Not a chance of rain. They said light rain HA HA! Jokes on the weather man! It clouded over and that was about it. When we went to take the dogs out it actually SMELLED like rain, but nothing!

Sorry for the downer post yesterday. I think I was letting everything get to me. But it's all good, I will just go with the flow.

I got a few things done. We are finally getting the new stuff and in. I am loving all of it so far. We have boxes and boxes. I stayed later today - to help put some stuff away and then work on my Silent Auction stuff. I got the clipboard almost done. I have my class pretty much done. I did a round tin this time for treats. I like it almost better than my hooks. I took a picture so I could post it and lo and behold, my card reader is missing!

That's me right now, for the first time in a LONG time. Primary,Work, keeping up with stuff at home. I have several projects at work. My class, my Kids class, the MakeNTake, and the Silent Auction (Melissa and I were put in charge of that!).

There is so much on my mind right now. I have been a little short with Carl and I don't mean to be. I just seem to be a little out there. Also my mom had mentioned some stuff about my dad. (my natural father). From Time to time (since our split again -mutual choice), we hear bits and pieces. My dad is crazy! I can't spell the S word! lol! He tends to get violent. But the recent update - he left his wife (of 10+yrs) with four kids.
I have another brother (a son of his from another affair) who is not living with him. Anyway, my dad has gone off the deep again, rumor has it that he is having an affair with a an illegal (alien) chick (that sounds so wierd typing it out!) and is living in San Diego somewhere.

My dad and I had reconciled our relationship as I was a teenager, and going through some of my own struggles. Those times are still VERY precious to me, I did come to know who he REALLY was and the person inside. That's something I don't think many know. I will NEVER EVER regret that. It saddens me a lot what has happened to him. His wife Nadine is a WONDERFUL person. They were going to counseling, he was on medication and doing SOO well. Fully active in the church. I wonder what happened that had caused that to change.

I don't worry about where I will go or that I will follow his lead by anymeans. I do sense that I struggle with the depression a little and the feelings of being inadequent. He is someone I still care and love very much and that is hard.

I don't know why I am even posting this, just thoughts I am having today. I can't think much more about it or I will cry - so I am best just focusing on Primary and work and Carl and the dogs. Things are good there and that's what's important.

That's it today. Totally OVERWHELMED, being in Primary today was a different experience. I have the little kids before, but the tiny ones, like SUnbeams. This age is totally different. They are 11 year olds. They are still willing to give the answers and tell you what they are thinking. They keep you on your toes. They are VERY smart and they know the gospel. I was impressed. Where are my missionary resources when I need them! lol! I didn't have to teach today of course. I just sat in. They had the substitute Sis. Allen. I had only met her briefly before. She is a regular substitute for them. I will be co-teaching with someone else. Sis. Thorton. She used to be in Relief Society Pres. When we first moved into the ward.
I went to school with her son Troy. (not a pleasant person at the time! He used to tease me, cause I liked one of his friends!lol!). I hope she doesn't remember that! LOL! I really need to get a Primary song book. I did know some of the songs. Things haven't changed that much. I was totally overwhelmed when I left though. I am sure this is something I can do, but I will need to take some time with it.

I called my mom today. We had a nice visit. I will try to get better at doing that every week, like I did when we first moved. I did get to talk to Trina and Michelle briefly. I am anxious for Michelle to have her baby too. That will be so exciting for them!

It is funny I can tell that we are now a part of the ward. The phone has been ringing off the hook. I told Carl he needs to put Bryce on speed dial! lol. He's working with Carl in the Elders Quorum. I am ready to do this again. It won't be the same and something I am realizing the church stays the same but a lot of other things change. I've also realized that people come and go. The Bishop announced today that this would be his last Sunday as Bishop. I think we all knew that (he and his wife are preparing for a mission.) but the shock went through the congregation still. He's been there for a LONG time. It will be sad next week. I have grown very close to people in the church, many of them have left and I have left them, but the love and friendship is always there.

