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Monday, September 24, 2007

A new week has started and it has been a beautiful afternoon here in Washington. I thought I would share what I am up to for those who I have not talked to in awhile. I got a job as an Office Manager back in June for a manufacturing company in Woodinville, WA. It is about 1 mile from my home and so I can walk or ride my bike to work. No more 1 hour commute (that should take me 15-20 min) YAH!... I have to say I do enjoy riding my bike because on the way home I can take the city path along the Slue that is very relaxing and beautiful. (it only stinks on the very, very hot days; which we don't get very often).

I have many projects I have started throughout the years and just last week my roommate made a comment "why don't you do any of your hobbies anymore?" I personally think she wants her garage back. I just got out of the habit since I had school work but now that I graduated this is not a problem. So out they came. Now I wonder if she wishes for the mess upstairs to go away. hehe I am currently working on my witch that goes with my hunchback Herman. I just finished her head and now I just have to finish her body. With the holidays coming up I have decided I want to work on project before the holidays so we will see how this goes. Don't be surprised if you get a home made gift this year.

FAMILY UPDATE:
For those of you who know my family, my sister Amber (yes the baby of the twins) got married in August in Portland. It was beautiful and I am very happy for her. Aaron seems to be a good man and I am sure he will take good care of her.
The other twin, Ashlee & Jeff are expecting their 2nd and her 1st, little Ben, is so cute. When you ask him what Grandpa says, he blows his lips together babababababa.
Jill is still in LA teaching and traveling up a storm.
Richard has been enjoying his new job and his wife Julie just sold there Boutique. She still does hair though, and SHE IS SOOOO GOOD.
Matt & Beth have moved just outside of Portland and Matt is enjoying his new job at one of the schools there. They have 5 beautiful kids, I love seeing. Now that they are so close I have no excuse as to why I can't see them.
JJ got a new job and then bought a new home in AZ and has been decorating it. I have seen pictures and love the place. Wishing I could afford a place here as nice as that.(someday)
Tricia & Darren are still in Southern Oregon they have 4 beautiful girls and I will be visiting them in October.
Mom and Dad have been busy travelers after Dad had his heart surgery I don't think they have stopped. (now they just need to get dad new knees).

Well I will keep you posted on any news. Jennifer

2 comments:

Julie and Rich Newell said...: hey jen. So good to see your blog and keep up with whats going on! I love that you get to ride your bike to work. That is just like from a movie!! Miss you; September 24, 2007 at 9:33 PM
Kelli W. said...: Hi Jennifer! I don't even know how I found your blog....you start with someone you know who know someone else who knows someone else and all of a sudden I found you!!! Hurray! I love seeing what your up to and the updates on your family because I love you guys like you are my own family! Take care and keep on blogging!
Kelli Wilkinson; October 13, 2007 at 10:23 PM

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Cute and Funny Elderly Moments

A resident I assist with dressing was standing next to his chair. I said to him, "go ahead and sit down and I will put you pants on....his response back to me was..." I don't think they will fit you."
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A resident was asked to participate in the fitness classes offered once a week, to help her stay fit. Her remark back was "Honey, I have had 8 children I think that is active enough."

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I was escorting a resident to an appointment. Afterwards she said she needed to go to the Lady's room. I said that was fine I assisted her into the public restroom and told her I would wait outside the restroom for her. Just as I said that the stall door opened and she was standing their with her panties down around her ankle. Baring all to see, she said "there is no toilet paper in this stall" she then shuffled into the next stall with her pants still around her ankles. Shocked by what just happened and afraid someone would walk in. (while she was still shuffling)I asked her if I could help her. Her response "I'm fine." When she got in the stall she opened the door while on the toilet and said. This one does not have paper either will you get me some. (She was wrong their was TP in the stall she just did not know how to work the container the TP was in to get the TP out).

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Two elderly women were going down the hall and one was pushing the other in a wheelchair. The one in the wheelchair said, "I must be getting old."

