my3princes
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Hi, all,
Long time, no talk! I have spent the good part of the last week reading through Chapter 16 and up to this point of Chapter 17, trying to catch up on everyone's lives before I just jumped back into the fray.
I want to wish everyone a belated happy holidays, and a happy new year ahead to all. Thank you so much for all of your cards over the last several weeks - they were truly a bright spot!
I know Marci posted the news of my job loss, and I really appreciate everyone's kind thoughts, prayers, and words. I was in a bit of shock there for a while, and then with the holidays, having to clean out my office/e-mail account right after Christmas, etc., I just vegged for the first few days of '09. I think I've read about 7 books since Christmas, and avoided my e-mail account, which was a nice "clearing of the head" time. I have no idea yet as to what I will do next (although I have plenty of thoughts on what I don't want), but I am fortunate in that I have a severance package that should get me through for several months, so I'll have some time to get some perspective. That was one good thing about having been at the firm for a while - they couldn't really screw me out of a decent amount of severance.
I truly hope that other DDA'ers will be able to weather the job and economy situation.
It's a little unsettling how many people I now know that seem to be affected daily by all that is goinng on, and I know all we can do is keep working hard, and praying a lot!
I can't even begin to try to recap everything I read, so I will just extend a huge blanket of hugs and PD
In other news, we had a great trip to the World in mid-December. We did a lot of fun things (great meals at R&C, Boma, Narcoossee's; the Segway tour; the DIS' Toy Story Mania after-hours meet), got to see several DDA'ers (Terry, Stephanie, and Denise), and really enjoyed our time at AKV (definitely where we'll probably add DVC points once the time comes). Best of all, we got a huge amount of pixiedust when we were upgraded to the Main Building concierge at the GF - we had booked a concierge room after our great stay there last year initially, but when the economy began tanking in Sept., it just seemed the right thing to do to back off to an AP rate in a garden view room. To get that sort of an upgrade was a huge thrill, and was even more wonderful in hindsight, considering what was to come when I headed back to work that Monday.
I'm also fortunate in that I'm going to go visit my parents later this month down in FL (they've headed there for a couple of months of "winter" at my grandparent's old home), and they've asked me to go for a couple of days to WDW with them while I'm there. Unemployment does have its silver linings at times.
Plus, I'll get to DIS more, and keep up with everyone here on a regular basis.
Well, this went much longer than intended, so I'll sign off for now, and see you guys tomorrow. Night night, DDA!
It's great to hear from you.
That you find that perfect job for you. I think many of us are soul searching for life direction in that aspect Good Morning DDA,
Terry - I'm sorry to hear about your loss
Deb - I would definitely make an appointment for Hunter, has he ever had his iron levels checked out?
Tammi - Love the pictures, you all look like you were having a great time.
As fas as August goes, just let us know what you decide. They are changing the way we accrue vacation time so I'm not sure how that is going to work with our plans for the year. I honestly believe that some companies are using the economy as an "excuse" to screw over their employees.
I made Hunter an appointment for Tomorrow at 11:40 AM. He told me yesterday that he wanted to go to the doctors, even if it meant having to have blood drawn
That is when I knew it was time to call. It has really been just the last couple of weeks. My mother said this morning that she has been having a lot of dizziness the last couple of weeks too. Now I'm praying that it is just viral and that it will disappear really soon. We will get things checked out just to be safe.
KAREN
Make sure they check his BP... it's not standard to do so in kids except in trauma, etc, but it sounds like it could just run low. I hope that's all it is!
ETA: Have the nurse or MA do an orthostatic BP, too -- standing up vs lying down, etc
I will have her do that. Thanks for the tip.
I got one for one of our accounts. The rate is going up to 10.99% which is determined by prime rate plus 6.99%. We also usually pay off our credit cards monthly. The last couple of months haven't worked out that way so we are working on getting that one bill paid in full.
We'll see what we can do on that one.
Actually, we do have a balance right now but it is from those "checks" with the locked in APR. 3.99% for the duration, I think. And our tax refund will be used to pay off the Chase balance. The only thing I have gotten from Chase lately is more checks! I guess it won't really bother me if they raise the APR because if we aren't going to pay something off immediately we use the checks to lock in the low APR and make sure we don't charge anything as a purchase that would go behind the balance from the check.
That will come in handy if I have to pay the $60 upcharge for having 8 people in the room! 
I didn't even think to ask about a AAA rate when I booked the room. The guy said there are no "local resident" rates, he didn't tell me there was a AAA rate. He also didn't offer to send me a confirmation e-mail, which the girl today did offer. Very cool!
I'm hoping to avoid hives although a little benedryl would give me a nap wouldn't it 
We still have 5 months left, so we really are nowhere near the end. I called DH and he thinks we should definitely go take a look at the house and go from there.
