Dad was the person I shared my thoughts with, especially when it came to work issues. We are creating a new position at the office "Liturgical Coordinator" and the beginning pay is $40,000.00. I really need to share my thoughts on this with him. I'm considering putting my name in the hat for the position and I know that he would be proud of me for doing so, but you know, sometimes you just need to talk to someone about it. Someone to discuss the pros & cons. Someone to fill you with encouragement. I know that everyone will say, if this is something you want then go for it, but you still need someone to talk to about it.
My brothers and sisters are so busy with their families and stuff and I know that they would be supportive of whatever I choose to do but the difference with Dad is that he would give me his full attention without being distracted. I've been speaking to him all weekend long and he's answereing me. I guess I just miss the hug he would give at the end of our discussions. OMG, it must be the weather. I can't believe I'm feeling so needy. Snap out of it, Juanita!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Mother's Day weekend
Wow, Mom had all five of her children with her this weekend. Sad to say Ramona & Tim couldn't join us for dinner but at least she got to spend time with mom. Saturday Maria took us to Sam Moon, we'd never been there, and what a mistake. I now know how to get there. OMG, all the purposes and accessories. We also went into this Sam Moon Home Decor store and they had some really nice stuff to decorate the house with and it wasn't expensive at all. Maria found some things to go in her kitchen and bedroom. She said she would have to go back when she had $$ to spend. Ramona said that she may have to come back up for some things. I found some stuff for mom's house, too.
I bought burgers for everyone when we got back and we all watched some TV and ate burgers. They all left (Tommy, jr and Andy were there, too) because Maria had to go buy some stuff for tomorrow. Tommy was cooking supper for his mom for Mother's Day.
Mother's Day we all got together around 3:00pm and had some KofC because Mom didn't want anyone to cook. We laughed and ate and really enjoyed each other's company. Mom really enjoyed having everyone at her house again.
I hope everyone else had a great Mother's Day, too.
I bought burgers for everyone when we got back and we all watched some TV and ate burgers. They all left (Tommy, jr and Andy were there, too) because Maria had to go buy some stuff for tomorrow. Tommy was cooking supper for his mom for Mother's Day.
Mother's Day we all got together around 3:00pm and had some KofC because Mom didn't want anyone to cook. We laughed and ate and really enjoyed each other's company. Mom really enjoyed having everyone at her house again.
I hope everyone else had a great Mother's Day, too.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Successful Yard Sale
Well, I had our yard sale. It was successful and I made some extra cash even though my prices were really cheap. I was practically giving everything away. My brother and his wife had some things to sell and they did really good in their sales. So did my cousin. Now it's back to regular weekends for me and mom.
Next yard sale on May 16, 2009 at John & Jacque's.
Next yard sale on May 16, 2009 at John & Jacque's.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Happy Anniversary to Maria & Tommy
Yesterday was a great day. We went to my sister Maria's house and celebrated her 11 year wedding anniversary to a really great guy, Tommy Chavez. As a couple they have experienced their ups and downs but at the same time, they demonstrate how a marriage can surpass and achieve anything with the help of God. And now, they are sharing what they have learned with other couples about to begin the journey of marriage. No, now don't get me wrong, they are not the perfect couple and they will be the first to admit it but, if they can help other couples in any way by sharing what they have learned in their 11 years of marriage then they are more than happy to do it.
I am very proud of my sister and brother-in-law and I pray that they have eternal love.
I am very proud of my sister and brother-in-law and I pray that they have eternal love.
Monday, March 23, 2009
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't beleive it!
Sunday my cousin Belinda offered to go with me to return 3 of the 5 6-pks of Boost energy drink I had bought 2-weeks ago for mom. We were returning them because they had expiration dates for November & December 2008. They gave me a store gift card for $9.87. I told Belinda that with my card I could buy some new mascara ($8.49). She went over to the razor section and picked up 14 Bic Soleil razors and 14 refills (4-pks). She also bought two .99¢ eyeliner pencils. I showed her my mascara and she told me to throw it in with her purchases to cover some of the overage she was gong to have.
Long story short, the cashier rang up all her stuff and the total as $120.00, after Belinda's coupons it was $50.00, after Walgreen's coupon we paid out of pocket $1.15. My $8.49 mascara only cost me $1.15.
The man behind us in line asked Belinda if she had any coupons for his stuff (denture stuff) and Belinda said she was sorry but, no. I looked at my gift card and told him, "Here use this it will pay for it." Of course he said no, but I told him that I had gotten some store credit on some stuff I had returned. He was very appreciative and thanked me for the blessing. I thanked him and we left the store.
Long story short, the cashier rang up all her stuff and the total as $120.00, after Belinda's coupons it was $50.00, after Walgreen's coupon we paid out of pocket $1.15. My $8.49 mascara only cost me $1.15.
The man behind us in line asked Belinda if she had any coupons for his stuff (denture stuff) and Belinda said she was sorry but, no. I looked at my gift card and told him, "Here use this it will pay for it." Of course he said no, but I told him that I had gotten some store credit on some stuff I had returned. He was very appreciative and thanked me for the blessing. I thanked him and we left the store.
Back to the grindstone
Well, I'm back in the office and it's like I never left (hehe). All I know is that the day sure went by fast. I was so busy before I knew it the clock showed 4:00pm. One more hour and I would be on the way home.
