apartment remodel in progress

Well, I have been in my apartment for nearly two years now and am enjoying retirement.  Last week they started remodeling the outside and are in the process of tearing down the patios and replacing the floor to ceiling windows with smaller more economic windows and replacing the cement patios with wooden decks.  So Lacey and I are in a jumbled mess with all the living/dining room furniture pushed up against the wall.

Good heavens, what happened with this weather? Two days ago, I was running the air conditioner, and now I need to turn on the furnace. This is ridiculous. Lately the cold is truly getting to me, that cannot be my age...or could it be that I am just not as active as I was when working.
yesterday, I broke down and decided the gray hair had to go.  I was feeling old. I bought a box called light golden brown,,,it lied!

This is Lacey

 

This is Lacey, from the time I adopted her in July, (top) up to now (bottom), she is about to turn one on the nineteenth of this month. She has been my constant companion.

 

It.s me again!

I cannot believe it has been over a year since I have posted.
Well, let's see...I moves out of the money pit of a house and moved into an apartment on the other side of town. Retired, and now have a new puppy, because Romeo crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on July 5, 2012.
Quite a change from all the work that had to be done at the other house.
I am settling into retirement,
Hopefully, now I can get back on here and keep up with all my cyber-friends.

Today is Friday, and that means cooking class. Today I will make Shepherds Pie. It has been so long since I have made ... no wait, I have never made Shepherds Pie.  I know how, I just never made it before, and I have high hopes it will be a favorite among the girls.
Another step towards my revelation list.

Yesterday, the meeting did not go as well as I had hoped, I just have to learn that those in charge don't really care about these people.  They are only concerned with the bottom line ... what looks good on paper.

We have a doctor (For lack of a better term) that is a total a$$.  He won't give an inch.  We have one lady on steroids for life, and she is ballooning up gaining 6 or more pounds every month.  I realize that steroids put on weight, but she is soooo hungry, and she is self abusive and pounds herself because she is on a restricted diet.  I have asked if there is a way to give her an appetite suppressant, but he won't even discuss it.  Last month I bought her all new clothes in a size 3x and they look like they are painted on her. Now she is having knee problems because of the weight.
Then we have another lady who is 93 years old.  She had a mastectomy a few years ago, and is understandably fearful of doctors.  Her specialist in Pittsburgh said no more mammograms or exams. Even if they would find something, she is too old and frail to go through the procedures again.  HOWEVER, our wonderful doctor has her on monthly exams and yearly mammograms.  She has to be medicated to take those tests.  I wish they would just let her alone and let her enjoy whatever is left of her life in peace.

The person in charge of her spending, does not care for me at all, and I think she is a waste of air.  The individuals get a $200 clothing allotment and a $80 Christmas allotment yearly. Last October I started asking her to get the purchase order for the clothes ... because although they control the money, we (the lowly grunts) do the shopping and then they go in and pay for what we pick out. I did the Christmas shopping but as of yesterday she had not done a purchase order for the clothes ... guess what it is now 2012, and at the meeting yesterday, she said she had not done nor was she going to do the p/o and that I had one week to do the shopping on my time off, yet.

They tell you when you get this job not to let yourself get attached, but how is that possible.  I guess I am a slow learner, because I see now why.

I guess I just needed to vent, because I will do the shopping on my Friday off, and she (who shall not be named) can then go in on her day off and pick up the items  ...  revenge is a dish better served cold.

Good Morning All

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Back to work.
Sometimes I can't wait to be there and other times I wish I could just retire and stay home. In the Winter, it seems I want to stay home more and more every day.
Today I have to go in early for a meting and then to CPR class. Both of which, I detest.  The meeting, because it will settle nothing, and the CPR, because it is a waste of time.
It seems on the days that I have to work, I have all this pent up energy to do things around the house, and when I am off, all I want to do in play on the computer, drink coffee, and spend time with my dog.
Oh well, gotta go get ready ... think I'll grab a cup of coffee to get me going!

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I must have a thousand cookbooks, but it seems that day after day, week after week, and year after year, I cook and eat the same old things
It is also a fact that every year , my resolutions are the same old things, and although most of them are things I do do, like the yearly physical etc, the rest fall short.
This year I have decided not to do resolutions, but revelations.
Since I have never eaten so many things that almost everyone has, like sweet potatoes, brustle sprouts, kahle, and numerous other things, it has caused me to think that in my 64 years, I have missed out on a lot.
I have spent a lot of time on PINTEREST, lately and have pinned a few receipies that look good, and  am determined to try.
That is step one,step two involves the old homestead.
Again thanks to Pinterest, there are ideas that have my juices flowing... a hall tree made from an old door is to become the entry to my bathroom...new color for the kitchen cabnets...my broom closet is to become a pantry, and so many more.
IF I can find new batteries for my camera (since Walmart no longer carries them) I will post before and after photos, but the weather is too damp and cold to start on this leg of my "revelations" until later.
Step three is to get a life outside of work, home, and the internet.  I  want new people in my life. I want to take long walks with my dog. I want to dance again. I want to fall in love, deeply and without thinking too much about it. But mostly,  I want to find the little girl who used to reside inside me, and revel in the simple things, like walking in the rain,  jumping in puddles,  singing out loud,  laughing at the abserdity of life, and just being me!

