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my nose is cold2 comments Posted by maddie at 10:21 PM
it's already 31 degrees outside and it's only 10 pm. it's supposed to be in the low 20's overnight.
two of my girlfriends have pj's that have feet, like the kind we wore when we were little and i'm SO jealous!
see...i'm getting into the holiday spirit!2 comments Posted by maddie at 8:02 PM
atticus!!!0 comments Posted by maddie at 7:39 PM
memories like rohmbauer0 comments Posted by maddie at 8:29 PM
in a strange turn of events, i think i talked to all my peeps from my past life except for the white bear today. oh, and my one girlfriend who has a crazy busy press job...but other than that, i talked to 6 of my peeps from the last place i called home. all at random times today, and either over email or text message on my cell phone. it was quite nice, i must say. two of them don't live there anymore ~ one lives in sf and the other in la, but they were all there when i was. and two new people that i know now used to work in the very building that i was in. so wierd. i also texted with them tonight. i am feeling a lot of love right now from my peeps. i'm having good memories of the last place. i am playing the garden state soundtrack, which gives me fond memories of that time. it even makes me remember times i had long since forgotten.
on another note, i have to say that i have gotten so much friggen love today from the cute boys that i know. i know i'm a flirt, but not dangerously so. i only flirt with those that can take it and know i'm not serious. it's just nice to get messages or greetings from boys who think i'm beautiful because i never hear that kind of stuff at home. you always seek what you don't get at home, i guess.
kindness goes so far with me. so sadly, i think that is something that is so easily forgotten. especially by c.
holy cow! another old friend just im'd me....i have to go! this is great!!!
Grand Tetons0 comments Posted by maddie at 6:51 PM
why is it that i only look good on paper? my resume is just dandy, but i feel like such a freaking failure. every job that i have had has been crummy. sure, i have a lot of experience, but it's all entry level. i can't ever seem to get above that. sure, i'm a supervisor right now, but working in hospitality is totally different. besides, i'm getting paid less than i have at any other job before this. i have been told that i need to have my resignation letter in tomorrow. c has called me a failure and has been berating me the last few days. i'm so tired of this. i'm not playing the victim like he says i am. i've just had some crummy jobs. well, crummy bosses, anyhow. but, that's what i get for being only entry level. he's never been entry level. he's smarter than that and has always done well in everything he has done. i never have. it's true that i don't have that much gumption or discipline. hell, i can't even make it to the gym with any regularity. but still. it would be nice to have someone on my side. i just am so friggen miserable. i just want to curl up in a ball and cry. i have no pleasure in my life anymore, and that makes me sad. and by pleasure, i mean of any kind ~ mental, physical, sexual. i just feel so worthless. no matter what i do for others, it just seems wrong. but what about for me? why is it that i have to work for others? don't my feelings matter, too? i fully supported c when he made his decision to resign from his job. why won't he support mine? it's not like i'm making big money or anything. hell, most of my paycheck goes into savings. i just wish i had some support from someone. even my parent's don't support me. but hell, they never have supported me emotionally.
what day is it?0 comments Posted by maddie at 2:15 PM
i have so much to do and no energy to do any of it. work took everything out of me this morning ~ we had such a friggen hectic day.
it's time to be thankful1 comments Posted by maddie at 6:23 PM
so i did it. sort of. just before i left work for the day ~yes, i had to work today~ my boss asked to talk to me. i knew something was up, as he never just asks to talk to me. anyhow, turns out someone had told him that i am planning on leaving. that someone has to be cankles. (i'll explan more about her in a few minutes). anyhow, we had a pleasant enough conversation and i ended up saying that i would like to leave before christmas. i wasn't really ready to do that, but i was in a bit of a pickle with him bringing it up and all, so it was clear what i had to do. anyhow, a sense of relief has washed over me. i guess things do have a way of working out. c accepted a new job on monday that he will start next week, our home computer is working, and i have found several jobs to apply to. i'm going to work on a formal resignation letter and present it to my boss on monday.
cankles, on the other hand, is on my last nerve. she is the night time supervisor and is called cankles for very obvious reasons. not only does she have awful fashion sense ~ you know it's bad when pretty much everyone comments on it ~ but she wears these god awful nuddie nylons that are really thick and suntan colored. she also wears old granny skirts and flat shoes. she rarely matches her top with her bottom and she always pulls her hair back into a pony tail. i was actually pretty surprised to hear the others comment on her constant state of disaray. i mean, i always noticed, but never knew how much others noticed. sadly, she's only about 28 and thinks she's totally in fashion. she thinks she is so ralph lauren. are you kidding me? just because one always wears the same ralph lauren sweater, does not one ralph lauren make.
anyhow, i digress. she has the loosest lips of anyone i know. she has no idea when to keep her mouth shut. she has thrown me under the bus to my boss several times already and today is the final straw. i'm better than that, as i had no comments to make back to him regarding all the things she has told me and how much she doesn't like him. that's just not my style.
so anyhow, i best be getting a new job soon. like tomorrow. but, at least i won't have to work on christmas. and that i am thankful for.
deep breaths0 comments Posted by maddie at 8:39 PM
it's raining outside and the sound is soothing my soul. my little fuzzy ray of sunshine ~atty~ is cuddling up with me. i'm going to take a bubble bath and go to bed and sleep on my new sheets.
bah humbug0 comments Posted by maddie at 7:40 PM
people who steal other people's identity suck. big time. i am a victim, yet again. i am very bitter right now, especially, since i had my bank put an identity theft alert on my account a few months ago when my account was first used by some asshole. today, the same asshole used my account again. this is why i hate people. okay, i don't hate all people. just most people.
other than that, my day was fine. my parents have been in town since monday and it's been nice. they are not staying with us, as our house is too minny, so they go back to the hotel at just the right time each evening.
i hate the fact that i have to work tomorrow. i think i am going to hand in my resignation soon. i don't know the last time c and i have spent a whole day together ~ definitly before i started this new job. and working on holidays? no thanks. and not having consistent days off? um...yeah, i'll pass. and some friends are going out tonight, but i can't go because i have to work so early in the morning. this sucks.
i swear, i'm trying not to be bitter. especially since it's the holiday season and i so can't get into it. i have started christmas shopping, though. i'm done with c, atticus and my mom. i have no idea what to get his mom. or my friend, j. i started with c's dad. i don't know what to get my dad. i need to get a few little treats for a few friends. don't know where to start with that. i have my holiday cards. and cute holiday address labels. i ordered some new wrapping paper and have some decorations. flowergirl is going to make me a wreath. so, i'm half way there. i just need to get in the spirit. i'm trying, but i think i need to get out of my work situation before i'll be truly happy. i am really, really excited that i have a fly new computer with super fast internet at home, though.
thank the lord0 comments Posted by maddie at 2:42 PM
my home computer is fixed!!!! yay! sweet relief. stay tuned for pictures.....
whole new levels of shit0 comments Posted by maddie at 7:39 AM
so this morning i found out that ever time either the night time supervisor or my boss would email me, about all the things i'm doing wrong, they would bcc the other managers in the hotel as well. wtf is that? words cannot even describe what i am feeling right now.
blogger is pissing me off. okay, maybe not so much blogger, but the computer that i am on. i should never have gotten so pissy with my laptop because now i have nothing to work on at home. and i can't post anything but my words, either, which is annoying in and of itself. especially since i have a new fly-ass camera.
