DDA Chapter 27

[Tammi67]

Good morning and happy Friday!!

Welcome home Bernadette! I'm glad to hear that you had a nice time. We are looking forward to riding the NEW Star Tours in August. I'll tell the kids you gave it

I have an appt for an oil change this morning, and then nothing on tap for after that. I could come home and clean *blah* or I could go shopping. But you all know how much I hate shopping. It would be nice to have some new clothes to wear though. I wonder if the grass will be dried out enough for me to mow.

Today is Field Day at school. I did resist the urge to volunteer. I figure volunteering for the 5th Grade Fling next month fills my quota. I hope the weather holds out for the kids.

 

[bethbuchall]

Welcome back, Bernadette!

It's been so rainy here. I'm hoping that we catch a little break tomorrow for prom, but it's back to showing showers, so it just depends on when they come.

It's also been busy here. There is always so much to get done for the end of preschool, and it's busy for my kids, too. Preschool will be done next week, and prom is over Saturday. Then I can take a small breath before the next round. I am glad that no one is doing a sport right now, because that probably would have pushed me over the edge.

Have a great day, DDA! I probably won't be back on until Monday.

 

[tinknme]

Good morning

 

[bear74]

Good evening Ladies. We had a busy day here. The twins had a Dr appointment for a rash they have had for over 2 weeks, It started getting a little better after i put some mommy milk on it. Pedi. says today okay it is eczema. Which is what I thought it was 2 weeks ago when we saw him. So we have Antibotics, a steroid cream for their face and to use on their bottoms especially Sabrina's. Diaper rash that I have not been able to get rid of using Dr. Smiths, Lotrmin and finally corn starch. We also have an appointment with a dermatologist on June 3rd. to make sure that it is eczema and not something else. Then we went to the Lady Bird Johnson Wild flower center for their nature night. It was about butterfly's.

 

[babytrees]

if you all would amp up the prayers that I find a higher paying job and pronto I would appreciate it. My student loans could not be forgiven in the bankruptcy...which I knew...what I didn't know is while Jim is getting away with paying $25 a month I am being socked with a "hardship" payment that exceeds 95% of my pay right now. This on top of a few other not so good phone calls this week just put me hiding under my covers.

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning!

Welcome home Bernadette

Jennifer - I hope the babies rashes clear up soon

Theresa -

After pondering the dining situation we have decided to book Hoop Dee Do, we gone two times prior and had a great time, an evening of laughs is always a good thing. I poured over the menu's of all the signature dining and with the exception of LeCellier, there's not one appetizer DH would be willing to try. (yes he is that picky) And after dining at LeCellier many times on one dining credit I'm not willing to spend two there, maybe I'll get a cheese soup snack at F&W.

Elin - Bob looks like he's making great progress, loved the pictures of his stroll on FB

I've made myself a promise that today is for house cleaning, it has been neglected way too much lately with everything that is going on.

 

[mommykds]

Debbie,

I would always pick HDDR over a signature for the same money. So much fun!

I would love to do HDDR again but now that my two younger kids are adults its just too expensive. Maybe someday when the eat enough!

 

[tmfranlk]

if you all would amp up the prayers that I find a higher paying job and pronto I would appreciate it. My student loans could not be forgiven in the bankruptcy...which I knew...what I didn't know is while Jim is getting away with paying $25 a month I am being socked with a "hardship" payment that exceeds 95% of my pay right now. This on top of a few other not so good phone calls this week just put me hiding under my covers.

Have you tried the income-based repayment program?

 

[babytrees]

Have you tried the income-based repayment program?

because of the bankruptcy...this is the income based repayment program...it was going to be twice as much as I make until they put the "hardship" scenario in it.

 

[my3princes]

Theresa I hope you find something soon. It seems like the unemployment numbers are dropping around here, we're hoping that we are finally pulling out of the recession. My only suggestion is to apply for jobs that might be out of your comfort zone. I applied for any and everything and had about 45 resumes sent out in a 3-4 week period. Out of those resumes I got exactly 2 interviews and oddly enough both lead to job offers, but it just goes to show that you have to send a ton out. Lots of the jobs I didn't think I was qualified for, that I wouldn't enjoy doing, etc, but I knew that I really needed to find a job. Good Luck

 

[bethbuchall]

Well, they are at prom. After all the drama, it is so nice to be done with that, and I hope that they are having a good time. The weather even turned nice just in time!

I posted pictures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.200603223318084.53041.100001052238733&l=8c4de7448c

Theresa, I hope that you can find something better soon!

