Saturday, November 24, 2001

Update on things. We had a plumber come in and check out the problem....seems we needed to replace ALL the pipe from the sink to the connection of the drain. It was all copper and was rusted all over the place with some serious soon-to-be holes. If we had replaced the entire ceiling, we would have had another leak again soon. So, instead, we had a plumber replace it all with plastic and we will have an insurance adjustor come and give us an estimate on replacing the ceiling with tile since we won't be able to replace what they had up there. It is over 20 years old, and unlikely to be found anywhere. We don't have enough pieces to replace what we had to take out. So, new ceiling for downstairs hallway and entryway.
We are NOT going with my friends because of the plumbing damage and the extra cost we didn't think we would have. There is a cover and drinks will be a bit more than we have in our budget due to this. However, I called C. and she said...."we'll miss you but I understand." And she offered to sit here if we needed to have a plumber come in this week since both Keith and I HAD to be at work.
That's it for now. Dinner is calling. Later
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Friday, November 23, 2001

After I read this, I realized I sounded a bit whiney about needing from my friends. Its just that some days, I feel like all I do is give, give, give. I know its supposed to give you more to give, but it wears the hell out of me at times. I won't apologize for my thoughts, though. They are mine. . .as depressed or selfish as they may be.
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Where to start with my comments of the past two days? Thanksgiving day was good. Keith went to work and we ended up at my aunt's by 4:00 pm, had dinner with the extended family, chatted, cleaned up, got our names for the Christmas gift exchange, and headed out about 9:00 pm to go and visit with my friends and families.
So, this is where I will begin. I love my friends and am thankful for them, but sometimes I just don't feel like I belong. Its like the part of me that is friends with them is acceptable, but the other parts of me are not. We went to MJ's home which was fine cause she and I will always be friends no matter what, but sometimes C. and T. make me feel less than welcome. Last year, Keith was working the Saturday after Thanksgiving and I did nothing. Both of them called me to supposedly invite me to go to an Irish bar, but although they both left messages, neither told me "why" they called or that I needed to call them back and let them know. So, I felt very left out. This year, they are going again, and C. used the reasoning that Chris (MJ's brother-in-law) was the one who was going to plan it. So, she can't very well invite me. As I arrive at MJ's, I find out that J. is invited, but no one bothered to call me. I got the invite, but not a very welcoming one. I am not sure if its because they don't know Keith that well, or the fact that I don't fit in the mold of "mom" or that I will tell it like it is. C. and T. are very open about their opinions, but neither want to hear anyone else's (especially if it is different from theirs).
I just feel very left out many times, and I don't think they realize it, or even try to include me. Sometimes, they can't because other people are friends with all 3 of them due to the kids, and I am not included. But many times, I just get forgotten. Over the summer, they would go out in the evening after swimmeets, and all I would get would be a "well, I thought she was calling you. . we didn't realize none of us had called until we got to the bar". Makes me feel like I am loved, let me tell you.
Anyway, Keith and I are not sure if we are going because of the house problem we are having. This morning, he discovered water on the ceiling and on the table in the entry way. He came home early, cut out the damaged drop-ceiling tile, and cut away plaster. He repaired the one pipe he saw that had a crack hence a leak, but after we ran water, we discovered another spot of rust on the copper pipe. Plumber call must be made and who knows when he will get here. Therefore, neither of us are feeling like celebrating or going out knowing the work we will have to have done. It just sucks.
So, if I sound like I could cry or just want to ignore the world, you know why. Too many hits and not enough hugs right now make me weepy. (and maybe a bit of PMS as well) Of course, tomorrow could be better. . . we shall see.
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Thursday, November 22, 2001

I know I have been rather quiet, but work was very busy yesterday. We had shortened periods so we could have a prayer service and then a yearbook-signing social. Last year's grads were invited back for it, and we had a former student who showed up, and had to be told to leave. This, of course, took time and effort (and calling the police---you may remember we had to do this once before. I guess he just thinks we will change our mind.) The student was not "asked" to leave our school, but was told he would be on very strict probation which is why he left. And after having lied to us, and made subtle threats, we don't need to have hm around. After that, I had to learn how to update my web information for the school. I hope tomorrow morning to get that done, and play around with some new web stuff to update The Purple Turnip. Today, I need to make my broccoli slaw for Thanksgiving dinner, and do a bit of laundry. Keith is working for about 6-7 hours. He gets double time and a half for holidays, so he chose to work during the day today and tomorrow.
Anyway, after I finished my tutorial yesterday, I went to get my nails done, went to order my bridal album and pictures (finally), and then to the grocery store. Dinner was already in the slow cooker, so we had a simple dinner and curled up to watch some TV. It was nice to know I didn't have to get up, and that I had no real "time schedule" for today or the rest of my weekend.

