You're just being lazy! Seriously.

I apologize in advance for the overuse of the word "seriously" in this blog.

I know I can be lazy. But, there's a difference between being lazy and just not caring and being irresponsible. I'm taking a Red Cross course to become a certified CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor and we occasionally have small homework assignments (seriously, like no work at all). So, the one time we are assigned to do something, this person in my class doesn't do it. Seriously?! Seriously! We were handed out little booklets about different workplace modules, such as Slips, Trips, and Falls, Your Heart Matters, and Stress Management, just to name a few. All we had to do was prepare a short presentation of the information in our packets. Simple, right? Yeah, you would think so. However, you actually have to read the information and prepare a little something. You can't just go up there and wing it. However, that's what this person did. They hadn't even read the information and then this person talked for nearly 30 minutes. Are you kidding me? Seriously! Not only that, but this person tries to be funny and I was in no laughing mood. Our class goes from 6-10pm and this person was the last to go. We didn't leave until 10:10pm. I was pissed! I wanted to punch this person in the face. Seriously. How inconsiderate can you be? Not only to your classmates, but to your volunteer instructor.

What makes me more upset is this isn't the first time that this person has been an inconsiderate ass. One night they asked the instructor if we could get out of class early because they really needed some overtime at work. Seriously? Now, I realize that our instructor could have been like, "No, this class ends at 10pm" but I can't believe they even had the nerve to ask. Then another person said that they had to leave 1.5 hours early and asked the instructor to come in an hour earlier the next class meeting! Again, I can't believe they had the nerve to ask! Come on people. Show a little respect. This man has volunteered his time to teach you! It just really frustrates me how rude people can be.

So, that was the vent of the day. Thanks for reading.

"Whoever one is, and wherever one is, one is always in the wrong if one is rude." --Maurice Baring

Until next time,

supinlincoln

Big Step

I don't know why, but recently eHarmony has caught my attention. "View your matches for free." I finally decided, okay, sure, why not? So one night I decided to sign up and fill out the profile. Now I'm being matched with all these guys, but the catch is you've got to pay for the membership before you can see their pictures or get to know a guy better, which I knew would happen. Nothing is ever free, just got to remember that. However, it still intrigues me. I'm considering signing up for the dang thing anyway but I should probably set aside some money. It's just more than I'm willing to spend. It also makes me question myself. Am I ready for this? Part of me is definitely ready, or I wouldn't have done it. However, part of me is hesitating. I think I'm hesitant to sign up because it's the internet, and I don't trust the internet. More so, I don't trust the people who use the internet. I've watched/heard too much about fake internet identity, and it just scares me. However, eHarmony has awesome reviews, so it's just something I'm thinking about. We'll see. Simply investigating was my big step.

On a different note, I was extremely disappointed in the Husker's performance this weekend against Virginia Tech. Come on guys! Gotta score when you're inside the 10-yard line! Field goals won't cut it. I can only hope for a better performance this weekend against LA-Lafayette. It's the 300th consecutive sellout game at Memorial Stadium. I scored some tickets from a friend at work. I decided to take my brother as his birthday gift. I thought he'd enjoy it more than a t-shirt or something. My cousin Katie, my sister and her husband will all be here Friday night, then Katie and Joel will stay Saturday night, so the apartment will be at maximum capacity. I just wish I lived in a house sometimes. So much more room. Someday, though. I just don't have the income to make a house payment and a car payment.

Becky and I are going to do a little shopping after work today. I need to get a few things so we'll be going to the South side to shop at Village Point. I haven't gone shopping in a long time, so I'm due.

I'm thinking it's time to schedule a trip back home. I feel like I haven't been there in a while. Well, I guess it's been almost a month. I went home for Labor Day, so it hasn't been that long, but I don't like to be gone for too long. Especially now that my baby girl is back home. I need to go see her. It sucks talking to my mom on the phone and listening to her talk about how cute Brittany is. For the record, I know that mother! Ha ha.

Until next time,
supinlincoln

sorry August

I decided to begin with an apology to the month of August. It was probably one of the busiest months of the year. School began at UNL and we were busy training new workers and doing staff training. Just no spare time!

Life has been good, though. I'm enjoying every minute I spend with my niece, Brittany. She is so fun and SO adorable. She's at the point now where she just smiles and laughs. She loves her daddy, he makes her laugh. She is growing so fast! I can't believe it, every time I see her she looks different. She'll be two months old on the 17th, and she's wearing 6-9month clothing because she's too long for the others. Big girl!

Last weekend I was home for Labor Day. I took Friday afternoon off and got my haircut. I decided to go short again. It's just much less hassle, and it's super cute, so until I get married (if...I guess I should say), I'm going to keep it short. I'm one of those girls who has been planning her wedding since the beginning of time, so I already know how I want my hair done, and short hair just won't cut it! Anyway, back to Labor Day weekend. We had a surprise 60th birthday party for my Aunt Sue. It was also Sue and Don's 40th wedding anniversary, so I got to see all of my cousins on my mom's side. We haven't all been together for years. I can't remember the last time we were all together. It was nice seeing everyone. Usually during Labor Day weekend I partake in Bradish Days festivities, however since the party and Bradish Days were on the same day this year, I chose my family. Next year, Bradish.

On a sad note, I must mention the passing of a beloved friend. My dog, Harley, left for Heaven a few weeks ago. He was so sick and miserable. Life just wasn't fun for him anymore. Shots, pills, constant itching, blindness.....it's just no way for a dog to live. We had him cremated and spread his ashes at one of his favorite places in the world, the park. I miss him so much, and it's really weird looking at pictures that he's in because he's not there anymore. It also sucks to go home sometimes because I don't have my welcoming committee. So, Harley, I love you and I know you're catching all those squirrels in doggie-Heaven. There will never be another like you, my friend. You'll always be my best boy. Here's a picture of Harley and Flash a few weeks before Harley left us. It is just so sweet and really shows what good buddies they were. Dogs definitely know when things are not as they should be. So, Flash is coping with the loss of his best friend.

Can't think of too many other updates. I know it's been awhile, but work consumes most of my time. I'll try to be a little better about posting in the future.

"The best way out is through." --Robert Frost

Until next time,

supinlincoln