10 Random Facts

10 Random Facts:

1. Almonds are a member of the peach family.
2. Winston Churchill was born in the ladies room during a dance. 
3. Ants never sleep.
4. Maine is the only state with just one syllable.
5. Five thousandths of a millimeter is the tolerance of accuracy at the LEGO mold factories.
6. The microwave was invested after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. 
7. One million $1 bills weighs 1 ton. 
8. There are more chickens than people in the world.
9. More than 10 people a year are killed by vending machines.
10. Experts estimate that there are about 60 million rats in NYC. 

Mommy Tips

Being a mom is a hard thing. 

When I was pregnant I would spend HOURS on Google, goggling the smallest of questions. I look back now, and of course laugh at the silly-ness of my questions, but when I had doubt they really mattered. 

A lot of my friends are having babies now, and while I only have one child (A girl, 20 months), I want to try and help with some tips. 

Being a first time mom, I didn't have anyone to turn to. I actually feel kind of silly typing this out, because someone will bark back with "She has one daughter, what does she know?" Well, this is what I know-

- Nipple Confusion was one thing I was worried about. I did breastfeed my child from birth to 4 months. She was bottle fed formula this whole time as well. I had "Nuk" brand, Playtex, and little cheap bottles from the dollar store. I noticed she started to "prefer" certain nipples/bottles, or she would drink very little from certain types. When she was 4 months old I threw out all the "Nuk" brand (except for two- large size), and all the cheap ones. Buying nipples from the dollar store is a no-no. They don't fit in the bottle tops correctly and even leaked a few times. Keep in mind throwing different types of nipples at the child during feeding time can confuse the little bugger! Now that she is 20 months old, and we are "weaning" her off the bottle - I currently only have the two big brand Nuk bottles, and about 3 small Gerber brand bottles. 

- Food choices was another big scare. Skyleigh had 8 teeth by the time she was 6 months old. She was NOT interested in baby food at all. I wasn't sure what she could eat, and what she couldn't eat. She hated the Gerber finger food things. I started very basic. Sandwich meat (rolled up), sliced cheese, basically I would make her small portions of lots of different things, offer it to her and see what she ate. I still do that, even though my mom thinks we need to have a better dinner routine, but that is a problem within its self. Haha. She would eat anything sweet, or with sugar, and so fruits and veggies were a must. She would chew on celery stalks, and eat pickles! She will try anything you hand her.

-  Evvvvvveryone told me how good of a deal Kid2Kid was with exchanging your baby items. While yes, it is a great idea, it is not something to get super excited about. I have only used them a few times, both with SEVERE disappointment. You may be excited over your laundry baskets full of clothes, and blankets, toys and other things. Even a stroller or baby swing. You wait while they sort through your things, and then they offer you a price.One particular time I exchanged Skyleigh's clothes, I brought in two HUGE laundry baskets of basically brand new clothes, and had an old car seat. 

4.37 cents. For everything. And they kept my laundry baskets. I was not pleased. That was sadly the last time I went back there, and I guess they have 4 bucks of store credit that wont ever get used. 

Sort of like Half Priced Books - It's better to BUY the baby books from HPB than to go sell them. 

- Buy lots of diapers. Skyleigh was in size 2 the longest. Don't forget about wipes! Collect coupons from the paper and sign up for online "baby" things. They do send you coupons and free products, most just take some time. If you sign up with Gerber they send you formula coupons, and then transition into "big girl foods". P&G Brand Saver has some amazing deals as well. A lot of baby supplies I actually did get from the dollar store/ 99 cent store. Just a personal preference - Don't buy the wipes from the dollar store. They aren't thick enough! 

- Two different people bought me Diaper Genies. I didn't use them. It may seem simple, yes, it is a container that holds smelly diapers. --- I already have one of these, it's called a trashcan. Worked just fine, and I didn't have to pay 12 bucks for a refill.  

-Having help was the most important thing in the beginning. I stayed at my moms for the first 4 days (I was desperate to get back home, alone, with my new baby girl!), which helped greatly. Dont be afraid to ask for help! Ask your nurses in the hospital if you are unsure, they are there to help you! Ask you mother, grandmother, father, keep in mind they raised some childrens too!

Hopefully some of these tips helped you. I hope so!

Prayers and Procrastinators

Learning this blog thing, day by day.


My grandmother will be getting out of the hospital today, so thank's everyone for your prayers. The power of prayer really does work! She is doing better. 


Slow day at work today, only three check ins. Maybe I can leave early. 


I've learned a lot about procrastinators. I understand life gets busy, but I don't understand secretaries. I have had so many different scenarios where the secretary has messed up a reservation. I don't understand why the person doesn't just call themselves. Are we that lazy these days, that we need to have someone else set up everything? So many things involved in traveling, but I surely love the procrastinators. 


