The universe is playing havoc with me today!!!
My day started on a good vibe, and actually ended on a good vibe. In between - well you be the judge!!! I had to run a few errands and needed to get an early start. Ran over to Tuscany to pick up some t-shirts for the son's soccer team. Next stop was Fido in Market Mall! 50 minutes later, I was fit to be tied. I did not know sales people could be so knowledgable and yet so stupid. There was a customer in front of me who was sent from another planet to teach me some type of lesson. First of all, he wanted to pay his Fido bill and then renew his plan and get a free black berry!!!! Who goes into a store to get a new phone and forgets their old phone!!!!! Let me rephrase that, because really that wasn't even the stupid part. It took him 10 mintues to search every friggin pocket on him, and patting himself to realize he didn't have his phone on him. I was almost going to offer to phone his number to see if he could find it on him. Then he realized he must have left it in his truck. (trying not to judge him......yet) So the salesman (I'll call him Darrel - cause that was him name) tells him to run out and get it, he'll wait. So the customer did, and Darrel did - wait. Oh sure he continued to type on his computer and fill in some forms. But he didn't acknowledge myself or the other customer behind me - not even an evil stare. Dingleballs comes back with his phone and he and Darrel continue on with this new phone process (Fido's making money you know) Time's ticking away and Darrel askes Mr. Dingleballs if he wanted email. And of course he does, cause he has it now. Well, just like needing your old phone to get a new phone, he's going to need his old email address......Hmmm,, what was it again.......I type it every day........it's written write next to my computer at home.........here let me try typing......nope that's not it.....maybe it's this.......hmmmm, I'm sure I know it......Another 15 mintues later and Mr. Dingleballs still can't remember it. Now, we all are affected by oldtimers, heck I probably have it more often than most people.. BUT ACKNOWLEDGE YOU CAN'T REMEMBER and move on. And the saleman just keeps on letting him try. Now back at the counter I'm thinking to myself, I don't want to be the customer from hell, but I've got to say something. "Excuse me (mr. salesman sir), is there any way I could just get a small deposit made to my account!!!!! Well the only thing I got out of that, besides a nasty stare was "I'm busy at the moment!" I asked him how much longer he was going to let mr dingleballs squirm, trying to think of his email address. "I'll be another 10 or 15 mintues!" he replies. Arrogant, smug, robot, were words that came to mind to describe him. Even the young gentleman behind me was losing his patience. I turned to him to let him know once I got helped I'd only be a couple of minutes, assuming I could keep my mouth shut. We both laughed!!!! Finally Mr. Dingleballs resigns to the fact that he's not going to figure out his email address and they continue on with the sale (there is still money to be made) So the saleman (who could also be called dingleballs at this point, but that would be confusing)gathers all the pieces of papers together, folds them so they fit into the brochure, reminds the customer again what new features he has, and reluctantly lets him leave to figure out his brand new blackberry. I'm getting the feeling he's not looking forward to dealing with his next cutomer - me!!!!!!!With a smile on my face (it's much easier to hide the gritting of the teeth that way) I ask if I can get my deposit back for returning the lender phone from the other day. They wouldn't give the deposit back then, because I didn't have the same credit card that was used. So now Bill has trusted me with his credit card (we have the same credit account)and I hand it over with the greatest of ease, because I had followed through with their request, and I just want the 60.00 back. Mr. Salesman takes the card and starts the process. "You know, William should really be here, because it's his credit card, but I'll let it go this time." Are you kidding me!!!!! "I have the same credit card account, just a different number, do you want to use my card!" "No, no, but just so you know for next time, he needs to be here if it's his credit card!" Mr. Salesman was doing me a favor...1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10..... I took my card, my credit and I left before I said something that I couldn't take back. So now I'm annoyed and I know it. I start to talk to myself about calming down, it's over, you can't control stupidness, let it go. I'm supposed to stop in at Zellers to get Halloween candy, but I'm don't have the time and I'm not in the mood, so I have to walk past Shoppers Drug Mart, I'll buy the candy there and I don't care if it's more expensive. 32 deep breaths later, I'm in Shoppers looking for a birthday card, and over the PA system, the store annouces that all of its halloween candy is now on for 40% off. As the smile comes over my face, I realize the universe was helping me take my time - everything happens for a reason. So I grab my card, a couple of boxes of candy and pay at the check out! As I leave the store, I hear someone call out "Stacey are you sure that's enough candy!" I turn to see my brother-in-law (whom I haven't seen in over a year - family stuff)...awkward - yes, bad timing - I'm way behind now. So we stop chat and I can't think of too much to say! As I'm walking to my car, I'm laughing to myself, but talking to the sky!! "Is there anything else you want to throw at me today!!!!! That was my morning in a nut shell (a big nut)
The rest of the day is calm in compareness, and certainly not as mind provoking!
