We haven't decorated....
I haven't gone shopping....
Although I have bought one thing. I am not big on spoiling Mr. Frogman....but this year he has wanted one thing and only one thing...I am somewhat obliged to get it for him as its not just a gift but an investment in his future as well. He wanted a laptop...Well that is just what he got.
He gave very convincing arguments as to why he should have it and mom was hooked...Hook Line and Sinker....
So as the days get closer this will be the first year I do last minute shopping and wrapping and cooking and...and ....and....
Wish me luck!!!
Until next time....
~Kasey~
Friday, December 12, 2008
Just Another Day in the Life...
In the life of what? I have no idea....Just another day as I sit at work reveling in my good news...but thinking....I could be doing so many other things with my time right now. Decorating for Christmas...(no I haven't had time to do that yet). Baking cookies (no I can't eat them but the kids can!). Doing laundry....cleaning the litter boxes....anything but....
Sitting at work (yes getting paid for it) and not being able to do anything because all the systems are down.
Now I have a long story about work and since I have the time right now I think I will tell it.
I have been at this new job for almost 7 months to the day. I work with some really great people here. We have a strong team that seems to be a huge portion of the revenue backbone of the company. The company will remain anonymous. I work in a department of about 20 people. We all have a computer and a small space to work in. There is little to no paper pushing in this job it is specifically all on the computer.
This department is full of acronyms. Which if my kids were ever part of the conversation, they would think all we did was talk "potty" talk all day long. We are contstantly referring to pms, movements, and vomit. They would think we never got anything done....and from some of the notes that are left in the system you would think this was an illegal business. Sometimes notes would include discussing "hors" "dip ass" and whether or not the customer should pay for this service. Of course these notes are typos but it absolutely hilarious to read when words are mispelled or someone fat finger types on their cell phone going too fast and not checking.
I work in a conference room at the moment with 5 other people. One person, lo and behold, I went to high school with. She sits by the door and working our way around the room in a clock wise motion, we then have JW; she has a great sense of humor and is willing to tell it like it is.....then sits yours truly....then Scuba Steve...has the patience of a Saint...then there is the ego maniac....who has to do it better than or can come up a I know of something worse than story than anyone else. It takes all I can do to bite my tongue to stop myself from saying anything. Then there is SC...no not Santa Claus (Sorry kiddos) and she is really quiet but fits right in with the rest of us misfits...so to speak.
In October they had posted a few positions to fill some full time permanent positions, I had applied and the day after the company put on a hiring freeze. So no one was hired. Recently (yesterday) I received an interesting phone call.....I will go into this more in a minute....
Our ego maniac in the room who can't always keep his nose out of any conversation was piping up about how it would be like (my interpretation) "Gods gift" if they hired him...he could do the job better than most people they currently have working and so on and so forth....As he sat and spouted off at the mouth....I had to leave the room.
When I got back to the room I had noticed I had missed a call on my cell phone. I listened to voice mail and had to leave the room again. It was someone from the company HR department. I was excited. The process for getting a job is to schedule an interview. So I called this person back....The conversation went something like this:
HR Person: Hi Kasey, this is (Beep) from HR department.
Kasey: Hi!
HR Person: We recently had a position posted that you applied for; you have been through the interview process in the past with the manager of your department.
Kasey: Yes.
HR Person: The manager has asked me to contact you to see if you are still interested in the job and if so offer you a position (she specified all the details).
Kasey: (Trying not to cry as I have been hoping for a full time opportunity for 7 months). Yes, I will accept the position.
After another minute or so of conversation and instruction from the HR Person we hung up. I had to stop and pinch myself. I wasn't certain, I was shaking with excitement and anticipation. As I pulled myself back together, I walked back into the building, back into the conference room where I work (for now). It took all I had to bite my tongue....
The ego-maniac in the room was still going on and on about how he thought he was the best fit for the position and how he would be doing the best job and so on and so forth....and yada yada yada....You can fill in your own words here.
I just wanted to tell him that I didn't have to go through another interview I had been hired on the spot without one. But I didn't and I won't...Its just not professional. The thought running through my head is one of "Neener Neener Neener" I would do the rhyme with that but....nawwww....I am waiting for the HR department to work their magic and presto....start my new full time position January 5th.
I am so excited...FINALLY ....Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short term disability, Vacation time, sick time, kids sick time....and the list goes on and on and on and on.......Incredible.
I am not supposed to tell anyone as of yet....so I am only telling you! Shhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Until next time.....
~Kasey~
Sitting at work (yes getting paid for it) and not being able to do anything because all the systems are down.
Now I have a long story about work and since I have the time right now I think I will tell it.
I have been at this new job for almost 7 months to the day. I work with some really great people here. We have a strong team that seems to be a huge portion of the revenue backbone of the company. The company will remain anonymous. I work in a department of about 20 people. We all have a computer and a small space to work in. There is little to no paper pushing in this job it is specifically all on the computer.
This department is full of acronyms. Which if my kids were ever part of the conversation, they would think all we did was talk "potty" talk all day long. We are contstantly referring to pms, movements, and vomit. They would think we never got anything done....and from some of the notes that are left in the system you would think this was an illegal business. Sometimes notes would include discussing "hors" "dip ass" and whether or not the customer should pay for this service. Of course these notes are typos but it absolutely hilarious to read when words are mispelled or someone fat finger types on their cell phone going too fast and not checking.
I work in a conference room at the moment with 5 other people. One person, lo and behold, I went to high school with. She sits by the door and working our way around the room in a clock wise motion, we then have JW; she has a great sense of humor and is willing to tell it like it is.....then sits yours truly....then Scuba Steve...has the patience of a Saint...then there is the ego maniac....who has to do it better than or can come up a I know of something worse than story than anyone else. It takes all I can do to bite my tongue to stop myself from saying anything. Then there is SC...no not Santa Claus (Sorry kiddos) and she is really quiet but fits right in with the rest of us misfits...so to speak.
In October they had posted a few positions to fill some full time permanent positions, I had applied and the day after the company put on a hiring freeze. So no one was hired. Recently (yesterday) I received an interesting phone call.....I will go into this more in a minute....
Our ego maniac in the room who can't always keep his nose out of any conversation was piping up about how it would be like (my interpretation) "Gods gift" if they hired him...he could do the job better than most people they currently have working and so on and so forth....As he sat and spouted off at the mouth....I had to leave the room.
When I got back to the room I had noticed I had missed a call on my cell phone. I listened to voice mail and had to leave the room again. It was someone from the company HR department. I was excited. The process for getting a job is to schedule an interview. So I called this person back....The conversation went something like this:
HR Person: Hi Kasey, this is (Beep) from HR department.
Kasey: Hi!
HR Person: We recently had a position posted that you applied for; you have been through the interview process in the past with the manager of your department.
Kasey: Yes.
HR Person: The manager has asked me to contact you to see if you are still interested in the job and if so offer you a position (she specified all the details).
Kasey: (Trying not to cry as I have been hoping for a full time opportunity for 7 months). Yes, I will accept the position.
After another minute or so of conversation and instruction from the HR Person we hung up. I had to stop and pinch myself. I wasn't certain, I was shaking with excitement and anticipation. As I pulled myself back together, I walked back into the building, back into the conference room where I work (for now). It took all I had to bite my tongue....
