It's gross here...it's raining and slightly chilly. Fay is still lingering around the state of Florida. To deal with the ugliness of the day, this afternoon I have a cup of hot cocoa and I'm curled up with my computer and my dog laying on my bed. As I sit here on my bed returning emails and arranging meetings for next week in California I realize I'm in a really good place.
It's funny what is comforting to me. I like feeling in my safe home and I feel cozy just sitting inside hearing the rain, watching the wind, and having Summitt at my feet. The only thing that would make this better would be if the rain were snow, I was sitting in front of a fireplace, and I had my whole family with me.
Oh to live where it's cold.....all in due time I'm hoping....but for now I love my life.
Enjoy your view
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Fearing Fay
As everyone now knows there are multiple tropical storm, hurricane, and tornado warnings that are issue to most of the state of Florida. Today is the day we are supposed to get the worst of it. Yes, we are having strong winds along with slight drizzle of rain but that's it for us right now.
I admit, I'm slightly worried because of previous years of living in Florida and the hurricanes that have it multiple times. I am ready though. We have canned goods, water, batteries, flashlights, and candles. I am beginning to feel like my mom a bit, but it's all good.
Bill's way of dealing with the hurricane is to have a "nap party." He has been sleeping on and off for the last couple of hours. He has asked me a few times in the last hour, "where is all this rain we are going to get?" I tell him to be patient we are slated to get it. It's funny how different we are when it comes to dealing with things. I am more of a prepared person, he is more of a fly by the seat of your pants kind of guy. Oh well, it works for us.
So I will continue working from home and Bill will continue sleeping. Our thoughts and prayers are for everyone in the state of Florida as we deal with Fay....
I admit, I'm slightly worried because of previous years of living in Florida and the hurricanes that have it multiple times. I am ready though. We have canned goods, water, batteries, flashlights, and candles. I am beginning to feel like my mom a bit, but it's all good.
Bill's way of dealing with the hurricane is to have a "nap party." He has been sleeping on and off for the last couple of hours. He has asked me a few times in the last hour, "where is all this rain we are going to get?" I tell him to be patient we are slated to get it. It's funny how different we are when it comes to dealing with things. I am more of a prepared person, he is more of a fly by the seat of your pants kind of guy. Oh well, it works for us.
So I will continue working from home and Bill will continue sleeping. Our thoughts and prayers are for everyone in the state of Florida as we deal with Fay....
Sunday, August 17, 2008
I married my dad....
It's true that every little girl at some point in their life has asked their dad to "marry them." Most girls want to find and settle down with someone similiar to their dads (that is if you have a good dad). Well, Bill and my Dad have similiar traits...they both enjoy golf, football, their families, and they are both kind, level headed men with lots to offer.
However, on Saturday I learned of another trait they have in common...they are BOTH BABIES when it comes to giving blood. Bill had to have some blood drawn for his upcoming physical and I offered to draw his blood for him. I told him to meet me in the ER and I will draw the blood, it won't take very long and he can go run his errands. Let me just tell you...that was a BAD DECISION on my part. Bill did infact meet me and I had him sign all the paperwork that they wanted (insurance, guarantor information, emergency contact info etc.) In the mean time, I gathered my supplies and went to escort Bill to an empty room for the blood draw. He informed me that he "should lay down for this." As I turn around, I see that Bill is sheet white, hyperventilating and he is sweating profusely. Although inappropriate, I start hysterically laughing at him and I said "Oh just lay down, you will be okay and we will be finished in no time." I help him onto the bed only to notice that he has soaked through his shirt and he's now pouring the sweat and getting more and more white. The whole blood draw took all of 2 minutes at most and the recovery much longer. After the blood draw Bill took small sips of orange juice and the color slowly started to reappear. He felt much better after the OJ got into his system and realized that the worst was over.
All I could think about throughout this whole ordeal was how my Dad does the exact same thing. It's something about needles, blood, and the combination of the two. Funny how two grown men can drop at the sight of their own blood coming out of their own bodies!!!
Guess I won't suggest that they participate in the next blood drive!
However, on Saturday I learned of another trait they have in common...they are BOTH BABIES when it comes to giving blood. Bill had to have some blood drawn for his upcoming physical and I offered to draw his blood for him. I told him to meet me in the ER and I will draw the blood, it won't take very long and he can go run his errands. Let me just tell you...that was a BAD DECISION on my part. Bill did infact meet me and I had him sign all the paperwork that they wanted (insurance, guarantor information, emergency contact info etc.) In the mean time, I gathered my supplies and went to escort Bill to an empty room for the blood draw. He informed me that he "should lay down for this." As I turn around, I see that Bill is sheet white, hyperventilating and he is sweating profusely. Although inappropriate, I start hysterically laughing at him and I said "Oh just lay down, you will be okay and we will be finished in no time." I help him onto the bed only to notice that he has soaked through his shirt and he's now pouring the sweat and getting more and more white. The whole blood draw took all of 2 minutes at most and the recovery much longer. After the blood draw Bill took small sips of orange juice and the color slowly started to reappear. He felt much better after the OJ got into his system and realized that the worst was over.
