There are times in our lives where we are presented with problems, or circumstances, in which we don't have any control over. My mother in law was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer in September of this year. This was not her first go around with breast cancer and we all knew what it meant that it was back again. I have to say, I was honestly shocked at the situation and what we were all about to face. My father in law was accepting a civilian job in Afghanistan and my fiance, her son, was still finishing out a tour in Japan. We all went about our lives and I planned the wedding and things were just normal.
Then, last Wednesday happened. I got the call that my mother in law was headed to the hospital and ICU nonetheless. I knew things hadn't been all smiles and rainbows and that the cancer had been progressing fairly quickly. But as i was planning a wedding and coordinating a move that just went to the back of my mind. That was, until I got the call she was in the hospital. I made sure I visited everyday she was at the hospital and it was worth every minute of. Things went downhill so quickly, and before I knew it, everyone began talking about hospice care, Red Cross messages and getting our boys home as soon as possible as my mother in law has only days to weeks left to live. It's a shock to have death in your face so suddenly and I didn't know how to face it. Just these past few days, I was asked to postpone my wedding, which has already been postponed 3 times before, and was told to get the focus on making my mother in law happy and comfortable before her time on Earth is over.
The thing is, and the tough part about all of this, my fiance is coming home. I should be completely happy and yet I can't. I am sad he has to come and face all of this. I have anxiety attacks over it, so I can only imagine what it will be like to see the shock of his ailing mother. I should be happy that one day him and I will be able to have our dream wedding. Instead, I was at my final dress fitting today and had my dress on and the reality is, I am not sure when I will get to wear this dress. It's hard to be happy about the future because the present is so uncertain. I am having a hard time coping with everything God has presented me. Forrest Gump said " Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get." and that couldn't be more true. I have no idea where this road is going to take me, I am not sure what is going to happen when my mother in law passes away. All I know is that, in a few weeks, I have to pack up all my things and make a 2,000 mile journey with my new husband, who will also most likely be mourning the loss of his mother, and keep it together. I have to be the strong one, and truth be told, I need help. I am not even sure how I am going to make it through this. All I can do is try and keep my chin up and support my family in all of this.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
A Survivor's Story.....
I don't mean to burst your bubble, this isn't about surviving something horrific or anything like that. Not even about battling cancer, but it's something I know that people can relate to. I've been thinking a lot about the past two years, how quickly they've gone by and everything that has happened....
This time, almost exactly 2 years ago, I remember being so excited for a homecoming. That of my boyfriend who I hadn't even seen in YEARS. Coming home from North Carolina after engineer school for the Marines. Talk about being a NERVOUS WRECK! Him being home was amazing, but short-lived because he had to head off to Japan. Let's fast forward a bit to this time last year.... Another homecoming, this one much more dramatic than the last, because I had survived a 7 month deployment to Afghanistan. My now fiance was home safely! Again, another short lived trip home and he was back to Japan. Now it's the present, and I am 9 days away from my soon to be husband coming home for good.
You never know what you are capable of doing until you actually do it. i would have never thought I would be this good at a long distance relationship. Two years in Japan, and a tour to Afghanistan have not been the easiest to overcome. Those of you reading who have been through much, much more than this, I commend you. But that fact is, we have all survived being away from our loved ones and it's a challenge that we all had to face at some point. Being a military spouse is so not easy and it certainly is not for everyone. It takes more courage than I ever thought I had, and I can't believe I SURVIVED.
Chances are, this won't be the last time I am away from him, but for now I made it through the longest time being away from someone I had ever had to deal with. I did it because I love my fiance, and no it's not easy to do it, but I do and that's what matters. Don't come up to me and tell me you know how it is unless you are a fellow military spouse, cause you really don't. And don't ask me how I can do it, because the real question is HOW COULD I NOT?
Joshua Shakeshaft, I love you so much! 12/21/11
This time, almost exactly 2 years ago, I remember being so excited for a homecoming. That of my boyfriend who I hadn't even seen in YEARS. Coming home from North Carolina after engineer school for the Marines. Talk about being a NERVOUS WRECK! Him being home was amazing, but short-lived because he had to head off to Japan. Let's fast forward a bit to this time last year.... Another homecoming, this one much more dramatic than the last, because I had survived a 7 month deployment to Afghanistan. My now fiance was home safely! Again, another short lived trip home and he was back to Japan. Now it's the present, and I am 9 days away from my soon to be husband coming home for good.
You never know what you are capable of doing until you actually do it. i would have never thought I would be this good at a long distance relationship. Two years in Japan, and a tour to Afghanistan have not been the easiest to overcome. Those of you reading who have been through much, much more than this, I commend you. But that fact is, we have all survived being away from our loved ones and it's a challenge that we all had to face at some point. Being a military spouse is so not easy and it certainly is not for everyone. It takes more courage than I ever thought I had, and I can't believe I SURVIVED.
Chances are, this won't be the last time I am away from him, but for now I made it through the longest time being away from someone I had ever had to deal with. I did it because I love my fiance, and no it's not easy to do it, but I do and that's what matters. Don't come up to me and tell me you know how it is unless you are a fellow military spouse, cause you really don't. And don't ask me how I can do it, because the real question is HOW COULD I NOT?
