Take your pick on the name. People are panicking. The worst snowstorm in the history of the universe (as local weather people would have you believe) is about to descend upon us here in the STL metro area. Current conditions from my view from my cubicle indicate cars are already covered under a sheet of ice-swell. Yours truly is still at work because, well, I have assholes who apparently don't care if I get home safely or not and they thus have not called me with the case info I need in order to finish up and get the hell out of here. Snowmageddon is already making me cranky. I anticipate I will not be at work tomorrow. I can handle driving in the snow but throw ice into the mix? Hells to the no. I'm staying home, thank you very much. Charge me as much PTO as you want. Actually, our VP told me today that there is a very real possibility that our office will close tomorrow for the first time EVER. That would be sweet.
Seriously people, be safe out there. An inch of ice followed by a foot of snow ain't nothin to mess around with. F U Mother Nature.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tay-Sachs SUCKS.
A couple of years ago, my aunt Mary, Aunt Jan and I had the pleasure of meeting the Rochman family. Their beautiful little girl Elise had the same hateful disease that took my sweet baby cousins Adam and Andy, with that "bond", the Rochmans welcomed us into their home to meet them and sweet Elise. Elise was a beautiful girl-big blue eyes and blonde hair. Although she couldn't speak to us, I was still amazed by her strength and beauty. Her parents Tim and Kerri are amazing as well. They work tirelessly with the Tay-Sachs Foundation to find a cure for this disgusting genetic disease. They hold benefits, they get the word out there on Facebook and their blog. They are two of the most wonderful people I've ever met.
And today their beautiful Elise lost her battle with Tay-Sachs. Death is inevitable for children with this disease, but still, the news of Elise's passing leaves my heart heavy this morning. Six year old's are not supposed to die, no matter the circumstance. Although to Elise's credit, she defied the odds by making it to age 6. Most Tay-Sachs children pass away around ages 4 or 5. Elise was a tough little girl. Her parents are even tougher. I'm so sad I didn't go to their yearly benefit last summer-knowing it may be the last one that Elise would be with us. Now this year's benefit will be in her memory, not her honor. Breaks my heart.
Tay-Sachs is one of the reasons I'm scared to have children. I don't know if I'm a carrier, but my mom is, so chances are I am as well. Elise's passing has me thinking about my sweet cousins Adam and Andy. They'd be grown men now if they were still with us, but I will forever remember them as the beautiful little boys that they were. I hope they've taken sweet Elise under their wing.
Please hug your babies today.
And today their beautiful Elise lost her battle with Tay-Sachs. Death is inevitable for children with this disease, but still, the news of Elise's passing leaves my heart heavy this morning. Six year old's are not supposed to die, no matter the circumstance. Although to Elise's credit, she defied the odds by making it to age 6. Most Tay-Sachs children pass away around ages 4 or 5. Elise was a tough little girl. Her parents are even tougher. I'm so sad I didn't go to their yearly benefit last summer-knowing it may be the last one that Elise would be with us. Now this year's benefit will be in her memory, not her honor. Breaks my heart.
Tay-Sachs is one of the reasons I'm scared to have children. I don't know if I'm a carrier, but my mom is, so chances are I am as well. Elise's passing has me thinking about my sweet cousins Adam and Andy. They'd be grown men now if they were still with us, but I will forever remember them as the beautiful little boys that they were. I hope they've taken sweet Elise under their wing.
Please hug your babies today.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Sorry Chicago
Somehow yesterday I committed myself to cheering for the Packers this weekend. I'm not entirely sure how that happened. I was on the phone with someone in Wisconsin and she asked me who I was rooting for. I felt cornered....and panicked....and somehow this led to me assuring her I'd root for the Packers. It was real tricky how it all went down. I do, however, look good in a cheesehead hat. Not gonna lie.
Truth is, I don't really care who wins. I really don't. I've moved on to Blues hockey and am gaining excitment for the upcoming baseball season (pitchers and catchers report next month!). And possible Spring Training plans. So....football shmootball.
Oh and............GO PACK? Um...Aaron Rodgers for President? Er, um.....Cheeseheads rule?
Truth is, I don't really care who wins. I really don't. I've moved on to Blues hockey and am gaining excitment for the upcoming baseball season (pitchers and catchers report next month!). And possible Spring Training plans. So....football shmootball.
