This week’s PhotoHunt theme is to put up a picture of myself or a part of me, so here it is.
- Blogging on my life events & whatever that comes to my mind!
Monthly Archives: May 2008
Chase, Chase
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Yep, Chase is here with us. He is getting used to us now. He chilling right now, laying by the dining table with the other boys.
We got him here til the baby is born, I think. A pup is a pup, full of energy. Dang, wish I have that kind of energy. He is a sweet looking, pup, though, but I had to stop him from jumping on the couch or even tries to. Hahaha, I’m giving him some obedience, that fella was jumping all over me on the couch yesterday. Then this fella looks like he is going to be a dominant one, but I don’t know about that yet from what I observed but DB said that first. Will see. I know he is jealous when I pat the two other boys, Chase will be whining up a storm, barged in between the boys and scoot his way to be right in front of me. It’s funny but I’m trying not to let him to do that so much. The next funny thing is when it comes to feeding time, he whines a lot. Oh.My.God. I have never heard so much whining. Again, it was funny. Made us laugh. I have to knee him a lot from not jumping on me. But what seems to work is I’m making him work for his food and his demands. He needs to sit before he gets his meals; sit or laydown before he gets his treats, and sit before he comes in the door which all seems to calm him down a little. I didn’t want to do the obedience but I had to do it. He almost knocked me down a few times, little guy like him has so much strength. Did a lot of repetition on “down” today, hopefully he will get it by tomorrow. Tomorrow is another day with this fella. It’s hard to get angry with him with that puppy eyes.
Wedding anniversary gift
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Nadine and Mark are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary next Friday. She still does not know what her hubby is planning for her. Mark told DB and I though. It is some where fun and she would love it. She, on the other hand bought some body stockings for that special weekend. Woohoo, fun and exciting night I told her. She is so happy now since she left her job couple of weeks ago. Yeah, some times your job can make a person depressive!
Gym or no gym?
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Talked to Ms E today after a week. It’s great to have a mentor who I can share most of all my deepest feelings, thoughts and problems I am facing. Anyways, Ms E is working hard to lose her weight she had gained since don’t know when. So her hubby is looking into home gyms for both of them. She is not really thrill about it. I know what she means. I have an elliptical and a Bowflex sitting in the basement collecting dust. Exercising in your own home needs a lot of self-motivation.
Crazy weekend
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At last went to work today after taking Tuesday and Wednesday off. Came back to a bunch of news of my coworker’s daughter’s wedding, pictures of the wedding and then stories of accident from another colleague. My coworker’s daughter got married on Saturday, a very last minute wedding. The groom is schedule to ship out to the East Coast for training. When I saw the pictures, I asked my coworker where her daughter bought the bridesmaid gifts for the 5 maids she had. They were really cool, silky pashminas for the stupid weather we are having for spring. It was a cool day that special day for them.
Holiday weekend finito
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Happy Memorial day to all whatever that’s left of the day. It was a three-day weekend for me and it sure didn’t seem like three days. The days went by so fast. Yesterday, Sunday, several tornados hit the Midwest. There was one fatal touched down in Hugo, MN, which is about 55 miles north of where I am. A child died in that tornado. Saw the pictures in the news, it is horrifying to see the pictures let alone if you are there to experience it.
When the storm hit Hugo we (DB, SD BF and I) were getting ready for our dinner of ribs and corn on the cob. We had the TV in the dining room on to NASCAR Coca Cola 600 (Channel 9) and the TV in the executive office to another local channel where we can watch the weather alert. Yesterday was the first 80 degree temperature for the year. We had a thunderstorm the night before, the morning was cool and muggy and when the sun came out, it was just utterly disgusting. I hate humidity. No wonder we had bad weather for that day – warm front colliding with the cold front. Over at our end, all we had was wind and clouds which soon disappeared to clear skies and cool right down around 6 p.m.
The crabapple tree flowering. They were really pretty but after yesterdays strong winds, they are all gone.
Yeah, SD’s baby is still not ready yet. I sure feel bad for her being so uncomfortable and miserable. Today is the actual due date. Tomorrow is the appointment with her doc. Hopefully he will induce her this week. My BIL became a grandpa on yesterday. Her daughter gave birth to a baby boy name Hunter. I think he was 7 pounds some thing. Can’t remember the details. All of us are now waiting SD to pop!
Today, I was all rested, took the boys out for their walk and baked some granola bars. Thanks, Gertrude for the recipe. DB said it’s better than the ones by Nature Valley or Kashi. Mhmm, I can see this is gonna be an every or every other week thing with different kinds of fruits, nuts and grains. Then I made a chiffon cake. What a disaster that was, but still had to keep it in the container. Can’t waste food, right? The cake tast good but it hardly rise!!!