That's a good word for today! It's been that way since this morning. Going to the bank, to fix our finances. It worked!! We are now a 100% rid of Wells Fargo!! We now have everything with Arizona Fedral Credit Union and at half the intrest! We just cut our finances in half! NO More Wells Fargo!! That a lone is worth doin a happy dance!! And it is a wonderful feeling!! I am feeling truely blessed.

I am really anticipating tomorrow. I get set apart for my new calling. I am anxious to meet the kids, but I am not really nervous. At least not yet. Kids tend to intimidate me, or I am intimidated by kids. I hope that it will be a good thing.

We also rented two movies. Mobsters and Mormons and The Legend Of Zero. We were disappointed in both movies. Mobsters and Mormons has that guy that does Taste of America on the Travel Channel.I can't think of his name now. The movie was good I suppose it was just the ending that totatlly lost it for us.

I actually scrapped tonight and it felt SOO good! It's also helped calmed my nerves. I always forget that when I went through a lot of bad stuff awhile backed, I scrapped a lot, it's good therapy for me! Not cheap therapy (but what therapy is!LOL!). It was nice. I am working on a 8x8 beach album. I am going to do a whole bunch of pictures for Oregon, from all our different trips and the kids. Here is a page in progess.

First off I have to post this picture I got in my email from my nephew Gabe. Ya'all know I love penguins this is what Gabe made for me! It made me cry! If you click on the picture to make it bigger, you can sort of make out what it says. "This is for you I hope you like it, you like penguins!" I hope I interpeted that correctly. I am amazed at the picture how big he is getting! I know I am missing that, and missing him terribley! I LOVE YOU GABE!! THANK YOU For making my day and my week!! LOVE YOU LOVE YOU!! and I miss YOU Too!!

It has been a very fun day, work was fun. I really enjoy Andrea - the new lady at work. She is a little older, has kids getting married. She is a little scared, but who isn't when they are learning something new.

Then we went and did the temple thing tonight. It was awsome, but it does wipe you out. Then we all went out to dinner. That was ALOT of fun.
The Hadlocks are very cool. Sis Booth told me how much fun my class would be. And Sis. Orme, she is in Primary as is Bro. Bradshaw. I forgot he was. So I know a few. I just don't know ANY of the kids. But this will be good I guess. It might be kinda fun.

Another Thursday down, can't wait for Friday!

So I got pulled into Teresa's office (with the door closed!LOL!), just as I was headed home. I was actually quite shocked at the response I got from her.She knew that I had talked to Robyn about it. She actually looked like she was sad that I was even considering leaving. She told me how she appreciated me and we talked about what had happened. I didn't want to make that the number one reason, if I was leaving. (I do but I don't!)A few of the jobs I applied for asked if they could contact my current employer, so I checked yes. I know that they might call. I didn't think that would be a good thing if they did. I haven't even had anything solid yet, but to see the concern that I was thinking about it, really suprised me. I did not plan it that way.
She also asked me when the last time I had a raise. I laughed and told her I honestly wasn't sure! She said she would look into it. I didn't want it to look like that was on purpose either. Does that make sense. Teresa knew what I meant. I am totally shocked and humbled. I do realize that one of the fabulous things about my job is, the people I work with, yes it sucks coverage wise sometimes and the drama gets old, but no other job would I have the flexibility that I have and she (teresa) doesn't want to ruin that because of one person. That makes total sense to me! I will still keep looking because there are also other factors that do play into it, and I let her know that too!

On a lighter note - If you want to call it that
*STOP Reading if you do not want Olympic Spoilers!I*

Figure Skating is still one of my favorites! I love little Emily Hughes. While I don't care for Sasha all that much. Her personality rubs me the wrong way and some of her comments make me go HUMMM... I really did like the Russian gal. She's very sweet and humble and an amazing story to tell, but it was nice to see the Japanese get excited too.
I guess I am not to disappointed that Sasha didn't win gold!

