It's Thankful Thursday again! My how time flies when you are having fun!
Today I am thankful for my job. It's hare to have to go to work every day but really, considering the economy in this country right now, and especially in our lovely state of Michigan, I am thankful to have such a good job. The pay is decent and the benefits are second to none. I get great medical and dental coverage for Rich and I. My retirement plan is one where I contribute 5% of my salary and the university contributes 10%. I like all of the people I work with and my supervisor is fair and a very easy person to work for. I have been working here for 4-1/2 years. If I have to work for another 15 years then this is the place to be!
Go visit Julie at Another Chance Ranch to see more Thankful Thursday entries and add one of your own.
This cold is kicking my ass. I have felt like crap every day this week. Monday-Wednesday my head was so plugged up I could hardly stand it. You know how hard it is to sleep at night when you can't breath through your nose? I finally gave in and used nasal spray because nothing else was working. Even then, I would wake up with a dry mouth and sore throat from sinus drainage and mouth breathing! Ug!!
Today my head is clearer but my throat is sore and I am starting to cough. The cold is moving into my lungs now. In a few days it should be gone. In the meantime, I am tired from not sleeping well. Maybe tonight I will take some AdvilPM and knock myself out for the night!
We are supposed to be getting some heavy duty snow tonight and tomorrow. It would be nice if it would be enough snow where I can't make it into work, but probably just enought to make the trip difficult. Oh well, winter in Michigan. Just one more month and we are on our way to Spring!
We are going to buy a laptop computer this weekend and while we're at it, I may buy a new camera too. I want one that will take close up pictures nice and clear. I think probably Canon or Nikon is a good brand. My current one is a Samsung and well, they should stick to making TV's! Oh well, it was cheap and you get what you pay for!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Missing The Computer (sort of)
Well, I took my computer in to the repair place on Monday night. They are going to figure it out and call by Thursday. He said something about it not getting enough power or something. It all depends on what it will cost to fix if it's even worth it. I really don't want to get a new computer right now. I like mine, I have it all set up the way we like it and I don't want to start over with a new one. Anyway, I can use my computer here at work to check email and stuff but Rich really misses it!
Last night the wind was blowing so hard it sounded like a tornado or something. We usually keep the window open a crack while were sleeping, but we had to close it last night because it was too noisy! It got much colder, too. And we are supposed to be getting 5-9 inches of snow on Thursday night. Crap.
I can't wait for Spring to get here!
Last night the wind was blowing so hard it sounded like a tornado or something. We usually keep the window open a crack while were sleeping, but we had to close it last night because it was too noisy! It got much colder, too. And we are supposed to be getting 5-9 inches of snow on Thursday night. Crap.
I can't wait for Spring to get here!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Computer Broken Blues
No Weekly Winner this week.
My home PC is sick. Went the whole weekend without and Rich and I are going through computer withdrawl.
Had a great weekend anyway.
Friday night we went to dinner with the usual gang, and Tom and Debbie went with us too. It was nice to see them.
Saturday breakfast with Marie then shopping at Kohls. I bought some really cute shoes, black pumps which I needed because I threw my old ones away after I wore then the last time. I spent the majority of the day after that monkeying around with my computer to no avail, because it needs attention from someone who knows more than me! In the evening we went bowling and to dinner at the Mongolian BBQ with the guys Rich works with and their wives. We had fun even though I have yet another cold and did not feel all that great.
Sunday grocery shopping and cleaning. Another exciting weekend.
My home PC is sick. Went the whole weekend without and Rich and I are going through computer withdrawl.
Had a great weekend anyway.
Friday night we went to dinner with the usual gang, and Tom and Debbie went with us too. It was nice to see them.
Saturday breakfast with Marie then shopping at Kohls. I bought some really cute shoes, black pumps which I needed because I threw my old ones away after I wore then the last time. I spent the majority of the day after that monkeying around with my computer to no avail, because it needs attention from someone who knows more than me! In the evening we went bowling and to dinner at the Mongolian BBQ with the guys Rich works with and their wives. We had fun even though I have yet another cold and did not feel all that great.
Sunday grocery shopping and cleaning. Another exciting weekend.
Friday, January 25, 2008
TGIF
Thank God its' Friday! This week seemed to drag on and on...
This weekend the temp is supposed to rise into the low 30's. It will seem like a heat wave compared to this last week temps of 5-15 degrees.
I am liking my new car. Rich got a Trailblazer too. We sold both of our old cars to guys that he works with. Cheap cars (under $300) that actually run are pretty hard to come buy, so selling them was not a problem!
We have no specific plans this weekend. I made reservations for our anniversary weekend to go to Belterra, which is a resort casino in Indiana. Just for one night. Plus plans are in the works for Vegas in September and a cruise with the kids in November. That's a long way away yet and I do not want to rush the year, but it's something to look forward to.
