Thursday, September 30, 2010
Update
I have stuffed, stamped, and labeled all the invitations that I have addresses for so far. I am still waiting on the rest of the addresses from Joshua's mom. Hopefully I will get them soon. I chose a florist, and can't wait to see what she puts together for us. I had my dress fitting on Tuesday. It went well. I was hoping that I would need to have the dress altered due to my weight loss since buying it. I was a little disappointed when it fit like a glove. I do look great in it!! So I am happy. I can't wait to get it back once they have done the bustle.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Exercise
Since Joshua started his job in Birmingham on Aug. 9th I have slacked off on my workouts just a bit. I still make sure to work out at least twice a week, but I was going 4 times a week while he was here. I noticed a couple of pounds creeping back on, so last week I decided I needed to kick it up a notch with the workouts. Monday I went to the gym and did the usual workout. Tuesday I wanted to change it up and went and climbed Kennesaw mountain after work. It was so much fun. It's 1.5miles to the top, so a total of 3miles. The view from the top is beautiful, I can't wait till the leaves start changing colors, it will be even prettier then. I took Wednesday off due to the fact I was babysitting. Thursday was the Kaiser Corporate 5k. My company always has a team, and it's a fun way to work out with co-workers. So I participated. No I didn't not run....I hate running. I walked and boy was I tired at the end of it. I decided that my shoes really need to be retired, I ended up with a blister and very sore feet at the end. As the weather starts to cool down I will begin walking more after work, and climbing Kennesaw Mtn more often! I have to look my best on Dec. 5th!
Invitations
I had a very hard time finding pre-made invitations that I liked. So I decided to make my own, with the help of a friend. I put together 126 invitations, and gave them to my friend to print. Well her printer decided to be crazy and not work properly. I began to freak out slightly, thinking "how in the world am I going to get these things printed". My mom and dad have a laser printer at their house, so I decided to see if it would work. It left two black marks on the paper, and we couldn't figure out why. So we thought we would give the ink jet printer a try. And to our surprise IT WORKED! YAY! So I got all of the invitations printed, and only ruined 10 of them. We also printed the response cards. I am on the way to being completely done with the invitations and will be able to stuff envelopes in the coming weeks. Things are really coming together for the wedding. I have my first dress fitting on Sept. 28th. Hopefully we will be making a decision on a florist this coming week. After that I think I will be able to sit back and relax until Dec. 5th!!
Friday, September 10, 2010
9/11/2001
I will never forget the events of 9/11/2001. It was my senior year of high school and I was sitting in a history class. A teacher from across the hall came running in our room and turned the tv on and only said that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. We sat there in shock watching the events unfold before our eyes. I remember watching the second plane crash into the other tower and the tv reporters began speculating what might be the next target. I can still hear the sounds of the people who made the decision to jump out of the towers in hopes that it would save them. I remember the look on the people's faces who were in the area as it was all happening. When the tv reporters started talking about other possible targets they kept mentioning the CDC here in Atlanta. Even though I was a senior and almost 18 I honestly was scared. I don't think I was the only one who felt that way. When the first tower fell I was in complete shock. How could a building so huge just crash to the ground? I kept wondering how many people were still inside of it. And then to see the other tower fall. I don't remember if I cried while watching everything happen. But to this day whenever I watch anything pertaining to 9/11 I cry. I will never forget what happened on 9/11. It will be something that I share with my kids and grandkids.
The unity that our country experienced in the days after 9/11 was amazing. Our country came together to help the people who were directly affected by the terrorist attack. American flags were flying on almost every home and car. What happened to that unity? What happened to everyone being patriotic? Things sure have changed in the past 9 years.
