Vicky Jo's Orange Julius

I bought myself a blender yesterday so I made some Orange Julius this morning for my roommate & I. I didn't have the recipe so I had to guess. It came out perfect on the first try. Crystal says it's better than the mall's.


6 oz. frozen OJ
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
3 tsp. vanilla

Mix in the blender & add ice until it is the desired thickness. I like mine super thick.

*You almost need 2 people to eat it. One person eating it & scooping it with a spoon and the other to kick the bottom of the cup.
**I don't suggest using a straw. You're head might cave in.

Crossing My Fingers!

My job interview yesterday went great. If I get the job it means that I will no longer be on social security disability. I promised myself when I went on disability that I would not be on it longer than 2 years. For awhile there I didn't think I was going to be able to stick to that but things are finally looking up for me.

The position is with Step by Step Inc. which runs the housing program where I have lived since October. My job would be Resident Manager in my building. I would be responsible for light maintenence, keeping the common areas clean and peer support for my fellow tenants. Step by Step will put me through the necessary training including peer support, conflict resolution, etc. Also I will get free rent, pay for 40 hrs/wk + over time, medical benefits, 401k, and life insurance. It is considered an entry level position and they hire from within so if I get the job it could lead to a career in psychology. The best part is that all of the negative experiences in my life have prepared me for exactly this. The pain I have suffered over the years is finally paying off. How many people can say that?

Orange Blossom Special/ Jackson w/ Piggy

Okay this is the last one I swear. This one is for Mom.

Johnny Cash & Miss Piggy.

Mommas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys.

I can't resist this one. This is for my big brother Dan and my buddy Heath.

performed by Merle Hagard, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash & Kris Kristoferson.

Ghost Riders in the Sky

This is great. Performed by Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash but if you watch closely you will also see Merle Hagard & Kris Kristoferson in there.

Animal!

I am sooooo easily amused.

I almost peed myself watching this one.

The sun is shining and birds are chirping.

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am doing much better. Since being taken to the ER a couple of weeks ago, where I was prescribed a medication called Cogentin which is used to treat symptoms of Parkinsons & side effects of certain psychiatric medications, my muscle spasms are completely gone. I can sit, stand, walk, and lay down without any discomfort. And the best part is that it does not effect my emotional well being. There are so many things I want to do now.

When I get paid in April I am registering to take a CPR certification class. I let my certification lapse a few years ago because I was no longer working but it is time to get back on track. I am also looking into volunteering at a crisis hotline or at the local hospital. On top of that the building I am living in is being turned into housing which means that there will no longer be counselors that check in on us so they will be needing a resident manager. I have already notified them that I am interested and I am sending them my updated resume. If I get the position then I will be moved downstairs to the single apartment. I am very excited about all the possibilities. Wish me luck. Love Vj