Ok, so don't love driving on ice

I like getting off work at 1:45pm....that is, as long as the reason isn't because we are having Giant Ice Storm 2006. Unfortunately, today, that was the reason we were sent home early. I was a little apprehensive as I have not yet had the opportunity to drive my new car in the snow and ice and, I wasn't too sure if I had an ice scraper or not (thanks to my co-worker Ann for hookin' me up with her extra one, because even if I did have one, I wouldn't have been able to get to it because my trunk was frozen shut....). So, it only took about 15 minutes to de-ice my car and get it in driveable condition. Then then fun began. My drive was uneventful until I was on Hwy 170. There I was, minding my own business, intently staring at the road ahead of me (and watching the crack in my windshield expand.....), when, out of nowhere, I see a Chrysler LeBaron heading STRAIGHT TOWARD ME. Not good, I thought to myself. Seems the LeBaron lost control, was swerving across 2-3 lanes of traffic, righted itself and headed IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. My options were limited at this point, since I could either 1. swerve and risk sliding into the median wall or 2. let him hit me. Luckily, neither of the two happened. I was able to get into another lane (the only one the LeBaron wasn't in) and made it safely past him. Not sure if the other drivers behind me were as lucky. After that-smooth sailing. I mean, sure, it took me over an hour to get home, but I am here now, safe and sound, the rest of the day ahead of me.................I think I'm gonna take a nap. All I hear is ice hitting my window. Haven't heard my obnoxious neighbor blow his nose yet, so maybe it'll be a good day after all.

Ewwww gross

Ewww....the creepy cafeteria guy at work asked me if I was single....followed by a really creepy laugh. I wasn't sure if he was talking to me or not as he has a lazy eye and I wasn't real sure who he was looking at..............I'm never going to the cafeteria again.

Happy Birthday Carrie!

Happy Birthday to my friend Carrie today, on the day of the Great Winter Storm, 2006......Hope you have a great, safe, day girl! I miss you-when is our big night out, complete with the East Side??? Tell Boogie to GET ON THAT!

I'm shocked

It's raining in St. Louis and I didn't see one Idiot Person on the way to work this morning! This is not the St. Louis I know and love. Where were the three car pile-ups? And the yahoo's going 70 mph in a work zone? Where were they? Everyone was on their best behavior. I just can't believe it. The local radio station was making fun of our supposed pending ice storm. They are calling it "You've Been Warned-Again, St. Louis", as the last time we were supposed to get snow, it didn't happen. Everyone is on high alert today. My boss is like "hey, if it starts icing-we are getting the hell outta here". Fine by me. We are supposed to be getting six inches of snow and ice, which, really, does not sound like much fun. I haven't driven my car in such weather yet, so it will be interesting to see how that goes.....wish me luck.

Everyone be careful out there if this storm does hit. Don't be an Idiot. I wouldn't want to have to publicly make fun of you on this blog.......

the world is full of crazy people

Ok, so I was at the gas station this morning (because, when your car is on "E", you really should put some more gas into it), minding my own business, when I hear this guy beeping at the pump. You know how the pump "beeps" when it is telling you to make your selection? Well, this dude was beeping back at it...I was a little frightened of him, to be quite honest. He was singing too, but that's a minor point. Then, there was another dude who walked by and burped really loudly, didn't care who heard him. Of course, this is the gas station that is at Jamieson and Hwy 44, so the chances of encountering someone crazy is pretty high. I just can't seem to escape them........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DADDY!

Happy Birthday Dad! I hope you have a great day. I will try to call you tonight. Don't get too wild and crazy!

Luv,
Your baby girl

Scrooge

I just got an email from Ebenezer Scrooge informing me I was getting a lump of coal for Christmas. I don't think that's very nice. Just because I did some minor complaining about how the girls on our team were left out of the holiday planning committee plans and were demoted to "poster girls"........so rude.

I just can't believe Pamela Anderson is getting divorced!

Who would have thought that she and Kid Rock's marriage wouldn't last? Certainly not me...they struck me as quite stable. A love to last forever. First Britney and K-Fed, now this! What's next? Arnold and Maria? Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones? I just can't take it!

Are you picking up on any sarcasm, because I'm laying it on pretty thick.....

My hour and a half commute to work

Dude, what was up with the traffic this morning? And why in the hell was there a pedestrian on Hwy 40? No wonder the person got hit....I don't mean to be heartless, but they caused traffic to be at a standstill for SIX miles....not fun. So, I took an alternate route to get to Hwy 170 since 40 was totally not an option. I finally made it to 170 only to find that IT WAS BACKED UP TOO. It was at that time that I realized it was not in the cards for me to get to work on time. Good thing it's my late night.

Can I tell you that after I got home from the crisis line last night, I Swiffered the whole apartment? I was so excited about my Swiffer carpet-thingy that I just couldn't help but clean at 11:00pm. The thing is AWESOME! And it doesn't make noise, so I can "vacuum" whenever I want, not that I care about being noisy since my neighbor, Jo Jo The Clown doesn't seem to care about all the noise he makes.....could you blow your nose any louder dude? I mean seriously.......

things KD is loving right now.

1. The Swiffer Carpet Flick. LOVE IT! It scooped up all those mysterious hairballs (J and I were convinced there was a ghost in the apartment planting them...) and all the Christmas tree needles. It is a miracle product, and for only $15, a steal, if you ask me!

2. The new My Chemical Romance CD "Black Parade". You must listen to it. It is great with a capital G. Thanks to my little bro for introducing me to it and burning me a copy.

3. The new The Killers CD, "Sams' Town". A little different from their first CD, but still good. Plus the lead singer is hot. which never hurts album sales....

Any and every book written by Laurie Notaro. She is so freakin' funny. I'm talking laughing-out-loud-while-your-home-alone, wet your pants, laugh till you cry funny. And I am not exaggerating. Anyone with a sarcastic sense of humor will get it.

Try these products and let me know what you think!