 

[babytrees]

Theresa I hope you find something soon. It seems like the unemployment numbers are dropping around here, we're hoping that we are finally pulling out of the recession. My only suggestion is to apply for jobs that might be out of your comfort zone. I applied for any and everything and had about 45 resumes sent out in a 3-4 week period. Out of those resumes I got exactly 2 interviews and oddly enough both lead to job offers, but it just goes to show that you have to send a ton out. Lots of the jobs I didn't think I was qualified for, that I wouldn't enjoy doing, etc, but I knew that I really needed to find a job. Good Luck

I need to figure out where is the best spot to find jobs...monster.com stinks for around here, the papers have about 25 jobs between the two that we get...of which 23 are for dental techs or truck drivers...both of which I am woefully underqualified (it would be hilarious to see me behind the wheel of a truck since I don't have a driver's license) But I applied for 2 today and my friend has said that she will put my name in for consideration when a painting position opens up where she is now working. I have started what I had hoped was a side job but may just end up being my main income if I can get the get up and go to do it.

 

[babytrees]

Well, they are at prom. After all the drama, it is so nice to be done with that, and I hope that they are having a good time. The weather even turned nice just in time!

I posted pictures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.200603223318084.53041.100001052238733&l=8c4de7448c

Theresa, I hope that you can find something better soon!

she looks so beautiful...was there others in their group or was it just the three?

 

[babytrees]

Dang!! There was no rapture today Would have been the best day for it too....only 5 of us working on the entire floor tonight...nobody would have missed us The store was certainly trashed by guests who obviously believed they were going up in the rapture and wanted to leave evidence behind that they were there.

Hope everybody has a restful Sunday. Glen Burnie has it's Memorial Day parade this afternoon and the band will be perform in it...and I get to watch I bought a cheap-o video camera so I will tape it. Then I am off to work where 2 people have quit on our team and I wish two would be fired but I do love that I believe I have proven myself the last few days...too bad I don't get paid more for it.

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning all!

Beth - Laura looks beautiful! I hope the night was fun for all.

Deb - Good luck on your new job tomorrow! (It is tomorrow, right?)

Bernadette - Welcome back! Sounds like you had a nice trip!

Theresa - You have my continued prayers for things to work out. Phil's doing the whole looking thing and not to successfully. I think he's put in 15 places so far in the last 2 weeks and I don't think he's gotten any responses.

Elin - Loving the new pictures from your house. Bob is looking good. I'll bet he enjoys those chances to get outside. Hope the weather continues to let him do so.


Things are crazy as usual around here. Day camp is two weeks from tomorrow so it's major crunch time for me. Of course, it would help a LOT if yesterday didn't bring on both the start of a diverticulitis attack and the cold/bacterial thing my mom had last week. Last night was miserable. This morning my stomach pains are a lot better so I've got my fingers crossed there. For the other I may just need to see if the doctor will call in the same antibiotics he gave her since we have the same doctor.

On the big plus side though...WE GOT A CAR! We found a good deal on a minivan yesterday. It's an older Olds Silhouette but the miles are good, it seems to run well, we took it for the inspection, etc first and they said it all looked good, and the inside is almost pristine. Hopefully we've made a good choice! Gotta get the tags and insurance set up tomorrow and then we're good to go. I feel so much better having that taken care of and even more so that it's in time to get all of my boxes of stuff out to camp. I wasn't sure how that was going to work. Even better, we can now seat everyone so that on days we have just one or two extras (and I'm feeling adventurous) we can go places.

 

[my3princes]

Well, they are at prom. After all the drama, it is so nice to be done with that, and I hope that they are having a good time. The weather even turned nice just in time!

I posted pictures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.200603223318084.53041.100001052238733&l=8c4de7448c

Theresa, I hope that you can find something better soon!

I love her dress. She is such a pretty girl and she looked very happy.

I need to figure out where is the best spot to find jobs...monster.com stinks for around here, the papers have about 25 jobs between the two that we get...of which 23 are for dental techs or truck drivers...both of which I am woefully underqualified (it would be hilarious to see me behind the wheel of a truck since I don't have a driver's license) But I applied for 2 today and my friend has said that she will put my name in for consideration when a painting position opens up where she is now working. I have started what I had hoped was a side job but may just end up being my main income if I can get the get up and go to do it.

I agree that Monster and the newspapers stink. I took the strategy of visiting the websites of all large companies in our area. There were often jobs listed on their sites that I hadn't seen listed anywhere else. I also googled help wanted or job openings near my zip code. It brought up some help wanted websites that I didn't know about. A lot of my ex coworkers joined linked in which is a website of some sort. Temp agencies are another avenue. Sometimes they direct hire as well as the temp opportunities. Good Luck

Good morning all!

Beth - Laura looks beautiful! I hope the night was fun for all.

Deb - Good luck on your new job tomorrow! (It is tomorrow, right?)

Bernadette - Welcome back! Sounds like you had a nice trip!

