Tables

Today, I went to a "workshop" for work. It really wasn't a "workshop" but more of a way to get to know my coworkers better.

At the end of the day, the person conducting the workshop, talked about growing up at the kitchen table. This, too, made me think of my upbringing and our dining room table(our kitchen was too small).

No matter what was going on, our family always had dinner together. In the summertime when they were out in the hay field, we had dinner late, but very rarely did we dine separately for dinner. Being the youngest of 5 children, we had a larger table. Of course, I always had to sit at the end between my parents. As our family changed and siblings got married, I had to go back to the kids table!

The dining room table was host for a lot of hot topics in our family. That's where we caught up on each others lives, got in trouble, learned about our ancestors, did our homework, set up the sewing machine and various other activities. Not only was our table a place for hot topics, it was the hot place to be in our house. Some people's families may have spent a lot of time in the family or living room, but our living room was just a place to watch the news or occassional TV show or movie. Everyone always met back at the table.

The dining room table is where I became the person I am today. I learned about family, history, working together, accepting others unconditionally, and how to share. I learned what made my family tick. This is where we celebrated our holidays and special occassions. This is where we learned to be unique and have a sense of humor in life. But most important, this is where we learned respect.

There is another table that comes to mind when I talk about the tables I grew up with. That is an old picnic table that we butchered chickens on. You may me thinking "gross" or "what lessons in life did you learn there?" When I was a child, we always raised chickens. Every so often, my parents would butcher them. When it was time to butcher, they invited several other families to help out. In turn, these families got to take home some chickens. I didn't really help butcher much, but I loved playing with the other kids who came out. This table taught me the value of friendship and being neighborly.

You may be thinking, how can a table teach these things? They can't. But when you are sitting around a table with friends, family, and those you care about, you learn a lot about them and yourself.

Nothing in particular.....

I just spent the most laid back weekend I've had in a long time. I went to a foot spa party Saturday, took a nap and did nothing. Sunday, I put a mud mask on my face, then went to Blaire's birthday party at the bowling alley. I feel sorry for teachers! There were 9 girls between the ages of 8 and 10.......that is why I'll never have children! Even at such a young age, there was so much drama!

Spring: the new Winter!

Okay, it's supposedly "Spring." So what's up with the cold temps and snow and ice? Mother Nature is playing cruel tricks again! My hands are freezing, my jacket is almost too thin, and I just want it to be warm!

I was at the hospital tonight. When I left, some little man rode his rusty old bike up the the steps of the old part of the hospital, dug through the garbage, and sat down to "rest." I don't know if he's planning on sleeping there or what, but I find that very sad in today's society! But that's for another blog.

Well, I'm hoping it heats up soon. I'm tired of freezing and losing my mittens!

Until next time, kiddies.........

Days off and being a Girl!!!!

I love days off! And I love being a girl!

Other than my part time job at 4 tonight, it is my day off! Most people on their day off have a whole long list of stuff to do. Actually, I do too, but I'm a bad procrastinator. So today, I slept in(well at least until the phone rang), I used my new scalp massage stuff, I thinned my hair, took a long hot shower, moisturized the hell out of my body, put on my new makeup and I'm going to do my hair today too. There is no special reason, I just feel like being girly today. Last night I soaked my feet and scrubbed them with foot scrub, shaved my legs, all while sitting in front of the TV watching a new movie! I went to bed after pampering my feet and legs and also after rubbing my aching neck. It was like having a spa right at home!

Happy Spring!

I don't know why, but today I'm really happy. Nothing out of the ordinary happened, I didn't win the lottery, I didn't witness anyone falling, I worked hard, spent a lot of money, but yet I'm still happy today.

Maybe it's because Spring is here. It's getting nice outside. Gangs are roaming the streets and railroad tracks. Or maybe because I just soaked my feet and shaved my legs. Now my legs feel like a baby butt! Heehee!!! I also bought more cool makeup, and got my Jafra stuff today! Yeah!!!

Anywho, I hope you all are enjoying spring also!!!

Peace out!

Aliens!!!!

I was just reading an article about people who believe in aliens. To me, that's a very far fetched idea, but I guess we never really know.

Supposing aliens really do exist, at Halloween, do they dress up like us as humans like how kids dress up as aliens? Do they find it funny that people pretend to be aliens when they dress up like them?

Immigrants are often called aliens. Do the aliens from another universe get upset because they "stole" their names? Furthermore, do aliens from other countries get upset because they are being grouped with other worldly creatures?

If aliens can travel here supposedly, why can't we find them in other universes? How did they find us? Our universe is very large, but they keep stalking Earth? And only in the United States or Canada or our navy ships? Do they stalk any other continents or other countries armed forces? What is the aliens fixation with America?

Spring has sprung, Sprung has Spring!

Yay!!!! Spring is in the air, it's warming up outside so I can finally turn down the heater! I can go on long walks again, and pray the gangster's of Pierre are idle.

This is my second day in a row off, but after my long week last week, I'm still tired and just want to be lazy. I stayed in bed all morning reading a book. I was up until 1 am reading a different book. I love to read books. Especially the really good books.

I have a million and one things to do today, but I think I might take a nap and read another book. When I feel some energy, I'll clean my apartment while listening to a talking book.

Maybe I'll go for a walk tonight. I think it's going to be a nice day.