Saturday at work

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Well, today was a brisk and blustery day, here in Oil City.
Usually, the cottage where I work is way too hot, but today, I just could not get warm. I dressed for the weather, but still just could not shake the shivers. I was beginning to think it was that ol' flu coming back, when I noticed my co-workers applying extra layers.  The individuals didn't seem to be cold, but the staff all looked like Eskimos.

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This winter has been strange.  It has had snow, but seems to only snow on my days off, disallowing me to get any work done. It has been weeks since I have gone shopping even for food.

Today is back to work, and the roads seem clear enough. I am out of bread and milk, as usual, but at least I pass 3 grocery stores and a bread store on the way to work, so I have a chance to pick u the essentials before coming home tonight.

I have been spending a lot of time on pinterest, and found a ton of ideas that I want to implement here at my hovel.

There are a lot of talented people out there, and I spend hours there before I even realize that I have wasted the day. I especially want the door that they made into a hall tree. I am thinking of making my bathroom door into this.

I had been away for quite some time....not that I was committed (to an institution), but not blogging. I just started again, and did the update to the system, now I can't figure this out. I seem to have lost all my pictures, have no idea how to find the blogs I followed, and should I get in by chance, I don't know what to do when I get there.
I miss blogging, I miss you all, if you are even out there, because, I am not sure even if this is working the way it used to work.
But in the off chance you are there, give it a bit, and I will figure this out, or figure how to get back to the old system.
Till then, take care...miss you~!

1. Red tape :: detested





2. Crush :: Orange




3. Magical :: Spell




4. Sticky :: Nut Rolls




5. Tile :: floor




6. Doubt :: Regret




7. Inconsistent :: posting




8. Kiss :: this! (country song)




9. Inspiration :: lacking




10. Thanks :: a lot

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Winter is officially upon us here in Northwest PA, and although the conditions have not been as bad as usual, have caused enough traffic incidents that I have taken to staying indoors as much as possible. I have been fortunate to have taken vacation time that spanned from December 18th through the 26th, and again January 2,3,4, 12. 13, 14, and today.
But, unfortunately, this has caused me to already mess up on my New Years Resolution to spend more free time with my girlfriends, As of today, I have missed a dinner date, an after Christmas party, a baby shower, and a housewarming party. I have also missed going out twice for fish at a local bar.

Disappointment

If I had trusted my first instincts, I would not be in this position. It is for that reason that I am sitting here stewing over my poor judgement.

I try hard to give people the benefit of a doubt, but it always seems to turn around and bite me in the tuccas. Each time I tell myself I won't do it again, but at the first opportunity there I go again, playing the fool.

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Wishing everyone the best!

HELLO AGAIN!

I realize it has been forever since I have posted, no excuses, just not much going on.
On the lighter side, I have heat and hot water, the taxes have been paid for another year, and repairs are coming along well, so far. The kitchen cabnets have nearly all received their first coat of primer and we are awaiting the return of our handy repair man to instll the ceiling and wall in the dining room and replace the panneled wall with fresh drywall.
I am still moving furnature in from the other house, but have lost interest in most of what is there.
Work is just about the same, not much new there either.
I am batteling this most recient flu that seems to be going around. But have not missed any work because of it.
When last we talked, Mo and Bily were coming up for their reunion, and it was so nice to have them and the girls (dogs) visiting. A good time was had by all.

Happy 4th!

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Here is hoping everyone has a great Fourth. Celebrate and be safe!
The weather here is not too cooperative, but since I have to work, it does not matter. We will celebrate indoors and all will have a great time, regardless.

So far so UGH!

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Just a few words to let everyone know I didn't fall off the face of the Earth. Today is the last of my days off for this month, and still the couple has not shown up, and I have way too much to do before the kids come home next month.
Today I want to bring down some books before they get ruined, some more of the dishes, the baking pans, the stereo and the printer.
The weather is getting hot and humid, and 2 of my girlfriends just lost their refrigeration because of the strain on the compressor. I just pray every night, because right now I cannot afford another bill.
Everyone should be able to retire at 62, because this old body really wants to just stay home, bake cookies, watch "True Blood", read and play with my dog. To say my get-up-and-go got up and went would be an understatement. But with so much to do, both at home and at work, I can't stop.
, I am still not dressed, so I have to get off this and get my a$$ in gear...talk to you all, later.

Just another day

Mo and Billy will be coming home for a class reunion in July, and I am so excited to see them. The problem is that the couple I gave my house to still have not got me moved in and they seem to disappear every time I get a day off. The agreement was they would move me in and do some minor repair work and yard work, and I would give the house to them for just the cost of the taxes. Luckily nothing has been put down on paper, since my printer is still at the other house.
Today I went up to assess the damage at the other house, being empty so long has taken its toll. Most of my wardrobe is ruined by mold, the furniture can somewhat be salvaged, but the mattress is ruined, and mice have invaded and chewed my baskets and linens to shreds.
My next and final days off are the 24th through the 27th, and I am determined to be moved in.
Mo has a green thumb and while she is here I intend to pick her brain to landscape what I can then I can start saving to get a new hot water tank and get the furnace installed before next Winter.

Dinner Dance 2010

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With all that is going on at work, I decided to take advantage of the overtime, and signed up today and got it! This will help with the new car payments.

Today is the annual dinner dance, and since 2 of us are off and one is out sick, it would have been hard for the only staff to work with 2 trainees, so Jan and I signed up to work.

The ladies always seem to have a great time, and it is so nice to see them enjoying themselves, that it doesn't seem like work.

weekends

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My this be but the first of some beautiful, fun filled weekends, and may everyone enjoy all the warm weather.