BODY: Got in 12,000 steps. It certainly wasn't from leaning on a counter waiting to be served! Bill and I put my snow tires on my car. I think I could do it by myself if I had too. Thank goodness I don't have to.
MIND: All this universe activity made me use my positive thinking skills, and put some "Whys" out there. I think everyone needs a few of those moments to wonder! Also worked on some Christmas tags with a friend while I waited for soccer to be over.
Halloween is over, clocks are turned back and I'm off to bed.
Hummmmmm - night!
Stacey
PS I apologize, because when I started my blog 81 days ago, I promised that day 1 was probably going to be the longest entry - I think I may have out typed that day!!!
(Note: no salesman or dingleballs were harmed in any way while living out this experience)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Day 80 - 285 Days to Go
Had a great day today. Nothing special happened, but I did come to a realization. Friendships take time to grow and mature. I have a new friend - well not new, but I think our friendship has taken that next step. I trust her with my utmost secrets and know I won't be judged because I haven't different views or ask stupid questions!
Thanks CM for letting me into your color of circles! You're a great lady - and thank you for trusting me with your most sacred gifts!
Worked this afternoon. I'm loving it, but boy did we have a difficult test. I had to really rack my brain to come up with alternatives. And some of the questions were just dumb! Really! Who uses a card catalogue at the library any more. I think some tests need to be updated!!!!!
Came home, had a bite to eat and started working on Christmas cards! Not mine, but Mom's. I figure I'm going to get a little busy soon, and I better get some of the simple stuff done!
The daughter is spending her last evening in Calgary visiting friends. It has been a wonderful week. I think we are maturing (as a mother and daughter)
The son went to a movie with his "adopted" brother and now their watching the TV - movie, games, show - but just chillin'. Guess Mr. Stefan is spending the night!!!!
BODY: Got my 10,000 steps in.
MIND: My heart is full - I'm not sure of or with what, but it feels full - content and life is good! Despite all the possible negativity that could be going on, I think I am able to take it all in, process it, and put it in a positive light!!!!
Night to All
Stacey
Thanks CM for letting me into your color of circles! You're a great lady - and thank you for trusting me with your most sacred gifts!
Worked this afternoon. I'm loving it, but boy did we have a difficult test. I had to really rack my brain to come up with alternatives. And some of the questions were just dumb! Really! Who uses a card catalogue at the library any more. I think some tests need to be updated!!!!!
Came home, had a bite to eat and started working on Christmas cards! Not mine, but Mom's. I figure I'm going to get a little busy soon, and I better get some of the simple stuff done!
The daughter is spending her last evening in Calgary visiting friends. It has been a wonderful week. I think we are maturing (as a mother and daughter)
The son went to a movie with his "adopted" brother and now their watching the TV - movie, games, show - but just chillin'. Guess Mr. Stefan is spending the night!!!!
BODY: Got my 10,000 steps in.
MIND: My heart is full - I'm not sure of or with what, but it feels full - content and life is good! Despite all the possible negativity that could be going on, I think I am able to take it all in, process it, and put it in a positive light!!!!
Night to All
Stacey
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Day 79 - 286 Days to Go
What a nice day today!!!! The daughter left early with Bill. She was going to work out, do some shopping for her trip to Bahamas in December and then pick up lunch and come home.
I got to spend the morning with Miss Caylee. She is so alert! I feel like I should be putting her in her chair and letting her explore with her eyes - but she is just too darn cute and too darn fun. I'm probably spoiling her for her mom and she'll have a heck of a time getting to her play on her own!!!!!
When Alisa got back from her errands, we had dim sum for lunch. Note to self - don't order dim sum on an empty stomach.....or without translaters. Who knew how much was in one order. Needless to say, the son was very excited when he finally arrived home and found all this left over food. Sticky rice tastes good almost forever.
I was excited that the daughter got to meet her new cousin Caylee!! The daughter fulfilled her role and "not interested cousin", but I think she was pretty amazed at this little person and how it belonged to her big cousin Alisa. Or at least that was what I read into it. The daughter isn't a baby person, but at this age, neither was her father! - and look how he changed!