it is so friggen cold here right now. i want the nice weather back. just some sun would be nice. i hate when it's overcast and cloudy. this morning when i left for work it was so foggy out i could barely see 5 feet in front of my car the whole way.
my parents arrive tomorrow and i already had a frustrating conversation with my dad, so i'm a little anxious. he thinks that i am a weak person and should just stay home and be a housewife. nice. he's very old school in his beliefs, which has always been a bone of contention for me. he is very chauvanistic (sp?) which tends to get under my skin quite quickly. thankfully, my anti-anxiety meds help me tremendously, so i don't get as rattled when i talk to him anymore. don't get me wrong, my dad is a good guy, he's just...well...different. he has a very different way of thinking. so does my mom. it's like they are stuck in some wierd time warp.
i'm in trouble at work, again, and i don't know why. i got an email yesterday from the evening supervisor in her broken english ~ which is especially pathetic since she is british and still can't write correctly ~ saying that she needs to go over a few things with me. and no, i'm not trying to read into things here, either. the email was pretty condecending and i know where it's headed -- right down the toilet.
i am seriously considering putting in my resignation as soon as my boss comes back from his honeymoon. every day i'm just closer and closer to doing it. thankfully he comes back soon. mental health is way more important to me than anything. well...money is pretty darn nice....but not as nice as my well being.
crap...gotta go. will write more later.
look...it's another meme!0 comments Posted by maddie at 9:52 AM
Explain what ended your last relationship. i just wasn't into him anymore, so i ended it.
When was the last time you shaved? two days ago, i think.
What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.? updating buffet menus. aren't you jealous?
What were you doing 15 minutes ago? talking with the chef about our breakfast buffet.
Are you any good at math? nope, which is why i gave up the idea of being an industrial engineer
Your prom night, what do you remember about it? the limo driver had no idea where the universal hilton was. duh. universal studios. oh, and that we pulled up along side another car at a stoplight on hollywood blvd and asked the driver if they had any grey poupon, and when he said no, we said we did and handed him a jar.
Do you have any famous ancestors? not that i know of, but then again, being adopted sort of limits my knowledge on that
Have you had to take a loan out for school? yes, but it was so i could have more spending money.
How many different beverages have you had today? just one...a mocha
Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine? totally. i hate people who hang up on mine, so i always leave a message.
Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to? the moody blues in the early 80's
Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? sometimes
What's the most painful dental procedure you've had? hmm..seeing how i was totally put out when i got my wisdom teeth pulled, i would have to say having a cavity filled. i've got a mouth full of 'em.
What is out your back door? we have two side doors instead of a back door. out one door is the side yard with the whisky tango deck ~ an astro turf covered deck with old skool deck chairs right next to the propane tank and the laundry line ~ and out the other door is the drive way and the rose garden.
Any plans for Friday night? it's date night, so we're off to the hardware store and dinner.
Do you like what the ocean does to your hair? yes, and when i'm missing the ocean, i use surf spray by bumble and bumble to get that same feelin'.
Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns? ha. no, but i've bought one.
Have you ever been to a planetarium? yeah, the griffith park observatory is about 10 minutes away from where i grew up and i used to go there all the time. they had a great lazer light show to the dark side of the moon by pink floyd.
Do you re-use towels after you shower? yep
Some things you are excited about? sleeping in, my cat, getting something fun in the mail, thanksgiving, my parents coming to visit next week...
What is your favorite flavor of JELL-O? raspberry
Describe your keychain(s). it has a red and silver star, a few other random little trinkets and 5 keys
Where do you keep your change? in my wallet.
When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people? a long time. since college, i think.
What kind of winter coat do you own? i have several knee length wool coats, a carhardt and some fleece jackets.
What was the weather like on your graduation day? high school ~ warm. college ~ chilly
Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? open, so the cat can get out and use the litter box
ciao, bella1 comments Posted by maddie at 7:19 PM
whew. what a day. i put in 11 hours today and 10 yesterday. overtime, baby. well, more than that, actually, since i get paid time and a half for anything over 8 hours a day. i came home and took a bubble bath to decompress. i'm still a bit wound up, though. maybe it's that strong cup of coffee i had right before i left...hmm...
the other day i ordered a bunch of used books from amazon dot com. they started coming yesterday. i love getting packages in the mail. today i got two packages: a book and a sweater that i had also ordered. the sweater is a baby cable knit pomegranate red cashmere and is delish. i will be wearing it tomorrow for sure.
today i was extra sassy in a flared black skirt, knee high black pointy toe boots and a crisp white button up shirt with the just the right amount of buttons unbuttoned. to top it off, i had a black and white checkered wool coat on. i got several sassy comments today, so that was a lot of fun.
i had lunch with once of my friends, who i am SO proud of. she has been working incredably hard to loose weight and told me today that she has lost a total of 38 lbs since she started. she was just glowing. she is just under 200 lbs now and has said this is the first time in almost 7 years she has been this weight. she is an inspiration to me. her secret to sucess is eating right and getting enough excercise. she totally has her splurge days, but makes up for it by eating right and working out a little more the few days after.
she is even going to get certified to teach spin classes at our gym. ha. i say 'our gym'. like i ever go. like i even remember where it is.
i went to tower records the other day and since the store in town is closing, everything was 40% off, so i got a few things. i know, i know. big surprise there. i got norah jones' new album ~ okay, last year new ~ the clash and the first karate kid movie for c. at another store i got a cool french cd that i'm listening to right now. it's one of those putumayo world music cd's and it's really good. the first son, au cafe de la paix by thomas fersen is my favorite, but they're all really good.
i also got a great card in the mail from another girlfriend. i LOVE getting cards in the mail, almost as much as i LOVE getting packages. well, no, i like getting cards better since i usually have paid to have the packages sent and the cards came to me for free. i love sending random cards so it's really great to recieve them, too. thanks, sally!
oohhh...c is home with pizza!!!
what next?1 comments Posted by maddie at 7:50 AM
just in case i haven't stated this enough, i really hate my job. oh, you want another example? okay. so i was off the past two days and when i got in today, i had 32 random emails from work. that's a lot, especially considering i work at a freaking resturant in a hotel, and none of the emails were in regards to reservations.
anyhow, one email in particular announced a training session about tea. yes, tea. i politely declined, saying that i would have to miss the ever exciting session due to my parents being in town that day and because so, i have the day off.
now mind you, i see my parents about one a year. maybe twice. this would be one of those two times a year and they will be here next week for thanksgiving. this training session is next tuesday. this is the response back i got:
That is a shame that you will miss this 90 minute training class regarding Tea, seeing as Tea is a key part of breakfast service – please ensure as many of your team attends as possible so this opportunity is not wasted.
not only that, but it was also cc'd to my boss and the night time supervisor. all i have to say, is wtf?!
a series of random sentences0 comments Posted by maddie at 8:55 AM
yay! i have today off. aren't you all jealous? no, probably not, because you all had a normal weekend off. i'm SO over working weekends. and holidays. i'm looking for a new job pronto. now if only i didn't trash my other computer that had my resume on it...
it's rainy and cold outside today. a perfect day to stay inside with the cat and a tasty cup of coffee in a special mug that my friend jsco sent me.