It really gets my blood boiling that people want to build a Mosque just two blocks from Ground Zero. Radical Muslims hijacked the planes and claimed they were doing it in the name of Allah. How can building a religious center for the very religion of the people who terrorized our nation be a good thing? I know that not all Muslims are radical. I don't have a problem with any religion having a house of worship. What I have a problem with is that there are hundreds of Mosques in New York already, why do they insist on building one so close to Ground Zero? I would feel the same way if a group of radical Christians, Mormons, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, or atheists claimed responsibility for the attack. I would not want a house of worship for their religion to be built anywhere near the place of the attack. I think that the only house of worship that should be built near Ground Zero is the Greek Orthodox church that was destroyed when the towers collapsed.
Have you forgotten what happened on 9/11? I know I never will
The unity that our country experienced in the days after 9/11 was amazing. Our country came together to help the people who were directly affected by the terrorist attack. American flags were flying on almost every home and car. What happened to that unity? What happened to everyone being patriotic? Things sure have changed in the past 9 years.
It really gets my blood boiling that people want to build a Mosque just two blocks from Ground Zero. Radical Muslims hijacked the planes and claimed they were doing it in the name of Allah. How can building a religious center for the very religion of the people who terrorized our nation be a good thing? I know that not all Muslims are radical. I don't have a problem with any religion having a house of worship. What I have a problem with is that there are hundreds of Mosques in New York already, why do they insist on building one so close to Ground Zero? I would feel the same way if a group of radical Christians, Mormons, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, or atheists claimed responsibility for the attack. I would not want a house of worship for their religion to be built anywhere near the place of the attack. I think that the only house of worship that should be built near Ground Zero is the Greek Orthodox church that was destroyed when the towers collapsed.
Have you forgotten what happened on 9/11? I know I never will
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Nasty Ladies....and a good day!
Two posts in one
I work with some nasty ladies. Today I went into the bathroom to do my business and like normal I turned to walk into the first stall. To my surprise it looked like a man had peed all over the seat. I was so disgusted. This is not the first time that someone I work with has done this. Our bathroom on the 3rd floor is always being messed up by employees. It makes me wonder what their houses look like. I really wish I knew who is responsible.
I got permission to put up signs in the bathroom regarding making a mess. So I typed up a sign that says “if you sprinkle when you tinkle have a heart and do your part, no one wants a wet behind.” I also included a picture of a toilet. There is a sign at eye level on the outside of the stall, and then one that is eyelevel if you are sitting on the toilet…and I put them on every stall! Maybe that will get the point across.
I can’t stand working with nasty people. It’s not hard to clean up after yourself. I told our HR assistant that the bathroom needs to be locked and require checking out a key from the HR department. That may be extreme, but if you had to use this bathroom you would feel the same way. I feel as though the person or persons who are being so nasty in the bathroom have no respect for their co-workers. The bathrooms at Wal-Mart are cleaner than the one on the 3rd floor of my building, and that is a sad thing.
On a good note, Joshua is on his way home today. He gets Thursday and Friday off because his trainer took the days off. So he gets a nice long weekend. We are going out for pizza when he gets here! Today I found out that Swoozies has 7 stores that re-opened….including the one in the Forum in Norcross!! I went there today to get more paper for the wedding invitations. I still was not able to get it all, as they are no longer carrying the “round scalloped edge” paper. I will have to find that elsewhere. But I was able to get the rest of the squares and get the response cards. I also came across a store called Limetree, they have really cute gifts. I went in to see if they had paper products, which they don’t, but found some Christopher Radko ornaments. My mom collects them, and Limetree had them marked 50% off! So I bought her two really cute ornaments. I will be going to back to Limetree to get some personalized bridesmaids gifts. Their selection was really good, and I found things that I really liked.
I work with some nasty ladies. Today I went into the bathroom to do my business and like normal I turned to walk into the first stall. To my surprise it looked like a man had peed all over the seat. I was so disgusted. This is not the first time that someone I work with has done this. Our bathroom on the 3rd floor is always being messed up by employees. It makes me wonder what their houses look like. I really wish I knew who is responsible.
