Who here is not in the "clique" like me? Part 3

[lyzziesmom]

April: sorry for your computer troubles. That's pretty neat about being able to see how many times we've each posted to this particular thread! This is the only one that I appear on regularly, otherwise I will just post something if it appeals to me, or more likely, if someone's ignorance ticks me off enough to post in reply (even though I'm usually ignored!). Glad you got things back to normal!

ETA: Yikes! I see I'm in 2nd place... I had no idea I bothered you guys that often!!

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

April: sorry for your computer troubles. That's pretty neat about being able to see how many times we've each posted to this particular thread! This is the only one that I appear on regularly, otherwise I will just post something if it appeals to me, or more likely, if someone's ignorance ticks me off enough to post in reply (even though I'm usually ignored!). Glad you got things back to normal!

ETA: Yikes! I see I'm in 2nd place... I had no idea I bothered you guys that often!!

Oh my goodness!! And do you want to know what's funny? I posted that little tidbit of information before I read back through today's posts where we hit 10,000 posts!! I posted that purely without knowing. I don't know why I think that's funny but in my delirium, I do.


Steven and I went to another seminar today. That's what you get to do when you're not working.

And I didn't sleep worth a flip last night. I was just wide awake. And I don't think I fell asleep until 2am. I went to bed at midnight, though. I think it's because we went to the Y at 8:30 last night and walked on the treadmills.
But, I had to get up early this A.M. and head up to Greenville for an all day seminar/food demo/food tasting.

So, Steven went to his interview yesterday. He was in there for almost an hour and I just knew when he came home he was going to tell me he had a job. Not so, there are 4 people going for the position but he is hopeful Sooo, PLEASE

keep sending your prayers and pixie dust.

Of course, I've not got any calls yet about any jobs.

This is me feeling very frustrated and discouraged.

I see where Linda has mentioned nursing or just getting into something else. It really gets me thinking about what I should do? Part of me feels like just figuring out what I want to do when I grow up and just focus on it and get back to school. But oh to figure out what to do, what to do, what to do

It's easier said than done. Linda:: I've thought nursing before. What are your thoughts on nursing and why would you get into it? I hope you don't mind my asking.

I know what I want to do right now... join Yolanda on that warm sunny beach and have some of these

. That's right, I didn't say one, I said SOME.

 

[lyzziesmom]

April: let me know when & where, and I'll help you finish your SOME drinks on the beach! In fact, I'm eyeing my Kahlua right now thinking it would taste mighty fine on ice with some milk. I do have about 1 1/2 gallons of milk I have to use up before Monday!

 

[lindakmonty]

I see where Linda has mentioned nursing or just getting into something else. It really gets me thinking about what I should do? Part of me feels like just figuring out what I want to do when I grow up and just focus on it and get back to school. But oh to figure out what to do, what to do, what to do

It's easier said than done. Linda:: I've thought nursing before. What are your thoughts on nursing and why would you get into it? I hope you don't mind my asking.

I know what I want to do right now... join Yolanda on that warm sunny beach and have some of these

. That's right, I didn't say one, I said SOME.

I'll say my prayers for you and Steven !!!

My mom does in home care and I know several nurses. Mike has like 6 women in his family that are all nurses. A lady that rented off me was a nurse...so I've been able to talk to them quite a bit. I like that it is never the same thing. No way could you get bored, imo there are so many areas you can get into. Depends how it goes, I'd really like to do something w/infants, pediatrics, or maybe a nurse practitioner. Disney gives nurses a discount...that was enough for me. J/K!! but they really do! I like helping people. I'm a people person. I think I would be able to make someone's stay better, easier, more bareable... being there for a child going through something traumatic in their life...there are so many lives you can touch. If we could just make that time a little brighter, make their worries go away, even if for a moment... it would be worth it to me. I would love to work closer to home...maybe work 3 12's so I can be here more for Kenny. Still make a decent income. Mom keeps telling me their nurses make $50 an hr just to drive around and take peoples vitals... I think it would be a career that I would get satisfaction out of !!! Definitely no shortage of jobs!!! What do you think? What would you like?

That's awesome you can see who has posted how many times on this thread...

lyzziesmom ...we believe you you only smell w/your nose!!!