i have a load of laundry going, so at least i feel a bit productive this morning. i went to the grocery store yesterday and cleaned the bathroom, so that's two less chores for me to do today. i have to pay the dreaded bills, though.
another sucky thing about having days off that no one else does is just that ~ no one else has the same days off as me so i have no one to hang out with.
but, i do get to sleep in, so that's good.
i'm on a new makeup kick right now. i went shopping with my girlfriend when i was home last week and got some great new powder. it makes such the difference! i'm really amazed. i totally feel like a new woman when i wear it. okay, maybe that's going a little far....but it does make me feel good and looks very natural. my friend also turned me on to black nail polish. i am going to get some today. i have been seeing it around in ads and such, but she was the one who really pointed it out to me. i've been wearing vamp, by chanel, which is the original dark red color, but i'm ready to go black.
i also bought a new perfume when i was home. coco mademoiselle by chanel. it's scrumptious. i had been wearing kate spade for a while now, so it was time for a change. i LOVE the new perfume. i've never owned chanel before. it was such a treat! my mom wears no.5 on special occasions, so it definitly felt decadent to purchase chanel. i have gotten so many compliments since i bought it, which feels so good.
daytime tv is SO bad, but i just can't seem to turn it off. there's nothing but bad talk shows ~ the one that i am currently watching has cheaters trying to make up to their partners by doing stupid things like walk naked in a sandwich board saying they cheated and are sorry ~ cheap insurance comercials, weight loss comercials and technical school comericals. sadly, the demographic that daytime tv is meant for is just the type of people i work with. just add a bad grammar commercial and we'd be all set.
yeah...bad grammar. that is the worst! there is NO excuse for bad grammar. bad spelling, now that's a bit different. i don't spell so swell and i know it. but, i always use spell check when i can, especially with work emails and documents. it's so amazing to me that the people i work with just don't get it. it's so bad. and while i write with lower case here, i never do that at work. e.e. cummings wrote entirely in lower case, but that was his thing. writing in lower case in a professional environment is just not okay.
okay, enough of that rant!!!
the kitty wants to cuddle and is making typing a bit difficult.
brrrr0 comments Posted by maddie at 7:26 AM
it is so friggen cold today. i just checked weather dot com and it says it's 29 outside right now. and it's only supposed to get into the low 60's later today. my car was coated with frost this morning. thick frost, at that. brrrrr. good god it's cold! i'm so not ready for the cold.
yesterday i was so tired when i got home from work, that i took a nap. this nap was out of control, as i didn't get out of bed until 5:45 this morning! wtf was wrong with me? i was out! c checked on me a few times because he was worried. that was so weird that i slept so long. but i guess i needed it. i guess everything has caught up with me. i feel good today, though. i even slept with my contacts in and i NEVER do that. even when i was drinking, i took them out. i still don't know how i managed to do that at time though, especially in a blackout...but i digress...
my boss is gone for 2 weeks now...yipee! he's off getting married and going on a honeymoon and will have no access to anything here. hopefully things will be just fine while he's gone. i still am keeping my ears and eyes out for any other opportunities that may come my way. staying here for much longer is definitly not in the cards for me.
it's all about the books1 comments Posted by maddie at 3:03 PM
as i was surfing around a bit today, i found the greatest site. check it out!!!
http://www.shelfari.com/shell/shelf (i have also linked it on my site under amusing thots as my bookshelf)
as most of you know, i LOVE to read ~ and pretty much anything i can get my hands on, too. this site is fun and now when i'm looking for something new to read, all i have to do is check it out and see what other people are reading. since i'm not at home right now and don't have access to my everygrowing bookshelf, the books that are listed right now are only a begining. i'll update it more when i get the chance.
if any of you decide to make page, be sure to let me know so i can see what you're reading, too!!
buh bye LA0 comments Posted by maddie at 2:44 PM
i am getting picked up in 45 minutes to go to the airport. leaving here is bittersweet. every time i come to visit, i realize how much i miss LA. there's just so much to do here. so much life. so many different people. living in a small town just doesn't do it for me.
the weather down here is fantastic, too. yesterday and today it has been in the 80's. where i'm living now is already down to the low 60's, rainy and cool.
i love that my girlfriend and i had so many options of things to do the past two evenings. we ate great food, drove around the city and went to great shopping centers. i love how the city glistens in the dim evening light than goes to an all out sparkle in the night.
the funeral service was nice yesterday. it was at a cemetary near by where lot's of 'old hollywood' stars are burried. sometimes i think i was born in the wrong generation ~ that i should have been born in the 40's.l love that look and feel of old hollywood. my parent's neighborhood is like that too, with big spanish style homes, large magnolia trees that reach across the street making a big canopy for the cars to drive under, and beautifully manicured gardens. i miss that.
i'd move down here in a heartbeat, but c hates it down here, so we're stuck in northern ca for now. but don't get me wrong. i really like northern ca, too, but it's just not the same.
but, i did get some good eats, good shopping and good family time in.
more death.0 comments Posted by maddie at 10:11 PM
LA is good. and bad. well, LA itself isn't bad, just the news when i got here last night. yep...another death. are you friggen kidding me?! my cousin in texas had a heart attach and died on saturday. he was only 49. this is just awful. his wife died of cancer two years ago and my uncle (his dad) died last year of heart problems. this is all so sad. my poor aunt! and my cousin's 2 kids! they are 20 and 21. so friggen sad to have both parents die.
the funeral this morning went well, at least. nice, swet and thoughtful. afterwards we went to Marie Callendars for lunch. it was a quiet day.
I went to dinner with my girlfriend and we checked out a new-to-me shopping center. it was nice to get out and nice to be in LA. I called in to work this afternoon after deciding to stay down here another day, and let them know i was needed here at home, due to all the recent tragedy. i took a really long 3 hour nap today. it was so peaceful and quiet.
but now i realize that i will not be home in time to vote tomorrow. well, i might be, but it will be darn close. my flight lands 6:20 pm and i have an hour drive, so we'll see it i make it by 8pm~
pooieness and cool friends1 comments Posted by maddie at 7:41 AM
i feel like poo today. like a bad hangover, except i didn't drink. i did eat a lot of jalapeno poppers last night, so that might be what is causing my stomach to be upset. my head is achy and i just feel pooie and tired. i almost called in sick today, but figured since i'm leaving early anyway to fly down to LA, i couldn't really do that. i'll manage as we are going to be really slow today.
last night was a ton of fun, though, and i'm really glad i went. there were 18 of us total and it was great. they guys and a few of the girls were watching the cal vs. ucla game in the rec room and the rest of us girls played cards. it was cool being around so many like-minded people. it was also good to chat with the others and know that some of them were having a tough go at things right now with regards to jobs and buying homes. only one couple has a kid (the kid wasn't there) and that was nice, too. everyone had gone to college and had jobs and were either married or close to getting engaged. i miss groups like that. luckily, this group is pretty tight and manage to get together often enough to stay close.
one of the guys bbq'd steak and chicken and we had salad, corn on the cob and bread. i got to drive one of my friends new cars on a beer run. one of the upsides to staying sober! :)
maybe if i eat something now i'll feel better. i hate feeling pooie. :(
some more saddness...2 comments Posted by maddie at 10:57 AM
too many people are dying. i now have another funeral to go to. an old friend of the family just died the day before yesterday and i'm off to her funeral on monday. she introduced my parents and they have been married for 43 years now, so she's been around our family for quite a while. she would have been 99 in 2 weeks.
