Friday Fragments - Oh What A Week

My blogging has been slow of late. Lots of stuff going on and nothing came to mind to write about. Hopefully will pick up soon.

I spent two days with the worst headache in the world. I don't get migraines but I imagine this is similar to what they are like. Literally I was a log with no energy and ate only some crackers all day. Day two I was just tired. I looked at my work email and forwarded the important stuff to my assistant. It would have helped if I typed in her email address correctly. I knew my decision to stay home that day was probably smart if I couldn't remember to not send it to a yahoo address. She doesn't even have one.

I got to meet my blog friend this week and have dinner with her twice. More on that to come. Of course did I take a picture of the two of us? No. She did so I'm just waiting for it to come via email. I did take a picture of the hotel she stayed at. The Skirvin is an old renovated hotel that is supposed to be haunted. In the two story lobby then had red velvet curtains and these were carved at the tops of the pillars.

Not what I expect in Oklahoma.

I volunteered for three services Sunday for Easter at church. I thought when I filled out the form that they would just pick one but they have me for all three. I could probably get out of the 6pm one but that looks like the one they need the most help at.

I didn't buy into that MegaMillions ticket buying spree last week. If it had gotten up to a billion dollar pot I might have. So I'm glad people won to save me from buying a ticket.

Remember the reason we celebrate Easter. Here's a hint...it doesn't involved bunnies, chocolate or eggs.

Guess What This Is

I went to a meeting and when I returned this was on my desk. No note, just this. I knew what it was immediately because I've told people at work this is how to bribe me...with chocolate. And not just any chocolate...good chocolate. Seems as my Swiss researcher's girlfriend is in town from Europe and brought chocolate. European chocolate counts as good chocolate, no matter what type it is. So the bribe has worked and he is now on the "good" list.

Friday Fragments - Good bye March

Time to join in with Mrs. 4444 for Friday Fragments.

I'm so glad that this is the last work day of March. After the last two weeks, I hate March. And if you are a crisis, please don't land on my desk. I can only handle so many at one time.

I missed out on the four inches of rain we got while I was in DC. I did get to see everyone mowing their yards now that the weeds grass have started growing crazy. I'm not sure why people with a million dandelions think that mowing them will get rid of them. They just grow back.

I'm super excited about next week. One of my favorite bloggers will be in town for work and I'm having dinner with her. I'm sure photos and stories will be forthcoming.

My patience was very thin this week. I made the mistake of stopping for fast food (something that I only do in extreme situations) and proceeded to order a cheeseburger and fries. Sounds pretty simple right. I didn't ask for anything special. 15 minutes it took from the time I ordered until I got the food. I had to pull out of the drive thru so other cars could go through. A manager brought my my food and I had had enough and I lit into him (in a non-cursing/non-threatening way). He apologized and said they were short handed. Not an excuse in my book. Especially since I saw one employee outside smoking a cigarette and he said he had just gotten back. As a supervisor you suck it up and make sure the job is done. Believe me I've given up vacations because of being short staffed. He did ask what he could do to make it up and by that time I was finished and I said nothing. I won't be back there (eventhough it is close to the house). The food wasn't even scorching hot either.

In good news I got a couple of free redbox codes. I had gotten one off of a Chocolate Cheerios box (if you haven't eaten these, they are tasty) and got a Muppets movie to watch when Whitney was home. It obviously had a scratch so called to complain. They gave us two free codes. So I am getting three movies for free! Redbox has pretty good customer service.

I also made our final payment for the cruise in June. All of our cruise excursions are booked and paid for too. By the time the cruise comes along I won't have to pay for much. This cruise will be one of lots of firsts: zipline, helicopter ride, dog sled, small plane. Less than 3 months now!

Spring TV update

Figured it was about time for me to write an update of my tv viewing. A lot of my shows just ended so maybe that means less tv watching. Who am I kidding, I'll just find something new.

Shows that ended

Alcatraz ended last night. Really good finale and we don't know if it is getting renewed. It answered some questions, left some open, and had a death (maybe) so it would be easy to continue but I wouldn't feel cheated if it did end.

Project runway had mondo winning. Since he should have won his season, it was nice that he won. But only four days to create six looks? How about giving them fashion week? I felt sorry for Austin and Michael since they didn't get to do that.

Shows I'm giving up on

The Voice has just sucked this year. Seriously what are these judges listening to? I can hear the off key stuff and somehow they are the ones to be picked to go on. Guess what NBC, you just lost out on the best part of the show...allowing the non-pretty people a chance. I'm done with you.

Shows still on

Revenge just has to be the nest guilty pleasure show. I like that they showed us what happened on the beach. We feel like we are in the know but we get caught up in the twists and turns. It got picked up for a second season so I'm looking forward to where it can go from here.

The amazing race is ok this season. I like the border patrol guys. There cocky but not in an obnoxious way. They are my pick to win this season. Hope they don't lose out like the snowboarders did last time.

Person of interest is losing my interest a bit. Still watching but it doesnt have quite the spark I thought it would.

The chew is on at lunchtime so I tape it. I love Carla! And clinton Kelly is hysterical.

Smash I watch online the next day at lunchtime. Still not sure about it.

Upcoming shows

Food network is going to have another season of chopped all stars. I like these kind of shows because they all have talent and they aren't sniping at each other.

Little known shows

We just started watching unchained reaction. It is from the myth busters guys and two teams have to make A rube Goldberg machine. These people are seriously smart and talented.

Man, just looking at this list I'm tired. Maybe I should go watch some tv and veg out!

Make Your Own Holiday Day

Today is Make Your Own Holiday Day. Did you know there was such a day? I guess this is to let people create their own holiday just in case the multitudes of holidays don't cover what you want. Here are some examples so you will know when they are.

January 20 - Penguin Awareness Day
February 5 - National Weatherman's Day (a favorite at work)
March 9 - Panic Day
April 17 - Blah Blah Blah Day (I think I'll love this one)
May 14 - Dance Like a Chicken Day
June 29 - Waffle Iron Day
July 7 - Chocolate Day (don't you think this should be a federal holiday?)
August 29 - More Herbs, Less Salt Day (say what?)
September 2 - National Beheading Day
October 9 - Moldy Cheese Day
November 21 - False Confession Day
December 19 - Oatmeal Muffin Day

As you can see there are a variety. If you would like to see a complete list, go to this website that lists unique holidays.

So what am I naming today? Today is Cruise Pay Off Day because I made final payment on my cruise. In 12 weeks I'll be sailing the inside passage of Alaska.

Cherry Blossom - Lots of Pictures

I'm back home and can now upload my photos so much easier from my cherry blossom viewing. These are fantastic and if you ever get the chance to see them you must.

I've been there before when they were more pink. These were mostly white but so full. Some were already losing petals and I'm afraid one good rain/wind storm and they would be empty. But we lucked out and it was a mild spring and our meeting was just at the right time.

Hoochie Mama

I realize I live in Oklahoma which is a conservative state. As I'm walking to my meeting in Washington dc today, I passed a woman in a "hoochie mama" dress. You know the ones you look at and think they are either a "lady of the night" or is trying to spice up her sex life. But this was the daytime and she didn't look like a prostitute. I guess they just wear different things here.

She just better not come to Oklahoma wearing that or someone will ofer her $20 to get busy.