 

[DonnaLeah]

ETA some more:: While I was in that wacky mode, I was able to see how many times each of us has posted to this thread. Of course in my computer illiteracy I can't get back to it, but I do see that Miss Donna has had the MOST posts on our thread with 1,000++. While me, I'm somewhere around 200 something. These two are the only ones I really remember seeing.

Believe it or not, I have nothing to say.

 

[lyzziesmom]

Donna: I don't believe it. The numbers don't lie!!

You, me and 2x are definitely going to need the talking stick at WDW!! Can you just imagine?

 

[DznyFan]

Congratulations, DonnaLeah!!
With a smaller congrats to our 2nd runner up, Lyzziesmom!

I believe our lovely 2X2s requested a Lapu Lapu for this evening; for you, my dear:

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

I'll say my prayers for you and Steven !!!

My mom does in home care and I know several nurses. Mike has like 6 women in his family that are all nurses. A lady that rented off me was a nurse...so I've been able to talk to them quite a bit. I like that it is never the same thing. No way could you get bored, imo there are so many areas you can get into. Depends how it goes, I'd really like to do something w/infants, pediatrics, or maybe a nurse practitioner. Disney gives nurses a discount...that was enough for me. J/K!! but they really do! I like helping people. I'm a people person. I think I would be able to make someone's stay better, easier, more bareable... being there for a child going through something traumatic in their life...there are so many lives you can touch. If we could just make that time a little brighter, make their worries go away, even if for a moment... it would be worth it to me. I would love to work closer to home...maybe work 3 12's so I can be here more for Kenny. Still make a decent income. Mom keeps telling me their nurses make $50 an hr just to drive around and take peoples vitals... I think it would be a career that I would get satisfaction out of !!! Definitely no shortage of jobs!!! What do you think? What would you like?

That's awesome you can see who has posted how many times on this thread...

lyzziesmom ...we believe you you only smell w/your nose!!!

Thanks, Linda.

I don't think my reasons are as noble. First of all, I'm easily bored, I think I have ADD. No, seriously And I like the idea of keeping moving and on the go and doing different things. I also like all of the possibilties that nursing offers. I wouldn't mind sitting at a desk, however, if I were doing research. I LOVE to research things. Anything that can keep my mind moving. If my sisters or Steven and of course ESPECIALLY me needs or wants to know anything about anything they come to ask me because they know I'll start researching it to death. I may forget what I read after I present the info to you but I love the hunt of the research (kind of like feeling empowered by zeroing out the budget ). But, I definately like to keep my mind occupied. Before I moved down here I used to go back to the place where I had worked full time in the HR department just to help out in different departments. This one manager HATED to be by herself. Absolutely hated it so when her office girl (there were only two of them in the office) was out sick or whatever she would call me in . . . . to just sit there

. I didn't know anything about her office procedures so alls I did was anwer her phone. That's it. Oh, and play on the computer. I wanted to stick a pencil in my eye!! I was sooo bored. But, I did it more because we were friends (we still talk on the phone and email even now) and I knew she HATED to be by herself and she would rather pay me to sit there all day and do NOTHING than be alone. Oh, other people thought that would be the BEST job. Me, I hated it. I was bored. So, there's the long reason #1. The second reason is I love the prospect of working 3/12's. I think that would be super!! Seriously, I would SOOOOO love it!! Thirdly, the pay. Who can argue with the pay? Of course I've heard that there are much better things to do for the pay (that's not me who said it but others to me. I think nurse's are super, super people!!) But the pay is great and the hours are great. And lastly, I like helping people too, but it's not my life. Like for instance, I HATE customer service!! Absolutely hate it because society as a whole seems so much more rude and demanding. Helping people I like, obviously, when they're receptive to it. But, when you're trying to help and they get mean and mouthy. I get scared.

So, there ya' go. I'm 32 and have no idea what I want to do with my life. I always thought I wanted to be a wife and mom as you all know but now I'm actually getting used to the idea of no kids but I really would like to have something rewarding, something with purpose in my life (if I can't have kids ). I'd just like to do it and actually get enjoyment out of it too.

I've got that book, What Color Is Your Parachute but I've just got to get into it. Maybe that could give me some direction.

Sorry this is so long. . . And thanks for listening.