Joshua Shakeshaft, I love you so much! 12/21/11
Sunday, December 4, 2011
I do.
There are like 3 tangents I could go off on before I even start this blog and list my reasons of why no one should ever get divorced, and honestly, I think you have to hear at least two to understand where I am coming from. Are you ready? Okay!
Okay, so the first is that I am a court transcriber and recently I have had to type up and listen to a few court cases that involve divorces. All sorts of divorces... Nice ones, Military ones, and pure NASTY ones. People are god AWFUL, and yet it makes me laugh!
TWO, I was just watching Teen Mom 2 ( which will be whole other blog at a different date and time) and it was last season's finale with the wedding of Leah and Corey. If you don't follow this, they are divorced now! WTF? Really. And it's not just them in reality TV who have gotten divorced recently, we can add Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, and anyone else you can think of while you are reading this you can add in your head.
ANYWAYS... The point of this is why get divorced?! Or if you don't think it's going to work, why even get married? This is pure common sense, and I think these days people are getting married because of the social stigma ( or money depending on who you are) more than actually loving the person they are with. I am getting married in 2 and half weeks and I must say I am so excited. We work as a team and he's seriously my BEST FRIEND. That's how it should be. Following are several reasons you should not get married are reasons people get divorced:
1. Your Spouse is Suicidal or Homocidal: Yes, I have done a transcript about this. If your spouse is either one of/ both of these. RED EFFIN' FLAG.
2. Money: If you are marrying someone for their money you might as well jsut sign the divorce papers along with your marriage license.
3. Military: Oh goodness, don't marry someone just because they are in the military. You have no idea what you are doing. If you love them and they happen to be in the military, go for it <3
Getting divorces are costly people, it's not worth it, and it's selfish! I've listened to enough cases to know that things get nasty, people don't like to share and you are bound to be worse off than you were before. Wait for the right person to come along and enjoy your marriage. Seriously.
Okay, so the first is that I am a court transcriber and recently I have had to type up and listen to a few court cases that involve divorces. All sorts of divorces... Nice ones, Military ones, and pure NASTY ones. People are god AWFUL, and yet it makes me laugh!
TWO, I was just watching Teen Mom 2 ( which will be whole other blog at a different date and time) and it was last season's finale with the wedding of Leah and Corey. If you don't follow this, they are divorced now! WTF? Really. And it's not just them in reality TV who have gotten divorced recently, we can add Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, and anyone else you can think of while you are reading this you can add in your head.
ANYWAYS... The point of this is why get divorced?! Or if you don't think it's going to work, why even get married? This is pure common sense, and I think these days people are getting married because of the social stigma ( or money depending on who you are) more than actually loving the person they are with. I am getting married in 2 and half weeks and I must say I am so excited. We work as a team and he's seriously my BEST FRIEND. That's how it should be. Following are several reasons you should not get married are reasons people get divorced:
1. Your Spouse is Suicidal or Homocidal: Yes, I have done a transcript about this. If your spouse is either one of/ both of these. RED EFFIN' FLAG.
2. Money: If you are marrying someone for their money you might as well jsut sign the divorce papers along with your marriage license.
3. Military: Oh goodness, don't marry someone just because they are in the military. You have no idea what you are doing. If you love them and they happen to be in the military, go for it <3
Getting divorces are costly people, it's not worth it, and it's selfish! I've listened to enough cases to know that things get nasty, people don't like to share and you are bound to be worse off than you were before. Wait for the right person to come along and enjoy your marriage. Seriously.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
They Totally Taste D-I-F-F-E-R-E-N-T
The other night I went out with friends to a restaurant and, granted this happens EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. I go out, I was eating ranch dressing with some fries and thinking to myself " Why does restaurant ranch taste so much better than at home?!"
I totally don't understand this concept and I turned to both my friend and my cousin to ask them if they thought the ranch here tasted different than what we tend to put in our refridgerators. The reason you ask? HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH SUCKS!!! I hate it, it tastes gross and my family thinks I am nuts, but it tastes awful. The fact is, I steal ranch dressing from restaurants all the time just so I can have it at home. So after asking around and pretty much taking a vote about this ranch dressing everyone agreed that the ranch at restaurants is way better. Most of said we hated Hidden Valley, and even I, will buy generic ranch dressing just because that tastes better too.
So I am not going to lie here, I spent a good half hour yesterday, or on my lunch break at work, Googling homemade ranch dressing recipes. I am seriously thinking about making my own and perfecting it. It seems pretty easy and if it tastes better than Hidden Valley, I am totally down for the challenge!
If you can't tell the difference between the ranch dressings and you are reading this thinking I am dumb, I will you this THEY ARE DIFFERENT, THEY TASTE DIFFERENT AND THERE IS NO DENYING IT. So now, I must continue to Google ranch recipes and soon develope my own so I NEVER have to use Hidden Valley again.