The ego-maniac in the room was still going on and on about how he thought he was the best fit for the position and how he would be doing the best job and so on and so forth....and yada yada yada....You can fill in your own words here.
I just wanted to tell him that I didn't have to go through another interview I had been hired on the spot without one. But I didn't and I won't...Its just not professional. The thought running through my head is one of "Neener Neener Neener" I would do the rhyme with that but....nawwww....I am waiting for the HR department to work their magic and presto....start my new full time position January 5th.
I am so excited...FINALLY ....Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short term disability, Vacation time, sick time, kids sick time....and the list goes on and on and on and on.......Incredible.
I am not supposed to tell anyone as of yet....so I am only telling you! Shhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Until next time.....
~Kasey~
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Current Housing Economics....Friend of Foe
I am at a point where housing prices are low enough that I can afford to buy a house. I am in a position that I don't want to change schools for Kirby again this year....however, if I get into a house I can create permanent stability for Kirby and Monkeydude Jr. where we have a permanent HOME. Not just a house but a home where we can call it our own....
I have looked at several houses and I am about to make an offer on a house. Its just a matter of time to see what will come of the offers....
I feel for people who have their homes in foreclosure, unfortunately ones loss is my gain....but I hope that the budgets proposed to help the economy will work out....
I am not seeing yet but only time will tell.
Lets see where the chips may fall.....
Until next time....
~Kasey~
I have looked at several houses and I am about to make an offer on a house. Its just a matter of time to see what will come of the offers....
I feel for people who have their homes in foreclosure, unfortunately ones loss is my gain....but I hope that the budgets proposed to help the economy will work out....
I am not seeing yet but only time will tell.
Lets see where the chips may fall.....
Until next time....
~Kasey~
Catch Up Posting!
Time flies when you are having fun or just busy!
The kids have gone back to school....(funny, funny school issues here).
I have gotten another year older.
I have been in my job for 5 months now and hoping to go from being a contract employee to a permanent employee. The opportunity may be sooner than I think...lots of rumors no stated facts.
Wolfman may be back to work in the next few days....We find out tomorrow....for a company that has excellent benefits and good pay!
It has been a rough 3 months of working 50 hours a week and trying to make ends meet at home. Working then coming home to referee the kids, clean the house, help with dinner, make decisions, pay the bills. Does the day ever end? I found it finally does.
This week all overtime was cut and now I am down to only 40 hours a week. Which is where I need to be. Finances will be tight but in the end it will all work out. I found my pillow was really missing me using it. I didn't realize how much I missed my pillow.
Kirby spent the summer with his dad like he does every year and came back ready to be at home and ready to start school again. This is actually pretty funny but not unexpected....
Kirby had to start school in a new school this year. He started the 8th grade and this year the 7th grade students went back to school one day earlier than the 8th and 9th grades. We had an issue with the registrar at his old school, I told her at the end of the year to hold onto his file and I would let her know before school started which school Kirby would be in. When I called her and explained where we had moved to she told me she had already forwarded Kirby's file to "S" jr High. I explained to her that we aren't in the area of "S" we are in the "C" Jr. High area....She proceeded to argue with me and then look up the information and finally say....."You are right, you are in the "C" Jr. High area...not in the "S" area." I responded with, "Isn't that what I just said?" She continued on, " I have already forwarded his file to the "S" Jr. High." I scoffed at this remark when she went on to say, "You can pick up his file there and take it to the "C" Jr. High." I told her that I would inform her before school started as to where his file needs to be....and that SHE could make sure his file was forwarded to the right school....
She tried to tell me it was my responsibility and I quickly set her straight. She finally conceded to ensure that Kirby's file would get to the correct school. I had already been to the new school and registered Kirby and had him all set up to go. Two weeks ago at curriculum night they still did not have his file. Last week when his contact worker contacted me for his IEP they did not have his file. I had to email his file to him.
On the first day of school for 7th graders, I received a call from the school asking if Kirby would be joining them....I said yes he would start on the first day of school for his class. The school then informed me that he was to be at school the first day and they missed him. I told them no, eighth graders start on Wednesday....They told me no...he was a 7th grader and he was to start today (that particular Tuesday). I laughed and said, "I am his mother you would think I would know what grade he is in. He went to "L" Jr. High last year for 7th grade....he is in 8th grade.
Come to find out they had registered him as a 7th grader even though it said 8th grade on his file. They asked me for his previous school and it is within the same district they have to request his file even though, the previous school had sent it to the wrong location.
What a nightmare of rigamaroll....Now a month into school the classes Kirby should be in he is more advanced than their highest level of learning for their most educated student which is about kindergarten level. I finally had to have Kirby mainstreamed in all the classes with an assistant in the room to help take notes so that he will succeed. He seems to be doing very well given the snaffoo's that the district tends to create.
We will see how things go as time goes on.
Until next time....
~Kasey~
The kids have gone back to school....(funny, funny school issues here).
I have gotten another year older.
I have been in my job for 5 months now and hoping to go from being a contract employee to a permanent employee. The opportunity may be sooner than I think...lots of rumors no stated facts.
Wolfman may be back to work in the next few days....We find out tomorrow....for a company that has excellent benefits and good pay!
It has been a rough 3 months of working 50 hours a week and trying to make ends meet at home. Working then coming home to referee the kids, clean the house, help with dinner, make decisions, pay the bills. Does the day ever end? I found it finally does.
This week all overtime was cut and now I am down to only 40 hours a week. Which is where I need to be. Finances will be tight but in the end it will all work out. I found my pillow was really missing me using it. I didn't realize how much I missed my pillow.
Kirby spent the summer with his dad like he does every year and came back ready to be at home and ready to start school again. This is actually pretty funny but not unexpected....
Kirby had to start school in a new school this year. He started the 8th grade and this year the 7th grade students went back to school one day earlier than the 8th and 9th grades. We had an issue with the registrar at his old school, I told her at the end of the year to hold onto his file and I would let her know before school started which school Kirby would be in. When I called her and explained where we had moved to she told me she had already forwarded Kirby's file to "S" jr High. I explained to her that we aren't in the area of "S" we are in the "C" Jr. High area....She proceeded to argue with me and then look up the information and finally say....."You are right, you are in the "C" Jr. High area...not in the "S" area." I responded with, "Isn't that what I just said?" She continued on, " I have already forwarded his file to the "S" Jr. High." I scoffed at this remark when she went on to say, "You can pick up his file there and take it to the "C" Jr. High." I told her that I would inform her before school started as to where his file needs to be....and that SHE could make sure his file was forwarded to the right school....
She tried to tell me it was my responsibility and I quickly set her straight. She finally conceded to ensure that Kirby's file would get to the correct school. I had already been to the new school and registered Kirby and had him all set up to go. Two weeks ago at curriculum night they still did not have his file. Last week when his contact worker contacted me for his IEP they did not have his file. I had to email his file to him.
On the first day of school for 7th graders, I received a call from the school asking if Kirby would be joining them....I said yes he would start on the first day of school for his class. The school then informed me that he was to be at school the first day and they missed him. I told them no, eighth graders start on Wednesday....They told me no...he was a 7th grader and he was to start today (that particular Tuesday). I laughed and said, "I am his mother you would think I would know what grade he is in. He went to "L" Jr. High last year for 7th grade....he is in 8th grade.
