Telephone Solicitors at work

Wow. Why does it annoy me SO much that we get repeated calls from companies trying to sell me toner cartridges for my printer? They have impeccable timing, too (I'm being VERY sarcastic here, in case you didn't notice). I'm busy doing something (like WORK???) and have to stop to talk to some idiot who tries to convince me not only that I WANT their stinkin' product, but WHY I want it. Don't they get the fact that they've already annoyed the CRAP out of me by interrupting ACTUAL work in order to listen to their never-ending rhetoric - and the chances of me actually buying ANYTHING from them at this point is at 0%?? GRRR!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! <----THAT was a full-fledged, online scream. This stuff really pisses me off!

Tuesday stuff

I'd like to welcome a new addition to my extended family - Sloane Pegga Welle was born Monday, September 28th weighing in at 7 lbs, 8 oz (nice, small size - love that)! ;) She's happy and healthy with her loving family around her. Such great news! I can't wait to see her in person! :D P.S.... I find it interesting that Mimi was down the shore during the births of BOTH of the Welle kids! What's up with that???

Meanwhile, on the home front, my own little man is away from home for the week with his Mimi visiting with cousins Abby & Logan. I've heard he's having a BLAST and, at times, has refused to even talk to me because he's just too busy. LOL! Silly boy! I miss him like CrAzY! But, on the other hand, I'm thoroughly AMAZED at how much extra TIME I have while he's gone! He must really keep me busy! LOL!

Donald is enjoying his time with Mom & Dad to himself. He's had a nice, quiet week so far. I'm sure Saturday is going to come along all too soon for him! HAHA!

As for me, I'm currently working on trying to figure out whether or not compounded thyroid is working as well as Armour did. And wondering when I'll have the chance to stop by my Doc's office so I can add on some blood work to the barrage that he already prescribes. Hot flashes prevail most days - I can't STAND them. And I wake up groggy/tired even after 8 hours of sleep. So, something isn't right quite yet. Maybe adrenals. Maybe DHEA. ...Who knows? I need more tests. lol!

Tattoo is finito!

Well... It's done. I had my tattoo done yesterday. The process took about 4 hours. ...4 relatively painful hours, I might add. But, I love the result. I was told that I did quite well - no crying or even eyes watering. I think I surprised even myself with that. But, for me, it just wasn't that type of pain. It was different than anything in my memory. I can't compare it. Don't ever let anyone say that it ISN'T painful - it IS.

One of the issues I'm dealing with afterward is the fact that, after sitting backwards in a chair with nowhere to rest my feet for 4 hours, my spine is out of alignment; making my right foot all pins and needles. It's extremely annoying. On top of that, it's been very difficult today dealing with an oozing tattoo all day. I have NO idea how tomorrow is going to go at work. What seems to work best is having the tattoo exposed to the air. When it's not, it seems to ooze more. Plus, it's extremely tender to the touch. So, whatever clothing I wear has to either sit below it or above it enough that it doesn't irritate it. Even with things sitting higher - above it - it seems to keep too much moisture in, making it ooze more. ugh. This part is frustrating. I simply cannot WAIT until the entire thing is healed. :~/

Here's a hint: Click on this post title for a slideshow of the entire process from beginning to end.

UPDATE: Ramapo Reformed Church

Due to the inability to be present at the Ramapo Reformed Church weekly between now and the end of June, we're postponing dancing there until the Fall of 2007. There are 3 weeks within an 8-week period when we will not be able to use the room there. So, at this point in time, it doesn't make sense to confuse people as to when we'll be there and when we won't.

Alan and I sincerely apologize to those who had anticipated the use of such a great room with a nice, wood dance floor. Hopefully, if things work out, we'll be back there in the Fall on a weekly basis. Whether or not that will happen on Sunday evenings remains to be seen. But, for the moment, just know that they're on the back burner for the summer.

Thank you to everyone who attended. Hang in there! We'll get something going soon! :) Thanks for your support!

TGIF!

I need a weekend. LOL! My life is just crazy these days, I guess. Last night, Donnie took me to Screamin' Ink for a consult about getting my long-awaited tattoo. We talked with Billy, the owner. Nice guy. Extremely nice place - the ultimate in clean, let me tell 'ya! The place is in the style of a 50's diner. Pretty cool! ...Anywho... I gave him my "sample" tat and they're going to work up a custom version that'll "fit" me (the one I had was only 5" across - they'll fit it to ME). I can tell you right now, Billy is a good businessman who cares about his clientele and their wishes as well as their health. I'm telling you, the place is SPOTLESS. Every artist is Red Cross Certified and the shop is approved by O.S.H.A.. So, I know I'm going to a reputable shop and not some crazy, fly-by-night guy who just decided one day to pick up a gun and needles and call himself an artist. That's a huge relief to someone like me who has never been tattooed before. And I'm no dummy. I didn't just pick Billy's place out of the phone book. I did my homework. I know his rep - and it's impeccable. I've seen his work - and it's exceptional. What more can I ask for? ;)

So, my appointment is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. I'm psyched. And I'm not nervous at all. (Who'd have thunk it - me, CHOOSING to get a tat?? LOL!... In reality, I've always kind of wanted one. But, (1) I wasn't ready and (2) I could never really decide on anything that I REALLY wanted until now. Here's what I'm getting (or a close replica of):

Now, I need to work on Donnie. He has always wanted one, too. But, he's not sure WHERE to put it (OH. Mine is going on my lower back). And he wasn't sure what he wanted it to be. I drew him up something the other day and he seemed to really like it. So, who knows? Maybe he'll have that done sometime in the near future.

...What is this saying to our kids, anyway? I don't think it's a bad thing. But, if they ever decide to go for one, I'd at least like for them to invest some time in checking out the different shops around and making an educated decision.