Archives for 2003

today, like every other day this week has been like living in a haze. i've been trying, very unsuccessfully to work. this afternoon, i was doing these accreditation reports, making sure that i have everything we need. we have promised that this information will be available by august 29th. i'm about 3/4 done. but this week, i've been unable to focus on anything. so, this afternoon, i tried, yet again, to figure out what i'm missing. i went over to sheri's cube to discuss a report. i sat … [Read more...]

when i get mad at my sister, i stop talking to her. why? because i really feel no need to tell her what she did. she doesn't hear what i have to say, nor does she do anything to change things. it never matters to her if anyone else is happy. you see, it is all about mar. it is always all about mar. it has been all about mar since she came screaming out of my mothers womb 34 years ago. she hasn't stopped screaming since. she is always quick to point out when she feels that she is being … [Read more...]

so in the grand scheme of life, there are good days, and there are bad days. today was a bad day. it didn't start off that way... but as the day progressed, i was thinking, oh my god, can i just start this day again? i made three meals, went to the grocery store, walked mom twice, walked daisy 5 times, and did 3 loads of laundry... i fiddled around in illustrator, read a blog or two and made cookies. i think i might have even inadvertantly stepped on the rockers toes. finally, i called my … [Read more...]

this week, i'm staying home from work. i really don't have that much work to do anyway, but, i need to be here. mom doesn't need much help. she really doesn't... there are just little reminders here and there. "mom are you standing up straight?" "mom, get your nose in the air!" "mom is your trunk straight?" "mom, are you standing up tall?" that is my life this week. i'm kinda glad. i need a break, and i just have to make meals, and take her for 3 walks a day. not a big deal. i do … [Read more...]

i forgot to tell you that mom is doing fine! the doctor is very pleased with her progress! she may even get to come home tomorrow. she says she doesn't have a ton of pain, and she is actually resting at the hospital. maybe i'll be able to sleep better once she is home. … [Read more...]

1. How much time do you spend online each day? between six to eight hours. i hate to admit it, but being a web developer, it is part of my job. that and i'm really bored at work. 2. What is your browser homepage set to? which one? ok, at home it is set up to show my logs. at work, it is the department site. 3. Do you use any instant messaging programs? If so, which one(s)? i use aol. i have yahoo, but i don't like it as well. i've been known to have them both going at the same time. 4. … [Read more...]

at 5 o'clock this morning, i woke up and gave my mother a shower. it was very strange. i washed her back with this medicated sponge. it's weird how at some point in time in your relationship with your parents, your role changes from child to parent. i'm almost to that point. mom got ready to go, while i took care of daisy. i barely had time to brush my teeth and put some jeans on. i think i remembered to brush my hair. i didn't really care. she was nervous. i just wanted to figure out … [Read more...]

The buzz word in today's business world is MARKETING. However, most people often ask for a simple explanation of "Marketing." Here it is: You're a woman and you see a handsome guy at a party. You go up to him and say, "I'm fantastic in bed," -- That's Direct Marketing. You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a handsome guy. One of your friends goes up to him and pointing at you says, "She's fantastic in bed," -- That's Advertising. You see a handsome guy at a party. You go … [Read more...]

so, the big joint wedding is this saturday. i've not bought my presents yet, i'm hoping missey andrea will help me out tonight. girls night out is always good for these things. i have picked the dress that i'm going to wear, FINALLY. it was a hard decision. i think i really wanted to buy a new one. but after a closer look at the pocket book, and knowing that i don't get paid again until august 31... so, i'm wearing this vintage dress i got a christmas time. i wore it to see deke, but i … [Read more...]