My Rams pulled it off today!

So it's been awhile since I've had a chance to post...sorry to all of my loyal readers! :) This past week has been an absolute mess in terms of work and any extra free time I had I spent it going out trying to forget about everything else I still had to muddle my way through and fix before the end of the month. I knew I was going to have to put in extra time with my job, that was not the problem, for me the problem was that it felt like they wanted me to work miracles and fix payroll and fuel expenses that have been wrong since day 1 of one of our companies in like 5 days time. Usually that would not be a problem for me but when numbers are still wrong after trying to fix them then that is a real issue. If I could get my hands on the previous "accountant" who did all of this stuff...she would be in bad shape. So anyway, after I put in my 10 or 11 hours most days this past week, I decided it was time for a little fun. I'm hoping that tomorrow is my last day of having to put in extra time before the next month-end but I'm sure we'll find something else that I'm going to have to re-create for the entire year for one of the 5 companies that I'm in charge of all before the end of this year.
I do have some of the best friends though....they listened to me complain about all of my work problems this week and really were quite supportive. Thanks everyone for listening to my rants and raves.

This weekend I promised myself that it would be a relaxing one and it has been. Yesterday I went and visited my mom and step-dad and did my laundry and then came back home. Last night Mark came over to watch the Blues game with me and hang out for a bit because he heard about my week too. Actually I think he came over to try to talk some sense into me and get me to root for the LA Kings instead. For almost the entire game I kept telling him, "oh the Blues will win...they got out to a great start and now they're just trying to wear out their opponents." And he just kept telling me that they were going to lose 6-3. Well, they didn't lose 6-3 but rather 5-2...still not a great game. Patrick Lalime wasn't even in goal last night which I think made it even worse because this just goes to show that we have absolutely no goaltending with our #1 & #2. I hope this is just a small rut and things will change soon otherwise the Blues risk losing the few fans that did return when the NHL & NHLPA straightened out their mess.

On a positive note, the Rams won today! I actually picked them to win too when it seems like everyone else in our Pickem league (with the exception of my bro) thought that they were going to lose. Go Linds! I watched the entire game in hopes that I would see the Jags put in #31 Cornerback Scott Starks. Scott and I went to high school together and now he's in the NFL. Didn't see him in the game, so I'm not sure if I just missed him or if he didn't get to play. The Jags other CBs are actually pretty good so perhaps he's not getting much of a chance to play yet. It's still neat to be able to say, "hey, I graduated from Hazelwood East with that guy and look where he's at now."

Enough useless ramblings for now. Just thought I'd update especially since I haven't been online much this week.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! (One day early, since I'm sure that I won't feel like posting tomorrow.)

My Confessions

I'm a little perturbed right now. The Blues game is not on TV and I scheduled all of my nighttime activities around watching the game. Ok, that's a lie...I finally had nothing going on this weekend and was actually looking forward to staying home to watch the game. Game 1 of the World Series is also on, but I'm a little bummed that my Cards aren't in the series so I didn't really care to watch the game tonight...perhaps when it gets down to the wire it will peak my interest a little more. I'm rooting for the White Sox. Since it's not the Cubs or the Blackhawks, I can root for a Chicago team to win something, plus I'm not a huge fan of the Astros anyway.

I got an email the other day and rather than sending out my answers I decided to post it on here. It's called "Confessions." So these are my confessions...feel free to laugh or comment as you wish. I'm sure most of you know this stuff already.

[] I've run away from home.

[] I listen to political music.

[] I collect comic books.

[x] I shut others out when I'm sad.

[] I open up to others easily. (Not really…Josh and Mary are probably the only two besides my Mom.)

[] I am keeping a secret from the world. (I’m sure that there isn’t something that I haven’t told to someone.)

[x] I watch the news sometimes.

[x] I own over 5 rap CDs.

[] I own an ipod.

[] I own something from Hot Topic.

[x] I love Disney movies.

[] I am a sucker for Blue eyes. (Green are my favorite!)

[] I don't kill bugs.

[x] I curse regularly. (It's becoming more and more regular with my job and life in general!)

[] I have "x"s in my screen name.

[] I've slipped out a "lol" in a real conversation.

[x] I love Spam (as in the food).

[x] I bake well. (Better than Sex Cake is my specialty!)

[] I would wear pajamas to school. (Even if I didn't have to go straight to work from school , I wouldn't.)

[] I own something from Abercrombie.

[x] I have a job. (A stressful job at that!)

[] I love Martha Stewart.

[x] I am in love with someone.

[] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS

[x] I am self-conscious.

