Thirteen Things about what Ann would like to do before she dies... a really long time from now! 1. Learn to SKI...Which would bring me to #2 2. Overcome my fear of hieghts!!! It would make #1 much easier! ( snow angels are good too though!) 3. Learn to ride a motorcycle...A Ducati preferably! 4. Get in my little SUV and drive with no plans and see where I end up! Although I do know what direction I would head... 5. Organize my bedroom closet.... it's the black hole and very scary!!! (I'm shivering with fear from just the thought!) 6. Go to Italy and look up relatives... I think though, they all are over here now. 7. Find my friend again... tell him how sorry I am and how much I love and miss him. 8. Win the lotto - or win really big in Tahoe!!! 9. Teach my girls, that though I love them with all my heart. They really need to learn to stand on their own two feet. cuz someday, I am gonna be dead and then what? 10. Get hubby dearest to stop drinking... BASTA!! BASTA!! (translation... Enough Enough) 11. Tell Grandbaby K's daddy, and grandmother( and I use both terms loosely) to take a flying f*ck through a doughnut hole, he's a useless bastard who has made my daughter's life hell. The only good thing was grandbaby K! 12. Enjoy my "golden years" without the worries of Money or health issues! Like I said... it's really along time from now. 13. #13 would be good if I could get my hands on Julian MacMahon for like ...5 or 20 hours!!! Oh baby, oh baby... I"m ..... breathless thinking about that! Happy 13 Thursday my friends... See ya next week! Until then, I wish you well! Start your list here! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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45 MINUTES OF CHAOS FREE ME TIME!!! OH BABY, YEAH!!!!

After a near sleepless night last night, I really needed something fabulous to happen tonight to help put me to sleep. And since hubby dearest was asleep...Ah hell, I wont even go there.. I have just spent the last 45 minutes on me and for me! GOD I FEEL FABULOUS!!!

So I lit the aromatherapy candle...

long hot shower, new shampoo and cream rinse and wonderful new body wash- I smell so yummy!

brand new shaving creamy, and new razors... My legs are so silky smooth!

and after that luxurious 30 minute shower...and yes, I used all the hot water!!!!

FACE MASK! And while my face mask was working it's magic...Freshly painted red toe nails, and foot lotion. I don't think I have been this relaxed in like... Forever... Now if I could have some dreamy, gorgeous Italian hunk massage my shoulders and whisper sweet nothings in my ear... ( well, I guess that's what dreams are for, right?!)

I'm in heaven just thinking about it! I tell you, everyone needs "ME" time!

Sweet dreams to you all... and my Italian hunk! Watch out!

FIRST DAY ON THE JOB CHAOS!

So Little S got the job and she started on Friday. She was home before me so she basically worked 4.5 hours...

I walked in the door and asked her how it went...and it went something like this!

MOM IT WAS SOOOO HARD, I'M SOOOO TIRED!

Good Lord! you worked only 4 1/2 hours.!

But mom, I gave an 80 minute massage..

So? I asked.

But it killed my back and I was on my feet that whole time!

OH BROTHER!!!!

Mom I need a massage!

laughing hystarically!!!

Mom, it's not funny! I need a massage...

Like all those practice massages you did on me? (I'm still waiting)

Fine, But is so hard...

get over yourself, you need to work and you're only working 1 day aweek at the spa... give me a break.

I got the look!

FINDING SOMEONE CHAOS!!!

ROBIN,
SOMEWAY, SOMEHOW. I SERIOUSLY AM EXHAUSTING EVERY CONCEIVABLE WAY TO FIND YOU. I'M NOT CRAZED, I REALLY MISS YOU! AND I HAVE FOR 20 YEARS.

ANN

SHE GOT A JOB!!!

Well, it finally happened! Little S got a job! I really don't know who's more excited, S or mom!

She is rather inexperienced in Job hunting, ( you know they should come to her and beg her to work for them... I told her in most cases it doesn't work that way!) job interviewing, HELLO Job anything other than Del Taco... but, She nailed it today!

3 weeks ago there was an ad in the paper for a Massage Therapist! How perfect, She has been studying for this already has 300 hours under her belt! We fax the small, yet highly embellished resume to the number in the ad. Nothing, later that week, Nothing. Last week, nothing. God, it's been a long couple of weeks.

Yesterday I get this phone call at work, from an excited young woman, Could this be my mellow, non excitable child... HELL YEAH! Talk about a different person, She rapidly told me about the job opening and could she come in for an interview!!! "OH MY GOD, I'M SO NERVOUS!" Relax, calm down, I try to persuade, but she's talking a mile a minute...It's really great to see!
the interview was penned in for Thursday @ 9:30 am.

