The long awaited time is drawing near. Senior class trip.
DQ is waiting patiently for this trip for 18 years.
Its a trip that signals her Grown up status.
I guess for her that is. Anyhoo.
Her class sponser (and Chaperone) has offered detailed advice for the students, and I find myself offened. Why you ask?
Well its like this. The seniors are going to Disney World.
The most magical place on the earth, (sigh!!) children of all ages. (2-102) cant help but be amazed by the miracles of the imagination.
I dont think there is anyone who couldnt be transformed at Disney world.
But Im off subject.
Ms. S has given the class maps of all the different parks.
Magic Kingdom, Epcot, ect...
On these maps she has listed her favorite and least favorite attractions. Suggesting (get this) that some of these attractions be Avoided all-together.
The Number 1 on her list to be avoided. "Its a small world". My absolute favorite of all time.
Yes while I can see this may not be appealing for 18 yo boys, this attraction is one of the oldest in the park. A entire world of miniture dolls singing in different languages from around the world.
I can see saying "I wasnt impressed by this" but to go so far as to suggest they avoid it completely is offensive to me.
Number 2 on the list is also number 2 on my favorite list. The Jungle Cruise. A 30 minute lazy river ride on a boat, with a crack up comedian captain of the ride telling jokes and driving you thru waterfalls, as you watch animals and tribes of all kinds in the habitat. All of this is animated of course, but still who's to judge a perfectly fine attraction.
There is absolutely NO way to see all of the magic kingdom in 1 day, much less 4, but since they will be there for 4 days, let them choose their own path. Yes they have hopper passes to all the parks, and they cant see it all. But gimme a break, Not everyone likes the same thing.
I hate crabmeat, but DQ loves it. Id never tell her she shouldnt try something just because I dont like it.
And the topper to all of this is, Ms.S has told them the firwork show is best from the epcot, While I have heard this and cant disagree, (ive never been to epcot) I do know that the magic kingdom parade, which leads up to the firework show, can only be seen AT the Magic Kingdom.
So if everyone goes to Epcot, at her suggestion, Then they will all miss the parade.
I personally think that anyone who goes to Disney World should not leave without seeing the Magic Kingdom parade, And small world, and the Jungle cruise.
But hey thats just MY opinion.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Just another Manic Monday.
Yes, I did it, I got out of bed this morning! And for the past 6 hours Ive been wondering WHY?
I woke up at 7am, which is the time the kids get up for school, and I kept hearing sirens, So I got out of bed and went out the back door to see where they were going.
I have a 90 yo neighbor, she actually lives about 1/2 mile up the road, but I can see here back door from mine, and that is where the ambulance was. I called my dad, cause his brother knows EVERYTHING, usually before it happens, but he hadnt called yet.
So I can only assume its not good, It cant be if the ambulance is there right?
Well since Im up and about, (even though I really wanted to go back to bed) I go out front to see the kids off to school.
This is where I start questioning my judgement in getting out of bed.
DQ is sitting in her car with the door open, shaking her head, it wont crank. it figures.
Now I have put a mountain of cash into this car, one that I bought after she wrecked my pride and joy, and it has been nothing but trouble.
The motor and transmission actually came out of the car she wrecked because she ran this car hot and cracked the head.
Anyways I have to get dressed because its cold outside and I go to see what is wrong.
It acts like the battery is dead, and she tells me, (get this)
"its been doing this for 3 days".
Well If its been doing it for 3 days dont you think you should have brought it home so it could be checked out, instead of staying gone in it for 5 days and then having it quit on you completely?
She doesnt understand my anger. Worse yet if shes not at school in like 7 minutes, shes gonna go to jail for being tardy.
Seriously thats how it works here, since shes 18.
If she was 15 it'd be ME going to jail.
So I send her to school in my SUV. The one I only drive a little cause of the Gas prices. Its not like I have anywhere to go. But I make it a point to have all my ducks in a row before I leave.
Anyways dad and I hook up a charger and try to jump start it. No dice, we clean the cables, change out the batteries, clean the cables again, try another battery. I call my brother to ask his opinion. Nothing is working.
So we finally decide its the starter and yes I happen to have a spare one of those also.
But B4 we can get it in the shop, my bro comes home from work on lunch and works his magic, and cranks the car. Now it was more than just his touch, and it took his whole lunch hour, but still.
Anyone who knows me knows Id rather be beat than have to get him to fix something.
Not because hes mean or anything, just because he works all the time. Non-stop never slows til down, until he is completely exhausted and has to lay down.
So I guess the car is fixed, (though she really needs a new one) atleast it will crank.
