My beautiful and talented daughter-in-law Melissa is working as the costumer for her friend Mitsuyo Miyazak's film "Where We Begin." www.wherebeginfilmcom Filming is taking place in Cedar City, Utah from August 12 through August 24. Mitsuyo also asked that Kaylee be an extra in the film as a gypsy child. Of course Will & Melissa were delighted to provide Kaylee with an opportunity to be in a movie, even if it was a small non-speaking role.
Melissa drove up to Cedar City on the 12th and William asked me to go to Utah to help him with the drive and Kaylee. How could I say no? Fortunately work allowed me the time off. Wednesday morning, August 23rd at 4:30am, Will, Kaylee and I hit the road for Cedar City.
The drive went smoothly about 7.5 hours after leaving L.A. we arrived in Cedar City. Headed for the costumer shop and met up with Melissa who was knee deep in costumes. Kaylee had her fitting and then we were off to the motel for rest and relaxation. Kaylee and I hit the pool and played for a bit while Will took a much needed nap - he had driven the entire 7.5 miles.
Dinner, a bit of TV and then off to bed as we had a very early "call" on Thursday.
Once I figure out how to post some pictures, I'll continue with "On the Road with Will & Kaylee.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
If only I would be honest!
Folks post on Facebook sayings about being true to one's self and saying what one means, not letting others tell one what to do, etc.
How I wish that this were as easy to do as it is to say (or post on FB).
I have been working for someone else for over 40 years and know that saying what I feel will get me in trouble every time because it has happened more then once!
Most bosses don't really want to know your opinions, thoughts or in some cases your ideas. They want you to go along with what they want, buy into it without question and do what they say. Some bosses don't even care if you have the training, experience or expertise in your field. They don't really value you. If you do express an opinion independent of what they believe, watch out because you will end up on their list! Not where you want to be at all!
If you are hard worker, honest and loyal to the organization, if you question authority, better watch out!
How I wish that this were as easy to do as it is to say (or post on FB).
I have been working for someone else for over 40 years and know that saying what I feel will get me in trouble every time because it has happened more then once!
Most bosses don't really want to know your opinions, thoughts or in some cases your ideas. They want you to go along with what they want, buy into it without question and do what they say. Some bosses don't even care if you have the training, experience or expertise in your field. They don't really value you. If you do express an opinion independent of what they believe, watch out because you will end up on their list! Not where you want to be at all!
If you are hard worker, honest and loyal to the organization, if you question authority, better watch out!
Dust, papers and a cat
Dust, papers and a cat - that's what is on my desk right now.
I hate to dust and Dennis hates to dust. That's way there's always dust on my dusk.
Whenever I sit down at the computer SeeSee cat has to join me. Right now she's sitting next to me, under the lamp, on top of some magazines. Sometimes she has to sit right in front of me, on the keyboard helping me type. When I move the mouse, she makes a noise to tell me I'm disturbing her. She sits here because she knows I'll pay attention to her and pet her - she's an attention junky.
I am actually organized. I have a special container for my bills that need to be paid. Although more and more I'm moving to paperless billing. That same container is were I put the paid bills to be filed away in my file cabinet. I have a basket for paperwork that I want to be able to get to very quickly. I also have a vertical file for things in the future like the Jersey Boy tickets for the show we are going to in October.
Then there's the usual desk items, stapler, tape dispenser, pens & pencils, paper to jot notes on, post-its and a lamp.
I have a picture of myself, Grey Davis and Greg Krentzman. It was taken at a JVS Business to Business Luncheon. I like the fact that I met a former governor of California that I voted for - too bad he was voted out of office.
Above my desk are my college diplomas and my GCDF certificates all framed. And of course, there's Den's Honorary Degree for putting me through my master's program. I am proud that I have two degrees. I bet if you spoke to my high school counselor or teachers they would have said Monica, she's a nice girl but most likely will not get a college education. I fooled them!
For some reason, stuff ends up on my desk that doesn't belong here. Right now there's a box of golf balls on my desk. I fight a constant battle to keep Den from putting his water bottles on the desk. I worry that the top on the bottle won't be completely closed and it will spill onto my keyboard.
And there's still dust on the desk!
I hate to dust and Dennis hates to dust. That's way there's always dust on my dusk.
Whenever I sit down at the computer SeeSee cat has to join me. Right now she's sitting next to me, under the lamp, on top of some magazines. Sometimes she has to sit right in front of me, on the keyboard helping me type. When I move the mouse, she makes a noise to tell me I'm disturbing her. She sits here because she knows I'll pay attention to her and pet her - she's an attention junky.
I am actually organized. I have a special container for my bills that need to be paid. Although more and more I'm moving to paperless billing. That same container is were I put the paid bills to be filed away in my file cabinet. I have a basket for paperwork that I want to be able to get to very quickly. I also have a vertical file for things in the future like the Jersey Boy tickets for the show we are going to in October.
Then there's the usual desk items, stapler, tape dispenser, pens & pencils, paper to jot notes on, post-its and a lamp.
I have a picture of myself, Grey Davis and Greg Krentzman. It was taken at a JVS Business to Business Luncheon. I like the fact that I met a former governor of California that I voted for - too bad he was voted out of office.
Above my desk are my college diplomas and my GCDF certificates all framed. And of course, there's Den's Honorary Degree for putting me through my master's program. I am proud that I have two degrees. I bet if you spoke to my high school counselor or teachers they would have said Monica, she's a nice girl but most likely will not get a college education. I fooled them!
For some reason, stuff ends up on my desk that doesn't belong here. Right now there's a box of golf balls on my desk. I fight a constant battle to keep Den from putting his water bottles on the desk. I worry that the top on the bottle won't be completely closed and it will spill onto my keyboard.
And there's still dust on the desk!
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