I did it! I am getting wood flooring put down in my downstairs! The installers are coming later this week to take measurements and give me a materials list. Then I'll go to Lowe's to place the order.
I picked out some custom Pergo laminate flooring in Heritage Cherry, a color that's darker than the tables and entertainment center in my living room, which are sort of a medium oak color (didn't want it to be too matchy matchy). Here's a link to the Pergo web site.
I've decided to get the flooring installed in both my kitchen and my living room, as well as the half bath downstairs. I'm so looking forward to getting the flooring installed. It's gonna look great! Should be in by next weekend!
Monday, May 29, 2006
Saturday, May 27, 2006
The latest...
Wednesday I had a gall bladder scan (called a HIDA scan). It took just a little over an hour, although I was told it would take 3-4 hours. The nurse at my doctor's office called Thursday to let me know the scan uncovered "some abnormalities" so I'm off to see a surgeon (Dr. William Walton) in June. Fun. I'm not really looking forward to surgey, but if that's what it takes to help my gall bladder, I'm up for it.
Thursday night Bob and I went to the Marriott Griffin Gate to see John Stossel speak about the American public school system. Although neither of us have children, it was an interesting talk and, of course, it was cool to see him. I was surprised how shy and reserved he is. I always thought that someone who spends his career in front of a camera must be gregarious and extroverted, but it was obvious he isn't. His speech was much like one of his reports on 20/20. Afterward he took a few questions from the audience. His main point was that parents should be able to choose which school their kids go to, and the federal money allotted for each kid should go to the school the kid attends. This would cause the schools to compete for the kids and would therefore naturally increase the quality of education the schools provide just as competition in business causes businesses to produce better quality goods and services. I wonder what my parents (both teachers) would think of that?
Last night I had dinner with Debra and some other friends to celebrate Debra's birthday, which was on the 22nd. We ate at Johnny Carino's (tasty!). The 22nd was also my 6th anniversary as a "regular" employee at Lexmark. Prior to that, I was a "contractor" for almost 2 years.
In other news, Bob's parents are coming into town tomorrow for a 50th wedding anniversary reception at the Springs Inn. They'll probably stop by my house to pick me up. It'll be the first time they've seen my house, so I'm cleaning today. In fact, I should be cleaning now but am using an update of my blog as an excuse to procrastinate. :-)
Thursday night Bob and I went to the Marriott Griffin Gate to see John Stossel speak about the American public school system. Although neither of us have children, it was an interesting talk and, of course, it was cool to see him. I was surprised how shy and reserved he is. I always thought that someone who spends his career in front of a camera must be gregarious and extroverted, but it was obvious he isn't. His speech was much like one of his reports on 20/20. Afterward he took a few questions from the audience. His main point was that parents should be able to choose which school their kids go to, and the federal money allotted for each kid should go to the school the kid attends. This would cause the schools to compete for the kids and would therefore naturally increase the quality of education the schools provide just as competition in business causes businesses to produce better quality goods and services. I wonder what my parents (both teachers) would think of that?
Last night I had dinner with Debra and some other friends to celebrate Debra's birthday, which was on the 22nd. We ate at Johnny Carino's (tasty!). The 22nd was also my 6th anniversary as a "regular" employee at Lexmark. Prior to that, I was a "contractor" for almost 2 years.
In other news, Bob's parents are coming into town tomorrow for a 50th wedding anniversary reception at the Springs Inn. They'll probably stop by my house to pick me up. It'll be the first time they've seen my house, so I'm cleaning today. In fact, I should be cleaning now but am using an update of my blog as an excuse to procrastinate. :-)
Sunday, April 23, 2006
2 years
Yep, Bob and I have now been dating for 2 years. April 23, 2004 was our first date, during which we ate at Hall's on the River, drove through Fort Boonesborough, and watched "Pirates of the Carribean." I still remember what both of us wore and pretty much everything else about the date. Our next date was one month later... May 23, 2004, shortly after I moved into my house. Today we went to the 11:30 AM service at Southland Christian Church, ate lunch at Malone's (yummy baked spuds!), and watched "The Sentinel." Thanks, Bob, for two wonderful years. I love you!
(This is my favorite picture of us, taken in July 2004 in Jackson, TN.)
In other news, the next couple of months are going to be very busy. In a couple of weeks, we'll be travelling to Bob's parents' for a church building dedication (they remodelled the basement/kitchen/fellowship hall). Of course, there's Mother's Day and Memorial Day. And in June we're going to a White Family reunion in Fairfield, IL. That weekend is also Bob's father's birthday, so we'll be going there for another visit. It's gonna be a long, fun weekend!
(My dad and his siblings at last year's White Family reunion.)
