originally blogged November 8, 2006
High: 71! Forget the heat wave, hell will be freezing over soon!
Elections are over. Only 1 Republican was elected in Minnesota. He's the governor. Poor guy. I ate breakfast in the hospitality suite at the hotel this morning and had a bit of a political battle withh some old liberal fart. I had a meeting-filled morning at work. One man coughed and blew mucus on my sweater. That was enjoyable. Another guy won't quit staring at me. I've become paranoid that I have something hanging from my nose?! It could just be the mucusy sweater. Slow afternoon installing software on my laptop.
I tried out a Mexican restuarant tonight. At at the bar. The female bartender was awe-struck with my accent. I couldn't tell if she was just enjoying listening to me talk or if she was interested in me. There were several homosexuals working there, so I just tried to play the sweet and innocent card. Houston - We have a Wal-Mart. This, my friends, is what its all about. I'm liking this place more everyday.
Oh - Also located a ski resort. Maybe I can find a local that wouldn't mind showin' me how they do that thing in MN.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Minnesota, Day 2
originally blogged November 7, 2006
High: 61 - what Minnesotans are referring to here as "A Heat Wave"
Got ready a little early, so I found breakfast. Some old dude hit on me. Got to work at 8. Met my new co-workers. Learned that the word tag is pronounced teg. (That one took me a while?) Toured a vendor facility where they make some of our equipment. had the worst BBQ of my LIFE. Got invited to go shooting with "The Shooting League" this afternoon - I politely declined. now sitting here typing. Oh - And they are predicting snow on Sunday. Gag.
High: 61 - what Minnesotans are referring to here as "A Heat Wave"
Got ready a little early, so I found breakfast. Some old dude hit on me. Got to work at 8. Met my new co-workers. Learned that the word tag is pronounced teg. (That one took me a while?) Toured a vendor facility where they make some of our equipment. had the worst BBQ of my LIFE. Got invited to go shooting with "The Shooting League" this afternoon - I politely declined. now sitting here typing. Oh - And they are predicting snow on Sunday. Gag.
Minnesota, Day 1
originally blogged on November 1, 2006
High: 43 and foggy
Slept the better part of the flight. Got a sweet 2-door, white Monte Carlo for my rental. Curious about the snow-scraper that was laying in the passenger seat? Found my unimpressive Holiday Inn free of problems. No microwave, no frig. Internet works great, but my work email doesn't. Stayed on the phone for an hour and a half with Corporate IT to get it fixed. (I hate when I don't have admin rights sometimes.) Instead of visiting the company museum, I stayed at the hotel while IT fixed my email. Learned about every politician's negatives. Have memorized all campaign ads....as I've seen them all several million times now.
Ventured out last night and learned the roads. Located the building I will primarily be working in and found Target right around the corner. (Very noteworthy, obviously). They have real Mexicans working at Taco Bell...NO HABLO INGLES! Came back to the hotel with my Taco Bell and watched the CMAs (including Faith's possible career goof!).
High: 43 and foggy
Slept the better part of the flight. Got a sweet 2-door, white Monte Carlo for my rental. Curious about the snow-scraper that was laying in the passenger seat? Found my unimpressive Holiday Inn free of problems. No microwave, no frig. Internet works great, but my work email doesn't. Stayed on the phone for an hour and a half with Corporate IT to get it fixed. (I hate when I don't have admin rights sometimes.) Instead of visiting the company museum, I stayed at the hotel while IT fixed my email. Learned about every politician's negatives. Have memorized all campaign ads....as I've seen them all several million times now.
Ventured out last night and learned the roads. Located the building I will primarily be working in and found Target right around the corner. (Very noteworthy, obviously). They have real Mexicans working at Taco Bell...NO HABLO INGLES! Came back to the hotel with my Taco Bell and watched the CMAs (including Faith's possible career goof!).
Drama, Drama, Drama
originally blogged October 29, 2006
Why do people try to drag me into their drama? I'm a pretty easy going, laid back woman. I don't ask for much, and I don't expect much. I try to be a dependable friend. As far as my love life is concerned, I don't worry about it too much...and if I don't worry about it, you shouldn't either! I figure...whatever happens, happens, right? The good Lord has told us to take all our worries to Him. Right? (1 Peter 5:7) So...that's one area of my life that I don't worry a whole lot with...and it's usually because I keep myself busy with other things. I admit, I get a little down when I spend too much time around disgustingly happy couples. But for the most part, I'm ok!
So here's my aggrivation...guys that WANT DRAMA in their lives! Why can't I get rid of these guys?? Because I answer yes/no questions (via text messages) with yes/no answer, I am apparently a bitch? If you need to talk to me, CALL ME! Quit bothering me with nonsense smalltalk! I don't get pissy when you don't call me or don't text me, so don't get upset if I don't have time to send you a detailed text about the past 2 months of my life. Obviously, you haven't been interested enough to talk to me for 2 months to call and talk for 3 minutes...so why the heck should I give you 3 minutes of my precious time? "How are you?" "Fine, thank you." Tell me, please, how that is me being a bitch. Ugh!
IN ADDITION! I have another certain someone that only talks to me, again, every few weeks. Everytime we talk, he gets mad because "You don't like to talk about sex." ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Ok, first, I don't know you that well. Second, you just aren't that lucky. THEN...he accused me of being a lesbian? Do you need a copy of my resume? So I asked, "Why do you talk to me if you always just end up getting mad at me for some apparent reason?" His response, "You don't care about ANYTHING!" So....my response was, "Ok...so would you prefer if I were high maintenance and crazy dramatic about EVERYTHING?!" He quit talking to me at that point. Why do guys say that they want a woman that isn't high maintenance, has no baggage, and has no drama...but it seems, they really do! And if they do, then why the heck won't they leave me alone?! It's not like I'm just all of a sudden going to start dressing differently, pop out 2 youngins from 2 different men, and complain about every little thing I can think of. That's just not who I am. So ya know what, if that's your thing, then just leave me alone. It's not that difficult. I mean, yeah, I have a wonderful personality, cute smile, and a contagious laugh, and I could see why you'd really want to hang out with me, but I'm sorry. Those attributes are for those individuals who are anti-drama and anti-worry warts!
