We had a great Thanksgiving, and hope you did as well.
We watched the parades and some other Thanksgiving specials then went to my Meme & Papa's house for dinner.
I love having dinner with my family. We always have so much fun. This year was no exception the only problem came when Sydney spilt her drink all over her PePaw. But as you all know she is the apple of his eye so it really wasn't a big deal.
My family can tell some of the best stories. I am truly lucky to have each of them.
Shortly after we got home I took a head-butt to the face from Ms. Sydney (total accident on her part) and ended up with a very nice black eye. It sure is a great conversation starter though. Everywhere I've went today someone has commented on it.
I took the plunge and actually went Black Friday shopping yesterday morning. Out of the house by 4 a.m. and at Walmart by 4:20. I was smart though, I got the deputy working that area to save me a front row parking spot. Wrong I know, but hey this job should have some kind of perk to it...right?? The place was a madhouse! There were no buggies left by the time I got there. People were snatching and grabbing things like it was the end of time.
I quickly got what I needed and made an exit. But it was actually pretty fun. My first black friday shopping trip but not my last.
Anyway duty calls so I gotta go!! Take care
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thankful
I guess we all know that tommorrow is Thanksgiving. And because of that I've been thinking about all of the things I am thankful for. There are so many,so so many. I would like to share only a few of them with you.
--First and foremost I am thankful for my daughter. She is everything to me. I am trying to teach her about life and meanwhile she is teaching me what life is all about. She is smart,friendly,funny, and sweet just to name a few of her traits. She gives me something to wake up for each morning. Everything I do, I do for her.
I never thought I wanted children but Sydney has taught me how wrong I was. My wish for her is that she grow up and be/do all of the things she desires. I hope that she never has to carry more in her life than she is able to. I hope her happiness in life far outweighs her sadness. My wish for me in relation to Sydney is that one day I become all that she thinks I am.
--I am thankful for my Mom and Dad. No matter what they have always stood beside me. Even when they knew I was making the wrong decision they let me do it, because they knew that that is the best way to learn. My Dad is the strongest man I know. I will never meet another guy that could ever measure up to him. He has worked hard for our family his whole life. Not many men do that anymore. My Mom is the strongest woman I know. I want one day to be like her. She never gives up. NEVER. She has more try in her than anybody else I know.
When I was younger I didn't appreciate the things they did for me, or the things they made me do. For example: I didn't like having to tell them where I was,who I was with and what we were doing. But now I am grateful that they cared enough to ask, and sometimes deny me things I thought I wanted most. I see kids whose parents couldn't care less if they were dead or alive. My parents cared then and care now about me,my brother,my neice and Sydney.
When I was younger I never thought about all the things I had that had a monetary value. I never thought about the long,hard hours of work they both did to provide those things for me. I just thought that things like food,clothes,toys etc appeared out of thin air, I guess. Now that I have Sydney I truly appreciate all of the sacrifices they made so that I could have the coolest shoes, or the electronic gizmos that "everyone else" had.
I am blessed in regards to my parents. Thank you both so much for all you have done and continue to do for me and my family. Mom and Dad are my heroes. I hope that one day I can be a parent to Sydney like they are to me.
--My brother. While growing up we weren't that close. A seven year age difference is huge when you are 7 and 14. But now I consider him one of my best friends. He is ALWAYS there for me when I need him. With a listening ear, a joke to make me smile even when I don't want too, or whatever it is that I may need.
He never gives up. When other people would have thrown in the towel he just holds his head up and moves right on through. He doesn't let anything or anyone stop him. When someone tells him that there's something that can't be done, well that just makes him want to do that something even more.
He is so funny! He can make anyone laugh. And he uses that ability as a tool to help other people when they are feeling down. He gives his all to his friends and family. And will do whatever he has in his power to help them out if he sees they have a need. While in some respects I am like him in that manner I'm not as selfless as he is. (he gets that from my Mom I think :). But I am working on it.
--I am thankful for my grandparents. I am so lucky to have them. My Meme is a hard,hard worker. She does more every day on accident than I do on purpose. Even when she hurts she still goes to work. She is a beautiful person both inside and out.
My Papa just had knee replacement surgery,and I'm almost positive I couldn't have handled it any better than he did. He is also a hard worker. Every day rain or shine he is out on his farm doing what needs to be done. They are truly amazing people.
