What to do

I was talking to my old college roommate today. She told me to try to go for forensic computer technology. That actually sounds really interesting to me but I don't know if I have the background for it. I made an appointment out at WIU to go over my transcripts and see what I can do with 2 more years. I'm really not looking forward to going back to school at my age but I don't see that I have any other choice. Oh well - I'll survive one way or another.

Starting over AGAIN

Well - it's finally happened. My last day of work will be April 28th. Now I have to decide what to do. I can go back to school - AGAIN. I'm too old to go back to school. Maybe not but the truth is that I have absolutely NO desire to go back to school but what else am I going to do?What do I want to be when I grow up? What will they let me go to school for? They will only pay for 2 years. I do have all the basics done if it will transfer but will I remember any of it? Is all of my previous schooling outdated? What can I do in 2 years that will enable me to get a job in this area? How do I live on unemployment during those 2 years? Questions, questions, questions - need answers! I'm taking tomorrow (or today I guess) off and going out to Western to hopefully get some answers. I dug out my transcripts. I have 165 credit hours without counting all my continuing education courses. This should not be happening!
On the bright side if there is one - Got my notice Monday, told Sam and haven't seen him since. I guess he thinks I won't be able to feed him every night anymore. Go figure!

Recipe for Happiness

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk everyday. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

4. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli , almonds & walnuts.

5. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

6. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

7. Eat breakfast like a king or queen, lunch like a prince or princess and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out chargecard.

8. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

10. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

11. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

12. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

15. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

16. Forgive everyone for everything.

17. What other people think of you is none of your business.

18. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask and believe .

19. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

20. Your job won't take care of you when you are in need. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!

21. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

22. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

23. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it.

Found it

Found the letter from Hud's commanding officer. He sent it to me when Hud got airman of the month last year, Which, by the way, Hud never bothered to tell me about that. I laminated the letter and will keep it forever.

Need a favor

I need proof that Hud is in the service to join the American Legion Aux. I think I have a letter from his commanding officer. I'm on a roll!

I need a life

I've decided that I need a life. I've known this for quite some time but have never really done anything about it. Today I decided I have to get out and do something. I'm joining the VFW Women's aux and applying for admision to the Eastern Star. I have already contacted both organizations for admission information. For anyone who knows me - the "Sam" situation is no better than it has ever been. I'm stuck in a relationship that is not even what I'd call a relationship and is in NO WAY fullfilling. I figure women's clubs will at least get me out of the house once in a while. I need to network, socialize, DO SOMETHING.

Sometimes you just gotta look at the other side

Deep Thoughts For Those Who Take Life Way Too Seriously:

1. Save the whales. Collect the whole set.

2. A day without sunshine is like, Night.

3. On the other hand, you have different fingers.

4. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.

5. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

6. Remember, half the people you know are below average.

7. He who laughs last thinks slowest.

8. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

9. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the
cheese in the trap.

10. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.

11. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

12. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.

13. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.

14. How many of you believe in psychokinesis? Raise my hand.

15. OK, so what's the speed of dark?

16. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

17. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.

18. Every one has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.

19. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?

20. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

21. What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

22. I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.

23. Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?

24. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what
happened.

25. Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off.

26. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear
bright until you hear them speak.

27. Life isn't like a box of chocolates . . . it's more like a jar of
jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow..

WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED:

Men Are Just Happier People-- What do you expect from such simple creatures?

Your last name stays put.

The garage is all yours.

Wedding plans take care of themselves.

Chocolate is just another snack.

You can be President.

You can never be pregnant.

You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.

You can wear NO shirt to a water park.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

The world is your urinal.

You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.

You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character.

Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.

People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.

New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

One mood all the time.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

You know stuff about tanks.

A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.

You can open all your own jars.

You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.

Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.

Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

You almost never have strap problems in public.

You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.

Everything on your face stays its original color.

The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.

You only have to shave your face and neck.

You can play with toys all your life.

One wallet and one pair of shoes -- one color for all seasons.

You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.

You can 'do' your nails with a pocket knife.

You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.

You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.

No wonder men are happier.

Car pictures

Me and Heather just booked our flights for the wedding!

Life here is just grand! Don't know how much longer my job is going to hold out. Don't know how much longer I'll be able to live here. Don't know what I'm going to do when I don't have a job anymore. Could go back to school but for what? And I'm too OLD to go back to school. Heather wrecked her car. Life is just GRAND. But I guess it could be worse. Heather is ok and we have flights for the wedding. That at least is good! I'm going to try and upload some of the pictures of Heather's car. Will probably take a while.