ADDED***
Shortly after posting this blog me and my friend Anne found an AMAZING recipe for making Chili's Ranch Dressing, So I made it and it's currently setting in the fridge. Here is the recipe for those followers who want it! Mind you I added an ingredient but everything is pretty close to the recipe I got.
CHILI'S RANCH DRESSING:
I totally don't understand this concept and I turned to both my friend and my cousin to ask them if they thought the ranch here tasted different than what we tend to put in our refridgerators. The reason you ask? HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH SUCKS!!! I hate it, it tastes gross and my family thinks I am nuts, but it tastes awful. The fact is, I steal ranch dressing from restaurants all the time just so I can have it at home. So after asking around and pretty much taking a vote about this ranch dressing everyone agreed that the ranch at restaurants is way better. Most of said we hated Hidden Valley, and even I, will buy generic ranch dressing just because that tastes better too.
So I am not going to lie here, I spent a good half hour yesterday, or on my lunch break at work, Googling homemade ranch dressing recipes. I am seriously thinking about making my own and perfecting it. It seems pretty easy and if it tastes better than Hidden Valley, I am totally down for the challenge!
If you can't tell the difference between the ranch dressings and you are reading this thinking I am dumb, I will you this THEY ARE DIFFERENT, THEY TASTE DIFFERENT AND THERE IS NO DENYING IT. So now, I must continue to Google ranch recipes and soon develope my own so I NEVER have to use Hidden Valley again.
ADDED***
Shortly after posting this blog me and my friend Anne found an AMAZING recipe for making Chili's Ranch Dressing, So I made it and it's currently setting in the fridge. Here is the recipe for those followers who want it! Mind you I added an ingredient but everything is pretty close to the recipe I got.
CHILI'S RANCH DRESSING:
- 1/4 cup Mayo ( I used Best Foods cause I already had it, just make sure NOT to use Miracle Whip)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon milk ( I used 2%, but the recipe called for buttermilk, I say use whatever floats your boat)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon basil ( this was not in the original recipe but was in another I looked at, so I added it.)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper ( I am a pepper freak so feel free to change that to your liking)
Directions:
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and dill pickle juice in a medium sized bowl.
- Add in buttermilk.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
- Chill for about 30 minutes.
- Enjoy.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
You're Not Going Out Like That!!
The thing with fashion is that to really understand it, and to have it be effective, you can't make mistakes. And yes there are plenty of people who make mistakes. I mean I am a mom and on more than one occasion I have committed fashion suicide. But there are a few things that NO ONE should ever, ever do! and yes, this will be making fun of people so if you chose to not read any farther that is quite all right. But if you are about to read on farther I am sure you will get a giggle. :)
Sandals With Socks: This completely defeats the purpose of the sandal. If you are going to wear socks, remind yourself to not put on a sandal, cause you will look ridiculous and I will make sure you know it!
Tennis Shoes Without Socks: I don't get this! Really people? This why some smart person created no show socks!! If you choose to do this and I catch you. You can stay far, far away from me.
When Your Toes Hang Off of Your Flip Flops/Sandals: BUY A NEW PAIR OF FREAKING SHOES!!! I think that's all I can say about that.
Mini Skirts With Ugg Boots: Personally, I don't see this as a fashion statement at all. If you have to wear Uggs with your skirt, chances are it's too cold to wear the skirt and go put on some pants.
Belly Shirts: Not cute on any one. And It often seems the people who have bellies, are the only ones who wear these. GROSS!!!
Leggings On Bigger Folks: I'm not sure how to be anything but un-polite about this one. Don't do it. I would appreciate not seeing your rolls, crack, or camel toe. KTHANKS.
Highwater Pants: These are no considered "ankle jeans". They make you look ridiculous and it means THEY DON'T FIT!!!
I am sure we could all go on and one about things we see they people shouldn't wear. It's really out of control. Feel free to add your own, and if you see someone committing these huge mistakes, be a good samaritan and let them know!
Sandals With Socks: This completely defeats the purpose of the sandal. If you are going to wear socks, remind yourself to not put on a sandal, cause you will look ridiculous and I will make sure you know it!
Tennis Shoes Without Socks: I don't get this! Really people? This why some smart person created no show socks!! If you choose to do this and I catch you. You can stay far, far away from me.
When Your Toes Hang Off of Your Flip Flops/Sandals: BUY A NEW PAIR OF FREAKING SHOES!!! I think that's all I can say about that.
Mini Skirts With Ugg Boots: Personally, I don't see this as a fashion statement at all. If you have to wear Uggs with your skirt, chances are it's too cold to wear the skirt and go put on some pants.
Belly Shirts: Not cute on any one. And It often seems the people who have bellies, are the only ones who wear these. GROSS!!!
Leggings On Bigger Folks: I'm not sure how to be anything but un-polite about this one. Don't do it. I would appreciate not seeing your rolls, crack, or camel toe. KTHANKS.
Highwater Pants: These are no considered "ankle jeans". They make you look ridiculous and it means THEY DON'T FIT!!!
