Bluenited States of America

Notice the new link under the "worthwhile causes". I had so much fun with this little quiz I just had to post it. For any of you that were as disappointed with the sea of communist red displayed on the map at the last election check out this plan for success in 2008! Go BLUE Thanks to Regina for this uplifting info.

Rain or Shine?

There are so many studies out lately linking depression to the weather. They say that there is a correlation between dark gloomy weather and feeling sad or forlorn. While this may be true in some people, I wonder how it is that I am not this way. I have been depressed for most of my life I think and I live in one of the sunniest states in the country. We get A LOT of sun here and I seem to be happier when it rains. Maybe there are other underlying issues here? Wouldn't be the first time that I found out that I have "underlying issues"....I don't know what else to say on the subject. I went to the doctor on Friday to discuss this and other issues and in a move of remarkable irony she prescribed prozac for me. As it turns out, the prescription was only 10 dollars so in all technicality my blog is still correct, blogging really IS cheaperthanprozac!!

Another way to waste hours (maybe days) of your life

Browsing other's blogs this evening I found the following link that I could swipe and promote on my blog too! YAY!

Mind numbing fun!

And just because he would never post it himself, here's Jaye in disneyland with his Mickey Ears.....hey John, maybe you should make this your background :-) 

Grandma and her new kitty lil' bit. Everyone think good thoughts, she starts another round of chemotherapy later today! 

My parents in disneyland! We kept track of them by finding my dad's ears in a crowd. The only 6'1 eeyore there :-) 

Is the weekend over already?

Wow, I feel like the weekend should just be starting. Ok, maybe that is just wishful thinking. I had a good weekend. Jaye started the weekend on a winning note. He won us a weekend getaway to Las Vegas. It will be good for us I think, and I was very proud of him. Maybe we'll continue his winning streak and bring home some cash ;-) We spent the weekend up with my parents. They were nice enough to feed us and let us do our laundry while hanging out with them. Just thought I would drop a thank you, and I'll post a picture :-) Have a good week everyone!

Back in my day...

When I was a kid adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious
diatribes about how hard things were when they were growing up; what with
walking twenty-five miles to school every morning uphill both ways through
year 'round blizards carrying their younger siblings on their backs to
their one-room schoolhouse where they maintained a straight-A average
despite their full-time after-school job at the local textile mill where
they worked for 35 cents an hour just to help keep their family from
starving to death!

And I remember promising myself that when I grew up there was no way in
hell I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on kids about how hard I
had it and how easy they've got it!

But....

Now that I've reached the ripe old age of twenty-nine, I can't help but
look aroud and notice the youth of today.

You've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, you live in a
damn Utopia! And I hate to say it but you kids today you don't know how
good you've got it! I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have The Internet
-- we wanted to know something, we had to go to the goddamned library and
look it up ourselves!

And there was no email! We had to actually write somebody a letter -- with
a pen! --and then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it
in the mailbox and it would take like a week to get there!

And there were no MP3s or Napsters! You wanted to steal music, you had to
go to the damn record store and shoplift it yourself! Or we had to wait
around all day to tape it off the radio and the DJ'd usually talk over the
begining and f@#* it all up!

You want to hear about hardship? You couldn't just download porn! You had
to bribe some homeless dude to buy you a copy of "Hustler" at the 7-11!

Those were your options!

We didn't have fancy shit like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and
somebody else called they got a busy signal! And we didn't have fancy
Caller ID Boxes either! When the the phone rang, you had no idea who it
was. It could be your boss, your mom, a collections agent, your drug
dealer, you didn't know!!! You just had to pick it up and take your
chances, mister!

And we didn't have any fancy Sony Playstation videogames with
high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like
"Space Invaders" and "Asteroids" and the graphics sucked ass! Your guy was
a little square! You had to use your imagination! And there were no
multiple levels or screens, it was just one screen forever! And you could
never win, the game just kept getting harder and faster until you died!
Just like LIFE!

