These are a few of my favorite things!

Animals:
Horses, dogs (Siberian husky), cats, mountain lions, fish, birds

Color:
Yellow

Sports teams:
NCAA - Kansas Jayhawks (all sports)
NFL - New England Patriots
NBA - Seattle Supersonics, but they've moved to Oklahoma City
NHL- Wichita Thunder
MLB - Los Angeles Angels
Tennis - Andy Roddick, Venus Williams
NASCAR - Bobby Labonte
USA Olympics! (Go Phelps!!)

Pastimes:
Poetry, music, sports, spending time with family and friends, reading, driving around, going for long walks, watching a movie(s).

Food and Drinks:
Nothing beats mommas cooking but I do like Burger King, Old Chicago, IHOP, Sonic Cranberry Slushes, Coke, Starbucks White Chocolate Espresso (thanks Joshua), Green Tea


Books:
I love murder mysteries. But I must admit that I do tend to like some of the sappy romantic chick books too. Stephen King, James Patterson, Robin Cook, Ben Mikaelson, John Grishsom. Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas, Petey, Touching Spirit Bear, It, Chromosome X, Slaughterhouse Five

Movies:
There's a lot of movies that I love. I tend to like thrillers, horror, and scary movies the most, but I do enjoy the comedies too. Not a big fan of the sappy girly movies, but I will watch them sometimes. 8mm is by far my favorite of all time. Pirates of the Caribbean (all), From Hell, Ghost Ship, Final Destination (all), Secret Window, Edward Scissorhands, National Treasure 9 all), Goticka, House on Haunted Hill, Saw (all), Hell Raiser (all), Halloween (all), 40 year old Virgin, Matrix (all), Superbad. Stand -up comedians, Larry the Cable Guy, Ron White, Bill Engival, Jeff Foxworthy, Jeff Dunham, Rodney Carrington, John Petiton, All the Blue Collar. And I have a soft spot for the kiddie movies, Happy Feet, Sponge Bob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas, Rose Red, A Walk To Remember, The Notebook, Harry Potter (all), A Simple Twist of Faith, etc.

TV Shows:
I guess I tend to like some of the more nerdy shows. CSI, CSI: Miami, CSI: New York, Without a Trace, Law and Order, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, and Jeopardy. But I do like others as well. Simpsons, Futurama, Family Guy, Friends, Will and Grace, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars, Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State, House, Mindfreak, Colbert Report, The Daily Show, Comics Unleashed, Sex and the City, That 70's Show. And I love games shows too. Wheel of Fortune, 1 v. 100, Jeopardy, Family Feud, Crosswords, Price is Right, Weakest Link, Are You Smarter Then a Fifth Grader, etc.

Music:
I love rock music but I used to sing so I also enjoy country. I really do love all kinds of music. Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Korn, Seether, Linkin Park, Godsmack, Simple Plan, Eve 6, Jason Michael Carroll, Cole Deggs and The Lonesome, Bucky Covington, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Matrina McBride, Keith Urban, Nickleback, Chevelle, Sugarland, Evanescence, Pink, Leann Rimes, Josh Turner, Hinder, Hal Ketchum, Crossfade, Clay, Walker, The Wallflowers, Papa Roach, Eminem, Destiny's Child, Faith Hill, Aaliyah, Beyonce, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Disturbed, Fall Out Boy, Green Day, Maroon 5, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, etc.

Quotes:
Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you're keeping all of them in air. But one day you finally come to understand that the work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls - family, health, friends, integrity- are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered. And once you truly understand the lesson of the five balls, you will have the beginnings of balance in your life. - "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas"

If you turn a gift away from its doors it always goes to the one who takes it in. - "A Simple Twist of Faith"




Here's my songs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpU78IeTx_c Metro Station - Shake It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jUZs0J2o18 Chucks Wicks - All I Ever Wanted

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6zdhHLvT7k&feature=related Rihanna - Disturbia

When It Rains...