she's was always on my case about one thing or another, mostly about going to college, getting a good education and about how usc is the best school in the world. sadly, her grandchildren grew to resent me, as i was always around her and they weren't (they grew up on the east coast and i grew up only a few minutes away from her). since she lived in LA alone, she was always at our house for every holiday so she was always like a second oma. we even called her oma. she will be missed. but her time had come.
i'm flying to LA after work tomorrow and will return monday night. c isn't able to come with me since it's such short notice and he has a lot of work to do before he leaves his job in december. one of my girlfriends is picking me up at the airport, which is really nice of her, so i'll get to spend a little time with her as well.
hmmm0 comments Posted by maddie at 7:49 AM
i set my alarm super early this morning and set the coffee maker on automatic, but i STILL didn't get out of bed. atticus has snuggled himself under the covers with me and i SO didn't want to get out of that comfyness.
so i didn't.
i got to work a few minutes earlier ~ but still later than i should have~ but that was fine. i did have every intention of getting here much earlier, but alas, i did not.
since i do not have a lot to do after the resturant (will i ever spell that word right!?) i tend to leave way before 8 hours are up. i do try to milk the time clock, but i can only stay here so long. grrr.
i did chat with a friend yesterday about doing some pr work for her and that just may be the ticket. she's trying to get her business up and running a bit more ~she's a one woman show right now~ and asked if i could help here with my mad communications skills, which would be most delightful. she said she would pay me a commission on each new client i got for her. we are going to sit down this weekend and discuss the details. this is definitly something exciting for me and a place to show off my mad skills.
or so i hope.
tonight c and i are going to drive to the coast to meet some of his friends from college for dinner. that should be fun. his friends have rented a house for the weekend, but since i have to work today and tomorrow morning, we aren't able to stay, which is fine by me. those cats drink a lot and that would be a bit much for me to be around all that action. dinner will be more than enough.
tomorrow i got invited to a candle party. sort of like a tupperware party, except they push candles on you. i'll probablly go for the girlie time, but won't buy anything, especially since money is really tight right now.
friendship0 comments Posted by maddie at 8:39 AM
i don't understand people who can't seem to maintain friendships. i don't know where i would be without my friends. i know once you enter a relationship, your friendships tend to shift around a bit, but by no means does that mean you should no longer be friends with people.
i still have friends from grade school and college that i talk to often. i have friends from the different cities i have lived in and still keep in touch with them. even if i can't see them often, i still talk to them with regularity. keeping this blog also helps keep in touch with people.
maybe i make friends easily, but i am also able to maintain my friendships, regardless of being married. i just don't understand how people suddenly let go of their friends when the get into relationships.
i know several girls who only have their husband or boyfriend's friends. i just don't get that. don't you need your own friends? people that have been there for you and understand you?
don't get me wrong; i'm all for joint friends. it's great to hang out as a group and all, but you totally need your own peeps. it's just weird. i mean, what if you break up or get divorced? if they are his friends, they will most likley stay his friends, not yours.
i know i'm a pretty independent person, but i just don't get only having one group of friends. where's the fun in that?
even c, who comes from a tiny town, has his friends he grew up with, friends from college, friends from grad school and friends from work. to me, that's normal. sure, i get along with his friend and i even hang out with some of them, but i still maintain my friendships. he likes my friends as well, but we still have our own peeps. i just don't understand how people live without their very own peeps.


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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Good news, the dietitian was pleased that both boys are gaining weight and growing proportionately. She said if we looked at an adjusted weight scale for micro-preemies both boys are in the 25th percentile. Not bad. Now of course, they only rank in the 5th - 10th percentile when you look at their actual age but comparing apples to apples, they aren't doing badly.
What a relief!! Especially because I have felt so alone these past couple of months trying to figure out ways to better get the boys to eat. I feel saved by the Yahoo! group I am a member of, I have gotten so many wonderful ideas from other moms, ideas that I know have helped both my sons as well as ideas that have made me a better/more educated advocate for them. I am not happy with our pediatrician and only consider him mediocre, so I really have felt like a crusader in trying to get the things done that need to be done for the boys. I wish I could change the situation with our pediatrician but he was recommended by the head of pediatrics in our area and is contracted with our HMO. The only other experienced neonatologist in the area retired that works with our HMO. Got to love insurance.
Now for the yucky details to come. Jonah is set up for a PH Probe study next Tuesday in Fresno. I'll be spending the week down at the hospital. He goes in mid-morning Tuesday and they will insert a tiny probe through his nose down to where the esophagus meets the stomach. It will monitor for a 24-hour period how often the esophagus is exposed to acid. Jonah can't take his reflux meds for 48 hours prior to the procedure. Oh boy, it is going to be a very "unhappy" few days without those reflux meds.
The only thing I am nervous about with this procedure is that they want to determine what Jonah's baseline is (percentage wise) for reflux issues. The GI specialist did say that if he is refluxing at a high percentage it may not matter how many medications we give it will never take care of the problem and he mentioned the fundo surgery that Shane and I are not supportive of. I did tell him I have done my research and 2/3's of children who undergo this difficult, painful surgery STILL are treated for reflux! That is a ridiculous high number of children that are not helped by the procedure and it is a very difficult, painful process. Plus, most children end up with G-tubes and we dread this route as it will create life long problems that we want to avoid, especially when Jonah is doing so well bottle feeding now (at least well for him!)
So pray for Jonah that his test next week will not show anything that is not manageable with medication. I do have hope that it will turn out ok as for the most part his reflux is under control with medication right now. He still refluxes a bit but not as much as he used to and he hardly vomits anymore AND the medication he is currently on is NOT adjusted for his weight/age as we found out today. The GI specialist today made adjustments to his medications. FINALLY! I have been telling our pediatrician for over a month that both boys need to be up to par on their medications and he basically told me he wasn't comfortable increasing the meds as they are already on high doses. I am so glad the GI specialist put things in order and gave us several refills. Plus we will be seeing him every 6-8 weeks so if I think they need a new dosage or am worried about the medication overall I can review things with him.
Noah is being referred to a "feeding team" to do a full assessment of his eating habits. He has a tendency to fight us like crazy. Just this last week he has taken to refusing to eat after about an ounce or two and it has been difficult work to get him to finish his bottles. We have to play with him and play with him or distract him to get him to finish. It's pretty exhausting. However, the week before he was eating like a horse! He is pooping regularly now with the Probiotics so we know that is not an issue. The GI specialist upped his reflux meds as the dietitian talked with him about Noah's behavior and we decided he may be "silently refluxing" and have more of an issue then we really know about.
So both boys have increased reflux medications (fingers crossed this makes a difference) and Jonah is scheduled for his probe study next Tuesday. We are also trying a different type of laxative to see if it can help Jonah's painful bowel movements. I have my fingers crossed this will finally make a difference, if not we will have more studies on our hands for poor Jonah to try and figure out why he is not pooping normally!
Jonah has a long, difficult week next week and I keep hoping things will work out just fine. It was good to hear that all our efforts have paid off with the boys, so far. I guess we are putting solids off for Jonah. The dietitian wanted him to have more head control and said we really didn't need to pursue that until closer to 10 months (adjusted) anyways so she said we have a few months yet before we need to start worrying about introducing solids. In the mean time we'll pursue physical therapy and hopefully we'll see real progress with his upper body control. Putting of solids is fine with me, I am dreading it anyways. She said to put Noah off for one more month and maybe end of August we could discuss starting him on greens.