Had a short nap in the afternoon, and started to clean up my mess in the kitchen. I attempted a new recipe of banana loaf. It's really good. You split the flour between white and whole wheat - and you add ground flax seed. I used my fancy dancy Magic Bullet to chop the walnuts. Another note to self - don't put in too many or leave to long, you get walnut butter!!!!! I made two loaves and only one left - I think it was a hit!!!!
BODY: Got in 12,000 steps.
MIND: Unknown author "God made us cousins because he knew our mom's couldn't handle us as sisters." How true that statement is for Alisa and Ashley!!!!! I can't even imagine having the two of them under the same roof! It would spell T R O U B L E
Night
Stacey
I got to spend the morning with Miss Caylee. She is so alert! I feel like I should be putting her in her chair and letting her explore with her eyes - but she is just too darn cute and too darn fun. I'm probably spoiling her for her mom and she'll have a heck of a time getting to her play on her own!!!!!
When Alisa got back from her errands, we had dim sum for lunch. Note to self - don't order dim sum on an empty stomach.....or without translaters. Who knew how much was in one order. Needless to say, the son was very excited when he finally arrived home and found all this left over food. Sticky rice tastes good almost forever.
I was excited that the daughter got to meet her new cousin Caylee!! The daughter fulfilled her role and "not interested cousin", but I think she was pretty amazed at this little person and how it belonged to her big cousin Alisa. Or at least that was what I read into it. The daughter isn't a baby person, but at this age, neither was her father! - and look how he changed!
Had a short nap in the afternoon, and started to clean up my mess in the kitchen. I attempted a new recipe of banana loaf. It's really good. You split the flour between white and whole wheat - and you add ground flax seed. I used my fancy dancy Magic Bullet to chop the walnuts. Another note to self - don't put in too many or leave to long, you get walnut butter!!!!! I made two loaves and only one left - I think it was a hit!!!!
BODY: Got in 12,000 steps.
MIND: Unknown author "God made us cousins because he knew our mom's couldn't handle us as sisters." How true that statement is for Alisa and Ashley!!!!! I can't even imagine having the two of them under the same roof! It would spell T R O U B L E
Night
Stacey
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Day 78 - 287 Days to Go
I can't believe the week is half over. Had a very unproductive day - in the house- but a very productive day with the daughter. Did a bit of straightening up in the morning and then the daughter asked me to come out to the barn with her. It was a nice afternoon. Brought back alot of memories from her teenage years - some good, some even better. As we drove out to the barn I started to miss the drive that we made on an almost daily basis. But boy did that feeling disappear as I stepped into the actual barn and caught the lovely aroma of freshly made horse poop!!!!! It was nice to see Kim and Harold, Sonny and Cher (the cats) and of course Mac and the gang of horses. I think I seen Mac (I can only differentiate a horse by black, white or brown.) Thank goodness for names on the stalls, or I would have been talking to the wrong white horse when I was looking for Pebbles.
Came home, made the much anticipated tacho's for supper and headed off to the son's soccer game. I'm not a very good "audience member". My heart can't take it, especially when the son when sliding into the boards. It was a very close game, but unfortunately for our team, the ref was a little one sided with her calls. I think she tried to redeem herself in the second half, but by then the damage was done and the game was tied. It could have been worse, we could have lost!!!!
BODY: 10,000 steps and couting. Didn't really get a chance to practice the line dancing today. Although I did try in the hallway of the barn, but the horses started to spook. Will give me my all tomorrow.
MIND: "A daughter is a mother's gender partner, her closest ally in the family confederacy, an extension of her self. " ~Author Unknown It was a lovely afternoon with the daughter, and we both thanked each other for spending the day together. One of us is growing up - (and Ashley's coming along well too)
Good night
Pleasant dreams
Stacey
Came home, made the much anticipated tacho's for supper and headed off to the son's soccer game. I'm not a very good "audience member". My heart can't take it, especially when the son when sliding into the boards. It was a very close game, but unfortunately for our team, the ref was a little one sided with her calls. I think she tried to redeem herself in the second half, but by then the damage was done and the game was tied. It could have been worse, we could have lost!!!!
BODY: 10,000 steps and couting. Didn't really get a chance to practice the line dancing today. Although I did try in the hallway of the barn, but the horses started to spook. Will give me my all tomorrow.
