Friday Feast One Hundred! Woohoo! One Hundred Feas…

Friday Feast One Hundred!
Woohoo! One Hundred Feasts!
Appetizer
On average, approximately how many times per day do you yawn? I work third shift-if I started counting I’d be out and sleeping behind the desk!
Soup
What was your most memorable school field trip? Ohh-easy to see the buffalo farm. Or maybe the Kansas City Zoo. Nope buffalo farm. Buffalo’s are big and hairy and stinky. And no I don’t remember the grade.
Salad
Fill in the blank: I was extremely __________________ this week. Happy!! I got married. (Also-nervous, excited, anxious, calm, crazy. You get the picture!)
Main Course
Which color do you think of when you hear the word “soothing”? Blue-light or dark doesn’t matter. Just a nice blue shade.
Dessert
What is something that, if you had to, you could save up the money to buy within one month? If it’s a collective effort probably a computer, pay my debts off, a nice big down payment on a new car. The real question is, why haven’t we??

This N That

Well, y’all, thanks for trippin’ by if your checkin out the Thursday Thirteen. Playing with fonts today-obviously. I’ve tripped through other sites that have a Thirteen list-haven’t left many comments. Maybe I’m just too self-conscience but I always feel like I’m saying something stupid. Anyhow.

Grandma should be headed back to Missouri sometime next week, I think. Chris and I are going to try and have breakfast with her this morning. We really don’t have the money but how many times is Grandma going to make the trip down here? The wedding ate a lot of our money and then I took a week off. God keeps telling me that it will all work out. Just need to trust in Him. In two weeks, I’ll be getting a full check and then we’ll definitely be okay. One day at a time.

Not much going on in life. Work is still new and I’m learning something every night. Time really flies at the new place. Chris and I still talk to each other two or three (or four!) times a night. Just catching up with each other. Mom has said that could lead to jealousy. However, I just want to talk to my best friend. Work comes first for both of us so we hang up if we get busy. Speaking of which-I’m going to take a break here in a few moments and go call him.

Well, I’m off to get Friday’s Feast. Ciao y’all!

Something new for the day…Thursday Thirteen! Thi…

Something new for the day…Thursday Thirteen!

Thirteen Things I love about Chris, my husband:

1. His sense of humor-he can get me laughing about anything. Makes the goofiest faces and when he starts doing “Gay Guy” it can make me roll on the floor.

2. The way he respects me. No idea is to crazy to consider, no passion or love (be it baseball or food) is too goofy. It goes hand in hand with the next thing I love about Chris.

3. He appreciates my brains. He actually expects me to think and seriously considers what I have to say. God bless you, babe!

4. His passion-especially for me. He can look at me and make me melt. He loves my imperfect, big body and makes me feel like a goddess. Wow, is all I can say.

5. His love of music. We sorta meet in the middle-or rather we can agree on a station. He likes his rock on occasion to be heavy and I like the oldies station. Music is a passion we share and enjoy introducing each other to new music.

6. The fact that he is so easy going (unless it involves traffic). He can be so laid back (especially when I’m whining with the best of them). (This also works vice verse.)

7. Travel-as a couple we’ve stayed in quite a few hotels. We enjoy getting out and seeing new places. Granted mostly it’s day trips or just overnight trips but it is getting out of town.

8. He’s a middle of the road type of guy when it comes to clothes. He’s not a sharp dresser and yet he’s not wearing ripped jeans everywhere. Thank God because I’m known to live in my jeans and tees myself. We don’t out/underclass each other.

9. He loves my cooking. Granted I can boil water and make a mean meal but what I consider very easy stuff he considers gourmet.

10. His fabulous massages-especially when I get a headache or my sinus make my face hurt. He just rubs my face and head. 99% of the time I’m out like a light in no time.

11. He let’s me get bossy. As the oldest girl (five of us kids total) I have a tendency at times to get a little assertive. He just takes it with a grain of salt and let’s me go.

12. I don’t even have to ask him to take trash out. It just disappears.

13. He puts the seat down on the toilet! I am one lucky girl! (Now if he’ll just clean up after he shaves-sigh.)

Wedding News!

