I was up and on my way to work this morning at 5:30am, it was STILL DARK OUTSIDE, and yet when I passed the mall by our home the parking lot was PACKED.  Seriously.  And the roads were so crowded I thought I was going to be late.  The mall opened at 12:01am and I wonder if it was that busy all night.  I feel really bad for the people that had to work. 

I might be alone here, and it may be because my family never did the "friday after thanksgiving shopping" thing, but COME ON!!  I would rather pay a buck or two more, and a) Sleep In (hello Turkey coma)   b) not fight crazy people in large groups.

I stopped by a store on the way home to get an extension cord for the Christmas tree, and even Linens and Things was PACKED, and that was in the afternoon.  One lady was crying (literally crying) on the phone to her husband about how something she wanted was gone.  Can you honestly believe it?  I'm in shock.  I have decided to not leave the house ever again till Christmas is over (if only I was already working from home, this would be feasible). 

Peace, Love, and The reason for the Season.

    THIS MOVIE WAS GREAT!  I really did love it, thank you for everyone who suggested it to us.  I can't wait till it gets out on video! 

I am a lucky girl.  I was able to switch my shift at work tomorrow and Friday so I'm off by 2:30pm!  I'm so happy, I get to eat turkey with family. 

Poor Jeremy has been doing nothing but Homework the past 3 days.  He has been working so hard. 

Here is a quick list of things I'm thankful for.... tis the season you know!
~My amazing Husband, who's love and friendship I don't deserve but will be eternally thankful for!

~Family, I laugh and cry with them.  We don't always understand eachother but we always love eachother. 

~Friends, while I'm not the best at staying in touch with many of you, my friends touch me and have often helped to mold me into a better person. 

~Max, yes the dog.  He really lightens up my days and has the most amazing personality!  I'm sure some of you think I'm nuts but he is so awesome.

~Our apartment, yes our apartment.  (I am about to stick up some decorations!)  It may be small, but to me it's home. 

~My Job, I LOVE my job.  How many people can say that.  Yes there are days I REALLY don't want to be there, but it's a great job.

~Food, yes food.  I mean come on, ok let me clarify.  GOOD food.

There is a lot more I could say but I will leave it at that before I get all gushy and stuff. 

Peace, Love, and Cranberry Sauce.

Hello all....

I still have many addresses from when we got married... but I'm missing a few and I know some of you have moved.  I'm addressing Christmas Cards the next few days, so please e-mail me your names and addresses!

THANKS

-Bobbie

I just wanted to put this out again for those of you that haven't seen it before.  I have had a colorful background when it comes to abuse and whenever anyone comes to me asking advice about themselves, a friend, family member or just someone they know I always give them this list.  I know there are many others out there.  I just think this one makes people think a bit. Please read it... please pass it along.  You NEVER know when it could change or SAVE a life.  Thanks.  If anyone ever needs to talk I am here. 

Love,
Bobbie

Nussbaum's List of Red Flags:

1. He pushes too far, too fast, planning your future together right away.
2. He hates his mother and is nasty to her.
3. He wants your undivided attention.
4. He must always be in charge.
5. He always has to win.
6. He breaks promises all the time.
7. He can't take criticism and always justifies his actions.
8. He blames someone else for anything that goes wrong.
9. He's jealous of your close friends, family members, and all other men.
10. He always asks you where you went and whom you saw.
11. He has extreme highs and lows that are unpredictable.
12. He has a mean temper.
13. He often says you don't know what you're talking about.
14. He makes you feel like you're not good enough.
15. He withdraws his love or approval as punishment.
16. He pushes you to do things that make you feel uneasy, like taking the day off from work or even breaking the law.

I have gotten quite a few calls and e-mails from friends and family wondering about my job because of what is happening with Delta and US Airways.  Let me clarify.

Continental is not involved in the deal in any way.  We have been doing better than any other airline since 9/11 and this past year we have posted wonderful profits (yeah profit sharing) for the first 3 quarters.  I am not now, and don't believe I will be in the future, in any kind of danger of loosing my job, especially with the extra training I now have.  THANK you all for your worry and messages.  But fear not.  I'm gonna keep on flying.  It will be interesting to see how/if the industry changes. 

Jeremy got a flat on the freeway, it was one of his old tires on the back end.  So now the boy has 3 new one's and one old one.  I wish we could have just replaced the last old one at the same time, but one day.  We are actually thinking we are going to sell the Honda.  When I start working from home I believe we can make it with just one car.  On any days I have to go into the office it may get tricky but I see no reason for us to keep paying two car payments and double insurance if we don't need them both.  Heaven knows we need the money. 

ONE MORE DAY of official International training.  I am very happy.  I feel like this shift takes the whole day.  I know it's only an hour off my normal shift but that hour makes a big difference to me.  Saturday I plan on cleaning the house... doing laundry and then going to Utah County.  I need to finally finish cleaning/packing up the old room.  And I haven't seen my family in a LONG TIME!

Peace Love and family.

We had emergency response training at work today. It was one draining 3 hour class and really makes me hope that I don't have to put what I learned today into use any time soon.... or any time for that matter. 

