Yardies a home and a farrin, Part 24!

[Ellsinlove 2]

So my investigation began:

I figured the first step is to identify potential suspects. Who could've possibly been in one of the 5 conference rooms in the secured section where my phone disappeared. Here's how I narrowed the list from all employees in the building to 74:

1) Checked to see who'd reserved any of the 5 conference rooms

2) Found 3 rooms combined & reserved from 12:30 to 2:30. My phone disappeared between 12 and 1:45, so this one fit.

3) Went to the calendar of the person that made the reservation. Access Denied.

4) Looked up her job title. Admin assistant to Mrs Manager

5) Looked at Mrs Manager's calendar. She was off today & didn't have the meeting on her calendar.

6) Saw that Mrs Manager had scheduled meeting with Team Leads for Thursday.

7) Checked each of the 3 Team Leads' calendars to see if they had today's meeting on there.

8) The second Team Lead I tried had meeting on calendar. Saw that meeting ran from 1 to 2. Also saw the people invited to the meeting.

9) Unfortunately, it was a quarterly safety meeting for everyone in the department: 65 people. Still, the list is narrowed to about 74 people: 65 from that meeting, 7 from the meeting I was in, & the 2 sec guards.

So... Do I email these 65 people from some other group about the missing cell phone? If I do, would anything REALLY come of it? I've already prayed that God softens the heart of the thief to the point where they turn it into security.

But in the grand scheme, it's not THAT big a deal to lose a new, expensive cell phone . After all, Quana said she's lost a bunch.

Wow, super sleuth Nat on the job!

I don't take advantage of the annual upgrades either. I had my same phone for over 3 years! I just upgraded to this Google phone 1.5 months ago & was loving it. I didn't think I needed or would really use internet on my phone, but once I had it, I realized how useful it is. Waiting is never an issue if you have the internet on you.

I can definitely see the advantage of having internet handy. Instant directions, phone #s, etc. etc. etc. The possibilities are endless. I've been tempted a time or two but for the time being, paying the extra for that service is NOT in my budget right now.

MrsTee...just let him cry. It breaks your heart but sometimes it really helps them. I have heard my Dad cry so much over the last couple of months and it doesn't get any easier. Chokes me up everytime.

to both of you & your Dads. There's a neighbor lady who I'd pass every morning when we'd both be leaving our houses for our respective bus stops...she always takes the one the block the other direction & I take the one the opposite direction so we'd greet eachother all the time. She's one of the few friendly neighbors I have. Anyway, I'd noticed I hadn't seen her in a while & finally one day I see her again & she says "I've missed you!"...we chatted for a minute & then she began to tell me that she'd taken family medical leave from work to take care of her husband who has cancer. I feel so bad for her....I know this is really hard on her & from what she's explained to me, he isn't taking any kind of treatment (his beliefs I guess??) so basically it sounds like he's just waiting to die. I held her hand for a minute & told her I'd pray for her & her husband too. Cancer is such a terrible thing....so hard to deal with it for me personally. I had a neighbor friend get cancer when we were both in high school & I have to admit, I was not supportive. I just withdrew....I have a tendency to do that when someone gets cancer....I feel really bad but I don't know what to do or how to deal or how to help. Another friend died a few years ago from leukemia & it sucked too....she was so vibrant & seemed so healthy....she was this extremely fit, thin, incredible dancer & artist. Again, I sort of withdrew....we weren't real close but we knew eachother well enough & I know I could've lent more of a helping hand. I just really don't know how to deal. I don't know how anyone deals with it. All I can do is pray for you all.

You're right.. i don't know how well I will handle it though

I'm sure you will handle it better than I would....and even if you don't handle it well, just making that connection with him will make all the difference for both of you, no matter the outcome.

Thanks guys for helping me out with that social security question.

I go and fill out the form, called in by some man who said that we don't need to apply because for the past 3 months immigration automatically apllies for it once he comes, and that we'll get it in the mail within 2-3 weeks

I don't think that's the case so I'm going back next week. Will let y'all know what happens because there's quite a few of us who will be applying for social security cards in the near future.

I don't believe that guy gave you correct information. For a K-1, it is not automatic. For other visas like K-3 or CR-1, it may be but for those of us doing the fiance visa, you have to go in and apply. Definitely go in & try again. So long as he has been here two weeks, he should be in the 'system' so he can apply.

This was tooo cute

I can finally post a you tube video!!! hallelujah!

YAY that you posted a video! However, I'm alone in this apparently but I think ANYTHING where they make babies do grown-up stuff is creepy! It just gives me the willies!

[NatPatBen 3]

Morning!

I just noticed that the # of posts is no longer under our pictures.

[IrieCat 2]

Good Morning, Happy Hump Day, Happy St Patricks Day...

Have a great day ladies...

[Always Blessed 1]

Good Morning All Have a wonderful day!

[DedicatedWife 4]

Good morning Yardies! I been M.I.A. lately...been on my grind at work. These folks up in here been tripping...but I wanted to make sure I made my way in here today! I will probably be in and out...

So what all have I missed?

[kjenkins86 5]

Goodmorning everyone, I see it's empty in here but I ain't worried because maybe when I come back later it'll be 30 pages away from where I left it.

Nat: I didn't notice until you mentioned it (the posts under our name) that sucks because I was startingt to watch how fast it'll go up...

I now understand WHY I have to wait 2 weeks: so it'll be in the system, thanks guys. I'm so stubborn I decided I didn't want to wait. I called SSA this morning

The reps usually don't know what they're talking about, I called and explained the situation and the lady is like "whatever immigration told you, that's what'll happen" and I'm like "immigrationn didn't tell him it'll be mailed" and she's like "well that means you didn't bring proper documents to apply for it" and I just hung up because she said she CAN'T verify his eligibility and my patience wore thin.

