This past week Shaw and I decided we needed a great little vacation away from the everyday life we have come to know. So, we kenneled Poto and packed our bags. We were off to Kansas City, MO.
The first day we drove to KC, got our hotel room and set out for Union Station to see the Bodies Revealed exhibit. It was INCREDIBLE! Sari just wanted to see the "skeleton on the bike". It's just amazing! Especially as a massage therapist, I actually got to see real muscles on real formerly living bodies! We then ventured to Gates restaurant. Its a little barbecue place near downtown. I was taken back by the yelling done by the cashiers. "Hello! May I take your order, your order has NOT been placed!". Friendliness was not on the list at all...but the food was pretty good. After dinner we retired to our hotel and sat in the hot tub for a while before going to bed.
The second and third day we went to Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, respectively. Sari loved both parks. We rode rides for hours on end. To our amazement, the lines were minimal! The longest line was 30 minutes later in the evening for an adult only ride. It was better than Disney World, in our opinions.
Sunday night we were able to meet up with my ol' friend Megan and her nusband Ty and baby Scotty. We hadn't seen each other since we were 18! She looked great, and her husband was so nice! And the baby, of course, the baby was adorable! It was great eating icecream and catching up. We hope to visit with them again soon. It seems that about every 9 years we are able to meet up...but hopefully it will be sooner this time around.
Monday, we headed home. It was a long drive but eventually was over. We all enjoyed our trip, and hope to make another one before long. It was a well needed and well deserved vacation for us all. I will post pictures when I get the chance.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Considering Options
Recent events have left me contemplating if I should continue my education beyond my associate of science degree, and massage certification. The health field is something I really enjoy, primarily allied health careers. So, after researching some information online, I have narrowed it down to two options.
The first option is to go to a school in Tulsa again for my AAS in physical therapy assisting. It would take one year of pre-reqs, and 5 semesters of training. So, in 3 years, I could be a licensed PTA making lots of $$.
Option two, would allow me to attend Langston (half the distance as Tulsa), and finish my bachelors degree. Then, I would have to apply for the physical therapy program in Langston, which is another 2 years. So, it would take 5 years, and I could be a PT making even more $$$$.
Both options would allow us to live pretty well. Either choice would have limitless employment opportunities. Futhermore, it would be an excellent backup for when my current employer is no longer in business, should that time every come. Each road will be long and difficult, but worth it in the end...now if I can just decide on which one I'm going to do! :)
The first option is to go to a school in Tulsa again for my AAS in physical therapy assisting. It would take one year of pre-reqs, and 5 semesters of training. So, in 3 years, I could be a licensed PTA making lots of $$.
Option two, would allow me to attend Langston (half the distance as Tulsa), and finish my bachelors degree. Then, I would have to apply for the physical therapy program in Langston, which is another 2 years. So, it would take 5 years, and I could be a PT making even more $$$$.
Both options would allow us to live pretty well. Either choice would have limitless employment opportunities. Futhermore, it would be an excellent backup for when my current employer is no longer in business, should that time every come. Each road will be long and difficult, but worth it in the end...now if I can just decide on which one I'm going to do! :)
Monday, June 9, 2008
Our NEW house!
This past weekend we moved. It had been close to 3 years since we last did a big move...meaning moving more than just clothing and light weight items. We moved the couch, solid wood coffee table, TV's, computers, clothes, groceries, toys, etc. Our strength, or at least mine, was minimal compared to a few years ago. I couldn't lift things as high, or carry them as long. The last time we moved the entire household, I worked as a CNA, so I was used to lifting people. I had muscles. Now, they have withered a little bit. All in all, we got moved into our new house that is ours.
Not only this, but we also had a brand new washer, dryer, fridge and range put in our new home. One thing we hadn't counted on installing was a new water heater. The one in the house would not stay lit, so realizing our water heater was 16 years old, we decided to get a new one. We got it home, got it installed, but kept smelling gas. Upon further inspection today, we noticed the gas valve on the heater was cracked....it was defective. So, Shaw gets to stay home tomorrow and hopefully get somebody out here to replace it so we can take real showers. Otherwise, we are destined to drive to Pawnee for showers until it is fixed.
Our neighbors are not the best. We have a hillbilly set of sisters that are in their 30's or 40's with a little girl that is 7. The mom or sister or whatever she is, yells at people coming to our house..for example the telephone man. She tells us information that is sporadic, such as "my daughter has 'ad'" (rather than ADD, or ADHD). They sit all day on their porch, even sleeping on it...yes...sleeping on their porch during the heat of the day. It is rather interesting.
