Here is a picture of the cake!

Last Day

We had a little celebration today. (I am not kidding about that!!) My mother made us a cake and brought it over to us. It was SO BEAUTIFUL! I will have to tell everyone about what happened today but right now, I just want to lay down for a bit.

The Sounds Of Silence

Even though the girls are nice, it is so hard for me to look at them in the face! I had the most difficult time! It is a good thing we are getting paid to do this otherwise I would NOT be able to stomach this training.

During lunch there were odd sounds of silence. I sure wished they would have wanted to go out and eat on their own but NO they wanted to eat with the rest of us. Darn them for being so NICE! It is really difficult to NOT like them when they are fun. I realize it isn't their fault this all happened so I am braving it out like a big girl.

Show Me The Money

Okay, owner said "YES" to my questions about the money coming in for the training. My company is getting a large amount of money for training. This makes me happier.

Birthday Candle

Maggie wants me to put this on my 40th birthdaycake! Isn't that cute!

Love this one!

Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.

It's The Final Countdown!

5 more days and I will no longer be taking care of my current customers. I will also not have to work with "Corporate America at it's finest!" I am looking forward to the new job...not new job but different job.

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Went Shopping Today

We went shopping today at Scrapbook Corner. I got some paper flowers! Hurray! I have been wanting some forever and just haven't gotten any but today I spoiled myself and got some.

I have been trying to craft daily. I read some place where you are suppose to create something everyday for your soul. So that is what I am trying to do.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I will check back with you later!

From Good To Bad

I am starting to feel attacked at work. The owner has been on my back like a fly swarming shit most of the afternoon. It is like I can’t do anything right for him. I am not trying to feel sorry for myself; I just want it to stop. It is extremely frustrating. I realize he is under much stress but HEY! NEWS FLASH! So am I!!!
His kid is in all stars for baseball. I just found out his team isn’t doing well. That explains A LOT! It doesn’t make it right, but I have a better understanding of his mood. (SIGH) And I thought working with all women was tough!

Pretty Good Day

I am having a pretty good day, other than a little touch of a sinus headache..(darn the weather anyway!) The phones have been pretty good, as in NOT ringing every minute!! I actually got to eat lunch and only got interrupted with a call one time! Hurray!!

I only have 6 1/2 more days to work like a crazy person, going 100 miles a minute. Things are about to change and it is a good thing because my memory (stress related) is SHOT! I am looking forward to good things ahead!

BD Card

Here is my latest crap…oops..did I say that? I meant creation! Anyway, I am sending this off today to my friend Beth who lives in the mighty state of Texas. She has one more year until she reaches my age and then we will both be the same age forever. Sorry about the quality of the picture, it was taken in the dark with the flash…not a good scenario.

A Day In the Life of a Reformed Zookeeper

((hugs)) to my girlie Stressed Manager, who has been up to her armpits in her job lately. I disocvered a wonderful little secret, though. That her office isn't as far from my office as I previously had thought. I got to go to the Culvers down by her today to pick up food, and plan on meeting her for lunch in the not-so-distant future.

today was nothing short of manic today. i sometimes wonder if i went from the Zoo to the Insane Asylum. the phones didn't stop rining today....the work orders didn't stop coming, either, once i went around and begged for work. bad idea on a busy standpoint, but a good idea, too. i at least feel like i earned my pittance (which, shall go up to a sum that is not so much of a pittance in a few months.... we shall see). i think that i should learn me some skills that i could use on the properties, though, as they make pretty decent wages. (read: more than me...)

all in all, today wasn't a bad day. just busy. which i would so prefer to not busy, because then all i would do is pine for going home and being with my babies.

Think Calm Thoughts

If one more person asks me for something I am going to scream! I am pulled in so many different directions all day long. I work at a very fast pace and still can’t get ahead. I have decided to slow down and work at a reasonable pace, which will only improve my stress level. Yesterday I found myself shaking and feeling anxious I was moving so quickly. This is the first time I actually took noticed. Again today, I had to stop myself and but my brakes on. This is going to take getting used to.

ooooh.... the power, muhahahahahaha

....taking over the world, one step at a time. Rebecca has invited me to guest post on her blog! And I'm feeling very heady now. *winks*

...this shall be my new place to vent about my job. Going underground, so to speak, since I won't post about it on my own blog. Why not ruin someone else's blog? hehe

....and there really isn't anything much to gripe about at present. I'm getting used to everyone's personalities, and I've a feeling that they're getting used to mine. The only thing worth really bitching about is the fact that they can't seem to clean up after themselves. So not only am I supposedly the office eye-candy, I'm also the office mommy or bitch. Take your pick.