[x] I like to laugh.

[] I smoke a pack a day.

[] I have cough drops when I'm not sick.

[] I can't swallow pills.

[] I have many scars. (Just one on my knee from when I was a little girl trying to jump over a big rock. The rock won that one.)

[x] I've been out of this country. (Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)

[] I believe in ghosts.

[] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.

[x] I am really ticklish.

[x] I love chocolate.

[x] I bite my nails.

[x] I am comfortable with being me.

[x] I play computer games/video games when I'm bored. (Gotta love Super Mario Kart!)

[x] Gotten lost in the city. (I’m horrible with directions…just ask Josh and Tom and anyone else who has been brave enough to ride with me somewhere.)

[] Saw a shooting star.

[] Had a serious surgery.

[] Gone out in public in your pajamas. (Public as in where? I walked outside my apartment the other night when my mom was leaving to say goodbye and I was in my pjs...does that count? It was 10 pm at night and I don't think anyone else saw me.)

[] Kissed a stranger.

[] Hugged a stranger.

[] Been in a fistfight with the same sex.

[] Been arrested.

[x] Laughed and had milk/soda come out of your nose.

[x] Pushed all the buttons on an elevator.

[] Made out in an elevator.

[x] Swore at your parents. (Unfortunately and I still regret it.)

[] Kicked a guy where it hurts. (I’m too nice to do that!)

[] Been skydiving. (Next time I go to Hawaii – this is on my list of things to do there!)

[] Been bungee jumping.

[] Broken a bone.

[] Played spin the bottle.

[x] Gotten stitches. (Same time I tried to jump over that rock.)

[] Drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.

[x] Bitten someone.

[] Been to Yosemite Falls.

[x] Gotten the Chicken Pox.

[x] Crashed into a car. (Don’t get me started on this….Chris has nicknamed me Crash now.)

[] Been to Japan.

[x] Ridden in a taxi.

[] Shoplifted.

[] Been fired. (Is laid off the same as being fired??? If so, then yes.)

[x] Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back.

[] Stole something from your job.

[x] Gone on a blind date.

[x] Had a crush on a teacher/coach. (Mr. Bly…junior year of high school. I don’t think I was the only one either!)

[] Celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

[] Been to Europe.

[] Slept with a co-worker.

[] Been married.

[] Gotten divorced.

[x] Saw someone dying.

[x] Driven over 400 miles in one day.

[] Been to Canada.

[x] Been on a plane.

[] Seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

[] Thrown up in a bar.

[] Eaten Sushi.

[] Been snowboarding.

[] Been skiing.

[x] Been ice-skating. (I belong in the Capades..I’m that good!)

[x] Met someone in person from the internet. (Some of the closest people in my life I met on the net.)

[] Been to a motocross show.

[x] Going to or have gone to college. (McKendree College - Class of 2005)

[] Done hard drugs.

[x] Taken painkillers. (Of course...because I was in pain!)

Isn't it fun to learn more about Lindsay??? I'm going back to watching my all time favorite movie which is on TV tonight. I bet you can't guess which one it is. I've only seen this move about a trillion times but it still is so good and John Travolta is so hot in it....I can probably sing every song too. I'm such a nerd!

Go Blues!

My mom is the absolute greatest! Last night she invited me to the Blues game and we got to sit in club seats at the game. To me those are the best seats in Savvis - they are close enough to the ice but also far enough away to see the entire game plus you get waited on hand and foot while you're sitting in one of those sections. To top it off the Blues actually won against the Mighty Ducks so that was even better. The Blues still didn't look like they were all playing on the same page. There were communication issues that I'm hoping will be worked out once some of the guys start playing together a little more. Backman and McAmmond scored the first two goals and Brewer scored the game winner with less than a minute left in the game. And finally having Lalime paid off on my fantasy hockey teams! :)
I guess the only thing that would have made the night better is if the Cardinals would have won game 6. It is an end of an era for Busch Stadium. I just hope the new Busch will have as many great memories as the old one has. I still remember the days of Ozzie coming out and doing back flips across the field. Those were the days when I had nothing to worry about besides eating my vegetables and cleaning my room...man...how things have sure changed!

Anyway, for your enjoyment I am including a little quiz on here. It's the "How Sexy Are You?" Test. I got a 40. Go ahead and post your scores as comments if you feel like it.

