Yes, I did.... 'NUFF SAID!!!!
Finally some good news....WOO HOO!!!!
Danielle is now a "Technical Support Analyst" Tier 1. YAY for me!!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
BB (or as I now see it Bee Bee)
Sorry about the resolution. This is actually a picture of a picture. It was sent to me via snail mail. This picture was taken the day after Bee Bee was saved. So she was quite young.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
FREEDOM!!!!
BB has been set free.
The little bird that was spared some time ago, grew into a beautiful Robin. She (I am assuming female, we aren't really sure how else to tell) grew and flew gradually as she gained her strength. She would even fly behind Breanna into the kitchen when she went to get her vitamins. They decided to give her a gradual release. At first, they let her out of her cage; she got out and just stayed on the deck. The next day, she flew to the top of the apartment. When her name was called she came down and perched on Breanna's finger. Eventually, she left and was not readily seen. They left the cage out and food in case this poor little thing got scared out in the big wild world. She didn't. She is free, I am assuming, happily exploring this world of hers.
Breanna is sad, but yet happy all at the same time. She hasn't come back. This reminds me of a poem we have, I am sure, all heard at least once in our lifetime:
If you love something
If you love something
Set it free
If it comes back to you
It's probably hungry and confused
If it doesn't
Something else probably ate it
Wait...that isn't the right one....GOTCHA, here is the right one:
If You Love Something Set It Free
If It Comes Back,
It Was And Always Will Be Yours
If It Never Returns,
It Was Never Yours To Begin With
I hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!!
God Bless You!!!!
The little bird that was spared some time ago, grew into a beautiful Robin. She (I am assuming female, we aren't really sure how else to tell) grew and flew gradually as she gained her strength. She would even fly behind Breanna into the kitchen when she went to get her vitamins. They decided to give her a gradual release. At first, they let her out of her cage; she got out and just stayed on the deck. The next day, she flew to the top of the apartment. When her name was called she came down and perched on Breanna's finger. Eventually, she left and was not readily seen. They left the cage out and food in case this poor little thing got scared out in the big wild world. She didn't. She is free, I am assuming, happily exploring this world of hers.
Breanna is sad, but yet happy all at the same time. She hasn't come back. This reminds me of a poem we have, I am sure, all heard at least once in our lifetime:
If you love something
If you love something
Set it free
If it comes back to you
It's probably hungry and confused
If it doesn't
Something else probably ate it
Wait...that isn't the right one....GOTCHA, here is the right one:
If You Love Something Set It Free
If It Comes Back,
It Was And Always Will Be Yours
If It Never Returns,
It Was Never Yours To Begin With
I hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!!
God Bless You!!!!
Monday, July 14, 2008
What a DAY!!!....WHAT A DAY!!!!!!
Today has to be one of the luckiest days I have had... You know the days.... all green lights, cars let you in when in traffic...you win contests and don't remember entering...you know just good old-fashioned lucky days!!!!!!
Since Marshall and I are sharing a vehicle, sometimes things get tight scheduling wise. He has to be at work and driving for 6:30 AM, and I am due to start my shift at 1 PM....long day.... but we make it work...and we have quality time doing so, we grab a coffee, sip it while waiting for his truck to get out of the shop. Why wake up at 5 AM for a truck that was in the shop all weekend and won't be ready until noon...I'll never know...it is unpaid time, but we enjoy our time together. We always do.
This day started better than most, I actually managed to get a great night sleep, no headache waking me through the night, no horrible nightmares from taking migraine medicine through the night. That itself can set the tone for the entire day. But that is not all...no-no.it gets so much better!!!!
As I am getting ready, Marshall turns on the stereo, country channel of course (although I listen to almost any genre of music, Marshall is partial to country) almost right away, they break into the news, a shotgun fired in the South End...No biggie... No injuries, no damage, just noise. Second News item of the day... the news guy Jim starts saying something to the effect about the rumours being true, then he says Elton John is COMING TO SAINT JOHN!!!! OH MY LAND!!!!! My mouth just dropped and I looked at Marshall and he says to me simply "Well, there ya go, dear!"
I have to back this up a little...Since I was a wee little thing (and yes I was little and wee at one time believe it or not) I have listened to Elton John and I have loved his music, and still do... For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to see him in concert. I have told many people that it is my wish that before I die, I see Elton John and Billy Joel in concert. What can I say: I love the Piano Men!!!! LOL
He is coming to my town...NEVER in my life did I think Elton would come to Saint John...It is not a major city and the closest Elton ever got was Montréal or Boston. This is truly a dream come true for me. Tickets go on sale Saturday. I still have to try and get tickets.... that may prove to be difficult since the arena he will be playing in holds only 3000 people. I have hope though, as he is playing at other cities in Atlantic Canada, so it may not be so hard when you don't have to compete with the people from the surrounding provinces. Ok, so once I get my tickets I will let everyone know I have.... and if I do...then I know I will just have to go and see Billy Joel live.