In May, June, and July I will be involved in a technical leadership development program at work. It's designed to help potential leaders develop their skills leading technical people. I am honored to be given the opportunity to participate. Only 20 or so people across Lexmark are invited every year. The program spans 3 months... 2 or 3 days each month. If you can't be there all of the sessions, you can't participate. I got a notice in late March that I was selected for jury duty starting in May. Oh, no!! What to do?!? Doh... ask for a postponement, of course! So I did, claiming that I had business meetings that I couldn't miss. I was expecting to be turned down, but last week I found out that they agreed to postpone my jury duty until August, so I can participate in the program. Woo hoo! I'm really excited about it. Not only will I gain valuable leadership skills, but I'll meet people that I normally would never get to. My job doesn't afford me the opportunity to work with people outside of my department very often. I've been wondering what I'll do after my work is done in my current job (if it ever is...) so this will be a great opportunity to make some contacts in my company. Plus, rumor is that last session, which takes place out-of-town, will be at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL, which is where I spent two summers as a Space Camp counselor. Could it get more awesomer? :-)
Also, this weekend I bought an iPod. Yes! Love it!! Holds all of my iTunes music and photos with lots of room to spare. Just need to get the FM transmitter so I can play my iTunes music while I drive. iTunes is the perfect marketing trap for immediate-gratification-gotta-have-it-now people like me.
Life is awesome.
(This is my favorite picture of us, taken in July 2004 in Jackson, TN.)
In other news, the next couple of months are going to be very busy. In a couple of weeks, we'll be travelling to Bob's parents' for a church building dedication (they remodelled the basement/kitchen/fellowship hall). Of course, there's Mother's Day and Memorial Day. And in June we're going to a White Family reunion in Fairfield, IL. That weekend is also Bob's father's birthday, so we'll be going there for another visit. It's gonna be a long, fun weekend!
(My dad and his siblings at last year's White Family reunion.)
In May, June, and July I will be involved in a technical leadership development program at work. It's designed to help potential leaders develop their skills leading technical people. I am honored to be given the opportunity to participate. Only 20 or so people across Lexmark are invited every year. The program spans 3 months... 2 or 3 days each month. If you can't be there all of the sessions, you can't participate. I got a notice in late March that I was selected for jury duty starting in May. Oh, no!! What to do?!? Doh... ask for a postponement, of course! So I did, claiming that I had business meetings that I couldn't miss. I was expecting to be turned down, but last week I found out that they agreed to postpone my jury duty until August, so I can participate in the program. Woo hoo! I'm really excited about it. Not only will I gain valuable leadership skills, but I'll meet people that I normally would never get to. My job doesn't afford me the opportunity to work with people outside of my department very often. I've been wondering what I'll do after my work is done in my current job (if it ever is...) so this will be a great opportunity to make some contacts in my company. Plus, rumor is that last session, which takes place out-of-town, will be at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL, which is where I spent two summers as a Space Camp counselor. Could it get more awesomer? :-)
Also, this weekend I bought an iPod. Yes! Love it!! Holds all of my iTunes music and photos with lots of room to spare. Just need to get the FM transmitter so I can play my iTunes music while I drive. iTunes is the perfect marketing trap for immediate-gratification-gotta-have-it-now people like me.
Life is awesome.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
This weekend (in progress...)
Bob and I drove down to TN to visit my parents and sister. There were lots of dangerous storms all over west and middle Tennessee yesterday but we managed to escape them. We barely got any rain at my parents' house. Others weren't so fortunate. There were several tornadoes that did a lot of damage, especially just north of Nashville.
Today (Saturday) Bob, Becky, Andy, Drew, and I went to Chuck E. Cheese's for some pizza and games. Bob and I played Wheel of Fortune, The Simpsons pinball, and air hockey, which I won *smile*. (I'll try to post pictures later.) Afterward, Drew had her picture taken with the Easter bunny. Hopefully my sister will post it on her LiveJournal (hint, hint). Tonight we're going to have dinner with my family and then try to hang out with my good friend, Staci and her son, Peyton.
Tomorrow we'll go to church, have lunch, and then head back to Kentucky. I'm sure we'll see some tornado damage as we drive through Nashville.
Today (Saturday) Bob, Becky, Andy, Drew, and I went to Chuck E. Cheese's for some pizza and games. Bob and I played Wheel of Fortune, The Simpsons pinball, and air hockey, which I won *smile*. (I'll try to post pictures later.) Afterward, Drew had her picture taken with the Easter bunny. Hopefully my sister will post it on her LiveJournal (hint, hint). Tonight we're going to have dinner with my family and then try to hang out with my good friend, Staci and her son, Peyton.
Tomorrow we'll go to church, have lunch, and then head back to Kentucky. I'm sure we'll see some tornado damage as we drive through Nashville.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Donuts
This isn't too far off from the truth...
You Are a Boston Creme Donut |
 You have a tough exterior. No one wants to mess with you. But on the inside, you're a total pushover and completely soft. You're a traditionalist, and you don't change easily. You're likely to eat the same doughnut every morning, and pout if it's sold out. |
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