Count Down to the New Job

Ok, 2 work weeks and counting, 10 work days and counting. ( drum roll please)

Official start date, Oct. 12, 2009; geez this has been a long wait; don't think the day will ever get here.

Friday Night

Great night for high school football; weather is just perfect to put jeans on but still wear flip flops. (I just can't fathom putting on socks until at least October. )

Well, football, it will be a great night for socializing anyway !!!!!

Headache resulted in |V treatment

Well, the headache was so back this time I ended up at Boone Hospital in the IV Infusion Center for treatment. When I came home from work Tuesday night I was starting to get a headache. It was manageable, so I just went to bed without taking anything hoping sleep would be the answer.

I woke up yesterday morning with it being worse, but of course I was out of my prescription for when I get a migraine. I called in the refill on my way to work and picked it up by 8:30 a.m. and took one and the pain sort of subsided but by about 1:30 pm it was coming back to at 2 pm I took another dose which didn't have much result.

I woke up this a.m. with it worse than ever and went to work anyway and started calling the doctor at 8 a.m but they never answered so I went over there at 8:50 a.m to find out they were opening at 9 am today and was able to get worked in but they don't do any type of injections there so they gave me orders to go over to Boone Hospital for the infusion iv. They got that started by about 10:30 pm and it wasn't long and I was sawing logs. Pain was so bad I was throwing up (sorry ); but about 12:45 pm I woke up; was feeling some relief and headed back to work.

I can't say the pain is completely gone, I feel like it is just lurking in the back waiting to attack again. I don't know what causes the headaches and wish they could find out. It is one of the worst experiences I have ever had to go thru; I don't think child birth hurt that bad ( and I would know cause I had two kids without pain medicine. )

Happy Birthday Dear Friend Caroline

Happy Birthday, Dear Caroline, to one of the best friends a person could ever have. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Thanks Friend....

excerpts from: As A Woman Thinketh

Others see only the apparent effects of things and not the things themselves. They speak of luck, of good fortune, and of chance. Seeing a woman grow rich, they say, "How lucky she is!" Observing a beautiful woman who challenges the intellect, they exclaim, "How highly favored she is!" And noting the saintly character and wide influence of another, they remark, "How chance aids her at every turn!" They do not see the trials and failures and struggles which this woman has voluntarily encountered in order to gain this experience; they have no knowledge of the scrifices she has made, of the undaunted efforts she has put forth, of the faith she has exercised, that she might overcome the insurmountable, and realize the Vision in her heart. Others do not know the darkness and the heartaches; do not see the long and arduous journey, but only behold the pleasant outcome, and call it "good fortune" or "luck"; do not understand the process, but only perceive the result, and call it "chance". They only perceive her outward beauty, her lovely possessions, her adornment, her success, as a gift of chance and good fortune rather than as the fruits of her efforts..her Visions, her Ideals, her Desires, realized. The Visions that you glorify in your mind, the Ideals that you bestow in your example, the Desires that you enthrone in your heart...this you will build your Life by, this you will become.

The Last Week

Wow...been a week since I posted. My life's not that exciting, just busy. I found out this past Friday that I would be starting my new post on Oct. 5; wasn't exactly thrilled at the 3 week delay but totally accepting of it as that's just the way things work out sometime. But Monday I got the news my start date had been pushed back a week, so now I don't start until Oct. 12; bummer. I'll have to admit, I am disappointed at the delay but know the end is in sight. I've made this drive to work for over 4 years and never complained, even after the wreck and the bad weather, because it was a choice I had made from the beginning. But today, for the first time driving to work, I thought I would never arrive at work due to the # of miles trecked to get there. All in due time they say, all in due time.

So, last Friday night I attended the high school football game. Fairly saddened by the fact that my son, who is a freshman this year, is not a part of the team as he decided not to play. They won, the weather was awesome and I spent time socializing in the stands. (oh come on, what female really goes to the game to watch, lol ).

Chelsey had company over after the game and they spent the night in the play house. Great night for it.

On Saturday, it was Farmer's Day in town, activities, parade, Little Mr and Miss Contest. I got up early to go up and watch the baby show. Then I went by and bought my 3 lbs of onions I had to chop up for the food stand for 4 - H. Ok, boy, did I mess up. Cutting 2 slices of onions sometimes proves to be very emotional ( hence the tears ) - try cutting 3 lbs of them all at once !!! Good grief, talk about a bawl baby. If I cried one tear, I cried like a billion. And of course I didn't think to wait to put my makeup on, so you can guess that I got to that all over again once I finally got done with my kitchen duties.

