Ok, so, does being fired for 1 hour count?
Yes, I'm completely serious.
About, hmmm, 3 weeks ago I was fired by my rehab director. Then he called me back about an hour after I left to see if I wanted to come back. It's quite the tale of high drama. I agreed to a 30-day notice, meaning I would work for only 30 more days instead of the full 13 weeks. It was by my choice to shorten my time. Yesterday he asked me about a 30 day extension, and I agreed. So I'm currently scheduled to be in Lakeland until about the 20th of March.
Since I don't want to make any waves at work, I'm not gonna post the juicy details. Just in case. But if you want them, call, email, or comment and I'll share the drama with you :)
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Random Stuff
I know I haven't blogged in a while. New years revolutions or not, life is busy and i get distracted. But I'm here tonight with some random 'stuff'.
I'm in Lakeland, FL and I've started my 2nd week of my new job. Nice people, nice patients, still in a hotel looking for housing.
My neice and nephews will be flying to Orlando tomorrow (with my brother and sister in law, hehe), for their first visit to Disneyworld. I'm totally excited for them. Ann and I are going to Disney for the weekend so I will get to see them and experience Disney with them.
I've started my training to walk the Crescent City Classic in April. I have a long way to go but i've got 12 weeks to get there!
I had a whole week off in between assignments and spent it with Ann in Melbourne. It was great to have a few days off and to get to hang out with her. We also started working on our scrapbooks for our 2 cross country trips. I'm hoping to take pictures soon to post of our layouts. They are turning out awesome. And it's been such a fun way to relive the cool trips!
So, I saw this list of things on another blog I read and thought I would play along. The things in RED are the things I've done.
1. Started your own blog Go Blow Horn!!!
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii I was there for my big 4-0, and again in 2007.
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world Many times to the World, Thanksgiving 2005 with my Dragonpack friends, going back to the World this weekend with Ann!!!
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis Absolutely NOT gonna happen!
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris Summer of 1982 and Christmas vacation 1985.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch Surely Scrapbooking counts!
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France Twice.
20. Slept on an overnight train Once as a child going to Atlanta and again in Europe on my Christmas vacation trip 1985
21. Had a pillow fight Not as much fun as it sounds, imho
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill Mental health days Rock!
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice Went to Venice summer of 1982, did NOT ride a gondola.
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset My 2 favorite Sunsets were at the Grand Canyon and in Maui, Hawaii; My favorite Sunrise was at the Grand Canyon.
31. Hit a home run Many times when i played cabbage balls as a kid.
32. Been on a cruise My last cruise was with my Granny in 1990.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied?
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person Summer of 1982
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David Twice
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt This summer on my cross country trip. AMAZING!
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person Twice (yes I hit the same big visitor spots on both trips)
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris Twice :)
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling I love snorkling. I hope to SNUBA (a combo of snorkel and scuba)
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud messy!
54. Gone to a drive-in theater The St. Bernard Drive In, where I saw one of my all time favorite movies, Song of the South.
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies I was a brownie for one year.
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma I used to donate every 8 weeks when the blood bank had a blood drive at my nursing home in Franklinton every other month.
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp Dachau, outside of Munich, Christmas vacation 1985, it was a place heaviness and sorrow.
67. Bounced a check Unfortunately
68. Flown in a helicopter Twice in Hawaii, over the volcano on the big island and around the island of Kauai.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy I have a stuffed elephant, my brothers Lil' huggems baby, and have given the kids a couple of our old Fisher Price Little People toys.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial But the Jefferson Memorial is my favorite.
71. Eaten caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square Several times.
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London I've been to London twice, but have not yet seen the changing of the guard.
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person Twice, one on a solo trip and again with the Dragonpack peeps over New Years. I think it is the most beautiful place on earth.
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican Twice.
82. Bought a brand new car The only time I ever considered it was as a new grad and had my first teaching job. Now the only way it will happen is if I actually decide to by a hybrid.
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper St. Bernard Voice, for sports, school, and historical society stuff.
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House With my family in the 8th grade.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox Don't remember it!
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury Always wanted to, but couldn't (s0 far) because my dad was a Judge (and then a
district attorney)
91. Met someone famous I met Archie Manning at a New Orleans Jazz game at the Superdome.
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one Too many :(
94. Had a baby Can't. I like cats better, anyhow!
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake I saw it this summer driving cross country.
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone Just got a new LG Vu.
99. Been stung by a bee Hurts!
I'm in Lakeland, FL and I've started my 2nd week of my new job. Nice people, nice patients, still in a hotel looking for housing.
My neice and nephews will be flying to Orlando tomorrow (with my brother and sister in law, hehe), for their first visit to Disneyworld. I'm totally excited for them. Ann and I are going to Disney for the weekend so I will get to see them and experience Disney with them.
