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October 08 Work ThingsIts been yet another funny week at work.
Ive been told the following:
Paitent #1 - an older man who is in his late 60s-early 70s. On Monday or Tuesday. "Jennifer, do you like old age creeping up on you?" This is where my face always goes red and I laugh. "We still have to go on our date you know. Youre my new girl, and I have my eyes set on you. I even had my doctor look me over to make sure I could make sure I could keep up with you. Next appointment, we can hold hands - ok". Hes a really funny man, and just loves joking around. Makes for entertaining afternoons when he comes in.
Patient #2 - an older lady who I love, because shes so kind. "I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving." I told her how I was having two thanksgiving dinners, and she replied "Oh, youre one lucky girl. I think I'll follow you around." When I said, sure - she can if she would like to, she laughed and said "Jennifer, youre a really sweet girl. "
Patient #3 - a patient who was genuinely happy with the help and service we gave him. "Thank you, youre a nice lady." :P
Patient #4 - "Jennifer, you can call me ________. When I hear Mr...... so and so, I feel old, and besides... what will people think that when we go on our date if youre calling me Mr ________. " This was a different patient - not the same man as before. :P
Patient #5 - One of my favorites - When we were talking and he was saying how hes looking after some sick boys: How about this, I'll see if OHIP will pay me for looking after the sick guys, and if you fax the paperwork, and I do the sick coverage... you get 10% I get 90%.. and you can go to your next Hedley concert. " I made it clear that10% wouldnt get me my concert, but maybe my cd. :)
Patient #6 - "Theres the always happy and bubbly Jennifer..." I love this lady too. :)
Over the course of time Ive been working where Iam, Ive received numerous compliments, gifts etc from patients. Not only do the people I work for make work fun, but the patients do too. Its in those moments, where you realize how much you love your job and the people you meet everyday.
October 04 Unhappy CamperNew people moved in above me last month. Recently, they got a puppy. This is the second time Ive had to complain. Not only does this dog sound like it weighs 1000 lbs when its running from one end of the apartment to the other... but it whines, it barks, and then they throw toys for it that bang across the floor. My apartment used to be insanely quiet, and when you were sleeping it was sleeping in a tomb. Last night, at 245 AM I awoke to that stupid dog, whining and then they let it out of its cage and let it run around for over an hour and a half. The rent here is not cheap enough that I should just buy ear plugs and let the matter slide. If this keeps up, as nice as I like it here... Id be leaving if this doesnt get straightened around. Im not impressed. Im tired.... and very cranky this morning. Thanks alot people in ###. September 30 Trying To Hold Out...As in, Im trying to hold out to go without having to turn my heat on until atleast Oct 1st. Today is proving it rather difficult though. I swear it feels like its cold enough outside it could snow.
I bought a new Columbia Coat today after work. I have a Columbia Coat already - white/blue/navy. Now I have a white/black one. Its more fitted etc. Also a 3 in one. So Im super excited. I think I'll model it again when I sign off to watch tv. :P 'Cause Id hate to say next year that "Oh it was so cold last year - that I had the heat on in September!" . September 29 Brought To You By SubwayOh Meatball Sub
Oh Meatball Sub... You are so thick and hearty Oh Meatball sub, oh meaty and overall yummy! You smell so good, and taste so real
Id jump over the counter to make you my meal Oh Meatball Sub Oh meatball Sub... You were a cheap 5.00 deal. Pickles, lettuce, tomato and cheese
When the guy asked toasted- I say yes please.. oh Meatball Sub Oh meatball Sub... So messy but there are other means (LIKE NAPKINS!!) Its coming to an End,
Down to the last Bite Oh Meatball Sub Oh Meatball Sub Youre my Meatball Friend And You made my Tuesday Night So it's so long for now
But its ok Oh Meatball Sub Oh Meatball Sub I washed you down with some brown cow. __________________________________________________________________________________
Ok, I may or may not be wired thanks to sugar and caffeine right now. :P September 20 Tee-heeI giggle. A-lot. To stop once I get started is next to impossible, and because I laugh all the time, its really hard to keep a straight face sometimes. So imagine my test of giggle power today:
I had to go have my tire checked out at Canadian Tire, because last night coming home around 11, the tire pressure light came on saying it was low. Being a semi-paranoid person when it comes to the vehicle (if something is wrong etc), I went to have it checked out this morning. I'll leave this part of the story at this because its not the revelant part. I was walking back to my building from the parking garage, and as I was going in, this guy was coming out. So we each kind of held one of the doors open (theres two) and walked in. As I was checking myself out in the mirror inside the lobby while walking to the elevator, I noticed the guy was doing a full turn around to check me out going in. Cue the smirk on my face, and I was standing at the elevator laughing on the inside. Imagine my luck when the elevator took its sweet time coming down to get me... just in time for said guy to go out to his car, grab whatever he was carrying back in... to join me in the elevator. My "which floor" question was mostly giggled out. Embarassing but funny at the same time. So this guy lives on the 6th floor... so I had to walk past him to get out on my 3rd floor. To which he smiles and says thank you. :P What a day. ;) Apparently the straightened hair, short black skirt, and navy top was working for me today. :P September 17 SomedayAs of late my Facebook photo page has been swamped with baby photos. New borns, a few month olds, year olds, etc. I cant even count how many friends have either had babies this year, or have yet to have babies this year. What I can say its definitely in the double digits, and well over 12 people for sure. If I had to buy baby shower gifts for everyone Id be broke. Living off the streets. No kidding. :P
Congrats to all of the new mommy and daddys out there though.
