Over the course of the last few years, I've learned a very important lesson...IGNORANCE IS BLISS. Okay, before you get all huffy-puffy, let me explain. I am not an expert. I am a jack of many trades, expert of none and finally at ease with that. There are experts and there are those who know just a tad bit more than you and those that know absolutely nothing --or at least they want you to believe that they know absolutely nothing. The experts are those that are not deemed experts merely based on the education, but their experience and in some cases a coupling of the two. Those who know just a tad bit more than you have probably been doing it just a little bit longer than you.
Of the three, it is the last group, those that know absolutely nothing --or at least they want you to believe that they know absolutely nothing, that are the most dangerous. Oftentimes these individuals have been working in the industry for many years and are hanging on by God's grace.
Which are you? Which one do you want to be?
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
What's on Your List?
Recently I shared some pics of the Africa with some of my co-workers. I guess I should not have been surprised when one stated that she never realized how beautiful Africa was. Funny...people fail to recognize that Africa is a CONTINENT...not a country. Although, I have never been...or shall I say I have not been yet, I have always longed to visit the country.
I am living vicariously through my acquaintance's travels and thanks to his blogspot on www.blogger.com I am able to see the country as he sees it. I was a bit appalled by co-worker's ignorance, yet, I understand. You see when your world consists of your trek to work and back and your friends are those you work with and no one else...you are truly not living life to the fullest. When do people stop aspiring for more...stop dreaming. What is going on? I don't want become devoid of life. I want something...I want something more.
I use to keep a list of the "Ten Things I Wanted to Do Before I Die". Oh, I wish I could find that list and compare it to those things I'd desire to do now. I wonder what changed. Besides me of course. I wonder what things I would change. What's on your list?
I am living vicariously through my acquaintance's travels and thanks to his blogspot on www.blogger.com I am able to see the country as he sees it. I was a bit appalled by co-worker's ignorance, yet, I understand. You see when your world consists of your trek to work and back and your friends are those you work with and no one else...you are truly not living life to the fullest. When do people stop aspiring for more...stop dreaming. What is going on? I don't want become devoid of life. I want something...I want something more.
I use to keep a list of the "Ten Things I Wanted to Do Before I Die". Oh, I wish I could find that list and compare it to those things I'd desire to do now. I wonder what changed. Besides me of course. I wonder what things I would change. What's on your list?
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Jus' Churchin'
I have been attending another church for the last 3 months and the pastor at my church is like "We miss you", "We miss you". When I'm there I wonder why. Yeah, I know, I am there to serve the Lord and do His will and to fellowship with others who share my belief. However, I believe that I have a higher calling to serve than the four walls of my church will allow. The new church has a ministry for everything and everyone is encouraged to try and find their place to serve. You're not appointed to a place...you are called. The minister welcomes participation and does not discourage new ideas for spreading the Word.
I want to join but my husband's family has been a part of this church since the 1800's. Tradition, tradition, tradition...what an evil thing it is. I long for something more...something that stirs my soul and makes me want to go out and share...I long...
I want to join but my husband's family has been a part of this church since the 1800's. Tradition, tradition, tradition...what an evil thing it is. I long for something more...something that stirs my soul and makes me want to go out and share...I long...
Friday, August 04, 2006
Summer Wrap-up
Summer has been awesome!!! It started with a visit to the S.F. Bay Area. It was my kids' 1st visit since we left in 2001. The boys really enjoyed playing in the ocean and were amazed that water was everywhere. They weren't as excited about the focal point of the Berkeley Marina where you can see the Bay, Golden Gate and Richmond/San Rafael Bridges. Ikea, they loved it. Being that only one of them was old enough to go to the playroom, the other two felt like big boys and got a kick out of being able to shop while eating a hot dog. I went to Ikea and spent a whopping...get this...$7 and came back w/ 2 pillows, 26 magnets, 2 photo albums, 4 hot dogs and potato chips.
It was great visiting my sister in her beautifully-unfurnished 1/2 million+ dollar home. My hubby and I wondered where we'd be if we hadn't left Cali when we did. The townhomes we lived in are renting for $1500-2500 now. We whined and cried when it went up to $1000 and now that's like our mortgage. Hmmmm.go figure.
I didn't enroll in any courses this summer. I really needed the break. I am looking forward to Aug. 21 - 1st day of classes and even more so Aug. 11 the boy's 1st day of classes.
Well, I'm already thinking of my next post. I've gotta tell you about my church.
It was great visiting my sister in her beautifully-unfurnished 1/2 million+ dollar home. My hubby and I wondered where we'd be if we hadn't left Cali when we did. The townhomes we lived in are renting for $1500-2500 now. We whined and cried when it went up to $1000 and now that's like our mortgage. Hmmmm.go figure.
