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

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Good Morning!

Thanks for breakfast Donna!

Yes, we all go to U of Disney! (thumb) You know, when I am posting in other threads around here and put the thumbs up smilie, I feel the need to put (thumb) next to it!

Bonnie- I don't understand how any mother could do that to their child.

I feel so dizzy today. I think it was something I ate.

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself... Mike and I have been discussing selling my rental so I can quit and go to school Just the thought of getting in nursing and having a job I LOVE...and work 3 12's or something so I can be at Kennys events w/o taking off work etc... sorry...I just couldn't hold it in anymore!!! And no longer driving a minimum of 3 hours a day Guess I better talk to my mom about helping her find another place to live if she wants. I highly doubt a new owner would charger hundreds less per month b/c they're just "nice"

That's great news!

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Linda, that's great!

 

[lindakmonty]

Congratulations, Linda!! That's awesome!

That's great news!

Linda, that's great!

well thank you guys so much!!! I'm just so excited. I don't mind my job, just some of the people I have to work with make it really hard. Then the drive and being gone 12 hrs a day... I've been traveling all over, or had this horrible commute in telecom for 11 years. I think its time to do what I want to do, not what I have to do It's such a great feeling

Nicole, I know what you mean w/the (thumb)

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

well thank you guys so much!!! I'm just so excited. I don't mind my job, just some of the people I have to work with make it really hard. Then the drive and being gone 12 hrs a day... I've been traveling all over, or had this horrible commute in telecom for 11 years. I think its time to do what I want to do, not what I have to do It's such a great feeling

Nicole, I know what you mean w/the (thumb)

Yes it is time to do what you want to. You can do what you love doing.

 

[pozey]

Well, the girls managed to step up Idol last night. Well, some of them. I still slept through a lot. But Sabrina, Melinda (go Tulsa girl!), and Lakisha did an amazing job. I thought the first girl was great, too - but then those other 3 sang.... I thought Erin was going to wet her pants when Lakisha came out singing that Dreamgirls song... and nailed it.

I have a question about that. I have heard DJs on the radio discussing AI, and they mention Melinda being from Oklahoma. But on her biography on AmericanIdol.com, it says she’s from Tennessee. Did she used to live in Oklahoma or what?

In fact, I thought I heard one of the DJs on the radio say a week or so ago, that 2 of the final 24 had Oklahoma ties. But none are according to their bios on the website.

 

[lyzziesmom]

Hi lizzysmom! DL HM is pretty much the same as WDW's, but the facade of WDW's is much nicer, in my opinon. I like them both though. And I always thought WDW was much more expensive than DL. The park tickets to WDW is more expensive, I know that.

Sorry your back is hurting. What's wrong with it?

At first glance, DL does seem a lot cheaper. But then you add in the travel expenses, the rental car, the hotels which are pricier, no dining plan available... it ends up to be a lot more for me somehow. My back... I just had an MRI to try to figure out what the problem is. I have sciatica caused by arthritis in my lower back/pelvic area, and SI joint disorder, and I have had a couple procedures involving numbing the nerves with no results, so now they are thinking there may be something else going on. So the short answer is, we don't know what's wrong with it. It just hurts all the time and I am becoming dependent on narcotic pain relievers, which isn't good. Hopefully we will get it figured out soon.

Oh...by the way....I had to lie to the people on the plane that I was talking too on the way down to our meet. You guys were old college friends...I didn't want them to think I was wierd and stop talking to me.

I told people at work that I was going to a reunion with old friends! Hey, it was mostly true... you guys are old friends (I don't mean you're old!) - we've been chatting for what? A bunch of months? That seems like a long time - and it was sort of reunion, but without the re-. I guess just a union?

Yolanda: when I was a kid, we moved every couple of years. I never lived anywhere more than 3 years until I was in high school. It is hard to adjust and leave your friends, but I'm sure your DS will be just fine. The best thing to do is move during the summer, so he won't be the only "new kid" in the middle of the school year. Somehow it's so much easier being new at the start of the year than in the middle. He sounds like a great, well-adjusted kid. Just stress to him how exciting it will be to meet new friends, and have a new teacher, and a new neighborhood to explore. With me, it always helped if I was bribed with the promise of a new pet in the new house.