I want to make sure I order some gifts from Amazon today or tomorrow as well since they are currently having free shipping for orders over $99 if the items are part of that deal. I have gift exchange gifts for this list as well as a few things for my husband. Good deal all around.

Well, in case I don't make it back today. . . . .HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ONE AND ALL!!
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Tuesday, November 20, 2001

Thanksgiving confession: check out the back porch for some turkey talking.
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The question in my mind today is how can someone who is from the same family be so different from the others? Self-absorbtion, self-centeredness, and not even considering others feelings are not things I can do easily. Yes, there have been times where I have had to act a certain way for my own self-preservation, but it sucked. And, I don't want to have to act that way. One of my siblings on the other hand. . .is always like that. There is no connection anymore, and yet, there is a feeling of self-pity when they feel left out. Yep, you guessed it. . .the same sibling that drove me crazy when I was getting married is at his self-centeredness again.
I can live with his not wanting to be part of everything family oriented or wanting to be connected to all of us if it weren't for the fact that he is the first one who would be saying "no one loves me" if either my parents didn't go visit or if we didn't ask him to be part of something. Be self-absorbed, but don't expect me to want to be part of your world if you won't be part of mine.

On another family note, I talked to my sister-in-law, W. last night for an hour and we got a chance to catch up, and make sure we connect. I love her dearly, and wish San Diego was not so far (and expensive) to visit. We will be going there for Easter break and hopefully they will be able to make it to Myrtle Beach for our summer beach fest with my Mom and Bill. They are trying to get a cheap flight to visit here for Christmas, but ***shhh*** its a secret. Anyway, I need to make the time to call her and J. more. I need connections to family more as I get older.


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Where is my copy of the new book? I know that you and you have the book Violets are Blue by James Patterson. I pre-ordered it from my book club, but its not here yet. So, where is it? I want to read this book, and with my Thanksgiving 5-day break coming up, I want to read it NOW. (OK, you can go back to your regularly scheduled program)
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Monday, November 19, 2001

I am very thankful I have a job I love, and that I can see myself in this job for a long time.
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First. . . check out the new look at Shana's. I was one of the few who could not see it. Grey--a little. Yellowish green---alot. Must be my computer or my eyes or something. Either way, I love the new design.
And thanks to my blogger fairy, I have a great new look and added some new links. Will be taking time to spotlight a few of them this Thanksgiving week. However, I am going to jump on the band wagon of Elizabeth at Get Real, and mention what I am thankful for this week of Thanksgiving.
I am thankful for my husband, my parents, and my brothers and sisters who make me laugh at life.
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Sunday, November 18, 2001

OK. . .what a weekend this has been for us. Nothing major or catastropic happened, but I can tell you now that if we ever decide to re-do our kitchen, we either have to hire someone, or I have to leave town until it is completely over. (Or we could divorce first, but what would be the sense of a new kitchen)
We headed out to Home Depot to buy the marble sinktop and vanity. The vanity was all put together and very simple. Great. Except that the drawers were on the right which was where the bowl and piping were going to be. Not going to work. Great. We find one that is adjustable but you have to put it together yourself. OK, we are on a roll, and it is going to work.
After we get home, and Keith and I begin to put it together, we notice that the bottom of it is solid---no place for pipes to fit through. So, to check and make sure they really come from the floor and not from the wall, Keith looks at the one he has to remove. Yep, they come from the floor----AND the holes in the existing one will not let the pipes pass through for us to lift it up or slide it out. So begins the 3 hour chore of sawing and hacking and sawing and picking at the floor to make a space so that we can get it out. We do, and we cut a hunk out of the new one to put it in. As we move around doing things, I notice a few items amiss:
1) some of the floor tiles are loose and will need adhesive
2) Keith has drilled 3 holes in the drawer front but we only need one so we have to patch those
3) we have hung the medicine cabinet upside down (which is really of no matter but it adds to the comedy of errors on this job) and finally,
4)our house is so crooked that even with the sink and vanity level, it is still crooked to the eye because the floor slopes about 2 inches I swear.
The job became my husband's hell, and I know he will be happy when he is down with his part tomorrow. Only a light left to hook up and a small leak to seal. I know he is happy that he is done with jobs until we buy a new front door. We fought, we swore, we laughed and we cuddled and watched the video Dinosaur last night. It wasn't the best weekend I ever had, but it wasn't the worst either.

I did find fabric for the curtain, a stamp of ladybugs to use for the wall, black switchplate covers, black paint for trim, and a towel ring that matches what we have for faucets.
And between visits to Amazon, shopping on Friday and a craft show today, I have bought a few more Christmas gifts. And I only have to work for 2.5 days until next Tuesday. (and its dinner time right now, so later!!!)


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