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Saturday, January 20, 2001
Let's see....
Stayed up pretty late last night - til after midnight - looking at the procedures that have not been audited in the last two calendar years. Took the list of folks who have been through our internal auditing program - and started assigning folks to do audits. We've a lot to do - about 50 prior to March 30th or so. But I felt as if getting that done was a huge step for moving forward - and I desperatly need to feel that I'm making progress somewhere on this. AT times, it's overwhelming - and I wonder if 40 hours a week - especially considering my other duties - will really be enough time. To be honest? Likely it won't be enough time - but I guess I can use the extra $$ from the overtime. What I need to do is spend a solid couple of hours - without interruptions - going through and seeing what other things have been left hanging - I have a self imposed deadline for phase 1 to be complete by 5 PM Friday. I also need to delve into Front Page and create some forms - I feel we can do so much of the records reviews and internal auditing via computer - and cut out so much paper. Today, we've been to the gym and to lunch. Cycle class was, again, full - and had upset folks that there wasn't enough room for them. Fortunately, Mark went ahead of us to the gym and reserved me a bike - otherwise, I wouldn't have had one! I really need to clean house - but I HATE cleaning. Em has already cleaned the guinea pig cage - but I need to pick-up, dust, sweep, mop vaccum and do laundry. Sometimes I think we have just too much stuff. But I'm sure that many of you have the issue of too many books and not enough shelves. One thing I really need to do is a clean sweep of books - and pull into a sack those books that I don't want to keep - and drag them up to half price books. We also have stacks of books that both girls have outgrown that could be donated to the Half-Pint Library project (they put books in children's hospitals) or to the Women's Shelter. The girls are supposed to be cleaning their rooms - and Mark is napping. I think I'm going to get some picking up done - then tomorrow morning I can work on the procedural stuff - Does anyone else find that a couple of solid hours of working on work stuff at home, or else when the office is closed, truly relieves stress during the week?
Friday, January 19, 2001
I am soooo tired! I don't think I got enough sleep last night (was up til Mark got home and stuff). Also, I think part of it is mental exhaustion.
Have you ever heard of ISO 9001?Well, I've heard about it - and knew that my company was certified. But now it's hitting me slap dab in the face. Remember the procedures manual I'm working on? Well, this is what led into. It's part of what keeps us certified - that the procedures are correct - and they help us meet the Quality Standard. Our Quality Manager had to be let go in September or October because, well, frankly, he wasn't keeping up with his job. Sooooo, we put our internal auditing and self analysis on hold. It was time to start hitting them, and I'm knee deep - no - make that neck deep into the coordination of getting it back rolling. Hmmm....well, did I tell you that the Exec. VP that I report to was promoted to PRESIDENT and that the Pres is now the Chairman of the Board (only)? Well, that's what's going on - and in a meeting yesterday, I opened my mouth. I actually told the (now) President "I hate for these words to come out of my mouth, but I think I need to be certified as an ISO Auditor." We argued for a bit, but realizing that he and one other person are our only certified auditors, well, that doesn't cut it. The President needs to do, well, Presidential things - and honestly should not bog himself down with daily detail. Finally we agreed - I called and got the info for the school, and it starts January 30th. Yep, that's just barely a week away. So, we made some mad dashing around, Mark is just going to take a few days off so he can take care of the kids, I booked a hotel, and still need to get the airline booked. Oh, didn't I tell you it's in Houston? (Anyone besides Jenni in Houston? I've already e-mailed her - and the school is even in the same ZIP CODE as where she lives!) So, that's what is going on. I need for internal auditing to begin the week I get back - so, on top of THIS week being a rough week, next week is likely going to be pure hell. So please forgive me in advance if I don't blog much. 'kay? And damn, but I guess I won't have internet access while I'm in Houston....(oh, I can WISH for a laptop - LOL) So, that is what is going on with me.I have yet to really read anyone's blog today (sorry!) but I'm going to try and catch up - might not get around to making comments 'til tomorrow morning.... Other NotesGot a KamaSutra Catalog in the Mail today - and haven't I already had a period this month? Seems to me I'm spotting a bit... my eyes are all dried out and I really need to get my contacts pulled out. I have yet to watch my tape of Charmed from last night, yet, but I did see the previews for next week - and it looks quite humorous (the witch boot camp lady tells the girls no more strapless and braless stuff - and one of the girls replies "But then I'll have nothing at all to wear"). After I catch up on bloggy reading, I think I'll crawl into bed and watch the tape...CHRIS, have YOU watched it yet? ((((hugs))))
Thursday, January 18, 2001
Shit, I had some did ya knows I wanted to share before bed and they disappeared when I hit post and publish....