Well-it’s official. I’m now a Misses. It’s a trip to hear Chris say, “Wife.” A good trip but a trip nonetheless. The wedding was gorgeous, of course. No pictures yet-in fact I haven’t seen them yet. The little wedding chapel was very nice-they closed the inside shutters and lit candles. Chris wore a dark suite and I was in a cream colored two-piece suite with a fuller skirt. Chris couldn’t get over how beautiful I looked. Afterwards we went to Western Sizzlen and had dinner. Or rather, everyone else had dinner. Chris and I grazed at a couple of salads. No real appetite at that time.

Leading up to the ceremony I had so much nerves. I just wanted the ceremony to go well and look pretty. I didn’t talk or see Chris after midnight and that was horrible. I just wanted to have him tell me one more time that everything was going to be okay. I worked Sunday night and napped Monday morning. Then my sister Manda and I went out to eat. Benningan’s here in Tulsa was a nice option. I had a pasta dish that cost about ten dollars that was very good. Then Sarah and Manda went to work on my hair and face at Manda’s place. Sarah got ringlets in my hair and it looked fabulous. Then back to mom’s to watch everyone else run around in circles. We went to the chapel around six pm so I could get dressed. A few pictures were taken in the dressing room. Found out Chris was a shaking, quivering groom. Then I was escorted to the back of the chapel. When I saw Chris come out of the back I couldn’t help but think how handsome he was in his suit. A calm came over me that I still can’t explain. Then the walk down the aisle, the “I Do’s”, the unity candle, and a few more words. It’s now Mr and Mrs Chris —. Once the ceremony was over we were blinded by cameras and then onto supper. We went to Embassy Suites for our wedding night. It was very nice hotel and I appreciate Chris’ parents picking up the tab. About 1130 pm we hit Burger King for a whopper. Kind of funny-our first meal as newlyweds and it’s BK.

Anyhoo-life is good. Tuesday went for a drive ended up going through NW Arkansas and stayed the night in Neosho, Missouri. Gorgeous country. Went to Joplin for a so-so breakfast at Bob Evans (not recommended!) and hit the mall to see what STL stuff they had. (So sad I have to drive two hours out of Tulsa to find Cardinals stuff.) Then a ride home partly on Rt 66 (which had us going through Kansas!) and then onto I44. We got home around 330 pm and it was soooo nice to finally be home.

So life is back to normal-we’re both working tonight. I’ve got to go and finish my work. Tomorrow, y’all.

Friday, June 23, 2006 Feast Ninety-Nine Appetiz…

Friday, June 23, 2006

Feast Ninety-Nine

Appetizer On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you like your job? Oh, right now I’d say 7 or 8. Things could go either way.
Soup When was the last time you think you were lied to? Tuesday-someone told me they would call someone and they didn’t. Then tried to blow it all off.
Salad Share some lyrics from own of your favorite songs. My all-time favorite is And I want you more than need you/and I need you for all time. From Wichita Lineman.
Main Course What do you do/take when you are in pain? Tylenol-although it depends on the pain. Sometimes I mix in some sinus meds or take a Tylenol PM and sometimes it’s a headache that’s headed for hell so I take Excedrin Migraine.
Dessert Fill in the blanks: My __________ is very __________. Head is very scattered. Heart is very full (with love!).

A day late and a dollar short, but here I am!

Emotions

Well, today is Sunday-albeit it’s very early in the morning. The wedding date is looming over both Chris and I. It’s been an emotional roller coaster. In just under twenty four hours Chris and I will no longer be speaking to each other. In just over twenty four hours I’ll go to my mom’s to nap and get ready for a six-thirty pm wedding. Nerves, excitement, peace, love, anxiety all seem to waffle. I can’t imagine what it’s going to be like having a child (and no, there is no child on the way. Yet.) For so long I never thought I’d find some that I would want to marry. Someone that would marry me, for that matter. This seems so surreal at times. Then I see Chris or talk to him and it’s like everything falls into place. Yes, this is the guy I want to spend the rest of my life with. IF we can get a bigger bed. The only thing on my mind is this wedding. Bear with me, y’all. After Monday we can return to nothing to talk about !

