Two Turkey Days?

Eating at one Thanksgiving Day meal is quite a lot. But, two? I felt like we were doing a "Gilmore" Thanksgiving Day Marathon, but only on a smaller scale. I had forgotten to take pictures at the first celebration, but I took plenty at the second one, especially of Carson, my baby dog:


This is before eating, with Carson checking out all the food being put on the table.

This is Carson, after eating. He found he needed to relax also.

Tom decided to try to get Carson to move to another location. Carson wasn't moving. He likes to be the center of attention.

This is More relaxing after eating - Tom, Eric, Sonia, and Charles - Watching some sort of thing on tv.

And, last but not least, Betty, Ed's mother, the back of Ed's head, and Tom and Eric again.

Not a very energetic group. But, as we all know, it's nap time.

YUCK

This is the day before Thanksgiving and I am sick at home. Bummer, huh? I don't even know if I will feel well enough to go to a friend's house and celebrate tomorrow. She is a food editor for a very famous Theme Park and last year's dinner was amazing. And, I am missing work.

Speaking of last year, I DID end up in the hospital with pneumonia last year, so this is definitely better. I think I caught the infection soon enough. I started feeling worse yesterday at work and called the Dr's office for an appointment. Fortunately, she could see me. Diagnosis was bronichial, sinus, ear infection; the big three. So, I was sent home to go to bed and that is where I have been ever since I got home.

Today has been a very lazy day. I don't know when I have "rested" this much - laid around, did very little - washed a load of clothes, checked my e-mail, realphabetized the cds and eaten several times. It has certainly been interesting.

I have applied for another job in Research. It is one-step up, a little more money, and more responsibilities. I think I'm ready. We'll see if they are ready for me.

My friend Sherry has a guy she wants me to meet. His name is Jesse. She says he's a "snappy" dresser. I could be intiminated by this guy. I rarely go out with guys who dress better than me. It could certainly be interesting. We'll see how it goes.

I asked Kris to go to the Christmas Party with me. I sent him an e-mail, but he hasn't responded. I don't know if he has read it or not. "S" says he has been very busy right now, so who knows. Maybe he's just avoiding me.

My son is fixing some things to take to my other son's house for tomorrow. We're doing 2 T-day dinners; probably because one is not enough or just because we can. It should be a day to talk about. We'll see. Sounds like a "Gilmore" marathon t-day. They had 5 dinners one year. Thank goodness we're only doing 2.

My sister-in-law and niece are coming for Christmas. It is always great to have them visit. "L" and I are close and I really appreciate her for so many reasons. When Tom died she took his shirts and made me a quilt out of them. She is very talented and artistic. It is so beautiful. It was truly a labor of love. It is one of my prized possessions. I will always be grateful to her for that.

My son has gone to the store. He is picking up a prescription for me and getting some additional things for his "stuffing" he is making. If I don't die from over eating tomorrow, I'll have some pictures to post. We'll see how it goes.

I Love My Job

Each week is filled with memorable people. I get to meet people from all over the world and even though the faces start to run together, every once in a while there are some that just make you laugh out loud.

We happened to have a few such encounters the other night. I don't usually work nights, but Sat night Tony and I were working late and he stopped a lady to ask her for some information - "Are you over 18?" In bobble head fashion, she nodded yes. "Do you work here?" No, again bobble headed. "Did you eat breakfast, lunch or dinner here?" (The head was working over time) Yes. And before he could ask her another question, moving to within two inches of Tony's face, she blurted out, with two fingers held high in a "V" shape, "I VOTED FOR KERRY!!!" and walked on down the concrete toward the Exit. For the rest of the night, Tony and I HAD to use that as a response to most any question that we asked each other. We had a ball laughing.

Also that night, I was talking with a mother who was holding a child about 2 years old with another child, about 5 years of age, in a stroller. The younger child was babbling while we talked and the only thing I could make out was "water park." So I asked him if he was going to the water park. The older child spoke up and said, "No we're not going to the water park. We've already been; that's why my butt is so wet." That was my excuse for the rest of the night when something would go wrong. (I have found it helps to have excuses ready.)

[There should be a law against having this much fun at work.]

