musings of Mother Hood

Wednesday September 14, 2005

so, update on the foot-in-mouth incident-- i told Mo (manager at work) what happened for his own personal entertainment.  and he decided that it was SO funny that he would share it with everyone at work. so last night was fun...

also, something to ponder. last night i waited on a table of 7 people that came in right as i was supposed to be cut from the floor.  they immediately informed me that they were from New Orleans, there was one younger man with them that they kept calling Reverand who was clearly in charge-- he asked to talk to the manager.  Mo found me after that and said they wanted to know if they could get their dinner discounted. it was one lady's birthday so he comped their 3 appetizers, drinks, and her dinner.  then they all ordered filet and prime rib-- running up a bill of nearly $200. Mo comped it down to $120. I brought the birthday girl some free birthday ice cream, which she didn't want and asked for something else. so i brought her some cheesecake.  now. while i admit it was nice of this young minister to feed these people and i can even recognize that it was nice to do something for the lady's birthday-- i can't help but think of how much further $120 could go for these people. just a thought.

Tuesday September 13, 2005

so, fortunately, it's been awhile since i've had any real drama to share. i was due. leah and i went to la huerta for a late lunch yesterday. (we like to say "late lunch"-- it makes us feel cool) toward the end of our visit, i asked leah about a girl named jen that i work with at outback that is from mountain home.  i couldn't remember her last name so i was trying to describe her to leah.  i wasn't being flat out mean about her, but we both agreed she's a little on the unstable and abnormal side. anyway, things were said. (i am in no way trying to incriminate leah, and i should ask her permission to use her real name in this story, but i don't think she'll mind)  so we get up to leave and i hear "hey sarah!". i turn around to see the booth behind us full of people i work with at outback! i was so caught off guard that i waved and walked away. so first, i am a big bitch talking about some girl at work. then i don't even play it off and go talk to these people from work-- i act like i don't even know them. i pretty much ran away. i ran off so fast i don't even have a clear picture of who all was at the table.  i remember 2 of the 4 faces.  so i don't even know who i may or may not have pissed off.  leah said she was going to use it as an example if she had to tell her class about "putting your foot in your mouth".  i'll keep you updated on what will no doubt be an increasingly hostile work environment.

Monday September 12, 2005

Laura yells at me when I don't update my xanga often enough. 

Went to Keith and Don's last night for a BBQ. Ate WAY too much food, as usual.  Don is such a good cook! He made ribs, Keith made chicken tetrazzini and they even baked a cake! Calvin and Melanie and little Calvin were there, and Lesleigh, and some powerhouse people that I don't know... Here are the most recent pictures of Ace-- he's getting so big!

I didn't actually take those pictures yesterday.  They are from the morning I drove to Don's with my eyes closed so that he could take me to the airport. Last night it was too dark for pictures. (the other dog is Callie-- who is a shameless, brazen hussy-- and who also doesn't know how to sit still for pictures)

Also-- Erika sent me pics of SA! I know these are already on Tom's and Laura's sites-- but bear with me...

                    Tom, Laura, Dad, Sarah, Becky at Cha Cha's (regrettably no pics of the mariachis!)

                          Les, Laura, Sarah, Tom, Erika at Durty Nelly's on the Riverwalk

                   Sarah and Laura at a 4D movie starring apparently now D-list performers Christopher Lloyd, Leah Thompson, and "Wierd" Al Yankovich

                          Les, Erika, Tom, Sarah, Laura at Sea World.  This picture was taken shortly after we got free beer from the "beer school". Yes, Sea World gives away free beer.

                  Laura, Tom, Becky, Dad, Sarah inside the new house.  Those of you following the construction project will recognize this as the kitchen and archway into the sunroom.

                  Laura, Dad, Becky, Sarah, Tom on the front porch of the house.

Financial situation allowing I will have a digital camera of some sort soon and will no longer have to beg, steal, and borrow to get pic to post on my site.  The best I can do is the fuzzy pictures of my dog that I take with my phone-- I will try to do better...

"No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one."  -- Elbert Hubbard

 

Wednesday September 7, 2005

yah! good weekend! look to laura's website (http://xanga.com/chiquitaq )  for details and pics-- i'll post more pics when i get them. (i'm a slacker with no camera so i mooch digital pictures from erika, dad, and laura) i had SO much fun this weekend and really enjoyed being off work for a few days.

Saturday September 3, 2005

Last night, Laura and I saw one of the more disturbing and discomforting movies I've ever seen.  I remember seeing the previews for "Crash" and thinking it looked like something I'd see, but it must not have been very popular because I never heard anyone talking about it and I never saw it.  It was incredible, and I'll probably have to watch it again.  It reminded me a little of "American History X" if that gives you any idea.

Friday September 2, 2005

Greetings from San Antonio!

I flew in today with no problems... so I am expecting to have serious trouble getting home on Monday. We went to Martha's for dinner (cena?) and mariachis! I didn't take my phone in with me so I have no pictures of the mariachis! Next time... Laura had a little trouble at dinner... you had to be there... everything's under control now.

It's Clinique gift time in SA right now so Laura and I went to take advantage.  Apparently that's a regional thing, so I'll get to take advantage again when it's gift time in Fayetteville. God love Clinique gift time.

Keebalicious and Chip the wonder dog say hello! More later, we're recuping from dinner and getting ready to go to the movie.