I had my hair highlighted for the 1st time ever and I quit my job at the Library!!

  After much thought and consideration, I decided to leave the library. I will still be going at the end of this month and at the end of August to do the monthly stats. I really enjoy doing them, doesn't really take much time, and I'm the only person that's been doing them for the last several years. Wow! I guess it's been more than 3 years already.....doesn't seem like I've been there that long. Anyways.......I volunteered to do it, mainly because I am planning on returning to work there again in the fall........and because that way she doesn't need to train anyone on how to do them for just 2 months. JOB SECURITY! She depends on me for that, so I guess it's not quitting my job as much as it is taking a 2 month vacation from it. I'm working full-time at the spa now and it pays more than the library. Not only that, but it's a heck of a lot easier working full-time at one than running back and forth constantly. Granted, I will be doing that once school starts, but I'll deal with that when I get to it.

   As for my hair, I absolutely love it!! Everyone else appear to also, as I have gotten numerous compliments since having it done. Guess my hair must have looked pretty damn bad before! I guess it's just a shock maybe? Not really sure, but everyone has noticed.

   It's my week-end for the kids, but they are with my parents. That's cool, though, because I have been seeing them every day anyways, and they are doing fun stuff that I can't afford to take them to do. I remember going on trips with my parents......I'm very grateful that my kids are able to have the same experiences. Unfortunately by the time I'm done with school and able to take them myself, they'll be interested in other things and probably not want to go anywhere with me. Definitely not looking forward to those days!! Although, I must say it was hilarious watching Dez's expression last week when my neighbor and I went to Target and bought bikes. We decided that it wouldn't be appropriate to purchase a bike without trying it out first, so the two of us pedaled our way around the store. Dez certainly looked like she didn't want to be seen with us. OH, how funny! I wish I would have had my camera.....I still have to laugh when I think about it. Maybe this won't be as bad as I thought.....

I found this on someone else's site (http://1saam11.spaces.msn.com) and laughed so much I decided that it just wouldn't be right if I didn't share it with you:

HOW TO POOP AT WORK

 We've all been there but don't like to admit it. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, the WORKPOOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at work, following is the Survival Guide for taking a dump at work.

 CROP DUSTING: When farting, you walk briskly around the office so the smell is not in your area and everyone else gets a whiff but doesn't know where it came from. Be careful when you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled. Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your pants.

FLY BY: This is the act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping. Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a FREQUENT FLYER. People may become suspicious if they catch you constantly going into the bathroom.

ESCAPEE: This is a fart that slips out while taking a leak at the urinal or forcing a poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave of embarrassment. If you release an ESCAPEE, do not acknowledge it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not hear it. No one likes an ESCAPEE. It is uncomfortable for all involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel uneasy.

JAILBREAK: When forcing a poop, several farts slip out at a machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone the awkwardness of what just occurred.

 COURTESY FLUSH: The act of flushing the toilet the instant the poop hits the water. This reduces the amount of airtime the poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.

WALK OF SHAME: Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the do! or after you have just stunk the bathroom. This can be a very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not exist. This very uncomfortable walk can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.

 OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER: This is a colleague who poops at work and is damn proud of it. You will often see an OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under his or her arm. Always look around the office for the OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER before entering the bathroom.

THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N): A group of co-workers who band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPERS, and identify SAFE HAVENS.

SAFE HAVENS: A SAFE HAVEN is a seldom-used bathroom somewhere in the building where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.

 TURD BURGLAR: This is someone who does not realize that you are in the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking a poop at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until the TURD BURGLAR leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable eye contact.

CAMO-COUGH: A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into the bathroom that you are in a stall is called a CAMO-COUGH. This can be used to cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential TURD BURGLARS. The CAMO-COUGH is very effective when used in conjunction with an ASTAIRE.

ASTAIRE: An ASTAIRE is a subtle toe-tap that is used to alert potential TURD BURGLARS that you are occupying a stall. This will end all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear an ASTAIRE, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper can poop in peace.

WATERMELON: A WATERMELON is a big poop that creates a loud splash when hitting the toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you feel a WATERMELON coming on, create a diversion. See CAMO-COUGH.

HAVANA OMELET: A case of diarrhea that creates a series of loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an ESCAPEE. Try using a CAMO-COUGH with an ASTAIRE.

UNCLE TODD: An UNCLE TODD is a bathroom user who seems to linger around forever. This person could spend extended lengths of time in front of the mirror or sitting on the pot. An UNCLE TODD makes it difficult to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to poop when the bathroom is empty. This benefits you as well as other bathroom attendees. Hope the Survival Guide helps as the WORKPOOP is an inevitable part of life.