I am so over this day

I really am. I mean, it's not like I was busy today, I'm just over it. I still have to work 5 hours at the crisis line tonight though. Not that I'm complaining about having a 13 hour work day, mind you. Besides, what would I do with myself just sitting at home? Probably just stare at the Christmas lights like I'm some kind of idiot savant or something. I work both jobs tomorrow too. I know I'm a glutton for punishment, but I just can't help it! Besides, the callers to the crisis line make me look a whole lot more normal (thank you random people for that!).

I think that's all I have to say for today. Shocking, I know. I don't think I've had enough stimulants today (caffeine, sugar). I'll try to come up with something interesting to talk about tomorrow, promise.

Scenes from the Davidson family Thanksgiving-2006

This is Hank eating the leftovers. Check out that gigantic plate-yep, he ate ALL of it.
You may be wondering what the hell this is. Well, dad buried the turkey carcas (years ago we found this hilarious) and placed rocks on it so the stupid dogs wouldn't dig it up, because who really wants a turkey carcas in their front yard?

Here's dad acting like he had something to do with making all this food. Don't be fooled-he didn't.
Little Miss Chloe. Sure, she looks innocent here, but don't let that cute little face fool you. She is a little biatch-she clearly does not like other female dogs, but DOES like Hank.....she and Stubby did not get along at all. It was kinda funny.

Happy Birthday Uncle Jimmy (aka Jimmy B!)

Happy Birthday to my Uncle Jimmy today. I think he's 31 or 32, something like that....anyway, uncle, hope you are having a great birthday!

I'm back in the STL after four days in Salem. It was a good visit, even if Stubby and I were fighting. That dog is a spoiled brat and she was giving me some attitude last night so I told her all about herself-then she kicked me. I am not happy with that little dog right now. And to think, I even fed her nacho chips while we were playing Yahtzee the other night....see if I help you out again, sista!

My newly made mixed CD's "Angry and Bitter" and "Not So Angry and Bitter" got me home tonight. That was all I listened to, and sang at the top of my lungs. I'm sure the other drivers were scared, and, really, they should have been.

I have spent the last two hours putting up my Christmas decorations. I really hate putting them up (it's hard work!) but now that it's almost done, it makes me really happy-so pretty! And, mom-I found some greenery to finish that wreath-it looks pretty good. Yes, people, I made my own wreath to hang on the front door and it looks pretty damn good, if I do say so myself. I rock. I had to take a decorating break because my back hurts. I'm an old, old woman.

Have you ever played Yahtzee with a Captain Morgan buzz?

If you haven't, I highly recommend it. Good times is all I have to say. We had our annual Thanksgiving Yahtzee tournament tonight and it didn't disappoint. I'm talking wet-your-pants laughing. In fact, I took down a few of the best quotes. Now, granted, if you weren't there, you may not find any of these very funny. But for those of us that were present, it was friggin' hilarious (friggin' is dad's favorite word).

So, here's the list:

1. "Go for your 1's"-by Dad. He's always trying to trick you so you lose. Never listen to him. Ever.

2. "My knee hurts"-by Tim. A completely random thought that just came out of his mouth. No one knows why.

3. "Your knee cap was not on the back of your leg"-by Mom. In response to Tim's melodramatic knee injury story.

4. "I heard a noise coming from Tim's room. Something like a "grrrrr"-by Dad. He came running into the living room in a panic after hearing said noise and was quite worked up about it. Turns out, it was my cell phone on vibrate that was making the "grrrr" noise.

5. "And those sweet little nugget things"-by Mom. I believe she was talking about Chex Mix.

6. "Sorry sucker"-by Aunt Paula to dad during a rather poor roll.

7. "Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland"-another random thought from Tim.

8. "One time, I got pulled over and the cop gave me six bucks"-again, random statement from Tim. It was the Captain talking.

9. "I think it's time to put my pain patch on"-by Mom. She's a narcotics addict, apparently.

10. "I hope the hemorrhoid pads didn't get recalled"-Dad's response to the news that several kinds of baby wipes were recalled recently.

And the funniest thing of the night was while we were playing a board game called Imagine If. Example question for the game "Imagine if Kerri was an animal, which one would she be?". There would then be a list of six animals and everyone playing votes. The most popular answer is the right one. Well, it was mom's turn to ask the question and dad was the subject. Mom couldn't even read the question, she was laughing so hard. So, she passed it to dad and he couldn't read it either. The question? What if Ken won the world's greatest contest. What would it be for?". The answer that made us all fall out of our chairs? "World's Largest Sausage". Guess you had to be there.

I think I'll sail with the Captain tomorrow night too.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINT!!!!!

Happy Birthday to my baby cousin Clint! Hope you have a great day and are enjoying having your family out there with you in North Carolina!

Well, I finally made my first trip to the Salem Wal-Mart. Can you believe it? I've been here for three days and hadn't been there yet. It's a miracle. Nothing exciting happened while we were there, just announcing I went.

Other than that, I haven't done much while in Salem which is just fine with me. I've been able to sleep (although I was up at 6:30 this morning for some strange reason). I've been making CD's on Tim's computer. My greatest piece of work? A CD entitled "Angry and Bitter". I also made it's sister CD-"Not So Angry and Bitter". You're welcome to make copies if you want....

Now we are just waiting for Aunt Paula and Chelsea to get here. Mom has threatened to make us go back into town to go to all the craft stores. I think I'm gonna hide out-I'm ok missing that part.....I'm making my homemade chili for the fam on Sunday. It is pretty damn good, if I say so myself.