I am sure we could all go on and one about things we see they people shouldn't wear. It's really out of control. Feel free to add your own, and if you see someone committing these huge mistakes, be a good samaritan and let them know!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Things I will NOT miss about Colorado
With my move to North Carolina 5 weeks away, I've decided to write a list of the things I will NOT miss about Colorado. My goal is to make it to 30, but the more I start thinking about this I may not make it.
Drum roll please ( make your own sound effects here):
1. Snow
2. The fact that I can have all 4 seasons in a matter of two days
3. Snow
4. Driving in the snow
5. Drivers who do not know how to drive in the snow ( including myself)
6. Wind on the days it only snows in the mountains
7. Snow
8. Hurricane force winds with no hurricane
9. Snow
10. Temperatures so cold my car has to warm up for an hour before I can even get in it
11. Driving in the mountains
12. Driving in the mountains when there is snow on the road
13. Drivers who have no idea how to drive in the rain ( I am from WA, I know how to do that)
14. Being cold
15. Snow
16. Being in Tornado alley
17. Snow
18. Snow in the Summer months ( yes, it DOES happen)
19. Snow in any time of the year that is NOT WINTER
20. Scraping snow off my car
21. Having every single thing in town OPEN even when there is 20 inches of snow outside
22. Being cold
23. Having to wear multiple layers just to stay warm.
24. Snow
25. Rush hour during a Broncos game
26. Driving to Denver
27. Snow
28. Snow
29. Snow
30. Lots of snow
There are all 30 things I WILL NOT miss about this state. granted, there are a few things I will miss ( friends and family not included, because that's a huge DUH!) But that is for another blog. Chances are, if you don't live in Colorado or you don't know me, you won't find this hilarious in any way, shape or form. But for those of you who do live in Colorado and/or do know me. ENJOY :)
Drum roll please ( make your own sound effects here):
1. Snow
2. The fact that I can have all 4 seasons in a matter of two days
3. Snow
4. Driving in the snow
5. Drivers who do not know how to drive in the snow ( including myself)
6. Wind on the days it only snows in the mountains
7. Snow
8. Hurricane force winds with no hurricane
9. Snow
10. Temperatures so cold my car has to warm up for an hour before I can even get in it
11. Driving in the mountains
12. Driving in the mountains when there is snow on the road
13. Drivers who have no idea how to drive in the rain ( I am from WA, I know how to do that)
14. Being cold
15. Snow
16. Being in Tornado alley
17. Snow
18. Snow in the Summer months ( yes, it DOES happen)
19. Snow in any time of the year that is NOT WINTER
20. Scraping snow off my car
21. Having every single thing in town OPEN even when there is 20 inches of snow outside
22. Being cold
23. Having to wear multiple layers just to stay warm.
24. Snow
25. Rush hour during a Broncos game
26. Driving to Denver
27. Snow
28. Snow
29. Snow
30. Lots of snow
There are all 30 things I WILL NOT miss about this state. granted, there are a few things I will miss ( friends and family not included, because that's a huge DUH!) But that is for another blog. Chances are, if you don't live in Colorado or you don't know me, you won't find this hilarious in any way, shape or form. But for those of you who do live in Colorado and/or do know me. ENJOY :)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
I'm Sorry, We Don't Deliver to Your Area!?
EXCUSE ME?!?!?!
Today, I had a MAJOR craving for Jimmy John's. That's right, I needed a little Freaky Fast in my life. There is a whole back story to this story, so I kinda have to start there. Well first off, it was snowing today so I had decided that I was going to NOT shower ( don't judge, I know you all do it too) and I WAS NOT going to get out of my pj's. I had a court transcript to do ( super boring other than the fact that this gal was high on Xanax and driving) And when this craving hit, it came full force!!!!! I figured ordering in was the best idea because I could still get my work done while I waited for food to get to me. I was so excited so I gave them a ring and asked to place an order for delivery. Here is our discussion:
Man: Thank you for calling Jimmy Johns ( excuse me what's your name and why aren't you saying Freaky Fast subs?!)
Me: I'd like to place an order for delivery.
Man: Can I get your name?
Me: Yeah it's Traci
Man: ( Who's name I STILL don't know) Okay and where do you live?
Me: Uh, Founders Village.
Man: Okay, Founders Village right? Ohhhhhhh.... We actually don't deliver there.
Me: Danggit.
Man: Yeah, but do you want to place an order for pick up?
Me: No thanks, if I am going to drive down there I will just eat it there.
Man: Okay, hope to see you soon.
Me: Uh-huh, bye.
For one..... I DO NOT live that far away from our local store. Maybe two miles ( my mother seems to think it's farther but it's really not, but I shall Google it for entertainment purposes... one moment please.) Alright so Google Maps says it's 5.8 miles, I was wrong... BUT STILL... WHY IN HEAVENS NAME do we have such small delivery radiuses?! I mean at least the Chinese food places give you 15 miles or even 20 if it's a good place. But one with a less than 5 mile radius. Am I the only one who sees this as an issue?? I mean I wanted Jimmy Johns, the guy didn't know how much I was gunna order, and trust me it would have been plenty to justify the 5 mile drive to bring it to me. But no, they turned me down. They lost my business.
