Coffee or Sales Pitch ??

So yesterday I was a little upset (mostly with myself) but didn't write about it because I hadn't given it some distance.   That and I planted my herb and flower seeds to get myself in better mood.   By the way, it worked and I was distracted for a while from being mad.

But now to vent and get it off my chest.   Yesterday I had coffee with Mandi, who had moved to Edmonton and had got to know from work here at AHS.    We hadn't had coffee in ages (because she moved) and in the past had met for coffee once in a while to chat, which was nice.     This past week she was in town and wanted to meet for coffee.    Of course I said yes and we picked a date/time.   She then asked if she could do a practice presentation with me ... saying she needed a safe person to practice on and I didn't have to buy anything.      We visited for a while and then I asked her if she wanted to start the presentation.    It was for Melaleuca and I tried to be receptive and positive.   That was my big problem ... and guess what, it wasn't a practice session, she is already a director in the company!      And being stupid or just too nice, I signed up.   The problem is that it isn't like other companies (like Avon) where you can be a casual buyer ... it's based on a points system where they want you to buy 35 points worth of merchandise every month.   That would be approximately $75.00 or more, plus shipping, etc.   There is a yearly membership fee and if you forget to order one month there is a back-up order that is submitted so the month is not missed.

Call me gutless, spineless or just plainly an idiot.    There she was holding her little information booklet showing me the levels of commitment and asking me which one I would like.    I was dumbfounded and took the first one, which was for only buying, no selling.     Truthfully, I was mad that I felt cornered and a little lied to.    I'm trying to get my nerve up and send her a message that I've changed my mind about the whole thing.     When I get home from work this afternoon I will send her an email and email the company to discontinue this membership. 

Oh I'm just so mad!!

Spring Has Sprung

Oh it's been forever since I last wrote.     Spring has finally arrived.   There is still a little snow on the north side of our house, so that means the front yard.   I did a little spring clean up in the back yard and that involved pooper scooping after Stuart and picking up some fallen twigs from the lawn and flowerbeds.   I can hardly wait until it is a little warmer to really get out there to rake and dig up the garden.     I'm so excited.

But to get more in the spring mood I started planting some herb seeds in a seeding tray.    But I got carried away and planted some other things too.

Cilantro
Sweet Basil
Oregano
Lime Basil
Zucchini
Cucumber
Bacheolor's Buttons
Lavatera
Nasturtium
Little Blue Peppers

I don't know if I have my timing right for some of these plants but that's part of the reason I'm writing.   It will become a record and I can keep track of how they grow and my planting timing, etc.

Anyway, I'm happy to just get the show on the road.   I know I'll still buy a load of stuff and there are still seeds I have to plant straight into the garden on the May long weekend, but I'm happy to start.

It Happened Yesterday

So my last post written earlier this evening was about today's happenings with this crazy weather.   But I totally forgot about yesterday!    I worked early in the morning over at ACH/FMC my least favorite site.    But the day went by just wonderfully mostly because I worked with Shevaughn and she is pleasant company.      And I was feeling overall happy because my eye was finally feeling better.    AND, I can't believe I didn't write about that.  Mind you, I couldn't even open my eye so writing on the computer was nearly impossible.

But to continue with yesterday.    After work we went to Artpoint Galleries and Studios   http://www.artpoint.com/ to see an art show with Sheila's work (she is Jonathan's co-worker).    We met Glenna and Randy there.    Many other people from Acklands were there also, but I don't know any of them, so I'm only mentioning it to say she had a lot of support, which is good.     There were a lot of interesting pieces of art there and I particularly liked the work of Fred Spina.   I would have loved to buy one of his paintings but they are priced too high for me.    But it made me happy to look at it.

After seeing all the art we headed out to the Inglewood area to an Italian Restaurant named Sugo.    It was an interesting restaurant and we had some interesting appetizers.   They have a different menu every night and yesterday's menu just didn't have anything I would enjoy.   Everyone liked their meals but mine was ordered incorrectly by the waitress and when the correct order finally came out everyone was half finished with their dinner.     And to top it off, my dinner was awful.   I took what I didn't finish home with us.   Jonathan ate it today for lunch and even he said it was just the worst and said I should have sent it back.    In a way, that made me feel better, it wasn't only me who thought it was terrible.

Since we don't seem to go out too often I was disappointed that my dinner turned out like it did.   But oh well, it was still a night out.   And I really enjoy going out with Glenna and Randy.   They are always so much fun and easy to be with.

Winter Storm Warning

I'm trying to keep my sense of humor. It's April 2nd and we are in the middle of another winter storm. Yesterday I had posted on Facebook that I was so happy, my plants were already up in the garden and that I was so happy about it.

HA! Take that happiness! My plants are now buried beneath the biggest dump of wet snow. Normally weather doesn't get me down or too concerned. But today this crazy weather is testing my patience. And it's not just because of my silly plants. Today I left early for work (because of the weather) and I got myself stuck in the back alley. And not just a little stuck ... I'm talking really stuck ... tires spinning ... going nowhere. I had to go back to the house and get Jonathan, Jacob and Chris to help push my car. Which they did ... back into the garage ... after lots of pushing, shovelling and help from one of our neighbours. Jonathan then drove his car to the front of the house and I drove his car to work. The reason we switched cars is because his car is all wheel drive, mine isn't. I had to call work using Jacob's phone and let them know I was going to be late. So to top it all off I was 15 minutes late for work. Crazy weather.