Even though things havn't gone perfectly since moving in, it has, however, worked. Even in tough situations, Shaw has kept a great attitude. It's me that lost my temper a few times. But, there he was making light of a situation and it made my anger subside. We now have the fun of getting everything put together, and arranged in this house that is twice the size of what we had. This house feels like a home. :)
Not only this, but we also had a brand new washer, dryer, fridge and range put in our new home. One thing we hadn't counted on installing was a new water heater. The one in the house would not stay lit, so realizing our water heater was 16 years old, we decided to get a new one. We got it home, got it installed, but kept smelling gas. Upon further inspection today, we noticed the gas valve on the heater was cracked....it was defective. So, Shaw gets to stay home tomorrow and hopefully get somebody out here to replace it so we can take real showers. Otherwise, we are destined to drive to Pawnee for showers until it is fixed.
Our neighbors are not the best. We have a hillbilly set of sisters that are in their 30's or 40's with a little girl that is 7. The mom or sister or whatever she is, yells at people coming to our house..for example the telephone man. She tells us information that is sporadic, such as "my daughter has 'ad'" (rather than ADD, or ADHD). They sit all day on their porch, even sleeping on it...yes...sleeping on their porch during the heat of the day. It is rather interesting.
Even though things havn't gone perfectly since moving in, it has, however, worked. Even in tough situations, Shaw has kept a great attitude. It's me that lost my temper a few times. But, there he was making light of a situation and it made my anger subside. We now have the fun of getting everything put together, and arranged in this house that is twice the size of what we had. This house feels like a home. :)
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Car meet branch, branch meet car
So a few weeks ago, as most of you know, my window to my car got busted out and items from my work were stolen. Okay, fine. I finally got the window fixed after two weeks. So this morning, I woke up to a violent storm sweeping through Pawnee. The wind was unbelievable! I jumped out of bed to see what was going on, and then I saw it. The beautiful huge tree of our neighbors, towering high above the ground had lost a branch. It wasn't a small little one, it was HUGE! Needless to say, my entire car roof was dented in to the point you can see the damage from the inside of the car. A small back window was busted out from the impact of the branch falling.
Once the branch was cut off of the car, more damage was seen that previously wasn't seen in the pictures. The car is still drive able, however the damage far exceeds the value. So, it most likely is going to be totalled out. Unfortunately, we owe twice as much as what it is valued at. So, I'm not sure how that will work. Oh well, we are just thankful the branch hit the car and not the trailor. Just a little more wind force and we would have woken up to a tree in bed with us.
In other news, we are moving to Cushing! We are buying a cute little house over there. It's 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. We were going to pack up some things today, however with the excitement of everything this weekend, it just didn't happen.
Until next time.....
Once the branch was cut off of the car, more damage was seen that previously wasn't seen in the pictures. The car is still drive able, however the damage far exceeds the value. So, it most likely is going to be totalled out. Unfortunately, we owe twice as much as what it is valued at. So, I'm not sure how that will work. Oh well, we are just thankful the branch hit the car and not the trailor. Just a little more wind force and we would have woken up to a tree in bed with us.
In other news, we are moving to Cushing! We are buying a cute little house over there. It's 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. We were going to pack up some things today, however with the excitement of everything this weekend, it just didn't happen.
Until next time.....
Monday, May 26, 2008
Exception Service
Shaw and I enjoy going to restaraunts and having a nice meal. We enjoy being waited on, and not ordering our food through a speaker and window. Lately, we have gotten mediocre service from most of the waitstaff that we have encountered...until this week! Saturday we went to one place, and the waitress was right there when we needed something, was quick to get whatever we needed and very pleasant. Then, yesterday we went to Red Lobster in Tulsa. Again, the service was exceptional! The waiter was very prompt on everything. We didn't spend forever waiting on a check, or waiting on a refill. It has been WONDERFUL! I know it's a small thing to be happy about, but when your used to getting some half assed service it's a great change.