Come to find out they had registered him as a 7th grader even though it said 8th grade on his file. They asked me for his previous school and it is within the same district they have to request his file even though, the previous school had sent it to the wrong location.
What a nightmare of rigamaroll....Now a month into school the classes Kirby should be in he is more advanced than their highest level of learning for their most educated student which is about kindergarten level. I finally had to have Kirby mainstreamed in all the classes with an assistant in the room to help take notes so that he will succeed. He seems to be doing very well given the snaffoo's that the district tends to create.
We will see how things go as time goes on.
Until next time....
~Kasey~
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Life and 3's....
Ever notice in life things come in three's ? Ever notice the answer to almost any question can be 3. As one of my friends tells me..."The Answer is always 3." Well, to a point he is right....
So far in my life things have happened in threes...and it continues on...
First the landlord decided to put the house we are renting on the Market....It has been a month and there was a flurry of activity....and then nothing...So we sit and wait...and wait...and wait to see what is going to happen next.
Both computers crashed or had huge issues that they were not usable at all.
Then Wolfman lost his job....then finally it all intertwines...he needs the computer to search for a job but can't since they aren't working....then with the house on the market there are many jobs that have to be done which cuts into the time Wolfman can look for work but without a computer he can't access the information and it's limited....Then there is the library...with limited amounts of time on the internet. And so on and so forth. It comes down to a catch 22....a round robin of events that can't be controlled.
So I sit and wait for things to happen since most of everything is out of my control anyway....
I can only imagine all the upheaval that may occur if I have to move in the short amount of time right before school starts so I can keep both boys consistent and without making life more difficult for them than it should be.
Then a week after all of this happens........
ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE AGAIN!!!
I know alot of this is all about the not so great things happening right now....but when it comes to Kirby...it does get better and I can't express alot of this to him. He would become upset and agitated....He would get through it all with flying colors I am sure......
So lost and alone is sometimes how it all feels....Take the next breath...the next step.....moving forward one task at a time...Taking things in stride...
Back to All Hell Breaking Loose.....
My ex husband and I have been divorced for over 5 years...We have separated everything except our business that we have had for 10 years. He hired a bookkeeper whom I thought was doing all of the book work for the business....She wasn't doing squat!!! She did the payroll and that was about it.
The payroll taxes had not been paid since 2001 so now he is paying the price. The IRS is latching onto things and of course he doesn't currently have the money to make it up so they put a lien on the property and house he is living in and on the business...
What to do.....What to do....they have frozen an account that is in both our names...its the account he deposits his child support in (when he actually pays) and I move it out.
Oh well....we will see what happens.
Now for the Good News......
Kirby is at Boy Scout camp this week for the 3rd summer in a row...I keep getting messages from camp. Wolfman text messages me each day with a very short and sweet update. Because since Wolfman is out of work I volunteered him to go up to scout camp with 7 other adults and 37 boys from our boy scout troop. Lucky him....They are having a great time! Both of them involved and learning new things...helping to build a new bridge that leads to their camp....and working on all the merit badges....We will see how many Kirby gets complete by the time he comes home. He was so excited...
Then so was Wolfman....I couldn't figure out who was more excited. The boy or the adult.
They are having a great time and I am at home enjoying what is supposed to be quiet time.
Wolfman and Kirby are off at camp! Talk about having fun! Monkey Dude Jr is at his grandparents house for the week. Lil' Sister is out at a friends for the week....Which leaves me at home by myself...Between work and home that is all I have!
However.......
My brother and his wife are in town so they come and go....Which I don't mind at all...
My friend Redneck Woman comes over each day and I really enjoy her company...One of the few people I can talk to without judgment. She is also my kick in the back end when I need it...But its so nice and refreshing to have someone say, "Tough," or "Too bad," or "Wahhh." Grow up....
She is the one friend that if we went out and had fun and got into mischief....instead of calling her for help to get me out of a situation she would be the one sitting next to me saying, "Damn, that was fun!"
Love you Redneck Woman!!!
Not all is bad just tiring....Time to find the pillow and get some sleep before I have to be up at 5am and start my day all over again.
Have a good night, keep smiling, Chin Up! No matter what direction things take....It will always get better....
Cause.....
It's All Good!!!
Take care!
' Til Next Time
~Kasey~
So far in my life things have happened in threes...and it continues on...
First the landlord decided to put the house we are renting on the Market....It has been a month and there was a flurry of activity....and then nothing...So we sit and wait...and wait...and wait to see what is going to happen next.
Both computers crashed or had huge issues that they were not usable at all.
Then Wolfman lost his job....then finally it all intertwines...he needs the computer to search for a job but can't since they aren't working....then with the house on the market there are many jobs that have to be done which cuts into the time Wolfman can look for work but without a computer he can't access the information and it's limited....Then there is the library...with limited amounts of time on the internet. And so on and so forth. It comes down to a catch 22....a round robin of events that can't be controlled.
So I sit and wait for things to happen since most of everything is out of my control anyway....
I can only imagine all the upheaval that may occur if I have to move in the short amount of time right before school starts so I can keep both boys consistent and without making life more difficult for them than it should be.
Then a week after all of this happens........
ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE AGAIN!!!
I know alot of this is all about the not so great things happening right now....but when it comes to Kirby...it does get better and I can't express alot of this to him. He would become upset and agitated....He would get through it all with flying colors I am sure......
So lost and alone is sometimes how it all feels....Take the next breath...the next step.....moving forward one task at a time...Taking things in stride...
Back to All Hell Breaking Loose.....
My ex husband and I have been divorced for over 5 years...We have separated everything except our business that we have had for 10 years. He hired a bookkeeper whom I thought was doing all of the book work for the business....She wasn't doing squat!!! She did the payroll and that was about it.
The payroll taxes had not been paid since 2001 so now he is paying the price. The IRS is latching onto things and of course he doesn't currently have the money to make it up so they put a lien on the property and house he is living in and on the business...
What to do.....What to do....they have frozen an account that is in both our names...its the account he deposits his child support in (when he actually pays) and I move it out.
Oh well....we will see what happens.
Now for the Good News......
Kirby is at Boy Scout camp this week for the 3rd summer in a row...I keep getting messages from camp. Wolfman text messages me each day with a very short and sweet update. Because since Wolfman is out of work I volunteered him to go up to scout camp with 7 other adults and 37 boys from our boy scout troop. Lucky him....They are having a great time! Both of them involved and learning new things...helping to build a new bridge that leads to their camp....and working on all the merit badges....We will see how many Kirby gets complete by the time he comes home. He was so excited...
Then so was Wolfman....I couldn't figure out who was more excited. The boy or the adult.
They are having a great time and I am at home enjoying what is supposed to be quiet time.
Wolfman and Kirby are off at camp! Talk about having fun! Monkey Dude Jr is at his grandparents house for the week. Lil' Sister is out at a friends for the week....Which leaves me at home by myself...Between work and home that is all I have!
However.......
My brother and his wife are in town so they come and go....Which I don't mind at all...
My friend Redneck Woman comes over each day and I really enjoy her company...One of the few people I can talk to without judgment. She is also my kick in the back end when I need it...But its so nice and refreshing to have someone say, "Tough," or "Too bad," or "Wahhh." Grow up....
