Tuesday was as Tuesday is.
Great plans, but nothing really got done.
Work, soccer, soccer work - same ol' same ol'
No great happenings, no off the wall moments.
Did learn I am taking the son to Kelowna for his soccer tournament. Bill's got stuff for work that can't wait.
So any plans for the weekend (which was to do nothing) have been put on hold.
I really got to get a few things done tomorrow.
BODY: 12,900 steps
MIND: Louise Hay "I love life."
Good night
Stacey
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Day 321 - 44 Days to Go
My sincerest apologies. I was a goof yesterday and didn't wear a hat while out in the sun from 3:30 til 10:00 (and the sun was out for most of that)\
Sunday was a great day. We went for dim sum in the morning for Ben's birthday. The daughter had to work but her friend from Ontario joined the rest of the family.
In the afternoon Bill and I went to Lilith (formerly know as Lilith Fair.) It was great. Let me rephrase that - the music was great, the actual function was very disorganized. But the beautiful weather and wonderful music overshadowed any negatives. My favorite was Sugarland, than Cheryl Crow and finally Sarah McLaughin. He music was a little slow for me at the end, but that was probably better for my throbbing head anyway.
So this morning got up and started on my quest to get caught up on things. Had to interrupt to head to my doctor's appointment. This was the last time I am going to see Dr. Yee. Now I only see him once a year to get my prescription renewed anyway, but he was the best doctor ever. He got me through a ver difficult time; and it wasn't long before I was in tears trying to explain to him how much I appreciated everything he did. So between the wine and hugs I gave him, I think he got the message. I tried to explain how I was sad and happy at the same time. I'll save his quote for my MIND message. So left the office with my prescrition in hand (he didn' t like my suggestion of giving me 5 years worth so I wouldn't have to bother another doctor)
Came home; piddled around and then it was off to APEX. Dropped the son off and I headed to market mall for a few things. The son and I stopped to pick up supper on the way home.
Bill just walked into the house from golf; the son and his girlfriend are watching a movie on my TV upstairs; the daughter and her friend are watching a movie on the tv downstairs. What is wrong with this picture.
BODY: My pedometer reads over 11,000 steps
MIND: Dr. Yee "Bitter, sweet" That was his answer for why I feel happy and sad that he is leaving. Sad because he has been wonderful doctor and resource for me; and happy for him, because he is slowing down and taking time for his family. Bitter sweet makes so much sense.
Good Night
Stacey
Sunday was a great day. We went for dim sum in the morning for Ben's birthday. The daughter had to work but her friend from Ontario joined the rest of the family.
In the afternoon Bill and I went to Lilith (formerly know as Lilith Fair.) It was great. Let me rephrase that - the music was great, the actual function was very disorganized. But the beautiful weather and wonderful music overshadowed any negatives. My favorite was Sugarland, than Cheryl Crow and finally Sarah McLaughin. He music was a little slow for me at the end, but that was probably better for my throbbing head anyway.
So this morning got up and started on my quest to get caught up on things. Had to interrupt to head to my doctor's appointment. This was the last time I am going to see Dr. Yee. Now I only see him once a year to get my prescription renewed anyway, but he was the best doctor ever. He got me through a ver difficult time; and it wasn't long before I was in tears trying to explain to him how much I appreciated everything he did. So between the wine and hugs I gave him, I think he got the message. I tried to explain how I was sad and happy at the same time. I'll save his quote for my MIND message. So left the office with my prescrition in hand (he didn' t like my suggestion of giving me 5 years worth so I wouldn't have to bother another doctor)
Came home; piddled around and then it was off to APEX. Dropped the son off and I headed to market mall for a few things. The son and I stopped to pick up supper on the way home.
Bill just walked into the house from golf; the son and his girlfriend are watching a movie on my TV upstairs; the daughter and her friend are watching a movie on the tv downstairs. What is wrong with this picture.
BODY: My pedometer reads over 11,000 steps
MIND: Dr. Yee "Bitter, sweet" That was his answer for why I feel happy and sad that he is leaving. Sad because he has been wonderful doctor and resource for me; and happy for him, because he is slowing down and taking time for his family. Bitter sweet makes so much sense.
Good Night
Stacey
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Day 320 - 45 Days to Go
Not in the mood for a blog tonight - have this wicked headache from the sun. Will explain all tomorrow: ie Uncle Ben's birthday; dim sum; and Lilith Fair.
BODY: Tylenol and sleep to lose this headache.
MIND: ...........blank - will double up tomorrow.
Good night
Stacey
BODY: Tylenol and sleep to lose this headache.
MIND: ...........blank - will double up tomorrow.
Good night
Stacey
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Day 319 - 46 days to Go
I thought I better get this blog in before my midnight deadline, because apparently it is really throwing some people for a loop when it's late. (Not mentioning any names Shaunan)
Didn't get out in my garden today. I seriously rethinking put any pots out. By the time it happens, summer will be over. I kind of like the empty, filled with water look!!!! Maybe I could just throw in a couple of dandelions and they'd grow!
First job of the day was heading over the the brother in laws house to deliver his joint birthday present. Bill needed to take the son to help lift things. Once all the heavy lifting was done, we left and Bill stayed behind to hook everything up.
The son had a soccer game at noon on the artificial turf fields. It was a hot one. The boys should have won, but bad luck was with them. I brought out my blanket and pillow back, and sunscreen and relaxed and enjoyed the game. Note to people: even though the field was close to the parking lot, a couple of cars got broken into. Luckily not mine, but I realized I need to put stuff out of sight.
Stopped for groceries on the way home. Threw a couple of steaks on the BBQ and had an nice early supper - why - so Bill could head out golfing. The steak was delicious as was the salad. I just wasn't feeling hungry so didn't enjoy it to it's fullest.
Had a nice cool nap downstairs while the son played video games. The weirdest dream though. Had gone to a football game (the balcony hung over the field quite a bit. ) Was meeting Claire there and before she got to the game, the roof caved in. Now the weird part of the dream, was that in my dream I had dreamt that the roof caved in at a game. I guess you could say it was a dream in a dream, in a dream.
Had a realizition that the world is smaller than we think. The son's girlfriend has a younger sister who is friends with the son's youngest cousin. Now we find out that the son's girlfriends Mom went to university with the son's Uncle Ben.
BODY: 10,000 steps and counting.
MIND: Louise Hay "I love and approve of myself."
Good night
Stacey
Didn't get out in my garden today. I seriously rethinking put any pots out. By the time it happens, summer will be over. I kind of like the empty, filled with water look!!!! Maybe I could just throw in a couple of dandelions and they'd grow!
First job of the day was heading over the the brother in laws house to deliver his joint birthday present. Bill needed to take the son to help lift things. Once all the heavy lifting was done, we left and Bill stayed behind to hook everything up.
The son had a soccer game at noon on the artificial turf fields. It was a hot one. The boys should have won, but bad luck was with them. I brought out my blanket and pillow back, and sunscreen and relaxed and enjoyed the game. Note to people: even though the field was close to the parking lot, a couple of cars got broken into. Luckily not mine, but I realized I need to put stuff out of sight.
Stopped for groceries on the way home. Threw a couple of steaks on the BBQ and had an nice early supper - why - so Bill could head out golfing. The steak was delicious as was the salad. I just wasn't feeling hungry so didn't enjoy it to it's fullest.
Had a nice cool nap downstairs while the son played video games. The weirdest dream though. Had gone to a football game (the balcony hung over the field quite a bit. ) Was meeting Claire there and before she got to the game, the roof caved in. Now the weird part of the dream, was that in my dream I had dreamt that the roof caved in at a game. I guess you could say it was a dream in a dream, in a dream.
Had a realizition that the world is smaller than we think. The son's girlfriend has a younger sister who is friends with the son's youngest cousin. Now we find out that the son's girlfriends Mom went to university with the son's Uncle Ben.
BODY: 10,000 steps and counting.
MIND: Louise Hay "I love and approve of myself."
Good night
Stacey
Day 318 - 47 Days to Go
I am officially only employed at one job for now. Finished up at the Hamptons today. So except for the cards - I've got the summer off. Had coffee with a PREP mom today. She called me up out of the blue yesterday to see if I was interested in working with her child over the summer - to help prepare them for kindergarten. As flattered as I was, I told her I didn't feel qualified. We had a great conversation and I think I came away with a better perspective on her and her family. Here's hoping she can get the necessary help for her child over the summer.
Came home after our coffee and put a few things away. Then it was off to soccer. Well actually, just dropped the son off at soccer and I went to work on cards. It really is convenient have the practices so close to both card places.
Stopped and picked up a movie on the way home. Can't remember the name, but it is the rugby movie about south africa and nelson mandela. I guess I may have to watch it again, because I fell asleep and missed the last third of it.
So much for finishing up my chores this evening. The daughter has a friend from University visiting tomorrow. It could be a little busy around our place.
BODY: Napped when my body said napped. Got my 10,000 steps in
MIND: Louise Hay "I release all criticism." I think I did that after having coffee with this particular Mom
Good Night
Stacey
Came home after our coffee and put a few things away. Then it was off to soccer. Well actually, just dropped the son off at soccer and I went to work on cards. It really is convenient have the practices so close to both card places.
Stopped and picked up a movie on the way home. Can't remember the name, but it is the rugby movie about south africa and nelson mandela. I guess I may have to watch it again, because I fell asleep and missed the last third of it.
So much for finishing up my chores this evening. The daughter has a friend from University visiting tomorrow. It could be a little busy around our place.