Well, that's all I have to say for now. More to come, I'm sure........

that Weird Little Dog

As soon as it came running towards us, I knew it would be a blog subject. After dinner tonight, my family decided to take a walk (to fend off that post-turkey bloat). The dogs, of course, went with us, so off we went down the road where Stubby proceeded to get in the pond. Hank was just so excited that his humans were outside, and, really, I don't think he knew what was going on anyway. As we walked, dad suggested we go see the house the new neighbor is building. That was when it happened. We walked past the other neighbors house and their Weird Little Dog started following us. It's this homely looking German Shepard, which, you may not know, scares the crap out of me (it involves a childhood memory of our German Shepard Susie tossing our kittens and the mama cat in the air until they were dead. When you are witnessing this at age five, it's pretty traumatic, believe me). For some reason this Weird Dog liked me and kept following me. I think she sensed fear. She also sensed that Chloe wanted to beat the living crap out of her. Hank just tried to hump her. Stubby was oblivious to the whole thing. So, as we turned to head back toward the house, I knew that Weird Dog was gonna follow us....and it did. Just hanging out, eating Stubby and Hank's food, not a care in the world. I wonder if it's still outside? It creeps me out, so I'm staying in the house.

Thanksgiving 2006

Hard to believe the end of another year is approaching. Wasn't it just 2005? Seriously. Well, 2006, thus far, has been an up and down year for me. I, of course, am thankful for all the good things that have happened, but I am also thankful for the bad. Sound weird? Well, the bad things that have happened have only made me stronger and they have reminded me of the good I have in my life.

I am so thankful for my friends. I never realized how many wonderful people were around me until I was in need of them. I seriously would not have made it through the last couple of months without them. You guys are my lifeline. I love you all.

I, of course, am thankful for my family. I never have to doubt how much they love me (and that includes the whole extended clan) and I hope they never doubt how much I love them. I am truly blessed to have the family I have. I promise to never take that for granted again.

I sucked this year. I wasn't a good friend, daughter or sister. I know it. I am owning it. And I'm never going to let it happen again. Promise. I think the Old Kerri is about 75-80% back, hopefully by the end of the year, I'll be 100% again.

To everyone out there-I hope you are with the ones you love this weekend. Go play football in the front yard, watch the stupid parades, eat yourself silly-its all part of the Thanksgiving fun. That, and the fact that you have a four day weekend.

Luv,
KD

"Watch out for the killer deer"

That is what dad always says before we head to Salem-especially at night. Well, heading home last night, I saw no killer deer but I did see a killer fox. Scared the crap out of me when I saw it's beady little eyes. The trip home was fairly uneventful. It took me three hours to get there (that's an hour extra than normal, if you're counting). I sat on Hwy 270 for 45 minutes (going a total of 14 miles). I had to deal with Crazy Old Lady on the highway-she was at least 107 years old and kept signaling to get into the middle lane-I let her over thinking "whatever lady, it's not like we're moving". Then, she would signal to get back in the outside lane. She did this three or four times. Weird. I did see a three car pile up on Hwy 44 involving a cattle trailer-that looked un-fun. And another accident right at the St. James exit. I am now in Salem safely. We have a house full of dogs-Chloe, Stubby and Hank-they have been having fun running around and Hank has been having fun humping Chloe. My most disturbing moment (so far) was my father talking about how good Jessica Simpson looks in her daisy duke's. You really never want to hear your dad talking like that-I'm sure he did it for shock value-and it worked. Red and I helped with the pies-Red was in charge of "fluting" this year and did quite a nice job (with the pie crust). I just stirred stuff, because, really, I shouldn't be allowed in the kitchen. Bad things happen. People get hurt. Usually me.

I've been up since 7:30am. Probably because I passed out somewhere around 10:00pm last night after Tim forced me to watch Harry Potter-wtf? I was confused from the beginning (go figure) and soon got sleepy (go figure). At least I got a good night's sleep for once.

I'm sure I will have some more blog worthy family moments coming up and be looking for my annual Thanksgiving message (get out the kleenex now)-coming soon. For now, I'm gonna watch a show about OCD on MTV. Later peeps.

RE: Toilet Talkers

Ok, most everyone agrees with me that it's weird to be talking on the phone while going to the bathroom. Especially in a public bathroom where other people can hear you and know what you're doing. It's sick and wrong and they must be stopped.

Things at work I am thankful for

-I am thankful for Sherill Sherake's mostaccioli (pronouced Sher-ril Sher-a-kee: not her real name but that's what we call her)
-I am thankful for Mike's daily show tunes and Justin Timberlake renditions.
-I am thankful my co-workers sang the Laverne and Shirley theme song with me.
-I am thankful that Amy agrees sitting on the floor eating cheese dip is an acceptable thing to do.
-I am thankful that Julie and I are the designated "poster girls", apparently a demotion in power as we wanted to be the holiday planners, but nonetheless, I'm still thankful. I'll bring the markers and glitter.
-I am thankful for the fact that for the first time in six years, I don't have to use PTO to have Thanksgiving and the day after off.
-Last but not least, I am thankful that none of my reviewers argued with me today, especially when I told them their patients didn't meet criteria.....must be the holiday spirit. Bah humbug.

Mama, I'm comin' home!

No, that was not an ode to Ozzy Osbourne, I really am coming home today. Yay! I look forward to getting there-I do NOT, however, look forward to sitting in the traffic on Hwy 44 this afternoon. Not fun at all.

Ok, today I have the Laverne and Shirley theme song in my head. I'm not sure thats a good thing. But, when I announced to my co-workers that I had that song in my head, they all began singing. Yea....it's gonna be a long day. We have enough food to feed 100 people, but Amy and I are baracading the cube the food is sitting in. We will not hesitate to bite or kick you if you try to take our food. Seriously. I suggested we just sit in the floor with a spoon and eat cheese dip all day. I still haven't ruled it out.....I ate a carrot stick and that just isn't working for me, so as soon as the pasta and cheese dip are hot, I am soooo over there. We told one co-worker that she ruined Thanksgiving (sounds like dad!) because she didn't bring us the gin and juice she said she would (when she offered to bring drinks for our food day, we jumped on the gin and juice bandwagon for some reason and began singing Snoop Dogg songs). My co-worker Jeff made everyone sign their initials next to what food/drink item they agreed to bring-so really she was contractually obligated to bring said gin and juice. Yet we have no gin and juice, but we do have some Diet Coke, so, really, all is right with the world.

