy my mind.

I am also excited for work tomorrow. I haven't seen Andrea since last Wednesday and I didn't get any time with Becca today! Yeah for new friends!

LOVE!!!

Wow, I Sure Know How To Screw Stuff Up......

according to others! LOL!

Ok, so today was a little rough at work. We had two out so that was a little off. I also had 24 charts to get ready for tomorrow and that was an "until 5:00" deal! It seemed like nothing could go right today. I can only do what I was trained/taught to do so why do I get treated like a damn idiot at times?? I'm doing my best with what I was given! I can't help it if someone puts the instruments for FB removal in the wrong spot. I can't help it if you can't find something you are looking for! I have a college degree, am 31 years old, been on my own since before I was 18, and have been working for a long time.............I am not stupid! Just because I didn't go to medical school doesn't mean I am ignorant. The fact that someone did doesn't make them superior to others. In that field, maybe, but not overall and in general. I bet I could ask some of the MD's certain Science questions and they wouldn't know the answer. It's all in what you studied. So, suck it and quit trying to imply I don't know what the hell is going on! (deep breath)

Finally got an e-mail from my sister-in-law.....doesn't say what she is mad about but only that she'll forgive me. Ooooooooooookay. I haven't responded and feel as though I need some deep thinking before I do. I need to be able to explain why it is that I should feel the need to defend myself or the actions of my father and/or his girlfriend. And, furthermore, I shouldn't have to defend myself to a 15 year old. Anywho............

Tomorrow is Smith Center day and I have to be at work at 6:45. Not a good thing considering it is 10:47 right now! I got off work a little late and had to MAKE myself go to the gym. I then came home and we began putting up Christmas decorations. We had to take down our dining room table to put our huge ass tree up! That's what happens when you lose 1000 square feet in your housing. We got it up though. Now if my lovely cat will behave himself!

Well, I'm off to try this snore spray junk. If that don't work, I'm gonna have to see the doctor about it. My poor hubby is losing sleep!

I Am Emotional

So, I am home from my Thanksgiving trip back to Chickasha. Unfortunately, I am writing in blue........yes, because I am blue.

I do not regret my move to Hays at all. And, this weekend just helped reassure me that I made the right decision. I do miss my mom and other family but when my own brother and his wife don't say 3 words to me the whole 4 hours we are together.......that kind of bothers me. I don't know what I did other than move away. And then, I have people that I considered friends and I guess I should have known better. They won't stay in touch with me but they sure like to comment about the way I feel about things. They ask me for recipes or other things and then I hear nothing from them. Friends?? I guess I was wrong.

I feel bad for my dad's girlfriend because she thinks my brother and I not really speaking is her fault and it's not (that I know of). Every time she tries to ask them about it they say I left because I wanted to "be left alone." I never said that and if I did they are taking it out of context. Quit using it as an EXCUSE!! I am tired of people making me feel bad for choosing what I want to do! Why can't they be like my father-in-law? He commented that it looked like we were having a lot of fun here in Hays. He's right!! Why do they have to try and bring it down? I hate that I made that trip to be ignored and made to feel like I was an outcast by members of my own family. And, the reason my grandmother wouldn't let dad's girlfriend make Rusty and I a plate of Thanksgiving food but let everyone else..............I have no earthly idea. I know she would rather let her prized grandson have it so maybe there wasn't much to give out?? I don't know. I feel like I am being punished for doing something my husband and I were going to do eventually anyway. Is there a rule that really says once you live in Chickasha you must stay there until your dying day?

I hate that I let it bother me. I hate that I let the people I thought were my friends make me mad and then make me so angry that I cry. They want to think I am miserable just because I was ready to come home to Hays, then they can go ahead and think it. I was miserable because I wasn't sleeping good and the drive was long for just a few hours with the people I love. I know a little is better than none but I would much rather spend a weekend with each family than run the rat race. It just wasn't worth it. When someone felt the need to be smart and comment to just stay home.......well, that's right! We are staying home for Christmas. Not because of any of this. But, I will sure not lose any sleep over it now.

I am just rambling now. I hate that I let them keep me from enjoying my Sunday evening at home with my husband. I really wanted to put Christmas decorations up tonight. We were just too tired though. I had to do laundry too! So, I'm waiting for that to get done and then probably go to bed. I just hate that I ended this long weekend on a bad note. That's my family......................and I can pretty much count on it every time.