All I could think about throughout this whole ordeal was how my Dad does the exact same thing. It's something about needles, blood, and the combination of the two. Funny how two grown men can drop at the sight of their own blood coming out of their own bodies!!!
Guess I won't suggest that they participate in the next blood drive!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Maternal Instinct
When I was growing up, I was pure tomboy. I owned dolls but rarely played with them, I owned dresses but it was a chore to wear them, I despised tea parties, and I didn't play dress up. I was most comfortable in running shorts and a tee shirt accompanied but a baseball glove and cleats. I exceled at sports and I was up for any kind of "game." While I was a young kid I never dreamed about a lavish wedding and/or raising a family complete with a white picket fence. That's just not how I envisioned my life.
While I'm a married adult with a house, mortgage, dog, and all the responsibilities that go with it. Most folks would think that the kids come next in the equation. It's funny, I don't believe I will have kids. Bill and I have had numerous discussions about this topic. The end result is me saying that I'm too selfish and I lack the maternal instinct that my friends with kids happen to be graced with. I think people are born with that maternal and paternal instinct that goes with child rearing. I'm sure it can be a learned trait as well but you either have it or you don't.
It's funny as I sit here writing this in the Orlando International Airport sipping my starbucks there are kids chaotically running around being yelled at by their parents. Some are choosing to obey their folks and others are treating it as free for all. Yep, this definitely makes me think that kids are not for me. I like being responsible for me and Bill. Trust me, I have my hands full with Bill as it is!!! Although, I feel as though I am decent and safe with kids, I think I know what's best for them and would keep alive in my company then politely return them to my friends and/or their rightful owners.
In a way, I feel sorry for my parents that they won't have grand kids from me and Bill. I think they understand though, and they will have grand dogs! I'm honestly hoping that my sister with have quite the brood. She wants something like 5 kids, can you imagine? I will be an awesome aunt and they will be fun to be around.
So to my parents and all the folks that choose to be parents, my hat is definitely off to you. God Bless You!!!
While I'm a married adult with a house, mortgage, dog, and all the responsibilities that go with it. Most folks would think that the kids come next in the equation. It's funny, I don't believe I will have kids. Bill and I have had numerous discussions about this topic. The end result is me saying that I'm too selfish and I lack the maternal instinct that my friends with kids happen to be graced with. I think people are born with that maternal and paternal instinct that goes with child rearing. I'm sure it can be a learned trait as well but you either have it or you don't.
It's funny as I sit here writing this in the Orlando International Airport sipping my starbucks there are kids chaotically running around being yelled at by their parents. Some are choosing to obey their folks and others are treating it as free for all. Yep, this definitely makes me think that kids are not for me. I like being responsible for me and Bill. Trust me, I have my hands full with Bill as it is!!! Although, I feel as though I am decent and safe with kids, I think I know what's best for them and would keep alive in my company then politely return them to my friends and/or their rightful owners.
In a way, I feel sorry for my parents that they won't have grand kids from me and Bill. I think they understand though, and they will have grand dogs! I'm honestly hoping that my sister with have quite the brood. She wants something like 5 kids, can you imagine? I will be an awesome aunt and they will be fun to be around.
So to my parents and all the folks that choose to be parents, my hat is definitely off to you. God Bless You!!!
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Only in Orlando
Okay, so Bill and I decided we are gonna go to the new Aquatica Water Park near Seaworld today. We have a 70% chance of rain but we decide to chance it and have a memorable day at Aquatica. We get there at precisely 10:20am only to find out that there is a sign saying "Aquatica, we are at full capacity and we will reopen at 3:30pm." I'm thinking only in Orlando would the theme park reach maximum capacity by mid morning. Honestly, who would have thought that we needed to be there by 7:00am to be granted admission and get a good set of beach chairs by the wave pool. What is the world coming to?
We decide to drive by Wet n Wild only to find the same result...figures. So we head to the Marriott World Center to lay by the pool and have a relaxing dip. It was Bill's idea and a good one at that. We actually spent a few hours there, went to lunch and did some shopping. It was a great day to spend with each other. We don't get too many of them but we try to make the most of each day off we have together.
We decide to drive by Wet n Wild only to find the same result...figures. So we head to the Marriott World Center to lay by the pool and have a relaxing dip. It was Bill's idea and a good one at that. We actually spent a few hours there, went to lunch and did some shopping. It was a great day to spend with each other. We don't get too many of them but we try to make the most of each day off we have together.
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