I've started my training to walk the Crescent City Classic in April. I have a long way to go but i've got 12 weeks to get there!
I had a whole week off in between assignments and spent it with Ann in Melbourne. It was great to have a few days off and to get to hang out with her. We also started working on our scrapbooks for our 2 cross country trips. I'm hoping to take pictures soon to post of our layouts. They are turning out awesome. And it's been such a fun way to relive the cool trips!
So, I saw this list of things on another blog I read and thought I would play along. The things in RED are the things I've done.
1. Started your own blog Go Blow Horn!!!
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii I was there for my big 4-0, and again in 2007.
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world Many times to the World, Thanksgiving 2005 with my Dragonpack friends, going back to the World this weekend with Ann!!!
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis Absolutely NOT gonna happen!
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris Summer of 1982 and Christmas vacation 1985.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch Surely Scrapbooking counts!
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France Twice.
20. Slept on an overnight train Once as a child going to Atlanta and again in Europe on my Christmas vacation trip 1985
21. Had a pillow fight Not as much fun as it sounds, imho
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill Mental health days Rock!
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice Went to Venice summer of 1982, did NOT ride a gondola.
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset My 2 favorite Sunsets were at the Grand Canyon and in Maui, Hawaii; My favorite Sunrise was at the Grand Canyon.
31. Hit a home run Many times when i played cabbage balls as a kid.
32. Been on a cruise My last cruise was with my Granny in 1990.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied?
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person Summer of 1982
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David Twice
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt This summer on my cross country trip. AMAZING!
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person Twice (yes I hit the same big visitor spots on both trips)
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris Twice :)
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling I love snorkling. I hope to SNUBA (a combo of snorkel and scuba)
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud messy!
54. Gone to a drive-in theater The St. Bernard Drive In, where I saw one of my all time favorite movies, Song of the South.
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies I was a brownie for one year.
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma I used to donate every 8 weeks when the blood bank had a blood drive at my nursing home in Franklinton every other month.
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp Dachau, outside of Munich, Christmas vacation 1985, it was a place heaviness and sorrow.
67. Bounced a check Unfortunately
68. Flown in a helicopter Twice in Hawaii, over the volcano on the big island and around the island of Kauai.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy I have a stuffed elephant, my brothers Lil' huggems baby, and have given the kids a couple of our old Fisher Price Little People toys.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial But the Jefferson Memorial is my favorite.
71. Eaten caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square Several times.
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London I've been to London twice, but have not yet seen the changing of the guard.
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person Twice, one on a solo trip and again with the Dragonpack peeps over New Years. I think it is the most beautiful place on earth.
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican Twice.
82. Bought a brand new car The only time I ever considered it was as a new grad and had my first teaching job. Now the only way it will happen is if I actually decide to by a hybrid.
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper St. Bernard Voice, for sports, school, and historical society stuff.
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House With my family in the 8th grade.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox Don't remember it!
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury Always wanted to, but couldn't (s0 far) because my dad was a Judge (and then a
district attorney)
91. Met someone famous I met Archie Manning at a New Orleans Jazz game at the Superdome.
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one Too many :(
94. Had a baby Can't. I like cats better, anyhow!
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake I saw it this summer driving cross country.
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone Just got a new LG Vu.
99. Been stung by a bee Hurts!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Made it safely to Florida :)
I'm blogging from Ann's house tonight. After a 2 day drive I'm in central Florida. I'll be here for a week or so while I work on interviews for a job etc. I hope to start a job by next Monday or the following Monday. In the mean time I'm glad to have a week off to visit with my friend, get a few things done, and actually relax a bit. I'm hoping to blog again soon so I can share some pictures from Christmas.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New Years Revolutions 2009
Yes, you read that right, I consider them revolutions! LOL
So, the number 44 plays a very significant role in 2009. Our 44th President will be inaugurated in just a few weeks here in DC. And for all of us born in 1965, its our 44th year and 44th birthday! So, I'm making 44 part of my new years revolutions!
So without further adieu, here they are:
1. Lose 44 pounds by my 44th birthday (November 1) *and* walk in at least 1 10K (Crescent City Classic?).
2. Save $4,400 by the end of the year, *and* reduce my debt by $4,400.
3. Make 44 scrapbook layouts/projects/cards by the end of the year.
4. Blog at least 44 times by the end of the year.
So, there they are, my 4 New Years Revolutions.
I'm spending New Years Eve playing Wii with Richard and Lucas. Jacqueline is asleep upstairs in my bed :).
Happy New Years everybody!