Friday Night

Ok, so I couldn't blog last night since I didn't have internet. I thought I was gonna die....d-i-e! LOL! Just kidding. I was so tired after the LONG ass drive (seemed forever) and after the awesome dinner Jeanne made! I ate so much I felt sick! So, I am at mom's now.......waiting for some quality time. It's just different now. Anyway, not gonna go there.

Ok, gonna wait until later and hopefully get to blog tonight!!

Can't wait to get home!

Happy Thanksgiving!

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving Day! I got to bed around 11:30 last night. Didn't take me too long to get the stuff made that I needed to make. I got up in time for the parade, which Rusty said started at 9:00. Come to find out, it started at 8:00! Oh well, I tried. I got all our food ready to go and we enjoyed a nice lunch followed by a nice nap! LOL! Kind of nice being here at home and eating lunch in my jammies!

After my long nap I had to get ready to go to the Moore's for Thanksgiving. It was a big one with the Werth side of the family. They are so welcoming and so friendly. It was like we were just another relative. I love sitting there and listening to Grandma and Grandpa Werth's German accents. Their grandson, Josh, had just been ordained a Catholic Deacon so we looked at some pictures of that. I got to see my two favorite kiddos, Georgia and Jett, and also got to see some other cute ones! Curtis and Staci got there kind of late so we ended up staying until 9:00 with them! We were one of the two last couples to leave and it wasn't even our true family! LOL! My banana pudding and cheeseball were a hit! Yeah! Looks like I will be making that for them each year. I like it.............gives me a reason to get in there and bake some stuff! I am already looking forward to the baking of the holiday season!

Well, along with my friend Andrea I will list a FEW of the things that I am thankful for.

1. My husband
2. At this time, friends who ARE family
3. Health
4. Food that nourishes our bodies (not everyone got to have a meal like we did)
5. My furbabies!!
6. The ability to live our lives the way we want.....no regrets and allowing nothing and no one to hold us back from what we want or think we want.
7. I can't forget to mention the new friendships I have gained since moving back to Hays and also the ones I have rekindled.

I am truly blessed. I know I have my family back home, I have many wonderful friends and "family" here, and we both have jobs that help us survive in this joke we call the economy.

Hope you all enjoy your holiday weekend and stay safe!

I Shouldn't Have....................................

sat on my ass all evening.

It is now 9:45 and we just got finished watching two episodes of Grey's that we had DVR'd. And, now, I must get to the kitchen and make the following...........

deviled eggs
banana pudding
cheese-ball

I thought there was something else, but I can't remember at the moment. So, that's why I am blogging now........I won't feel like it when I am done! I want to sleep in tomorrow, but I need to get up and start Rusty's roast! I bought a turkey breast for myself. I am also going to make candied yams, dressing, rice, and dinner rolls. I think that's it????

Then, after much persuasion and a call from the momma, we will be going to the Moore's for dinner. I love them all very much and look forward to it but still feel as though we are imposing. I feel as though it is out of "sorrow" that we aren't with our own families, but I know that is also not the case. Their home has been open to friends for as long as I can remember. I also feel that they are family and they have been for many years, longer than I have known my husband. So, babe, that means you are family too!

I gotta get to cooking. I really need a DP and I won't have one! Sure sounds good though.

Have a great Turkey day!

The Big D, and I Don't Mean Dallas

I lay in bed at 4:00 this morning thinking about the upcoming weekend. We will be traveling to Oklahoma to see our families for the Thanksgiving holiday. Even though we won't be there on the actual day at least we get to go home to see them on the weekend. These thoughts of the wonderful holiday season are what lead me to the D word...............Divorce.

Isn't it sad that I think of that during the best times of the year? Well here's why. The trip home to Oklahoma is 6 hours one way. We get to leave around noon (hopefully) on Friday. Spend 6 hours on the road and arrive at my father-in-laws around 6:00. We will have a wonderful homemade Thanksgiving supper then spend with them what time we can cram in before bed. We then get up the next morning and go to my dads. We spend a little time there before we head to my grandmother's for a leftover Thanksgiving dinner. Shortly after that we will head to Rusty's grandmother's to spend time with her and his mother. After a brief afternoon visit there we will head to my mothers for supper. We will then go to bed decently early so we can get up and make the six hour trip home and prepare for the upcoming week.

