Soooooo....I wasn't so good at keeping this updated. But that's OK. I still did it and that's all that counts.
Day 17 -- Reconciliation. I didn't expect it to happen even though both parties were in the wrong. But out of the blue, he called. It shocked me, but I'm always thankful when a friendship can be restored.
Day 18 -- Being able to stock up for the holidays. The sales are already starting so that helps me get the massive amounts of food needed to make it through the holidays. It's nice to be able to stay home and just cook instead of rushing out at the last moment.
Day 19 -- Coworkers who like to cook. I've picked up a few recipes this year from my coworkers and they are great. I just got an amazing cranberry sauce recipe that is probably going to become a staple.
Day 20 -- Finally getting caught up at work! Sounds silly, but with the snowbirds back, getting caught up before the rush is really important. If you don't get caught up now, you won't be caught up until about March. If you're lucky.
Day 21 -- My son! It's his birthday and he is the best part of my life and I'm thankful for every day that I get to spend with him.
Day 22 -- Doctors. I spent a lot of time with doctors yesterday and am hurting today, but I'm really thankful for the doctors. Maybe I'll get better?
Day 23 -- Quiet days at home. I am so thankful when I have a day just to relax. I love the peace and just being at home.
Day 24 -- A short work week. I'm thankful for my job, but I sure do love a short work week. It means extra time with my loved ones!
Day 25 -- Extended family. I love keeping in touch with extended family. With Facebook, etc it's so much easier to keep up with parts of the family that you otherwise may not be able to.
Day 26 -- The stores that will NOT be open tomorrow. There are a lot of stores that are making the decision to open on Thanksgiving. This is NOT ok and I do not support it. Obviously for some stores (gas stations, pharmacies and the like) it's understandable that they are open and even necessary. But Macy's, Sports Authority, Best Buy, etc? Shame on them. They won't get my money tomorrow and they sure won't get my money throughout the rest of the year either.
Day 27 -- THANKSGIVING!!!!! This is just the best day of the year. I get to cook for the ones I love and spend the day with them. It's really great and it reminds me that when things look bad, at least I have my family.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Sunday, November 16, 2014
30 Days of Thankfulness -- Day 14-16
It looks like I'm going to be doing these posts by multiple days instead of one a day. I suppose it's better than not doing it at all! I do think of what I'm thankful for every day, though.
Day 14 -- Salvation Army Bell Ringers. I heard my first bell ringer today. It really made me smile. That sound, like no other, really makes me feel like the holidays are here.
Day 15 -- Extra Coupons! Today I was in Bath and Body Works. I have tons of coupons for them and when I combine the coupons with their sales I can get six full size items for $22. That's less than the price of two regular price items! Yep, I'm going to take advantage of that! There was this older woman in there and she stopped me to ask me some questions. I don't know if she thought I worked there or if she thought I knew something because I had a ton of product in my hands. Regardless, we started talking. As we were talking, I found out she didn't have any coupons. Well, I had five. Was it really going to hurt me to share? No, not in the least. So I gave her one. It made me feel good.
Day 16 -- A conscience. Now pretty much everybody who has found out about this has said I'm crazy. But I don't think so. I think it was the right thing to do. When I was at Barnes & Noble yesterday, they have a special where you buy one item in the store and you can buy a Christmas themed bag for $9.95 instead of $19.95. I couldn't decide between the bags. A friend of mine was with me and he was buying a book, too. We each got a bag. Well when going through the line, on one of the orders, only the bag was rung up but not the book. I realized it when I was out in the parking lot. I went back inside, over his objections, and paid for the book. He says I was crazy and should have just taken the book. I don't agree. To take it, knowing you didn't pay for it, is stealing.
Day 14 -- Salvation Army Bell Ringers. I heard my first bell ringer today. It really made me smile. That sound, like no other, really makes me feel like the holidays are here.
Day 15 -- Extra Coupons! Today I was in Bath and Body Works. I have tons of coupons for them and when I combine the coupons with their sales I can get six full size items for $22. That's less than the price of two regular price items! Yep, I'm going to take advantage of that! There was this older woman in there and she stopped me to ask me some questions. I don't know if she thought I worked there or if she thought I knew something because I had a ton of product in my hands. Regardless, we started talking. As we were talking, I found out she didn't have any coupons. Well, I had five. Was it really going to hurt me to share? No, not in the least. So I gave her one. It made me feel good.
