Sunday Stealing

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1. How old is the oldest pair of shoes in your closet?   I tossed out anything I never wore when I moved here, so I'm gonna say 3 years.
2. Did you buy Girl Scout cookies this year? If so, what variety?  No, I'm not a fan of Girl Scout cookies.

3. Do you know how to ballroom dance? No, and have no desire to learn.

4. Were you a responsible child/teenager?  Yes, and still am considered responsible.

5. How many of this year's Oscar-nominated movies did you see?  0  ...I'm too high-strung to sit through a movie.

6. If you're going to have a medical procedure done, such as having blood drawn, is it easier for you to watch someone else having the procedure done or have it done yourself?  It's easier to have it done myself ....as long as I don't watch!

7. What is your favorite day of the week and why? My new favorite is Tuesday ...my one day off!

8. What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received??  Yesterday my former boss told me I could run a deli with my eyes closed.

9. Do hospitals make you queasy?  No, but I don't like to be in one ....GERMS and pain and suffering ...

10. At which store would you like to max-out your credit card?  I have everything I need for myself, but I'd max it out for my son at any home improvement store.

11. Are you true to the brand names of products/items? I tend to always stick to brand names ...my motto is "You get what you pay for"

12. Which is more difficult: looking into someone’s eyes when you are telling someone how you feel, or looking into someone’s eyes when he/she is telling you how he/she feels?  It's a tie.

13. What’s one thing you’re deeply proud of — but would never put on your résumé?  I'm most proud of the wonderful man my son has become.

14. What’s the most out-of-character choice you’ve ever made?  My last marriage comes to mind ...and it was my biggest mistake ever!

15. What’s your personal anthem or theme song? "I Will Survive"!

Changes ....

I've been on vacation this week and have got quite a bit done around here.  SIX large trash bags full of clothes to be donated and a dump sticker purchased  (for my son, cause he has a truck) so I can finally get rid of all the boxes that I've accumulated since my move here.  The only bad thing about living where I do is there is no rubbish removal.  I really don't make much, what little I have I just dump in the bin near where I park at work.  Now my son can take it to the dump along with his.


I found out yesterday that I am being transferred to another store, a lateral move ...different department ( the "kitchen"), same position (assistant manager), more $.   It'll mean a 35 minute (give or take) drive, but I don't mind the commute.  All the new stores they are building now have Markets Kitchens where they make fresh salads, sandwiches, soup, pizzas, etc.  I decided that it would make me a much more valuable employee if I were to be trained in the running of a kitchen ...my supervisor agreed, so it's done!  I am really excited for the change and looking forward to learning all I need to know!  I start on Monday.  I just need to do a trial run either tomorrow or Sunday cause I have  never driven there from when I'm living and need to find my way.  It'll be an adventure!


That's all the news here ....


Happy weekend!

Saturday 9: Blues in the Night (1952)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) Was last night a good night for you? Or were you singing the blues?  It was okay ...I worked till 8pm, was in bed by 9:30, asleep by 9:31.

2) In this song, Rosemary Clooney sings about hearing "big talk" she didn't quite believe. What's the last fib, tall tale or out and out lie you heard?  No clue ...the workplace is filled with drama ...I try to block it all out.


3) Rosemary Clooney has a well-known nephew -- George, the Oscar winner and frequent People magazine cover story. Do you have any nieces or nephews?  I have 4 nieces and 4 nephews  ...the oldest is 45, the youngest 23.

4) Ms. Clooney married the same man twice. They married, had five children and divorced. Then three years later, they tried again ... and divorced again. Have you ever been tempted to give it another try with one of your former loves?  Umm ...hell no!

5) Singers as diverse as Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler and Amy Winehouse have said they admired and were influenced by Rosemary Clooney. If you could meet any artist (singer, writer, actor, director, painter, musician ...), who would it be?  Sheesh ...too many to choose from !


6) 1952, the year this record was a hit, is also the year the "Big Bang Theory" was introduced by physicists Ralph Alpher and George Gamow. That is too lofty a topic for this humble meme, so instead we'll just ask: Do you watch the TV show of the same name?   I do, usually when nothing else is on.

7) Sam Winters just broke her right thumbnail. While she won't go so far as saying it has her singing the blues, she must admit it bugs her. What little annoyances are you dealing with today?  I work in retail, so I deal with little (and big) annoyances EVERY DAY!

