Problem Solved . . . maybe!

I got my Econ professor to update the gradebook. Let's hope it was before he submitted grades, or else I'll still have to get the university involved!

Other than that, it is HOT here! Elijah and I went to karate this morning and I felt like we walked into a sauna!

On a last note, happy birthday to my second cousin Kenny. He is actually over in Europe now and has been there for almost two months! I hope your day was great -- wherever you are!

Frustration

Well, I'm glad Econ is over. The professor "jacked" my grade and has mysteriously overlook 52 points that I am due! Needless to say, I may have to get the university involved to get it straightened out.

Now it's time for finance. I just started a three week pre-requisite (pass/fail), then it is eight weeks of the "real" finance. Here's the one thing I don't get about this program. All the classes are three credit hours except for 3: accounting, finance, and statistics. They are four credit hour classes and are eight weeks long (instead of six). Now for accounting and finance, there are pre-reqs lasting three weeks. Why would you have someone take a total of 11 weeks of a class? Some of these six week classes should be eight weeks. I don't get it. So basically, I'll be doing finance until October!

Nothing else is going on, except I've got sinus/allergy problems. Have a great weekend!

Happy Birthday Kevin!

Happy Birthday to my oldest and dearest friend Kevin! It has been a tough year for him, so please keep him in your prayers. Cheers to a new year for you . . . I hope it brings you everything you have ever wished for!

The Red Stripe

Elijah earned another stripe tonight at karate! One more and he gets to test for a belt! The instructor was doing a demonstration and had Elijah do the move with him, Elijah was grinning from ear to ear! I get such a kick out of watching him in class!

Where does the time go?

This is the last weekend of economics. Boo-hoo. I can't believe how fast these last six weeks have gone by. Tuesday starts a finance pre-req -- three weeks long. Then eight weeks of finance. Should be interesting. As far as econ goes, our team project has been on the company 3M. Since it happens to be a huge company, we based our study on the health care division. Needless to say, I have learned more about health care products than I ever imagined.

Other than that, my weekend is filled with karate, a birthday party and a bridal shower . . . while finishing my final project and completing my final exam. Wish me luck!

Have a nice weekend!

Jeep Blues

So sometime last week my left turn signal started acting up. When I say acting up, I mean it looked like it was hyperventalating when I would use it. I knew it must mean that something wasn't working on the driver side since my right turn blinker was normal. Sure enough, I checked and the rear blinker was not working, but the front was. I head off to the auto parts store to get a new bulb. Easy fix . . . right? WRONG!

Before I could get to changing it, both my blinkers stop working. Yes, stop working! Now solid light, not rapid blinking, nothing! So, I spent the weekend with my arm out the window letting people know when I was turning. I think people forgot what they mean because I got some funny looks.

So this morning I head off to the dealership to have them take a look. I was not interested in commuting in rush hour on the freeway without any turn signals. Some people drive crazy enough. When I get there, they tell me they are pretty backed up and I may need to leave it overnight (for blinkers!). I ask them if they could at least diagnose the problem and go from there. Sure! Mind you this was before 8 a.m.

Fortunately in one regard, it was slow at work, so it wasn't a big deal I wasn't there. Elijah and I hung out at home. At 4 p.m. I call to check on the car and I'm told that my car is next. At 7 p.m. I call and they tell me they are just pulling it in . . . WHAT! I was so mad. I get the manager on the phone who gives me a song and dance. I tell them I'm coming to get the car, but then do I play roulette on the freeway in the morning? I really don't want to. Fortunately for me I have a friend I work with that doesn't live too far from me. I've given her a ride to work on a few occasions, so I call her up. No Problem.

So, we shall see what they find out tomorrow. I'm not happy with Fox Hills Chrysler Jeep, but maybe they can redeem themselves on Tuesday. Cross your fingers.

Too Hot!

After karate, I took Elijah to the spraypark in Plymouth. His karate class is going to be held there next week, so I thought we would check it out early. He had a blast, but it was hot! No shade and a bright sun -- not my kind of fun, but I decided to tough it out for him. It didn't help that I was tired from hangin with the ladies from work last night.

Not much else going on but homework. I'm almost done with this class - yahoo!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Happy Birthday Coco!

Happy Birthday to Nicole! Hope you have a great day!

Mixed Up

I don't know about anyone else, but I am all mixed up this week. Having the holiday on a Tuesday really messes with your internal clock. Today is Friday, but it feels like a Wednesday (maybe Thursday). Needless to say I haven't felt like I had my head together since Wednesday!
On top of that, I'm really unhappy with Elijah's "school." I just don't feel like he is getting quality care, in addition to a quality curriculum. I spent the morning researching options, so we shall see . . .

Have a great weekend!

Happy Independence Day!

Saying "happy fourth of july" sounds too much like wishing you a great day on a date! Is anyone else sad that it's back to the old routine tomorrow? Where has the first half of the year gone? My dog hates this time of year -- fireworks are torture to him . . . I need to find the doggie downers so he can relax!

Nothing else new . . . so I guess I will sign off! Be safe and have a great week!

