HOTEL ROOM

I went to St. Louis Missouri for another week of training for work.

I stayed at the Sheraton Westport

I had a great room this time. Last week I stayed at another hotel that wasn't near as nice.

King size bed, couch with foot stool. Very nice for relaxing after a long day of training.

I loved these bed side tables.

Cool corner light.

The room service and food was excellent.

This hotel had some gorgeous lighting.

I will show you some of them later in the week.

Glad this part of the training is over. Now I will have 2 weeks of in office training. This has all been tiring and inconvienent but I am impressed that the company is investing so much to make our jobs a success. They also feed us very well. We had breakfast every morning snacks throughout the day and a big lunch each day.

I have gained 5 lbs over the last 2 weeks. Will have to work that off !

Did you feel the earthquake last night just before 11pm? We actually thought at first it was the washer being unlevel, but even the windows shook. First time experience for me. Can't imagine being in a place that has these often. We didn't have any damage that we know of.

Have a great day

Pam

WEEK IN REVIEW

I spent last week in St Louis for training in my new position.

Unfortunately I DID NOT get to go to the World Series but I did watch every minute of games 6 & 7.

Wow game 6 was full of DRAMA. I have not really been a watcher of baseball on tv but now I am hooked and disappointed that it is the end of the season. I have already told Scott that we have to go up to a Cardinals game next year.

While there I had the most amazing dinner ever. We went to Wild Horse Grill and I ordered Butternut Squash Ravioli in a ricotta brown sugar nutmeg sauce. I am still dreaming about it. I have never eaten Butternut squash especially in a ravioli. It was the BOMB! I have looked for a recipe but haven't found on with the same ingredients for the sauce. When I get time I am going to play with it til I get it right.

I love sky photos and I took this one for Coco. She wasn't a bit interested.

On the drive home from the Tulsa airport Friday afternoon the first thing I noticed was the trees had really turned colors over the week. I took these going 80 mph, shame on me but they turned out pretty good. I was even using my small point and shoot.

I think this was in Siloam Springs. The pictures don't capture the abundance of color that was on display.

I LOVE FALL

I made it home early enough to take Coco and A to their first dance. It was a Halloween dance and they were so excited and nervous. It was adorable. Coco couldn't decide on what costume to wear so she wore the snow princess from last year.

We also had softball tournament beginning at 8:30am on Saturday. She played at 9am, 5pm and 11am on Sunday. We were so busy that the weekend has flown by. I am ready for things to slow down a bit. I don't see that happening just yet. The new job is going to keep me busy busy for several more weeks.

Everyone have a fabulous week!

Pam

A LIST

1. I started a new job on Monday

2. I rode 4 gillion miles in a car today

3. I am currently 10 minutes from Illinois

4. I live in Arkansas

5. I actually got in the car to go 4 gillion miles with 3 people I DO NOT KNOW

6. I should have given Scott their names and phone numbers

7. I should get their phone numbers

8. I had my first taste of Foie Gras and Pate today

9. I had my last taste of Foie Gras and Pate today

10. I have my choice of 2 beds to sleep in tonight

11. I am sleeping smack dab in the middle of one of them tonight

12. I might jump up and down on the other one

13. I have to ride 4 gillion miles back home tomorrow

14. I get to sleep in tomorrow til 7:30 if I want to

15. We are planning on eating at Lamberts tomorrow on the way home

16. I have to travel for the next 2 weeks

17. I will travel 4 gillion miles by plane though

18. Thank the good LORD

19. Some people are strange

20. Maybe it is me

21. I really miss Scott and my girl

22. I will be married 12 years on Sunday

23. My groom will be in the deer woods on Sunday

24. I won't see him for a week

25. :(

26. I don't know how to work this tv in the hotel room

27. It was 49 degrees where I am today

28. I think the Cardinals just beat the Rangers

29. I miss Scott and my girl, did I already say that?

30. My mama sent me a message on FB so cool GO MOM

31. I forgot my fan and I always sleep with a fan

32. I need to go take my melatonin to help me sleep

33. I am trying to make it to 35 on my list

34. Coco made 5 A's and 1 B for first semester, I am so proud of her!!!

35. Going to pick out my bed now! Goodnight

Wow I didn't know I could make such a long list.
Fodder for my Smash book
Wonder what I can find in this hotel room for my smash book
I forgot my camera
not a good move

Have a great Thursday and pray for safe travels for us.
Pam

A BETTER DAY

Today was a better day.

Thanks Jen, Rhonda, and Sue for your encouraging comments.

The girl must have gotten a good nights sleep too because she was much nicer. She even offered to get me a drink when she went out today. It could also be that our boss had a meeting this morning about attitudes and respect for each other.

Either way I am glad it was a good day.

Only 2 more work days and then we are going to Branson to see Noah's Ark with friends. Looking forward to that.

Off to bed early again tonight. We have to be up early to get Coco all beautifule for school photos tomorrow. It seems they do this earlier every year.

Night all
Pam

A REALLY BAD DAY

Why are some people just MEAN spirited?

I have had a HORRIBLE day!

I was asked to train someone at work and this person apparently does not want to be trained. At least by me. Everything I would say she knew how to do or she would answer questions with one word answers. I tried to ask questions to get to know her but it was like pulling teeth. This was all while she sat across my desk with her arms crossed over her chest. You know that sign language!!!!

I have been at this job for 12 weeks and this person has never spoken to me. I have said good morning, Hi, How are you? etc several times and she just ignores me. We have never met before so how can she dislike me? She doesn't even know me!!!