For those of you thinking well why didn't you just get your lazy ass up and drive there yourself?! I will tell you why, because I was bothered by the fact they don't deliver to my area. I don't live terribly far away and then remember how I mentioned that I didn't shower and was still in my pjs?? Okay and PLUS I have a two year old. Do you know how hard it is to get them bundled up to go anywhere. it takes a freaking Army to get a task like that completed. Now, also, I can understand having a small radius if it was a company who delivered by bike ( and I did have this conversation with a friend) that totally makes sense, who wants to ride more than a mile on their bike to deliver food? NOT I!!! So I would not ask anyone else to do such things. But we have cars now people!
So here is what I have to say to Mr. Jimmy Johns. YOU CAN STILL BE FREAKY FAST IF YOUR DELIVERY ZONE IS LARGER THAN 5 MILES. IT'S CALLED A MOTHER EFFIN' GAS PEDAL! Get on that shit, this is the 21st century and it ain't no rocket science. I'm taking my business to Jersey Mike's, even though I know I live outside their delivery radius.
Today, I had a MAJOR craving for Jimmy John's. That's right, I needed a little Freaky Fast in my life. There is a whole back story to this story, so I kinda have to start there. Well first off, it was snowing today so I had decided that I was going to NOT shower ( don't judge, I know you all do it too) and I WAS NOT going to get out of my pj's. I had a court transcript to do ( super boring other than the fact that this gal was high on Xanax and driving) And when this craving hit, it came full force!!!!! I figured ordering in was the best idea because I could still get my work done while I waited for food to get to me. I was so excited so I gave them a ring and asked to place an order for delivery. Here is our discussion:
Man: Thank you for calling Jimmy Johns ( excuse me what's your name and why aren't you saying Freaky Fast subs?!)
Me: I'd like to place an order for delivery.
Man: Can I get your name?
Me: Yeah it's Traci
Man: ( Who's name I STILL don't know) Okay and where do you live?
Me: Uh, Founders Village.
Man: Okay, Founders Village right? Ohhhhhhh.... We actually don't deliver there.
Me: Danggit.
Man: Yeah, but do you want to place an order for pick up?
Me: No thanks, if I am going to drive down there I will just eat it there.
Man: Okay, hope to see you soon.
Me: Uh-huh, bye.
For one..... I DO NOT live that far away from our local store. Maybe two miles ( my mother seems to think it's farther but it's really not, but I shall Google it for entertainment purposes... one moment please.) Alright so Google Maps says it's 5.8 miles, I was wrong... BUT STILL... WHY IN HEAVENS NAME do we have such small delivery radiuses?! I mean at least the Chinese food places give you 15 miles or even 20 if it's a good place. But one with a less than 5 mile radius. Am I the only one who sees this as an issue?? I mean I wanted Jimmy Johns, the guy didn't know how much I was gunna order, and trust me it would have been plenty to justify the 5 mile drive to bring it to me. But no, they turned me down. They lost my business.
For those of you thinking well why didn't you just get your lazy ass up and drive there yourself?! I will tell you why, because I was bothered by the fact they don't deliver to my area. I don't live terribly far away and then remember how I mentioned that I didn't shower and was still in my pjs?? Okay and PLUS I have a two year old. Do you know how hard it is to get them bundled up to go anywhere. it takes a freaking Army to get a task like that completed. Now, also, I can understand having a small radius if it was a company who delivered by bike ( and I did have this conversation with a friend) that totally makes sense, who wants to ride more than a mile on their bike to deliver food? NOT I!!! So I would not ask anyone else to do such things. But we have cars now people!
So here is what I have to say to Mr. Jimmy Johns. YOU CAN STILL BE FREAKY FAST IF YOUR DELIVERY ZONE IS LARGER THAN 5 MILES. IT'S CALLED A MOTHER EFFIN' GAS PEDAL! Get on that shit, this is the 21st century and it ain't no rocket science. I'm taking my business to Jersey Mike's, even though I know I live outside their delivery radius.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Customer Service and Driving Etiquette
Well hello there. I know it's been FOREVER since I have logged on and actually wrote something. I apologize for that. I have been thinking a lot recently trying to come up with a blog idea, I didn't want it to be whiney, I wanted it to be funny, but.... This is what you are getting, a rant, about things that bother me in regards to people's driving habits ( which I have written about once before but this is new) and how I feel about TERRIBLE customer service. Come join me in my right!!! READYANDGO.....
Alright, here it is. I guess I will start with driving habits.... IF YOU DON'T AGREE WITH THE SPEED LIMIT, IT DOES NOT MEAN YOU GET TO CREATE YOUR OWN!!!!!!!! Seriously people, there is a speed limit for a reason. And this certainly goes both ways. For those of you who think the speed limit is too fast for the road ( MY FATHER) that does not mean you should drive slow than the speed limit. For your safety, and for my mental health, DRIVE THE SPEED LIMIT. Us normal people usually like to do that, if not a few miles over. Kthanks for your cooperation. Now..... for those of you who think driving everywhere is the flipping Indy 500, you are sadly mistaken and I hope you crash and die.. A little harsh I know, but hey, that's what you get for being in such a rush. Again, as us NORMAL people like to drive, we usually do the speed limit, and on the highway "fast" is 5 miles over. And yet I still have people flying past me. Life isn't about winning and chances are you won't be the first person to make it where you need to go, I promise this to you. Kthanks. Now for those of you who REFUSE to use your blinker... GET AWAY FROM ME. That's all I have to say about that, cause you guys make me poop my pants every time you get near me cause I have no idea what you are doing!!!! I have road-rage, this I know, but seriously, I took a driver's ed course and it feels like the older people drive worse than us younger ones, and yet we get the blame!!! WTF IS WRONG WITH THAT PICTURE? Think about it.