BODY: Napped when my body said napped. Got my 10,000 steps in
MIND: Louise Hay "I release all criticism." I think I did that after having coffee with this particular Mom
Good Night
Stacey
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Day 317 - 48 Days to Go
This has been one busy Thursday. My morning was a little unscheduled as Bill took one of his babies in for an oil change. He jogged home from the service station and then I had to drive him down to pick up his car. Instead of running home for 15 minutes, I headed straight for the Hamptons. Finished up there and went to meet my boss for cards. Got my Telxon so here's hoping once it has been charged, it will work.
Sometime before I returned home, the son returned from his friends house.
You know what, I'm tired and can't think straight so if anything jumps out at me, I'll write it in tomorrow's blog.
BODY: Over 11,000 steps by 6:00 - removed my pedometer to head back to work on cards.
MIND: Louise Hay "There is no blame."
Good night
STacey
Sometime before I returned home, the son returned from his friends house.
You know what, I'm tired and can't think straight so if anything jumps out at me, I'll write it in tomorrow's blog.
BODY: Over 11,000 steps by 6:00 - removed my pedometer to head back to work on cards.
MIND: Louise Hay "There is no blame."
Good night
STacey
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Day 316 - 49 Days to Go
A lazy start to a Wednesday. Big plans, but my mind was on strike, until 10:00ish. Going to get all my kitchen cupboards wiped out this week. Mostly the pot cupboard is annoying me.
Borrowed a clothes steamer from Anne. I'm looking into getting one and after using it for the last couple of days, I think it might be a good investment. Just need it for those small T-shirt wrinkles.
Worked the Hamptons today. Went in early so I could leave early. Then came home and cleaned up the kitchen mess that didn't seem to get attention to this morning. The son was at school writing his last exam. Time to start making a work sheet for him. I gave him til Monday to attack his room, cause I'm coming in there on Monday.
Bill came home early so he could head out to golf. It was a short golf game though - reason - lightening; oh it was raining too, but he usually can golf through that. The son headed over to a friends as did the daughter. So I worked on some scrapbook stuff and cards. Hopefully that will pick up more for the summer nights as well.
Already it's 10:30, but it feels so early. I'm off to bed anyways. Hopefully I won't have any weird dreams like I did last night. Dreamt I slept in and missed going to work at the Hamptons; You know you're too busy, when you dream about missing something on your schedule.
Weird weather happenings in the country. Earthquake in Ontario and Quebec; tornado's in Calgary. Global warming is the word out there!
BODY: I ate fruit, fruit and more fruit all day. I love making the smoothie's with my Magic Bullet. Just add frozen fruit, water and crystal light.
MIND: Louise Hay "I choose prosperity thoughts; therefore I am prosperous."
Good night
Stacey
Borrowed a clothes steamer from Anne. I'm looking into getting one and after using it for the last couple of days, I think it might be a good investment. Just need it for those small T-shirt wrinkles.
Worked the Hamptons today. Went in early so I could leave early. Then came home and cleaned up the kitchen mess that didn't seem to get attention to this morning. The son was at school writing his last exam. Time to start making a work sheet for him. I gave him til Monday to attack his room, cause I'm coming in there on Monday.
Bill came home early so he could head out to golf. It was a short golf game though - reason - lightening; oh it was raining too, but he usually can golf through that. The son headed over to a friends as did the daughter. So I worked on some scrapbook stuff and cards. Hopefully that will pick up more for the summer nights as well.
Already it's 10:30, but it feels so early. I'm off to bed anyways. Hopefully I won't have any weird dreams like I did last night. Dreamt I slept in and missed going to work at the Hamptons; You know you're too busy, when you dream about missing something on your schedule.
Weird weather happenings in the country. Earthquake in Ontario and Quebec; tornado's in Calgary. Global warming is the word out there!
BODY: I ate fruit, fruit and more fruit all day. I love making the smoothie's with my Magic Bullet. Just add frozen fruit, water and crystal light.
MIND: Louise Hay "I choose prosperity thoughts; therefore I am prosperous."
Good night
Stacey
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Day 315 - 50 Days to Go
What a day---- Last day of preschool. Then there was the preschool party this evening at the church. Major technical difficulties with the slide show I prepared. I should have insisted on a dress rehersal earlier in the day. I will remember for next time. But thanks to an error on my part, we managed to make our way through without anyone the wiser. It was great to finally meet most of the parents. I was amazed and shocked on how appreciative the parents were. I guess I can get rid of the D.D. nick name.
Worked the Hamptons at noon. You can sure tell it's the last week of school. The kids are getting faster and louder each day. They must be looking forward to the summer just as much as the teachers and aides.
I had a "dodododoo" moment driving from the preschool to the Hamptons school. I had the radio on 103 and was listening to an oldie song. It brought back a lot of memories from Junior High. It also made me think of another song from the same time frame. I used to use my sister's microphone and amp and sing to this song along with the 45 record. It was called "Afternoon Delight". So I'm driving, the song is over I go searching on radio stations - the second station I go by is 106. something - and the song it is playing is "Afternoon Delight!" So that's amazing in itself, but then when it is over, I'm still driving and searching radio stations and I can't find the 106 station again. My radio won't pick up the transmission. If that's not a freaky ahaha moment, then I don't know what is.
Anyway got home from the Hamptons and worked on a couple of things for the playschool. That's when the storm hit. There was thunder; there was lightening; there was rain; there was hail; there was one very frightened puppy in the house. Poor Maya, she was so scared, she even let the son pick her up and take her in the basement. The report later on the radio said there were funnel clouds spotted in and around Calgary.
BODY: I wore my fancy new flip flops today, so no pedometer, but with all the walking and carrying stuff up and down stairs at the preschool, I'm pretty sure I am way over my 10,000 step goal.
MIND: Billy Dean "Let them be little, cause they're only that way for a time; give them hope, give them praise, give them love everyday......" This was the song I played with the slide show. It just seems to fit so many occasions.
Good Night
Stacey
Worked the Hamptons at noon. You can sure tell it's the last week of school. The kids are getting faster and louder each day. They must be looking forward to the summer just as much as the teachers and aides.
I had a "dodododoo" moment driving from the preschool to the Hamptons school. I had the radio on 103 and was listening to an oldie song. It brought back a lot of memories from Junior High. It also made me think of another song from the same time frame. I used to use my sister's microphone and amp and sing to this song along with the 45 record. It was called "Afternoon Delight". So I'm driving, the song is over I go searching on radio stations - the second station I go by is 106. something - and the song it is playing is "Afternoon Delight!" So that's amazing in itself, but then when it is over, I'm still driving and searching radio stations and I can't find the 106 station again. My radio won't pick up the transmission. If that's not a freaky ahaha moment, then I don't know what is.
Anyway got home from the Hamptons and worked on a couple of things for the playschool. That's when the storm hit. There was thunder; there was lightening; there was rain; there was hail; there was one very frightened puppy in the house. Poor Maya, she was so scared, she even let the son pick her up and take her in the basement. The report later on the radio said there were funnel clouds spotted in and around Calgary.
BODY: I wore my fancy new flip flops today, so no pedometer, but with all the walking and carrying stuff up and down stairs at the preschool, I'm pretty sure I am way over my 10,000 step goal.
MIND: Billy Dean "Let them be little, cause they're only that way for a time; give them hope, give them praise, give them love everyday......" This was the song I played with the slide show. It just seems to fit so many occasions.
Good Night
Stacey
Monday, June 21, 2010
Day 314 - 51 Days to Go
The first official day of summer!!!!!, and yes it actually feels like it.
Worked at the Hamptons over lunch. It was so nice out the kids got to eat their lunches outside. After the school, I went to work on cards at Chapters. There was air conditioning in the store, but I was busy as a bee and sweating up a storm. Had to remove Father's Day Cards and my replacement order was delayed so had to put out birthday cards. Will do the new revision when the cards come in.
Came home for a quick nap, very quick as you know who, had you know what. The son wanted to leave a little earlier so he could stop and pick up some soccer gear at Kicks. After I dropped him off at APEX I went to the Mall to pick up a few gifts for school kids and teachers. It was a nice walk as the mall was fairly empty.
The son and his girlfriend came back to the house and I've been in the office ever since. Working on the computer, wrapping presents, and putting away a few things. Four days until this crazy week is over.
BODY: Over 14,000 steps
MIND: Louise Hay "I know I am worth healing."
Good night
Stacey
Worked at the Hamptons over lunch. It was so nice out the kids got to eat their lunches outside. After the school, I went to work on cards at Chapters. There was air conditioning in the store, but I was busy as a bee and sweating up a storm. Had to remove Father's Day Cards and my replacement order was delayed so had to put out birthday cards. Will do the new revision when the cards come in.
Came home for a quick nap, very quick as you know who, had you know what. The son wanted to leave a little earlier so he could stop and pick up some soccer gear at Kicks. After I dropped him off at APEX I went to the Mall to pick up a few gifts for school kids and teachers. It was a nice walk as the mall was fairly empty.
The son and his girlfriend came back to the house and I've been in the office ever since. Working on the computer, wrapping presents, and putting away a few things. Four days until this crazy week is over.
BODY: Over 14,000 steps
MIND: Louise Hay "I know I am worth healing."
Good night
Stacey
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Day 313 - 52 Days to Go
Finally, a beautiful Sunday. Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there; to my favorite Father-in-Law and of course thinking of my own Dad. Born 1918, passed away in 1983 a few months before his 65th birthday. He was so looking forward to receiving canada pension after contributing for so many years. He would have been 92 this year.
My father-in-law was spending the day at the races; Bill was going golfing in the evening, so all the father's got to do what they wanted. Bill spent the morning helping Brian change the tires on two of his cars. I drove the son to his soccer game. I mean the son drove us to his soccer game. He had to be there early to put up nets so I left him there at 12:00 and then Bill went to watch the actual game at 1:30. They won...yeah. There were a couple of injuries. The son got stepped on and has cleat marks on his chest. He said it just feels bruised but I am a little concerned as it is right over his heart! Am I over worried - probably - but I think he should really get it checked out. I may have to pull the mom card!
