tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57689322024-03-14T06:48:21.885-05:00Thoughts From A DivaRandom images and thoughts from a misplaced Minnesota Diva trying to survive in Wisconsin.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-36221944066205501572013-04-27T19:31:00.001-05:002013-04-27T19:31:45.001-05:00Goodbye, my loveI lost Pat today. He was the best friend I ever had. He was sweet, loving, kind and a lot of fun. He was also a drug user, smoker and alcoholic.
He passed away this morning. Just two short months ago, we found out he had Stage 4 lung cancer.
I feel so guilty.
If I had not kicked him out three years ago, would he still be alive? The only time he ever went to the doctor was when I made him Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-88157882110797473582012-07-23T09:19:00.001-05:002012-07-23T09:39:30.761-05:00It's been a while...Wow! It's been quite a while since I posted anything on here. I have been super busy with all sorts of things going on.
I did get my dream job. I am currently touring the countryside remodeling and revamping Walmarts. It is great fun and a lot of hard work, but I am loving every minute of it. I have been working in Ohio for the last couple of months. The stores have been very grateful and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-73199052143823088022011-01-24T07:58:00.002-06:002011-01-24T08:00:59.983-06:00Store PlanningMy interview last week was extremely long. It lasted exactly 56 minutes. It was over the phone with a lady from Home Office. She was nice, but I really hate phone interviews. They are so hard to deal with.Anyway, I am still waiting to hear back about the interview. She did tell me she would be emailing my direct supervisor some questions about me. She said she needed those answers before making aUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-2535854735317753862011-01-12T13:33:00.000-06:002011-01-12T13:33:08.343-06:00Orange and Fennel Salad Recipe : Robin Miller : Food NetworkOrange and Fennel Salad Recipe : Robin Miller : Food Network: "Ingredients * 1 large fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced * 2 medium oranges, peeled * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar * Salt and pepper * 2 tablespoons sweetened dried cranberriesDirectionsPlace the sliced fennel in a salad bowl. Slice oranges to divide flesh sections and add to bowl. Drizzle Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-58512233827491460402011-01-12T13:31:00.000-06:002011-01-12T13:31:02.630-06:00Citrus cured salmon recipe | WrightfoodCitrus cured salmon recipe | Wrightfood: "Citrus Cured Salmon (recipe from The Scandanavian Cookbook)NOTE: This recipe is for a full side of salmon. I did this with just 3/4lb of salmon - I just did 1/3 of the salt and sugar listed.zest of 1 orangezest of 1 lemon1.5 cups superfine sugar10 oz sea salt1 side of salmon, filleted, skinned, pin bones removedfor serving: orange and lemon zestMix the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-56782940181774933132011-01-10T08:44:00.002-06:002011-01-10T08:54:51.148-06:00InsultsEvery night at work, two of my co-workers/friends play Cribbage during lunch. Last night while playing Cribbage, I was teasing one of my co-workers/friends about how much pepper he puts on his food. I had hidden the pepper from him as a joke and was teasing him about the taste of the food being better without all the pepper.Suddenly, he says, "You're just being a bitch!"I was STUNNED. I go out ofUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-19319192565067130942011-01-09T08:54:00.002-06:002011-01-09T08:56:29.683-06:00New Year...New Prospects!Received great news at work last night!Ever since I started back at Walmart, I have been trying to get into Store Planning. I want to go from store to store and do set-ups and remodels. It is very hard to get into this area, but I have been very persistent. Now my persistence is paying off!I received an email last night that I am being interviewed for a Floor Project Supervisor position! Woohooo!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-60736131000757308182011-01-08T08:05:00.002-06:002011-01-08T08:08:43.449-06:00iPad or LaptopI am wavering between purchasing a new laptop or an iPad2. I love to play games on my laptop, so I am worried about not being able to use a mouse to play the games.Maybe I can try one out at the Mac Store before I make a decision.