We are praying for a good week next week and that Jonah will be strong enough to make it through everything.
Thank you everyone for your prayers, please continue praying as we need the support.
PS--A BIG thanks to Linda for helping out today. We were lifting, pushing, hauling those boys around in 109 degree heat today. It was an exhausting day and I am so grateful she braved the heat to help me make it down to Fresno and back!
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- wilkinson_fam said...
Oh my goodness, Michelle! What a ride you have been on! I am so happy to hear that your adorable twins are doing better. All it takes is something like this to make you realize just what is MOST important.
We feel your pain. Last November, we almost lost our then 3 year old (Gracelyn) to a rare infection that put her in ICU for a month and quarantined us for another 6 (all while pregnant with Baby #3 and in grad school at Purdue). When it rains it pours, eh? But I - like you, I'm sure - can testify of the "tender mercies" of the Lord that keep your head above water and give you the strength to get up and face it again another day.
Though Gracelyn has some permanent damage that we'll always have to deal with, it is such a blessing to have her precious spirit in our home and family. I am grateful you get to experience the same blessing.
I will send you an invite to our blog (private). I look forward to staying in touch and perhaps getting together when you come back to UT to visit family (David's best job offer was from here and so we moved back to Centerville 1 month ago).
Love you, girl! My prayers will petition the heavens in Jonah and Noah's behalf.
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Monday was really cold and windy. I took Robby out for a cruise a couple of times but we only made it to the wharf, through the boardwalk and back. I can stand the cold and rain a little bit but I just can't take the wind. I came home and Heather was cooking a bunch of food in the kitchen smelled wonderful. Teresa came and put me to bed and we kind of try to figure out a bunch of stuff that needs to be done, kind of spring cleaning and organizing. She is off from school in June so hopeful we will get a lot done.
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Wednesday was such a great day. I got dressed and got up early and took Robby for our usual long cruise, the weather was perfect. I came back and Heather was cooking, it always smells so amazing in here when Heather's around. Cassy came and put me in the standing frame and told me that she gets to go to San Diego for some classes and she's going to be helping her parents with their business, that is so great for her. She also has 21 units at college, I don't know how she does it. I'm again looking for a part-time evening caregiver. Lee and Claudia, my uncle and aunt and my mom and I played cribbage. My uncle was my partner and we won almost every game, I think we won at least four dollars... woo hoo!!
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Thursday after I got up I kept waiting for the weather to get nice, it was supposed to be 70°, but it was cold and windy all day long. I waited as long as possible and then I decided I better take Robby out for cruise. We cruised down the wharf and the boardwalk but then noticed a couple of off leash dogs along the reservoir so we turned around and came back, it's getting pretty frustrating and everybody is surprised when "all of a sudden their dog is aggressive". We cruised through town just to practice pushing the button to change the light, he gets a little over anxious sometimes but he's pretty accurate. I'm hoping that when my cousin gets here I can get a video of all the stuff that he does because he does it with such enthusiasm, it is adorable. Maybe I just think it is because he's my guy?
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Friday was a good day but a not so good day. I got to sleep in until 8:30 AM and then I got a nice long massage. My personal care took way too long but I got a nice long hot bath and then went back to bed, of course it looked like it was really nice outside so I'm kind of bummed that I didn't get to go out and run around but tomorrow I will be up and out of here early.
Saturday was a gorgeous day. Time and again for our monthly support group. Only two people besides me showed up but we had a good time and decided it was about time for a barbecue. I sent an e-mail to everyone asking if they would attend and what day would be good for them... we'll see how it goes. On the way back I ran into a lady who was looking for the support group, she was running late and missed it. I talked to her for a while and took down her e-mail so I can send her reminders for the next one, I hope she can make it. I cruised home and Heather was cooking up some more stuff in the kitchen, she is going to be gone for a little over a week and wanted to make sure I had enough food to get me through until she got back... she is always so sweet.
Sunday was such an awesome day. I sent a message to Dr. Owens asking her if the dogs could come back and play again, Robby missed them so much. I never heard from her so we took our usual long cruise around Santa Cruz and Dr. Owens called me on the way back so I had her come over with Bella and Ozzy, she brought over her daughters Brooke and Nina also. We dug out the pool that I got for them for the summer and they have such a great time. You could tell they really missed each other a lot. Robby is now sleeping like a baby. My uncle came over with a huge bowl of popcorn, he makes a perfect with a lap of butter and salt. Unfortunately I cannot have any butter because I'm on the elimination diet. It's not doing me any good and I really really miss cheese and butter. I know I can make it until June 10.
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enjoyed looking at the dogs playing, Tammie! I think they were having a great time!! that is neat that Heather precooked some meals for you! I have to agree, she is such a sweetie! Other than the weather being up and down a lot with the wind and cool days, sounds like things are going good for you!! have a good Memorial Day!
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As promised, here is the rest of the story from the previous blog titled "Answering the Question." My current new 2018 Cascadia Aero X Detroit DD15 400 HP/1750FPT 2.16 rear axle ratio had finally attained a lifetime fuel mileage average of 10 mpg…10.008 to be exact. Each time I attain great fuel mileage on my regular route, there are many questions on how the truck will or will not do in regards to performance on hills and mountains. The other questions revolve around the weights of the shipments and just how the truck performs.
The previous blog mentioned the results from the first half of my week leaving out from Cleveland, NC enroute to Brighton, MI. Upon arriving at North Baltimore Ohio, the truck was refueled. This was the first fill on a complete round trip up to this point. The results were 9 mpg by dashboard readout and 8.89 as figured out on paper from the pump numbers. As mentioned before on average, my dash readout is within a tenth of a mile per gallon. On this particular occasion, the tanks were filled fuller than normal. The dashboard readout was reset and I continued the trip to Brighton, MI. Upon arriving, the dashboard readout was 10.5 mpg. I drove an empty leg which included some urban driving which registered 13.2 on the dash. I had left the truck to be displayed in an open house at Wolverine Freightliner Mt. Clemmons, MI. The truck was picked up in the afternoon and it was time to head to Redford, MI which was 38 miles away on Friday afternoon at 4:00 pm. I picked up 44,000 lbs. and returned to the holiday weekend traffic along with heavy downpours. Needless to say, there were crashes and traffic backups as I traveled down I-275 and I-75. Upon reaching the intersection of US-23 and I-75 in Ohio, the rain continued in heavy downpours for most of the day. The dash readout was coming in at only 7.4 mpg for this section of the trip. While traveling down US 23, many of the fields looked like small lakes due to the heavy rainfall. This time, I took a slightly different route back to the Carolinas. I took US 23 to I-270 around Columbus, OH and down US 23 to US 35 to I-64 to I-77.
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For me, this was a good test on the performance of the new Cascadia in less than desirable conditions. In parting, I want to remind everyone that most our country is flat and in the sections that are not flat, half of that which remains is downhill.
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The Skip Hop Forma Backpack is made from a water-resistant polyester, which makes the bag super light and easy to clean. It is quite roomy, measuring 16″ tall x 8″ deep x 14″ wide and has 8 pockets providing great built-in organization. The bag actually comes with two packing cubes that fit perfectly inside the front medium zip pocket. One is mesh and the other insulated for bottles or food.