It’s a holiday so there are sales in every store and departmental store you go to. I have one thing in mind to get since Friday. It is the new flip flops call FitFlop. In actual fact, Barb from Little Chumsy’s blog wrote a review on this new wonder flip flops where it supposely stimulate your muscles when you are wearing it. My boss bought a pair which she loves it. She said it gives her a better posture when wearing the fitflops. It also suppose to tone your calfs and thighs muscles and your glutes, too, I think. In addition, those who have problems with their joints, heels will benefit from this sandals.
So, I went to Macy’s yesterday afternoon, which is around my neighborhood to get a pair, but na -da. I have to go to Southdale in Edina. I went this afternoon, found them but too bad ithey are a little big for my extremely skinny feet. The length and arch works good but where the strap is way too loose. In other words, it did not fit snugly. Very disappointed. When I tried it on, walked around them I noticed I have better posture, my right heel was not hurting and my knees were pain free.
Since I couldn’t get what I wanted, I should have left the store, right? But no, dear me had to walk the shoe section and looked at other shoes on display showing 50%, 60% and if I use the Macy’s card, I will get another 30% off. Good deal, huh? Yes it was. I found a pair of Clark’s instead. It was 50% off and since I don’t have a Macy’s card, I paid $41+ for the pair of shoes. I didn’t want to apply for the Macy’s card now but will later when my credit score is more stable.
Here is my Clark’s sandals I bought today. I think it’s the same as my mom’s? Not sure but I’m sure my sis can confirm that and I will be hearing a load from her. She is the queen of “Chaat” this and that. Another reason why I didn’t take any picture of the disaster chiffon cake!
At least this pair of sandals does not hurt my right heel.
May 26, 2008
Online fun
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Remember I once mentioned I have a friend from work who is ver fond of going to the casinos? Yep, she is not a casino going person now, but into online casinos. I was telling her it is indeed better for her health first off because of the second hand smoke in the casinos. And secondly, she is enjoying her gambling in the comforts of her home but is more cautious of how much she is allowing herself to gamble.
There is another online site she and her hubby are checking out bgprime.com. It is an online backgammon site. They have not tried backgammon before and since they found this site, they are definitely into this game for now. This site has all the features a newbie needs to start a game on backgammon. There are tabs like the backgammon language, approach, rules of the game, competitions, and last but not least free software downloads. What is also nice about the site is provides articles for players to read like backgammon etiquette, challenges and the rules and conditions.
Backgammon online seems to be more suitable for her because she said she feels she is using her brain juice more than any other games she have played. On this site call bgroom.com, one can register in the practice mode first by simply entering your name, email address, and creating a username and password. Once you are familiar with the game, you can switch to the real money mode where you also need to register first. A user needs to validate his/her account prior to starting a game or to cash in the sign up bonus.
On this site call 1on1backgammon.com it has all the features you need to learn backgammon. It is like a site for dummies where you can read all the latest and backdated articles on this games, all the news like laws that applied to a country on this game. On the right side bar which is the main menu, there are a list of links for a rookie player or a dummie to practically study the steps of this online game. If you are an amateur player, there is also a link on the main menu for you to learn your approach, how to strike and the different bettings that are out there.
PhotoHunt
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This week’s PhotoHunt theme is Shoes. Hubby says I have a lot of shoes, hah, he has not seen the shoes I had before I came to live with him. I do have a few pairs but I do not keep them for years like he does. Below is a picture of his tennis shoes. The one on the left is one of the older pair he has. He bought that pair in 1993, the one next to it just last year before we went on our trip to Malaysia. The old pair of Nikes has put on lots and lots of miles in South East Asia. It is now semi retired.
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May 24, 2008
Grandma anytime now!
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SD came over this afternoon and DB and I are still waiting for her baby to arrive. My coworker asked me yesterday if I was already a grandma. Hahahaha, I will be the youngest grandma ever then. Yeah, I am anxious to know when she is gonna deliver, anxious to see the baby. Hey, some thing in me must have changed. The word baby coming out from me?? Unusual, but I guess working with a few ladies at work with babies, kids and teenagers, I have heard them all about babies, the terrible twos, threes, the stress, family, relationships, and other stuff.
So, this Saturday we are going to have a Que, plan out the weekend and hopefully it will make the baby come quicker! Trick the little one. Stupid, but I think we are still gonna have a barbeque since it’s gonna be nice out before it starts to pour in the night. Every one told me the first baby will always be late. Whatever it is, I am hoping for a save and smooth delivery.
Ohhh, dog gone it, I forgot to ask her if I can post pictures of her baby on my blog. I thought about asking her some time ago and I forgot again. Got to remember to ask….