BUT SHE DOESN'T LIKE ME AND I DON'T KNOW WHY!!!! Well, I know why as of today but that doesn't excuse the past 11 weeks. Seriously she has been rude since the 1st day I walked in to the bank. She is being demoted and I am taking her position so I can understand her frustrations but I didn't make the decision. Like I said that is not the reason she has been so rude since the day I walked in!

I do not care if she likes me but I am flabbergasted as to why. I have been told she is just like this.

How sad is that!!! I have my days when I let my attitude get the better of me but even then I STILL USE MY MANNERS!  What is really sad is that there are several people I work with that have a sour attitude. This makes for a very long day sometimes and today was one of them.

I get home and Coco had a bad day too. She was last on the batting order. Poor thing is just starting to see the unfairness of life. This situation is not necessarily unfair but it was to her. She has also been dealing with a girl at school that most of time acts like her best friend but then she will do silly little things to hurt Coco's feelings. Like the other day she made a list of her BEST FRIENDS, she put Coco at the bottom. But then she calls her to invite her to come spend the night. I don't know how involved I should get so I just try to down play it and encourage Coco to take the high road. I really wish she didn't have to go through these times but it is what it is.

I did tell her tonight that we both needed a good nights sleep so that if tomorrow was a repeat of today then at least we would be well rested and better able to deal with those people!! So I am hitting the bed early!

Goodnight all and say a prayer for me that tomorrow will be a better day! I'll have my big girl pants on!!!!

Pam

TIRED

Whew I am exhausted after working again.  The new job is going great. I forgot how different working in a bank is than working for a mortgage company. I really like it and the people I work with. That is always a plus!

I have been getting up earlier so that I can take Coco and a friend to Girl Scout day camp before I go to work. I am ready for that to be over!

It has been so long since I wore my work shoes that my feet are swelling by the end of the day. I know it is not from being on my feet because I am mosting at my desk during the day. I woke up at 5:30am this morning with a horrible charlie horse in my calf. Hoping that doesn't happen again tonight. I will be taking some ibuprofen before going to bed.

Not only a new job and GS camp, we also have softball tournaments this week. She played tonight at 7:30 (they won 15-7) and will play again on Thursday.

I am praying for Saturday to come soon. So that I can sleep in and do absolutely nothing!!!!!

Have a great week!
Pam

OOPS

OOPS is a store in NWA with lots of cheap goodies! Knowing I had to go back to work this week I spent last week running around going all the places I wanted to go to that I couldn't do while working. OOPS is one of those places. It is about 45 min from me so it is not a place I get to often. I wanted to show you a few things I bought.

This birdcage was $6.25 and the cross was $3.75. Aren't they adorable. I have the birdcage filled with plastic Easter eggs on my table right now. I also found these little roses for .67 cents for 9 of them. I have wanted to do this project for Coco's room for awhile. I bought the shade at walmart for just a few dollars.

This is the finished project. I now have to pick out a base for her.

Is anyone else feeling the loss of hours for Daylight savings???? I can not get enough sleep. It has to be the time change. Maybe it is the 10 hours a day I am gone to work now!

Speaking of work I am loving it. I did go by my old office to pick up my Notary info and apparently they are just a week away from calling me back. Just my luck. I think the management was holding out so she could hire a friend of hers, apparently she has been in the office visiting lately. Classy huh??? I think I am in a great place now with lots opportunity that I could never have had at the old job! Sometimes money isn't the most important thing in a job!!!!

I am so glad tomorrow is Friday!!!!! Ready for the weekend!

Pam

GREAT DAY

Thank you all for the good wishes on my first day at work!

I had a great day. All the people were very nice, the company has lots of great points. Lots of training, which is so good!

I will be helping people keep their homes and that is one of the companies strengths. They want to retain as many customers as possible.

I am exhausted but a good exhausted!

This is short and sweet but DWTS is coming on so I gotta go.

Blessings,
Pam

Beautiful Weather

It has been the most beautiful weekend here in Arkansas. Friday it was in the 80's! Saturday and Sunday weren't that warm but still very comfortable outside. We worked on the garden and cleaned up and played around both days. Great times.

I did go around town looking for letters. Like these below.

Do you see the "A" ?

And the "E" ???

These will be used to make a special present for someone that might just be reading this blog, so I can't tell ya who!!!

I am getting nervous about starting the new job tomorrow. I hate being the new girl. Don't you?

I don't know for sure if I am starting tomorrow because there was a hiccup with my drug test. Who knew they would question me about cough syrup. I took 1 dose on Monday night and took the test on Tuesday. They called me late Friday so I have to take in the prescription to the clinic tomorrow, once the doctor signs off on the test then I will be able to go to work but I don't know if the bank will be ready. If not I will enjoy 1 more day of freedom.

I told Scott tonight that I wish I had a couple more weeks since the weather is so nice. I probably wouldn't get anymore done though. I seem to get sucked into GMA, Regis, The View and Martha!!! Oh morning shows I will miss you!

It is 9:16pm STUPID TIME CHANGE! I suppose I should try to starting winding down so I can get a good nights sleep in case I do have to go to work!

I am looking forward to Friend Making Monday and I am going to get to it on MONDAY this week.

Oh and Dancing With The Stars starts tomorrow....... I am looking forward to watching Ty Murray and Jewel. I love me some wranglers and a cowboy hat!!!!!!!!!!

Until tomorrow blessings

Pam