Today we lost my mother...

My morning walk to the train always includes a call to/from my mother, it has become a part of our every day routine. I am not sure when or how it started, but it has probably been going on for 6 months. She is on her way to the gym, I am on the way to the train so it's how we pass our commute. Today, she didn't call. I couldn't find her, no response. Okay, I figured she forgot her phone. I waited an hour...no mom...I waited 30 minutes and still no mom...couldn't reach her on her home or cell phone...strange...now I'm starting to worry because on a normal day she has usaually called me 3+ times by now. No one has heard from her...my dad, my sister, my grandma...so we sit and wait, all of us getting a bit anxious. Finally, after 2 hours and 36 minutes of waiting she is found. She forgot to take her cell phone with her. It is now apparent that we all freaked out for nothing but also how reliant we have all be come on cell phones. 10 months ago she didn't even have a phone. Did we not care about her then? Of course we did we just wouldn't have noticed she was gone yet. We use these things like they are attached to our head, and are lost without. I seriously wouldn't even know my sister phone number without it...nor many of my friends numbers. At baseball games we use it to wave at our friends at home when we are on camera, at concerts we use them to find friends in a sea of people, some of us call upstairs when we are downstairs. How would we find my father in the mall without it? Amazing technology but today made me realize that we get a little carried away sometimes.

The wedding dress guy...

Only 3 hours left, don't know if you can view after the bidding is closed...but its worth a try, its hilarious:

The Ebay Wedding Dress

There is something about Milligan Friends...

There is something about the people you meet at Milligan College that is unlike people you meet in any other place. "The Piesly's"...as I like to call them now thanks to Alina...called me on Sunday. I haven't talked to them in probably 6 months and yet we talked like we were sitting around the lunch table. Kelli also called me Sunday...I probably talked to her every couple of months but I still feel like I can vent my frustrations of the opposite sex to her (or any of the other Milligan girls) like it was a late night in Hart 204. Its playing Mario Kart with Stephen Jones like we were in Web 311. Or staying up late with CP talking about Harry Jam. The list goes on. They are the type of friends that you can pick up the phone and pick up from where you left off. No matter how long it has been since you've talked, no matter how much distance is between you...its a genuine friendship like none other I have ever experienced. Some of those friendships are based on only a semester or two of time at MC yet that doesn't seem to matter. If there is one thing that I got out of Milligan (and there are actually many many things I took away from that magical...okay maybe magical is not the correct phrase) is friendships with people that I really do believe could last a beyond a life time. Sorry for the cheesy post, I know I'm one chorus away from busting out the Michael W. Smith classic "Friends" but I never want to forget to thank God for the great people that have invested their lives in me and who provide me with more joy then they will ever know.

Ode to The Piesly's...

Now I know you don't have the best view of blogs but Piesly, I think you will laugh, cry, maybe even weep. And in the end...I bet you will want to start a blog of your very own.

I take it back...

The comments are still screwed up. If you click on the 'Check master server' link you will able to see the correct comments in a new template. What can you expect for free...mind you the link to 'Please donate or upgrade now' always works...amazing isn't it.

Electronics and such...

For some reason I have the worst time ever when it comes to buying electronics. You would think for an 'IT Specialist' I would not have a problem in this department but I do. There are to many choices...to many sizes, to many price ranges...more memory, less memory...wide screen, flat screen...24 inch, 27 inch, 36 inch...I had more stress over buying my laptop then I did over starting my first job or moving to Chicago. I am in the process of buying a new TV and a MP3 player. I have space limitations in my place when it comes to the TV. I looked around Best Buy for an hour tonight and left empty handed. I have been talking about buying an IPOD for a month now and haven't taken the plung. Some might think it's because of the high price tag on these items that gets me freaked out...but really I don't think its that. I knew with my bonus check a month ago these are the 2 purchases I would spend it on. I think maybe it is more of the concern that as soon as I do make the purchase something bigger and better will come out and I will have buyers remorse. Who knows. Anyway I am putting a deadline on myself...by June 1st I will have a new TV and a new IPOD. No excuses...No regrets...it's time to suck it up and make a decision.

Comments Comments...

I think the comments button was broken...or Steve booby trapped it so I couldn't respond to his remarks. Anyway, I think I fixed it but I don't know. Let me know if you can see the comments.

A lot of Prayer and a little hard work finally pays off...

Well, I did it. I got the promotion I have been moaning and groaning about for the past couple of months. It has been a area of high stress and worry for me. It doesn't necessarily change my views on my company nor will it change my future actions. However I have to say it feels really SWEET. I am very happy that I am finally being recognized for the work that I do (not to mention be paid for the work that I do). Stephen Jones...how about another salary bet?

A Trolley Full of Human Banana's

Yesterday a strange thing happened while I was taking a walk at lunch. I start to hear a loud ruckus and I figure it is from people protesting in front of one of the government buildings. After a while it becomes more apparent that the ruckus is loud music...the Hokey Pokey actually. I'm searching around wondering where it is coming from and I spot a trolley...as it gets closer I see a man dressed as a banana...as it gets even closer I see multiple bananas...and when it is about to pass me I see possibly 25 human banana's. Who could not laugh at this sight? I think it may have been one of the most random hilarious things I have ever seen. I see they are all holding Jamba Juice cups...obviously promoting the new store. 2 peels up for this one. They made my day.

My least favorite part of the day...

It is 11:19...I have missed my bed time by 19 minutes and counting. I hate going to bed. I really do. I'm not sure why...maybe because I know that it means tomorrow is almost here and I just have to get up and go to work...maybe its because I just am not ready to go to bed...but I am an '8 hour girl' and really have no choice...maybe I'm rebelling against the 7:00 bedtime my mom gave me when I was little...maybe because it is the first time in the day where everything is quiet except for the thoughts going through my head. Maybe I should consider being quiet more..