Well, here it is Thursday morning @ 9am and she's sitting in the parking lot at the Spa, "Stay on the phone with me until I go in" She begs. I asked her what time she planned on going in at , she nervously answered 9:15. OK, I suppose I could talk for 15 minutes and do my work. She finally goes in. I'll call you when it's over ...

Shortly after 10 am she calls sounding a bit dejected. Well, she explains, they are interviewing someone else and they will let her know. She said if she didn't hear from them by Monday, then she should call... Well, You know what that means...She had to give a massage as part of the interview... Interesting.

by 11:45 she 's back on the phone, that she has the job!!! Said the woman saw a potential in her and really wants her to work for them! (my skeptic mind is thinking other things.. but neither here nor there.) Cuz She got the job!

She starts training tomorrow, at which time I will gladly pass along how her 1st day went!

Thanks for your positive thoughts for my Little S!

Thirteen Things about I HATE ABOUT MY JOB! had to do the flip side! #3 1…. I actually have to be here. 2. I can't work from home. 3. I have to babysit grown adults. who can't seem to take care of their own business. I wonder sometimes who wipes their tushies when they're "done" 4. I can't sexually harass our RVP who is absolutely adorable... He looks like Jeff Gordon and he's Italian! That would be wrong but.... 5. Dealing with the public, though it's very little interaction at this point. But they're all so very stupid. 6. People who start out with this..." I know this isn't your job, but..." 7. The fact that when people start out with this sentence, I still end up doing what wasn't my job in the first place... O.K., Can I get a backbone here, always the people pleaser! 8. Did I mention, I can't work from Home? 9. While I work with some wonderful people, you know the flip side... 10. The vending machine has crap in it always. Well, this could be a good thing, too! 11. The Soda machine, has 8 different selections, 4 are Pepsi, and only 1 is Diet Pepsi... come on...we need more Diet Pepsi spots. 12. "Excessive Internet usage" Come on...people, we've got to do something to pass the time, It's not like we're surfing porn sites! We can do that at home! 13. Seriously, did I mention I can't work from home! as you can see,these aren't soooo very bad, I really do like my job...but would really like to work at home...Next job, next life! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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First Day of School!!!! YIPPEE...no chaos for me!!!

I love her dearly, my last born, my youngest, my sweetest of all! But after this summer, I was truly glad to pack her little tushy into my little SUV and drive her off to her first day of 7th Grade!!!

She left with apprehension, what was it going to be like? And all the normal things 12 year old girls think about on the first day of school... Like my mom is so mean, she won't let me wear this trashy T-shirt and is making me look ... well ... decent. Excuse me for wanting you to look like you give a crap about your appearence!

With much excitment, I will pick her up from her first day of 7th grade and hopefully hear all kinds of positive things about 7th grade, rather than the snotty popular girls, of which she is not... Wish me luck!!!

I'M FEELING A LITTLE SAPPY (OR GUILTY) CHAOS

TO ROB


I GOOGLED YOUR NAME THE OTHER DAY
TO SEE WHAT IT MIGHT SAY
AND UP YOU POPPED PLAIN AS DAY.

I CLICKED ON THE WEBSITE
AND WENT BACK 20 YEARS IN TIME

THAT SAME HANDSOME FACE
THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE
YOUR BEARD WITH A HINT OF GREY

I OFTEN THINK ABOUT THAT DECISION
I MADE SO MANY YEARS AGO
AND WONDER IF….

IF I HAD SAID YES TO YOU, WOULD WE STILL BE?
I STILL HAVE YOUR PICTURE
DO YOU STILL HAVE THAT ONE OF ME?

IF YOU THINK OF ME ONCE IN AWHILE
AND IF YOU DO
IS IT WITH A SCOWL OR A SMILE?

I’M STILL WITH THE ONE, I CHOSE BACK THEN ,
HE’S A GOOD HUSBAND
AS I KNEW YOU TOO, WOULD’VE BEEN.

I NEVER MEANT TO HURT YOU
THAT WASN'T MY INTENTION
BUT I WAS A STUPID GIRL OF 22?

I HOPE SOMEWHERE IN YOUR MIND
THAT YOU KNOW
OUR HEARTS ARE FOREVER ENTWINED

Sorry about this one... I was feeling very sappy (and inspired) even after all these years after seeing Rob's picture. He was a warm, wonderful person who, despite said "whatever my decision was he would always love me..."

I loved hanging out with him, he was fun and a great friend, and an all around great person!! I have carried this guilt for a long time. and I'm sitting at my desk, eyes welling for the hurt I caused him. So Rob, if your out there... I love you, I'm sorry I hurt you, and you really do have my heart forever.

KISSING CHAOS!