My point................twelve hours on the road and only ONE full day. I know my dad is gonna be upset when we don't spend much time with him, as other family will want more time also but when is it ever fair? When both sets of parents are divorced that kind of makes it difficult. Four different families to visit in 1 1/2 days is tough! Someone is bound to get their feelings hurt or be selfish about it and I can probably place a bet on who!! LOL!

So, I am going to try and enjoy the rest of the week. I am not looking forward to Beloit tomorrow just because satellite always wears me out! But, I made a cheese-ball tonight to take to work tomorrow for my co-workers cause they are awesome! Thursday will be a day to ourselves. Rusty wants a roast and I want the traditional, so we will work it out and have the best of both worlds! I will find me some turkey somehow. I am going to make a cheese-ball and banana pudding for the Moore's because I think they are just fan-damn-tastic and I love 'em!

I will let this do. I am hoping that our trip isn't too stressful and it is enjoyable. I know parts of it will be great but sometimes I wonder about the others. If you knew my family, you'd know what I was talking about!

Have a great week and look forward to that dressing, deviled eggs, candied yams, and pumpkin pie! Eat some for me! I won't be going all out just for the two of us!

Make It Stop!

I woke up this morning and was upset with the amount of pain I dealt with throughout the night. I would sleep so good, then need to re-adjust and each time it hurt. I hate that and it made it hard to enjoy what relaxation I was getting by being jolted awake by pain! UGH!

So, I noticed on my way to work that I kept getting a little dizzy when I turned my head or moved around. A little annoying, but I can hack it. The day was weird but we got to order lunch out for someone's birthday so that helped! LOL! Momma love her some Chinese! Anyway, at lunch I finally got a hold of the person at the Kansas State Department of Teacher Licensing that had been trying to get ahold of me. Turns out apparently Kansas doesn't need teachers THAT bad! If I don't show to their "appeal" hearing on December 5th I will have to go through their WHOLE program though an accredited college. It's a stinking 3 year program. So, they want me to take a day off from work, at a job I just started, drive 4 hours and spend 15-30 minutes with a group of people explaining why I should be allowed to teach. Is the bachelors in Biology/minor in Chemistry and 3+ years of teaching not enough?? Geez! Like I said, doesn't look like they need or WANT teachers as bad as they say. My response...............WTF?????!!!!!?????? Unfortunately, I let that ruin my day. I am guessing that the dizziness and fever like feeling all day didn't help either.

So, I came home and put my pj's on and am relaxing. I think I am gonna shower and then do a little reading. That is my favorite! I have (barely) started "The Last Summer". I took my friend Becca the book "Blaze" that I had just finished. I told her I would be her personal library! LOL!

I am worried about my friend Andrea and I hope she just takes it easy and lets everything take its course the way it is intended to! There is a reason for everything! Don't you dare let her know I worry about her! I already rub her shoulders and I said if I ever make anyone moan like that I should get paid! LOL! I wish I could rub my own cause I know I do a pretty darn good job! And Andrea, a sad princess is no fun to be around so be happy!

Ok, I think that's it. Gonna see if I can sway my hubby into one of those nice little shoulder rubs. I'm not holding my breath.

Here's to one down and only two to go!

Ah man, it's already Sunday night!

Poop, that's what I think about it being Sunday night already so I am using brown!

Today was a pretty uneventful day. Well, as in fun stuff. I got up and cleaned the house and Rusty started laundry. Thanks babe. I didn't run and get a DP first thing either! Yeah for me. I finished cleaning and then sat on the couch for a bit. I think the no caffeine started to hit me cause I felt kind of like poop. Anyway, after I sat for a bit and cat-napped for a bit I decided I would go to Wal-Mart. I wasn't going to but Rusty needed sugar for tea and he CAN NOT go without his tea. I don't blame him. That's how I felt about my DP. Still do, but I am sucking it up! Just got up to make me some chocolate chip cookies.......slap my hand, I'm a bad girl! So, back on track. I went to Wal-Mart, which was a mad house, and picked up a few things for Thanksgiving. Just a few since we will be spending the actual day alone this year. Rusty wants roast, so I guess I will make that with the other traditional trimmings. I'll have some chicken with the chicken and dressing. I can't wait for deviled eggs, yummy!! So, got home from Wally World and made dinner, did dishes, took care of my nails, showered, and here I am. Too late for cookies, need to be in bed, but you only live once right.