This weekend the temp is supposed to rise into the low 30's. It will seem like a heat wave compared to this last week temps of 5-15 degrees.
I am liking my new car. Rich got a Trailblazer too. We sold both of our old cars to guys that he works with. Cheap cars (under $300) that actually run are pretty hard to come buy, so selling them was not a problem!
We have no specific plans this weekend. I made reservations for our anniversary weekend to go to Belterra, which is a resort casino in Indiana. Just for one night. Plus plans are in the works for Vegas in September and a cruise with the kids in November. That's a long way away yet and I do not want to rush the year, but it's something to look forward to.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Thankful Thursday
This week I am thankful for this guy:
This is my husband of almost 31 years, Rich.
I am thankful for him because he is the nicest, most loving man I could ever hope to be married to. He treats me as good today as he did all those years ago when I first knew him.
He's a wonderful father. His kindness and shining example of how to be a good person has helped to shape our children into the well-adjusted, kind young adults that they have become.
He's smart and handy and anyone who knows him likes him.
He is my rock and my best friend. How blessed I have been.
Go visit Julie at Another Chance Ranch to see more Thankful Thursday entries and add one of your own.
This is my husband of almost 31 years, Rich.
I am thankful for him because he is the nicest, most loving man I could ever hope to be married to. He treats me as good today as he did all those years ago when I first knew him.
He's a wonderful father. His kindness and shining example of how to be a good person has helped to shape our children into the well-adjusted, kind young adults that they have become.
He's smart and handy and anyone who knows him likes him.
He is my rock and my best friend. How blessed I have been.
Go visit Julie at Another Chance Ranch to see more Thankful Thursday entries and add one of your own.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Cold, cold and more cold!
It's been very cold the last few days. Apparently there is a cold snap all over the country. The temp has been hovering in the low teens. The furnace seems to be running constantly. I can't wait to get the gas bill!
I took the day off of work today because I had a colonoscopy this morning. Everything is normal, thankyouverymuch! The procedure itself was no big deal, but the prep yesterday was the pits! First I had to be on a liquid diet for the whole day. Only broth, jello, pop, water, coffee and tea (no cream). I was pretty much hungry for the whole day. Liquid diets do not satisfy for long.
Anyway, the stuff I had to drink was the worse. First I filled a 32 ounce jar with water, then dissolved this powder in it. Then I had to drink 8 oz. of the stuff every 15 minutes. It tasted like alka seltzer with extra sugar. So gross! I managed to get it down and 2 hours later I had to do the same thing again! I used a straw, made it very cold and held my breath, but it was tough to gag down the last 16 ounces. But I did get it down and ..well, let's just say it did it's job very well and leave it at that!
I had to be there at 6:30 am. They had to poke me 4 times to get the IV in. Apparently I was a little dehydrated and so my veins weren't cooperating at all. But they managed and everything went well after that. Now I don't have to have another one for 7 years. Yay!!!!
Shauna and I went to Laural Park Mall in the afternoon to walk around. I bought a couple of books and a wallet which was marked down from $45 to $15. We had lunch at the Calif. Pizza Kitchen. I love their Mediterranean salad.
The nurse told Rich that I was not to cook or clean today :) so I guess I'll take a nap now!
I took the day off of work today because I had a colonoscopy this morning. Everything is normal, thankyouverymuch! The procedure itself was no big deal, but the prep yesterday was the pits! First I had to be on a liquid diet for the whole day. Only broth, jello, pop, water, coffee and tea (no cream). I was pretty much hungry for the whole day. Liquid diets do not satisfy for long.
Anyway, the stuff I had to drink was the worse. First I filled a 32 ounce jar with water, then dissolved this powder in it. Then I had to drink 8 oz. of the stuff every 15 minutes. It tasted like alka seltzer with extra sugar. So gross! I managed to get it down and 2 hours later I had to do the same thing again! I used a straw, made it very cold and held my breath, but it was tough to gag down the last 16 ounces. But I did get it down and ..well, let's just say it did it's job very well and leave it at that!
I had to be there at 6:30 am. They had to poke me 4 times to get the IV in. Apparently I was a little dehydrated and so my veins weren't cooperating at all. But they managed and everything went well after that. Now I don't have to have another one for 7 years. Yay!!!!
Shauna and I went to Laural Park Mall in the afternoon to walk around. I bought a couple of books and a wallet which was marked down from $45 to $15. We had lunch at the Calif. Pizza Kitchen. I love their Mediterranean salad.
The nurse told Rich that I was not to cook or clean today :) so I guess I'll take a nap now!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
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