However there is still the question of why it did what it did.
Dq had to take my SUV to college to take a compass test, 30 miles away :( and she has to work tonight.
Wonderful, so there goes that $20 worth of gas I put in it friday, and I havent even crunk it since.
Everything happens for a reason. Only thing is we usually dont figure out the reason until it no longer matters.
Ahhh, Calgon take me away.
I woke up at 7am, which is the time the kids get up for school, and I kept hearing sirens, So I got out of bed and went out the back door to see where they were going.
I have a 90 yo neighbor, she actually lives about 1/2 mile up the road, but I can see here back door from mine, and that is where the ambulance was. I called my dad, cause his brother knows EVERYTHING, usually before it happens, but he hadnt called yet.
So I can only assume its not good, It cant be if the ambulance is there right?
Well since Im up and about, (even though I really wanted to go back to bed) I go out front to see the kids off to school.
This is where I start questioning my judgement in getting out of bed.
DQ is sitting in her car with the door open, shaking her head, it wont crank. it figures.
Now I have put a mountain of cash into this car, one that I bought after she wrecked my pride and joy, and it has been nothing but trouble.
The motor and transmission actually came out of the car she wrecked because she ran this car hot and cracked the head.
Anyways I have to get dressed because its cold outside and I go to see what is wrong.
It acts like the battery is dead, and she tells me, (get this)
"its been doing this for 3 days".
Well If its been doing it for 3 days dont you think you should have brought it home so it could be checked out, instead of staying gone in it for 5 days and then having it quit on you completely?
She doesnt understand my anger. Worse yet if shes not at school in like 7 minutes, shes gonna go to jail for being tardy.
Seriously thats how it works here, since shes 18.
If she was 15 it'd be ME going to jail.
So I send her to school in my SUV. The one I only drive a little cause of the Gas prices. Its not like I have anywhere to go. But I make it a point to have all my ducks in a row before I leave.
Anyways dad and I hook up a charger and try to jump start it. No dice, we clean the cables, change out the batteries, clean the cables again, try another battery. I call my brother to ask his opinion. Nothing is working.
So we finally decide its the starter and yes I happen to have a spare one of those also.
But B4 we can get it in the shop, my bro comes home from work on lunch and works his magic, and cranks the car. Now it was more than just his touch, and it took his whole lunch hour, but still.
Anyone who knows me knows Id rather be beat than have to get him to fix something.
Not because hes mean or anything, just because he works all the time. Non-stop never slows til down, until he is completely exhausted and has to lay down.
So I guess the car is fixed, (though she really needs a new one) atleast it will crank.
However there is still the question of why it did what it did.
Dq had to take my SUV to college to take a compass test, 30 miles away :( and she has to work tonight.
Wonderful, so there goes that $20 worth of gas I put in it friday, and I havent even crunk it since.
Everything happens for a reason. Only thing is we usually dont figure out the reason until it no longer matters.
Ahhh, Calgon take me away.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Have you ever?
Have you ever felt like you were on the outside looking in?
Like you were on the train to nowhere?
Like you were the Last one in line for tickets to paradise?
Well I guess thats kinda how I feel today.
Im not really depressed, per se, more like discontent.
So many things in my life have not turned out the way I expected them to.
I never expected to raise 2 kids alone.
I never expected to be alone after they were grown.
I never expected to be 40 years old and searching for the meaning of life.
I never expected to go through all the preparations of being a Store Manager, just to have to walk away from it after so long.
I never expected to be as well educated and well trained as I am, and not be able to find a good paying job.
I miss my kids being kids.
I miss my friends, I lost because of the job demands.
I miss my niece who lives to far away to visit often.
I miss gas prices being $2 a gal.
I miss the perks of a job I used to love,
but grew to despise after being transfered to Hell.
I miss the friends I lost when I left the Job.
I miss being Missed.
I miss having a Life.
I just want to be someone to someone.
Is that really to much to ask for?
Like you were on the train to nowhere?
Like you were the Last one in line for tickets to paradise?
Well I guess thats kinda how I feel today.
Im not really depressed, per se, more like discontent.
So many things in my life have not turned out the way I expected them to.
I never expected to raise 2 kids alone.
I never expected to be alone after they were grown.
I never expected to be 40 years old and searching for the meaning of life.
I never expected to go through all the preparations of being a Store Manager, just to have to walk away from it after so long.
I never expected to be as well educated and well trained as I am, and not be able to find a good paying job.
I miss my kids being kids.
I miss my friends, I lost because of the job demands.
I miss my niece who lives to far away to visit often.
I miss gas prices being $2 a gal.
