First off HAPPY BIRTHDAY Amanda!!.
Well is sounds like alot of effort had to go into making me presentable so just make sure all the single girls no that i'm very high maintenance to look that good. Can't wait to see all the pictures.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
ATTENTION...
The "Matt Head" has been completed. He is printed, cut out, pasted to some cardboard and ready to party. I'll have you all note two things. #1 Matt's(Your)original picture was without a right ear because it was hidden behind Jenny's head. I, with all of my crafty artistic skills, managed to cut what looks like an ear from part of Jenny's face (sorry, that's what happens when you associate with our family). #2 Matt's(Your) original picture also came with a flat head since it was cut off at the top. I employed my crafty skills again and printed out two Matt heads; cutting the hair off of one and pasting it to the other in order to round off the top of his(your) head. I swear you can't even tell. I ask you all to examine "the head" closely on Saturday and I'll bet you don't even notice my handywork. That is why I had to point it out here, you see.
All in all the "Matt Head" is lookin' good and is ready for a close-up. Good choice of photo, Matt.
We really are going to miss you Matt, but you will be there in spirit and before the reception is over everyone there who doesn't know you already will know all about you, how much you are doing for us and how greatful we are.
All in all the "Matt Head" is lookin' good and is ready for a close-up. Good choice of photo, Matt.
We really are going to miss you Matt, but you will be there in spirit and before the reception is over everyone there who doesn't know you already will know all about you, how much you are doing for us and how greatful we are.
Monday, October 8, 2007
hey
so the blog seems to go in spurts with activity here. Ben congrats. that said you better not be havign a fast wedding and getting married before i make it back. not much new going on over here. as my mom stated before i have made it to the pool that is at a base close by once. i jump a 20min shuttle ride then walk about a mile to get there but it was def fun and something to break up the day. does anyone use yahoo messenger? rumor is you can talk online through it for free but i don't know anyone who has it. if any is on it let me know or send me an email...i dont want to post my IM name for millions of people to see. i mean i'd be harassed constantly with thousand of women and couldn't' get work done. i do have one request for the upcoming wedding. can matt's head replace the matt looking like an idiot for the photo? i think since i was given admin right i can actually switch it out with a more flattering picture (kenny looking your way here). how is the new house hunting going anyway? why weren't you all down there a few years ago and i could have made the trip from fayetteville there. ok well hope everyone is doing well and talk to you all later
matt
matt
Great Forum for Posting Good News
Just wanted to make certain family members aware that this here blog would be a great place to post good news. :O) What a great way to update all of the family on recent happenings! Pictures of happy moments can be posted and shared with one little click of the mouse. Ahhhheeeemmm....
i heard form matt
Good morning to all,
I did hear from Matt this morning,(email)
he said it is a little cooler and his hours are long
i quess some days start at seven he and he works until after midnight
he has gotten to go swimming in a pool over there
and that reminds him of home
he aksed what was happening at home and i did fill him in on the big news from Ben
he had little else to share
keep the letters and card coming
looking forward to seeing every one at the wedding and hitting the dance floor.
Love to all
mom,aunt mary \,mary
I did hear from Matt this morning,(email)
he said it is a little cooler and his hours are long
i quess some days start at seven he and he works until after midnight
he has gotten to go swimming in a pool over there
and that reminds him of home
he aksed what was happening at home and i did fill him in on the big news from Ben
he had little else to share
keep the letters and card coming
looking forward to seeing every one at the wedding and hitting the dance floor.
Love to all
mom,aunt mary \,mary
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Since noone is posting...
I thought I would insert a "Hall of Fame" worthy post from my old blog "If I could write a book." Some of you may have seen this before if you were reading my old blog, for that I apologize. I think it's worthy of a re-read just the same. My personal blog lasted for about 3 months during the spring when I actually had a bit of spare time. Unfortunately, I had to give it up to do things like work. Blah.
Top 10 Awkward Things That Can Happen When Dealing With Strangers
10. The eye contact you, as the driver of a car, receive from a pedestrian as they are crossing a crosswalk and you are stopping at the stop sign to let them cross. I feel I am usually the receipt of a questionably "I dare you" type look, like I am going to blow through the stop sign and run them over.
9. When a new line at the grocery store opens up and everyone swarms over to the new lane. Either you get some butthead who was at the end of the original line, but becomes the 1st person in the new line (so everyone is pissed off). Or you get a "You go ahead." "No you go ahead." type situation. "Fine. I'll go then. Bye"
8. The pressure you feel to check out as efficiently and error free as possible in a Self Check-Out lane with people waiting behind you. I find this especially stressing in a place like Home Depot where you have to manage a bunch of oddly shaped objects that never seem to scan correctly.
7. I don't feel this way but apparently others feel compelled to leave a voicemail when they dial the wrong number. Obviously the person on the message isn't who they want to talk to, but they leave a message saying "Sorry I have the wrong number." Why do people do this? It baffles me. I don't know if this counts as an awkward social situation, but I'm thinking the caller of the wrong number must be at least somewhat awkward if he/she is leaving this type of message.