If you've made it this far, congratulations. I hope you don't think I'm against the possibility of love...because I'm not. I want to fall in love someday and have a family...but I don't want my life filled with constant bickering and childish ways. And for that reason, I want to take my time and make sure I'm making the best decision possible. He will come along. Or maybe he already has and he just needs to figure that out. :) And I'm ok with that.
Why do people try to drag me into their drama? I'm a pretty easy going, laid back woman. I don't ask for much, and I don't expect much. I try to be a dependable friend. As far as my love life is concerned, I don't worry about it too much...and if I don't worry about it, you shouldn't either! I figure...whatever happens, happens, right? The good Lord has told us to take all our worries to Him. Right? (1 Peter 5:7) So...that's one area of my life that I don't worry a whole lot with...and it's usually because I keep myself busy with other things. I admit, I get a little down when I spend too much time around disgustingly happy couples. But for the most part, I'm ok!
So here's my aggrivation...guys that WANT DRAMA in their lives! Why can't I get rid of these guys?? Because I answer yes/no questions (via text messages) with yes/no answer, I am apparently a bitch? If you need to talk to me, CALL ME! Quit bothering me with nonsense smalltalk! I don't get pissy when you don't call me or don't text me, so don't get upset if I don't have time to send you a detailed text about the past 2 months of my life. Obviously, you haven't been interested enough to talk to me for 2 months to call and talk for 3 minutes...so why the heck should I give you 3 minutes of my precious time? "How are you?" "Fine, thank you." Tell me, please, how that is me being a bitch. Ugh!
IN ADDITION! I have another certain someone that only talks to me, again, every few weeks. Everytime we talk, he gets mad because "You don't like to talk about sex." ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Ok, first, I don't know you that well. Second, you just aren't that lucky. THEN...he accused me of being a lesbian? Do you need a copy of my resume? So I asked, "Why do you talk to me if you always just end up getting mad at me for some apparent reason?" His response, "You don't care about ANYTHING!" So....my response was, "Ok...so would you prefer if I were high maintenance and crazy dramatic about EVERYTHING?!" He quit talking to me at that point. Why do guys say that they want a woman that isn't high maintenance, has no baggage, and has no drama...but it seems, they really do! And if they do, then why the heck won't they leave me alone?! It's not like I'm just all of a sudden going to start dressing differently, pop out 2 youngins from 2 different men, and complain about every little thing I can think of. That's just not who I am. So ya know what, if that's your thing, then just leave me alone. It's not that difficult. I mean, yeah, I have a wonderful personality, cute smile, and a contagious laugh, and I could see why you'd really want to hang out with me, but I'm sorry. Those attributes are for those individuals who are anti-drama and anti-worry warts!
If you've made it this far, congratulations. I hope you don't think I'm against the possibility of love...because I'm not. I want to fall in love someday and have a family...but I don't want my life filled with constant bickering and childish ways. And for that reason, I want to take my time and make sure I'm making the best decision possible. He will come along. Or maybe he already has and he just needs to figure that out. :) And I'm ok with that.
Christmas Times'a'Comin'
originally blogged September 22, 2006
So I'm beginning to get Christmas fever already!!! I think it's the cooler air coming in during the past week that's got me all festive inside. I'm a dork, right? I *LIVE* for that one day a year that my family gets together and just does absolutely nothing together.
I've not gone so far as buying any gifts yet, but that's just right around the corner! Tracy and I decided to do a little shopping this evening, so I might find a thing or two that might manage to find itself under my Christmas tree. :)
So I'm beginning to get Christmas fever already!!! I think it's the cooler air coming in during the past week that's got me all festive inside. I'm a dork, right? I *LIVE* for that one day a year that my family gets together and just does absolutely nothing together.
I've not gone so far as buying any gifts yet, but that's just right around the corner! Tracy and I decided to do a little shopping this evening, so I might find a thing or two that might manage to find itself under my Christmas tree. :)
Steel-Toe Woes
originally blogged September 22, 2006
I think the biggest adjustment I'm having to the new job is the shoes! The first week was miserable because I would rather have cut off my little toes on each foot to give me some relief from these bloomin' shoes!
As time has gone on, it's getting better, but I can honestly say the thing I miss most about my old job was the ability to wear flip-flops whenever the heck I wanted to!
I think the biggest adjustment I'm having to the new job is the shoes! The first week was miserable because I would rather have cut off my little toes on each foot to give me some relief from these bloomin' shoes!
As time has gone on, it's getting better, but I can honestly say the thing I miss most about my old job was the ability to wear flip-flops whenever the heck I wanted to!
It's Official
originally blogged on August 14, 2006
Yeah. It's finally official. I'm leaving my job for another. I start work at 3M in Decatur on 28 August. On a less exciting note, due to the job change, I will no longer be able to help coach softball next season. I'm really going to miss that, but I think in the long run, I will have made a good decision.
So, if you're in Decatur, hollar at me sometime! I'll be over there quite a bit very soon! :)
Yeah. It's finally official. I'm leaving my job for another. I start work at 3M in Decatur on 28 August. On a less exciting note, due to the job change, I will no longer be able to help coach softball next season. I'm really going to miss that, but I think in the long run, I will have made a good decision.
So, if you're in Decatur, hollar at me sometime! I'll be over there quite a bit very soon! :)
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