Holiday Thoughts part2..

 Holiday thoughts pt.2

Here we are a couple of days after the big day.. I will be one of the first to admit that it really did not feel like it was Christmas time. I am used to going Christmas shopping and love looking at all the stores dressed up or decorated for Christmas and this year with everything that has been and is going on. I only went into a couple of stores that were not Wal Mart and the amount of decorating was a huge disappointment.. I was blessed to be able to drive around and look at Christmas lights a couple of times and that made my heart happy. 

I was able to see and spend time with all 5 of my kids and that in itself is a blessing.. It becomes increasingly hard to coordinate all of the kids schedules and having them all in the same place for any amount of time is well not something that happened this year.. Jordin and Katie came by Christmas Eve and spent sometime before we left to go to Candlelight Service with the rest of the family..  (Might I add all of my siblings and I were in the same place at the same time and no one fought or argued., if you know the Curtis's you will know just how big of  a deal that is. ) I feel very blessed...

I know that some of my friends were celebrating Christmas without some of their loved ones this year. I know that it was the first Christmas without some and that I believe is hard. My thoughts and prayers were with those of my friends that I know have lost loved ones since last Christmas. 2020 has been a crazy year for lots of people and this time last year we were getting ready to enter a new year and most of us were excited to see what the new year would bring.. That lasted like 3 months and then it all went haywire..

I hope that you were able to enjoy your Christmas this year and that the real reason for the season was not lost in the hustle and bustle.. My prayer is that this time next year when you look back you will have had the best year ever and that Christmas has more meaning and thought and not just gifts.. 

Holidays are not always easy for people, but we should take time to think about and remember the real reason for the season and reach out to those who might need a friend or a blessing not just during the holidays, but all through the year..

In a world where you can be anything, Be kind.

Later taters..

Holiday thoughts.. part 1

 Here I sit on the eve of Christmas Eve of 2020. So many thoughts running through my mind. Its crazy that this time last year I was super excited for the holidays and all the joy they bring and this year I face them with anxiety and almost a fear. It seems like things can change in the blink of an eye and things go from good to crap in a matter of seconds. I really am trying to look at it all in a positive light, but there are times that is hard.. 

I do know that we must remember the reason for the season and trust that God has a plan and that it will all work out.. 

Gotta go get the bread out of the oven.. More later

In a world where you can be anything Be kind..

Later Taters..

Weather change a coming..

 Yesterday and today were beautiful outside and it did a person good.. I got off work early and enjoyed some of the beautiful afternoon.. Now we are anticipating a big weather change.. Its going to be 25 degrees cooler tomorrow and raining with a chance of accumulating snow.. I am alright with the snow and such if I can be at home baking and stuff around the house.. I have to work all weekend, but its all good.. 

When I think about the weather going through such a big change, I often think about us as humans and the changes we go through.. Life is full of changes some of them big and some of them small.. Remember when these changes come about there is a reason and they aren't always a walk in the park. They are often hard to understand and leave us wondering why we must go through these changes as they help mold us, teach us and grow us. I firmly believe that God has a plan and He wants us to follow it and sometimes we are not the smartest and he has to show us the way a little more specifically and sometimes it i harsher because we are slow learners and often are opposed to change.. He has a plan and if you trust Him, He will not lead you astray or down the wrong road.. Trust Him and follow Him... Embrace the changes they often lead to great things and bring great joy..

In a world where you can be anything Be KIND..

Later Taters.

Me...

First day back at work after 9 days off..

 Well i survived being back at work after 9 days off.. It was great to get away and see some sites and enjoy the little things.. Funny thing is I scheduled my time off to coincide with my regular days off..So I left on Monday afternoon. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are my normal days off.. Well apparently there are some at work who are lets just say a bit pissy that I was off so long.. Well not that I have to explain, but just because I can I will.. I have not (Praise the Lord ) had to take a sick day since this whole Covid thing came about. We were closed for 2 months and since we have opened back up 5 months almost 6 months ago I have taken my days off and requested a few others off, but not had to call in sick. There are some at work who go out of their way to find excuses to call in sick and take time off. These are the same people that want you to cover for them, but refuse to cover for you if needed.. Like I legit had an emergency call and needed the day off and nope sure couldn't cover for me. They like to complain about not having money and etc, but yet have a hard time working . These people like to pull the poor me card, call in sick and heck even come to work sick to spread their nasty germs.. They act mad when they get sent home, but it really does not bother them. 

Anyway I really try to bite my tongue and not be a complete rip about things, but you know a nice person can only take so much before they just explode.. I started writing my blog again to give you a glimpse into my life , my thoughts and feelings, to encourage you and tell you some stories. I know that I am not the only one who deals with these kinds of people at their jobs.. How do I know this because this is not my first job where this crap has happened.. 