MIND: "A daughter is a mother's gender partner, her closest ally in the family confederacy, an extension of her self. " ~Author Unknown It was a lovely afternoon with the daughter, and we both thanked each other for spending the day together. One of us is growing up - (and Ashley's coming along well too)
Good night
Pleasant dreams
Stacey
Day 77 - 288 Days to Go
Woke up to more snow today. I'm optomistic that we'll have some snowless days still ahead.
Spent the morning with the daughter. I'm greatful she was able to squeeze me into her busy schedule. We drove out to the new mall by Balzac. I hadn't been there yet and today seemed like the day to go. I wanted to pick up a couple of shirts for Dad for Christmas. The son had purchased a couple there last weekend. Grandpa liked the shirts and was even more impressed with the price - 2 for $30.00. Can't wait until the day the son and Grandpa where the same shirts to the same function!!!!!
Also picked up a nice pair of boots for my line dancing. As nice as they are, they don't have magic powers and I'm still going to have to practice every day to keep on top of all 6 dances.
Ran into one of my Mom's from PREP. I worked with her son a few years ago and now he is in PREP 3. She had heard I left, but did not believe the story that had been told to her. It's too bad, the truth can't be told, because it really does give PREP a image when they say one thing, and the parent knows that isn't the truth!!!!
Had a quick rest in the daughter's room while we watched a home video. It was where the daughter was just learning to walk and her 1st birthday party. By the smiles on her face and the laughing, I'm guessing she enjoyed the movie.
The daughter drove the son to soccer practice and I was able to go directly to my dance class. Lots of people tonight. There was even one guy. He is on an exchange program with the U of C and apparently he line dances in France. So he was in the class. Brave soul!!!
BODY: Before I left for line dancing, I had 9500 steps on the pedometer. So I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that there were over 10,000 steps by the end of the night. I didn't want to wear the pedometer with my new boots!!
MIND: Why do I feel the need to save the world. With the gentlemand in our class tonight, I spent more time concerned with this poor guy and how difficult it was for him to follow the steps. I never did go over and help, and I'm not sure what would have possessed me to think I could communicate with him (that french/english language barrier)
Late night tonight, but well worth it.
Many things to be grateful for.
Night
Stacey
Spent the morning with the daughter. I'm greatful she was able to squeeze me into her busy schedule. We drove out to the new mall by Balzac. I hadn't been there yet and today seemed like the day to go. I wanted to pick up a couple of shirts for Dad for Christmas. The son had purchased a couple there last weekend. Grandpa liked the shirts and was even more impressed with the price - 2 for $30.00. Can't wait until the day the son and Grandpa where the same shirts to the same function!!!!!
Also picked up a nice pair of boots for my line dancing. As nice as they are, they don't have magic powers and I'm still going to have to practice every day to keep on top of all 6 dances.
Ran into one of my Mom's from PREP. I worked with her son a few years ago and now he is in PREP 3. She had heard I left, but did not believe the story that had been told to her. It's too bad, the truth can't be told, because it really does give PREP a image when they say one thing, and the parent knows that isn't the truth!!!!
Had a quick rest in the daughter's room while we watched a home video. It was where the daughter was just learning to walk and her 1st birthday party. By the smiles on her face and the laughing, I'm guessing she enjoyed the movie.
The daughter drove the son to soccer practice and I was able to go directly to my dance class. Lots of people tonight. There was even one guy. He is on an exchange program with the U of C and apparently he line dances in France. So he was in the class. Brave soul!!!
BODY: Before I left for line dancing, I had 9500 steps on the pedometer. So I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that there were over 10,000 steps by the end of the night. I didn't want to wear the pedometer with my new boots!!
MIND: Why do I feel the need to save the world. With the gentlemand in our class tonight, I spent more time concerned with this poor guy and how difficult it was for him to follow the steps. I never did go over and help, and I'm not sure what would have possessed me to think I could communicate with him (that french/english language barrier)
Late night tonight, but well worth it.
Many things to be grateful for.
Night
Stacey
Monday, October 26, 2009
Day 76 - 289 Days to Go
What a great day for a Monday!!!!! I managed to get a little more Christmas shopping done. The daughter went out to the barn to visit, and when she came back after lunch, I snuck out a little early before picking up the son for soccer. We bothed volunteered at 4:00, then he had APEX from 5 - 6:30 and Tech from 6:30 til 8:00. The time actually went by fast. I love working with the little kids. Glen has been so nice to let me help out!!!!!