ETA:: Not that I'm giving up on children. I'd be blessed to have them but for too long I slumped in the valley of despair because I couldn't/didn't have children. I don't want to be there anymore and I just need a focus. If it happens, it happens. For me, it's a physical/medical condition problem that I know I have. Remember, I already had to have one tube and ovary removed so I know I'm already at a disadvantage but it could still happen. But, if it doesn't I'm ok with it.

 

[sewer]

OK, I think I just need to go to bed.

At 7:15PM, I just NEED to go to bed.

I don't know what's up. I mean, I know I'm tired because it's been a busy, long day but this computer is acting screwey too!! It just froze up. You know where it freezes the whole computer up. So, I had to hit control-Alt.-Delete so that I could shut it down. I get it back up and it's in that stupid wacky display mode.

BUT, while I was back in that mode I did snag this info real quick:


So, these are the numbers I was talking about.

Boy, I'm really behind, aren't I?

Geeez only 33? I have some catching up to do!

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

Congratulations, DonnaLeah!!
With a smaller congrats to our 2nd runner up, Lyzziesmom!

I believe our lovely 2X2s requested a Lapu Lapu for this evening; for you, my dear:

A toast to you both. I've already made a Black Cherry tini. Yum.

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

Oh, Lyzziesmom, I think the photo CD is a great idea. I'm in.

And not to rub it in


but. . . .






I've only got 13 more days!!!

Did I tell you all it'll only be me and Sherri? The teacher can't make it.

 

[lindakmonty]

Congratulations, DonnaLeah!!
With a smaller congrats to our 2nd runner up, Lyzziesmom!

I believe our lovely 2X2s requested a Lapu Lapu for this evening; for you, my dear:

you're so sweet

I showed Kenny his pix and he asked me "does everyone know me now? everyone in the world?" ummm no. Just the people that come on here, and they've seen a ton of pix of you already He was kissing me like crazy. I think he liked it!

April...that is too funny. That is what I say too..the ADD thing...I have to be thinking about something, planning something, doing something... go go go. I'm right behind ya, I'll be 30 in April My boss asks me why I would set myself up for something like that? Like if a crack baby died or something... Hey...I can't help it that the mom used crack I can only help in things I would have control over. My renter now, his parents own a big funeral home business in town. He does EVERYTHING... THAT I wouldn't want to do...

ohhh Mike just sliced a mango and brought it to me...how sweet

 

[lindakmonty]

Geeez only 33? I have some catching up to do!

Yes you do!!!

Oh, Lyzziesmom, I think the photo CD is a great idea. I'm in.

And not to rub it in
but. . . .
I've only got 13 more days!!!

Did I tell you all it'll only be me and Sherri? The teacher can't make it.

we're leaving on Tues.

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

April...that is too funny. That is what I say too..the ADD thing...I have to be thinking about something, planning something, doing something... go go go. I'm right behind ya, I'll be 30 in April My boss asks me why I would set myself up for something like that? Like if a crack baby died or something... Hey...I can't help it that the mom used crack I can only help in things I would have control over. My renter now, his parents own a big funeral home business in town. He does EVERYTHING... THAT I wouldn't want to do...

Oh, and the other thing that I like about nursing is that I could be working in two years. I would want to get my BSN but I could actually go to school and be working in two years. I did look into a Pharmacist because my sister is a Pharmacy tech but school is 6 years long and I'm already 32. But the money (not that you should do a job just because of the money) that you can make is just unreal! She says one of her pharmacists makes $45 an hour and I think that's pretty darn good.

 

[lindakmonty]

YES IT IS!!! My boss makes about 150-200k..and it is just unreal. He has no degree...just luck! I have no degree but I don't make near what he does. I do like you can be working in 2 yrs too. I could handle $45 an hour and there are pharmacies on every street corner!

I got my car back tonight... $1930 later

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

YES IT IS!!! My boss makes about 150-200k..and it is just unreal. He has no degree...just luck!

I got my car back tonight... $1930 later

Oh my goodness! That's great!! Wow.

Let me ask you, though, how do you feel about the mucous, body fluids, poopies? I think I'd be ok. I don't know if I could handle cut off appendages though. I was watching Dirt the other night and when that guy had his finger chopped off I was feeling queezey (sp?)!!