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-81538890055860142722011-01-06T06:04:00.000-06:002011-01-06T06:04:18.639-06:00Peter's Baked Stuffed Onions Recipe - Allrecipes.comPeter's Baked Stuffed Onions Recipe - Allrecipes.com: "* 1/2 cup uncooked white rice * 6 large Vidalia onions * 3/4 pound ground spicy pork sausage * 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper * 1 egg, beaten * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened * 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley * 2 tablespoons butter, melted * 1/2 teaspoon paprikaDirections 1. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-52228828243993324622011-01-06T03:53:00.003-06:002011-01-06T04:06:22.848-06:00FriendshipI have had many friends in my life. Some of them have been very close and some have been not so close. Some have been female, some have been male, but they have all made an impact of some kind on my life.Currently, I have very few friends. I think that comes from 13 years of life with a man who didn't like people, so we didn't interact with others very well. I am starting to make friends again, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-23675077753450784132011-01-05T07:41:00.002-06:002011-01-05T07:43:35.333-06:00Did I do the right thing?I just can't stop thinking about our greeter and the fact I think he had a heart attack. Did I do the right thing when I called management to take over? Should I have called an ambulance instead? Should I have stayed at the store? Did I do the right thing by leaving the store and leaving others to take care of matters?Sleep will be non-existent for a while. I am really worried about what happenedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-49720919604071202412011-01-05T07:23:00.002-06:002011-01-05T07:26:17.123-06:00Do you know the signs of a heart attack?This morning as I was getting ready to leave the store, one of our greeters came in and it was pretty obvious he was not feeling well. He was sweating heavily, he was pale and he was mumbling. After talking to him for a few minutes, he stated his chest hurt. After a few minutes, he told us his left arm hurt.I am positive he was having a heart attack, but I won't know for sure until I get back to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-38658258440868084912011-01-04T07:19:00.003-06:002011-01-04T07:25:12.719-06:00Another exciting day...When I got to work last night, I had to immediately rush to the Front End because the CSM on duty needed to go home and all but one of the cashiers were leaving. There was a long line even after my cashiers came on duty, so I called the second overnight CSM and another associate up to the front to cashier.When the CSM arrived, she came over to where I was helping a customer at the service desk Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-18494340110748179292011-01-03T13:14:00.001-06:002011-01-03T13:14:29.502-06:00Scotch EggsSo, instead of sleeping I just made Scotch Eggs. I deem them a major success! They are YUMMY! I will make more of them when I get more bread crumbs. Just a couple minor adjustments (like more bread crumbs), but otherwise very yummy!I will try and take a picture later.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-39296826112035265892011-01-03T11:10:00.000-06:002011-01-03T11:10:51.816-06:00AMANDA•FREITAG | recipes | Bacon Wrapped New York Trout with Brussels Sprouts and Mustard SauceHave I mentioned how much I love Amanda Freitag? She is AMAZING!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~AMANDA•FREITAG | recipes | Bacon Wrapped New York Trout with Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce: "Bacon Wrapped New York Trout with Brussels Sprouts and Mustard SauceIngredients: Trout Directions: Trout2 Filets Trout½ lb. Bacon2 c. Brussels SproutsOlive oil1 Bunch Italian ParsleySalt and pepper 1. Slice half of the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-23425932826952025662011-01-03T09:35:00.003-06:002011-01-03T09:46:42.925-06:00Accident vs. IncidentIn the Walmart World, there are two levels of employee mishaps.The first level is called an "incident." This simply means that you have hurt yourself in some manner. The associate is supposed to tell a member of management that they have run into a cart, cut themselves with a knife, whatever. The manager than has the associate fill out a one page report on what actually happened.The second level Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-65886111730174446262011-01-03T07:59:00.000-06:002011-01-03T07:59:51.874-06:00Garlic Salmon Recipe - Allrecipes.comGarlic Salmon Recipe - Allrecipes.com: "Garlic SalmonBy: LILIO'A large salmon filet, steamed in foil and cooked either in the oven or barbecue. It's seasoned with minced garlic, fresh baby dill, lemon slices, fresh ground pepper and green onions.'Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servingsIngredients * 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet * salt and pepper to taste * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 1 sprig Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-24255012679869538872011-01-02T20:31:00.003-06:002011-01-02T20:36:16.905-06:00Guess I was tired...I slept for 12 hours today. I didn't wake up at all. Not sure if I was just that tired or if it was the two Aleve I took just before I went to sleep.My knee has been bothering me a lot lately. I've got two more months before I can get another Cortisone shot. I have osteo-arthritis in my left knee and maybe in my right knee. It sounds like a stretching rubber band when I move it.I'm off to work inUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-82744032461738287492011-01-02T08:32:00.002-06:002011-01-02T08:43:26.609-06:00Sunday MorningIt was quiet at work last night. Especially quiet for a Saturday. We are usually swamped with people for the majority of the night. Last night, we had several spurts, but it wasn't that busy. We didn't have a GM (General Merchandise) truck last night. Instead, we got to do a lot of little "projects" devised by the Assistant Manager.Fortunately for us, we only had one little project. After that, IUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-86232333474333470822011-01-01T21:01:00.001-06:002011-01-01T21:03:02.418-06:00Happy New Year!So today is the beginning of a new year, a new month, a new chance to do things right.My resolution for the year is to try and post every day.I am off to work. Everyone have a great day!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-72332636243244516862010-12-27T12:58:00.000-06:002010-12-27T12:58:20.769-06:00Baked Potato Soup Recipe | Two Peas and Their PodBaked Potato Soup Recipe | Two Peas and Their Pod: "Baked Potato SoupAdapted from Cooking Light4 large baking potatoes (or use leftover baked potatoes)2/3 cup all-purpose flour6 cups 2% milk3/4 cup cheddar cheese1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup chopped green onionsToppings:Cheddar Cheese, shreddedGreen Onions, choppedBacon, cooked Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-32124787431813144732010-12-16T13:12:00.000-06:002010-12-16T13:12:48.820-06:00Framed Cooks: Macaroni and Cheese CupcakesFramed Cooks: Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes: "Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes * 8 ounces elbow macaroni * 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus a little more for garnish * 2 eggs * 1 cup milk * Salt and pepper1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper or foil liners.1. Cook the macaroni until done. Drain and immediately return to pot.2. Add cheese and stir briefly until Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-70307664743027555482010-12-14T15:53:00.000-06:002010-12-14T15:53:16.068-06:00Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce Recipe from Betty CrockerBread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce Recipe from Betty Crocker: "Bread Pudding4 large whole eggs1 large egg yolk3/4 cup sugar2 1/2 cups milk2 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream1 tablespoon vanilla1 teaspoon ground cinnamon12 oz French or other firm bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups)1/2 cup raisins, if desired2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-7690084147066764182010-12-11T13:55:00.001-06:002010-12-12T15:55:58.148-06:00Tomato pie recipe - Midland-Odessa food | Examiner.comTomato pie recipe - Midland-Odessa food | Examiner.com: "Tomato pie recipe * July 12th, 2009 8:36 am CTTomato PiepeliseTomato pie is a great way to use fresh tomatoes from the garden or farmers market, and it freezes well, too. This version is sweet and savory with fresh tomato, sweet onion, smoky bacon, creamy cheddar and parmesan cheese. Use a premade pie shell, or try a homemade vodka pie Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768932.post-72794533101349906702010-12-03T07:07:00.000-06:002010-12-03T07:07:03.447-06:00Mexican Wontons Recipe - Allrecipes.comMexican Wontons Recipe - Allrecipes.com: "Ingredients * 1 pound pepper-jack cheese, finely shredded * 1 (14 ounce) package won ton wrappers * 1 cup vegetable oil for deep fryingDirections 1. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of shredded cheese into the center of each wonton skin. Fold the top and bottom corners in toward each other and roll it up like a little egg roll. You will have to seal the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0