D is done with his J-O-B. In fact, he got paid for the whole 8 hours last night with only actually working 4. I know he was home by 5:30 (his coughing in the living room woke me up). We are excited. I was mean enough to only let him have a short nap earlier to try to get him back to sleeping at night.
In other news, it's snowing again. We just (mostly) got rid of all the white stuff from the last time moisture fell from the sky. But this doesn't look like it will be as bad as the Blizzard of Dec. '06 or the Ice Storm of Jan. '07. I hear the coldest it gets in Southern California is the low 60s.
I've got to go. I'm making D take me somewhere (I'll wonder around a grocery store right now) to get me out of the house.
TTFN!
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
This Opinion Won't Stay Inside
I have an opinion that will matter to (probably) nobody. There is a big debate (apparently) about whether or not mom's should have a drink (some alcohol) while at a playgroup or a play date. I know that my opinion doesn't mean much for 2 reasons: 1. As stated before, I am not yet a mommy and 2. I don't drink much. But I feel the need to express the opinion I have formed. Personally, as long as those moms don't go overboard with the alcohol, I don't care if they drink or not. Most of the people who do seem to only have 1 or 2 drinks during a 2 or 3 hour time frame, more than enough to be clear headed the entire time and still able to safely drive.
Personally (again), I will probably never drink while at a play date, but that is because I have a tendency to feel really warm when I do have alcohol and don't plan on drinking much in public ever. In fact, I really only plan on drinking alcohol only when I'm at home with no guests over (and only having 1 drink). Which is, not surprisingly, what I do now on the rare occasion that I drink (mostly when I'm feeling ultra-stressed or extremely upset). But I won't look down on a mother for having a drink while in my presence, because she has that right. After all, from what I read (and have observed), parenting is tough enough without anyone adding any judgments on top. And people have opinions on EVERYTHING (not just in parenting, might I add).
On a side note, because this keeps popping in my head, my mother-in-law told me last Wednesday that they (she and her husband) would like to see more of us. It had been less than a month since Christmas, D and I are still trying to get back to what we had started during December (remember the house cleaning? It should start again in a couple of days), and I don't know when exactly we would find time for seeing them (we're also looking at real estate stuff and doing more with Prepaid Legal). I did joke that I wasn't planning on gaining weight (although, she did remind me that getting pregnant would do that), and the subject was dropped. Most everyone else there said that it was good to see us, but wished the circumstances were better.
Okay, I'm done talking about all this stuff for now.
TTFN!
Personally (again), I will probably never drink while at a play date, but that is because I have a tendency to feel really warm when I do have alcohol and don't plan on drinking much in public ever. In fact, I really only plan on drinking alcohol only when I'm at home with no guests over (and only having 1 drink). Which is, not surprisingly, what I do now on the rare occasion that I drink (mostly when I'm feeling ultra-stressed or extremely upset). But I won't look down on a mother for having a drink while in my presence, because she has that right. After all, from what I read (and have observed), parenting is tough enough without anyone adding any judgments on top. And people have opinions on EVERYTHING (not just in parenting, might I add).
On a side note, because this keeps popping in my head, my mother-in-law told me last Wednesday that they (she and her husband) would like to see more of us. It had been less than a month since Christmas, D and I are still trying to get back to what we had started during December (remember the house cleaning? It should start again in a couple of days), and I don't know when exactly we would find time for seeing them (we're also looking at real estate stuff and doing more with Prepaid Legal). I did joke that I wasn't planning on gaining weight (although, she did remind me that getting pregnant would do that), and the subject was dropped. Most everyone else there said that it was good to see us, but wished the circumstances were better.
Okay, I'm done talking about all this stuff for now.
TTFN!
Mixed Signals
Today, my body has been sending mixed signals. Mostly that if I go lay down, it will let me sleep (I tried, it told me that it wasn't tired anymore). It's been frustrating to say the least. And I may be fighting off a cold (or something... all I know about it is that I keep sneezing).
On the other hand, I found a picture of my type of cell phone in yesterday's Radio Shack ad and took a picture of it with my phone (because I am silly like that). And I kicked D's butt at our board game today (despite the bleak start).
I hear the clothes asking to be messed with (not literally), so I must go appease them.
TTFN!
On the other hand, I found a picture of my type of cell phone in yesterday's Radio Shack ad and took a picture of it with my phone (because I am silly like that). And I kicked D's butt at our board game today (despite the bleak start).
I hear the clothes asking to be messed with (not literally), so I must go appease them.
TTFN!
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Must Get Out
I have got to start getting out of the house more. Of course, for this feeling today, I blame D. He went and did our grocery shopping by himself (while I slept), so I barely went anywhere on Friday. He went when there wouldn't be many people at the store, which is wonderful (except when we only go to church for the rest of the weekend). I'm feeling a little stir crazy. D would probably point out that I have the ability to go somewhere since the roads are clear (but I don't want to go by myself). I'm trying to just suck it up and get over it. After all, I have plenty of stuff to do around here.
Next Thursday and Friday, D and I are working on cleaning the house (again). We haven't got any work done for most of this past month, because we've been too busy playing our new board game. It will be nice to get some rooms finished.
I'm going to go find a book to read or something.
TTFN!
