Cigars

I was watching a movie and some guy was smoking a cigar. I figured that this kind of item would have gone out of style...especially with so many cities banning smoking in any public area. I personally love the ban but that's me.

But sure enough, cigars of all kinds, including cao cigars are keeping millions happy still. Well, good for those folks I suppose.

But until I have to travel somewhere where smoking cigarettes and cigars openly, I'll enjoy my clean air here.

Mirrors

I have a co-worker who is just adorable. But I walked by her desk and noticed she now has one of those convex mirrors on top of her computer monitor. I guess she needs to see who is coming towards her. I hope it works for her!

But I'm sure I would be distracted. LOL! Is someone coming to talk to me or give me work? I'm ok with the talking bit, not so much with getting extra work. I have enough, thanks.

Or maybe she's trying to figure out who is stealing those supplies from the First Aid kit!!!Maybe I should pay her a couple a bucks a month to find out for me.

Horse Races

About 2 weeks ago, there was a tragic accident at the local race track. Quite sad. The horse basically ran into the winner's circle...something about the blinders not letting him see properly. Some folks got hurt too. Scary stuff.

But I wonder if something like a horse tack could have helped? Or maybe we shouldn't have horse races. I never really understood it. But to each their own I suppose.

Well, hopefully no more freak accidents like that happen again. I hate those stories.

Backstreet's Back!

Oh, the dissing from friends. Well, at least it's friendly dissing.

I recently went with a friend to the Backstreet Boy's concert. Yep. Boy band lover! And the great part was that she loved them too. She made me look like an amateur boy band lover though. But just knowing that you can share an experience/like with someone and not be dissed is awesome. And really, for any concert, you can't go with someone that doesn't like the group.

For example, the guy sitting behind me. After the opening act, someone tapped me on the shoulder. She said that I need to be careful because the guy behind me (who she was sitting next to) had fallen asleep with a food tray on his lap...that was slowly slipping down his leg...and it had a full cup of beer in it. It was definitely looking like it was going to spill. So I just sat closer to the edge of the seat hoping to not be spilled on.

Thank goodness his girlfriend showed up. When she did, you could hear her asking "why are you so wasted? What's wrong with you? Do I have to take you home?" At that point, I turned around just to push his tray a bit and I just said to the girl that I didn't want him to waste his beer. She was good about it.

But the next thing you know, the guy is puking his guts out. Yeah, he's behind me, puking on the floor. Nasty. So the girl that originally tapped me on the shoulder told me to go get security. She was nice enough to say to the guy's girlfriend that it wasn't her, but it was him and this wasn't acceptable. So off to report this guy. A bit of chaos and a hair check for puke. But in the end, the guy and his girlfriend were removed.

I felt terrible for his girlfriend because he ruined a great night out for her. Obviously he didn't want to be there. And she probably forked out a ton of money for the tickets, drinks, etc.

But even though it was literally a yucky situation, my friend and I got bumped up to 10th row. The other girls around us also got bumped up. I met some gals that were very nice. Enjoyed a much closer view of the Backstreet Boys. And I hope that was the opportunity for that girl to dump that loser boyfriend.

So, despite the drama and the dissing from friends, I must say, the Backstreet Boys have grown up, cute as ever, sounded good, had the moves and were just FUN to watch! Yep, I'm not too shy to say that I sang my little heart out, cheered, swayed, pumped my arms. It was a totally fun concert that I would do over again.

LOL! Though this was a great time to think about my younger days and how much I loved them, my body is definitely not able to handle late nights and I felt old when I woke up. I felt jet lagged. But well worth it for a fantastic concert and great time with a buddy!

Vitamins

Recently, I had lunch with a girlfriend and she told me she was pregnant for the 2nd time! Yah. She looks amazing and she is doing well. But I felt bad for her when she told me about her prenatal vitamins. I think it's the iron content that's probably a tad high for her...but basically, she wants to throw up everytime she takes them.

And of course, because she's done it a couple of times, chances are, her body is just used to not wanting them in her body and as a reaction, she just gags.

Pregnancy and kids is a great thing and I realize it's not for everybody. But sometimes I wonder why pregnant women have to "suffer" so much during their pregnancy! I mean really, toting around a watermelon for a long period of time, not being able to sleep, not being to eat properly, and then having a misshapen body for the rest of your life... and then you can't even eat your supplements without gagging just seems cruel.

Supplies

I'm currently a First Aid attendant at my office. As part of my duties, I need to ensure that the First Aid boxes are up to date and the appropriate supplies are in it. Or more like, ensuring that there are enough supplies because people haven't pilfered through it thinking it's their own medical supply box.

So I checked the box recently, and some items are missing or not correct. I went to a local place that sold medical supplies and asked to buy the missing items. Unfortunately, every medical company sells specific items under different names. And this guy had no clue what I was asking about and couldn't help me.

So, I called another medical supply place and I left a message. They couldn't be bothered to call me back.

I asked our finance person if we could order online. Well, the one place is for industrial supplies but I'd have to order in bulk. Nope. We don't need 600 of the conforming bandages.

I'm off on my own time tomorrow hoping this next place will have the basics for the First Aid kit. I just hope that nobody needs the supplies until the box is refilled. Worst First Aider's nightmare.

Old Stuff

I was cleaning up an area of the house that needed to be cleaned. I know, me cleaning is quite suprising! But I have my limits on yuckiness in the house too.

I fell upon an old binocular set. The case is just falling to bits. And everytime I see it, I think of when I was younger, spying on all the neighbours. That's what kids do! I never saw anything interesting from the neighbours. But I just remember the awe I felt when I was younger using them. It was so neat to just see so far away.

I'm sure my kids will get a kick out of spying on neighbours too.