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    July 11

    A lateral promotion

    So until today I had not heard of a lateral promotion. It was explained to me that it is equal to my current position but is a change of job duties. This is nice, I receive my same pay but have no staff to deal with, nor do I have to worry about meeting the expectations of the state. This takes a HUGE load off my shoulders too. I am going to be the accounting technician. I will have a lot of numbers to deal with, not my favorite thing but it will be a rather repitious job, well I will be learning a system and then using it with a variety of numbers and such. I am actually looking forward to this. I can actually get paid for the number of hours I put in and not necessarily be putting in WAY more hours than I am paid for.
    I love my department but it was getting to be WAY too much for me and my stress levels were WAY too high too.
     
    So wish me luck in this new area of my career. My Executive Director mentioned returning to school to me while talking to me about the position. I was part way through my degree in business management. Things are seeming to look soooo much brighter for us. I think the stars have finally positioned themselves to make positive things happen for us. WONDERFUL!!!!!
    July 05

    Help the state of New Mexico pass a law against child abuse resulting in death.

    I don't know why I didn't think to put this here. This is a petition for someone I know who's daughter was killed. This is her beautiful picture and we are trying to pass a law here as her killer is out on bond and can only face 30 years for killing an innocent baby. Please anyone who reads this sign the petition, help put baby Taegen's killer away. This is an 18 year old who took the life of an innocent child who was loved by her parents and her life was taken in front of her 4yr old brother.
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    June 24

    i'm the green lantern....not sure who that is but....

    You are Green Lantern
    Green Lantern
    75%
    Supergirl
    60%
    Wonder Woman
    60%
    Superman
    50%
    Spider-Man
    45%
    Catwoman
    45%
    Iron Man
    45%
    Hulk
    40%
    Robin
    37%
    Batman
    35%
    The Flash
    30%
    Hot-headed. You have strong
    will power and a good imagination.
    Click here to take the Superhero Personality Quiz
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    June 10

    What a reunion!

    I'm so happy! I got to spend the weekend with my son I haven't seen in four years! It was wonderful to see him. I have new pictures of him, it was wonderful to see him and to visit with my cousin's. We had fun and my grandmother loved every minute of watching ALL her grand children. She turned 93 Friday and has so many grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was wonderful to watch her just take everyone in.
    My girls had a great time as well. They got to meet their brother that Adi hasn't seen since she was born, like she remembers, and Raidyn has never met.
    So tomorrow is back to the reality's of life, doing laundry right now and getting the girls ready for bed, we had a loooong weekend.
    Oh today is Adison's fourth birthday, yes she is finally four!
    May 28

    ok so I had to do some more blog things

    So I never thought I had a Hunter Soul. This is interesting and only partially true!
    You Are a Hunter Soul

    You are driven and ambitious - totally self motiviated to succeed
    Actively working to acheive what you want, you are skillful in many areas.
    You are a natural predator with strong instincts ... and more than a little demanding.
    You are creative, energetic, and an extremely powerful force.

    An outdoors person, you like animals and relate to them better than people.
    You tend to have an explosive personality, but also a good sense of humor.
    People sometimes see you as arrogant or a know it all.
    You tend to be a bit of a loner, though you hate to be alone.

    Souls you are most compatible with: Seeker Soul and Peacemaker Soul

    What Kind of Soul Are You?
    This one makes me sad.....
    You Are a Purple Flower

    A purple flower tends to represent success, grace, and elegance.
    At times, you are faithful like a violet.
    And other times, you represent luxury, like a wisteria.
    And more than you wish, you find yourself heartbroken like a lilac.

    What Color Flower Are You?
    You Have A Type A- Personality
    You are one of the most balanced people around
    Motivated and focused, you are good at getting what you want
    You rule at success, but success doesn't rule you.

    When it's playtime, you really know how to kick back
    Whether it's hanging out with friends or doing something you love!
    You live life to the fullest - encorporating the best of both worlds
    May 25

    some blog stuff...oh i haven't done these in forever!

    You Are 46% Bitchy

    Generally, you're an average woman, with average moods. But sometimes... well, watch out!
    Sometimes, you let your mean side get the better of you. And you enjoy every minute of it.

    How Bitchy Are You?
    Your Pirate Name Is...

    Black Ivy the Infected

    What's Your Pirate Name?
    You Have a Choleric Temperament

    You are a person of great enthusiasm - easily excited by many things.
    Unsatisfied by the ordinary, you are reaching for an epic, extraordinary life.
    You want the best. The best life. The best love. The best reputation.

    You posses a sharp and keen intellect. Your mind is your primary weapon.
    Strong willed, nothing can keep you down. Your energy can break down any wall.
    You're an instantly passionate person - and this passion gives you an intoxicating power over others.

    At your worst, you are a narcissist. Full of yourself and even proud of your faults.
    Stubborn and opinionated, you know what you think is right. End of discussion.
    A bit of a misanthrope, you often see others as weak, ignorant, and inferior.

    What Temperment Are You?
    May 23

    Don't always need one

    Well sometimes there is really no need for a title, I despise the fact that you HAVE to enter one. Oh well....its all good I'll get over it.
    Apartment inspections tomorrow, and they are going to spray for bugs which is good because I think the girls and I carried over some spiders in our move from the old house. That is a good thing about apartments, they spray once a month at no cost to me!
    It's been thirteen years since I lived in an apartment and about seven since I've lived in town. The wonderful thing is we are three miles from school and twenty yards from work.
    I work with adults with developmental disabilities and had the opportunity to meet a gentleman with another of our programs in another town here and am so determined to have something special done for him.
    He uses a wheelchair for mobility and is totally into Harley's, I wanted to see if I could get someone to make his chair look more like a bike but not loose its purpose so I emailed Orange County Choppers and they told me that they specialized in custom bikes and could not do anything with a wheel chair. I was shocked and disappointed. If anyone out there reading this knows a way I can make this happen for this wonderful gentleman that touched my heart please let me know how.
     
    May 22

    From a Special Olympics Flyer in 2003

     

    A meeting was held quite far from Earth “It’s time again for another birth,” said the Angels to the Lord above. “This special child will need much love. Her progress may seem very slow, accomplishments she may not show, and she’ll require extra care from the folks she meets way down there.

     

    Although she can run and laugh and play, her thoughts seem far away. In many ways she won’t adapt and she’ll be known as handicapped.

     

    Please Lord find the people who will do this special job for you. They will not realize right away the leading role they’re asked to play. But with this child sent from above comes stronger faith and richer love, and soon they’ll know the privilege given in caring for this gift from Heaven.

     

    Their precious charge so meek and mild is Heavens very special child.

    May 20

    A good weekend

    Well yesterday morning Adi left with her grandparents so Raidyn and I went to my sisters. She played in the pool all day long and I got me some sun. A sunburn but not so bad I can't live with it. I went out with a friend last night too, we had fun.
    Today was spent running around and doing laundry, now its grocery shopping time.
    My computer is not use to being online, it is running a little crazy, I tried to post a blog yesterday and it wasn't going to let me.
    Girls are already fighting so I better get them to stop and head out to get some groceries.
    May 18

    Well I've returned under a different name...

     
    Well its me for those of you who knew me as bradsbaby1 or staying strong......I'm back and I mean I'm BACK! I'm a little rusty on the html and don't have all the things I use to in my computer to put on here BUT I have newer stuff. And besides this is a new space so it should reflect our lives now...not then. So hopefully I can find my old space friends, Robyn, Leah, especially. Had to change my everything so I am starting totally fresh.