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[eatmypixiedust]

Good morning everyone!! My sister comes tomorrow!!

I'm a little freaked out though, she's going to be at three airports in one day and with swine flu going around I'm really hoping she doesn't bring anything here. Have any advice for me short of kicking her out?

I don't blame you for being scared of the swine flu. I went to Target and Walmart and they were completely sold out of hand sanitizer. It was insane and I've never seen those cleared out. I was able to find some at Walgreen's without any trouble but they didn't have a lot out. I keep one bottle on my desk at work and one in my car and purse.

I'm not sure how you can cut your sister's visit short. My siblings and I can't be around each other for too long or else we'll go nuts! I hope you do have fun with her though.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Well, they have officially changed our port of call to Catalina. I think we are going to end up going anyway...we got such a good price for this one and if we wait until summer the prices will be almost double so we will probably just go next week and then start saving and go again in the fall. Plus my SIL and her husband still plan to go because it's not very often that they can pawn off all 5 of their kids at the same time so they don't think they'll get the opportunity again.

 

[stitch1986]

hey all!! how was everyone's day today and weekend? Mine was ok friday went to a bar then went to a friends house and stayed the night. Sat just hung at the house and read angels and demons, then sun one of my friends invited me to a bbq so did that and went swimming. Today was crazy at first we moved to a new office cause the one in gilbert was tiny and the first three hours was insane nothing worked no faxes could be sent in or out we could not print anything and some of the computers did nto work, but towards the end of my half day everything was getting better

 

[sameyeyam]

Ugh, I don't think I will ever have a garage sale again. People are so frustrating and there is so much work involved with little reward, I feel for you. I will gladly shop garage sales but no more hosting them.


I thought tropic thunder was so funny, I think it's one of those you have to be in the right kind of mood for.

On another note, is it normal for 3 week old babies to be really skinny? My friend's new baby has super skinny arms, I'm used to seeing fat babies. Even dh said to me the baby didn't look healthy it's arms are so skinny. So is it normal? I've seen the mum feed the baby so I know she's not starving.

Yep, especially the first few weeks some babies are very skinny. After a few months we fatten em right up.

Honestly, we've priced things really cheap for this sale. This was just a truck load full of stuff I was going to take to the Goodwill anyway. If anybody gives us any offer on anything, we'll take it. I have a few nicer things priced at $5-$20, but I have tons of stuff priced at five cents, 10 cents, books are 50 cent, shirts 50 - 75 cents, pants & jeans $1-$2. It's priced so unbelievably low I would be surprised if we have anything left. Whatever is left over is going into the back of my SUV and straight to the Goodwill.

Good morning everyone!! My sister comes tomorrow!!

I'm a little freaked out though, she's going to be at three airports in one day and with swine flu going around I'm really hoping she doesn't bring anything here. Have any advice for me short of kicking her out?

My advice...enjoy your visit and don't worry about the swine flu. There are what, 300,000,000 in the US and less than 100 have come down with the swine flu. I'd say the odds are in your favor.

hey all!! how was everyone's day today and weekend? Mine was ok friday went to a bar then went to a friends house and stayed the night. Sat just hung at the house and read angels and demons, then sun one of my friends invited me to a bbq so did that and went swimming. Today was crazy at first we moved to a new office cause the one in gilbert was tiny and the first three hours was insane nothing worked no faxes could be sent in or out we could not print anything and some of the computers did nto work, but towards the end of my half day everything was getting better

Agghhh! Sounds like a rough start to the day. Glad it got better though.

 

[stitch1986]

yea so how was your yard sale? I think you had over the weekend?

 

[sameyeyam]

yea so how was your yard sale? I think you had over the weekend?

We were just pricing it and taking it all down to the neighbor's shop where we are going to have the sale. Weather permitting we are having it this Saturday. Weather not permitting, 2 weeks later. Weather not permitting 2 weeks later, then maybe 3, 4, 5 or 10 weeks later.