I got permission to put up signs in the bathroom regarding making a mess. So I typed up a sign that says “if you sprinkle when you tinkle have a heart and do your part, no one wants a wet behind.” I also included a picture of a toilet. There is a sign at eye level on the outside of the stall, and then one that is eyelevel if you are sitting on the toilet…and I put them on every stall! Maybe that will get the point across.
I can’t stand working with nasty people. It’s not hard to clean up after yourself. I told our HR assistant that the bathroom needs to be locked and require checking out a key from the HR department. That may be extreme, but if you had to use this bathroom you would feel the same way. I feel as though the person or persons who are being so nasty in the bathroom have no respect for their co-workers. The bathrooms at Wal-Mart are cleaner than the one on the 3rd floor of my building, and that is a sad thing.
On a good note, Joshua is on his way home today. He gets Thursday and Friday off because his trainer took the days off. So he gets a nice long weekend. We are going out for pizza when he gets here! Today I found out that Swoozies has 7 stores that re-opened….including the one in the Forum in Norcross!! I went there today to get more paper for the wedding invitations. I still was not able to get it all, as they are no longer carrying the “round scalloped edge” paper. I will have to find that elsewhere. But I was able to get the rest of the squares and get the response cards. I also came across a store called Limetree, they have really cute gifts. I went in to see if they had paper products, which they don’t, but found some Christopher Radko ornaments. My mom collects them, and Limetree had them marked 50% off! So I bought her two really cute ornaments. I will be going to back to Limetree to get some personalized bridesmaids gifts. Their selection was really good, and I found things that I really liked.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Stepping onto my soap box for a minute
Warning, this is very long!
Tonight, trying to be a good American I chose to watch President Obama’s address about the war in Iraq. I’ll be honest and say that I can’t stand to listen to that man speak. But to be a well informed citizen I had to suck it up and listen. Anyone that knows me knows where I stand when it comes to politics. There is no questioning that I am a conservative voter. I like to defend my side and tell people why I feel the way I do. I did not like the majority of what the president said tonight, and feel that he turned his speech into a speech to rally supporters for his cause. He spoke of creating jobs, sustaining and strengthening our leadership, ending our dependency on foreign oil, and strengthening our middle class. To quote the president, “Now, it is our responsibility to honor them by coming together, all of us, and working to secure the dream that so many generations have fought for- the dream that a better life awaits anyone who is willing to work for it and reach for it.” Really, did he say “work for it”? I thought everyone was entitled to a better life. I thought that we all deserved a better life, now you tell me we have to “work for it.”
It baffles me that anyone can still believe the filth that spews from Obama’s mouth. He said before he was elected president that the surge of troops to Iraq was a mistake. Now he, as president, is sending a surge of troops to Afghanistan. So my question is how is the surge that Bush requested different from the surge that has now been requested? There must be a reason he now believes in a surge, but in January 2007 did not agree with one. It’s funny, but sad at the same time to listen to the remarks Obama made regarding the war, before he was president. How can people still believe this man? How can anyone still have faith that he is doing anything good for our country?
I do not agree at all with putting a specific withdrawal date for a war. There has been a date of withdrawal from Afghanistan of July 2011. To quote the Commandant of the Marine Corps, “In some ways, we think right now it is probably giving our enemy sustenance,” regarding the July 2011 deadline. I believe the same to be true regarding Iraq. The Taliban have been sitting back waiting for our withdrawal date from Iraq and now that most of our troops are out of there the attacks will begin again. Is it smart to put a deadline on a war? No, it specifically tells the enemy that if you sit back and wait till said date, you can start attacking again.
“As long as I am president, we will maintain the finest fighting force that the world has ever known, and do whatever it takes to serve our veteran as well as they have served us.” My question to the president is how are we supposed to maintain the “finest fighting force” when you have cut the funding for the military? How are we supposed to be able to “serve our veterans” when there isn’t enough funding to give them the help and care that they need? It is a shame to know that so many men and women put their lives on the line daily for pennies on the dollar. They deserve much more than they get paid, but the president doesn’t think so.