When you went to the movie theater there no such thing as stadium seating!
All the seats were the same height! A tall guy sat in front of you, you
were screwed!

And sure, we had cable television, but back then that was only like 20
channels and there was no onscreen menu! You had to use a little book
called a TV Guide to find out what was on! And there was no Cartoon
Network! You could only get cartoons on Saturday morning... ...D'ya hear
what I'm saying!?! We had to wait ALL WEEK, you spoiled little bastards!

That's exactly what I'm talking about! You kids today have got it too
easy. You're spoiled, I swear to God! You guys wouldn't lasted five
minutes back in 1984!

googlisms

I found a link to this weird site www.googlism.com and this is what came up for my name...WEIRD!

Googlism for: shanda

shanda is a single mother of one teenage daughter and grew up in davie county where she has strong family support
shanda is a musician herself
shanda is governed by a council of chiefs that sits in roghara
shanda is when it's their turn to take part in the slippery salmon relay race
shanda is in a special ed
shanda is much better with her walking and balance now
shanda is connected to the following things
shanda is connected to because
shanda is doing the layout to this and all that stuff
shanda is a jingle dress dancer and loves to sing back up
shanda is a beautiful 25 year old young woman who is following in her moms footsteps and is working in the human resourses
shanda is an optimistic story that celebrates african social and cultural values
shanda is an undergraduate microbiology at michigan state
shanda is the guardian of my guest book
shanda is fast
shanda is an automotive customer service representative who is just beginning her tenure with pritchards and
shanda is a budding seamstress and a master at embroidery
shanda is the mother of brittany and "magic" the dog
shanda is a sophomore and has cats and dogs
shanda is passionate about her career in film and highly motivated to always do her best work
shanda is 28 and
shanda is a full
shanda is copyright 2000 to shanda fantasy arts
shanda is still around after all these years and publishing changes
shanda is a drama student at the university of saskatchewan
shanda is almost 19
shanda is survived by her mother
shanda is working for arthur chapman and married eric during the summer of 1999 and is happily living in long lake
shanda is a 20 year old knockout from new orleans
shanda is also trying to sit next to me
shanda is a junior and family and
shanda is currently tenth on the school's career list with a
shanda is the other member of the group
shanda is at 19 weeks and counting
shanda is a film based on mtukudzi's life and produced by some of the best filmmakers in the zimbabwean film industry
shanda is hosting this international presidential forum
shanda is working at the royal bank call center in moncton
shanda is the new kid in town
shanda is shown here on a recent visit to wings park
shanda is currently expanding its distribution catalogue with unique productions with a particular focus on science
shanda is a pioneering project of cross culture
shanda is a very long cat in everything
shanda is the recreation therapy program coordinator at virginia mason medical center and has a small recreation therapy consulting business
shanda is going to kick me in the nuts too when she finds out that i wussed
shanda is a great singer and a wonderful person
shanda is a camp counselor from logan
shanda is executive coordinator of the committee on local arrangements for the 214th general assembly
shanda is doing a fabulous job and her enthusiasm is off the charts
shanda is a year and a half younger than me
shanda is not gone
shanda is a player who is in a position to make big strides
shanda is a welcomed edition to our team
shanda is like my best friend and no one does that
shanda is special
shanda is a truckstop waitress and all
shanda is stated as the second son of lord shiva and parvati
shanda is the daughter of karen larsen
shanda is beholden to its local chaosan
shanda is now retired from breeding and living a spoiled life of luxury
shanda is a cool girl and you should spend as much time with her that makes you happy
shanda is working on a proposal for a state
shanda is now an interpreter for a young def boy in bartlesville oklahoma
shanda is 15 and brittany is 13
shanda is giving leadership to that team for the time being
shanda is taller than you" or "shanda is taller than me"
shanda is a professional tennis player who at one time was ranked sixth in the world
shanda is looking forward to trading some commuting time for family time when el dorado ventures
shanda is trying to get herself free
shanda is about to ask her next question when the doorway of the room seemingly explodes again
shanda is a joni and friends staff member
shanda is aiding in the band dept
shanda is not a real dry boat i was drenched but the ride was worth it"
shanda is actively involved in extracurricular activities including
shanda is both a receptionist for specialty orthopedics
shanda is laughing and her smile is even bigger
shanda is going to be okay
shanda is
shanda is considered as one of the sons of shiva and parvati
shanda is setting the table and mom's in a quiet corner
shanda is fantastic
shanda is a member of the uncw alumni asso
shanda is trying despretly to come up
shanda is an english
shanda is so close to me that i call her my sister
shanda is circles
shanda is 3
shanda is eating me up from the inside and here you are
shanda is a lady of many attributes
shanda is a super employee
shanda is a fundamental jewish trait