So I spent a good part of the day in the back yard pulling weeds from my garden. Some time during the process I lost my clippers. I know they are in the garden, but my eyes couldn't see them. Maybe by tomorrow they will have reappeared.
Supper was quiet. Bill was golfing, the son had left overs, the daughter went out with friends and I feeling like bagel and peanut butter. I did finally have a piece of chicken for lunch - it was left overs from yesterday. Darn it was good.
Got all my stuff together to work on a scrapbook page of our recent trip to Seattle - signs - signs every where signs.
BODY: I wore flip flops today so the pedometer wasn't attached, but spent alot of time bending over in the garden. I really am trying to work on that flexibility.
MIND: author unknown but I copied this from my cousin Darcy on her Facebook page
"roses grow in heaven; pick a bunch for me.Place them in my father's arms and tell him they're from me. Tell him that I love and miss him.When he turns to smile place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile, because remembering him is easy, I do it......every day."
Good night
Stacey
My father-in-law was spending the day at the races; Bill was going golfing in the evening, so all the father's got to do what they wanted. Bill spent the morning helping Brian change the tires on two of his cars. I drove the son to his soccer game. I mean the son drove us to his soccer game. He had to be there early to put up nets so I left him there at 12:00 and then Bill went to watch the actual game at 1:30. They won...yeah. There were a couple of injuries. The son got stepped on and has cleat marks on his chest. He said it just feels bruised but I am a little concerned as it is right over his heart! Am I over worried - probably - but I think he should really get it checked out. I may have to pull the mom card!
So I spent a good part of the day in the back yard pulling weeds from my garden. Some time during the process I lost my clippers. I know they are in the garden, but my eyes couldn't see them. Maybe by tomorrow they will have reappeared.
Supper was quiet. Bill was golfing, the son had left overs, the daughter went out with friends and I feeling like bagel and peanut butter. I did finally have a piece of chicken for lunch - it was left overs from yesterday. Darn it was good.
Got all my stuff together to work on a scrapbook page of our recent trip to Seattle - signs - signs every where signs.
BODY: I wore flip flops today so the pedometer wasn't attached, but spent alot of time bending over in the garden. I really am trying to work on that flexibility.
MIND: author unknown but I copied this from my cousin Darcy on her Facebook page
"roses grow in heaven; pick a bunch for me.Place them in my father's arms and tell him they're from me. Tell him that I love and miss him.When he turns to smile place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile, because remembering him is easy, I do it......every day."
Good night
Stacey
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Day 312 - 53 Days to Go
A busy, busy Saturday.
Spent most of the day getting ready for company. Dropped the son off at soccer practice at noon and then ran to Costco to pick up a few things. It was weird at Costco - the parking lot was full, the aisles were full, but the check outs were empty. Got through soo fast. People must have been shopping for Father's Day.
Came home and started cooking - BBQ pork on the BBQ; teriakey chicken on the BBQ; smokies on the BBQ; salmon on the BBQ; rice and corn on the cob. It was a full house. Lora is in town and we didn't get to see her last weekend because we were in Seattle. She looks great. She is a great cousin; one I can share important information with and get any answers I need regarding the family. It was 11:30 by the time the last people left; The evening was neat because through out the night there must have been around 21 people; but at now time were all 21 there at the same time.
BODY: Over 11,00o steps, and that was before anyone even got to the house.
MIND: Louise Hay "I am always learning and growing." Thanks to Auntie Iris for the recipe for the dumplings that she always makes. They are my favorite.
Good night
Stacey
Spent most of the day getting ready for company. Dropped the son off at soccer practice at noon and then ran to Costco to pick up a few things. It was weird at Costco - the parking lot was full, the aisles were full, but the check outs were empty. Got through soo fast. People must have been shopping for Father's Day.
Came home and started cooking - BBQ pork on the BBQ; teriakey chicken on the BBQ; smokies on the BBQ; salmon on the BBQ; rice and corn on the cob. It was a full house. Lora is in town and we didn't get to see her last weekend because we were in Seattle. She looks great. She is a great cousin; one I can share important information with and get any answers I need regarding the family. It was 11:30 by the time the last people left; The evening was neat because through out the night there must have been around 21 people; but at now time were all 21 there at the same time.
BODY: Over 11,00o steps, and that was before anyone even got to the house.
MIND: Louise Hay "I am always learning and growing." Thanks to Auntie Iris for the recipe for the dumplings that she always makes. They are my favorite.
Good night
Stacey
Friday, June 18, 2010
Day 311 - 54 Days to Go
Out of sight, out of mind. The daughter spends 9 months of the year in a different province. Heaven knows what she is up to or gets into. But comes home for the summer, says she'll phone to tell us what is going on, doesn't phone and the mom instincts kick in and I start to worry. Do we ever grow out of that!!!!!
The son finally came out for a short time today. Made for a beautiful afternoon. Add on to that a couple of margaritas and the afternoon was relaxing. Work with cards this morning and the Hamptons school at lunch. Thank goodness this week is over. One more week, and things should be slowing down (in my dreams anyways)
BODY: Still haven't located my pedometer. It was probably stolen (inside joke) I will get on that tomorrow. Lots of moving and bending today (for cards and library at school)
MIND: author unknown Just b/c a child has reached maturity does not mean that they are completely able to fend for themselves or "survive" as you put it. Once you become a mother and that motherly instinct sets in, it's there for life. A mother bear will kill another animal to protect its cub and a human mother can be capable of killing another human who threatens the life of their child at any age. From an evolutionary standpoint, think about it this way: In primitive times, women bore children as early as age 13 (immediately after menstruation began). The reason for this was because people didn't live as long, so people would have kids as soon as possible so they could be there for them as long as nature allowed (the life expectancy at that time was maybe 20 or 30 years). Within that time frame, a mother (and father) had to teach their offspring everything they knew and protect them so that when the parents were gone, the children could survive. The point is that that maternal instinct was there from conception until the mother's death. Fast forward to this century and the only real difference is that life expectancy has increased. So a woman who is now a mother to a 40-year-old man still has every ounce of that maternal instinct that she did 20 years ago. It stays until the mother dies, not until the child has reached adulthood. One more point: nowadays there's a lot for mothers to have to protect their kids from, even in adulthood. In primitive times, it was just a matter of nurturing the child, protecting it and teaching it survival skills. It's still that way in the animal kingdom. But with humans, the problems don't go away past that stage. There's drugs, alcohol, shcool shootings, illnesses, etc. And in some of those cases, the adult "child" is actually not in a state to take care of him/herself. So once again, the mother/father steps in. For instance, if a mother has a 30-year-old daughter that has mental problems, that mother is not going to say...oh well, she's 30 years old, let her fend for herself. It just doesn't work that way. THe child may have all the natural capabilities to survive as you say, but by definition, the mother has even more of those capabilities that she can guide her children through. To make this very brief: the motherly instinct does not go away when a child reaches adulthood; it goes away when the mother is no longer on this earth. "
Makes sense to me.
Good night
Stacey
The son finally came out for a short time today. Made for a beautiful afternoon. Add on to that a couple of margaritas and the afternoon was relaxing. Work with cards this morning and the Hamptons school at lunch. Thank goodness this week is over. One more week, and things should be slowing down (in my dreams anyways)
BODY: Still haven't located my pedometer. It was probably stolen (inside joke) I will get on that tomorrow. Lots of moving and bending today (for cards and library at school)
MIND: author unknown Just b/c a child has reached maturity does not mean that they are completely able to fend for themselves or "survive" as you put it. Once you become a mother and that motherly instinct sets in, it's there for life. A mother bear will kill another animal to protect its cub and a human mother can be capable of killing another human who threatens the life of their child at any age. From an evolutionary standpoint, think about it this way: In primitive times, women bore children as early as age 13 (immediately after menstruation began). The reason for this was because people didn't live as long, so people would have kids as soon as possible so they could be there for them as long as nature allowed (the life expectancy at that time was maybe 20 or 30 years). Within that time frame, a mother (and father) had to teach their offspring everything they knew and protect them so that when the parents were gone, the children could survive. The point is that that maternal instinct was there from conception until the mother's death. Fast forward to this century and the only real difference is that life expectancy has increased. So a woman who is now a mother to a 40-year-old man still has every ounce of that maternal instinct that she did 20 years ago. It stays until the mother dies, not until the child has reached adulthood. One more point: nowadays there's a lot for mothers to have to protect their kids from, even in adulthood. In primitive times, it was just a matter of nurturing the child, protecting it and teaching it survival skills. It's still that way in the animal kingdom. But with humans, the problems don't go away past that stage. There's drugs, alcohol, shcool shootings, illnesses, etc. And in some of those cases, the adult "child" is actually not in a state to take care of him/herself. So once again, the mother/father steps in. For instance, if a mother has a 30-year-old daughter that has mental problems, that mother is not going to say...oh well, she's 30 years old, let her fend for herself. It just doesn't work that way. THe child may have all the natural capabilities to survive as you say, but by definition, the mother has even more of those capabilities that she can guide her children through. To make this very brief: the motherly instinct does not go away when a child reaches adulthood; it goes away when the mother is no longer on this earth. "
Makes sense to me.
Good night
Stacey
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Day 310 - 55 Days to Go
For 40 days and 40 nights .......I'm not sure how the neighbours would feel if I started to build an ark in the back yard. This rain is really affecting my golf game. Technically not my golf game, but Bill's golf game. And if Bill isn't golfing, then I have to make big suppers......
