It is raining again tonight. While I enjoy the rain some, I miss the sun. I've always started feeling blue when it was raining for several days. I'm hoping that the farmers got the rain they have been praying and hoping for. I completely understand the need for rain for food, but I still perk back up a lot when the sun comes back out.
We are looking forward to finding out about that Durango on Tuesday (I have to keep reminding myself that it's Sunday, so it's 2 days from now). There is a possibility that we won't get the SUV, but we think it will probably happen.
I currently have an urge to buy a sewing machine and some cloth (to practice on) and try making a bag or something. It is a random urge in my mind, because I've never felt very comfortable with sewing, but it is possible that so far, the timing has never been right for me to learn. I will probably give into this silly urge, when we can scrounge up the money to do so. After all, for around $100 we can buy a decent sewing machine for me to practice with and learn on. It's not that much more to buy cloth and thread to use. And I may be able to make something cool to give as Christmas presents this year (or not... maybe my imagination is starting to get carried away). I can't wait to find out.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
More than Just a Lazy Sunday
Today, I was expecting to just spend a lazy day and get nothing done. That has mostly happened, but D and I did go out to get the paper. He pointed out to me that he didn't have any money when he was coming home from work, so he couldn't buy one on his way home (I feel silly, since I had the money and forgot to give it to him). So, we got to go out and buy one. He had worked 4 hours of overtime, so it surprised him to see me up when he got home (I'm not normally up at 7:00 am, but am now usually up before 11:00 am).
Other than that, I have done little today. I did realize how tired I was last night, because I fell asleep while watching TV about an hour before I normally start falling asleep.
D and I had another discussion about spanking this afternoon. For some bizarre to me reason, I am interested learning about parenting (as far as I know, I am not pregnant). We both strongly believe that there is a right way to spank a child and a wrong way to spank a child. An article I was reading got me all frustrated, because the author was trying to state that there is no reason to ever spank a child. D and I plan on spanking our children when (and only when) they have broken a rule that they knew they were breaking. We are not going to spank them when they accidentally do something, or when they do something bad when there is no established rule (like breaking a window). We refuse to spank them in anger, because that does not teach them anything. Before they get spanked, there will be a discussion of what the wrong was that got them the spanking. If they do break a rule, but injure themselves in the process (doing something that causes a broken bone) we also have agreed not to spank them as they have probably already learned their lesson (there will be a talk though). We have discussed this topic many times and keep finding our common ground rules that I have outlined here. I'm sure D will let me know if I left anything out. We did not go over our rules for spanking when we talked about it earlier, but the topic makes me so frustrated with the people who are so against spanking.
Our country did not start to have some of the problems with school shootings and the like until we decided that spanking a child (spanking is done on the bottom, not anywhere else) was such a bad thing. I have never heard tales about school shootings before the '90s. I do not believe that spanking, when done right, teaches a child to solve their problems by hitting. In fact, I don't think that I've tried to solve a problem I have with hitting since I have become old enough to really be accountable for my actions (since I've been able to think about the future). In fact, I know that my problems with someone cannot be resolved by me hitting them. I guess it's that when I was spanked, it was done the right way.
I think I'm going to go now and get more food in my system, so maybe I'll be better able to handle my emotions now.
Other than that, I have done little today. I did realize how tired I was last night, because I fell asleep while watching TV about an hour before I normally start falling asleep.
D and I had another discussion about spanking this afternoon. For some bizarre to me reason, I am interested learning about parenting (as far as I know, I am not pregnant). We both strongly believe that there is a right way to spank a child and a wrong way to spank a child. An article I was reading got me all frustrated, because the author was trying to state that there is no reason to ever spank a child. D and I plan on spanking our children when (and only when) they have broken a rule that they knew they were breaking. We are not going to spank them when they accidentally do something, or when they do something bad when there is no established rule (like breaking a window). We refuse to spank them in anger, because that does not teach them anything. Before they get spanked, there will be a discussion of what the wrong was that got them the spanking. If they do break a rule, but injure themselves in the process (doing something that causes a broken bone) we also have agreed not to spank them as they have probably already learned their lesson (there will be a talk though). We have discussed this topic many times and keep finding our common ground rules that I have outlined here. I'm sure D will let me know if I left anything out. We did not go over our rules for spanking when we talked about it earlier, but the topic makes me so frustrated with the people who are so against spanking.
Our country did not start to have some of the problems with school shootings and the like until we decided that spanking a child (spanking is done on the bottom, not anywhere else) was such a bad thing. I have never heard tales about school shootings before the '90s. I do not believe that spanking, when done right, teaches a child to solve their problems by hitting. In fact, I don't think that I've tried to solve a problem I have with hitting since I have become old enough to really be accountable for my actions (since I've been able to think about the future). In fact, I know that my problems with someone cannot be resolved by me hitting them. I guess it's that when I was spanked, it was done the right way.