Oh and............GO PACK? Um...Aaron Rodgers for President? Er, um.....Cheeseheads rule?
Snow is dumb
Happy Almost Weekend everyone!
Whew, what a long week. I mean, they all seem long, but this one in particular has been really long. Maybe it's the foot of snow we have on the ground. Biggest snow storm in the STL area since like 1998, or something like that. Yesterday it took me an hour and a half to get to work...and I was one of the few that actually showed. Literally there were like 10 people in the office...making for one hell of a busy day. Same amount of work with 1/5 of the staff? Awesome. So, needless to say, I'm glad this week is almost over. And that everyone so kindly showed up today. Dear Snow Gods: We've had enough. Send Spring in please. Thanks.
I am very disappointed in my sister. Here she was, sequestered in the Westin downtown all week (for some work thing-she wasn't even allowed to go home!!!!)....the same hotel that the hated Detroit Red Wings were staying at.....she saw them get on the team bus to head over to Scottrade yesterday and didn't heckle any of them, even once! No "Bertuzzi you suck!" or a nice chant of "Osssssgooooood" or a "Mike Modano I've loved you for 20 years!". Nothing. Very disappointed indeed. ;)
I plan to have a vodka drink tonight. I've earned it. And then laying low the rest of the weekend and working on projects. Have a fun and safe weekend, y'all!
Whew, what a long week. I mean, they all seem long, but this one in particular has been really long. Maybe it's the foot of snow we have on the ground. Biggest snow storm in the STL area since like 1998, or something like that. Yesterday it took me an hour and a half to get to work...and I was one of the few that actually showed. Literally there were like 10 people in the office...making for one hell of a busy day. Same amount of work with 1/5 of the staff? Awesome. So, needless to say, I'm glad this week is almost over. And that everyone so kindly showed up today. Dear Snow Gods: We've had enough. Send Spring in please. Thanks.
I am very disappointed in my sister. Here she was, sequestered in the Westin downtown all week (for some work thing-she wasn't even allowed to go home!!!!)....the same hotel that the hated Detroit Red Wings were staying at.....she saw them get on the team bus to head over to Scottrade yesterday and didn't heckle any of them, even once! No "Bertuzzi you suck!" or a nice chant of "Osssssgooooood" or a "Mike Modano I've loved you for 20 years!". Nothing. Very disappointed indeed. ;)
I plan to have a vodka drink tonight. I've earned it. And then laying low the rest of the weekend and working on projects. Have a fun and safe weekend, y'all!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
More baseball updates: Alfonso Soriano's mom died unexpectedly and more proof that Milton Bradley is the world's biggest asshole
My condolences to Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano and his family regarding the news that his mom passed away suddenly last night from an apparent heart attack. I just read that Sori had taken her to Disney World just last week-I'm so glad he has that memory to keep with him. Very sad news.
In other, more disturbing (but not surprising news), former Cub Milton Bradley has yet again been arrested for violence toward a woman. Of course, innocent until proven guilty...BUT THIS ISN'T HIS FIRST ARREST FOR THIS. What an asshole. I mean, there is seriously something wrong with him. He defines narcissism.....and sociopath. I'm sure he'll accuse us all of being racist again. Dear MLB teams: STOP PAYING THIS GUY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. He doesn't deserve it. He needs to just go away.
In other, more disturbing (but not surprising news), former Cub Milton Bradley has yet again been arrested for violence toward a woman. Of course, innocent until proven guilty...BUT THIS ISN'T HIS FIRST ARREST FOR THIS. What an asshole. I mean, there is seriously something wrong with him. He defines narcissism.....and sociopath. I'm sure he'll accuse us all of being racist again. Dear MLB teams: STOP PAYING THIS GUY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. He doesn't deserve it. He needs to just go away.
As if we needed more proof that Ryan Theriot is a douchebag.....
He probably should just shut his pie hole. I mean, seriously. Check out this article in today's stltoday.com:
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_18a52492-0736-5b28-a98d-948fd6ef9371.html
I don't know about you guys, but this pic makes me want to punch Riot in the face. And where exactly is Pujols' other hand?????
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Prayers
I will never understand why bad things happen to good people.