The side pockets of the Skip Hop Forma Backpack Diaper Bag are perfect for bottles or water bottles, great for any age kids (or adults!). And the little zipper pocket on the front is perfect for adult things, like cell phones and keys.
It's giveaway time! I wanted to share this awesome diaper bag with two of you. The Skip Hop Forma Backpack Giveaway will run until Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 6 PM CT. The giveaway is open internationally. All entrants under the age of 18 must have parental permission to enter. TWO winners will receive a new Skip Hop Forma Backpack.
The Skip Hop Preschool Backpack where fun meets function. Whimsical details and durable materials make this the perfect pack for on-the-go kid! The Skip Hop Preschool Backpack easily holds all the supplies your preschooler might need for a busy day of "work" and play, and the mesh side pocket adjusts to fit a juice box, sippy cup or water bottle. The front pouch is ideal for snacks and includes extra pockets for pencils and other travel necessities.
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THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Cafe Natalie Restaurant Review: The strip-center locale of this suburban café belies its adeptness in the kitchen. Owner Eddie Bandaks experiences with the romantic realm of continental cuisine are obvious with such touches as a green peppercorn brandy cream sauce ladled over chicken breasts. This is just one of the lunch items available by counter service, no less, with prices ranging from $5.95 to $7.50. Other specialties include the popular Southwest chicken breast, oven-roasted lamb shank and a variety of sandwiches on fresh-baked bread. Favorites include the half muffaletta, a New Orleans classic; the soft pita wrap with grilled chicken and Greek tzatziki sauce; and the Italian sub, with capicola and provolone. Hearty soups include a velvety version of shrimp bisque for just $3. At night, the prices go up as the lights go down and full service is offered. Still, for around $12, you can savor the salmon Mediterranean in a basil-lemon-wine sauce, or the beef béarnaise, featuring tenderloin medallions so tender you dont need a knife. Finish off the evening with the sinfully rich, though amazingly ample, crème brûlée, for just $2.75.
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Nature is my inspiration. Do you remember when you were a child and every little flower and bug in your backyard fascinated you? It is still that way with me when I allow it. That is when I pull out my camera and recapture the natural world of my childhood. My recent photos have sparked a debate in my family as to which one is the 'best' or a personal favorite. Tell me which one you prefer.
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Cat Ownership Metaphor
Like emotions, when a cat's needs aren't being met, they will let you know. This desperate attempt at communicating may be quite unpleasant, as cats (emotions) have a limited capacity for communicating with their owners. You may be clawed at, jumped on, or left with copious amounts of bodily fluids on your living room floor.
The important thing to remember is that your cat is not doing these things simply to aggravate you. They are just trying to let you know something isn't working for them. Also like emotions, cats can not be ignored (one person, literally, suggested the option of putting a cat down if they had become a nuisance, which I vehemently disagreed with, literally and metaphorically). You have to live with them.
You might be able to take a brief reprieve by putting the cat outside or in another room for awhile (this could refer to any distress tolerance techniques), but eventually they will scratch at the door demanding to be let back into your company.
On the positive side of this metaphor, cats can be very tender, loving, warm, and playful companions.
However, in order for felines to function in full capacity, one needs to figure out the specific favour being requested. In the literal sense, this might be accomplished through any type of therapy or personal introspection.
If the issue has been left for too long before being attended to, the work in remedying the situation (cleaning up the copious amounts of bodily fluids) can be unpleasant. And one can easily become disgruntled if after cleaning up a mess, the cat repeats the same unwanted behaviour (this might mean one has tried a particular coping strategy, and found it successful, only to have their original issue resurface). But all this means is that more work needs to be done in identifying the problem. It could also mean that the problem has been identified, but the remedy is a process rather than a one time fix (such as if the cat had a bladder infection and required medicine for a few weeks).
If 'owned' in a healthy manner, cats will function in a likewise manner. This is not to say they will always behave perfectly, as feline temperaments are subject to situational changes (literally this might be any non-constant stressor such as getting a flat tire during rush hour, etc.), but that they will behave appropriately in stressful situations (instead of urinating on your laundry, they may meow outside of their litter box to let you know it's time to clean it. A person who has a flat tire may call BCAA instead of getting angry).
And sometimes a cat just needs to be, gently but sternly, taught what the rules are (setting boundaries on your emotions and behaviours).
All in all, when properly tended to, living with cats is an extremely enjoyable experience.
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Happy Thursday!
This was initially supposed to be for Tuesday but I was working so it had to wait.
Monday is one of my favorite days of the week. Why would anyone love Monday you ask?
The reason is 3 fold (if you didn't just imagine Chandler sticking his 3 fingers up from the box, I don't know if we can be friends anymore...)
1) I love the idea that it's a new week with new adventures. We get to start fresh. Also, Monday's during the school year mean that I get to see my kiddos and work which is one of my fave things to do)
2) Zumba! Don't get me wrong, Monday's can be wonky so nothing sets me right quite like a good booty shake.
3) Bachelor/Bachelorette/Bachelor in Paradise is inevitably on! My love for the franchise stems back to my childhood. I have the finest memories of being 8 years old (I know that's probably too young...but the show was different back then) and watching with my Mom-Mom. We'd discuss at great depth the compatibility of the people and just enjoy each other's company. Such good memories.
When my Mom-Mom died I continued to watch the franchise. Eventually, I met fellow awesome people who also loved (or were forced to watch because they lived with me in college-cough Ra cough) the show. Cait and I started watching it together in high school and would text or fb message through it in college. I also may or may not have told a guy I was dating in college that I had class Monday's from 8-10 so I could watch it without having him interrupt my text time. This show holds a very special place in my heart for all of these reasons.
Jess has since joined our group and we've made it a Monday night tradition to cook, drink wine, and watch the show together. Deb has been dropped her judgmental nature and began watching whole heartedly with us.
Well, Monday began BIP! This is one of my favorite versions of the franchise because it actually works. Hello Blake and Holly! Hello Lacy and Marcus! Hello Michelle and Cody! Ok the last couple isn't married, but I'm holding out hope for them!
To keep with the Mexico theme we had this:
So freaking good! If you read my WIAW post you know the deal on this meal. If not here are the deets:
-Jen's chicken salsa recipe
-About 2/3 avacado
-1/4 c brown rice
Sides were a small green salad courtesy of Jess and grilled pineapple and peaches courtesy of dad.
All were amazing! Next time I'll probably not use as much water in the crock pot. I'm always afraid I'll burn the food if I don't use enough water.
Finally, drinks were provided by Cait.
Miscast punch with fresh raspberries and strawberries.
While preparing for the meal du jour, I experimented with cutting a pineapple. Usually I buy precut pineapple, but today I figured I'd save a few bucks and cut it myself. BIG MISTAKE! HUGE!
Took me so long. Plus I had no idea how to cut it. I should have asked Pinterest or YouTube for guidance but I was already elbow deep in pineapple so I rolled with it.
Attempting! PS I'm not naked here under my apron, I was laying out when I realized that I hadn't cut anything for dinner and grilling.
I had a little fun with this pineapple hat.
Anyway, who are you loving this season?
Ashley and her sister are hilarious together. I feel like they need their own VH1 show.
