Saturday, September 13, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Things I'd never say
There are about a million things I've said in the past 2 years that I never thought I'd say...
One of them being: "No E., we don't draw on our cheese!"
One of them being: "No E., we don't draw on our cheese!"
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
You know..
Being an apartment dweller, I don't have to deal with pesky things like "bulky item collection."
However, today I took a little detour through the neighborhood (so I could check the status of the picnic tables at the park for the party on Sat.). It must be bulk item week. Why?
I drove past TWELVE toilets out on the curb. In less than a mile. TWELVE! How many people could possibly have a toilet just hanging around waiting to get dumped. There were of course, old doors, a couple critically injured toys, and a microwave or two, but nothing has outnumbered the toilets this year.
Weird!
I wonder if there is some sort of toilet replacement initiative running rampant through the city.
Edit:
There is indeed a free High Efficiency (read- really crappy) Residential Toilet Replacement Program from the city. They will replace up to 3 pre-1996 toilets per home. This neighborhood was built in the 80's. Hence the need for new toilets, I suppose.
However, today I took a little detour through the neighborhood (so I could check the status of the picnic tables at the park for the party on Sat.). It must be bulk item week. Why?
I drove past TWELVE toilets out on the curb. In less than a mile. TWELVE! How many people could possibly have a toilet just hanging around waiting to get dumped. There were of course, old doors, a couple critically injured toys, and a microwave or two, but nothing has outnumbered the toilets this year.
Weird!
I wonder if there is some sort of toilet replacement initiative running rampant through the city.
There is indeed a free High Efficiency (read- really crappy) Residential Toilet Replacement Program from the city. They will replace up to 3 pre-1996 toilets per home. This neighborhood was built in the 80's. Hence the need for new toilets, I suppose.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Dear Walmart,
After purchasing my handy Poly Expanding 6 Pocket File, I noticed it came with an unusual amount of papers inside. Upon inspection, it appears I have been given a few of Arron R.'s homework assignments on angles and adverbs, as well as a skillfully written persuasive letter from Arron to Mr R. requesting a change of venue for the upcoming field trip. I feel as if I must return the enclosed documents as I have not paid for them, and I assure you I am no criminal!!!!
Also, I realize opening mail not addressed to me may be some sort of crime, so I would appreciate if you would refrain from turning these documents over to the feds. I do not know if this qualifies, as it was yet to be enveloped and mailed, but just in case, your discretion will be most appreciated in this matter.
Cheerfully yours,
Law Abiding Citizen.
Also, I realize opening mail not addressed to me may be some sort of crime, so I would appreciate if you would refrain from turning these documents over to the feds. I do not know if this qualifies, as it was yet to be enveloped and mailed, but just in case, your discretion will be most appreciated in this matter.
Cheerfully yours,
Law Abiding Citizen.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Busy Busy!
I'm getting ready for the busiest month of my life, I think..
I only had 1 free weekend this month, in which I had to take my one required weekend of call for work. That is this weekend. We also have a birthday party to go to Sat, thankfully Turtle has agreed to cover my call for a few hours!
I work Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds., and Thursday. I can't complain- I made my own schedule this month. Why would I do such a crazy thing? 'Cause I wanted to take 4 days off next weekend for E's birthday (and not use up vacation time :P)!
Then Sat, the 13th, is Miss E's birthday and birthday party! I'll be running around like mad Friday and Saturday morning trying to pull it all together. Sunday and Monday I'll be packing like mad. I did wind up making the cheesy montage. It's very cute.
Why?
Because I'm moving to my new apartment on the 20th! Thankfully I have until the end of the month to be out of here, so as long as I get all the large stuff and the majority of other stuff I'll be fine to do the rest the following weekend. As well as cleaning the carpet and cleaning up in general. I soooo don't want to get charged for the 24574 spots E has put into the carpet.
I can't do it during the week.. because I'm going on a training thingy for work in Milwaukee and will be gone for 4 days! Miss E will spend a fun week with Meema (grandma).
Someone remind me never to enroll E in more than 1 activity when she's older. I'd go nuts.
On another note, I was just offered a one day a week gig at a pediatric cardiology office, and my boss has agreed to give me every Fri off (instead of being a random day off every week), so I can do it. She's actually excited for me! It's kinda a big deal to be for them to come up to me and ask me to work for them (one day a week, but still!). I don't do a lot of pediatric echos (5-6 a week), and have only been doing them for 15-16 months or so. I am, however (brag alert), very good at them. Their full time tech has 20+ years of experience, and is the person that trained me. Awhile back (less than 2 months after I was trained, actually) I was designated the pediatric trainer at our hospital. Mostly cause everyone else sucks, or doesn't pay attention, but whatev. Yay me! I don't really need a second job (not that I mind the extra money.. but E does have that shoe/purse fetish) but getting paid to get more advanced experience (older children, more complex cases)? Hell yeah! In my field pediatric experience is really hard to come by and is very, very marketable. I love doing pediatrics, but I honestly don't think I could turn around and work at a children's hospital. It would be too hard to see that many sick kiddos on a regular basis. An office, I could deal with..
I only had 1 free weekend this month, in which I had to take my one required weekend of call for work. That is this weekend. We also have a birthday party to go to Sat, thankfully Turtle has agreed to cover my call for a few hours!
I work Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds., and Thursday. I can't complain- I made my own schedule this month. Why would I do such a crazy thing? 'Cause I wanted to take 4 days off next weekend for E's birthday (and not use up vacation time :P)!
Then Sat, the 13th, is Miss E's birthday and birthday party! I'll be running around like mad Friday and Saturday morning trying to pull it all together. Sunday and Monday I'll be packing like mad. I did wind up making the cheesy montage. It's very cute.
Why?
Because I'm moving to my new apartment on the 20th! Thankfully I have until the end of the month to be out of here, so as long as I get all the large stuff and the majority of other stuff I'll be fine to do the rest the following weekend. As well as cleaning the carpet and cleaning up in general. I soooo don't want to get charged for the 24574 spots E has put into the carpet.
I can't do it during the week.. because I'm going on a training thingy for work in Milwaukee and will be gone for 4 days! Miss E will spend a fun week with Meema (grandma).
Someone remind me never to enroll E in more than 1 activity when she's older. I'd go nuts.
On another note, I was just offered a one day a week gig at a pediatric cardiology office, and my boss has agreed to give me every Fri off (instead of being a random day off every week), so I can do it. She's actually excited for me! It's kinda a big deal to be for them to come up to me and ask me to work for them (one day a week, but still!). I don't do a lot of pediatric echos (5-6 a week), and have only been doing them for 15-16 months or so. I am, however (brag alert), very good at them. Their full time tech has 20+ years of experience, and is the person that trained me. Awhile back (less than 2 months after I was trained, actually) I was designated the pediatric trainer at our hospital. Mostly cause everyone else sucks, or doesn't pay attention, but whatev. Yay me! I don't really need a second job (not that I mind the extra money.. but E does have that shoe/purse fetish) but getting paid to get more advanced experience (older children, more complex cases)? Hell yeah! In my field pediatric experience is really hard to come by and is very, very marketable. I love doing pediatrics, but I honestly don't think I could turn around and work at a children's hospital. It would be too hard to see that many sick kiddos on a regular basis. An office, I could deal with..
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