Gordon Zubelek

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St. Pat's Day 2009 Collage

 

St. Patrick's day 2009,

We went to the local Irish Pub, were bummed as they were out of Deep Fried Pickles.


The long haired dark girl is Lori, She is the one who has the son many have prayed for over his pluroblasonoma Cancer. He is back in school 1/2 days. The Red haired lady..is Shelly, my friend and In TKD with the kids, and Jamie is Lori's Hairdresser and she is a WILD one. She has a PURSE that is like Dora's backpack and had EVERYTHING in it!!



My hub Don posted these, I will post more later. Thank you to Shelly for buying for us tonight. I was drinking Tonic Water (refreshing!!), and Don his No alcohol beers.

Ok. I'm a School Board member. Granted I don't ALWAYS speek or speel rite, but...REEELY?
Yes. I judge you when you use poor grammar. (facebook group http://www.IJudgeYouWhen.com/ )

"We can't afford to keep open all the schools we got," said Scott Plotkin, who heads the California School Boards Association.

Go here, get something free!

I will GIVE something to the first 5 who respond..I can't make anything..but it will be something. A book? Scrapbook stuff? I'm in the gut out my house mode so who knows..BUT..It won't have to be FED. How's that.
Follow the link to other freebie Friday offers.


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I'm playing along with a game for "blogger" types from Missie Jean over at Death By Chocolate Martini.

Here's how it works: the first FIVE people to respond to this post will get something made by me personally. (I say GIVE something to).



My choice. For you. (calicobebop adds: Do not be surprised if it is knitted.)

However, like all things that sound too good to be true, this offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- There is no guarantee that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you personally.
3- It will be completed sometime this year.
4- You will receive no clues as to what it's going to be.
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange if I so desire... it may blow your mind! Or it may not. It may be very simple and predictable... but hopefully you will benefit from it!
6- You must re-post this on your blog and offer the same deal to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog.

Not too bad, huh? In fact, I think it'll be a lot of fun!!

So-- on your mark, get set, GO! The first 5 people to leave a comment telling me they posted this on their blog and want to win a free, FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift from me will receive just that!!! (I will email you and ask for your address)

**Remember: You have to post this on your blog before you can be guaranteed one of the five slots!**

The JOB interview..a GROUP interview

I've interviewed a lot. I know how. I'm REALLY good at it. I give pointers. I could give seminars. (note to self: $$?)

But really...a GROUP interview? Now..YOU may think that I misspoke and meant to say a A panel interview--You'd be wrong. A Panel interview consists of more than one set of eyes, 2-4 people interviewing you alone.
THIS interview...there were like SIX of us, and two people from the 'firm'. One, in jeans. This made my suit seem...out of place.

Six..at the SAME TIME. REALLY? Yes, all interviewing for the same spot.
I get the time factor savings for them....they can tell us all about them...get it. I get that it's a human services field. Got it.
But really...
Waste of time...and it was over 2 hours.
"Give each group member time and space to answer".


GO: Crying waitress girl: Her nice homemade tattoo sticking out of her too tight black and white smock top: "my parents are alcoholics and I have a lot of druggies in my family"...she begins to cry..I look for the kleenex box as nobody else was. I spied it in the bookshelf. I stand up...get it...give her the box...and say..relax..it's ok...just breathe for a moment" Next answer from waitress crygirl: "well..I can't even TAKE this job as I have young kids and it's an afternoon shift...but I just wanted to MEET you all...".
Really.
I about shit myself.

Next: Aging ex Hippie, clean 18 years and wearing it on his sleeve. Getting the shakes from wanting a smoke so badly during interview. It's a Smoke free campus-- how will he do for 8 hour shift? Run out to the end of the driveway? Light up with the clients in the field?...been in the State 2 weeks, "living with a friend"..I'm betting one he met on the internet...(Not that it's bad, I'm just sayin..)

Then...PICK ME PICK ME boy. Sitting on the edge of his chair, leaning into the balls of his feet, just CAN'T wait to answer any question. I thought he was going to raise his hand..and say...OHHH I KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION!! Actually 27 years old..just graduated college last August. Honest to Fuck he said..."I'm a People person". I groaned and couldn't wait to text that to my honey after the interview. A PEOPLE PERSON...god spare me from people person's.
Then...Pickme Boy says, "I JUST WANT TO HELP PEOPLE"...

My response was...I'm Not a people person, and I know I can't help anyone...I can only give them the tools to help themselves...

PICKME Boy, actually asked after the interview "were either of you interviewers in recovery?"...and...asked them.."Well how do you get YOUR job satisfaction", as clients are only here for 2-5 days max in detox...then moved along the chain of recovery.

then
Taxi driver guy...a good pick, very similar to me, Corrections background except he's been clean for 8 years...ex-Marine (Excuse me FORMER Marine as the EX would say-- there are no "EX" Marines).
He wins pretty much with the question that was asked, "Ok We are going to find it out sometime--WHAT IS IT?"

Silence enters the room. I say..WOW THAT'S A GOOD ONE. Silence continues, each pondering how to answer..silly? Light hearted? Wait..this is SERIOUS stuff..

Taxi guy..."I had a brain tumor removed that was the size of a Softball"...Shit. I'm done for. I only was in traction a while and my right side rebuilt..I had to learn to walk again...Tumor? I can't compete with that.


Crying Waitress has left the interview before this question was posed. She..had to start her shift as a waitress.

Me...Yah...Still waiting on that 2nd interview phone call......

JOB interview coming

Another one...Friday morning...I think I could like this one.