Seriously, why?

I still have "Superfreak" in my head. Why, oh why? Please, someone make it stop.

Toilet Talkers and my random question for the day

1. What is up with the Toilet Talkers? I don't know if this happens in the men's restroom or not, but in the women's restroom, there are women that are actually talking on the phone while they are, you know...doing their business. What is up with that? Does anyone else find that weird?

2. Why do I have "Superfreak" in my head?

The Cubs are buying themselves a team!

It worked for the Mets, now the Cubbies are buying themselves a team. There's hope for 2008 yet! They landed Alfonso Soriano-I've heard of him so I'm guessing he's really good. It's making me excited for the baseball season even though it's quite a ways away. My friend Erin and I did decide we're doing Cubs spring training again in March. Anyone wanna go to Arizona with us? It's some good times, I promise!

So, I actually got some sleep last night, but still need some more. I don't really remember my drive to work this morning, I DO remember some a-hole riding my bumper on Hwy 70 when I was already going 75 (the speed limit is 60, I think), so, being the a-hole that I am, I slowed down ON PURPOSE. I know thats a good way to get your car hit and I'm sure it just increased his road rage, but it was the principle people. I was trying to make a point. He, of course, flipped me off when he passed me and I just smiled. Don't you love the holiday spirit? People crack me up.....

So, today at work I've already heard some singing of "Save A Horse Ride A Cowboy", which leads me to believe it's gonna be a long day. And we are now doing an impromtu food day tomorrow which can only mean one thing..........I'm breakin' out the big tub o' cookie dough tonight! No one can expect me to actually bake, but I can take already made cookie dough out of the freezer and throw it in the oven. If anyone wants to come over tonight and help me do 8 loads of laundry, bake and pack for a 4 day trip, let me know. I have no food or alcohol to entertain you with, but I'm sure it'll still be fun............

There's just something about that Wal-Mart

It wasn't just me. Did y'all hear about the dude that carjacked some people at the Maplewood Wal-Mart yesterday? That is the same Wal-Mart I was at on Saturday when I started having thoughts about harming others......now, I didn't act on my thoughts like this guy clearly did. It's called restraint people!

Three day work week

Don't you love three day work weeks? I know I do. I can't wait to go home Wednesday, but am totally not looking forward to sitting in that Hwy 44 traffic. That is gonna be way un-fun. At least while I'm home I'm gonna get to see my friend Robyn-it's been YEARS! I can't wait to see her and her little Lola.

Funny Stubby story (for those that know who Stubby is). I was talking with my mom yesterday and she says "guess what your puppy did". No telling with that little dog. My parents were leaving to go to Rolla, they drove past the pond and saw Stubby out on the island (their pond has a little island in the middle, so clearly she had to do some workin' to get there). No idea why she was on the island as there is nothing there, she was just hanging out. Poor Hank was on the bank just staring out at Stubby-we think he doesn't know how to swim (and we already know he's not that smart). I can't wait to see those dogs-especially when Chloe is coming down too-that should be real fun.....

I'm back at the crisis line again tonight-I just can't get enough, I tell ya!

back home

I'm back home, and I'm not talking about Salem. Back working at the crisis line and it seriously feels like I never left. I started taking calls as soon as I came in and haven't looked back! It's been good so far, already got to talk to some of my favorite frequents, it's good times. And, I'm not sitting at home by myself watching my 4 tv channels. I am definitely moving up in the world, huh?

I may finally be tired

I guess keeping really busy does finally take it's toll on you. I'm feelin' kinda sleepy today but have to be at the crisis line in two hours. Diet Coke will cure that, I'm sure.

Ended up having a fun Saturday night. Our Friends Thanksgiving was a hit. We even got to hear the ham story (don't ask). Afterwards, my friend Erin and I headed out, because, you know, we are single gals, we must go out and party, right? Uh yea....so we went to Big Daddy's...can I tell you how old I felt? Was anyone else over 25 besides us? No, we did have fun though. Little creeped out by the Old Bald Guy who kept calling us "baby" and asking us if we needed more drinks....I wanted to say, only one person has ever been allowed to call me baby and you sure as hell aren't gonna be the second...but I didn't, that would have been the beer talking. We did have a power girls shout out moment when "Since You Been Gone" came on. Funny how most of us could apply that song to our lives.....

I still managed to get up and go to church this morning (aren't you proud mom?). Grandpa talked the whole time and Red and I just giggled. Then we (and Jon) hung out with Grandpa for awhile at his house. Man can that guy tell some stories! We got to hear the haunted attic story from when they lived in New York, and the story of the guy who was renting their house in St. Louis and wasn't paying the rent-grandpa had to call him and when the guy said he wasn't living there anymore, grandpa says "I don't give a shit where you live, I want my money"(or something to that effect, the word "shit" was in there somewhere). Good times. Now I'm just killing time till I go to work. It'll be so fun to see my old peeps again!

I didn't mean to have homicidal ideation

It really was my own fault. I knew I shouldn't have done it. But, it kept calling my name, drawing me in. What was it, you may ask? Well I'll tell you-it was going to Wal-Mart on a Saturday afternoon. I should have known better. First there was nowhere to park-1st clue. Second, as I'm walking in, I see 20-30 other people walking in with me in a sort of trance-like state. It was kinda like we were in a cult....anyway, as soon as I walked in, mayhem. People everywhere. Screaming kids everywhere. Slow old ladies everywhere. The urge to harm others just crept up on me, I swear. Of course, when I actually started formulating plans in my head, I knew it was time to get out of there. So, I got my green bean casserole fixin's and face powder, and I got the hell out. There is no need to fill out any affidavits, I promise I won't harm anyone and I am able to contract for safety at this time.

just what I needed

I got an email from my friend Canada, who lives in, well....Canada today. It made me happy (it really is the little things in life...), now you are the subject of a blog entry Canada-aren't you excited? I can't wait to talk to you-call me soon (is it an international rate when you are calling Canada from the US and vice versa? I have no idea....). I'll think of you as I go to Salem next week and see the big Conoco, which is actually a BP now, but it's still the same idea....I miss you Canadian Bacon!

