The weekend is here......

And, it's POURING out!!!! Hmmmmm.. is someone up there trying to tell me something? Is this a sign that we're meant to sit in all weekend and relax?? Oh no!!! It's not happening!!!!!! After a week of all new stuff, training sessions, meetings, etc.. I need to get out and have some fun! Rain or shine! So....... off to the mountains of Pennsylvania we go!!!!! As soon as I get my bouncy booty off the couch, we're hitting the road!!! Just an overnight stay - but hey... it's all good!!!!

Gotta run! Blog more soon!!!!!!

Have a fantastic weekend! And, see? I'm trying to get back on track with my blogging!!!!!

Still catching hell about not posting my hump day picture! Sorry! lol

I've been a little "tied up"


And.... for those who don't understand how hard it might be to keep up with a blog.... ((lol))


Have a beautiful, fun, sweet, sexy & peaceful weekend!!! I'm outta here!!!

I know... I have posted this before.... But, it's happening to me again, right now.

I'm sorry that I've missed several days. Yeah, I know.. I totally blew off Hump Day. My biggest day of hits on my blog! I didn't mean to leave it out - But the honest truth is, I have been going through a tremendous change in my life. I didn't forget to blog.. I haven't enjoyed the fact that I haven't had time... I've simply been completely exhausted due to the start of my new job.

I've stepped into the world of Executives. I have back to back meetings, trainings, and so forth. I have spent little to no time on email, blogs, fun cruise boards, or even much time with friends, and loved ones. This is huge to me. I'm in the middle of the absorption process. Taking it all in. And, quite frankly.... I'm loving the experience. My new Supervisors have seen in me, all that I ever wanted... This capable, smart, valuable employee. I have gotten more compliments on how bright I am in the past 3 days on this job, than I did the entire 3 years on my former job. It's been very enlightening. I am embracing this change with an open mind, and heart. I am so thrilled to have this opportunity. But, yeah... I have totally slacked off on my playful side. It's only on hold. This girl will bounce back, with tons to blog about... but for now, forgive me for putting this on the back burner. I can only say, I will get back on track as soon as I feel comfortable in my new environment.

Peace...

Oh, and Thank god tomorrow is 1/2 day Friday!!!!! Whew!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Holiday Weekend!

What a beautiful weekend! This is me... we were out VERY early on Sunday morning. Took a ride on the bike to the park, and out for coffee. It was a gorgeous sunny morning. A bit chilly while riding, but absolutely incredible. There's really nothing like a nice ride with the man I love. Hugged up to him on the back of the bike. It was awesome!

Hoping you are having a nice, peaceful & relaxing holiday weekend.

We have! Lot's of different things going on over the course of the weekend. Very nice! Picnics with friends, shopping, long rides on the country roads. Dropping off kids, picking up kids, shopping... preparing for my first day of my new job.. domestic goddess work at home, etc... Been a busy busy weekend!!!!

Happy Friday.

Today is my last day at my current job.
Kind of emotional.
Moving on, moving forward. Taking a huge leap.... And, I'm sort of scared.
But, it's also very exciting. I've been sick as a dog. My nerves, well... they get the best of me. I just put 100% faith in the fact that I can do this - with much success.

Happy Friday!



What at first may appear to be an ending, is often a new beginning

TGIF!

I LOVE 1/2 DAY FRIDAYS!

See, there are perks to working at a College! Summer hours are here!!!

And it's pouring! But I don't care! Rain or shine, Hubby and I are headed to the BEACH for the weekend!! :)

Happy Friday!

One more day til Friday!

Yippie!!!!

Took a mental health day today. No work. Mental Health day = Shopping for clothes for my new job day.
:)

Happy HUMP Day!!!!

Woooo hooooo~ I say we do a double hump!




And one more just for the helluva it!


Have a good one!!!! Keep it fun and sexy! Life's too short to miss out on the good stuff!

Doing the happy dance! It's SUNNY out!! I can't believe it! It's been nothing but rainy rainy rainy, for days!!!!!!! It's beautiful today!!!!!

So, it's Tuesday! Wow. I think the week is actually going by pretty fast.