GET A PIECE OF PAPER AND NUMBER IT 1-11
1. WHAT SHADE OF HAIR DO YOU HAVE?
a) Dark
b) Light

2. OUT ON A DATE WOULD YOU WANT TO:
a) Go to a party?
b) Go out to eat?

3. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR OUT OF:
a) Baby-Pink
b) Yellow
c) Baby-Blue
d) Turquoise

4. PICK YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBY OUT OF:
a) Surfing
b) Skate-Boarding
c) Skiing

5. IF YOU COULD PICK A STORE OUT OF THE FOLLOWING, WHICH WOULD IT BE?
a) Louie Vuitton (Shoes)
b) Coach (Sport)
c) Againt all odds (Clothes)

6. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE OUT OF THE FOLLOWING?
a) Hawaii
b) London
c) Florida

7. IN THE SUMMER WOULD YOU RATHER GO TO:
a) The Beach?
b) Somewhere Cooler?

8. WHAT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY MONTH?
a) January
b) February
c) March
d) April
e) May
f) June
g) July
h) August
i) September
j) October
k) November
l) December

9. WOULD YOU RATHER:
a) Chill at home
b) Go out with friends

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE INSTRUMENT OUT OF:
a) Guitar
b) Bass guitar
c) Drums
d) The Triangle

11) NAME A PERSON OF THE OPPOSITE SEX


**ANSWERS**
1. a) dark=sexy [5 points]
b) light=sweet [2points]

2. a) go to a party=playful [2]
b) go out to eat=romantic [5]

3. a) baby-pink=cute [2]
b) yellow=loud [3]
c) baby-blue=cool [5]
d) turquoise=sexy [5]

4. a) surfing=active [2]
b) skateboarding=determined [2]
c) skiing=daring [5]

5. a) Louie Vuitton=tasteful [7]
b) Coach=laid back [2]
c) Againt all odds=stylish [5]

6. a) hawaii=you like being around people [2]
b) London=You are quiet, and like the cold [2]
c) Florida=You like to party! [5]

7. a) beach=tan, likes the sun [5]
b) somewhere cooler = pale and original [2]

8. a) January=popular [5]
b) February=lovely [2]
c) March=loud [2]
d) April=playful [5]
e) May=happy [5]
f) June=chills a lot [5]
g) July=smooth [2]
h) August=fun [5]
i) September=quiet [2]
j) October=out-going [2]
k) November=pimpin' it [5]
l) December=warm [2]

9. a) home=quiet, romantic [5]
b) go out with friends=crazy [5]

10. a) Guitar=eye-catching [5]
b) Bass-guitar=mellow [2]
c) Drums=loud [2]
d) Triangle=crazy [5]

11. This person will fall in love with you!

SCORES!!!!
UP TO 20 = Not so sexy
21-35 = Rather sexy
36+ = Too Sexy for this test!!!!

Now wasn't that fun?!?!?

Let's Go Cards!

Well another weekend just happened to fly by and really I wish it hadn't. Yesterday turned out to be a really great day and I could have used more time off without thinking about work or all of these other things that are taking a toll on my life right now. Josh came up from Cape last night to visit me and was a big help with letting me forget about all of the stress in my life. I always love it when he comes to visit. I can act stupid and goofy and he doesn't really mind because he knows that sometimes that's just how I am. We watched the Seahawks-Texans game last night and then some movie from 1991 with Bruce Willis in it. I didn't know it was from 1991 until Josh mentioned it and I checked the info guide on my digital cable and sure enough he was right. I don't know why I would doubt him...he's almost always right. But man...1991...I was only 8 years old. Where has the time gone? Speaking of time flying by, I got a survey in my mail today from Hazelwood East and a reunion company they work with. Pretty much it was just about my time in high school and what I'm doing now....nothing too earth shattering, but I filled it out and put it back in the mail. Now that I think about it, I would have never thought I'd be at the place I am already in my career and life in general. Tomorrow is my 3 month anniversary at work. I wasn't sure I would make it one week in the trucking industry after seeing the software but I've made it 3 months and seem to have a grip on most of what I'm doing. It's kind of unusual to see me stepping up to the plate and tackling the problems that I have and making a difference. I have always been the quiet, shy girl who follows the rules and never questions anything. I think now I've stepped out of the box a bit and found a little more self-confidence and I now have an input in the business world and more specifically the company I work for.