Luv, Yankee Doodle

P.S. My sign is Aquarius............

Words can't even describe

I can't even begin to explain the weirdness that was last night. Sarah and I both kinda felt like we were in the Twilight Zone. There were the weird group of doctors from Pfizer that were all completely wasted and quizzing us about smoking. Apparently one of the dudes we met is some big shot doctor from Connecticut who has invented some drug to help people stop smoking-it'll be available June 2007, FYI.....Anyway, then there was the doctors weird cousin (Cousin John, was it?), who explained to us (several times) that it is not necessary to wear cammo while deer hunting. Sarah was like "The folks at Bass Pro would be interested to hear that". Dude says all you need is your orange hat and vest. He also asked if Sarah and I were sisters....uh, yea. We tried to convince these drunk fools that we were heading to the east side to go to the strip clubs, but I don't think they bought it. And dude, what was up with that lady? Her bad 80's hair and shoulder pads mixed with her inability to carry on an interesting conversation totally explained why she's 37 and single...geez! People-if that's me at 37, take me out back with my daddy's shot gun and put me out of my misery, ok? What a freak (and not a good kind of freak, cuz I like the good kind of freak). So, we tried to ignore them and carry on our own conversation. The funniest part of the night-Sarah brought a gift certificate she had. I was like, great we can really do some drinking now! The gift certificate was from...........2002!!!! Hilarious...even better? They accepted it.
So, then we moved on to a bar that's close to my apartment. Nice little hole in the wall kinda place. We find a place to sit and not even five minute later some dude put a couple of Budweisers down on our table for us....we were like "uh, thanks?". Neither one of us drink Budweiser, but who is gonna say no to free beer? I was really hoping we weren't then gonna have to be forced to talk to him, which thank God were weren't until much later on. I am sure I am leaving some parts of the night out as right now it's a bit fuzzy-Sarah, feel free to fill in the details....

To all Diet Coke addicts-Schnucks has 12 packs on sale three for $7.88. It's a steal!!!! I rushed right over to my neighborhood Schnucks before they were all gone (and the shelves were already nearly empty!). Go now!!!!

TGIF, Part 27

Really, isn't it TGIF every Friday? Fridays actually aren't so much fun at my job because it is the busiest day of the week. I, however, being the butt kissing over-achiever that I am, managed to finish all 14 of my cases by 2:30. Yes, it's true-I rock. Then (in patented Kerri butt kissing fashion), I helped my co-workers finish their cases. Dude, really it was cuz I was bored, but don't tell anyone. Now, just waitin for it to be time to go. Going to happy hour tonight and, really, that is what has gotten me through the day thus far. One of my hospital contacts in Kansas City told me that it's good to have goals and forward thinking (happy hour). I agreed, and promised him I'd have a margarita for him. I am such a giver!

Book club was so much fun last night. We just laughed, and laughed and laughed. And Christina-I'm really not mad at you for your inability to filter-it's ok! Can't wait for next month and our White Elephant gift-I have a montage of things to choose from for that. Someone is gonna be a very, very lucky girl!

I am definitely looking forward to this weekend. I will be very busy, but that's the way I like it! Lots of fun plans and then back to the crisis line on Sunday to begin my second job! I know, I'm crazy (guess I'll fit in well, huh?). Then we have the three day work week next week and then TIME OFF. I so cannot wait for that. And I'm excited about going home.

Have a good weekend everyone. Be safe and all that good stuff. Watch out for the other guy (as my dad likes to say)

I'm bored

Seriously bored. Still at work. Been done with my cases since like 2:45. Got nuttin' to do. I know, there are worse problems to have.....half my co-workers are gone so there is no one to bug, I still have 45 minutes before I can leave....what is a girl to do? At least I have book club tonight-that will be fun. But what will I do between now and 6pm? Guess I'll have to come up with something.......

Happy Birthday Deven!

Happy birthday today to my old friend Deven. OMG-is Deven the big 3-0 today? Why, I do believe he is a fellow 76'er. Welcome to the Dirty Thirty club Dev! It's such a great club to be in, let me tell ya! We've been friends since our CMSU days. Hey CMSU readers-remember when, for a time, he went by "D-Mac"? That was really funny....good ol' Deven-I miss him! He, my friend Christi and I had some good times together. Usually it was spent drunk at a rugby party, but whatever-we sure had fun. And remember the time in the dorms when Deven and Todd had a pony keg in their bathtub? Such good times!

we're under attack!

Dude-I was bombarded by Old Newsboys Day people this morning on my way to work (there were like 600 of them on Jamieson.....). I felt guilty avoiding eye contact with them (especially since my Grandpa is one of those people this morning), but seriously, I have no money to give to the cause (what is the cause anyway?). I did feel for the poor guy whose pile of papers started blowing all over the street from the wind, and the other guy who dropped his money and it was flying down Jamieson. I didn't feel bad enough to help, mind you, I had to get to work people! I will have to find some other way to give back, I promise I will........isn't my presence in the world gift enough???????? Yep, I got a little bit of sleep last night so the sarcasm is ON today people. You've been warned. I've already threatened to scrap with a couple of my co-workers, everyone is placing bets-some have their money on me-I am awful scrappy when I want to be......my friend Amy said she's getting shin guards (I do like to kick.....). Oh yea, it's gonna be a good day!

Dude from Missouri ROCKS!