Linda: 20/400 huh? That's about where I am. Even with my contacts, the best they can do for me is 20/30 in one eye and 20/40 in the other. No wonder I'm such a klutz - my depth perception is totally whacked! I have always wanted lasik and 3 eye doctors have recommended it to me, but it's just not in my budget. And I'm NOT about to give up vacations for a few years so I can afford it!! I'll just wait for my rich handsome prince to come along.... <--- (that's me waiting with my glasses on.)

Yes, we all go to U of Disney! (thumb) You know, when I am posting in other threads around here and put the thumbs up smilie, I feel the need to put (thumb) next to it!

That's so funny, I feel the need to say (thumb) even when I do the thumbs-up in real life!! For the newcomers amongst us... sometimes we use the to indicate a different finger, so we usually will clarify that it is indeed a thumb.

Well I'm back at work today, my back feels a lot better. Still hurts, but I can move around today without looking like a retirement home escapee who forgot her walker. I'm even wearing a skirt for the 2nd day in a row!! It got up into the 60s yesterday, it was so nice. A little cooler today, and then up to 68 tomorrow. But next week will return to winter, blah. I just wish this weather wasn't wasted on a workday, what a shame!!

 

[luvdzne]

Good morning!!! I think I was receiving subliminal messages last night on the Dis, because I woke up REALLY hungy for Tonga Toast!!!
I have our old favorite ready and waiting at the table this morning. Grab a plate and a fork and have a slice...or two!!!

I hope you all have a Great Thursday!!!

Donna, your the best!

 

[pozey]

I have a small vent this morning……swim meet results vent.

The boys had their All-City Championship meet Monday night. They did pretty well. Not GREAT, but pretty well. Colton slipped really bad on his freestyle start and ended up coming in 2nd. He had not been beaten in Freestyle all season. He won 1st in Breaststroke and came in 2nd in Backstroke.

Chase came in 2nd in both Freestyle and Backstroke. And he won Butterfly. Or so I thought. DW was writing down the times as they were racing. Chase was in the final heat in his event. He won the heat by a good margin. He even has the “Heat Winner” ribbon they give right after the race.

So, we get to practice last night, and they give out the final results ribbons. He had a 2nd place ribbon for Butterfly. HUH? So, I look at the final results pages. It lists another swimmer with a time that is 0.01 seconds faster than Chase’s time. This other swimmer was in the same heat as Chase. Chase won the heat. How could the other swimmer have a faster time???

Oh, well, it shouldn’t be that big of a deal to get worked up over, so we’ll let it go. But still……

 

[DznyFan]

 

[pozey]

She's a Union HS and TU girl. Grew up in Tulsa, but is living in Nashville, TN now. (she's a backup vocalist by profession)

Ahh! Thanks for the clarification.

 

[DznyFan]

I have a small vent this morning……swim meet results vent.

The boys had their All-City Championship meet Monday night. They did pretty well. Not GREAT, but pretty well. Colton slipped really bad on his freestyle start and ended up coming in 2nd. He had not been beaten in Freestyle all season. He won 1st in Breaststroke and came in 2nd in Backstroke.

Chase came in 2nd in both Freestyle and Backstroke. And he won Butterfly. Or so I thought. DW was writing down the times as they were racing. Chase was in the final heat in his event. He won the heat by a good margin. He even has the “Heat Winner” ribbon they give right after the race.

So, we get to practice last night, and they give out the final results ribbons. He had a 2nd place ribbon for Butterfly. HUH? So, I look at the final results pages. It lists another swimmer with a time that is 0.01 seconds faster than Chase’s time. This other swimmer was in the same heat as Chase. Chase won the heat. How could the other swimmer have a faster time???

Oh, well, it shouldn’t be that big of a deal to get worked up over, so we’ll let it go. But still……

OK, I'm no expert on things sports-related, but I view myself as being logical and level-headed, and HOW CAN THAT BE? Who was in charge of noting final results and distribution of ribbons? Something's not right. I think somehow that other time got written down wrong. Did somebody mistake one of your DW's numbers?

 

[luvdzne]

The only problem with that, is the odds of getting to the pro or even semi pro level are very slim. We just use wrestling as a vehicle to get an education. (just have to watch out ya don't get the bugs!)

Well I'm glad you found something that works for you and your family! Getting a good education is important anyway you can get it, bugs and all!

 

[MI mom of 3]

Goodnight Donna....I'll leave you with the U-OD fight song words.....