I think I'm going to go now and get more food in my system, so maybe I'll be better able to handle my emotions now.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
The Rain Falls Down
Today, D and I got up and out of the house (well, I got up and we got out) earlier than we usually do. We went grocery shopping and stocked our house back up. We didn't forget much (some crackers, and some pricing we were going to do). We normally avoid shopping on the weekend to avoid all the other people shopping, but we needed food so badly that we had to go today. It's funny, we don't avoid washing clothes, only grocery shopping and washing dishes (which sounds really strange since we both like eating).
Just a few minutes ago, I was sitting in the living room listening to the rain outside. D and I got home while it was still sprinkling outside, before the rain really started to come down. We are looking at having a garage sale in a few weeks, but I was glad it wasn't this weekend with the rain we've been having. It seems strange to me that now that I'm actually getting up during the morning, we've been having rain that's been keeping it dark outside. But soon it will be May, with more sun and drier weather. Rainy weather always makes me think of blankets and books, but then my body keeps trying to tell me to nap too.
Tonight, we go to church. I'm thinking that D will sleep around 12 hours on his first night off. He's not been getting too much sleep lately (4 or 5 hours a day). At least he only has 2 more nights before a night off.
Sometimes, I wonder what exactly someone would say my blog is about, but I'm guessing it would be about my life. If anyone who read this wants to let me know what they think, leave a comment. If you don't want me to know what you think, leave a comment too. I really am curious to know who is reading my blog.
Just a few minutes ago, I was sitting in the living room listening to the rain outside. D and I got home while it was still sprinkling outside, before the rain really started to come down. We are looking at having a garage sale in a few weeks, but I was glad it wasn't this weekend with the rain we've been having. It seems strange to me that now that I'm actually getting up during the morning, we've been having rain that's been keeping it dark outside. But soon it will be May, with more sun and drier weather. Rainy weather always makes me think of blankets and books, but then my body keeps trying to tell me to nap too.
Tonight, we go to church. I'm thinking that D will sleep around 12 hours on his first night off. He's not been getting too much sleep lately (4 or 5 hours a day). At least he only has 2 more nights before a night off.
Sometimes, I wonder what exactly someone would say my blog is about, but I'm guessing it would be about my life. If anyone who read this wants to let me know what they think, leave a comment. If you don't want me to know what you think, leave a comment too. I really am curious to know who is reading my blog.
Friday, April 28, 2006
So, Today...
So, today we test drove a Dodge Durango. There is one little problem that the owner wants to fix, but we should be getting it Tuesday (if it's done that day). We are looking forward to that, because we don't feel comfortable driving our car very far anymore. Tomorrow, even though we hate shopping on the weekend, we HAVE to go grocery shopping.
I would imagine that when D and I have kids, this blog will change into one where I mention the fun things that my kids do (mostly after the are in bed, I would guess). Seeing as I don't believe that I'm currently pregnant, it will be a while before we have kids (but we will like having all the room that's in the back of that SUV. It's got 2 backseats, which is only bad for whoever wants to be in the very back.).
I've got to go mess with our checkbook and the laundry now. Housework never seems to end (and it's not a paid position either, well other than love and appreciation).
I would imagine that when D and I have kids, this blog will change into one where I mention the fun things that my kids do (mostly after the are in bed, I would guess). Seeing as I don't believe that I'm currently pregnant, it will be a while before we have kids (but we will like having all the room that's in the back of that SUV. It's got 2 backseats, which is only bad for whoever wants to be in the very back.).
I've got to go mess with our checkbook and the laundry now. Housework never seems to end (and it's not a paid position either, well other than love and appreciation).
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Our Car is Driving Me Crazy
Our car, which has been in the shop for over a week, is coming home today. We don't know for sure what is wrong with it (it wouldn't mess up for the mechanics looking at it). If it is the fuel pump, which it probably is, it will cost around $400 to fix. We are looking at a Durango tomorrow to probably buy. The real frustration I feel is that we spent over $100 to find out that they don't know what's wrong with it (stupid diagnostic and towing). Our regular mechanic doesn't charge us for diagnostics, but he was not the one to check out the car. It's been a long day, because my back decided that it wanted to hurt most of the day (over the counter pain stuff isn't doing much for me).
I did get both bathrooms cleaned yesterday, so I got that accomplished! And my sheets are all nice and changed. Today, I got dressed and got the mail before I stopped doing anything.
I did get both bathrooms cleaned yesterday, so I got that accomplished! And my sheets are all nice and changed. Today, I got dressed and got the mail before I stopped doing anything.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
My Accomplishments so Far
So far today, I have showered, dressed (yay, I made that goal today!), got the mail, cleaned the half bath, and stripped our bed. I just need to clean the other bath and make the bed.
