Monday, June 7th 2010
I wasn't in a very good mood this morning on my way to work. I usually arrive to work at least 30 minutes early so there is no stress on being late. But today, there were a few things I needed to take care of which led me to leave home at a time that would put me at my desk right on time.
However, the on-ramp to get on the highway was closed, so I had to turn around and go a different route. This led me to 17 red lights in a row. Yes, I counted each one of them. On top of that, I had to go up a 2 mile hill on an empty gas tank with warning lights flashing at me in the dashboard. I didn't think I would make it to the gas station but I did.
I wasn't in the mood to tip anyone, but the young girl (not more than 16 years old) started washing my window so I changed my mind. Washing the windshield definitely deserves a tip. But then she started to almost hit the window with the squeegee! I couldn't believe it. She was leaving trails of water all over the windshield and hitting the glass along with it! Hmmm, maybe I won't tip her, I thought.
For some reason, I decided maybe she was just having a bad morning too. Maybe a tip is all it will take. So, as she handed me the receipt, I gave her a dollar. She got excited and thanked me. I saw her almost skip over to the next car she was tending to. Hopefully she washed their window a little more gently :)
Peace :)
Monday, June 7, 2010
Graduation Party
Sunday, June 6th 2010
Today we were invited to D's cousin's graduation party which had a "No Gifts Please" on the invitation. Does it really mean No Gifts? I think that a high school graduate, about to go to college could use a few gifts, and by "gifts" I mean money!
So, we decided to put a little cash in a card and give it to him when we arrived. It wasn't a giant package wrapped with a bow on top- that would be too much of an attention getter. Just a simple card with some money. Hopefully he likes it :)
Peace :)
Today we were invited to D's cousin's graduation party which had a "No Gifts Please" on the invitation. Does it really mean No Gifts? I think that a high school graduate, about to go to college could use a few gifts, and by "gifts" I mean money!
So, we decided to put a little cash in a card and give it to him when we arrived. It wasn't a giant package wrapped with a bow on top- that would be too much of an attention getter. Just a simple card with some money. Hopefully he likes it :)
Peace :)
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Golf Bag
Saturday, June 5th 2010
I was tidying up the house for a couple guests I had coming to visit- my mom and her long-time best friend (who is just like an aunt to me ) "C", when I heard D on the phone to a buddy, "Well, I haven't asked her yet, but I'm sure she won't mind." I knew exactly what he was talking about- letting his friend use my golf clubs and brand new golf bag!
Ugh, I thought to myself at first. The bag is mostly white in color, the ground is muddy, and last time he let a friend borrow my clubs, they came back covered in dirt and grass. Do I really want that to happen again? No!
But, as I thought it through with more patience, I decided "Yes, he can borrow them". The clubs have been loaned to me and the bag was a gift- so who am I to not share the same with others? I should let my worries go and accept the fact that it's going to get dirty soon anyway.
My mom, Auntie C, and I had a marvelous time together visiting, strolling through the shops, and having lunch. Everone was so excited the sun was out and summertime is here!
Peace :)
I was tidying up the house for a couple guests I had coming to visit- my mom and her long-time best friend (who is just like an aunt to me ) "C", when I heard D on the phone to a buddy, "Well, I haven't asked her yet, but I'm sure she won't mind." I knew exactly what he was talking about- letting his friend use my golf clubs and brand new golf bag!
Ugh, I thought to myself at first. The bag is mostly white in color, the ground is muddy, and last time he let a friend borrow my clubs, they came back covered in dirt and grass. Do I really want that to happen again? No!
But, as I thought it through with more patience, I decided "Yes, he can borrow them". The clubs have been loaned to me and the bag was a gift- so who am I to not share the same with others? I should let my worries go and accept the fact that it's going to get dirty soon anyway.
My mom, Auntie C, and I had a marvelous time together visiting, strolling through the shops, and having lunch. Everone was so excited the sun was out and summertime is here!
Peace :)
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Car Door
Friday, June 4th 2010
It's Friday! D and I have taken after my parents' habit of having 'hors d'oeuvres' for dinner on Friday nights. It's nice to stay in and relax following a long week of work, also to prepare for the busy-ness Saturdays seem to bring week after week. (Saturday is my favorite day of the week by the way, although Sundays are coming in at a close 2nd lately).
But since the weather has been quite dreary lately and the sun popped out for a couple hours in the evening, we decided to go for a walk. We gave a dollar to some folks here and there. Then D came up with a great idea- he put a dollar bill under a car door handle, so when the person goes to open their door, they'll find it! And off we went.
Peace :)
It's Friday! D and I have taken after my parents' habit of having 'hors d'oeuvres' for dinner on Friday nights. It's nice to stay in and relax following a long week of work, also to prepare for the busy-ness Saturdays seem to bring week after week. (Saturday is my favorite day of the week by the way, although Sundays are coming in at a close 2nd lately).