Pretty quiet day today. I feel like I am slowly creeping up on my sleep. Worked the preschool this morning. I forgot to mention this little girl on Tuesday. We are working on the letter C and all that starts with it. Well I started to draw my stick cat. I asked the girl what goes on top of the cats head "Ears" she says. And how many eyes does a cat have I asked. "Two.!' And here's the cats nose and what comes out of the nose. "Snot" she proudly answers. Well I couldn't really correct her, because that's exactly what comes out. I was going for whiskers, but snot works.
After work I popped into Superstore - finally. I had been putting it off due to rain and tiredness. Obviously most people had been putting it off because of rain, but like me, they were running out of food, and it was pretty busy today - despite the wetness. Picked up a frozen lasagne so I had something to pop in the oven while I snoozed. Then it was off to soccer. Yes they still play in the rain. Although the other team didn't show up (it was an exhibition game) they had a practice anyways. I ran over to Alisa's and helped give Miss Caylee a bath. What a cutie. She loves her bath and did I mention how smart she is. She understands so much. You can just see her thinking and processing. She's going to keep her mom on her toes when she starts talking up a storm.
Ran back to the soccer field and picked up the son and homeward bound. He was soaked. You might think it is from the rain, but no,... as he's practising, he was trying every slide tackle move there was and would slide on his back, or butt or stomach for a good 15- 20 feet. He looked like he was having way too much fun out there.
BODY: Tylenol for the sleep deprived headache. Maybe I should add it some tequila.
MIND: Louise Hay "I bless others good fortune, and I know that there's plenty for all."
Good Night
Stacey
Pretty quiet day today. I feel like I am slowly creeping up on my sleep. Worked the preschool this morning. I forgot to mention this little girl on Tuesday. We are working on the letter C and all that starts with it. Well I started to draw my stick cat. I asked the girl what goes on top of the cats head "Ears" she says. And how many eyes does a cat have I asked. "Two.!' And here's the cats nose and what comes out of the nose. "Snot" she proudly answers. Well I couldn't really correct her, because that's exactly what comes out. I was going for whiskers, but snot works.
After work I popped into Superstore - finally. I had been putting it off due to rain and tiredness. Obviously most people had been putting it off because of rain, but like me, they were running out of food, and it was pretty busy today - despite the wetness. Picked up a frozen lasagne so I had something to pop in the oven while I snoozed. Then it was off to soccer. Yes they still play in the rain. Although the other team didn't show up (it was an exhibition game) they had a practice anyways. I ran over to Alisa's and helped give Miss Caylee a bath. What a cutie. She loves her bath and did I mention how smart she is. She understands so much. You can just see her thinking and processing. She's going to keep her mom on her toes when she starts talking up a storm.
Ran back to the soccer field and picked up the son and homeward bound. He was soaked. You might think it is from the rain, but no,... as he's practising, he was trying every slide tackle move there was and would slide on his back, or butt or stomach for a good 15- 20 feet. He looked like he was having way too much fun out there.
BODY: Tylenol for the sleep deprived headache. Maybe I should add it some tequila.
MIND: Louise Hay "I bless others good fortune, and I know that there's plenty for all."
Good Night
Stacey
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Day 309 - 56 Days to Go
Another hectic day - but I think I like it - except for the lack of sleep part.
Meeting this morning from 9:30 til noon and then it was off to the school to work. Thank goodness the rain hadn't started until after the kids had lunch. They really needed to be outside for recess.
As soos as I was finished at the school, I picked up the son and we headed to puralator. There was a package for the son, but I was pretty sure it was the steak knives I ordered with the aeroplan miles. They were going to expire at the end of August, so better to use them up. Sure enough, that's what it was.
Came home and decided this weather was worthy of pancakes, bacon and eggs for supper, so that's what we had. Everyone once in a while, they taste great as a supper.
Worked on playschool slide show and gifts for the rest of the evening. Off to an early bed again tonight.
BODY: Sleep, sleep and more sleep. Better get back on those iron pills.
MIND: Louise Hay " am at peace with my sexuality." Boy I could have used that one when the name calling was going around.
Good Night
Stacey
Meeting this morning from 9:30 til noon and then it was off to the school to work. Thank goodness the rain hadn't started until after the kids had lunch. They really needed to be outside for recess.
As soos as I was finished at the school, I picked up the son and we headed to puralator. There was a package for the son, but I was pretty sure it was the steak knives I ordered with the aeroplan miles. They were going to expire at the end of August, so better to use them up. Sure enough, that's what it was.
Came home and decided this weather was worthy of pancakes, bacon and eggs for supper, so that's what we had. Everyone once in a while, they taste great as a supper.
Worked on playschool slide show and gifts for the rest of the evening. Off to an early bed again tonight.
BODY: Sleep, sleep and more sleep. Better get back on those iron pills.
MIND: Louise Hay " am at peace with my sexuality." Boy I could have used that one when the name calling was going around.
Good Night
Stacey
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Day 308 - 57 Days to Go
Can you define the word tired? Stacey. What a busy busy day. Worked at the preschool this morning. It wasn't to hectic as there were only 15 children today. They went directly to the Hamptons school to work lunch. It too wasn't busy as the grade 1 children were on a field trip. So finished there at 2:00 ran home to take Maya for a quick walk. Then it was off to pick up the Sura's oldest two, Sam and the son from school. We were all heading for interviews at the Stampede. The three youngest were put on a waiting list as most of their positions have been filled. Sam and I will hear back tomorrow about our jobs. Hopefully we both got one together.
Dropped everyone off at their respective homes and the son and I came straight home. Thank you to the son for making supper for Bill and himself. I was in dire need of a nap. I woke up just in time to swallow a couple of bites of supper and head off to soccer with the son. I had plans to do some shopping, but got as far as making my grocery list. I was pretty sure the practice was going to be a short one, but credit to the coach and boys, they practiced for the entire 2 hours in the rain.
Home at last. Putting some finishing touches on a slide show for the preschool then I'm off to bed. Another busy day tomorrow.
BODY: Haven't located my misplaced pedometer yet. But took Maya for a walk this afternoon before the rain came.
MIND: Louise Hay "I truly believe that we are here to bless and prosper each other. I reflect this belief in my daily interactions." or at least try my best.
Good night
Stacey
Dropped everyone off at their respective homes and the son and I came straight home. Thank you to the son for making supper for Bill and himself. I was in dire need of a nap. I woke up just in time to swallow a couple of bites of supper and head off to soccer with the son. I had plans to do some shopping, but got as far as making my grocery list. I was pretty sure the practice was going to be a short one, but credit to the coach and boys, they practiced for the entire 2 hours in the rain.
Home at last. Putting some finishing touches on a slide show for the preschool then I'm off to bed. Another busy day tomorrow.
BODY: Haven't located my misplaced pedometer yet. But took Maya for a walk this afternoon before the rain came.
MIND: Louise Hay "I truly believe that we are here to bless and prosper each other. I reflect this belief in my daily interactions." or at least try my best.
Good night
Stacey
Monday, June 14, 2010
Day 307 - 58 Days to Go
What was supposed to be a relaxing day, turned out not to be so.
There was a change of plans and had to go into work earlier than I anticipated. Worked 3 1/2 hours to get things straightened up in Chapters. I still wasn't happy with my organization, but will work on it when I have more time.
Had plans to run and pick up a package from UPS, but ran out of time, so will try and do that tomorrow. It's in the son's name anyways, so I'll probably have to take him.
Came home around 3:30ish and had lunch. I was a little hungry. Got some paper work done and then off to soccer. Had plans on getting grocery list all done, but spent most of the time on the phone with friends. Will try that tonight.
Came home and got paperwork, bills paid and had a late supper around 9:00ish. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm a little tired. Early to bed tonight.
BODY: Early to bed is what my body is asking for - and that is what it's getting.
MIND: Louise Hay "All my experiences are part of the richness and fullness of my life."
Good night
Stacey
There was a change of plans and had to go into work earlier than I anticipated. Worked 3 1/2 hours to get things straightened up in Chapters. I still wasn't happy with my organization, but will work on it when I have more time.
Had plans to run and pick up a package from UPS, but ran out of time, so will try and do that tomorrow. It's in the son's name anyways, so I'll probably have to take him.
Came home around 3:30ish and had lunch. I was a little hungry. Got some paper work done and then off to soccer. Had plans on getting grocery list all done, but spent most of the time on the phone with friends. Will try that tonight.
Came home and got paperwork, bills paid and had a late supper around 9:00ish. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm a little tired. Early to bed tonight.
BODY: Early to bed is what my body is asking for - and that is what it's getting.
MIND: Louise Hay "All my experiences are part of the richness and fullness of my life."
Good night
Stacey
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Day 306 - 59 Days to Go
Early morning to go with the early night last night.
Bill was up at 5:00 am - stretching and heading off for his run. I stayed in bed just a little bit longer, but was up shortly after that. We wanted to be on the road early and hopefully get home to Calgary at a decent time.
We only made a few stops on the way home. Just to get gas and the odd munchie. We did stop in Idaho for lunch and again in Claresholm for supper. The only other stretch stop was at Lundbreck Falls. I wanted to show Bill where Janice and I go for our yearly camping trip. I couldn't believe how high the water was. Our tanning rock was still above water, but barely. And the path to get to it was somewhat submerged. I'm sure it will be just where it should be by the time we get out there in July.
Got home after 30 hours driving (the entire weekend) and 2,450 km. (again the entire weekend) I didn't even have to drive (as much as Bill said I was going to have to help, I don't think he wanted me behind the wheel of Bella.
BODY: No pop, and lots of water today. My body was feeling a little toxic from the drinks.
MIND: The best way to re-connected is to spend 30 hours driving with someone.
