I have realized that life goes on. I think I had this idea that life in MN would "stand still" while we experienced life in Ohio.
I know, not possible, but I was hoping!
Things change.
Seeing old sights, new buildings, old friends. Things have moved on.
I'm not in the mix. It was hard to realize.
But,
times spent here were fun. I was energized. I enjoyed laughing and reminiscing. I loved the hugs and the comforts of favorite MN eateries.
It was worth it.
And I can't wait for more.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
phew...i've still got time for Not Me Monday!
At least I didn't have it as bad as MCKmama and the poop escapade! Check out her not me monday post here!
I did not enjoy a Kelly and Reba concert for the 2nd time with my bff JR. We were not in the 2nd row and I did not scream when I realized just how close that was! I did not sing along, as I must be a true fan after seeing the show more than once this year!
I did not have beef in my queso because JR did not ask me in time. We did enjoy the movie "Zac and Miri {make a porno}" and we did not learn what a dutch rutter is and and right now, I am not embarrased to post that. (eek!)
I did not smile happily when I saw the Mississippi River this afternoon. It wasn't nice to see a real river!
I did not nap today on my MIL and FIL's blue couch. I never, ever nap there! (ever!) {but I was not missing my SIL B when napping, so I definately do not want her to come home from college asap so we can laugh about not napping!)
DH and I did not hear Jason Mraz's new song about 50 times on the way from C-bus to MN this weekend. We also did not realize that Pink doesn't sing about her rock boots, but rather her rock moves. We then did not laugh together about my proud singing of the incorrect lyrics on this {and several} songs. Hey, a girl's gotta have confidence. (and posting this does NOT make me realize that singing in front of DH is something I am comfortable with, so maybe singing in front of others, {like D} will get easier too {hint, hint D}).
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Well, this is a whole bunch of random Not Me's but I hope you enjoyed it and will tell me what you most certainly did not do this past week! I really do want to know!
I did not enjoy a Kelly and Reba concert for the 2nd time with my bff JR. We were not in the 2nd row and I did not scream when I realized just how close that was! I did not sing along, as I must be a true fan after seeing the show more than once this year!
I did not have beef in my queso because JR did not ask me in time. We did enjoy the movie "Zac and Miri {make a porno}" and we did not learn what a dutch rutter is and and right now, I am not embarrased to post that. (eek!)
I did not smile happily when I saw the Mississippi River this afternoon. It wasn't nice to see a real river!
I did not nap today on my MIL and FIL's blue couch. I never, ever nap there! (ever!) {but I was not missing my SIL B when napping, so I definately do not want her to come home from college asap so we can laugh about not napping!)
DH and I did not hear Jason Mraz's new song about 50 times on the way from C-bus to MN this weekend. We also did not realize that Pink doesn't sing about her rock boots, but rather her rock moves. We then did not laugh together about my proud singing of the incorrect lyrics on this {and several} songs. Hey, a girl's gotta have confidence. (and posting this does NOT make me realize that singing in front of DH is something I am comfortable with, so maybe singing in front of others, {like D} will get easier too {hint, hint D}).
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Well, this is a whole bunch of random Not Me's but I hope you enjoyed it and will tell me what you most certainly did not do this past week! I really do want to know!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
meandering ... home
You know you're getting close to home when you see:
baker's square (but then get mad because they don't have chicken pot pie or tomato basil soup for your grown up grilled cheese. the chicken cheddar bacon melt is delish. so's the pie(s). )
cub foods, perkins, super target
pizza del re
uwec (univ. of wisconsin eau claire)
hwy 94 (and knowing that uwec is 65 miles from MN).
cities like pewaukee, eau claire, menomonie, and wauwatosa (and you know the correct pronounciation)
you see water on the side of the highway, over and over. (lakes and rivers, aww yea)
the djs start talking like you {used} to (and you can tell!)
sports broadcasts are for teams that never can quite muster up a win
streets and parking lots already have tall metal posts up for snow plows to use in order not to hit the curbs. that is to prepare for 120 inches of snow for the season.
