My Week-

<---- My New Sunday activity!!

For quite some time now, I new that my days at Charthouse were numbered - I just didnt realize that I have finally moved into the single digits.

Maybe I should explain: For the past few years now, I would hear randomly,"What are we going to do with Peggy?" but it was never directed TOWARDS me.. or I would have little red flags pop up here and there - even though I have had rave reviews and kudos.

This week.. I was having a chat with someone that made a comment that made me start to think about my future at Charthouse- it was a comment that this person would not normally say to me... completely out of character for her. That combined with the other "red flags" that I had mentioned... peaked my curiosity.

I stewed about it for two days...then it got the better of me- I HAD to know- would I be looking at the want ads this week?



Well, as of today- I got my answers. I was "told" that certain people are being more accountable for themselves and need less managing (by said Executive Asst) and my job will be phased out AND since I will also have my license in HR- we are too small of a company to keep me busy in HR and they dont want to hold me back- that is it in a nut-shell.

I really DO understand the need behind the phasing out of my job- I do- hello Im in HR- however, lets be honest here- there is more to the story- that's all Im saying!

I supposedly have until at least Jannuary.. we will see. I have started my search now... So if anyone knows of anyone needing a really cool, incredibly awesome Entry Level Human Resources Person / Executive Asst - send 'em my way.

((If any of my Charthouse family reads this.... SHhhhhHHHHhh- Im suppose to keep this secret--- bwauhhhhh haaaa haaa!))

The things that I love.....

I love when people slow down to the point of almost stopping- right before they make a turn either left or right.


Why do you need to completely stop and "then" turn?


But what I really love the most, is sitting in class and having someone "click" their ink pen...over and over and over and over and over and over..

..because it is such a soothing sound to be lobes.

I think everyone should be given clicky pens.. and we all should click them to the tune of Dont Worry Be Happy... that would be super fun.

You know what is even better than clicky pens... popcorn!!

Yep, that ever so delightfully yummy tasty snack that they serve in theatres!!

Ohhh how I love to hear people chew it with their mouthes open.

Its music to my ears, really. Ohh, and is there a reason why you have to eat the unpoped kernels- during the movie?

This also ranks right up there with the other favorite of mine- chewing gum.

Ohh I know, when people are sitting next to me, smacking on their gum I just love how the sound of the saliva and gum come together.

Yummy!!

Those are a few of my favorite things..

kick ass store

Walgreens!! Ohhhh how I love me the Walgreens - Let me count thee ways:

1. They are always open when I decide to color my hair - at 11:30 at night and it doesnt turn out quite like its suppose to and I need back up color.

2. They always have useless stuff on sale that I must have - like knomes for $3 that scare Krisy, that I of course must buy for her, so she can keep on her desk.

3. They always have great deals on really fun girly stuff.....like makeup

Makeup - makeup- makeup- it makes me very happy!!

Especially when its buy 1 get 1 free!!




4. You can get a gallon of milk- a halloween costume- a new notebook- pair of socks- a new air freshener for your home & car- and your "crazy" medicine... I tell ya, its a gold mine!


5. They also sale these really nifty bite sized chocolate cakes... they are Ohh so good!


So there you have it, my top 5 reasons why Walgreens kicks ass-

...my girls

They really are extra precious when
they get along -

Ohhhh how I love those days.

It seems like just yesterday
one of them was eating the dog food
out of the dog dish
and the other was wearing
condoms on both of her feet like
booties - and then decided to come out
and show us all during a dinner party!!

Yep, I'm a proud PROUD mamma-

That face... that vacation...

This is the face of a happy girl. A girl at Animal Kingdom.

A girl that is soon to ride Everest- the most sought after attraction at all four Disney parks.




This is the same face..after 8 hours of FUN in 90+ degree weather .. and waiting for our shuttle.

Yep, she's tired, acting a bit crazed- and ready to crash and burn at any moment.

Man we had fun!


A really great shot of Everest- the ride really was awesome and worth the 40 minute wait!









Universal was my favorite!

I could of easily spent two days there doing everything that they had to offer..it was incredible.

They also had their Halloween Nights happening after hours.. and the sets were decorated very "scary", it was all totally rad!



I got see my daughter laugh, run and skip.

She encouraged ME to do things that I normally wouldnt do and I got to take lots of great pictures of her doing amazing things.




In the airport on the way home, as we were waiting to board the plane, there was a family sitting and waiting patiently with their daughter, whom the daughter had obviously been afflicted with some form of cancer. The little girl had to be maybe 3 or 4 and all I could do was think of the wonderful opportunity I had just had with my daughter, the opportunities that I have with both of my daughters.. and I am so thankful each and every day.

This little girl had the most infectious smile.. and you hear that about people that are ill, and it was true. She was completely bald, ashy and obviously not feeling well.. and yet, she still had this amazing smile on her face and kept making little cutesy eyes at me. She melted my heart.

