The Family Circus

It has been brought to my attention that many felt my last post, "The Big Top", was about family.  I will always be a part of the Foley Family Circus.  It's in my genes!!  My dad made sure of it!  LOL

It was NOT about family.  So, I'll write it again so it can be read keeping that in mind.  Let me use one word differently.

The clowns gathered, and I, my friend, am glad I am no longer a part of that circus.

Had a short but nice weekend with family.  Looking forward to a couple months at home now.

The Big Top

All the clowns will gather and I, my friend, am glad I am no longer a part of that circus.

Peaceful

My title, that's how I feel.  I am rested, relaxed, happy......I won't go on.

Today was a great day at work as I actually got to do some "work".  We had Curt and Staci over for supper and enjoyed an evening of visiting.  I also had some customers for PQ stop by and do a little shopping.  I am excited to go to supper with our neighbors this week also.  Good friends are far and few between but when you find them you know it.

I have seen people talk bad about others and then turn around and act like they are good friends.  That is two-faced and proves how good of a friend you are not.  Fake it 'til you feel it only goes so far, right Bec? lol
I just don't see how you can apparently strongly dislike someone, talk horrible talk of them, then proceed to "act" like you are friends and hang out.  To each their own.  People live their lives how they choose to.  That's their right!  Just a pet peeve I guess.

So, on a final note here are my wishes for the rest of the week............

I wish for my friend Tina to get results with her dr's appointments!
I wish for my friend Becca to have a great rest of the week and for her heart's desires to be hers!
I wish for the cold that is trying to creep in to go away. Again, thanks Rusty!
I wish for warmer weather!  Don't we all?

Shy and Sensitive

As a little girl I was very shy.  Never did I like to speak up or look anyone straight on.  I never told anyone what I really thought or wanted.  I would just set back and let others speak for me. 

As a little girl I was very sensitive.  I remember at a very young age, maybe 7 or 8, sitting in our dining room on 9th street and crying for probably 30-45 minutes because I had broke the little elastic band that held my moms coupon holder closed.  She finally came looking for me and instantly told me that it was okay, I hadn't done anything wrong.  I didn't believe her.

If you ask me what my biggest fear is I will tell you that it is being a disappointment.  Number one to my dad, which has always seemed so easy to do.  Sometimes I feel I will never actually please him or give him a reason to actually be proud of me.  Yes, being a disappointment is my biggest fear.  So when I am faced with a question or a decision head on I say what I think is wanted of me.  I don't say what I truly want to do.  I want to please the other person, I want to NOT be a disappointment to them.  Ask me where I want to eat for dinner, I'll say I don't care.  What do you want?  Ask me what movie we should see?  Same thing.  I am always wanting to please others because I don't want to disappoint them.  A curse I have had since childhood.  And yes, I feel it is a curse.  Put me on the spot and get exactly what you want.

I have promised myself that I will start basing my decisions on what I truly feel in my heart, not on what I think others want of me.  There are so many times I have said yes or shook my head up and down as I hesitated inside knowing I had just agreed to something that I really didn't think was a good idea or just flat out did not want to do.  No more.........or at least I am going to try.

If I disappoint you  it better be for a damn good reason, otherwise I'm living this life for me and mine and it's not going to matter.  There is a magic number in my life and it is the number four.  Rusty, myself, Marley and Keiko.

That's my family and their happiness is what is important to me. And from today forward, my happiness too.

Mustard In The Carpet

My baby boy is sick! No, not Keiko, but Rusty.  We have already both had the flu that lasted a little more than a week and now he has a head cold.  Please, Please, Please don't give it to me!  I am hoping he can finally get some good rest and get better.

This evening it is nice and quiet.  Marley sleeping next to me, Keiko laying on the back of the couch. RELAXED. It is very nice.  Today for lunch Sadie jumped onto my plate of food and slid through the mustard then proceeded to jump on the recliner and down into the floor....with mustard on her feet.  *sigh* This afternoon when I got home from work it was nice to see Marley and Keiko playing together again.  They are happy and at ease.  We are too.

Unfortunately I have gotten into Survivor this season.  Becca, we can watch it "together"!!  I always liked Boston Rob so we watched it because of that.  Then, I got back into The Amazing Race because Jordan and hottie Jeff are on from Big Brother.  I am also enjoying Undercover Boss.  Good thing it's cold out so I can not feel too bad for watching some TV. 

I definitely need to practice my violin more as the last 2 weeks at work have taken precedence.  I have 4 independent study courses to complete now.  I have finished one in a little over a week, the smallest book of the four.  I was excited today to start "working" on my actual book of business.  It was very enjoyable.