christmas lights up, but not on because is is already too cold to put them up any time in the future.
a cute puppy named penny, who loves cuddling on my lap.
a comfortable home that feels just like where you belong.
familiar faces with wide open arms and smiles.
family.
baker's square (but then get mad because they don't have chicken pot pie or tomato basil soup for your grown up grilled cheese. the chicken cheddar bacon melt is delish. so's the pie(s). )
cub foods, perkins, super target
pizza del re
uwec (univ. of wisconsin eau claire)
hwy 94 (and knowing that uwec is 65 miles from MN).
cities like pewaukee, eau claire, menomonie, and wauwatosa (and you know the correct pronounciation)
you see water on the side of the highway, over and over. (lakes and rivers, aww yea)
the djs start talking like you {used} to (and you can tell!)
sports broadcasts are for teams that never can quite muster up a win
streets and parking lots already have tall metal posts up for snow plows to use in order not to hit the curbs. that is to prepare for 120 inches of snow for the season.
christmas lights up, but not on because is is already too cold to put them up any time in the future.
a cute puppy named penny, who loves cuddling on my lap.
a comfortable home that feels just like where you belong.
familiar faces with wide open arms and smiles.
family.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
overheard.....jailhouse style.
I liked this post from last week, and I think some of you did too :)
a coworker says this EVERYDAY: {heading to the jail? make some friends} as I was um yes, head to the jail. and no, i don't make my friends there. I tell this coworker this, EVERYDAY.
i ask, "how long have you lived there" to which I hear {i been there a min, it's been a long minute.} ummm, how long is that? most people answer in months or years, you're keeping track of it in minutes? no wonder you can't remember your court dates, your phone number, that stealing is bad.
i ask, "where do you live, when you get out, where will you go" and I hear {well, I was living at xyz ghetto street for like about a couple months, and before that i was at my girl's house, but we ain't really getting along so then i had to move to 123 another ghetto avenue, but my cousin, she don't really want me to be living there, so i hope to go to my friends house.} to which I respond, "okay, where is your stuff. where are you going to be sleeping and eating at" and he responds {oh, like where I live?} me thinking, uh yah, that is what I asked you in the first 5 min of this conversation.
i ask "what's your phone number" about 5 min into my interview, that has been a question answer format, pretty rapid, and he's been playing along well. he replys {oh, you asked me too fast} (seriously, I hear this about 20 times a week. and no, I'm not suddenly saying it what'syourphonenumber (phew). Then, they all seem to stutter when giving the info: 456, no, 443, uhhh 436, ummm, let's go with 444-xyzz. like, really? you have at least 4 numbers I could use to verify your info and possibly get your OUT of jail, but you're okay with me "just" using that one? (and 50% of the time the number is either: not working, a wrong number, or goes to someone that definately does not care whether the person is out of jail or not. quality.
I say "i'm with FCCourts, here to do a pretrial report on you for court on such and such day. you will talk to a PUBLIC DEFENDER on such and such day before court. i am not your LAWYER and cannot talk about your case, nor do I care about your case (yes, I say that I don't care, otherwise, they still tell me....and....they still tell me anyways!) first guy sits down to start the interview {so, are you my public defender?} (seriously?!) (oh, don't worry, about 3 other guys will ask that same question, with all seriousness.)
at least they keep my job entertaining; even if frustrating at times.
a coworker says this EVERYDAY: {heading to the jail? make some friends} as I was um yes, head to the jail. and no, i don't make my friends there. I tell this coworker this, EVERYDAY.
i ask, "how long have you lived there" to which I hear {i been there a min, it's been a long minute.} ummm, how long is that? most people answer in months or years, you're keeping track of it in minutes? no wonder you can't remember your court dates, your phone number, that stealing is bad.
