We still have New Years

Christmas Day is over and as usual, I got far more than I deserved.  Family was here.  We celebrated two different times - Christmas Eve for Julie/Bret and family; Christmas Day for the rest of the family.  Julie and Bret were leaving for Oklahoma the next day, so it was good that we could be together at least for a little while.

Christmas Eve evening we went to a new restaurant to celebrate Tom's birthday, which is really December 23, but we celebrate when everyone can get together.  We went to a Greek restaurant that is "on property."  I guess I have been in too many restaurants AND I am too opinionated; but I was underwhelmed.  Being close friends with many people of Greek heritage and eaten so much food with them, that I truly must have authentic ethnic food to really like it.  This wasn't truly Greek food per se, but Greekish type food with a different flare.  The saganaki (fried cheese) was a different type of cheese and had unusual spices on it.  The meatballs had some sort of coating and the shrimp were overly "spiced" with something I couldn't identify.  The spinikopika (stuffed grape leaves) were soggy and "spaghetti" type noodles were used in the pastichio (lasagna) instead of using regular lasagna noodles.  The tsadzacki sauce (cucumber & sour cream) was great and so was the humas and flat bread.  (Some of the spellings are off a little)  I didn't have to pay for it.   I am always grateful when I get to go out and try different food, even though it doesn't sound like it.

New Years is coming up and I am supposed to work.  I have been in bed for 4 days, so I don't know what will happen.  I hope I can make it to work the next few days.  I'm thinking it's a good thing I have handed in my resignation.  I HAVE applied for a PT job there, but who knows about that.  Life is a hoot, right??

A NEW ERA

Once upon a time, there was a young girl who had a dream-to work at the most magical place on earth.  The last five years that dream has been fulfilled and it has been an experience-interesting if not enjoyable.  I have given my resignation letter and as of right now, January 30, 2010, I will no longer work for "the mouse."  I have mixed emotions - sad but at the same time, excited.

I have given this change much prayer and considerations for the last few months.  There are VARIED reasons for the decision; too numerous and personal to mention at this time.  (Who knows-they may show up in a note at a later time).

Your prayers would be appreciated.  I can hardly wait to see what God has in store.

Boycott or just tired?

Not giving gifts for Christmas is probably unconstitutional or at best, un-American but I'm not doing it. There are several reasons for this decision.

First of all, we all have too much "stuff."  Secondly, I couldn't think of a reason why we were giving gifts. After all, it's Jesus' birthday, not ours.  Thirdly, I just don't have the money this year that I have had in previous years.  I have notified all who are involved and not received any responses.  I don't know if they don't believe me, or just ignoring me. IF I do anything at all, I will donate money in their name to Habitat for Humanity, a favorite charity of mine.  It just depends on what resources present themselves.

My sister sent Wiener some small stuffed toys, which have turned out to be a big hit with the dog.  Flea and Tick are their names and they are small, stuffed, figures that she carries around in her mouth.  When the tag hangs out of her mouth, she looks "slightly" mentally challenged and is so funny to watch.

Here is a picture of Wiener bitting Flea while she is on the couch.  Her blue blankie is beside her, just in case she gets too cold.  She also has the remote close by to keep track of Animal Planet and the soaps.

Actually, Ween has fallen in love with the tree skirt, which is silky on one side and velvet on the other.  She is using this as a cover.  So, naturally, we have been unable to put it around the tree.  She also "derailed" the new train Bob purchased because it was in her way of getting to the windows in the doors that lead to the porch.  (She is really getting to be a brat.)

Joey (Edward's Dog) is coming for Christmas.  This is always a challenge as Wiener takes away his toys and food; hides the toys and eats his food.  He is part Golden Retriever and Chow and he just lets her get away with it.  Maybe I should talk with Joey about this.  After all, he is 3x her size, and outweighs her by probably at least 50 lbs.  I'll let Edward.  After all, he is Joey's father.