If Only...

So I was sitting in McDonald's tonight eating dinner. Yes, I was doing well on my diet and then I had to take a quick unplanned trip to Wichita. I did order a plain grilled chicken sandwich. Okay that isn't what this story is about. While I was sitting there I overhear this older couple arguing about what type of new phone to buy and what room in the house to put it in. It is very obvious that the woman is very stressed and passionate about this topic. She is berating him for even considering this one phone that is so light it felt like trash. "They need a nice looking phone for their kitchen and that would not be silver or black." Seriously, what was he thinking. Then she was saying they need a permanent phone in the bed room for those times they take the cordless one out between the chairs. I couldn't really hear him (not so passionate I guess) but I'm guessing he mentioned that they didn't even need another phone or one in a certain room. She responded with the fact of how many times does she holler at him "Tim is on the phone and he needs to pick up the other line, where does he always go to pick up the phone" This shows you the age of the couple cause my grandparents are the only people that both get on the phone at once when they talk to someone. The she mentions that if they buy one at Wal-Mart and then get it home and decide they don't like it they can return it. Cause if they have their receipt Wal-Mart is required to take everything back. I'm sitting there thinking "If only this was the major stress of my life"

So I hope that your life isn't too stressful.

Heat is a great invention

So it seems in central Kansas winter is approaching quickly. So once again I'm thinking of happy things today. I hope you are able to keep warm and enjoy the changing seasons. Here is what is making me happy today:

• I have a king size bed to sleep in tonight and I did last night also. Even when it is just me it is fun to have a huge bed to move around in at night. I also have room for all the pillows I like to have in bed with me. Which now that I think about it doesn't make sense since I want a big bed to move around in at night. Oh, well it is my happy thought.
• Since I'm in a hotel I have turned on the heat. I have been too cheap to turn it on at home yet. So, not only do I get to sleep in a big bed tonight, but I won't be freezing. Chloe is probably about ready to disown me with a cold house and me never being home.
• The Lion King is tomorrow night. Really enough said with that statement. However to make it better there is dinner at PF Chang's with good friends.
• The cleaning mice (my sister) came and cleaned this past weekend. I also did some picking up of my own. Looking forward to coming home to a clean house tomorrow.
• I'm still having success with the chiropractor (no I'm not just say that cause I know you read this Mike) I was glad to be able to go back today. Not sure what I enjoy more; the fact that I'm getting better or seeing a friend here in Wichita. I think it is a combination of both.
• I get to spend time with Leslie on Friday and go to a fun concert. Also realized that 3 months from today I will be on cruise ship with Leslie and possibly a fruity beverage.

I guess there is a lot to be happy about today in my life. Yeah!!

Something to look forward to

I'm back in a hotel just for a quick visit to Wichita. So it seemed only appropriate that I update my blog while I'm in a hotel. Tonight I have decided that I'm going to let you all know what I'm looking forward to in the next few weeks.

• I have hired someone to come and clean the pit I live in at home (my sister) I know she needs the money and I need the cleaning.
• It is officially fall and I am able to sleep in the crisp cold with my windows open.
• We are playing bells in church on Sunday. We have only rehearsed 3 times and we are ready to play a difficult piece. It is so exciting to be playing with those that really enjoy what we are doing and want to push themselves.
• I'm going to the Lion King next Thursday night. Not only am I looking forward to the show, but also the girls night out and dinner with my friends.
• I'm not staying in a hotel at all next week. At least based on my schedule today.

I'm sure there are plenty of other fun things on my horizon, these are the ones at the top of my mind right now.

I hope all of you have something to look forward to this week.

Something Happy

So I keep coming back to my page and seeing a not so happy post. So I need an update for something happy. Here is what made me happy today:

• My key worked everytime I used it today
• I found out they are sending more help to Wichita so my team will not be so overwhelmed and overworked.
• I got a 25% off at Foot Locker on my fries at McDonalds today.
• I enjoyed some time in Old Town with a friend walking and enjoying the fall.
• The weather was beautiful today.
• Two more days in Wichita and then I ge to be home for 4 days.
• Grey's is on tomorrow and I'm going to watch it with a friend and not all alone in my hotel room.
• My jaw has not hurt all week (thanks Dr. Mike)

That is better. Yes I am on a posting rampage this week.

The Idiot at the front desk

I know I mentioned this in the random thoughts yesterday. However, this guy deserves and entire entry. So here is my interaction with him tonight. First, this is for you Martha, his name is Jymmie, yes his parents spelled his name a jacked up way. I came home (yes I just called the hotel my home) and came up to my room. The key would not work. I went back down to the desk and he is not even there. Then he came in from outside carrying in his dinner I guess, i don't know. I tell him my key doesn't work and I look at his shirt and he has some sort of crap on it. He fixes my key and I move on with my life. Then I have to go back out to my car to get my Diet Dr. Pepper. As I'm walking out he is talking on his bluetooth talking at the top of his lungs. Not sure who he was talking too, but it was so inappropriate. I came back to my room and once again the key would not work. Back downstairs I go. He again is MIA. I stand there making noise at the desk. He the reappears and is eating the dinner he brought in earlier. I tell him my key is not working again. He proceeds to tell me I must be doing something to demagnetize it. Um let me just say this, it was in my butt pocket all day and then sat on the table in the room, neither of which are magnetic. He decided he would make small talk and asked if I was going to watch the debates. I was like probably. He said he thought he needed to since it was the last one. I may be incorrect, but I think there are two more. The here is the straw that broke it all, he says, who do you plan to vote for? Not that I'm ashamed of my political views, but I don't even discuss this with some people I like let alone crazy guys that work at the front desk of the Sleep Inn next to Wild West World. Okay that is my venting of the night. Thanks.

Rainbows

I'm back in my hotel room in Wichita. It has been raining most of the day. Sometimes it was pouring others just a sprinkle. On my way back to the hotel after dinner I look over to my right and see a rainbow. How beautiful!!! Then as I exit the highway I see the other side of the rainbow. As I looked closer I could see the end on each side and could see the full arch. It was so beautiful. I wish I would have had my camera with me, however I'm sure it wouldn't have done it justice.

Random thoughts today:

• What in the world are all the people doing in the hallway of the hotel running up and down yelling at each other? I mean it is a Monday night, not like I'm staying here over the weekend.
• Why does Sam's Club have everything is extremely large sizes and bulk except a rubber trash can? I went to buy one for the office and the only large one they had was stainless steel and cost $50, pretty sure they would not be happy at the office if I spent that much on a trash can.
• Is Cloris Leachman going to be totally obnoxious on DWTS tonight? Don't people know that you call and vote for who you want to stay not leave. I don't vote however I may just so she will leave.
• Is it too much to ask to have a semi-intelligent guy work the front desk at the hotel?
• I hope my chiropractor doesn't totally hate me since I had to wear heels all day on Saturday and have been hauling big boxes. I don't even know the last time I wore heels or the next time I will.
• Speaking of heels, is it too much to ask for comfortable, cute heels to wear. I mean I guess I won't be too particular and just ask for ones that don't rub blisters on my heels.
• I hope my DVR doesn't fill up this week while I'm out of town and records everything important.

I guess that is all for now. I hope you enjoyed and have a great week.