I didn't enroll in any courses this summer. I really needed the break. I am looking forward to Aug. 21 - 1st day of classes and even more so Aug. 11 the boy's 1st day of classes.
Well, I'm already thinking of my next post. I've gotta tell you about my church.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire
Okay, the Powerball is up over $100 million and I am so going to play it. I can visualize all the things I would do with $1,000 so imagine $100 million. So for the joy of it, I'm gonna just tell you what I'd do with $1 million, not 100, just 1.
Q: What would you do with $1 million?
A: After finding an accountant, I would QUIT my job. Oh yeah, once the check was in my hands I would quit my job. I wouldn't talk a bunch of crap to my boss, but I would quit and never, ever, ever return. Not for a friggin' potluck, or the company picnic or anything. I really do not like my job nor do I particularly care for the people I work with. I'd go ahead and start my own business. Yep, I've always desired to own and operate a temporary agency. The agency would cater to providing low income women with entry-level job skills, daycare and even transportation.
Next, I would go to Disney World and Universal Studios. I've always wanted to go and never gone. I would spend at least two weeks in Florida with my kids, my nephews and I'd even let the teenagers bring a friend with them and stay in their own room. Oh yeah, I'd hire a babysitter to ride all the rides with the little ones so I could ride all the rides I wanted to. I'd enjoy dinner at Emeril's restaurant and have some of those cute little Mickey Mouse pancakes from that one place. Oh yeah baby. SMILE.
Once I got back from my childhood dream vacation, I would pay for my house and give it to my mom. She likes our house but it's really just the perfect size right now, but I'm sure as my kids get older, they'd like to have their own room. So, I'd get a 5-bedroom house - not a new one, I hate new construction, but one from the 1960's or 70's. The house would have to have a pool and a huge backyard. I've gotten used to my backyard and I know that I would need to have a huge enough backyard for my kids and my garden. SMILE.
Okay, then it's the total body makeover. I would have that lap band surgery and have my teeth whitened and boobs and butt lifted. Then of course nails and hair done.
Lastly, I would attend school full-time. It would be so much easier not having to worry about finances and that's what I'd do. Okay, what would you do?
Q: What would you do with $1 million?
A: After finding an accountant, I would QUIT my job. Oh yeah, once the check was in my hands I would quit my job. I wouldn't talk a bunch of crap to my boss, but I would quit and never, ever, ever return. Not for a friggin' potluck, or the company picnic or anything. I really do not like my job nor do I particularly care for the people I work with. I'd go ahead and start my own business. Yep, I've always desired to own and operate a temporary agency. The agency would cater to providing low income women with entry-level job skills, daycare and even transportation.
Next, I would go to Disney World and Universal Studios. I've always wanted to go and never gone. I would spend at least two weeks in Florida with my kids, my nephews and I'd even let the teenagers bring a friend with them and stay in their own room. Oh yeah, I'd hire a babysitter to ride all the rides with the little ones so I could ride all the rides I wanted to. I'd enjoy dinner at Emeril's restaurant and have some of those cute little Mickey Mouse pancakes from that one place. Oh yeah baby. SMILE.
Once I got back from my childhood dream vacation, I would pay for my house and give it to my mom. She likes our house but it's really just the perfect size right now, but I'm sure as my kids get older, they'd like to have their own room. So, I'd get a 5-bedroom house - not a new one, I hate new construction, but one from the 1960's or 70's. The house would have to have a pool and a huge backyard. I've gotten used to my backyard and I know that I would need to have a huge enough backyard for my kids and my garden. SMILE.
Okay, then it's the total body makeover. I would have that lap band surgery and have my teeth whitened and boobs and butt lifted. Then of course nails and hair done.
Lastly, I would attend school full-time. It would be so much easier not having to worry about finances and that's what I'd do. Okay, what would you do?
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Almost There
Today's lunch consisted of spinach salad and conversation about ear stapling. The latest wave of weight loss techniques. Okay, at $55, it's worth a try. So, I may go ahead and contact an acupuncturist about it. I've gotta do something to lose a lot of weight besides spinach salad and thinking about exercising. SMILE.
Well, I put in an application for that federal job today and I hope I get it. Their benefits package is awesome and it's still one of the highest paying jobs and they offer tuition reimbursement. Speaking of tuition my professor posted the syllabus and it really is intense. I have so long to go before graduation, but I cannot wait until I walk across the stage. Heck, I've even been thinking about pledging a sorority with my old but I've always wanted to be a soror.
Not much else to report 'cept been putting in a lot of applications for my mom who recently relocated here. She's currently working for a temp agency and has decided to look for full-time employment. I did a resume' for her and all and hope she can get a job with great health benefits. I can't imagine not having health benefits on a job, but I know many people do it daily. Well, that's my blog for the day. Hey, still no responses on whether or not it's rude for me not to attend the graduation.
