so i've just been scheduled to open a full service holiday inn in grand junction, co.
cons: i've never done a site like this before! there are so many more things involved here that i've never dealt with and i will be the primary contact and person in charge of the site. i'm so nervous and scared out of my mind! i hope i don't fall flat on my face.
pros: there will be at least 1 other installer there with me so i won't be totally alone. i do get 2 whole weekends off while i'm there. this way i'll be able to explore a bit around the area which i hear is quite beautiful.
if i get through this- i can get through anything.
delicious served daily
this is just a little blog about the tasty morsels of my everyday life. here you will find tips and tricks about cooking and baking to make your life easier and your food even more sumptuous. because i believe good food should always be shared, my favorite recipes will be posted here. i hope you enjoy!
5.28.2009
5.21.2009
not so sunshine state
its been raining like crazy since i've been back in FL. totally hindering my beach activities. can't wait to see my sister graduate on saturday then spend the weekend with my family.
tonite is taco night and i'm totally excited to see a ton of friends i havent seen in awhile!
*note: schedule change! see "where is sk going next?" on the right
tonite is taco night and i'm totally excited to see a ton of friends i havent seen in awhile!
*note: schedule change! see "where is sk going next?" on the right
5.20.2009
standby for an important announcement
flying standby isn't too bad, as long as you don't mind getting the less desirable seats on the plane.
they need to publish a rule book about airplane seating etiquette...
#1: shower or bathe the day you get on an airplane... because having excessive foul body odor is just inconsiderate to those who have to sit next to you
#2: if you are the aisle seat or the window seat, share the arm rest with the person that is stuck in the middle seat. its bad enough that they have to sit there- give em a break.
#3: ABSOLUTELY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT invade the space of the person sitting in the middle seat. its bad enough for them already. there's always a little extra room between the seat and the window and the aisle is tons of free real estate. there is no need to have you elbow crowd the middle person's space.
#4: if you would like the air feature to be on- make sure to face it towards you, not the person next to you.
flying into and out of orlando during the upcoming rainy season is going to be a bit troublesome. i sense TONS of delays in the future. just have to roll with the punches i guess.
when it comes to baggage service: always have low expectations. at some point they will lose your bag. if you expect them to lose it every time then its always a good surprise when you see it come around the baggage carousel.
they need to publish a rule book about airplane seating etiquette...
#1: shower or bathe the day you get on an airplane... because having excessive foul body odor is just inconsiderate to those who have to sit next to you
#2: if you are the aisle seat or the window seat, share the arm rest with the person that is stuck in the middle seat. its bad enough that they have to sit there- give em a break.
#3: ABSOLUTELY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT invade the space of the person sitting in the middle seat. its bad enough for them already. there's always a little extra room between the seat and the window and the aisle is tons of free real estate. there is no need to have you elbow crowd the middle person's space.
#4: if you would like the air feature to be on- make sure to face it towards you, not the person next to you.
flying into and out of orlando during the upcoming rainy season is going to be a bit troublesome. i sense TONS of delays in the future. just have to roll with the punches i guess.
when it comes to baggage service: always have low expectations. at some point they will lose your bag. if you expect them to lose it every time then its always a good surprise when you see it come around the baggage carousel.
5.16.2009
time after time
lost and found: i found my oh so important jump drive i use for work. i that i thought that i had lost a few weeks ago in fort myers. joy!
sigh of relief: i'm finally starting to get the swing of things around here and am feeling more confident in my knowledge each day. i have spent the last few days organizing all of the miraculous files and helpful checklists and other information. reading over these, and just knowing that i have them for reference, puts my mind at peace. we'll see how helpful these really are when the time calls for them, but for now the "panicky" feeling that i have had from the beginning is starting to subside.
compliment: due to my surroundings, i (and other people) have noticed my work ethic, will to succeed in this job, and how seriously and professionally i face things. i hope all of my hard work is paying off and that this leads to a BIG FAT RAISE in the future- lord knows i need it.
location, location, location: denver is beautiful! if it wasn't for all of the frigid temperatures and feet of snow they have for most of the year, i could find myself very happy living here. i have to remember to take more photos- i'm not up much of the day when its sunlight out but i surely can't leave without taking a photo or two of the mountains.
wishful thinking: can't wait for the magic to win tomorrow night's game and move on to the conference finals!
