Where The Kitty Is...

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Well, most of my team mates know, but just to let everyone know... the last couple months have had me working some major hours... good for the pay check, not so good with life... but i was able to keep up some semblance of normal...until this week... my home life has gone crazy, my work life is crazier...and i'm just left spinning around in circles... needless to say...something had to give...unfortunately...it's sparks... i'll still check in everyday, and say my hello's...but all the extra posting is on hold for about a week...hopefully next weekend will be back to normal...but right now i have to concentrate on my daughter moving back, under much destress, leaving us all on a emotional roller coster...then making room for the extra child... and let me tell ya...that's a whole other type of fun when you live in a 2 bedroom apartment...lol...and on top of all this...working 12-15 hour days... so this week i'm concentrating on just getting back to a somewhat normal... hey...it can happen...lol...even in kitty's world

  

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KATBOX86 7/24/2008 8:05AM

Miss you! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUNNERMOM7 7/22/2008 11:56AM

Hey Kitty! I, too, have missed you and your unique "Kitty wants to know" posts. Don't worry about us, though - we'll keep checking in to make sure you're still going strong. Take time for YOU if you can, and remember we're all here for you. Happy July! Report Inappropriate Comment

-WRKNG2ABTTRME- 7/21/2008 9:53PM

Take care of yourself. Report Inappropriate Comment

NITAINMN 7/21/2008 9:45PM

Hey my dear friend, JoDee:) I am a bit concerned about you. We just got back and on Sunday, I noticed no posts, none today either. Hope all is OK in your home front knowing how much you love Spark. Please let me know if I can be of help in any way. Take care darling. Report Inappropriate Comment

DBD398 7/18/2008 10:08AM

Take care Kitty! Hope all works out with DD. Miss you but you take care of you and famiy! Report Inappropriate Comment

CANTWEIGHT2LOSE 7/17/2008 6:44AM

I didn't know you were taking a little time off from SP! I miss you and your posts already! Good luck! Hope to see you soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

VELRENO 7/15/2008 1:20AM

We will miss you but we understand. We will be here waiting for your return. Best wishes on normal!!! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

154BYAUG 7/14/2008 8:33PM

Don't worry about SP - take care yourself & your kids (and that pesky thing called WORK. Blah!) Let me know if I can do anything on OPOD posts for you this week... Nancy Report Inappropriate Comment

KYLIEMC8 7/14/2008 8:17PM

Yup..we do understand and wish you well.. You will be missed Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTINIGAL413 7/14/2008 6:07PM

No worries - Kitty. We understand. We will all be waiting and watching to see how this all plays out anyway. BEST of luck to you! Report Inappropriate Comment

EMMASMART 7/14/2008 5:16PM

I be lieave! Report Inappropriate Comment

MUDDER91 7/14/2008 9:34AM

Good luck making everything work out well. You seem to be extra-good at that, so I am not worried for ya! Jana Report Inappropriate Comment

STARTSPARKING 7/14/2008 3:00AM

Sorry that life is so hectic for you right now. Your daughter is so lucky to have a loving mom like you. She must be so glad that she could move back in with you. You're such a great mom, Kitty. I hope you're able to squeeze in at least a small amount of time for yourself everyday, even if it's just fifteen minutes to close your eyes to meditate. Please take care, and I hope everything will go smoothly with your daughter's move. Report Inappropriate Comment

WILDCARD1 7/14/2008 12:26AM

Kitty, take care of what needs to be done! We will be here for you when your life settles down! Just stay focused!!! Talk to you when I get back from vacation! Have a good week! Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 7/13/2008 8:47PM

Hey, just take care of yourself and don't worry about us. You and your family are the most important. We all understand and we will all be here when you get back! Report Inappropriate Comment

The Week Is DONE!!!