So my hooks Finally arrived at 1pm. Talk about Panic!
We bumped my class to 5pm, which in turn worked out GREAT for everyone and appreciated the earlier time (may do this in the future).
Everyone's hooks looked great. I wish my digital wasn't out of batteries AGAIN so I can take a picture of it. Oh and the other funny thing- the other lady that took my class, I knew her, but I thought I knew her because she was a regular in a class. She says oh "I didn't know Amy was teaching this class!" " I haven't seen Amy since Jr High!" I used to aide for her in the library at Poston Jr High here! LOL! I felt really silly. This whole time I knew her name and her face, but I didn't know that's why I knew her!

I had a chat with Robyn today about how I felt about what was happening around the store and that I have been putting out my resume. I was not intending to tell anyone that, but her and Melissa 'got into it' a little bit today with all the stuff and it's just getting to be too much. I don't want that to be the reason I leave If I do. I also don't want it to be about the money (although why would I leave!). I have applied for four other goverment jobs at $11.00 an hour. I can't pass that up. I told her I have not had any confirmations or considerations yet, anyway, I have to get there first. But I told her that on two of them it requires "current employee" contact, and I wanted to give her the heads up. She has been very good to me, as have the girls in the store. It is VERY hard not to get wrapped up in the drama, especially since I have PLENTY of that from my family! Robyn DOES NOT want me to leave. But I don't want to mention it to Teresa just to get a raise. I don't want to go in there with an altimatum( SP!?) so to speak. It's too easy to burn bridges. I am also attatched to Robyn and Paula and Denise and the other girls! We have shared a lot! They are like my second family.

So Being able to be home at 6pm allowed me to go and get my temple recommend signed, so I can go with the Elders Quorum on Friday night, that should be fun! I hope! I didn't have to go through all the questions again. He already saw me once this week, we just had to fix the date.

Then Bro. Booth called, he said it was not about speaking in church!LOL! Ok so that usually means one other thing! A calling, Remember how I mentioned a few days ago, that Bishop Pothier had mentioned that they were working on another calling?! Well, this time it's Primary with the 11yr olds!I accepted it. I am not as scared or uncomfortable with it, as I was when we first moved in the ward. In fact, it might just be a good thing. We'll see. Oh and Bro. Booths son is in the class. I told him to pray for his son! LOL!

Whew! It was Sooo nice to take a day off today! I forgot what that was like! It was SOO nice to - to have my passport IN The Mail!
No my package has not come yet! GRRR! I don't know what to do! I still have to do the wire but that won't come. I don't know wether to cancel it or not or have it done later or what. It's very frustrating!

The evening went down hill fast. How many ways can I screw up dinner tonight! OY I made enchilades but they were yucky. I think because I did cream of chicken with cream of mushroom and normally I just do cream of mushroom. So then we had left over taquitos and chicken patties. So I made those but the chicken patties didn't taste right, so we threw those out too.
Then I was looking for my wire, to make sure I had everything for my class just in case it does come tomorrow, I can't find my wire!! UGH!
so We ran to Michaels so I could buy another thing of wire. Good thing I kept the packaging. I had put the wire roll that I used in a baggie with brads and other things and it's that bag I can't find, fortunately I have everything else.
Can I start this day over again! I would so much like a redo!
But at least my passports done and 98 days to go!!

UGH! I didn't post last night due to a migraine. I remember why I don't miss those. I don't get them like I used to, but dang I hate them!

So here is my horoscope today - I found it a litte Ironic!
The desire for travel, perhaps to visit a friend who lives far away, might come upon you today dear Leo, and you might actually set the wheels in motion to make it happen. Social events could take up your time in the evening, and you could meet some interesting people. A friend might need a sympathetic ear, and as you're especially sensitive to others right now, you can be prepared to hear a sad story. Otherwise, your day should go well. Enjoy

I am taking tomorrow off, so I can do my passport. I have spent the evening filling out the applications and finding out what else I need.