So, the number 44 plays a very significant role in 2009. Our 44th President will be inaugurated in just a few weeks here in DC. And for all of us born in 1965, its our 44th year and 44th birthday! So, I'm making 44 part of my new years revolutions!
So without further adieu, here they are:
1. Lose 44 pounds by my 44th birthday (November 1) *and* walk in at least 1 10K (Crescent City Classic?).
2. Save $4,400 by the end of the year, *and* reduce my debt by $4,400.
3. Make 44 scrapbook layouts/projects/cards by the end of the year.
4. Blog at least 44 times by the end of the year.
So, there they are, my 4 New Years Revolutions.
I'm spending New Years Eve playing Wii with Richard and Lucas. Jacqueline is asleep upstairs in my bed :).
Happy New Years everybody!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Sad Day for 2 Friends' Small Businesses
I have 2 different friends whose small business scrapbook stores are closing this week. My friend Wendy is closing her store, Scrappin Diva's in Flowood (Jackson), MS at the end of this year. My best friend Dee, her husband Felix, and her son Emery are closing one of their two locations of Scrappersaurus. The Metairie, LA location of Scrappersaurus is closed as of the end of business today. A very sad day indeed for paper crafters in the NOLA area. Their 2nd, and now only location, in Mandeville, LA, continues to be open for business. In fact they are hosting their first ever New Years Eve/Day crop on Wednesday/Thursday!
I will feel sad when I make it back to NOLA in 2009 and can't hit my favorite scrapbook store on the way home from the airport. I will definitely head to Mandeville to visit my friends. It will be great to see them, but it won't be the same.
I will miss Metairie Scrappersaurus.
I will feel sad when I make it back to NOLA in 2009 and can't hit my favorite scrapbook store on the way home from the airport. I will definitely head to Mandeville to visit my friends. It will be great to see them, but it won't be the same.
I will miss Metairie Scrappersaurus.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas
Christmas 2008 is here. The kiddo's are in bed, fast asleep, finally. It took a few trys, as each of them was very excited about Santa's impending arrival. We tracked Santa with Norad and GoogleEarth. Pretty cool stuff! Santa and his elves have finished their duties. And now its time for bed for the elves, which Santa makes his way across the rest of the country.
The Gauthier family is together for this holiday and will join the Deily family on Friday for a continued celebration.
Merry Christmas to all my family and friends!
The Gauthier family is together for this holiday and will join the Deily family on Friday for a continued celebration.
Merry Christmas to all my family and friends!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Off Track and Out of Sync
I've been all off track and out of sync for a while now. I just didn't realize it. But last night it hit me. I've been just getting through the days one after another, in survival mode. It's not that I haven't been having fun with the kids and my friends here, I have. But, well, its been one thing after another and another. My routine has vanished. I'm struggling to take good care of myself. Don't worry, I'm taking care of the basics. But the extra stuff: to be gentle with myself, go the extra mile for my health and well being, those types of things have fallen off and gotten lost in the shuffle of surviving everyday life.
My work has been going well. I enjoy the people I work with very much. But I am working very hard both physically and mentally and my days are long and my body aches at the end of the week. I feel tired and decidedly un-enthusiastic in the mornings getting ready to go to work. Once I get started interacting with my patients my enthusiasm returns, but the tired lingers.
I am so very much enjoying the kids this year. They are each so unique, so interesting and so loving. I get to see them at least once a weekend. I play soccer with Richard, arts & crafts with Lucas and baby animals with Jacqueline. The time with the kids is very special to me. It replenishes me. It keeps me going.
I'm having a great time visiting with my friend Michelle. We get to see each other about every other weekend. It's great to have such a good friend here. She helps me remember to pamper myself and fully supports my efforts to make positive changes in my life.
So, its not all bad.There is lot's in my life that is good. But I'm still off track, and still out of sync. I'm hoping that simple realization is the first step to rectifying the situation. I'd like that alot.
My work has been going well. I enjoy the people I work with very much. But I am working very hard both physically and mentally and my days are long and my body aches at the end of the week. I feel tired and decidedly un-enthusiastic in the mornings getting ready to go to work. Once I get started interacting with my patients my enthusiasm returns, but the tired lingers.
I am so very much enjoying the kids this year. They are each so unique, so interesting and so loving. I get to see them at least once a weekend. I play soccer with Richard, arts & crafts with Lucas and baby animals with Jacqueline. The time with the kids is very special to me. It replenishes me. It keeps me going.
I'm having a great time visiting with my friend Michelle. We get to see each other about every other weekend. It's great to have such a good friend here. She helps me remember to pamper myself and fully supports my efforts to make positive changes in my life.
So, its not all bad.There is lot's in my life that is good. But I'm still off track, and still out of sync. I'm hoping that simple realization is the first step to rectifying the situation. I'd like that alot.
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