River Spirit Casino officially opened at 10AM this morning. I could not be more thrilled. My life may return to a semi normal state over the next few days. Everyone here has been working like crazy over the last few months making sure this thing opened. Our parking lots are overflowing today. Whether you gamble or not, it truly is a spectacular facility. It feels like you are in Vegas and I do love Vegas. The restaurants are amazing. I could hang out at the dessert section of the buffet all day long and be a happy girl.
I honestly can't tell you the last time I worked an eight hour day. I worked nine hours over the weekend, fourteen yesterday and arrived very early this morning to help coordinate all the local news crews from the morning shows for on air interviews before the ribbon cutting. I know there are a lot of people here who have put in far more time than I have. I can only imagine how they are feeling because I know I am about to collapse! Thankfully, we are all getting a bonus day off within the next week. I don't know what I am going to do with myself. A three day weekend? Are you kidding me? I didn't know those actually existed anymore.
In other news, I am actually going to be home to watch American Idol tonight. I haven't spent an evening with my husband for a good five or six days. I'm looking forward to it and a very long, much need cardio session at the YMCA.
In other big news, New Kids on the Block are going back out on tour this summer. I'm debating between Dallas and Wichita. I'm already giddy!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Random Stories from Saturday
I went by Panera on my way home from work today. I had to drop by the casino for a short time this afternoon to prep for the big opening on Tuesday. Anyway, I got some yummy creamy tomato soup plus three bagels. Don't judge me, I still have one and a half bagels left. I was about to enjoy some of my DVR goodies and my soup. I was grabbing the remote and looked down and Bailey had her nose in my soup...
...I still ate the soup. It was really good.
It is also still snowing. I am looking at some gorgeous yellow tulips in my kitchen with the back ground of falling snow in the back yard. It seems kind of strange.
Random Text from the Husband:
"What is the name of the snow shoveler in Home Alone?"
I replied, Old Man Marely. He did not believe me. He should not question my Home Alone knowledge. He will lose. I know that movie by heart. I also verified it online. I win.
...I still ate the soup. It was really good.
It is also still snowing. I am looking at some gorgeous yellow tulips in my kitchen with the back ground of falling snow in the back yard. It seems kind of strange.
Random Text from the Husband:
"What is the name of the snow shoveler in Home Alone?"
I replied, Old Man Marely. He did not believe me. He should not question my Home Alone knowledge. He will lose. I know that movie by heart. I also verified it online. I win.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ugh
All I want to do is put on my sweatpants, eat a big bag of Twizzlers, drink a huge diet cherry coke from Sonic and watch my TV. I plan on doing all of the above when I arrive home...minus the bag of Twizzlers. I feel to lazy to actually stop and buy them, although it would be totally worth the effort.
Sometimes it is nice to give myself the permission to be a bum. Tonight is the night!
Sometimes it is nice to give myself the permission to be a bum. Tonight is the night!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Prayers
The past few days have been a great reminder to me about the incredible power of prayer and the continuing need for it even when things seems to be going our way. I have many friends currently in need of prayers and many who are seeing the amazing grace of God and the healing that only He can bring. These friends of mine and their situations serve as a humbling reminder that I am not in control and never will be. Control is one my biggest struggles.
Although you may not know these individuals or their situations, but God does. Please keep them in your payers: Matt, Levi, Marcie, Corey, Elijah, Pam, Stellan, Robin, Jennifer and myself.
These are just a few of those I know are in need of prayers for healing, encouragement, or strength. Life is short and not our own. I pray that all of you value every second you are given with your loved ones. I pray that you make an impact in a positive way and never let a challenge break your spirit.
Although you may not know these individuals or their situations, but God does. Please keep them in your payers: Matt, Levi, Marcie, Corey, Elijah, Pam, Stellan, Robin, Jennifer and myself.
These are just a few of those I know are in need of prayers for healing, encouragement, or strength. Life is short and not our own. I pray that all of you value every second you are given with your loved ones. I pray that you make an impact in a positive way and never let a challenge break your spirit.
Monday, March 23, 2009
My Cutest Pet
She may not have won the MotoPhoto Tulsa's Cutest Pet contest, but she is the cutest pet I know! How in the world did this baby girl not win? I know, she is just a dog, but I love this dog to pieces.
Kody just called and rubbed in the fact that he is already home. How is he finished at 3:30PM on Monday during ortho? Someone go break a leg and give my husband something to do. I promise I'm not serious...I would feel horrible if someone actually broke their leg just for Kody's sake. He'll be fine at home studying for boards. Yes, he is already studying for Step 2 boards. August 17th is the big day. I'm already nervous...