D and I had a conversation, I don't know how long ago, about the sensitivity of taste. I have more sensitive taste buds than the average person. Apparently, that is more common among women (at around 37%) than men (at around 13%). This is not something I really ever realized about myself until D and I talked about what food tastes like. I think this probably has something to do with some of my food preferences. It's probably why I don't like most teas, watermelon, pumpkin pie, and definitely why I'm picky about how spicy the food I eat is (and why I don't like barbecue sauce).
D and I had a conversation, I don't know how long ago, about the sensitivity of taste. I have more sensitive taste buds than the average person. Apparently, that is more common among women (at around 37%) than men (at around 13%). This is not something I really ever realized about myself until D and I talked about what food tastes like. I think this probably has something to do with some of my food preferences. It's probably why I don't like most teas, watermelon, pumpkin pie, and definitely why I'm picky about how spicy the food I eat is (and why I don't like barbecue sauce).
Someone Looking out for Me
D and I talked a few minutes ago, and he told me what he thought was a good idea for how I should clean the bathrooms today (I will get it done today, that's my promise to me). Since I've felt light-headed some recently, he told me to clean one bathroom and then take a break to make sure that I feel good to clean the other one. I'm going to definitely clean our half bath (affectionately called my bathroom). I don't know what's going on with my body right now, but I don't like feeling tired and light-headed.
Yesterday, I didn't meet my smallest goal for the day, I didn't get dressed in real clothes. Because of this, the mail stayed in our mailbox until late last night. D called me on his way to work to ask if I got the mail in yesterday. Had he been home, I would have shot him a look like he was crazy. Why would I go out if I was in pajama pants? But I did go out to get the mail after he called (in said pajama pants).
Yesterday, I didn't meet my smallest goal for the day, I didn't get dressed in real clothes. Because of this, the mail stayed in our mailbox until late last night. D called me on his way to work to ask if I got the mail in yesterday. Had he been home, I would have shot him a look like he was crazy. Why would I go out if I was in pajama pants? But I did go out to get the mail after he called (in said pajama pants).
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Drivers Can Be Nuts
Yesterday, when D and I were waiting for his parents to show up, we watched the traffic driving by our street (we can see the corner nearest our house from our front porch. We watched and saw that almost no one stopped at the stop sign that is across from the corner (it's a three-way stop). In fact, one car sped up. When we first moved into our house, we had cops park in front of our house to pull these people over, but they are apparently too busy with other crimes to worry about people who run stop signs in this neighborhood. It's just amazing how many people don't pay attention to road signs.
The Date Last Night
D and I did get to go see the movie last night. Unfortunately, it was not quite when we wanted to. Before we could get out of our driveway, the car we were using (D's father's car) got a flat tire. We had to call his parents to come and help us be able to change it (the jack that was in the trunk wouldn't lift the car).
When we got to the movie, we enjoyed the story, the acting, the dancing, but we hated the fact that we could see the mike through most of the movie. If it weren't for that, we would have really enjoyed the movie a lot more. There were a few scenes where you could see not only the mike, but the boom it is on (they were doing shots of most of the main cast).
Because of the flat tire and storms when we got home, I didn't get my bathrooms cleaned yesterday. I guess that I need to try to accomplish that today. I guess that I'm off to clean my tub. I am not available to clean other's houses, even for a fee.
When we got to the movie, we enjoyed the story, the acting, the dancing, but we hated the fact that we could see the mike through most of the movie. If it weren't for that, we would have really enjoyed the movie a lot more. There were a few scenes where you could see not only the mike, but the boom it is on (they were doing shots of most of the main cast).
Because of the flat tire and storms when we got home, I didn't get my bathrooms cleaned yesterday. I guess that I need to try to accomplish that today. I guess that I'm off to clean my tub. I am not available to clean other's houses, even for a fee.
Monday, April 24, 2006
The Date I Waited For
Tonight, D and I are finally going to go on our date. Well, we are at least going to see a movie. We're going to go see "Take the Lead", so I'll have to leave my opinion on it later.
We got to go out to lunch, and we will get paid for doing so (we sold another membership). I like it when I get to go out to a nice meal and get paid to do so. Then I get the good food (with good company, usually) and more money than we spent on it.
I recently (okay, a few minutes ago) read an article about someone who quit their job because their employer wanted them to do something illegal. When they were interviewed again, they mentioned that the reason they quit their job was because of the fact that their employer wanted them to do something illegal, and they wouldn't do it. I really think that that person was brave to do that, but it is the only right and ethical thing to do.
Tonight, my only other goal is to clean the bathrooms, I'll have to let you know later if I meet that goal.
We got to go out to lunch, and we will get paid for doing so (we sold another membership). I like it when I get to go out to a nice meal and get paid to do so. Then I get the good food (with good company, usually) and more money than we spent on it.
I recently (okay, a few minutes ago) read an article about someone who quit their job because their employer wanted them to do something illegal. When they were interviewed again, they mentioned that the reason they quit their job was because of the fact that their employer wanted them to do something illegal, and they wouldn't do it. I really think that that person was brave to do that, but it is the only right and ethical thing to do.