Good Night
Stacey
Bill was up at 5:00 am - stretching and heading off for his run. I stayed in bed just a little bit longer, but was up shortly after that. We wanted to be on the road early and hopefully get home to Calgary at a decent time.
We only made a few stops on the way home. Just to get gas and the odd munchie. We did stop in Idaho for lunch and again in Claresholm for supper. The only other stretch stop was at Lundbreck Falls. I wanted to show Bill where Janice and I go for our yearly camping trip. I couldn't believe how high the water was. Our tanning rock was still above water, but barely. And the path to get to it was somewhat submerged. I'm sure it will be just where it should be by the time we get out there in July.
Got home after 30 hours driving (the entire weekend) and 2,450 km. (again the entire weekend) I didn't even have to drive (as much as Bill said I was going to have to help, I don't think he wanted me behind the wheel of Bella.
BODY: No pop, and lots of water today. My body was feeling a little toxic from the drinks.
MIND: The best way to re-connected is to spend 30 hours driving with someone.
Good Night
Stacey
Day 305 - 60 Days to Go
Spent our last day in Seattle, and what a start to the day. This morning there was only yesterday's clothes and the toiletries bag to pack up. I was gatherine my stuff and noticed that my Lululemon bag with all my cd's, cd player and recharges was missing. When Bill got back from his run we looked all over for it. It was no where to be found in the room. Maybe it got left in the car? No, checked everywhere in the car. Now I know it was there on Friday. Hmmm. Where could it have gone. It must have been stolen. So after breakfast we went to the front desk and spoke to the manager. No problem, he says, we have cameras in the hall, we see what's happened. So he had to wait for Patrick, "technical manager" to get in. If you ever watched the TV show Las Vegas - he would have been the equivalent to Mike on the show. So we check out of our room and head down to the Pier while Patrick reviews the tapes. It was a beautiful morning. We took the Duck's tour. It's a big "vehicle" that drives on the road and goes in the water. Captain Dog was our leader. Learned some interesting facts; seen the hospital from Grey's Anatomy and seen the house on the lake where they filmed "Sleepless in Seattle." Both of which neither Bill or myself have really seen. Spent the rest of our morning and afternoon walking around the market. It was the busiest we have seen it so far. That might have had to do with a) it was a Saturday and b) it was gorgeous out. So we had a bite to eat at Bill's sourdough bakery and headed back to our hotel. Patrick and Bill went over the tape (I was trying to find a car wash for Bella.) Then I went and had a look at the tape with them. Nobody but the housekeeping lady had been in the room. Now, the first thought is well she must have taken it (but that really didn't make sense to me , because there wasn't anything worth real value in the bag- tapes from the library, a broken down CD walkman, my little shuffle and a bunch of chargers.) The second school of thought was maybe she picked up the bag in error as garbage. Bill and tech guy Patrick thought this must have been the answer because a) Bill thought maybe he moved the bag next to the garbage can and b) both Bill and tech guy thought the white trash bag that housekeeping brought out had something darkish inside. Again this didn't make sense to me as the bag was a Lululemon bag and the electronic stuff would have been on top, so it wouldn't appear to be garbage and I couldn't see this image in the bag that the men saw. So we were all stumped and puzzled. But Patrick, the tech manager was very generous. He offered $100.00 U.S. to cover the cost of the CD's for the library. So if you ever want a great hotel to stay at in Seattle, try this TravelLodge - they were great (except for the missing stuff.) Despite this little dip in the trip, we did have a wonderful time.
So now it was time to head off to Leavenworth to spend the evening.
It was only a two hour drive, and after Bill wash Bella, we took off the roof and enjoyed a nice leisurely trip.
We had a small dinner in the hotel room (the rest of the sour dough bread). Neither of us was really hungry. I was tired and ready for bed. I zonked out watching TV and then Bill straightened up and got ready for bed! STACEY--------------------was what Bill yelled so loud, I thought there was a fire - WHAT -----------I yelled back just as loud. There he was holding a Lululemon bag that he found in the suitcase!!. Now the moral of the story is - I don't know what the moral is, but I know for a fact that I didn't put that bag in there. So when Bill said he moved the bag near the garbage, he must have meant, he moved it into the suitecase. Case solved. We emailed tech manager, told him to credit back his money and give the housekeeping lady another $50.00. It's hard to believe we came away from that incident feeling pretty good. But it was a win win situation in the end.
BODY: Lots and lots of walking again today and all up hill (in Seattle, it's almost possible)
MIND: Go with your gut feeling - quote by Stacey Wee
Early night
Stacey
So now it was time to head off to Leavenworth to spend the evening.
It was only a two hour drive, and after Bill wash Bella, we took off the roof and enjoyed a nice leisurely trip.
We had a small dinner in the hotel room (the rest of the sour dough bread). Neither of us was really hungry. I was tired and ready for bed. I zonked out watching TV and then Bill straightened up and got ready for bed! STACEY--------------------was what Bill yelled so loud, I thought there was a fire - WHAT -----------I yelled back just as loud. There he was holding a Lululemon bag that he found in the suitcase!!. Now the moral of the story is - I don't know what the moral is, but I know for a fact that I didn't put that bag in there. So when Bill said he moved the bag near the garbage, he must have meant, he moved it into the suitecase. Case solved. We emailed tech manager, told him to credit back his money and give the housekeeping lady another $50.00. It's hard to believe we came away from that incident feeling pretty good. But it was a win win situation in the end.
BODY: Lots and lots of walking again today and all up hill (in Seattle, it's almost possible)
MIND: Go with your gut feeling - quote by Stacey Wee
Early night
Stacey
Friday, June 11, 2010
Day 304 - 61 Days to Go
Finally some sunshine. It didn't happen until 1:30ish, but it did happen. The sun came out and it was warm. We spent the day walking around downtown Seattle. I was on my mission to get pictures of signs - yes signs. I mean, we were just here at the beginning of April and have pictures of the sites. Can't wait to work on a scrapbook page.
Had breakfast at the hotel (wasn't as good as the complimentary breakfast that Anne and I had in Edmonton) but it was free. Then we headed to the streets. Hit the candy store for the great peanut brittle.
After lots of walking, we headed back to the hotel for a quick nap. Then it was off to Jazz Alley to see The Rippingtons. They were great. Had some interesting table companions. Her name was Robin (yes like my sister) and his name was Bernie (yes like Ernie and Bert put together)
She's a going deaf artist and he's a half blind muscian. They compliment each other. Had some great stories to share with us.
After dinner and the show, we cruised down by the water with Bella. Warm evening.
Now it's back to the hotel, and I know I won't need much rocking.
BODY: Didn't bring the pedometer with me, but we walked all morning and 1/2 the afternoon. Also did Ab work in the morning - a little sore this evening (hope it's sore muscles and not a pulled something)
MIND: Everything happens for a reason - and there is a reason Robin and Bernie were our table mates. We got their email address and hope to get some pictures sent to them soon.
Good Night
Stacey
Had breakfast at the hotel (wasn't as good as the complimentary breakfast that Anne and I had in Edmonton) but it was free. Then we headed to the streets. Hit the candy store for the great peanut brittle.
After lots of walking, we headed back to the hotel for a quick nap. Then it was off to Jazz Alley to see The Rippingtons. They were great. Had some interesting table companions. Her name was Robin (yes like my sister) and his name was Bernie (yes like Ernie and Bert put together)
She's a going deaf artist and he's a half blind muscian. They compliment each other. Had some great stories to share with us.
After dinner and the show, we cruised down by the water with Bella. Warm evening.
Now it's back to the hotel, and I know I won't need much rocking.
BODY: Didn't bring the pedometer with me, but we walked all morning and 1/2 the afternoon. Also did Ab work in the morning - a little sore this evening (hope it's sore muscles and not a pulled something)
MIND: Everything happens for a reason - and there is a reason Robin and Bernie were our table mates. We got their email address and hope to get some pictures sent to them soon.
Good Night
Stacey
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Day 303 - 62 Days to Go
Well we made it. 15 hours later and 13 of that driving. Bill and I are in Seattle. --- Again. Only this time we didn't allow Air Canada to cancel our flight. We showed them - we drove instead. I must admit, I was a little leary at first, but it was a very enjoyable drive and it went by very fast. We did have a minor glitch at the beginning of the trip. "Nora" (navigational system) did not like the way we were going and up until the U.S. border, she kept suggesting we do a U turn and head back (I think she wanted us to go the Banff route instead of Crowsnest Pass) But after that she was a pretty good help. I guess there was actually a second glitch. About 160 kim out of Seattle, Bill's gas light went on. He was pretty sure we could make it all the way to Seattle. I am glad I was able to convince him to stop at the next gas station - if for nothing else to prevent me from having to take an ativan.
Bill proved to me and himself that his new baby Bella, can go at least 250 clicks (code for km). It's a good thing he wasn't going that fast when the state police in Lincoln pulled him over. In fact he had cruise control on when he got pulled over. The fact that he was going faster than the speed limit was just a minor detail. I told him to pretend he didn't speak any English - but he wouldn't play along. The trooper was a "trooper" though. When the tickets was handed out, I asked him if I could take his picture - we were doing a road trip and it was for the album. He just laughed and suggested I take one of his car instead. So I got out and took one of the "cop" and his "car." Expect for the curves in the mountains, we pretty much stayed within the speed limit. I'm glad we were both able to laugh it off.
So we're here, not hungry but definetly tired. Didn't help that we had to wait in line to use the computer. Really, how many other people need to write in their blog.
Not sure what are plans are for tomorrow during the day, but we will be going to see the Remingtons in the evening.
BODY: A nice big stretch for me when we got to our room. Talk about stiff legs and sore butt cheeks.
MIND: Nothing like a 13 hours driving trip to reconnect with another person, and yourself.