Spell your name

Ok here is what you do....below is the alphabet with descriptions next to them. Spell your name like I did by copying and pasting the letter and descriptions. Post it and let's see what you are made of!!

A - You can be very quiet when you have something on your
mind.
B - You are always cautious when it comes to meeting new
people.
C - You definitely have a partier side in you, don't be shy to show
it.
D - You have trouble trusting people.
E - You are a very exciting person.
F - Everyone loves you.
G - You have excellent ways of viewing people.
H - You are not judgmental.
I - You are always smiling and making others smile.
J - Jealously
K - You like to try new things.
L - Love is something you deeply believe in.
M - Success comes easily to you.
N - You like to work, but you always want a break.
O - You are very open-minded.
P - You are very friendly and understanding.
Q - You are a hypocrite.
R - You are a social butterfly.
S - You are very broad-minded.
T - You have an attitude, a big one.
U - You feel like you have to equal up to people's standards.
V - You have a very good physique and looks.
W - You like your privacy.
X - You never let people tell you what to do.
Y - You cause a lot of trouble.
Z - You're always fighting with someone

*****************************

S - You are very broad-minded.
H - You are not judgmental.
A - You can be very quiet when you have something on your
mind.
N - You like to work, but you always want a break.
D - You have trouble trusting people.
A - You can be very quiet when you have something on your
mind.

TOO CUTE

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Send this phrase to the people you'll never forget and remember to send it also to the person who sent it to you. It's a short message to let them know that you'll never forget them. If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're in a hurry and that you've forgotten your friends.
Take the time to live!!! Life is too short...Dance Naked

Confusion

It has been brought to my attention that I have confused people. Just to clarify, if I sent you a link to this site I am going by my middle name on here so you are in the right place. So sorry....

Anyway, just a quick one today. I just got home from school. Tonight was the exciting night of urinalysis...yup you guessed it 25 people peeing in a cup and evaluating their bodily fluids. Exciting stuff. I am really happy that this semester is almost over personally and am ready to take a step in some sort of direction, whatever that may be.

Oh well, hope all is well out there in cyberspace. I'll post more later.

IMAGINE YOU ARE AT A PARTY....GET DRUNK....AND THEN HAVE TO VISIT THIS BATHROOM.... ????
 

Ouch....gotta hate getting older :-) 

Yo Yo Yo

I am trying to come up with more fun ideas for my blog to make myself smile, and have decided to actually tell others about the site. What can it hurt? If anyone has any ideas let me know.

Take care

Another day another 25 cents

Ok...even I have to admit it was a decent day. This is odd since I started out the date late to work. I got there and had a message that I didn't get the job I just interviewed for (ok, even I admit this wasn't a great surprise). Even this didn't seem to upset me. Even though I came to the conclusion I'm going to have to start working more hours doing my boring job, I am oddly calm about the whole situation. Yesterday I found out that I got a "C" on my accounting test, which was much better than the class average (an F). However, today, I found out that I got an A on my A&P test. I was SHOCKED! You'll recall from earlier posts that I was sure I had failed it.