Tonight, my only other goal is to clean the bathrooms, I'll have to let you know later if I meet that goal.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
What a Body Needs
Apparently, after getting up earlier this past week than I had been, it is demanding rest to recover. I don't know why it wants to recover, because I actually got 8 hours of sleep a night, but it is demanding rest. I say that because I've felt a little light headed last night and today. I was working on paying bills this afternoon (necessary evil that it is), and I felt the need to lay down. I really need to go finish writing those checks soon (I'm feeling somewhat better now, but that's hard to gauge since I'm still laying down). I'm glad to be home and away from the court house for a long while. It's not a bad place, but I'm not sure that I'll ever have fond memories of my experience. But I've had no bad dreams because of it.
I have realized that I need to get more of a life, because the family members that do have lives don't seem to blog as much as I do (and then they have something to talk about, where as I do not really have anything to say). I did meet and exceed my goal for yesterday, but today I've not gotten dressed (which made climbing back into bed easier). We go to church on Saturday evening, so we made it to church then. It was nice. It also means that we didn't have to get up this morning (or any other Sunday morning).
I have realized that I need to get more of a life, because the family members that do have lives don't seem to blog as much as I do (and then they have something to talk about, where as I do not really have anything to say). I did meet and exceed my goal for yesterday, but today I've not gotten dressed (which made climbing back into bed easier). We go to church on Saturday evening, so we made it to church then. It was nice. It also means that we didn't have to get up this morning (or any other Sunday morning).
Friday, April 21, 2006
Nothing About the Case
I don't know that I'm going to post anything about the case I ended up on. It isn't something I want to dwell on. It doesn't make me feel good. I spent all last night and most of today trying to distract myself. I am now feeling much better so I am moving on from it.
Today, I decided to loose myself in a romance novel for a while. It's a habit I have, but reading them seems to cheer me up. I also had mashed potatoes and ice cream (nice comfort food for me). D was not trying to argue with me on what I wanted to do, because he was glad I was caring about something (even though it wasn't much). I think he'll be glad when he gets up and I tell him I'm almost as happy as I was before jury duty started. The fact that he isn't going to try to work overtime tomorrow will help (we'll get to spend most of the day together). We are thinking about finally having a date on Sunday night or Monday afternoon.
I'm glad that D isn't minding me taking the weekend "off". I'm going to catch up on TV and relax. I am being so lazy that I never changed out of what I slept in last night today. It's been more of a "I don't want to be responsible right now" kind of thing. My major goal for tomorrow is to actually get dressed. I'm setting low goals for the next few days, so if I actually do something, I'll feel like I really accomplished something.
Today, I decided to loose myself in a romance novel for a while. It's a habit I have, but reading them seems to cheer me up. I also had mashed potatoes and ice cream (nice comfort food for me). D was not trying to argue with me on what I wanted to do, because he was glad I was caring about something (even though it wasn't much). I think he'll be glad when he gets up and I tell him I'm almost as happy as I was before jury duty started. The fact that he isn't going to try to work overtime tomorrow will help (we'll get to spend most of the day together). We are thinking about finally having a date on Sunday night or Monday afternoon.
I'm glad that D isn't minding me taking the weekend "off". I'm going to catch up on TV and relax. I am being so lazy that I never changed out of what I slept in last night today. It's been more of a "I don't want to be responsible right now" kind of thing. My major goal for tomorrow is to actually get dressed. I'm setting low goals for the next few days, so if I actually do something, I'll feel like I really accomplished something.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Not in the Mood to Blog
Today, we finished our trial. Because of the emotions I'm feeling tonight, I am not in the mood to blog this soon about this. Maybe after a night's sleep, I will be more in the mood to share the case, since I am now free to talk about it. Tonight, I am going to try to distract myself from the thoughts that have been going through my mind since I started hearing evidence yesterday.
I do have some advice for you though. It is not easy to decide someone's guilt or innocence (or even if just the burden of guilt was met) on a case like the one I had. After we decided on a verdict, I felt like someone had punched me in the gut. I wasn't sure I could sit out in the court room without throwing up while the verdict was read. Because of this, tomorrow I am not doing much if that is at all possible (nothing seems attractive to me right now). I tried hard not to let any emotion show during the reading of the verdict, but I felt like I had ripped out my own heart (even though I believe that I made the right decision). I don't know how much sleep I am going to get tonight.