...one thing I do have to vent about was my father's reaction to the announcement that I work for a bunch of Arabic men. He said, and I quote... "You work for the Arabs?" Does everyone now see why I had to get out of his house. Me, the hippie-wannabe, has a father who is more conservative and pig-headed than most people I know. *sigh*

....today my internet was down, so I had to grumble, whine, and moan for work. And the guy who was supposed to fix it was, of course, busy with something else. Oh, well, here's to a better and more exciting tomorrow.... filled with the music that streams from Yahoo! Launch.

Archivers Trip

My trip to Archiver's was pretty successful. I got a gift for one of my employees who will be leaving on the 30th (all my employees are leaving on the 30th). Anyway, she LOVES to craft but doesn't have any craft supplies so I purchased her a pack of cards and envelopes, 2 ink pads, a clear block and a set of clear stamps. I really think she will enjoy the gift and I really am looking forward to giving it to her.

I also picked up a stamp set, which I am planning on returning. I am not sure what to do with it craft wise. Normally, after I put tons of stuff in my cart, I go back through my cart and take out half, well this ended up going home with me. It should have went back on the shelf.

The big news is I received my TAC catalog in the mail today. I have several things I want to purchase but will have to save up as I spent my savings on Friday. If anyone wants to look and purchase I would be happy to share the catalog. Only problem is I only have 1 catalog and I won't be purchasing any more. Since I only sell to friends, I don't buy any more than what i would need. If you want one, I can order you one...I am not sure of the cost...maybe 5 bucks?? Not so sure about that but like the items in the catalogs, I would only charge you want is charged of me.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend so far.

I Need A Computer Person

Does anyone know of anyone who works on servers and printers? I need help and I am sure it is an easy thing to fix, I just don't know how to fix the problem. I can't tollerate not having printers running at work for yet another day. I have such a headache and I am going to scream or worse cuss someone out.

Tuesday

I am feeling pretty ill. I have been pretty achy for the last few days and today is no exception. UGH! I really dislike feeling badly. Of course, who does?

The darn phones will not stop ringing. I am here for another 15 minutes before anyone else comes in so I am the one who is answering all the calls. Since my computer isn’t up and running with the specific program I need, I have to put the caller on hold and go to another computer. I have decided to sit here and type this until someone else comes in. Murphy’s Law will be that the phones will not ring.

I have another meeting with the owner today. I am unsure why. He scheduled me to meet with him last Friday and today. It is weird. We normally don’t meet quite this often. I guess this may be a reason why my stomach isn’t feeling well either. I wonder if I am getting an ulcer.

Brownies

We didn't have the right ingredients for homemade cookies so we made brownies from the box. She didn't care that it was from the box. She was just happy to open the box, pour the water and stir a little bit. She was most happiest when I said she could eat a few chocolate chips. She was eating them faster than what I could get them into the bowl. It is a good thing my hands are bigger than hers otherwise there wouldn't have been any in the batter.

Fixed some soup for her for lunch but she is refusing to eat. (May have been all those chocolate chips!) Oh well, isn't this type of behavior okay from an auntie! LOL!! I will offer soup again in a little while and if I need to I will bribe her. I know, it isn't the best way to handle the situation...oh well, there is always tomorrow to start differently.

Early Morning with Mags

I took the day off to spend with Mags. Mommy is working half the day. Why didn't I sleep in? I don't know. I got up early today and started reorganizing my room. It is a neverending task. I pick it up and then it becomes messy again. I guess that is what happens when you live out of a small room. I have my craft area up there too so it seems always messy. I love it though. This morning after we watch Clifford The Big Red Dog Big Movie,(WHOOT!) I am planning on making cookies with Mags today. Something we haven't ever done so this should be an interesting day.

GREAT NEWS GREAT NEWS

Yesterday, while I was working owner received a call from a company who wants to interview to sell their products!!! THIS IS HUGE for our company! I am staying with my company for sure until December 2006. I am going to be the only employee. So depending on what I can do and sell for the business for the next 6 months will determine if the business can stay open. The great news is with this new line, the chances of staying open is GREAT! Sales needs to generate 3 thousand more dollars a month to sustain. The only down fall is getting through the last quarter of 2007. Election year always sucks for business for us. Here is hoping enough money can be generated to help sustain through those rough months ahead. I am looking forward. Just knowing what I do personally, will impact the business more now than ever. It is an exciting time for me. I live (and love) starting new things. This is a new adventure for me.

Don't Go There!

Today is not a bad day…I didn’t wake up with a horrible headache like I did yesterday so things are looking good for me! I was really sick yesterday with a sinus headache. I survived the day however when I got home, I went to bed. I woke up several hours later with just the slightest headache…HURRAY!

I got up this morning at 4 a.m. and made a card for my friend Stephanie. She started a new job on Monday and it seems, I am going to have to go Kong fu some of her witchy, female co-workers. It is kind of like picking on my niece…You DON’T GO THERE UNLESS YOU WANT ME ON YOUR BACK! There is absolutely NO reason why someone should cry on their second day of work! I will have your back Stephanie if you need me!