Theresa - You have my continued prayers for things to work out. Phil's doing the whole looking thing and not to successfully. I think he's put in 15 places so far in the last 2 weeks and I don't think he's gotten any responses.

Elin - Loving the new pictures from your house. Bob is looking good. I'll bet he enjoys those chances to get outside. Hope the weather continues to let him do so.


Things are crazy as usual around here. Day camp is two weeks from tomorrow so it's major crunch time for me. Of course, it would help a LOT if yesterday didn't bring on both the start of a diverticulitis attack and the cold/bacterial thing my mom had last week. Last night was miserable. This morning my stomach pains are a lot better so I've got my fingers crossed there. For the other I may just need to see if the doctor will call in the same antibiotics he gave her since we have the same doctor.

On the big plus side though...WE GOT A CAR! We found a good deal on a minivan yesterday. It's an older Olds Silhouette but the miles are good, it seems to run well, we took it for the inspection, etc first and they said it all looked good, and the inside is almost pristine. Hopefully we've made a good choice! Gotta get the tags and insurance set up tomorrow and then we're good to go. I feel so much better having that taken care of and even more so that it's in time to get all of my boxes of stuff out to camp. I wasn't sure how that was going to work. Even better, we can now seat everyone so that on days we have just one or two extras (and I'm feeling adventurous) we can go places.

I do start my new job tomorrow. I'm excited.

Glad that you found a minivan. It is so hard to get by without a van with a family especially since you're doing daycare. I hope it turns out to be a great car for you. Hopefully Phil will find something soon. If he doesn't then maybe he can do the daycare and you can find a job outside the home

 

[tinknme]

Good morning

Theresa have you tried snagajob.com or indeed.com? I agree with Deb about looking at companies websites, you often find they accept applications there & post the positions they are hiring for.

Tia yay for the new vehicle, sounds like a good one!

Beth love the pictures, glad all worked out in the end.

Deb good luck with the new job tomorrow!


After a year of not working, it was finally time for me to go back. I start my new job tomorrow, basically doing the same I was at the last place. Difference is, this is a much better company & there is room to move up or transfer(in town of course).

Also in about 3 weeks we will be adding a new member to our family, a Jack Russell Terrier. Gary's stepmother bought her for us, she is soooooo cute! Can't wait to get her Haven't picked a name yet, we will wait till she is here with us.

 

[tmfranlk]

And now Miss Deva has her big girl car seat and she's set too! YAY!!

 

[tmfranlk]

I do start my new job tomorrow. I'm excited.

Glad that you found a minivan. It is so hard to get by without a van with a family especially since you're doing daycare. I hope it turns out to be a great car for you. Hopefully Phil will find something soon. If he doesn't then maybe he can do the daycare and you can find a job outside the home

I've suggested that to him a few times too!

After a year of not working, it was finally time for me to go back. I start my new job tomorrow, basically doing the same I was at the last place. Difference is, this is a much better company & there is room to move up or transfer(in town of course).

Also in about 3 weeks we will be adding a new member to our family, a Jack Russell Terrier. Gary's stepmother bought her for us, she is soooooo cute! Can't wait to get her Haven't picked a name yet, we will wait till she is here with us.

Good luck at the new job! I hope it works out well. Can't wait to see pictures of your new baby. Sounds adorable!

 

[ReAnSt]

After pondering the dining situation we have decided to book Hoop Dee Do, we gone two times prior and had a great time, an evening of laughs is always a good thing. I poured over the menu's of all the signature dining and with the exception of LeCellier, there's not one appetizer DH would be willing to try. (yes he is that picky) And after dining at LeCellier many times on one dining credit I'm not willing to spend two there, maybe I'll get a cheese soup snack at F&W.

You should be able to get the cheese soup from Le Cellier if you walk up to the hostess desk and ask for it to go. Depending on how busy they are they might not be willing/able to accept your request. It might take them some time to be able to accommodate the request. But you can always try asking, the worst thing they can tell you is no.

I did Hoop De Doo when I was a teenager and want to do it again. I remember really enjoying it when I went.

Beth- I hope Laura had a great time at prom and it was drama free. I liked her dress.

Bernadette- Glad you had a good trip

Deb- Good luck with the new job

Theresa- Good luck finding a new job that pays more.

Elin- Hope Bob continues to improve

Tia- Congrats on the car. Congrats to Deva on her big girl seat. Good luck with day camp. Hope you feel better ASAP.

Janet- Good luck at the new job. Congrats on the new addition to the family.

I am still plugging away here. I just finished working a 12 day in a row stretch and will be working most nights this coming week. Gotta love the busy end of year craziness. I still haven't really had a chance to go through trip pictures.

I hope everyone is doing well.