Ashely S is great! Dan better not break her pomegranate and onion loving soul.
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yesterday i had my phone model changed from 6630 to p910i. i just want that phone, and my previous phone was 1 year and 2 days old on me..hehehe...and after that we had our dinner at gerry's in promenade...so far so good, the day cooperates with me and god heard my prayers..hahaha...thank you god...but i cant use my credit card now because ate used that yesterday for the psp she bought to her son. tsk tsk..how can i buy another phone for other network? huhu...well, there are still time and i need to enjoy my new unit! yippee! hehehe..
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Before (2 weeks ago), when I was in grid mode in the library view, if I clicked an image, it would show on my second monitor. This was a super fast way for me to quickly go through my images and get rid of ones that were similar, picking the best.
Now, my second monitor view -only- changes by clicking on the filmstrip in the library, irrespective of what I click in the grid.
I really want to have my second monitor show the image that I clicked from the library grid. How do I "put that back"
Exiting and restarting lightroom seemed to fix me.
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A movement of self-love, self-forgiveness, and being true to ourselves.
This project of self-love is a way to encourage, promote, and teach self-love to women worldwide and show how self-love is the foundation to having a happy and successful life. For the past year and a half, I have been hosting self-love workshops, seminars, and events to spread this message and connect with some of the most amazing people I have ever met.
A little over two years ago, I was at a low point in my life and doubting my worth and value. I was dimming my light and not offering myself to the world. Like all new college grads, I had dreams of traveling the world, getting my dream job, and changing lives. However, after a year, I was still living at home, not using my college education, and working at a job that I did not enjoy. My parents were going through a divorce and I was questioning if I believed in love. So, in the midst of all of this, I started to question myself, the direction of my life, and the existence of love. So, I was sent on my own journey to define what love meant to me, does unconditional love exist, and how do you make love stay. And on this journey, I found self-love and how self-love is the foundation to everything in life.
So, on a night a little over two years ago, I wanted someone to write me a love letter. It didn't matter who. I just wanted anyone to tell me that they loved me, they weren't going anywhere, and why they loved me. Then, all of a sudden, it hit me. If one person wrote me a love letter, it would satisfy this longing I have for a day or two and then I would want someone else's approval and love. This has been a pattern throughout my life. Then I realized, the void I felt inside of myself could only be filled with one person's love… MINE. So, I should write myself a love letter because that is the only love that truly matters and the only one who's love with make me feel complete. Everyone else's love and approval is just added bonus points.
But, the idea kept coming. Every woman (and man) is deserving of their own love and every person should have the opportunity to write themselves a love letter. A letter professing their undying love to themselves. And as I spread this message and people begin to write themselves love letters, I will collect a copy of their love letters and compile a book. I will then publish a book of self-love letters and use the profits to support women's empowerment organizations, send girls to school, and take this message worldwide:)
So, that is my intention for this project. And the beautiful part of this letter, is that it can be whatever speaks to you. Society has made rules, expectations, and regulations of love. Society has told us who we are supposed to love, how we are supposed to love, and what love is supposed to look like. However, only YOU know the kind of love you need. So, this letter can be a letter, a poem, a song, a drawing, a collage, two sentences, or five pages. The only rule is that it speaks to YOU and resonates with YOU.
Now, this letter is commitment. A symbol of your love for yourself. This is not going to change you overnight. The relationship with yourself is exactly that, a relationship. And a relationship needs time, nurturing, and you need to cultivate this relationship with yourself. It is a journey. It is the most important and rewarding journey you will ever take. I am here for every step of the way.
I am not an expert at this. I am a girl who is on her journey of self-love and finding herself. But, I can tell you, my life has been completely transformed. And while I have hard days, I have never felt more fulfilled, more happy, and have never had more love in my life🙂
So,here is the question of the hour: Are you ready to take the leap of faith and start your own journey?
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Sunday, January 29, 2006
Another too short weekend
Here is another layout from the new paper heart studio espresso collection.
Had a good weekend. My lovely parents came over to our house and we went out to eat. Today was my cheat day and honestly......I don't feel very good about it. Ate too much high calorie food. But...I am just following directions =). I was supposed to be in a surplus. Still, feeling a bit bad about it. Did a little shopping today, got a few magnetic boards to hang on my wall. Think I'm going to hang some layouts on it...kind of like wall art.
I will write more tomorrow. Have a good day!
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Wilson set for penultimate event as title race warms up
SURFING: This time three years ago, Julian Wilson won his first event on the Championship Tour when he beat Gabriel Medina in the final at Portugal.
Now, he's back at Supertubos and he's within reach of a breakthrough world title.
The 26-year-old is fourth in the ratings, behind leader Mick Fanning, heading into the penultimate event of the 11-stop tour.
He will need strong results at the Moche Rip Curl Pro, scheduled to start today, and then at the Billabong Pipe Masters in December, to snatch the crown.
But he has won at both locations before and is coming off the back of a semi-finals appearance in the Quiksilver Pro France this month.
Wilson has drawn Hawaii's Keanu Asing and Brazil's Caio Ibelli in the opening round.
Meanwhile, it appears Mitch Coleborn will pin his hopes of qualifying for next year's Championship Tour on some strong results in three 10,000-point Qualifying Series events.
The Sunshine Coaster has not nominated for successive 6000-point events in Brazil this month and will instead focus on a bigger event in Sao Paulo next month and then two major events in Hawaii.
Coleborn is 17th in the QS standings. The top-10 surfers on the year-ending QS standings (not including surfers who are also in the top-22 on the Championship Tour) will earn berths in next year's CT.


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Small space design at its finest, Boxetti is back with the ultimate modular living room furniture set – an entire collection of designs including storage units, stools, side and coffee tables packed (as always) into a single sleek white-and-orange box. Regular readers who have seen some great works by Boxetti before: this is the final piece, the last in the series to round out a convertible contemporary furniture collection that (combined) could be used to outfit an entire apartment, condo or small home.
Another element that characterizes most modern homes is represented by the large windows. In this case they let in plenty of natural sunlight and they also allow views of the beautiful outdoor areas.
You can pick one color to use as an accent in the living room and incorporate it using a variety of patterns. Although each with their own unique design, the elements will be linked through color.
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One of the places we visited in our search for an rv spot in SMA was the Shanti Spa, located outside of town on the road to Queretero. Getting there is easy, and once there you will find a peaceful place to park with a view that will take your breath away. (you can get an idea from the picture above looking out the door in the pool area.
The road inside the ranch that takes you to the spa is a well-graded dirt road. There are two obstacles that would prevent large motorhomes from passing and that is a dip in the road on the turn to the right before heading up the hill, and then the road that actually goes to the spa, is a bit rough and probably needs to be graded. The owner is open to rvers and a very cool person. Brett, I'm sure will do what she can to make your stay pleasant. Here is the information she sent me, and you would need to contact her for details.
Available November through March: rv parking at Shanti San Miguel in SMA. (See Tripadvisor, or our website: shantisanmiguel.com for more info).
Solar heated pool, full-service restaurant specializing in organic and Indian food, luxurious showers with towels, soap and blow-dryers.
Wi-fi, and yoga and massage available by appointment. Beautiful quiet surroundings, 9kms from the Luciernaga mall on the road to Dr. Mora. Price: $12 (US) per day.
