Where were you?

Where was I when the Challenger space shuttle exploded this day 25 years ago?

I was in the school library watching it happen on TV. We followed the contest for the 1st teacher to enter space. Updates of the winner learning to live on the space shuttle were broadcasted to us. When the smoke from the rockets resembled a catepillar, we were confused if that was suppose to happen. The TV announced the shuttle exploded and all the astronaunts were assumed dead. My teacher turned off the TV and we walked back to class in silence. Somebody got me a poster of the astonaunts photo taken before take off. I had up on my wall for a year before taking it down.

New one

Got an email stating I have inherited a safety deposit box that could be filled with millions of dollars, but we can't tell you who the benefactor is. Now just confirm you name, address, phone, number, fax number, and your occupation and we will tell you where to pick your safety deposit box.

I wish there was a No Contact List for emails for scammers to obey. It should called the "I'm Not Stupid List".

Forwarded message

I got a forwarded message from a friend I would like to repeat. Though I'll sum up.




Before complaining about the taste of your food remember some of us are hungry and would love to eat it for you..



Before complaining about your work commute remember some of us are walking with our feet or riding the bus that same distance.



Before complaining about your job remember some of us are disabled and/or jobless and would love to work it for you.



Before complaining about how small your home is remember some of us don't have one.



Before complaining about your spouse remember some of us are searching for a companion.



Before complaining about your life remember some of us left too soon and have loved ones who wish they were here.

New scam

New scam on the news: Call people posing as cops stating relative is in jail and need to wire money through Western Union to bail them out. Someone lost $11,000.

I thought arrested people were entitled to a phone call and people had to appear in person at the police station to bail someone out.

Yoga time

I played a new yoga to loose weight video. Instructor talked too much waving her arms while walking in a circle as others did the exercises. Strength, Core, Glutes, Biceps, whatever. It was hard see what to do next facing the floor hearing only technical yoga terms I didn't understand. Then had us doing donkey kicks and push ups using different words. I can do that w/out a yoga video. Even better I got to inhale cigarette smoke from the neighbors. Apparently video not for inflexible beginners as video and instructor said leading me stop the video. Perhaps I'll try again later when more flexible and watch first, then do exercises.

Amazing

I get a message from a friend stating her cell phone bill has an added charge for something she didn't sign for. A 3rd party company sent a text to them and if my firend did not reply not to subscribe then she was charged for whatever thing she is being charged for. Is this legal? Apparently the cell phone company is refusing to remove the charge because it is a 3rd party company they have no control over.

I had a similar problem with my landline company and I complained endlessly, threatening to cancel my serivce, and used the word fraud in my emails that they finally backed down after 3 months of fighting with me. I had a phone operator I complained to tell me to just pay the extra charge cause the 3rd party company will continue to charge me anyway. They call this customer serivce?

Learn something new

I read an article from a friend about something call The Green Book published during the Great Depression until The Civil Rights Movement listing lodgings, dining places, and gas stations that would serve African-Americans. Later it included beauty parlors and shops in all 50 states, Bermuda, Mexico, and Canada. When the Civil Right Movement gained the right to visit any business w/out being refused service, the book ended pulicaton because it was no longer needed.

I was a history major in college and never heard of The Green Book. Learn something new every day.

Unemployment notice

Got a note from unemployment office announcing they will have a hearing on reinstating my unemployment benefits. Guess I need to inform them that I got a new job after receiving my last employment check. Plus the note threatens the possibility of overpayment and I may be forced to pay back some of my last unemployment benefits because they didn't do their job the first time. Nice. If my mohter was not paying my bills I would be living on the street in a cardboard box and these people threaten me with overpayment. Is it just me or is unemployment more burden than benefit?

Interesting messge

I got an interesting message on one of my blogs from a woman looking for a good man to proceed giving me her email address. Excuse me, last time I checked I am not a man and listed as a woman on all my blogs. I think some people send out messages w/out reading anyone's profiles. Weirdoes.

Digging out of snow

Spent a good 25 or so minutes digging my car out. The snow plow was so kind pushing knee deep snow against my driver's side door that I had to enter my car through the passenger door. 6 inches of snow on top of my car with ice to be scraped off underneath. Had to take a break after removing snow before worked on the ice. Then had fun rocking the car back and forth to get out of the snow drift surrounding my car. Rocking means reverse, drive, reverse, drive for those in warm climates. Finally get the car to able to park in a plowed spot after buying more cat food and Kleenexes. Oh cold go away, it's been 4 weeks. At least I got Precious outside for his 6 minute walk. Very cold and wet. Cats have severe cabin fever this time of year.

Laundry day

Went over to sister's for laundry as usual. Had a conversation with nephew about what he did at school today and he is making new friends. They had indoor recess because of the snow, but did play in the snow afterwards at the babysitter. They both love playing with niece's Baby Alive and later drew pictures on the dry erase boards. Niece must learned to trace hands at school cause she traced both their hands and feet. Nephew decided to clean the board with his foot until I took his markers away and made him use the proper eraser. Niece drew my apartment complex and announced that when she grows up, she will buy an apartment like mine and get children from China. So sweet. She probably will end up in an apartment until she's rich enough to afford a house. My place is better than her house of course since I got the pool in my backyard. Then it was time for bed so finished folding laundry and hugged good night. Had to share.




Precious is enjoying jumping in the snow and getting my couch all wet when he decides to nap. Frodo sniffs at the snow, but hates wet paws. Cats have been depressed since I took down the xmas tree and they no longer can snack on it. I never figured out how to explain to a cat that plastic is bad for them. We got 4.8 inches of snow today. Tomorrow we will have 6 inches. And I will be watching from my sofa with a mug of cocoa since I don't work until Saturday. Can't wait for Easter so I can start working more normal hours when business picks up again.

Snow is coming

Snow is coming down now and more tonight. I wonder if sister's conferences are still happening to still need me babysitting. Oh well, can do laundry tomorrow when the snow finally stops.

Laundry day

Have to do laundry today. I'm wearing my last pair of clean socks. How did that happen? Now have to go get quarters.

Family xmas

Got to go to the extended family xmas with cousins, nieces, siblings, etc today. My cousin's baby is 7 months and adorable. I hestitated holding him cause I didn't want him to catch my cold. 2 weeks and it still won't go away. I managed not to cough on him. Wasn't much for conversation other than explaining, Yes I have a new job and it's right down the street. People asked if I was still looking. Not really, stores are letting go of holiday workers not hiring more. How do you explain the tiny amount of jobs available to retired people. If getting any job was so easy, nobody would be living in tent cities. So I sat quietly listening to everyone else talk about going on vacations next summer. I was exhausted from lack of sleep from coughing all night, every night, so staying awake with a stuffy nose was an accomplishment. I have no money to go on any vacation unless someone else is paying for it so can't add to the conversation. One mentioned an absent person had a daughter who just lost her job last Autumn so need to hold back on spending to help her family out. Yes, some of us are being supported by our parents when we lose jobs. In fact my Mom is still supporting me. She once asked why I need money when I have a job. $200 a week and now will be $30 a week does not pay all my bills.

Got to meet niece's boyfriend. I swear this girl will get married before me. How depressing. He seems nice and they kept holdings hands so I hope it works out. Well better go. I need to sleep.