I do have some advice for you though. It is not easy to decide someone's guilt or innocence (or even if just the burden of guilt was met) on a case like the one I had. After we decided on a verdict, I felt like someone had punched me in the gut. I wasn't sure I could sit out in the court room without throwing up while the verdict was read. Because of this, tomorrow I am not doing much if that is at all possible (nothing seems attractive to me right now). I tried hard not to let any emotion show during the reading of the verdict, but I felt like I had ripped out my own heart (even though I believe that I made the right decision). I don't know how much sleep I am going to get tonight.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Interesting Reading
I check on my families blogs whenever I can, which is most days. Reading my aunt's blog lead me to learn something I did not know about other members of my family (which isn't surprising, I'm rarely nosy when it comes to what happens to my extended family). I was surprised only because I didn't know that any of my cousins knew anyone related to anyone famous. Then again, I don't know much about most of my cousins, because we are all so spread out.
Today, I officially got onto a jury, but I should be done by Friday at the latest. My brain has not been able to completely stop thinking about the trial since we recessed until tomorrow morning. D is thinking about letting me drive the car tomorrow to go to court (if he is too tired).
I have plans this weekend to sleep in and catch up on the shows that are waiting on me on the DVR (and a couple of episodes of a show that were taped by a VCR). While I was in court this morning, D went shopping for food. He also helped out some with laundry. I need to go mess with it, but at least it's been worked on.
Lately, I have been reading books for personal enrichment, but I find that I can read for longer periods of time when I'm reading for escape than enrichment. I enjoy reading both kinds of books (although, I really want to choose the enrichment books, which D has been choosing lately). I enjoy books more when I choose what I'm reading. I realize that it is better for me to read the enrichment books, but sometimes I like to escape into the fantasy of someone else's life. I never believe that someone else's life is more realistic, or even that much better, but it's nice to get to see someone have something work out perfectly for them. I think that both types of books are good for person, depending on what they need at the moment. When I'm feeling down, I want the fantasy, but sometimes I'm looking for an encouragement, I want the enrichment.
Today, I officially got onto a jury, but I should be done by Friday at the latest. My brain has not been able to completely stop thinking about the trial since we recessed until tomorrow morning. D is thinking about letting me drive the car tomorrow to go to court (if he is too tired).
I have plans this weekend to sleep in and catch up on the shows that are waiting on me on the DVR (and a couple of episodes of a show that were taped by a VCR). While I was in court this morning, D went shopping for food. He also helped out some with laundry. I need to go mess with it, but at least it's been worked on.
Lately, I have been reading books for personal enrichment, but I find that I can read for longer periods of time when I'm reading for escape than enrichment. I enjoy reading both kinds of books (although, I really want to choose the enrichment books, which D has been choosing lately). I enjoy books more when I choose what I'm reading. I realize that it is better for me to read the enrichment books, but sometimes I like to escape into the fantasy of someone else's life. I never believe that someone else's life is more realistic, or even that much better, but it's nice to get to see someone have something work out perfectly for them. I think that both types of books are good for person, depending on what they need at the moment. When I'm feeling down, I want the fantasy, but sometimes I'm looking for an encouragement, I want the enrichment.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Long Days
Today was a long day. I did get called up to possibly serve on a jury. I cannot say anything else until after the trial is over, or I get kicked out of the courtroom (and get home).
I forgot to mention that while I was at my dad's I finally got my hair cut and got it dyed red. Well, the red mainly looks like it is tinting my hair to look more red than it normally looks, but it is still brown.
I finished "Made in America" by Sam Walton today. It was a good read. I enjoyed reading more about the company. I am wondering if they now use the internet for most of their communications, but I can always ask my dad if I really feel the urge to know. Sam Walton did not tell much about any mistakes he made, but he does encourage anyone who wants to own a business to follow Wal-Mart's past as closely as they can (well, I wanted to with my gift shop after reading the book, it's a multi-billion dollar corporation).
Tomorrow should be a long day, but more interesting than yesterday (which was also long).
I forgot to mention that while I was at my dad's I finally got my hair cut and got it dyed red. Well, the red mainly looks like it is tinting my hair to look more red than it normally looks, but it is still brown.
I finished "Made in America" by Sam Walton today. It was a good read. I enjoyed reading more about the company. I am wondering if they now use the internet for most of their communications, but I can always ask my dad if I really feel the urge to know. Sam Walton did not tell much about any mistakes he made, but he does encourage anyone who wants to own a business to follow Wal-Mart's past as closely as they can (well, I wanted to with my gift shop after reading the book, it's a multi-billion dollar corporation).
Tomorrow should be a long day, but more interesting than yesterday (which was also long).
Monday, April 17, 2006
I Take a Weekend Off and Then Life Gets Interesting
Okay, so this past weekend, I went out of town (with D) to visit my dad. He's doing well since his surgery. He was able to go back to work today (which he was excited about the entire time we were there, so I'm sure he enjoyed today). D and I enjoyed a nice weekend relaxing and not doing anything important. I know that I enjoy going there, because it reminds me that I make my life too stressful for myself. The only part of the trip I didn't enjoy was the ride there in an un-air conditioned car (more on that later). We were unfortunate enough to drive there during the hottest part of the day (in the upper 80s for weather, how did that happen in April?).