So I called immigration, that number we used to call to check if we got our NOA2 and the thing would never ask if I need to be connected to an agent and when I press 0, it says it doesn't understand. So whatever, will go back next week. Thanks for all the help guys.

I'm off from work today again and my boss is p'd off. She hates it when we're off. But a part of the city is flooded because it rained fri-mon so we'll probably be off tomorrow too

[MRStee 19]

Way to go Nat...I ate terrible tonight. I went to Qudoba and had some chicken nachos. They were probably 1000+ calories.

I had a grill cheese sandwich

[MRStee 19]

At least you're sincere. I appreciate sincerity far more than people being fake out of so-called politeness.

Ahhh, damn it! That's a bummer.

Awww, I feel for him. I don't know if I could be one of those positive, hopeful people if I were to get cancer. I'd just feel like I haven't done everything I wanted to do & I'd probably be terrified. I'm always amazed at people who deal with situations like that with true grace & humility. I agree with Dillon though, it could be therapeutic for both of you to just let him get it out. Still praying for him Mrstee!

I think you got this!

I got a cure for that & it ain't nothin nice!

I know thats right!

[MRStee 19]

Goodmorning everyone, I see it's empty in here but I ain't worried because maybe when I come back later it'll be 30 pages away from where I left it.

Nat: I didn't notice until you mentioned it (the posts under our name) that sucks because I was startingt to watch how fast it'll go up...

I now understand WHY I have to wait 2 weeks: so it'll be in the system, thanks guys. I'm so stubborn I decided I didn't want to wait. I called SSA this morning

The reps usually don't know what they're talking about, I called and explained the situation and the lady is like "whatever immigration told you, that's what'll happen" and I'm like "immigrationn didn't tell him it'll be mailed" and she's like "well that means you didn't bring proper documents to apply for it" and I just hung up because she said she CAN'T verify his eligibility and my patience wore thin.

So I called immigration, that number we used to call to check if we got our NOA2 and the thing would never ask if I need to be connected to an agent and when I press 0, it says it doesn't understand. So whatever, will go back next week. Thanks for all the help guys.

I'm off from work today again and my boss is p'd off. She hates it when we're off. But a part of the city is flooded because it rained fri-mon so we'll probably be off tomorrow too

Kj, if you ever go to SS office and they don't give you what you need ask to speak with a supervisor. Also print the guides where it says you can apply for a SS number 2 weeks after their arrival. Hubby and I went 2wks and 2 days just to be sure he was in the system and we had absolutely know no problem. They say it takes 30 days to get the card, we got in a week and a half. I had no problems changing my SS after I got married either. I didn't even have my marriage cert. I used the one they give you as a souvenior. I just applied for a replacement card for my daughter, again no problems. You just need to reach people who know what the hell they are talking about and if not always ask for a supervisor. Your time is valuable and Im sure you can't keep taking off to handle SS issues. Good luck!!!

Edited March 17, 2010 by MRStee

[1luv 1]

I am in a pissed off mood today

I burned my finger this morning!

I NEED a Vacay now!!!!

oh good mroning all!

Edited March 17, 2010 by 1luv

[*JG* 2]

Soulard is the bomb!!! We even got this huge rug for our bedroom for $35!!!! I think it is an 8x10.

I will have to go to Dierbergs to check it out...to me their prices are usually really high.

I could not agree more. I love spending $20 and walking out of there with my little granny cart full!!!!!

[*JG* 2]

By Sunny...

I am trying to find a friend to go out with tonight since I am all alone. I need to take advantage of it while I can!!!

I didn't do anything. You should've said this statement a little earlier in the day!

[kjenkins86 5]

Kj, if you ever go to SS office and they don't give you what you need ask to speak with a supervisor. Also print the guides where it says you can apply for a SS number 2 weeks after their arrival. Hubby and I went 2wks and 2 days just to be sure he was in the system and we had absolutely know no problem. They say it takes 30 days to get the card, we got in a week and a half. I had no problems changing my SS after I got married either. I didn't even have my marriage cert. I used the one they give you as a souvenior. I just applied for a replacement card for my daughter, again no problems. You just need to reach people who know what the hell they are talking about and if not always ask for a supervisor. Your time is valuable and Im sure you can't keep taking off to handle SS issues. Good luck!!!

Okay thanks

But I can't find where it says he can apply 2weeks later, do you remember where you saw it?

Edited March 17, 2010 by kjenkins86

[kjenkins86 5]

I am in a pissed off mood today

I burned my finger this morning!

I NEED a Vacay now!!!!

oh good mroning all!

Oh no, feel better

[*JG* 2]

Part 15:

Some people think they're bad...until someone shows them otherwise.

Wha happened?? I peeked in & couldn't find anything juicy.

Congrats Jamerican on the good score! How'd you do on the others?

Sounds like you have a slight case of insomnia...I know the time change doesn't help either. I've been going to bed real late the last couple nights. Had to take melatonin last night to get my self in 'sleep mode'. Then hubby's mom calls at 4:30 a.m. cause after nearly 9 months she STILL doesn't realize the time difference! Hubby forgot to turn off the ringer last night before bed so we had an unwanted wake up call. Couldn't go back to sleep until almost 6 a.m. & the alarm went off 30 minutes later. Sometimes I tell ya.....

I've been to bed at 12:30 or later since the time change. I wish I was doing something productive like Nat....usually I'm just goofing off online.

Happy Anniversary 1luv!

Nothing happened, Ells. That's the point. They talk the same BS day after day after day. And, then think they are so damn clever.

Can't believe I used to spend hours on there. Minutes now and I'm ready to bash my head into a wall.