You're an Passionate Kisser

For you, kissing is about all about following your urges If someone's hot, you'll go in for the kiss - end of story You can keep any relationship hot with your steamy kisses A total spark plug - your kisses are bound to get you in trouble

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

finally a quizz that is really me!!!!!!

Thirteen Things about I LIKE ABOUT MY JOB! (THIS SHOULD BE INTERESTING!) 1…. I get a pay check. And a fairly decent wage, it could always be more tho. 2. I really get to meet some interesting, unusual people. 3. I'm in my own office and can close the door and play my radio really loud when a really good song comes on. Guns and Roses come to mind! 4. I can listen to Bob and Tom in the Morning and not worry about offending anyone. Christie Lee, I wish I had your job! 5. I don't have to deal with the public anymore! The public can be really rude, stupid and unthinking at times. (maybe that should be number #1) 6. If I'm late from lunch, it's o.k. my boss knows I will get my job done. (But I'm not ususally late, it sets a bad example) 7. My boss is fairly easy going (and not bad on the eyes either!!!!!!!!!!!) 8. I only work until 2:30 on Thursdays! 9. I don't have to wear office attire, I can wear casual Friday stuff and flip flops, if I want to. 10. My boss puts on an awesome Christmas Party!!! He's very generous! 11. I can have my internet purchases delivered here and Christmas presents can still be a surprise. 12. I'm only 10 minutes from home, in case one of the kids is sick, or home alone. or a natural disaster happens... 13. I've been here for 10 years now, that's 3 weeks vacation!!! And how's your Thursday going? Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Job Hunting Chaos... God How I hate it!! Part duex in my daughter's quest for a job,career or just something that pays the car payment!

I my previous post a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how my daughter got the axe from a freakin' gas station/car wash/mini mart. As it turned out getting canned from that place was probably a Godsend! I got a look at her boss the next day when she had to go back and (finally) get her only and final check... the Boss lady... Bright Orange sun visor-and yes, she was wearing it inside at 7:30 in the morning- and jet black hair piled up to there... they probably had to add 6 more inches to the door jam to allow for her hair. Good, She's outta there..
But now she is dealing with job hunting... While she's a pleasant young lady, she's very soft spoken, quiet, maybe a bit shy? Well, not around family or friends, but in public yes. She's filled out application after application faxed resumes' listing her one job, the gas station job doesn't even warrant a mention. She is sinking slowly into a slight depression. Not an ideal situation for this young, new mom. But we're trying every day to boost her confidence. Let her know she does have redeeming qualities and it's going to be o.k. She will find something,And it will be perfect for her! So as you finish reading this little blog, say a little prayer for my little "S" that the employment angels will swoop down upon her very (VERY) Soon!

EMOTIONAL CHAOS.. AM I REALLY A COURTNEY?

You May Be a Bit Borderline...

Your mood swings make a roller coaster look tame! When you're up, you're a little bit crazy... And when you're down, your whole world is crashing Scary thing is, these moods can change by the minute!

What Personality Disorder Are You?

Cell Phone Chaos... Or..B*t*h Put That Phone Down, Your Not That Important!

Have you ever been in a grocery store, retail store, gas station, and the person ahead of you in line has that damn cell phone to their ear, and doesn’t even acknowledge the person waiting on them?

I was in the grocery store the other nite, and this woman (early 20ish, skinny jeans, spiked heels and a “skanky” tank top, you know the type.) was on her phone…” blah, blah, blah,” The whole time, she’s looking around to the people around her, like how dare you listen to my conversation…. She wasn’t even trying to be a “low talker” she apparently wanted people to know her business or have them think she was important. So, it’s her turn, she doesn’t acknowledge the clerk waiting on her, all the while she’s talking about her decision to have a HALLOWEEN PARTY! OMG! It’s not like that couldn’t have waited until she got out of the store. HELLO!!! IT’S LIKE 2 ½ MONTHS AWAY!!!! So the clerk is done ringing her up and she barks out orders she needs cigarettes. NO please, NO thank you, NADA!! How rude. Finally I hear her tell her phone mate that she needs to go and she’ll call her back, ONLY because she needed to get money back with her purchase. Transaction completed, not a “thank you” was uttered! HOW RUDE.

I’m up! The checker started talking to her courtesy clerk (box boy, bagger whatever is PC these days) about this customer who was talking on her cell phone and kept asking her” Am I annoying you, cuz I’m on my phone?” I’m sure there could be many more reasons for her to be annoying! After experiencing the customer before me, I just had to join in. We came to the same conclusion. How rude some people can be with their cells. We laughed about how important some of these people think they are with their phone cemented to their ear! We vented, we laughed, we felt better…Transaction completed, I bid my farewells, “thank-you” & “have a nice night” I head towards the car with a smile on my face, knowing it not just me …I then observed the blonde in the silver Mercedes, taking up 2 parking spots, she couldn’t park right because she was on her phone. (It must be tough to pull that phone away for a minute) The SUV cutting off another car because, he wasn’t paying attention to his surroundings cuz…. He was on the phone. Lord, help us all! I swear, we’re all surrounded by idiots with cell phones.