But wait! There's more (I sound like an infomercial)! Marshall and I got to spend the morning together and talking about this, I called my mother and confirmed that she would be able to attend this concert with me. My mother said she would, she knows how much this means to me. She even said this is THE concert to attend if any.... Good, now I have good company.... what else could go so beautifully today...? I am glad you asked.... I come to work and open my email, to several emails from my co-workers:
Hi danielle,
I see you have won the 2nd Prize.
Congratulations!!!!!
Nasreen
and
CONGRATS!!!!
Good job Danielle!!!!
Alana
I didn't have a clue why I was being congratulated...but obviously it was for something good...Well, as I sorted through umpteen emails from just over the weekend, I come across this one:
Hey Folks!
Happy Monday! Below are the winners of the June Hollywood Incentive:
Danielle LeBlanc completed the entire IP BootCamp and will receive 7.5 hours of float time
Peter Burke completed an IP BootCamp course(s) and will receive 4 hours of float time
1st prize is a "Movie Night In" Package consisting of a PS3 with Blu Ray Player, a free game, a Block Buster Gift Card, and movie munchies! Valued at $500
2nd prize is a "Movie Night Out" Package consisting of an Empire Theatre Gift Card and a Boston Pizza Gift Card. Valued at $100
3d prize is your choice of Gift Card from Future Shop, Empire Theatre or Blockbuster. Valued at $50
1st Prize Winner - Brent Caldwell
2nd Prize Winner - Danielle LeBlanc
3rd Prize Winner - Michelle Lucas
Congratulations everyone! Details for July's incentive to follow soon!
I forgot about our incentive....so needless to say, I got a paid day off, $50 in Theater Movie Card, $50 Boston Pizza Card and MY ELTON is COMING TO TOWN...September 30,2008.
I am used to not having the best of luck, and so it is the sweetest of treats when something like this happens. It put a smile on my face!!!!!
Finally, I have a place to wear my beautiful shirt Breanna bought me at Elton John's store in Las Vegas:
And YES BABY!!!! I am so wearing this to the concert....ELTON HERE I COME!!!!!
This may not sound like a big deal....but today almost brought tears of joy to my eyes. It was/is a wonderful day...and it is a MONDAY...Who said Blah Mondays.... well not me, not anymore!!!!!
Since Marshall and I are sharing a vehicle, sometimes things get tight scheduling wise. He has to be at work and driving for 6:30 AM, and I am due to start my shift at 1 PM....long day.... but we make it work...and we have quality time doing so, we grab a coffee, sip it while waiting for his truck to get out of the shop. Why wake up at 5 AM for a truck that was in the shop all weekend and won't be ready until noon...I'll never know...it is unpaid time, but we enjoy our time together. We always do.
This day started better than most, I actually managed to get a great night sleep, no headache waking me through the night, no horrible nightmares from taking migraine medicine through the night. That itself can set the tone for the entire day. But that is not all...no-no.it gets so much better!!!!
As I am getting ready, Marshall turns on the stereo, country channel of course (although I listen to almost any genre of music, Marshall is partial to country) almost right away, they break into the news, a shotgun fired in the South End...No biggie... No injuries, no damage, just noise. Second News item of the day... the news guy Jim starts saying something to the effect about the rumours being true, then he says Elton John is COMING TO SAINT JOHN!!!! OH MY LAND!!!!! My mouth just dropped and I looked at Marshall and he says to me simply "Well, there ya go, dear!"
I have to back this up a little...Since I was a wee little thing (and yes I was little and wee at one time believe it or not) I have listened to Elton John and I have loved his music, and still do... For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to see him in concert. I have told many people that it is my wish that before I die, I see Elton John and Billy Joel in concert. What can I say: I love the Piano Men!!!! LOL
He is coming to my town...NEVER in my life did I think Elton would come to Saint John...It is not a major city and the closest Elton ever got was Montréal or Boston. This is truly a dream come true for me. Tickets go on sale Saturday. I still have to try and get tickets.... that may prove to be difficult since the arena he will be playing in holds only 3000 people. I have hope though, as he is playing at other cities in Atlantic Canada, so it may not be so hard when you don't have to compete with the people from the surrounding provinces. Ok, so once I get my tickets I will let everyone know I have.... and if I do...then I know I will just have to go and see Billy Joel live.
