Hope I live to tell the secret

I was so frantic yesterday from the time I woke up till the time I knew dad was ok.

Jim called me at 8:30am to tell me he was just wheeled in and now we would just wait until the doc was done which could be anywhere from 2-4-6 hrs.

I called him at 11:30am and dad was still in there but Jim said he had talked to a lady who was there to comfort family members and to explain what to expect. She really helped Jim a lot and said Dad might still be another hour and a half so relax and get a coffee. This is when he told me about the funny stuff dad did when he was drugged. He was given a little bag with a gown, slippers and a cup and told to take a shower. He knew what to do with the gown and slippers and thought about what he was suppose to do with the cup. So what does dad do...he pees in it and sets it down for the nurse. They were all laughing and told dad that the cup was for dentures.

hahahhaha

That helped. Dad's so cute!

So Jim calls me later and tells me the doc is done, surgery went well and dad is being taken to a Cardiac Intensive care unit where Jim will wait for another few hours in a separate waiting room. He let me know when he was on his way home that dad was awake and Jim talked to him but he had a tube in his throat as well as tubes sticking out of him and he wasn't too happy about that. Nurses said he was doing exceptionally well and they might have him sitting up and talking by that evening.

Of course when Jim was feeling good and on the way out of there he happend to pass by the old waiting room he was in only to hear another family being told thier relative didn't make it. Talk about a shock. This is how close dad really was and poor Jim had to sit right there through the anxiety the entire time waiting for that possibilty that the doc would come to him like that but hoping dad would pull through.

Dad's doing really well now and I am so thankfull for that. Now onto the caring part. I'm looking forward to seeing him and helping him out. I know by the time I am on my way home we will have had enough of each other but I'm glad I could be there that long to help him. Yes...Aunt Judy is even giving him a bell to ring. I actually thought of that myself. I will need him to have it so he doesnt have to yell for me. Poor thing will be in so much pain.

What a day yesterday was too. I'm glad its all over and I'm glad Mow, Dad, and Emmi are all ok.

Whew.....now I can relax and actually get some work done.

It will burn inside of me

For some reason I have this Madonna song stuck in my head and I haven't even heard it in so long. I love it though.

Tuesday was way to eventful. I was very worried about Dad's surgery and then Greg tells me (while I'm on the phone with him while he was home and I was at work) that Emmi was having another seizure. We thought she was through with those. He had to go so he could hold her during it and comfort her so I called the vet to report it. They want to know everytime she does. Vet said, lets not worry about this one. She hadn't had one in so long. Poor baby. She was happily playing with her ball 10 minutes later.

I call Greg again as I'm leaving work to see if I could meet up with him and our friend Mow. He couldnt talk. Then he called me back and said Mow collapsed at dinner and his eyes were rolling back into this head. The paramedics were there when I had called Greg which is why he couldn't talk.

Mow's fine now, it turned out to be little to nothing, Emmi's fine now too.

Dad deserves another post altogether.

Now onto Wed.....

All about the new addition

I just have to say that yesterday was so abolutley wonderful. I was so happy to see everyone! I didn't have a gift for Donnie which I felt bad about but I'm glad he came. Everyone looked great too! I was so happy Matt came too since I never see him!

I got so much stuff and everyone seemed really happy with their gifts from us too. I ran out of money at the end there so I was worried some people wouldn't like what they got. Jim went way overboard! That Rotisserie would have been perfect for a joint gift but you went and got Greg something too. You're so wonderful! Someday I'll be able to spoil my brothers too.

I have to say though that yesterday was about little Jacob. The most adorable new addition to the McDonald family. I wish I had a picture to post. Greg took to him like glue! I can't wait until we can have one of our own but I know it will be no time at all.

Christmas day consisted of relaxation and Christmas eve was spent with Greg's parents.

Next up on the agenda...take care of dad. I'm getting nervous already for his op but I know he'll be fine. I'm fortunate my boss is ok with the leave I'll need. I need to find out specifics from the doctors and to know when he will be home so I can plan ahead.

Happy Tuesday! Theres a whole 363 days till Christmas 2006! I can't believe its over all ready!

I'm way too nice for words

I worked at Whitehall last night and sat with a couple looking at an upgrade to a wedding ring. It was $3500. They decided they needed some time to think about it so they left. Well...about a half an hour later they come back while I'm working with a window shopper who only wants to look at things and not buy so a co-worker took the couple. When I'm done showing the lady a fifth bracelet she wasn't going to buy, I ran over to the couple (I hate when others do this but I just had to, it was my sale) and I said "So, you guys decided to come back, do you think you'll get this ring?" Bree (another girl I work with) said, Oh Karri were you working with them? Um...yeah honey, you saw me don't you dare take it.

I honestly have to say I cringe when I see others doing it but the fact is we all have a goal to meet by the end of the year and I was no where near it. Comission? Not much. We get 1%, if that. So thats not the issue. I ended up giving her half of the sale. Later on in the night I took a $500 sale and gave half of it to Rita. She hadn't sold anything and didn't want to look bad so she asked if I could. I can't say no...but of course I love Rita so thats just cause.

The way I look at it, I have a full time job and this is my extra money. For them, this IS they're full time job so I'm willing to help. I just hate when people walk all over me just because I'm nice though. Hmmph.