Did you know that I told Jeff about the kinda bald guy I called Mel? Jeff thinks he's creepy, too Did you kow that if you take GNC Women's Ultra Mega Dietary Supplement that your pee will be really really BRIGHT BRIGHT yellow? Did you know that I'm going to sleep later tomorrow and tomorrow will be my day off from the gym? I've been to the gym 8 times in the last 6 days - so I think my body needs a break.... Gotta re-set the alarm so it goes off about 5:45 instead of 4:15. Woooo Hooo! An extra 1 1/2 hours sleep!!!
I love it when you are feeling all zen! It means all is right in your cosmic world.
Can anyone help Tina with the links? I'm not sure how it looks in the AOL browser.... Oh, Carol. I was ALWAYS hungry, too. I gained 40 pounds with Emily and a whopping 65+ with Katie. I was always hungry and always eating - LOL. And there are times that I DESPISE grocery shopping ::shudder:: Doesn't a sucky day just blow your evening? I'm so sorry - I really understand - it's so hard to bounce back from it!. Did your bath help? and, please do tell me how you felt about the Mastermind at the end of Roses are Red... You and Keith have fun this weekend - if you register anywhere that has "on-line" info, let us know. I always love looking at that stuff! (I'm interested and so terribly nosy!) And I want to thank you for confessing that you watch Charmed, too. Even it you aren't obsessed like I am :-) STEPH! I hope therapy is going ok and that you start feeling better soon. Oh, Danielle! I so like the sexual openess of your family! I try to be open with my kids - though Emily thinks it's just gross that we kiss - let alone do anything else :-) And I would say that I'm more open about nudity than most folks I know - Mark's a bit of a prude, though - so we provide a fairly healthy balance, I think. Private if you need to be, but the human body is a beautiful thing. And we have been walked in on - a couple of times. Now, I see that Danielle & Chris both agree to answer my sex question. I know some of you folks might not be comfy discussing this, and some of you may feel it is WAY too much info, but here goes: Are you willing to have sex when you are on your period?If so, do you mind (basically, do you enjoy it, too), or are you doing it 'cause he wants to? Or if he wants some, do you just "orally gratify" your partner? My answer? Not in the middle of my heavy time, but towards the end? a big fat YES. I don't mind it at all, I enjoy it just like any other time - we just spread out a towel on the bed underneath us so tht we don't have a big mess to clean up. In discussions with a friend, I found out she and her hubby NEVER have sex at this time period - so I was curious about all your other folks....(I know, I know - curiousity killed the cat - oh, well. cat's also have 9 liives - LOL) Now, several of you say you are up for Chat on Monday night. Chat Monday Night!! (Jan. 22nd)Place: Trixie Friends Chatroom (click on this link and bookmark it!) Start Time: 7:30 Central / 8:30 Eastern End Time: ?? Not earlier than 8:00 Central Feel free to drop in anytime before or after the official start time. Surely if all of us bloggy friends (readers and writers) go to chat, we will all feel more at home there. I'll try to remember an e-mail on Sunday to remind folks
AH, HA! So THIS is why you like straight white teeth. NOW I know why you like Mac :-) Seriously, I'm glad the instructions worked!
MUCH better! I'm clean and I have clothes on. I opted for a bath instead of a shower. My muscles are pretty sore, so in the best interest of my body's needs, I whipped up a muscle ache potion and mixed them into homemade bathsalts and soaked a few minutes. You did know that I make my own bathsalts, yes? If anyone is interested, I would be willing to share the recipe....
Gonna do some bloggy surfing and scrounge around for something to eat...be back!
Damn, but I'm TIRED! If you've been reading, you know that I worked out with Jeff this morning at 5 AM. We worked out from 5 to about 6:15. Then worked all day, and did mentally tiring things, like discuss ISO-9001 and the need for me to become a certified Lead Auditor. Then, pick up the girls and head BACK to the gym for my 7 PM cycle class.