Oops

Once again, I have proved if a mistake can be made, I will do it. I entered my time wrong last night. This is very serious because the time has to be approved in order to get paid. I don't know about you but I like being paid for the work I do. So, I have tried to figure out what happened on Nov 4, and that will be hard because I have slept since then. I have a very smart pillow though, because most of what I learn during the day seems to seep out during the night. That makes it very hard the next day when my "short-termed memory" can't find the info. Sometimes you just have to "tap dance" and that is hard when you don't know how.

I went to another concert tonight. It was Jon Secada singing on stage. I really didn't know his music and was pleasantly surprised when his concert was over. The "friend" I was with tonight wanted to get something to eat afterward. His choice was MickeyD's. Not my favorite place; not many healthy foods there. He seems to like "fried" foods and the such. I'm not much on Mickey's food, but I found a sandwich and some fruit which at least seemed to be somewhat healthier than their other fare. I'm going to have to help him change his eating habits, slowly of course, because it's not only healthier but better for him, too. (We'll see.)

On the way home, I HAD TO HAVE the top down on my car. He thinks it's silly. So did Tom. I'm okay with that. Obviously they have never enjoyed a car as much as I enjoy my Mustang. Anyone who owns one knows "It's never too hot or too cold to have the top down." It's just common knowledge! I don't know why some people have a problem understanding that. It's really quite simple to me. And yet, it really doesn't matter, does it?

Concerts

Last night's concert with Chubby Checker was TOTALLY awesome. I don't know about you, but I love the "Motown" music of the 50s/60s. Last night was no exception. Chubby Checker is still a 'twister' and looks fabulous. He sang; he danced; he sweated, and so did we.

I also met a new friend last night. Her name is Ruthie. She is from NY and once worked where I do now. She misses Florida and hopes to get back here soon. We had a great evening as she fit right in with my group of friends, who are crazy and have fun. She took lots of pics and has promised to give me some before she leaves. (She brought her photo printer with her; smart lady)

I'm going to the Arabian Knights tonight. I'm not sure what that is all about, but our work group is going and we always have fun together. Sounds like a good time.

I'm trying to get into my checking account online. They are trying out a new computer system. It was supposed to have been working since Monday, but I haven't been able to access my account yet to see how it has been changed. I'm hoping this is not a sign of things to come. So far, I'm not impressed.

This bring me to one of my biggest, recent complaints - computer systems. Why is it the first few "whatever" times a new system is being used, it rarely works properly. Do they not "test" the system? Or, is it that it is filed under "It seemed like a good idea at the time." Who knows. I hated programming, but I do know - When it works, it's great. When it doesn't, watch out. Right now, I'm not happy with several different places that I can't access information from because they are launching new systems. Oh well. "Just another day in paradise."

Shangrala

I'm trying this new "health" plan. I read about it in some woman's magazine and it sounded easy and actually simple to do, so I thought, "Why not?" It is an interesting concept. It uses "sugar" are a catalyst to begin your day. In some way, it balances your body's minerals and suppresses the appetite. Too good to be true? I thought so too.

I bought the book, only $11.00. Not bad. If nothing else, I can just add it to my library. I don't know about you, but I have tried just about every "diet" plan that was ever invented, coming and going. Ever since I was a child, I have battled the weight problem. My weight has "yoyo-ed" all my life. I am sometimes jealous of the people I know that can eat anything and never gain any weight. Annnnnnnd, the really skinny ones are always talking about how fat they are, or how much weight they have gained. Sickening right?

I work with this cute young thing named Kim who wears a size 6 and constantly complains about how much weight she has gained. I don't think I wore a 6 when I was 6. Even though I love this lady, she hasn't a clue what it is like to be really overweight.

I've been "doing" the plan for about 2 weeks. I've not lost much, only 7 lbs, but I really do "feel" better. I don't get up in the morning aching any more. I don't get hungry, or the cravings like I once did, and I can "think" better than I use to before this plan. All in my mind? Maybe. If that is the case, then yeah, I'll continue this for a few more weeks to see what happens. Who knows? Maybe my mind will catch up with my body and they will both lose weight and function better. I can't wait to find out. (Stay tuned)