First day of school

Today was the first day of the last year of school for Kenzie. I remember all his other first days and it doesn't seem like it has been that long. But alas it is here. Granted, he is going to Master's Commission/SAGU. But that doesn't really count. I'm not sad. Well, maybe a little bit. Only because he can't wait to graduate and get to Plano with his buddies. He'll probably get up there and forget all about us country bumpkins. ;) I refuse to think of it at this point. I have 9 months to prepare. I'm not thinking about it today.

farewell

Micheal and Mackenzie took PT (stands for Poppa's truck, Poppa was my Daddy) to Snyder today and traded it for a motorcycle. I knew it was going to happen, I was the one who told Micheal it was okay to do the trade. We weren't driving PT because it used a lot of gas, about a quarter of a tank a day. Remember we live out in Dove Creek. I know that Daddy would have said "Alicia Darleen, there is no reason for that truck to sit there gathering dust. Get rid of it." But you see...I'm a Daddy's girl. He passed in 2001 and it was so painful that I couldn't let myself even think about him. It was like that for about 3 years. Anytime I would begin to think of Daddy it just hurt too much so I would push those memories away but I could still drive his truck and it was like he was there with me. The truck was my connection to him. About a month ago while I was getting ready for work I was talking to the Lord and I told him that I wished Micheal had a motorcycle that would be fun and reliable for him to ride with his buddies. He works hard and he deserves to have something he wants. Shortly after that his brother David mentioned he was going to sell one of his motorcycles and the rest is history. I had an H&R Block class this morning and as I drove home, I cried the whole way. It just makes me sad. I'm glad I didn't boo hoo when they left. I know it is silly to feel this way and it is so neat to see Micheal so excited. He and Kenz have been outside playing with the bike ever since they got home. I took a good picture of them and will see if I can get it on here.

will it ever end???

OMGosh. I've been at work since 7AM. Took an hour and a half supper break and am over at II now in order to facilitate a team meeting at 7PM. It will last til 8PM after which I will do a roster to email out. Should be good to go by 8:30. My eyes are so tired. I just want to go home and wash this 13 hours old mascara off!!!

Micheal just called. After he dropped me off a whatchacallit blew up on the big truck. He was suppose to be going home to take a nap (He has to be back up to DG from 9-11 due to the fact that he called a meeting because they are behind on stocking.) instead he is sitting at O'Reilly's. That truck has been good to us. She has over 300,000 miles on her. I guess she's allowed to let off a little steam. ;)

Back to my eyes...they hurt. I need a new prescription. Yeah, like that is going to happen anytime soon. Too many other pots on the fire. Is that a real sentence?? I'm not so sure. Better get my presentation loaded into Skillsoft.

what to do

I have to make a decision about when to buy my airline ticket to go to Maryland for Corbin's birth. Micah is due on November 20th. Statistically, first births go past the due date. One week out puts us at Thanksgiving. I don't want the boys (Micheal and Mackenzie) to be here alone at Thanksgiving. I don't know what to do. Think I'll go take a bubble bath and call Tracy.

wide awake

We got home today around 3:45, ate supper about 5, went to bed at 6. No, that is not a typo. With my schedule flip flopping from days (7-3), to nights (3-11) and currently back to days, I'm tired, unmotivated. I still haven't ventured back into the closet. The week of the 25th I'll be back on nights if all goes as planned. Anyway, I had to get up because I put some chicken in the little crockette slow cooker. (I had layed it out to thaw day before yesterday so it had to be cooked.) Just put it in there with about 2/3 can of diced tomatoes w/chipotle peppers. I plan to shred it tomorrow, add seasonings and we'll have soft chicken tacos on corn tortillas. I know Micheal will be thrilled. ;) Actually he has become alot more tolerant of chicken here lately. So, here I sit my mind jumping from one topic to another...just had a WW Latte ice cream bar. OMGoodness, they are so good. Kenzie should be getting off and headed home. I think this was his first night to close at Starbuck's, he usually opens. He absolutely loves his job. I guess I'll go read. Maybe I should take some tylenol pm. If I do that will I be able to get up in the morning?? On the other hand if I don't I might be up till who knows when and the outcome will be the same. My life is so complex. Ha!

Memphis

Looks like my trip to Memphis has been nixed. No problem, I have the opportunity to earn some extra $$ at work since I'm staying. It will really help with the airfare to MD in November. Also I confess to having separation anxiety and I still had a week to go before I was scheduled to leave. I have a lot of other projects to get finished before the holiday season starts. It's all good.

Did you hear that???

I swear I heard a cheeseburger and crispy fries call my name.

Out of the closet

I've come out of the closet. It was stuffy in there and such a mess. Shoes everywhere! Blogging sounded like much more fun. I have so much to do before the day is over but I'm just not feeling it. Bills, laundry, the closet, floors, bathroom...need I say more? I'm overwhelmed by it all so I'm taking a few moments to ignore it. Shortly I'll make a to do list and get it done bite by bite. Yall be sure to check out Micheal's blog. It's in my list and is called "Cowboy Up". We had lots of fun setting it up last night. Well, I better get busy. The clock is ticking and I am back on days for this last week before Memphis. I get sad when I think about leaving my boys for so long. I'm pretty sure I'll be working a day shift when I get there. Could be a mid, 1-9. We'll see. Anyway, I'm taking lots of movies to keep me company. Any recommendations?? It's time.
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KSA's

Do you know what a KSA is? Oh, I know what it stands for. Knowledge, skill and abilities. Have you ever tried to write one?? Pain. That's all I can say. There is a job I would really like to apply for but it is a federal job and requires you to write KSA's for several topics showing you are qualified. At first I thought "OK, no big deal." Yeah, well...I googled it and boy did I get educated. Did you know there are people who get paid (big bucks) just to write KSA's? It was stressing me out in a BIG way, so, I decided not to apply. Pretty sad, huh? It's just too much. It would have to be done and in the mail (sent express) on Monday in order to meet the deadline. The house is messy, I'm leaving in a week and it is just too much. I think I'll go take a bubble bath. Yes, that definitely sounds like the appropriate solution. ;)

My one word answers...

Where is your cell phone? purse
Your significant other? recliner
Your hair? dull
Your Skin? DRY
Your mother? blessing
Your Favorite Thing? sleeping
Your dream last night? nothing
Your favorite drink? hot
Your dream/goal? UT
The room you’re in? living
Your ex? forgotten
Your fear? failure
Where do you want to be in six years? retired
Where were you last night? working
What you’re not? hungry
Muffins? scones
One of your wish list items? beach
Where you grew up? everywhere
The last thing you did? ate
What are you wearing? jeans
Your TV? on
Your pet(s)? kitties
Your computer? slow
Your life? Busy
Your mood? contemplative
Missing someone? Micah
Your car? truck
Favorite Store? hobbylobby
Your summer? uneventful
Like someone? Micheal
Your favorite color? sea
When is the last time you laughed? today
Last time you cried? Thursday
Who will/would re-post this? Micah
Whose Answers are you anxious to see? everyone!

It's a start

Well, I finally did it. I set this crazy thing up and to be honest I'm a little excited about it. Granted it will be one more thing on my to do list but I'm thinking it will be a good thing. While I'm in Memphis it will give me something to do since I anticipate it to be a fairly lonely time. I'll be pondering life a lot during those 6 weeks. My best friend, Tracy, is coming to stay with me Labor Day weekend. It will be great fun. I haven't seen her in a year. Yes. It will be great fun. What will we do you ask, well...eat when we want, nap when we want, walk, watch movies, just be lazy and enjoy our time together. That's what I look forward to while I'm there. The only thing better would be if Micah could visit, too.