Now, I'm finally home, I am blogging completely naked 'cause my clothes were all nasty and sweaty. I'll be back - I need water, to pull these contacts out of my eyes, and to take a shower - oh, and since it's chilly outside, maybe I'll put some clothes on. It's E-Mode Time Again!!Yep! Time to visit the old testing ground and share some results. There are sooooo many new folks doing this since I started my blog and started posting my results - that I thought it would be fun to do some new tests. Feel free to share the details with the rest of the class *g* Me? I'm a Chihuahua! (A Chihuahua??!! I thought! But read the description, and see if you agree....) No bones about it, you're an energetic, devoted Chihuahua. For your breed, size definitely doesn't matter. After all, sometimes the best things (diamonds, car keys, Godiva truffles) come in small packages. Honest and straightforward, you're never afraid to speak up for what you believe in, especially if it's a cause near and dear to your heart. Having such a passionate personality can come with a few drawbacks, though. You can be moody at times, and people often find it hard to live up to your high standards. But once you make a friend, it's for life. Saucy and intense, your energy and unfailing loyalty make you a great companion. Woof! Suit, schmuit. For you, work isn't about power lunches and hostile takeovers. You're all about creativity and inspiration. That's why you'd be an ideal Art Director. We can just picture you at a draft table or computer, cooking up the perfect logo or layout. Passionate and imaginative, you're better than anyone at coming up with ingenious solutions to difficult problems. (And at making them look great!) You've got artistic flare and then some, and you're a pretty darn good leader, too. Nothing's more exciting than brainstorming with a group of talented, creative people and seeing a project take shape, right? No doubt about it, there's a promotion in your future. So keep up the good work! And Changing the SubjectOK, I'm currently reading the book "God Save the Sweet Potato Queen" which is the sequel to "The Sweet Potato Queen's Book of Love" Men, I'm told, simply do NOT get it. Neither will some women. However, I LOVE these books!! "Well, you know in The Book we talked about how Blow Jobs Rule the World? That everything in the world that happens, happens ultimately because of a Blow Job Given or a Blow Job Withheld? Ah, well, all I can say is have you picked up a paper lately, say in the last couple years? Now, thankfully, all Blow Jobs will not be equally weighted as to consequences; however, the ripple effect cannot ever be discounted, which adds even MORE pith and import to my most fervent plea for you all to Be Particular." Working Out UpdateWorkout with Jeff went great. No evil thoughts about him today :-) Confession from him: "I was afraid you were going to poop out on me in the middle of this" This truly tells me part of the problem last time. He was frustrated 'cause I was tired and couldn't do everything. I think that combined with a little burnout made for an unenjoyable experience for both of us. Last week, I ran into Jeff at the gym before a cycle class and told him that I wanted to have fun. I work out 6 days a week - and what's the point if it is ALL work. I want to enjoy myself. I used to enjoy myself immensely. I want it to be an escape, not a chore. I had fun today.I really did. Doesn't mean I didn't work hard. Doesn't mean I didn't sweat. Sure as hell doesn't mean I'm not gonna be really sore (cause my ass is already killing me!). San AntonioI simply am unsure about it. That is part of my daughter's spring break - and my brother-in-law and his new step-kids are wanting us to all get together over Spring Break. Unless they come here, I will not be part of that little outing either, because I simply can't take off of work - no vacation time - and way too much work that needs to be done AT work, anyway. I see that it's a weekend, so I wouldn't have to take off of work, but then, what would I do with the kids - believe me you don't want them coming along, too. As we get closer to time, I'll see what I can wrangle. Other ThingsLet's see, I have a question about sex I'd really like to ask, but don't know if anyone will really answer. I am behind in answering e-mails (again) but I do need to tell you, Beth, that I think you are awesome! I cannot wait til you get more written that you are ready to have posted. I'm jealous and in awe. And a little birdie told me she has a new drawing for me - please get it scanned and sent to me soon!! Danielle, THANK YOU so much for your offer on the graphics. I promise I'll let you know if I get to that point. And sorry this took so long to publish - I've been working on it on and off - and keep forgetting to hit publish.....
Wednesday, January 17, 2001
ok, guys. That's it for me tonight! I'm tired, my tummy is better, but I need sleep. Tomorrow is the test. What kind of test? Well remember the "Evil Thoughts" I had about Jeff? Well, tomorrow is our first workout together since then. I need to be well rested so I can best judge how it's going. Hopefully, Misty and Tina are right, and he was just having a rough week. We'll see...
