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Wednesday, April 30, 2008Some days you are the windshield some days you are the bugYesterday I was the WINDSHIELD!!! You know that I haven't been happy with the new manager in my life. Well, yesterday made up for that. I got in and trudged along. Looking at the same things over and over again trying to find a candidate that didn't exist (cause I already looked in the same place for the last two weeks....and resources are limited). I needed something new to work on to let the old ones rest. Then the "big man" not the manager that grates on my nerves, comes over and says: "Cheeky, do you have a few mins? I need to talk to you?". Sure, I say and off to his office we go. He wants me to sit in on a meeting with a client that ain't real happy. Hmmm....me...a contractor....try to help calm a client? OK I am game. And so I sit in on the meeting, make the client happy and then meet again with him after**. THEN, Mr. Middle Manager....had to admit that I AM the bomb-diggity because the "big man" asked for ME specifically. Mr. Middle Manager's favorite boy wasn't picked - I was. Wanna know why? Cause I ROCK! Now I have just about a month left on the contract - I have made it my goal to fill these jobs with this client - wanna know why? Not because I am a dedicated hard worker - nope - its just cause Middle Manager will have to admit - it was done by a GIRL! **Now as I am meeting with Big Man the second time he keeps smiling at me when I am talking....I look at him funny and ask him what's funny - he said - where are you from? Ohhhhhh I said....you are laughing at the twang.....yes, I am from the south, yes I twang and it gets worse when I talk to my family. Now every time he sees me I have to twang for him....LOL Tuesday, April 29, 2008Don't ya hate itWhen, as you are lying in bed at night you think to yourself, tomorrow, I am going to write about this....and you go to sleep and then you wake up and BAM you can't remember squat except that you had this really great idea? Yeah, that happened to me. So I have to wing it for today. Random Acts of Kindness - on the scrappy message board that I am a part of we call them RAKS. Did you know that little random acts of kindness mean really big things to the person receiving them? For example, yesterday I got an envelope in the mail from an address in a state that I could not put a name to. I opened it and there they were - in all their tiny glory.....flamingos! Three little flamingo brads (a brad is a scrappy embellishment....non scrappers just take my word for it) from someone on the message board. Why did she send those to me? Because I commented about them and how I adored them. I didn't expect her to send them to me....she just did. Brads are not expensive (stamps are but that's a rant for another day) but that isn't the point. It wasn't the price - it was the thought, it was the randomness of it all that really made me smile on an otherwise crappy Monday. Know who else sends me little RAKS from time to time - my girl Katie! They are usually just coupons - to feed my addiction (Mr. Cheeky will thank you for that later Katie LOL). But you know what, to me its more than a coupon - it means that at some point she saw it and said "Cheeky would appreciate/like that - I will send it to her". So just call me Cheeky Almighty (stealing from the movie Evan Almighty - wait - if I tell you I am stealing it then am I really stealing it since I gave them credit?) and take my challenge.....everyone that reads, comments or lurks (yes I see you out there), do a little small random act of kindness this week to someone that least expects it. Then come back here and tell me about it. OK so that is my "wing it" post. How'd I do? Monday, April 28, 2008Ok ummm where do I start?I am on the road to recovery. As a matter of fact, I feel better than I have in almost 2 weeks. So thanks for your get well wishes - they worked. So let me give you some tidbits to catch you up: I had a really nice weekend. Nothing really exciting going on. Mr. Cheeky is gone again for another 2 week stretch. It was nice having him home for a whole week. I can't remember the last time that happened. He says that after this current trip he will be home for like 3 weeks or something. I don't believe it - we will see. Manchild "may" start soccer practice this week. They are having a hard time finding coaches. If they don't find a coach by Tuesday he may not play this season. Yes, they asked me and NO, I am not doing it. #1 I know NOTHING about