What I Ate at the Minnesota State Fair

Saturday
Blackberry Shake
Pork Ka-Bob
Diet Coke
Beer
Roasted Corn

Sunday
All you can drink Milk for $1
Bite of Darin's Brownie
Carmeled Apples in a dish

I'm so proud that I didn't eat a whole bunch of sheeeot! Even though I wish I had. :o)

Roller Blading, Always an Adventure

This Saturday we went roller blading around the lake. There is this great path that weaves in and out of the woodsy lake area around my apartment. We were maybe 20 minutes into our ride when we came upon a steep decline. Not only was it a steep decline, but a turn at the same time too! If you don't make the turn, you'd fly straight into the lake.

Now, for those of you who don't roller blade. Breaking isn't always the easiest thing to do, nor is it always very effective. So my solution to this little problem was to go down the hill in a zig zag formation. Coming off of the path onto the grass to slow me down as I go. First zig. Went great. Second Zig. Not as smooth, but I go ahead with the next Zag. This one I failed miserably at. Suddenly I am on my ass, sliding down the hill. So I scream, of course! and when I finally come to a stop, I realize that my ass is pretty cold. So I put my had back there to see if I still have one. To my surprise, I had ripped the ass out of my jeans!!!! And when I say ripped the ass out of, I really mean it! I had split it down the middle seam on both sides! So I call Darin to come back and get me because we now have to go home. After he laughs at me, and makes me get up to see how bad it really is, he tries to convince me that it's not that bad, and that no one on the trail will notice. Ummm... Yeah right! I have a big ole white ass hanging out of my pants. I think that's noticeable from anywhere! So after a little bit of a squabble, Darin finally takes off his shirt so I can wrap it around my ass, and we roller blade home.

Today, my right ankle and wrist are sore, and so is my ass. My spirit is broken. I no longer want to roller blade around the lake. :(

Weird Place of No Relate

I'm 28. And to 1/2 of my friends, that's pretty old! Why you may ask? Because I'm married without any kids. Everyone my age that already has kids, keeps asking when we're going to have them. Then, my soon to be sister in law (who is a twit) is 32, and her man (my brother in-law) is 27. She said she's going to stop taking her birth control before the wedding because she wants to get pregnant right away. "no pressure on me, of course!" --She said that to me. And actually, I didn't feel pressured until she said that. And then I started thinking about it. It got so bad I brought it up to Darin and started to cry because there must be something wrong with me that I do NOT want to be pregnant right now. Now I'm like, "b/c we got married first should I be preg first?" "Should we get right on that?" But then, because I don't like it when people do things that I do, I don't want to be preg when she is. --mainly b/c I don't really think I like her, and don't want to have to "bond" with her over being preg at the same time. :o) So maybe I'm off the hook until after she squeezes one out. :o) She's already got an 11 year old too. So that really makes me not want to be preg w/her because I bet she's one of those people that will tell me all the things about being pregnant. Which I HATE when people volunteer information, or tell me what I'm feeling.

Anther one of my twenty something friends who is freshly married has gone down the childless drain too. Which leave me to wonder, do I really just need to get on with it and get it out of the way before I really am too old?

This is actually a weird time in my life. (Which I'm guessing is probably the REAL reason why I'm starting to over think this part of it.) I'm still fairly young, and I either have single friends that are doing everyone in site, or married friends that are squeezing kids out left and right. I have no one to relate to because no one is just happy being young and married w/o kids! What is this world coming to??? There is absolutely nothing wrong with being married without kids. And what if I just happen to be one of those women that NEVER wants to have kids?

You people that call yourself my friends will just have to accept this if that turns out to be the case. (Read my blog from July on a similar topic if you must :) You all have your own flaws, so don't make me point them out in an attempt to make myself feel better about this! :o)

Peace - Out

Quiz: Are You in the Right Career?

Are you wondering if you are in the right job or career? Nothing is more draining or less motivating than staying in a position because of inertia or fear of the unknown.Wouldn’t it be better to find out and decide whether or not to take action? Then you can plan what steps you need to undertake before you start your job search efforts.

The career quiz below will help you judge whether your career is on track. Answer yes or no to the following questions.

1. I look forward to going to work.

2. I talk about my work in a positive way.

3. I have mentored a junior colleague or want to.

4. I don’t fear layoff or termination, as I have a portfolio of skills to draw upon.

5. I know how to network and market myself to my best advantage.

6. People seek me out to ask career advice.

7. I’ve achieved a good balance in my life between work and play.

8. Money is not the driving force in deciding my next career move.

9. I am learning from, and enjoy working with, my team or co-workers.

10. If self-employed, I have a network of professionals who I can turn to for advice and encouragement.

11. I feel excited about my upcoming projects, as they engage me creatively.

12. When I face a setback at work, I am able to recover quickly as I have a reserve of energy and self-confidence.

13. I am self-motivated and generate much of my “to do” list at work.

14. I have a well-written, up-to-date résumé.

15. I feel positive about my future job prospects.

16. I know where I’d like to be in five years.

17. I know where I’d like to be in one year.

18. I’m being compensated fairly.

19. I respect my boss.

20. I am able to work productively with my co-workers (or clients), even those who are difficult.

21. I know how to deal effectively with office politics.

22. I have the training I need to do my job well.

23. My boss is supportive and has provided me with opportunities to learn and grow.

24. I’m working with a company (or client) that has integrity.

25. I attend professional/trade association meetings to stay up-to-date in my field.

Each yes answer counts as one point. Compare your point total to the scoring key.

Scoring Key:

21-25 Points Wow. Congratulations, you love your work! Never stop improving. Consider taking a seminar or learning a new language.

16-20 Points You’re doing well; this is a very good score. Speak with your boss about new opportunities or challenges you might undertake.

11-15 Points You’re doing okay, but there’s room for improvement. Join a professional organization to grow your network and get information about other opportunities that may exist in your industry.

6-10 Points Yes, there’s work to do. Tap into your network of colleagues and friends to discuss other career areas of interest. Seek out a mentorto get support and a broader perspective.

0-5 Points You are not alone. It takes time and desire to find the right livelihood. Use this quiz as a starting point to pinpoint the changes you want to make. Consider taking a career assessment and/or working with a career coach to help you clarify your career goals. Know that many have successfully transitioned to careers and jobs they love.

I'm Fat

I think I could make a guest appearance on Kirsti Alley's show Fat Actress. I'm getting so fat, and no matter how much I watch what I eat, I'm still a lard ass!!!! I want to try joining one of those places like Weight Watchers or LA Weight Loss, but I am too poor! This is also the reason for me not belonging to any gym around here! All that stuff is just too expensive!

For a while I was walking, so at least I was maintaining my weight. But I have been so exhausted after work, or too busy, that I haven't really stayed up on it. Today, I put on a silk shirt that I used to love, and my fat rolls were so big, it was no longer flattering! Eeek! So, as of today, I'm back on phase 1 of the SB diet. No fun food for me! I have to lose 30 pounds, and I'm going to do it the old fashioned way. Just don't eat! No food, and when I do eat food, I should purge it!