PARASAILING WAS FUN!!!
I WONDER WHAT'S NEXT? ZIP LINING MAYBE???
Black Friday. Just the thought of shopping with all those crazed people, looking for bargains, makes
me want to go screaming back to my bed.
I will not be doing any shopping today. I will, however, be at the mall. Because that's where I work.
I'm a server at TGI Fridays at our local mall. I do hope we're busy today, so I can earn lots and lots of good tips. I do not, however look forward to trying to find a parking space at the mall. If Dani wasn't so exhausted, I'd have her drop me off and pick me up at the end of my shift, like I did for her last night and early this morning. But she can't because she's asleep and she really needs the sleep.
You see, when she's at home, she works at our local outlet mall. That place is I-N-S-A-N-E!
Dani learned her lesson last Thanksgiving. She was scheduled to work midnight to 8 am. She left for work about 45 minutes early. After driving around for over an hour and not being able to secure a parking spot, she drove home and got a friend to drive her back and drop her off. She was an hour and a half late for work. I picked her up in the morning when it wasn't as insane.
So this year, I dropped her off around 9:30, before it got crazy. She was scheduled to work until 8 am. She told me she might stay and work later, if possible. At 6 am, she sent me a text message. "I'm leaving at 8. And not a minute later." (I think she had a rough night... not to mention a serious lack of sleep). I was there before she got off work and was able to get a close parking spot. (it had calmed down somewhat)
Dani has to be back there at 7 pm tonight, but she's taking my car. She's finished work at 2 am. And again on Saturday. On Sunday, I drive her back to school.
So I'm on my own for getting to work today. I just hope it's worth my while!
Wish me luck!
Check out the email I received the other day! How lucky am I that, as soon as I send my info to the US Embassy in the Benin Republic, I'll receive $2.5 MILLION DOLLARS!! Should I quit my job now, or wait until the box is delivered to my house?? I'm so excited!!
Do people really fall for this crap??
The scary thing is, James Knight really is the US Ambassador to the Benin Republic and they're using his photo in the email. If someone got this email and they weren't sure and checked out the webpage for Embassy in the Benin Republic, they'd see Ambassador Knight's photo and the email looks like it really came from the Embassy!!
Below is the email I received. This is actually the first time I've gotten this one.
ATTN: Beneficiary,
Welcome to the United States Of America Embassy Benin Republic, we are here to represent, protect the legal interest of every American and the business of every Foreigner and especially to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member country Citizens domiciled here in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
I am the consular officer in charge of Information and special duties, this is to officially inform you that this consulate received a letter from a Lottery agent that your consignment box of $2.5M have been deposited at the Benin Republic Regular Mail Post Office.
So you are kindly advised to contact the Post Office immediately and reconfirm your current home address where you want their diplomat to deliver the consignment box.
Below is what you are required to furnish them;
1. Your Full Names: .................................................
2. Your Home Address: ...........................................
3. Your Direct Cell Phone: ......................................
4. Your ID: ...............................................................
5. Your City: .............................................................
6. Your Age/Sex:.......................................................
7. Your Occupation: .................................................
Note that you must contact them today because every necessary logistics have put in place to make sure your consignment box is shipped tomorrow. Please be informed that the only money you have to pay them is their OFFICIAL STAMP DUTY FEE OF THE CONSIGNMENT BOX.
Here is the contact information of the Post Office;
CONTACT PERSON: MR. ALFRED JULIUS
EMAIL: post.officebenin@rocketmail.com
PHONE: +229 9805 8774
Do remember to write us back as soon as you have paid the stamp fee, because we shall be supervising and monitoring the shipment, also, be aware, that as soon as you contact them your consignment box shall arrive your house within 48 hours, because they are using their new express delivery system.
Yours Faithfully,
Ambassador James Knight
U.S. Ambassador to Benin
Phone: (+229) 9387 6985
Email usembassy.cotonoubenin@ufo.tc
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On Sunday, John and I took a trip back to Peace Valley Park, so I could get some changing leaves and great sunsets photos. I did get some lovely shots, like these... (click on any of the photos below to get a bigger and better view and some good details)
Then, I saw this...
WHAT????? Is she really wearing a wedding gown???
My sister told me that apparently this is the new thing to do after your wedding. Ruin your wedding gown in a fun way, because you're never going to wear it again. Brides jump in mud puddles and other crazy things (like roll around in a cold lake) .
I can't imagine my daughter doing this after her wedding, especially after all the money she spent to purchase her gown. (she won't and I'm sure you'll see a comment from her confirming this!!)
I, myself, had my wedding gown preserved, in case one of my daughters wanted to wear it when they got married. I should have realized when I married a man who was 6'2" tall (and I'm 5' maybe) that chances were, any daughter I had would be taller than me (Gina is 5'3" and Dani is 5'5")
Here's a blast from the past! My brother, Michael and me on my wedding day in 1981. Michael gave me away because my Dad had passed on the year before. I paid $250 for my dress, which probably equates to about $1,000 in today's dollars. I can't imagine ruining this lovely dress!
Anyway, I Just thought it was nuts! To ruin a perfectly good dress, even if you don't plan to wear it ever again. Maybe a future daughter might! Or use the material to make a First Communion dress or a Baptismal gown.
