The Hygiene battle

I am not a perfectionist, but I cringe at the thought of going one day without brushing my teeth. I know several people who are content with getting up in the morning, washing their face, and making sure they look and smell nice. But, THEY DONT BRUSH THEIR TEETH (and tongue) and go out into the world everyday with disgusting morning breath. In some cases, all day breath. And the most frightening part is, they are okay with that. OR They swig a little mouthwash and think that's going to deter their funk. Negative. If you've got crap caked up on and between your teeth, there's no amount of Listerine on the planet that will keep your mouth fresh and clean. And the people around you will suffer your mint scented YUCK MOUTH. Stank and mint do not MIX!! It makes it worse. I am a stickler for oral hygiene and hygiene period!! I think that unless there is a medical, or physical, or financial reason that one cannot take care of their hygienic responsibilities-- then there is NO excuse for not bathing, or brushing/flossing teeth, or putting on deodorant. I am paranoid of having bad breath, or to have body odor. Maybe I'm just anal about these things. But I'd rather be overly passionate about being clean than to subject other people to smelling my funk. For people in relationships, if your significant other is one of the aforementioned people who dont give a flip about their hygiene, how does that make you feel?? What if they always tried to kiss you??? It would anger me. I think if not for self, its out of common courtesy for the person you love to take care of yourself. The thing that cracks me up about people who have bad breath/body odor is you bring it to their attention or offer them gum or mints, etc., they get defensive or refuse. GOSH! That is my pet peeve. WOOO, I had to get that out. Anyway, I have to go brush AGAIN... I'm feeling a lil dirty just from typing that. So, happy hygiene!! LOL (1) Comments

Posted: 11/9/2007 3:25:34 PM

Injustice? Or Bitterness?

Okay so, the place I work hosts a semi annual vendor convention every february and august in a different city (usually Vegas, Dallas, Orlando, New Orleans)- Any place large enough to accomodate these huge events. This time, they're going to Las Vegas. Well I've been there wiht them before, so its no big deal that I'm getting left behind this time. My problem is, how is it that I get left behind with the most anti-social, anti-happiness, grouchy numbskull that screws everything up. She is crazy. I dont understand why she is still employed. I've got to be stuck here for 4 days with this woman who stares at you for hours, zombied out from all the DRUGS/MEDS she takes, the most country bumpkin backwoods hick you could imagine, not to mention she's kinda racist. Its awful. What do we have to talk about? This is going to be torture. The higher ups thought it would be fun for me to take on ALL the duties of being in charge while they're away having a good time. GRRRRRRR... How come I GOTTA BABYSIT THE Crazy lady????? I'm starting to think this is personal. Like a sick joke. Especially since my boss said they're trying to cut expenses, yet they gave everyone a bigger expense allowance this time. They treat all of the members to drinks and dinner, they charge everything to their hotel rooms, etc. Mmmkay, I dont know about you, but this seems like i'm getting the SHAFT! Maybe i'm taking it too personally. Ah well, what can ya do short of finding a new gig. The bright side of having to stay here, is that I'll get to spend time with me hubby!!! MEEOWW! LOL But a free trip is always good. LOL Take it easy yall! (1) Comments

Posted: 8/16/2007 9:41:35 AM

GOSSIP QUEEN!

I'm sure all of us know one like her. The day would not be complete without her spreading someone else's business. Or finding out the latest dish, the juicy tidbits, or the latest news on so-and-so's drama. Come on, you know her... its the one that chases you down in the hall to tell you what she heard. Or the one that finds you in the bathroom to let you know what Jane said about what she found out about Becky. OR... maybe YOU'RE the one that keeps everyone in the "know" about everyone else. I have a "friend" at work... she is constantly in everyone's business and feels the need to share it with everyone. It usually gets back to the person that she's gossiping about. Of course she denies it. All I can say is, she's cornered me a few times to share. It tends to get both of us in trouble. Guilt by association I guess. I really wish my boss would not lump me in with her when he reprimands. All i want to do is do my job and go home LOL... I'll call this chick the National Inquirer/StoolPigeon. LOL We played a game at our last holiday party, and we voted on the "superlatives" -- Biggest flirt, biggest gossip, company clown, most likely to get a PC virus...etc. Of course we know who won the biggest gossip award. and she had the nerve to be OFFENDED! LOL Anyway, just wanted to share a laugh. Yall have a great day! (3) Comments

Posted: 7/31/2007 8:38:52 AM

HAPPY HumpDay (Wednesday)!!!

