Nutshell Day

Disappointed that my chaise already needs replacing. I was really worried about having an electronic reclining chaise, and now that it won’t go up all the way, it has me worried.  I hate having to deal with stuff like this. The guy came out this afternoon to check it and he's ordering a new one!

I don’t know if you’ve ever worked in the corporate world and compared it to working for a state agency, but the culture in state agencies tend to revolve around food!  OMG, the potlucks, the birthdays, the holidays….everyone is cooking up a storm and there’s always something to be sampled around this facility of over 6,000 people. 

Today, a manager brought in these BBQ Pork Bows (Asian bread rolls filled with pork and sauce) and these things are the bomb.  You can tell that she gets them someplace special. Yes, I broke down and ate one.  The really cool (but not for my waistline) thing about being in project management and building good relationships is that every time there’s a party, or food, etc.  I always get invited…i.e. they think of me as part of their unit.  How cool is that? So, I try to participate all I can and keep these great relationships going, so eating a pork bow is taking one for the team! I do draw the line at cakes, cookies, etc and try to only sample the relatively healthy stuff, but man oh man, so many of the co-workers around here are lean, mean, cooking machines.

Of course, there are others who's contributions you wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole!  You know what I'm talking about...the ones that don't wash their hands after using the facilities.  UGH! Generally speaking though the majority of the people are good eggs.  Because we have so many cultures under one roof, the different contributions are AMAZING! Korean, Indian, Thai, British (yes, he brings in bangers wrapped in some kind of phyllo dough), and of course all different kinds of American, i.e. Southern, Creole, Betty Crocker...the list is endless. Ah well...

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After the furniture guy left, I walked to the lawnmower shop to make sure my tires were ordered.  I'm glad I did because they were completely unorganized.  They got my number and said they would call me tomorrow.  I think they'll be in.  After walking for 3 miles, I came home and tackled the front lawn and driveway area.  I had to get the push mower started and it took me awhile. I had to mess with the choke because it isn't hooked up like it should be. After around 12 to 15 pulls, I did get the fucker working.  Nice workout for the core. 

I think the neighbors that use my driveway for their walking course are happy too.  After all, they can now walk on the lawn part next to the fence.

It's the other part of the yard that will be daunting.  I'll take before and after pictures, but I've hired someone to come in cut down ivy, shrubs, haul off cement, fill in holes, etc.  I just can't do it all and work full time, and I can't keep asking my friends for help. They have lives too. Over a half acre is just too much for one woman!  After they complete that, and I have the stumps removed, I'll be able to maintain the yard myself and I'll slowly hack away at the rest of the ivy. Yeah, I know...this is Dizzy's mundane world.

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Now that I've showered, I'm sipping on some Fireball and getting ready to hit the hay. Gonna go to dinner with a friend tomorrow night at Bucca Di Beppo's. Love me that quasi-Italian food.  I think I'm gonna order the calamari...since he hates seafood and torture him a bit!  He's such a doof!  This guy only goes out with married women.  I don't know why.  I think he's afraid of being in a relationship and likes to know that he can always kick the woman out the door.  I just laugh because he's so funny to listen to and watch. He only drinks scotch and he pretty much hates most food because he can't taste it. I always have fun describing the things I cook and the ingredients. It's like talking to a blank slate.  But he is smart and always fun to debate with.  We'll always be good friends...nothing more.

After tomorrow, I'm off until next Wednesday...using my furlough on Friday and Tuesday (Monday is a holiday...Cesar Chavez observed). So I'll be busy visiting with my BFF's and Racer Boy is in town so there will be a party Saturday night...Woo Hoo!!!

G'nite Peeps.  I'll leave you with an inspirational photo!  Ooorah!

Yeah Baby....YEAH!!!