Fast & Furious 6. RIP Paul Walker

Completed our collection.  Even snagged the collectors tin. Whoot Whoot

New Product to Try! Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

I think I have posted before about my Olga ' s Kitchen obsession.  Well, last night while getting together with my Parents, my Mom pulled thus little beauty out and asked us to taste.  OH MY GOD! it tastes JUST like Olga's Almond Butter that comes with put a chips. Frankenmuth is in Michigan and they need to watch out because I will either be making a trip or searching online!  If you come across this, definitely buy it, it's delicious!!! 

Merry Christmas to all

And to ALL a good night!

My Life is at a Crossroad..

My Life is at a Crossroad.

I am in the heart of life's journey.  I am on an adventure of self discovery, to find out where I am supposed to be, who I am supposed to be and what matters the most to me.  I believe that God puts obstacles in our path, tests, if I may, to help us see the greener grass.  Sometimes it is greener on the other side, sometimes it simply isn't.  I have a decision to make.  One that I was sure of until I listened to my inner self, to my fears, my hesitations, my wants and needs.  This has left me in nothing more than turmoil.  I felt so ready to shed my old self, to move on, to be guided by God's path that he set forth for me only to listen to my heart and my head and the feelings that my body was reacting to my upcoming decisions.  I recently went for a very important interview, the position would be a great fit for me but the hours are long, the commute is over thirty minutes and the pay is less than my current position.  My dilemma is that my current position is unsteady, the future is unclear.  I was ready to move on, or so I thought.  I received great news, only thing is that after sitting back and weighting the wonderful pros vs. the cons, I have more reservations than not.  I have two kids that I am so spoiled by the fact that I work very early in the morning and get off in the early afternoon, which leaves ample time to spend with them.  I don't feel that I am missing out on TO much, although I miss the getting ready for the day part.  I am lucky that I have an excellent Hubby, who to is making sacrafices for our family.  I will be able to pick up my oldest from school in the fall due to the hours of my current job, that this new offer would not provide.  I don;t want to miss my girls lives.  I want to be able to be there for them when they are involved in after school activities and so forth.  I like all the time off that I do get in my current position and really had to reflect on these facts.  I have taken for granted my position and the offer has put it all back into perspective. 

I went to work today with a new light, a new perspective, a new attitude.  I worked hard and gave it my all and even brought out my creative side, which was a light that was slowly dimming.  I am great at what I do and great at the work that I produce.  I want to excel but would be happy to stay in my position if I am able to keep growing. The crossroads of life are stressful, hard and telling.  I have learned from this experience and although the perks were good, they just don't make sense in the grand scheme of my life.  I want to be a Mom first, my family will and must come first.  I need my girls as much as they need me and would not be truly happy being away from them. 

That being said, I don't know what my future holds in my current position, but all I can hope for is that I prove that I am an asset and hopefully that can secure me a spot no matter what happens. 

I think these inspirational quotes sum it all up for my life at this moment in time:

Movies to watch during the Christmas Season

This year I am ALL about these darn Lifetime Movies!  I don't know what it is, but I can't seem to STOP watching.  Last night it was  Christmas on the Bayou and I LOVED IT!  Not only did it have my One Tree Hill Characters (oh how I miss OTH..), Hilary Burton and Tyler Hilton- but it is also about the Bayou in Louisiana.  I might not have mentioned before, but I am OBSESSED with LA.  I have NO idea why and this obsession started when I was young.  Turns out my Hubby's Grandmother on his Dad's side was from LA, coincidence, I think NOT!
But this movie was excellent and proved to be DVR worthy! I can't wait to turn it on later tonight- AGAIN!

The night before last, I watched "A Snow Globe Christmas" which was also a Great Movie!  I must be feeling the holidays this year!  I am obsessed with Lifetime movies.  Getting into the holiday spirit!

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Have I paid my dues...yet?

Have you paid your Dues at work yet?

Well, this week is exceptionally stressful for me!  I not only have a million holiday things to get ready, but I also have to work!  Yes, I said it, that four letter word that I WISH I didn't have to bring up, but, I am one of the unlucky ones who will be bundling up at five a.m. to set off to that wonderful place I call W-O-R-K!

I was talking to a co-worker today, who thinks it is RIDICULOUS that once again, another year, I am working on Christmas Eve!  Especially when my back-up does not have kids.  It is pretty amazing!  I have always given up the day before and after the holidays to those co-workers who had children, before I had kids- but that has NEVER been the case in my current place of employment.  I think, personally, I have PAID MY DUES!  I have had children for 4 years now and get screwed on Thanksgiving, having to work Black Friday, every year for the past 5, and the day before Christmas, every year for the past 5!  Last  year I was suppose to have the time off, but over my summer vacation I get a phone call in which my co-worker is frantic to trade so she can go on a trip to Vegas.  Me, begin the DUMB ASS that I am, flexes to allow it and then she doesn't even end up going on her vacation, but she sure as hell didn't offer me back my days.

Here I am again, in a new house, and I work Christmas eve! Oh joy!  I also had to work the day after Thanksgiving and the days around the fourth of July!  I'm so lucky!  It is getting old, considering that I have lots of presents to wrap (OK, so I already have everything ready to go- well almost everything!) - and a 2 and 4 year old that I would LOVE to spend tomorrow with.  Oh well, I guess I can just chalk it all up to the fact that I am STILL Paying my Damn Dues!

All I want for Christmas is time off!!  But my time starts December 26th and I cant wait!!!  Bring it!

Happy Holidays all!

Our First Fire!

Well 2 days ago we ran out of propane, again!  Our last fill up w as 1 month ago.  How in the heck did we go through a tank of propane in 1 month you might ask? I am asking the SAME question.  Obviously we have an issue!  Well the propane place isn't open on weekends so it back to 24-7 heaters but our 1st floor won't heat so it's freezing!  Well Hubby is on vaca so he gets to feel the cold!  So, I finally talked him into lighting a fire, which he was completely against.  Well the coldness took over and now we have a beautiful fire going in our massive fire place. Whoo hoo!  And it smells wonderful!  Let's get warm!!