I miss the perks of a job I used to love,
but grew to despise after being transfered to Hell.
I miss the friends I lost when I left the Job.
I miss being Missed.
I miss having a Life.
I just want to be someone to someone.
Is that really to much to ask for?
Friday, March 21, 2008
Spring break
Its Spring Break here. School is out for the Easter holiday. Now most of the kids in the state have actually been out of school all week. Mine have only been out for 2 days.
This is ok with me and them. Its just weird, for some reason the kids in this county, and Im sure some others, get out of school for a whole week in april.
This usually works out well for me cause its warmer and we can make plans for this week.
When I had a Job I actually planned my vacation around what is Known as AEA week.
But seeing that other counties (and possibly even kids from other states) were out of school this week could have cause for concern. Why? you ask.
Because for those who dont know where I live, I live 1/2 mile from a dirt track, and I live in 4 wheeler country! Now I have 4 wheelers, in all there are about 8 here 5 that runs for sure and the rest are iffy. But Im off track.
The neighbors, their friends, their relatives and Im sure even their In-laws have 4 wheelers, So if you dont see where this is going, All week long it has been None stop 4-wheeling from 8am to 10pm . 4-wheelers, dirt bikes, big ones small ones, its been a non stop parade All Week Long!
Now the track is 1/2 mile down the road you say, and yes you can hear them from here, but they dont stay on the track Noo. The road in front of my house is MUCH better for 4-wheeling,
why, because they can drive (wideopen) on this 1/4 mile stretch and then turn and go up the RR tracks, which will take them all the way back to the nearest town, about 5 miles away, without them having to get on the highway.
So yes the kids that go to school with my kids have been in school most of the week, but the ones that go to school 10 miles away were out all week. Not to forget, about 8 teenagers were visiting from up north some where with there parents at their vacation home, which is 1/2 mile in the other direction, and I think they brought 6 4-wheelers.
So all in all its been a good week. LOL If I could learn to go to bed early and get up early that is.
I should be used to it. Its spring time and that means people outside at all hours. which includes, my dad next door with the lawnmower at 7am on Sat morning.
But thats another Story!
This is ok with me and them. Its just weird, for some reason the kids in this county, and Im sure some others, get out of school for a whole week in april.
This usually works out well for me cause its warmer and we can make plans for this week.
When I had a Job I actually planned my vacation around what is Known as AEA week.
But seeing that other counties (and possibly even kids from other states) were out of school this week could have cause for concern. Why? you ask.
Because for those who dont know where I live, I live 1/2 mile from a dirt track, and I live in 4 wheeler country! Now I have 4 wheelers, in all there are about 8 here 5 that runs for sure and the rest are iffy. But Im off track.
The neighbors, their friends, their relatives and Im sure even their In-laws have 4 wheelers, So if you dont see where this is going, All week long it has been None stop 4-wheeling from 8am to 10pm . 4-wheelers, dirt bikes, big ones small ones, its been a non stop parade All Week Long!
Now the track is 1/2 mile down the road you say, and yes you can hear them from here, but they dont stay on the track Noo. The road in front of my house is MUCH better for 4-wheeling,
why, because they can drive (wideopen) on this 1/4 mile stretch and then turn and go up the RR tracks, which will take them all the way back to the nearest town, about 5 miles away, without them having to get on the highway.
So yes the kids that go to school with my kids have been in school most of the week, but the ones that go to school 10 miles away were out all week. Not to forget, about 8 teenagers were visiting from up north some where with there parents at their vacation home, which is 1/2 mile in the other direction, and I think they brought 6 4-wheelers.
So all in all its been a good week. LOL If I could learn to go to bed early and get up early that is.
I should be used to it. Its spring time and that means people outside at all hours. which includes, my dad next door with the lawnmower at 7am on Sat morning.
But thats another Story!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The World according to Vicki
When did "Life in the Fast Lane" become more than just an Eagles song.
Dont get me wrong, It is a pretty cool song. But I am so tired of the fast pace of life
these days. Hurry up and Wait I say.
Hurry up and get there. Hurry up and get home.
We have Microwaves to hurry dinner along. And fast food if your really in a hurry.
90 seconds. Thats the McDonalds time. McDonalds says that the average person doesnt want to wait more than 90 seconds in the drive thru for their food.
GIVE ME A BREAK! If anybody in this world orders 3 Big Macs, 2 Filets, A salad,
6 large orders of fries, and 6 large drinks, plus a happy meal, and thinks that it should be ready in 90 seconds or less THEY should be committed.