Today I found out that my high school Acapella teacher has cancer.  Advanced at that, they are giving him 6 months.  It sparked a long conversation with Jeremy and I about what each of us would do if we lost the other.  I know it is weird but it made me feel a lot better for this evening.

Tomorrow is Linda's service in Florida, I believe.  I wish I could be there with friends.  She was like a second mother, and I have always and will always think of her often.  I hear she is actually being buried in Dallas, TX. 

SO in the mist of all this doom and gloom... I share my Buzz picture with all of you.  May those we love live within our thoughts to infinity and beyond.
(this was a moment in the ride where I remembered I could spin the thing... long story)

Peace, Love, and Smiles.

Linda passed away just over an hour ago.... so much I could say...but I'm not going to. 

Work today was pretty good.  We are finally taking international calls.  It is nice for a change and now those random domestic calls I get seem SO EASY!

Really not much more to talk about today. 

Peace, Love, and CDG

HOME SWEET HOME!! I never thought I'd be so happy to be home.... but let me just list a few of the crappy things from the weekend... then I'll list the happy....

BAD THINGS
*We didn't all make the flight out.  So DaviJo and I had to go from SNA to LAX and pick up Josh then go back to Anahiem.

*The park was BEYOND crowded.  It was actually closed when we got there.  Nuts!!!

*Angry/Tired parent that cut us off at the train.  And the fight that followed.

*Man punching woman infront of me.... him being lucky of two things, first that I was talking to Jeremy on the phone or I would have thrown it at his dumb head, Second that when I was done he was gone and getting yelled at by another woman.. he he.

*Didn't get to ride Jungle Cruise.

*Didn't make it stand by... and I couldn't stomach the idea of staying another night so I paid $$$ to fly home and see my hubby.  I missed him so much.  I decided I don't wanna travel without him anymore!  Seriously.

*I'll stop there.........

GOOD THINGS
*Our Man in Uniform at the LAX airport waiting for Josh.... still think DaviJo should have had him come with us!

*We did get into Disneyland and rode Pirates first!!!! 

*Small World Holiday (never seen it before!)

*Josh and David from Florida!  It was SO good to see Josh, and it was AWESOME to get to spend some time with them while Utah Josh and DaviJo were at the other park.

*Buzz Lightyear... "If you put the scores together I was a level 6" and "I forgot you could turn it!"  (my stupid quotes for the day.)

*I got to see fantasmic, well part of it.

*Haunted Mansion Holiday... LOVED it!  I am not a big fan of Nightmare before Christmas (I KNOW... it's shocking) but I LOVED the ride.  So fun and different.

*Indiana Jones, when my pony tail hit Florida Josh in the back of the head and he thought something was grabbing him.  he he

*DaviJo sleeping at Space Mountain while we waited in the que, and running away to go see tigger when in Splash Mountains line.

*Jersey Boys, Jersey Boys, Jersey Boys!

*Jeremy waiting for me at the airport!!!!!!!!   Man I'm a lucky girl.  This weekend made me realize just how lucky I am.  My husband is so amazing, respectful, kind, caring of others, mature.... every guy should be like that.  It's sad when they aren't.

Peace, Love, and my BEST FRIEND!

So it's been a long night already.  I am still excited about Disneyland yes... (and no I have not packed anything)....

But I also found out a dear dear friend from Florida is passing away.  I love her so much and whenever I needed a friend she was there.  Her gentle spirit will be with me always.  We have a lot of moments I will treasure the rest of my days, and times that we sat and talked for hours when I lived in florida.   I will never forget the last time we talked earlier this year and the things she said to me.  Always thinking of others and touching those around her.  Linda you are loved... you will always be loved... and you will be missed.  God be with you till we meet again, what a wonderful day that will be.

This has been a hard 12 months for us... Jeremy's dad, my grandfather, Linda.... all have touched us, made us think, and made us realize how lucky we are to know all we know.  To believe what we believe, and to have each other. 

Linda... I'll be thinking of you while I am on pirates tomorrow.  That is where we met, and for that reason (and many others) it will always have a place in my heart.

Peace, Love, and Linda Archer (who had oodles of both)

This weekend I am going Disneyland!  Jeremy has a ton of homework and so some friends and I made plans to jet off.  It's been a long time since I got out of here so I'm excited.  Not to mention I need to ride the new pirates.  :-P  It's been over 2 years since I was at Disney World.  CAN You believe that?

Anyway... so if we can all make it through this week of training life will be good!

Peace Love and Disneyland

Long days. Today was really long... here's the longness of it all....

Colorado - Once again a sched. trip is cancelled thanks to horrible looking flights.  I am seriously bummed.  I was telling Jeremy I could just fly back on Monday Morning and still make it to work on time but since I'm in training he convinced me that it isn't worth the risk of loosing my job. 

Jeremy - Today was his last day here before leaving for Arizona...  His Mistress (water polo) calls yet again.  Big Tourney down there.

Work - Today I couldn't stay alert at all!  And I can't sleep at nights, and that sucks too!  I had training for 8 hours then a friend of mine needed me to help her out last min with part of her shift.  I was DRAINED by the time I got home.  11-11 baby.  Fun eh?

Sleep - I'm gonna go try it again.  Already got up once tonight.  Maybe this time it'll stick.

Peace, Love and Sleeping Pills.