This weekend is the Republican National Convention, being held literally a few blocks from my hotel. Now, being in downtown, and being a hotel of a smaller nature, we have been sold out for almost months now. Literally. 


I've been getting calls for weeks now, of frustrated people who can't find hotel rooms. I tell them, "Sir/ma'am, the RNC is coming into town." That's bringing over 11,000 people into my town. You have chosen to call two days before your day of arrival to try (and the convention) and set up a room, and well, tough luck because there are none. Funny how it is my fault. 


"Well, do you know of any other hotels that have rooms?" 


Do I look like your damn secretary? I know you've called everyone on your list, and you are probably at the end of your line. Should-a been prepared and called a while ago. So now, we have three-four days that we are completely sold out downtown, and you are bitching at me because someone I don't even know decided to have a stupid Convention here. 


I'm always nice, and bleed customer service, and can tell you all the hotels around here. Sadly, they are sold out too. Sucks to be you. 


Funny how life plays out sometimes. I want to slap some "Bosses" that come up to my desk, "Well my secretary made it." Well she needs to be fired you lazy dumb ass. 


-Another thing is don't try and get around the rules for Expedia. Been dealing with people who book through that for YEARS. We know DAMN FUCKING WELL that it says After 3pm is check-in time. Don't come at 11am, acting all stupid, "Oh well the website didn't say that." Oh yes it does! We have made NUMEROUS "Play" reservations and we are well aware of every bit of information it spews at you. 


I've heard so many sob stories of why you need to get into the hotel room early, but the bottom story is - You made your flight early, and now you are stuck here. 


I can't go ask the previous room tenants to leave. 


If they req a 2pm checkout, and your just DYING to get into your Jacuzzi tub at 1, well shit. Looks like you'll have a visitor don't it? 


The world does not revolve around you. You may think it is, walking through the airport like your tough shit, but I still control where you sleep. Don't ever forget that. If you piss me off, I can refuse service to anyone. 


President Obama could come strolling through the doors, and I could (and would) refuse service to him. Anyone, I have that right, as an American.


I am treated like it is all my fault that this Convention is here, and talked down upon like I am the biggest idiot in the world. Just remember, your the idiot who is going to have stay in a hotel 15 miles from your destination. 

100 Random Questions

100 Random Questions

Phew! Enjoy.

1. How old will you be in five years?
32. Whew.

2. Who did you spend at least two hours with today?
My Daughter, Skyleigh.

3. How tall are you?
5′9"

4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks?
The pool being ready, work, life, Skyleigh, making money, saving said money.

5. What’s the last movie you saw?
Footloose, the new one.

6. Who was the last person you called?
Rena - a work issue.

7. Who was the last person to call you?
Rena, lol

8. What was the last text message you received?
Cory

9. Who was the last person to leave you a voicemail?

My dad

10. Do you prefer to call or text?
Depends on the context. Call to chat, text to get something over with quickly.

11. What were you doing at 12am last night?
Asleep, sound asleep!

12. Are your parents married/separated/divorced?
I am single.

13. When is the last time you saw your mom?
About 6 hours ago. At home.

14. What color are your eyes?
One is blue and one green, naturally. I had a cataract when I was born, got a donor lens (that didn't work) when I was 4, and it just turned my eye color green!

15. What time did you wake up today?
About 8:45 am.

16. What are you wearing right now?
Brown Pants, a white/green striped blouse, and my grey boyfriend sweater. <3

17. What is your favorite Christmas song?
Carol Of The Bells / Anything by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

18. Where is your favorite place to be?
Sitting with friends and/or family, having good conversations or watching good tv.

19. Where is your least favorite place to be?
Somewhere dark and creepy...

20. Where would you go if you could go anywhere?
Probably London, but maybe Pompeii, Italy

21. Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years?
Married to the man I love, hopefully!

22. Do you tan or burn?
I normally burn first and am then a light tan.

23. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
Nothing really. Darkness out of my closet?

24. What was the last thing that really made you laugh?
Something at work, I am sure. Or Skyleigh, she kinda makes me laugh everyday! <3

25. How many TVs do you have in your house?
3.

26. How big is your bed?
It is a queen sized bed.

27. Do you have a laptop or desktop computer?
I have neither, but am currently using my work computer. I had a laptop, but had to trade it in for rent money with my mom, who then basically ruined it (but yet somehow blames it on me!)

28. Do you sleep with or without clothes on?

On

29. What color are your sheets?
Pink or white.

30. How many pillows do you sleep with?
Two pillows under the head, then one in between the knees

31. What is your favorite season?
Autumn

32. What do you like about fall?
Changing colors, falling temperatures, making stews

33. What do you like about winter?
Snow angels, making a fire, sledding

34. What do you like about the summer?
Swimming in my pool, going to the zoo

35. What do you like about spring?
flowers!!! Thunderstorms :D

36. How many states provinces have you lived in?
Two - Georgia and Texas. (Georgia for like, 9 months.)

37. What cities/towns have you lived in?
Smyrna, Georgia / Arlington, Texas /Fort Worth, Texas

38. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
I prefer to be barefooted.