Wal-mart has 30 registers in there stores to speed service. HA Have you ever seen all of them open? NO at the very most I have seen 8 open at one time. But it gets worse.
How many people (besides me) will stand in the checkout line long enough to read the entire Star magazine only to have a new checker present herself the minute you load your stuff on the counter ? And then to make matters worse she forgets her ID code or the register wont clear and she has to call a manager to fix it. All the while your Ice cream is melting and your milk is getting hot and the fried chicken that you got at the deli for supper is cold. UGH!!
Please tell me that Im not the only person who ever lost it in Walmart and just walked off and left $60 worth of groceries on the counter.
And dont even get me started on the Gas lines. Please! I would rather pay the extra 2 cents a gallon at the next station down the road than fight the lines at Walmart. But thats just me.
Even when you see people on Vacation, things are fast paced. People trying to get in every adventure they can in 5 days and then you know they go home so wore out from the "vacation" they need another one.
Yes there was a time when I went on vacation and I planned every activity down to the minute and I was exhausted when I got home.
Let me assure you I dont do that anymore. When I go on vacation I dont do nothing. My kids get mad cause they want to go here and there and see this and that. But me the only 3 places I want to see are 1. the Beach 2. the couch 3. the resturant were gonna Sit down and eat in, at our own pace of course cause Im never in a hurry when I go out to eat. I spent to many years eating standing up at work to be in a hurry when I go out.
Well thats my rant for the day. Hope you enjoyed it!
Dont get me wrong, It is a pretty cool song. But I am so tired of the fast pace of life
these days. Hurry up and Wait I say.
Hurry up and get there. Hurry up and get home.
We have Microwaves to hurry dinner along. And fast food if your really in a hurry.
90 seconds. Thats the McDonalds time. McDonalds says that the average person doesnt want to wait more than 90 seconds in the drive thru for their food.
GIVE ME A BREAK! If anybody in this world orders 3 Big Macs, 2 Filets, A salad,
6 large orders of fries, and 6 large drinks, plus a happy meal, and thinks that it should be ready in 90 seconds or less THEY should be committed.
Wal-mart has 30 registers in there stores to speed service. HA Have you ever seen all of them open? NO at the very most I have seen 8 open at one time. But it gets worse.
How many people (besides me) will stand in the checkout line long enough to read the entire Star magazine only to have a new checker present herself the minute you load your stuff on the counter ? And then to make matters worse she forgets her ID code or the register wont clear and she has to call a manager to fix it. All the while your Ice cream is melting and your milk is getting hot and the fried chicken that you got at the deli for supper is cold. UGH!!
Please tell me that Im not the only person who ever lost it in Walmart and just walked off and left $60 worth of groceries on the counter.
And dont even get me started on the Gas lines. Please! I would rather pay the extra 2 cents a gallon at the next station down the road than fight the lines at Walmart. But thats just me.
Even when you see people on Vacation, things are fast paced. People trying to get in every adventure they can in 5 days and then you know they go home so wore out from the "vacation" they need another one.
Yes there was a time when I went on vacation and I planned every activity down to the minute and I was exhausted when I got home.
Let me assure you I dont do that anymore. When I go on vacation I dont do nothing. My kids get mad cause they want to go here and there and see this and that. But me the only 3 places I want to see are 1. the Beach 2. the couch 3. the resturant were gonna Sit down and eat in, at our own pace of course cause Im never in a hurry when I go out to eat. I spent to many years eating standing up at work to be in a hurry when I go out.
Well thats my rant for the day. Hope you enjoyed it!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