Now for those of you who work in customer service jobs, don't take this personally. I have done my time in retail and I know how I did things ( put a smile on my face and then when the customer exits, talk shit about them) BUT do not act like you hate your job, don't want to serve someone, or be snotty while the customer is in your presence, whether it may be on the phone or in person. It's pretty easy, let me tell you. I am so sick of rude people serving me and I try to be nice. I GIVE UP. Don't you want my business, don't you want my money? I thought you did, but the way people have been acting lately I am not sure. I guess I don't get it. I used to always put on a happy face while I was working with a customer and then I could complain later. So what do I have to say about this?? SUCK IT THE EFF UP!!!
END RANT. Kthanks.
Alright, here it is. I guess I will start with driving habits.... IF YOU DON'T AGREE WITH THE SPEED LIMIT, IT DOES NOT MEAN YOU GET TO CREATE YOUR OWN!!!!!!!! Seriously people, there is a speed limit for a reason. And this certainly goes both ways. For those of you who think the speed limit is too fast for the road ( MY FATHER) that does not mean you should drive slow than the speed limit. For your safety, and for my mental health, DRIVE THE SPEED LIMIT. Us normal people usually like to do that, if not a few miles over. Kthanks for your cooperation. Now..... for those of you who think driving everywhere is the flipping Indy 500, you are sadly mistaken and I hope you crash and die.. A little harsh I know, but hey, that's what you get for being in such a rush. Again, as us NORMAL people like to drive, we usually do the speed limit, and on the highway "fast" is 5 miles over. And yet I still have people flying past me. Life isn't about winning and chances are you won't be the first person to make it where you need to go, I promise this to you. Kthanks. Now for those of you who REFUSE to use your blinker... GET AWAY FROM ME. That's all I have to say about that, cause you guys make me poop my pants every time you get near me cause I have no idea what you are doing!!!! I have road-rage, this I know, but seriously, I took a driver's ed course and it feels like the older people drive worse than us younger ones, and yet we get the blame!!! WTF IS WRONG WITH THAT PICTURE? Think about it.
Now for those of you who work in customer service jobs, don't take this personally. I have done my time in retail and I know how I did things ( put a smile on my face and then when the customer exits, talk shit about them) BUT do not act like you hate your job, don't want to serve someone, or be snotty while the customer is in your presence, whether it may be on the phone or in person. It's pretty easy, let me tell you. I am so sick of rude people serving me and I try to be nice. I GIVE UP. Don't you want my business, don't you want my money? I thought you did, but the way people have been acting lately I am not sure. I guess I don't get it. I used to always put on a happy face while I was working with a customer and then I could complain later. So what do I have to say about this?? SUCK IT THE EFF UP!!!
END RANT. Kthanks.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
S'mores Cups
So I am going over to my in-law's house this evening and I was asked to bring a dessert. Which desserts are pretty easy to make and usually I have no problem deciding what I want to take. This particular time around, I had NO CLUE what I wanted to make, and then I found this recipe, S'mores Cups on the Pampered Chef website. VIOLA!! I knew what I was going to be making! So I thought I would share this with you all. ENJOY!!!
Ingredients:
7 whole graham crackers (1 cup/250 mL finely crushed)6 tbsp (90 mL) butter, melted
4 bars (1.55 oz or 43 g each) milk chocolate candy, divided
12 large marshmallows
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place graham crackers into a large resealable plastic bag. Finely crush into crumbs using Baker's Roller®. Combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and butter in Small Batter Bowl. Using Small Scoop, place scant scoop of crumb mixture in each cup of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan. Press crumbs to form shallow cups with Mini-Tart Shaper. Bake 4-5 minutes or until edges are bubbling. Meanwhile, break two of the candy bars into rectangles. Remove pan from oven; place one rectangle into each cup.
2. Cut marshmallows in half crosswise using Professional Shears dipped in cold water. Place one marshmallow half, cut-side down, into each cup. Return to oven 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows are just slightly softened. Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool 15 minutes. Carefully remove cups from pan. Cool completely.
3. Break remaining candy bars and place in (1-cup/250 mL) Prep Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute-1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring every 20 seconds. Dip the top of each marshmallow in melted chocolate. Turn top-side up and let stand 40 minutes-1 hour or until set.
Yield: 24 cups
ENJOY THIS LADIES! It's a great idea to bring for a pot luck!!! Super easy and not too messy!!!