Well, I put in an application for that federal job today and I hope I get it. Their benefits package is awesome and it's still one of the highest paying jobs and they offer tuition reimbursement. Speaking of tuition my professor posted the syllabus and it really is intense. I have so long to go before graduation, but I cannot wait until I walk across the stage. Heck, I've even been thinking about pledging a sorority with my old but I've always wanted to be a soror.
Not much else to report 'cept been putting in a lot of applications for my mom who recently relocated here. She's currently working for a temp agency and has decided to look for full-time employment. I did a resume' for her and all and hope she can get a job with great health benefits. I can't imagine not having health benefits on a job, but I know many people do it daily. Well, that's my blog for the day. Hey, still no responses on whether or not it's rude for me not to attend the graduation.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Just Thinking
Today, my first meeting in two and 1/2 years. Finally realizing that I want something more out of this life. I want something more out of this career. Patience is the key. I'm too close to graduating from college and got a lot of plans of stuff I want to do this year. A friend questioned my decision about not wanting to attend my step-daughter's graduation. Come on what do you think?
I mean, my boys are 1st grade and kindergarten and having to ask them to sit still through such a lengthy program and my stepdaughter only gets 10 tix. I'm sure her mom has family she'd like to attend and with her mom, her dad, her three grandmothers, her brother and an aunt or uncle here and there, for me to request 5 tix is rude. Besides that's time I could spend in Half Moon Bay introducing my boys to the ocean. I miss the ocean. I miss driving down i-80 in Emeryville looking out across the Bay. There's this one spot where you can see three bridges - San Rafael, Golden Gate and the Bay Bridge. It's amazing.
Oh, let me tell you about church. I blew. Ohmigawd. I sung "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" and it just made me weep. For the last 4 years I've wanted to sing that song and finally God blessed me with the opportunity. I am so thankful for this life I live.
Okay, I want your thoughts on my decision to forego the high school graduation. Keep in mind, the boys are 5, 6 and 6.
I mean, my boys are 1st grade and kindergarten and having to ask them to sit still through such a lengthy program and my stepdaughter only gets 10 tix. I'm sure her mom has family she'd like to attend and with her mom, her dad, her three grandmothers, her brother and an aunt or uncle here and there, for me to request 5 tix is rude. Besides that's time I could spend in Half Moon Bay introducing my boys to the ocean. I miss the ocean. I miss driving down i-80 in Emeryville looking out across the Bay. There's this one spot where you can see three bridges - San Rafael, Golden Gate and the Bay Bridge. It's amazing.
Oh, let me tell you about church. I blew. Ohmigawd. I sung "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" and it just made me weep. For the last 4 years I've wanted to sing that song and finally God blessed me with the opportunity. I am so thankful for this life I live.
Okay, I want your thoughts on my decision to forego the high school graduation. Keep in mind, the boys are 5, 6 and 6.
Monday, March 20, 2006
My first response
Well, I can't tell you how excited I was to see my first response to my blog. She made my day. I got an "A" in my course, so I'm still maintaining my 3.98 G.P.A. and looking forward to my next course.
My stepdaughter graduates this year and I'm hoping to lose some major pounds before her graduation. I contacted a couple of local docs about the lap band surgery but my insurance won't pay for it and my paycheck ain't getting any bigger. SMILE. I also got that cabbage soup diet from some website and if I could do that for a couple of weeks a month, I just might lose a noticeable amount.
I am so looking forward to going back to the S.F. Bay Area that in all honesty, I don't really plan on going to the graduation. I mean leave that for her mom, dad and grandparents. I mean they only get so many tickets. I'd rather visit my family and friends and just hang out. I can't wait to go visit Half Moon Bay and take my kids on the ferry to Sausalito and even go to the Boardwalk and Pier 39. Oh, I've gotta see the spot where my hubby and I got married at in Orinda.
Hanging with girls in East Oakland during the evening and touring the sites with my kids during the day. 12 more weeks and I'm off. The countdown begins now...
My stepdaughter graduates this year and I'm hoping to lose some major pounds before her graduation. I contacted a couple of local docs about the lap band surgery but my insurance won't pay for it and my paycheck ain't getting any bigger. SMILE. I also got that cabbage soup diet from some website and if I could do that for a couple of weeks a month, I just might lose a noticeable amount.
I am so looking forward to going back to the S.F. Bay Area that in all honesty, I don't really plan on going to the graduation. I mean leave that for her mom, dad and grandparents. I mean they only get so many tickets. I'd rather visit my family and friends and just hang out. I can't wait to go visit Half Moon Bay and take my kids on the ferry to Sausalito and even go to the Boardwalk and Pier 39. Oh, I've gotta see the spot where my hubby and I got married at in Orinda.
Hanging with girls in East Oakland during the evening and touring the sites with my kids during the day. 12 more weeks and I'm off. The countdown begins now...