So now with 3 weeks left of school and a full summer courseload planned I am stuck sitting waiting for the shoe to drop. I am sure that the next financial downer is just around the corner, and I will have another meltdown shortly. However, until then I am in a somewhat uncomfortable state of mind that I'm not quite used to.

Til then, 'Ciao!

Just an update...

Today went well! Woo hoo! I had my interview this morning and it seemed al'right. It was very fast (only about 30 minutes) but I think I remembered everything I was supposed to mention. It was a lot easier because I was decidedly un-nervous.

After the interview I ran some errands and went in for some extra hours at work (have to make up for missing monday and all!) It felt good to actually be doing something, I think I might start working on Friday's again.

I got some good news talking to a friend of mine at work. I don't have to take a history class that I thought I needed. History is so depressing and I definately don't need that right now. On top of that it looks like I may be able to apply for an AA after a couple more semesters. so I might do that before I apply to the respiratory care or nursing program.

Well I guess thats all for now. I am going to post my revised school schedule on here just for the heck of it.

Summer 2005

Cosumnes River College

Bus 340 - Business Law

Class#: 10966

American River College

Acct 121 - Payroll Accounting

Class #: 12450

Acct 341 - Accounting for the Microcomputer

Class #: 12451

Bus 100 - Business English

Class # 10492

Sacramento City College

Anth 300 - Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

Class # 11422

Fall 2005

Sacramento City College

Bus 300 - Introduction to Business

Class # 17637

Bus 310 - Business Communications

Class # 15961

American River College

Acct 103 - Intermediate Accounting

Class # 10395

Acct 311 - Managerial Accounting

Class # 10385

Mgmt 360 - Management Communications

Class # 13001

Back to my southern roots...

With all of my mom's side of the family being from Alabama my e-mail box is constantly being flooded with southern humor and such. I received the following e-mail that I thought was worth posting. By the way, I'm a chitlin!