Day 16 -- A conscience. Now pretty much everybody who has found out about this has said I'm crazy. But I don't think so. I think it was the right thing to do. When I was at Barnes & Noble yesterday, they have a special where you buy one item in the store and you can buy a Christmas themed bag for $9.95 instead of $19.95. I couldn't decide between the bags. A friend of mine was with me and he was buying a book, too. We each got a bag. Well when going through the line, on one of the orders, only the bag was rung up but not the book. I realized it when I was out in the parking lot. I went back inside, over his objections, and paid for the book. He says I was crazy and should have just taken the book. I don't agree. To take it, knowing you didn't pay for it, is stealing.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
30 Days of Thankfulness -- Days 10-13
Well, that whole thing about being a normal person and posting every day like I'm supposed to didn't happen. I give up on being normal! So what have I been thankful for lately?
Day 10 -- My job! Let's face it, we all have to work and it helps if you don't completely hate your job. I'm not going to lie, there are times when I get very frustrated with my job, but overall, it's one of the best places I've worked. Probably the best place I've worked.
Day 11 -- Veterans. I'm not only thankful for our veterans because I have the day off. I am truly thankful for the sacrifices veterans have made for our country.
Day 12 -- Being able to help friends. I never really thought I had much to offer anybody, but it turns out, maybe I do. A friend of mine is going through a rough spot and apparently just being there and talking to him helps him. I'm glad I'm able to do that!
Day 13 -- Good sales people. Sounds weird, but it's true. Ever since my favorite person left Verizon, dealing with them has been hellish. Well tonight when I went in, we got a sales person that reminded me so much of our favorite person and he was simply a joy to work with.
Day 10 -- My job! Let's face it, we all have to work and it helps if you don't completely hate your job. I'm not going to lie, there are times when I get very frustrated with my job, but overall, it's one of the best places I've worked. Probably the best place I've worked.
Day 11 -- Veterans. I'm not only thankful for our veterans because I have the day off. I am truly thankful for the sacrifices veterans have made for our country.
Day 12 -- Being able to help friends. I never really thought I had much to offer anybody, but it turns out, maybe I do. A friend of mine is going through a rough spot and apparently just being there and talking to him helps him. I'm glad I'm able to do that!
Day 13 -- Good sales people. Sounds weird, but it's true. Ever since my favorite person left Verizon, dealing with them has been hellish. Well tonight when I went in, we got a sales person that reminded me so much of our favorite person and he was simply a joy to work with.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
30 Days of Thankfulness -- Day 1-9
I've been doing the 30 Days of Thankfulness elsewhere, but didn't think to do it here until today! Silly me! LOL So I'm going to catch up in this post and then just go to posting one a day like a normal, sane person. Yep, I got y'all fooled if you think I'm "normal and sane"!
Day 1 -- The Farmer's Market. Almost every Saturday morning I meet my mom at the local Farmer's Market held downtown. The big draw here isn't the fresh veggies and bread (although those are great), the best part of this is that I get to see my mom and spend time with her. We usually catch lunch a Harry's afterwards.
Day 2 -- Hallmark Channel! They have already started playing Christmas movies and I love it! Kleenex loves it too!
Day 3 -- My luppies! I love my dogs. No getting around it. And I love taking them on walks and just being with them.
Day 4 -- My son. I don't know what I would do without him. Sometimes he really pisses me off, but ultimately he's really the best son I could ask for.
Day 5 -- C. I'm not typing the name here to protect his identity. But dispite how things worked out he's supporting me in something that is really huge and scary and is a really good friend. And on days when I'm not doing so well mentally he somehow gets me through it.
Day 6 -- My job. Without it I couldn't pay the bills. Some days I get frustrated, but mostly I like my job.
Day 7 -- The weekend! I love the weekend. So much to do and enjoy. And Friday at 5pm starts the best part of the week.
Day 8 -- Cool weather. Yes, it makes me ache, but it's so much nicer than being out sweltering in the Florida heat! The Farmer's Markert today was great. And I discovered something I LOVE. Pickled asparagus.
Day 9 -- Sundays. Yes, they are the last day of the weekend, but Sundays are so quiet and lazy and enjoyable. When I had a church that I attended regularly, Sundays were especially nice. But either way, they are still a great end to one week and start of another.
Day 1 -- The Farmer's Market. Almost every Saturday morning I meet my mom at the local Farmer's Market held downtown. The big draw here isn't the fresh veggies and bread (although those are great), the best part of this is that I get to see my mom and spend time with her. We usually catch lunch a Harry's afterwards.
Day 2 -- Hallmark Channel! They have already started playing Christmas movies and I love it! Kleenex loves it too!
Day 3 -- My luppies! I love my dogs. No getting around it. And I love taking them on walks and just being with them.