Well a lot of thing have happened lately. I've talked with my mom more about my trip and it's for sure happening, She's helping me with the arrangement and booking of the hotel since I've never really done that myself before. I'm so excited to see Jeff Dunham but I'm even more excited to see all my friends that I've dearly missed so much being out here in the boondocks. If I never see the show it would still be worth the trip just to catch up with everyone. I know five days seems like a lot but I'm sure it's gonna fly by so fast once I'm down there. I guess some is always better then none, but it always leaves you wanting more too.
I got a call from Walmart the other day, they asked me in for my interview. I got the job, all I have to do is pass my drug screening, and if I remember correctly I quit heroine like a week ago so I should be OK, JK! I don't do any drugs and I rarely if ever drink!!!!!! But I should be getting a call about the orientation anytime now, they told me they do those on Tuesdays which would be great, since currently that is one of my days off. I think I will continue to work the overnights at Henderson, but I'm not going to be working the 3-11 Monday shift there anymore. Tina and Lori stopped me today to talk to be about my performance there. I guess the other two girls feel that I'm not helping out as much as they would like me to, and that I'm ignoring them or not waiting to communicate with them. I told Lori and Tina that it's not that I'm not helping but I'm not sure what there is to do there. I told them the other two girls do all the cooking and they do the showers. And I keep asking them if they want any help and stuff and they tell me no, they got it. So I walk around checking for laundry, and vacuuming the floors, and cleaning the bathrooms. There's not much to do since most of them go to bed early, about 8 or so. I told Lori and Tina that both the other girls smoke outside on the patio and I'm allergic to the smoke so I choose not to be outside with them while they are doing that, plus both of those two girls know I have a sun allergy so I'm not going to go outside during the heat of the day and sit with them. I didn't tell Lori or Tina out the sun allergy, I didn't feel that it was necessary to tell them, but thinking about it now I think I should. I'm just worried that they'll see it as an excuse not to do certain activities and it's not that I'm not wanting to help out, but if I do I need to know when so that I can put some sun lotion on. I don't like to put it on everyday, cause being outside for 20 minutes isn't the problem, but I do burn very very easily so I would need to know when for my safety sake. Plus the one girl, Elaine, recently got into a fight and had a black eye and came to work looking like that Monday and I kid you not about every 5 or 6 words out of her mouth are nothing but cuss words. I know that I cuss at times, but not to that extreme and I don't really like hearing a woman talk like. Plus the other two girls are Mexican and talk in Spanish, which I know none of. Kinda puts me out of the picture.
Today at work I also attended my very first safety committee. It was really nice! I like knowing that I'm getting more involved with the workplace and it's good to get my opinions out there and making an even greater difference. It was a little strange to be at the first one, since I don't' know what has happened in other previous meetings, it's like playing catch up but, not too much has happened so that was a good thing. They gave me a list of when the meetings with me for the rest of the year, and if I can't make it just to let them know. I don't see any reason why I can't though. The meeting are all on a Wednesday and always at 10 am and any changes get notified in advance. But the only thing I might have issues with is there are times when the committee does random 1:30 am drills for tornadoes, fire and shelter in place and I looked at the calendar and some of them are on Mondays which might be hard for me to get to. But I think I'll just end up getting off at my 11 pm and driving to the park or office and taking a quick nap until it's time to do it, so that I'm not wasting fuel or making a special trip for nothing, although I have drove all this way for an hour long class, so idk. It's part of my job and duty so I'll just need to put forth the effort and get it done. Today I also get to meet Robert. He's the new guy they hired to work at Tri-Plex. I spoke with Annette and she said that we should get along and that he seems like a nice guy. I'll be so glad too, we can get a little more work done at those apartments and get them into better looking shape. Would be really nice to see us making some head way, especially in like AA and LB's.
Recently I have two friends named Josh. Most of you know about the one named Joshua, but the other, Josh, you probably don't. But Josh M. texted me on Monday and told me that he was getting rid of his phone, he told me it's starting over with his life and other then family doesn't want any connections to the previous life. I told him that I was always going to be his friend and that no matter what I would always miss him. He's recently had to move back in with his parents and he lost his job and he failed out of school. I tried to tell him that I know EXACTLY where he's coming from and that everything was going to be alright. But he told me this was a good time for him to just start over and live like a hermit and just give into working on the farm. I told him that he has so much more potential then that and shouldn't give up, continue going to school and trying to get to the places he wants to be. I haven't been able to reach him by phone or email or anything so I guess if he doesn't want to know me anymore it's his loss, but I will always be there for him if he ever needs me. He's one of my best friends and maybe this rough patch will get paved over. I'll just have to wait and see.
