Today I went into Huntsville. I am not going to say how come, but I will say I brought all kinds of paper with me with details I need to fill out forms with. I do not want to jinx anything for employment so I am not saying anything.
I put some dirt into the garden today. Don put some in as well. He does not think we have enough dirt (in our pile) I think we do. We are just going to have to fill it to find out. I aim to put more wheel barrel fulls in tomorrow after I go to PT and the gym.
The weather people say we are going to get these BIG storms moving in this weekend. I want to get as much dirt/soil in before the rain. THat way the rain can help to flatten and move the soil to the various areas.
I am beginning to regret this course of study. It is more work than i thought and most of it does not pertain to anything I have ever done in the past. I just hope it helps me get a job. that is the big thing right now.
I had my anxiety moment-a bit more than a moment....all the what ifs
what if...
I don't get a job
the money in the savings account runs out
there is not a guarenteed income for me
i don't have any money
i can't pay the bills i need to pay
i know i am married and it is team work. but i don't think don needs to worry about my debt before we got married. i am hoping to bring in money from the web sites.
Lets keep our fingers crossed and hope!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Trip and Return
I survived the trip to RHode Island. I don't know if it was great or rotten. I saw so many friends that I have not seen since moving to Alabama and a few that I have not seen in years. Debbe's house looks amazing (ok it is the outside-since Hannah is not allowed to be around people or have people in the house - germs). Chemo, radiation, transplant-they really turn your world upside down. Hannah is in good spirits though. Debbe is desperate for a job -but she wants to stay near home. I don't blame her.
I saw Lucy who I have not seen since DOn and I started dating. We discussed the why and how come and came to the conclusion that SHiela was overbearing, rude and determined to keep everyone seperate so she could always be the center of attention. We both have not spoken to her in a number of years, me since Don and I started dating and Lucy since her wedding. Neither of us have spoken to her for over 8 years. That is totally amazing-Lucy and I went back to where it was with us before we parted.
The worst part was seeing Grandma. She laid into me about NOT visiting my aunt. I had enough and told her how I felt. It was not fair that she did not come to our wedding, only came to the reception. Gram was pushing it and brought in the fact that mom doesn't call her. MOm has no reason to call her. I realized that in all my years, I have never spoken up for myself to gram. It was about time. It was horrible and rotten. Shemade me feel really bad.
I saw the doll that gram gave me at the doll hospital in Newport. It was absolutely beautiful. the hair (human) is the same color as gram's and aunt bertha's. It was up in curlers, and the arms need to be reattached with leather supports. THey are also making period clothes for her. I hope she is done soon.
I am thinking of having my two dutch dolls fixed and updated with a cleaning there. THey have some amazing things in the store.
Don was at the airport-the plane was delayed for 45 minutes in D.C. We sat on the tarmac...oh joy. We finally made it home...
I will say the showcase went well. it was a bit long-5 hours! i think 3-4 hours would have worked a lot better. The raffle was fixed. the woman who made the quilt also won the raffle. so not fair!
there is so much i want to add but i need to get moving to P.T. for my elbow and wrist. THen off to the gym and picking up soda for lunches.
I saw Lucy who I have not seen since DOn and I started dating. We discussed the why and how come and came to the conclusion that SHiela was overbearing, rude and determined to keep everyone seperate so she could always be the center of attention. We both have not spoken to her in a number of years, me since Don and I started dating and Lucy since her wedding. Neither of us have spoken to her for over 8 years. That is totally amazing-Lucy and I went back to where it was with us before we parted.
The worst part was seeing Grandma. She laid into me about NOT visiting my aunt. I had enough and told her how I felt. It was not fair that she did not come to our wedding, only came to the reception. Gram was pushing it and brought in the fact that mom doesn't call her. MOm has no reason to call her. I realized that in all my years, I have never spoken up for myself to gram. It was about time. It was horrible and rotten. Shemade me feel really bad.
I saw the doll that gram gave me at the doll hospital in Newport. It was absolutely beautiful. the hair (human) is the same color as gram's and aunt bertha's. It was up in curlers, and the arms need to be reattached with leather supports. THey are also making period clothes for her. I hope she is done soon.
I am thinking of having my two dutch dolls fixed and updated with a cleaning there. THey have some amazing things in the store.
Don was at the airport-the plane was delayed for 45 minutes in D.C. We sat on the tarmac...oh joy. We finally made it home...