It's counselor/Case Manager at an inpatient drug rehab house. I like that they are looking for a "good fit"...I guess EVERY job says that but for some reason I believed her when we talked on the phone. Hub loses his job next Friday....He is peaceful..I am full of anxiety..while not trying to be.

Got a Thanks no thanks letter from many app's. Michigan...sucks.

fukitol, new drugs to take

What I Want- Nipple Scarf

What I'm THINKING about...

Or REAALLLLY really Trying to think about:

Today's affirmations are in the areas of - "Relationships"

Relationships:

* I imagine only loving people coming into my life.
* It's safe to have an open heart.
* I deserve loving and nurturing friendships.
* I am in the process of attracting fantastic relationships.
* I am now open to receiving love.
* Love is perfect, love is good for me.
* Love is what I give and receive.
* I find it easy to communicate my needs to others.
* I have wonderful relationships with special people.
* Others are supporting me in loving ways.
* I am playful when meeting others.

Rory Gallagher...

Rory Gallagher - I'll admit you're gone Lyrics
Album:


“I'll admit you're gone”
I'll admit you're gone - when I think I'm able,
Just like in that song, you turned all the tables,
Now I know I'm wrong, life is hard to shoulder,
I won't last too long, each day is getting colder.
Falling constantly, shadows haunting me,
Moving silently, day by day,
Watching hopefully, waiting anxiously,
That you might hear me, someday.
That's what I pray,
That's all I pray,
I'm gonna be ok, it's gonna be okay.

Looking ahead, there's nothing but blue days,
But somehow I keep hanging on.
I should spend time looking for new ways,
'Cos blue days have taken quite a toll.

The journey we were on - can't believe it's over,
I can feel the storm, but I can't run for cover.
Where do I belong I just keep on searchin'?
I want to see the dawn of the day when stop hurting.

Falling constantly, shadows haunting me,
Moving silently, day by day.
Watching hopefully, anxiously,
That you might hear me, someday.
That's what I pray,
That's all I pray,
It's gonna be ok, I'm gonna be okay.

the god stuff.......

PSA 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

PSA 46:2 Therefore will not we fear,PSA 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart,
and my portion for ever.

ISA 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the
LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song;
2CO 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed,
but not in despair;

2CO 4:9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
2CO 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed,
but not in despair;

2CO 4:9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
1JO 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any
thing according to his will, he heareth us:

1JO 5:15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we
have the petitions that we desired of him.

Headlines..

NO SHIT SHERLOCK!!
Fed downgrades economic forecast for this year
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday sharply downgraded its projections for the country's economic performance this year, predicting the economy will actually shrink and unemployment will rise higher.



Last one out.....

Headplay personal Cinema

William won one of these from the radio station Z-93 a year or so ago. I can only tell you...you won't believe it!! It's like watching a 7 ft screen. Sound is fabulous. Clarity is impeccable. JUST DO IT.


HEAPLAY REFURBISHED PROGRAM


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A wish

That I could share this with my family and friends....

AND I look lyke a dyke

Ok..I can take a lot...roof falls in, no prob. Get a U SUCK letter from a job I applied from...Take it in stride...But REALLY? Do I have to have a head that looks like THIS????.....not that there's anything WRONG...etc....

My Hub's Job...GONE

87 pink slipped yesterday...


State officials will seek community placement for many of the remaining 88 residents and eliminate more than 400 jobs as they work to close the Mt. Pleasant Center by October.

Budget constraints and a goal of placing residents with developmental disabilities into communities were cited as reasons for closing the facility, one of only three left in the state.

Employees of the center were told of the pending closing Thursday.

In addition to saving money, officials at the Michigan Department of Community Health have been working toward moving developmentally disabled residents at state facilities into community-based housing, James McCurtis, MDCH spokesman, said Thursday.

"We're still committed to providing service for persons with developmental disabilities, but at the same time incorporate them into the community," McCurtis said.

The Mt. Pleasant Center has housed developmentally disabled residents with major medical needs, with dual diagnoses of being both developmentally disabled and mentally ill, as well as a program for mentally handicapped people accused of crimes but who cannot understand the charges against them.

There are some residents at the facility, however, who do not meet the criteria for community placement; those residents will be sent to other state facilities, McCurtis said.

Concert Face

I so rarely get to really see this kid smile..I guess two concerts in a week may do it!! This is at the Pancake joint after Seven Mary Three, Sponge, and Days of the New.
I danced,and danced.

Joy, TKD High Blue Belt

 
Sat. Feb 7, 2009, Ionia

Seven Mary 3, Concert, Sponge, Days of New

I was trying to get into some trouble Friday night, when William (little darlin that he is) suggested the $15 concert at the Soaring Eagle Casino...After thinking about it 30 sec..I said Sure why not.
We picked up TY on the way...funny. Jerry and Beth, were meeting us in Shepherd with TY, I had NO cash...knew because I'd been charging TONS of stuff my credit limit on the card (one and ONLY credit card we have) was getting close..asked to borrow cash till Sat. Morning. He: "how much do you want" Me: thinking are you SERIOUS but say:" how much you GOT?" LOL. I did indeed took it all...but he had lost... so wasn't much.
We WERE able to score TWO free tickets from some Native Americans when we were in line!! WHOO HOO!!


THIS is MATT THE HAT from Z 93 Radio!! WHOO HOOO!!



MATT the Hat with Ty, William and Brice

Ty, Will, Brice goofin..and SO happy to be at Concert..TY's FIRST ONE!!