She is the one friend that if we went out and had fun and got into mischief....instead of calling her for help to get me out of a situation she would be the one sitting next to me saying, "Damn, that was fun!"
Love you Redneck Woman!!!
Not all is bad just tiring....Time to find the pillow and get some sleep before I have to be up at 5am and start my day all over again.
Have a good night, keep smiling, Chin Up! No matter what direction things take....It will always get better....
Cause.....
It's All Good!!!
Take care!
' Til Next Time
~Kasey~
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
New Job, New Schedule...
I have been in my new job for a little over a month now...Do I like it? Yes and No.....
Let me explain. I work on a computer doing billing all day long for a fortune 500 company. I work in a room with 11 other people. We each have a small table with a computer and no windows to see outside. In a sense I have moved from one cave to another....In my last job I had no windows and now in this one I don't have any either. Not much of a change. If I had windows I would probably spend more time day dreaming out of them rather than doing my job. :)
Although I have a lot of time throughout the day to think about what I am going to do once I get home. The last thing I want to do is be on the computer. ***Ugh*** to have to stare at a screen longer than I truly have to.
Right now I am putting together the last of my garden. Tomatoes, cucumbers, Strawberries for Kirby and MonkeyDude Jr. I have more than that I just can't remember all that is out there.
So many things to do so little time....
Our landlord offered us a lease to purchase option on the house this week. Unfortunately the house is worth $430K and we just can't afford it. I know the Seattle market is leveling off, and this house is gorgeous and I would really like to have it and all the acreage it is on...but I have to give it up....The landlord is going to try to put it on the market for 90 days and see what happens. If it doesn't sell then we can try again in a year to buy it (see if real estate goes down a bit) or work really hard to come up with a hefty down payment. Right now I am working on a side business besides the one I already own with my ex husband and it should bring in a nice supplemental income for savings for a down payment.
We again will have to wait and see what happens. When I set my mind to something I usually accomplish it and right now I am on the right track and things seem to be going in the positive direction...
Life seems to be a waiting game....Ever notice that?
Right now I am waiting for Kirby to come back from his dad's house for the week so we can spend some much needed quality summer time together....the summer schedule changes...He is with his dad full time and with me every other weekend where as during the school year he is with me full time and with his dad every other weekend....Luckily we get along very well and Kirby gets the best of both of us....
Waiting again! :)
Until next time.....
~Kasey~
Let me explain. I work on a computer doing billing all day long for a fortune 500 company. I work in a room with 11 other people. We each have a small table with a computer and no windows to see outside. In a sense I have moved from one cave to another....In my last job I had no windows and now in this one I don't have any either. Not much of a change. If I had windows I would probably spend more time day dreaming out of them rather than doing my job. :)
Although I have a lot of time throughout the day to think about what I am going to do once I get home. The last thing I want to do is be on the computer. ***Ugh*** to have to stare at a screen longer than I truly have to.
Right now I am putting together the last of my garden. Tomatoes, cucumbers, Strawberries for Kirby and MonkeyDude Jr. I have more than that I just can't remember all that is out there.
So many things to do so little time....
Our landlord offered us a lease to purchase option on the house this week. Unfortunately the house is worth $430K and we just can't afford it. I know the Seattle market is leveling off, and this house is gorgeous and I would really like to have it and all the acreage it is on...but I have to give it up....The landlord is going to try to put it on the market for 90 days and see what happens. If it doesn't sell then we can try again in a year to buy it (see if real estate goes down a bit) or work really hard to come up with a hefty down payment. Right now I am working on a side business besides the one I already own with my ex husband and it should bring in a nice supplemental income for savings for a down payment.
We again will have to wait and see what happens. When I set my mind to something I usually accomplish it and right now I am on the right track and things seem to be going in the positive direction...
Life seems to be a waiting game....Ever notice that?
Right now I am waiting for Kirby to come back from his dad's house for the week so we can spend some much needed quality summer time together....the summer schedule changes...He is with his dad full time and with me every other weekend where as during the school year he is with me full time and with his dad every other weekend....Luckily we get along very well and Kirby gets the best of both of us....
Waiting again! :)
Until next time.....
~Kasey~
Summer is Here!!
The school year has ended and Summer has finally flooded in! With it finally the temperature is just above 68 degrees! How I wish it was so much warmer!
I know this weekend my wish will come true! It is supposed to get up to 81 Degrees! Now that is finally reaching temperatures I can handle. I will finally thaw and the moss that takes residence on the north side (you can assume any side you want) will finally disappear. The webbing between toes and fingers will finally disappear as we Seattlites finally get the summer we have so been longing for! Ok...Ok...I have so been longing for it, I am not sure about the rest of Seattle but I know I am not the only one looking forward to it.
With the end of the school year came grades....for both Kirby and myself. I am still waiting for his report card in the mail since school got out just a week ago...My grades came in though much higher than I had anticipated. I won't argue with them but I don't think it is a fair evaluation of how I truly did in one class.
Math 3.4
Psychology 3.8
Economics 3.7
All in all not bad at all! However, I know the economics class was graded on a curve, again I am not arguing, but on all of the assignments given I got a 50% or just above on each of them. Having earned a 3.7 in the class I must have been at the high end of the learning curve. Midterm and final I was above a 50% on both but again I must have been at the high end of the curve having earning a 3.7 in the course. The comprehension is what I am most concerned about. I think I am going t0 take some time over the course of the summer and re read the book so I have a head start in the fall.
I know Kirby passed, but still I am anxious as a parent to see how he fared.
It's the waiting game all over again.
~Kasey~
I know this weekend my wish will come true! It is supposed to get up to 81 Degrees! Now that is finally reaching temperatures I can handle. I will finally thaw and the moss that takes residence on the north side (you can assume any side you want) will finally disappear. The webbing between toes and fingers will finally disappear as we Seattlites finally get the summer we have so been longing for! Ok...Ok...I have so been longing for it, I am not sure about the rest of Seattle but I know I am not the only one looking forward to it.
With the end of the school year came grades....for both Kirby and myself. I am still waiting for his report card in the mail since school got out just a week ago...My grades came in though much higher than I had anticipated. I won't argue with them but I don't think it is a fair evaluation of how I truly did in one class.
Math 3.4
Psychology 3.8
Economics 3.7
All in all not bad at all! However, I know the economics class was graded on a curve, again I am not arguing, but on all of the assignments given I got a 50% or just above on each of them. Having earned a 3.7 in the class I must have been at the high end of the learning curve. Midterm and final I was above a 50% on both but again I must have been at the high end of the curve having earning a 3.7 in the course. The comprehension is what I am most concerned about. I think I am going t0 take some time over the course of the summer and re read the book so I have a head start in the fall.
I know Kirby passed, but still I am anxious as a parent to see how he fared.
It's the waiting game all over again.
~Kasey~
Saturday, June 14, 2008
The End is Near....
It is the end of another school year for both Kirby and myself.
So many things to look at and consider. So many changes to make and move forward.
I have recently taken a new job that has moved my commute from 14 miles one way down to less than a mile a day round trip. It lets me be home with both boys before school to get them on the bus and then I can leave for work. They are both home before 4:30pm and I am home very shortly thereafter.
