Wow, Just a few days away from Christmas. It really is the most wonderful time of the year. I have not had much of a chance to really enjoy it though. I have been working so much over time because of Annual Enrollment. But That should be slowing down in a few weeks. Then might life will get back to normal. Today is the 1st Saturday I have had off in a while. But I have to work tomorrow so I am gonna enjoy my day off today. Some how in the midst of all this over time we were able to put up 5 Christmas trees and some neat decorations for the house that we have collected over the years. The cats have had a ball playing with the tree, and never seem to tire at hearing us yell at them to get out of the tree. I sound like a broken record at times, and they just look at me as if to say "as soon as you leave the room, I'm going back in the tree anyway. Why are you wasting your breath?" They are so funny. I tell Sheila all the time how lucky we are that they allow us to live here. I wouldn't trade them for the world though. Until we are blessed with children of our own, they are all we have. So I will continually be thankful for the joy that they have brought to our lives. I wish every one of you a very happy and blessed Christmas.
Blessings till I post again.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Black Friday
Once again time has slipped by without me posting. So here is the latest and greatest. Ok maybe greatest is a strong word.
This Black Friday there were a few items that I wanted so I decided to take my chances and head out early to get the good deals. Of course they were not all in the same place, so I had to have a game plan. I got up at 3am and picked up my mom and nephew. Stop one was Sears. We got in line at 3:50 just 10 mins before the store opened. At 4:00 on the dot the doors opened and the line quickly moved into the store. I was a bit surprised becasue Sears actually had their act together. We walked in the door and picked up the 19.2 volt cordless drill for 39.99 that I wanted and proceded to the register. WOW that was easy (shamless staples plug) Our next stop was Target who opened at 5 am. By the time we got to Target it was 4:55 am, and the crowd was wrapped around the building. We had to park in a medical plaza behind Target and walk over. Mom thought I was nuts and she said I would never get what I wanted. Never being one to listen very well I went in anyway. I headed back to the Christmas dept, where I was after a box set of Christmas trees for the front porch. You get 2 3 foot trees, 1 garland and 1 wreath. Well I got back there and true enough they were all gone. I stood there for a moment just hoping that maybe I was wrong and just didn't see them. When out of no where a Target employee pushing a skid of trees comes over. YEAAAAA they had more. I grabbed my box (which I think weighs about as much as I do) and hurried over to the mens clothing dept where I was after my 14.99 microfiber robe. Naturally they had about 60 of them. I figured no one was after that bargin but me. Well me and one other guy who like me could no decide what color to get. So Black Friday was good to me this year.
On top of all that Sheila and Her Mom went to staples (you would think I work for staples) They had laptops for 399.99 and Adah wanted to get one so she could finally get hooked up to the internet. We were not sure if they would get any or not. They walked into line and was there about 30 seconds when an employee stepped outside to hand out vouchers for the laptops. They got one and was able to sit in a warm car until the store opened. Everyone got the bargins they were hunting. But boy was I dragging for the rest of the day. Emmanuel had never experienced anything like this. I asked him if he would do it again and he said. Heck yeah I had a blast. Lets do it again next year.
Blessings till I post again
This Black Friday there were a few items that I wanted so I decided to take my chances and head out early to get the good deals. Of course they were not all in the same place, so I had to have a game plan. I got up at 3am and picked up my mom and nephew. Stop one was Sears. We got in line at 3:50 just 10 mins before the store opened. At 4:00 on the dot the doors opened and the line quickly moved into the store. I was a bit surprised becasue Sears actually had their act together. We walked in the door and picked up the 19.2 volt cordless drill for 39.99 that I wanted and proceded to the register. WOW that was easy (shamless staples plug) Our next stop was Target who opened at 5 am. By the time we got to Target it was 4:55 am, and the crowd was wrapped around the building. We had to park in a medical plaza behind Target and walk over. Mom thought I was nuts and she said I would never get what I wanted. Never being one to listen very well I went in anyway. I headed back to the Christmas dept, where I was after a box set of Christmas trees for the front porch. You get 2 3 foot trees, 1 garland and 1 wreath. Well I got back there and true enough they were all gone. I stood there for a moment just hoping that maybe I was wrong and just didn't see them. When out of no where a Target employee pushing a skid of trees comes over. YEAAAAA they had more. I grabbed my box (which I think weighs about as much as I do) and hurried over to the mens clothing dept where I was after my 14.99 microfiber robe. Naturally they had about 60 of them. I figured no one was after that bargin but me. Well me and one other guy who like me could no decide what color to get. So Black Friday was good to me this year.
On top of all that Sheila and Her Mom went to staples (you would think I work for staples) They had laptops for 399.99 and Adah wanted to get one so she could finally get hooked up to the internet. We were not sure if they would get any or not. They walked into line and was there about 30 seconds when an employee stepped outside to hand out vouchers for the laptops. They got one and was able to sit in a warm car until the store opened. Everyone got the bargins they were hunting. But boy was I dragging for the rest of the day. Emmanuel had never experienced anything like this. I asked him if he would do it again and he said. Heck yeah I had a blast. Lets do it again next year.
Blessings till I post again
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Past due blogging
Its been quite a while since I blogged and thought it was finally due.
This past week has been a blur for me. Mon - Thur I was averaging 2 1/2 hours of sleep each night because I was so congested. Every time I tried to sleep I was coughing my head off and had to end up getting up. Thus spending way to much time on facebook. I guess I was making up for the several months I neglected it.