I will say the showcase went well. it was a bit long-5 hours! i think 3-4 hours would have worked a lot better. The raffle was fixed. the woman who made the quilt also won the raffle. so not fair!
there is so much i want to add but i need to get moving to P.T. for my elbow and wrist. THen off to the gym and picking up soda for lunches.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
spring is in the air
Everything is totally green. It was almost like an overnight thing. The air quality is good and not too humid yet. The sun is shining. I am loving hanging laundry out in the line. Not only saving on the electric bill, but going green.
Flying to RI tomorrow. Still got a lot of work to do for class....conference call now! Great team so far. I am team leader for the video project and pulling the video project together.
I have lots to plant when our raised garden is ready. corn, beans, onion, radishes, carrots, broccoli, lettuce...yum yum
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Flying to RI tomorrow. Still got a lot of work to do for class....conference call now! Great team so far. I am team leader for the video project and pulling the video project together.
I have lots to plant when our raised garden is ready. corn, beans, onion, radishes, carrots, broccoli, lettuce...yum yum
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Boy it has been a long time since I have posted. I need to make a big effort to post daily. It has been a busy few weeks. Between class, the house, taxes...
Well, I will begin with saying isn't he cute?
Don is ready for mowing the acreage-all 10 acres. It takes about 4-6 hours depending upon how anal he can be with the clippings. What you can't see are the sandals pre-boots.
Don went to a "conference" in Chicago over the weekend. He said it was basically a sales pitch but he did learn a few things. And made some connections/contacts.
I made it throught 2 classes on line. Only about a million to go! The second one really kicked ass with work and difficulty. Then I go to check my grade (which was a B-hey I actually passed!) and I am locked out of the site. Now keep in mind class begins on Wed. this is Mon. I spent at least 5 hours on the phone Mon to find out that no where in my file is it stated I am to be blocked or why. Yup 5 hours I cannot get back! Finally I was sent to the registrar and was told that I had to have Wheelock College send a transcript (official) to Kaplan. OK. Now comes the question: WHy was I not told this in the past THREE months!? No call or email from my academic advisor nothing! He in fact did not call unitl Tues. and told me that I may want to think about taking a leave of absence for the class. That is an option--BUT--the paperwork had to be signed and faxed and approved prior to class beginning. I did not get any forms until Wed. Cosmo called and was more concerned than my advisor...I went through a clearing house to have the transcript fedexed to Kaplan. I still could not get on line to start class....not until Thurs. night. Mary was concerned also-she sent me the assignments for the first week. Woo Hoo!
Alabama has not refunded tax refunds in over two years. That means we are not getting a check from AL this year and I am out $1500. Ok that means it is more of 2 months of salary and I have to really not spend anything extra only focus on the bills. I really need a job!
I will say I splurged. Yup I did it, spent money I don't have! I bought beautiful glasses and a pitcher from crate and barrel. I also bought window treatments for the great room. I am going to hang them later and take a picture. I do hope all the things we need are in the long box.
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Well, I will begin with saying isn't he cute?
Don is ready for mowing the acreage-all 10 acres. It takes about 4-6 hours depending upon how anal he can be with the clippings. What you can't see are the sandals pre-boots.Don went to a "conference" in Chicago over the weekend. He said it was basically a sales pitch but he did learn a few things. And made some connections/contacts.
I made it throught 2 classes on line. Only about a million to go! The second one really kicked ass with work and difficulty. Then I go to check my grade (which was a B-hey I actually passed!) and I am locked out of the site. Now keep in mind class begins on Wed. this is Mon. I spent at least 5 hours on the phone Mon to find out that no where in my file is it stated I am to be blocked or why. Yup 5 hours I cannot get back! Finally I was sent to the registrar and was told that I had to have Wheelock College send a transcript (official) to Kaplan. OK. Now comes the question: WHy was I not told this in the past THREE months!? No call or email from my academic advisor nothing! He in fact did not call unitl Tues. and told me that I may want to think about taking a leave of absence for the class. That is an option--BUT--the paperwork had to be signed and faxed and approved prior to class beginning. I did not get any forms until Wed. Cosmo called and was more concerned than my advisor...I went through a clearing house to have the transcript fedexed to Kaplan. I still could not get on line to start class....not until Thurs. night. Mary was concerned also-she sent me the assignments for the first week. Woo Hoo!
Alabama has not refunded tax refunds in over two years. That means we are not getting a check from AL this year and I am out $1500. Ok that means it is more of 2 months of salary and I have to really not spend anything extra only focus on the bills. I really need a job!
I will say I splurged. Yup I did it, spent money I don't have! I bought beautiful glasses and a pitcher from crate and barrel. I also bought window treatments for the great room. I am going to hang them later and take a picture. I do hope all the things we need are in the long box.
Check out: www.tinyurl.com/shopBUG save BIG with BUG
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