Sabrina's Adventures

Time for a New Stove

My friend, Cindy, just blogged about her dishwasher leaking and how she had to call Sears to fix it. Luckily, her dishwasher was still under warranty. We talked about how houses can be all about repairs and costly.

Well, I need a new stove. Mine came with my house and it's VERY old. So old; that I can't even date it. It's about 42 inches wide and really nice because it has about a foot of extra space on the side of the burners. Last night, I went to make a taco bake and when I turned it on, I remembered I needed to take out the old liner and put in some new one(aluminum foil). I went to pick up the bottom coil and it pulled away from the back of the stove. There were 2 screws missing and that is why it just laid on the floor of the oven. Anyway, I thought I fixed it enough to use it and as soon as I turned it on, it started smoking.

I don't play around with electrical things and I worry too much about fires; so it's time for me to make that trip to Home Depot and get me a new stove. I got a new refrigerator this past summer so now I'll get a stove to match the stainless steel.

Houses are nice; but costly at times.

Which Side is Correct?

During dinner tonight, we were watching Steve Irwin and his animal show in Australia. I noticed that he drove on the left side of the road and I asked Shane, "A lot of countries drive on the left side of the road; so what makes how we drive be considered the right way?" I told him I was going to do some research on it and blog about it.

Here I am blogging about it and asking, "Which side is really the "right" side?". I found this article and I was surprised that out of 239 countries, 32% of them drive on the right side of the road.

So, even though the majority of the countries drive on the right side; does that make it right?

Something to ponder.....

Back to The Gym

I started back to the Gym on Friday. I hired a personal trainer for 2 weeks to get me on the road to a weekly routine. 3x week, Monday, Weds and Friday. On Friday, we worked the upper body-ARMS. Let me say, I'm still feeling the pain today.

Tonight is my mid section. I did tell my trainer that I wanted the bat wings(bottom of my arms) and my abs worked on the most. Well, I definitely got what I wanted with the arms because I feel it.

My trainer just kept saying just think about walking down the aisle with toned arms and a flat stomach.

That is my goal and I'm going to try my best to accomplish it.....I just hope I don't kill my muscles in the meantime.

Why Are People so Mean?

I start my new job Monday and I'll just be honest, I can not wait. I found out that the person I work for now has been saying things about me to the people I will be working with. Bad things. Saying how I'm going to be so unfair with people's quality and how I don't like them.

I've been at my company for 17 years and most of the position I've held except one, I've loved. I've never had a problem with anyone and I'm very professional in my job. I know I'm going to do a great job and be fair to everyone and there will be no playing favorites; I just don't do that at work.

He was out of the office on Friday and I'm glad because it gave me time to cool off and not just fly off the handle and tell him what I think of him.

I, personally, think it comes down to that I don't kiss butt and he always keeps people around him that does. Once they stop; he turns on them and starts talking about them.

Anyway, I just had to vent and get that off my chest. [breathe]

Ok, I feel better!! Thanks for listening.

Extra Wall Charger

I recently sold my old Nextel i560 phone and switched over to Sprint. I had an extra wall charger that I can't get rid of. I thought I would post it on here and if someone reads my blog that needs it, they are welcome to it for FREE!!! If you know anyone that could use it, you are welcome to it also.

It's for any Nextel 3-digit phone series. The model number is PSM4680A and it's by Motorola. It's oval shape and the cord wraps around it. If you are interested, leave me a comment and I'll get it to you somehow.

Here's a picture of what it looks like.

New Position

I can finally tell you that I got a new position at work. Effective Monday, I will be the new I/S (information systems) Quality Analyst. My job duties will include being over the Quality Program for the Help Desk Center, Phone Operators, and Ebusiness Consultants. In order to have great customer service, there has to be a great quality program in place; thus where I come in.

I'll also be over keeping our internal customers, employees and external customers well informed on new changes within our company with training material on the Web site.

I can't wait to start my new job, I'm so excited for this opportunity that has been given to me.

Wish me luck!!!

Dalejavu 88

Today at 1:15 pm, Dale Jr announced he would drive the number 88 car. They say everyone saw it coming; however, I didn't have a clue. The 88 car used to be driven by another Dale, Dale Jarrett. Never thought that would be Dale Jr's new number though.

The new motto is his new number is twice as good as his old one, 8. The number is fine with me because it's still 8; however, the themes I just don't like. Green Amp Energy drink car theme and then a Blue National Guard theme. The National Guard car is okay but that green Amp car is hideous.

I'm still torn about how I feel about the whole situation of Dale leaving DEI and driving for Hendricks Motorsport. I understand why he wanted to leave his father's company(not his stepmother's, regardless of what she thinks); however, Hendricks? This is the home of the most "unliked" driver of all, Jeff Gordon. I still can't get over the idea that I would have to cheer for someone I love so much and him be a teammate of someone I can't stand.

I haven't really watched Nascar faithfully since Dale Sr's death and I don't know that I can again.

Britney and The VMA

I've been putting off writing about this; but the more I see/hear/read about it, the madder I get. I'll admit, I like Britney Spears and I'll even admit her performance on the MTV Video Music Awards wasn't good at all; however, it gripes my a$$ that people are calling her FAT!!!

She is by no means FAT...I read somewhere she wears like a size 6! Where is that fat? She's also had two babies back to back and I think she still looks great. She doesn't look like she did when she was at the top of her game; however, that was about 6 years ago. People change and go thru things in their life that affect them differently.

I wish everyone would just back off from her and give her some breathing room; maybe then she could figure out her life on her own without hundreds of cameras in her face every minute of her day.

I've even said, yes, that's the price you pay for being famous; but sometimes enough is enough.