Who's the leader of the club
That's made for you and me
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E
Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there
You're as welcome as can be
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Mickey Mouse!

Mickey Mouse!

Forever let us hold our banner
High! High! High! High!

Come along and sing a song
And join the jamboree!
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Mickey Mouse club
We'll have fun
We'll be new faces
High! High! High! High!

We'll do things and
We'll go places
All around the world
We'll go marching

Who's the leader of the club
That's made for you and me
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E
Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there
You're as welcome as can be
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Mickey Mouse!

Mickey Mouse!

Forever let us hold our banner
High! High! High! High!

Come along and sing a song
And join the jamboree!
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

Hurray...we have a song!! How cool are we?!!

Me too. I'm working at a different store tomorrow and there is a New York and Co in that mall...there isn't one in the one I work in...my wallet is in trouble!

Night all!

Have fun and try not to do too much damage!

Good Morning everyone!

Boy have you all been a chatty group lately. I'm getting up earlier so I have time to catch up in the mornings before work. A girl's gotta' have priorities.... sleep....Dis....Dis.... sleep....

Well today is my big cleaning day before the party. I think it's going to be fun. It's a fun group of people.

We leave in one week to get the final info about the new job. I'm starting to get anxious. I'm ready to get it settled and then make a plan for how all this is going to go. I'm excited, my husband's excited... Keagan....not so much. He doesn't want to leave his friends and grandparents. It breaks my heart that he's upset. What I do know is that he seems to make friends where ever we go...stores, playgrounds, parks and vacations. I know in my head he'll make new friends and it will be ok, it's just the heart that's having a little trouble.

Well, today is also the day that my little kitty has surgery to make him an it. He's sitting at my feet, meowing like crazy because he's hungry and I can't feed him before the surgery. Silly kitty!

Lyzziesmom-- hope you feel better!

I wanna' join UOD!!!!!

Well, have a great day everyone!

Anyone can join UoD! I'm sorry Keagan is upset about the move...that is a big deal at his aga...heck at any age. Ask Lesa, they moved their girls from Michigan to Illinois almost 2 years ago. It was hard, but the girls adjusted. We all do. Just give him time!

 

[lindakmonty]

Yes it is time to do what you want to. You can do what you love doing.

Most definitely! I'm just kind of scared I've never gone w/o a paycheck coming in at all. I started working really young and the thought of not having a constant income coming in... that will take some getting use to!

At first glance, DL does seem a lot cheaper. But then you add in the travel expenses, the rental car, the hotels which are pricier, no dining plan available... it ends up to be a lot more for me somehow.

Linda: 20/400 huh? That's about where I am. Even with my contacts, the best they can do for me is 20/30 in one eye and 20/40 in the other. No wonder I'm such a klutz - my depth perception is totally whacked! I have always wanted lasik and 3 eye doctors have recommended it to me, but it's just not in my budget. And I'm NOT about to give up vacations for a few years so I can afford it!! I'll just wait for my rich handsome prince to come along.... <--- (that's me waiting with my glasses on.)

Well I'm back at work today, my back feels a lot better.

for DL...you could...(deep breath) stay off property I went to Anaheim for a convention a few years ago. Got a hotel that ended up being like a block from DL... it was like $40 a night... nothing fancy, but not scary either. It was walking distance easy. I really lucked out and some VERY nice people walked up to me and handed me tickets they hadn't used up is that awesome or what. How nice is that. I am the one usually doing that, not receiving that!!! I was so excited and still think about how nice that was!!!

my laskik took 2 procedures b/c my eyes were so bad... but it really wasn't that bad... maybe $1500 or 2k total and they broke it down into monthly payments.. it was like $30 a month! I didn't take the payment route b/c ... I hate making monthly payments I'd just rather pay for it and be done, but if it makes it easier, why not. I am so happy I dont have to walk around waterparks totally blind and I can swim w/o a fear of losing my contacts I love it!!!!

I have a small vent this morning……swim meet results vent.

The boys had their All-City Championship meet Monday night. They did pretty well. Not GREAT, but pretty well. Colton slipped really bad on his freestyle start and ended up coming in 2nd. He had not been beaten in Freestyle all season. He won 1st in Breaststroke and came in 2nd in Backstroke.

Chase came in 2nd in both Freestyle and Backstroke. And he won Butterfly. Or so I thought. DW was writing down the times as they were racing. Chase was in the final heat in his event. He won the heat by a good margin. He even has the “Heat Winner” ribbon they give right after the race.