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Knodel Enterprises offers a wide variety of skilled services that include but are not limited to:
Media Blasting
Commercial Pressure Washing
Exterior Repair
Heavy Equipment Painting & Refurbishing
For inquiries in to other services offered by KEI please use the contact form.
What is Abrasive blasting?
Abrasive blasting is the operation of forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive material against a surface under high pressure to smooth a rough surface, roughen a smooth surface, shape a surface, or remove surface contaminants. A pressurized fluid, typically air, or a centrifugal wheel is used to propel the media. The first abrasive blasting process was patented by Benjamin Chew Tilghman on 18 October 1870.[1]
There are several variants of the process, such as bead blasting, sandblasting, and sodablasting.
Wet abrasive blasting
Common features include: the ability to use extremely fine or coarse media with densities ranging from plastic to steel, the ability to use hot water and soap to allow simultaneous degreasing and blasting, elimination of dust – so silicacious materials can be used without worry, hazardous material or waste can be removed without danger – e.g. removal of asbestos, radioactive, or other poisonous products from components and structures leading to effective decontamination.
The process is available in all conventional formats including hand cabinets, walk-in booths, automated production machinery and total loss portable blasting units.
Process speeds can be as fast as conventional dry sand blasting when using the equivalent size and type of media. However the presence of water between the media and the substrate being processed creates a lubricating cushion that can protect both the media and the surface from excess damage. This has the dual advantage of lowering media breakdown rates and preventing impregnation of foreign materials into the surface. Hence surfaces after wet blasting are extremely clean, there is no embedded secondary contamination from the media or from previous blasting processes, and there is no static cling of dust to the blasted surface. Subsequent coating or bonding operations are always better after wet blasting than dry blasting because of the cleanliness levels achieved. The lack of surface recontamination also allows the use of single equipment for multiple blasting operations – e.g. stainless steel and carbon (mild) steel items can be processed in the same equipment with the same media without problems.
Bead blasting
Bead blasting is the process of removing surface deposits by applying fine glass beads at a high pressure without damaging the surface.
It is used to clean calcium deposits from pool tiles or any other surfaces, and removes embedded fungus and brighten grout color. It is also used in auto body work to remove paint.
Wheel blasting
In wheel blasting, a wheel uses centrifugal force to propel the abrasive against an object. It is typically categorized as an airless blasting operation because there is no propellant (gas or liquid) used. A wheel machine is a high-power, high-efficiency blasting operation with recyclable abrasive (typically steel or stainless steel shot, cut wire, grit or similar sized pellets). Specialized wheel blast machines propel plastic abrasive in a cryogenic chamber, and is usually used for deflashing plastic and rubber components. The size of the wheel blast machine, and the number and power of the wheels vary considerably depending on the parts to be blasted as well as on the expected result and efficiency. The first blast wheel was patented by Wheelabrator in 1932.[2]
Hydro-blasting, commonly known as water blasting, is commonly used because it usually requires only one operator. In hydro-blasting, a highly pressured stream of water is used to remove old paint, chemicals, or buildup without damaging the original surface. This method is ideal for cleaning internal and external surfaces because the operator is generally able to send the stream of water into places that are difficult to reach using other methods. Another benefit of hydro-blasting is the ability to recapture and reuse the water, reducing waste and the impact on the environment.
Micro-abrasive blasting
Micro-abrasive blasting is dry abrasive blasting process that uses small nozzles (typically 0.25 mm to 1.5 mm diameter) to deliver a fine stream of abrasive accurately to a small part or a small area on a larger part. Generally the area to be blasted is from about 1 mm2 to only a few cm2 at most. Also known as pencil blasting, the fine jet of abrasive is accurate enough to write directly on glass and delicate enough to cut a pattern in an eggshell. The abrasive media particle sizes range from 10 micrometres up to about 150 micrometres. Higher pressures are often required.
The most common micro-abrasive blasting systems are commercial bench-mounted units consisting of a power supply and mixer, exhaust hood, nozzle and gas supply. The nozzle can be hand-held or fixture mounted for automatic operation. Either the nozzle or part can be moved in automatic operation.
All information was provided by wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrasive_blasting


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Tarlo overviewA stop at places like Kingsdale Wines and New South Wales Police College will create some memories. Tarlo is an inviting destination that has something for everyone.
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What to see around TarloSome recommended attractions include:
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- • New South Wales Police College
- • Rocky Hill War Memorial
- • Goulburn Golf Club
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The clutch failed in my 2005 Ford Mustang ( 138,000 miles ) due to the slave cylinder last Sunday. Had several choices of places to have it towed to, but in the end, it was going to Nick's. They have worked on my Ford Taurus and my daughter's 2006 Mustang ( an entire engine swap due to road debris on I-95 ). Workmanship has always been excellent, never a need to bring the cars back. While the transmission was out, they found a leaking crankshaft rear main seal and called to advise me of it. I have the car back now, and let me tell you, I'd swear they put a new engine besides in her. Clutch pedal travel is nothing like I have ever known in the 8 yrs I've owned the car. Shifts as smooth as silk, engine revs up and down like butter. I plan on keeping this car a long time. I do some basic maintenance on the car myself, but when it comes time to "swing for the fences", she goes to Nick's. Thanks Kristen, Nick, and your mechanics who apparently know their craft well
They were able to fit us in the same day I called in a panic because my truck was leaking oil very badly and running rough. They were patient with my only being able to get the truck on Friday after paychecks came in and I could pay. The price was exactly what I was quoted. The truck runs nice and smooth without puddles under it - yay!! I even have info for the near future of things that will need work, some we already knew about. Will definitely bring our truck here again. :)
Greg R
Nick's is the real deal. Just moved into the neighborhood and drove by multiple times, figured I'd bring my 2004 Civic there because it was convenient. I met Nick, genuine nice guy and I was impressed after speaking with him for a few minutes. He's been in business for a long time and I really like that they use genuine OEM parts/fluids. They do a thorough inspection on your car, send you an electronic report with pictures via text. Report shows status of most components of your car and points out anything that needs attention. Then they follow up by phone to review. Kristen (service advisor) was also great. She called asked if I had any questions and was extremely helpful. Pricing also was reasonable. Got my car back and it sounds much better than when I brought it in. Very honest highly recommended. Will be going back
Craig D
After having an been provided an insane quote at a dealership I went to Nicks for a second opinion- not only did they find that I was quoted a job I didn't need, Kristen at the front desk went above and beyond to find me the best pricing pricing and helped get my truck in and out in a day. The digital inspection was awesome because I was able to see exactly what I needed to repair. They definitely gained my trust & business
John P
Nick is the real thing. Smart about cars. Does the job right, often finding a less expensive solution than the auto dealers. I've taken my cars to him for almost ten years and he's never let me down.
Phil M
Very fast and friendly service. Kristen kept me informed every step of the repair very impressed with the digital report. They've gained a new customer
Susan B
Top notch service and affordable prices. Rare find in the auto industry
Chad E
Very professional and friendly staff, Kristen at the front desk was very helpful and kind, will definitely recommend friends to them
Brian B
Nick really knows his stuff! He is a caring guy too! I would recommend him!
Frank R
Exceptional service from start to finish, recommend to anyone looking for automotive work.
Love this place! They are always so dependable and Kristen is so awesome! They always help me out and really put me at ease. The best place in town by far.