Trick-O-Treaters?

Well, It's 6:30pm, the porch light has been on and the Jack-O-Lantern has been lit since dark... Candy is in a basket by the door...

And no Trick-O-Treaters yet.

They don't love me or something. Or it's really cold. It's only 30 degrees. It was 63 yesterday. What's with that?

But you know what? I don't care if it's cold... back in 1991, we went trick-o-treating in a BLIZZARD. We were tough kids back then. Although I did whine a lot about the fact that my mom made me put on my jacket and snow boots on over my costume and that was no fun 'cuz they couldn't see my costume! I believe that was Sock-hop costume year...

Anyway... waiting on the trick-o-treaters. If they don't come... I'm going to have to eat all the candy myself. And that will not be good...

AMMENDMENT:
My cousin brought over his 2 kids, they're dragons, they're cute. :)
Then there were two unknown kids.
That's all.

Trans Fat Free...

Ok, so all day I've been hearing about how KFC is switching to Trans Fat Free cooking. Wendy's already did. Lots of groceries have gone Trans Fat Free. But you know what? As much as it's kind of a step forward... they have to replace it with other fats. And mostly, still saturdated fats. Which are not good for you either. Or other fake stuff that they're eventually going to decide kills us too. It's still fat. It's still Wendy's... It's still KFC. Eat it if you like it... just eat it sparingly. It's friend chicken and burgers for gosh sakes, it's never going to be good for you.

Why?

Ok, so one of the random things I'm getting paid for is to help my dad build furniture for Pamida. You know, the cheap furniture they have, and they have a display of each one up? Yeah, that.

Anyway... today I built a gun rack. It's not a bad looking gun rack. But... here's what I'm thinking. It's made of particle board and has a cardboard back. Not bad if there's only adults in your house and you just need somewhere to put the guns. Here's my question though... There's locks on the front. But the back is cardboard. What's the point of locking your cabinet when you can very easily just pull the back off?

SIMS

So, I finished delivering Yellow Books. Waiting for my money from them, probably made about $300 in 4 1/2 days... not too bad.

BUT... now I'm bored. I've been playing SIMS2 almost contantly. Yesterday I played for so long that I dreamed in SIMS all night. That's sad.

I Passed!!!!!!!

I just wanted everyone to know that I passed my board exam!!!! Yes!!! So, now I just have to do paperwork and such before I can work. Soon.

Today I saw Open Season...

"Boog! Rabbit Fight!!!"

Yellow Book... Not the other book

So, I took a temporary job delivering Yellow Books. Right now I'm working on rural Milaca, MN... woo hoo! I've seen awesomely cool farm houses... I've seen falling down farm houses. I've seen super cute dogs and ugly matted dogs. I've seen loud jumping dogs and lazy quiet dogs. I've seen cats that think they're dogs. I've had people refuse the new phone book. I've had a guy ask for 300 of them so he could wrap them up tight and use them as firewood. Anyway... back on the road tomorrow to pass out some more phone books!

Still anxiously awaiting board results...

Barter System

I just got back from spending 3 full days with Rose & Korey. I have a good barter system going with them. I paint, clean, rake leaves, whatever they ask me to help with... and in turn they give me a double bed to sleep in, some home cooked food, and they pay for me to eat out. Works well since according to The Five Love Languages for Singles, my primary love language is Quality Time... which pretty much means I feel loved by my friends as long as we spend time together, dosen't matter what we do. So, we all win - they get things done with my help - and I get to spend time with my friends. Yay! :) On Sunday night when we were all done with everything, we went to Space Aliens, and played games, and got about 50 cents of prizes for $9 in games we played. But we had fun!

Done

I finished my test... and I kinda feel so-so about it. Don't feel like I failed it for sure... but not feeling extremely confident either. So, I don't know, so I'm going to try to avoid talking about it until then.

So, I'm in Fargo staying with Rose and Korey until Monday. :)

Hmmm... Which One?

Ok, I'm exhibiting in an art show in a few weeks... but I have to decide which picture, and I have to decide soon, like in enough time to get it postmarked by Friday, in 2 days Friday. Yup, so here's my choices... please cast your vote. Every one of you that look at this, please.


