Happy Birthday to me!

Doing the Snoopy dance!!! : )

Whew...I'm done! Sort of...

I had three papers to write for my first class. The first one has a 350 word minimum and I wrote a little over 400. Second, a 1500 word minimum and I wrote exactly 1507 words! haha The last paper is a team paper and I wrote over 1300 for that one so leaving it up to my teammates to write the balance we need for 1750 to 2100 words. Two more weeks of class and the first one is finished!!

( I noticed on here that I didn't even mention I did get a job! The place I applied to in January) Maybe now the following paragraph will makes senes, eh?

I survived my first week of training at work as well. I am a little annoyed because a few of the people have done call center work before so they joke, laugh, and talk while our trainer is talking. I really want to learn how to do this and do it well but I can't if they don't SHUT UP! My neighbor sitting next me to today, kept getting aggravated because she felt we were going TOO slow for her. Every time we asked a question, you could hear her sigh. Oh well, maybe she will be the first one to quit or be fired due to not being trained well enough because of inattention. I don't really know. I just know I want to learn it. It seems fascinating and you get to work with a computer, which I love. I'll let you know how week two goes...

We had some severe storms in our area this evening. Fortunately nothing in our town but Waco and Belton had some tornados or at least, high winds. Have to love tornado alley, eh?

It's Official...

As of 3 pm tomorrow, I will be unemployed. That's right, I'm being let go..FINALLY! I am so ready. We were in the last stages of closing anyway and I just don't want to deal with the headaches from it. The boss is bossy, the secretary is bossy, and I don't want the added stress. I called the company I applied for in January and they are supposed to give me a call back. If I don't hear from them by Monday, I'll go up there personally. I'll also apply for unemployment online tomorrow when I get home. May as well cover all the bases, eh? I am supposed to get at least 6 weeks worth of pay on my last check. Severance. That will be nice. I'll pay ahead on all my house bills I can so I won't have to worry about them for a few months. So far gas and electric haven't been over 100.00 together. I plan on trying to keep it that way. Now if I can just fit into my dress clothes (the few ones I have). : )

2 Dollar Productions..MEME

I've posted my responses to another bloggers MEME...what is your's?


1. Where is your mobile phone? Pocket
2. Your significant other? No-one
3. Your hair? Thin
4. Your mother? Dead
5. Your father? Dead
6. Your favorite thing? Reading
7. Your dream last night? None
8. Your favorite drink? Tea
9. Your dream/goal? Career
10. The room you’re in? Home
11. Your ex? Stupid
12. Your fear? Spiders
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Retired
14. Where were you last night? Bed
15. What you’re not? Hateful
16. Muffins? Rarely
17. One of your wish list items? Lottery
18. Where you grew up? Everywhere
19. The last thing you did? Blog
20. What are you wearing? Clothes
21. Your TV? Off
22. Your pets? None
23. Your computer? Mine
24. Your life? Sedate
25. Your mood? Optimistic
26. Missing someone? No
27. Your car? Old
28. Something you’re not wearing? Shorts
29. Favorite Store? Bookstore
30. Your summer? Brutal
31. Like someone? Often
32. Your favorite color? Green
33. When is the last time you laughed? Yesterday
34. Last time you cried? Funeral
35. Who will/would re-post this? Dona

School work, school work...

I've been really busy doing a lot of school work lately. I think I found out how they do most of your testing. They make you write PAPERS!!! So far I've written two papers, well, wrote one I'll turn in. The second paper still has problems with it but I'm working on it. I'll be starting up a team paper this weekend. It has to be around 1,750-2,100 words between three people. I'll write up a tentative paper and turn it in to my team. They can add/subtract whatever they don't like. We also have to do a power point project but fortunately one of my team members knows how to do that so she is in charge of building it off of our highlights. Wish me luck!

On a more personal note, I received some pictures in email yesterday of my Grandsons. The youngest I've yet to see in person! Sarah, my daughter, has lost sooo much weight. I guess chasing after two boys will do that to you. I'm posting them for your viewing "oohs and ahhs".

