I'm not bossy. I'm just right.
Nicked this video from a friend (Alfred Lives Here). It is amazing how a less than two minutes video can show how love starts and blossoms between two people.
I had so many controversial topics I wanted to say last week, but this week just drained me. So did the massage, but more about that later. I had wanted to comment on the reserve whose members are living in third world conditions and are expecting the governments to come and do something. Here is a brief summary of my thoughts: I know the papers only show one side. I know there are several people posting articles about how horrible things are and the people are justified in their demands. I still have a problem with this situation. A page later is an article about how the chiefs don’t want to release the salaries they earn. And what?!? We are not supposed to figure out how these are related. I am not supposed to know from other articles that there are chiefs who are earning 6 digits in salary while their members live in sub-par housing. I don’t understand why the government has to get involved. A lot of funds go to the reserves from different levels and departments of the government. Why aren’t these funds being used to fix the housing? You don’t see the government stepping in and saving a person living in a rundown house in Edmonton or Gunn. Why aren’t the members holding their chiefs accountable? Why aren’t they demanding the chiefs provide them with better housing? Why aren’t they taking responsibility? It just frustrates me. I dislike people who use excuses rather than taking responsibility for their lives and doing something about it. We all have choices. Start choosing to take action and stop blaming and complaining. Demand to see the books, follow the money, start questioning.
So my b-day has come and passed and I had a good weekend. The Friday before I had my first ever professional massage and I feel bad, but it was just okay. I went for a therapeutic massage, not a relaxing massage. It was good, but other than some achiness, I didn’t notice a difference. Then Saturday, I wanted to go shopping, but not alone, so since that didn’t happen, I stayed home and cleaned and organized and it made me feel really good. I had the girls over in the evening and we sat around and chatted. Would have been nice to play games, but there were lots of good conversations and it was a nice mix of friends. Then Sunday was over to my parents so I could have cake and ice cream and get presents. Whoot! Monday was shopping (unfortunately for most practical stuff, though I did buy a smaller size pant) and then dinner out at Kelseys. Kelseys has definitely improved since our last voyage there. The service was much better; the menu has improved and has an enlightened section for those of us counting calories. Plus it was Monday so appetizers were buy one get one free, so D and I each had a warm soup and then our dinner. Aside from there being very little in the way of steamed veggies, it was delicious. I did not have dessert since I had leftover cheesecake from Saturday.
Friday I had my follow-up massage and after spending some time on my back, he had me turn over so he could work on the front shoulders. Let me just say – OWWWWW!!! I had marks on my neck by the end and while he said my muscles felt looser, all I could feel was the ache. I used ice Friday night and no one has been able to touch my shoulders since. OMG! I can’t even tell if it did any good because it hurts so much. I think I need a relaxing one just to calm the muscles, except I don’t want anyone to touch me. Very annoying. Hopefully the pain will fade soon and I can see what state I am in.
And yes, I did say ‘he’ for my masseuse. A little disconcerting, but he has been quite nice, letting me know what we are doing and giving me tips and stuff. Is he the best massage I have ever had? No, I do hold true that Mr. H was still better. D gives more of a relaxing massage, so that is a different feel. But hey, if it helps with the stress and the headaches and such, then it’s worth trying.
Work is frustrating on so many levels and I am so uninterested in it. My unit is just so messed up and there are more changes coming in the new year and talk about downsizing and a new manager. Oh goodness, I am hoping the rumors are wrong on that one – the person they are suggesting for a manager has no clue what we do. It would be nice to have someone who has some knowledge, but then again, the people who do have knowledge scare the crap out of me as well as they are micro-managers. That is what makes things so tough. Having a set of people who act like they are your bosses, when they aren’t. I have a boss, thank you, and I only need one.
Funny story – one of the big, big wigs came by to meet everyone and our team met with him after my old team. Well, I guess my old team brought me up and how they wanted me back. When I introduced myself, he said “oh, you’re that person.” Nothing like the big wigs knowing who you are… ack! It was really flattering, but also a little nerve-wracking.
Annoying story – the disadvantage to leaving the unit is now I have become the scapegoat for some people. I mean honestly, some of these people I had to train and clean up a lot after them. And now, when there are screw ups, I get blamed. What really pissed me off is the paperwork is completely missing to support these accusations – convenient. Though really it backs me up, but goodness knows, that is not how the story is being told.
I keep thinking I am almost done Christmas and then I find another present I haven’t completed. Sighhhh… Technically I am down to 3 presents. Two I have to pick up the gift certificates (what else do you get grandmothers!?!) The other is half done and I am kinda stuck on what else to get. I think I have an idea, but now I have to find it at the price I want at a location close to where I work/live. That could be difficult. Once those are done, then I am done. I sat down yesterday and did 99% of the Christmas cards. Whoot! Those just need addresses and then I can mail them. Then I have to start planning the Christmas Eve party - what to make this year? Ack - I have no ideas right now. I need to come up with the big supper idea soon! I have to wrap the presents and send off the few that are out of the city. And I bought several b-day presents! Whoot! I am so good. Teehee. Oh yeah – and I need to do baking yet.
D is currently managing two stores, so is super busy; so I should have lots of alone time to get stuff done.
I am completely in love with Adele. Mostly her album 21, but a few from 19 are also good. I also am in love Glee’s renditions of her songs. Wow! And the new Evanescence album is fantastic. I have actually found quite a few new albums I love. And of course a couple greatest hits for bands from the past that I still love. I know I am such a music whore. I like just about any kind of music, though my tolerance for thrash and old country is very limited.