Now my other friend, Joshua B. I'm still not really sure what happened but I'm just glad that he's doing so much better and that he's talking to people and working things out. He scared me Monday also but in the end I think he knows whats right and knows what needs to happen. I'm so happy to hear a difference voicemail greeting, even if it's just the standard computer lady resiting the phone number, but I'm sure he'll switch it back to a personalized one shortly. I couldn't picture him out of my life and I'm so happy to have him as a friend! But really he's more then friends, he's family! My brother from a another mother! lol! I would be greatly saddened if he were not in my life and cherish each talk and moment that we have together. He's one of the main reasons I'm going to Wichita in October. I hope he know just how truly amazing and special he is and knows just how lucky and how many people love and care for him! And if he don't I'll be the one to kick his butt for not knowing! lol jk!
Well onto some other friends. I've also recently spoke with my good friend Jason. He told me a lovely but freaky story about his co-workers daughter on Monday. I have to admit that after the two Josh's I was really glad to hear from him. He always makes me laugh and puts a smile on my face, which is just what I needed at that time. I won't repeat here what the story with the daughter was but trust me it's worth hearing! At least we know she has excellent computer skills. She should be very popular going into high school as a freshman if this gossip girl story gets around too! Jason told me also that he was still planning on coming to see me out here in the west. I don't know when yet and neither does he, but if he doesn't hurry his butt up I'm not going to be able to ask for those days off and I might actually beat him down there. He made a joke about how that would save him a ton of gas and money, and I told him it wouldn't cause he'd be taking me out to dinner! lol! I think I've told just about everyone one that I'm coming down, and when I'm coming down so it should be a great trip. Wait it WILL be a GREAT trip! I know it will be! I just don't know what I'm gonna wear or pack to wear. What can I say, I am a girl and I do tend to over pack a little but I never know what I'm gonna need. I usually plan for almost everything, and I plan for things that might happen. I'm not talking about packing a parka for a summer vacation but you never know. Could be a summer in Alaska! lol jk! I've also talked to Rion a lot lately! He's such a great guy and funny! I'm just glad I found another guy to talk sports to. You'd be surprised out of all of my guy pals Rion, and Don are about the only two that care about sports. Speaking of sports! OMG OLYMPIC TIME! Cute guys in tight sporty suits! Swimmers, divers, gymnastics, etc! HELL YEAH!! Michael Phelps!
My parents went down to visit my sister, Helen and her family who live in El Dorado. They went shopping in Wichita and had a good time. My mom went to a garage sale and bought me a "Parking Only for KU Jayhawks Fan" sign and hung it on the carport next to where I park. I really like it. She said it was only 50 cents and the plastic covering was still on it. I'd say it was the best bargain ever! But they are all doing well down there, my sister is huge! The baby is kicking her ass though. The doctor told her that she'll probably be about a week early. And I guess my nephew, Jacob, is having a bad case of the terrible threes. Everything is NO! But I kinda laugh because hearing stories of my sister as a kid sounds like a repeat of personalities! Everyone that knows me knows that I don't talk much with her and that we don't get along like we should, but she's 11 years older then me and we just have very different lives. I still love her with all my heart but sometimes she's a little too motherly. I got a wonderful mom, I wish I just had a sister. My mom did say that she seemed to really enjoy the baby blanket my mother made for her, which is good. Mom also said that they are giving away their dog Lucy, a Welsh Corgi. She said it's just too much pressure to have two, almost three kids, and take care of a dog too. Which is understandable. I told mom she should have just brought it back here to stay with us. All the hard work was done with the dog. Potty training and stuff. But mom still has her adopted half inside half outside cat, Tabby. I've never seen Lucy chase after a cat, but ya never know. I know Tabby doesn't like dogs either.
I'm excited to get my next check on the 19th. This is the big one! 56 hours of overtime! Yeah baby yeah! Very grrrr! I told mom that I'd like to get some things paid off with this and see how much I got left over. I know I'm almost done paying on most of the credit cards and I'm almost done paying off the hospital so. YEAH ME! Pretty should maybe I'll have some more in the bank and can watch that bundle get a little bigger. It would be nice to know that if I needed something like new shoes or whatever I could just go out and but them, which I do need new shoes for work. Plus mom has been looking around and in about 6 months I'll have my car and mom will have one of her vans paid off and then we can look into getting a her a new work van and me a different car. I'm thinking new birthday present for myself!! Wink Wink!! Dad's about to start going back into harvest for corn and milo so he'll be working a lot of overtime too. Should make sometimes better! Mom and dad have both told me that they are really proud of me and appreciate the effort that I'm putting out trying to help them and working so hard to get back on my feet. It's nice to hear them say that! Last night mom was happy that I was actually home for one night. I made spaghetti and meatballs, garlic rye bread and salad. Mom was glad not to have to cook when she got home and I had supper ready and on the table for them when they walked in the door. Then mom cut my hair, it's shoulder length. Almost all one length, I'm excited. It's still long enough to put into a pony tail too. I'll be glad when it's back down to my waste line. I guess about a year til it's there, but my hair grows fast so idk. Mom also helped me put a relaxer in it, it's still curly but a little more manageable. I went to bed early about 8 for some well deserved rest. I fell asleep watch my dvd of Jeff Dunham Spark of Insanity. I wake up to find it playing the opening them song on the root menu. Turned it off and went back to bed.