But wait! There's more (I sound like an infomercial)! Marshall and I got to spend the morning together and talking about this, I called my mother and confirmed that she would be able to attend this concert with me. My mother said she would, she knows how much this means to me. She even said this is THE concert to attend if any.... Good, now I have good company.... what else could go so beautifully today...? I am glad you asked.... I come to work and open my email, to several emails from my co-workers:
Hi danielle,
I see you have won the 2nd Prize.
Congratulations!!!!!
Nasreen
and
CONGRATS!!!!
Good job Danielle!!!!
Alana
I didn't have a clue why I was being congratulated...but obviously it was for something good...Well, as I sorted through umpteen emails from just over the weekend, I come across this one:
Hey Folks!
Happy Monday! Below are the winners of the June Hollywood Incentive:
Danielle LeBlanc completed the entire IP BootCamp and will receive 7.5 hours of float time
Peter Burke completed an IP BootCamp course(s) and will receive 4 hours of float time
1st prize is a "Movie Night In" Package consisting of a PS3 with Blu Ray Player, a free game, a Block Buster Gift Card, and movie munchies! Valued at $500
2nd prize is a "Movie Night Out" Package consisting of an Empire Theatre Gift Card and a Boston Pizza Gift Card. Valued at $100
3d prize is your choice of Gift Card from Future Shop, Empire Theatre or Blockbuster. Valued at $50
1st Prize Winner - Brent Caldwell
2nd Prize Winner - Danielle LeBlanc
3rd Prize Winner - Michelle Lucas
Congratulations everyone! Details for July's incentive to follow soon!
I forgot about our incentive....so needless to say, I got a paid day off, $50 in Theater Movie Card, $50 Boston Pizza Card and MY ELTON is COMING TO TOWN...September 30,2008.
I am used to not having the best of luck, and so it is the sweetest of treats when something like this happens. It put a smile on my face!!!!!
Finally, I have a place to wear my beautiful shirt Breanna bought me at Elton John's store in Las Vegas:
And YES BABY!!!! I am so wearing this to the concert....ELTON HERE I COME!!!!!
This may not sound like a big deal....but today almost brought tears of joy to my eyes. It was/is a wonderful day...and it is a MONDAY...Who said Blah Mondays.... well not me, not anymore!!!!!
Friday, July 4, 2008
The true story of BB: A lesson in love
BB is the name of a bird. Before I start the story, I must explain the name. My daughter asked me what a good name for a bird is…without hesitation…I said “BB”…and then added “as in BBQ”, it was suppertime…and I wanted chicken…BBQ chicken. Well, as you can guess Breanna loved the name BB… even though I was kidding…. but hey whatever works. Here is the start:
I allowed my daughter to go up to my parents after I was guaranteed her thieving punishment would continue. My brother and my parents promised me they would. They did say they would give her privileges as she earned them and worked for them. Fair enough, we have worked this out and I think this suited her misdeeds. One early day, my brother was mowing his lawn when he tapped his lawnmower into his picnic table, well be darned if a little bird fell to the ground under a small heap of sticks and leaves. This one and only baby bird with a broken nest. There was no way to fix it and not much could be done as often once a human touches such things, mothers will abandon them even if they know that is theirs. Paul put on gloves and did what he could but the nest would not hold and he dared not leave poor (soon-to-be) BB there to starve and be abandoned without a nest, that being said, this is nature and in the wild this is what would happen…but not Paul…not my family…we love our animals always have, always will.
He went immediately up to my parents’ apartment. (Paul owns the building and my parents lease the apartment from him) Breanna and Ashley (my niece, four months younger than Breanna) came out to find out what was going on. Immediately my brother told her and Ash to go out and get some worms. Ash went but she is not a friend of nature (well at least not the creepy crawlies) and Breanna had to get the worms herself. When she came back they had placed BB into a box with old rags and Breanna held a worm over BB’s head and it opened its little beak like baby birds do and ate the worm. Every day, Breanna went out gathering worms for her baby bird. The bird was left in the care of the two girls as Paul has two dogs and both he and his wife work full time outside of the home so he knew he wouldn’t be able to care for the baby bird as much as they would.
It came to the point whenever the baby bird saw Breanna it would lift its little head and reach for food; I guess Breanna became BB’s adopted mother. BB would sing and chirp much to the delight of all of the family members and I have been put on the phone to listen to BB’s song. BB could not fly, it would flap it’s wings clumsily…but as time went on getting stronger and fatter on the diet of worms, at last report last night BB was able to flap it’s wings and hover about a foot off the ground, but cannot fly in a direction, yet.
