Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Ends....

So my vacation ends tonight, I go back to the hell I work in. I did have alot of fun in one short week, and Kat's party was the best. I finally got to go out with my friends, got to see a good movie today, and spent some time at the ocean. Not a bad week at all. Funny, in a way I am kinda glad to go back to hell too. I miss the people there some. They are all friends, and I do love what I do for work. Just have issues with the ones I work with in control. I wonder too if the one who walked out that night is still with us, or if he is really done with the place. Guess I will find out tommrrow.
Thanks to all who made it a great get-away week. I look forward to the next week I get to take off. Love ya all.

Monday, April 17, 2006

WOW

DisorderYour Score
Major Depression:Very High
Dysthymia:High
Bipolar Disorder:Slight-Moderate
Cyclothymia:High
Seasonal Affective Disorder:Slight-Moderate
Postpartum Depression:N/A
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Never really thought I was that depressed. Well, work...

Easter day

Today was great. We had a big dinner here, which Kat and Jen made excellent, and then I got to see my nephew Tony. Kat and Jen made turkey, potatoes, biscuits, veggies, and some orange stuff. All I know is that my jaw hurt so much, but I couldn't stop eating the yumminess. There was chocolate cream pie for dessert which I have not gotten into yet, but will today. Then I travel for 15-20 minutes to see my nephew who lives 5 minutes from me. Long story, most of you know it by now. But I did get to talk to my sister and him later to get it set up that I might be able to go get him now and see him a little more. He said "Love ya too Uncle Cindy" when I left. I love that. He has done that since he was 7. He is 15 and taller than me now. So it was a good day.
Tommrrow I go see the dentist. Not happy about it. I know I made the appointment and all, but Kat would have either done it for me or knocked the tooth out herself if I spent all vacation complaining about it. Honestly, I was worried when it takes 1/2 an hour to eat a ramen cup of noodles. Plus I feel like a wimp at work when I can't even help downstack because of my jaw hurting so much from lifting a box. Just hope they find it tommrrow and fix it soon. I don't care if I spend the rest of vacation sitting on the couch watching t.v. I just want to be able to chew food and work when I have to again.
So I am off to vacation land again. I still got 8 days left. Got a lot planned, but I know little will happen. I really want to go to the ocean again though if the weather is good. Fort Popham this time, so little Henry can run some more. He is such a cute little guy.
Speaking of which, we have a blue parakeet now. His name is Clark, as in Superman. Seemed fitting. He is adjusting great. I never realized how much I missed the chirpping in the day. Now I get to teach him songs since he is just a baby. I love my wife for the great things she does for me. I love my family dearly too. And all my friends. Both of you. Well, the two I see the most.

Monday, April 10, 2006

Happy Wagging Tail Day

So we went to the ocean today. I am sure that if you check Kat's blog there are pics. Little Henry got his first trip out and to the ocean in. I have never seen a tail go so fast on such a little dog. He was all excited to be out, and all the new smells were a treat for him I am sure. He got a smorgas board of food too, there was escargo, earthy crunch (dirt) , hard as rocks, and the every famous cone a la pine. As if that wasn't enough he came over to play with the cats. They had a great game of run and hide from the little unknown beast going. Matrix was still trying to play King Of The Shit, and eventually won. For dessert Henry got a complimentary Anything You Find On The Floor. Luckily for us, there wasn't much. He was well behaved when we were sitting on the floor eating though. He laid down and "drilled for oil" as his Master put it. That tail never stopped. I did hear that he paid for all the new tastes later. Sorry little guy. Must have been the cone a la pine. I hear they are not the best.
As for the rest of us, it was an adventure. The grill wouldn't start because of the wind. Most of us were cold, except Jen, who by the way is the only one not from Maine and use to the weather. Kat and our special friend (and not little school bus) went to go get lighter fluid. It was Sunday, so guess what. Yep, no fluid, no cookout. As we start to pack up, someone has the bright idea to blow on the little flamage we had and got some more of the grill to go. Now if we had thought of that to begin with, we might have eaten there instead of coming home to cook. Personally, I am glad we ate in a warm cozy house with beer and wine in the fridge. Jen got to eat her first red hot dog. The verdict, "better than the turkey dogs." Red meat wins again. I went out tonight and got her a Moxie. Let's see how that goes over. Probally not "better than water." but we can hope.
Thank you all for coming today. I know I was tired and somewhat grumpy, but I did have fun. I think the two highlights that I can mention are the car ride with Henry and his Master and then the playing of games with Jen. I miss the Playstation games. The one I can really mention involes my wife. I love sleeping next to her.
Off to play my computer game or the Playstation. Or both. I know Henry is sleeping well today, and during warmer weather we need to do this again.

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Interview

So I had THE Interview today. The first time I got to meet our new marketing manager, Dave Murphy. I asked around before going in if anyone knew him. All I really heard from most of them is that he was rude and arrogant. Not what I really wanted to hear to calm me down. Just before I had to go in, I talked to the lady out back, and she knew him and his wife from previous stores and times. She said he was alright and approachable, but not really much else.
Come to find out, the guy is pretty easy to talk to. He is very busy where he just came to our store, but we were his first store choice. He talked informally first for abit, to get to know me some first, and then some more after all the questions. I could see working for him and not having many problems. I have slightly better than 50- 50 odds, so I guess this would be a good step in my career as it looks at Walmart. Wish me luck and hope for the best.

