What is in a name??

Today was a better day at work. My manager is still being a pain but that will go on for at least another month. I got a call from Rose. She just left a randomly cheery message. I called her back to thank her and told her we must be friends because only a friend would know when a call like that is needed.
We deal with alot of patients who have unusual names. Some have the same first and last name-Ruby Ruby, Harb Harb, etc. Today we found a patient named Queenangelica. NO KIDDING!!! How sad the parents thought that would be a name to bestow on their child. Another person named her twin daughters Orangelo and Lemonagelo (Orange jello and Lemon jello). People are definitely weird at times.
But, everyone knows someone like that. Dad was named after the doctor that delivered him. Since our last name is Wood is name was William Sherwood Wood. Grandma definitely had a sense of humor. Mom and Dad named my sister's and I after entertainers they watched as teenagers. Annette (Funicello-Mickey Mouse Club and Beach Blanket movies), Sandra (Dee), Karen (Valentine) . My sister Rita was named after my aunt. Still not original. LOL
When Mom was little her mom used to get her and my aunts confused when she wanted to yell for one of them. So they became known as Beluabarbararita (Beulah, Barbara Jean and Rita).
Carol at work is always being called 'Carol Ann-come toward the light.' Anyone named Carol after Poltergist movies came out doesn't stand a chance. ;) My friend Todd and his twin brother have their dad's name. He used their middle names as his first and middle name.
It is interesting to see how or why people get their names. Someday maybe I will have children. It will be interesting to see what names we choose. Until then I can just stay in AWE or SURPRISE at what other people do to their kids. haha

Today I officially HATE my job

One of the ladies last week gave her two week notice. Since her client bills are printed the first of the month she was going to work until the 4th to get them out to be nice. Well, some people in the office persuaded her that it would be better to leave on a Friday and not Tuesday. She walked into the office today and gave a revised departure date and told the Manager we had talked her into it! I dislike people who can't seem to make up there own minds or use others as an excuse for wanting to do something. She spent all day beaming with glee that she was leaving. Which I do not begrudge her because I would feel the same way. But, then the manager yelled at everyone and said we were doing the client bills and taking all the calls. She would not be helping at all. I told her I thought we had a procedure written down to sort out the doctors, fax certain ones and mail the rest. She said she didn't care about anything and if we screwed it up it would be our own fault. She is already upset because one supervisor is out after shoulder surgery for at least another month and the other one is out for two weeks. She may be gone longer if she has to have back surgery for 5 herniated discs. I know she is under stress. We have tried to help and offered to take some of the load. We either know how to do it or could learn fast to help. I have been there FOREVER and long before her. I just resent being treated like children and being punished for someone else's decision.
I am tired of putting up with things like this all the time. I love the coworkers but the manager has a really bad ROYALTY complex. I really want another job. I know I could do well wherever I go. I know the kind of job I would like to have and know I would be GREAT at it. I just have to be given a chance. I have had many people tell me to 'do it' and even professionals in the business wonder why I am not in it with them. hahaha
Sorry for the rant-I just had to unload. I promise the next one will be lighter.

A semi week in review

Thursday was Valentines Day. We had a party at work and you would have thought we were a bunch of school kids instead. We made our own boxes and gave each one a Valentine and had a party. Most of us gave the same Valentines as the school kids do. Those are the cutest ones. We had word search, mazes etc. to do throughout the day. Needless to say, not much work got done. I bought my neices and nephews heart shaped pizzas and they LOVED them. Texted messaged, emailed or posted a Valentines Day message to all my friends. It's funny that this day is set aside for couples but so many people let friends know how much they are loved as well.
A friend of mine asked me to look up some information for him and I got everything put together and presented to him in less than a week. I was very proud of myself and think I may have given him more than he thought I was going to find out. HAHA
My boss told me she wished I was as enthused about work as I am Sawyer Brown, The Haygoods, Patriot Guard Riders, MarineMoms, etc. I told her my work is my job and I enjoy doing it. But, the others are my passions and they deserve my attention just as much.
You have to work to pay bills and do the things you want in life. I just wish I could combine both. I know what I want to do and would be REALLY GOOD at it. I just have to find a way to get a chance to prove it. :) I have been praying alot for the direction my life should turn. i just pray God on I have the same road plan.
I have a 'date' tonight. My brother in law is taking my sister, Mom and I out for a belated Valentines day. We are getting along alot better than we used to. Which is a good thing for the kids. Hate it when parents or even family fight and the kids see it. Not physical fights but enough to put a damper on family gatherings. hahaha
Haygoods chat room in down again so we can't talk with each other. We have tried IM and it works pretty good but the chat is more our speed. lol
A former student at Northern Illinois University killed five people and himself. They said he was off his medications a few weeks. Then everyone starts yelling about banning guns or stricter laws. Why can't we just inforce the laws we have. I believe if we had more states with the concealed gun law we would be safer. It is proven that the states with this law have less crime. Would you want to take the change that the clerk your are robbing, or the customer behind you would blow your head off if you pulled out a gun. Or that the teacher, principal or other student would take you out before you could harm anyone else. I honestly believe in the Second Amendment. I have worked with people on bipolar or other drugs and know how they are when they do not take them. But, we can't continue to blame the weapons. It would be like saying we can't blame the drunk driver because the CAR killed the person. Personal responsibility has to be understood and put into perspective.
Sorry to go off but it was really bothering me this week with all the other shootings that occured.

