Bunker Kitty

My day in the bunker

I have been in training the last couple of days. And it has been in an underground Federal Response Center in Denton. So, yes, a bunker. Built to withstand a nuclear blast. It is kind of cool knowing that whatever happens above me, I am safe below the earth. Although it is also depressing to not be able to just look out windows (even if all you see is dark skies and rain). But, here is why I am in training in Denton in an underground bunker. I volunteered for the Regional Emergency Response Team. So, when an emergency like Hurricane Katrina comes up I have the potential to be called up to help OSHA complete its mission. I would be on the logistical side -- helping get the equipment, rooms and transportation for our team. I have actually enjoyed the training and have definitely sparked an interest in continuing learning about this stuff. So, yes, a new career path may have been inspired. Of course, we'll see what happens after my first emergency team I serve on how I feel...... I will be going back tomorrow for the last day of training and then back to the office. Yeah, I would rather be underground. :) But driving to and from Denton is not fun!

I am currently watching a movie (Epic Movie -- not something I really need to pay attention to so I can surf the Internet while knocking this movie out. Unless you really need super mindless entertainment, I am not going to recommend it....)

Welp, gonna run! Talk to you later!

Long Weekend Wrap-Up

It has been a wonderful, long weekend. I left work at noon on Friday to enjoy the afternoon. It was was wonderful! I was going to go to the gym on the way home from work, but when I got to the dressing room I realized one important thing. Well, I had picked up one of each of my tennis shoes. And any thought of even trying to wear two different shoes went out the window when I realized I had the right shoe of both pairs. (And yes, I have 2 pairs of gym shoes. Wanna make something of it?? :)). So, I can't work out. It was actually kind of funny....... Anyway, I got tickets for Friday afternoon to see the Body World's exhibit at Fair Park. Due to a work thing, Mike was unable to come with me (which kind of stunk but it happened....) so I called Michelle. I haven't seen Michelle in FOREVER so it was okay that I went with her. Now, Body Worlds is the freakiest, most awesome thing I have seen in a long time. These are real people who have donated their bodies so the living can view and learn what is really going on inside. Yeah, you see anatomy books and kind of know what is going on inside, but this exhibit really opened my eyes to how the body really works. Now that I am pretty in tuned to what is going on with my body, it was super interesting to me. I hope that viewing the black lungs from smoking helped convince a few people to give up smoking and see some of the damage done to organs convinced others to take better care of themselves. It was awesome and I loved it. Very glad I went!!! Friday night, Mike and I hung out with his cousin Gary. Gary is super fun and I like him a lot. Good thing since we were all hanging out, huh!

Let's see, Saturday I relaxed with a facial at my favorite little spa. I love seeing her because every time I see her, she is just convinced I am shrinking more and more. You can't hear enough how wonderful you look :). Saturday night we had dinner with Mike's mom and that was very nice. We just had dinner at her house in Plano so I spent time playing with her dog Chloe.

K, Sunday I relaxed, did a yoga class and then hung out with Mike. I kind of liked doing the Sunday night yoga class because it is just a nice way to end a weekend. It was at 5 in the afternoon and I am not really sure if the class is usually as small or it was just because of the holiday weekend. I think it was more the fact that it was a holiday weekend. There were 5 of us in the class including the teacher (who was a sub herself). I did some poses I hadn't done before. Plus, I hadn't been in about 2 weeks so I was kind of uncoordinated!!! It was funny and I just really didn't care if I fell.

Okay, now to Monday! Mike and I had dinner with my parents today (it was a family weekend). It was some pretty great salmon. We had a lot of fish this weekend -- luckily it is very good for you. And I had promised to show him my embarrassing kid photo since he showed me one that was kind of funny. So, he got to see all my cute baby photos :). I have just figured out how to transfer files from my computer to the cell phone (I just haven't played with it until now. Now that I have figured it out though, I plan to put a lot more pictures on the phone). And I had a run in with a super cranky Target employee. Well, not a run in. She just decided to go on a tirade about how people on a diet annoyed her (how she thought I was on a diet because I bought a sugar free red bull is beyond me). She then decided to give me nutrition and food advice. Yeah, ME!! I just looked at her, told her a little white lie "I am a personal trainer" (well, just not certified :)) and she was just like "OH". Just check me out and keep your weird hangups to yourself!!!

Okay, that was my weekend. Sorry for the long post!!! Hope you had a great (and dry) weekend.

Why??

I am sitting here transferring data from my hard drive to a travel drive (14 actually). Not exactly rocket science, but apparently our receptionist is not smart enough to figure out how to do it. Anyway, a song that I just can't stand comes on and I actually catch myself about to sing it. What!!?? It is catching but in an annoying way. So, I am now wondering why the heck those words are coming out of my mouth. By the way, it is "Umbrella" by Riannon. It sucks...... It is just too much trouble to change the station at work so I just try to tune it out. Luckily one of my favorite songs came on right after. All is well in the land of music.

Okay, I am done with that. I am craving a salad (good craving to have), so I am going to take my daily walk to the Bank of America building. It is also nice to get out and stretch my legs.

Happy happy Thursday!!!

Glorious Friday

So, its finally Friday and I am pretty happy. It was a fast week! Not sure why, but it is all good. I hear everybody up at the front chatting and I guess I look like a good worker while sitting at my desk, but little do they know :). Currently, Mia and I are trying to decide who brings the beer (Bud Lite, tres classy.....) to Jen's Bridal Shower on Sunday. (Inside joke. I don't feel like explaining :)). I still need to pick up her actual gift. I am thinking a pink flamingo. They don't have a yard but it can still hang out on the patio. She and David would love it. (Jen, have you thought about ways to kill me yet? :)). Just kidding about all that of course. Do they even make pink flamingos anymore?