soccer and #2 I play taxi driver during the week. I can't add to my schedule right now. Teenage daughter got a "perm"...the first one ever in her life and she was the one that wanted it (I tried to talk her out of it but its her head). Pics will be coming. I have done some research on my condition (the reason I was in pain last week) and I think I can manage it. I just have to find my "triggers" - that will be the hardest part. And I know some of you are scratching your heads and thinking "well what is the condition" and while I have no problem telling you I don't necessarily want to put it out there ya know? So if you wanna know just email me (the link is on my profile) and I will tell ya. Since moving job functions I don't like going to work anymore. Its not the work I am doing. I am actually a rockstar at it (no I am not bragging - it clear I am doing it better than the others) - its the middle management guy. Yeah - not liking him at all. We got snow this weekend - at the end of April. Enough said. I tried to catch up on ya'll this weekend. I am almost caught up on others. Even if I don't comment as much I am still coming around. I haven't forgotten about ya. That's the quick update for now......Ya'll come back now - ya hear! Thursday, April 24, 2008Yeah yeah I know.....I have been MIA but I have a really good excuse......really good. PAIN! Severe, I might have to kill somebody it hurt so bad pain. Last night was the worst of it I think. I am however recovering and will be back to my normal twisted self soon. I lived with the pain for a week before going to the doc and then BAM I had a major painful episode last night. Yeah, next time (lets hope there won't be a next time but if there is) I am calling day one and saying gimme drugs...now woman! When trying to describe the pain to teenage daughter I told her it was worse than being in labor and she looks at me and says "how would you know?"....ummmm hello....I am your MOTHER.....sometimes I worry about that girl. Tuesday, April 22, 2008Who knew?
Of course using my REAL name it was "***** -Live the Pleasure" LOL Monday, April 21, 2008Don't make me go.....I don't wanna go to work today ya'll. I have had such a nice weekend with Mr. Cheeky I don't wanna go to work if he is home. Yesterday was such a beautiful day I think it hit like 73 or something. All I know is that we opened up the windows and aired this place out! It is so nice to get fresh air after being all cooped up during a very looong winter. All the kids in the neighborhood were playing wiffle ball out back and it was good to hear them all playing and having a good time and no one fighting....yet. It is supposed to be rainy this week but I don't care. Well, I will care when I have to drive in it LOL. Teenage Daughter has a softball game today. So I will be meeting Mr. Cheeky and manchild there on my way home. Its nice that Mr. Cheeky is here to help out with the taxi services. Its a small thing but it really is nice. Since Mr. Cheeky is working from home this week we are calling the vet to see about getting screaming kitty declawed....maybe....if she can work it in. OK I am late so I gotta run..... Friday, April 18, 2008I Am Not Allowed To Drop The F-bomb Today........Miss Cheeky called me and asked if I would be willing to blogjack today. She said that she had to let The Manchild loose in the airport going up to random men and asking them "are you my daddy?" while she would be waiting at the baggage claim with a sign that says "Mr. Cheeky" and playing bow-chica-wow-wow music. I told her she might be fending off a bunch of men with the music, and if she comes across any good candidates to send them my way. Now that I think about it, I'm not sure if I want a man who responds to the bow-chica-wow-wow music and randomly approaching women in the airport. Hmmmm, gotta re-think this whole trying to meet someone angle. Anyway, last night was nursing home night. As I was walking down the ramp to the floor my ladies are on, I was stopped at the base of the ramp by the Crazy Lady. (This was confirmed by employee gossip.)Conversation as follows: CL (Crazy Lady): What is this,what are you wearing? Me: It's a sweater. (Keep in mind I am a fairly conservative dresser, and was told that I could not wear anything that showed my shoulders and if I wore shorts, they needed to be bermuda-length.) So I am in a short sleeve sweater & jeans. Nothing very revealing. CL: No, no it's not. You look like a hussy! Me: Ummm, ok, I'm sorry I offended you, I will never wear this again. Excuse me. She wouldn't get out of my way, so I had to walk around her all the while she is mumbling under her breath about what a hussy I am and how I shouldn't wear the clothes I was wearing. Apparently she thought I was gonna try to steal her mens and who knows what else. All I've gotta say is, she's pretty darn lucky I left the mumu at home, otherwise she would really hate me. 