The lady pushing her said, " Me to I can't remember anything"

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While escorting a resident to the dentist she decided she prefered to walk back to the complex instead of wait for the bus. It was not that far from the complex so I called my work and told them I would be walking back no need for a bus ride. As we walked out of the office. I put my hand out to help her down the stairs and on to the path. She slapped my hand and said, "Honey, I don't need help, I can do it just fine on my own" I told her that was fine and we started down the path about twenty feet away she said, " Well at least you could do is hold my hand to help me with balance." I told that I would surely like to help. (the mind is a funny thing when it starts to go)

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I went to assist a resident to bed one night. When I got to his apartment he was on the floor in the middle of the room. I asked him if he fell. He said No, I slid to the floor, my feel are slippery and down I went. I asked if he was hurt he said no, I want to get to my room. I explained I'd get some help. He said no just DRAG me to my room. I explained I don't DRAG resident to there rooms but will get some help. When help arrive he said to the girl, she will not drag me to my room will you? She informed him as well that we do not drag but will assist him up. We did help him to his wheelchair.

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While visiting an elderly couple the wife climbs out of the sofa and comes over to the table where I was sitting, leaving her husband on the sofa to watch TV alone. The husband say's, are you done watching TV? She said, yes. She then asks him, "Are you done watching TV? He said, no but I will go to bed if you are. She said, Oh, I will come over there and hold your hand while you watch TV. I like holding your hand."

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As I ride the elevator up to the 3rd floor I stop on the 2nd and a couple of elderly residents entered. I asked if they liked the movie they just saw "Some Like it Hot" The elderly man said, "Yah, that Marilyn Monroe is something". The elderly woman replied it was ok. The elderly man says, "whatever happened to Marilyn you don't see her anymore". I told him that all of the main characters have passed on. The elderly women said, "yah she's gone". The elderly man said, "that is too bad". We all get off on the 3rd floor and as I turn to the right and they both go to the left I heard the elderly man say, "how long ago did she die?" elderly women, "not long ago."

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While assisting an elderly man with his medication a pill dropped out of his hand and into his lap between his legs. I asked him if he could get it he said he could not see it. I asked his wife if she could come and get the pill. She said sure, she came over and as she reached between his legs she looked up at me with a twinkle in her eye and said "CHICKEN" with a smile on her face. While giggling and a little embarrassed I said that is a place only a wife should go.

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An elderly woman was in her room as I was assisting her with her medication. She asked me if she was crazy I said no just a little forgetful. She said, "So I am losing my brain"?

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On Thanksgiving day I was helping an elderly lady get ready for the day. As I left she said Happy Easter.....I paused smiled. She then looked at me ands said...no Thanksgiving Right...I smiled and said right.

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Poems

This Single Woman
by Jennifer Newell

He has the sea-
I have a dripping water faucet
(tightened every year)

He gets to pick
I have to fish
(which stream)

Emotion highs
Emotion lows
(can’t I cry)

Dreams wished
Dreams crushed
(pressing on)

World perspective
Eternal perspective
(burdens lightened)

Cinderella
Reality
(A strong woman)
_____________________________________________ I WANT TO BE CRAZY IN LOVE!
-by Jennifer Newell

I want to be crazy in love,
The touching and poking and monkeying around.

I want to be crazy in love,
The nuzzling and cuddling, endless puppy play.

I want to be crazy in love,
The cooing and cawing of perched love birds.

I want to be crazy in love,
An animal attraction that does not go away.

Do I want to be crazy in love?

The inability to think of anyone else,
To gaze longingly in to each others eyes,
To hold and be held, the touch of your lips,
The excitement in your voice.

Oh, yes ...oh, yes I WANT TO BE CRAZY IN LOVE!
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Pain
by- Jennifer Newell

The pain it comes then it goes,
It lingers often and sometimes moans,

It builds and stings but could flee away?
The pain you wonder how long it will stay

Drifting in & swallows you whole,
Do I give in, I want to let go.

The pain is sharp then its dull,
I feel so numb it hurts the soul

How long will it last, where do I turn?
For me, the Lord will take the burn,

He hung on the cross and bled from the skin,
He Atoned for me, he took my PAIN in.

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