Where have I been? Well.... We had last Friday.
I went the the Franklin Institute with my daughter, and her 6th grade classes. It was horrible! I would never tell her that (of course), but it was rushed, and just a crazy mess. Somehow I ended up with 2 of the worst behaved girls in the whole world! (I'm not sure, but It felt like it). They were so out of control. And there's me. You have to really know me to appreciate that one. I am really laid back, and of course my kids are a lot like me... so I was not sure how to handle them. But, I managed. I was glad that it was a quick trip. Because I was wiped out by the afternoon when I got home. LOL! I like girly girls that are sweet and polite. I had obnoxious girls that were pretty out of hand (except for my kiddo and one other girl). Let me say this... when I got home, I sat on the couch for a minute and fell asleep like a baby! lol! It took all of my energy away!

Then we had the rest of the weekend. It was good. I have to say, it was very productive. I got A LOT accomplished!

Oh, and Saturday night I went on a date with hubby. We went to play Bingo. It was HORRIBLE! Never ever again! See, Bingo was on our list of things we want to do. SO we did it. YUCK! Those people are hooked! They have all sorts of trolls lined up.. Beanie Babies, good luck charms. IT WAS CREEPY! And we couldn't keep up! LMAO! It was actually pretty funny. Now looking back, that is! We were so stressed out! I thought it was supposed to be fun???? LOL! It was awful! By the time I was about half way finding one number, they had called like 2 more! lolol!!! Ok... so Bingo is not for us. Now we know, and now we can cross it off our list! Whew!

Mother's Day. Well..... it was "ok" (lol). It didn't turn out exactly like we planned... but whatever! :)
We ended up going to a huge flea Market in Jersey. Well, so did 3/4 of the residents of the state of NJ! Woah! It was horrible! Crowded as hell! (is hell crowded?)
No fun! Nope... not what I had in mind. I thought we could go there and browse around, and breathe in the fresh air. NO! lol. Pushy, hard core Flea Market folk out there... with their dogs, and strollers.. look out! Bags bumping into you, everyone walking the opposite flow of us.... lol! It was certainly not how I pictured it would be!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mom and Dad came over on Sunday evening for Mother's Day/Mom's Birthday. It was a nice visit. Cake, presents, etc. Fun to spend peaceful time with them. And then yesterday, they left for Russia. Yep. They are going on a Russian River Cruise. Not exactly my cup of tea.... but they look forward to things like that!

And yesterday.. Monday! Need I say anything else? Monday's sorta stink... But, now it's TUESDAY!

Happy TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Anniversary, Baby!

The best years of my life have been the years I've spent with you.
You were worth every risk.
And, against all odds, we have made it.
You are my love. My life.
Happy Anniversary sweetness.



Ahhhh... our song. I will NEVER forget where we came from, and how far we've come - together!

I GOT THE JOB

IT'S OFFICIAL!

I START ON MAY 27TH!

wooo hooo!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET, HANDSOME, LOVE OF MY LIFE HUSBAND!!!!!

I love you with all of my heart!!!!

Happy Happy Birthday Baby!

Happy Thursday!

It's Almost Friday!!!!!

And I'm one happy girl!!!

More later!

My Favorite Posting Day of the Week! Happy HUMP day!

Good Morning, and a VERY HAPPY HUMP DAY TO YOU!

What can I say? This is my favorite picture posting day!!!! This is now officially one of my favorite hump day pics ever!!!! My kind of girl! :)

Nothing much to report. Everything for now remains the same......

I do have some fun things coming up..
Brooke and I are going to the Franklin Institute with her 6th grade class, on Friday. I'm almost embarrassed to say this - I have never been there! And it's right there in Philadelphia! My kids have been there a handful of times, but not with me!! Well, I'm definitely looking forward to it. It will be my first trip with the school this year. I usually make it to one field trip with each of the kids. I guess as they get older, the trips are far and few between. But, at least I get to go on this one!!!!

The weather is gorgeous! It's supposed to hit 80 today. I could live with 80! Beautiful!!!!

Not much else. Just waiting to hear something about that darn position! I almost wish they never told me I was their #1 choice and all that stuff. I feel a little frustrated that things aren't moving right along. Oh well, not much I can do..... *sigh.

Happy Hump Day! I love her snug little hump! wooo hoooo ! It's beautiful!
Keep it sweet and sexy. Life's too short to repress your sexuality! Just my thought for the day! :)

Have a good one!

Tuesday!