--I am thankful for Scotty. Even though he has hurt our family here lately he is still a great person. He is the best Dad that Sydney could have ever asked for. He isn't afraid to look less manly by getting down on the floor and having a tea party complete with little pink cups with her if that is what she wants to do.
He saves peoples lives everyday with barely a thank you. But that is the beauty in it. He doesn't want thank yous, he just wants to know that he did his best and someone is still alive because of his efforts.
He is funny and exuberant and most always a pleasure to be around.
--I am thankful for all of my family. Each and every one of them has taught me something about life.
Rodney,my uncle is a super person. Everytime I see him he makes a point to ask me something about what is going on in my life. Which lets me know he cares about me and what I'm up too.
Jane,my aunt is a good person as well. She is so funny and I love talking about all of the other uncles girlfriends with her :)
Chance my cousin is going through pretty much the same thing I went through in middle and high school. But I know that he is that power to withstand all of that and overcome it just like I did.
Shane my cousin has a hard life. The sad part is he brings most of it on himself. I want to help him, I've tried to help him but the truth of the matter is you can't save anyone unless they want to save themselves. But I love him though and would do anything for him. And I think he'd do the same for me.
Darrell,my uncle works out of town nowadays, but when he comes home it's still the same. He actually treats me like an adult. Some of my family members consider me a kid still (lol) but he doesn't pull any punches.
I am thankful for my Granny Pet and Granddaddy Grover. I never met Granddaddy but I knew Granny Pet and love her as much now as I did when she was alive.
My Uncle Ray. I miss him so much it makes my heart hurt sometimes. I wish that he could have met Sydney she would have been the apple of his eye I'm sure. I wish he could know that I work at the Sheriffs Office now. He loved to listen to the scanner and I think hearing my voice on their would have put him on cloud 9. Come to think about it..he knows I'm sure of it.
I have numerous aunts,uncles and cousins and to try to list them all here would take years. But each of them are important to me.
--I am thankful that I have a house to live in, food to eat,clothes to wear, heat and water. Some people in this world do not have the basic neccissities of life to look forward too. I am blessed to have all of those things. So much so that I rarely even consider how lucky I am to have them, I just take for granted that they are there.
--I am thankful for my job,because it allows me to have the aforementioned securities. Working there makes me feel like I am doing something that really aids my community. And because through my job I have met some of the best friends I'll ever have. EVER. I've heard it said that you find out who your friends are and boy is that true. Todd,Vickey,Mark, Perry, Mike,Tracy,Barbara,Brian, Kilby & Lucas. And that is only naming a few. Here lately a select few of those people have really came through for me, and I hope one day to return the favor.
--I am thankful for so many things. Being alive,living in such a beautiful world, being free to do whatever I want. Being healthy, the ability to love and be loved by people who mean the world to me. I am a blessed individual for sure.
--First and foremost I am thankful for my daughter. She is everything to me. I am trying to teach her about life and meanwhile she is teaching me what life is all about. She is smart,friendly,funny, and sweet just to name a few of her traits. She gives me something to wake up for each morning. Everything I do, I do for her.
I never thought I wanted children but Sydney has taught me how wrong I was. My wish for her is that she grow up and be/do all of the things she desires. I hope that she never has to carry more in her life than she is able to. I hope her happiness in life far outweighs her sadness. My wish for me in relation to Sydney is that one day I become all that she thinks I am.
--I am thankful for my Mom and Dad. No matter what they have always stood beside me. Even when they knew I was making the wrong decision they let me do it, because they knew that that is the best way to learn. My Dad is the strongest man I know. I will never meet another guy that could ever measure up to him. He has worked hard for our family his whole life. Not many men do that anymore. My Mom is the strongest woman I know. I want one day to be like her. She never gives up. NEVER. She has more try in her than anybody else I know.
When I was younger I didn't appreciate the things they did for me, or the things they made me do. For example: I didn't like having to tell them where I was,who I was with and what we were doing. But now I am grateful that they cared enough to ask, and sometimes deny me things I thought I wanted most. I see kids whose parents couldn't care less if they were dead or alive. My parents cared then and care now about me,my brother,my neice and Sydney.