Update Tag

Yes! Judy is correct, I would also like to be crafting alone or with friends! Now how could I have forgotten that???

Tag You Are It!

I got tagged from Beth

Four Jobs I have had in my life
1. Office Manager
2. Bill Collector
3. Nanny
4. Admin Assistant

Four Movies you would watch over and over: (Sorry I have so many!)
1. When Harry Met Sally
2. Pride and Prejudice (1995) (mini) TV Series Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy (The one with Collin Firth)

3. Bridget Jones Diary (Both of them)
4. About A Boy
5. Pieces of April
6. Billy Elliott
7. Napoleon Dynamite
8. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Four places you have lived: (Tennessee and California when I was a baby)
1. Paragon, IN
2. Mooresville, IN
3. Indianapolis, IN
4. Westfield, IN

Four TV shows you love to watch:
(None really… but if I have to list)
1. Seinfeld
2. Everybody Loves Raymond
3. Sex in the City
4. 6 feet Under

Four places you have been on vacation:
1. New York
2. Florida
3. Grand Cannon
4. Texas

Web sites you visit daily:
1. Yahoo for email
2. My Blog
3. Stephanie’s Blog
4. My moms Blog

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Chocolate
2. Potatoes
3. Mexican
4. Italian

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. Home
2. In bed
3. Shopping
Having trouble with the last one!

Had A Dream

Since I was up half the night, I laid down for a few hours today. When I woke up, I realized it was the second time I had the same dream, however this time the dream went a little longer so I got to see more of myself in the dream.

I will get to the interesting part straight away. Both times in my dreams, I was at my grandma's house. (She has already passed away in real life.) We were expecting visitors over for dinner at my Grandma's house. I remember thinking we are having all these people over and this is such a small house...Anyway it was similiar to a Thanksgiving dinner because it had all the fixings...turkey, noodles, mashed potatoes (all those comfort foods)...Anyway, I was looking in a mirror and I had a wedding gown on in the mirror. While looking at myself through my veil, I took my hands and flipped the veil back. Nothing unusual here EXCEPT, when I looked at myself in the mirror I was wearing white dress and a white veil and when I folded back the veil I was looking in the mirror and the veil was black and so was my dress.

Does this mean I think subconsciously marriage is death? Could this be sign of another kind? What do you think?

Get Out Of My Way

If you note the time, it is 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. Why am I up? Well, obviously my mind won't shut down. As I am laying there thinking about what has happened in the last 60 days and while I am trying to pick up new lines which my company can rep it dawns on me. Look on the web to the gentleman who just stole the line, which is bascially putting my employer out of business. So I get on line and find he reps several lines, which we could take from him. So I have found 2 contacts I can call on Monday to arrange appointments with. So I want to say, get out of my way man because what comes around goes around buddy!!!!!!

My nerves are bad! That is all I can say about my day.

Friday - A Pretty Good Day!

With the heat going down 10 degrees, it felt pretty good in the front offices. This is where I HAD to sit because my computer is still dead in my office. It has a bad hard drive and Dell sent me its replacement today. Anyway, on top of being cooled, Laurie and I had a pretty good day. We did get a lot accomplished but we had FUN too! I laughed a lot today. It felt good even though we were SLAMMED by incoming phone calls and faxes, we still laughed out loud on several occasions.

The best news is that I found 3 leads for owner to call to see if we can represent. The last lead was the very best. I was transferred to the NATIONAL SALES MANAGER and I spoke to him about us. He wasn't to keen on speaking with me when he found out why I was calling. I soon got his attention when I asked the right questions. First he was pretty short with me..."WE HAVE REPRESENTATION IN THIS AREA." I then replied, "Yes, but are they doing a good job for you?" This question normally throws them for a loop. Then I asked if they knew anything about who we currently sold for and he did. He also knew about the so called merger. I said, "We sold over 4 million dollars last year, would you not like the chance for us to do the same for your company?" He became silent and said, "Well, things do change, please send me your information and let's talk." WHOOT WHOOT WHOOT! That is HUGE! It doesn't mean anything, I know, but it was a positive step and a great step for me to end my day with!!

Tomorrow is niece birthday party. Today was her 5th birthday. Although we will have cake tomorrow, I actually celebrate her every day of every year. This morning I went into where she was sleeping and I kissed her face several times then I gave thanks to God for sending her to us. She is a blessing and I am so thankful for her.

Word Play

I was speaking with one of our outside salesmen and I said, "There are 3 hot bitches in the office." "WOW" he said, "I think I will come into the office today." My rely was "Let me rephrase that, There are 3 bitches in the office who are hot." His reply, "I think I will stay away from the office for a few days." HA HA HA We both had a good laugh.

It is still HOT in the office. The building super states "Maybe on Friday". Today is Friday. Let's hope maybe Friday becomes a reality.