I also am in a little bit of a bind. The stuff for my class has not arrived at the store. The company, Wooden Hollow is in Green Bay Wisconsin (go Fiqure!). The gentleman I spoke with was very kind with a very thick British accent. I loved to hear him talk. Anway. He said that my order was sent out, he did have a tracking number, so we looked at it. The estimated arrival date is the 22nd!! The day of my class! I am not that panicked, because I only have 3 in my class. Paula and Jennie (friends and employees) and Judy a regular. I called Judy today and she was actually worried about it, because she is under the weather. So it might all just work out anyway. If it comes Wed, I may still do it, and just have Jenni and Paula staple their own wire for the hanging part. It's way easy and it will only take us maybe an hour instead of the two. For my first class I am not that disappointed and rather relieved that is people I know. I just need to fiqure out my next class so that I have something early enough. Here's hoping it comes Wed!

*so much for the 300 million! (Sorry KKT!)

*It was nice to get the dogs bathed and trimmed (I did it myself!)
*got reamed by my mom for all the stuff I don't do and No matter what I do or say can make it right or make her feel better.

*must talk to family more often!I do miss my family - I don't admit it as much as I should.

*I don't like to deal with bad things or stress

* Need to work on stuff for the new babies. I am almost done with one. Hope to have done by April.

*must get more sleep

*looking forward to the Angel Food Cake I am making tomorrow, for family dinner with Carls cousins.

*I think I am obessed with other people's blogs!I am fascinated by what other people do and how they spend their time. It's giving me lots of ideas! lol!

*been munchin on choc and peanut butter chips and honey chex cereal. while my poor Buster dog is going on a diet today.

It's been a fugly day! Oh before I get started lol - I have a few corrections on my 300 million list. Carl correctly informed me that he wants the Dodge Charger not the Viper! OPPS! or since it's 300 million he would go for the Austin Martin Vanquish! (SP?!) See how much I know about cars! I only know what kind I want! LOL!

Work was very intresting and tense for a little while. Basically the employee scheduling sucks canal water. Just because we don't have enough employees. Robyn does the best she can with it, and tries to be very flexible with everyone. One of the nice things about this job is the flexibility. The hard part is getting time off. 1. we don't get paid for it. 2. everyone is maxed out for their hours so switching and covering gets to be a pain. We all get along really well, for the most part. But it's like working with a bunch of girl friends and if one person is mad at one person, EVERYBODY knows about it and has a different story or different opinion.

I stayed today till 6pm. I normally go from 9am -3pm. I couldn't take my lunch until 4:00pm. Which was okay except that I had that time of the month cramps. I just needed something to take the medication with so I could stay at work. The new girl gave her notice already (much of us are MUCH relieved as sad as that is). she is on temp leave at another job and compromising it!(DON'T ask! That's a whole nother story!). See what I mean! LOL!

There was ALOT more but I don't know how much I can disclose at the moment. Just because there are people that read the blog (I think) that come into the store. Our store really is wonderful and we have a great group of girls I don't want to give anyone the wrong Idea.

I LOVE my Job. I LOVE my job. I LOVE my job!

That's what the AZ Lottery is up to these days! Last time a guy won who was close to filing bankrupcy! How cool would that be.... so here is my question to myself ... What on earth would I do with 300 million dollars! (I can't remember how much Carl said it would be after taxes! LOL!)

1. Buy a House
2. Buy the Oregon House (family will know which house!)
3. Buy everyone in family a house
4. Buy me a MINI
5. Buy Carl a Dodge Viper
6. Open my own bookstore/gift shop
7.Put some away for Retirement In Oregon!
8. Buy another dog probably a Westie, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, or a Beagle (or all three!)
9. Maybe adopt a baby (If I can't have my own)
10. take a LONG vacation with Carl.