When I was younger I never thought about all the things I had that had a monetary value. I never thought about the long,hard hours of work they both did to provide those things for me. I just thought that things like food,clothes,toys etc appeared out of thin air, I guess. Now that I have Sydney I truly appreciate all of the sacrifices they made so that I could have the coolest shoes, or the electronic gizmos that "everyone else" had.
I am blessed in regards to my parents. Thank you both so much for all you have done and continue to do for me and my family. Mom and Dad are my heroes. I hope that one day I can be a parent to Sydney like they are to me.
--My brother. While growing up we weren't that close. A seven year age difference is huge when you are 7 and 14. But now I consider him one of my best friends. He is ALWAYS there for me when I need him. With a listening ear, a joke to make me smile even when I don't want too, or whatever it is that I may need.
He never gives up. When other people would have thrown in the towel he just holds his head up and moves right on through. He doesn't let anything or anyone stop him. When someone tells him that there's something that can't be done, well that just makes him want to do that something even more.
He is so funny! He can make anyone laugh. And he uses that ability as a tool to help other people when they are feeling down. He gives his all to his friends and family. And will do whatever he has in his power to help them out if he sees they have a need. While in some respects I am like him in that manner I'm not as selfless as he is. (he gets that from my Mom I think :). But I am working on it.
--I am thankful for my grandparents. I am so lucky to have them. My Meme is a hard,hard worker. She does more every day on accident than I do on purpose. Even when she hurts she still goes to work. She is a beautiful person both inside and out.
My Papa just had knee replacement surgery,and I'm almost positive I couldn't have handled it any better than he did. He is also a hard worker. Every day rain or shine he is out on his farm doing what needs to be done. They are truly amazing people.
--I am thankful for Scotty. Even though he has hurt our family here lately he is still a great person. He is the best Dad that Sydney could have ever asked for. He isn't afraid to look less manly by getting down on the floor and having a tea party complete with little pink cups with her if that is what she wants to do.
He saves peoples lives everyday with barely a thank you. But that is the beauty in it. He doesn't want thank yous, he just wants to know that he did his best and someone is still alive because of his efforts.
He is funny and exuberant and most always a pleasure to be around.
--I am thankful for all of my family. Each and every one of them has taught me something about life.
Rodney,my uncle is a super person. Everytime I see him he makes a point to ask me something about what is going on in my life. Which lets me know he cares about me and what I'm up too.
Jane,my aunt is a good person as well. She is so funny and I love talking about all of the other uncles girlfriends with her :)
Chance my cousin is going through pretty much the same thing I went through in middle and high school. But I know that he is that power to withstand all of that and overcome it just like I did.
Shane my cousin has a hard life. The sad part is he brings most of it on himself. I want to help him, I've tried to help him but the truth of the matter is you can't save anyone unless they want to save themselves. But I love him though and would do anything for him. And I think he'd do the same for me.
Darrell,my uncle works out of town nowadays, but when he comes home it's still the same. He actually treats me like an adult. Some of my family members consider me a kid still (lol) but he doesn't pull any punches.
I am thankful for my Granny Pet and Granddaddy Grover. I never met Granddaddy but I knew Granny Pet and love her as much now as I did when she was alive.
My Uncle Ray. I miss him so much it makes my heart hurt sometimes. I wish that he could have met Sydney she would have been the apple of his eye I'm sure. I wish he could know that I work at the Sheriffs Office now. He loved to listen to the scanner and I think hearing my voice on their would have put him on cloud 9. Come to think about it..he knows I'm sure of it.
I have numerous aunts,uncles and cousins and to try to list them all here would take years. But each of them are important to me.
--I am thankful that I have a house to live in, food to eat,clothes to wear, heat and water. Some people in this world do not have the basic neccissities of life to look forward too. I am blessed to have all of those things. So much so that I rarely even consider how lucky I am to have them, I just take for granted that they are there.
--I am thankful for my job,because it allows me to have the aforementioned securities. Working there makes me feel like I am doing something that really aids my community. And because through my job I have met some of the best friends I'll ever have. EVER. I've heard it said that you find out who your friends are and boy is that true. Todd,Vickey,Mark, Perry, Mike,Tracy,Barbara,Brian, Kilby & Lucas. And that is only naming a few. Here lately a select few of those people have really came through for me, and I hope one day to return the favor.
