It occurs to me that since the kids have all moved out and have lives of their own (who knew???) and my shift has changed so that I no longer call Beckatang on my ride home (sadness) my life has become....quiet. Not really boring...just quiet.
Ed is away more now than ever before, and I spend an inordinate amount of time talking to the dogs. Don't worry, they don't talk back...yet
I do have a few characters at work. There's Mamma Shark. She's pretty cool. We spend a bit of time laughing every day. She had a really good boob day today. I told her so. She was happy.
Then there's Gina Marie. She is one of those "quiet, nice" girls who really isn't so nice. She comes up to my desk and says things that make me laugh out loud. She has a low tolerance for stupid people and isn't afraid to tell me when stupid is running rampant.
Kung Pao. Oh beloved Kung Pao. We kind of share a brain. At any given time, we actually finish each other's sentences...and usually that ain't good.
And when I think about it, quiet isn't really bad. It is just....different.
I guess I felt like I was supposed to be "on" all the time and forgot that it's OK to have a nice, quiet day that really has nothing going on in it but work , home, family feud and bedtime. I think I was worried that I wouldn't be interesting or entertaining, but really, no one is reading this but me, so fuck it. I will write when I feel like it and about whatever is going on.
Maybe someday after I am long gone, someone will find this and I will live on...what a maudlin thought....ugh.
BTW, Mamma Shark has another good boob day.(it is now 2 days later) She better. She paid enough for them.....
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Sunday, June 16, 2019
The Collective
So, in my last post, I mentioned 'The Collective". This is the name that Ed has given to myself and my sisters when we are all together. Let me tell you a bit bout the members of the "collective".
In order of age (oldest to youngest)
Sue- Sister Sue is the oldest member of the collective. She is not, however, the wisest. Although she would have you think so... She is pretty good at making people believe she knows what she is talking about, so she does have that particular set of skills.
Mary- Crazy Sister Mary. Her name says is all. She's crazy. But the good kind of crazy. Like the "I'm pretty mellow until you mess with my kids, grand kids, sisters or brothers" kind of crazy. She also spends an inordinate amount of time cleaning things. Not sure why.
Brenda- Me. You already know more about me than you probably want or need to.
Melissa- Mel Mel, Mellio, Missquisha She is the "crafty" one. She can make some pretty cool stuff, but she can also come up with a pretty devious plan if needed. Keep an eye on her. She's tricky
Rebecca- Beckatang. That's all I'm gonna say.
When Ed coined the phrase "The Collective" he also informed me that there are a couple of "rules" that must be followed when dealing with the Collective
1. Never look the collective directly in the eyes. It's like Medusa, only with sarcasm
2. Always have chocolate nearby when the collective is getting together.
3. Whatever you do, NEVER take the side of one member of the collective against another member. The one whose side you have taken will turn on you faster than a fat kid at a bake shop. Then the ENTIRE Collective will chew you up and spit you out.
4. Always agree with whatever the Collective says, does or wants. Even if it is illegal. And sometimes the line is pushed...or crossed....or erased.
When I reminded my dear husband that I was a member of the collective, he said "Oh, I am aware". And then he gave me some chocolate and walked away.
Good man.
In order of age (oldest to youngest)
Sue- Sister Sue is the oldest member of the collective. She is not, however, the wisest. Although she would have you think so... She is pretty good at making people believe she knows what she is talking about, so she does have that particular set of skills.
Mary- Crazy Sister Mary. Her name says is all. She's crazy. But the good kind of crazy. Like the "I'm pretty mellow until you mess with my kids, grand kids, sisters or brothers" kind of crazy. She also spends an inordinate amount of time cleaning things. Not sure why.
Brenda- Me. You already know more about me than you probably want or need to.
Melissa- Mel Mel, Mellio, Missquisha She is the "crafty" one. She can make some pretty cool stuff, but she can also come up with a pretty devious plan if needed. Keep an eye on her. She's tricky
Rebecca- Beckatang. That's all I'm gonna say.
When Ed coined the phrase "The Collective" he also informed me that there are a couple of "rules" that must be followed when dealing with the Collective
1. Never look the collective directly in the eyes. It's like Medusa, only with sarcasm
2. Always have chocolate nearby when the collective is getting together.
3. Whatever you do, NEVER take the side of one member of the collective against another member. The one whose side you have taken will turn on you faster than a fat kid at a bake shop. Then the ENTIRE Collective will chew you up and spit you out.
4. Always agree with whatever the Collective says, does or wants. Even if it is illegal. And sometimes the line is pushed...or crossed....or erased.
When I reminded my dear husband that I was a member of the collective, he said "Oh, I am aware". And then he gave me some chocolate and walked away.
Good man.
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Hello... it's Me again
Hey there!
Well. So. It has been like 9 years since my last post. Damn! I do gotta say that a LOT has changed.
First off, Ed and myself have moved (2 times actually) and no longer have the house we were working so hard to renovate. It was kind of sad, but actually now I see it was not all a bad thing. We are in a real cute little place now, still on the Tundra. But we are renting and I gotta say, overall, life don't suck. It did for a bit, but it got better.
Bug is no longer with Nitoe. That ended a while back. She is now with Princess J. Princess J is wonderful. She is pretty and smart and I really like her. That is why she is Princess J and not troll girl J. Actually I have been accused of liking her more than I like Bug. EH. What are ya going to do?
Princess Shell is still in Vancouver, how ever, she no longer works at Shell. She works at a college. So I guess I will call her...Professor Shell. Even though she does not teach, and isn't affiliated with Shell in any way. It's MY blog thingy and I will do what I want! She has a love interest that I shall call.....Turtle. She's kind of in a shell...kind of shy. But not at ALL green.
