Men and our Mall

Seriously, why do we always fall for taking our men to the mall with us? I assume only b/c we still somewhere deep in us think that it will end up being a fun day filled with laughs, gossip and looking and the purchasing of fun items we love. THIS IS NEVER THE CASE!!!! Tonight I decided to take boyfriend to this new store in my town, Forever 21, so I could buy some fun tops for our trip out of town this coming up weekend. While I looked around he "shopped" for clothes at a different store. I was in my own  happy little shopping world, gathering and trying on tons of fun things when all of a sudden my phone rang. He's DONE shopping. "You done, it's been like forever?" he proclaimed over the phone. Guess what ladies? It had been 45 MINUTES since we ENTERED the mall. It took me 15 to walk all the way to the store I was going to, which means I shopped for 30 MINUTES and he called and then showed up at the store. A guy in the mood to leave that shows up at the store a woman is shopping in is none other than UNCOMFORTABLE! Seriously, as I looked over my "maybe" purchases and then proceeded to the jewerly section boyfriend followed closely. And not in that he's intently watching and interested in what i'm getting. More so, soooo close that it's down right creepy! I ended up getting boyfriend to hit up another store so I could look things. I was toward the end of my shopping, i'm at the check out. Standing there thinking....Saaweet..he's not here yet, therefore i wont' have to explain the prices (which are cheap btw) or the reason I love things/want things and AM GETTING THINGS.....when all of a sudden he's standing right beside me with that semi-smile they get. The smile that means, "i'm happy for you, buying yourself something nice, but but but we need to talk about your purchases tonight and the need for them." That smile totally takes away all the fun in shopping!!!  Sooo here are my current thoughts. Ladies, if we have a sudden loss of judgement when heading to the mall and invite our men. Let's take the time to at least acknowledge our error and remind them of the following...1.Their input is not needed unless requested. (which won't happen, we promise ). 2 .We are always spending money on them or kids or both and for once we like to spend a little extra on ourselves. 3. (here's the best one)...if we wanted a financial advisor, we'd hire one and it sure as hell would NOT be them!hehehe (ps: I made that last comment and it doesn't go over as well as it did in my head, but boyfriend is over it)  Happy shopping ladies and good luck with your men and our mall...:)

Classical Conditioning.

Here is an example of Classical Conditioning (hope that's the right one ) at it's best! Now...keep in mind you're getting a twofer today b/c that first blog wasn't all that fun!

Boyfriend and I have one small bathroom upstairs. At night we both are in there brushing our teeth, getting ready for bed. Well, I always have to go to the bathroom before bed. I don't konw what it is, I just do. Sooo since he (being a boy) doesn't care who's in the bathroom when, he doesn't get out. I simply have started lifting the toilet seat up in order to signal my needing or wanting to use the bathroom. This was working like a charm for months........I'd brush my teeth, he'd do his and i'd lift the toilet seat and he'd walk out. PERFECT!!!!!until a week ago. Somehow he caught on to this trick of mine and actually called me out on it. "Ever notice how you only have to lift that seat and I just leave?" Oh how I smiled and giggled with a reply "huh, never noticed...good idea though boyfriend."....he thought nothing of my lets play dumb comment until I soooo nicely said as I was walking out of the bathroom "It's called Classical Conditioning and you're the subject." Boyfriend just laughed b/c he at that moment realized...I WAS NOT KIDDING! hahahaha

So ladies...I bet if you pay attention you'll come across some classical conditioning that you've created in your household. Promise....it works like a charm! (just don't get caught)

Say my name.......

I have soo much to say, but it's all about different things. I guess we'll start with people! People are funny! As I am learning, growing up,etc.. I'm finding out who my true friends are and who they certainly are not! This I consider a good good thing. I have some really great friends. I thank each and everyone of them for being such good friends. I seriously consider myself lucky!!! Soooo thank you ladies and gents......
But here's what's funny.....I live in a small small town. It's like "cheers" everyone knows your name. BUT.... Does everyone need to know your business? NO NO NO! Does every know it though...YES YES YES. Is some of it false? YES YES YES! This bothers me to a certain extent. I love being able to share, laugh, cry,etc. with  my friends. I know that people talk, tell other friends in their groups,etc..but sometimes I think people need to use their brains and just well, shut-up! Sometimes things said in private or with confidence should remain there. I think this is starting to come off like i'm upset at someone. I'm not at all, nothing really has happened too much lately. I'm just explaining my thought process right now! All i'm saying is that if your a friend to someone...keep their hard times to yourself. Share with them the good times and be there for the hard times. Feel honored they came to you....there was a reason for that!
K, back to me....I love my friends and again, I thank each and everyone of you for being there, trusting and supporting me and my family! We love ya all!!!! (see i'm not upset....) :):)

Now lets move onto schools that promote Nursing shortages. This would be MATC-Madison. I'm sooo sick of that place. I've been going there for awhile now. During my LPN years (yes years..I was going pt) I was told a number of things. But one was consistent (apply for LPN to RN as soon as you're ENROLLED in your last preRn courses.) I am enrolled and in them now, have my LPN,etc.. Does MATC follow thru.. HELL NO. Did I go out of my way to see about getting into Watertown early, Yes. Did I work out my entire 2010 RN schedule with my work (who is not always that flexible), yes! I have covered every base, taken or are taking every class needed to start this last year and ONE person at MATC-Madison is holding me up. I've decided that she can put her name on top of this list of reasons why there is a shortage. I don't understand people. Sometimes, even the most determined, hard-working people, such as myself, get pushed down by DUMB, power-trippers that have no clue about how things work or should work!!! Soo as some old ass saying goes "woe is me"!!!
Hey though....i'll make it thru and i'm not done with that lady. I'm marching my butt right into there tomorrow and letting her know more and more of my feelings. Then, i'll just accept the fact that i'm either in or out in Jan. and will either finish in Dec. 2010 or May 2010 depending. Still MATC I would NEVER recommend!