7 whole graham crackers (1 cup/250 mL finely crushed)6 tbsp (90 mL) butter, melted
4 bars (1.55 oz or 43 g each) milk chocolate candy, divided
12 large marshmallows
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place graham crackers into a large resealable plastic bag. Finely crush into crumbs using Baker's Roller®. Combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and butter in Small Batter Bowl. Using Small Scoop, place scant scoop of crumb mixture in each cup of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan. Press crumbs to form shallow cups with Mini-Tart Shaper. Bake 4-5 minutes or until edges are bubbling. Meanwhile, break two of the candy bars into rectangles. Remove pan from oven; place one rectangle into each cup.
2. Cut marshmallows in half crosswise using Professional Shears dipped in cold water. Place one marshmallow half, cut-side down, into each cup. Return to oven 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows are just slightly softened. Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool 15 minutes. Carefully remove cups from pan. Cool completely.
3. Break remaining candy bars and place in (1-cup/250 mL) Prep Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute-1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring every 20 seconds. Dip the top of each marshmallow in melted chocolate. Turn top-side up and let stand 40 minutes-1 hour or until set.
Yield: 24 cups
ENJOY THIS LADIES! It's a great idea to bring for a pot luck!!! Super easy and not too messy!!!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Kid-isms
Wow, I certainly think kids say the darndest things. My two year old is way too smart for her own and some of the things she says just crack me up. It's even worst when I am mad at her and then she just says something and I have to turn around so I can laugh and then show her my angry face.
I wish I could list EVERY. SINGLE. THING that she says, cause I am sure I would have you all on the floor laughing till you have tears in your eyes. I guess I could let you in on some of these things!
1. Tonight we stop at the bank, first thing Makenzy does is ask for a cookie, since they give kids at the grocery store free cookies ( and our bank happens to be inside the grocery store). No Makenzy you can't have one, and immediately, like the blonde she is goes " OH LOOK LIGHTENING!!!" Wow.
2. Every weekend we go to Denver so she can spend the weekend with her dad. And every weekend, she sees and airplane, and at the top of her lungs " SEE THAT AIRPLANE, IS IT FLYING?!" No Makenzy, planes do not fly, thanks for asking :)
3. Literally, my child asks for baths. What child does that?!
4. Her step dad is awesome, and the other night we decided to Skype ( He's a Marine and stationed in Okinawa). those two talked for over an hour and a half. Here's the best part..... I asked if it was my turn " NO MOMMY, THIS IS MY DADDY JOSH" Alrighty thennnn.
Honestly, I could go on for pages and pages about the silly things she does, the things that amaze me and the things that sometimes make me so "proud" So if you have a fun kid-ism, please feel free to write it!! Cause we all know kids can make you pee your pants!
I wish I could list EVERY. SINGLE. THING that she says, cause I am sure I would have you all on the floor laughing till you have tears in your eyes. I guess I could let you in on some of these things!
1. Tonight we stop at the bank, first thing Makenzy does is ask for a cookie, since they give kids at the grocery store free cookies ( and our bank happens to be inside the grocery store). No Makenzy you can't have one, and immediately, like the blonde she is goes " OH LOOK LIGHTENING!!!" Wow.
2. Every weekend we go to Denver so she can spend the weekend with her dad. And every weekend, she sees and airplane, and at the top of her lungs " SEE THAT AIRPLANE, IS IT FLYING?!" No Makenzy, planes do not fly, thanks for asking :)
3. Literally, my child asks for baths. What child does that?!
4. Her step dad is awesome, and the other night we decided to Skype ( He's a Marine and stationed in Okinawa). those two talked for over an hour and a half. Here's the best part..... I asked if it was my turn " NO MOMMY, THIS IS MY DADDY JOSH" Alrighty thennnn.
Honestly, I could go on for pages and pages about the silly things she does, the things that amaze me and the things that sometimes make me so "proud" So if you have a fun kid-ism, please feel free to write it!! Cause we all know kids can make you pee your pants!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Excuse Me....
Funniest story from last night. I was taking my daughter, Makenzy, up to see her dad for the weekend. Her and I always make the hour drive just us two. And once we hit downtown Denver I start smelling something a little funky inside the car ( I had the a/c on, but wasn't sure if it was coming from outside or not). Anyways after about 5 minutes of the smell not going away, I ask Makenzy if she farted in the car. She giggles and says yes and I make her say excuse me and I just turn up the radio and we keep driving. I was trying so hard not to laugh or gag!!! Then about 15 minutes later I smell the smell again and have to ask Makenzy AGAIN if she farted. She says yes and I tell her she needs to say excuse me, she laughs, says no and laughs again. This is funny but yet I am trying to teach her manners, so she finally says excuse me and just giggles some more. I certainly wish people would giggle when I fart. But not so much. I love having a two year old cause she just cracks me up!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Pulling myself together...