I was devastated to hear yesterday that my friend Kelly's beautiful two month old baby boy, Adam James, had died Tuesday night. WHY in the world did that have to happen? It makes me so angry and incredibly sad. And my heart is breaking for them. I hate being unable to physically be there for her (she lives in Maryland), but I'm asking everyone that believes in prayer to please keep the Sauk family in your prayers. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain they are going through.
This is yet another reminder to please, please tell your friends and family how much you love them. We really don't say the words "I love you" enough. Maybe people are afraid to be too mushy or sappy? I don't know, but I'm telling you, if you are someone I'm lucky enough to call family or a friend, know that I love you.
I was devastated to hear yesterday that my friend Kelly's beautiful two month old baby boy, Adam James, had died Tuesday night. WHY in the world did that have to happen? It makes me so angry and incredibly sad. And my heart is breaking for them. I hate being unable to physically be there for her (she lives in Maryland), but I'm asking everyone that believes in prayer to please keep the Sauk family in your prayers. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain they are going through.
This is yet another reminder to please, please tell your friends and family how much you love them. We really don't say the words "I love you" enough. Maybe people are afraid to be too mushy or sappy? I don't know, but I'm telling you, if you are someone I'm lucky enough to call family or a friend, know that I love you.
Monday, January 10, 2011
My niece is 21 months old!
A happy belated 21 month shout out to my little niece who is now just three months shy of two. Wow. Can you hardly believe it? Time really does fly. She remains the center of all our lives...she's such an amazing kiddo. She got her first haircut on Satuday and it is the cutest little chin-length bob. She loves to show it off! ;)
We're making progress in getting her to say my name (she also won't say my brother's name and is sketchy about "grandma"). Before when you'd ask her to say "Aunt Kerri" or even just "Kerri", she'd look at me and smile and that'd be it. Now, if you ask "can you say Kerri?" she looks at you and says "yea". And that's it. Haha! She's such a little stinker. I love it! She loves her great-grandpa (my beloved Grandpa that I talk about on here), she was watching him at church yesterday and kept saying "pawpaw bye bye"....that's a sentence people! She's really starting to talk well. She's so darn cute, it's ridiculous.
We're making progress in getting her to say my name (she also won't say my brother's name and is sketchy about "grandma"). Before when you'd ask her to say "Aunt Kerri" or even just "Kerri", she'd look at me and smile and that'd be it. Now, if you ask "can you say Kerri?" she looks at you and says "yea". And that's it. Haha! She's such a little stinker. I love it! She loves her great-grandpa (my beloved Grandpa that I talk about on here), she was watching him at church yesterday and kept saying "pawpaw bye bye"....that's a sentence people! She's really starting to talk well. She's so darn cute, it's ridiculous.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Matt Garza is a Cub!
Thanks Easter Bunny!
It's nearly officially official-the Cubs and Rays have agreed on a trade that will bring Matt Garza to the Cubs. I, for one, am STOKED. Yes, so we gave up our top pitching prospect in Archer, but let's face it, pitching isn't the Cubs greatest issue. It's everything else....I AM, however, sad to see poor Sammy Fuld thrown in the deal but hope that he will actually get some big league playing time with the Rays-there wasn't much room for him in the Cubs outfield-and he's like pushing 30. But...he IS a feisty player that, when he's out there, plays his little heart out. I'll miss him.
I know some will say the Cubs gave up too much to get Garza, but I don't agree. You DO have to give up something to get something, and I like this deal.
Such a rare occasion for a Cubs fan to be happy but color me happy today!
It's nearly officially official-the Cubs and Rays have agreed on a trade that will bring Matt Garza to the Cubs. I, for one, am STOKED. Yes, so we gave up our top pitching prospect in Archer, but let's face it, pitching isn't the Cubs greatest issue. It's everything else....I AM, however, sad to see poor Sammy Fuld thrown in the deal but hope that he will actually get some big league playing time with the Rays-there wasn't much room for him in the Cubs outfield-and he's like pushing 30. But...he IS a feisty player that, when he's out there, plays his little heart out. I'll miss him.
I know some will say the Cubs gave up too much to get Garza, but I don't agree. You DO have to give up something to get something, and I like this deal.
Such a rare occasion for a Cubs fan to be happy but color me happy today!
Monday, January 03, 2011
This pic sums up the Rams game from last night:
it's ok Sammy Bradford, you're still the greatest thing that's ever happened to Rams football. Go get 'em next year, kiddo!
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