So, we get to practice last night, and they give out the final results ribbons. He had a 2nd place ribbon for Butterfly. HUH? So, I look at the final results pages. It lists another swimmer with a time that is 0.01 seconds faster than Chase’s time. This other swimmer was in the same heat as Chase. Chase won the heat. How could the other swimmer have a faster time???

Oh, well, it shouldn’t be that big of a deal to get worked up over, so we’ll let it go. But still……

sounds like someone made a mistake somewhere!

She's a Union HS and TU girl. Grew up in Tulsa, but is living in Nashville, TN now. (she's a backup vocalist by profession)

That girl is awesome!

 

[MI mom of 3]

Good morning everybody

we're all old college friends I know what you mean. Mike was telling everyone that "she's been chatting on this disney thing with women all over and they wanna go meet at wdw" I can imagine what some of those people were thinking oh well, you'll have that! At least now we HAVE met !

we all seemed pretty normal we fooled ya j/k! Mike was telling me to be careful on here w/giving out too much info, except w/you guys in particular, b/c you all seemed so nice and "normal"

Man did we fool people or what!! My kids get on me from time to time...I tell them never to give out personal info on the computer and what do I do? OOPS!! OK everyone has to promise not to come and murderme in my bed!

Kennys class has "share time" and he told his whole class about all of you I can imagine what his teacher was thinking... you went to meet "computer friends" huh She told him she wished she could have joined us.

OMG!! We were part of show and tell.... Too funny!! I wonder what she was really thinking

Ok Michele and Lesa... I'm ready for a guided tour of wdw you guys are the pros!!!

We're ready when you are!!

I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself... Mike and I have been discussing selling my rental so I can quit and go to school Just the thought of getting in nursing and having a job I LOVE...and work 3 12's or something so I can be at Kennys events w/o taking off work etc... sorry...I just couldn't hold it in anymore!!! And no longer driving a minimum of 3 hours a day Guess I better talk to my mom about helping her find another place to live if she wants. I highly doubt a new owner would charger hundreds less per month b/c they're just "nice"

How exciting for you...Do you have a time frame for this?

 

[MI mom of 3]

OK it's TRIVIA TIME

Try and contain your excitement

Today will be WDW Trivia...

WDW was the first to do what in Florida?


See if you can get it....I will give multiple choices soon.

Good luck

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

my laskik took 2 procedures b/c my eyes were so bad... but it really wasn't that bad... maybe $1500 or 2k total and they broke it down into monthly payments.. it was like $30 a month! I didn't take the payment route b/c ... I hate making monthly payments I'd just rather pay for it and be done, but if it makes it easier, why not. I am so happy I dont have to walk around waterparks totally blind and I can swim w/o a fear of losing my contacts I love it!!!!

I'll have to look into lasik now. I didn't know you could make payments.

Pozey- I hope they can figure out who really won.

 

[lindakmonty]

Man did we fool people or what!! My kids get on me from time to time...I tell them never to give out personal info on the computer and what do I do? OOPS!! OK everyone has to promise not to come and murderme in my bed!

OMG!! We were part of show and tell.... Too funny!! I wonder what she was really thinking

We're ready when you are!!

How exciting for you...Do you have a time frame for this?

I promise

Yeah, I wonder too

I'm ready NOW... boy that would be great!!!!

Mike was asking how soon I want to put the house up for sale... I think spring would be the best time to try to put it on the market. Maybe I'll get lucky and my other renter will want to buy it. He just got a divorce last year. His parents own several funeral homes in town, and he works there. I forget his title ...but he does about everything no thanks!

I'm pretty sure there are waiting lists for the nursing schools though... I'll have to get serious and get this stuff started! Plus I was thinking maybe they might let me continue to work a few days a week or something just to slowly transition. I only worked 3 days a week for the first 3 years Kenny was born. That was great!!! I'm just not sure how demanding school will be. I think an accelerated program may be the way to go I better get busy and find out some details. I'm sure there are some pre-req. classes I'll have to take first... school....wow, it's been years! Better now than never!

 

[lindakmonty]

I'll have to look into lasik now. I didn't know you could make payments.

Pozey- I hope they can figure out who really won.

It probably depends on where you go...but they had it. They gave people payment booklets and everything.