I finished my book last night. Tonight I will work on my November Oprah mag so I can get it to Leigh then I am going to start "The Last Summer" by Anne Brashears. It's in the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series. Did I mention I LOVE reading!?!?!?!? The characters are how I want them to be and my "movie" in my mind lasts for several days if not a couple weeks! It's the best! Rusty hates that I read in bed though. That's the best time for me! Except that it keeps me up late. It is my relaxation tool though. All right, I think I'll let that do. Got my mind on reading now! LOL

Here's to the week ahead.........oh, I just remembered I only have to work 3 days this week! Woo hoo! Except..................Wednesday is Beloit satellite clinic which makes for a loooooooooong day.

Wishing you all a good week ahead!

Ahhhhhhhhh, geocaching!

I'm feeling green with all the outdoor-ness I endured today!

I didn't get out of bed until almost 11:30! I was conked out and slept so good. And that's not too bad since Rusty didn't get out of bed until 10:30. That is way unusual! OMG....just found out my father-in-law reads this. I will still try to keep it real! LOL! Love ya Gene!

Anways...................

Got outta bed late but then we went geocaching. It was really pretty nice today. We went to Cedar Bluff and took Marley with us since I figured there wouldn't be many people around. She had a blast!!!!!! If you have my Facebook go check out the pics! Here are a few..... Marley and Momma

Daddy and Marley

And the cutest damn pic of all!

The whole fam at Cedar Bluff

Ok, so there are a couple pics for your viewing pleasure. I was on a role finding the cache's but then I kind of peetered out. We did a lot of rough ones today! It was definitely good exercise. We even jogged a bit. Yeah, ME jogging! LOL! Not for long, but I did it! So the last ones we stopped at were close to dusk and it got cold quick. Marley Sue saw her first deer tonight. She was a little intrigued. Then we saw several when we got to the top of a hill. So, that was our Saturday and it was pretty darn fun. I got a little chilly a couple of times but that was it. Overall it was pretty nice. I definitely need some boots to wear. Tennis shoes just don't cut it for climbing rocks and climbing up and down hills with loose rock and gravel. Plus, I need my ankles and calves protected! I keep getting battle wounds! Oh well, they are worth it!

I am looking forward to getting some pictures ordered soon. Can't wait to post those too! Well, at least some of them. I am still working out and going to the gym. This is the first day I haven't gone all week but I still got a hell of a work out today. I am planning to go tomorrow but I have to clean our filthy house! It's so damn small it won't take long though! I would give anything for a second bathroom! If we ever buy a house again that's a MUST have!

Ok, I am rambling now and someone is reading over my shoulder. Kinda erks me...........even though he can read it later anyway. He's just jealous of my typing skills........................LMAO!! NOT! He helps with my typos!

With Love,

tara tara bo bara banana fana fo fara me my mo mara.....Tara!

Twilight!

Ok, it's after midnight on Friday so this is sitll considered my Friday blog but will show up as Saturday! The reason I am writing so late is because we went and watched Twilight in the theater! More on that in a bit.

Today was kuh-raz-ee at work. There were 3 of us there this morning (one called in) and it went pretty smooth. The only thing is one had to leave after lunch due to overtime. That left two of us. Would have been great if neither one had to scribe. We did as much as we possibly could to help ensure we weren't needed in the exam rooms but that still wasn't enough. Sometimes I feel so awful because I know they are running their tails off checking in and I am sitting in the exam room listening to "blah, blah, blah......". I don't mind scribing and listening to all that jazz, but if I could be better utilized elsewhere bring it on. I am a worker. I like to stay busy and I like to be beneficial. I also like to please the people I work for. Not necessarily brown nosing, but being addicted to pleasing people. We did get told twice today that we did a good job and even once it was from the doc! Take it when you can get it Andrea!

I got off work at 4:30 thanks to the dynamic duo kicking ass. Ok, you guys are laughing right now. So, anyway, I got to the gym early and I was glad! I did the stairstepper for 15 minutes and raised my intensity level, did the treadmill for 30 minutes while I read and then sat in the sauna for 30 mintes. It was a good gym visit! I also only had one Dr. Pepper throughout the day and two bottles of water. Of course, with dinner I had a pop and at the movie with my popcorn. I would bet that I went without about 3 cans of DP today compared to normal.

