I am trying to deal with it

If you’re like me, and you are reading my diary so we have to have something in common…

You woke up this morning asking yourself, “With so many freaking people in this world... Why do I have to get up and do anything today?”

I am proud of you if you thought this way.

HOWEVER, if you are not like the rest of us by thinking this way, I want you to rearrange your life and gradually put off your life-goals.

Peer pressure... Deal with it.

NOTE: Did I mention that I have a pounding headache and an egg could easily fry outside on the sidewalk because it is feels like it is 150 degrees?

Sorry for the sarcasm today.

APB out for my PARENTS!

I lifted this picture from my mothers blog. I just loved this picture of my niece and of my dad fishing. They took her camping for 4 days and all of us here were having withdrawl from not seeing her. I left several messages stating I was going to call the police and tell them she was kidnapped if my parents did not get home with her soon. (LOL!) Seriously, I LOVE that she is so loved...every child deserves to have so many people who love them.

Day 2

Day 2 of the Pen

Yes, you guessed it....I did it once again. This time it was in front of a new person who just signed on for us to represent their products. HAHAHA... I told him the story about me fiddling and he suggested that I "tape" the end cap. Not a bad idea since I can't seem to leave it be.

Things are going pretty well today. I have the place to myself this afternoon. I have found I like it when the owner is not around. The only issue is I end up doing only half of the work I need to do. When I think about it, only doing half is probably about the same amount I did when we were fully staffed. I used to have many interruptions...So I am telling myself not to be to hard on myself as I am so doing the same amount as before however some how I feel guilty about it anyway.

Smile!

Pen

I got this pen for my birthday. As you can see, it has tiny beads inside. It is a very cute pen and I love it...can you imagine what happens when I am in a meeting? Me the fiddler? I open and close the cap. Not the side of the pen, which the ink comes from, the other side...the side which the arrow is pointing to. Now can you guess what happens? I am in a BIG meeting and these beads spill go all over the place...I laughed out loud. The gentlemen in the meeting just looked at me....Oh well....

Classroom

My mom sent this one to me and I liked it so I wanted to share it.

Come with me to a third grade classroom....

There is a nine-year-old kid sitting at his desk and all of a sudden, there is a puddle between his feet and the front of his pants are wet.

He thinks his heart is going to stop because he cannot possibly imagine how this has happened. It's never happened before, and he knows that when the boys find out he will never hear the end of it. When the girls find out, they'll never speak to him again as long as he lives.

The boy believes his heart is going to stop, he puts his head down and prays this prayer, "Dear God, this is an emergency! I need help now! Five minutes from now I'm dead meat."

He looks up from his prayer and here comes the teacher with a look in her eyes that says he has been discovered.

As the teacher is walking toward him, a classmate named Susie is carrying a goldfish bowl that is filled with water. Susie trips in front of the teacher and inexplicably dumps the bowl of water in the boy's lap.

The boy pretends to be angry, but all the while is saying to himself, "Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lord!"

Now all of a sudden, instead of being the object of ridicule, the boy is the object of sympathy. The teacher rushes him downstairs and gives him gym shorts to put on while his pants dry out.

All the other children are on their hands and knees cleaning up around his desk.

The sympathy is wonderful. But as life would have it, the ridicule that should have been his has been transferred to someone else - Susie. She tries to help, but they tell her to get out. "You've done enough, you klutz!"

Finally, at the end of the day, as they are waiting for the bus, the boy walks over to Susie and whispers, "You did that on purpose, didn't you?"

Susie whispers back, "I wet my pants once too."

May God help us see the opportunities that are always around us to do good.

Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.

Birthday Cake

Take a look at my birthday cake here. (Posted under Auntie's Birthday Cake). To get why it looked as it did, you will need to read the post. Man, do we love that child or what?! Normally, my mom decorates her cakes and they look more like this.

Finally

Lunch date with friend Stephanie. After a month of scheduling and rescheduling, we finally hooked up! Of course, I had already eaten my lunch at work since I brought it but it was still really really nice to get out for a break! Thanks Stephanie!

