9 January 2009

Okay, so back to reality right? ? ?

I left for the US unemployed, and unsure of any job prospects. While I was away, I got an email from my former boss, who wanted me back on temporary assignment. So, when we got home, and hour after we walked in the front door, I got a call from the company, and made an appointment for 8:15am the following day.

Got there on time, and spent the next 8 hours doing paperwork, and a medical exam. Got home, celebrated New Year's. saw the fireworks on tv, and at 12:15am on 1/1/2009. I went to bed. . .lol On 2 January 2009 I started work at 8:30am. Granted it is a temporary, but I am a lucky girl. So, I am sitting at the same desk, doing the same job, for the same boss, just for a different company. . . lol

I have decided even though this is a temporary assignment, and I am happy with it, I do want to look for something closer to home. We will see if that pans out. I certainly hope so.

A Million Miles

A Million Miles. That is what it feels like I have done, since I last blogged. Our holiday was very nice, had a few rough patches, but turned out okay. Not great, but okay. Was really unsure, leaving when my sister was about to have surgery, my friend's husband was in the hospital, and I left with an uneasy feeling.
Thanksgiving was lovely, had a good time spending with my family, learning to play Rock Band, and Guitar Hero. Had a blast. Got to make a fool of myself, but had fun.
Also for the first time, I looked around the room, and saw the two kids I raised, and became very emotional, as my parents were not in the room. I loved seeing my brother and his family, and my sister all grown up! It was a great feeling.
Also, got to have a second Thanksgiving, with Lori and her family on the Saturday following. It was great fun. I totally enjoyed spending time with her and her family. I am too old to be going to bed after midnight every night, but loved it none the less.
My li'l sis and I got our tattoos prettied up, again matching, I love having a reminder of her with me all the time.

2007

2008

And boy do I think she is gorgeous!

I also got another Tattoo, right above my heart.

I thought it was fantastic, and GM likes it too!

GM got a couple tattoos too.

Never guess he likes the Hawks. :)

GM got to speak at Lori's Cub Scout Meeting, he seemed to really enjoy it. And the boys did too. That was nice.

We got to decorate the Christmas tree with my family, and that used to be a big chore for our family, but after a couple hiccups, it all went well. Had family portraits taken, GM got his haircut in the snow for the first, and probably last time ever. He seemed to enjoy it, afterwards. . .lol Here we usually cut his hair on the back deck in the sunshine. :)

We got sick for a few days, and on the tail end of that, we got snowed in for a week. And I mean snowed in. It was soo beautiful outside I could not believe it . I was very pleased to have the snow, and a white Christmas, as I do not know when I will get to be back for one again. It was GM's first white Christmas, and I think he is over snow now. Boy was that fun. . .lol

All in all, it was wonderful.

Then we get towards the end of the trip, and it gets a little more hairy. Christmas morning we woke up, and there was lots of snow. We had to get to my folks house, and the car we were using was not going to make it. Luckily Jeff was nice enough to take us, and Lori was nice enough to give up her husband for a little while. Thank you!

Got to my mom's, and had a nice Christmas. Stayed the night with my folks, and the next morning we were going back to Lori's. Lori called me in the morning, to say that Jeff was on his way to Harrison Hospital. That was not good news. Very scary in fact. GM & I met her at the hospital, we got there before she did, as some of the roads were still packed with ice & snow.

More Highlight Pics

Snow Pics, cookies & brownies I made with my nephew. More snow, and more snow! lol

A pick of pics from our visit this last few weeks. More snow than we could have hoped for or wanted. A new pic of our matching tatts. A beautiful bulletin board my girlfriend did for her church.

Highlight Pics

Okay, it's been ages, and I have been busy, but here are a few highlight pics.

My New Tattoo

An embellishment on my old tattoo.

GM enjoying some local talent.

Will be back soon!

:)

The Table Runner

Heya! have been laying low for the last little while, but have enjoyed it. I cannot believe it is 10 days till we get on a plane! So glad I am now getting excited about the whole thing!

Okay about the table runner. I think it's cool, but I am pretty easily entertained. Here are some pics. I will take more soon.

I am not sure I will give it away, because I am fond of it, and will make more. It's not quite finished, but will be soon. Now that I have figured out all my mistakes. . . lol Let me know what you think.

I will try to write more later! See ya!

10 November 2008

Friday Night had an early dinner with GM (Fish & Chip Shop- I had a potato cake, and a few chips/fries- very, very naughty). But, I was too full for much else. Of course, all I had to eat was a yogurt, 1/4 of a watermelon, and a few almonds. Some times of the month, I just can't eat much. Must be okay though, I am not fatigued, I even talked GM into going with me & Ralphy for a walk after dinner. I do like doing that. Time dedicated just to us! And Ralphy loves it, he was a little slower by the time we came home though.

I cannot believe it is 13 Days till Seattle! I am starting to look forward to it. I have not had the time to stop and think about it. I have been trying to get everything at work sorted, as I will be unemployed, and am trying to get set up with an agency for when I get back from Holidays. Just too much on my mind. . .lol

I know it will all come together, and what is meant to happen, will happen.

I'm babbling. must be time to take a break. . .

Ralphy's Birthday & More!

Okay, it's been a while. I have been busy, and enjoying life away from work I think. . .lol. So Friday, we went to Vaughan Springs. I had looked it up online, and was way happy to be going. Take Ralphy on a picnic, and what a lovely birthday present for him. We get there, and there are signs posted NO DOGS ALLOWED! all over the place. Damn Damn Damn! GM being his wonderful self, suggested we backtrack, and go to

We got there,and I got out, and looked for signs, that said no dogs. Could not find a one. Thank goodness. We were able to sit, relax, enjoy our lunch, and watch Ralphy be a goof, along with taking a nice little walk. Here are some pics of the gardens.

This one and the one above are the view from the picnic table we had lunch at.

The viaduct (above) was breathtaking, and the whole place was absolutely fabulous!

This is a beautiful old building we passed on our way.

Ralphy excited, and ready for a new adventure.

Man I think he is cute.
We had a great time, and it worked out well, even if Vaughan Springs did not turn out too well for us.

I completed the top part of an Australian Table Runner I have created. Here are a couple of the pics from that. Okay, it's just pics of the needlework, but if it does not shame me too much, I will put pics of it up, as I complete it.

By the way, this table runner was an idea I was gonna try and make one for some special folks, for Christmas, but will not have time before we get there to complete them. So, this one may end up being just for me & GM.

Anyway, I am exhausted, no one did my work, while I was away from work, so I am making up for my two days off by cramming it all into today and tomorrow. I will not miss that. Oh well, It's not all bad.

Okay, I will have to write more tomorrow, when I am coherent, and can string a sentence together.

Have a great night!

PS- Congratulations Obama- Way to go!

~Melissa