Dear Mama,
I can't believe it's been a year already. I wish I could tell you that it's getting easier, but the truth is, it's not. I think about you all the time. There are some good days and some not-so-good days, but you're always in my thoughts. It saddens me to think of all the things that you are going to miss...
Ashlynn started school this fall. Can you believe she is going to be 5 in a few months? It seems like just yesterday you were teaching her how to "Rock N' Roll." She talks about you often. I smile for her even though my heart is breaking at the reminder that you won't get to see her grow up. She still has a star picked out for you and we go outside and look at it whenever we can. I'm sure you already know that, though.
As for me, I'm hanging in there. Javier has been my rock. He hasn't left my side in over a year and I couldn't be more thankful. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me and his love and support, over the past year, has been amazing. I'm so happy you got to meet him.
Thank you for raising me to be such a strong woman. (Although, today, I don't feel so strong!) I miss you more than you could ever imagine. I hope you are resting peacefully, Mommy. And, I hope that Heaven is as beautiful of a place as you were a Mother, Wife, Sister, Grandmother and friend.
I love you.
Love Always,
Ne
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one week away, so, naturally, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to write about what I am thankful for. (Cliche, right?!)
My family and friends are what I am most thankful for this holiday season. Especially, after the year we've had. It's been a very difficult year for all of us, and I'm happy to say that most of us have stuck by one another through it all. Javier and Ashlynn are my heart and soul. They give me strength and hope and most of all, unconditional love. I have the best cousins on earth and honestly, don't know what I would do without them. My stepdad has helped me a lot, probably more than he realizes. I just wish that I could be more help to him.
My friends mean the world to me. I can't say that I have a lot of friends, but that's OK with me. The few that I do have are simply fabulous and love me for me...And, they know who they are :-)
Memories of my Mom, Grandfather and Aunt Cheryl are frequent these days. I miss them all so much and I know my family does, as well. It's comforting to know that they are in such a peaceful place watching down on us.
I'll close with a quote from JFK:
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
My family and friends are what I am most thankful for this holiday season. Especially, after the year we've had. It's been a very difficult year for all of us, and I'm happy to say that most of us have stuck by one another through it all. Javier and Ashlynn are my heart and soul. They give me strength and hope and most of all, unconditional love. I have the best cousins on earth and honestly, don't know what I would do without them. My stepdad has helped me a lot, probably more than he realizes. I just wish that I could be more help to him.
My friends mean the world to me. I can't say that I have a lot of friends, but that's OK with me. The few that I do have are simply fabulous and love me for me...And, they know who they are :-)
Memories of my Mom, Grandfather and Aunt Cheryl are frequent these days. I miss them all so much and I know my family does, as well. It's comforting to know that they are in such a peaceful place watching down on us.
I'll close with a quote from JFK:
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Competent, Crackerjack, Old war-horse and Powerhouse...
...are all synonyms of the word professional.
When did being professional go out of style? SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME! There have been entirely too many times, in the last few months, that I've been the witness to/victim of unprofessional behavior. It just doesn't make sense.
Bosses are supposed to be nice to their employees and respect them, plain and simple. Especially, when it's a hard working, dedicated person that doesn't cause trouble in the workplace. I'm not saying that workers shouldn't show their managers the same respect in return, but it's much more important when you are a "higher up." I can't believe it's that hard to call an employee ahead of time, if they aren't needed at work that day or if plans change, and they are needed at another location. It's the boss' responsibility to let the proper people know. Also, if they borrow something from an employee's desk, work truck, cabinet or whatever, they should remember to put it back. And, if there is something that needs to be addressed right away, the supervisor should actually talk to the employee first, before they decide they are going to open their mouth to the rest of the company. Being a manager or owner or supervisor doesn't give you a free pass to be an idiot.
Professionalism; learn it, people!
When did being professional go out of style? SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME! There have been entirely too many times, in the last few months, that I've been the witness to/victim of unprofessional behavior. It just doesn't make sense.
Bosses are supposed to be nice to their employees and respect them, plain and simple. Especially, when it's a hard working, dedicated person that doesn't cause trouble in the workplace. I'm not saying that workers shouldn't show their managers the same respect in return, but it's much more important when you are a "higher up." I can't believe it's that hard to call an employee ahead of time, if they aren't needed at work that day or if plans change, and they are needed at another location. It's the boss' responsibility to let the proper people know. Also, if they borrow something from an employee's desk, work truck, cabinet or whatever, they should remember to put it back. And, if there is something that needs to be addressed right away, the supervisor should actually talk to the employee first, before they decide they are going to open their mouth to the rest of the company. Being a manager or owner or supervisor doesn't give you a free pass to be an idiot.
Professionalism; learn it, people!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Chew on This
If you like to go out to eat, you should probably read this blog BEFORE your next trip to a restaurant. This will help anyone who isn't 100% clear on how to act in a restaurant. Oh, and I'll also show all you non-tipping you-know-whats how to do that as well.