Today was my first day of jury duty. I spent the day sitting in a room, waiting to hear my name (which didn't happen). I didn't mind spending the day reading, but would have loved it if I could have been in the most comfortable of clothing to do so. There were lots of people there in jeans, which is weird to me, because the dress is supposed to be business casual. Only on a casual Friday would I even think to expect jeans. Waiting today makes me think that I'll either spend all week waiting to hear my name, or I will get put on a case late in the week (I'd rather just wait all week than have to go on a case that lasts even a week starting Friday).
After spending all day waiting, D and I dropped off our taxes (I know, we should have had them done long before now, but that just didn't happen). My shoes, which are dress shoes, weren't made for walking (or even standing really). I'm not particularly in love with them (even when I don't have to walk much). When we got back to our car, we tried to leave. Then the one car we have (that was working), stopped working. It would start, but then die. It was strangely familiar, like when the other car stopped working (the other car is still in the shop, because our mechanic decided that he would be replacing the gas tank). I don't know how much sleep D is going to get this week, between chauffeuring me to jury duty and trying to run his business. We are currently borrowing D's father's car, until we either get a car from the mechanic, or we go into debt to get a newer car. I'm trying not to think about any of this.
Apparently, my family loves reading my blog (at least, that's what the one's who reply say). I do enjoy posting, and it is an easy way to keep in touch. I would like to wish my brother a belated Happy Birthday. I've been meaning to call him, but it's been a little crazy recently. After all, I was let go from jury duty at 4:30 and didn't get home until close to 7 (I think, I stopped thinking around the time we got to D's parent's house to drop his father off). I really wish I didn't have to get up early tomorrow, but I am willing to do my civic duty.
Oh, on a side note, I think that the courthouse mentioned that we were picked for jury duty based on having a driver's license, instead of being registered voters.
Today was my first day of jury duty. I spent the day sitting in a room, waiting to hear my name (which didn't happen). I didn't mind spending the day reading, but would have loved it if I could have been in the most comfortable of clothing to do so. There were lots of people there in jeans, which is weird to me, because the dress is supposed to be business casual. Only on a casual Friday would I even think to expect jeans. Waiting today makes me think that I'll either spend all week waiting to hear my name, or I will get put on a case late in the week (I'd rather just wait all week than have to go on a case that lasts even a week starting Friday).
After spending all day waiting, D and I dropped off our taxes (I know, we should have had them done long before now, but that just didn't happen). My shoes, which are dress shoes, weren't made for walking (or even standing really). I'm not particularly in love with them (even when I don't have to walk much). When we got back to our car, we tried to leave. Then the one car we have (that was working), stopped working. It would start, but then die. It was strangely familiar, like when the other car stopped working (the other car is still in the shop, because our mechanic decided that he would be replacing the gas tank). I don't know how much sleep D is going to get this week, between chauffeuring me to jury duty and trying to run his business. We are currently borrowing D's father's car, until we either get a car from the mechanic, or we go into debt to get a newer car. I'm trying not to think about any of this.
Apparently, my family loves reading my blog (at least, that's what the one's who reply say). I do enjoy posting, and it is an easy way to keep in touch. I would like to wish my brother a belated Happy Birthday. I've been meaning to call him, but it's been a little crazy recently. After all, I was let go from jury duty at 4:30 and didn't get home until close to 7 (I think, I stopped thinking around the time we got to D's parent's house to drop his father off). I really wish I didn't have to get up early tomorrow, but I am willing to do my civic duty.
Oh, on a side note, I think that the courthouse mentioned that we were picked for jury duty based on having a driver's license, instead of being registered voters.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Our Car Situation
Today, we almost got the second car we are using back. I say almost, because when I got in to drive it off, it wouldn't start. On the plus side, the mechanic knows exactly what is wrong and is fixing it without making us pay for the problem (he accidentally caused it, so he's fixing his mistake). We may have it tonight or tomorrow (that's his goal on this car). It has been in the shop for a couple of weeks now (partly because there were two problems that were fixed individually). And my father-in-law paid the bill today. After all, we couldn't have messed it up that much in the past 6 months, and we just paid for a new radiator (which needed to be replaced because of the age of the car). We are happy to be able to get this car back, because we will need it if D is going to work almost any overtime next week.
I am doing better about making sure I fold and put away my laundry at least once a week. Today, I was doing just that. It took me just over an hour to fold all our clothes. Tomorrow, I get to wash and fold laundry again, but only because we are going out of town for the weekend. Because of that, I have to make sure we have most of our clothes clean and ready to go (I never know what I'm going to pack until I'm packing). It's going to be nice to get out of town. D is going to get to catch up on some sleep (He couldn't work this weekend even if he wanted to, because where he works is going to be closed for the weekend. He even gets tomorrow night off!). We have no plans once we get where we are going (well, D has plans to sleep some while there, but that's it for plans).