Friday, March 20, 2009
Hospital Fun
Last night I accompanied Kody to the hospital for the first time since he has been on rotations. We were leaving CrossFit a little after 7:30PM and Kody got a call from one of his med school buddies. Apparently he had injured his toe on a door and it was sticking out at a forty-five degree angle. He asked Kody what he thought he should do and Kody gave him some suggestions. Eventually they came to the conclusion that they should meet at the hospital and Kody would try to help him out.
Now, I believe in my husband more than anyone in the world, but let's face it, we both knew that three weeks of his first ortho rotation hardly made him an expert on broken toes. Anyway, we headed up to the hospital and Kody grabbed some scrubs as I followed him around. Finally the friend arrived and they headed back to the surgery area. I waited by the elevators because I was not "Authorized Personnel". They emerged later and the friend's toe was wrapped and the x-ray showed it was not fractured. He was still in a lot of pain so I really felt for him!
On the way home I told Kody how being there with him took me back to my childhood. I ended up at the hospital (Children's in OKC) probably every other weekend with my dad growing up. We would always end up stopping by on our way to lunch or the zoo on the weekends so my dad could look at x-rays or make rounds. I was young so I didn't know the difference. Robin and I would end up taking turns standing behind the office skeleton and making it move. I am amazed at how entertained we were by that thing. We would sneak into exam rooms and look at all the cotton swabs and pretend to take each others blood pressure. We had races up and down the halls that drove my mom crazy. I feel so bad for her that she had to keep us "under control" the whole time. I really loved going to that hospital. I got excited that some day my children may get to experience the same thing. I know it sounds silly, but it is something made me feel special. It also made me really comfortable with hospitals which I am sure will come in handy at some point in my life.
Anyway, it was a late night. I got to see Kody mingle with hospital staff and what he looked roaming the halls of the hospital. He looked like a pro! Also, Kody has pretty much confirmed at this point that he wants to do orthopedic surgery. It is going to be a long road and he is going to have to be really impressive on his rotations. I know he can do it. He is motivated and interested and I love to see him in that mindset. He is incredibly brilliant and has the most amazing ability to learn. I am impressed by him everyday. As long as he is happy, I am happy!
Now, I believe in my husband more than anyone in the world, but let's face it, we both knew that three weeks of his first ortho rotation hardly made him an expert on broken toes. Anyway, we headed up to the hospital and Kody grabbed some scrubs as I followed him around. Finally the friend arrived and they headed back to the surgery area. I waited by the elevators because I was not "Authorized Personnel". They emerged later and the friend's toe was wrapped and the x-ray showed it was not fractured. He was still in a lot of pain so I really felt for him!
On the way home I told Kody how being there with him took me back to my childhood. I ended up at the hospital (Children's in OKC) probably every other weekend with my dad growing up. We would always end up stopping by on our way to lunch or the zoo on the weekends so my dad could look at x-rays or make rounds. I was young so I didn't know the difference. Robin and I would end up taking turns standing behind the office skeleton and making it move. I am amazed at how entertained we were by that thing. We would sneak into exam rooms and look at all the cotton swabs and pretend to take each others blood pressure. We had races up and down the halls that drove my mom crazy. I feel so bad for her that she had to keep us "under control" the whole time. I really loved going to that hospital. I got excited that some day my children may get to experience the same thing. I know it sounds silly, but it is something made me feel special. It also made me really comfortable with hospitals which I am sure will come in handy at some point in my life.
Anyway, it was a late night. I got to see Kody mingle with hospital staff and what he looked roaming the halls of the hospital. He looked like a pro! Also, Kody has pretty much confirmed at this point that he wants to do orthopedic surgery. It is going to be a long road and he is going to have to be really impressive on his rotations. I know he can do it. He is motivated and interested and I love to see him in that mindset. He is incredibly brilliant and has the most amazing ability to learn. I am impressed by him everyday. As long as he is happy, I am happy!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Happy Tourney Day!
It's tourney time! I hope everyone has their bracket ready. I'm not feeling extremely confident in mine, but I'm kind of going into it blind this year. I didn't do my usual week long research. I don't really pay attention to basketball season until a week before "Selection Sunday". Yes, this means I am not a huge basketball fan, but I love love love love the tournament. I have a fairly good track record of winning in bracket pools. Show me the money!
I wish I had more motivation to sit here and write about more today, but I don't. All energy has escaped my body. I hope to replenish it over the weekend. :)
I wish I had more motivation to sit here and write about more today, but I don't. All energy has escaped my body. I hope to replenish it over the weekend. :)
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