Reunions, Anniversaries, and FLEAS

Hubby had his 20th High School Reunion this past weekend. It was a lot of fun. They had a golf scramble on Friday and then a dinner on Saturday night. I have already met several of his buddies because he actually keeps in touch with them. We stayed out until 3:30 a.m. Had I not eaten a big dinner, I probably would have been drunk as a skunk...yea me!

My in-laws' 50th wedding anniversary is coming up in August. How fantastic is that? My SIL has planned a good day of celebration....probably even a mini-van with a "just married" sign and streamers :D

FLEAS....yes....fleas. My dogs have NEVER had fleas until this past weekend. I had taken them over to the in-law' house on Friday to spend time with their Grandma and I think Hunter acquired the little bastards from a secluded corner in their yard. Merely speculation but it is coincidental. I had to bathe two dogs before I went to work on Sunday...fun, fun.

Jess sent me a story from the Cincy paper that our Blends hook-up place closed on Wednesday. That is a huge bummer. I really enjoyed going there. Girls...we are going to have to get together to mourn our loss. No more Hibachi Hunks. No more harmless flirting. (sigh)

Oh...today is my dad's birthday. I doubt he reads my blog anymore but "happy birthday"....just in case.

Speaking of birthdays....wonder if Karla has had her baby yet. Hmmmmm....I must email her.

Hope all is well and everyone is staying hydrated. Take care, my blends.

What have I been up to?

I really don't know but time sure has flown by. I remember sending Jess an email, not getting a response, sending another email because I got worried (she always emails me back pretty quick), getting a response that said she had been really busy, and then I kinda went AWOL. Not purposely, mind you. I have been pretty busy at work. Good for recipients....bad for donor families. Do you know what it's like to have death on the brain for at least 36 hours/week? It is really draining sometimes. Some of the families are so communicative that it feels like we are just old friends talking about a family member that died. Some are really "business-like" and just want to get me off the phone. Then there are the very emotional ones that sometimes I even get teary-eyed. It's hard to talk on the phone because I'm not sure if they can "feel" how grateful I am for their donation or sorry I am for their loss.

Anyway, I applied for a job at one of our local hospitals to take pictures of infants. You know...the pics that are taken after they are born. I think it sounds like so much fun. Babies are cool. I would like to see the opposite of death. I think I need it for emotional uplifting. Wish me luck.

I had my evaluation yesterday....I got a raise....yippee. I got dinked for being "direct, straightforward, honest." Sounds good, right? Actual meaning....I tell it like it is. Funny thing is that I got fired from my other job because they said I lied. Ummmm, yeah.....I don't lie. If anything, I am too honest. I don't; however, play well with others. I have strong work ethics and I guess I expect other to have them also. Forced perfectionism? Maybe.

I worked on the 4th of July. Hubby and his friends tempted fate and played with fireworks. He had a good time. I missed out. Oh, the joys of shiftwork.

Other than that...I don't really know too much. Haven't even enjoyed the sun yet. Again....the joys of shift(shit)work.

Keep smiling :D

Happy Fourth of July

Corn....Knee high by the 4th of July.

Well, I've been knee deep in something or another. I will post later this week and catch y'all up.

Be safe.