'Cuz I can SO rock the mumu. Thursday, April 17, 2008Insert bow chica wow wow music hereaka....Mr. Cheeky is coming home!!!! (sorry mom and dad - you didn't need to know the bow chica wow wow part...just ignore that mmmmmkay??). AND AND AND....not only is he coming home but he is actually going to BE HOME a whole week. A WHOLE WEEK! And during that week he is gonna be working FROM HOME! Of course I will be working out of the home but still.....that's not the point. So......I may be a little scarce until Monday. I will be ummmm busy....yeah I will be busy. So I am gonna sing a little ditty for ya........ Baby Baby let's get together Party hearty, me and you And do the things, ah do the things That we like to do Do a little dance, make a little love Get down tonight, get down tonight Do a little dance, make a little love Get down tonight, get down tonight Baby baby I'll meet you Same place same time When we get, get together And ease up, our mind Do a little dance, make a little love Get down tonight, get down tonight Do a little dance, make a little love Get down tonight, get down tonight Get down get down get down get down Get down tonight baby Get down get down get down get down Get down tonight baby Do a little dance, make a little love Get down tonight, get down tonight Do a little dance, make a little love Get down tonight, get down tonight Get down get down get down get down Get down tonight baby Get down get down get down get down Get down tonight baby Wednesday, April 16, 2008Nutty Nuts
Tuesday, April 15, 2008You know....I am a good mom*Or maybe I just have sucker written across my forehead....either way I was up at O'dark thirty to make the teenage daughter breakfast. Now she is totally capable of making it herself but why am I making it? Cause they have testing today....and I am nice like that. Of course manchild will get fed too.....he's just sleeping right now. *Its going to be.....*gasp* spring like today.....I know.....I hardly believe it myself. *The weekend was good and pretty uneventful. Some cleaning, some crafting (not necessarily in that order). I just rested and it was nice. *Rumor has it that Mr. Cheeky is actually going to get to come home this week! Woot! Supposed to be home Thursday night so....I think I may take Friday off again. *Today is tax day so....even though she is taking down her blog....go leave Katie some love today - she needs it...I am too lazy to link...she is over there in my blogroll. *My job function is changing today....I think I will like it a little better. It was almost getting boring (but the money is good so I will do it regardless). Once new people learn that I know how to "speak geek" they instantly love me. Its not that hard. So that is what I am going to be doing again....speaking geek. *Since its going to be *gasp* spring like today - I am thinking of walking outside like me and Mr. Cheeky used to do. These lungs need some fresh air. *That's it - all I got for ya right now. I need to eat my Kashi Oatmeal (I lurves me some Kashi) and then shower, wake manchild, feed manchild, and then get outta here. Cheeky who is singing....hmmmm a little John Michael Montgomery.... I know you've heard that worn out line about love at first sight Well I never knew those words were true till you walked in tonight all it took was just one look knockin' me off of my feet I'm not a man of many words so I'll make this short and sweet Could ya would ya ain't ya gonna if I asked you would ya wanna be my baby tonight Yeah I'd take a chance slow dance make a little romance honey it'll be alright Girl you got me wishin' we were huggin' and a kissin' and a holdin' each other tight So could ya would ya ain't ya gonna if I asked you would ya wanna be my baby tonight I'm not tryin' to come on like some rhinestone romeo I'm a lookin' for a whole lot more than a one night rodeo What can I do to prove to you I'm a layin' it on the line I'll even get down on my knees just to beg you one more time Yeah could ya would ya ain't ya gonna if I asked you would ya wanna be my baby tonight Yeah I'd take a chance slow dance make a little romance honey it'll be alright Girl you got me wishin we were