Hooked up on Facebook with another old friend from junior high school. Talk about misjudging someone. This friend has over 300 and friends and I believe all but one are female - models, bodybuilders, etc. So I sent him a friend request and he accepted. Then I sent him an email and asked if he even knew who it was. And he did. Back in Junior High I choreographed (big words - put together back then) a dance to Boogie Fever. And Ray remembered. It was nice catching up. We're going to try and get a group together to go for coffee!!!!!
BODY: Over 13,000 steps today. Most of those are from chasing after little ones at soccer.
MIND: My face still has a smile on it. Junior High was the best time. Much better than High School. We had so much fun and everyone hung out in a group; dancing, skateboarding and sports in general. Yeah for King George!!!!!!
Night
Stacey
Hooked up on Facebook with another old friend from junior high school. Talk about misjudging someone. This friend has over 300 and friends and I believe all but one are female - models, bodybuilders, etc. So I sent him a friend request and he accepted. Then I sent him an email and asked if he even knew who it was. And he did. Back in Junior High I choreographed (big words - put together back then) a dance to Boogie Fever. And Ray remembered. It was nice catching up. We're going to try and get a group together to go for coffee!!!!!
BODY: Over 13,000 steps today. Most of those are from chasing after little ones at soccer.
MIND: My face still has a smile on it. Junior High was the best time. Much better than High School. We had so much fun and everyone hung out in a group; dancing, skateboarding and sports in general. Yeah for King George!!!!!!
Night
Stacey
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Day 75 - 290 Days to Go
Do you realize there are only 61 days until Christmas!!!! I'm looking forward to the season this year. Not sure why! Not even sure what we'll be doing this year! I am starting to enjoy going away for the holidays, but we won't be doing that this year, and for a few reasons.
I got alot accomplished for a Sunday. Didn't quite finish the laundry and ironing, but that will be on the top of my list tomorrow.
Had a nice outing with my new sister-in-law. Not sure how long I can use the world "new" and she automatically becomes an old one. How about newest. Anyways, we went to Jubilations Dinner Theatre. It was wonderful. I am always amazed at the talent they have. Such a variety of ages. My biggest surprise was the actors that turned out to be the main characters (or the most characters) are not the people I would have picked out at the beginning of the show. Ahh to have that talent. They are people who look like they are enjoying their job alot (I guess if this is their full time job)
Came home, worked on some christmas presents. Almost put what I was working on and for who, but with my luck, this would be the night that they actually read the blog!!!!
BODY: Got in my 10,000 steps today. Did a lot of running up and down stairs with my chores today. Might have had something to do with a bad memory too. I'd get upstairs and realize I forgot something and visa versa.
MIND: Not sure where my mind in wandering tonight. I had an interesting conversation with my BFF Janice. She was on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and get them out of Casino's. I can see her point, but I must admit, I didn't think she was serious at first. I actually thought I offended her with my joking. My gut feeling told me there was something else going on. I'm hoping my gut is wrong, cause she says everything is fine!!!! But I will make a conscious effort on my part to be kind to a senior next time we meet!!!!!!!
Good night
Busy day tomorrow.
Stacey
I got alot accomplished for a Sunday. Didn't quite finish the laundry and ironing, but that will be on the top of my list tomorrow.
Had a nice outing with my new sister-in-law. Not sure how long I can use the world "new" and she automatically becomes an old one. How about newest. Anyways, we went to Jubilations Dinner Theatre. It was wonderful. I am always amazed at the talent they have. Such a variety of ages. My biggest surprise was the actors that turned out to be the main characters (or the most characters) are not the people I would have picked out at the beginning of the show. Ahh to have that talent. They are people who look like they are enjoying their job alot (I guess if this is their full time job)
Came home, worked on some christmas presents. Almost put what I was working on and for who, but with my luck, this would be the night that they actually read the blog!!!!
BODY: Got in my 10,000 steps today. Did a lot of running up and down stairs with my chores today. Might have had something to do with a bad memory too. I'd get upstairs and realize I forgot something and visa versa.
MIND: Not sure where my mind in wandering tonight. I had an interesting conversation with my BFF Janice. She was on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and get them out of Casino's. I can see her point, but I must admit, I didn't think she was serious at first. I actually thought I offended her with my joking. My gut feeling told me there was something else going on. I'm hoping my gut is wrong, cause she says everything is fine!!!! But I will make a conscious effort on my part to be kind to a senior next time we meet!!!!!!!
Good night
Busy day tomorrow.
Stacey
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