What would you do with 300 million?!
10.

ok I am lagging because I haven't had much sleep, dragging because I haven't had much sleep or too much sleep. I can't tell anymore! lol. All the days seem to be rolled into one. I pray nothing is sagging, cause then I'm really trouble and have to do a lot more explaining! lol!

We are FINALLY seeing new stuff come in at work. The new Daisy D's line is here and it's SUPER cute as well as American Crafts. I am LOVING the colors and patterns this year!Sweetwater is still my favorite so far!

I am not sure what is up with my sleep situation. I have struggled with Insomnia since high school. But I think I have a slight ear infection. The inside of my ear is tender and throbs once in a while. I feel lots of pressure and then when it pops, it hurts really bad and then goes away. I feel like my balance is off a little, making me a little dingy. (hey don't tell me I am already!LOL!). Today I couldn't seem to concentrate.

On way home it was the weirdest thing. I was on my transfer and there were four or five little kids. A lady next to them, started a conversation. She found out the kids were 7-10 yrs old! I was shocked as was she and the bus driver. One of the boys proceeded to tell her he had $200 and a cell phone, and that his parents said it was okay if they went to the mall.(a 1/2 hr away). She told them not to tell ANYONE else they had the money or someone would steal it. (I hope she was trying to help). The 10yr old was picking his nose and EATING it. I finally had to turn the other way! LOL! The bus driver was asking them questions too, I think he was a little concerned too, because of their age without anyone else. It worried me when I got off the bus.

I promised myself I wouldn't lay down tonight - before 9-930. I have done that the last two nights and then can't sleep later on, and then I'm up all night.

I am soo sorry I didn't get everyone's Valentine's out this time. I have been going to bed - this is soo wierd.I feel okay otherwise, just tired.

I have NO idea what to put my title for today! lol!

The whole day was very very smooth. Carl had a meeting at church this morning. He got a new calling last night. He's now the Sec in the Elders Quorum. For those who do not know what is, that is the men closer to his age 20-30something (not sure excactly the cut off age!LOL!) are in a group called the Elders Quorum. He very much likes it. Especially in this ward. I also had a meeting with the Bishop today. I had another temple recommend interview. We felt kinda silly because we had just done this last year. (they are now good for two years!). I will meet with the Stake Pres. on Wed. (you have to get two signatures). Anyway.

I get home and I am printing some stuff for my cards and I get an IM from my mom. She broke her ribs falling off a scaffolding at the house (they are remodling!). My mother is famous for her household injuries.
and not just little ones. She's tried to take her fingers off with a putty knife. Carl had to take her to the Emergency for that one or was that when she tried to take them off again when she was cutting an onion. I can't remember. My mom is not a clutz, I would say but more like Tim Allen from Tool Time. LOL.
Anyway - she tells me she's heard I am seeing a fertility specialist?!!! REALLY!? Who is he?! I would like to know and when is my appointment! I haven't seen a fertility specialist in the 9yrs Carl and I have been married!! She says it came from the disfunctional family grapevine! NO KIDDING. Then she proceeds to tell me that she hears we are still upset about the house (LONG UGLY Story!) and we are mad at them. Well we are or WERE but that's not NEW news, but it is according to her. We've had this fight before. I wasn't going to fight with her, so I signed off. I am tired of the STUPID STUPID same stuff. It's in the FREAKIN PAST!!

Speaking of the Past - LOL! I get a phone call from Krista (the one I mentioned yesterday!) It's been 15yrs since we've talked!! She got screwed up - I got screwed up. We both have straightened up and got a good life. DANG it was good to talk to her. She is in Flagstaff (two hours from here) but she is planning on coming down in March and we are going to get together. There was a group of 6 of us that hung out in school. They all stayed here, had messed up lives, I went to Utah and had a messed up life. I have sorta felt like no one really knew why we left (my parents UGLY divorce and the UGLY things that came out if). We laughed, Krista and I did. We always used to laugh. She would make me laugh so hard. We had history together, Seminary for a little while. Leaving Arizona was VERY difficult for me. I have sort of been able to put the pieces where I want them and move on and it's been good, but I can go back to the past and it's NOT painful anymore. And that's a REALLY good thing! I can't wait to see her in March!!