Birthday Weekend

Whoo Hoo...I have celebrated 40 in a big way! First, I celebrated with my friends at Bravo on Saturday and today (Sunday) we came down and my parents took us out to Steak N Ale. Then SIL and I went to Archiver's. Since I love art supplies and crafty things, I was quite excited to spend the day with the people I love the most...my family.

Hope everyone had a good day too.

FRIDAY!

It is a day of happiness for me! I am free at 3 p.m. today!! HURRAY!!

Things are going pretty well even though there isn't enough money coming in to pay me...what to do...well, I have what they call blind faith. My job has gotten so much better...if only there was enough money to pay me it would be great.

Judy, please let us know when you get back so we can plan for an outting!

Stephanie, are you so hungover that you didn't get to work today? It stinks to get old doesn't it!!

ARG vs cussing

Since we lost a contract from work, I am cussing much less! I have found instead of cussing every day, all day at work, I cuss ... maybe 2-3 times a week! I have replaced the cussing with the word ARG in my writing too! It goes to show how much stress I really was under and how much better things are for me right now. Guess it looks like I am not going to have to buy this book after all...

This is for Laurie

Cancel Wednesday Night

I am MAD!

Our sever went down yesterday. Since we are extended warranty, there is a 24 hour response time to have someone here onsite to fix....I called YESTERDAY morning...Guess what time the tech is coming in...at 5 PM TONIGHT!!! ARG! Looks like my plans are going to be cancelled tonight.....ARG!

Wednesday Night

We were thinking about either 1. Having dinner or 2. Getting pedicures OR 3.We can wait until you get back....At any rate, let's get together!!...How about at 5:45 p.m.? Does that work or is that to early for husband to get home? I was just thinking about beating the crowds. Let me know what time is good and where....Charleston's? Don Pablo's? Yeng Ching? Red Lobster? Chinese, Japenese, Dirty Knees...

Card Made For My Aunt

Here is a card I messed with for about 6 hours for my Aunt. Her birthday is 1 day before mine.

Judy

Judy, I hate daylight saving time too!

Judy, I can't offer up what isn't mine here, however I would offer up my friendly face to go with you to a laundry mat if you want the company. I am sure Carmel has some nice ones and I bet they are NEVER used!

Judy, why do you even talk to this neighor person?

Read this book!

Bitter is the New Black : Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass,Or, Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office
by Jen Lancaster

I loved this book and at times, I laughed out loud. Right now SIL is reading the book. If there is anyone out there who would like to read it next, I would be happy to have it pass on when she has finished. The author, Jen, writes about herself honestly and she is one who you love to hate and hate to love.

Wednesday

Hey Judy and Stephanie...How about Wednesday night? I am still planning to go on Saturday too...Stephenie P can go on Wednesday and Saturday too....at least Judy will have a chance to get out with some adult friends...

Converse and Advise!

Achy

Woke up today with a sore throat, ear ache and body aches. Isn't that grand? On a Saturday when I could be out shopping, I am at home laying in bed...*LOL*

I wanted to plan a girls night out for my birthday. I was informed I could not do that by a certain "Zookeeper"...So, I am going to pass on to Zookeeper who I would like see at my unsurprise night out and where I would like to go. Judy W....if you are leaving and going out of town on Friday, does this mean you will not be able to join us on Saturday? I am disappointed and yet happy for you at the same time.

I got in trouble at work on Thursday morning and was sent home for the day. I think a more punishable task would have been to make me stay and work...(To me, it is kinda liking a school expelling a student for skipping school...) Anyway, the owner told me I could say and do whatever I wanted to our ex corporate America company but when I called his ex boss and used the F word, my owner sent me home....I said "you said you didn't care what I did or say"...Oh well...Owner was in a mood and I pushed him to far. I realize it was unprofessional but I would have NEVER done it if I hadn't had permission. I, however, enjoyed my day off by having a leasurly lunch and then shopping. I learned my lesson though, I am not going to use the F word on anyone but my closet friends. HA HA!

That's it and that's all for now!