Back to work

I had a fabulous vacation! Grandma has come down from Missouri for two weeks so I’ve gotten to visit some with her. The big news is that after 630 pm Monday I will no longer be single!! I’m getting married on the 26th at a little wedding chapel here in Tulsa. I’ll be escorted down the aisle by my daddy and wed to Chris. The past few days has been insane in getting the details nailed down. We have the chapel and preacher, the rings are ready to pickup, Chris has his suit and I’ve got my dress, and family has been invited. Small details to see to yet. We’ll get there. I’ll post pictures late next week.

I’ve started my new job and I’m bored. I guess I learn quickly or something. I’m hoping they get hands on really quickly. All is good so far.

So anyway, my thoughts are scattered. I’ll talk to y’all later.

Bye Bye Hotel

Today’s (or rather tonight) is the last night at my place of employment. I am so glad to be leaving this place. It has been an incredible year and a half here. My assistant GM Jeff has taught me so much in this time. However, in the past few months I have come to feel very disgruntled, unhappy, and generally cranky. I have discovered just how vital it is to have excellent communication within a company. As much as I love my boss, she simply does not communicate well. There have been changes, adjustments, etc. And yet I’m the last to know. Communication not only avoids problems, but gives employees the feeling that they are being listen to and heard. Every job teaches you something. Whether it’s the fact that you hate sales, or hate first shift, or that some aspect is so vital to a business. I believe we learn these and build on these lessons for success. I have learned jus how vital good communication between all employees/co-workers are; now it’s up to me to implement this in my own business life.

Blogging may be sporadic for the next few weeks. Bear with me as I try to figure out how to get internet access. Anyone got a fairly decent computer you’re giving away? Thought it was worth asking. Anyhoo-I’ll update every once and a while. Lator Gators.

Playing around again!

Music and sleepiness

I am so wore out at the moment! All that runs through my mind is, “Tired! Tired!” TGIF. TGIP (thank God it’s payday!). I appreciate everyone stopping by to read yesterday’s Feast. Thank You. Not much going on in my world. Just an update-I no longer have numb toes! Yeah! Went to the chiro and got adjusted again. My wonderful man took me first to Krispy Kreme first since I was jonsening for a chocolate covered donut. Then the chiro, stop at home, my new job to let them know I wasn’t making it in, and then to the insurance agent. Whew! What a morning. After working all night we finally crashed around 1100 am-that’s late for us. But I can feel my toes! Life is good!

A little meme from the recesses of my mind-actually this was found somewhere else and I’ve tweaked it. A lot.

15 Musical Questions:

Favorite political track: The only one coming to mind is Peace Train by Cat Stevens. (That of course leads me to think about the Love Train as heard in the Coors commercials. *sigh. *My brain.)

Song to make you head bang: November Rain by GNR. Makes me want to cry that song is so good.

I love you dedication: Van Morrison’s I’ll be your lover, too or Little Big Town’s Bring It On Home to Me. Chris has sung part of the last song to me this past week. Awww.

A Song that makes you cry: Besides the above mention song, it would be The Dance by Garth.

You and a two year-old likes the same song: Rubber Duckie by Ernie.

Energy boosting song: Aretha’s Respect. Really any oldies get me going.

A song from your teenage years you still like: Kenny Wayne Shephard’s Blue on Black. First heard this on an alt-adult radio station that is no longer in business.

Your life the movie what’s the opening credit? So What by Miles Davis

What Should have been playing when you were born? Louis Armstrongs It’s a Wonderful Life

Favorite artist duo collaboration: Walk this Way by Aerosmith/Run DMC. Although Bing Crosby and David Bowie’s Christmas song is up there

Favorite song that drops your IQ several points: Chumbawamba’s Tubthumping. I get knocked down, but get up again. Man, I really would love to hear that again!

Relaxation tune: Gordon Lightfoot’s Sundown. Really anything by Lightfoot works.

I hate you so I’m sending you this song: Try You are My Sunshine. Just don’t start singing it otherwise you’ve got it stuck in your brain for a good week.

Song that sums up your current employment: Johnny Paycheck’s Take This Job and Shove It. Yep, I’ve got an attitude. Wanna make something of it???

An albums you’d encourage everyone to try: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue. A jazz album that is liked by those who don’t like jazz. I swear to God everytime I listen to it I can hear Miles’ trumpet talking. Pure genius on this album.

Any thoughts back?? Have a great weekend. Talk to you on Monday night.