Ratt Chuck is now Mrs. Ratt Chuck and is also a Mommy. Yup She has a little Mouse. I love Mouse. She is a real cutie. Can't say the same for the Mr. But more on that later...
Twitch is now in Arizona and working. He has been on his own for some time now and is doing quite well. All good things
Anthostein is now in San Diego. He is with a wonderful girl who I will call Submariner, because she is in the Navy. He is still cooking and looks a lot like a Viking. All tall and hairy
Ed is now the proud owner of a CDL. He is also a bona fide trucker. I guess that makes me a truckers wife. Hmmm...interesting. ANYWAY...he works for a company that hauls for Amazon. You know, the people who are taking over the world one palette of Cheetos at a time??? He really enjoys it and I am glad. He is usually only gone overnight and once in a while 2 nights, but not much more than that.
As for me....well...I went to school for MA and X Ray Tech and after school, no one would hire me cuz I didn't have experience, which I couldn't get cuz no one would hire me...such a frustrating time. But it did lead me to my current job of the past almost 7 years. It's not a bad gig (believe me, there are worse...not sure what, but there must be somethin) and I am a team lead, so there is THAT. Also, Bug works there too. We recently started working in sort of the same department. Kind of different parts of the same department. I will be introducing you to my work friends over time...
Freakin and Pufferfish are no longer together. He is now living in the great frozen North (I just made that up) I miss him. We still connect via the Facebooks.
Beckatang has an amazing daughter who I shall call Chicken Lips. Chicken Lips is 6 going on 47. She really is. Beckatang has her hands FULL with that girl. (The Tang is a Mrs. too, BTW, and her hubby is Brian (not his real name but one given to him by the collective) )
Did I ever mention the collective? Let me know. I will elaborate if not.
Speaking of the Facebooks (I did earlier, if you were paying any sort of attention. ) , it brings me to my next thought...are people still reading blogs? Have we become a society of Vlogs? I sure hope not. I enjoy the written (or in this case, typed ) word and hope I can still entertain a couple people. Or at the very least leave a bit of humor for generations to come...
So , if you are reading this (and maybe read through a few of my earlier posts) then leave a comment and let me know if I should continue or is it a waste of my time. Not that I am going to let anyone else decide if I continue, but I am a curious thing and would love to hear from others.
Well. So. It has been like 9 years since my last post. Damn! I do gotta say that a LOT has changed.
First off, Ed and myself have moved (2 times actually) and no longer have the house we were working so hard to renovate. It was kind of sad, but actually now I see it was not all a bad thing. We are in a real cute little place now, still on the Tundra. But we are renting and I gotta say, overall, life don't suck. It did for a bit, but it got better.
Bug is no longer with Nitoe. That ended a while back. She is now with Princess J. Princess J is wonderful. She is pretty and smart and I really like her. That is why she is Princess J and not troll girl J. Actually I have been accused of liking her more than I like Bug. EH. What are ya going to do?
Princess Shell is still in Vancouver, how ever, she no longer works at Shell. She works at a college. So I guess I will call her...Professor Shell. Even though she does not teach, and isn't affiliated with Shell in any way. It's MY blog thingy and I will do what I want! She has a love interest that I shall call.....Turtle. She's kind of in a shell...kind of shy. But not at ALL green.
Ratt Chuck is now Mrs. Ratt Chuck and is also a Mommy. Yup She has a little Mouse. I love Mouse. She is a real cutie. Can't say the same for the Mr. But more on that later...
Twitch is now in Arizona and working. He has been on his own for some time now and is doing quite well. All good things
Anthostein is now in San Diego. He is with a wonderful girl who I will call Submariner, because she is in the Navy. He is still cooking and looks a lot like a Viking. All tall and hairy
Ed is now the proud owner of a CDL. He is also a bona fide trucker. I guess that makes me a truckers wife. Hmmm...interesting. ANYWAY...he works for a company that hauls for Amazon. You know, the people who are taking over the world one palette of Cheetos at a time??? He really enjoys it and I am glad. He is usually only gone overnight and once in a while 2 nights, but not much more than that.
As for me....well...I went to school for MA and X Ray Tech and after school, no one would hire me cuz I didn't have experience, which I couldn't get cuz no one would hire me...such a frustrating time. But it did lead me to my current job of the past almost 7 years. It's not a bad gig (believe me, there are worse...not sure what, but there must be somethin) and I am a team lead, so there is THAT. Also, Bug works there too. We recently started working in sort of the same department. Kind of different parts of the same department. I will be introducing you to my work friends over time...
Freakin and Pufferfish are no longer together. He is now living in the great frozen North (I just made that up) I miss him. We still connect via the Facebooks.
Beckatang has an amazing daughter who I shall call Chicken Lips. Chicken Lips is 6 going on 47. She really is. Beckatang has her hands FULL with that girl. (The Tang is a Mrs. too, BTW, and her hubby is Brian (not his real name but one given to him by the collective) )
Did I ever mention the collective? Let me know. I will elaborate if not.
Speaking of the Facebooks (I did earlier, if you were paying any sort of attention. ) , it brings me to my next thought...are people still reading blogs? Have we become a society of Vlogs? I sure hope not. I enjoy the written (or in this case, typed ) word and hope I can still entertain a couple people. Or at the very least leave a bit of humor for generations to come...
So , if you are reading this (and maybe read through a few of my earlier posts) then leave a comment and let me know if I should continue or is it a waste of my time. Not that I am going to let anyone else decide if I continue, but I am a curious thing and would love to hear from others.
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