Day 4 -- My son. I don't know what I would do without him. Sometimes he really pisses me off, but ultimately he's really the best son I could ask for.
Day 5 -- C. I'm not typing the name here to protect his identity. But dispite how things worked out he's supporting me in something that is really huge and scary and is a really good friend. And on days when I'm not doing so well mentally he somehow gets me through it.
Day 6 -- My job. Without it I couldn't pay the bills. Some days I get frustrated, but mostly I like my job.
Day 7 -- The weekend! I love the weekend. So much to do and enjoy. And Friday at 5pm starts the best part of the week.
Day 8 -- Cool weather. Yes, it makes me ache, but it's so much nicer than being out sweltering in the Florida heat! The Farmer's Markert today was great. And I discovered something I LOVE. Pickled asparagus.
Day 9 -- Sundays. Yes, they are the last day of the weekend, but Sundays are so quiet and lazy and enjoyable. When I had a church that I attended regularly, Sundays were especially nice. But either way, they are still a great end to one week and start of another.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Every Vote Counts
I voted Tuesday. I know that in the eyes of many, this isn't a very important thing and really isn't a big deal. But to me, it's a huge thing and very important. I know what many say, "My vote doesn't really count." I disagree with that. Every vote counts. I believe we have grown very complacent. None of us know what it's like to have no voice. None of you reading these words, unless you come from a repressed foreign country, have ever experienced a government in which you have no say. I'm not saying our government is perfect or that the will of the people is always done. You have only to look at the passage of the ACA (Obamacare) to see that the people are sometimes ignored. However, by and large, voters are represented by our elected officials.
What really struck me on Tuesday, was the low voter turn out. As a woman, I am keenly aware of the importance of voting. We were not granted the right to have a say in our own government until 1920! A full FIFTY years after black men were given the right to vote! Yet, I can't tell you how many woman have said to me, "Well, I'm not really into politics. I just vote how my husband tells me to vote." That statement is akin to nails on a chalkboard for me. Surely women can't believe themselves so out of touch with current affairs that they need to look to their husband to tell them what to do?
Honestly, anyone who makes the comment that they are not "into politics" just makes me want to scream. How can anyone not pay attention to what is going on around them? How can anyone not take an active interest in what is going on in Washington? It affects us whether we like it or not. Better to pay attention to who makes what decisions in an effort to better enable yourself to make informed decisions rather than bury your head in the sand and hope something goes right.
I often think that if more people took an active interest in politics and what politicians were really doing, things would be different. And when I say "active interest", I don't mean sitting about armchair quarterbacking. I mean knowing what is going on. Knowing why it is happening. Understanding what it means for this country now and down the road. And exercising your right to vote.
Of all the privileges we enjoy, voting is one of the most important. I simply do not understand why so few people exercise that right. I also do not understand why so many people vote for whomever they are told to vote for by a parent, spouse, etc.
I hope in the upcoming election voter turn out is better. Yes, it will be better than in this past mid-term election simply because it is a presidential election. However, it is my hope that turn out will be up even over the last presidential election. People simply must become more active for the good of the country.
What really struck me on Tuesday, was the low voter turn out. As a woman, I am keenly aware of the importance of voting. We were not granted the right to have a say in our own government until 1920! A full FIFTY years after black men were given the right to vote! Yet, I can't tell you how many woman have said to me, "Well, I'm not really into politics. I just vote how my husband tells me to vote." That statement is akin to nails on a chalkboard for me. Surely women can't believe themselves so out of touch with current affairs that they need to look to their husband to tell them what to do?
Honestly, anyone who makes the comment that they are not "into politics" just makes me want to scream. How can anyone not pay attention to what is going on around them? How can anyone not take an active interest in what is going on in Washington? It affects us whether we like it or not. Better to pay attention to who makes what decisions in an effort to better enable yourself to make informed decisions rather than bury your head in the sand and hope something goes right.
I often think that if more people took an active interest in politics and what politicians were really doing, things would be different. And when I say "active interest", I don't mean sitting about armchair quarterbacking. I mean knowing what is going on. Knowing why it is happening. Understanding what it means for this country now and down the road. And exercising your right to vote.
Of all the privileges we enjoy, voting is one of the most important. I simply do not understand why so few people exercise that right. I also do not understand why so many people vote for whomever they are told to vote for by a parent, spouse, etc.
I hope in the upcoming election voter turn out is better. Yes, it will be better than in this past mid-term election simply because it is a presidential election. However, it is my hope that turn out will be up even over the last presidential election. People simply must become more active for the good of the country.
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