39. Are you a social person?
Most of the time

40. What was the last thing you ate?
red baron pizza

41. What is your favorite restaurant?
Cafe Pulidos, or IHOP haha

42. What is your favorite ice cream?
This strawberry Cheesecake stuff, omg. So yum.

43. What is your favorite dessert?
Banana Pudding

44. What is your favorite kind of soup?
French Onion

45. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?
grape

46. Do you like Chinese food?
Most of it, yes. I like buffets of Chinese food!

47. Do you like coffee?
Definitely not.

48. How many glasses of water, a day, do you drink on average?
Five or six

49. What do you drink in the morning?
Water, or Orange Juice.

50. What non-banking related card in your wallet is the most valuable to you?
My CVS Card. Other than that, my DL.

51. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed?
Middle, or left.

52. Do you know how to play poker?
Ha, no.

53. Do you like to cuddle?
most of the time

54. Have you ever been to Canada?
Nope

55. Do you have an addictive personality?
Yes I believe so

56. Do you eat out or at home more often?
At home. But for a long time, it was out.

57. What do you miss about high school, if anything?
Nothing.

58. Do you know anyone with the same birthday as you?
Not the exact same, as in year. But Chelsea Clinton, Josh Groban, and Jenni-Wow or whoever from Jersey Shore all share my birthday!

59. Do you want kids?
Considering how I already have a daughter, I'll go with yes.

60. Do you speak any other languages?
Uh, no.

61. Have you ever gotten stitches?
No (knock on wood)

62. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance?
Yes, I've ridden WITH someone IN an ambulance.

63. Do you prefer an ocean or a pool?
I love the beach but I feel safer in a pool. Too many bugs and animals out there!

64. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat?

Window! I wanna see the scenery! God's Green Earth!

65. Do you know how to drive stick?
Yes I do!

66. What is your favorite thing to spend money on?
Skyleigh.

67. Do you wear any jewelry 24/7?
My mother's Rainbow Girl Ring she got when she was 13, I have worn since I was 12. I never take it off!

68. What is your favorite TV show?
Big Bang, Mike and Molly, Ridiculousness, 16 & Pregnant (haha), The Talk, Ellen!

69. Can you roll your tongue?
I can try.

70. Who is the funniest person you know?
Myself

71. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
Nope.

72. What is the main ring tone on your phone?
It's the basic phone ringtone. I didn't ever get anything super fancy.

73. Do you still have clothes from when you were little?
My dad does, they are at his house. I wouldn't put them on Skyleigh, she'd just ruin them at her age. I did save a few things for her to wear in her HS years! Some pants too haha

74. What red object is closest to you right now?

Red Marker, or Red writing

75. Do you turn off the water while you brush your teeth?
Nope

76. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
I stay at my mom's right now, and they are (forced) open. So, open. It would depend though.

77. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?
Bear, I can attempt to outrun a bear.

78. Do you flirt a lot?
Yes. Never act, just always flirt. A big fat tease. Suck it boys.

79. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Honey Mustard.

80. What is your favorite food?
Depends where we are, what we are eating.

81. Can you change the oil on a car?
If I had instructions I could.

82. Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?
..yeah.

83. Have you ever run out of gas?
Yes, more than once. (Just twice haha)

84. What is your usual bedtime?
Either at like 9 pm, or if I work it's about midnight.

85. What was the last book you read?
Blue Eyed Devil

86. Do you read the newspaper?
I read the USA today, and that is a newspaper so yes

87. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
No.

89. Do you watch soap operas?
No

90. Do you dance in the car?
I have a very specific type of car dance, actually.

91. What radio station did you last listen to?
93.3 or 102.1 - DFW, Texas

92. Who is in the picture frame closest to you?
I'm at work, and there are no picture frames.

93. What was the last note you scribbled on a piece of paper?
David calling about a big wreck on I-30 & 171.

94. What is your favorite candle scent?
Vanilla!

95. What is your favorite board game?
Life, or Sorry!

Where’s 96?

97. When was the last time you attended church?
A few weeks ago. I work Sundays normally, so :(

98. Who was your favorite teacher in high school?
Ms. Morris, Ms. Diehl

99. What is the longest you have ever camped out in a tent?
One night. I threatened to run away the next day to the camp, and they called my dad. He came and got me. Technically, I won. That's why God built hotels anyways. Jessica does NOT camp.

100. Who was the last person to do something extra special for you?

 My mom, she helps out in many different ways. I love her so much! <3