I have done my crunches so far Monday and Tuesday. Today, I'll do my crunches in a little while. I also am reading a book (at D's request). I'm reading a chapter a day, which I also need to read today. But I have gotten something done today (the laundry took a while, and I've not been up and home for that long). I guess I'll go now and work on something else for a little while before reading the book and doing crunches.
I am doing better about making sure I fold and put away my laundry at least once a week. Today, I was doing just that. It took me just over an hour to fold all our clothes. Tomorrow, I get to wash and fold laundry again, but only because we are going out of town for the weekend. Because of that, I have to make sure we have most of our clothes clean and ready to go (I never know what I'm going to pack until I'm packing). It's going to be nice to get out of town. D is going to get to catch up on some sleep (He couldn't work this weekend even if he wanted to, because where he works is going to be closed for the weekend. He even gets tomorrow night off!). We have no plans once we get where we are going (well, D has plans to sleep some while there, but that's it for plans).
I have done my crunches so far Monday and Tuesday. Today, I'll do my crunches in a little while. I also am reading a book (at D's request). I'm reading a chapter a day, which I also need to read today. But I have gotten something done today (the laundry took a while, and I've not been up and home for that long). I guess I'll go now and work on something else for a little while before reading the book and doing crunches.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Haircuts and Nail Polish
I am looking forward to getting my hair cut soon. My cousin mentioned somewhat recently that she doesn't like her new haircut, but I am so looking forward to cutting off my long locks. I am trying to change things about my life, and I think a new cut (and possibly a dye job) will help me have a much brighter outlook on these changes. I'm looking forward to going to classes again. D and I have been discussing me possibly working, but I'm not sure that I'm going to work while taking classes (we haven't come to any definitive answer to that yet). I'm ready to shed my old life and get to one that is surrounded by an organized home and see how much I've grown (and will grow) with returning to school. After I got married, I cut my hair and dyed it (it was supposed to be red, but ended up pink). I seem to want to make a change to my appearance (temporary changes) whenever I make big changes to my life.
Yesterday, I decided to paint my nails (fingers and toes). It's been a while since I painted my nails, so I decided to paint them so no nail on one appendage was the same color. I have pink, purple, blue, green, and black nails. Other than the black ones, I look a little like I painted my nails for Easter, as most of the colors are rather pastel (with dark green for grass). I only went with black because the only other colors I have are a darker shade of blue and red. I didn't want the red and pink to clash, and who wants to wear 2 different shades of blue when they are wearing 3 other colors too? Not me.
Yesterday, I decided to paint my nails (fingers and toes). It's been a while since I painted my nails, so I decided to paint them so no nail on one appendage was the same color. I have pink, purple, blue, green, and black nails. Other than the black ones, I look a little like I painted my nails for Easter, as most of the colors are rather pastel (with dark green for grass). I only went with black because the only other colors I have are a darker shade of blue and red. I didn't want the red and pink to clash, and who wants to wear 2 different shades of blue when they are wearing 3 other colors too? Not me.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Today We Went Shopping
Today, D and I went shopping. We hadn't gone shopping for food in almost 2 weeks. We only got the things we really needed (except the filters for our A/C, we didn't have the measurements earlier). We mainly bought juice (I hadn't realized we were so low before yesterday).
D and I are trying to figure out how to pay for a new roof now. Apparently some of the shingles are starting to be blown off in the high winds that have arrived with this spring's tornado season. We may have to use our homeowner's insurance to pay for it. With school coming up, this was one more thing that we didn't need happening right now, but, as with everything else, we will figure it all out (and it will work out well for us).
D and I are trying to figure out how to pay for a new roof now. Apparently some of the shingles are starting to be blown off in the high winds that have arrived with this spring's tornado season. We may have to use our homeowner's insurance to pay for it. With school coming up, this was one more thing that we didn't need happening right now, but, as with everything else, we will figure it all out (and it will work out well for us).
Saturday, April 08, 2006
The Reason for the Main Title
I realized that I don't think I ever mentioned why I named my blog I'm just me. I have spent a few months (actually, I guess it's been a few years really) trying to figure out what the correct answer is to the question Who are you? Telling someone my name doesn't seem to really answer the question. I'm also not defined just by what I do (housewife and future student are not who I am, they are what I do). The only answer I seem to be satisfied with is I'm just me. Probably because I'm still discovering who I am. I doubt I'll ever have a full answer to the question, but I am having fun exploring the possibilities. Someday, I may have another answer, but I doubt it.
