my last day as a secretary

the adventures of dog sitting

If you all didn't know for the next few days I am watching my friend's dogs while she goes skiing in CO.  I always thought I wanted a dog but in a cramped living arrangement aka an apartment it just didn't seem practical.  That is probably because it is not.  I swear everytime I stand up, sit down, or even go to the bathroom they are but two steps behind me.  And as much fun as they are to play with I just wish they would calm down sometimes.  I cant even change without kicking them out of the room, otherwise they just sit on the bed and stare at me.  I know they are dogs but it is oddly disturbing. 

They also do this weird thing where when you pet them they wrap their paws around your arms.  It is really odd because then they will move their paws so in essense they begin to pet me.  But other than the climbing/jumping on me and picking up the poop I do really love the dogs.

there are a lot of crazy people out there

This happened a few days ago but I haven't gotten around to writing about it until now.  So, I went to Panera for lunch the other day and rarely do I back into a spot because I find it to be pointless but that day I passed the only open parking spot in the small Panera lot so I thought might as well back in.  When I was leaving Panera of course the person next me was also getting into her car so I waited for her to get in so I could get in.  Then to my surprise she closes her door and looks at me and says honey I think you should go first, pauses for a sec and then says I can tell you are a very important person by the slantyness of your eyes.  I was obviously shocked by this statement but thought just get in your car and leave this rude lady.  I sadly couldn't do that because as soon as I walked pass she opened her door so once again I was stuck.  She then proceeds to ask me if I am going to call my lawyer because the comment she made was just an ethnic hate crime and people are not allowed to do that, and then asked me if I new what an ethnic hate crime was.  I am an Asian that was born in the United States and have finished my degree, yes I know what an ethnic hate crime is you stupid lady.  But what can you do, she was an older lady that you can actually tell she was mentally insane.  You could see the crazy through her eyes which is something one can seldomly say.  All I can hope is that she makes it into a mental institution or seeks some real help so no one else has to go through what I went through, it was really scary.

On a brighter note my holidays were great and it is a start of a New Year.  I am also house sitting for the next few days so if anyone wants to visit me and two adorable dogs then give me a call.

Merry Christmas

A work filled weekend

Well as usual it has been a while since I have written anything.  I have reached that point where I think it is about time to start looking for a job because I just sit around and do nothing most of my days.  I guess this time off gives me time to make scarves for Christmas and do some Christmas shopping as well.  I obviously haven't started much of either.  I am really excited to go on vacation soon to visit Stephen and Laura.  It is going to be so much fun.  Sadly New Years in DC is going to be quite pricer than New Years in KC but I guess that is the price you pay to spend it in a big city.  I think it will be a blast and you only live once and you can't take your money with you so might as well spend it and have fun!!!

So this weekend was once again drill weekend.  It was one of those that went by fast because it was our annual holiday party where we get to eat lots of cookies and cotton candy and just food in general.  Somehow as usual I got to babysit the static plane, which means that there is a plane that just sits there and I stand in it to answer questions and make sure people don't break it.  Also before the holiday party began I got to work outside in the bitter cold to get a plane ready for an engine run that never even happened.  The two pairs of pants and four shirts just didn't cut it, I was still freezing.  I guess that is the price you pay to be an aircraft mechanic in Kansas because it gets cold in the winter.  Which leads me to a decision I must make soon because it is almost about that time where I need to decide if I want to re-up meaning sign another enlistment.  Just such a scary thought that I have already given 6 years and only have 14 more until retirement if that is the choice I choose to make.  I could use some help and deciding so please comment away.