I'll update you on it tomorrow sometime..... Damn, I meant to blog about going to San Antonio - I'll try to remember to do it in the morning - don't let me forget, 'kay? Did YOU Set your VCR?I'm so glad you confessed you share one of my obsessions!!! Enjoyed talking on the phone (((((hugs))))))
Oh, Sue! I'm glad I'm not the only one who skips out on the eating thing. You were right about the timing - not hungry, and then you're hungry and then it's late... But I sometimes run into the "nothing sounds good" thing, too. And, you've read Roses are Red, right? What did you think of the ending? Mark was cursing away when he finished it - but I just sat in stunned silence for a minute....
Ahhhh....and all of these imaginary folks can offer info, advice, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen with, etc. I think there are a slew of us around here that have done the various stages of fertility treatment - I've done much of the testing, the Clomid, and a few other things - but Carol has likely gone the furthest. I am enjoying the frank discussion about sex you guys have been having, too. Mark and I have been married for, well, forever, and I can't quite remember what sex was like with condoms - haven't done that for 14 years!
OK, try this to insert a link!
1. Highlight the text you would like to be the link I've heard that the blogger window looks different in Netscape vs. Explorer. Maybe this will help :-)
Stress increases Appetite! Ok, like I didn't already know that when I stress I want Chocolate!
Wooo! Hoooo! More bloggy Friends! Welcome, Heather F!!
Let's see. Been meaning to tell Sue what BEAUTIFUL graphics have appeared! I love Structures by Design. And have you ever read the artists' blog? Jann is pretty incredible - oh! and she is the person behind R.I.G.H.T.S, too.
And, even though I had a small hand in it, I love Shana's new look, too. Those graphics just make me feel so warm. ::::sigh::::: All of these changes almost make me wish for new graphics as well. Notice I said almost. See, I love graphics and all, and helping folks change them around (I think I'm going to get how I do it on-line soon, I swear!) but I have less patience with my own stuff - especially when something doesn't work.... LAURA! Thanks for the compliment on the new 'do. And, yes, you DO have a pint-sized fan. Well, a grown-up fan, too - but sometimes the little ones are more enthusiastic *g* And, Danielle, I'm so sorry - how frustrating. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you (support and such wise)
Let's see...need to remember a new scrubby for my locker - & I think I need razors & a new toothbrush.....
ok gonna go bloggy cruising!
Morning all. Yes, I'm up and bleary-eyed - desperatly trying to wake-up.
And damn, but I have a killer headache. One of those feels like a hang-over headache - yet it can't be as I've had nothing alcoholic to drink in months. (Gosh, that would have been a beer around Thanksgiving or so....) ::::sigh:::: Likely it's a food issue. After I logged off last night, I didn't really eat. I was hungry, but I couldn't find anything that sounded good, didn't require cooking, etc. So, I ate about 1/2 a bowl of Frosted Flakes - but I knew it was too many carbs and not enough protein. Does anyone else do that? Just skip eating? I know, I know. I need to eat - skipping meals is NOT a way to lose weight. But sometimes, I just can't find anything to eat. Sounds like a trip to the grocery store is in my future tonight... But, I do think I better eat a little something this morning - though usually I wait til AFTER the gym to eat.... OK - gotta head out ....and give me a hand...this is the first time this year I've managed to work out at night AND get up early the next morning!! WOOOO HOOOO! (drag)
Tuesday, January 16, 2001
Cool, it worked for ya!! See, don't ya just love the cleaner look of one line instead of all those dates? I think we all start out with them all listed...but then, as time passes, it gets really llllllllooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnggggggg and messy looking!
And you want to make a Stortrooper person? OK - this is the thing - you have to click and DRAG the body and the clothes over. Sometimes it's a little slow, but be patient with it. Then e-mail it to yourself or a friend (hint hint - ME!). A word of caution: when I emailed it to my hotmail account, I got a .bmp file, but when I e-mailed it to my yahoo account, I got a .gif, which is what you want! Damn, but I'm tired and I'm hungry. That's all she wrote for me tonight. Gonna pull my contacts, grabe a few slices of turkey meat or something and hit the bed. 4:30 is going to come awfully early....
Sorry about that.
Ya know, sometimes I still just don't get men. This was my day: And he says I'm being pissy. fuck. Yes, I have nothing else on my mind - just sitting around doing nothing while he's at work....
I cannot believe that Mark just hung up on me. Yes, I was getting pissy. I had just repeated the SAME sentence for the 3rd time and he wasn't listening - but OH, NO! I'm the one being pissy! Like I fucking need that crap!
Ahem...
Well, if you & you are going to complain about me and the phone, then see if I ever use you as an experiment again!