Anyway, I have more to write about, but we are doing a glucose curve for my poor kitty, so of to draw some blood.
I had so many controversial topics I wanted to say last week, but this week just drained me. So did the massage, but more about that later. I had wanted to comment on the reserve whose members are living in third world conditions and are expecting the governments to come and do something. Here is a brief summary of my thoughts: I know the papers only show one side. I know there are several people posting articles about how horrible things are and the people are justified in their demands. I still have a problem with this situation. A page later is an article about how the chiefs don’t want to release the salaries they earn. And what?!? We are not supposed to figure out how these are related. I am not supposed to know from other articles that there are chiefs who are earning 6 digits in salary while their members live in sub-par housing. I don’t understand why the government has to get involved. A lot of funds go to the reserves from different levels and departments of the government. Why aren’t these funds being used to fix the housing? You don’t see the government stepping in and saving a person living in a rundown house in Edmonton or Gunn. Why aren’t the members holding their chiefs accountable? Why aren’t they demanding the chiefs provide them with better housing? Why aren’t they taking responsibility? It just frustrates me. I dislike people who use excuses rather than taking responsibility for their lives and doing something about it. We all have choices. Start choosing to take action and stop blaming and complaining. Demand to see the books, follow the money, start questioning.
So my b-day has come and passed and I had a good weekend. The Friday before I had my first ever professional massage and I feel bad, but it was just okay. I went for a therapeutic massage, not a relaxing massage. It was good, but other than some achiness, I didn’t notice a difference. Then Saturday, I wanted to go shopping, but not alone, so since that didn’t happen, I stayed home and cleaned and organized and it made me feel really good. I had the girls over in the evening and we sat around and chatted. Would have been nice to play games, but there were lots of good conversations and it was a nice mix of friends. Then Sunday was over to my parents so I could have cake and ice cream and get presents. Whoot! Monday was shopping (unfortunately for most practical stuff, though I did buy a smaller size pant) and then dinner out at Kelseys. Kelseys has definitely improved since our last voyage there. The service was much better; the menu has improved and has an enlightened section for those of us counting calories. Plus it was Monday so appetizers were buy one get one free, so D and I each had a warm soup and then our dinner. Aside from there being very little in the way of steamed veggies, it was delicious. I did not have dessert since I had leftover cheesecake from Saturday.
Friday I had my follow-up massage and after spending some time on my back, he had me turn over so he could work on the front shoulders. Let me just say – OWWWWW!!! I had marks on my neck by the end and while he said my muscles felt looser, all I could feel was the ache. I used ice Friday night and no one has been able to touch my shoulders since. OMG! I can’t even tell if it did any good because it hurts so much. I think I need a relaxing one just to calm the muscles, except I don’t want anyone to touch me. Very annoying. Hopefully the pain will fade soon and I can see what state I am in.
And yes, I did say ‘he’ for my masseuse. A little disconcerting, but he has been quite nice, letting me know what we are doing and giving me tips and stuff. Is he the best massage I have ever had? No, I do hold true that Mr. H was still better. D gives more of a relaxing massage, so that is a different feel. But hey, if it helps with the stress and the headaches and such, then it’s worth trying.
Work is frustrating on so many levels and I am so uninterested in it. My unit is just so messed up and there are more changes coming in the new year and talk about downsizing and a new manager. Oh goodness, I am hoping the rumors are wrong on that one – the person they are suggesting for a manager has no clue what we do. It would be nice to have someone who has some knowledge, but then again, the people who do have knowledge scare the crap out of me as well as they are micro-managers. That is what makes things so tough. Having a set of people who act like they are your bosses, when they aren’t. I have a boss, thank you, and I only need one.
Funny story – one of the big, big wigs came by to meet everyone and our team met with him after my old team. Well, I guess my old team brought me up and how they wanted me back. When I introduced myself, he said “oh, you’re that person.” Nothing like the big wigs knowing who you are… ack! It was really flattering, but also a little nerve-wracking.
Annoying story – the disadvantage to leaving the unit is now I have become the scapegoat for some people. I mean honestly, some of these people I had to train and clean up a lot after them. And now, when there are screw ups, I get blamed. What really pissed me off is the paperwork is completely missing to support these accusations – convenient. Though really it backs me up, but goodness knows, that is not how the story is being told.
I keep thinking I am almost done Christmas and then I find another present I haven’t completed. Sighhhh… Technically I am down to 3 presents. Two I have to pick up the gift certificates (what else do you get grandmothers!?!) The other is half done and I am kinda stuck on what else to get. I think I have an idea, but now I have to find it at the price I want at a location close to where I work/live. That could be difficult. Once those are done, then I am done. I sat down yesterday and did 99% of the Christmas cards. Whoot! Those just need addresses and then I can mail them. Then I have to start planning the Christmas Eve party - what to make this year? Ack - I have no ideas right now. I need to come up with the big supper idea soon! I have to wrap the presents and send off the few that are out of the city. And I bought several b-day presents! Whoot! I am so good. Teehee. Oh yeah – and I need to do baking yet.
D is currently managing two stores, so is super busy; so I should have lots of alone time to get stuff done.
I am completely in love with Adele. Mostly her album 21, but a few from 19 are also good. I also am in love Glee’s renditions of her songs. Wow! And the new Evanescence album is fantastic. I have actually found quite a few new albums I love. And of course a couple greatest hits for bands from the past that I still love. I know I am such a music whore. I like just about any kind of music, though my tolerance for thrash and old country is very limited.
Anyway, I have more to write about, but we are doing a glucose curve for my poor kitty, so of to draw some blood.
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