Working off nervous N R G

I have created a disaster in my room....I started moving things around and it has becoming a nightmare...My crafting area has taken over almost 1/2 of my room....And the other half has clothes...I decided to work off some nervous energy and sort and get rid of what I don't need to hold onto any longer. Have you ever heard about the storm before the calm? Well, I am half way through the strom so I decided to take a break and blog...

I haven't heard anything about the work situation. Normally I get emails from the bosses wife but haven't seen anything today. Last evening she wrote and said he was feeling much better because son (early teens) hit a home run. Do all men do this? Their moods depend on their favorite team? It is hard for me to understand what one has to do with the other...Well, maybe I do. I could be in a rotten mood and go shopping and spend an obscene amount of money ($30 bucks or more) and feel better about things..At least for a little while. (I used to spend hundreds to get my fix so I have really controlled my spending a great deal.)

I also have a confession to make...I took an hour nap today. I had promised myself I wouldn't do it but the pillows keep calling my name. I didn't think an hour was so bad considered I only sleep a short few hours last night. I guess if I don't sleep tonight I will know why...

Nerves are bad

I was up until after 2 a.m. this morning as I couldn't sleep at all. My thoughts in my head was going 100 miles a minute and I could not turn it off. I finally took a Tylenol PM (normally I only have to take 1/2) but I took a whole one and I finally got some shut eye so I have decided to stop drinking caffeine today at 1 p.m. and will NOT nap today in hopes I will get some normal rest tonight. I am sure it is all due to me worrying. I know it doesn't help but I do it anyway. My job may be over and I don't like the thought of having to look for a new one. My nerves are bad once again.

Tag

I made this tag for one of the girls at the new rep agency. I really, really like her. She is really nice and we hit it off really well. She is having a hard time right now, (rightfully so) so I wanted to send her a note telling her I was thinking about her.

Taking Time

I got a headache that just will not quit! I haven’t been drinking any water so I am sure that has to do with some of it. I am trying to learn to let go and work at a slower pace; however not lie down and sleep. I am having trouble staying focused at work. I think I may have to bring in a tv to watch or something! I have the radio on but the music these days are awful and to jump from station to station gets on my nerves. CRY ME A RIVER right? Sorry, you came here to read what is up with me and right now, you are reading that I am having troubles being alone. I know it will get better. It is just going to take some time.

Sitting at movies waiting for the clock to tick down. We are seeing cars.

Happy July 4th

Since our favorite craft stores are closed, what are we to do? SHOP ONLINE!

We might go see a movie. I am not sure if I am up to it or not but I am very glad I get the day off with pay. You just can't beat that with a stick.

Hope everyone enjoys the day with their families! I know I will...I love being at home with my brother, sil and niece! Slice of heaven to relax and play all day.

Judy, do you have any interest in looking at my TAC catalog before I place an order? I plan on doing it this week...maybe tomorrow. If no, just know anytime you want to place an order, you can have my discount. Lots of scrapbooking supplies as well as stamping supplies. Ahhh, life is good.

What a crew - July 3

This wasn't all of us but I had to take a picture before it got to dark. What a bunch of monkeys we are!

Pretty Serena

July 3rd

We went to my bosses house for a cook out and then he let off fireworks. The children were pretty good. These 2 boys ran up and down the street to make another little boy laugh. It was a fun time.

My niece played baseball. She batted from a T and then ran with her tongue hanging out...the owner held her hand and helped her run from base to base. At one point, we were all cheering run Maggie run and she ran from third base to first base. It was so cute! Pretty good time for her since she refused to go in the beginning. She knocked on my door of my room and said, "Auntie, what are you doing in your room?" I said, "Getting ready for the party." She said, "I am not going." I said, "Please go." She replied "No and I am not going to say it again." Serena, Laurie's little girl, pulled her out of my car because Maggie refused to get out. Thanks to Serena!!

I can change my name!

When I post, it shows the name "Stressed Out Manager." Since I will not be a manager any longer, I will need to choose a new name for myself. How about "stressed out bitch?" (No, I don't like that one)...Any suggestions?

I haven't received an apology yet...................