Misty, Misty, Misty. Of COURSE I can tell you how to get to the archive on it's own page!
IF you have blogspot and auto archive, your list of archive pages is at: http://yourname.blogspot.com/?/yourname_archive.html To get rid of the long list of dates on the side of the page, replace the language that says Archives: < br >< script language="javascript" src=" archives/< $BlogArchiveFileName$ >">< /script >< br > (note, I've added spaces so that you can see what the script in the template will say...) Now, to get that Archive Page all pretty, you will have to mess with yet another template :::sigh:::: As far as the missing links? Well, anytime you change graphics, you run the risk of having archive links drop out. You have mail.
OK, now, Miss Shana has her new graphics, Miss CP has hers loaded. Anyone else planning on changing things around a bit?
OK, I mean this in the nicest way, 'kay?
HA, HA HA! I told you so!See, I told you that you would want to blog. But NO! You insisted that it was NO! Well, not even "no" but "HELL NO!" And now you are :-)
will the blogger publishing gods and the freeservers talk to each other this morning? Only time will tell......
Monday, January 15, 2001
Misty, Misty, Misty!You wrote! You finished a story! whooo hooooI'm so excited for you! So excited for me and the rest of the reading public *g* And I'm so thrilled for you that the writing itch is still there. And hell, I feel like a stranger over on The Other Side sometimes, so how do you think I feel when I visit at Zap's? As far as chat? Honest? Well, it's my chatroom on my website. But haven't been there in ages and ages. And ages and ages. :::sigh:::: Do people actually go there? I agree, we need to plan - but we all have our nights when we are busy. For me, Tuesday and Thursdays are out - as I'm addicted to Cycle-Reebok Class. For DQ? I think Wednesdays are out. Most folks (except for me) have a life and *do* things on Friday nights. OK. We need to go back to chat and USE it and move back in, right? Anyone up for a Monday night chat?Well, if not THIS Monday, maybe next Monday?
Sunday, January 14, 2001
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and I want to blog, too,but I just don't seem to have the energy. Let's see, for those who have asked me, the girls are doing MUCH better about losing Dixie. But I haven't told them yet that Mark brought her home Friday night. Yep, we had her cremated and they put her in a little cedar box with her name engraved on a brass plate on top. Came with a nice little certificate (verifying it was her and no other animal). The girls wanted to bury her in the yard, but this little box is so nice, I say we just put her on the mantle....we'll see. And yesterday, Mark and I talked about puppies. See, we had said (or should I say he had said) no more animals after Dixie was gone. I mean, you go out of town or anything, and you have to find someone to care for your animals, etc. But Mark knows that I miss having a dog around. and Katie has been asking for a puppy for ages now. But I want something larger and sturdier this time - a tiny dog doesn't always do well with kids. And I've already gone the route of getting rid of a dog because it doesn't like kids. That was Rex and he was a ex-police dog that had to be put into retirement early because of some personality issues. He had an A/B personality (meaning, he wanted to be the top dog in the family - over the handler - who is the one that is supposed to be on top) and would challenge his handler - so he came to live with us. We had to give him away when I was pregnant with Emily as some of the info that came along with him was that he had didn't like kids. He was an 80 pound German Shepard, so we knew that it wouldn't work. He went to a nice home, though, with a 15 year old boy that lived on a farm. anyway, I think we will ask the vet for suggestions for a good dog for the kids. We've discussed Golden Retrievers...But I still think I want to wait a bit. OK - that's it. I see some things I'd like to comment on like Patti's new puppy who won't come out from under the bed yet - and Misty and her guilt complex (I love ya, girl!) and hip hip hooray that she's written more than a paragraph!! But I want to read before my family gets up. I need a little bit of "me" time. Hope you all have been having a great weekend - and today is good for you, too.
I'm awake but sleepy still. And I wanna read, damnit.
Yep, I wanna read. Friday night the girls and I went to Barnes and Noble, oh, and we went again Saturday morning, too. Yep. We did, and I got coffee both times :-) But Friday, I actually bought myself a book. Catherine Coulter has a new book! Scottish Bride - about Tysen Sherbrooke (and an addition to the Sherbrooke Bride books) if anyone else is interested. And does anyone else read James Patterson? Kiss the Girls, Cat & Mouse, Jack & Jill? His latest is out, Roses are Red and it's a killer, too. I've finished it and Mark read it, too. Now time to pass to my mom.... So, what is anyone else reading?
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