Sorry about the car. That is, um, more than my Disney trip is going to cost me.

 

[lindakmonty]

Oh my goodness! That's great!! Wow.

Sorry about the car. That is, um, more than my Disney trip is going to cost me.

yeah, wasn't the best timing...but it never is. Time to start car shopping I guess.

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

yeah, wasn't the best timing...but it never is. Time to start car shopping I guess.

Ooops, I edited my post and added more but you were quicker.

Umm, guys I think I'm getting tipsy. Hey, Lyzziesmom did you hit the Kaluha (sp?)?

 

[lindakmonty]

Ooops, I edited my post and added more but you were quicker.

Umm, guys I think I'm getting tipsy. Hey, Lyzziesmom did you hit the Kaluha (sp?)?

I think I'd be ok...I've dealt w/a newborn... Blood doesn't bother me itself, the trauma might be a little harder... and things you wanna laugh at keeping the straight face...my renter was telling me about this lady came to the ER b/c she was SWEATING... I would just want to say "you're kidding right?" Seeing people w/ telephone poles shoved 1/2 way through their body...that would be harder. You watch some of these shows...and yuck..but I think once you're trained you think differently about it. More problem solving mentality???

tipsy...watch it

have you guys watched wife swap...that crazy lady is back on...this might be entertaining!!!!

 

[sewer]

Thanks, Linda.

I don't think my reasons are as noble. First of all, I'm easily bored, I think I have ADD. No, seriously And I like the idea of keeping moving and on the go and doing different things. I also like all of the possibilties that nursing offers. I wouldn't mind sitting at a desk, however, if I were doing research. I LOVE to research things. Anything that can keep my mind moving. If my sisters or Steven and of course ESPECIALLY me needs or wants to know anything about anything they come to ask me because they know I'll start researching it to death. I may forget what I read after I present the info to you but I love the hunt of the research (kind of like feeling empowered by zeroing out the budget ). But, I definately like to keep my mind occupied. Before I moved down here I used to go back to the place where I had worked full time in the HR department just to help out in different departments. This one manager HATED to be by herself. Absolutely hated it so when her office girl (there were only two of them in the office) was out sick or whatever she would call me in . . . . to just sit there

. I didn't know anything about her office procedures so alls I did was anwer her phone. That's it. Oh, and play on the computer. I wanted to stick a pencil in my eye!! I was sooo bored. But, I did it more because we were friends (we still talk on the phone and email even now) and I knew she HATED to be by herself and she would rather pay me to sit there all day and do NOTHING than be alone. Oh, other people thought that would be the BEST job. Me, I hated it. I was bored. So, there's the long reason #1. The second reason is I love the prospect of working 3/12's. I think that would be super!! Seriously, I would SOOOOO love it!! Thirdly, the pay. Who can argue with the pay? Of course I've heard that there are much better things to do for the pay (that's not me who said it but others to me. I think nurse's are super, super people!!) But the pay is great and the hours are great. And lastly, I like helping people too, but it's not my life. Like for instance, I HATE customer service!! Absolutely hate it because society as a whole seems so much more rude and demanding. Helping people I like, obviously, when they're receptive to it. But, when you're trying to help and they get mean and mouthy. I get scared.

So, there ya' go. I'm 32 and have no idea what I want to do with my life. I always thought I wanted to be a wife and mom as you all know but now I'm actually getting used to the idea of no kids but I really would like to have something rewarding, something with purpose in my life (if I can't have kids ). I'd just like to do it and actually get enjoyment out of it too.

I've got that book, What Color Is Your Parachute but I've just got to get into it. Maybe that could give me some direction.

Sorry this is so long. . . And thanks for listening.

ETA:: Not that I'm giving up on children. I'd be blessed to have them but for too long I slumped in the valley of despair because I couldn't/didn't have children. I don't want to be there anymore and I just need a focus. If it happens, it happens. For me, it's a physical/medical condition problem that I know I have. Remember, I already had to have one tube and ovary removed so I know I'm already at a disadvantage but it could still happen. But, if it doesn't I'm ok with it.

Please don't get too down on yourself! I've been through so many changes in my life that I thought I couldn't take it anymore. But you know what? Something new always comes around the corner when you least expect it! And besides, do you know how many friends you have here?