But since the weather has been quite dreary lately and the sun popped out for a couple hours in the evening, we decided to go for a walk. We gave a dollar to some folks here and there. Then D came up with a great idea- he put a dollar bill under a car door handle, so when the person goes to open their door, they'll find it! And off we went.
Peace :)
Friday, June 4, 2010
Badge
Thursday, June 3rd 2010
I had just arrived at work in the morning when our new employee (former temporary employee) was telling me she could go pick up her access badge finally! We were both very excited for her because (as I described earlier) being a temporary employee isn't the most delightful position there is- one of the main reasons is that you have to call each morning to have someone let you in.
She told me where she was supposed to go to pick up the badge in the other building, but I could sense hesitation in her voice. I felt like it might be nice to walk over there with her (although I wasn't 100% sure, I had a good idea of where we were going). So, off we went and there was the lady with the badge!
We walked back to our area laughing and talking all the way. We are excited to have her working with us as a full time employee now. Congratulations J!
Peace :)
Peace :)
I had just arrived at work in the morning when our new employee (former temporary employee) was telling me she could go pick up her access badge finally! We were both very excited for her because (as I described earlier) being a temporary employee isn't the most delightful position there is- one of the main reasons is that you have to call each morning to have someone let you in.
She told me where she was supposed to go to pick up the badge in the other building, but I could sense hesitation in her voice. I felt like it might be nice to walk over there with her (although I wasn't 100% sure, I had a good idea of where we were going). So, off we went and there was the lady with the badge!
We walked back to our area laughing and talking all the way. We are excited to have her working with us as a full time employee now. Congratulations J!
Peace :)
Peace :)
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Coins & Parallel Parking
Wednesday, June 2nd 2010
It's already June 2nd! My, how the time is flying...Today was another busy day at the office, but nonetheless, I was buying a bag of chips out of the snack machine and just as I went to grab my change from the dispenser, I decided to leave it there for the next person.
I thought, is the person who finds it going to think- uh oh, someone forgot their change, I can't just pick it up because they might come back for it? Or, what an idiot to leave their change! I wondered, should I write a note that says it's for you and to have a nice day so the purpose is clear? Instead, I left it there and walked off.
During the evening, the sun was out for the first time all day and I decided it would be nice to go for a run. On the way back, there was a lady trying to parallel park her car. She was doing a fine job, but I felt like she needed someone to tell her she had backed up far enough and to stop before she hit the car behind her! (It appeared she was about to) As I neared her car, I gave a thumbs-up and nodded my head with a smile to say "You are good. Stop there." And she stopped.
Parallel parking isn't the easiest thing to do and it's nice when there's someone with you who can jump out and motion you to go forward or back more, do you agree?
Peace :)
It's already June 2nd! My, how the time is flying...Today was another busy day at the office, but nonetheless, I was buying a bag of chips out of the snack machine and just as I went to grab my change from the dispenser, I decided to leave it there for the next person.
I thought, is the person who finds it going to think- uh oh, someone forgot their change, I can't just pick it up because they might come back for it? Or, what an idiot to leave their change! I wondered, should I write a note that says it's for you and to have a nice day so the purpose is clear? Instead, I left it there and walked off.
During the evening, the sun was out for the first time all day and I decided it would be nice to go for a run. On the way back, there was a lady trying to parallel park her car. She was doing a fine job, but I felt like she needed someone to tell her she had backed up far enough and to stop before she hit the car behind her! (It appeared she was about to) As I neared her car, I gave a thumbs-up and nodded my head with a smile to say "You are good. Stop there." And she stopped.
Parallel parking isn't the easiest thing to do and it's nice when there's someone with you who can jump out and motion you to go forward or back more, do you agree?
Peace :)
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Tulips
Tuesday, June 1st 2010
The weather has been very wet and dreary lately, but I don't seem to mind. There was a time when I longed to live where it's sunny year-round. Not anymore. I enjoy right where I am and the weather doesn't affect me like it used to- other than the fact that I don't like riding the train in the rain where I have to walk 1/2 mile. Who wants to show up to work soaking wet?
Well anyway, last night D and I went to his parents house for dinner. I always like to take a little hostess gift, this time it was the prettiest red & yellow tulips! His mom really liked them and put them in a vase on the table right away. I hope they last so she gets to enjoy them all week :)
Peace :)
The weather has been very wet and dreary lately, but I don't seem to mind. There was a time when I longed to live where it's sunny year-round. Not anymore. I enjoy right where I am and the weather doesn't affect me like it used to- other than the fact that I don't like riding the train in the rain where I have to walk 1/2 mile. Who wants to show up to work soaking wet?
Well anyway, last night D and I went to his parents house for dinner. I always like to take a little hostess gift, this time it was the prettiest red & yellow tulips! His mom really liked them and put them in a vase on the table right away. I hope they last so she gets to enjoy them all week :)
Peace :)
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