NUMBER 1
This one would be cropped along both sides so it's tall and skinny with just the woman and her daughter.


NUMBER 2


NUMBER 3

A little early... but okay...

So, I've been whining that I haven't really gotten to play in snow the last couple years. In Philly it melted right away when it snowed, and when I've been home at Christmas both years there hasn't been much snow. But, God heard my whining and gave me some snow a little early this year. Maybe it shows that there will be plenty of snow this winter. Here's a glimpse of what my front yard looked like around 9:15am today, and it's still snowing. :)

Seriously, loosing my mind

My brain is full. I can't remember any more. I'm not a great test taker. I'm terrified. My board exam is on Thursday at 10am for 6 hours... I'm told not to study the day before the exam. I'm scared of not passing... I'd have to wait to take the test agian for 90 days... that comes out to January 10th. I don't know what happens to this whole job thing if I fail... I don't know what they'd do, or if I'd still have a job. This is scary. Please pray that I can be calm until then... and on Thursday that I can pull out of the corners of my brain everything I've learned in the past 2 years... That I can concentrate on the questions and not worry... and that when I really have no clue, that I can make an educated guess. Your prayers will definately help. Thanks for all your support! :)

Happy 25th Birthday Jessica!!!

This is Jessica and I and "Uncle Al" in 2001 - he's a statue in Duluth that we named "Uncle Al" in about 1996 on a marching band trip. We still visit him and sit on his lap.

Today Jessica turns 25. That's a quarter of a century.

Jessica is my longest time friend. We met when we were about 6. That's almost 20 years.
Jessica I think is my craziest friend. We've had some fun adventures together.
Jessica I think is my only friend that's traveled more than I have.
Jessica was the last person I expected to get married before she was 30... she's married. Weird.
Jessica has two funny looking dogs. She thinks they're cute. I think they're funny looking.
Jessica and I can not talk to eachother for months and pick up right where we left off.
Jessica moved to Louisianna with her husband. That's far away, so I don't see her much anymore.
Jessica and I have seen eachother through lots of good and bad.
Jessica used to be able to predict when there was a fresh fruit pizza at our house 'cuz she'd show up every time before we even cut into it. So, when she got married, my mom got her a pizza pan and a recipie for fruit pizza for one of her bridal showers.
We've had a lot of fun together. I need to go visit her! :)

Again - HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!!! :)

Ahhhh... How Sweet...

Free Hugs. Isn't it sweet? I was lead to see this by another friend's blog and finally decided to post it myself.

Happy PA Week everyone!

Today is the first day of National PA Week. October 6-12th it is. It's always those days, no matter what day of the week, it's weird, I know... but anyway... It's National PA week. Which means... since I'm taking my National Board on the last day of PA week, the 12th... I'm in cram to learn as much as possible in 6 days mode. So, We'll chat later...

What?

Ring Ring Ring (507 number on caller ID)

"Hello?"

"Hello, this is Sue calling from the Yellow Clinic, is the Althea?"

"The WHAT clinic?"

"The Mayo Clnic... Is this Althea?"

"Oh.... the MAYO Clinic... and this is Aleathea."

Sometimes I swear I can't hear... And who would of thought I'd ever reject a job interview at the Mayo Clinic. But I did. And the job I accepted is better anyway.

In my "spare" time...

Inbetween studying... I'm looking for a bunch of work to fill my time from October 13, the day after my test, until I move in January-ish... The range of potential jobs are...

Target Cashier
Walmart Cashier or Stocker
Early Morning Menards Stocker
Administrative Assistant
Waitress
Child Care Aide
Medical Transcription Assistant
Lab Secretary
Merchandiser (drive around and fill shelves with Pepsi products)
Personal Care Attendant
Hotel Housekeeping
Kennel Assistant
Bartender
Bank Teller
Home Health Aid
Adult Foster Care
Stuffing Envelopes
Delivering the Phone Book (my personal favorite of the moment)

Isn't this exactly what you go to school for 6 years to do?
Gotta love life's ironies...