Looking forward to the weekend. Shutter Island comes out this weekend and Rusty has been wanting to see it.  I got 2 free movie tickets and snoball coupons for passing my exam, along with the raise, so I am taking Rusty to Shutter Island this weekend.  I also have a PQ party.  It will be my first party with the new catalog.  There are some AWESOME new things in it!  I also got $175 free merchandise for my sales in December so I am looking forward to getting some of the new stuff for free!

I reckon that's about all I have tonight.  I'm going to enjoy the peaceful evening.

Just Keepin' It Real

Again, I have absolutely nothing to discuss but apparently people like to read this so I will post something.

We have been watching the Olympics and I love, love, love Apolo Anton Ohno!  Yay Shani!  I can't BELIEVE they showed the video of the luge player that had the tragic accident.  Curling is always one of my favorites, as is figure skating.  Rusty made an interesting point the other night.  Nude figure skating would NOT be cool! Think about it!  Well, men might like it.

Everything else is going great.  I am still super excited about my new job.  Training is going great and I am ready to start actually working!  The environment, professionalism and technology is just so amazing.  I know, I know....I have mentioned it several times before.  I am just so pleased!  I consider myself very blessed and fortunate to be where I am.  I am also really enjoying getting dressed up for work again.  Putting on scrubs each morning made it too easy to want to just pull your hair up and not "look nice".  I tried to always look together because I didn't want to be one of those who sometimes came in looking like they had just crawled out of bed and showed up.  That's my point, when you actually care and put forth effort.

Have I gritched enough? lol 

The weather today was beautiful.  Sounds like tomorrow will go right back to winter.  I am glad we don't get the ice here like they do where I used to live.  They have gotten it horrible this year!  Of course, winter isn't over so I'm keeping my fingers crossed the weather stays decent. Of course I am a firm believer that if it's going to be this damn cold it might as well be pretty out so LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW! Or.............let the sun shine and the temps warm up!

Lovin' It!

I had the following fortunes up at my last place of employment.  They had special meaning...........hence the new job!

 

Here is the 4 inches of snow I woke up to the first Monday I was in Wichita for a two day crash course in Property and Casualty licensing.  I scored really well.  It was a very stressful 3 days and my stomach was so upset! Glad to be back and get to training.  Also happy to report that I am a licensed insurance agent now! Everything about this job is great.  I am pleased beyond belief with my decision.  Such a great company to work with. Plus, who can argue with a raise in  one week!?!?!?

Here is my Valentine's Day gift from my daddy.  The chocolate's are from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and are delicious.  The roses (a whole dozen!) are beautiful and smell wonderful!  I'm a daddy's girl for sure!

Not much else to report.  I am just happy, happy and glad to be myself again!

I Should

I really should blog! This last week completely wore me out.....all day class for two days and testing the very next am.  Of course, I passed, with above average scoring! My stomach was tore up for three days straight, but it's better now. I am just completely mentally exhausted and ready for bed!

One Thing

Ok, so here's one thing to blog about.............

study, study, study!!!

That's IT! Gotta prepare for next week!

Well.......

There's not much to blog about.  There's always something, but I guess I just don't feel like it?  Every time I hit my apostrophe button I hit on Sadie's ear, the flappy thin tip.  Rather weird feeling.

Yesterday I was invited to lunch with two ladies at the office.  We decided to go today and went to Guiterrez.  What was going to be a small gathering ended up being 8 other co-workers plus me!  We had a great time and they all got to hear the famous "story" of how we came back to Hays.  I guess one of the bosses made a hoopla about it.  It's is pretty funny though.  Either way, I'm glad it brought us here!

Rusty got called out this evening while I was learning some co-worker office locations and he brought back Freddy's Frozen Custard.  Mmmmmmmm, but oh so bad!  Vanilla concrete with chocolate chips.

I am also completely amazed and PLEASED at how efficient they strive to be at my new place of employment.  The technology is amazing.  The training is very well thought out, planned and put into place.  The employees are very well taken care of.  I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of the business.

Well kiddies, that's it for me!

Love to my family and friends.
Peace to my followers.
Happy reading to my haters.

Thoughts for the Day

I slept well last night.

I enjoyed the day today at work.

Sadie is doing so well with her house training.

I sewed the cuff on my pants leg this evening.  And, yes, I can if necessary!

I got to see Becca tonight!

I am excited for tomorrow.  Yes, just to go to work!

I need to get my license updated with my new address.

I love my husband!

People should learn the true definition of evolution and not be so closed minded. Educate yourselves!

I love practicing my violin.

Oops! I just remembered I owe my sis in law an e-mail!