Unemployment chaos… My poor baby! She’ll be o.k., though!

Did you ever have the opportunity to leave your current job for one, your friend got for you, telling you how wonderful it is to work there and you’ll get a raise every 2 months, blah, blah, blah. (you’re thinking if it sounds too good to be true, then maybe….)

Well, that’s exactly what happened to my 18 year old. She was at a fast food chain for the last year and a half. Her manager was a dick, as most fast food managers are…(I’ve worked in fast food and do know this as fact!) I suppose they act this way, because they will always be able to get desperate teens to work for them. I am in Human Resources and know that some of the things they told her while she was pregnant were totally unacceptable and illegal! He would call her in to work at a moments notice, which she always went in, the one time she didn’t, he cut her days from 5 to 2 that next week.

So, she was ready to leave this place. She had (being an operative word) a friend who was working at this gas station/car wash/mini-mart place, who said that she could get her a job, daughter said o.k. and went in to fill out the application, the manager calls her on the phone and interviews her for 10 minutes over the phone, and offers her a job. “Can you start tomorrow?” Daughter said sure, as the time didn’t conflict with the other job. She would go in and give her two-week notice. This was on a Monday. She goes in on Monday tells her boss, Dick, that she was giving her notice, he said “finish your shift, I wish you luck in your New job.”

She then works the next 6 days at the new job…5:30am –1:00pm, No easy fete for a new mom, getting up and out of the house by 4:45am. But she did it! Her “friend” was supposed to train her. She didn’t like it much, but who does like the new job on the first day? She said that she would stick it out for a while, it was a job, and she could work it around her school (college) schedule. Saturday, the Boss (b*tch) works with her and the whole time, told her she was doing “everything wrong” and she had “no common sense” and “why would you do it that way?”, Plus apparently a few other things that she was never trained to do… I asked, did you tell her no one told you, that you were responsible for these other tasks? She said no, because she didn’t want to get her “friend” in trouble. I take a deep sigh and pretty much can see what’s going to happen… but I didn’t say anything.

She calls Monday to see if she works the next day, and B*tch said “no, your fired, you just don’t have the right personality to work here”
Now, tell me what kind of personality does one need to work in a stupid gas station? Daughter calls me and tells me this and I ask… “Did she say you could come and pick up your check? Because, technically, she should have had it ready for you to pick up.?” She said, “No, their regular payday is next Friday” (deep breath) Ok I say and then try to let her see the bright side of the situation, She hated the job, they worked over 5 hours and were not allowed their breaks/rest periods, and the boss was a b*tch. She feels like a loser because she got fired from this gas station, I say a life lesson and a blessing in disguise! She then gets on the phone to talk to her friend, and what do you think… her friend won’t answer her calls, (she tried several times to get a hold of her) how convenient!

So now she’s on the job hunt again. She’s studying to be a massage therapist and is more than half way done with her studies. She just called and said that she is on her way to pick up her check… I hope it ready… for their sake!

NO CHAOS... HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MTV!!!

Happy 25th Anniversary MTV!!!

How many of you remember when MTV first started out! A few dozen Videos, music news and gossip about our favorite 80’s groups! I loved it! I envied Martha Quinn – cute, perky, and probably no doubt one of the sweetest people to know in the middle of all this cold stuff! I thought Alan Hunter was the cutest thing around! How cool it would be to be a VJAY, meet the bands, wear cool clothes, and have great 80’s hair! (I had great 80’s hair, and if I still had my hot rollers I could, yet again!)

So, in honor of MTV’s anniversary, I thought I would stop by and visit the old station. So I tune into MTV, we’re they doing anything? Of course not, they’ve come away from videos and gone to those stupid reality shows, and just basic crap. But of course they have big doings on VH1 classics! Awesome, so I sit and watch. REO Speedwagon! Awesome! I love them! Kevin Cronin with BIG BLACK HAIR!? Gads! I remember! He’s much more handsome now, but still as “wiry” as he was back then! HEART? Yeah, you heard the Wilson sisters talk about how much they loved MTV, watching it as well and being on it! Then on comes Carly Simon! God, I think to myself, I remember that song! I remember that band! I dedicated that song to him or that song reminds me of when….. What a good time strolling down memory lane!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MTV AND THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!