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Whatever
Well, this loving life I live. I got up with all intentions of having a great morning. I fixed bacon, eggs and pancakes and before 6AM two of the boys were up asking for breakfast. I fixed their plates, cut their pancakes and then one of them pours syrup over his bacon and starts to cry. I tried all my mommyisms to make him stop all to no avail. He gets up and goes to hide behind a chair and gets stuck. Damned if I were gonna pull him out. Then mMy loving husband walks in and "jokingly" greets me with "Hello asshole". Oh yeah, life is great.
Yesterday was fine. I received a perfect on one of my term papers and I had an interview for a new position - I should be excited but it would probably add more boredom to my already unsatisfying life. The phone was about to be disconnected so after work I called the phone company to pay the bill, but my husband also called the phone company. When I got home he proudly announces "I paid the phone bill". I proudly announced, "I did too." He had the audacity to tell me I owe him now. Whatever. Life is truly great.
I cannot get another job as my husband already whines about my going to school one night a week. Imagine what he'd do if I had to be gone two or three nights a week? So, my life summary - thin girl grows up to be fat woman with issues. I guess that's everybody, huh?
Yesterday was fine. I received a perfect on one of my term papers and I had an interview for a new position - I should be excited but it would probably add more boredom to my already unsatisfying life. The phone was about to be disconnected so after work I called the phone company to pay the bill, but my husband also called the phone company. When I got home he proudly announces "I paid the phone bill". I proudly announced, "I did too." He had the audacity to tell me I owe him now. Whatever. Life is truly great.
I cannot get another job as my husband already whines about my going to school one night a week. Imagine what he'd do if I had to be gone two or three nights a week? So, my life summary - thin girl grows up to be fat woman with issues. I guess that's everybody, huh?
Thursday, March 09, 2006
3/9/06
Just a quick note to let everyone know I blew it. Those three lbs. I lost are back on and then some. I guess I shouldn't worry as I know that I will lose weight in time, but I am seriously needing to take better care of myself.
I've viewed some of the other blogs on the site and "WOW". Hammer and Rosie truly have great blogs. I enjoy reading their blogs and the format is really neat. Hammer's got all kinds of music and Rosie's got links galore. I guess once I get this blogging thing down to an art, I'll be able to spice up my page a bit.
I've viewed some of the other blogs on the site and "WOW". Hammer and Rosie truly have great blogs. I enjoy reading their blogs and the format is really neat. Hammer's got all kinds of music and Rosie's got links galore. I guess once I get this blogging thing down to an art, I'll be able to spice up my page a bit.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
I've lost three pounds so far and that's a major accomplishment. I have stopped eating out as much and that's saving a little bit of money too. Went to a party Saturday night and had a great time. No dancing, just hanging out. Nice change of scenery. Well, hope to get a couple of visitors to check out my massively boring blogspot.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Jan 5, 2006
Yesterday was the worst day ever at work. I really hope to get a new job this year. Okay, I know changing jobs every two-three years doesn't look good on a resume, but this low-paying crap is for the birds.
I just don't see myself growing in this industry. I look around and wonder how the secretarial staff manage. I mean some have been here for years and are merely Secretaries and even worse, still receptionists. I don't know what it is that I want to achieve here, but I know that this industry is not for me.
My schooling is going well. Some coursemates and I were joking saying our school is merely a "diploma mill". I don't care, it's accredited and eventually I'll earn a college degree. SMILE.
Oh, my mother moved in with my hubby and I. She's working and seems to love her job. I doubt if it will last long as she's very independent and besides I'm not clean enough for her. My house is/was a pig sty...until she moved in. I don't have to cook or clean, I can help the boys with their homework and play with them.
Lastly, I was thinking about walking around the block with my husband each evening. I can just hear him. I work two jobs, I'm tired. I figured it would give us a little time alone each evening and beside I am friggin FAT.
Well, back to my boring ass job.
I just don't see myself growing in this industry. I look around and wonder how the secretarial staff manage. I mean some have been here for years and are merely Secretaries and even worse, still receptionists. I don't know what it is that I want to achieve here, but I know that this industry is not for me.
My schooling is going well. Some coursemates and I were joking saying our school is merely a "diploma mill". I don't care, it's accredited and eventually I'll earn a college degree. SMILE.
Oh, my mother moved in with my hubby and I. She's working and seems to love her job. I doubt if it will last long as she's very independent and besides I'm not clean enough for her. My house is/was a pig sty...until she moved in. I don't have to cook or clean, I can help the boys with their homework and play with them.
Lastly, I was thinking about walking around the block with my husband each evening. I can just hear him. I work two jobs, I'm tired. I figured it would give us a little time alone each evening and beside I am friggin FAT.
Well, back to my boring ass job.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