I don’t believe the president when he says that he is “proud of their service”, and “awed by their sacrifice and by the sacrifices of their families.” I don’t think that the president is proud of our men and women in uniform. If he was proud of them, then he would be more willing to give them the funding that they need. If he were proud of them he would when asked for more troops willingly call up more troops to the areas that need them. It’s clear that he doesn’t support our troops, or want what is best for them. He only says that he cares because he knows that we as Americans want to hear that.
To quote the bible, Ecclesiastes 10:2 (Amplified Bible) A wise man’s heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool’s heart toward his left.
You can say I’m wrong, and try to tell me how great Obama is. That is fine, I will listen. But I will be ready to defend my point and will be able to do it without using talking points. Will you be able to do the same? Can you tell me why you chose to be a democrat?
Just to be clear, I don’t hate on anyone who is “on the other side” and doesn’t agree with me. I like to hear people’s opinion and be able to also give mine at the same time. I like having adult conversations and letting each person get their point across. I find that some people have trouble allowing someone with a differing opinion speak it.
Well I guess I should step off my soap box for the night ;)
Tonight, trying to be a good American I chose to watch President Obama’s address about the war in Iraq. I’ll be honest and say that I can’t stand to listen to that man speak. But to be a well informed citizen I had to suck it up and listen. Anyone that knows me knows where I stand when it comes to politics. There is no questioning that I am a conservative voter. I like to defend my side and tell people why I feel the way I do. I did not like the majority of what the president said tonight, and feel that he turned his speech into a speech to rally supporters for his cause. He spoke of creating jobs, sustaining and strengthening our leadership, ending our dependency on foreign oil, and strengthening our middle class. To quote the president, “Now, it is our responsibility to honor them by coming together, all of us, and working to secure the dream that so many generations have fought for- the dream that a better life awaits anyone who is willing to work for it and reach for it.” Really, did he say “work for it”? I thought everyone was entitled to a better life. I thought that we all deserved a better life, now you tell me we have to “work for it.”
It baffles me that anyone can still believe the filth that spews from Obama’s mouth. He said before he was elected president that the surge of troops to Iraq was a mistake. Now he, as president, is sending a surge of troops to Afghanistan. So my question is how is the surge that Bush requested different from the surge that has now been requested? There must be a reason he now believes in a surge, but in January 2007 did not agree with one. It’s funny, but sad at the same time to listen to the remarks Obama made regarding the war, before he was president. How can people still believe this man? How can anyone still have faith that he is doing anything good for our country?
I do not agree at all with putting a specific withdrawal date for a war. There has been a date of withdrawal from Afghanistan of July 2011. To quote the Commandant of the Marine Corps, “In some ways, we think right now it is probably giving our enemy sustenance,” regarding the July 2011 deadline. I believe the same to be true regarding Iraq. The Taliban have been sitting back waiting for our withdrawal date from Iraq and now that most of our troops are out of there the attacks will begin again. Is it smart to put a deadline on a war? No, it specifically tells the enemy that if you sit back and wait till said date, you can start attacking again.
“As long as I am president, we will maintain the finest fighting force that the world has ever known, and do whatever it takes to serve our veteran as well as they have served us.” My question to the president is how are we supposed to maintain the “finest fighting force” when you have cut the funding for the military? How are we supposed to be able to “serve our veterans” when there isn’t enough funding to give them the help and care that they need? It is a shame to know that so many men and women put their lives on the line daily for pennies on the dollar. They deserve much more than they get paid, but the president doesn’t think so.
I don’t believe the president when he says that he is “proud of their service”, and “awed by their sacrifice and by the sacrifices of their families.” I don’t think that the president is proud of our men and women in uniform. If he was proud of them, then he would be more willing to give them the funding that they need. If he were proud of them he would when asked for more troops willingly call up more troops to the areas that need them. It’s clear that he doesn’t support our troops, or want what is best for them. He only says that he cares because he knows that we as Americans want to hear that.
