Sunday, May 20, 2007
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
jus' sayin...
Just a few random thoughts (thots) running through my pea brain while i wait for the State of Kentucky to get its act together and give me a start date for my job...
When gas prices jump 10 cents in 24 hours, that is a problem. I grudgingly paid 2.74 a gallon yesterday, and 10 dollars gave me a whopping quarter of a tank. This morning gas is 2.84 at the same station. There is absolutely no reason for this. Where is the outrage? How can we as consumers make our voices heard? If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them.
It is ridiculously hard to be 1100 miles away from friends when they are in crisis. However, it makes me pray harder.
People in Kentucky look at me suspiciously when I am driving...could it be my Massachusetts license plate? (BTW-- all the stories heard about crazy Boston drivers are NOTHING in comparison to the way some of the people down here drive. OMG!).
When gas prices jump 10 cents in 24 hours, that is a problem. I grudgingly paid 2.74 a gallon yesterday, and 10 dollars gave me a whopping quarter of a tank. This morning gas is 2.84 at the same station. There is absolutely no reason for this. Where is the outrage? How can we as consumers make our voices heard? If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them.
It is ridiculously hard to be 1100 miles away from friends when they are in crisis. However, it makes me pray harder.
People in Kentucky look at me suspiciously when I am driving...could it be my Massachusetts license plate? (BTW-- all the stories heard about crazy Boston drivers are NOTHING in comparison to the way some of the people down here drive. OMG!).
On that note, although these roads down here STILL make no sense to me, I AM starting to find my way around a bit better. No catastrophic detours lately. Given the gas prices, that is a very good thing.
A sign that I am adjusting to Kentucky dialect...I only have momentary struggles now to contain my giggles when Pastor Dan uses the expression "swole up" in his sermons. However, I continue to keep my vow to nevah nevah use that expression for real...EVAH!! Oh, and for those of you who have not experienced that little phrase, "swole up" means to be agitated, irritated, bothered...you get the gist of it, right? No, it is NOT found in Merriam-Webster.
One thing I will never adjust to...The sight and smell of country hams hanging in little nets in the grocery store...far away from the refrigerated stuff. It's just wrong...on so many levels. Vegetarianism has its obstacles down here. On the plus side, I've lost some weight. :)
The trees here are especially beautiful right now. Everything is full and green and vibrant. Really pretty.
Mail carriers wearing their summer outfits and safari-like sun helmets are always a pretty sight. I could be biased, but...
I'm gonna stop here. I need coffee. And a job. Or two.
Jus' sayin.
A sign that I am adjusting to Kentucky dialect...I only have momentary struggles now to contain my giggles when Pastor Dan uses the expression "swole up" in his sermons. However, I continue to keep my vow to nevah nevah use that expression for real...EVAH!! Oh, and for those of you who have not experienced that little phrase, "swole up" means to be agitated, irritated, bothered...you get the gist of it, right? No, it is NOT found in Merriam-Webster.
One thing I will never adjust to...The sight and smell of country hams hanging in little nets in the grocery store...far away from the refrigerated stuff. It's just wrong...on so many levels. Vegetarianism has its obstacles down here. On the plus side, I've lost some weight. :)
The trees here are especially beautiful right now. Everything is full and green and vibrant. Really pretty.
Mail carriers wearing their summer outfits and safari-like sun helmets are always a pretty sight. I could be biased, but...
I'm gonna stop here. I need coffee. And a job. Or two.
Jus' sayin.
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