Do/Did You Settle?

Our office has a copier/printer that is outdated even though it is only a few years old. It breaks down ALOT and we have come to know the RKDixon repairmen quite frequently. Today one of the guys was there for hours and then called another one in to help. 'It should be fixed now for quite a while.' one of them said with a laugh. I joked that he had to call in backup with his buddy. We laughed, as with the rest of the office, and then he talked to our manager and left.
One of the girls decided maybe he and I should get together and even got a few others in the office involved in possibly tampering with the machine on Wednesday afternoon so he would have to come back Thursday (Valentines Day) and then he could eat with me. He is not a bad looking guy or even rude. I just don't see him as my 'type'. The rude part about the conversations was the fact that my boss and some others told me that I could settle for him because 'look at you-you're not getting any younger. You are not going to get anyone in Nashville or Branson. Tall, dark and handsome will not look at you.' I admit I joke that I am 'chunky petite' but I even found that extremely rude.
What brings others or yourself to think you can't do any better, no one else will want you, or they are as desperate as you and will settle. As I have said before, I know God has a timing for him and I to meet. But, why do people have to be so mean and childish with each other. I am not trying to say I am better than him. It is just I find the reasoning with people that are supposed to be my friends a little offsetting when it comes to their views of with Whom I should end up.
If you have someone did you settle? Did you wait for your Mr/Miss Right? Do you regret or love the decision you made? I just thought I needed to vent a little today.

Cougar or Stud-what's the limit

I have to agree with my friend, Kim, who loves to use the phrase 'I like me some eye candy.' We have categorized people who are involved in relationships with expanded age differences as either Cougars (older women with youger men) or Studs (older men with youger women). I have had two coworkers who's husbands or boyfriends were 8-15 years younger than them. A friend of mine's husband is 11 years old than her. I find myself attacted to men where either of us would fit one of these categories. But, I also realize that it is because they all share the some of the same traits I admire. Many people look at the physical beginning of a relationship and think it is the major factor. I believe that somewhat the physical attraction is important. But, you must also look beyond that to see what else you have in common. Do you have an 'old soul' that shares the same things as your more 'mature' interest. Do you have a 'young spirit' that shares the same things as your more 'youthful' interest. I believe you can have a serious relationship no matter who is the older/younger of the couple as long as your values, beliefs, etc. are compatible.
It is a fun dilemna and one that I will continue to explore.

Who is the better Candidate for POTUS

This year we have several choices for President of the United States. I am looking for a candidate who shares my values and beliefs. Who will stand up for America. I want someone who will not cater to those that come here ILLEGALLY and assume we will bow to their languages and beliefs. They left their previous country to come to ours for a BETTER life. If I were to leave and go to their country I would be expected to enter LEGALLY and assimilate myself into my new home. I have no problem with them sharing their Heritage. We are made up of diverse people but we also need to be reminded of the reason they came her. I want someone who will try to work to overhaul the Welfare system so that those that NEED it get help and those that DON'T will not be able to live off of it instead of working for a living. There is far too many duplicate programs that need to be overhauled so our money is used the best way possible. I want someone that values the lives of the unborn children and understands the CRIMINALS deserve punishment and not the VICTIMS. I want someone who will protect this Country from its enemies and not worry about appearances to cowtow to other countries.
I will not be voting for someone simply because she is a Woman, I liked her husband or the first Black man or Mormon to run. I will not be voting for someone who instead of committing to a vote by YEA or NAY they voted 'present'. This to me shows a lack values and unwillingness to show us where they stand.
I have not decided my vote yet but will definitely take into consideration their POSITIVE aspects of campaigns. I do not want someone who spends more time CRITICIZING the other candidates. Negativity by anyone turns me off to them. I have great respect for those that put themselves 'out there' for Americans and what we stand for as a NATION.