Florida

Yup, we went to Florida for 5 days
to visit my in-laws.
They live in Pensacola.
It was just beautiful there.
Paul and Dylan golfed every day
while I sat out back and burned my forehead.
I read 2 books, well into my third - reviews to follow.
Dylan swam in the gulf.
Want to see pictures?
Well, you can't because
KERRY = LOSER
I DIDN'T BRING A CAMERA!
I thought Paul was bringing his
and he thought I was brining mine.
Yeah, yeah, we could have picked up a
disposable but we didn't.
So the memories will live on in my mind until Saturday.
I did accomplish something I've always wanted to do.
(ready Cynthia?)
I went to Sonic.
We don't have Sonic in NY.
To prove what losers we are....we drove in,
parked and decided to go inside to order.
I guess you can't do that at Sonic.
We looked like 3 jerks.
Anyway we each ordered the famous
CHERRY LIMEADE THING.
It was ok.
Tasted like a Shirley Temple to me.
You know, the drink you order when you go
out for a fancy dinner with your parents when you're 5.
Dylan thought it was just Sprite with cherry juice and a lime.
I think he's right.
So, I can now cross "Visit Sonic" off my
100 THINGS TO DO BEFORE I DIE list.

Favorite Things and Chomper Update

I feel pretty rotten.
I have a sinus infection, plus the chomper thing.
I thought I was on the mend but woke up this
morning feeling worse.
I can't stand this!
So I decided to focus on a few new favorite things.
Enjoy.


These are THE BEST tissues when you have a stuffy nose.
They are THE WORST tissues when your eyes are runny or teary.
Trust me, they burn. However, I like the smell so I'm taking my chances.


I call this my "Hippie Top"
Wore it to school.
Thought it would make me feel pretty and
give me a break from
feeling like crap from this SINUS INFECTION.
Got lots of compliments.
One 7th grader asked me where I got it. He wants to get
it for his mother for Mother's Day.


Essie Berry Hard Nail Polish
Looks nice with my flip flops.
Yes, I'm wearing flip flops.
It's been warm here and I HAVE A SINUS INFECTION.
Summer colds suck!!!

Chomper Update:
Well, many of you have asked just how I hurt my tooth.
I have TMJ which means my jaw goes out of whack sometimes.
I was just chewing something, can't even remember what
and my jaw just smashed my teeth together.
Yes, nice visual I know.
Well, it started bothering me yesterday so I called the wonderful
Dr. K who said if the pain increases to the point of unbearable
by morning, I'll need a root canal.
I made it to morning, no more pain so I didn't think about it.
Dr. K called me at home on his day off to see how I was doing.
How great is he???!!!!
(Yes Mark, your dad is terrific.)
....and I have a SINUS INFECTION!

Chompers - Cont'

So, if you read my post from yesterday,
you know I THOUGHT I had arrived at the
dentist's office early so I was sitting in
the parking lot waiting for my appt.
Well, when I finally went it I found out
I was A HALF AN HOUR LATE!
I wrote the wrong time down, but that's
another story for another post.
I know you're hear to find out about
my chompers.......
The wonderful Dr. K (whom I have a crush on)
took an x-ray and said he didn't see any damage,
HOWEVER - there still may be damage that has
yet to show up and
he wants to see me in 2 weeks.
Now get this....for the next 2 weeks I have to
protect my teeth and how do I do this you ask???
Well, I have to make sure that my tongue does not
rest behind my lower front teeth.

Go ahead, try it.

Where is your tongue?
Resting behind your lower front teeth.
Where I ask you am I supposed to put my tongue?

Chompers

Want to know where I am right now?
Of course you do.
I'm sitting in my car in the parking lot
of my dentist's office.
I have an "emergency" visit this morning.
Last week, I somehow smashed two of
my front teeth together. I did it with such
force that I was certain I broke one of them.
Thank God I didn't.
But it hurt so much, I hope I NEVER do
anything like that again.
Well, ever since, my lower teeth have felt funny.
One is a little loose and seems to be pushing
against the others.
Now, I have GREAT teeth. No problems.
If this stupid accident is going to cause me to
start having dental issues, I'm going to be pissed!
Hopefully Dr.K will be able to fix me.

Happy Day

Our school is having an awesome book fair.
Huge selection.
Since I haven't read anything in a
VERY LONG TIME
I picked these up.

I cannot wait to dive in.

And.....look what arrived today....

My complimentary copies of
Gifts From The Heart.
It's a special issue from Paper Crafts.
Here is my little eye glass case (on pg. 37)

Those are my cookie pockets (pg 68).

The Loudsters

So, let me set the scene:

Place: our favorite steak house
Time: 7pm
Cast: me, Dylan, Paul and 4 drunks
.......and..........action!

Dinner started out nicely.
We're quietly enjoying our salads when
the Loudsters enter and are
seated next to us.
Let me describe the Loudsters for you.
4 GIANT people.
4 GIANT loud people.
4 GIANT loud OLD people.
We'll, they provided enough entertainment
for the whole meal.
I'm not sure what Dylan found the funniest,
Mrs. Loudster throwing her head back and cackling
or the constant "high fives" going on at the table.
Dylan was amazed at their behavior.
He kept saying they were drunk and you know what,
he was right.
So, I have to thank you, Loudsters.
Because of your behavior, I am SURE my son
will NEVER drink.
Thank you.