Friday, July 11, 2008

I knew it was going to be a long exhausting week...and it was... i think the most sleep i got was a 5 hour night..the shortest day was an 11 hour day... i clocked out at 65 hours tonight...i am tired...but satisfied with a job well done... we had our stressful times... the crankies sneaking up at times... and some good times...like when i went and bought coffee...and gave the receipt to him and when he opened his mouth to say something, i told him hey, since we are like old married folks and spending all our time together, he may as well pay for my expences also...lol... it was right after that he told me i was acting like a nagging wife..tehe... we've also been bickering like married folks do... we've also had our moments of just sheer fall over exhaustion... but we did make it through... though the ones watching are still wondering how...all i can say is...thank God for caffeine...lol... out of this i have gotten some extra pampering also... drivers bringing me candy... cause chocolate is a girls best friend after all... and yes..i ate it in moderation... the new girl has made and brought me coffee and this morning stopped and bought me some of the super charged coffee :) the dock guy stopping on his lunch break to buy me some of the super charged coffee...and the sales rep bought me some flowers and a card that said thank you... the supervisors are going out of their way to say thank you and working double time to get another girl in the office so this does not happen again. all said and done...i do love the extra attention i am getting and more along the lines of knowing that it is appreciated...but even better...i know i have done a good job...i know i have gone over and above what was expected of me...i know i went the extra mile...and i did it well... and though i would not recommend doing this... the fact is.... i have a sense of something good...yea...i'm exhausted beyond belief... i also feel as if i have accomplished the impossible... and with people i love and respect... and good thing i do...i have spend more time with them than my own kids...ikes.... but no worries...the weekend is scheduled full of rest and family.... no drama...no outsiders...just rest and family :)

  

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STARTSPARKING 7/13/2008 5:55AM

you definitely deserve a restful weekend, my friend. Enjoy some much needed rest with your family! Report Inappropriate Comment

TRYINGHARD1948 7/13/2008 3:42AM

Well done Kitty, enjoy the weekend, you deserve it. Report Inappropriate Comment

WILDCARD1 7/12/2008 11:17AM

Kitty, you rest this weekend!!! The housework can wait, or better yet, get the kids to do most of it! I just read an article about the affects of working long hours, and I didn't like what I read. Ok, off the soapbox, LOL!!! Have a great weekend!!! And maybe week, don't know if I will get a chance to find an internet cafe while we are gone. Grrr, that will suck if I can't log on all week, but I will be thinking of you all! Can you send me the daily dares for next week in an e-mail so I can keep up with them? If you send them to me by Sunday night, I will get them before I go. thanks! Love ya! Report Inappropriate Comment

JWOLFE79 7/12/2008 8:39AM

Great job! It's great that you're being appreciated. I'm glad you'll be getting the much needed rest and family time. Have a great one! God Bless, Joyce Report Inappropriate Comment

VELRENO 7/12/2008 12:38AM

For going above and beyond the call of duty!!! WhooHoo!! Wow! 65 hours! Get some well-deserved rest. You have earned it. Report Inappropriate Comment

KYLIEMC8 7/11/2008 10:49PM

I'm sure there is still some more time with a little more demanding work..but the hardest part is over..I'm happy for you! Rest easy! Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTINIGAL413 7/11/2008 10:42PM

NOW YOU CAN RELAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You've so earned it. I'm so happy it's all over for you and you can enjoy the weekend. You got the extra OT, know your co-workers appreciate you and those are both awesome things in and of themselves. I hope you have a fabulous weekend, Kitty!!! ....relax ~Liz Report Inappropriate Comment

I'm soooo tired..

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

I have already put in my 40 hours..wohoo!!! wish i could call it a week and be done with it...lol...but no no...i still have at least an 11 hour day tomorrow... the new girl starts, which means, more like a 12 hour day... uhg.... i had worked through my lunch break once again... told the boss i needed it approved...he asked me what i was doing???? i asked him if he wanted a list...he said yea...so...i gave it to him...he said he was coming in early to help me with the other job...first of all...he showed up at his usual time..second of all..he went out to entertain some customers... soooo... that left me to do the job...and since mr go to lunch and don't come back didn't keep up with his job...i had some major catching up to do... plus my own work...so i started laying it all out for him... the brat had the nerve to laugh... so i asked him...did he really want me to take a lunch right then.... he got the hint....tehe... i had made a joke earlier about taking a lunch, the day supervisor thought he would be funny and tell me to go ahead, i would miss my job more than they would miss me...i thought the manager (the brat) was going to faint dead away...lol... he assured me that my funny guy was wrong...and that i just could not "go to lunch" what's sad though...is today was the lightest day we have had in months... a good day to catch up... and still get out early...had i not been doing the work of 3 people that is... uhg... luckily one of our drivers stopped and got me a super charged coffee... bless his heart... tomorrow i still have a lot to do plus start training the new girl...but the plan is to train her on the basics...just enough to be a help to me.... i talked to the boss and he agreed...no use doing any real training with the 3 day weekend coming up...