8) The house next door to Sam's has a FOR SALE on the lawn. Are you contemplating a move?  No ...I'm happy where I am!

9) What's your search engine of choice: Google, Bing, Yahoo or Ask?  Yahoo

Saturday 9: Here Comes Peter Cottontail

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1) Which do you prefer: colored hard-boiled eggs, chocolate marshmallow eggs, or plastic eggs with coins inside?  None of the above ...how about chocolate coconut eggs?  Mmmm!

2) What's your favorite color of Peeps (yellow, purple, or pink)? I'll go with the traditional yellow.

3) All this talk of sweets is making Sam hungry. What's for lunch?  Today ...probably yogurt and an energy bar since I'm scheduled to work 12-9pm.

4) This song was introduced by country singer Gene Autry and it's still a favorite. Please share some of the lyrics. (And you're on your own; Sam didn't include a link to the song this week.)  Hippity Hoppity, Easters on its way

5) Gene Autry was so popular that a town in Oklahoma named itself for him. Have you ever been to Oklahoma?  no ...not yet anyway.

6) In addition to singing, Mr. Autry made 93 cowboy movies. What's the last movie you saw?  Saving Mr. Banks and I LOVED it!

7) He and his horse Champion also had a TV show. Can you name another famous horse?  Ummm ...Mr. Ed?

8) Gene Autry also recorded "Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer," and it was, of course, wildly popular, too. Who is your favorite recording artist?  No favorite ...there are too many I love.

9) Back to the holiday celebration at hand -- Easter is considered the season of rebirth. What leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated?  A nice long nap!

Update

Busy, busy week.  No time to blog, just too much going on.  Anyway, my sister was released last Sunday and is slowly improving.  Her lungs are clear now, she just needs to regain her strength.


Work is crazy with the upcoming holiday.  I have a special schedule this week and it just plain SUCKS!  Closing tonight AND next Saturday night, and all 8-5 in between.  Suckity suckity SUCK!  Oh well ...it is what it is.  Some people don't even have a job ...I should be grateful.


The weather is warming up ...it was in the 60's yesterday and more of the same for the upcoming week.  Soon I'll have to install my air conditioners ...it gets HOT here, especially up in the bedrooms.


I think I'll head back to bed for a couple more hours, no sense being up this early, and extra sleep is always nice!


Happy Sunday!

My Sister, My Friend

Yes, my sweet sister is still in the hospital.  She has been diagnosed with pneumonia and will probably be there for a few more days.  I'm planning to visit her after I get out of work tomorrow even though I absolutely hate hospitals.

Here's a lovely photo of us taken about 30 or so years ago.  I can't believe how big her glasses were and how tight my pink (omg) pants were!  What were we thinking?!

It's been a long day and I'm ready to crash.  Goodnight!

Spring

When you hear the birds chirping at 5:30am, even though it's below freezing outside, you know spring isn't far away.  Yesterday was beautiful, today they're calling for a high of 45 and mostly cloudy.  I'll take it.  I just don't want any more of that "white stuff" ...we certainly had our share this year!

My silly sister is in the hospital.  Nothing too serious, she just had a bad experience during a routine colonoscopy.   I don't know all the details (just what her daughter texted me) but apparently she vomited and aspirated it into her lungs.  They admitted her and she is on oxygen because her levels are too low, and antibiotic for the infection in her lungs.  Poor thing.  I know you're supposed to have a colonoscopy done regularly after age 50, but I haven't yet (I'm 52) and after this I don't plan on having one any time soon.  They can't make me!  So there!  Anyway, hopefully they let her go home today.  I have Sunday afternoon off so I'll visit her at her home then and bring her a little gift.  Oh, and she had no polyps, so yay!

I bought a box of these k-cups from the reduced rack at work yesterday and it is by far the BEST coffee I have had in a while, maybe ever.  Too bad it's kind of pricey.  I paid $4.99 for a box of 12 ...I think it's usually $6.99 or more.  I'll use them sparingly, and hope another dented box appears on the rack soon!

Work today 11-8pm.  Not a bad shift.  No word lately on whether or not we'll be getting a sub shop in our store, but EVERYONE knows that I want to run it.  I need something "different" and I want more responsibility, so fingers crossed.  I really enjoy making all the sandwiches and salads that we offer now, so it's right up my alley.  Hopefully we'll hear something soon!

I think I'll head back to bed for a bit, it's still early.  Have a great weekend!