Another episode

We took Diesel to the vet Saturday and he checked out fine. He weighs 76.2 lbs and the vet actually doted on him for being in such great shape. He said you can really tell he is well taken care of. My reply, "He's spoiled". Anyway, we told him about Diesel getting choked and he said just to watch him; but he didn't see anything wrong. He did say, Diesel's tonsils were swollen and big but he wasn't going to treat him for it since he wasn't showing any signs of being sick.

Diesel has been fine since last Saturday when we thought he had gotten choked. Well, last night, Shane told me to go check on Diesel because he heard something. Sure enough he was having another episode. It wasn't as bad as last and I didn't panic; but Shane cleared his throat again and he was fine, just disoriented. Shane said he didn't think he had choked on anything but something is definitely wrong now. We kept him inside most of the night. I woke up at 6:15 this morning and Shane wasn't in bed. I looked thru the house and he wasn't anywhere to be found. I went to check on Diesel and Shane was sleeping in Diesel's room with him. awww

Anyway, I thought of something last night and am planning on taking off from work today to take Diesel back to the vet. Last month, we switched Diesel from Pedigree to Iams dog food. I wonder if that is what is causing the episodes?

I'm hoping to find something out this morning at the vet.

1st Bridal Show

Sunday, I went to my first Bridal Show at the Chattanooga Convention Center. It was really fun and the food was wonderful. I ate probably a combined total of 1 piece of wedding cakes; made up from about 5 sample pieces. There were a lot of vendors there with some beautiful ideas for your wedding.

They had two different fashion shows and one was from David's Bridal and my dress was in the show. It really is beautiful. After Hours formal wear had a cash booth there that you stood in and caught coupons. I did it and won another free tuxedo for my wedding party. Shane gets his tux free and then we get another one free; so I'll use that for my nephew, Jason who is giving me away. So, we will just have to rent Logan one.

I got a lot of little samples from the show and came home with a bag full of things. The first 100 brides to be in the door won a free gift for the groom. I was kind of disappointed that the bride didn't get a gift; but when I saw what it was, I laughed. It was a book for Shane called, "The Idiots Guide to Being a Groom". hahahaha

I had fun and Shane laughed at the book also and even read a few pages.

Invitations Part II

I finally finished the design of my invitations and have a sample printed. I really like them and that's just one less thing I have to worry about it next year.

I'm getting really excited about the entire wedding event and more so, the
Honeymoon. We want to go to Sandals in Montego Bay, Jamaica. They sent me a brochure and it's just Heaven....and I mean pure Heaven.

Well, just 357 more days until we say, "I Do!"

Elvis, Elvis, Shake Your Pelvis

I'm a huge Elvis fan....I just love him!!! Yes, I'm talking about him as if he is still alive. haha

My neighbors are so lucky..they enter contests all the time and end up winning them; so they won a Chattanooga ticket package worth over $500 and in that were 2 front row seats at the Tivoli to see Eddie Miles. Eddie does a tribute to Elvis and also sings Conway Twitty, George Jones and someone else. Well, I love Conway and George too.

My neighbors couldn't go so they ask me if I wanted the tickets. I said yes and asked Ashley if she wanted to go. She said she did; but not sure if just to be going or to have fun. It's her first concert and I hope she'll enjoy it as much as I will.

Happy Birthday, Esther!

Tonight I had a birthday party to go to at Amigos for my friend, Esther. She turned 40th on August 18th....Happy Birthday, Esther!

I was really looking forward to going out tonight and just relaxing. Work has been really hectic this week and I know it would feel good to unwind and just talk with friends.

I haven't been happy in my department for a couple of months now and have been looking for another job. Tonight at the party, a very important person that could help me move on was there. She gave me some insight on a position she has in mind for me and was scared to offer it because I had been looking for something more.

I told her I was very much interested and she says she will make it happen in the next week or so. I don't want to get my hopes up, but I'm so excited I just had to tell someone.

Once it happens; I will definitely let you know. Wish me luck!!!

Big Scare

Today is supposed to be a nice relaxing day off from work to just relax and/or have fun with family and friends.

Our friends, Don and Mariel and their son, Conner, came over and we had a good time together. Mariel tried on her maid of honor dress and we just basically had a good time relaxing and chatting.

After they left, I went into the kitchen and heard a weird noise. I asked Shane if it was him and after no answer; I looked out at Diesel. What I saw absolutely shocked me and about made me have a heart-attack. Diesel was having a convlusion. I yelled something is wrong with Diesel and Shane went running.

I was crying hysterically and ran to get my vet's phone number. I couldn't bare to see Diesel like that and just stayed away from him and let Shane handle everything.

The vet's office was closed but they tried to calm me down and gave me the number to their emergency clinic. In the meantime, Shane came inside with Diesel and said he is pretty sure he was choking on something.

He was able to get whatever was blocking Diesel's airway out and Diesel is fine now. I'm keeping a watch on him; but so far, he is fine.

He just scared momma and daddy but we are Thankful he is fine now.

Invitations

Today, I decided to make some sample invitations with the supplies that I have and the outcome wasn't what I really wanted.

I just made one sample and I really don't know how to attach the vellum paper to the background paper; so if anyone has any idea how this works, please let me know.

I know the wedding is still a year away; but this is exactly why I like to plan things early. In case things don't go the way I want.

I may go to Kinkos and see if they can do all the printing for me on my supplies.

For now, I won't stress over it; but it does bother me that they didn't turn out like I wanted.

New Page

I wanted to do something different to my blog to reflect my upcoming Wedding. I decided to change the colors to match my invitations, light pink and brown.

These are also the colors of my bridesmaid dresses. These are probably my two favorite colors right now. Pink has always been my favorite color; but just this year, I've added brown.

I hope you like.