So, it's Tuesday! Happy Day!
It's sunny and warm. It's really quite gorgeous out there! I have my window open, and the fresh air is pouring in! I love Spring!

Today I feel like my hands are really tied ... This whole job stuff.. It can just never be cut and dry. There's always got to be some type of drama thrown into the picture. And, I'm tired of it! I just want things to go smooth. Just once!!
So, that picture represents how I feel today. Hands tied!!!! It's now just a waiting game. I wait and see what happens. Then I will be relieved! What doesn't kill me ... I swear it will make me a stronger, better person.

So, that's it. Tuesday..... Happy Tuesday. At sort of a loss for words. Yeah, I know... it doesn't happen often. I guess I'm just tired. Mentally worn out.

So, now what?

Okay....Picture this. I have been interviewed 3 times for this job that I'm trying to get. I went on my final interview last Thursday - meeting and chatting with the Vice President of the office of University of Advancement. He was really the seal a deal guy. Then, I met with Keith. He's the director of Major Gifts. He told me that he was going to move forward and contact HR. He contacted my Supervisor, and everything went perfect. I was VERY excited. Friday... no word from HR. I was staring at the phone all day. Praying they would call so I would have yet another reason to celebrate over the weekend. They never called......

Today. No word. I was a little surprised because Keith was really on the ball with the whole process. It just didn't feel right. I started to worry that maybe they had second thoughts..

4:50 p.m. My Mom called me (She works in the same building as Keith). She told me that there was something to tell me. Keith is leaving. WHAT? No way. Yep. Keith apparently was offered a huge job at Rutgers University. That's terrific for him. I was shocked though.... because all I could think was... what about all this interviewing, and this huge opportunity???? I went back to my Boss and told her. She too, was shocked. She couldn't even think of what to say. See, he had just spoken to her. He explained the whole job to her, as to what I would be doing. In great detail. She was actually really excited for me......

And now, I sit here and have no idea what to expect. I am totally thrown for a loop. Are they still going to move forward and hire me? I mean, they are going to have to replace Keith. But, will the new person want me to work for them? Am I going to have to go through the entire process again? I have no clue. What a mess. And funny...all I could think when this happened was..... This is the story of my life. It's weird how things seem to work out sometime. But, I can't jump to any conclusions. I simply have to sit pretty and wait. It's just that now, I have no idea what to expect.

SO, there you have it.....

Soooooooo.......Here we go....

The weekend (bear with me, this has been a hell of a day).
What a great weekend I had!! Hubby and I ran off to the nicest area in Pa. We went up to the Susquehanna River Trail for a sweet get-away. And what a time we had!!! We started our Journey by arriving in this sweet town, and stopping at one of the most adorable places to eat lunch. It's a Drive-In food place from about the 50's. We're not talking "Sonic" - it's the real deal. OLD, and cute!!! The place is called "The Red Rabbit". You drive up, and suddenly you get the feeling as though you've gone way back in time! Before my time.....They come up to the car with a menu, and when you're ready to order, you turn the headlights on. Once they took our order, we waited for the food to come, and admired the sites of this cool, old "Hot Spot". The food arrives, and they hook it to the window. What a fun time! Oh, and the food is good too!! When we were finished, we turn the headlights on and they come and take the tray away! So cute!!! nice time. Totally out of the ordinary!
Then we went on to our Motel. It's right across the street from the River. The motel is probably at least as old as the Drive-in, and is frequented mostly by fisherman. The place at first glance is a bit creepy looking, but the inside was clean, and ...well, clean! No fancy place, but very fun! It's nice to keep it simple once in awhile. Ya know? And that's what we were doing. So, we unpacked our things and took a ride. It's beautiful up there. Mountains, The river.... just gorgeous. It's so different. Although I wouldn't want to live up there, it's nice to escape to a more relaxing place. There's something to be said about feeling closer to "nature". Fun.
We got back to the motel later in the afternoon and took a nap. Seriously. We took a nap. Not to often do we find ourselves in a position to do that at home. We're always on the run. Doing this, doing that.... housework, shopping, etc.... Up there, it's restful, and allows us to do peaceful stuff.
Saturday night we actually got all dressed up and headed out to dinner and dancing. Well, I stuck out like a sore thumb! As did hubby. I had a dress and high heels on, and Fred was in dress pants and a gorgeous shirt. We turned a few fisherman's heads (lol)......
Going out was fun. We actually stayed out until about 1:00 a.m. It was really fun. We even made new friends who ended up joining us for dinner and drinks. It was cool. And I danced a little. I was about the only one who was up for dancing, but it was good. I danced with some others that were out there on the dance floor! It was a good night. A really fun, and different night!
Sunday morning we went to Harrisburg. We saw a sign for a new place called "Hollywood". It was a gorgeous casino out in the middle of nowhere! It was huge, and the inside was more beautiful than any casino we've ever gone to. We had fun. Played the slots a little, had a nice lunch, and hit the road to home. We got back just in time to pick the kids up. It really was the perfect weekend!!!!