It’s Memorial Day this coming Monday. it will be a 3-day weekend for us, no work till Tuesday. I have been waiting for a break (after 4 days off 2.5 weeks ago). Me tired.
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May 22, 2008
Beauty contest, anyone?
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If you are keen on being a model or want to be searched by an agency as a magazine cover model, or a runway model, here is a chance for you. LookofTheYear is a website created for any young beautiful individuals who so desire to be a model or just want to be recognized.
If you are up to beauty contest, check out http://www.lookoftheyear.com and submit your name, email address, a short snippet of yourself, and a picture, of course.
Spring cleaning
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My coworker invited me over to her house last Sunday just to chill. She is one of those lucky ones who married a rich guy, lives in a nice neighborhood where you see all these sweet luxury cars in their garages. This lady is one cool woman. When we got to her house, it was my first time there, my jaw dropped. She has an immaculate yard, all trimmings, flowers, shrubs and even the pool were just to perfection. They are doing all these spring cleaning on the yard and pool all ready for the hot summer days to come. So, here she is showed me the pool toys her hubby bought for the kids: pool water polo and a floating basketball game for their 3 kids. Of course they have their neighbor and relatives over most of the time. I have to say those toys will be well used then.
Updating of guestroom
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I was over at Nadine’s house this afternoon since I got out from work an hour earlier. The corporate office in the east coast had an early close since Monday is a holiday, Memorial Day. Anyways, I was surprised to see her tearing down the one and only guest room. She removed the wall paper which to me was ugly and carpeting too. That was a lot to do. Asked her why, she said her mom commented on the wallpaper, and that said it all. She even got rid of the old spring box bed and bought a memory foam mattress bed. She said they have one in their master room. It is the best bed she ever slept on. Yeah, I can’t wait to get one myself.
Car caught on fire
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Yesterday morning at work I overheard a manager telling her subordinates a car was on fire over at the back of the parking lot. She was walking to the skyway and saw it all. As she was getting into the other building, the gas tank blew up. There was one car next to the car on fire. Good thing there was only one car next to the burning one, if not….. I can’t imagine the disaster!!
After 10 minutes of what I heard, the entire office were talking about this incident. One of the managers’ husband works closer to the side of where the incident happened, he called her wife which she went right right to the skywalk to see what was going on. I didn’t bother but so happened my coworker needed me to run downstairs to the copy center to drop stuff off, I was able to see the burnt up car with the fire trucks and men still out there. The car next to it was still in one piece.
Speaking of car starting on fire on its own, my BIL’s car started on fire, too, last month, actually exactly a month ago. The below pictures shows how bad it was. What survived was the wife’s lawn mower. The rest of the garage was useless. He runs a detailing business in his garage and all the stuff were toast. They have to tear the garage down and build a new one. Man, that really stinks.
BIL’s Chevy Impala a gonner
The garage got it, too.
BIL said he came home from work, parked his car where he usually did, went in, changed, got something to drink, sat down and he heard someone shouting “fire”. He didn’t think much about it til he heard much more commotion outside. He went out and saw his car and garage on fire. The engine started a fire and was so high, it got the garage also. Dang, that is scary.
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May 21, 2008
My recruiting days
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All the years I have been with my company, the best part of my job was being the system administrator for the company’s recruiting system. I still wish I am part of the recruiting team, however, because of my department which does nothing but all compliance and legal stuff, recruiting is out of the picture when the company outsourced recruiting to a vendor. My boss had to take my system administrator cum recruiting responsibilities away.
Being in the recruiting team was fun for me. I had the opportunity to meet other hiring managers where I can now put a face to their names. I hear so much about them, but can’t picture what they look like. When you are in the recruiting team, I have to deal with the background checks, too, which is also done by another vendor. The company conducts these checks for all candidates who are offered a position with the company. These include the last 7 years of education, employment, criminal checks, and depends on the position, driving records and credit will also be checked.
Sentrylink.com is a site where one can conduct a check on anyone. Like any other background check sites, if the employer intends to conduct criminal background checks, the employer needs to inform the applicant/candidate via a form that the company will be doing such pre-employment checks through a form to release their information/records to the employer.
Having the background checks done on candidates will assist the employer if the candidates have given any false information on their application forms. I have seen background checks come back with flags on them for criminal/driving records that were not specified by the candidates who were offered the position, or falsifying their education or prior employment.
Golfing season
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Spring is here, I think, because of the wacky weather, and the golf courses are now in full action. Our neighbor are looking for a golf partner to golf with him. DB said he would if only his feet does not hurt him so much. The neighbor guy said he just bought brand new golf balls last week because the ones he had were gone missing or just too old. We told our neighbor guy to get the other neighbor who lives across us for a few golf sessions since that guy is an avid golfer.