scheduling: looks like i'm going to be able to make it to caroline's graduation. quite excited to celebrate for her, because she's been there for my many accomplishments. it does make me feel a bit old though now. its also exciting that she's going to the same school i went to. a bit nostalgic.
mcalister's cafe: iced tea and baked potatoes- good call.
sigh of relief: i'm finally starting to get the swing of things around here and am feeling more confident in my knowledge each day. i have spent the last few days organizing all of the miraculous files and helpful checklists and other information. reading over these, and just knowing that i have them for reference, puts my mind at peace. we'll see how helpful these really are when the time calls for them, but for now the "panicky" feeling that i have had from the beginning is starting to subside.
compliment: due to my surroundings, i (and other people) have noticed my work ethic, will to succeed in this job, and how seriously and professionally i face things. i hope all of my hard work is paying off and that this leads to a BIG FAT RAISE in the future- lord knows i need it.
location, location, location: denver is beautiful! if it wasn't for all of the frigid temperatures and feet of snow they have for most of the year, i could find myself very happy living here. i have to remember to take more photos- i'm not up much of the day when its sunlight out but i surely can't leave without taking a photo or two of the mountains.
wishful thinking: can't wait for the magic to win tomorrow night's game and move on to the conference finals!
scheduling: looks like i'm going to be able to make it to caroline's graduation. quite excited to celebrate for her, because she's been there for my many accomplishments. it does make me feel a bit old though now. its also exciting that she's going to the same school i went to. a bit nostalgic.
mcalister's cafe: iced tea and baked potatoes- good call.
5.15.2009
mile high- and on cloud 9
things i learned today: its harder to breathe at higher altitudes (ok i already knew this i just haven't been at such high altitudes in awhile)- on the same note: sealed items get all funny because of the pressure. especially lotions and perfume, etc. good thing i had them in a ziplock bag, otherwise it would have been a huge mess.
thing i missed most today: megan! wish she was here in denver to show me around!
worst thing about today: middle seat for a 4 hour flight - ugh :/ word of advice: don't fly "ted".
best thing about today: its been a long time since i've been to denver- and it is an amazingly beautiful city. went downtown to 16th street mall to have dinner and then walked up and down looking in the shops. so much fun!
thing i missed most today: megan! wish she was here in denver to show me around!
worst thing about today: middle seat for a 4 hour flight - ugh :/ word of advice: don't fly "ted".
best thing about today: its been a long time since i've been to denver- and it is an amazingly beautiful city. went downtown to 16th street mall to have dinner and then walked up and down looking in the shops. so much fun!
5.08.2009
oh the places you'll go
crazy people: everywhere. the hotel i'm at is SUPER packed- completely booked out due to two weddings and graduation here. all the crazies come out when a hotel is that full. especially during the night shift.
i should have: packed more clothes. tried to pare down a lot so i wouldn't have to lug around so much but now i'm ALL out of clean clothes to wear home. guess thats what walmart is for...
i love: redboxes. they have a ton here. got to watch benjamin button today. good- cried alot. came in handy when the cable went out.
so happy: the magic won!
ironic: going to plug in BOTH of my computers to charge them while i'm waiting at the airport and i strike up a conversation with a guy about the fact that i have a mac and a pc. then i tell him about how i've been trying to work out all of these issues to get everything onto my mac. turns out he's a mac support guy who was on vacation. he was AMAZINGLY helpful and even gave me his card to call with any problems or issues i might have. finally got my computer situation handled today. i owe that guy big time.
i need: new shoes or gel inserts or something. standing for 12 hours is killing my feet / ankles.
guess i will be: super bored tomorrow. even though my flight is at 1 pm, my coworker (who has the rental car) has a flight at 9 am and the airport is 1 hour away. i'll be spending the majority of the day tomorrow waiting in little rock airport and dallas fort worth airport. good thing i have a few movies on my computer i can watch.
i should have: packed more clothes. tried to pare down a lot so i wouldn't have to lug around so much but now i'm ALL out of clean clothes to wear home. guess thats what walmart is for...
i love: redboxes. they have a ton here. got to watch benjamin button today. good- cried alot. came in handy when the cable went out.
so happy: the magic won!
ironic: going to plug in BOTH of my computers to charge them while i'm waiting at the airport and i strike up a conversation with a guy about the fact that i have a mac and a pc. then i tell him about how i've been trying to work out all of these issues to get everything onto my mac. turns out he's a mac support guy who was on vacation. he was AMAZINGLY helpful and even gave me his card to call with any problems or issues i might have. finally got my computer situation handled today. i owe that guy big time.
i need: new shoes or gel inserts or something. standing for 12 hours is killing my feet / ankles.
guess i will be: super bored tomorrow. even though my flight is at 1 pm, my coworker (who has the rental car) has a flight at 9 am and the airport is 1 hour away. i'll be spending the majority of the day tomorrow waiting in little rock airport and dallas fort worth airport. good thing i have a few movies on my computer i can watch.