Happy HumpDay good people. Hmmm...GET YOUR MINDS OUT OF THE GUTTER LOL They say Wednesday is the day of the week where you "get over the hump" and humdrum of the work week. Friday is fast approaching again! YEEEHAWWW! It sucks that the weekends zoom past before you realize it. Then its back to Mundane MONDAY all over again. LOL I feel pretty good today. Kinda tired, but thats to be expected off of 5hrs of sleep. I didnt get to sleep until late, and boy i feel every bit of it this morning. Can we say ZOMBIE?? LOL I took yesterday off, and it seems there arent enough hours in a day off-- full of appointments and errands to run. It was fun stuff! anyway, hope everyone is having an excellent week. I just wanted to spread some love today. Looking forward to the weekend. ITS FAMILY REUNION TIME! (1) Comments

Posted: 7/25/2007 9:55:56 AM

Thoughts on Friday....

Today is friday, and you'd think that I'd be happy about that alone. Dont get me wrong, I am. Just feeling extremely overwhelmed with LIFE right now. Everything seems to be going WRONG all at once. Its just too much. My faith is being severely tested at the moment. I just hope that this storm passes soon. I am depressed and anxious. I found myself hosting my own PITY party last night and this morning LOL. Only 3 guests attended-- ME, MYSELF, AND I. I hate subjecting my husband to my moods and emotional breakdowns. I'm just glad he is so understanding and patient, and loving. GOD BLESS HIM! We've got each other's backs. It seems like I'm always the one that needs comforting. He tells me I'm a strong woman, but right now I feel like a weak little girl inside. Anyway, Yall try to have a good weekend. Thank God it's Friday!!!! I think I need to take a day off next week. (4) Comments

Posted: 7/20/2007 9:42:57 AM

Praise and Worship

I just want to take time to say thank you to Jesus for all that He is, and all that He's done in my life. Too often I focus on circumstances and get overwhelmed. I dont spend enough time doting on the One who keeps me. I LOVE YOU JESUS, I WORSHIP AND ADORE YOU, JUST WANT TO TELL YOU, LORD I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING!!! -- song writer unknown (0) Comments

Posted: 7/18/2007 11:26:11 AM

Ex-Friends and MONEY --revisited!

I can't believe this girl. She knows she owes me money... yet she's avoiding the crap out of me and making excuses. THEN had the nerve to get an attitude with me after asking her what we're going to do about payment arrangements. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? THE AUDACITY of this female. If I had done what any other sensible person would do, her butt would be in court. But, me trying to give her a chance as a friend, call myself trying to keep things friendly. I swear, if i could get my hands on her, i'd slap the fire out of her. How dare you give ME attitude after you've screwed ME over. Get a friggin clue and get real b****. I understand having a rough time with finances, but hell she has money for everything else. How dare she put me in an f'ed up situation like this, then try to make me seem like the bad guy. I got bills too, and some had to be foregone to take care of debt that some other irresponsible person created for me. I'm disputing it with directv... the agent told me if i wrote a dispute letter, they could rebill the correct person. I hope to GOD that is true, for HER sake. I'm so pissed I cant eat, cant sleep, and focusing is impossible. I'm in a state of disbelief right now. Sorry yall, I had to let that out. (3) Comments

Posted: 7/16/2007 11:46:10 PM

Young and WILDING OUT!

I'm sitting at work bored, talking to my colleagues and laughing about cheap liquor. But, its sad really looking back at my life and how terrible I used to be. I was drinking and getting S***faced drunk at age 15. So by the time age 21 came around, it wasnt fun anymore. I was bored with drinking. It was very irresponsible of me and the people I was around to even let a KID drink that way. I know that the Lord was watching over me and keeping me from harm all those years, cuz I put myself in some potentially dangerous, life threatening situations between the ages of 15-20. I was making very poor choices with alcohol and experimented with recreational drugs here and there. Hanging out with the wrong crowd as a freshman in college. Thinking of it now, I could have gotten myself in serious trouble. It took me till age 24 to really understand and realize that God was watching my every move. And that it was ONLY by His mighty hand that I'm still breathing today. It scares me to think that my future kids would grow up and possibly do half the crap that I did. LORDY BE! Anyway, just some thoughts I was having today. Yall BE EASY! ITs FRIDAY!!!! (2) Comments