--I am thankful for so many things. Being alive,living in such a beautiful world, being free to do whatever I want. Being healthy, the ability to love and be loved by people who mean the world to me. I am a blessed individual for sure.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Will this night ever end?
Back on midnights and NOTHING is going on tonight. I can hardly keep my eyes open. So for that you get this :)
I saw this at another blog and thought it was hillarious! Enjoy my other "personalities"! ;)
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) -- Dallas Explorer
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) -- Pistachio Milano
3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) -- Adunc
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) -- Silver Horse
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) -- Raye Pulaski
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) -- Dunau
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put "The") -- Green The Sprite
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) -- Grover Francis
9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy) --Moonlit Path Carmello
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother's & father's middle names ) -- Ann Henry
I saw this at another blog and thought it was hillarious! Enjoy my other "personalities"! ;)
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) -- Dallas Explorer
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) -- Pistachio Milano
3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) -- Adunc
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) -- Silver Horse
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born) -- Raye Pulaski
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) -- Dunau
7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put "The") -- Green The Sprite
8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers) -- Grover Francis
9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy) --Moonlit Path Carmello
10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother's & father's middle names ) -- Ann Henry
Karma
Kindergarten is so wrong.
We are told to share our toys in order to be fair, to be nice, and to be a good person.
We are taught that if we are those things, then good things will happen to us.
We are taught that if we will plant good seeds then we will reap the good benefits.
But Karma is involved.
Karma sticks in her ugly head and puts her dirty hands into everything.
And I used to think she was different.
I used to have a completely different impression of her.
I thought she was fair.
I used to believe she gave people what they deserved but now I realize that is not the case.
She doesn't care what kind of seeds you have planted or what good deeds you have done.
No, Karma is a b*tch.
Karma is a real pain the the ass.
It is not the good people of the world that get what they deserve.
Where is this fairness we are taught about?
Why isn't Karma punishing those who deserve it?
Why is she punishing the good?
Life is not fair!
We are told to share our toys in order to be fair, to be nice, and to be a good person.
We are taught that if we are those things, then good things will happen to us.
We are taught that if we will plant good seeds then we will reap the good benefits.
But Karma is involved.
Karma sticks in her ugly head and puts her dirty hands into everything.
And I used to think she was different.
I used to have a completely different impression of her.
I thought she was fair.
I used to believe she gave people what they deserved but now I realize that is not the case.
She doesn't care what kind of seeds you have planted or what good deeds you have done.
No, Karma is a b*tch.
Karma is a real pain the the ass.
It is not the good people of the world that get what they deserve.
Where is this fairness we are taught about?
Why isn't Karma punishing those who deserve it?
Why is she punishing the good?
Life is not fair!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
My Sydney
My Sydney is the sweetest little girl EVER!! She is so caring. She is always concerned about the people around her.
At her Kindermusick class on Wednesday,one of the other little girls in the class fell and hurt herself. She was laying on the floor crying,and Sydney goes over to her, helps her up off of the floor,then holds her hand while patting her back saying, "It's awright,pweese not cry you okay!"
How sweet is that?
Right now she is a sick little girl. Fever,red little cheeks,runny nose and a cough. We had a long night last night. Very long. Scotty,Syd and myself are all pretty much worn out. Scotty and I are both working today so she is at my Mom and Dad's.When I was taking her over there this morning she was coughing and I asked her if she was ok. She responded with,"I'm fineee Momeee Honey." So I had to cough myself, and from the backseat I hear a weak little voice say..."Are you awright Mommee?"
I wanted to pull over and squeeze her head off. Instead I just cried.
How did I end up with this sweet little person? How did she learn to be such a sweetheart?
I also wanted to thank you for the birthday wishes! I had a pretty good day,spent a lot of time with Sydney and Scotty.Then went out to eat with Mom,Dad,Meme,Papa,Courtney,Chance,Rodney and Jane (Syd and Scotty too of course). Then shortly after we got home...we had a bit of excitement. We could smell smoke in the house...so I went into the kitchen and all you could see was smoke. The heater fan in the kitchen had stopped working and had caught fire. So we spent the remainder of the night with the firemen.