I'm just complaining now but needless to say, I did well last night.

HAHAHAHAHAHA

I laugh when I think of this....Emmi decides to greet me at the door after my first job, wagging her furry little tail and hanging her tongue out of the side of her mouth.........with a pillow attached to her collar!!! HAHAHAHAHA

What a silly girl. I have no idea how that happened but she couldn't care less. All she wanted was this floppy annoying thing out of her way so she could eat!

*sigh* I love her. She's such a cutie. Dogs are wonderful creatures!

Shameless Self Promotion

Say that 10 times.....

Yep..I put a listing on Craigslist for drawing work. Hey if I can make money doing fun things; why not?!

Here's my blurb:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/wan/119526031.html

Probably in the wrong section but..oh well.

Heh..we'll see what happens!

Sleep...glorious sleep...

I can't sleep well lately...I hate being tired. Expecially when I know I work till 11:30pm tonight (extended holiday hours).

I need to put make-up on...

I slept in my car this morning...

Victoria secrets lotion smells good...

I've had the Police song stuck in my head with the altered lyrics "There's a little black spot on my lung todayyyy."..thanks Jim!

Oh well....work calls....

WAKE UP!!!

The pup is learning

Greg and I took Maverick to his 2nd training on Saturday but this time it was away from home. We took him to an old trainer (she can barely walk but she's good) and it was just us. She even locked the door to make sure of that. She immediately said...OK..take the muzzle and leash off and let him run around. Greg and I looked at each other like...um...no thats why we're here. She said..."I have band-aides if we need em...take 'em off!" As soon as he ran around the room a bit and got compfy..she gave him treats.

We were there about 1.5 hrs and she worked with him then had us work on things. He growled at her twice but Greg pulled him away to play with a ball to get his mind off of what he was growling at. She said puppies get bored and don't like certain situations so they get angry. If you change the environment they forget what they were angry about. She also had a clicker and clicked it when he growled then gave him a treat. This can help his mind "click" over to something else. They have such short memories that they can forget what they were upset about.

She has lived with a dog like him before and basically said we can train him but he may still need to stay away from people especially when there are a lot of people in the house. She praised us for saving him and for not giving up on him. He's such a cute little boy and she said he learns so well and so fast.

Other than this...I worked all weekand. Need to make that money for the certified letter I got in the mail saying Geico is dropping me. Progressive wants to charge me over $1000 for 6 months so thats what I'm going to have to do. 2 speeding tickets within a month of each other and 1 bumper accident in '03 and another bumper accident in '05 wasn't good for Geico.

Gotta get back to work and I'm thinking of Dad non-stop..worrying myself again until he is better.

Diamonds in the rough

Yep...back to Whitehall again!

I don't like the late hours but the job is actually pretty fun. Except for the fish smell. I wasn't sure if it was me or not then someone else across the room said they smelt it too. So I had to call a guard to get a building guy who said its nothing. Yeah..a fish smell will deter customers away from a fine jewelry store in a second! I feel the constant need to explain to customers that its not me.

I did sell a bracelet to the mother of twins I went to school with. That was fun. And I saw a girl I went to elementary school with who I can remember doing like 1000 pull ups when some guys couldn't even beat her in gym class. Yeah...she looks EXACTLY the same as she did in 5th grade! hahahaha

Today I feel like doing absolutely positively nothing but fun stuff. I guess since its 2:30pm I should work though.

Ta ta!

mav·er·ick - 2 : an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party

Our little Maverick. I just had to take a moment to say how proud I am of him. Last night was a major milestone. We have been working with him (probably every other night) with treats and telling him sit and lay down. Well...he usually won't lay down without a treat to follow on the way down and last night....*drum roll please* HE DID IT!

I wanted to cry I was so happy. I really thought for awhile this dog is untrainable. He's had some rough times and there are others who despise him but he's our little puppy and he's a cutie. We have the trainer coming over again this weekand to work on some issues but with our love and affection we feel he can be helped and saved! If we didn't take him he would have been put down for sure and if we were to give him back...they would put him down immediately. He is too cute for that. He deserves a loving home!

Finally after a long long time

I found Dan's blog then found Jim's and didn't realize at all that they had my blog attached the thiers. So now I feel guilty for not updating in the longest time.

I'm currently still working on a detail as a Purchasing Agent but I really hope I get more money soon. Money problems suck. I just want to get to a place where I'm not rich but I can afford the things I want with no worries. Will any of us ever really get there?

People lately! I'm a worry wort which is why people probably don't tell me much. Dad just sends out a mass email to family about his heart trouble....gee thanks dad. I was crying and upset. Then I read Jim's scare. Its probably a good thing he didn't tell me because I'd be a mess but I really don't want people to not tell me things because they're worried I will be. I guess I have to say...let me be a mess and deal....I'm just that way.

But anyway. I decorated our office with my boss and she loves to play christmas music daily. Office shindigs are fun when people are happy and eating and eating. We all brought in goodies (I made simple chocolate chip cookies) and we had people from all over the building visit us. I think my boss wanted to feel special and have people come to us for a reason other than needing something.

I start my second job again tonight. I do look forward to working with my girl again even though she's leaving in January.

Anyway...I'll write once in a while. I forgot about this.