Anyone watching The Biggest Loser? Well, the Missouri guy got voted off tonight (he was up against the stupid Florida guy-whatever!). Anyway, they give you an update at the end of the show telling how much they've lost since they've been off the show. Missouri dude has lost 140 freakin' pounds. Good Lord-that's more than I weigh! I thought it was pretty cool. I'll have you know it's been two whole weeks since that show made me cry....see, I'm 'a gettin' tough (or just angry and bitter, whatever.....)

I will NOT tolerate it snowing tonight. Not one little bit. Do you hear me?

Has anyone ever been sooooo tired that they get completely irrational and have a bit of a breakdown? That was me last night. Beginning my third night in a row of virtually not sleeping at all, I snapped around 12:30am last night. Spontaneously bursted out crying (which is a really sad state of affairs as you are crying and talking to yourself and you're the only one there....). I was just so frustrated that I couldn't fall asleep. The weird part? My entire body was asleep except for my head. My head won't stop. And its not one particular thing I'm thinking about, oh no, it's a good mix of crap that need not be in my head at 12:30 at night. I'm pretty sure the makers of Lunesta will NOT be hiring me to do their commercials as I think their product is a BUNCH OF CRAP......

Despite my sleepless night and the crappy weather today, I did have a good day. Sure, it took me over an hour to get home from work, but it was still a good day. I did a conference call with one of the hospitals I work with and was happy to hear that they love working with me (especially good to hear when your supervisor is in the room). So, that was pretty cool. I jokingly call myself The Evil Managed Care Lady. See, if you just make 'em laugh, they will be like putty in your hands...(just kidding). I'd call in sick tomorrow, but I don't want Amy to kill me (half our team will be in Pennsylvania) leaving the rest of us to pick up the slack.

Oh, and Broker-let me talk to Mike tomorrow to discuss happy hour plans-I will keep you updated!

Be safe out there tonight people in the S-N-O-W.

Happy Birthday Aunt Diane!

Happy Birthday to my Aunt Diane (also known as Uncle Jimmy's better half-ha! Just kidding Unc!). I hope you have a wonderful birthday. Why is it that all my relatives were born in November? We still have Uncle Jimmy, Clint and my daddy left this month! Geez people! :)

And starring.................Sarah B!!!!!!!

How cute is she? This is my friend Val's little girl, Sarah. These are her 2-year-old pictures. This kid is a trip. Not too long ago, I got to talk to her on the phone. That was some good times. She is a very funny kid. Must get it from her mama....(not that BB isn't funny!).

big, exciting news

My friend Jill called to inform me today that the one, the only BRET MICHAELS is performing at the Stratford friday night. You know him as the lead singer of Poison...80's hair metal bands at it's best....I doubt I will be in attendance, because seriously, I don't think I can handle hearing "Every Rose Has It's Thorn". It's a personal choice every girl has to make for herself. However, if I have too much fun at happy hour after work, I may be persuaded to hang out in Fenton..........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday today to my Uncle Jay, who is probably 107 but doesn't look a day over 106 (ha! ha! just kidding-I love ya!). Also, Happy Birthday shout out to my friend JP who is living the good life in Maine right now (yea right......), working his way through med school.....Hope you both have a great birthday. And remember....you'll always be older than me. :)

the Idiot People strike again

Yep, it's raining in St. Louis, you know what that means-the Idiot People are out and about. You know who I'm talking about-the people that think the rain gives them a license to drive like, well, idiots. Take the moron who sped past me on Jamieson this morning-even though there wasn't another lane. Or the fools on 170 involved in the four car pile-up, real nice people, real nice. And can I tell you, no one told me to bring my swimsuit to work. I arrived to find our parking lot is like a freakin' swimming pool today. No, I really am not cranky today (I know it's hard to tell), despite the fact that I literally got no sleep last night. I have got to stop obsessing about it, I think. I was up every hour, on the hour. Really not cool. Then I just waited until it was time to get up. Then I drove with the Idiot People. So, it's been a pretty eventful day so far and it's only 9:30am. I did arrive to work and discovered that some very nice person had put a one pound bag of Skittles on my desk-isn't that awesome? I used to have a Skittles Fairy at the crisis line, and now it seems the Skittles Fairy has found me again. LOVIN' IT!

Speaking of the crisis line-I'M BACK BABY! Yes, I've made the decision to take on a second job. Glutton for punishment? Maybe. Broke as hell-definitely. I think it will work out well. I am working PRN (meaning "as needed" for those that don't know), so basically I will just sign up for shifts when I feel like it, as long as I work a bare minimum per week, which is no biggie. I've been thinking of getting a part-time job for awhile now, going back just made sense since I already know how to do the job and already know (and like) all of the people there. I think it will be a good thing. And, when I will actually have a bit more financial stability (isn't that what we all want????), it will definitely be a good thing.

So, be careful out there party people. Watch out for the Idiots. Don't become one of them.

The sleep gods hate me.....and other crazy thoughts

I mean seriously, I guess it is just not in the cards for me to actually sleep one freakin' night without waking up 700 times. I mean, if that's the deal, then I guess I have to be cool with it. I want to scream at the Lunesta commercial with the nice, peaceful butterfly flying by as the person lays down for their nice, uninterrupted night of sleep: LIES! ALL LIES!!!!! DON'T BE FOOLED! YOU WILL STILL TAKE AN HOUR TO FALL ASLEEP AND WILL BE AWAKE AGAIN BY 4:00AM!!! Of course, with all this new time I have on my hands from not sleeping, maybe I'll actually get my Christmas cards done this year. Or actually rearrange my empty apartment, or take up sky-diving. Who knows? The possibilities are endless......

Well, I guess I should get to work. We are totally slammed today in the world of managed care. Apparently, this past weekend was a good weekend to go insane. My friend Mike and I are sure that we both would meet criteria for partial hospitalization, we're not quite bad enough for inpatient, although my symptoms are improving and I may be ready for intensive outpatient soon. Cross your fingers.