Another thing or kind of person I have a hard time with at work are the two-faced, whiners, butt kissers and the ones who usually only half way do their job.. I have said it before and I will say it again.. There are lots of people who want a paycheck but do not want to do the work to get one.. I was raised to do my best and work hard, I guess not everyone was raised that way..🙅

I guess I say all of this to say 1. If you want a paycheck be willing to do the work. 2. Don't be a jerk to your co-workers. 3. If you don't want to be at work or do the work do everyone a favor and Quit.. Don't get butt hurt and don't be two faced or a butt kisser cause you will make enemies pretty darn fast..

Coming back to work 10 days later after 9 off is both exciting and sometimes dreadful. I was excited to see all my customers and wondering what kind of a poop show might have developed while I was gone.. I am happy to say it was a good day despite those who have nothing better to do than be nasty.. I think i will work a week or 2 and take another 9 days off just to screw with them... LOL

In a world where you can be anything BE KIND..

Later Taters.

Me...

Let's play catch up!!

 So here we are again.. Let us play catch up.. So much has happened since we last caught up.. 

I am still working at Dino's Diner and I really enjoy my job and the customers. Are there some downfalls? Yes there are, but what job doesn't have some. It really is a pretty good gig most of the time. We were shut down for a couple of months due to Covid-19.. We will get to my thoughts on this later..

The love of my life and I were brought back together and have been going strong again for 2.5 years. He started a different job a few months ago and seems to really like it.. I was able to go with him last week. He makes my heart happy.. He has taken me to the beach, my first flight and I have been knocking out seeing the lower 48 states.. He made it possible for me to visit friends from Ky that I had not seen in 20 plus years. Does he drive me crazy some days heck yes, but I love him and I am thankful to do this crazy ride of life with him.. 

Jordin and his wife Katie have been married 5 years. He keeps busy and works hard. I don't see them as often as I would like, but that is part of kids growing up and getting married.. He is driving for Coke and seems to enjoy that.. He shot a nice deer this year.. For inquiring minds that want to know, no they do not have children and I am not sure if they will.. One can hope and pray, but it is up to them and God. 

Jillian and her husband Levi are the parents of 2 of the best things to ever.. My grandsons Maverick who is about to turn 4 and Holden who will be 2 in March.. Jill is the counselor at a local school. Levi works out of town 3-4 days a week. They have tackled getting a building and making it a home, they are doing a great job on it. They are hard working and have 2 of the cutest little guys that bring me great joy.. They make this me maw's heart happy.

Joslyn is still dating Jacob and they have been building a house, which is getting closer to being done. She is a para professional at the school she graduated from. She works with a little girl. It is a change for her. I think she is adjusting and starting to enjoy it more. She really loved working at the daycare. She is a hard worker and also helps her momma out when I need it. She and Jacob are 2 peas in a pod.

Jacob.. Well let me see.. He recently turned 21 and that thrilled him more than it probably should have.. LOL He has had a couple different jobs and does odd jobs to keep himself a float.. He is pretty handy, quick learner and ready to help someone out if they need it. He really likes his video games. I don't worry much about him because I know he will figure out this thing called life and will be successful and do great things.

Jeremiah.. He graduated high school and yes his class got to have a graduation despite the pandemic. He finished up his senior year at home online and although things were different and he missed out on some senior class things, he got his diploma, in a small graduation.. By small I mean not everyone could come watch in person and there were only 3 kids in his class. He left June 1st for Fort Jackson South Carolina where he completed Basic Training for the national guard and then went to AIT in Oklahoma. I am proud of him for stepping up even if he wished he had made another choice.. 

There is a little update on all of us. We haven't gotten to see Gradey's kids and grand kids much due to the Covid-19, again more on that in another post.. 

2020 has certainly been a year of firsts, a year that started out as normal and became a real crap show.. Things are different and there is still the unknown about what to expect and the anxiety wondering, hoping and praying that 2021 will be much better and life can go back to some kinds of normal.. One thing we learned is that you should always have some extra crap paper because it is a rare commodity these day..

Share the wealth and don't hoard the crap paper..

In a world where we can be anything Be KInd..

Welcome back!!

 Welcome Back friends..

I have been told over and over thru the years that I have a knack for writing and so I have decided that I need to be writing my blog as often as I can, I hope that when you read my entries you find a bit of hope, grace, joy, familiarity, help, encouragement and that you realize that not everyone has the same opinion and that is ok you do not have to be a jerk to those who don't agree with you.

If we all thought and believed the same life would be very boring. It takes all kinds to make the world go around. So please as you read this blog know that your not always going to agree with what I say and I wont agree with you so lets just agree to disagree in some instances and in a world where we can be anything lets be kind...

Later taters..

Me....