.cOne of the reasons I love where we live are days like today. It was GORGOUS! It's 73 degrees outside and not a cloud in the sky!!Kinda funny cause the caption on MSN homepage says there are blizzards back east! LOL! (sorry all you east coasters!). Ha Ha!

So last night I started finishing my Valentines Cards so I could get them mailed on time. Well, I lasted about 20 mins and got super tired! I am sure it was from all the drama at work. I crashed again. I didn't even get
to watch any of the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics. I won't talk about why I missed the 2002 Winter Olympics In SLC! Go fiqure! (and I lived there!!). BLAH!!

Anyway - today was really fun. At 11 we had Sue's Karate Tournement. They were going for their Orange Belts today. It didn't take as long as last time. But Dian and Loretta and Sharon were there too. Then we all went to lunch, we just sat and talked even an hour or so after we ate.

I also ran into the parents of an old friend that I went to Jr. High with. It's amazing that being back in the same area where I went to school,They wanted my number to give to my friend Krista. I would like to know how she's doing. He said she moved up to Flagstaff, but they would give her my number. He even tried to call her on the cell phone while I was standing there! LOL! But she wasn't home. I haven't run into much of my past. A few here and there. I don't mind either way.

I got most of the house cleaned this morning so we are just hanging out tonight and watching more Olympics. Carl wants to add a medal chart to his blog so if anyone knows where we can find one let us know!

Can you say Soap Opera! HOLY smokes. Today was SOO weird!! The Drama at work today was UNREAL. I really don't want to give too much detail, but it was bad. I have a new view on someone and I DON'T like. I am trying really hard not to. I know that's not very helpful, but I don't feel comfortable talking about it on my blog, since it's work stuff and the people I work with. Who 90% of the time are WONDERFUL!!

We have an emergency staff meeting on Monday. I don't know that I want to go. YIKES!
Anway way - my knee is better. There is the goosegge with is a good size but it's not as black and blue as I thought it would be. It's still is pretty sore.

We found out that we may have to OWE taxes this year, because we fall into the higher tax bracket. Carl is going to see if we can file seperately and see if that helps.

So a 114 days of NO rain. There was a ray of hope on my way home today, it looked like it was going to blow in a storm the sky has been dark all day, fortunately though not as cold. But did it rain - NOT yet, they say it still may later in the eveing. Here's hoping!!

Last night after bringing the dogs in, I was putting their leashes up and my knee took out the corner of the coffee table.I tried really really hard not to swear! It was one of those pains where ya double over and hold your breathe for few minutes. Now I am wondering if I have done more damage. It hurts to put too much pressure on it, when I walk or to bend it, and if I have it bent it hurts to straighten it out. I hope it's just bruised. There is a gooseegg starting to form on top. I am sure it will be purple tomorrow.

CONGRATULATIONS TO U2 for winning BIG at the Grammys! 5 wins!
Best Rock Song (2) for -City Of Blinding Lights (one of my favorites on the album!)
Best Rock Performance by a Group - Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
Album of the Year - How to dismantle an Atomic Bomb!


My faith has been renewed in the music society! LOL! I am THRILLED. I am so glad it wasn't Kayne West!! He looked all pimped out! LOL! Bono speach was great too!
Love the hat!!

Kinda funny - I have had U2 in my CD player all week. I am not one who follows celebritys, but I have been a big fan of U2 for a LONG time!
Seeing them in Concert at the Elevation Tour was a lifetime highlight for me. Not to mention that they were VIP tickets!!