This is Caleb : )


This is Ryan : )


This is skinny Sarah!



I am hoping Sarah will bring the boys up here this summer since it's so hard for me to get down there. If not, I think, when I'm laid off I'll see if Lauren wants to ride down there with me to go see them. We will see! Toodles...

Still hanging in there...

I've been able to write a 350-400 word essay that is due during week four of class so I am glad that is out of the way. I now have to write a rough draft for my Individual paper on team dynamics. I am going to write about conflict resolution, I think. I started writing it only to find out that I have no clue how to cite or reference the documentation I wish to use. It is off our school web site. I've looked at numerous examples and finally just decided to change the format of my paper and use other sources. I will ask my teacher how it is done so I will know in the future. For now, I don't want to overstress myself about it and I found other resources that will work just as well. Now if I could only figure out how an Introduction differs from a Thesis statement. Any clues, anyone?

All day affair...

Whew, I've spent all day looking at upcoming class assignments and working on those I can do ahead of time. I've had to download articles, ebooks, and syllabus. So far I know I have to write a 350-page paper on Effects of Technology (which technological change has had the largest effect on life in this country). They sure believe in having you JUMP right in. It's been ages since I've written a paper. ACK! There is also a team effort to write a 1750-2100 word paper on Ethics in Academic Environment plus a Powerpoint presentation. I'm so glad I stil have Office 2000 for my PowerPoint because I heard 2007 is a little hard to manage. That is, I'll have to uninstall 2007 and put 2000 back on my old computer. I think I won't be on AOL too much for the next five weeks. Any extra time will be spent reading, writing, and trying NOT to lose my mind. Back to the books!!

Okay...how to time budget...

I have to figure out how to budget my time more wisely. I am required to log into class and post something twice a day for at least four days within a week's time. Doesn't sound too difficult. I will also be in teams to do some of my work. Joy Joy. I'm not so good at depending on others. I am going to try though!

Busy Busy Busy

I've been so busy lately. Trying to get all the paperwork done for school financials. I found out today that each year will cost me around $12,456 to attend. So far I am eligible for loans up to $10,500. This is not counting the possible Pell Grant I am also eligible for but have to wait at least a month for them to decide if I am going to get it. If that happens, it should be for about $4,310 which leaves me more than enough for school and some leftover. Yay me!

I am currently doing a Student Workshop at the site in hopes to prepare me for becoming familiar with online teaching and discipling myself to find the time to log on to access the site. I set up my laptop last night to share folders and my printer so I can be lazy if I want and lay in bed to work. My feet have been swelling too much lately so laying in bed is a good thing.

I'm so proud of myself for setting up my Home Network. It was easy to do and so far, no glitches.

I hope to officially start my first class on April 8th. Wish me luck!!!

For good or bad..

Well, I made a major decision with my life this week and it's only Tuesday!!! I decided to go back to school. Doing the online courses thing this time though. I am going for a BS in Health Adminstration/Health Information Systems. I would still need to go to school here locally to take classes for Medical Technician but I will do that after I get my BS. I figure I need to have a career instead of a job and since I am familiar with hospitals, I think I will go apply at some local ones after we shut down at my present job. Should look good that I am working toward a BS, yes? I will be putting myself in debt though : ( Anyway, wish me luck!

Took kidlet to the movies, out to lunch, and toy store for her birthday this past weekend. She had fun! Talked Lauren into going with us as well.

That's it for my life at the moment. : )

I meant to post this yesterday but as with all things, I got sidetracked.

I went to San Antonio this past weekend WITHOUT THE KIDLET! Yay, me! A group of friends got together to meet there and I decided I needed the break and went. Sitter was nice enough to watch her Saturday and Sunday for me. I had fun. Ate too much, walked too much, laughed a lot, and saw some fireworks. San Antonio is a town that will party for any reason. St. Patrick's Day is just the excuse they needed. : )




Kidlet turns 20 this Friday. Another year gone. I am taking her to the movies, out to eat, and to Toys-R-Us. She rarely buys anything from that store but I think she likes to just look.