i also did have a little talk to him about next week...told him, hey, i believe in team work and all...but there is more to this team than him and i... and as much as i would just love to put in 16 hour days...3 days in a row....(ok, so that may of come out a tad sarcastic...lol) there was just noooo way... and i was needed more on the morning shift...and though i would be glad to help out the night crew...i needed help also...he said he would start calling around to our other terminals and see if we could bring someone in for the nights....wohoo!!! this kitty just may make it for the next couple weeks...

  

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EMMASMART 7/5/2008 12:39PM

Seriously what an idjut... You are ever so patient I hope the new girl is a blessing to you. Emma Report Inappropriate Comment

WILDCARD1 7/3/2008 4:42PM

You are so amazing! You have a sunny disposition after all of that! I would be getting a little cranky, LOL! Still, it sounds like it would be a great place to work, if they could keep the help! Hope you relax and enjoy yourself this weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

KYLIEMC8 7/3/2008 4:04PM

You amaze me! Report Inappropriate Comment

ZZYYGGY 7/3/2008 9:53AM

We may love our jobs, but there comes a time when you need another life as well or you do get burned out. Good job though and hope you have a good vacation. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTINIGAL413 7/3/2008 8:12AM

Lord have mercy, Kitty - You need a break, girl! I hope you're getting one soon... Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 7/3/2008 12:24AM

You definitely do deserve a raise....not many employees are as dedicated as you are...KUDOS. Report Inappropriate Comment

VELRENO 7/3/2008 12:06AM

WTG girl!! I am so proud of you. I know it is a tough time, but it is time to make them see how much you are putting into keeping this place going. WOOHOO!! They should give you a raise and hire help too. Is temp agencies a possibility? Could be a good way to find someone to become permanent too. Report Inappropriate Comment

Yes..i am complaining & whining!!!

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

why?? cause i can...lol... ok...so i have been, i feel, living like superwoman (uh..kitty i mean) on human strengths...this can't go on...and told my boss so...right after the new person walked out...that's right...just walked out...went to lunch and never came back...please tell me this is a joke...the job he had, hadn't even begun to get stressful yet... i'm still doing it all!!!! so then...on my 13th hour of working straight...no lunch break... a couple 5 minute breaks...but pretty much straight through... and the night girl looks at me and says...get this... sit down for this one my friends...i know i wish i would of...she tells me..."oh, you know i won't be here next week...right???" ok..we got our chuckle about the guy not returning from lunch... and how we are going to start taking people's id's and keys so they have to come back...and we joked about me not needing a raise cause i will just get more hours...MORE HOURS!!!! i thought that was part of the joking going on...i didn't realize they really meant i had to do the job of 3 people...literally...uh...hello...sleep...
life... food?? when do those come in??? i told them to keep it up...or i was going to go to lunch!!!! i was told i would be hunted down and dragged back...lol... i have to laugh...either that...or i'm throwing a real big hissy fit..well...bigger than the one i did... hello!!! when do i get a day off??? am i really that indespensible??? luckily, we do have a new girl starting tomorrow... she was suppose to work the middle shift so i could only work 8 hr days...well...once she was trained...now she gets bumped up to mornings...the other guys job...you know...the one that is at lunch...after 9 hrs...lol... so...i still have my job...train her..and the middle shift...and then next week...all that plus working the night shift too!!!! money is nice...but now i want time...AWAY from work... lol...

on the good side...i have turned into one very cranky kitty... and besides for me not getting my way about less hours... they are trying to give me everything else i want... and my kids... yea... my kids are scared enough now that they have actually completed their chores before i got home...tehe... and hey... at least i have a good excuse to be cranky