So, after changing my hair red...(yes I dyed it red) i realized it wasn't the color that worked for me. To the mall I went for a total makeover with my hair. The red was lifted out, and lots of blonde highlights placed throughout all of my hair. Now it's a very blonde looking color, with some natural dark browns (my own color), and a little bit of red still comes through in places, but it looks awesome! The cut is very classy but yet complimentary to a big girl face. The blonde really tones down the redness of my face, and the cut gave my face a slimmed down look. Not to mention, my hair doesn't make me look trashy anymore :)
So, after changing my hair red...(yes I dyed it red) i realized it wasn't the color that worked for me. To the mall I went for a total makeover with my hair. The red was lifted out, and lots of blonde highlights placed throughout all of my hair. Now it's a very blonde looking color, with some natural dark browns (my own color), and a little bit of red still comes through in places, but it looks awesome! The cut is very classy but yet complimentary to a big girl face. The blonde really tones down the redness of my face, and the cut gave my face a slimmed down look. Not to mention, my hair doesn't make me look trashy anymore :)
Monday, May 19, 2008
Whew! What a week!
Okay, it's Monday of a new week, time for a new beginning to the craziness of last week. Shall we take a trip back to last week?
Last week was a little hectic in the beginning mainly due to the externship I am trying to get finished. Well, Wednesday was the last evening of the week I was scheduled to work over at Clary. Anyhow, about 30 minutes before I was scheduled to leave, I was informed that my vehicle had been broken into. I rushed out to the car and found my passenger side window bashed in. My mp3 player was gone, along with my work bag. What was so bad about this was I had just picked up seventeen patient facesheets from one of the facilities I had been at. It had new orders for more patients. On the facesheets were social security numbers, medicare numbers, insurance information, addresses and former occupations. They contained every piece of information you wouldnt' want a person to get ahold of. Luckily, the security camera was able to catch the incident, but whether it will go anywhere is anybody's guess.
Thursday, Sari's calss went to the Tulsa zoo. Shaw and I went with them and had a great time. Sari loved it! She ended up buying a pink and cream lemur that laughs, and a blue reptile that is very rubbery.
After we went to the zoo, Shaw and I went to the Tulsa court house and got a new marriage license. We made a phone call to A Chapel Next to The Courthouse, and an hour later we were married!
Friday morning, Sari had an oral surgery appointment at the Cushing surgery center. She was nervous, but braved it like a trooper. She had 8 fillings and 8 caps on her molars. Her teeth hurt alot that first day, but by that evening, were feeling much better. We then went to mom's for her birthday. We were able to see my brother, sister in law and my cute little neice, Mina Rose.
That's about it! I'll update again another time.
Last week was a little hectic in the beginning mainly due to the externship I am trying to get finished. Well, Wednesday was the last evening of the week I was scheduled to work over at Clary. Anyhow, about 30 minutes before I was scheduled to leave, I was informed that my vehicle had been broken into. I rushed out to the car and found my passenger side window bashed in. My mp3 player was gone, along with my work bag. What was so bad about this was I had just picked up seventeen patient facesheets from one of the facilities I had been at. It had new orders for more patients. On the facesheets were social security numbers, medicare numbers, insurance information, addresses and former occupations. They contained every piece of information you wouldnt' want a person to get ahold of. Luckily, the security camera was able to catch the incident, but whether it will go anywhere is anybody's guess.
Thursday, Sari's calss went to the Tulsa zoo. Shaw and I went with them and had a great time. Sari loved it! She ended up buying a pink and cream lemur that laughs, and a blue reptile that is very rubbery.
After we went to the zoo, Shaw and I went to the Tulsa court house and got a new marriage license. We made a phone call to A Chapel Next to The Courthouse, and an hour later we were married!
Friday morning, Sari had an oral surgery appointment at the Cushing surgery center. She was nervous, but braved it like a trooper. She had 8 fillings and 8 caps on her molars. Her teeth hurt alot that first day, but by that evening, were feeling much better. We then went to mom's for her birthday. We were able to see my brother, sister in law and my cute little neice, Mina Rose.
That's about it! I'll update again another time.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Update
Well, I have finally recovered my pay from the 25th. It took a while, but with some persistance, I got my money. Now, I just hope I can actually get my next check this Friday. haha
I started my externship Tuesday. I'm going to be knocking out only about 20-30 hours per week, so it's going to take some time. I have about 220 hours to complete. However, before long, it will be done and I can rest easy by the end of June. Wahoo!
I started my externship Tuesday. I'm going to be knocking out only about 20-30 hours per week, so it's going to take some time. I have about 220 hours to complete. However, before long, it will be done and I can rest easy by the end of June. Wahoo!
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