I was scared about turning 30...turns out I was right to be scared just not for the reasons I thought. Things are pretty bleak right now. I don't know what's gonna happen.
On a side note: Don't.Ever.Let.Your.Driver's. License.Expire. I did, and you pretty much have to go through an act of congress to get a new one. From your original birth certificate to your original social security card and a scillion questions that have nothing to do with anything. But regardless I'm once again a licensed driver. Good thing too..all the deputies at work were laying for me :)
I have no idea if this post even makes any sense but give me kudos for trying. If you even knew how bad this week has been.
Also Ellen and Charles if your reading this. Thank you. I got your birthday card yesterday and it meant a lot to me.
At her Kindermusick class on Wednesday,one of the other little girls in the class fell and hurt herself. She was laying on the floor crying,and Sydney goes over to her, helps her up off of the floor,then holds her hand while patting her back saying, "It's awright,pweese not cry you okay!"
How sweet is that?
Right now she is a sick little girl. Fever,red little cheeks,runny nose and a cough. We had a long night last night. Very long. Scotty,Syd and myself are all pretty much worn out. Scotty and I are both working today so she is at my Mom and Dad's.When I was taking her over there this morning she was coughing and I asked her if she was ok. She responded with,"I'm fineee Momeee Honey." So I had to cough myself, and from the backseat I hear a weak little voice say..."Are you awright Mommee?"
I wanted to pull over and squeeze her head off. Instead I just cried.
How did I end up with this sweet little person? How did she learn to be such a sweetheart?
I also wanted to thank you for the birthday wishes! I had a pretty good day,spent a lot of time with Sydney and Scotty.Then went out to eat with Mom,Dad,Meme,Papa,Courtney,Chance,Rodney and Jane (Syd and Scotty too of course). Then shortly after we got home...we had a bit of excitement. We could smell smoke in the house...so I went into the kitchen and all you could see was smoke. The heater fan in the kitchen had stopped working and had caught fire. So we spent the remainder of the night with the firemen.
I was scared about turning 30...turns out I was right to be scared just not for the reasons I thought. Things are pretty bleak right now. I don't know what's gonna happen.
On a side note: Don't.Ever.Let.Your.Driver's. License.Expire. I did, and you pretty much have to go through an act of congress to get a new one. From your original birth certificate to your original social security card and a scillion questions that have nothing to do with anything. But regardless I'm once again a licensed driver. Good thing too..all the deputies at work were laying for me :)
I have no idea if this post even makes any sense but give me kudos for trying. If you even knew how bad this week has been.
Also Ellen and Charles if your reading this. Thank you. I got your birthday card yesterday and it meant a lot to me.
Threes
Three things that scare me
a) The state of the world
b) The thought of losing my daughter
c) Losing any of my family members
Three people who make me laugh
a) Sydney
b) Scotty (sometimes)
c) Todd
Three things I love
a) My family
b) My camera
c) The people I work with
Three things I hate
a) waking up tired
b) People that call 911 for dumb reasons (I.E. "What time is it?:"Are the roads slick?")
c) Pop stars that try to go country
Three things I don't understand
a) Math
b) How people drink coffee
c) Taylor Swift
Three things on my desk
a) pens
b) a giant glass of tea
c) notebooks
Three things I want to do before I die
a) Write a book
b) Have another child
c) get really good at taking pictures
Three things I can do
a) Keep a happy face,even when I don't want to
b) Rub my belly and pat my head at the same time
c) Say "Where are your pants?" in Spanish
Three things I can't do
a) Roll my tongue
b) Handle seeing people spit
c) Say much more than "Where are your pants?" in Spanish
Three things I think you should listen to
a) Lady Antebellum---they are awesome
b) Actually listen to the words of Rascal Flatts "I'm Movin' On"
c) Your heart
Three things you should never listen to
a) Advice from people who don't really know what your going through
b) Someone killing themself. I have...it's not a fun thing to hear
c) Whining
Three things I'd like to learn (but won't)
a) How to make homeade lasagna
b) What exactly hot dogs are made of
c) How to use a sewing machine
Three shows I watched as a kid
a) Punky Brewster
b) The Cosby Show
c) The Dukes of Hazard!!