Good Night (we gained an hour)
Stacey
Bill proved to me and himself that his new baby Bella, can go at least 250 clicks (code for km). It's a good thing he wasn't going that fast when the state police in Lincoln pulled him over. In fact he had cruise control on when he got pulled over. The fact that he was going faster than the speed limit was just a minor detail. I told him to pretend he didn't speak any English - but he wouldn't play along. The trooper was a "trooper" though. When the tickets was handed out, I asked him if I could take his picture - we were doing a road trip and it was for the album. He just laughed and suggested I take one of his car instead. So I got out and took one of the "cop" and his "car." Expect for the curves in the mountains, we pretty much stayed within the speed limit. I'm glad we were both able to laugh it off.
So we're here, not hungry but definetly tired. Didn't help that we had to wait in line to use the computer. Really, how many other people need to write in their blog.
Not sure what are plans are for tomorrow during the day, but we will be going to see the Remingtons in the evening.
BODY: A nice big stretch for me when we got to our room. Talk about stiff legs and sore butt cheeks.
MIND: Nothing like a 13 hours driving trip to reconnect with another person, and yourself.
Good Night (we gained an hour)
Stacey
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Day 302- - 63 Days to Go
Rain rain go away, come again some other day!(or month or year) Solid rain all day. It must be the start of a Spruce Meadows Horse Show - wait it is!!! That would explain the down pour. Even the son's soccer practice was cancelled tonight and that usually only happens when there is lightening.
Had a quick dentist appointment this morning. Just had to get my bite adjusted - before I bit someone. hahahah. The new crown just didn't seem to be fitting quite right. Left there and headed to work on cards. No new deliveries so just straightened up and was out of there in 30 minutes. Had lots of time before the next job, so came home for lunch. Then it was off to the Hamptons School for a couple of hours. Indoor recess because of all the lovely rain. I don't remember getting indoor recesses when we had rain. Kids are just not dressed properly for outdoor weather.
Came home and proceeded to pack. Bill and I are headed on a road trip. Where? Where else? Back to Seattle - to the Jazz club. Hopefully I'll have access to a computer and can keep the blog up to date. If not, you'll know why.
BODY: Gave myself a pedicure (hoping the weather will be a little warmer this time.
MIND: Louise Hay "Joy and happiness are at the center of my world."
Early good night
Stacey
Had a quick dentist appointment this morning. Just had to get my bite adjusted - before I bit someone. hahahah. The new crown just didn't seem to be fitting quite right. Left there and headed to work on cards. No new deliveries so just straightened up and was out of there in 30 minutes. Had lots of time before the next job, so came home for lunch. Then it was off to the Hamptons School for a couple of hours. Indoor recess because of all the lovely rain. I don't remember getting indoor recesses when we had rain. Kids are just not dressed properly for outdoor weather.
Came home and proceeded to pack. Bill and I are headed on a road trip. Where? Where else? Back to Seattle - to the Jazz club. Hopefully I'll have access to a computer and can keep the blog up to date. If not, you'll know why.
BODY: Gave myself a pedicure (hoping the weather will be a little warmer this time.
MIND: Louise Hay "Joy and happiness are at the center of my world."
Early good night
Stacey
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Day 301 - 64 Days to Go
It's only Tuesday. It feels like it should be Thursday.
If you're following the gall bladder saga - all is well. The second procedure went well and the patient is back at the Rocky until tomorrow. One last liver test to make sure all is well, and she, my friend will be heading home. She must have been on some good drugs because when I text'd her today, she seemed very calm and I didn't get called the B word. Thinking of you missy.
So went to work at the preschool today. Got my new contract. It is still the same two days as next year, with the possibility of some additional hours. I'm ok which ever way the hours go. Just as long as there aren't too many.
After the preschool I headed to work on cards. The new order is in, but the back room hasn't got to them yet. Hopefully it will be ready to go by Monday. Came home and had a quick bite to eat and threw in more laundry. Seems like it multiplies during the day.
Missed another line dancing lesson. The daughter was working, Bill had a supper meeting and I was feeling a little guilty about making the son find his own way there. He's going to have to do that for the next few days while we're gone. So while he was at practice, I headed to the library to find some books on CD to listen to for the long drive this weekend. Got a couple of Vinyl Cafe and a couple of biographies; nothing to heavy.
Everyone is home, separated once again by walls, but at least safe and all under one roof.
BODY: Didn't wear my pedometer today - if I had to guestimate on steps, I'd say 3,000,000. I'm sure it's much closer to 10,000, but it feels like a lot. Also had a long hot shower today. Just wanted to shake the chill from being out in the rain.
MIND: Louise Hay "Today I am content to be me."
Good night
Stacey
If you're following the gall bladder saga - all is well. The second procedure went well and the patient is back at the Rocky until tomorrow. One last liver test to make sure all is well, and she, my friend will be heading home. She must have been on some good drugs because when I text'd her today, she seemed very calm and I didn't get called the B word. Thinking of you missy.
So went to work at the preschool today. Got my new contract. It is still the same two days as next year, with the possibility of some additional hours. I'm ok which ever way the hours go. Just as long as there aren't too many.
After the preschool I headed to work on cards. The new order is in, but the back room hasn't got to them yet. Hopefully it will be ready to go by Monday. Came home and had a quick bite to eat and threw in more laundry. Seems like it multiplies during the day.
Missed another line dancing lesson. The daughter was working, Bill had a supper meeting and I was feeling a little guilty about making the son find his own way there. He's going to have to do that for the next few days while we're gone. So while he was at practice, I headed to the library to find some books on CD to listen to for the long drive this weekend. Got a couple of Vinyl Cafe and a couple of biographies; nothing to heavy.
Everyone is home, separated once again by walls, but at least safe and all under one roof.
BODY: Didn't wear my pedometer today - if I had to guestimate on steps, I'd say 3,000,000. I'm sure it's much closer to 10,000, but it feels like a lot. Also had a long hot shower today. Just wanted to shake the chill from being out in the rain.
MIND: Louise Hay "Today I am content to be me."
Good night
Stacey
Monday, June 7, 2010
Day 300 - 65 Days to Go
Down to the wire. If the number of days seems off to you - well, it might have been, but now they are right on track. I was going over a few of the blogs and noticed that I started counting over at some point around 260ish. So I corrected them all and there are 65 days left to go in the blog.
Today was my day to catch up on everything. Laundry is almost finished. Floors are swept and the dust has been redistributed. Remember the blog where I talked about finding the dead rabbit under our deck; well today I found a dust bunny under my bed about the same size. Unlike the dead rabbit and Bill, I didn't take a picture.
I was waiting for a call this morning from my girlfriend to tell me she was home recuperating. Well I got the call, but the outcome was a little different. Seems the surgery went well, but her liver enzymes were still wacky. Seems that one of those darn gall stones is lodged in the liver duct (hmmm, that might have had something to do with why she was doubled over in pain) So now they have to transfer her to a different hospital to have another procedure done to dislodge the stone. Then send her back to the Rocky to recuperate. Did I mention she is not a happy camper. No matter how hard I try to show the the positive side to all this, she's not taking it in. Hmmmm. Hopefully when she gets home, she'll get her energy back before she starts in as super woman/mom again.
Took the son to APEX tonight and ran a few errands; gas groceries and returns to Staples. I headed back to the field as the rain started pouring, thinking the son would be running to the car. But now, there was no lightening so the practice continued. When we got home, Bill was still away golfing as well, so I guess everyone is getting used to the rain around here.
BODY: 10,000 and counting (it's only 9:00 pm)
MIND: If you're worried and you can't sleep.
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you'll fall asleep counting.... your blessings.
..quote from a song; sung by Bing Crosby in White Christmas!
Good Night
Stacey
Today was my day to catch up on everything. Laundry is almost finished. Floors are swept and the dust has been redistributed. Remember the blog where I talked about finding the dead rabbit under our deck; well today I found a dust bunny under my bed about the same size. Unlike the dead rabbit and Bill, I didn't take a picture.
I was waiting for a call this morning from my girlfriend to tell me she was home recuperating. Well I got the call, but the outcome was a little different. Seems the surgery went well, but her liver enzymes were still wacky. Seems that one of those darn gall stones is lodged in the liver duct (hmmm, that might have had something to do with why she was doubled over in pain) So now they have to transfer her to a different hospital to have another procedure done to dislodge the stone. Then send her back to the Rocky to recuperate. Did I mention she is not a happy camper. No matter how hard I try to show the the positive side to all this, she's not taking it in. Hmmmm. Hopefully when she gets home, she'll get her energy back before she starts in as super woman/mom again.
Took the son to APEX tonight and ran a few errands; gas groceries and returns to Staples. I headed back to the field as the rain started pouring, thinking the son would be running to the car. But now, there was no lightening so the practice continued. When we got home, Bill was still away golfing as well, so I guess everyone is getting used to the rain around here.
BODY: 10,000 and counting (it's only 9:00 pm)
MIND: If you're worried and you can't sleep.
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you'll fall asleep counting.... your blessings.
..quote from a song; sung by Bing Crosby in White Christmas!
Good Night
Stacey
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Day 299 - 66 Days to Go
Why is it doctors and nurses make the worst patients? Hmmmm
The day had a slow start to it. That might have had something to do with the fact I went to bed a little later than I should have.