My first year of college is now over as of tonight. My final test has been completed and I am waiting for grades to be posted now. It is only another week and I can look them up to see how good or bad I have done. I know for math I have accomplished a 3.4 average. For my economics and psychology I am not sure. I know I am in the 3.0 or higher range. It's a wait and see game....
I have also been offered a lease to purchase option on the house we are renting. I want to keep everything consistent for Kirby, however, I don't know if I can afford this house. Right now it is valued at $430,000.
I am moving into some online sales part time to see if I can supplement my income so I can come up with a heavy down payment for a house. I would have to put almost $100K down. I will have to see what I can do with my sales techniques before I can figure out what I can or can't do.
Wish me Luck!!
If you are a book fan check out KaseysCornerBooks on Blogspot I will be posting my inventory of books for sale. I currently have over 700 books and Growing Rapidly....If you have something you want and it's not on our list let me know and I will try to find it for you.
I only deal with hardback books with sleeves in good to excellent condition.
Happy Reading!!
~Kasey~
So many things to look at and consider. So many changes to make and move forward.
I have recently taken a new job that has moved my commute from 14 miles one way down to less than a mile a day round trip. It lets me be home with both boys before school to get them on the bus and then I can leave for work. They are both home before 4:30pm and I am home very shortly thereafter.
My first year of college is now over as of tonight. My final test has been completed and I am waiting for grades to be posted now. It is only another week and I can look them up to see how good or bad I have done. I know for math I have accomplished a 3.4 average. For my economics and psychology I am not sure. I know I am in the 3.0 or higher range. It's a wait and see game....
I have also been offered a lease to purchase option on the house we are renting. I want to keep everything consistent for Kirby, however, I don't know if I can afford this house. Right now it is valued at $430,000.
I am moving into some online sales part time to see if I can supplement my income so I can come up with a heavy down payment for a house. I would have to put almost $100K down. I will have to see what I can do with my sales techniques before I can figure out what I can or can't do.
Wish me Luck!!
If you are a book fan check out KaseysCornerBooks on Blogspot I will be posting my inventory of books for sale. I currently have over 700 books and Growing Rapidly....If you have something you want and it's not on our list let me know and I will try to find it for you.
I only deal with hardback books with sleeves in good to excellent condition.
Happy Reading!!
~Kasey~
Monday, June 02, 2008
Almost to the End...
Almost to the end of the final quarter of the year. I am not sure who is more excited about getting out of school, myself for my quarter to be over, or the boys for their year to be over. So many things have happened in such a short amount of time.
Life's challenges when you end one thing and start another...I recently changed jobs due to financial reasons. I didn't have more than a 23 cent an hour raise in 3 years. Financially with prices of everything rising I couldn't afford to work with the people I enjoyed any longer. Respect for your manager unfortunately doesn't pay the bills.
I found a position that pays much more, but the loss of enjoying who I work with has been great. I am in a corporate position that is surrounded by corporate gossip, back stabbing, underhanded deceitful activities. Amazingly enough I stay out of it. I don't talk about anyone but I am friendly with everyone, I will listen to someone speak but not repeat anything they have said. I won't let the negativity rub off on me, I will keep smiling and saying, "Good Morning, Hello to everyone everyday." Whether I like them or not will not matter; they will never know. Remain quiet and friendly.
With this new position comes new working hours. It makes many things challenging...
Kirby and I have discussed changing schools and moving to a school much closer to home. He isn't really excited to have it happen but he understands the reasons why it may have to happen. With Wolfman's hours changed now, it leaves Kirby standing outside for an hour after school each day at Grandmas and Grandpas house. He has no problem with it but I do. I can't see him doing that each day for the next school year. Especially during the fall and winter months.
**Sigh** Decisions, decisions...trying to do what's right for him and what's right for the good of the whole family.
I think with the new responsibility of taking on the business books again and all that entails, school, the kids activities, home, boy scouts, work and all that life throws out there...I think I am overbooked again. I will take things one day at a time and hope that everything comes through as we go along in our day to day world....
A positive note form Kirby...he is still in love with the same young lady he has been smitten with for the last year and a half and at the age of 13 and a half has asked me if he could ask her out on a date.
**Yikes** Dating already??? Not only that but he is shaving too! Egads!!! Shaving??? He shaved for the first time the other day...only to knick himself and walk out of the bathroom with the standard tp stopper...How do you deal with that? How does it become part of the norm? He is even talking about driving....NOT YET!! Slow down a bit!! I need time to catch up to the fact that he is growing up. :)
Signing off for now....
~Kasey~
Life's challenges when you end one thing and start another...I recently changed jobs due to financial reasons. I didn't have more than a 23 cent an hour raise in 3 years. Financially with prices of everything rising I couldn't afford to work with the people I enjoyed any longer. Respect for your manager unfortunately doesn't pay the bills.
I found a position that pays much more, but the loss of enjoying who I work with has been great. I am in a corporate position that is surrounded by corporate gossip, back stabbing, underhanded deceitful activities. Amazingly enough I stay out of it. I don't talk about anyone but I am friendly with everyone, I will listen to someone speak but not repeat anything they have said. I won't let the negativity rub off on me, I will keep smiling and saying, "Good Morning, Hello to everyone everyday." Whether I like them or not will not matter; they will never know. Remain quiet and friendly.
With this new position comes new working hours. It makes many things challenging...
Kirby and I have discussed changing schools and moving to a school much closer to home. He isn't really excited to have it happen but he understands the reasons why it may have to happen. With Wolfman's hours changed now, it leaves Kirby standing outside for an hour after school each day at Grandmas and Grandpas house. He has no problem with it but I do. I can't see him doing that each day for the next school year. Especially during the fall and winter months.
**Sigh** Decisions, decisions...trying to do what's right for him and what's right for the good of the whole family.
I think with the new responsibility of taking on the business books again and all that entails, school, the kids activities, home, boy scouts, work and all that life throws out there...I think I am overbooked again. I will take things one day at a time and hope that everything comes through as we go along in our day to day world....
A positive note form Kirby...he is still in love with the same young lady he has been smitten with for the last year and a half and at the age of 13 and a half has asked me if he could ask her out on a date.
**Yikes** Dating already??? Not only that but he is shaving too! Egads!!! Shaving??? He shaved for the first time the other day...only to knick himself and walk out of the bathroom with the standard tp stopper...How do you deal with that? How does it become part of the norm? He is even talking about driving....NOT YET!! Slow down a bit!! I need time to catch up to the fact that he is growing up. :)
Signing off for now....
~Kasey~
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Another Day Another Class....
I am actually early for class tonight which is rare. Usually I am running trying not to be late. The one thing I am sure Kirby would love that I mention here but yet be truly embarrassed about is his comments after talking to the nurse and his barium swallow.
The nurses instructions were pretty specific. Drink lots of water as the barium will constipate you. And be careful not to freak out too much if when you have a bowel movement that it comes out the same color as the barium mix Kirby had to drink.
Kirby's first comment to me as we were leaving the hospital was, "Cool, we will finally get to have the first albino BM sighting!"
It took me a minute to figure out what he was talking about since we hadn't discussed the barium or anything for a few minutes as we walked to the car. Amazing the things kids think of when there is no conversation.
