Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Small things can change your mood.

As I got ready for work today, I decided to do something for one of my campuses so I stopped and got them Shipley's Donuts.  Just a spur of the moment thing but isn't it funny how doing such a small thing can change your mood for the day.

Then, as I was driving down Texas Avenue to the school I found myself behind an electrician's truck.  I noticed that he had left a box of those little yellow thingys you screw on the ends of wires to cap them so that they aren't bare and can't shock someone.  It held a bunch of them, so I decided to follow him and let him know.  Just as we turned a corner they went flying, but luckily he pulled into a quick stop and I pulled in behind him.  Rolled down my window and told him what had just happen - he smiled a "thank you" and went to retrieve them.  Again, such a small thing can change your mood.

Once I arrived at school, I delivered the donuts to smiles and greetings.  I'm thinking, wow - this is going to be a great day!

But then, I began reading my email and found that one of my favorite people in the world is REALLY moving on to a new chapter in her life.  It's been kind of like I knew it but wasn't accepting it literally; however, this morning her job was posted.  That's a slap in the face of reality.  I'm going to miss her so.  Posting a job opening, such a small thing but WOW can it change your mood.  I gonna miss you friend!


Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Manners

What happened to the following?

Please.
Thank You.
May I help you?
Yes Ma'am.
No Sir.
May I take your coat?
How can I help?
Would you like a refill?
No thank you.
Your welcome.
Absolutely.
God Bless You.
Be careful.
Be safe.
Sincerely.
May I help you?
Excuse me.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Bogie gets a fence...

This weekend Mike and I worked together to build Bogie a fenced in yard to run around in without a chain around his 7 lb body.  It is an awesome fence, looks like the old fashioned fences from the Victorian houses.  Love it.

This was an amazing feat for Mike and me - in fact it was a first.  We worked together on a project for 1 1/2 days and did not exchange "words" the entire time.  I mean, absolutely no disagreements whatsoever!  I think we are getting old. 

Speaking of old, my body is feeling old today after all the bending yesterday.  Why is it that your body feels old when your brain says you are still 30?  Seriously!