Anyway, enough life changing thoughts for tonight. Right now I'm watching the Cards-Astros game hoping that the Cards can pull of the win to keep the NLCS series going. Even if they would make it to the World Series, I think they would still not gain the respect they deserve. Since the White Sox clinched the ALCS last night I'm sure most baseball fans will be pulling for them to win the Series just because they haven't been there in so long...pretty much a replay of the BoSox last year. Rams are playing tonight too but I pretty much figured that game was a loss even before it started. Playing the 5-0 Colts in Indy...when Indy is 2-0 at home already this season...doesn't look good for them. At least this week I decided to use my brain a little more when making my football picks and I have won a few more games that way. Smart of me, isn't it?
Blues play their next game on Wednesday night and I'm hoping this game is the turn-around for them also. I will actually get to go to that game too. Gotta love a Mom that scores awesome tickets to her daughter's favorite team and sport for that matter. I really feel loved! (Thanks Mom for thinking of me!) Hopefully I will have good news to report about that game. The Blues are playing the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. I haven't followed the Ducks this season so I'm not sure what to expect but I'm hoping it will be a good game and Lalime will actually stop some goals this time. I shouldn't rag on him. I'm not out there playing but it just seems like he could save a few more than he has. This is coming from a girl that had a heck of a time just ice skating last year...so am I really one to talk? Hmm...I'll leave you with that thought.

What happened to my teams?

Well it was another busy weekend for me, but it was a lot of fun. The only thing that would have been better is if the Blues and Rams would have won this weekend. I went to both games and didn't get to see a win. My boss commented to me this morning that he was glad that I didn't head out to San Diego for the Cards game because I obviously was bad luck to the teams here. He did tell me that I was on tv at the Blues game on Saturday night in the 3rd period which was kinda cool...I moved down to seats in the lower bowl since there were so many extras down there. I guess with the Cards game people decided to follow a winning team rather than see the Blues struggle. I will say though that the Blues game had some good points to it and I think eventually the guys will settle into a groove and actually start playing well. Lalime does need some work though - he gave up 7 goals. Some of which were not completely his fault. I blame Salvador for the whole penalty shot thing. He knows better than to cover up the puck in the crease and he also knows that Lalime can't make the saves when it comes to penalty shots and shootouts so there are 2 strikes against him. Mayers had a good night...I was quite surprised. I think he has decided to step it up a little this season since he's the veteran on the team. Anyway, I hope that they win the next game I go to - whenever that may be.

The Rams were pitiful this week. I thought we got off to a great start with the touchdown on the kickoff but then it went down hill. Tom assured me that the Seahawks were going to lose it at some point and the Rams would take advantage of it, but it never happened. The defense needs some major work. I'm surprised that it wasn't more of a blow out but I guess the Hawks had there problems too considering we were able to score 31 points.

As a result of this past weekends games, I can say I officially suck in Fantasy Hockey and Pro Football Pickem. I'm last in the one fantasy hockey league and 2nd to last in my football league all thanks to me having faith in my hometown teams.

It was back to work today after all that fun and I was beat that's for sure. I spent my day working on account reconciliations and calculations until I finally couldn't think and decided at 5:30 that it was time to call it a day. I guess after 9 hours that's alright to do. Tomorrow I get to get back into the groove of more spreadsheets...oh how I love Excel! Thank goodness everyone at work is fun to hang out with otherwise I'm sure I would be more stressed than I already seem to be.

2 Days Until the Blues Season Opener!

Hockey season is almost here! I made it to my first (and last) preseason game of the year yesterday and I have to say...welcome back NHL! The Blues beat the Blackhawks last night 2-1. I was a little worried about the trade that sent Pronger to Edmonton, but Eric Brewer looks like he might be able to fill Pronger's shoes. He scored the first goal of the game and seemed to mesh well with the guys out on the ice.

A BIG WELCOME BACK goes out to Walt! Even though Tom continues to make unfair comments about him and his Krispy Kreme's he looked like he was playing for the Stanley Cup out there in his first game back after being suspended for not passing his physical for training camp. He scored the game winner. He also scored a goal in the shootout showing the new NHL rules regarding overtime....so there Tom! :) #7 is back and better than ever.

I would have to disagree with some of the calls (or lack of calls) made by the officials on both sides. For instance, they called an interference penalty on Lalime which clearly wasn't a penalty. Tkachuk was nice enough to serve it for him. Then Matt Walker gets a game misconduct for a fight he had with Vandermeer in the third. Granted it was his second fight of the night, but the Blackhawks were taking some cheap shots at some of our players and he was just stepping in to protect his linemates.

I think it's going to be a great season. I'll get to see my first real game of the year Saturday night when the Blues play the Sharks. The Sharks were undefeated in the preseason, so it should be a good game.

I do have to say thanks to Joe for thinking of me last night and giving me his extra ticket to the game. Thanks Joe...I owe ya!