Dylan has seen 1 episode of Family Guy, actually,
only one scene and this is it.
I can't remember how or why he saw it
but he thought it was hysterical.
All through dinner last night, in response to
the Loudsters, he was doing this scene.

12 Today

Birthday Boy!
Guitar Hero 3 from mom and dad.
Ice cream soda with Grandpa.
Report card in the mail today - straight A's.
Dinner reservations tonight at favorite steak house.
A perfect day!
Happy Birthday D!!!

Scrapbooking and Beyond

I received a very nice little contract in the mail yesterday.
Scrapbooking and Beyond is going to publish
two layouts they requested over a year ago.
I forgot all about them.
They'll be in the Summer issue.
And you know what....they're both about....
ME.

ME! ME!!!

5 Things...

Wisconsin Mommy has tagged me with a meme.
Do you know what "meme" stands for?
One of my favorite subjects....ME! It's a ME! ME!

The rules are as follows:

1. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
2. At the end of the post, the player then tags five people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves a comment letting them know they've been tagged and to ask them to play along and to read your blog.

What I was doing 10 years ago - 1998
1 - raising a 2 year old
2 - working part time for Clinique
3 - going to Mommy and Me classes
4 - trying to deal with awful downstairs neighbors
5 - did I mention raising a 2 year old?

Five things on my to-do list today
1 - get out of bed.
2 - varnish, don't ask
3 - take head shots of 8th graders
4 - keep my cool
5 - order pizza for dinner

Snacks I enjoy
1 - nachos
2 - Fuji apples
3 - string cheese
4 - Baskin' Robbins Mint Choc. Chip ice cream
5 - bagel chips

Things I would do if I were a billionaire
1 - buy a house
2 - buy my father any car he wants
3 - set Dylan up for college
4 - buy 2 new cars
5 - invest

Five of my bad habits
1 - I procrastinate
2 - I nap too much
3 - I return library books late
4 - I drink too much soda
5 - I'm on the computer waaaay too much

Five places I have lived
1 - NY
2 - DC
3 - NY
4 - NY
5 - NY

Five jobs I've had
1 - Publisher's Clearing House - they really win!
2 - grocery store ringer - the WORST job ever
3 - make-up artist
4 - singing waiter
5 - camp counselor

Now for the tagging.....I choose......
Jill at Twipply Skwood
Kerry at More, More, More
Mrs. Busybody at Domestically Disinclined
Monica at Over My Head
Cynthia at Life in the Cookie Jar

-I HATE linking. Is there an easier way to do it besides using cut and paste?
I HATE IT!

Well, Hello There!

I'm back.
I thought something was brewing,
something that could have become
a problem, but all is well.
I missed my blog.
I missed you guys.
Look forward to hearing from you!

Need a Job?

Thank God it's not the 1940's.
This is from Transportation Magazine, 1943.
It was written for male supervisors of women in the work force during World War II.

1943 Guide to Hiring Women
Eleven tips on getting more efficiency out of women employees: there’s no longer any question whether transit companies should hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower shortage has settled that point. The important things now are to select the most efficient women available and how to use them to the best advantage.
Here are eleven helpful tips on the subject from Western Properties:
1. Pick young married women. They usually have more of a sense of responsibility than their unmarried sisters, they’re less likely to be flirtatious, they need the work or they wouldn’t be doing it, they still have the pep and interest to work hard and to deal with the public efficiently.

2. When you have to use older women, try to get ones who have worked outside the home at some time in their lives. Older women who have never contacted the public have a hard time adapting themselves and are inclined to be cantankerous and fussy. It’s always well to impress upon older women the importance of friendliness and courtesy.

3. General experience indicates that “husky” girls – those who are just a little on the heavy side – are more even tempered and efficient than their underweight sisters.

4. Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special physical examination – one covering female conditions. This step not only protects the property against the possibilities of lawsuit, but reveals whether the employee-to-be has any female weaknesses which would make her mentally or physically unfit for the job.

5. Stress at the outset the importance of time the fact that a minute of two lost here and there makes serious inroads on schedules. Until this point is gotten across, service is likely to be slowed up.

6. Give the female employee a definite day-long schedule of duties so that they’ll keep busy without bothering the management for instructions every few minutes. Numerous properties say that women make excellent workers when they have their jobs cut out for them, but that they lack initiative in finding work themselves.

7. Whenever possible, let the inside employee change from one job to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined to be less nervous and happier with change.

8. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A girl has more confidence and is more efficient if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day.

9. Be tactful when issuing instructions or in making criticisms. Women are often sensitive; they can’t shrug off harsh words the way men do. Never ridicule a women – it breaks her spirit and cuts off her efficiency.

10. Be reasonably considerate about using strong language around women. Even though a girl’s husband or father may swear vociferously, she’ll grow to dislike a place of business where she hears too much of this.
11. Get enough size variety in operator’s uniforms so that each girl can have a proper fit. This point can’t be stressed enough in keeping women happy.

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