i ask, "where do you live, when you get out, where will you go" and I hear {well, I was living at xyz ghetto street for like about a couple months, and before that i was at my girl's house, but we ain't really getting along so then i had to move to 123 another ghetto avenue, but my cousin, she don't really want me to be living there, so i hope to go to my friends house.} to which I respond, "okay, where is your stuff. where are you going to be sleeping and eating at" and he responds {oh, like where I live?} me thinking, uh yah, that is what I asked you in the first 5 min of this conversation.
i ask "what's your phone number" about 5 min into my interview, that has been a question answer format, pretty rapid, and he's been playing along well. he replys {oh, you asked me too fast} (seriously, I hear this about 20 times a week. and no, I'm not suddenly saying it what'syourphonenumber (phew). Then, they all seem to stutter when giving the info: 456, no, 443, uhhh 436, ummm, let's go with 444-xyzz. like, really? you have at least 4 numbers I could use to verify your info and possibly get your OUT of jail, but you're okay with me "just" using that one? (and 50% of the time the number is either: not working, a wrong number, or goes to someone that definately does not care whether the person is out of jail or not. quality.
I say "i'm with FCCourts, here to do a pretrial report on you for court on such and such day. you will talk to a PUBLIC DEFENDER on such and such day before court. i am not your LAWYER and cannot talk about your case, nor do I care about your case (yes, I say that I don't care, otherwise, they still tell me....and....they still tell me anyways!) first guy sits down to start the interview {so, are you my public defender?} (seriously?!) (oh, don't worry, about 3 other guys will ask that same question, with all seriousness.)
at least they keep my job entertaining; even if frustrating at times.
Monday, November 17, 2008
not me monday!
Check out MckMama's blog and see her cute kids! ">HERE!
I did not get a DQ cupcake after my friend D told me about how good they are. I was not curious and I resisted the DQ urge. Nope, I did not experience the DQ treat the D always gets.
I did not try beginner and then try expert on guitar hero, just to check em out. I did not get bored at beginner and did not get booed off (almost immediately) on expert.
I did not do a happy dance in M1chaels when I discovered they carry the Basic Grey calender kit. I did not race to the check out, quickly pay, drive (safely, but fast) home and begin working on it. I did not get upset when I realized the papers are preprinted and that in order to do the kit I would need 12 pictures. Nope. So, then, I did not quickly print out 12 pictures (1 from ea month this year) and begin kitting away. I would never get so excited over Basic Grey, never ever!
I did not forget to fill a prescription, again, this month until today, when it is a day after I'm supposed to begin the month. I never forget anything. haha.
I did not go scrapping with M, M, and D on Friday at B and B (that is the name) and did not enjoy their company and a delicious chocolate birthday cake. In fact, I would hate to spend my Friday nights scrapbooking with friends and cake!
I was not uber-estatic when DH came home after 130 hours at work, straight. I was not especially happy because he came home on my birthday, and definately was not surprised that he got me a small gift due to his crazy work hours.
What did you NOT do this week
I did not get a DQ cupcake after my friend D told me about how good they are. I was not curious and I resisted the DQ urge. Nope, I did not experience the DQ treat the D always gets.
I did not try beginner and then try expert on guitar hero, just to check em out. I did not get bored at beginner and did not get booed off (almost immediately) on expert.
I did not do a happy dance in M1chaels when I discovered they carry the Basic Grey calender kit. I did not race to the check out, quickly pay, drive (safely, but fast) home and begin working on it. I did not get upset when I realized the papers are preprinted and that in order to do the kit I would need 12 pictures. Nope. So, then, I did not quickly print out 12 pictures (1 from ea month this year) and begin kitting away. I would never get so excited over Basic Grey, never ever!
I did not forget to fill a prescription, again, this month until today, when it is a day after I'm supposed to begin the month. I never forget anything. haha.
I did not go scrapping with M, M, and D on Friday at B and B (that is the name) and did not enjoy their company and a delicious chocolate birthday cake. In fact, I would hate to spend my Friday nights scrapbooking with friends and cake!
I was not uber-estatic when DH came home after 130 hours at work, straight. I was not especially happy because he came home on my birthday, and definately was not surprised that he got me a small gift due to his crazy work hours.