>WHAT'S YOUR SOUTHERN SIGN?
>
>Some Southerners are pretty skeptical of horoscopes and the people that
>read them. If they are to ever fully understand all the star signs and
>the people they represent, they need symbols that all true Southerners
>understand: See the list below...
>
>OKRA (Dec 22 - Jan 20) Are tough on the outside but tender on the
>inside. Okras have tremendous influence. An older Okra can look back
>over his life and see the seeds of his influence everywhere. You can do
>something good each day if you try.
>
>CHITLIN (Jan 21 - Feb 19) Chitlins come from humble backgrounds. A
>Chitlin, however, will make something of himself if he is motivated and
>has lots of seasoning. In dealing with Chitlins, be careful, they may
>surprise you. They can erupt like Vesuvius. Chitlins are best with
>Catfish and Okra.
>
>BOLL WEEVIL (Feb 20 - March 20) You have an overwhelming curiosity.
>You're unsatisfied with the surface of things, and you feel the need to
>bore deep into the interior of everything. Needless to say, you are very
>intense and driven as if you had some inner hunger. You love to stay
>busy and tend to work too much. Nobody in their right mind is going to
>marry you, so don't worry about it.
>
>MOON PIE (March 21 - April 20) You're the type that spends a lot of time
>on the front porch. A cinch to recognize the physical appearance of Moon
>Pies. Big and round are the key words here. You should marry anybody who
>you can get remotely interested in the idea. It's not going to be easy.
>You always have a big smile and are happy. This might be the year to
>think about aerobics. Maybe not.
>
>POSSUM (April 21 - May 21) When confronted with life's difficulties,
>possums have a marked tendency to withdraw and develop a
>don't-bother-me-about-it attitude. Sometimes you become so withdrawn,
>people actually think you're dead. This strategy is probably not
>psychologically healthy but seems to work for you! You are a rare breed.
>Most folks love to watch you work and play. You're a night person and
>mind your own business.
>
>CRAWFISH (May 22 - June 21) Crawfish is a water sign. If you work in an
>office, you're hanging around the water cooler. Crawfish prefer the
>beach to the mountains, the pool to the golf course, and the bathtub to
>the living room. You tend not to be particularly attractive physically,
>but you have very, very good heads.
>
>COLLARDS (June 22 - July 23) Collards have a genius for communication.
>They love to get in the melting pot of life and share their essence with
>the essence of those around them. Collards make good social workers,
>psychologists, and baseball managers. As far as your personal life goes,
>if you are Collards, stay away from Crawfish. It just won't work. Save
>yourself a lot of heartache.
>
>CATFISH (July 24 - Aug 23) Catfish are traditionalists in matters of the
>heart, although one's whiskers may cause problems for loved ones. You
>Catfish are never easy people to understand. You run fast. You work and
>play hard. Even though you prefer the muddy bottoms to the clear surface
>of life, you are liked by most. Above all else, Catfish should stay away
>from Moon Pies.
>
>GRITS (Aug 24 - Sept 23) Your highest aim is to be with others like
>yourself. You like to huddle together with a big crowd of other Grits.
>You love to travel though, so maybe you should think about joining a
>club. Where do you like to go? Anywhere they have cheese, gravy, bacon,
>butter, or eggs and a good time. If you can go somewhere where they have
>all these things, that serves you well. You are pure in heart.
>
>BOILED PEANUTS (Sept 24 - Oct 23) You have a passionate desire to help
>your fellow man. Unfortunately, those who know you best, your friends
>and loved ones, may find that your personality is much too salty, and
>their criticism will affect you deeply because you are really much
>softer than you appear. You should go right ahead and marry anybody you
>want to because in a certain way, yours is a charmed life. On the road
>of life, you can be sure that people will always pull over and stop for
>you.
>
>BUTTER BEAN (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Always invite a Butter Bean to a party
>because Butter Beans get along well with everybody. You, as a Butter
>Bean, should be proud. You've grown on the vine of life, and you feel at
>home no matter what the setting. You can sit next to anybody. However,
>you, too, shouldn't have anything to do with Moon Pies.
>
>ARMADILLO (Nov 23 - Dec 21) You have a tendency to develop a tough
>exterior, but you are actually quite gentle and kind inside. A good
>evening for you? Old friends, a fire, some roots, fruit, worms, and
>insects. You are a throwback. You're not concerned with today's fashions
>and trends. You're not concerned with anything about today. You're
>almost prehistoric in your interests and behavior patterns. You probably
>want to marry another Armadillo, but a Possum is another somewhat kinky
>mating possibilities.

Isn't it Friday yet?

Sigh....1 test down 1 to go. I can't believe how overwhelmed I feel this semester. I am definately not taking as many classes and I am actually doing pretty well (I have an A in both of them) it is just a daily struggle to make it through. I actually think I did ok on the test I took today (thanks for asking!) I can at least assure myself that I got a C. I think I did better than that, however, I am afraid to commit to that feeling because whenever I think I aced something I do a lot worse so I will stick with a solid C. The test tomorrow actually shouldn't be too bad. I am just really exhausted. I actually caught up on some sleep over the weekend and still feel bad.

In regards to the interview I mentioned in earlier posts I found out some distressing information. Looks as if the interview process is more of a formality. From inside information they have had a temp in the position for quite some time. Why would they go with me over someone who has already proven that they can do the job. All I can do is go through with the interview though and brace myself for more rejection. I think it is time that I face the fact that I am going to have to look for a new job, not just a new position. I am pretty sure that if I wanted to come back when I get accepted to the respiratory care program in the spring that they would take me back.

See the above phrase....I can still be optomistic, I said WHEN I get accepted. This is the best I can do for today :-)

my family picture....isn't my nephew cute? ;-)