Mindless Chatter Wed

Safe travels!

I'm back at work after two days out sick.

Last night I had to talk to a state trooper in Ohio because someone shot at the vehicle I was riding in on Sunday, shot a hole 4 inches above the window where I was sitting.  They are sending someone up here to take a scraping for lead content, but so far based on pictures several law enforcement officers have agreed it's a bullet ricochet mark shot at an angle ahead of the vehicle.  I don't think I was much help since I told the Sgt honestly I didn't know where we were, I wasn't paying attention and I don't live in Ohio.  I just heard a very loud explosion on my door.  Luckily I think the driver knew when and where we were.

^^ That had to of been terrifying!

Lily and I are hanging out at home today. There's not enough for me to do at work so I have the day off. I need to go back to school and try to get this financial aid figured out. My mom talked to their accountant (they go by my parents income until I'm 24 next year) and he said that a certian amount of money does not apply and the school should not be using it on my FAFSA because it is family farm partnership and does not apply. WHICH means that all this time I probably have been eligible for financial aid! I've always been denied because my parents made too much. My self employed farming father makes too much? Are you kidding me? They only look at what he made, not how much of that he had to spend on a new tractor or barn, or fuel or grain...sheesh...this system pee's me off!

My financial aid director isn't going to be happy when I visit with her today, but my parents don't like people snooping through their taxes.

Lily is being a pain from the moment we got out of bed this morning. She's into everything and trying to make it a game of chase. I'm trying not to chase her and ignoring her until she is near me then I can grab whatever she has and make her drop it.....she dosn't do "drop it" very well...

To top it all off, it is cold and rainy/snowy mix today so we won't be burning off her energy outside today...

I can't decide if I want carrot cake, pumpkin roll or apple pie for breakfast....decisions, decisions...I could have a hot pocket...hmmmm

Yikes lies!!!  That's scary!

It snowed here yesterday  I am SO MAD!  Why is there snow in October!!  blaaaaah!

Julie -- safe travels and stay warm.

Holy **** Liesje! That is crazy!!! What is a bullet ricochet mark shot? Does that mean someone was aiming ahead of the car in the hopes that it would hit you? Glad you are OK.

It's very cold today here and may snow. I am not psyched about that at all. Now I have to start blow drying my hair in the morning so I don't get sick. I have also started drinking that emergen - C stuff in my water. My mom's trainer and my Nana's masseuse (who use to play in the WNBA) both swear by it, so I tried it and am hooked. I drink one at 3 PM right as I start to crash, and it picks me right up.

Luna has recovered from eating what I think was a mole yesterday.  She puked one more time yesterday and a small femur and paw came up. Think of the photo of Bugsy and his mole. I almost died. Finally, at about 8 she started pooping out the pumpkin and stuff and is on a pumpkin, greek yogurt, and rice diet for today.

Pit_Pointer_Aussie

Holy **** Liesje! That is crazy!!! What is a bullet ricochet mark shot? Does that mean someone was aiming ahead of the car in the hopes that it would hit you? Glad you are OK.

It's a bullet and not debris b/c it literally exploded when the slug hit and ricocheted.  It was VERY loud.  I mean, we were at the GSD show and they fire guns at the dogs in groups of six and it was WAY louder than that. 

 OMG. That is so scary. Phil must be very thankful to have you home safe and sound.

 Yikes Liesje, that's terrifying.  So glad you're OK. 

On a lighter note, Ben has just taught himself how to blow raspberries on the floor.  

How scary, Lies.  Thank goodness you weren't hurt.

I'm keeping my friends JRT this week (half sister to my dog).  She has stayed with us many times but this time has been  difficult.  My newest dog Belle has some issues and Chigger decided to help straighten her out.  She jumped up and bit Belle on the lip and Belle went for her. I pulled Belle away. No one was hurt, not even a tooth mark but it really annoys me that my friend has had this dog for nine years and has never even worked on her dogs reactiveness.  And to top it off my friend is a "DOG TRAINER".  She is a good one with other people's dogs but this dog is so bad.  She runs away when you try and put her lead on.  She loves to play with the tennis ball but won't drop it.  Come on, these are not that difficult to train it's just that she never did and I get irritated every time I keep this dog.  I could go on and on about this dog's lack of training but you get the picture.  On the other hand, I love little Chigger and it's  not her fault that her mom never bothered (probably because she's a small dog) to teach her much of any anything.

I feel bad today because it was so cold and wet that I hit the snooze button while M&M waited to me to get up.  Unfortunately their romp at the dog park was a short one because I had shorted myself on time - and it was rainy and cold.  I feel like a total wuse today!

On the bright side DH is coming home tonight and we have some great leftovers from our anni dinner on Monday.

I really do like winter, I just don't like cold rain.  That is why I live in Minnesota!

Benedict

 Yikes Liesje, that's terrifying.  So glad you're OK. 

On a lighter note, Ben has just taught himself how to blow raspberries on the floor.  

Ditto - and thanks for the laugh, Kate!

 I wish I had a lighter note today. :(

I've known somewhat that I've been on a sinking ship - i.e. my boss bought a bunch of houses ( three)  ( in California! argh) when the market was the highest. Basically he wasn't thinking & didn't know what he was doing & now his company has been struggling to keep up on the payments  ( he wasn't exactly thinking 'long term'.  So now with the economy the way it is I'm really seeing the bank account dwindle & it's not getting back to where it needs to be.  I'm not really going to go into detail of why the business isn't making more money etc. But  I'm starting to get stressed, there isn't enough money in the bank for me to cash LAST weeks paycheck, and I've already lost my health insurance ( becuase the bill didn't get paid - i.e. not important as 'other' bills).

I'm a little over a month away from completeing black belt training, and I dont know if I can make it ( $$ wise) - because if I have to get another job ( which i dont have a problem with, but I will have NO time) I dont know if I can continue with training ( its a one shot deal too, if I quit I can never go back into it, its just the way the school is). I mean I want to keep my house, I don't want to be homeless because I wanted to be a black belt, but keeping my house might mean working 24/7.

 yuk yuk yuk.  My BF helps, but honestly he's done some things over the past couple months that indicates that he's not realy in this for the long haul.  So stressful.

sorry this is a crappy post. I'd rather post happy happy stuff.

akyramoto82

 yuk yuk yuk.  My BF helps, but honestly he's done some things over the past couple months that indicates that he's not realy in this for the long haul.  So stressful.

I'm not the only one with a crappy life? Mine broke up with me last night. So, I'm struggling for composure today. I wish I had a lighter note too..

Pit_Pointer_Aussie

Think of the photo of Bugsy and his mole. I almost died

Kate that was a true LOL moment - thanks!

And Lies ZOWIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm still basking in the fun from out city walk last night it was really really fun

It is beautiful weather here today - was 30 something this morning and is low 60's but the sun is fabulous

misstrouble

akyramoto82

 yuk yuk yuk.  My BF helps, but honestly he's done some things over the past couple months that indicates that he's not realy in this for the long haul.  So stressful.

I'm not the only one with a crappy life? Mine broke up with me last night. So, I'm struggling for composure today. I wish I had a lighter note too..

I'm sorry for both of you. When a relationship is good, there's nothing better in the world. When it's not though, it really stinks. Hang in there though and remember that you're stronger than you think you are. Especially you and your blackbelt akyramoto

Our weather is soooooo great right now. It's about mid-50s in the morning and high 60s in the evening, but the days have been about 80ish and I just love it. I know it's not going to last, but it looks good for the next 5 days. We're going to my brother's house in Carmel next week, so I'm really hoping that the weather is nice there too and it's not foggy.