a) The state of the world
b) The thought of losing my daughter
c) Losing any of my family members
Three people who make me laugh
a) Sydney
b) Scotty (sometimes)
c) Todd
Three things I love
a) My family
b) My camera
c) The people I work with
Three things I hate
a) waking up tired
b) People that call 911 for dumb reasons (I.E. "What time is it?:"Are the roads slick?")
c) Pop stars that try to go country
Three things I don't understand
a) Math
b) How people drink coffee
c) Taylor Swift
Three things on my desk
a) pens
b) a giant glass of tea
c) notebooks
Three things I want to do before I die
a) Write a book
b) Have another child
c) get really good at taking pictures
Three things I can do
a) Keep a happy face,even when I don't want to
b) Rub my belly and pat my head at the same time
c) Say "Where are your pants?" in Spanish
Three things I can't do
a) Roll my tongue
b) Handle seeing people spit
c) Say much more than "Where are your pants?" in Spanish
Three things I think you should listen to
a) Lady Antebellum---they are awesome
b) Actually listen to the words of Rascal Flatts "I'm Movin' On"
c) Your heart
Three things you should never listen to
a) Advice from people who don't really know what your going through
b) Someone killing themself. I have...it's not a fun thing to hear
c) Whining
Three things I'd like to learn (but won't)
a) How to make homeade lasagna
b) What exactly hot dogs are made of
c) How to use a sewing machine
Three shows I watched as a kid
a) Punky Brewster
b) The Cosby Show
c) The Dukes of Hazard!!
Friday, November 7, 2008
I'm in tears rolling around on the floor!!
Why you may ask?? Because this is the funniest thing I've seen in a llooonnnggg time. I love my job and I take it very seriously. But you have no idea how bad I would like to say some of these things to some of the people I talk too. Sorry if it is offending to you,but in this job sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from crying!
Hello, you have reached the Pulaski County Sheriffs Office Voice Mail.
Pay close attention as we have to update the choices often as new and unusual circumstances arrive. Please select one of the following options:
- To whine about us not doing anything to solve a problem you created for yourself, press 1.
- To postulate whether someone has to die before we'll do something about a problem, press 2.
- To report an officer for bad manners when in reality the officer is trying to keep your neighborhood safe, press 3.
- If you would like us to raise your children, press 4.
- If you would like us to take control of your life due to your alcoholic or chemical dependency, press 5.
- If you would like us to instantly restore order to a situation that took years to deteriorate, press 6.
- To provide a list of police officers you personally know so we will not take enforcement action against you, press 7.
- To sue us, tell us you'll have our badge, that you pay our salary, or proclaim our career is over, press 8.
- To hear this menu again, wrap aluminum foil around your head and turn around three times.
****And just as an add on to option 8...One time in a really nerve wracking moment I actually said to a male caller who had just told me that he paid my salary...(wait for it) "Soooo your who I need to talk to about a raise??" Yep got in trouble for that one but it was so worth it.
Hello, you have reached the Pulaski County Sheriffs Office Voice Mail.
Pay close attention as we have to update the choices often as new and unusual circumstances arrive. Please select one of the following options:
- To whine about us not doing anything to solve a problem you created for yourself, press 1.
- To postulate whether someone has to die before we'll do something about a problem, press 2.
- To report an officer for bad manners when in reality the officer is trying to keep your neighborhood safe, press 3.
- If you would like us to raise your children, press 4.
- If you would like us to take control of your life due to your alcoholic or chemical dependency, press 5.
- If you would like us to instantly restore order to a situation that took years to deteriorate, press 6.
- To provide a list of police officers you personally know so we will not take enforcement action against you, press 7.
- To sue us, tell us you'll have our badge, that you pay our salary, or proclaim our career is over, press 8.
- To hear this menu again, wrap aluminum foil around your head and turn around three times.
****And just as an add on to option 8...One time in a really nerve wracking moment I actually said to a male caller who had just told me that he paid my salary...(wait for it) "Soooo your who I need to talk to about a raise??" Yep got in trouble for that one but it was so worth it.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Better Early Than Never???