Pictures have been taken, but since my parents don’t have a computer they can’t be sent to me. My sister in law has been dealing with some other issues and cannot add them to her computer at this time. I am being patient though. Since they had BB, it is become apparent that BB is a robin. At first, there were no distinctive markings. It loves to ride on Breanna’s and my brother’s fingers. If anyone tries to get the bird on their finger, my father for instance,the little bird just keeps traveling up my brothers arm and nestles his neck for ‘protection’. BB has picked his new parents. My brother; his lifesaver (twice) and my daughter; the meal provider.
One day, they decided to try and feed bread to BB. He must have been too young still; he was choking on the bread. My father immediately told my brother to go and get one of his syringes while he held the little bird. They removed the needle and used just the plunger to ‘suction’ BB. He is fine now, twice this little bird almost lost his little life, both times because of our family, and both times saved by our family.
My mother, who of all of us, is more sensible and opts to keep a distance, stated in a booming voice…NO MORE BREAD…just worms!!!! …This had scared her. BB has gotten into all of our hearts.
Breanna wants me to go up and see BB, but it is a 5-hour drive one way and this time is not such a good time to go. Breanna knows BB will have to be released when it can fly on it’s own. They are now trying to teach it to find worms they are placed on the ground. He can’t just yet. Right now, he is just being loved, and cared for the only way we know how. He is thriving and singing every day. He was saved twice because of love, and he is thriving because of that same love.
I will add a picture of BB as soon as I can obtain one.
I allowed my daughter to go up to my parents after I was guaranteed her thieving punishment would continue. My brother and my parents promised me they would. They did say they would give her privileges as she earned them and worked for them. Fair enough, we have worked this out and I think this suited her misdeeds. One early day, my brother was mowing his lawn when he tapped his lawnmower into his picnic table, well be darned if a little bird fell to the ground under a small heap of sticks and leaves. This one and only baby bird with a broken nest. There was no way to fix it and not much could be done as often once a human touches such things, mothers will abandon them even if they know that is theirs. Paul put on gloves and did what he could but the nest would not hold and he dared not leave poor (soon-to-be) BB there to starve and be abandoned without a nest, that being said, this is nature and in the wild this is what would happen…but not Paul…not my family…we love our animals always have, always will.
He went immediately up to my parents’ apartment. (Paul owns the building and my parents lease the apartment from him) Breanna and Ashley (my niece, four months younger than Breanna) came out to find out what was going on. Immediately my brother told her and Ash to go out and get some worms. Ash went but she is not a friend of nature (well at least not the creepy crawlies) and Breanna had to get the worms herself. When she came back they had placed BB into a box with old rags and Breanna held a worm over BB’s head and it opened its little beak like baby birds do and ate the worm. Every day, Breanna went out gathering worms for her baby bird. The bird was left in the care of the two girls as Paul has two dogs and both he and his wife work full time outside of the home so he knew he wouldn’t be able to care for the baby bird as much as they would.
It came to the point whenever the baby bird saw Breanna it would lift its little head and reach for food; I guess Breanna became BB’s adopted mother. BB would sing and chirp much to the delight of all of the family members and I have been put on the phone to listen to BB’s song. BB could not fly, it would flap it’s wings clumsily…but as time went on getting stronger and fatter on the diet of worms, at last report last night BB was able to flap it’s wings and hover about a foot off the ground, but cannot fly in a direction, yet.
Pictures have been taken, but since my parents don’t have a computer they can’t be sent to me. My sister in law has been dealing with some other issues and cannot add them to her computer at this time. I am being patient though. Since they had BB, it is become apparent that BB is a robin. At first, there were no distinctive markings. It loves to ride on Breanna’s and my brother’s fingers. If anyone tries to get the bird on their finger, my father for instance,the little bird just keeps traveling up my brothers arm and nestles his neck for ‘protection’. BB has picked his new parents. My brother; his lifesaver (twice) and my daughter; the meal provider.
One day, they decided to try and feed bread to BB. He must have been too young still; he was choking on the bread. My father immediately told my brother to go and get one of his syringes while he held the little bird. They removed the needle and used just the plunger to ‘suction’ BB. He is fine now, twice this little bird almost lost his little life, both times because of our family, and both times saved by our family.
My mother, who of all of us, is more sensible and opts to keep a distance, stated in a booming voice…NO MORE BREAD…just worms!!!! …This had scared her. BB has gotten into all of our hearts.
Breanna wants me to go up and see BB, but it is a 5-hour drive one way and this time is not such a good time to go. Breanna knows BB will have to be released when it can fly on it’s own. They are now trying to teach it to find worms they are placed on the ground. He can’t just yet. Right now, he is just being loved, and cared for the only way we know how. He is thriving and singing every day. He was saved twice because of love, and he is thriving because of that same love.
I will add a picture of BB as soon as I can obtain one.
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