Anyway back to the grammy. I particularly loved the last song! "I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour" and the artists that performed it, I can't remember them all , but The Edge, Bonnie Rait,Dang it I can't remember the guy who sings the song! But I love it.
I am glad I caught the last 20min of the show it was well worth it!!

I have decided for now, Wednsdays are my least favorite day of the week! At least for now.
Carl and I had bit of a tiff last night and this morning. I was a little upset, because he had made plans with Christy to go out to dinner. He didn't check with me first, that wasn't so much the problem. Except right now we are living off of cash until our debit cards come and our check book. (fortunatley that came yesterday but most places don't take check anymore). I was trying to be good, until we could get access to our account. You don't realize how much you rely on the little things until you don't have them anymore - or is just an inconvienience. Anyway, I apologized for getting mad at him later in the morning. I had overeacted a bit, but I was also upset, because this isn't the first time Christy calls carl at work (he's usually very busy) so she gets him to do things. I don't think it's intentional it just annoying. Carl will do it, because it's his sister. I love her too, but sometimes I wanna strangle her!

Ok vent over, we did have a nice dinner and all is well.
A friend emailed me this funny email! I don't have kids, but I still find it funny!

Here's a few parts from it that were my favorite! ( couldn't figure out how to copy and past it!LOL!)

I was actually listening to the song "Ruby Tuesday" by u2 this morning. I had my Best of u2 album on the bus this morning. It was one I made. The song actual is part of three that they do from the Rattle and Hum movie.
(one of my favorites) where they do "Bad" live! LOVE LOVE that!
Anyway - the exciting part of the day - I have to tell first! Bethanie is engaged!! YEAH Bethanie!! I am sooo excited for you and Josh!! She was still shaking with excitement, everytime she told one of us for the first time! You could tell we work with a bunch a girls! LOL! We are SOO SOO happy for you!! She is so cute! LOVE her!

The funny part of the day was Paula asked me what part of my project I used the PVA glue for. I told her mostly the edges to seal the edges and the letters. I just liked that it covered better than Modge Podge. She has been looking into ordering for me for my class. She found out that the PVA has been on back order (which we knew already!) but that the reason they may not ship it at all is, the way it was manufactured. It comes from Salt Lake City (go figure!) and because they found out that it freezes! This totally cracked me up!! Glue freezes?! Who knew! LOL!

The other part of the day I don't know what to call it! LOL I was making some phone calls to get my passport taken care (I have to pay the $97 again!YUCK!), and I hear a thud and a grunt! Bilko I guess forgot he was under the table!LOL! He was okay, I made sure he was okay. Then about a half hour ago, (we normally take them out around 9pm) Buster does his low pitch bark that he does, when he wants to get our attention, I guess he wasn't going to wait another hour, so he barked again. LOL.

I sorta feel like I had a SuperBowl hangover!LOL! althought no drinking, I almost feel asleep! LOL! Yesterday was fun. I was so tired when we got back yesterday, we watched the DISAPPOINTING SuperBowl and then I crashed again at 8pm.
We had a regional church confrence, broadcast with Pres. Monson. That was cool. It was a satalite from Salt Lake, it was like General Confrence, but more personal.
He said that Pres Hinkley is home resting, he had surgery to remove a cancer tumor or something. We enjoyed Pres. Monsons talk, and the others. We went with Aunt Beth in Phoenix, because they had the earlier time! I did meet my mom's old divorce attorney Dan Morris. He was actually conducting the meeting, Beth introduced me to him afterwards.
We stayed at Beths for lunch and then came home and watched the SuperBowl.

I was soo disappointed in the game and the commericals. The AmeriQwest ones were our favorites! HATED the Burger King one, what were they THINKING?! oh my, it's like somebody's nightmare one! LOL!
The Pepsi ones, were all STUPID! LOL! But we don't like Pepsi in this house anyway! LOL!

I apologizing for not updating more, I have been so tired lately! My goal is to stay up PAST 9pm tonight, I want to work on my Valentines Cards!