huggin' and a kissin' and a holdin' each other tight so could ya would ya ain't ya gonna if I asked you would ya wanna be my baby tonight Yeah could ya would ya ain't ya gonna if I asked you would ya wanna be my baby tonight Yeah I'd take a chance slow dance make a little romance honey it'll be alright Girl you got me wishin' we were huggin' and a kissin' and a holdin' each other tight So could ya would ya ain't ya gonna if I asked you would ya wanna be my baby tonight Yeah a could ya would ya ain't ya gonna if I asked you would ya wanna be my baby tonight Saturday, April 12, 2008Take the time and watch itFrom beginning to end.....watch it... And when you are feeling down and out, like the world is against you, and all you can do is complain......watch it again. Friday, April 11, 2008Countin flowers on the wall......that don't bother me at all....Here we are moving into another weekend.....without Mr. Cheeky. He is still traveling for work and we aren't sure when he's going to get to come home. There obviously were issues that he has to take care of. He is not the only one in this situation but it would be nice to see him at least for a weekend. So....he MIGHT be home next weekend - we will see. So in the meantime, I decided to take today off. Manchild has today off from school and well, he was planning on spending time with his dad. Since he won't be here I guess I will have to serve as a substitute. I think we are heading to the waterpark (indoor waterpark) and do some swimming and just general warming up OR to MOA to check out the new coasters. I am thinking we may just stay close to home and do the waterpark. Last night we got more snow. Not as much as they were calling for (that was just about 40 miles north) but still - snow, in April....AND there was thunder and lightening. Very cool on that part. Ya'll know how I like thunder and lightening. So you are saying to yourself, what are you doing up so early if you have the day OFF? Yeah, I am saying that to myself. That would be because of the screaming kitty waking me up because he thinks I should be up....to FEED HIM! Cheeky - who is gonna sing some old school country - #1 because I woke up singing it and I don't know why and #2 Mr. Cheeky has a fondness for the Statler Bros. from being a kid (me too). It was remade recently by Eric Heatherly I like his version too........ I keep hearin' you're concerned about my happiness But all that thought you're givin' me is conscience I guess If I was walkin' in your shoes, I wouldn't worry none While you 'n' your friends are worried about me I'm havin' lots of fun Countin' flowers on the wall That don't bother me at all Playin' solitaire till dawn with a deck of fifty-one Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo Now don't tell me I've nothin' to do Last night I dressed in tails, pretended I was on the town As long as I can dream it's hard to slow this swinger down So please don't give a thought to me, I'm really doin' fine You can always find me here, I'm havin' quite a time Countin' flowers on the wall That don't bother me at all Playin' solitaire till dawn with a deck of fifty-one Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo Now don't tell me I've nothin' to do It's good to see you, I must go, I know I look a fright Anyway my eyes are not accustomed to this light And my shoes are not accustomed to this hard concrete So I must go back to my room and make my day complete Countin' flowers on the wall That don't bother me at all Playin' solitaire till dawn with a deck of fifty-one Smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo Now don't tell me I've nothin' to do Don't tell me I've nothin' to do Thursday, April 10, 2008Yeah, I stole it - whatcha gonna do about it... huh?You. Can. Only. Type. One. Word. Not as easy as you might think. Remember: one word answers. 1.Where is your mobile phone? Chargin 2.Your significant other? Traveling 3.Your hair? Straight 4.Your mother? Works 5.Your father? Retired 6.Your favourite thing? Spa 7.Your dream last night? Weird 8.Your favorite drink? Margarita 9.Your dream/goal? Abundance 10.The room you’re in? Office 11.Your ex? Nonexistant 12.Your fear? Spiders 13.Where do you want to be in 6 years? Beach 14.Where were you last night? Conference 15.What you’re not? Skinny 16.Muffins? Tops 17.One of your wish list items? Cuddlebug 18.Where you grew up? South 19.The last thing you did? Shower 20.What are you wearing? Robe 21.Your TV? Off 22.Your pets? Eating 23.Your computer? Entertainment 24.Your life? Satisfying 25.Your