5.05.2009
back to arkansas
somethings i learned today: flying into or out of atlanta this time of year is impossible. its so much easier paying a travel agent to help change / book your flights- they're so nice and they get everything done for you while you're on the phone with them. love them and totally owe them!
thing i was reminded of the most today: i don't like arkansas. period.
thing i was surprised about today: only saw 1 lady on my flight with a mask on. i've heard alot of studies saying they don't even work so maybe i shouldn't be surprised but with all of the confined spaces and super packed terminals i figured there would be more.
worst things about today: flight being delayed, having to change flights, get my bag out of being checked, getting a baggage fee refund, hauling my bags over to the complete other side of the airport, going through security twice, then having to wait 2 hours, flight being even more delayed, guy next to me elbowing me, having horrible seats in the back of the airplane near the bathroom... hate being "negative kneebrace nancy" but its all the truth...
best thing about today: my bag got here... i guess i have very little trust in the airline industry. i'm always happily surprised when things actually go right. guess there wasn't a whole lot else that went right today. i'll just take what i can get.
thing i'm debating about most today: whether the $200 / year for the clear security speed pass is worth it or not. you'd think i'd want it but i guess i'm cheap and don't want to spend that much money on it if it doesn't end up being that valuable to me. guess i'll have to figure it out.
thing i'm happiest about today: magic won their basketball game against the celtics! hope they can go all the way!
thing i was reminded of the most today: i don't like arkansas. period.
thing i was surprised about today: only saw 1 lady on my flight with a mask on. i've heard alot of studies saying they don't even work so maybe i shouldn't be surprised but with all of the confined spaces and super packed terminals i figured there would be more.
worst things about today: flight being delayed, having to change flights, get my bag out of being checked, getting a baggage fee refund, hauling my bags over to the complete other side of the airport, going through security twice, then having to wait 2 hours, flight being even more delayed, guy next to me elbowing me, having horrible seats in the back of the airplane near the bathroom... hate being "negative kneebrace nancy" but its all the truth...
best thing about today: my bag got here... i guess i have very little trust in the airline industry. i'm always happily surprised when things actually go right. guess there wasn't a whole lot else that went right today. i'll just take what i can get.
thing i'm debating about most today: whether the $200 / year for the clear security speed pass is worth it or not. you'd think i'd want it but i guess i'm cheap and don't want to spend that much money on it if it doesn't end up being that valuable to me. guess i'll have to figure it out.
thing i'm happiest about today: magic won their basketball game against the celtics! hope they can go all the way!
5.01.2009
nightly news...
things i learned today: nothing other than walmart is open in ft. myers at 4AM, i get cranky and lose patience when i'm tired
thing i'm looking forward to most: getting some sleep
worst thing about today: there being NOTHING on tv in the middle of the night. i mean i have to stay up and the only thing good on is HBO and that was playing schindler's list. who could possibly stay awake at 4am while watching that?
thing i'm most worried about: just had the latest case of swine flu diagnosed in the county i'm currently in. and later i'm scheduled to go to southwest texas. i'm not too worried about the flu because worst case scenario i'm sick and will have to stay home for a week or two. but still i don't want to get sick. i think i'm going to go through alot of airborne and hand sanitizer in the next few weeks til this is all over.
thing i'm looking forward to most: getting some sleep
worst thing about today: there being NOTHING on tv in the middle of the night. i mean i have to stay up and the only thing good on is HBO and that was playing schindler's list. who could possibly stay awake at 4am while watching that?
thing i'm most worried about: just had the latest case of swine flu diagnosed in the county i'm currently in. and later i'm scheduled to go to southwest texas. i'm not too worried about the flu because worst case scenario i'm sick and will have to stay home for a week or two. but still i don't want to get sick. i think i'm going to go through alot of airborne and hand sanitizer in the next few weeks til this is all over.
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