Oh who am I kidding, it'll be raining until August.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Hello! Here are the pics I promised earlier

On Saturday my bf and I picked up his b-day cake. It turned out a lot better than I had expected. They did an awesome job and I was thrilled when I walked into the bakery and saw it. My bf thought it looked cool.

Here are some pics of the cake:

Sunday evening was the party celebrating my bf's b-day and his cousin's daugther's birthday. I wasn't sure what to get her (she turned 16). I bought a tote bag, flip flops, lotion and a water bottle from Victoria's Secret Pink Collection. I also added some flavored chapstick. I was thinking of how to wrap the gift, so I found an large inexpensive plastic beach bucket from Walmart, bought a cellophane bag and wrapped it. Here's what it looked like:

The cake was a big hit. Everyone loved it and it tasted awesome! Honestly, it was the best cake I've ever tasted. I brought some to work and shared with co-workers who also loved it and they asked where I got it from.

Yesterday afternoon my bf and I did get to watch the new XMen movie. It was awesome and we both liked it. Oh and yes, Hugh Jackman was HOT on the big screen

 

[XTinabell]

Pixter, that cakes looks fantastic! I can't believe that bow/ribbon thing going on that's amazing. Glad it tasted as good as looks too.

 

[AZMickeyfans]

Good Morning everyone! Its an oddly cloudly day here although its going to be near 100. I feel like its Disneyland being overcast and clear in the morning. Just wish I was really there. I could use an escape now!

Yesterday was a rough day. Paradise just keeps messing with us. UGH. We've been denied unemployment based on how they wrote up his dismissal. They put it was a mutual/voluntary leave which is good for getting another job but bad if we need unemployment or insurance help right now. We decided to write the company for severance yesterday and not 4 hours after we sent the email off he gets an email stating his bonus was recalculated and it came up different so he will be getting only $200. This is almost $1000 LESS than we were told the day he was let go. Coincidence it just happened on the day we sent the letter? UGH. Still have not heard any response to the severance yet. We are honestly waiting til we get a response on the severance request before we question that bonus amount.

Yesterday I just woke up with a sick feeling bad things were going to happen all day. Luckily today I dont have that feeling. It will be better.

On top of all that Jake is still feeling terrible. Not sure why his cough wont go away. I'm thinking it has to be allergies. He's on zyrtec for kids but it has not helped in the week he has been taking it. We'll finish out the box and then try another brand.

Ok venting over.

Hope everyone has a great

CINCO DE MAYO

today!

Oh man I almost posted the picture of the pig! That is just so wrong!!!!!!!

 

[XTinabell]

Aw Shawna that really sucks. It sure seems like life kicks you when you're down. When one thing goes wrong everything else goes wrong, but the good news is that it doesn't last forever.

I am so wore out from running around all day, maybe doing a tai-chi/pilates/yoga class first thing in the morning is NOT a good idea. I'm so tired I can't move, I'm starving and my kitchen is a mess. I can't clean because I can't move and I can't cook because my kitchen is a mess. Boo.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Shawna- I'm sorry to hear you had a rough day yesterday I hope today is a better day for you.

Christina- sorry to hear that you are sore from your exercise classes Are you taking 3 different classes? Maybe you could cut back so it's less strenuous. I don't want you to get hurt or too sore. I hope you feel better.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

It's too hot today!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hello, I am so bored today! I've been training this new lady and this week the bosses want her doing everything that I trained her on last week so I have nothing to do. Oh well at least next week she moves on to training with my co-worker and I get my jobs back.

Pixter, that cake came out really nice! And that's good that it tasted good too.

I'm trying to come up with a sign or some sort of decorations for our door on the cruise ship. There is still 6 of us going and I want to decorate all three of our doors. It's DBF and I, DBF's sister and her husband and DBF's grandma and grandma's sister. This is the first time that the rest of them have been on a cruise. I was thinking or ordering the room decorations thru Carnival for them but it's so expensive. I did that when I took DBF on the cruise a few years ago and they do spiff up the room a bit but I think this time I will just decorate our doors. I saw some people who did that on the last cruise we took. I just don't know what I should do... I think I'm goingto go to the party store this weekend and look there. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[staley7580]

Ugh, I don't think I will ever have a garage sale again. People are so frustrating and there is so much work involved with little reward, I feel for you. I will gladly shop garage sales but no more hosting them.