There you go Kirby!! Just for you! Love you!!
~Kasey~
The nurses instructions were pretty specific. Drink lots of water as the barium will constipate you. And be careful not to freak out too much if when you have a bowel movement that it comes out the same color as the barium mix Kirby had to drink.
Kirby's first comment to me as we were leaving the hospital was, "Cool, we will finally get to have the first albino BM sighting!"
It took me a minute to figure out what he was talking about since we hadn't discussed the barium or anything for a few minutes as we walked to the car. Amazing the things kids think of when there is no conversation.
There you go Kirby!! Just for you! Love you!!
~Kasey~
**UPDATE**
The doctors have run all sorts of tests on Kirby...They had to stop at one point because he had the doctor laughing so hard he couldn't continue. Leave it to Kirby to make what he considers a scary situation funny.
They were performing an Upper GI on him which consists of him fasting for 12 hours before hand and then having him drink a very chalky barium solution and they watch it go down. They are trying to rule out acid reflux. The bed during the Upper GI moves slowly different directions and angles and a very slow speed. Apparently as the bed was moving Kirby grabbed the side rails and very loudly announced, as the bed was moving, that they were really cruising now!! The bed was rotating at a whopping, mach .0000000000000000000000000000005
When the doctor and nurses started laughing he started to exclaim that due to the amount of lead in the walls his flying capabilities, x-ray vision, and his strength were gone! Suddenly he was a normal person and he didn't know what to do with himself.
Luckily for the nurses Kirby and I made an agreement that he was not allowed to complain about the chalky like substance until it was all over. He was, however, allowed to make all the faces he wanted. The punishment for berbally bashing something we already knew he wouldn't like was no playstation for the day.
He didn't like the deal but being the trooper that he has been through all of this he did fantastic. He came out of it feeling pretty good that he a mere 13 year old actually stumped the doctor. He felt pretty smart at that point.
Although we still don't know what is going on with him, we are patiently waiting! I should hear back from the doctors office tomorrow and know more!'
It's still a waiting game :)
~Kasey~
They were performing an Upper GI on him which consists of him fasting for 12 hours before hand and then having him drink a very chalky barium solution and they watch it go down. They are trying to rule out acid reflux. The bed during the Upper GI moves slowly different directions and angles and a very slow speed. Apparently as the bed was moving Kirby grabbed the side rails and very loudly announced, as the bed was moving, that they were really cruising now!! The bed was rotating at a whopping, mach .0000000000000000000000000000005
When the doctor and nurses started laughing he started to exclaim that due to the amount of lead in the walls his flying capabilities, x-ray vision, and his strength were gone! Suddenly he was a normal person and he didn't know what to do with himself.
Luckily for the nurses Kirby and I made an agreement that he was not allowed to complain about the chalky like substance until it was all over. He was, however, allowed to make all the faces he wanted. The punishment for berbally bashing something we already knew he wouldn't like was no playstation for the day.
He didn't like the deal but being the trooper that he has been through all of this he did fantastic. He came out of it feeling pretty good that he a mere 13 year old actually stumped the doctor. He felt pretty smart at that point.
Although we still don't know what is going on with him, we are patiently waiting! I should hear back from the doctors office tomorrow and know more!'
It's still a waiting game :)
~Kasey~
Saturday, March 29, 2008
If not one thing...then it's another....
When all is going well that's when things happen. Life is going along great! No school no nothing....until the other night. Kirby leaves the dinner table long enough to get what I thought was a drink of water because I thought he was choking on something. When he yelled he couldn't breathe and he was in a lot of pain.
I thought he was having a cramp in his chest area and had him relax. Over time the pain went away and he was back to being his annoying humorous self. Without anything further happening he went off to school the next day. I received the call about 11:30am only to find out he was doubled over in the nurses office not able to breathe and in alot of pain again. He was taken directly to the Emergency room only to have the pain and all symptoms gone. After test after test there is nothing they could have told me. With talks with the doctor they can only speculate what is happening.
So now we sit and wait to see if it happens again. Only time will tell what is going on. I only hope that what they are speculating is not the case. It's a sit and wait time period.
Kirby has been a trooper through thick and thin! He has moaned and groaned that he wants to go home but found that the funnier he is the more the cute nurses would come in and talk to him. He changed his attitude pretty quick. Not to mention we talked about what the doctors might do if we pulled the plug on a few of the monitoring machines they had him hooked up to. We laughed about the heart machine coming unplugged and how quickly the doctors would come running for a code blue! Not to mention as he would watch the machine he would try to manipulate it by holding his breath or by tapping on the sensors for the heart machines to make the heart rhythm change. Just to see if they were watching.
What a great sense of humor! It's a wait and see game now. We wait and see what happens.
~Kasey~
I thought he was having a cramp in his chest area and had him relax. Over time the pain went away and he was back to being his annoying humorous self. Without anything further happening he went off to school the next day. I received the call about 11:30am only to find out he was doubled over in the nurses office not able to breathe and in alot of pain again. He was taken directly to the Emergency room only to have the pain and all symptoms gone. After test after test there is nothing they could have told me. With talks with the doctor they can only speculate what is happening.
So now we sit and wait to see if it happens again. Only time will tell what is going on. I only hope that what they are speculating is not the case. It's a sit and wait time period.
Kirby has been a trooper through thick and thin! He has moaned and groaned that he wants to go home but found that the funnier he is the more the cute nurses would come in and talk to him. He changed his attitude pretty quick. Not to mention we talked about what the doctors might do if we pulled the plug on a few of the monitoring machines they had him hooked up to. We laughed about the heart machine coming unplugged and how quickly the doctors would come running for a code blue! Not to mention as he would watch the machine he would try to manipulate it by holding his breath or by tapping on the sensors for the heart machines to make the heart rhythm change. Just to see if they were watching.
What a great sense of humor! It's a wait and see game now. We wait and see what happens.
~Kasey~
Monday, March 24, 2008
Winter 2008 Quarter is over...
2 down and 3 more to go! I thought this quarter would never end. Statistics and Probability is behind me. I was able to do all of the work but not fully comprehend what I was doing.
I passed with a 2.8 GPA in that class and I can move forward. I managed to pull off another 4.0 in English and I think at least a 3.5 in my last class. I am breathing a huge sigh of relief.
Next quarter will be much easier than it has been. I only have one class in the classroom and 2 classes online. Luckily I have a very understanding manager who will allow me to do homework on the job when it is slow. Which is what has been happening for the last 6 months given the current mortgage industry situation. I am taking the summer off to really spend most of my time with family and relax to gear up for the fall and push forward through the next set of classes. I should be done by June of next year if not sooner. It depends on what I am going to push off my plate, what is going to have to be put on hold.
I have put my dreams on hold so far and I so want to pursue them. One dream I can almost reach out and touch. It's only a matter of waiting just a little bit longer. I have more of a business plan to put together and a grant proposal to write. Things to really think through and get the whole picture on. It's challenging, creative, scary, frightening and exciting all at the same time. I can see what I want, it's taking that first step out and getting it. I will make it!
~Kasey~
I passed with a 2.8 GPA in that class and I can move forward. I managed to pull off another 4.0 in English and I think at least a 3.5 in my last class. I am breathing a huge sigh of relief.