Yesterday, D pointed out to me that when I focus on my past (and the issues I have with it), I show a victim mentality. That is someone I don't want to be. The whole reason why is that I feel like I didn't get much say in my life as a teenager. I probably had more than I knew, but it doesn't seem like it from my point of view. It's silly, because now I have a great amount of input into the decisions that affect my life. I helped D decide that it wasn't a good time for us to accept the buyouts that were offered by his company (We would have really been struggling with creditors if we had taken a buyout. Our credit is perfect, but I don't want to totally mess it up at 25.). That was a huge decision, and I actually helped make it. Then there is the whole returning to school decision. I got to decide what electives I was taking to be able to get my associate's degree (2 needed classes, and 1 needed elective, but I need the exercise from some of the other classes I'm taking). He also reminded me that I have a lot of say about how we spend the money we use for food each week. After all, I usually make the list and choose the food in the store. At this point, I'm just glad that I know how to stock us up for only $100 (we didn't got grocery shopping at all last week, and still have food available).
Anyway, I just thought that I'd inform anyone who is reading this blog for the first time (my family got e-mailed the link, which I hadn't done really) about why I named the blog what I did. I also want to point out that I use this space to blow off steam or brag about what I've accomplished lately. It's just a nice little space for me let off any stress I've accumulated (which is usually stress I put on myself, don't know from where). In addition to my classes this year, I'm also going to work on getting myself in better physical shape. I told D to keep me accountable for doing 200 crunches everyday. I should be back down to my ideal weight before the summer is over (I want to set a reasonable goal). I may even reach it by my anniversary (which I would love), but I'm not going to hold my breath on that.
Yesterday, D pointed out to me that when I focus on my past (and the issues I have with it), I show a victim mentality. That is someone I don't want to be. The whole reason why is that I feel like I didn't get much say in my life as a teenager. I probably had more than I knew, but it doesn't seem like it from my point of view. It's silly, because now I have a great amount of input into the decisions that affect my life. I helped D decide that it wasn't a good time for us to accept the buyouts that were offered by his company (We would have really been struggling with creditors if we had taken a buyout. Our credit is perfect, but I don't want to totally mess it up at 25.). That was a huge decision, and I actually helped make it. Then there is the whole returning to school decision. I got to decide what electives I was taking to be able to get my associate's degree (2 needed classes, and 1 needed elective, but I need the exercise from some of the other classes I'm taking). He also reminded me that I have a lot of say about how we spend the money we use for food each week. After all, I usually make the list and choose the food in the store. At this point, I'm just glad that I know how to stock us up for only $100 (we didn't got grocery shopping at all last week, and still have food available).
Anyway, I just thought that I'd inform anyone who is reading this blog for the first time (my family got e-mailed the link, which I hadn't done really) about why I named the blog what I did. I also want to point out that I use this space to blow off steam or brag about what I've accomplished lately. It's just a nice little space for me let off any stress I've accumulated (which is usually stress I put on myself, don't know from where). In addition to my classes this year, I'm also going to work on getting myself in better physical shape. I told D to keep me accountable for doing 200 crunches everyday. I should be back down to my ideal weight before the summer is over (I want to set a reasonable goal). I may even reach it by my anniversary (which I would love), but I'm not going to hold my breath on that.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Nothing New
There hasn't been anything new happening this week. Well, I did decide what classes I'm taking this summer (and what classes I'm taking this fall). This summer, I am going to take American Federal Government and Bowling (for the exercise). This fall, I'm taking Business Law, Introduction to Sociology, and Aerobics (again for the exercise).
Other than that, there has been nothing to write about.
D has promised to take me on a date next Thursday evening. Which is nice, because I kept us home last night when we were supposed to be going on a date (I wasn't sure we should see a movie when we could hear the tornado sirens). I just felt that it was better to stay home then.
Other than that, there has been nothing to write about.
D has promised to take me on a date next Thursday evening. Which is nice, because I kept us home last night when we were supposed to be going on a date (I wasn't sure we should see a movie when we could hear the tornado sirens). I just felt that it was better to stay home then.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Interruptions
I hate it when the news breaks into shows to tell us news that can wait until a commercial (or when they interrupt for unimportant weather bulletins). I can understand it when there are tornadoes (this is tornado alley), but not when they feel like telling me about some decision made by someone that doesn't affect my life. I don't care if some coach is going to rehab. I don't really care about any trials going on because of the 9/11 stuff. I want trials to occur, but who is eligible for the death penalty isn't something that is very important to me. I don't watch the news for a good reason, so I don't want the news to interrupt the shows I do watch to tell me something they can wait a couple of hours for and show during regular news hours. When they interrupt to tell about storms (not tornadoes, those are worth the interruption) during the show, it bothers me. They can wait until the commercial for that. I just wonder why they think that it is more important to tell me this stuff than to show the show that was scheduled during that time. This is coming out because I've been watching stuff that's been recorded on our DVR and deleting them afterwards. There were interruptions in the shows, at least one of which was not urgent.
I'm sure there are some people to whom all these interruptions are important, but I personally find them to just be annoying. I am done with my opinions on this subject.
I'm sure there are some people to whom all these interruptions are important, but I personally find them to just be annoying. I am done with my opinions on this subject.
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