Here's My Songs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y8sy5r82iE Eli Young Band - When It Rains
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWYRfsjBNQk Jo Dee Messina - Bring On The Rain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m5H5QgzBJo&feature=related Breaking Benjamin - Rain

Oh Hell Yeah!

It's for sure on that I'm getting to go to Wichita for my trip! I'm so happy! I could really use a vacation and and if I keep working as much as I am I'm gonna have a sweet trip! I kinda made a list of all that I want to do and if I get to do all of it then it's gonna be an amazing trip! I've been talking a lot with both Rion an Josh a lot. They have a lot of ideas about what to do, so it should be fun!

My friend Jason is still planning on coming out to see me sometime! I hope he tells me when he's coming out so I can ask off for that weekend!

Well work is going great, as I said I'm working a lot! My next check is gonna have 56 hours of overtime! I know it feels like it's killing me now, but I'm looking forward to the long run! I had my 90 interview with Debbie and talked to her about how the work situation was going, with Norma and all. She said that she would get caught up with Tina and Barb, but since Barbs last day was Monday, Michael is the new supervisor. Michael is the bomb! He's so funny and smart! Plus I always get along better with men so I think it'll be a great match! Plus I know that Norma doesn't like having a male supervisor and I think it should be great. Norma is just another way of proving that: Women are bitches! Which is why I choose to hang out with men! I can talk about sports and movies and music and lots of things that no woman would want to talk about! I know that I'm a tomboy and I could care less! I love me and I ain't gonna change!

Here's my Songs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC_3XPqNoEg The Lost Trailer - Holler Back

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM9KLh9rhuo Craig Morgan - Love Remembers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sybiUtBWdB8 Jessica Simpson - Come On Over