Someday I think I'll have my own little family. When I was younger I wanted to be a mommy hands-down for sure. No ifs ands or buts about it. I used to say 2 kids... then it dropped to 1, then 0. It stayed at 0 for the longest time, until recently when I decided even if I had one Id be happy. Babies are so sweet, innocent, and sure - they cry, poop, and rely on you 24.7 but thats ok. The smiles, love, milestones, cute little outfits etc make up for it. Im a planner, strong, independant person.... I'm positive - and everyone that knows me, has said I could handle the hard times and good times of motherhood.
Once I get myself situated financially etc... I know I'll start planning for a couple years from now. I want to be the perfect mom. Im not just following the trend either. Friends both older, younger, and my are now are doing it... but thats not why I want to. Its like my clock is ticking. I need to. Besides that - my friend Heather and I said we had to have babies by the time we were 30. ;)
So right... on to finding a man, settling down and making this happen.... ;) September 05 Bad Move Suzy ShierEveryone that knows me, knows I love the store Suzy Shier. Ive worn their clothing for years, and years. The one in the mall that used to be nice and big, open and clean,.... organized, and just nice.... is now gone. Not all together gone though. Just moved. This is where it gets bad. They moved to a store that is less then 1/4 of the size they used to be, I swear. I hate it now. You cant find anything because its so crammed, its horrible. You can barely move, because theres no aisles or open space to walk around anymore. No. Now you have paths the size ants would be able to maneuver and thats it. So good luck shopping. Im disappointed. I dont have the patience to have to really really really look for stuff. I want it to be out there, displayed so nicely that as soon as I walk over to that display Im wanting it. So now, unless I print off the item I notice online and give it to an employee to find.... I cant shop there anymore. Im very sad. September 03 Kids Are Back To SchoolYesterday was the first day back for alot of kids going back to school. I say alot, because it doesnt apply to all kids. Its rather messed up how some school boards decided to start the very first day of September, and the others are waiting til after Labor Day which is the more traditional way of things. I havent run into any school buses yet this year, which is good... I really hate getting stuck behind one when Im driving into work. Anyways, my blog was really not about buses or kids going back to school. Not quite. I just wanted to reminiss about how when August rolled around I LOVED back to school shopping. I was so anal about making sure everything in my backpack was organized etc it was pretty messed up. :) New paper went into binders just so. The pencil cases were filled with everything I would possibly need. I miss that now. I dont miss school - as much as I loved it when I was going. I just miss the school supply and new outfit shopping. I miss carrying around my messenger style backpack now too. I need to find a bunch of stuff to start carrying around from here on out.. 'cause I felt cool with my backpack. I want to be 'cool' again. :P
To carry around my backpack and the scent of new pencil cases.... that'd be something. :) August 31 'Cause Im Full Of Them... AlwaysSome Random Thoughts From Today:
August 30 Yesterday...I think this is one of the first times in my life where I can say I envy my brother. Yesterday I got a call from him (I cant even remember the last time I chatted to him, much less seen him), to hang out and check out his new apartment. I knew he was only a 10 minute walk from my building, but wasnt too sure as to which building was his. Theres quite a grouping over his way as well. So I met him at Harveys after noting him walking across the street with his arm in a sling (he had some big thing come down on him at work). I was way off in terms of what place I thought he lived in with his girlfriend. He lives in an apartment which is above a business. Theres actually a few apartments above it, which was surprising. The back looked a little on what I consider to be a sketchy looking area, and the stairs and hallway were nothing compared to how well kept my building is. But once you opened his apartment door I loved his place even more so then mine. (Keep in mind he now has basically what Ive been wanting.... a fairly open concept apartment loft style place above a business, with noone above you.) When you walk in, it has a huge long hall way, and the first bedroom is right on the right hand side. Which has a skylight! Going down farther theres the storage room on the right, and the bathroom and kitchen on the left. The rest is all open concept for your huge living room/dining room area... with windows all across the one wall. The other side has the other bedroom. The amount of natural light and all the windows makes up for the lack of a balcony. Its all hardwood. The bedrooms are a little on the small side, as is the kitchen and bathroom, but overall its absolutely gorgeous. I would trade him in an instant if I knew it was as quiet at night time as mine is. He pays 780.00 plus utilities. Whereas, I pay 829.00 plus 55.00 + tax *(seeing I dont live in the other building Im parking underground in)* in parking. Note the considerable difference between his 2 bedroom and my 1 bedroom. Crazy huh? My rent goes up 15.00 as of Dec. 1. As much as I love this place and how quiet it is, if I find a loft similar to his, dont be surprised if I have a new mailing address coming up. ;) Stuck On...I think my cat missed me. She's been the equalivent of the whole "stuck on Bandaid, like Bandaid's stuck on me." Everywhere I go - she goes. If Im sitting somewhere, shes either on my lap or right beside me. Like now for instance - Im typing with one hand - making for a very slow going blog - because someone has to sit on me right now.