That was my exciting news for now...I hope everyone has a good week. : )

I'm still alive. Still working.

Not much going on in my life right now. Only have a month or so left at old place then I'll be looking for work.

Kidlet will be 20 next Friday! She's growing up so fast in age, at least. I've promised her that we will go to a movie, Toys-R-Us, and out to eat next weekend. (What have I done??) haha

Lauren and BJ are doing okay. They went to Costra Rica this week to deep sea fish. She never takes me anywhere!!! wahhhhh

I'm actually being brave this weekend and going for an overnight stay in San Antonio. Sitter has agreed to keep the kidlet Saturday night so I can do so. I'm looking forward to it but a little apprehensive. I'm too used to being by myself and crowds make me uncomfortable. I'm going to go unless something happens that prevents it. I should have a nice time.

I've been reading so much these past few months. Last count was 50 books, I think. Right now I'm reading David Baldacci. I like his twists and turns and he always has one character you'd love to kill yourself. : )

That's my life in a nutshell : )

Just thought I would put a note that I am still around. Work is going very slow right now and I'm reading up to several books a day while sitting on my arse. It's sort of hard knowing I really can't look for work right now because we don't know when we are closing down but then it's also a relief knowing I am still employed. Lesser of two evils, maybe? Not much is really going on actually. Just work, home, and the kidlet. I'll write again when my life gets more exciting : )

Happy Valentine's Day to me...yadda yadda yadda

Strangest thing...

I had a very strange thing happen today. I didn't check my paycheck stub until I got home and imagine my surpise...they paid me a week's severance!!! Far as I know I'm still employed and they are supposed to pay me five week's whenever I am finally laid off. I'm not touching that money till office manager calls them on Monday to find out what's happening. Is it a blessing in disguise or an omen???? hmmmm

More updates...

Lets see..
I'm still working at same job. We are down to six people not counting the four "supervisors" that are becoming redundant.


Kidlet went to a Fishing Event for Really Special People on Saturday. She had a blast dancing. Her sister, Lauren, went with us and danced with her for about three hours. I finally had to make kidlet stop dancing because she doesn't sweat well and her poor little hands were so red and hot. She was "eggscited" though.






It's warming up a little past few days. In the upper 70s with expected showers on Tuesday. Who knows what will happen after that?

Happy Superbowl Cowboyless Sunday!!!

I want to know who left the refrigerator door open? Its been freezing lately. Work is steady and I was told by other place to come by as soon as this job ends to talk to them. All's well so far!!

Update on my life...

Okay, some changes still going on here.
1.) My current job is now still available till at least May. I am staying with it till they shut the doors so that I can get my three week's vacation pay as severance.
2.) I am not taking the new job. I am calling them on Tuesday to explain the unlaying off I am being and would hope they'll let me re-apply when the doors do shut.
3.) There is another job that may become available by the end of May so that option is sort of open.

I've been called stupid for staying where I am when the job isn't secure but I LOVE that job. Plus it's I'm loyal. A bad trait, I know but I am. I'm still going nuts over all of it but for now, I have a steady paycheck.

To Dona...THANK YOU!: )

I have a job!!!!! ( I think)

I went to a Job Fair today in Waco. There is a new call center opening in McGregor for a company called Convergys. I've never had the opportunity to do call center work and thankfully they train you. The pay is much better than what I was getting and as long as I pass the background check and piss test, all's a go. I'll report to training on Jan. 28th. Ironically, that is the same day I started working for the original company I am at now. Only five years later. Strange, eh? I think my last day at my company is the 18th. I'll have to go two weeks without a check but hoping income tax check comes in and that will tide me over. The next time you call AT&T, it just might be me on the other end of the phone!!! : )

Not so good news...

Well, it happened. The one thing I kept hoping that wouldn't. I have about two more weeks with my job then they are closing the place down. I'll be out there job hunting and I also found out that unemployment takes up to three or four weeks before the checks kick in. How do you pay your bills? I have to work until the last possible day to qualify for getting laid off. Life is not fun right now. Although, my new computers are kind of fun. Ha!