What did you NOT do this week
please o please!
I think I might just CRY when the holiday season is over. I am sooo totally enjoying the salted caramel hot chocolate from St@rbucks that when it sadly goes away, I will not be a happy lady! This is uber delicious: hot chocolate, whip cream, a swirl of caramel, topped with coarse roasted sea salt. Yum. Oh. The first sip is just fabulous, makes me smile every time. If you haven't tried this yet, I am begging you: do it or you'll be missing out!!!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
thankful thursday
random things i'm thankful for:
-friendships: restoring old and making new.
-nacho cheese dip and tortilla chips
-cpr
-DH being home early tonight for dinner
-being motivated to cook us that dinner
-happy birthday wishes on facebook and columbus scrappers
-guitar hero world tour (no pun: it rocks)
-camaras
-long chats over a late dinner with a fun scrapping friend
-my puppy (he goes on this every week cuz he brings a smile to my face)
-friendships: restoring old and making new.
-nacho cheese dip and tortilla chips
-cpr
-DH being home early tonight for dinner
-being motivated to cook us that dinner
-happy birthday wishes on facebook and columbus scrappers
-guitar hero world tour (no pun: it rocks)
-camaras
-long chats over a late dinner with a fun scrapping friend
-my puppy (he goes on this every week cuz he brings a smile to my face)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to.....
cry tears of happiness that is. DH has been at the hospital since 0530 on November 7. Yup, that's right: 5 days of on call, plus today working. We have found that it works best for his sanity and us if he just stays there and sleeps and eats when he can instead of driving home only to get stressed by me (lol) and have to head back to the hospital, inevitably, in the night. over. and. over.
so, tonight, after work, he gets to come home! yahoo! It seems this "consult service" he is on has him working late; however, so he may not be home until 730/8ish. barf. at least it's a bit of time together to celebrate!
I missed him! It was a looooong 5 days, longer for him than me I presume!
so, tonight, after work, he gets to come home! yahoo! It seems this "consult service" he is on has him working late; however, so he may not be home until 730/8ish. barf. at least it's a bit of time together to celebrate!
I missed him! It was a looooong 5 days, longer for him than me I presume!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
A kit...
Last night a couple fun scrappers came over and we created kits for the families of kids staying at Children's Hospital to make and share with the child, the staff, other family...basically, a change to let it out, creatively.
Here's my "Hope" banner. my wish is that in creating this, their Hope in healing, the season, and in life is restored and renewed.
The family resource center is full of "let it out" activities from a fitness center, TV, computer check out, scrapbook/creation station... Columbusscrappers.org (which I'm community service diva for...) sponsors the scrapbook area. There's a bunch of supplies from papers, embellishments, adhesive, and a die-cutting system. Also, there's quick kits they can put together and share.
Here's my banner, it'll be pretty simple for the family members / friends to put together: just glue, put ribbon through, and hang.
Here's my "Hope" banner. my wish is that in creating this, their Hope in healing, the season, and in life is restored and renewed.
The family resource center is full of "let it out" activities from a fitness center, TV, computer check out, scrapbook/creation station... Columbusscrappers.org (which I'm community service diva for...) sponsors the scrapbook area. There's a bunch of supplies from papers, embellishments, adhesive, and a die-cutting system. Also, there's quick kits they can put together and share.
Here's my banner, it'll be pretty simple for the family members / friends to put together: just glue, put ribbon through, and hang.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
overheard this week.
"MRSA patrol" as heard while at the jail, after being hit in the arm with an inmate's crusty bedroll. can I reply with a big ole gag?
"Why don't you get out of my life and shut up" as heard by Napolean to his crusty family.
"Hey big spender" as heard after we got our letters announcing our raise at work. holla!
"I like big snakes" as heard from B at a meeting where her child found a stuffed snake. think. about. it.
"woof, woof, bark, whine" as heard from the puppy who lives at my house who just doesn't mind me but absolutely listens to DH. all. the. time.