Next quarter will be much easier than it has been. I only have one class in the classroom and 2 classes online. Luckily I have a very understanding manager who will allow me to do homework on the job when it is slow. Which is what has been happening for the last 6 months given the current mortgage industry situation. I am taking the summer off to really spend most of my time with family and relax to gear up for the fall and push forward through the next set of classes. I should be done by June of next year if not sooner. It depends on what I am going to push off my plate, what is going to have to be put on hold.
I have put my dreams on hold so far and I so want to pursue them. One dream I can almost reach out and touch. It's only a matter of waiting just a little bit longer. I have more of a business plan to put together and a grant proposal to write. Things to really think through and get the whole picture on. It's challenging, creative, scary, frightening and exciting all at the same time. I can see what I want, it's taking that first step out and getting it. I will make it!
~Kasey~
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Only one more week...Four More Days
It's only one more week or four more days until this quarter is over. Four research projects; one 14 pages long, one 5 pages long, one a quarter full of research, and lack of understanding.
Thankfully one of the guys in my statistics and probability class and I understand a form of communication between the two of us. He knew how down I was going into this weekend. He sent me an email that has so far made the end of my quarter more bearable. It looks as though I may not be failing this class after all. In his upbeat attitude he explained the grading process and how our grades are earned. There are still 55 points left to be earned in the quarter. If I get all 55 points (a statistical improbability); I can if I get at least 25 of those points conceivably pass this class with a 2.o average. That is all I need to pass this class and move ahead and not have to look back at this stuff any longer.
I have been working very very hard in order to accomplish that task. Three more long nights of no sleep and then I am completely finished!!
Time to get back to work. Wish me luck!!
~Kasey~
Thankfully one of the guys in my statistics and probability class and I understand a form of communication between the two of us. He knew how down I was going into this weekend. He sent me an email that has so far made the end of my quarter more bearable. It looks as though I may not be failing this class after all. In his upbeat attitude he explained the grading process and how our grades are earned. There are still 55 points left to be earned in the quarter. If I get all 55 points (a statistical improbability); I can if I get at least 25 of those points conceivably pass this class with a 2.o average. That is all I need to pass this class and move ahead and not have to look back at this stuff any longer.
I have been working very very hard in order to accomplish that task. Three more long nights of no sleep and then I am completely finished!!
Time to get back to work. Wish me luck!!
~Kasey~
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
The Countdown to the end of Winter Quarter is on....
This has been the most challenging quarter I feel I have ever encountered. It has been a challenge to have to be in a classroom 4 nights a week.
Next quarter I am going after online classes. I have one class that I have to be in the classroom for on Monday and Wednesday nights. The rest of my classes are online. I seem to do so much better if I can work through the information myself.
I am sitting with a challenge on my hands. I have a very low grade in one class and I am not certain I am going to pass this course. I need this class to complete my degree and move on. I am thinking I may have to add this class to my next quarter and fight with 20 credits and see what happens. It will take a huge load of my time but I know I could make it happen. I have to. I don't have much choice.
At this point it is going to take a miracle if I am going to pull out even a passing grade in this class. It's a wait and study time period.
On top of the class that is most difficult I have 4 projects due. I have worked on all 4 projects and I am almost done. Its a matter of time management.
It's almost over....Soon...very, very soon.
~Kasey~
Next quarter I am going after online classes. I have one class that I have to be in the classroom for on Monday and Wednesday nights. The rest of my classes are online. I seem to do so much better if I can work through the information myself.
I am sitting with a challenge on my hands. I have a very low grade in one class and I am not certain I am going to pass this course. I need this class to complete my degree and move on. I am thinking I may have to add this class to my next quarter and fight with 20 credits and see what happens. It will take a huge load of my time but I know I could make it happen. I have to. I don't have much choice.
At this point it is going to take a miracle if I am going to pull out even a passing grade in this class. It's a wait and study time period.
On top of the class that is most difficult I have 4 projects due. I have worked on all 4 projects and I am almost done. Its a matter of time management.
It's almost over....Soon...very, very soon.
~Kasey~
Friday, February 29, 2008
College Classes...
I sat staring at the words on the page like they were a foreign language, wanting to cry, wanting to scream. I had all the information in front of me but I couldn't put anything together to answer any of the questions that were on the page in front of me.
I sat staring, the scream welling up inside of me, wanting to scream but not being able to. I could not put the last 3 weeks of information into a coherent thought of what was to be put down on the page.
Have I made it clear yet that I just didn't get it. The instructor and I had a long talk after class that night and I explained that I just didn't get it. He argued with me. He told me I was one of the few that asked questions, I took great notes, I was involved. I looked at him and said, "without a prod in a direction, I don't get it."
I finally looked at him and said, "I hate to break the news but this is not my life long career. I am a hardcore math person. Give me 1 number and 12 variables and I will solve for each and every variable and give you the answers you are seeking. No questions asked. This Statistics and Probability stuff does not work for me." He laughed and shook his head and made a statement about starting over for the quarter and stopping with the current chapter. He walked away. I have to face that I might have to take this class over again. I have a study group this weekend with part of the students from the math class to make heads or tails of the information.
I sure hope it helps!
I sat staring, the scream welling up inside of me, wanting to scream but not being able to. I could not put the last 3 weeks of information into a coherent thought of what was to be put down on the page.
Have I made it clear yet that I just didn't get it. The instructor and I had a long talk after class that night and I explained that I just didn't get it. He argued with me. He told me I was one of the few that asked questions, I took great notes, I was involved. I looked at him and said, "without a prod in a direction, I don't get it."
I finally looked at him and said, "I hate to break the news but this is not my life long career. I am a hardcore math person. Give me 1 number and 12 variables and I will solve for each and every variable and give you the answers you are seeking. No questions asked. This Statistics and Probability stuff does not work for me." He laughed and shook his head and made a statement about starting over for the quarter and stopping with the current chapter. He walked away. I have to face that I might have to take this class over again. I have a study group this weekend with part of the students from the math class to make heads or tails of the information.
I sure hope it helps!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Way Too Early
Why is it that I can work and work to get Kirby out of bed in the morning to go to school. We battle back and forth just to get him moving. He goes on vacation and all of a sudden I am getting 5am morning phone calls. The one time I get to sleep in and not have to leave for the bus stop at 6:30am to start running for my day and Kirby is calling outside his tent in the dark with the wind blowing off the ocean. Our conversation went something like this:
"Hi Mom, **Static**wind blowing into the mic on the phone."
"Hi Buddy! How are you?"
**Static from the wind** "....okay."
"That's great! Are you having a good time?"
"Yeah, it's early here though, is it early there?"
"Well, yeah Kirby it is. It's 5am. What are you doing up at this hour?"
"I couldn't sleep. There's too much noise from the wind and the tarps flapping."
"Kirby I thought you were sleeping in the motorhome?"
"I am but I snuck out, I couldn't sleep and I wanted ***Static***
**IN THE BACKGROUND**
"Kirby...are you out here?"
"Yeah Grandpa I'm here."
"Get back in and go back to sleep."
"Let me say Bye to my mom."
"Hey Mom, I gotta go Grandpa doesn't sound too happy. I love you!"
"I love you too Kirby. See you soon."