I know that it's wayyyy early to post Christmas things but, I've been working on this for two days now and wanted to post it so ya'll can help me work on it. I like it but I think it needs tweaking. I wrote one similar to this several years ago for my PaPa who is a farmer to use in their Christmas cards and figured that since Scotty's Dad is also a farmer I should write one for him as well.Of course he doesn't have to use it for that purpose, I just thought it'd be fun to write.
You have to remember that the narrator is Charlie (Scotty's Dad) and not me.
So please read it and let me know what you think I should change.
A Farmer's Night Before Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas on Bel Air Farm,
when someone pulled in the driveway with their hand
on the horn.
I threw back the covers and jumped out of bed,
tripped over the rug and busted my head.
From the kitchen I heard Rhett shout, "C'mon Dad
all the cows are out!"
I could only find one boot from seperate pairs,but
matching or not I headed downstairs.
As I stepped outside still holding my head, I followed
Rhett's footsteps to see where the led.
I soon saw the whole dern herd in the alfalfa fields,
running to and fro kicking up their heels.
Faster than chickens running from a fox,
I resisted the urge to pelt them with rocks.
I saw that Rhett had opened the gate and was
headed inside to get a feed sack for bait.
More rapid than before these cattle they came
and I cussed and I fussed and I called them by name,
"Now Bess,now Maggie,now Olivia and Jen!"
Until finally they were settled back in the cow pen.
Then over the heifer barn I saw a twinkling from afar,
and said to myself, "That's the Christmas star."
What came next I thought was a trick,
it was a little red sleigh driven by St. Nick.
He landed beside us in the still night,
and said "In all my years doing this ya'll gave
me the best rouse, running all over chasing your cows!!"
He pulled a sack from his sleigh with awesome speed,
he looked like a dairyman opening feed.
When I saw the presents he took from his poke, I
knew in a moment this wasn't a joke.
He gave some to Rhett and he gave some to me,
and asked if we'd mind putting them under the tree.
He climbed back in his ride with a look of delight,
and said, "Maybe I'll see you next Christmas night."
He flew away and was soon out of sight.
Rhett asked, "Dad can it be true?"
I responded, "It is to me and it is to you. But just
so the family doesn't worry about our mental health and
all, how 'bout we keep it quiet, this sight that we saw."
You have to remember that the narrator is Charlie (Scotty's Dad) and not me.
So please read it and let me know what you think I should change.
A Farmer's Night Before Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas on Bel Air Farm,
when someone pulled in the driveway with their hand
on the horn.
I threw back the covers and jumped out of bed,
tripped over the rug and busted my head.
From the kitchen I heard Rhett shout, "C'mon Dad
all the cows are out!"
I could only find one boot from seperate pairs,but
matching or not I headed downstairs.
As I stepped outside still holding my head, I followed
Rhett's footsteps to see where the led.
I soon saw the whole dern herd in the alfalfa fields,
running to and fro kicking up their heels.
Faster than chickens running from a fox,
I resisted the urge to pelt them with rocks.
I saw that Rhett had opened the gate and was
headed inside to get a feed sack for bait.
More rapid than before these cattle they came
and I cussed and I fussed and I called them by name,
"Now Bess,now Maggie,now Olivia and Jen!"
Until finally they were settled back in the cow pen.
Then over the heifer barn I saw a twinkling from afar,
and said to myself, "That's the Christmas star."
What came next I thought was a trick,
it was a little red sleigh driven by St. Nick.
He landed beside us in the still night,
and said "In all my years doing this ya'll gave
me the best rouse, running all over chasing your cows!!"
He pulled a sack from his sleigh with awesome speed,
he looked like a dairyman opening feed.
When I saw the presents he took from his poke, I
knew in a moment this wasn't a joke.
He gave some to Rhett and he gave some to me,
and asked if we'd mind putting them under the tree.
He climbed back in his ride with a look of delight,
and said, "Maybe I'll see you next Christmas night."
He flew away and was soon out of sight.
Rhett asked, "Dad can it be true?"
I responded, "It is to me and it is to you. But just
so the family doesn't worry about our mental health and
all, how 'bout we keep it quiet, this sight that we saw."
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Oh My Goodness
I am posting this a few days early because I can't stop thinking about it. I was talking to one of my deputies earlier we'll just call him "Cheyenne" and he said "Geez it ain't no big deal....But I'm scared that your gonna eat a bullet on Sunday." Gotta love your friends right?? Although my stomach is knots big ole knots. Told ya I worried about silly stuff.