***this melodramatic outburst has been brought to you by the makers of sleep aids everywhere that are in a vast conspiracy to make sure KD doesn't get any sleep. thank you and KD approves this message***

Cubs ink deals with Ramirez, Wood

At least one good thing happened for the Cubbies-a new four year deal with Aramis Ramirez, who, without a doubt is their best player (the Cubs know it was in their best interest to pay him his 73 million bucks...). I really thought he was gonna walk. Wouldn't blame the guy if he did. Don't so much care about them signing Kerry Wood for another year, since he's played like 5 games in the last three years....now all the Cubbies gotta do is go out and find some pitching. Yea, I know-good luck with that. Hey, I hear Suppan-Bringin-Da-Heat is a free agent.....

Why, oh why?

Why can't I sleep? I mean, seriously? It seems my sleep has gotten worse since I have been trying the various sleeping pills. No more. I fell asleep around midnight and was awake at 4:00am. SO not cool. I'm beginning to get slightly cranky about it.....when Red called me to see if I was going to church, I was like "uh, I think I'm gonna take a nap instead". So, I did.

I am excited now that Channel 2 is coming in (for those that don't know, I don't have cable and I refuse to get it. Charter is NOT getting $50 a month out of this girl! I'm part Jewish, after all!). So, at least I will get to see the Rams game today, if the channel holds out for me.

Is it sad that I am actually looking forward to going to work tomorrow so I'll have something to do? Wow, I just re-read that sentence-yep, that's pretty damn sad. Happy Sunday people.

Random Saturday

Well, not doing much this weekend, but that's ok. I did have a fun lunch with my sister today. Always good just sitting and laughing-and I can't wait for our Christmas shopping excursion! I'm marking it down on my calendar! I'm now sitting around my apartment trying to think of something to do. I still haven't found the motivation to really reorganize or redecorate my apartment (takes too much energy). I have no money-so shopping or doing anything fun is out of the question. I've read all my books. The mail hasn't come yet, so I can't even read my People magazine. I'd like to go to sleep, but that's all I ever want to do anymore, so I am purposely not letting myself. I did some laundry-that was fun. I thought about doing the dishes-then thought twice. I thought about going for a jog in the park, but it's really cold outside. So, instead, I am blogging. Man, my life got exciting quick, huh? Damn.....

Hallmark cards that never made it.....but really should have

These are too funny.....and could come in handy in so many situations.....

Looking back over the years that we've been together, I can't help but wonder... "What the hell was I thinking?"

Congratulations on your wedding day! Too bad no one likes your husband.

How could two people as beautiful as you Have such an ugly baby?

I've always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love. After having met you .. I've changed my mind.

I must admit, you brought Religion into my life. I never believed in Hell until I met you

As the days go by, I think of how lucky I am... That you're not here to ruin it for me.

When we were together, you always said you'd die for me. Now that we've broken up, I think it's time you kept your promise. (this one was my friend Mike's favorite-we giggled about it all day at work today....)

We have been friends for a very long time .. let's say we stop?

I'm so miserable without you it's almost like you're here.

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. Did you ever find out who the father was?

Your friends and I wanted to do something special for your birthday. So we're having you put to sleep.

Too good to be true

Uh, yea....I knew that full night's sleep was too good to be true. Last night was hell on Earth. I couldn't fall asleep, I couldn't stay asleep, the phone rang at 10:30 and woke me up, I kept getting hot, I was uncomfortable, even my pillows weren't comfortable. Needless to say, it was NOT a good nights sleep. And, I continue to feel on the verge of getting sick-acky, scratchy throat, and my freakin' back has hurt all week-not sure what that's about. I wish I'd just get sick already so I can get over it. I hate just feeling blah...much rather get the illness so that I can recover from said illness. Dude, I have a weekend full of nothing ahead of me this weekend. That happens when you have no money. It's fine tho. Maybe I'll just sleep for the next two days. That would be cool.....

HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH!

I finally got a full, 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep last night! There is a God! Now, I'm a little hung over from the sleeping medicine, but by God, I finally got some sleep. It is a good day. Now if I could just make it two in a row, I'd be doing alright. Of course, my day started out having to talk to some crazy suicidal woman, so I'm not sure if it's gonna be a good day or not...

Quit feeling sorry for yourself KD!

Ok, so I'm not the only one having a rough time lately. Life is funny like that, isn't it? Rough times suck, but I really think they are there to teach you some sort of lesson. Anyway, enough about that. Who else is having a rough time, you may ask? Well my prayers are going out to the following people that I love dearly:

-To my cousins Jeff and Jessica: I know everything will be ok, I'll keep you both in my thoughts!

-To my mommy, who has to have surgery, I will help take care of you when I am home for Thanksgiving, I'll help with the cooking, but please don't put me in charge...I don't want dad accusing me of ruining Thanksgiving (when we all know it's Red's job to do that!).

-To my grandpa, I hope you are feeling better soon! You were certainly talkative today, so I think you may be on the road to recovery!

-To my sister, sorry you are having such a rough time in Boston and that you feel so icky, I hope you feel better soon! Be safe flying back today!

-To my friends Val and John and John's sister Yoko and her husband-My thoughts are with your entire family as you all deal with a very, very difficult time. Call me if you need anything Val!

See, all I'm dealing with is a broken heart, these folks have some real issues that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy (not that I have a lot of enemies-that I'm aware of anyway). People-take care of each other out there, ok? Later-I need to do some actual work now. Much Love, KD

Ugh

I feel icky. I'm talkin' the achy, tired, sneezy, runny nose, headachy kind of icky. I don't feel like moving. I am so tired my eyes are crossing. I do believe some illness is attacking my body. And I don't like it. I want my mommy (is that wrong when you're 30 years old???). And I'm still pissed off about this sleeping pill not working. I was up again last night/this morning around 3:00am. My doctor called me in a new script today for Lunesta, which I'm sure will work wonders, however, with my stellar (enter sarcastic tone here) prescription plan through my insurance, said Lunesta will cost me $55.00. Uh yea, not so much. Let me see-may my rent or pay for sleeping pills.....you decide. Can you tell I'm a little cranky today?