**Line Disconnected**
Okay that child needs to learn to sleep in when he is on vacation. :)
I sure do miss that kid...He will be home soon...only a few more days.
~~Kasey~~
"Hi Mom, **Static**wind blowing into the mic on the phone."
"Hi Buddy! How are you?"
**Static from the wind** "....okay."
"That's great! Are you having a good time?"
"Yeah, it's early here though, is it early there?"
"Well, yeah Kirby it is. It's 5am. What are you doing up at this hour?"
"I couldn't sleep. There's too much noise from the wind and the tarps flapping."
"Kirby I thought you were sleeping in the motorhome?"
"I am but I snuck out, I couldn't sleep and I wanted ***Static***
**IN THE BACKGROUND**
"Kirby...are you out here?"
"Yeah Grandpa I'm here."
"Get back in and go back to sleep."
"Let me say Bye to my mom."
"Hey Mom, I gotta go Grandpa doesn't sound too happy. I love you!"
"I love you too Kirby. See you soon."
**Line Disconnected**
Okay that child needs to learn to sleep in when he is on vacation. :)
I sure do miss that kid...He will be home soon...only a few more days.
~~Kasey~~
Monday, February 18, 2008
Vacation Times Again
Kirby is with his grandparents this weekend at the ocean! I am so jealous as that's really where I should be right now. Not sure I want to be here. **Sigh** Do you ever get used to your kids being gone? I suppose as he gets older and more independent I will. For now though, I want him to stay my little boy.
They grow so fast. :)
~~Kasey~~
They grow so fast. :)
~~Kasey~~
Halfway Point...
I am now at the halfway point of my second quarter in my college classes. I thought it was going to be much easier to take classes in a classroom than online. I was sorely mistaken. I am so bogged down for time; time to study, time for Kirby, time for my friends and a social life. It is amazing how much time I don't have.
I register for next quarter this week. I am aiming at all online classes again I did so much better scheduling my time than I was able to actually sitting in a classroom.
Probability and Statistics (Math Class)
English 102 (That I found I didn't need but has been a fantastic refresher course).
Multicultural Communications (Tough but very educational).
I don't feel as strongly about how well I am doing in each class, it is a very tough quarter. I only have 5 weeks left 3 projects and the rest of the homework tests and quizzes. Of which I should be studying for now. Hehehehe...Guess I should get back to it.
Have a good night.
~~Kasey~~
I register for next quarter this week. I am aiming at all online classes again I did so much better scheduling my time than I was able to actually sitting in a classroom.
Probability and Statistics (Math Class)
English 102 (That I found I didn't need but has been a fantastic refresher course).
Multicultural Communications (Tough but very educational).
I don't feel as strongly about how well I am doing in each class, it is a very tough quarter. I only have 5 weeks left 3 projects and the rest of the homework tests and quizzes. Of which I should be studying for now. Hehehehe...Guess I should get back to it.
Have a good night.
~~Kasey~~
Angels
I was not able to share this with anyone as it has been difficult. I am moving forward in life and the more I write the more I share the more I heal.
This happened a few months ago...
The dreaded phone call this morning.
I am at work trying to make it through my day. I am not someone who usually gets upset or depressed about a lot of things. Today is a different kind of day. I feel like I have lost so much.
During one of my darkest moments “Annie” appreared in my doorway. When no one else was there she walked in like my guardian angel. There weren’t any lights or music or wings but, you always hear about that one person who shows up when you are at your lowest to pick you up. This was “Annie” for me.
As I sat there I started to cry. It was late and I didn’t want to bother anyone by calling that late. I wasn’t allowed visitors I couldn’t eat or drink anything, and I was there. A figure appeared in my doorway. She was petite long brown and gray hair, sparkling green eyes, and a smile that would light up a room. She was wearing those full body pajamas. She looked at me and in a very comforting way introduced herself, “Hi, I’m Annie.” We talked for a few minutes. She explained why she was in the hospital and couldn’t sleep either so she went wandering and noticed my light on and that I was still awake. She didn’t ask why I was crying, she just sat and talked to me about herself and family, why she was in the hospital. As she went on I didn’t feel lonely any longer. She really made me feel better, I knew I wasn’t the only person going through all this “stuff” as I will refer to it.
I asked her how many people from the hospital she spent time with. She didn’t answer. Her husband told me later that I was the only person. She didn’t know what had drawn her into the room to talk to me but I am so glad she took those steps.
She called me one night pretty late and we talked. We talked until the wee hours of the morning. This was not unlike other conversations we have had. She shared with me that she was scared. We talked out her feelings and she was feeling tired so we ended our call. We told each other how much we loved one another and hung up. The word Goodbye is not in our vocabulary.
I got up the next morning feeling very tired as I headed off to work. About 10 am Annie’s husband called me. Annie had passed away quietly in the night. We knew this day was coming and I valued all the time I had spent with her. She was such an inspiration.
I was invited to the memorial service and the graveside burial. I was also asked to sit in on her will reading as she had a very special message for me.
When I walked it the memorial service after helping her husband and son with some of the details, the room was half filled and it was still 20 minutes until the time of the service. Annie’s husband approached me and asked me to sit with the family. Her memorial service was beautiful. The pastor at the end of the prayer for Annie asked if anyone wanted to share or say anything on her behalf. I was asked to say something and I had a few things written down in note form. As I got up to speak Annie’s husband handed me a large stack of notecards that were in Annie’s writing. His comment was, “She wasn’t going to let you off that easy. She wants you to read this first.” Without looking at the cards I searched for my extra hankerchief. I knew I was going to need it. The cards read please read this as it is and have people hear my voice.
Each card was focused on individual people and what they meant to her. She must have had a card for every person in the room. There was not a dry eye in the room. Even my eyes weren’t dry but I didn’t care I could hear her voice and exactly how she would say these things to everyone. Each was a huge positive thought. I had to change my words after and explained how Annie and I met. I explained that she was my “angel”. The one person who could pick you up at the times you were down, when you least expected it. I had a few more experiences to share which had us laughing. She was a great person and will be greatly missed. Others got up to speak but kept it short as “Annie” had already shared so much.
For a few weeks after her passing, I spent time with her husband and son to help out where I could each day. She had so much spirit and tenacity. She was so loved and adored. They are standing strong and doing well.
I miss Annie and her smiles, her contagious laughter her attitude. She is still my inspiration and I know as my angel she is watching over me.
Have a good night!
~~Kasey~~
Monday, February 11, 2008
Would You Believe???
Kirby was out sick from class last week for two days. Lately (in the past year) when he gets sick, he really gets sick. As he grows his wit and intellect really come out in his sense of humor.
This morning on our way to the bus stop he made a comment, “I really hope my teacher accepts my excuse for being absent.”
I responded with, “Why shouldn’t she?”
He looked at me and smiled his sly smile and said, “The last time I was sick she teased me and said she wasn’t sure if I was really sick.”
I laughed and told him, “So if you weren’t really sick then what reason would you have for actually missing school?”
“I could always tell her that I was attacked by mutant dung flinging flying Monkeys. Maybe she would believe me.” He responded.
I laughed and although that was more creative I suggested he stay with his “being sick” excuse.
I sure wouldn’t want to be attacked by mutant dung flinging flying monkeys…**Shivers** Ewwwwww!
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