My vacation with my daughter was truly more than a vacation, and I think I learned it that day.

Homecoming -Apple Valley Style

Um, WOW! Problem #1 is really becoming quite the beautiful young lady.



Its a good thing, she is pretty down to earth, otherwise her father and I would really have problems.













..and thankfully, her and Kelly still have that
little bit of "whimsical-crazy-wanna-make-faces-in-every-picture" phase
left in them.

All in all, Homecoming 2006 was a huge success- both girls looked glorious in their dresses, their hair was strategically placed.. and their lashes glued just right.

A turkey story

A co-worker sent this around at work, its pretty darn cute:

PREGNANT TURKEY STORY


One year at Thanksgiving, my mom went to my sister's house for the
traditional feast. Knowing how gullible my sister is, my mom
decided to play a trick.

She told my sister that she needed something from the store.
When my sister left, my mom took the turkey out of the oven,
removed the stuffing, stuffed a Cornish hen,and inserted it into
the turkey, and re-stuffed the turkey. She then placed the bird(s) back
in the oven. When it was time for dinner, my sister pulled the turkey out

of the oven and proceeded to remove the stuffing. When her serving
spoon hit something, she reached in and pulled out the little bird.
With a look of total shock on her face, my mother exclaimed,
"Patricia, you've cooked a pregnant bird!" At the reality of this
horrifying news, my sister started to cry.

It took the family two hours to convince her that turkeys lay eggs!
Yep.................SHE'S BLONDE!

The genuis of a picture

There are times in life, when it is worth it to carry your camera.

Can you imagine being the ex?

Or the neighbors that actually know this couple?


Hmmmm, I wonder if this in Vegas??

I wonder if the brains behind this marketing plan is a woman?

The tale of the Porta Potties

There is one thing that I will not miss about the Renaissance Festival. It isnt a big deal, or even something that will change the course of history if they could come up with a way to "fix" the problem.

It is just my pet peeve, my issue, my one thing that really irks me.. tweaks my last nerve and kinda grosses me out at the end of the day.

The thing is, they give sanitizer to take care of hands, but what about your legs should your pants (capris)or dress happen to brush up agaisnt the back of them...?? Hmmm, did they think of that... NO!!

and WHY is this even a problem....??? I will tell you why... because MEN, can not AIM or pay attention to what the hell they are doing.

Its pretty simple- Im sure, I have to believe it is.. right??

DO you NOT know when you are done peeing that you have to pee on the damn floor....???


The Porta Potty and the Urinal inside....

Notice it on the left
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and the wet spots on the floor
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(I think I just threw up on the inside of mouth just a bit)

After 7 weekends of Pee soaked floors, mixed with rain, mud and I dont even want to imagine what else.. I am therefore, glad that the Festival is over.


So.. tell me - I want to know, is taking a WHIZ more difficult than I think it is???

You go in, you stand in front of the urinal (maybe you stand a back a few inches to allow for, well- for whatever) and then you reach into your pants.. pull out your "Johnson" AIM INTO THE URINAL... and take care of your business. I would hope that the "shake" doesnt create that much pee on the floor.

So, did I miss a step here? Should there really be 6 steps instead of 5?

The thing that makes me ill is that when you have on pants or a long costume.. the bottom of your pants or costume is going to be covered with whatever is on that floor... disgusting!!

All you men out there- Pay attention- for all that is Holy & Sacred in the land of Porta Potties - Pay Attention to where you aim that thing!!

My Night with a STAR

I know some pretty cool people, I really do. Occasionally, I get to meet other really cool people.

On Friday, I didnt have a lot planned and had the opportunity to go and check out LoveTapes..

a play that Penn Jilette co-wrote (a very cool person- #1)

Now the play itself was awesome
and the actors were incredible, but there was one particular actor that I actually got to meet and hang out with after the play, and I was totally in awe.



Actor Dean Cameron (very cool person- #2)

You might remember him from:

Ski School
Summer School
Men at Work
Fast Times (TV Series)
Rockula
and other 80's movies
-with a few things here & there






If that picture doesnt jog your memory, maybe this one will stir up something for you.
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Yep, that is correct.. I got to share nachos with the one and only Dean Cameron.

He is so incredibly grounded & down to earth.

We all went to this little bar, near the Hennepin Theatre and sat there for nearly two hours just chatting and eating. He doesnt drink or smoke anymore and it was a real treat to listen to him talk about some of the "stupid" movies he has made and some of the crazy /fun people he has worked with (in a non-bragging way)..

We treated him just like he had been hanging out with us for years and he really appreicated that I think... and in return, we had an amazing evening...WITH A STAR!!






p.s. I confessed to him that I LOVE "STUPID" movies.. including his.... yes, I said his movies were stupid! I could of died. Of course he agreed and told me he loved stupid movies as well.. and asked if I "Had seen Rockula... the most stupid movie of ALL time!"... of course I had!

Now I have to go rent the damn thing and watch it again - it been 20 years....