40 Things about ME
1. My Birthday is December 14th.
2. I was married for 7 years.
3. My ex was killed 13 months after our divorce.
4. Im allergic to potpurri, and most perfumes.
5. I hate the smell of vanilla.
6. I love the smell of the Ocean.
7. I love palm trees.
8. I collect windchimes~mostly seashell ones.
9. I have an indoor dog~this suprises most people.
10. I hate Cats.
11. I've been to Las Vegas.
12. I used to work for a Clown. LOL
13. I miss my Job.
14. I was in the Band in High School.
15. I also worked at a club.
16. I love Live Bands.
17. I think Keanu Reeves is HOT!!
18. I cry watching stupid stuff on TV. (rozeanne)
19. Im addicted to Crime shows.
20. I hate reality TV.
21. I like to fish.
22. Im addicted to Ebay.
23. I love to dance.
24. If I wasnt fat, I'd be a coyote.
25. I have met all the guys in the group Confederate Railroad.
26. When Im depressed I shop.
27. Im a pack rat.
28. Im Italian, German, and Indian. Mostly Italian.
29. I want to live on the beach.
30. My favorite song is The Dance~by Garth Brooks.
31. I collect Precious Moments.
32. I Like to decorate for Christmas.
33. I like Neon colors.
34. My favorite color is Lime Green.
35. Cato's is my favorite store.
36. I used to be really shy.
37. I was country when it wasnt cool.
38. I like cowboys.
39. I think men in uniform are HOT!
40. I hate my name.
2. I was married for 7 years.
3. My ex was killed 13 months after our divorce.
4. Im allergic to potpurri, and most perfumes.
5. I hate the smell of vanilla.
6. I love the smell of the Ocean.
7. I love palm trees.
8. I collect windchimes~mostly seashell ones.
9. I have an indoor dog~this suprises most people.
10. I hate Cats.
11. I've been to Las Vegas.
12. I used to work for a Clown. LOL
13. I miss my Job.
14. I was in the Band in High School.
15. I also worked at a club.
16. I love Live Bands.
17. I think Keanu Reeves is HOT!!
18. I cry watching stupid stuff on TV. (rozeanne)
19. Im addicted to Crime shows.
20. I hate reality TV.
21. I like to fish.
22. Im addicted to Ebay.
23. I love to dance.
24. If I wasnt fat, I'd be a coyote.
25. I have met all the guys in the group Confederate Railroad.
26. When Im depressed I shop.
27. Im a pack rat.
28. Im Italian, German, and Indian. Mostly Italian.
29. I want to live on the beach.
30. My favorite song is The Dance~by Garth Brooks.
31. I collect Precious Moments.
32. I Like to decorate for Christmas.
33. I like Neon colors.
34. My favorite color is Lime Green.
35. Cato's is my favorite store.
36. I used to be really shy.
37. I was country when it wasnt cool.
38. I like cowboys.
39. I think men in uniform are HOT!
40. I hate my name.
Where did I go wrong?
Well as I said in my about me section, you would hear more about my kids.
I used to tell everyone what great kids I had. I never had to really spank them, or ground
them. But I guess thats because I was working 3 jobs to provide for them and never saw them.
Well what goes around comes around... Now Im not working but their both teenagers.
Wait, Teenagers with cars. So do you think I ever see them.
DQ works about 4 days a week and then when shes not at work, her friends are top priority.
Slugger has ball practice 3 hours a day M-F when there are no games and then of course how
can I make him stay home all weekend long when DQ keeps the roads hot.
I must say, slugger will at least go to Wal-mart with me on sunday. But DQ will stay gone from fri til sunday and then call to let me know what time she'll be home.
Of course you all say, I wouldnt let her do that. Well let me tell you, Sometimes its better to let her stay gone. Drama Queen is a nice name for what she can be when she doesnt get her way. And besides, as she likes to point out, Shes 18.
I know, My House ~ My Rules. Nah its not worth the headache. So yes I just let her come and go cause theres not point in argueing with her. SHes like her dad. Always gets what she wants, somehow.
But back to the beginning, I do think I have great kids, Even though they dont have time for me and I like to have pity partys, They've never really gotten into alot of trouble. DQ more than slugger, of course, How many of you have girls? But he has seen the effects drugs and alcohol have had on people in our life and I seriously doubt I will ever have that to worry about.
So I guess I can count myself lucky.
I used to tell everyone what great kids I had. I never had to really spank them, or ground
them. But I guess thats because I was working 3 jobs to provide for them and never saw them.
Well what goes around comes around... Now Im not working but their both teenagers.
Wait, Teenagers with cars. So do you think I ever see them.
DQ works about 4 days a week and then when shes not at work, her friends are top priority.
Slugger has ball practice 3 hours a day M-F when there are no games and then of course how
can I make him stay home all weekend long when DQ keeps the roads hot.
I must say, slugger will at least go to Wal-mart with me on sunday. But DQ will stay gone from fri til sunday and then call to let me know what time she'll be home.
Of course you all say, I wouldnt let her do that. Well let me tell you, Sometimes its better to let her stay gone. Drama Queen is a nice name for what she can be when she doesnt get her way. And besides, as she likes to point out, Shes 18.
I know, My House ~ My Rules. Nah its not worth the headache. So yes I just let her come and go cause theres not point in argueing with her. SHes like her dad. Always gets what she wants, somehow.
But back to the beginning, I do think I have great kids, Even though they dont have time for me and I like to have pity partys, They've never really gotten into alot of trouble. DQ more than slugger, of course, How many of you have girls? But he has seen the effects drugs and alcohol have had on people in our life and I seriously doubt I will ever have that to worry about.
So I guess I can count myself lucky.
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