To quote the bible, Ecclesiastes 10:2 (Amplified Bible) A wise man’s heart turns him toward his right hand, but a fool’s heart toward his left.
You can say I’m wrong, and try to tell me how great Obama is. That is fine, I will listen. But I will be ready to defend my point and will be able to do it without using talking points. Will you be able to do the same? Can you tell me why you chose to be a democrat?
Just to be clear, I don’t hate on anyone who is “on the other side” and doesn’t agree with me. I like to hear people’s opinion and be able to also give mine at the same time. I like having adult conversations and letting each person get their point across. I find that some people have trouble allowing someone with a differing opinion speak it.
Well I guess I should step off my soap box for the night ;)
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Don't take life for granted
Thursday evening when I was about to go to bed my cell phone started ringing. I didn't recognize the number, but answered it anyways. It was a friend calling to let me know that another friend's father had been killed in a motorcycle accident the evening before. In an instant I was shocked and so very sad for my friend. I cannot begin to imagine the pain she is feeling right now. She had posted on facebook Wednesday how she was shopping with her daughter getting ready for her to start kindergarden the next day. She was at a very happy place in life. And all in an instant that happiness was ripped away. Her father was everything to her. She loved him so very much. To say she was a daddy's girl would be an understatement. I have not spoken to her yet, but have left her a voice mail and also sent her a text to let her know I was praying for her and her family. Please pray for Kerrie and her family.
It really got me thinking about how so many people, me included, don't tell our loved ones just how much they mean to us often enough. I always make it a point to say "I love you" when getting off the phone with my parents, grandparents, nieces, and Joshua. But do I show that love all the time? I'm not really sure I do. We all are probably guilty of taking life for granted at times. But we shouldn't do it. We aren't guaranteed tomorrow. There might not be another time to tell that person how much they mean to you, or give them another hug.
This year I have had two of my Great Aunts pass away. In February Joshua and I, along with my parents went to KY to celebrate one of my great aunt's birthdays. While we were there we went to the nursing home to visit my great aunt Doris, she was 94. That was the last time I saw her, she passed away on June 26th. I will forever cherish the fact that I got to spend time with her, and have good memories with her. On July 27th my great aunt Lou Ellen who was 89 passed away. I hadn't seen her since last fall at a family get together, during the horrible rain we experienced. I am so happy that Joshua and I drove out to Lagrange to eat lunch with my family that day. I would regret it today if we hadn't gone.
Don't take life for granted....live every day like it's your last. Give an extra hug and kiss to your loved ones, take time to make a phone call or drive out of the way to visit family and friends. Don't make excuses and put it off, you might not get another chance.
It really got me thinking about how so many people, me included, don't tell our loved ones just how much they mean to us often enough. I always make it a point to say "I love you" when getting off the phone with my parents, grandparents, nieces, and Joshua. But do I show that love all the time? I'm not really sure I do. We all are probably guilty of taking life for granted at times. But we shouldn't do it. We aren't guaranteed tomorrow. There might not be another time to tell that person how much they mean to you, or give them another hug.
This year I have had two of my Great Aunts pass away. In February Joshua and I, along with my parents went to KY to celebrate one of my great aunt's birthdays. While we were there we went to the nursing home to visit my great aunt Doris, she was 94. That was the last time I saw her, she passed away on June 26th. I will forever cherish the fact that I got to spend time with her, and have good memories with her. On July 27th my great aunt Lou Ellen who was 89 passed away. I hadn't seen her since last fall at a family get together, during the horrible rain we experienced. I am so happy that Joshua and I drove out to Lagrange to eat lunch with my family that day. I would regret it today if we hadn't gone.
Don't take life for granted....live every day like it's your last. Give an extra hug and kiss to your loved ones, take time to make a phone call or drive out of the way to visit family and friends. Don't make excuses and put it off, you might not get another chance.
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