It's something I have to do now. It's day one of this deployment, and I have been a mess. Not only am I working on getting through the first few days ( cause the those are always the hardest) but I am also arguing with my mom. Apparently the world can only come crashing down at once. Last night was the last night before deployment and things with Josh were crazy. I was exhausted and he was preparing to board his ship. Oye, things could just not go our way. I hate how the Marine's can't do anything that work in our favor. Which I know is how the military works. I am trying to keep my eye on the prize, cause I know once this is all over then me and Josh get to get married and start our lives together. Just gotta make it through these days and hopefully I will have a story that can make every laugh!!! :)
Monday, June 20, 2011
Road Rage
Okay, I will admit..... I have road rage. Not that get out of your car and kill somebody kind, but I do a lot of yelling and cursing at cars around me. I can't help it that it makes me upset when other cars don't know what they are doing. I was driving into Downtown Denver this afternoon to pick up my daughter from her father and here are just a few things that irked me:
1.) Riding the lane line does not signify that you want into my lane. If you turn on your signal I will gladly let you in, but until then. STAY IN YOUR LANE.
2.) If I can text and drive ( yes, I know this is illegal, but so is speeding and yet people still do it... and I also don't do it with my daughter in the car) better than you can drive without doing anything else, then we have a serious problem.
3.) The posted speed limit is the same going up the hill and also going down the hill. Going up doesn't mean you should suddenly let off the gas and go 10 miles slower. This is the same for going down the hill people.
4.) When you merge, put your blinker on. I don't have to yield to you, you have to yield to me and watching for when an appropriate would be to get in traffic is YOUR JOB. Not mine.
5.) BRAKING. If everyone does the posted speed limit, and learns how to merge, there is no reason for braking. There should only be breaking if there is an accident.
Sometime I swear I am the only person in Denver that actually knows how to drive. I know everyone is a bad driver, and come rush hour it gets worse. But there should be a few things that everyone should just master. END RANT.
1.) Riding the lane line does not signify that you want into my lane. If you turn on your signal I will gladly let you in, but until then. STAY IN YOUR LANE.
2.) If I can text and drive ( yes, I know this is illegal, but so is speeding and yet people still do it... and I also don't do it with my daughter in the car) better than you can drive without doing anything else, then we have a serious problem.
3.) The posted speed limit is the same going up the hill and also going down the hill. Going up doesn't mean you should suddenly let off the gas and go 10 miles slower. This is the same for going down the hill people.
4.) When you merge, put your blinker on. I don't have to yield to you, you have to yield to me and watching for when an appropriate would be to get in traffic is YOUR JOB. Not mine.
5.) BRAKING. If everyone does the posted speed limit, and learns how to merge, there is no reason for braking. There should only be breaking if there is an accident.
Sometime I swear I am the only person in Denver that actually knows how to drive. I know everyone is a bad driver, and come rush hour it gets worse. But there should be a few things that everyone should just master. END RANT.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
You Win Some & You Lose Some
No, I am not talking about arguments or fights. I am talking about friends. Lately I have hit one of those patches where friendships are less meaningful and few and far between even. It seems like since becoming a military SO that every one who is outside of that circle feels like they can't be my friend anymore. Really people?! I actually had a one "friend" tell me that " I am not going through the same things you are, so I don't really know what to say." You wanna know what I have to say to that?! BULL. A friend isn't a person who will let you down or stop talking to you just because you go through different things. I always believed that a friend was someone who was supposed to sit there and listen to you whine, offer up advice, and so on. Since when did everyone stop talking because of different things going on? THAT'S LIFE.
I've noticed that more and more, the people who I used to talk to quite frequently have dwindled away and I feel like I have just a handful of people I even talk to anymore. No one's life is easy, and I know life happens and we sometimes forget to reconnect with those we haven't spoken to in a while. It's important to have those bonds because those people obviously came into my life for a reason. But I guess for now it's whatever. I am thankful for the people who've stuck with me through my entire craziness of a life I <3 you all, and you know who you are!!! And if you're not sure, well then I am obviously not talking to you.
I've noticed that more and more, the people who I used to talk to quite frequently have dwindled away and I feel like I have just a handful of people I even talk to anymore. No one's life is easy, and I know life happens and we sometimes forget to reconnect with those we haven't spoken to in a while. It's important to have those bonds because those people obviously came into my life for a reason. But I guess for now it's whatever. I am thankful for the people who've stuck with me through my entire craziness of a life I <3 you all, and you know who you are!!! And if you're not sure, well then I am obviously not talking to you.
Planning A Wedding....
Is certainly hard enough when your fiance lives with you. Now try planning a wedding when he's 6,000 miles away and about to deploy. And let me say this, this is NOT my first go around with this. Last year we planned to get married on June 15th and he was getting ready to deploy for Afghanistan. So I was left to plan and put together a big old wedding all the while he was in a place I couldn't even talk to him!!! Now here I am, almost a year later in the same position. At least this go around we have communication so we can talk and get the details sorted out but still I am left to throw everything together myself, and in half the time. We want to get married when he comes home in January. We've at least got all our ideaas set and we know what we want, but we are still waiting on orders!!!! Which will be a whole other post when the time comes. OYE!!! I've been waiting over a year for this day to come and now that I know it will be here before I know. I can't wait to have the wedding of dreams and marry the man of my dreams, I just want to try not to go crazy in the process!!!!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
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