Friday night when I came home, I was meowed at nonstop. When I reached down to pet her, I was bit on my hand. What a way to say "gee, Im glad youre home." It was more like "Its about freaking time you came back." I came in to see her once while I was away, to make sure she still had plenty of food and water and everything else. Which she did. When I came home that day I was greeted with much the same welcome as Friday evening. She must have kept herself occupied though, as there were toys all over the apartment. Bed time that night consisted of Bella either sleeping on my chest, on my legs, or curled up beside me with her head or paw on my hand. If I moved, she moved only to make a new sleeping spot right beside me again. I guess I wasnt going anywhere without her.
Apparently 5 days is too long for my kitty friend. She missed me, I missed her... and now things are back to normal. All is well again. August 23 Time Travellers Wife"A Chicago librarian suffers from a rare genetic disorder that sends him hurtling through time whenever he is under extreme duress; despite the fact that he vanishes at inordinately frequent and lengthy intervals, he attempts to build a stable future with the beautiful young heiress he loves. Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams star in this dramatic fantasy, which is directed by Robert Schwentke and based on the best-selling book by author Audrey Niffenegger."
I went to see this movie today with my friend Heather. The theater was about half full, most of the population being female. With mutiple sad scenes, you could hear sniffles quite often, and Im sure plenty of tears were shed. I personally did not cry, although it was pretty close. :P I held my own today, 'cause had I started to cry, Im sure I wouldnt have been able to stop. The movie was really well done. I cant say it was better then the book, as the first time ever I went to see the movie first before reading the novel. Rachel McAdams is one of my favorite actresses, and does a great job portraying her character. Eric Bana has the boy next door hotness going for him, and it may have to do with a few ass scenes too. :) I wont delve into the story too much, but after watching it and coming home I feel this weird feeling inside. I feel sympathy for the characters, and the love they shared. I feel loss for what hapens at the end, and maybe because I didnt cry Ive got no outlet to grieve now.
Eric Bana is my kind of man; someone that wouldnt be around all the time to smother me, and is all around great in so many other aspects. I want someone like that - I think. :P August 22 House Sitting Commences TomorrowTomorrow I go to my Dad's house for a few days. Monday begins my week of holidays from work, and seeing as I managed to spend the money I should have been saving from every pay cheque for vacation pay.... my dad said if I would look after the house and my stepmoms mom (so they could get a way for a few days....) I get paid. So really its not as if Im losing any pay at all. So Im pretty excited. I'll get to breath in the country air, swim in the new pool, and enjoy a break from work. The only unfortunate part is my dads computer is insanely slow, and its on dial up. If I come online, I doubt my patience will allow for any long periods of internet time. Thats just a heads up. :)
I'll be coming into town a few times, to check in on Bella. Its going to be weird. Im not a crazy cat person by any means. But I know Im going to miss her. Shes my cheap entertainment around here, and my company when Im by myself. So I'll be coming in to make sure shes ok, has lots of food/water etc, and to keep her company for a few hours before I head back to Dads. I wonder what shes going to think of this experience. The most Ive ever left her was 1 night. :)
So Ive cleaned my place up from top to bottom today. I have yet to finish packing my bag, and my camera (expect scenery pictures when I come back), and all that good stuff. If I can blog I will, but if not, I'll see you in about a week. :) Take care. August 21 We Made It!The something began to pitch... the house to twist... we landed on a wicked witch in the middle of a ditch.... or something like that. It was exactly like The Wizard of Oz... the window came crashing in on my head where I was laying in bed... and I awoke in Oz... Yellow brick roads, and emerald cities. Ok, not quite. How it really went down was:
Out of no where came high winds, and high waters... I had to quicky hack my entertainment unit, dining room table, chairs, and end tables etc... to quickly build an arc for Bella (my kitty) and I... where we used the tall poles from my lamps to row us to higher grounds.. Fine fine, thats not how it went either. It was:
I ran over to the chest in my room where I threw all articles of clothing on the floor behind me and lifted the secret board in the bottom to produce a once shiney gold tarnished lamp. It didnt take much to produce the genie inside, where I told him to send the Tornado and its warnings elsewhere. What, you dont believe that either?
