30 years is a long time

I have worked for the same company for 30 almost 31 years. I know in this day and age that is almost unheard of. I fell into a job there right out of high school and the benefits were so good that I just stayed. Of course a lot can happen in that amount of years and of course those wonderful benefits aren't so wonderful anymore, but are still better than what most newbies will be offered starting fresh. Tonight I went to a retirement gathering of one of the people I have know for most of my time there. He is a quiet man, a nice guy all around. I am glad for him that he can now just do whatever he wants with his days but sad that he is one of the few remaining oldies left. So I have learned the definition of Bittersweet, happy yet sad. When I retire in 5 years time who will be left that will remember me from way back when? Sad huh?

What my first name means.

What Kimberly Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated. You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want. You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way! You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous. You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things. Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Mole Removal

I had the day off from work to go have a rather large mole removed from the corner of my eye. The mole didn't bother me, nor was it suspicious and I was happy to just leave it there but alas it bothered others and it was suggested on more than one occasion that I have it taken off, so it's gone. After the procedure Auntie Carol and I headed out for some fabric shopping and lunch. It's a rainy, raw day but it's still better than going to work, that's it for Thursday here in Bingaland.

So much for being alone

My DD is a sophomore in college, she lives at the dorm during the week and more weekends than not she is home to do her laundry. Most weeks I am fine with the solitude then there are those weeks for some unknown reason that by Wednesday I have to see her. It's easy enough with her being just 15 minutes from home. This week however is Spring Break and she and a friend went to Florida. Now I have traveled quite a bite since she was born and it never really bothered ME to be away but I'll tell ya, I wasn't so fond of it being the other way around, HER gone and ME here. I guess it's a mother thing you want your kid where they normally are, in a safe environment, a place they know and are known. She will be home tonight at Midnight, once she is back, life will normal here in Bingaland.

Can you walk 10,000 steps a day?

My doctor has given me the lovely task of walking 10,000 steps a day, but I can only seem to reach 5,000 steps. I would have to walk home from work (22 miles) to get the other 5,000 in. I know in 8 weeks when I go back for my appointment with my walking chart sadly short each day he will sit there looking at me over the top of his glasses with disbelief that I couldn't manage it, I think walking to nowhere in particular is the most boring task. Sadly lacking here in Bingaland.

Margaret's 2 Sided Challenge

The Front




And the back

Diane's Lovely Color Choices

Also on Diane's notice the beautiful machine embroidered saying about Friendship!

My Quilt

Here we go this is my quilt top, I guess I can only do one picture at a time today. Jeesh!

Fabric Challenge Unveiled

This past Christmas I bought 3 yards of a novelty fabric, I gave a yard each to two of my friends with their Christmas present and I kept a yard for myself. I issued a fabric challenge using up the whole yard and only using 3 other fabrics. Otherwise it was open field as what to make. Of course all three of us made quilts and all three were completely different and if Blogger would allow me to load the pictures you could all see the end results but alas I have tried 3 times to post the pics and can't so maybe at some later date if Blogger allows I will be able to post them. Other news DD is going to Florida tomorrow with her best friend, this will be her first real trip (flying) without "de Momma" this is good I guess, it means she is now an adult and isn't that what we want our children to do grow up to be responsible adults? Still, I am worried here in Bingaland.

Friday Off

Yep, I had today off from work, yearly eye exams for me and the DD, lunch with two good friends, some fabric shopping and some general running around getting things done. I am sleepy now, I have quilting tomorrow and need to pack up for it but I don't have an ounce of energy to do it. Maybe a turkey sandwich and a cup of tea will energize me, doubt it, LOL nothing energizes me...the mood is low key here in Bingaland.

Civic Duty

I went right after work to vote in the Primary for the candidate I want to run for President. I don't ever recall voting in a Primary before but this year I felt it was very important, that my candidate needed every vote. It was pouring rain and I didn't have my umbrella but I trudged on anyway, got soaked and voted. I feel good that I did, and I was dry in no time, here in Bingland.

Figured It Out!

Oh boy I just love the new and improved Blogger everything is so easy peasey to do...I can't get over it. I started my Places I Visit list tonight, very cool. Well that has me so happy and the new Season of Little People, Big World starts in about 18 minutes this has me thrilled also, so I am gonna hop on over the boob tube to watch, it's my absolute favorite TV show. Life is good here in Bingaland!

When Favorite Blogs Die

Way back before I knew what a blog was I happened upon Beatknits a site about knitting. I loved the way the blogger posted tons of pictures of her knitting projects but mostly I loved the pictures and the day to day happenings of her life with her children. In the beginning she was a prolific blogger, every day she posted and every day I read. This went on for about 2 years then she started to post less and less as the children grew older and became more involved with outside activities, then she hardly posted at all and then the fateful day she posted and said farewell and closed the blog forever. I felt like someone had died, I still do. Now another favorite Good Yarns has gone on haitius, she says she will be back in the summer but I am sad none the less. It's amazing how attached you can become to people you have never met and how you look forward to reading what they have to say about their lives and their projects and then they are gone. It's a sad thing here in Bingaland. :(

In the beginning

It's amazing how much I love to read blogs about crafting, such as quilting, knitting and that sort. However it is so hard to write ones own blog and be interesting enough that others may want to frequent it on a daily basis, such as I do with 6 or 7 favorites. This will be a challenge for sure, here in Bingaland.