Lost in TechnoLand

I signed up for Twitter about a year ago.  Then, I decided I couldn't figure it out.  We had been discussing it the other day, so thought I'd give it a new try, and did figure out how to Twitter from my phone.  But, I can never usually think of anything fun to "twitter".   We'll see how it goes.

Then a few weeks ago, I had to become a Facebook member to view some photos of my grandson's vacation, so I made an account and logged in.  I hadn't thought much about it, but 

thought I'd log in tonight and take a gander.  I found several people  from my old high school to be "friends" with, along with some family members.  So, I invited them to be friends.  Within about five minutes I already had four friends.  Ha.   So, we'll see how that goes too....

I don't know if I will be able to keep up with those, because I do like to blog the most of all of it...I still think writing is my therapy.  But, hey, thought I'd see what all the facebook twitter blog techno nerd stuff was all about.   One of my friends said I was a techno goddess.   Uh no...I am a techno novice...ha!   

Night at the Flicks

Yesterday was a long tedious day, and my friend, S, asked if I wanted to go to the movies. I first thought, no, I just want to curl up and veg. But, I thought, maybe OK. I thought I was going to have to help hubby with a fixit project as well, but he was all done. So, my night was free. So, after exercise class I went to see "17 Again" with my friend, S, and another gal. I am so glad I did, it was such a great break, and we laughed our pants off in spots. I think there was only the three of us in the whole theater!??? But, I noticed another group of 3 or 4 in the back finally, but then they were gone when we left already....so who knows? It was so nice to just relax with friends and laugh. Parts of the movie were dorky, but most of it was just enjoyable and some of it, like I said, laugh your pants off funny!

And, if I were a teenager, I'd have a poster of Zac Efron on my wall.....

Another Day in the Life...

Why is it when you get older that you don't wear the same size shoes as you used to?

Why is it that your eyes start to be more vision impaired?

Why is it that after you eat the wrong food, that tasted so good, you feel like your chest is full of acid?

Why is it that you feel young inside still?

Hmmm....I went to the eye doctor yesterday, and as I suspected, my eyes had gotten worse. I figured as much. I have to get new glasses, which, of course is quite a dilemna. Last time, Tina picked them out for me. So, I may bring some to work and do a fashion show and take votes? I don't know....I thought about these cute funky ones, but these other, more subtle ones, seemed to just fit. We'll see. I also know when I buy shoes, they are 1/2 size bigger than I used to wear? If I keep losing weight, will my feet shrinnk? So many things to ponder....

one week of success....

Someone I know and love dearly has just made it through one week of sobriety. It is a long, hard road, and the journey is just beginning, but I pray that this is the first week of many weeks. I am so proud of this first success. If you can, say an extra prayer for the strength and courage the journey will take.

Thank you!

If you want to watch something very moving, and that will maybe make you stop and think...about marriage, relationships and faith, be sure and watch "Fireproof".

Here is a brief description: In an attempt to save his marriage, A firefighter uses a 40-day experiment known as "The Love Dare".

Enough said....

A Review of the Trip

Hello. I am back from our trip to Omaha. We got home last night, and I am a little tired today...but sure did have a good trip. We not only learned a lot of wonderful new things, saw a lot of great gadgets and fun tips and tricks, but renewed our vision and love of technology. It is great to be with these people, to hear what others are doing, and network with so many wonderful new friends. It was also great to travel with my friend, S. We always have a good time together, and I do enjoy her company so much! S and I attended a workshop on Wednesday all day ahead of the NETA conference, so we got into Omaha on Tuesday.

Our rooms at the Embassy Suites were completely amazing, and the people working there were all so accomodating! It was such a treat to stay there. I thought, wow, I must be a "hick from the sticks" to think it was so great and that all the amenities were so amazing, but I think everyone felt the same way! Not only did they host a manager's reception each evening, they also had a wonderful made to order breakfast, in addition to a state of art workout room, I loved the treadmills! I took a bunch of pictures (click to view in photo albums)...so I am putting the slideshow on here...



We enjoyed dinner on Tuesday night at a recommended Mexican restaurant, called Azteca! It was very yummy! Wednesday, S and I attended a workshop all day. Then, we went shopping right after it ended....I got some really good buys! I have pictures of my shoes and watches on the slideshow! They were really great buys. I got a couple tops as well, and we had a blast. We then went to the Managers reception for snacks and drinks at the motel, while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive. We enjoyed dinner at the restaurant at the motel with them that night. I did get a workout in early Thursday morning...but not much else, other than a lot of walking...so will have to push hard again now...

The NETA conference started on Thursday, and had wonderful keynote speakers and sessions. It was great to learn new things, meet and talk to new and old friends, and connect. That night, we went shopping a bit with K and J before we went to downtown Omaha for supper, where we ate at Upstreams, and it was wonderful.

Friday morning, we attended another keynote address and sessions before we headed out around noontime....we stopped in Lincoln for lunch, and took turns driving home. I was tired, but enjoyed the trip. I am glad to be home...sorry this post is so long!

Hello from out on the Road!!

Hi....I thought I would be able to blog from my trip, but wow, it has been BUSY.  But, not to fear, I have ideas and photos and will be updating over the weekend, if not before.   

It is going to be in the 80's here today...can you believe it?  When was that blizzard?  Not too long ago????   Wow!   

Hope everyone will have a wonderful day! 

On the Road Again....

I am leaving today for the next few days for a workshop and then technology conference in Omaha. I am sure I will get really smart. Well.....maybe...ha! I will be traveling with my friend, S, and know we will have a good time laughing and talking all the way. I love my friend. I got out my suitcases and Sissy has been latched onto me ever since. She wants to go with me! Poor baby. She has to stay home and watch out for Sammy and my hubby. I will post from our motel, which looks like it will be awesome, brand new.