Got the laundry sorted and ready to be washed for tomorrow. Then it was off to the son's socce game. It was was out in the SW (aren't they usually) I had planned to sit in the car and watch, but we had a substitute goal keeper and his mom and I spent so much time talking and texting on the phone, I decided to park and just sit with her. Now normally I use her name, but today, to protect the innocent, I'm keeping her identity a secret. She knows who she is. Although I'm pretty sure she won't be reading my blog tonight. I left her in emergency at the Rockyview. Let me jump back a couple of hours. During our visit while the soccer game was going on, she was still in some incredible pain. Now I'm no doctor (although I did a pretty good job of predicting what was wrong with her.) So I informed her (that must the domineering part of me again) that I was taking her to emerg. Seeing how she is a employee of that hospital, we got "free parking." Now she must have had some inkling that she would be staying, because she had me park and informed me how to get out of the parking lot all by myself. Hmmmm
So up the elevator and to emerg. and to admitting. I thought we got in quite fast. Before long the doctor was talking to her and informing her they would do an ultra sound. Fast forward a couple of hours - the ultra sound has been done; we've diagnosed all the other patients in emergency; the chicago blackhawks have won the hockey game; and the doctor returns to tell her that she should speak to the surgeon about the results of the ultra sound and blood work. Turns out the surgeon is a doctor she's already seen and he is also the surgeon who removed a lump I had about 13 odd years ago. Well he tells her, your gall bladder needs to come out - "WHO CALLED IT!""" Our patient is not a happy camper. Luckily the doctor can get her in for surgery in two hours. Talk about fast!!!!! See, she knew she would be staying.
So she sends me away with a couple of hugs (I stole them) and calling me a not very nice word. I drop her purse and pass off at her sister's house and head home (stopping for the son's supper on the way home) . Despite spending the last 8 hours away from home, the time went by fast.
BODY: 5,000 steps recorded - there is only so much walking you can do in a hospital. But I did have a nice healthy salad for supper.
MIND: Please send out all your positive energy to my friend S-h-a-u-n-a-n (just in case she is the lady I left at the hospital) She'll be home by morning.
Good night
Thinking of girlfriend.
Stacey
The day had a slow start to it. That might have had something to do with the fact I went to bed a little later than I should have.
Got the laundry sorted and ready to be washed for tomorrow. Then it was off to the son's socce game. It was was out in the SW (aren't they usually) I had planned to sit in the car and watch, but we had a substitute goal keeper and his mom and I spent so much time talking and texting on the phone, I decided to park and just sit with her. Now normally I use her name, but today, to protect the innocent, I'm keeping her identity a secret. She knows who she is. Although I'm pretty sure she won't be reading my blog tonight. I left her in emergency at the Rockyview. Let me jump back a couple of hours. During our visit while the soccer game was going on, she was still in some incredible pain. Now I'm no doctor (although I did a pretty good job of predicting what was wrong with her.) So I informed her (that must the domineering part of me again) that I was taking her to emerg. Seeing how she is a employee of that hospital, we got "free parking." Now she must have had some inkling that she would be staying, because she had me park and informed me how to get out of the parking lot all by myself. Hmmmm
So up the elevator and to emerg. and to admitting. I thought we got in quite fast. Before long the doctor was talking to her and informing her they would do an ultra sound. Fast forward a couple of hours - the ultra sound has been done; we've diagnosed all the other patients in emergency; the chicago blackhawks have won the hockey game; and the doctor returns to tell her that she should speak to the surgeon about the results of the ultra sound and blood work. Turns out the surgeon is a doctor she's already seen and he is also the surgeon who removed a lump I had about 13 odd years ago. Well he tells her, your gall bladder needs to come out - "WHO CALLED IT!""" Our patient is not a happy camper. Luckily the doctor can get her in for surgery in two hours. Talk about fast!!!!! See, she knew she would be staying.
So she sends me away with a couple of hugs (I stole them) and calling me a not very nice word. I drop her purse and pass off at her sister's house and head home (stopping for the son's supper on the way home) . Despite spending the last 8 hours away from home, the time went by fast.
BODY: 5,000 steps recorded - there is only so much walking you can do in a hospital. But I did have a nice healthy salad for supper.
MIND: Please send out all your positive energy to my friend S-h-a-u-n-a-n (just in case she is the lady I left at the hospital) She'll be home by morning.
Good night
Thinking of girlfriend.
Stacey
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Day 298 - 67 Days to Go
I am one tired puppy. I can only imagine how tired all the other moving helpers (and the actually mover) are. Dropped the son off at soccer this morning and headed over to my sister's. It was moving day for Robin. When I got there, Alisa and Robin already had most everything done. It was time to wait for the movers. And arriver they did. Two gentleman - good thing first impressions aren't always correct. Turns out they did a great job with the move. They had personality (whose were not sure) and tried to lighten things up! (with some bad jokes) Overall though they worked pretty fast; and not once did I see them knock a wall.
The new place looks great and is much easier to find. We started emptying the boxes, but things just started piling up until places could be found. Trevor and Nathan and Tracey and Henry and Kienna and Braedn all came over along with a friend of Robins. Before we knew it, the time said 5:00. A quick bite of pizza, a few more empty boxes and I headed for home (left everyone still working)
By the time I got home, the son was home; Bill was golfing and the daughter was still at work. Made myself a quick Margarita (didn't take the stuff with me) and now I'm ready for bed.
BODY: 12,100 steps
MIND:
“Home, the spot of earth supremely blest, A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest”
Robert Montgomery
Good Night
Stacey
The new place looks great and is much easier to find. We started emptying the boxes, but things just started piling up until places could be found. Trevor and Nathan and Tracey and Henry and Kienna and Braedn all came over along with a friend of Robins. Before we knew it, the time said 5:00. A quick bite of pizza, a few more empty boxes and I headed for home (left everyone still working)
By the time I got home, the son was home; Bill was golfing and the daughter was still at work. Made myself a quick Margarita (didn't take the stuff with me) and now I'm ready for bed.
BODY: 12,100 steps
MIND:
“Home, the spot of earth supremely blest, A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest”
Robert Montgomery
Good Night
Stacey
Friday, June 4, 2010
Day 297 - 68 Days to Go
What a great Friday. Got some stuff done around the house this morning. Then I was off to lunch with some friends/previous work collegues from PREP. We went to the Red Water Grill in the Stadium shopping centre. I had this tomato salad with goat cheese. It was the best salad I have ever had. Was a nice restaraunt. We had a great visit. Got up on all the family news with them. Unfortunately Claire couldn't join us as she came down with the flu. Guess there is always something going around.
Then after lunch, I headed to work at Chapters. I got a lot of ground covered and cards organized. Trying to get the feel and set up so it's easier to remember stuff. This store isn't like the other stores as they are still on a different system. Hopefully things will come together soon.
Came home and the son was home with a couple of friends. They had gone to a movie earlier and were just hanging out. I noticed they were playing ping pong - I better go and see if I can find my craft stuff I was storing on there.
Just before they left for soccer, the daughter returned home from her new job. She must have had a busy day as she ate and went straight to bed. Bill went golfing straight from work so he got home a little late to eat as well.
I managed to get the lawn mowed while everyone was doing there stuff. As expected, I'm just a little tired. Better get to bed early tonight. Big day tomorrow. Helping my sister move. I have a big surprise for her. Will fill in the details tomorrow.
BODY: 10,000 steps and pushing the heavy lawn mover around
MIND: Louise Hay "My life works beautifully."
Good night
Stacey
Then after lunch, I headed to work at Chapters. I got a lot of ground covered and cards organized. Trying to get the feel and set up so it's easier to remember stuff. This store isn't like the other stores as they are still on a different system. Hopefully things will come together soon.
Came home and the son was home with a couple of friends. They had gone to a movie earlier and were just hanging out. I noticed they were playing ping pong - I better go and see if I can find my craft stuff I was storing on there.
Just before they left for soccer, the daughter returned home from her new job. She must have had a busy day as she ate and went straight to bed. Bill went golfing straight from work so he got home a little late to eat as well.
I managed to get the lawn mowed while everyone was doing there stuff. As expected, I'm just a little tired. Better get to bed early tonight. Big day tomorrow. Helping my sister move. I have a big surprise for her. Will fill in the details tomorrow.
BODY: 10,000 steps and pushing the heavy lawn mover around
MIND: Louise Hay "My life works beautifully."
Good night
Stacey
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Day 296 - 69 Days to Go
This two jobs in one day seems to be working out so far - (ok it's only been a couple of days so far) This morning their was a pre-school field trip to Petland. The kids had a great time. There was a snake, a bearded dragon, bunny (not the ones that eat my tulips), a chinchilla (can only image a soft scarf), a scorpion, a tarantula - which the young worker explained to the 3 and 4 year olds, that they could hold the spider, but not touch it, it might bite then, but might not, and not to make sudden movements or it could get scared. She was surprised when none of the students (or adults) wanted to hold it. She said this was the most timid class she's had - I explained maybe we were the smartest!!!! There were also two of the cutest puppies. Both boys; cross between boston terrier and a beagle.
The field trip only lasted an hour and a 1/2. Most of the parents stayed so it was a pretty quiet Thursday morning. I finished up there and headed to Safeways. Spent an hour and a half there, and time for home. Needless to say I was a little tired. Maya was excited to see me, and quite curious as to what puppies I was playing with. She was sniffing for a very long time.
The entire family was home for a change tonight. The daughter was in her room, the son in my watching TV and Bill was in his office and I in mine. Ahhhh a family night.
BODY: Only 7000 steps so far, but I hope to get a couple of practice dances in before bed to bring the count up.
MIND: Louise Hay "My alone time is just as fulfilling as my time I spend with other people."
Good Night
Stacey
The field trip only lasted an hour and a 1/2. Most of the parents stayed so it was a pretty quiet Thursday morning. I finished up there and headed to Safeways. Spent an hour and a half there, and time for home. Needless to say I was a little tired. Maya was excited to see me, and quite curious as to what puppies I was playing with. She was sniffing for a very long time.