I just keep thinking that if I get it all out now, I may feel better when I turn 30 years old in a few days. Just writing the words 30. years. old. SCARES me. There are some things I thought would never happen to me. Turning 30 or just getting older for that matter WAS one of them. Getting older is downright frightening.
Starting Sunday, I can no longer say I'm in my twenties and I can't refer to myself as a "twentysomething". Honestly, I get anxious just thinking about it. I'm trying not to be whiny or be a baby about it but I just don't want to get older. Wouldn't it be nice if we could stay in our twenties forever? I'd be happy at 29 forever. I think. Ask me in a few years.
As I approach 30. I feel like I'm just beginning the soul searching, spirituality questioning, and the finding of who I truly am. When I was in my teens and early 20's, I thought I would be perfectly settled at 30. And I am for the most part. No permanent "house" of our own in sight though. I never imagined my life with children. And, now I could not imagine my life without my daughter. I guess I just thought things would be different than they are now. I see people around us our age and realize that we are so not typical and I'm ok with that. I know some people think our life is one big busy-crazy mess. But to me it's what it should be.
I've also realized that I have grown so much as a person in the last few years. I'm such a different person than I was five years ago. My family is my world and having a daughter helped make me a better person. At least I think she did.
Some other things I have realized about myself are that I'm actually comfortable with who I am now. I like being me. I've realized that I have to do what is right for me and my family and not go by everyone else's standards or what is socially acceptable.
Not everyday but most days, people tell me I look way younger than my age and they jokingly ask what kind of well am I drinking from. I usually just smile and say I'm almost 30. Even though everyone around me says I look young, that still doesn't make me feel any better about turning 30. Because I'm still turning 30 and I'm still getting older no matter what and that makes me realize that life will not go on forever. It makes me realize that I have to cherish all the moments I have with my daughter, my family, my Scotty, and friends NOW.
I know turning 30 is not the end of the world but turning 30 is a HUGE turning point and makes you look back on what you have done so far with your life. I'm content with my life thus far and I'm hoping my 30's will be even better.
So here's to my next 30 years!!!1
I just keep thinking that if I get it all out now, I may feel better when I turn 30 years old in a few days. Just writing the words 30. years. old. SCARES me. There are some things I thought would never happen to me. Turning 30 or just getting older for that matter WAS one of them. Getting older is downright frightening.
Starting Sunday, I can no longer say I'm in my twenties and I can't refer to myself as a "twentysomething". Honestly, I get anxious just thinking about it. I'm trying not to be whiny or be a baby about it but I just don't want to get older. Wouldn't it be nice if we could stay in our twenties forever? I'd be happy at 29 forever. I think. Ask me in a few years.
As I approach 30. I feel like I'm just beginning the soul searching, spirituality questioning, and the finding of who I truly am. When I was in my teens and early 20's, I thought I would be perfectly settled at 30. And I am for the most part. No permanent "house" of our own in sight though. I never imagined my life with children. And, now I could not imagine my life without my daughter. I guess I just thought things would be different than they are now. I see people around us our age and realize that we are so not typical and I'm ok with that. I know some people think our life is one big busy-crazy mess. But to me it's what it should be.
I've also realized that I have grown so much as a person in the last few years. I'm such a different person than I was five years ago. My family is my world and having a daughter helped make me a better person. At least I think she did.
Some other things I have realized about myself are that I'm actually comfortable with who I am now. I like being me. I've realized that I have to do what is right for me and my family and not go by everyone else's standards or what is socially acceptable.
Not everyday but most days, people tell me I look way younger than my age and they jokingly ask what kind of well am I drinking from. I usually just smile and say I'm almost 30. Even though everyone around me says I look young, that still doesn't make me feel any better about turning 30. Because I'm still turning 30 and I'm still getting older no matter what and that makes me realize that life will not go on forever. It makes me realize that I have to cherish all the moments I have with my daughter, my family, my Scotty, and friends NOW.
I know turning 30 is not the end of the world but turning 30 is a HUGE turning point and makes you look back on what you have done so far with your life. I'm content with my life thus far and I'm hoping my 30's will be even better.
So here's to my next 30 years!!!1
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