1. LET THE SERVER TALK!: After you've been seated and the server is making their first trip to your table to introduce themselves, let them do it. Cutting them off in the middle of telling you their name and/or the daily specials is really annoying, and not to mention rude. Waiting 30 seconds to tell your server that you want an iced tea isn't going to make you die of thirst. I promise.
2. SHHHH: If you need something and your server is at another table, talking to other guests, wait until they are finished and then try to get their attention. If you can't flag them down, don't scream their name after they've walked away and please, please don't get up and try to follow them. This may be a surprise to some of you, but there are other servers that are willing to help. Ask someone else!
3. COMPLAINTS: You order something you've never tried before and you don't like it, it's cold or it's not what you expected, you should know it in the first few bites. So, if you want to complain about something, do it before you've eaten the whole plate of food. Furthermore, if the server asks you if you'd like to speak with a manager, the answer is always yes. Otherwise, there is no point in complaining to your server about anything. Chances are, if you don't feel comfortable speaking with a manager then your complaints are probably stupid anyway.
4. COMPLIMENTS: Managers love hearing about employees that are going above and beyond. So, if your server made your dining out experience that much more enjoyable, tell their manager. Go on, they won't bite!
5. PAYING & TIPPING: Make sure you have enough money to pay the bill and tip. The tip should be between 18-20%. To calculate this, move the decimal point to the left once and multiply by 2. (Example: Total bill=$40.00. 4x2=8. Your tip should be $8.00.) Bottom line, don't take your entire family out to steak dinners, if you can't pay up. Plain and simple.
1. LET THE SERVER TALK!: After you've been seated and the server is making their first trip to your table to introduce themselves, let them do it. Cutting them off in the middle of telling you their name and/or the daily specials is really annoying, and not to mention rude. Waiting 30 seconds to tell your server that you want an iced tea isn't going to make you die of thirst. I promise.
2. SHHHH: If you need something and your server is at another table, talking to other guests, wait until they are finished and then try to get their attention. If you can't flag them down, don't scream their name after they've walked away and please, please don't get up and try to follow them. This may be a surprise to some of you, but there are other servers that are willing to help. Ask someone else!
3. COMPLAINTS: You order something you've never tried before and you don't like it, it's cold or it's not what you expected, you should know it in the first few bites. So, if you want to complain about something, do it before you've eaten the whole plate of food. Furthermore, if the server asks you if you'd like to speak with a manager, the answer is always yes. Otherwise, there is no point in complaining to your server about anything. Chances are, if you don't feel comfortable speaking with a manager then your complaints are probably stupid anyway.
4. COMPLIMENTS: Managers love hearing about employees that are going above and beyond. So, if your server made your dining out experience that much more enjoyable, tell their manager. Go on, they won't bite!
5. PAYING & TIPPING: Make sure you have enough money to pay the bill and tip. The tip should be between 18-20%. To calculate this, move the decimal point to the left once and multiply by 2. (Example: Total bill=$40.00. 4x2=8. Your tip should be $8.00.) Bottom line, don't take your entire family out to steak dinners, if you can't pay up. Plain and simple.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Daisy Don't
My Sunday evenings are usually spent at a local bar that has karaoke. I refrain from calling it a "karaoke bar," well, because it's not. It's simply a bar that has karaoke on Sunday and Thursday nights. It's also a night that the bar features very cheap drinks and a very cute KJ. Those three things together make the perfect night for a newly turned 21 year old girl, or group of them, to go out (or 45 year olds who act like they're 21). Thus, we have reached the whole point of this blog.
The past few weeks at the bar, I've noticed a disturbing trend in female fashion: cut off jeans (or a jean skirt) that are so short, the pockets are LONGER than the item of clothing itself. Picture that. I'm not sure who decided that looks good, but it doesn't. What's the point? Do the girls that are wearing these ridiculous shorts think it's sexy? Again, it's not. I'm all for wearing some booty shorts, but the pockets DON'T need to be hanging out from underneath. Even Daisy Duke, herself, never looked so stupid. And folks, I'm talking about the real Daisy Duke, not the one portrayed by Jessica Simpson.
I wish someone would tell these girls it ain't cute. God help them if it has to be me.
The past few weeks at the bar, I've noticed a disturbing trend in female fashion: cut off jeans (or a jean skirt) that are so short, the pockets are LONGER than the item of clothing itself. Picture that. I'm not sure who decided that looks good, but it doesn't. What's the point? Do the girls that are wearing these ridiculous shorts think it's sexy? Again, it's not. I'm all for wearing some booty shorts, but the pockets DON'T need to be hanging out from underneath. Even Daisy Duke, herself, never looked so stupid. And folks, I'm talking about the real Daisy Duke, not the one portrayed by Jessica Simpson.
I wish someone would tell these girls it ain't cute. God help them if it has to be me.
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