The Office last night actually surprised me. I didn't expect the ending and that is always a good thing. I had some good laughs and was very happy. However I have to wait until freakin Sept. to see what happens! Good news is that they were slated for 30 new episodes next season, so that is a whole lotta "Office" to enjoy. Now, I will just have to wait......... sigh......

So, that's it. Tonight will be spent relaxing with my honey. I am okay with that. I need some rest. So, that is all. I have my Starbucks and I am happy. :) Happy Friday all!

I am running out of original titles.......

Okay, first of all, my favorite actress in the whole world, Jenna Fischer, hurt her back on Monday night (fractured it in 4 places). So, best wishes and speedy recovery!! (Yes, I know she reads my blog religiously so she will see this.... ;-)). They said she should be okay and have a full recovery. (PS - The Office season finale is on tonight. Don't try to talk to me between 7 and 8 tonight. What am I going to do for the rest of the summer! Argh....... )

Other than that, really nothing else going on. I am super happy its Thursday. Besides the fact that it is Office night, it also puts me one step closer to Friday. No big plans, it just is the weekend :).

Congrats to Mike who is now accepted to Sanford-Brown's Diagnostic Medical Sonogram program. It will be an interesting two years! But I know he will do great :). He starts Monday so there might be a lot of blogs were I tell everyone I haven't seen him for a week. Its gonna stink, but we will deal!

Monday. Oh Its Monday......

Okay, it was a good weekend but nothing just too spectacular happened. I had sushi with the gals at Blue Fish (or Blue Fin as Jen was calling it in a sleepy stupor :)). I worked out on Sunday afternoon but I didn't really eat enough during the day (well, strawberries and a Smoothie...). It wasn't the best workout, let's just say. I was kind of dizzy at the beginning (and got the lecture from Ryan.) I just wasn't hungry and by the time it got to my work out time, I just threw something down. Bad me!


Since I don't have much to report, I wanted to share a bunny picture! I know, big change from all the kitty pictures. This bunny is just too cute. I got him off of http://www.cuteoverload.com/. When I need to smile, I visit that website. He looks like he is plotting something......

Okay, time to figure out the afternoon duties. Yoga is tonight. I haven't decided if I am going to throw in a spin class before. I probably should since I know I won't be working out tomorrow night. Still pondering though......... Later!!!

Friday!!!

I am actually in a great mood today. I think it is the latte I was actually able to pick up before work. And the fact that it is beautiful, sunny and FRIDAY. I have been so tired lately, so it is a nice change. It is even so good I am able to ignore scowling, icky cube neighbor. That takes a super good mood!!!

This week has been pretty low key. I have done well in the working out area and I am pretty proud of that. I figure there will be weeks when I don't want to work out, so I better do it as much as possible when I am able to. I am probably in super need of the treadmill today to get off some of this energy!!! Weeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sure by 3:00 I will be sleepy and ready to just crawl into bed. So, I am going to enjoy this while I can :).

That is pretty much it. I realized today was my year anniversary here at BAE. I can say it has been interesting. I don't feel like running like I did when I was at ZC. But truthfully, if something better came up, I wouldn't say no at this point. I just have to deal with some super bitter, stagnant people and that doesn't make for a fun day. I work past it and just try to do my job. As long as the people who matter know what I can do, that is all that matters.

Everyone have a great Friday. Later!!!

Monday is almost over

I was a tad sluggish this morning but I think it was because it was a Monday morning. It is about quiting time and I am happy about that. The day wasn't bad, but would much rather be headed to the gym for a good workout.

I had a pretty good weekend. Saturday, Mike and I went to get massages at the Texas Massage Institute (the training college for massage therapists). It was awesome and she got a lot of the knots out of my neck, but I have a little soreness on the right side. It is going away and I can move my head, so I don't think it is anything to worry about.

Sunday I met my friend Natalie for dinner. She was in town for her sister's wedding and it was nice to see her. I missed the brunch earlier in the day, so I am glad I got to catch up with her. If I had thought ahead, I would have figured out what wedding gift I wanted to give her and bring it to dinner. Oh well. Her wedding isn't until July, so I have time!

So, spin class and yoga tonight. I need a good, intense cardio session and the Irving club has the 30 min. spin class before yoga. Here's hoping I make it to the 6:00 class so I have time to cool down and clean up before heading into the yoga class. Nothing hotter than a sweaty girl with a red face :). Time to pack up and get ready to go home! Later!!

Needed my boat last night

I was driving home from the gym in that rain last night. It wasn't too bad when I started, but the closer I got to home, the worse the wind was blowing. I couldn't tell how the deep the water was either so I was just very happy when I finally got home. I did get soaked from the car to the door, but I had just worked out so I wasn't looking to beautiful anyway! I know I was lucky in that all my area got was rain. I went outside this morning and nothing had blown over. So that was good....... Mike said he lost a hubcap in the water. Must have been some freakin strong water!!! But we are all safe and sound. Mom and Dad lost electricity, but from what she said, it came back on.

The weekend is coming soon and I am very happy about that. Other than that, nothing else to report. Work is work. No further comment on that. Well, except for our problem child is rearing his ugly head again! Seriously, how many times can we write up and suspend a person before 1) He GETS it; 2) we can get rid of him! I realize he has "rights" per the Union, but come on. I have been here a year and he is by far the biggest problem. Okay, enough of that.

Happy Thursday. Stay dry!! Later.