After that I came home and my hubby took me out for a night on the town! We went and tried JD's Chicken (once might be enough on that one) and then we went to the mall (found a new store we like) and then we went to Twilight. It was freaking crazy. There were probably 100-150 people standing in the lobby with us. It was actually quite miserable. The movie was (don't worry, I'm not gonna ruin it) worth the wait I thought. I do suggest reading the book first! Books are always better than the movies!

Ok, I am beat! Rusty wants to geocache tomorrow..........it's gonna be cold and I don't like that! But I like to find them before him so I may have to go and get out of the vehicle! I am gonna go to bed and get as warm as possible before my cold day tomorrow!

Yeah for weekends!

It's Before 9:00!!!

I am going a little out of my normal routine to get this out before 9:00! So, I haven't checked my MySpace and Facebook yet!

Holy moly, what a day. I scribed all day and that wears my ass out. At least when you check patients in you get a lull to go pee or get a drink! Oh well, I busted my bootie and tried to stay upbeat.

After work I went to the gym and did a little extra today! I did the stair stepper, the treadmill, some weights and then the sauna for 30 minutes. I love that damn sauna. I don't sweat easily and going in there makes me feel like I am getting rid of my toxins. I sat with my head hanging and watched the sweat drip off of me. My clothes were soaked. Sounds gross but it is sooooo relaxing! I got home and finally got to eat rice a roni and hamburger meat. Bland, but I love it! I didn't buy any dr. pepper at the store last night so I haven't had any since I been home. I think it is making a big difference cause I am already really sleepy! May go to bed in a bit and read.

Twilight (the movie) comes out this weekend and I am so excited. I am afraid it will be all sold out or just too damn crowded with teens to go. All four books of the "Twilight" series are amazing and leave you wanting more each time. I feel like a little teenage girl liking them so much! If you haven't read them, give them a try. "Host" by Stephanie Myer is also very good. It takes a little getting into because it is kind of confusing, but it's worth it! I am currently reading "Blaze" by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) and then I have three more books waiting in the wings........................."The Year of Living Biblically", "The Last Summer", and "Just After Sunset". Of course that's not ALL the books I have to read but I imagine those will come first. There's this new little gizmo called a "Kendall" by Amazon.com, and Sony has one too, that you download books to. You can take like 14 books with you wherever you go! And, it fits right in your purse. I wouldn't mind having one but they are around $300. Never hurts to dream! I would much rather have my paraffin bath than that right now!

Well, I think that's about it. If the damn cat wakes us up again at 5 in the morning Rusty isn't going to be a happy camper, and I don't appreciate it either. I guess I am a little better with it. I treat him like a child that wakes up and I just have to get him to go back to sleep. It really doesn't make me angry or upset, it just frustrates me. Maybe I would be a good mom after all!

Tomorrow's Friday girls.....................I know you'll miss me over the weekend.

Ahhh, and here's tonights!

Been a long time since I blogged, eh? Ha Ha

Today was a little crazy at work. Too many chiefs and not enough indians. I rolled my eyes so many damn times I think they are stuck in the top of my freaking head. I also think "are you f*c*ing kidding me" went through my mind a zillion times.
Nuff said.

When I came by the house on the way to the gym I saw Rusty's truck home and the garage door open. I figured I forgot something or something had changed so I pulled in. I forgot he was on call and that he wasn't going to the gym. I decided I wasn't going to go since I wanted to go to Wal-Mart. Well, I nixed that idea and took my ass to the gym. Go me! I didn't stay long but I did the stairstepper and some lifting. I didn't want to get too sweaty because my friends Staci and Curtis were coming by! I hadn't seen them in forever and they live less than a mile away! LOL!

We had no plans to go out to dinner but that quickly changed. We went to Applebee's and I had a steak and veggies. I was proud of myself cause I had thought about getting chicken fingers....all fried. I did have some fries but I didn't eat them all and I didn't drink but half of my Dr. Pepper!

We had a great time with Staci and Curtis and I realize how much I have missed hanging out with them.

After supper Rusty and I went to Wal-Mart. I needed water and some vegetables. Rusty needed Coke and some ice cream. ;o) I am sure I will have some of the ice cream but I didn't buy any Dr. Pepper. I have GOT to stick to not buying any for the house. With the recent realizations in my appearance I really need to stick with this. I am not a vanilla Coke person, so I should be fine there. Now, as for the ice cream...............that's another story!

Until tomorrow my dear followers..........