It was an early start this morning. We headed to the bank AGAIN to fix what was charged to the account. So far we could calculate about $80. Fortunately we caught it early enough. We couldn't block the account or Carl wouldn't have gotten paid, and we had to wait for the pending actions to clear, before disputing them. So hopefully we will see that back in the account before the end of the week, this week.
We did even look at a couple of apartments. We found one we both really liked and felt good about it. The price is a little steep. If we do the 2brd 2bath. But the are more advantages.It's smaller complex and a little more secluded. We liked that they are fairly new and the layout. The nice part is that they save part of the month's rent to put towards a down payment for a home. That's IDEAL! They have two different options, so we would like to see the other one later. Oh and Carl gets a discount from working with the State! We are finding out that he gets a lot of discounts with that!
We spent the rest of the afternoon, organinzing and rearranging the office. It's much better. I even went through my big white cabinet drawers!! It's been two or three years on some of the drawers! We threw out 4 trash bags of stuff!! Man it felt good!!

I have decided I am not going to let this fraud thing 'freak me out'. It could have been a lot worse!! I did find out that someone had tried to use my Discovercard on line, when I called to cancel it! Fortunately it was denied because it was over anyway. But they told me I could go ahead and close the account and they will look into that instint because I was a charged a fee.
It's Amazing how EASY it is, to steal somone's identity. But I am not going to be bitter and angry.I am greatful, that it wasn't more serious. I am greatful, that it's forced me to be a more organized person and to be more aware of who's around me and what I'm doing.

It's GroundHogs Day! Mr Phil (I am not going to try and spell his whole name!LOL!)Did see his shadow! Maybe it's because he lives in Pittsburg!LOL! Or maybe he's a Steelers fan and didn't want to be seen with all the Steeler fans! LOL!

GRRR - ok we are having a serious run of bad luck! First the car, now my planner. We found out this morning. There is a $52 charge from our account someone bought GAS!! At the Shell station yesterday!! So far that's the only thing we see. Fortunately Carls quick thinking reminded me that we have the savings account, so we transfered everything into savings.
I am staying home from work today, so we can go to the bank and get a cashiers check since rent is due today! Carl is going to take a half day - so we can go to the bank and transfer accounts and close out the other one.
We called all the credit cards. Fortunately we did alert most of them that it had been stolen. Penney's was the only real credit card we had and fortuanatly my Discover and My Wells, (which was cancelled) I didn't have with me The only thing I am worried about now is my temple recommend and my other id.
This REALLY REALLY sucks!

ok it's not WINDsday but there was a breeze out today! But it was cold!
I am feeling a little better today, my nerves are not quite as shaken as they have been since Monday. Still no luck with my planner. I feel better after calling the bank, I have another form of ID in my other wallet, so I can still get my passport stuff taken care of.
The guy on the bus was very kind yesterday. It was a different one, but he said he would check with dispatch and their lost and found again.I talked to the lost and found lady a couple of times, and no luck.
I am still 90% sure it made it home with me. But WHERE?!

Today was definately better. Robyn picked me up at my stop this morning, as I was walking across the parking lot and bought me coke at McDonalds. I had cash but she bought one for me anyway.
I did get my class project done -and I am quite proud of it, but VERY nervous about teaching, especially since Jenni and Paula signed up! (They both teach too!)lol! but we are good friends too, so I am comfortable with them! I told them I would be good with just them! LOL!
I want to take Paulas 8x8 class. I am also going to help Denise with her Disney class on the 9th. It will help me not be so shy.I hope.
At 2pm Aunt Beth stopped by the store. Yeah!! It was good to see her! I felt really bad, that we had missed Drews wedding, because I was sick and couldn't talk. She was gonna take me home, but I went IKEA with her instead. It was fun. It was nice. I needed that.She dropped me off at Carls work and I went home with him and Sue. Seeing all the traffic on the way home made me appreciate a little taking the bus!