We went uptown and got ready to watch the parade. Found a few bargains as the stores usually clearance out stuff since fall is approaching. I guess I really should have passed on the bargains once I found out how much the letter jacket was going to be. I met Chase uptown at the sports store to get measured for his letter jacket and found out it was like buying gold, $ 202.98, OMG. I thought I was going to die. Now I realize that some 25 years ago when I bought my letter jacket ( another OMG, 25 yrs ago, I feel so old ! ) I think they only cost like $ 60.00 and it's hanging in my closest about like new. So I told Chelsey we were cutting off the " 87 " and buying new numbers " 16 " for her year and she could have it. You know that didn't go over very well. Guess that is a better option than one of my friends last night, she said she got her sister's letter jacket who was 3 yrs older than her but then had to give it back so her sister's two girls could wear it.

So from 2- 4 pm Chelsey and I got to work the food stand and finished the shift by tearing the stand down and packing all away.

The Little Mr and Miss Farmerette contest was at 5 pm and we stayed for that. Just prior to that I had been on the phone with my son, who went from wanting 2 boys to spend the night that I had ok'd; to 8 boys staying the night. I argued and I said no but somewhere lost the battle and home I went to see what I was up against. Have you ever had to feed 8 boys ages 13, 14 and 15. They were really good and wasn't any issues, but come morning they were ready to eat again!

Went to the middle school softball and football game last night. The weather was amazing; however the teams didn't fair as well.

So tonight I need to try and get all my garage sale stuff start to be set up for the City Wide this Saturday. Not sure if I will make it the football game friday since it is away with this garage sale to get ready for but it was one the things I look forward to on the weekend.

Promotion

Yesterday, I went to work dressed like this. I had a job interview for a new position with my company. I have commutted to work for over 4 years, driving 140 miles round trip for this moment. A moment I dreamed about and worked hard for and can finally enjoy as it has happened. A moment I sacrificed many things for and one of the rewards....was my daughter saying to me, "now you can cook breakfast for me and fix my hair" and my son say " cool, mom can take me to school". That was hard to hear, but yes, this will soon be a reality, because I have accepted a position as a material damage adjuster with my company and will in the very near future, start my day of work from my home as I will go out and inspect losses and then prepare estimates from my office "at home". And in the words of Kool and the Gang, "celebrate good times, come on".

I can still hardly believe it. I'm not sure the reality of the situation as fully set it. I think because for the next fews months I will finish out my current position as an auto adjuster and then beginning formal training as a material damage adjuster. All I know is this is a dream come true.

LoCash Cowboys - Independence

Well, as you can tell, we are fans of the LoCash Cowboys, and once again had the opportunity to see them in concert this weekend at the SantaCaliGone Festival in Independence, MO. I took Chelsey and her friends Myah and Jordan. Here are some pictures of the amazing evening....we were right in front of the stage.
Chelsey and I before the concert started.
Preston of LoCash Cowboys.
Preston climbing the light pole.
Chris of LoCash Cowboys.Chelsey and LoCash Cowboys.


Chelesy and LoCash Cowboys.
The guys "posing" during the concert.
Performing.

Chelsey's awesome decorating boot compliments of Preston, but signed by both of the LoCash Cowboys. Chelsey, Myah and Jordan in fron of their tour bus.
Chelsey and I during the concert.

Their album is due out this October, but if you're wondering what they sound like you can go to their website: http://www.locashcowboys.com/ and you can hear what their music sounds like. We can't for the next concert; after all, we have to get the other boot decked out too.

Connecting with an old friend

Well, most of those who follow this, I think, are users of facebook. I received a friend request today and I didn't exactly recognize the name of the female. But what looked extremely familiar was the way the first name was spelled as to this day, she is the only person I have came in contact that spelled it that way. When I got home and logged onto the computer at home and could see the picture of the person it certainly was a familiar face from years past. It was my best friend from elementary. I am embarrassed to say now that I don't remember what year she moved, it was either during 4th or 5th grade. I just remember going on Christmas break and when we returned to school she was gone. We kept in contact for a couple of years writing letters but sometimes the miles are just too much too compete with. But I can still recite her address to where she moved so you know I did my share of writing.

Here again, I can't quite remember the date, but my friends grandfather passed away and I had a feeling that she and her family would be at the visitation so I went and fortunately did get to see them. I was sorry our meeting up again after so many years was due to her family's loss, but it was nice to catch up.

Technology can be such a good thing when used properly and that is what I am thankful for today, as it connected me with my former childhood best friend Jacquie. She's a long way away from here, but I look forward to getting to know her again, even if it's thru the screen.

The Weather

OMG, what is up with this weather? I am not complaining, I just don't want it to end. Went walking tonight and didn't want to quit as it was so nice out. Walked by this house that had one of those decorative ponds in the yard with the water fall and trickling water and the sounds of the running water was so serene sounding. But the summer is quickly coming to an end as I make my drive to and from work every night the crops are getting closer and closer to being ready for harvest. The stores have their mums out. People are starting to talk "chili" and I'm starting to want to wear a light jacket when I leave in the mornings. I would be happy if we could just freeze time with the weather.