Happy Hump Day!

Happy Hump day! I'm so glad the week is about half over, as it's been a stressful week. I found out that Ashley got an 87 on her science fair project. Yea!!! I was really hoping she'd do okay (I wouldn't have given it more than an 80)....especially with what we had to work with. Long story, but let's just say she's happy with the grade.
1) Administrative Professionals Day (formally known as Secretary's Day):This unofficial holiday recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists , and other administrative support professionals. Over the years, this day has becoming one of the biggest workplace celebrations, and it's celebrated worldwide, through community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts.
2). World Penguin Day: This holiday coincides with the annual northward migration of penguins, which happens each year on or around April 25th. Penguins do not fly, so they walk, or waddle their way to and from. Spend a little time learning about penguins today....or go to the zoo and watch them.

3). DNA Day: This holiday commemorates the day in 1953 when James Watson and Francis Crick's article on the structure of DNA was published, and the day in 2003 when the the Human Genome Project was completed, both of which were on April 25. I just keep thinking.... Love your DNA, after all, it's in your genes. LOL
4). Hug a Plumber Day: I guess just appreciating your plumber isn't enough, as you're suppose to give him/her a hug. Now, if you don't know how to hug your plumber, I found a web video that will give you instructions. Yeah, I don't know who comes up with this.... http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/about-duluth/plumbers-day/video-for-plumbers-day/video-for-plumbers-day.aspx
5). Red Hat Society Day: Today celebrates the 13th anniversary of the Red Hat Society. http://www.redhatsociety.com/aboutus/Legacy.html will give you all the information you ever carried to know...or not know. The Red Hat Society is a global society of women that supports and encourages women in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment, and fitness.
6). Malaria Awareness Day:This holiday was designated to be April 25 by President George W. Bush in 2007. In his proclamation, President Bush called on Americans to join in on the goal to eradicate malaria on the African continent. On April 25, 2006, President Bush described Malaria Awareness Day to be a day when "we focus our attention on all who suffer from this terrible disease -- especially the millions on the continent of Africa. Malaria kills about 1 million people every year.....
Hope you are having a good day.

Wednesday -- 4/11/2012

Oh, the pollen here is killing me. I itch so bad right now that it's not even funny.The meds are working only a little....I just wanna scream!
1). International "Louie, Louie" Day: This day comes on the anniversary of the birth of composer Richard Berry, who wrote the song "Louie, Louie." It's also commemorates the release of the original version this week back in 1957.  Apparently, “Louie Louie” has been recorded more than any other rock song  in history....and the Kingsman version (1963?) seems to be the most popular.
2). Barbershop Quartet Day:This day honors four guys with great voices....and seems to go hand in hand with "Louie, Louie" day...LOL.  This day celebrates the founding of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 11, 1938. Barbershop Quartets date back to the early 1900's in America. Even The Simpsons has had at least one barbershop quartet on their show.
3). Eight Track Tape Day: Now don't these just keep getting better and better today? LOL  I remember eight track tapes, which ruled the music world in the 60's and 70's.....the format came out so people could listen to their music in their cars.....and was replaced by cassette tapes....which was replaced by CDs. If you still have tapes and a player, by all means enjoy the day listening to some great  (or not-so-great)music. If not, just spend a few minutes looking back in time to when you loved your eight track tapes!
4). National Submarine Day: My first thought on this one was, does it celebrate the sandwich or the boat? A submarine is a vessel designed for underwater operations that can still sail on the water's surface. Aristotle described a submersible used in 332 B.C. by the sailors of Alexander The Great. There is also evidence that a primitive sub was built around 200 B.C. in China, but it was centuries later before the first real sub was built in 1620 by a Dutchman (of wood encased in leather). The first 'modern' sub purchased by the United States on this date in 1900 for $150,000 from Holland....so, my thought is that this day celebrates the underwater vessel....but celebrate with a sub sandwich. LOL
5). National Pet Day: The holiday was created by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert & Animal Advocate, Colleen Paige.  National Pet Day is “to celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives and to create public awareness about the plight of many different kinds of animals awaiting a forever home in shelters all across the nation.” – National Pet Day Website. So give you pet some extra love and a treat today!
Well, I am back to paying bills....and praying I can afford to pay them. I'm so sick of medical bills, and of coarse everyone wants their money yesterday.
I guess I'll give Lily a treat, though she's already a very spoiled doggy.

Celebrating what???

Another day means another day of holidays to celebrate.....
1). Don't Go to Work Unless It's Fun Day: Gee, I bet I know your decision. LOL. I guess since it's Tuesday, a lot of you will be going in to work anyway....so make it fun and enjoyable. My husband took today off....
2). Tweed Day: Tweed Day celebrates one of two things. Either it celebrates the warm, fashionable woolen clothing that originated in Scotland. Seemingly always in fashion, Tweed keeps you warm and looks good, too. Or,...it celebrates the birthday of a corrupt , New York City politician. William Magear "Boss" Tweed, who was born on April 3, 1823. Boss Tweed was a politician from NYC,  a U.S. Senator, and a NY State Senator. His claim to fame was being convicted of graft and corruption, for stealing millions of dollars from NYC. I guess we should celebrate the Tweed clothing...LOL...unless you live in New York.
3). Pony Express Day: On this day in 1860, the first Pony Express mail, traveling by horse and rider relay teams, simultaneously leaves St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. Ten days later, on April 13, the westbound rider and mail packet completed the approximately 1,800-mile journey and arrived in Sacramento, beating the eastbound packet's arrival in St. Joseph by two days and setting a new standard for speedy mail delivery. The Pony Express was short lived though....lasting only about 18 months....the American Civil War did it in. The TV show The Young Riders was about the pony express...and lasted longer than the actually Pony Express. LOL. (I have a story about the photographer from that show....I will have to remember to write about it).

4). World Party Day: This holiday celebrates a synchronized global mass celebration of a better world and the active creation of desirable reality. World Party Day began as a grassroots effort in 1996.....and actually the idea came from a book: Flight, A Quantum Fiction Novel, by American writer Vanna Bonta. I'm all for partying a little bit today. LOL
Have a great day...and P-A-R-T-Y.