So freakin funny......

SO not liking this sleeping pill

Not right. This sleeping pill I have is just not right. So, it put me to sleep alright (10pm, thank you very much). I slept uninterrupted until.................3:30am. This not what I think of when I think of a good nights sleep. I mean, seriously. After 3:30am I tossed and turned until 6:26 when my alarm went off. That is SO not cool. Do not make me sue the makers of Restoril for promising a good 7 hours of sleep. False advertising. Now, luckily for said makers of Restoril, I am in a really good mood today, a little slap happy (probably from sleep deprivation), but nonetheless, in a good mood. My friend Mike and I laughed our asses of this morning at the printer. We got new printers at work and now when you print something, it comes with a cover sheet that has your log-in name on it (mine is kdavid4, in case you cared). Well, this morning, Mike's log-in, mtinni2, made us laugh so hard I thought we were gonna wet ourselves. It is now his new nickname. I know, I'm easily entertained.

Oh holy hangover, Batman

Ok, not really hung over, but then again, maybe I am...Yesterday was an, um....interesting day, I don't really wanna get into the icky part, I only wanna talk about all the fun I had!

So, Allison and I had a great time at Schlafly's yesterday. We just laughed and laughed, especially at this dude that kept staring at me the whole time. I wanted to say "uh, I'm not trying to be rude but I am sooooooooo not looking at other dudes right now, but thanks for playing". I didn't say that-I just wanted to.

After that, my girl Sarah and I hung out at my apartment for a while (SO glad you were there with me girl!) then headed out to see Ivory Tiger. I really was tired and wanted to stay home and sleep, but knew I'd have fun if I just got my butt out of the house. So, to Geo Money-yes, I still owe you an ass kicking for that comment (and you know what I'm talking about!!!!! And I'm telling Jesse!!!!!!). Uncle Jimmy-thanks for, um, "altering" the set list-you are the BEST! Actually thanks to the whole band-you all were great last night, can't wait to go to all of your MISSOURI shows! :)

Dude, it is 9:00am on a Sunday. Why in the HELL am I awake? I should get my butt to church, but I just don't see it happening today. Too much to do and I gotta be somewhere at 1:00. Speaking of, I hear Shop and Save calling my name....gotta get there before all the old church people start rolling in.....have a good week y'all!

Fun, good times

Oh my God-last night was so much fun. There is nothing like hanging out with your best girl friends and just laughing and having a good time (and the two HUGE pitchers of sangria didn't hurt either). I laughed so much last night, it felt good-I almost forgot what it felt like to be happy. And I swear that movie was the BEST freakin' movie I have ever seen....folks, you must run out RIGHT NOW and rent "Slumber Party Massacre II". Wow...you will be a changed person after you see it, I guarantee it......Oh-Mom, guess what? My friend Carrie's dog looks EXACTLY LIKE STUBBY. I swear, they are carbon copies, it was freaking me out all night long. She even acts like her, which is really weird....anyway, the fun good times continue in a couple hours. A little brewery tour action followed by some 80's hair metal good times-you can't beat it! By tomorrow, I'm gonna need a long, long nap. And I can't wait to take that Restoril. I'm thinking 7:30-8:00 sounds like a good bedtime for tomorrow, whaddya think????

Happy Birthday to my cousin Greg

My cousin Greg is the big 1-8 today! Woo! Hoo! I remember thinking I was so cool when I turned 18 (little did I know I was fooling myself....). Greg, I hope you have a great 18th birthday. Love ya!

It's Friday! It's Friday!

Friday is finally here. And it's the best kind of Friday-its PAYDAY FRIDAY (don't get excited or plan on robbing me-the paycheck is already almost gone due to bills. Sorry to disappoint). I can't wait to hang with my girls tonight. I have been dreaming of Captain Morgan all week. There is nothing like sailin' with the Captain....Everyone have a fun and safe weekend. Mine will be busy, which is just fine with me. I like it. Later y'all.

Dude, now THIS is what I'm talking about.......

the new phone system from hell

Seriously, trying to switch over to a new phone system in a company that has like 60,000 employees is not an easy task. These new phones are wild-we will never again actually touch the phone, rather, it is all done through the computer. What? I'm confused......and I don't think my new phone works.....

Look at my neice!

Isn't she cute? Here she is with my sister at the Cardinals parade from last weekend. She always looks like she's smiling......

So much to do, so little time

It's really hard to be this popular....(I am sooooo kidding). But really, this weekend is jam packed with all kinds of fun, good times-I can't wait! Definitely looking forward to tomorrow night's festivities with my very best girlfriends (hey Boogie-too bad you couldn't find that movie-that would have been PERFECT!) and on Saturday my girl Allison and I are doing an impromptu happy hour in the middle of the afternoon because, why not? I'm hoping to go see Ivory Tiger Saturday night as well. Sunday will be full of scrapbooking (something I seriously have not done in nearly a year) and just hanging out with my friends (something else I've hardly done in the last year). So, bring on the weekend!

With a little bit of stress you too can score sleeping meds from your doctor!

It's true. All you have to do is give your doctor the sob story about how you have a broken heart and you can't eat or sleep and BOOM! you walk out with a script for Restoril. I am making jokes about it because Restoril falls in the category of benzodiazepines, more commonly known to us in the field as "benzos". It's funny because those of us in the field make fun of our patients who I so nicely refer to as "med seeking freaks", because benzos are fun.....and easily addictive. Well, I am now officially a med seeking freak. Good times. After quite a few sleepless nights, I couldn't take it anymore. I went to see my doctor today. I really had been doing pretty good the last couple of days, but kinda lost it when the nurse hugged me and told me she would pray for me. I can't handle people being nice to me. Anyway, to those that have asked (and I thank you much), I am doing much better, hanging in there, am starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel...blah, blah, blah (and my sarcastic sense of humor is coming back-that HAS to be a good sign)!