Just after KF's wedding, school activities start for us. The Monday after the wedding, C goes back as she is part of the orientation committee to welcome incoming Juniors, so they have to be there a week early. Planning events to prevent many of the new students from getting home sick and adjusting to a harder curricula.
A on the other hand will be moving into a condo next week, but commuting between here and there until Pharmacy School orientation starts the week after.
Around here, peace will come very soon.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
It has been a weekend
Sorry for the long delays in posting. Everyone here has been busy with life, I guess like everywhere else.
C is getting close to completing her volunteer work at the library. For School, she needed to volunteer 60 hours this summer at a non-profit facility. She tried to get many different opportunities, but the library was the only one to respond. Even they were hesitant. But the other day, her supervisor said; "When your 60 hours are up, you cannot leave. You are here permanently." Why, you might ask. Because she shows up with a good attitude, does the work assigned cheerfully, and dresses appropriately for the place, (not like most teenagers). Way to go C.
C is also about half way done toward her GS Gold award. She has about 60 hours of leadership in, but the project is only about 50% done. It will get done, but it will probably be completed when she gets back to school.
A is working at Duke Hospital as a Pharmacy Tech. This week she got 48 hours due to many vacations. She even postponed a vacation she wanted to take to work some extra hours. He boss called her aside and told her she too was doing a great job according to the others that work with her. Specifically the Pharmacists have told her boss about the extra things she does. Why, you might ask: Because she shows up on time, does the assigned work cheerfully, pitches in doing other things not required, with a good attitude.
K is helping C with the GS Gold Award project. Because it is a sewing type project, and K is our resident sewing expert, she is helping C correct many of the issues created by other people that apparently cannot follow printed directions. Difficult things like making a 1/4 inch seam allowance 1/4 inches (not 3/8 or more), and using the right side of the piece.
I have been in car maintenance mode this weekend. Today was fix the shifter and install new front struts on A's car, yesterday was troubleshoot and repair a smog system on C's car, then help my next door neighbor move a heavy piece of equipment (1200 pounds) from his house to a shop in High Point, about 10 miles away. I also did some research on HD radios as C wants to put one in her car.
Earlier this week, I got a chance to stop by and see MEH up in MD. As always, it was great to see her and to again get caught up on the various facets of both of our lives. And she has the cutest new puppy, a Jack Russell terrier named Lorelai, that is just adorable. Not enough to make me want one, but still really cute.
C is getting close to completing her volunteer work at the library. For School, she needed to volunteer 60 hours this summer at a non-profit facility. She tried to get many different opportunities, but the library was the only one to respond. Even they were hesitant. But the other day, her supervisor said; "When your 60 hours are up, you cannot leave. You are here permanently." Why, you might ask. Because she shows up with a good attitude, does the work assigned cheerfully, and dresses appropriately for the place, (not like most teenagers). Way to go C.
C is also about half way done toward her GS Gold award. She has about 60 hours of leadership in, but the project is only about 50% done. It will get done, but it will probably be completed when she gets back to school.
A is working at Duke Hospital as a Pharmacy Tech. This week she got 48 hours due to many vacations. She even postponed a vacation she wanted to take to work some extra hours. He boss called her aside and told her she too was doing a great job according to the others that work with her. Specifically the Pharmacists have told her boss about the extra things she does. Why, you might ask: Because she shows up on time, does the assigned work cheerfully, pitches in doing other things not required, with a good attitude.
K is helping C with the GS Gold Award project. Because it is a sewing type project, and K is our resident sewing expert, she is helping C correct many of the issues created by other people that apparently cannot follow printed directions. Difficult things like making a 1/4 inch seam allowance 1/4 inches (not 3/8 or more), and using the right side of the piece.
I have been in car maintenance mode this weekend. Today was fix the shifter and install new front struts on A's car, yesterday was troubleshoot and repair a smog system on C's car, then help my next door neighbor move a heavy piece of equipment (1200 pounds) from his house to a shop in High Point, about 10 miles away. I also did some research on HD radios as C wants to put one in her car.
Earlier this week, I got a chance to stop by and see MEH up in MD. As always, it was great to see her and to again get caught up on the various facets of both of our lives. And she has the cutest new puppy, a Jack Russell terrier named Lorelai, that is just adorable. Not enough to make me want one, but still really cute.
Monday, July 14, 2008
It is not this bad, yet
I find that I am doing more travel by air these days and these flights are getting more and more crowded. Good for the airlines but not so much fun for the traveler. Many people will disagree with my Airline of choice, Southwest, but they go where I need to go on a schedule that fits my travel plans.
However some airlines have begun charging for various things. Here is one parody that I found funny.
It is not this bad, yet.
However some airlines have begun charging for various things. Here is one parody that I found funny.
It is not this bad, yet.
Super Hero
C has a summer job at summer day camp for kids and adults with mental and physical handicaps, providing activities for them during the time when not in school. She has been doing this for 4 years as a paid member of the staff and for 8 years in total. She enjoys the campers and the staff, so will probably continue doing this for several more years as it is 7 weeks for 35 hours per week, 9-3. She is liked and appreciated by the campers and staff because she shows up on time, anticipates needs, works hard and has a great attitude.
Friday was costume dress up day for the staff and C went as Superwoman. She had the red cape, blue body suit, etc and she looked great. The staff and campers always have a great time with these types of things as it provides some break from the routine.
One of the younger campers was really fascinated with C's superwoman costume and the following exchange occurred:
Youth (Y): Are you really able to fly?
C: Not yet, but I am working on it.
Y: Do you have any other super powers?
C: Like you, I am in school learning how to use them properly. I am in Super Hero school during the year when you are at school too.
Y; Really, what are they teaching you.
C Well the next lesson is on my X-ray vision, but, it will be a while before I get than one perfected. Remember, I am a Super Hero in training.
With that last exchange, the other counselor with C burst out laughing. That caused C to get slightly embarrassed, but also laughed really hard as well.
Unfortunately it also rained Friday so pictures could not be made, but C looked cute in her Superwoman costume. That is my Super Hero in Training.
Friday was costume dress up day for the staff and C went as Superwoman. She had the red cape, blue body suit, etc and she looked great. The staff and campers always have a great time with these types of things as it provides some break from the routine.
One of the younger campers was really fascinated with C's superwoman costume and the following exchange occurred:
Youth (Y): Are you really able to fly?
C: Not yet, but I am working on it.
Y: Do you have any other super powers?
C: Like you, I am in school learning how to use them properly. I am in Super Hero school during the year when you are at school too.
Y; Really, what are they teaching you.
C Well the next lesson is on my X-ray vision, but, it will be a while before I get than one perfected. Remember, I am a Super Hero in training.
With that last exchange, the other counselor with C burst out laughing. That caused C to get slightly embarrassed, but also laughed really hard as well.
Unfortunately it also rained Friday so pictures could not be made, but C looked cute in her Superwoman costume. That is my Super Hero in Training.
Friday, July 04, 2008
Some thing different.
I got referred to NerdTests.com for something I was seeking and saw these pictures. They made me laugh. Hope they do the same for you.
Print Screen
Math Expanded
Math Joke
Life on Mars?
Print Screen
Math Expanded
Math Joke
Life on Mars?
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