Crazy fire and Mike's retirement party
This afternoon at work one of my coworkers came in and said something about the vacant laundromat a couple buildings down from us being on fire, and right after that heard sirens (the fire department is only like a block or two away). I looked outside and saw smoke pouring out of the building..I went back inside and very casually said "yep, it's on fire." Adam was amused at how casually I said that LOL. I kept looking out and it just seemed to be getting worse, even with the firefighters there..the smoke had turned very black. Soon after that the battalion chief came in and said everyone had to evacuate, so we quickly grabbed important stuff and went outside. I wasn't really afraid our building would catch on fire, it wasn't windy and half the fire trucks in Fairbanks were there LOL. What I was told is that a homeless person broke in and started a fire to keep warm, which got out of control and soon the whole building was on fire (she was ok, I saw her standing outside with a blanket). I'd feel SO guilty if I had done that, even if the building was vacant! For some reason the fire smelled like someone roasting marshmallows over a campfire..weird lol. Here's a picture:
Yikes! I wonder if it'll join the other burnt-out buildings in Fairbanks that for some reason don't get torn down..
Today was ALSO Mike's official going away party..mom and I drove by the fire and it was still burning (it had been a couple hours since it started). Mike was like "I'm gone for a couple weeks and the building threatens to burn down??" haha. It was nice, a few people made some speeches, saying in the years they've known him, they've never heard him say a bad thing about anyone and never got angry and was always positive..definitely 100% true. Mike also announced he's adopting a baby girl that was born a couple days ago!! Elias was SO excited to be getting a sister, he kept proudly showing people her picture on Mike's phone lol. He's going to be such a great brother! We also had cake for Elias since he turns 5 on Christmas Eve..he's such a cool kid. :D Here's a pic of my coworkers and I with Mike:
Yay! He did so much good for the Literacy Council, we'll have to continue his legacy!
When mom and I left the party, we drove by the building again and it looked like they had gotten the fire out, with the other buildings looking fine..I'm sure it helped that the fire station was so close!! Crazy afternoon lol
My bed arrived on Tuesday! On Monday I texted mom (it was easier just to send it to her house) "keep me posted (ha ha) on when the bed gets there" LOL. We're planning on putting it together on Sunday..I hope I like it!!
4. What is the best positive change you’ve made recently? Hmm..I imagine my bed will make that list :P
5. Have you ever inherited something? Yeah, I got my great-grandma's watch after she died..I think it's in Payson somewhere..
6. If you have a partner, have you ever had to sleep in separate beds? I'm single
7. What is something you are skeptical about? Aliens..guess you never know though..
8. What is an unusual item you or somebody you know owns? My parents have this small plane thing that's also a kaleidoscope! It's pretty cool lol
9. Does it bother you if someone practically bathes in perfume? OMG YES..it kills my sensitive sense of smell! Last time I wore perfume I got a migraine..no thanks. Yesterday I was at a store that smelled like there were air fresheners around, and got a migraine that night. Have mercy on us sensitive people!! Haha
December
1. How old were you when you got your first car?
2. What is a topic you are uncomfortable with discussing with most people?
3. What was the longest you stayed in your own home for?
4. What is the best positive change you’ve made recently?
5. Have you ever inherited something?
6. If you have a partner, have you ever had to sleep in separate beds?
7. What is something you are skeptical about?
8. What is an unusual item you or somebody you know owns?
9. Does it bother you if someone practically bathes in perfume?
10. Have you ever won a trophy for something?
11. What is your favorite yogurt topping?
12. Have you ever done a craft project you saw on Pinterest?
13. What color were your bedroom walls painted when you were a teenager?
14. What is your favorite past time for each of the four seasons?
15. Were you voted for a superlative in high school?
16. A reality show idea that you would most definitely watch on television?
17. Which parent was more strict when you were growing up?
18. Do you ever get gut-feelings about things? Do you follow them?
19. There’s an app for everything. What apps consume the most of your time?
20. Have you ever had a bedroom with a specific theme?
21. Do you have memories from preschool?
22. Is there anything about technology that scares you?
23. What’s a word/phrase that’s commonly heard in your region, but not anywhere else?
24. Do you bite on straws, lollipop handles, or ice cream sticks?
25. Do your parents still live in the same house they raised you in?
26. What’s your favorite flavor of soda, pop or whatever else you call it?
27. What time do you usually have dinner?
28. Do you keep the cabinets in your kitchen and bathroom organized?
29. What do you wish you’d spent more time doing five years ago?
30. How often do you light candles?
31. What are you looking forward to in the next year?
Today's trivia: According to the Federal Reserve, a $1 bill lasts about 6.6 years
Yikes! I wonder if it'll join the other burnt-out buildings in Fairbanks that for some reason don't get torn down..