Something happened today at 10 minutes til 5:00 p.m at work. I'm going to blog about that separately.........It wasn't fun... it plain ole sucked......

Be back soon to blog. Monday mornings are always very busy!

Lot's to share!!!!

TGIF!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh It's Friday!!!!! Time to let loose and have a great weekend!!!!!

Well, ok... Can't let loose until I walk out the door at 5:00 p.m.
But I'm going to do just that! This has been a crazy long weekend - Full of new and exciting adventures!!! I sat down last night and felt this enormous headache coming on. This morning I woke up with a stiff neck, and terrible headache. I think everything has finally caught up to me! Whew!

The nice thing about today is...... It's not only Friday, but hubby and I are going upstate PA tomorrow morning for a nice get-away. There's a place we like to go, way up on the Susquehanna River. It's so peaceful and beautiful. This is a special place to us. Really old.. and lot's of cool places to visit. It's always been a spot that we'd run to when we needed to get away. It was just last night that I realized how long it's been. It has been a year and a half! WOW! Where has the time gone?? So.... we're getting our fix. Packing our weekend bag, and hitting the road tomorrow! I hope it's a nice time. :)

The kids will go with their Dad this weekend. I hope they have a nice weekend. :)

Not much else going on. Just a regular Friday morning.

Happy day.
Have a good one.

Thursday night... May 1, 2008

Today is the first day of May. Happy May! I would have blogged today (earlier) but I was very busy at work.
My day started with meeting the Vice President of University Advancement. He was very pleasant. He explained that Keith (The Director of Major Gifts) would be the one to make the ultimate decision about hiring me, which I felt good about. Then he told me that he felt I would be a "perfect fit" for the team. WOW. That felt really good. The position I have applied for is huge. A really major part of the job includes planning and organizing fund raisers and events for potential Donors to the University. It's all about bringing in big money to the University. They deal with people that earn millions, and donate a bunch to Rider. I would be right there on the front line. Making the calls, setting up the meetings, doing the monthly budget, etc... A LOT different than the work I do right now. I feel really blessed to have an opportunity like this. I feel like my life is taking a huge turn... Keith wants to mentor me. He's highly respected, and well loved through out campus. He's produced more than they ever expected over the past few years. Last year alone he increased the Major gifts by 43%. Big time stuff. And I just might have something to do with the future donations that will be coming in. VERY COOL! According to the Interviewers, they are very supportive with promoting, mentoring, and helping the team grow. Something I have only dreamed of ever being a part of.

Bottom line...... I sit at my desk praying that I see the call come in from HR. It hasn't happened ..... but I'm hoping it will, SOON!!!!

So, today was a good day. If nothing else, my confidence is building back up. Something I've been losing..little by little, lately.

Not much really to report. I've just been really busy inside my silly head....

The song posted below. Well, funny... it came on this morning on my way to work. Right before my interview. I felt close to the words, to the meaning. I know that everything happens for a reason. Whatever "it" is. So... I turned the volume up really loud and sang along. As if I were the star of my own little show. We are... the star... so we have to make the best of our situation. And do the best we can with it. The results are a mere reflection of what we've become, or where we're headed..... I really believe that.

Happy Thursday. Happy May.

Peace.

Another turning point;
a fork stuck in the road.

Time grabs you by the wrist;
directs you where to go.

So make the best of this test
and don't ask why.

It's not a question
but a lesson learned in time.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs
and still frames in your mind.

Hang it on a shelf
In good health and good time.

Tattoos of memories
and dead skin on trial.

For what it's worth,
it was worth all the while.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

(music break)

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

It's something unpredictable
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.