Sheila and I went to get our physicals on Thursday so we can get the home study update on our adoption. While we were there my doctor got onto me about my weight. She said I HAVE to gain 12 pounds. I'm not gonna say I am thrilled to have to do this, but I have been told by most everyone I know that I look to thin. Being a man who once weighed 300 lbs it is hard for me to get a grasp on all this. I promised my doctor that I would do what she says and I also promised Sheila the same. It's not been easy to eat more food and not want to run down to my bike to burn off the caloris, but so far I have been good. Thursday and Friday I let myself finally enjoy eating what most would consider normal meals for the first time in about 3 years. I know its probably gonna take a few weeks or maybe a month to accomplish, but as of this morning my weight is up 1.5 lbs So I can honestly say that I have made attempts on my part to do what my doctor said. And I have the scale to back me up as well.
Blessings till I post again.
This past week has been a blur for me. Mon - Thur I was averaging 2 1/2 hours of sleep each night because I was so congested. Every time I tried to sleep I was coughing my head off and had to end up getting up. Thus spending way to much time on facebook. I guess I was making up for the several months I neglected it.
Sheila and I went to get our physicals on Thursday so we can get the home study update on our adoption. While we were there my doctor got onto me about my weight. She said I HAVE to gain 12 pounds. I'm not gonna say I am thrilled to have to do this, but I have been told by most everyone I know that I look to thin. Being a man who once weighed 300 lbs it is hard for me to get a grasp on all this. I promised my doctor that I would do what she says and I also promised Sheila the same. It's not been easy to eat more food and not want to run down to my bike to burn off the caloris, but so far I have been good. Thursday and Friday I let myself finally enjoy eating what most would consider normal meals for the first time in about 3 years. I know its probably gonna take a few weeks or maybe a month to accomplish, but as of this morning my weight is up 1.5 lbs So I can honestly say that I have made attempts on my part to do what my doctor said. And I have the scale to back me up as well.
Blessings till I post again.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
I miss you summer
For the past 2 weeks I have been in training at national city tower. My work asked for voulenteers to help out with a bail out project. I stepped up to the plate and offered my assistance. Which means for 6 weeks I'll be working in the office. The first week the weather was fairly nice. But last week I became quickly aware that maybe I was not quite ready to deal with the now freezing weather. I would enjoy this bail out training a lot more if I had some heat. I'm doing my best to tough it out. I am now in week 3 of the 6 weeks so I am half way there. Actually since today is Thursday I am really past the half way mark. I'm not sure what happened to fall this year. I think it fell (Oh what a terrible joke) but thats the best I can do at 4 am with limited sleep. I feel some r&r coming on this weekend. Oh who am I kidding, not even I believe for a second that I could sit still long enough to rest.
Blessings till I post again.
Blessings till I post again.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Flu Shot
I got my flu Shot Today. I just wish that the lady who gave me the shot would go work for my allergist. I never felt the needle go in and there was no pain, no blood. It was the best shot I ever got. There is one lady at the allergist who does a good job but the other lady ( I call her the shot natzi ). She could really learn from flu shot lady.
I am doing an experiment this week. I normally go to bed at 9am every night no question about it. But the past few night's I have stayed up till 10:30. So far I have not been waking up all congested and feeling like the living dead. So I am going to give it a full week and go back to the old way and see what happens.
Blessings till I post again.
I am doing an experiment this week. I normally go to bed at 9am every night no question about it. But the past few night's I have stayed up till 10:30. So far I have not been waking up all congested and feeling like the living dead. So I am going to give it a full week and go back to the old way and see what happens.
Blessings till I post again.
Monday, October 5, 2009
yet again
It's that time of year again. Fall is here along with the cool weather. What happens when we have a major weather change? Yep thats right my sinus can not handle the change. So I have been up just about all night fighting my sinus. I have to admit defeat on this one because it's kicking my butt good. This should be a long fun day.
Blessings till I post again.
Blessings till I post again.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
ho hum
I woke up feeling kinda crummy this morning. We did make it to church on time (no surprise there) The associate pastor did the sermon this morning. I just love to hear him deliver the message. I am not saying I do not like hearing Conrad, because I love to hear him just as much. But there is just something about Ralph that makes you really stay focused. I should not say that because our pastor is the best (in my book) but I do enjoy the associate pastor as well. OK now that I have my foot out of my mouth I'll move on.
I got home and really just did not feel well. But we had already made plans to go to moms house for lunch. We walked over there and later did the grocery store scene. I got home and wanted to lay down, but somehow God gave me the energy I needed to ride my bike and then later mow the entire law (a bit over a half acre) and then I made sheila cookies and rode my bike again. I really needed that and I thank God that he gave me what I needed to keep going on. I know it was God because I could not have done any of the things I did today without his help. I have said this over and over again, but its just so so true. I am so Blessed. I pray that my readers are as well.
Blessings till I post again.
I got home and really just did not feel well. But we had already made plans to go to moms house for lunch. We walked over there and later did the grocery store scene. I got home and wanted to lay down, but somehow God gave me the energy I needed to ride my bike and then later mow the entire law (a bit over a half acre) and then I made sheila cookies and rode my bike again. I really needed that and I thank God that he gave me what I needed to keep going on. I know it was God because I could not have done any of the things I did today without his help. I have said this over and over again, but its just so so true. I am so Blessed. I pray that my readers are as well.
Blessings till I post again.
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