I got home and chatted for a bit with Mrs. Alvarez, mom's caregiver, and after she left I asked mom if she was ready for supper. She said no. So, I changed clothes, opened the windows in the den and got my laptop and decided to do some work. I never can get much done at the office, that is much computer work done, because most of the time I am either returning phone calls, placing phone calls, tending to couples who come in asking for wedding information, setting appointments for the priests and lots of other things. So, once I post this blog I will start working on our Sunday bulletin for this weekend.
Hope your day was a good one.
I got home and chatted for a bit with Mrs. Alvarez, mom's caregiver, and after she left I asked mom if she was ready for supper. She said no. So, I changed clothes, opened the windows in the den and got my laptop and decided to do some work. I never can get much done at the office, that is much computer work done, because most of the time I am either returning phone calls, placing phone calls, tending to couples who come in asking for wedding information, setting appointments for the priests and lots of other things. So, once I post this blog I will start working on our Sunday bulletin for this weekend.
Hope your day was a good one.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Vacation is over.
Well, I spent Thursday morning at the dentist getting my teeth cleaned. Got home and picked up papers to renew mom's handicap placard. This time they gave me 2 so she will always carry one in her purse and I can keep one in my truck. From there I went grocery shopping. Came home and got right back on the computer to do some work.
Friday I got up and finished work. Fixed breakfast & lunch for mom and me then headed back out to the office to put together the weekend books for the priests. Got some great news from our Business Manager. She said that since I was actually working from home and did not really get to take a vacation I was not to count this week as a vacation week. We were going to count it as regular work time. Woohoo!!!
The diocese has started something new for all employees (including all church employees). Depending on your years of service you will be given a certain amount of days and it will be up to you as to how you choose to use them, vacation, sick time, personal time, etc. You will only be allowed to carry over 5 days into the next year. This will be great because I don't really use any sick time so, I will have more vacation days that I can use for mom's doctor appointments as well as my own.
Today (Saturday) was a beautiful day. I washed some towels and sheets and hung them out on the clothesline to dry. My cousin and I took my mom and my doggie Gia with us on a trip to Walgreens. I had bought some Boost drinks for mom, they were on sale, but a week after I got them home and was about to give mom one I noticed that 3 of the 5-6pks I bought expired last year in November and December 2008. So we took them back to the store and they gave me a gift card with $9.57 credit. While we were there my cousin Belinda pulled out her coupons and she went over to the women's razors and found the Bic Soleil razors and refills on clearance sale. She got 14 razors and 14 refills, took them to the counter and added in 2 eyeliner pencils. I had found my mascara and was ready to use my gift card on it to purchase it ($8.49). Belinda told me to put it in with her stuff and sit back and watch the coupons do their thing. So, the checker rang up her stuff and it added up to $120.00. Then Belinda gave her the coupons and it came down to $54.00. Then Belinda told her to ring up the Walgreens coupon on the razors and refills and her final out-of-pocket was $1.15 which we paid with my gift card. Wow!!!
As we were leaving the gentleman behind us asked how she did that and Belinda told her it was with coupons. He asked us if we had coupons for what he was purchasing (some denture stuff). We said no, but I offered to use my gift card for his purchases. He of course said, no he had the money to pay for it but I insisted and he thanked me for the blessing and wished me a very blessed day. I told him thank you and I wished him one, too. He said he hated to let this blessing go without doing something, I told him to just pay it forward and we would both be blessed again.
Hope everyone has a "Blessed" day tomorrow.
Friday I got up and finished work. Fixed breakfast & lunch for mom and me then headed back out to the office to put together the weekend books for the priests. Got some great news from our Business Manager. She said that since I was actually working from home and did not really get to take a vacation I was not to count this week as a vacation week. We were going to count it as regular work time. Woohoo!!!
The diocese has started something new for all employees (including all church employees). Depending on your years of service you will be given a certain amount of days and it will be up to you as to how you choose to use them, vacation, sick time, personal time, etc. You will only be allowed to carry over 5 days into the next year. This will be great because I don't really use any sick time so, I will have more vacation days that I can use for mom's doctor appointments as well as my own.
Today (Saturday) was a beautiful day. I washed some towels and sheets and hung them out on the clothesline to dry. My cousin and I took my mom and my doggie Gia with us on a trip to Walgreens. I had bought some Boost drinks for mom, they were on sale, but a week after I got them home and was about to give mom one I noticed that 3 of the 5-6pks I bought expired last year in November and December 2008. So we took them back to the store and they gave me a gift card with $9.57 credit. While we were there my cousin Belinda pulled out her coupons and she went over to the women's razors and found the Bic Soleil razors and refills on clearance sale. She got 14 razors and 14 refills, took them to the counter and added in 2 eyeliner pencils. I had found my mascara and was ready to use my gift card on it to purchase it ($8.49). Belinda told me to put it in with her stuff and sit back and watch the coupons do their thing. So, the checker rang up her stuff and it added up to $120.00. Then Belinda gave her the coupons and it came down to $54.00. Then Belinda told her to ring up the Walgreens coupon on the razors and refills and her final out-of-pocket was $1.15 which we paid with my gift card. Wow!!!
As we were leaving the gentleman behind us asked how she did that and Belinda told her it was with coupons. He asked us if we had coupons for what he was purchasing (some denture stuff). We said no, but I offered to use my gift card for his purchases. He of course said, no he had the money to pay for it but I insisted and he thanked me for the blessing and wished me a very blessed day. I told him thank you and I wished him one, too. He said he hated to let this blessing go without doing something, I told him to just pay it forward and we would both be blessed again.
Hope everyone has a "Blessed" day tomorrow.
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