"i used c0caine" as heard from my client right after he was told he wasn't going to submit a drug test today. (an aside, I hate that some in our department call them 'urine screens,' ewww. gross). great, alleged criminal, too bad I hate you and now want to test you so the judge has a bad update. (kidding. i am not that cruel. or unusual.)
"i want papa johns" as heard from DH as he is ordering it online. "i am going to be so f-ing late" as heard by DH as he gets paged, again, and again, won't make it home before 8.
"what do you want for christmas" as heard from my mom who always asks this and then I always feel guilty because I just want her to put that money to use for herself and not get us anything. she doesn't understand or accept that though. btw, she wants socks, again, this year. nice. apparently, her washer eats them like they are going out of style. and socks for some, are not their style. hahaha.
"trick or treat" as heard from the kids in the neighborhood walking up to our house as we're leaving out the front door, porch light just turned on, to go out with friends. "oh, sorry, we don't have candy," as heard when I respond, kinda embarassed, kinda humored "we're just heading out for the night." (btw, DH quickly turned off the porch light and we returned to a darkened house on halloween night.....ooooooo aaaaaaaaahhhhh)
so.....what did you overhear this week????
"Why don't you get out of my life and shut up" as heard by Napolean to his crusty family.
"Hey big spender" as heard after we got our letters announcing our raise at work. holla!
"I like big snakes" as heard from B at a meeting where her child found a stuffed snake. think. about. it.
"woof, woof, bark, whine" as heard from the puppy who lives at my house who just doesn't mind me but absolutely listens to DH. all. the. time.
"i used c0caine" as heard from my client right after he was told he wasn't going to submit a drug test today. (an aside, I hate that some in our department call them 'urine screens,' ewww. gross). great, alleged criminal, too bad I hate you and now want to test you so the judge has a bad update. (kidding. i am not that cruel. or unusual.)
"i want papa johns" as heard from DH as he is ordering it online. "i am going to be so f-ing late" as heard by DH as he gets paged, again, and again, won't make it home before 8.
"what do you want for christmas" as heard from my mom who always asks this and then I always feel guilty because I just want her to put that money to use for herself and not get us anything. she doesn't understand or accept that though. btw, she wants socks, again, this year. nice. apparently, her washer eats them like they are going out of style. and socks for some, are not their style. hahaha.
"trick or treat" as heard from the kids in the neighborhood walking up to our house as we're leaving out the front door, porch light just turned on, to go out with friends. "oh, sorry, we don't have candy," as heard when I respond, kinda embarassed, kinda humored "we're just heading out for the night." (btw, DH quickly turned off the porch light and we returned to a darkened house on halloween night.....ooooooo aaaaaaaaahhhhh)
so.....what did you overhear this week????
Thursday, November 6, 2008
to my girls: EZE and JRAE
"True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost."
- Charles Caleb Colton
(can't wait to sing that song with your from Moulin Rouge, you know, that movie I still haven't seen!)
- Charles Caleb Colton
(can't wait to sing that song with your from Moulin Rouge, you know, that movie I still haven't seen!)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Wednesday in the Word
My friend M has this on her blog and I think it's a great idea: "Be sure to check out the above site: http://www.the160acrewoods.com/ .
She is the one who started Word-Filled Wednesday. I think it's a pretty cool idea. If we all decide to share a favorite BIBLE verse just think about how many verses we can read in a years time!!! Come on, try it!! Let me know if you join in so I can read your verse for the day.
Have fun & open your Bible and find that verse that touches your heart today.
John 3:16 (The Message)
The Message (MSG)
Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson
16-18"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
She is the one who started Word-Filled Wednesday. I think it's a pretty cool idea. If we all decide to share a favorite BIBLE verse just think about how many verses we can read in a years time!!! Come on, try it!! Let me know if you join in so I can read your verse for the day.
Have fun & open your Bible and find that verse that touches your heart today.
John 3:16 (The Message)
The Message (MSG)
Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson
16-18"This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person's failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.