The entire family was home for a change tonight. The daughter was in her room, the son in my watching TV and Bill was in his office and I in mine. Ahhhh a family night.
BODY: Only 7000 steps so far, but I hope to get a couple of practice dances in before bed to bring the count up.
MIND: Louise Hay "My alone time is just as fulfilling as my time I spend with other people."
Good Night
Stacey
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Day 295 - 70 Days to Go
Miss De - you can call me D.D. any time you want. I remember a different version of the Michael's story though. (and sometimes my memory has laspes) I remember having you pick everything out, but I don't remember going shopping while I left you there to pick. By the way, you have great taste. I love that picture in Bill's office and I know he does too.
Much quieter day today. No new names. Worked for Carlton this morning. What I thought was only going to take an hour, maybe two, ended up being three. Sometimes asking questions leads to more questions. It was great though. I'm slowly starting to get the hang of everything. So because I finished so late, there was really no time to go home before having to pick up the son. So I ran to Michaels (good segway De) to pick up more tape and more flowers. I bought some the other day to take to mom's grave and decided I would like a few in the house to remind me of Mom. They are very colorful daisys; and very real like. Then it was back to school to pick up the son. Little did I know I could have picked him up earlier as he missed his bus for gym and ended up in the library doing homework.
Boy was the son grouchy; you'd think he had to go to a dentist appointment or something. Oh wait he did. He was getting a crown and he was a little annoyed at me because he has a big soccer game tonight. Now normally I would have changed the appointment, but since the game had already been changed twice, and ended up on this day, I said "screw it!"
I ran home after the son was safetly strapped into the dentist chair. Changed clothes, got supper ready, threw in a load of wash and back to pick him up. Still grouchy but at least now he can't really talk.
Then for some unbelievable reason the game was scheduled as close to Okotoks as possible - Canyon Meadows. I knew Deerfoot was going to be a gong show so we left an hour early and my estimate was pretty close. We were about 10 minutes early. I really don't know how people can drive that snarl day in and day out!
Despite fighting with mosquitos, the game was fantastic. Did we score - nope! Did the other team score - nope! Now that normally might not seem like a big deal, but there was a lot of history with team we played. It's a long story - short version - they were ntl champs last year; they haven't lost (or tied a game this season); our previous indoor coach quit and went to their team along with a couple of players. The boys played with such passion - I'm pretty sure there was some pride involved.
So by the time we got home ( long long drive) I had plans to just sit in front of the television; write my blog and go to bed. I skipped steps one and two and just went to bed - I was exhausted. So apologies to Shaunan for screwing up her evening. I promise to do better.
BODY: 10,000 steps
MIND: "Life is full of wonders. My mind is constantly fascinated by some of the things my mouth comes up with." Joe Hickman
Til the next blog
Stacey
Much quieter day today. No new names. Worked for Carlton this morning. What I thought was only going to take an hour, maybe two, ended up being three. Sometimes asking questions leads to more questions. It was great though. I'm slowly starting to get the hang of everything. So because I finished so late, there was really no time to go home before having to pick up the son. So I ran to Michaels (good segway De) to pick up more tape and more flowers. I bought some the other day to take to mom's grave and decided I would like a few in the house to remind me of Mom. They are very colorful daisys; and very real like. Then it was back to school to pick up the son. Little did I know I could have picked him up earlier as he missed his bus for gym and ended up in the library doing homework.
Boy was the son grouchy; you'd think he had to go to a dentist appointment or something. Oh wait he did. He was getting a crown and he was a little annoyed at me because he has a big soccer game tonight. Now normally I would have changed the appointment, but since the game had already been changed twice, and ended up on this day, I said "screw it!"
I ran home after the son was safetly strapped into the dentist chair. Changed clothes, got supper ready, threw in a load of wash and back to pick him up. Still grouchy but at least now he can't really talk.
Then for some unbelievable reason the game was scheduled as close to Okotoks as possible - Canyon Meadows. I knew Deerfoot was going to be a gong show so we left an hour early and my estimate was pretty close. We were about 10 minutes early. I really don't know how people can drive that snarl day in and day out!
Despite fighting with mosquitos, the game was fantastic. Did we score - nope! Did the other team score - nope! Now that normally might not seem like a big deal, but there was a lot of history with team we played. It's a long story - short version - they were ntl champs last year; they haven't lost (or tied a game this season); our previous indoor coach quit and went to their team along with a couple of players. The boys played with such passion - I'm pretty sure there was some pride involved.
So by the time we got home ( long long drive) I had plans to just sit in front of the television; write my blog and go to bed. I skipped steps one and two and just went to bed - I was exhausted. So apologies to Shaunan for screwing up her evening. I promise to do better.
BODY: 10,000 steps
MIND: "Life is full of wonders. My mind is constantly fascinated by some of the things my mouth comes up with." Joe Hickman
Til the next blog
Stacey
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Day 294 - 71 Days to Go
DYKE
butch: (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
dike: enclose with a dike; "dike the land to protect it from water"
dam: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
I should almost call this the blog of definitions.
And the saga continues. So I've gone from domineering to dyke! I went to work this morning at the preschool. It's the first time I've been in class since last Thursday, and the "incident" (which I'm not sure is what) with the demanding father. The teacher proceeded to fill me in on what transpired between the two. After his comment about domineering, the teacher sent him an email asking to meet and maybe discuss his concerns, or what his goals are for his child. His reply was to withdrawn his son from the program. He then proceeded to question getting his money back for June. The teacher informed him that was not possible, and advised of the funds he still owed for "late fees" and non volunteering fees. Well, that's when the #*$ hit the fans. So between his annoucing we'd never see a dime to me being a dyke (not even just a lesbian), the conversation didn't get any nicer. Damn, I shouldn't have gotten my hair cut so short (even though I really like it) I better stay out of any gay bars till it grows back!!!!! . Obviously strong women (or as he like to call them "dykes" are not appreciated in his circle of friends.) Is this the end, or will there be more.........I only hope I don't read anything in the newspapers about this family!!! I'm sure it won't be good!
Moving on (she says in her deepest voice possible) I left the preschool quickly to get the Hamptons School for 2 hours of work. I'll find out in a couple of weeks (when a ticket comes in the mail) whether there were any red light camera's set up. I was moving.
So cleaned up this afternoon; got supper ready and Bill came home early so he could go golfing. I skipped Line Dancing again tonight. Sent Joe an email to let him know - I may have to pull out of a few of the stampede functions - the breakfast's will still be a go!
So instead of Line Dancing, I took the son to his soccer practice. Then I had to run a few errands to Staples and Safeways (10% Tuesday at safeways you know) I had to get more label tape from Staples. I decided I am tired of searching through a box to find cords for camera's phone, etc. So every cord that can be plugged into anything (electronic and not attached) is getting a label.
Groceries are almost put away (son needed the computer so I had to get the blog written) and then I am off to bed. Card work tomorrow.
Note to De: if you feel the urge to sent me a nice compliment (with no questions attached) regarding the dyke comment, it will be greatly appreciated. I do get tired of begging!
BODY: 11,200 steps and practiced line dancing.
MIND: no author "People call people bad names either because they're mad at themselves or they're jealous. These people either have mental problems or they are bullies, but mostly people that call you bad names are bullies It could be because they don't like you for some reason and they want to hurt your feelings."
Good night
Stacey
butch: (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
dike: enclose with a dike; "dike the land to protect it from water"
dam: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
I should almost call this the blog of definitions.
And the saga continues. So I've gone from domineering to dyke! I went to work this morning at the preschool. It's the first time I've been in class since last Thursday, and the "incident" (which I'm not sure is what) with the demanding father. The teacher proceeded to fill me in on what transpired between the two. After his comment about domineering, the teacher sent him an email asking to meet and maybe discuss his concerns, or what his goals are for his child. His reply was to withdrawn his son from the program. He then proceeded to question getting his money back for June. The teacher informed him that was not possible, and advised of the funds he still owed for "late fees" and non volunteering fees. Well, that's when the #*$ hit the fans. So between his annoucing we'd never see a dime to me being a dyke (not even just a lesbian), the conversation didn't get any nicer. Damn, I shouldn't have gotten my hair cut so short (even though I really like it) I better stay out of any gay bars till it grows back!!!!! . Obviously strong women (or as he like to call them "dykes" are not appreciated in his circle of friends.) Is this the end, or will there be more.........I only hope I don't read anything in the newspapers about this family!!! I'm sure it won't be good!
Moving on (she says in her deepest voice possible) I left the preschool quickly to get the Hamptons School for 2 hours of work. I'll find out in a couple of weeks (when a ticket comes in the mail) whether there were any red light camera's set up. I was moving.
So cleaned up this afternoon; got supper ready and Bill came home early so he could go golfing. I skipped Line Dancing again tonight. Sent Joe an email to let him know - I may have to pull out of a few of the stampede functions - the breakfast's will still be a go!
So instead of Line Dancing, I took the son to his soccer practice. Then I had to run a few errands to Staples and Safeways (10% Tuesday at safeways you know) I had to get more label tape from Staples. I decided I am tired of searching through a box to find cords for camera's phone, etc. So every cord that can be plugged into anything (electronic and not attached) is getting a label.
Groceries are almost put away (son needed the computer so I had to get the blog written) and then I am off to bed. Card work tomorrow.
Note to De: if you feel the urge to sent me a nice compliment (with no questions attached) regarding the dyke comment, it will be greatly appreciated. I do get tired of begging!
BODY: 11,200 steps and practiced line dancing.
MIND: no author "People call people bad names either because they're mad at themselves or they're jealous. These people either have mental problems or they are bullies, but mostly people that call you bad names are bullies It could be because they don't like you for some reason and they want to hurt your feelings."
Good night
Stacey
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