Alright alright..... So I stayed up til after 11 pm last night online because I was too afraid to go to bed. My bed is right under the window and you know how they say to stay away from them durring a storm, no less tornados... I felt safer in the dining room. Eventually I became too tired, and headed to bed with fingers crossed that Id wake up this morning. And you know what.... I turned the fan on.. the dark curtains were drawn... and I kid you not I heard nothing of the storm. I think as Im aging.... storms arent keeping me up like they used to. ;) We're Not In Kansas, So Whats The Deal?"SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING"
"TORNADO WATCH"
Isnt this just great? We live in Ontario, Canada!!! The place where you never hear of this crazy weather pheonomenon. And yet, here I sit in front of my- just waiting. 'Cause according to the radio its going to hit anytime now.. 'cause they said within the hour, about an hour ago. Im a little on the freaked side. Had my dad not called when I was at my Grannys to tell me to get home, I probably wouldnt be in the same frame of mind. Id just think a crazy storm was going on, and thats it. But no. Now Im thinking Dorothy and Oz thoughts, and my apartment building taking flight.
The only time I can think of a moment like this is a few years ago. I cant remember how old I was.. maybe 14ish... and we were in Walmart one night. The lights started flicking, and you could hear rumors of a possible tornado going to hit. They had everyone move to the front of the store. People were afraid, some crying... etc. I held my own though, and kept calm - despite being an almost wreck on the inside. We were lucky and that night I just remember lots of heavy rain, and lightning. So here we are tonight, and Bella and I *(my cat*) are going to hold our own. Stay strong and stick together.
Dont worry - the windows and patio door are closed. I have shut the curtains so I dont see anything. Everything from my patio is inside. I have a flashlight at the ready, and a candle and lighter on the stove just in case. If I need to go to a window free area, I can take cover in either the bathrom or kitchen I guess. I dont want to go to bed, because mine is right under the window.
Fingers are crossed that with being right on Lake Ontario... the lake effect is going to help us just turn this into a bad storm and thats it. Fingers crossed. :P August 20 Seeing Things From Another View PointTonight I had two moments in time where I could see things from another view point so clearly it was pretty remarkable. Only one I'll blog about, as the other is not irrevelant, but one of those things Im going to keep to myself. It was a turn around point though, and Im kind of grateful it happened. Anyways, moving along. So I want you to picture this.....
Youre standing at the deli counter, or perhaps a bakery, and youre standing there with your face not quite pressed up against the glass, but close enough that you can clearly see what youre looking at. You can hear the fan softly humming above your head, one of those sounds that is just background noise. Something you would never have thought of, Im sure, had I not mentioned it. The overhead lights are casting that blah light, and your eyes are moving from one item to the next. Its then that you focus on the one thing, the one piece of meat, or baked good. Perhaps you came into the store looking to find that particular item. Or maybe, you just happened to be in the store and walked by, and stopped to take note of this.
What does this have to do with anything? My experience tonight after a meeting we had at work. I was heading home, and thinking of what to make for a quick supper. I was thinking of all the places I could stop, and I decided I wanted pizza. Not just any pizza, one from a pizza place I havent had in years. One that makes those little dough balls that go on the pizza. A silly memory, but one nonetheless, and once I focused on it, thats what I wanted. So I parked across the street, and walked across (after waiting what seemed like forever for traffic to let up) and ordered my small pepperoni pizza. It was going to be 15-20 minutes, so I took a short walk first, before heading back and just deciding to wait inside for it to be ready. Its in this moment when a couple of guys (one of them smelling really good I might add) walk out from the other side of the place. Little did I know there was a restaurant/pub on the other side, just a door seperating it from the pizza place. Then a few minutes later more guys walk out. Then more. Id say over 9 for sure walked by. Most in small groups or two or 3. So its out of the corner of my eye, as this point Im facing out the window just watching the traffic go by... that I take note of this. And in my note taking, every one of these guys noticed me standing there. Its here when a few thoughts cross my mind:
Its also when I get the feeling I know exactly how items in a glass cased enclosure feel now. Seriously. Youre helpless to do anything but just stand there and be looked at. Much like a piece of meat. August 19 Love 'Em & Hate 'EmThere are days where I love kids - where I 'aww' and 'aww' and 'aww' some more. Where I cant get over their cuteness. How small and precious they are. And the really sweet things they can say. Please keep in mind, most of these kids Im talking about are all under the age of 5. That group - is the cute group. Then we fast forward a few years to the age of atleast 7 and up. Its not so cute then. Let me fill you in.
