No meat please

Nebraksa. Also known as "Worship the Beef Industry" state. How I have survived this long is beyond me. About two weeks ago, I decided to not eat any animal that had four legs. That means cows and pigs are pretty much off limits. I couldnt give up the turkey or chicken...but that day might come as well. It really hasnt been that hard, because I dont really eat a lot of meat anyway. It has its advantages as well because going to McDonalds has become a little more healthier. There are challenges to face as well. My mom and I were invited to a resturant that should be called "We cook anything WITH four legs." I went along knowing that it probably wasnt going to be a awesome dinner, but who could turn down a trip to Waterloo...not me! The only thing that sounded remotely good and followed the rules (or so I thought) was chicken fried steak. I would get it without gravy and take some home. Well before the waitress could write my order down, I was quickly informed that it contained beef or maybe something eles. Son of a! I dont think you should be able to put CHICKEN in the title of something just because "its fried like chicken." I should have been smart and asked for a childrens menu.
Today was another challenge. It seems the only other place I am having trouble with is Taco Bell. I like their Steak Border bowls and thought it would be just as good without the steak (if you could call it steak). My mom found out first that asking for a steak border bowl without steak is like asking them if they served chinese food. How hard is it to pull your hand away from the bucket o' "steak" and just put a lid on the bowl. I thought I would try my luck again tonight and it wasnt more than I expected. First off, I sat next to the menu board for like 5 minutes after placing my "special" order. I knew they were all taking through their stupid headsets on how to punch in the compuer "HOLD THE COW." After pointing and laughing at me, she repeated my order and I was on my way to a face on face meeting. First words that come out of her mouth were "You people surely make things difficult!" Nothing like a side of guilt to go with dinner. If I had the power to confront people, I would have asked her "What is so bad about someone not wanting MEAT!" But a Lougie-burrito just didnt sound good tonight. I guess its going to be an uphill battle but I can save one cow in my lifetime, its all worth it!

We meet again!

Not sure where to begin because it has been oh so long! Im sure I have lost some people because they were tired of checking a site that never changed.

I recently was able to take some much needed vacation time and Im not sure I would have made it without it. The one who spews evil is leaving soon for sick leave...if only it was retirement....and is on a roll. Not that I am counting but I only have 2 more working days with her! I made it up to Lincoln for a day, cant go wrong there. Started some projects at home but I still need to finish them.

(NOTE: I might break out in random Jobs Daughter language so you will have to bear with me if you dont know what I am talking about!) I did help out with Jobs Daughter's on Sunday and it was a unique experience. I was asked to do the installing recorder part and was not aware of the amount of reading. It wasnt that bad but sometime I get a case of the stuttering stanleys in a large group and it doesnt help I had a mic to make my mistakes even louder. Also, I was the only one helping who had not been an honored Queen before. So all the other girls were wearing their tiera's and all I had were my glasses...sadness! The best part was that while rehearsal, I kept snagging my foot on the carpet and could not figure it out. Finally, right as we were all lined up to do the actual ceremony, I looked at my shoe and had discovered the problem. My sole had become separated from my shoe! Oh yeah..and it was on both shoes! So I had to march around the room, in front of everyone, with shoes that looked like they were talking. Go me! Luckily, I got to sit behind a desk the whole time. Only me!

Hopefully work will start slowing down so I can actually write more! Until next embarrassing moment....