mood? Tired 26.Missing someone? Hubs 27.Your car? Paid-Off 28.Something you’re not wearing? Skivvies 29.Favorite Store? Archiver's 30.Your summer? Warm 31.Like someone? Yep 32.Your favorite color? Pink. 33.When is the last time you laughed? Today 34.Last time you cried? dunno 35.Who will/would re-post this? Anyone Labels: Meme Wednesday, April 09, 2008Ode to the third stallOh third stall on the second floor you are my favorite of all the potty stalls. Your door closes so tight that no one can see through (not like stalls one and two). You are always fully stocked with potty paper. Although you require 2 flushes every time I know its because the sound makes you giddy and so you like to hear it twice as much. Oh third stall on the second floor I get so sad when you are lending your services to someone else. You should be only mine. Oh third stall on the second floor you are better than the other floors. You are divine. Tuesday, April 08, 2008I wanna go back to bedThe last several nights well actually mornings I have been having some really interesting vivid dreams. The one this morning was particularly good and I remember most of it. I didn't want it to end. Yesterday's was weird but still I was enjoying it. Very suspenseful. I remembered it when I woke up and in the morning after but now I can't remember it. I think I may write key words of today's down and see if I remember it later. Cheeky - who is singing - what else but a little Heart..... Spare a little candle save some light for me. Figures up ahead moving in the trees. White skin in linen, perfume on my wrist. And the full moon that hangs over these dreams in the mist. Darkness on the edge shadows where I stand I search for a time on a watch with no hands I want to see you clearly come closer than this But all that I remember are dreams in the mist These dreams go on when I close my eyes Every second of the night I live another life. These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away. Is it cloak-and-dagger could it be spring or fall? I walk without a cut through a stained glass wall. Weaker in my eyesight candle in my grip And words that have no form are falling from my lips. These dreams go on when I close my eyes Every second of the night I live another life. These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away. There's something out there I can't resist. I need to hide away from the pain - There's something out there I can't resist. The sweetest song is silence that I've ever heard. Funny how your feet in dreams never touch the earth. In a wood full of princes freedom is a kiss But the prince hides his face from dreams in the mist. These dreams go on when I close my eyes Every second of the night I live another life. These dreams that sleep when it's cold outside Every moment I'm awake the further I'm away. Monday, April 07, 2008So here we are again, another Monday and I would rather be snoozing than already up, showered, and fed the cats. I am not dressed yet (get your minds out of the gutter, I meant for work - I am NOT sitting here doing this post nekkid - geesh) for work but I will be soon. I actually had a pretty decent relaxing weekend. Let me recap for you: Friday: Bunco night. I was debating all day long on whether or not I wanted to go. I was tired and it was a long week Do I? Don't I? Should I? Shouldn't I? In the end I decided I would. Katie came along. I am sooooo glad I went - wanna know why? Come on you do......cause I WON!! Yep I won! $55 to be exact! I had the most buncos of the night and...I was one away from tying for the most wins. Katie came back to the house after the game and we sat and gossiped until 2am! I bet some of you had some ears burning.....and if you didn't you should have...BWAHAHAHAHA! We also decided that during the game, since I am the Head Bish....that she could be my Lieutenant. You know, my second....like in Grease....when they are racing and Kinicki asks Johnny to be his second.....yeah, that is what Katie is....my second. Saturday: Well after playing taxi service, I basically just did a little housework and went shopping to spend my winnings. I only bought one thing - well ok maybe I bought a few embellishments but only one big thing and that was my desk top Ott Lamp. Now for those of you who don't craft you wouldn't understand. But for those of you that do....I know, you are jealous. Its ok. You can admit it. I have been coveting one of these things for a really long time and now I have it thanks to Bunco! Can I get a Woot!!!!!? Suzi came over for a while