Festive Day

Today we went to the Westland Festival. Canton doesn't seem to have one, so we venture down the street and hang out. For $18 per person you can ride the carnival rides all day (it's expensive, but a deal when you see how much the individual tickets are!). One that that is different this year is the Vietnam "Moving Wall" Display. It is on display until July 4. It is the only time in the Detroit area this year (it's in Alma and Cheboygon in September). I have to say it is pretty amazing. It looks almost identical to the Vietnam Memorial in DC. My cousins have an uncle that was killed in action, so we went and looked up his name on the wall. They give you a crayon, so you can take a piece of paper and "shadow" the person's name on the paper. If you are in the Westland area, you should stop by!

Just Venting

I don't know how anyone else in the Detroit Metro area feels about it, but I am at my limit with construction. Not only have I been experiencing an additional 20-30 minute commute everyday, but today and tomorrow are ridiculous! Today, Elijah missed karate because it took me an hour and 45 minutes to get from Bingham Farms to Canton. Telegraph was a parking lot; I-275 was a parking lot; Haggerty was a parking lot; as well as 5 Mile and Newburgh. I was ready to pull of the road and either scream or cry. Instead, I came home and fixed myself a glass of wine!

Tomorrow, they are closing Telegraph around I-696 -- guess what . . that's the way I get to work! I'm sure 12 Mile will be a parking lot, so who knows how I'm going to get through this. Wish me luck and thanks for letting me vent!

Kevin is getting a second opinion next week. Thank you for your prayers!

Good Luck!

Two of my nieces are off to a dance competition in the Chicago area. One dances Wednesday and the other on Thursday. Wish them luck and please say a prayer for them that they travel safe and do well! Good luck Laura & Sarah!

It's the Weekend!

What a nice weekend it looks to be! We started out Saturday with some karate, followed by time at the park! Elijah has now earned 2 stripes and 2 stars in karate! The rest of the weekend includes homework, laundry, cleaning and some play time. It's nice to be home for a weekend!

Happy birthday to my brother-in-law Blane. (a day late and a dollar short I know)! I hope you had a great day!

In loving memory

reAfter coming back from Lexington, I was told that Uncle Nick passed away. He has been a part of our family ever since I can remember. Uncle Nick was a companion of my grandmother and a dear family member to all of us. Yesterday was a visitation/memorial. We will all miss you Uncle Nick, the Greek!

Kentucky Wrap Up

I'm a few days late in posting this, so I apologize in advance.

Saturday we started off the day with breakfast in the restaurant. It was a fabulous buffet (we also enjoyed it on Sunday). After breakfast it was off in the Marriott van for drive in the country. We saw a lot of horse farms and learned about white and black fences. We also learned more about horse reproduction that I ever wanted to know.

We stopped off at Woodford Reserve for a tour and some bourbon. We got a shot of bourbon and a bourbon ball before the tour. After the tour, we had lunch that included chocolate bourbon cake.

From there we checked out a few competitor hotels and headed back to the hotel. After getting back, we loaded up the kids and went to the Kentucky Horse Park. First off, the signage is less than impressive. About our second time around, the kids had a meltdown, so we stopped a playground they setup at the park. I wandered around and secured passes for a pony ride for the kids. Elijah loved it and so did the other kids. That is until one of them had an allergic reaction and broke out in hives! A trip to the drugstore and some Benedryl fixed that.

From there, we met up with an old friend at a place called Gattitown. The website is still under construction, so you may not see it yet. Basically it's a little Chuck E Cheese with a splash of Dave & Busters. The kids had fun and the food wasn't too bad (definitely cheaper than CEC).

Sunday was breakfast and the drive home. Happy belated Father's Day to all you dads out there. Did you remember to call and wish your dad a Happy Father's Day?

Southern Hospitality

I'm sitting in a suite at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort. (www.griffingatemarriott.com). It was a crazy day getting down here, but as soon as I walked in, I remembered why I love this hotel. We had a fabulous dinner at the Mansion. (the only 4 diamond restaurant in Lexington), and now I am chillin out trying to motivate myself to do homework!

Tomorrow is a tour of Lexington and a little R&R. Sunday we hit the road to come back to Detroit! Have a great weekend y'all!

Headin down to the bluegrass

I'm leaving for Lexington, KY in the morning. A business trip with a dash of pleasure. I'll fill you in later. I thought Elijah would be excited to see some horses, but he said they are stinky. (I guess they don't keep the barn clean at The Henry Ford). Yee Haw! I'll write y'all later!

Another Update

Thank you to everyone that has been praying for Kevin. I really appreciate it!

He had a great breakthrough today! He sounds really good and it was great to talk to him like the old days. One of the tumors game back non-cancer. The other one came back a different grade, but over the phone, the doctor did not call it cancer. He plans to go for a second opinion -- as we all have learned over the years that it never hurts to get one. He is having complications from where they removed the lymph nodes and the results of that biopsy aren't back yet. So, he's not totally out of the woods yet, but he sounded so much better.

Thank you again, and please keep him in your prayers.

Kevin Update

I haven't spoke with Kevin, but I spoke with his mom. He went in yesterday and it looks like he was getting an infection. Right now he is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. He will probably call me later, but please keep praying for him.

Thank you.