Carmen SanDiego? Anyone remember that show? PBS? Ring a bell? Good show! However, now I feel like it is my life. Soon we will need to put in our "preferences" of where we'd like to live next. What a daunting task - "You can live anywhere in the world. Where to?"
They do help you out a little bit. They have you rank (in order) the following areas: East Coast, West Coast, and Overseas. So really you are just saying in general where you'd like to go. It's not guaranteed, but they do try to match your preference with the needs of the Marine Corps. It's a tough decision, and we'd like your input. There's a poll in the margin and we'd like you to vote (once only, please). Where would you like to see the Parkers move next?
East Coast = most likely either South Carolina, North Carolina, or Virginia
West Coast = most likely California (29 Palms desert town or SanDiego area)
Overseas = most likely Okinawa, Japan (island) or (less likely) Hawaii
A little info to help you in your decision making, in chronological order:
- Tommy lived overseas in London for 1 1/2 years (and I temporarily for 3 months, where we met)
- We lived on the west coast (California/Arizona) for 2-3 years
- We lived on the east coast (D.C.,Virginia & Maryland) for 3 years
- We lived in Iowa for 3 1/2 years
- Currently living in Virginia for the next 4-10 months
Also, things to consider, in no particular order:
- Tommy's family lives in Virginia
- My brother & his family live in California
- We have friends in all locations
Happy Voting!!! And be sure to leave a comment explaining how you voted!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
No More Tears
I feel like Johnson & Johnson right now!! I dropped Wyatt off at daycare this morning and there were NO MORE TEARS!! In fact, he even seemed somewhat interested in being there! (I'll stop short of saying happy). It may be due to the fact that I told him there might be a Christmas tree in there (there wasn't), but he walked into the room without even holding my hand! He gave his teacher a hug and went to feed the fish and I got out of there. He whined a little but there were NO TEARS!!! YAAAAAY!!!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tipped Off
Today during the Rat Race I was listening to a morning radio talk show and they were discussing Holiday Tipping Guidelines. My ears perked up because I'm wondering what in the *world* to get Wyatt's THREE daycare teachers at school. (If you have any ideas, leave them in the comments section!!)
I'll admit that the holiday tipping guidelines get a big fat eye roll from me every year, but this year they have just gone over the top. Do you know that you are now supposed to tip TEN percent for "curb side" orders at restaurants like Applebees, Chilis, etc.??? Are you freakin' kidding me? So let me get this straight. I call you to make my food. I drive to your restaurant to get my food. I PAY YOU for my food. And now I'm supposed to give you 10% MORE just because you handed me my bag??? I'm sorry - what? As soon as someone can explain to me how that is different than going through the drive through at McDonald's, I'll be all over that.
Tipping in general just annoys me. I don't get the rules. Like how now all of a sudden I'm supposed to tip the Baskin Robbins guy for dipping my ice cream? How am I supposed to GET the ice cream I'm paying you for in the first place if you don't scoop it out and put it in a bowl for me??? Jump behind the counter and do it myself? Gladly. I can make bigger scoops that way.
I recently found a hair salon that I really like. The lady who cuts my hair has this cool accent like Zsa Zsa Gabor. (No idea if I spelled that correctly). The only issue is, not only are you supposed to tip her (duh), but you're supposed to tip the chick who washes your hair for her, which totally confuses me. So because you poured shampoo on my head and rinsed it off, I'm supposed to give you $5? Do I at least get a 5 minute head massage for that? I mean that's the going rate for massages, right? $1/minute?
Don't get me wrong. I absolutely believe in tipping those who take good care of you and your family. I was a waitress all through high school and for a year in college. I appreciate good tips and think they are necessary to reward good service/performance, and therefore generally tip well. However, I think society is confused about the nature of tipping. Tipping is supposed to be earned, not expected. It should be a reward used to encourage one to go above and beyond, and not just "because" or for simply doing something that should be expected anyway.
Who sets these "rules" for tipping? And why don't I get tipped at work? I think my students should start tipping me. Smoked some weed? You're suspended. And by the way, you owe me a $10 tip for that. Have a nice day.
I'll admit that the holiday tipping guidelines get a big fat eye roll from me every year, but this year they have just gone over the top. Do you know that you are now supposed to tip TEN percent for "curb side" orders at restaurants like Applebees, Chilis, etc.??? Are you freakin' kidding me? So let me get this straight. I call you to make my food. I drive to your restaurant to get my food. I PAY YOU for my food. And now I'm supposed to give you 10% MORE just because you handed me my bag??? I'm sorry - what? As soon as someone can explain to me how that is different than going through the drive through at McDonald's, I'll be all over that.
Tipping in general just annoys me. I don't get the rules. Like how now all of a sudden I'm supposed to tip the Baskin Robbins guy for dipping my ice cream? How am I supposed to GET the ice cream I'm paying you for in the first place if you don't scoop it out and put it in a bowl for me??? Jump behind the counter and do it myself? Gladly. I can make bigger scoops that way.
I recently found a hair salon that I really like. The lady who cuts my hair has this cool accent like Zsa Zsa Gabor. (No idea if I spelled that correctly). The only issue is, not only are you supposed to tip her (duh), but you're supposed to tip the chick who washes your hair for her, which totally confuses me. So because you poured shampoo on my head and rinsed it off, I'm supposed to give you $5? Do I at least get a 5 minute head massage for that? I mean that's the going rate for massages, right? $1/minute?
Don't get me wrong. I absolutely believe in tipping those who take good care of you and your family. I was a waitress all through high school and for a year in college. I appreciate good tips and think they are necessary to reward good service/performance, and therefore generally tip well. However, I think society is confused about the nature of tipping. Tipping is supposed to be earned, not expected. It should be a reward used to encourage one to go above and beyond, and not just "because" or for simply doing something that should be expected anyway.
Who sets these "rules" for tipping? And why don't I get tipped at work? I think my students should start tipping me. Smoked some weed? You're suspended. And by the way, you owe me a $10 tip for that. Have a nice day.
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