Monday, April 03, 2006

Random thoughts

I just told Kat I had a full head and had to empty it out here. She asked what about, then guessed three things. Just happens to be the three I was thinking. She knows me so well.
One is her. I love her so much I am surprised my body can contain it. I always expect to physically see love seeping out of me into the world for someone else to steal away. Yet it never happens. Good thing, I would fight for it back. She is just the most wonderful person I could ever hope to have in my life, the one I would dream never existed. But here she is, married to me. I know the lost job thing weighs on her alot, she is so use to being out and working or doing something. I know it bothers her that right now she has no money to help support us. Plus it bugs her that I am the only provider right now. Honestly, I don't care. I want her to be happy and work, since I know that is what she needs, but I want her to find a job that is right for her. Something that she can be passionate about and really enjoy doing for a long time, not something that is great for awhile because it is new. And I don't want her to worry about money until then either. I know that together we can find a way to make it work. I firmly believe that together we can do anything and be ok. I have that much faith in our love and our relationship.
Speaking of faith, I had a great talk with Sarah tonight. About religon. We talked about how Jesus is about forgiveness and that she believes that if people follow him, than there is a place in heaven for them. That is why I love her so much. Something I tried to explain to Chris once, but got frustrated and gave up to go to work. Sarah has the ability to have so much faith in this world and the people in it because of her religon. I tried to explain to her that to me a "devote" christian is like an obsessed christian.
1. to give up or appropriate to or concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause, etc.: to devote one's time to reading. 2. to appropriate by or as if by a vow; set apart or dedicate by a solemn or formal act; consecrate: She devoted her life to God. 3. to commit to evil or destruction; doom.

So that is the definition. I told Sarah that she is a firm believer to me. She has more knowledge than I do of the Bible, since it has been years that I have read it. But the important thing to me is that she takes into account today's life. She has all the good text and morals down, and has put them into today's society to make it work. She once told me that my mom instilled the basic beliefs of the bible in us kids, although none of us went to church. I had to think on that one alot, and she is right. I have grown up believing in a part of the christian system and it never really dawned on me until Sarah mentioned it. So thank you kiddo. I have so much pride and love for you, not for pointing out my ignorance in this subject, but for teaching me the way you see it. I still may not follow it, but it is good to stay informed. Your a great help in that.
The last thought running around up there is this. I am so excited to see Jen. I know that when Kat first told me about her moving here I was unsure of the situation. I know I worried about space, time alone with Kat, and money. I also didn't know Jen too well at the time. Over a short amount of talking and having the web cam on, I know now that it will be one of the best ideas Kat has had. I really cannot wait for her to be here now. And it is not just the numerous games sitting here that I want to play, but the idea of sitting here playing them with a friend that excites me. Having someone to talk to when Kat is out, or to play games with Kat and I, or just simply sitting here doing nothing all day with someone else. I really miss having others to hang out with. Not to say that the few of you I do see is not fun, it is anything but lack of fun. It is just that we have all become so busy, sick, or tired that it is getting increasingly difficult to see friends lately. Now I will have one of you here all the time. Well, I am sure not all the time, but often enough. Plus it will be good for all of us to have a fresh face in the group that we can actually hang out with without all the cords and monitors involved. So I am anxiously counting down days too. I know Jen is nervous about coming out, but who wouldn't be? Just know that there are more than a couple of welcoming arms here waiting for you. Rather impatiently sometimes, but we will be waiting to be able to give you hugs and love when you get here.
There, my mind is a little calmer now. Oh, one more thing. I have an interview on the 5th, Wedsday, about getting into Assistant Management Programing. I still don't know if I want it. I need to decide soon though. Apparently according to one of our old Assistants we saw today in Walmart, I am pretty much a shoe in. Not sure if I like the odds.....

Saturday, April 01, 2006

Sick and Beautiful

This song reminds me of a dear friend. Not in a bad way, but in the way that makes you think about choices of lifestyles and just of life. Love you special lady.

All the world's your ashtray I'm just your Marlboro
Light me up, then butt me You're sick and beautiful
You're sick and you're beautiful
It's Bambi meets Godzilla A 3-D free-for-all
Set me up, then stomp me You're sick and beautiful
You're sick and you're beautiful
Squeeze me like your lemon Then mix with alcohol
Shake me hard then down me You're sick and beautiful
You're gravy with gasoline And wicked with whippin' cream
(Refrain:)I need a quick fix I'm flashing like an Insta-matic
Crusted like a worn-out Penthouse Your drink is habitual
You're sick and you're beautiful
Bounce me hard and dunk me I'm just your basketball
Lay me up, then heave-ho You're sick and beautiful
Peel my bandage slowly It's psychological
You're napalm with novocaine A kite in a hurricane
(Refrain)
Leave me in a ditch like roadkill
Or maybe we could switch the driver
Have some mercy, and Kevorkian me to sleep
You're cockroach with Cabernet But taste like a Milky Way
You're gravy with gasoline And wicked with whippin' cream
(Refrain)
I need a quick fix I'm flashing like an Insta-matic
Cornered like a worn-out housewife Your drink is habitual
You're sick and you're beautiful Yourdrink is habitual
You're sick and you're beautiful

"Sick and Beautiful" by Artifical Joy Club