Today was ALSO Mike's official going away party..mom and I drove by the fire and it was still burning (it had been a couple hours since it started). Mike was like "I'm gone for a couple weeks and the building threatens to burn down??" haha. It was nice, a few people made some speeches, saying in the years they've known him, they've never heard him say a bad thing about anyone and never got angry and was always positive..definitely 100% true. Mike also announced he's adopting a baby girl that was born a couple days ago!! Elias was SO excited to be getting a sister, he kept proudly showing people her picture on Mike's phone lol. He's going to be such a great brother! We also had cake for Elias since he turns 5 on Christmas Eve..he's such a cool kid. :D Here's a pic of my coworkers and I with Mike:
Yay! He did so much good for the Literacy Council, we'll have to continue his legacy!
When mom and I left the party, we drove by the building again and it looked like they had gotten the fire out, with the other buildings looking fine..I'm sure it helped that the fire station was so close!! Crazy afternoon lol
My bed arrived on Tuesday! On Monday I texted mom (it was easier just to send it to her house) "keep me posted (ha ha) on when the bed gets there" LOL. We're planning on putting it together on Sunday..I hope I like it!!
4. What is the best positive change you’ve made recently? Hmm..I imagine my bed will make that list :P
5. Have you ever inherited something? Yeah, I got my great-grandma's watch after she died..I think it's in Payson somewhere..
6. If you have a partner, have you ever had to sleep in separate beds? I'm single
7. What is something you are skeptical about? Aliens..guess you never know though..
8. What is an unusual item you or somebody you know owns? My parents have this small plane thing that's also a kaleidoscope! It's pretty cool lol
9. Does it bother you if someone practically bathes in perfume? OMG YES..it kills my sensitive sense of smell! Last time I wore perfume I got a migraine..no thanks. Yesterday I was at a store that smelled like there were air fresheners around, and got a migraine that night. Have mercy on us sensitive people!! Haha
December
1. How old were you when you got your first car?
2. What is a topic you are uncomfortable with discussing with most people?
3. What was the longest you stayed in your own home for?
4. What is the best positive change you’ve made recently?
5. Have you ever inherited something?
6. If you have a partner, have you ever had to sleep in separate beds?
7. What is something you are skeptical about?
8. What is an unusual item you or somebody you know owns?
9. Does it bother you if someone practically bathes in perfume?
10. Have you ever won a trophy for something?
11. What is your favorite yogurt topping?
12. Have you ever done a craft project you saw on Pinterest?
13. What color were your bedroom walls painted when you were a teenager?
14. What is your favorite past time for each of the four seasons?
15. Were you voted for a superlative in high school?
16. A reality show idea that you would most definitely watch on television?
17. Which parent was more strict when you were growing up?
18. Do you ever get gut-feelings about things? Do you follow them?
19. There’s an app for everything. What apps consume the most of your time?
20. Have you ever had a bedroom with a specific theme?
21. Do you have memories from preschool?
22. Is there anything about technology that scares you?
23. What’s a word/phrase that’s commonly heard in your region, but not anywhere else?
24. Do you bite on straws, lollipop handles, or ice cream sticks?
25. Do your parents still live in the same house they raised you in?
26. What’s your favorite flavor of soda, pop or whatever else you call it?
27. What time do you usually have dinner?
28. Do you keep the cabinets in your kitchen and bathroom organized?
29. What do you wish you’d spent more time doing five years ago?
30. How often do you light candles?
31. What are you looking forward to in the next year?
Today's trivia: According to the Federal Reserve, a $1 bill lasts about 6.6 years