  

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BIGPRINCESS22 7/2/2008 6:28PM

Hey, it's okay to be cranky sometimes- sounds like this is definitely one of those times!! You're in my prayers- hope it gets better! Report Inappropriate Comment

KARLYNCANDOIT 7/2/2008 4:36PM

dang. you need a raise. Have a great day and when you do get time off relax all ready! Report Inappropriate Comment

PAULINEAPPERLY 7/2/2008 8:47AM

Hang in there Kitty. You have every right to be Crany. Tryto look on the bright side(if there is one) --they are paying you for the extra hours maybe you won't be in the position you were in last Christmas-- and your children are rising to the occasion and helping. Report Inappropriate Comment

KATBOX86 7/2/2008 7:43AM

Damn, you have every right to be cranky! I would be talking about comp time about now lol. Hang in there. Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

WILDCARD1 7/1/2008 10:43PM

How rude!!! I don't understand how people can do that. Sorry to hear that things are still going to be really busy for you! Hopefully you will get a long weekend this weekend away from work for some Kitty time! Report Inappropriate Comment

KYLIEMC8 7/1/2008 10:27PM

OMG!! You go right ahead and be how ever you want! Hugs!! Kylie Report Inappropriate Comment

VELRENO 7/1/2008 10:23PM

Oh my goodness!! It just don't end, does it? But seriously, if you died tomorrow, they would handle it. Regardless, what anybody thinks and no one could predict how, but they would handle it. The company would go on and the work would get done. It wouldn't get done the way you would do it, and it wouldn't get done right maybe, but they would get by. If it gets too bad, tell them, well, guess what? I ain't coming in!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Peanut Butter Vs Soy Butter

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Peanut Butter Vs Soy Butter

Peanut butter break down

190 calories for 2 tablespoons of smooth
145 calories from fat
16.1g total fat
3.3g saturated fat
4.4g polyunsaturated fat
7.6 monounsaturated fat
0mg cholesterol

Soy butter break down
190 calories for 2 tablespoons of smooth
130 calories from fat
15g total fat
2g saturated fat
0g monounsaturated fat
0g polyunsaturated fat
0mg cholesterol

I personally love peanut butter..but due to allergies to it that would literally kill me... i can't even touch it...much less eat it... for several years, i have lived without... it's amazing...i have craved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for years now...lol...never thought that would be something i missed..but i did... then there came soy butter...thanks to my wonderful friends here on SP who led me to it. i bought my first jar...the price was comparable.... so no objections to price... i got it home and studied the label... though both are considered high calorie foods, the soy butter is actually lower in fat. so now the taste test. i opened it..it looks like peanut butter...i smelled it..it smells like peanut butter...now the taste test... wow...i was impressed... if there is a taste difference, it is very slight. you can use soy butter the same as you do peanut butter in recipes... you measure the same amount as you would peanut butter...

A final note on soy and peanut allergies.

Peanuts and Soy are both legumes. So, if you have an allergy to legumes, you will most likely be allergic to both peanuts and soy. Though, if you are allergic to peanuts, it does not mean you will automatically be allergic to soy, or visa versa. So it truly is where to allergy lies, if it's the legume itself, or broke down to a specific legumes like peanuts or soy.

  

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VELRENO 6/29/2008 6:19PM

I have never heard of soy butter. I will have to try this out. My dispatcher is allergic to peanuts to. His whole face and tongue swells and he has to rush to the ER. I will try this out and share it with him. Thanks. Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 6/28/2008 4:12PM

I became allergic to peanuts a couple of months ago. No more spoonfuls of peanut butter from the jar, no more of my favorite chocolate bars, well maybe it's not so bad. I am glad you found something you enjoy. Lynn Report Inappropriate Comment

KYLIEMC8 6/28/2008 11:26AM

Well, thats good news ..thanks for sharing Kitty! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTINIGAL413 6/28/2008 10:23AM

Thanks for the info, Kitty! I really had no idea what soy butter was until you told me. I might have to look into that! No allergies here - just love the idea that it's lower in fats. =] Comment edited on: 6/28/2008 10:22:10 AM Report Inappropriate Comment