and we scrapped a little. She left and after watching Family Guy's Blue Harvest (which came on last night by the way but Noooo we had to watch it on DVD the night before) with manchild I hit the sack. Early. On a Saturday night. I am old. Sunday: It was cold and rainy and that is a good combo to be watching LOTR on TNT all day long....let me repeat that ALL.DAY.LONG. Until like almost 11 last night. Yep, it was a good lay around the house day. I did do a lot of cooking though which I didn't mind. I like cooking. So that's it - my weekend. I know, you are jealous. I lead such and exciting life. Cheeky who is singing.....some Bangles..... Six o' clock already I was just in the middle of a dream I was kissin' Valentino By a crystal blue Italian stream But I can't be late Cause then I guess I just won't get paid These are the days When you wish your bed was already made It's just another manic Monday I wish it was Sunday Cause that's my fun day I don't have to run day It's just another manic Monday Have to catch an early train Got to be to work by nine And if I had an aeroplane I still couldn't make it on time Cause it takes me so long just to figure out what I'm gonna wear Blame it on the train But the bus is already there All of the nights Why did my lover have to pick last night To get down Doesn't it really matter That I have to feed the both of us Employment's down He tells me in his bedroom voice C'mon honey, let's go make some noise Time it goes so fast When you're having fun Sunday, April 06, 2008Such sad sad news.....An American Icon has died. Rest in Peace Charlton. Thursday, April 03, 2008See.....you already knew I was a little fruity
Wednesday, April 02, 2008Hell's Kitchen Baby!!Yes! Yes! Yes! I lurves me some Chef Ramsey and Hell's Kitchen. I think this is going to be a good season. I haven't got my favorite cook yet but.... there is one or two that should be going real soon. I loved how he was in disguise at the beginning. I laughed that little man was upset cause he can't be wearin' his chef hat. And Jen....girlfriend called Chef Ramsey a butt head! LOVE IT!! Chef asked dude if he smoked.....FUNNY! Yep....this is gonna be a goood season. And with any luck....we will make it through the season finale without having to email our favorite weather buddy Ian. Bwhahahahahaha!!! So, in honor of Hell's Kitchen I am singin a little Ohio Players....Fire (its the theme song ya'll) Hey, now, huh-huh Hey, hey, hey, no, (ow, now) Hey, now, huh-huh Hey, hey, hey, no Fire (uh) (uh) Fire (it's all about)(uh, uh) Fire (woo, woo, woo) Fire The way you walk and talk really sets me off To a full alarm, child, yes, it does, uh The way you squeeze and tease, knocks to me my knees ‘Cause I'm smokin', baby, baby The way you swerve and curve, really wrecks my nerves And I'm so excited, child (yeah), woo, woo The way you push, push let's me know that you're good (you're gonna get your wish) Oh, yeah Fire (what I said, child, ow) Fire (uh-huh) Got me burnin', burnin', burnin' Got me burnin', burnin', burnin' (yeah) Got me burnin', burnin', burnin' (yeah) Woo...hoo...hoo...baby Start burnin, burnin' baby Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Burnin, burnin' baby Oh, baby When you shake what you got, and girl, you've got a lot You're really somethin', child, yes, you are When you're hot you're hot, you really shoot your shot You're dyn-o-mite, child, yeah Well, I can tell by your game, you're gonna start a flame Love, baby, baby I'm not gon' choke from the smoke, got me tightenin' up my stroke Do you feel it, girl, yeah Got me burnin', burnin', burnin' Labels: Hell's Kitchen Tuesday, April 01, 2008Sometimes - its all about the danceI was watching Dirty Dancing and as I watched all I could think about was life is all about the dance (yeah I know - this is a little deep for me). But you know, it really is all about the dance. And Rascal Flatts said it best......"Life's a dance you learn as you go - sometimes you lead sometimes you follow, it don't matter what you don't know - life's a dance you learn as you go". I am not a dancer by nature. I am a singer. For me its all about the music. To quote a line from one of my favorite movies of all time - Eddie and the Cruisers - "words and music" that is what its about. We all go through life with all these worries and stresses and never stop to just listen to music - ya know? So today....when you are tired, angry, stressed, worried, just turn on the music and dance (or in my case....sing).
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