Two friends and I are swimming in the pool shared between my building. Ive been over 3 times now, and you hardly ever see kids in it. When we went over we thought we had lucked out big time, there was NO ONE in the pool. And then much like a tsunami crashing over some innocent quiet town, thats doing its own thing.... WHAM! 4 (which later incresed to 5 or 6) hellians - I mean young boys - actually... I mean hellians.... were let into the pool. Cannon balls, belly flops, huge splashes - splashes that seemed to soak us every minute on the minute.. rained upon Brad, Amanda, and I. Did the parents care or say anything? Like "hey guys, move to the shallow end, 'cause youre splashing those adults." No. They let them do whatever.
Thanks alot. August 18 You're Just Taller Then AverageThis is the answer I get when I ask one of my guy friends why there are so many short men.
So Im 5'10ish... maybe 5'9 and a 1/2... definitely no less. But still. Not that Ive really been focusing on looking. 'Cause we are sticking to the "if youre not looking one will come along" plan. Im just simply observing and stateing a point.
Dont get me wrong, I would never take my height for granted. I love being tall. Sure finding long pants can be difficult to find, but Ive found a new store to shop at that I never have to worry anymore.
So it seems, my city is mostly full of shorter men. All the good looking guys wont meet me eye to eye. Darn it. Now you know why I hardly wear my heels out. :P August 15 I Take Most Things To <3Ok, I would say I take most things to heart 97% of the time. Im not necessarily a full out follower. I can be a leader sometimes. Its just when it comes to the opinions of others I really value what other people have to say. So, not too long ago a friend of mine was over. This was the first time shes been at my newest apartment, and on a walk around the city she made the remark that Im 26 going on 80 in terms of living style. So this has been stuck in my head. By no means do I have doilies all over my place. You wont even find a table cloth anywhere, except the table runner on my dining room table. I dont have crocheted throw pillow covers or anything. What I do have though is a place I keep really clean and organized. To the point, I know when people come over they're uncomfortable, afraid to mess anything up. But thats how I need and want my place to be. Not uncomfortable. Clean, and organized. The colors are all very neutral. Im not a huge color person even when it comes to my wardrobe. I love the dark colors like black, white, and burgundy. My living room, dining room, bathroom etc... are kept in either white, beige, or wood color. To me it makes the place look really clean and open looking. So what do I do? Ive been thinking on it. Do I go out and get colored draperies. Get some throw pillows that are colored to go on my couch. Add some vases with pretty colored flowers. I have picture frames on my walls.... how else do I make it girly. More like a 26 year old's place. Ive already got plans for my room, but that was before this issue came up. Theres a bedspread that I want, thats black and white, and looks so pretty. I want it. Need it. So Im sure I'll have it shortly. Share some thoughts, Im open to suggestions. :) August 11 C-PlusIve lost count now of how many C'Plus freezies Ive just consumed. Wildberry, Orange, Wink, and Tahiti treat flavors, are all mixing around in my mouth and stomach... and they just taste so yummy. More then 3, less then 10... not sure, exactly. Im blame the heat.
Now the sugar is going to my head, 'cause Im making up a rendition of The Dixie Chicks - Cowboy Take Me Away. My version involves a good looking, successful businessman taking me away though. We could do Europe and travel all over. From there we could do the Carribean, because after our month or so of doing Europe... with all the walking around and stuff I should be pretty toned again to feel more comfortable in my bathing suit. So bring on the white sand, tropical drinks, and nude beaches of the Carribean. Wait, scratch that last one. I didnt mean it. :P
This fantasy also may stem from me sitting at an intersection on the way home - just looking out the window, and taking note of this good looking guy with dark spikey hair... driving by in his not so sporty, but not so plain Sedan. Sporting sunglasses and a business suit. I know for a fact I dont really have a 'type' per-say when it comes to guys. Although, if the said example of the sucessfull business man were to come around... Id definitely be game. ;P A man in a suit looks good in my books almost always. |
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