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Lounging Around Doing Nothing Feels GREAT!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Ours was extremely quiet! Normally my sister and I alternate having Thanksgiving, but for various reasons this year, everyone went in different directions. My father recently had surgery and didn't feel up to driving down here, and I have to work tomorrow, sooooo, here I am. Even Travis, who is "all about the party" went home with a friend when he realized that no one was coming here. I was kind of dreading it. This is the first Thanksgiving where it was just me and my spouse. I did make a nice turkey dinner for John and I and it was kind of nice actually.

However, I was still feeling a little nostalgic. I kept thinking about past Thanksgivings when we were all together and all the fun we have. I was looking on the internet and found the following.... and it just cracked me up!! If you have attended a Bartolovich Thanksgiving shindig, you are very likely to hear many of the following statements. Never thought about it quite this way though!!

Things That Sound Dirty at Thanksgiving....Courtesy of lifesajoke.com

1. Talk about a huge breast!!

2. Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.

3. It's Cool Whip time!!

4. If I don't undo my pants, I'll burst!

5. Whew, that's one terrific spread!

6. I'm in the mood for a little dark meat.

7. Are you ready for seconds yet?

8. It's a little dry, do you still want to eat it?

9. Just wait your turn, you'll get some!

10. Don't play with your meat!

11. Just spread the legs open and stuff it.

12. Do you think you'll be able to handle these people all at once?

13. I didn't expect everyone to come at once!

14. You still have a little bit on your chin.

15. How long will it take after you stick it in?

16. Wow! I didn't think I could handle all of that!

17. That's the biggest one I have ever seen!

18. You'll know it's ready when it pops up.

19. How long do I beat it before it's ready?


Anyone going black Friday shopping?? Heres hoping you find some wonderful deals!!!

Top 2 Tuesday ~ 2 Favorite Jobs

TOP 2 FAVORITE JOBS:

OK Hands down, my all time favorite job ever was WorkMED, an occupational health facility in Boardman, Ohio. We had the best crew. My boss Deb had the gift of choosing people that work very well together, and we were all as good of friends outside of work as we were at work. We had move fun times and I have so many awesome memories of working there! When you get along well with the people you work with, it makes having to go to work that much easier!

After a lot of thought, (because I tend to like all of my jobs) I would have to say that Battelle is another favorite. It was a really cool and interesting place to work. I started out in the Health Services Dept. but was moved to the Quality Department in May. I wasn't thrilled about the move. In fact, I was pretty devastated when it happened. But, that move turned out to be one of the best things that could have happened to me! It didn't take long to learn that the people that worked on my floor were awesome!! Love them! I ended up leaving there due to some promised lay-offs and I didn't think I could make the cut. As it turns out, I would have made the cut, but I do believe that everything happens for a reason. Never look back right?? My new job is good, but I really miss my buds I worked with! I just got together with a few of them tonight for dinner and we had a fantastic time catching up.

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Finishing Home Projects Is So Rewarding!

Friends and Politics

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How many times have you heard in your life that friends should not discuss politics? Well politics and religion. But why? Why can't two people have a civilized discussion on politics without it turning into a heated debate? The debate part is fine, but why do people have to get angry about it? Does there always have to be a winner and a loser? Isn't everyone entitled to an opinion? I was reminded this week that this is not the case.

Note: I really want to get through this post without identifying which side I stand on politically, because that is not the point here. Of course those of you that know me well know where I stand.

I used to hate talking politics. My ex-father-in-law was relentless in pounding HIS beliefs in my head every chance he got. He knew his opinions differed from mine, though at 18-23 years old, I don't think I had really formed my political opinions. Maybe he was trying to convert me? Unfortunately I was not well versed in politics. I was not educated enough to present my point of view in an intelligent way. So I avoided these types of conversations whenever I could. Especially with him because he would not let up. So annoying. ...ahhh but I digress.....

As I got older and wiser though, LOL, politics have become much more interesting to me. I actually enjoy reading about politics and watching political shows, watching the debates between candidates, though that was more in the presidential election. I now care about our country and what happens to it. I feel like I have a pretty good idea of what's going on and I feel like I can definitely hold my own in a political conversation. That doesn't mean that I like to argue politics. In fact, why does argue even have to be in that sentence. Discuss yes, argue, forget it!

If my memory serves me right, I have had 2 serious discussions about politics with friends in my adult life, the most recent being this past week. Obviously I am not a political aficionado that wants to discuss politics with everyone I meet. Sure I have had some minor discussions on politics with people, but no matter how deep the conversation gets, I don't get all worked up about it and I definitely don't fight about it. I also want to state, for the record, that I didn't start either of these discussions. However, I did feel the need to defend my beliefs. I mean really, why is it OK for someone to say whatever they want to, insult beliefs or your choice of candidates, but you are expected to keep quiet and not respond back if you disagree? Is that fair?

Without going into details, neither discussion turned out well and both times John blamed me for arguing politics. Which, for the record, I want to point out that I was definitely not arguing. I simply had a different opinion that I shared. He asked why I even have to pursue it at all, and that got me to thinking. This is a two-sided thing. I feel like if I don't respond, then 1) they will assume I agree with their viewpoint, or 2) being blase' passionate about politics, when someone brings this subject up, I really WANT to discuss the issues and express why I feel the way I feel. John reiterated that friends and politics don't mix. OK I get that now. It is definitely not worth it.

What I don't get, and the whole point of my post, is the semantics of the whole thing with regards to friendship.

• Why can one person state their views to a friend, but the other person with the opposing view is expected to shut up and keep their opinions to themselves all for the sake of a friendship and avoiding an argument.


• Why don't THEY take into consideration, before starting such a conversation, that the person they are talking to may have a differing opinion, and maybe THEY should keep their mouth shut for the sake of the friendship.


• Most importantly, why can't 2 people have a conversation where their views differ without it turning into a fight? I mean I do it all the time with my hairdresser when she wants to do a different color than I want. ;o)

If you ever find out the answers to any of the questions above, clue me in will ya?

My head is pounding like a jackhammer!

Just sayin.....

headache go away!!!