This week I celebrate for my sisters' birthdays, J and J! (We all have J names!) One had a birthday the 19th and one today, 21st. They don't read my blog, but Happy Birthday to them! Have a great day!

Greeting Committee

These wonderful worms were all over the sidewalk by the doorway at work Friday morning, and they multiplied during the day since it just kept raining....yuk, yuk, yuk. I tried to step around to not smash them. Yes, they were already dead, but, yuk....

Friday's Random Thoughts

Woohoo, it is Friday! Even though it was a short week, I have been so busy at work, I'm ready for the weekend.

The dogs got groomed yesterday and I was going to get some photos, but...suffice it to say, they looked cute. Adorable. Etc.

It rained all night starting yesterday afternoon and was still raining when I got up! Wow! Rain, something we dont' see much of! Yippee!

There is a wine tasting event on Sunday that I am going to, that will be fun, I'm sure.

Other than that, no big plans for the weekend. Actually, Adam and Tina will be here to take care of some business, so guess we'll just see what transpires and play it by ear....

Yep, random thoughts for sure today...

Favorite Photos from our Trip

Best Friends

KING

King #2

Which is your favorite? Mine is the first one, Best Friends.....

Easter Weekend

There were no dyed eggs this year!! I did miss my two little ones, Brooklyn and Chloe. They were not with us for Easter this year. I know they had fun, though. Chloe was with her other grandparents and her dad this year. Brooklyn just got home from a vacation to Maui with his mom...wow!!, and spent Easter with his dad, and our extended family in Denver. It was strange not dying eggs and getting up early to watch the big hunt!

We had an awesome time in Dubois. Tina did a great job hosting Easter dinner for us and three others, friends of theirs in Dubois. It was a nice day, beautiful outside, and a wonderful gathering inside.

It is beautiful in and around Dubois, the landscape is ever changing, and you can't tire of anything, because of the great variety. They have the most awesome view from their house all the way around. It is just heaven.


We missed our other children, and hope they can experience the beauty of Dubois as well sometime soon.

Click on this sentence to view Easter Weekend Photos of our trip.
(It is easiest to click Slideshow in the upper left corner to view photos. )

Big Horn Sheep In Wyoming

I will post a link to my pictures after I get the captions done.

Happy Easter!

Memories

Easter 1961

(No, I don't know what I am doing with my hands like that? Do you have a clue??? But, see, I already liked purses!)

Sammy Sighs

As you read this, we should be on the road to visit Sophie and Ruger. Well, also Tina and Adam. I am really excited that I get to go and don't have to be left behind. I just hope Sissy behaves in the car. Mom said it is going to be a long drive!

She made us take baths and all that jazz too on Thursday night. I don't understand that, I thought we were going to wild, wonderful Wyoming. She said if we were going in the car we needed a bath. And she was telling us how we have to mind our manners and all that jazz too. Geez. And, then she was cleaning house and taking out trash and all kinds of stuff. That didn't make any sense, no one will even be here? I don't understand Mom at alll

Oh, well....we are excited to go see where Sophie moved to and see all the sights. I think we will have fun.

Thursday Nights

Thursday nights will be changing now. No more ER! Last week, did you watch the final episode? We have watched, and enjoyed the show through it's entirety. Thursday nights won't be the same!

Last Week

I think Sammy mentioned to you all that I had gone on a road trip. My friend, S, and I went to Kearney for a workshop. It was a good workshop, and driving with her is always a lot of fun. We seem to find lots to talk about. I enjoy the time together!

Anyway, since I usually post pictures of our food, I wanted to post our meal for you. (This is largely due to the fact that we dont' have any fun places to eat here at home!) We ate supper at "The Venue" which is at the Holiday Inn there. MIND YOU, we did work out at our motel first! (Aren't you all proud of us???)

We both ordered the same entree:

(Seafood Rosetti ...I think that was the name!) The grilled salmon was to die for!

We shared a dessert....some kind of wonderful cheesecake...(NOW REMEMBER, we had worked out.... and we SHARED!)

For my drink, I had a wine flight...I tried a Pinot Noir flight. It was quite tasty. Not too much wine, so I was good on that one!

We also attended this big purse fair. We were really excited and had a lot of fun picking out new purses. Purses seem to be my downfall lately. My husband said "another purse"???? Oh, well, I didn't have one this color. Don't you love it???

Memories

When Brooklyn was here over his recent spring break, you may recall that we had a major snow storm and I got to come home early from work.

So, we made chili and homemade cinnamon rolls.

He did a good job helping out!

I made things like meat loaf, pork chops, etc while he was here. He liked everything. However, he told me that he likes jello. I told him I cant make jello! Remember when I wrote about it? Anyway, he told me "practice makes perfect". Hmmm...who gave him those smarts. I guess I need to practice!~

A Quick Hello

Oh, my gosh. I haven't blogged in forever. I haven't even had a chance to read my favs. I noticed this morning that I had 51 unread google reader messages...I haven't read any! I need to get a bit of time to catch up.

I went to workshops all week and just didn't get much else done.

We had quite a spring storm this weekend. There are drifts everywhere, and lots of snow.

I'll be posting soon...miss you, my blogging friends!

Sammy Sighs

Hello...
Mom went off on another road trip. I had to stay home and take care of Sissy and Dad. She is only gone for Tuesday night and Wednesday day to go learn more computer stuff. She should be getting smart enough someday.

Signing off, Sammy