I thought tropic thunder was so funny, I think it's one of those you have to be in the right kind of mood for.

On another note, is it normal for 3 week old babies to be really skinny? My friend's new baby has super skinny arms, I'm used to seeing fat babies. Even dh said to me the baby didn't look healthy it's arms are so skinny. So is it normal? I've seen the mum feed the baby so I know she's not starving.

It is normal for some babies. As long as the babe is eating... she is good! Jasmine is really thin, and so was Alex as a baby.. Mikalah and Vinny are our little chunkos!

Cake looked awesome Pix!

Shawna, I hope something works out for you guys. If his work doesnt come through, appeal with unemployment. that might work. I cant imagine how scary this is for you guys right now. I would be a barfing wreck if we had no income.

 

[stitch1986]

We were just pricing it and taking it all down to the neighbor's shop where we are going to have the sale. Weather permitting we are having it this Saturday. Weather not permitting, 2 weeks later. Weather not permitting 2 weeks later, then maybe 3, 4, 5 or 10 weeks later.

Oh who am I kidding, it'll be raining until August.

lol oh ok lol how was your day today

 

[funnygarcia]

oh wow Shawna! Time to kick some Paradise/ Panera butt
By writing it up as a voluntary leave the company is cheating the system -- and screwing you over. If they don't change it immediately, I would contact a lawyer for denial of unemployment benefits. Document, document, document every email, letter, phone call or other contact.

Hang in there.. I know.. easier said then done.

Look at the bright side..
at least now you will qualify for more student aid

I had to fight with the darn FAFSA application online for the past few days GIANT headache as it claimed I didn't exist per my name/ SSN Fixed that by waiting for a new PIN to process...

and then I tried logging back in to sign with my PIN.. it said there was no application! I was torn between and
Finally got it done today- whew!
Thank goodness that's only a once a year headache.

ahhh yeah, switched the 'what am I going to be when I grow up" from physical therapy to teaching PreK to Grade 3 licensure. Figured I might as well have the same work schedule as hubby, plus I have a boatload of credits in early childhood ed already completed.

Dream job would be early childhood special education.

Yes I know, more school for special ed endorsement.. but no lack of jobs in that area either. Dang I'm going to be one OLD new teacher when I get done!

 

[funnygarcia]

pssssssssssst

I got a secret...

crazy busy with this little secret.. but oh wow oh wow WOW WOW!

If it all works okay.. we are going to have one big happy family moment at my Dad's brithday party this weekend.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

SPILL THE BEANS!!!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

I went to the mall after work and stopped by a new pet store that just opened up. I really really really want a puppy......probably won't get one any time soon but it doesn't hurt to look right?

I saw the cutest small pomeranian but someone else snatched it up to play in the backroom area. They have a couple of empty rooms with a bench so you can interract with the dogs. They only carry dogs in this store.

I pass by this corgi puppy (male). It's so cute and looks mellow. I ask the employee if I could see it so he leads me to an empty room, says he will be back in a couple of minutes.

I pick up the corgi and he playfully licks my face and is really sweet. I pet him and play with him and then he goes into full blown hyper mode! He starts biting my sneakers, I tell him to stop but he growls at me and keeps biting my sneakers. I move my feet away and he gets mad and lets out a bark. Then he starts running around in circles around the tiny room. He stood on his hind legs and tried to bite my Juicy purse! I blocked him with my arm (so now his front paws are resting on my arm as he attemps to bite the purse). I let him down and then try petting him again. He starts running around the room again, bites my sneakers, undid my laces, pulls my laces.

The dog is so cute but I couldn't help but picture him tearing up the house.

 

[eatmypixiedust]

I'm starving....I came home and threw in some laundry into the washing machine, then went and took a shower and now I'm starving. I just ordered pizza hut for dinner.