Posted: 7/13/2007 11:14:39 AM

Friends and Money Pt 2... Kindness as a Weakness

You know, as I was writing that blog, I really started thinking back on all the money I've kicked out to help friends the last few yrs. While I was doing this with the utmost love and concern in mind, I realize I was the biggest fool on the planet earth. This one friend in particular was struggling something awful while trying to finish school and trying to make ends meet with part time jobs. Been there, walked in those shoes, and came out of it-- Thank God. All in all, I probably gave them close to a thousand dollars spaced out over a year's time. What an IDIOT I was. I can look back over old check books and see their name so many times its pathetic. Probably more times than I paid my monthly rent. In the spirit of love, giving and self-less sacrifice, I held off on paying some of my OWN bills to make sure this person was not kicked out on the streets. However, when the friendship took a downward spiral, it was thrown up in my face for various reasons that I was never a good friend, I was only there for them financially, but my frienship was less than real. WHAT THE HECK???? anyway, I'm starting to see a pattern here people. I'm a sucker for needy people. I always end up BURNT from it seems. Another lesson learned the hard way and one that I will always bitterly remember every time i Look at my checkbooks of old.... LOL Take it easy yall! (1) Comments

Posted: 7/11/2007 9:48:44 PM

Friendship and money.... Need feedback.

When money is involved, it can turn the best of friends into the dirtiest of enemies. This week, I received a letter in the mail from a collection agency - requesting that I send them 289 bucks for a Direct TV account that was in my name over 2 yrs ago. Well, let me break this down... I lived in Cali with a good friend of mine for a few years, and put a few of the utilities/bills in my name. Well, when we fell out and I left, I agreed to allow the phone and satellite to remain in my name because her credit was jacked and she wouldnt have been able to get it otherwise. Now, I trusted her to the point where I told her once you get back on your feet, please have the account put in your name take my name off of it. She agreed, and I never thought anything else about it. That was 2 yrs ago. Since we were so close, I assumed she'd taken care of her end of the bargain. I check my mail Saturday that just passed, and received this collections letter saying I owe these folks almost 300 bucks for some satellite service I have not had the pleasure of using. I laugh it off and text my friend to let her know they were trippin. She replies, "Oh my bad, I meant to tell you about that; I do still owe them, but I promise the Verizon account has a zero balance." The collections agent I spoke with said that the DTV account was dropped due to non-payment, as of the end of last year. He also told me that it had her NEW address on it where she moved last year. I was unaware of this fact also. WHAT??!!!! I am at work BALLISTIC! You mean to tell me that all this time you told me everything in my name was closed out with a zero balance, you were just feeding me a line of crap? SO now, I am pretty much responsible for 289 worth of non payments, and late charges or else its going on my credit for the next 7 yrs of my life. AND it'll be my word against hers because I have no documentation on it. I've never known this girl to be shady, in good faith I let her do this to me. She's agreeing to pay me for this bill in installments because her "funds are tight". I'm going to pray that she does. Otherwise, it WILL get ugly. But shame on ME for not doing what I knew I should have done before I came back to North Carolina. Live and learn and get angry right? I just hope that it doesnt come down to us having to go to court over 300 bucks from trying to HELP a friend. My husband is pissed because thats money coming out of our household for someone else's irresponsibility. And I can't say that I blame him. A sista is LIVID right now yall! Its ridiculous. What would yall do if you were in my shoes???!! Need feed back. (2) Comments

Posted: 7/11/2007 8:37:47 PM

Married life

Introduction to marriage... Well, its been 3 and a half weeks since we said "I DO"... and i've had more people ask me the same questions... I feel like a tape recorder. "Is this your first marriage??", "So, how's married life??" "when are you going to have a baby??". Up until the day of my wedding. I didnt realize how many people have been divorced and remarried-- its like an epidemic these days. Its almost as if first marriages are not the norm anymore. As far as the married life question, its great. Not really much different than DATING life... its just permanent and has paperwork to go along with. Oh yeah, and the name change part has been a pain in the butt. Other than that, its bliss. Now, on to the baby question. ARE YOU "NUCKING FUTS" People??? These same folks will be the ones ducking and dodging phone calls when the baby does come and we need a baby sitter. LOL Or when we're out of diapers and don't have the money to go buy little Junior another pack. HILARIOUS!!!! But for the most part, married life is beautiful. We get along great, and have an awesome friendship/relationship. I am truly in love. So, that's pretty much what I was feeling this week. Thanks to my boy Ramone, I have a new outlet other than myspace. LOL 'Preciate ya buddy!! Yall take it easy. (2) Comments

Posted: 7/8/2007 1:03:12 PM