6. Being followed by another car back to your parking spot in a crowded lot. I absolutely hate that. I'm always paranoid that person is going to hit the gas a bit too much and accidentally run me over. Is it that serious to find a spot? How do they know my spot isn't the absolute last spot in the aisle? One time this actually happened and my spot was not only the last spot in the aisle, but it was the last spot in a satellite parking lot across the main parking lot road. The people followed me the whole way and then didn't take the spot. Then sped off like they were mad. Now that I think about it, maybe they were going to try and rob me or something and decided against it at the last minute. Whew!
5. When people I don't know tell me "Awwww your dog is so cute" or "You have a beautiful dog." I always say "Thanks" But, this is really a stupid response because I have nothing to do with how fabulous Chloe is. But, I can't think of anything better to say. And if I said "I know" I would sound conceited even though I'm not talking about myself.
4. Waiting for people to move out of the way in card stores. I just really hate that. There is never anywhere else to really "be" when your waiting for someone to move away from the cards you want, so then I always end up flipping through the "Mahogany Happy Birthday to my Daughter" cards, or some such other card type that does not relate to me in any way.
3. The feeling of someone directly behind you pushing a shopping cart. Can't you just feel the pain of that cart running into the back of your ankles??!!!??
2. Waiting in bathroom lines and trying to judge who you think looks the cleanest, so given the option you'd go into the bathroom stall recently vacated by them. As opposed to Donna Disgusto right in front of you.
1. Riding in an elevator for a substantial amount of floors with one other person that works for your company, but you don't actually know who that person is. You only know they work for your company because one of your company's floor buttons is depressed. Then when the first person leaves some sort of vacant pleasantry is exchanged, like "Have a good one" (I hate that saying) or some such. To me, I just think this confirms that both people are sitting there right next to eachother thinking "This is awkward" "What can I say?" "I'll be damned if I talk about the weather." Then this pressure is relived somewhat when the person exits and comes up with a witty comment like "Have a Nice Day."
Top 10 Awkward Things That Can Happen When Dealing With Strangers
10. The eye contact you, as the driver of a car, receive from a pedestrian as they are crossing a crosswalk and you are stopping at the stop sign to let them cross. I feel I am usually the receipt of a questionably "I dare you" type look, like I am going to blow through the stop sign and run them over.
9. When a new line at the grocery store opens up and everyone swarms over to the new lane. Either you get some butthead who was at the end of the original line, but becomes the 1st person in the new line (so everyone is pissed off). Or you get a "You go ahead." "No you go ahead." type situation. "Fine. I'll go then. Bye"
8. The pressure you feel to check out as efficiently and error free as possible in a Self Check-Out lane with people waiting behind you. I find this especially stressing in a place like Home Depot where you have to manage a bunch of oddly shaped objects that never seem to scan correctly.
7. I don't feel this way but apparently others feel compelled to leave a voicemail when they dial the wrong number. Obviously the person on the message isn't who they want to talk to, but they leave a message saying "Sorry I have the wrong number." Why do people do this? It baffles me. I don't know if this counts as an awkward social situation, but I'm thinking the caller of the wrong number must be at least somewhat awkward if he/she is leaving this type of message.
6. Being followed by another car back to your parking spot in a crowded lot. I absolutely hate that. I'm always paranoid that person is going to hit the gas a bit too much and accidentally run me over. Is it that serious to find a spot? How do they know my spot isn't the absolute last spot in the aisle? One time this actually happened and my spot was not only the last spot in the aisle, but it was the last spot in a satellite parking lot across the main parking lot road. The people followed me the whole way and then didn't take the spot. Then sped off like they were mad. Now that I think about it, maybe they were going to try and rob me or something and decided against it at the last minute. Whew!
5. When people I don't know tell me "Awwww your dog is so cute" or "You have a beautiful dog." I always say "Thanks" But, this is really a stupid response because I have nothing to do with how fabulous Chloe is. But, I can't think of anything better to say. And if I said "I know" I would sound conceited even though I'm not talking about myself.
4. Waiting for people to move out of the way in card stores. I just really hate that. There is never anywhere else to really "be" when your waiting for someone to move away from the cards you want, so then I always end up flipping through the "Mahogany Happy Birthday to my Daughter" cards, or some such other card type that does not relate to me in any way.
3. The feeling of someone directly behind you pushing a shopping cart. Can't you just feel the pain of that cart running into the back of your ankles??!!!??
2. Waiting in bathroom lines and trying to judge who you think looks the cleanest, so given the option you'd go into the bathroom stall recently vacated by them. As opposed to Donna Disgusto right in front of you.
1. Riding in an elevator for a substantial amount of floors with one other person that works for your company, but you don't actually know who that person is. You only know they work for your company because one of your company's floor buttons is depressed. Then when the first person leaves some sort of vacant pleasantry is exchanged, like "Have a good one" (I hate that saying) or some such. To me, I just think this confirms that both people are sitting there right next to eachother thinking "This is awkward" "What can I say?" "I'll be damned if I talk about the weather." Then this pressure is relived somewhat when the person exits and comes up with a witty comment like "Have a Nice Day."
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