Next Thursday and Friday, D and I are working on cleaning the house (again). We haven't got any work done for most of this past month, because we've been too busy playing our new board game. It will be nice to get some rooms finished.
I'm going to go find a book to read or something.
TTFN!
Saturday, January 27, 2007
I Think Soda (Mostly) Sucks
When travelling, I tend to drink sodas (Sprite mostly). When I'm at home, I usually drink juice. I can tell you now that I prefer juice. Which is funny, since I used to have a 2-or-3-a-day Dr. Pepper habit. And I slowly weaned myself off soda almost all together. I quit caffeinated sodas, and now I'm only a soda drinker when on road trips. Mostly because I don't want to drink diet lemonade (otherwise, forget the carbonation). When I've had soda for several days (usually, at holidays), I start feeling like I've been drinking nothing but chemicals and really, really want juice again. I'm trying to start drinking water while on trips (and even when home), but it's not working out real well so far. I think it's the increased trips to the bathroom (so more stops, so longer trips). But I'm trying. When we went to D's aunt's funeral, I had some Cherry Coke on the way down there (to wake up and stay awake), and water (and a chocolate shake) on the way back.
I guess that is all I have to say for now.
TTFN!
I guess that is all I have to say for now.
TTFN!
My Guest Post
And now, without further ado, here is D.
Hey everyone,
Apparently I'm supposed to tell you about the Blingo link to the right of your screen. (I'm not sure why I'm the one telling you because Meredith is the one who originally told me about it and asked if we should sign up.) All that I can really say about it is that if you do any searching on Google then you should sign up for Blingo. All you have to do is use their web page to search from, which is powered by Google, and with each search that you do, up to 10 per day, you have a chance at winning a prize. There is no cost, and there is nothing to install on your computer. The prizes range from Visa gift cards to movie tickets to iPods to a new car etc., and any time that you win something we also win the same thing. Also, if you get someone else to sign up then if they win something you also win it. As I said, if you normally use Google to do your searches, or if you don't mind changing to Google, then go ahead and sign up for Blingo through our link. (For now our Blingo name is "D and M", but that could always change in the future.)
That's all for now so I guess that I will go back to reading my book. (Rich Dad's "The ABC's of Real Estate Investing" for those who were wondering.)
Hey everyone,
Apparently I'm supposed to tell you about the Blingo link to the right of your screen. (I'm not sure why I'm the one telling you because Meredith is the one who originally told me about it and asked if we should sign up.) All that I can really say about it is that if you do any searching on Google then you should sign up for Blingo. All you have to do is use their web page to search from, which is powered by Google, and with each search that you do, up to 10 per day, you have a chance at winning a prize. There is no cost, and there is nothing to install on your computer. The prizes range from Visa gift cards to movie tickets to iPods to a new car etc., and any time that you win something we also win the same thing. Also, if you get someone else to sign up then if they win something you also win it. As I said, if you normally use Google to do your searches, or if you don't mind changing to Google, then go ahead and sign up for Blingo through our link. (For now our Blingo name is "D and M", but that could always change in the future.)
That's all for now so I guess that I will go back to reading my book. (Rich Dad's "The ABC's of Real Estate Investing" for those who were wondering.)
Friday, January 26, 2007
Guest Posting Delayed
D needed sleep before I got around to getting him to post, so I guess I'll have to try for tomorrow. He had been up 20 hours, so I'm not surprised he wanted to sleep.
I have a correction to my post from yesterday. Apparently, with the inclusion of all of Russia, Europe is larger in square miles than North America. But if you replace Europe with Antarctica (which only has about 30 research stations), my question is still valid.
D has 3 days of work left. Nicely, we get to keep our health insurance for 6 months before we have to start paying for it on our own. That gives us time to build up some cash-flow from real estate and time to compare what we want for insurance.
Today is my blogaversary! I've been posting for 1 full year. And I have yet to run out of things to say, which amazes me. I find that I get more news that I care about by reading blogs too (like actual news news, not just what is going on in someone's life). It is nice, because then I know about the things I care about without having to sort through the rest.
I'm going to go mess with my laundry, before I forget about it.
TTFN!
I have a correction to my post from yesterday. Apparently, with the inclusion of all of Russia, Europe is larger in square miles than North America. But if you replace Europe with Antarctica (which only has about 30 research stations), my question is still valid.
D has 3 days of work left. Nicely, we get to keep our health insurance for 6 months before we have to start paying for it on our own. That gives us time to build up some cash-flow from real estate and time to compare what we want for insurance.
Today is my blogaversary! I've been posting for 1 full year. And I have yet to run out of things to say, which amazes me. I find that I get more news that I care about by reading blogs too (like actual news news, not just what is going on in someone's life). It is nice, because then I know about the things I care about without having to sort through the rest.
I'm going to go mess with my laundry, before I forget about it.
TTFN!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
I Have a Random Question
Okay, I have a random question for scientists (note, this is not a timely question, but one that I recently thought up). If you have demoted Pluto from being a planet based on it's size, are you going to demote any continents for being to small too? I read the comics on Monday (as I normally do), and when I was messing with the crossword puzzles, I saw the Mini Page for kids. They were talking about the 7 continents, and I realized that Europe and Australia are both rather small continents. Nothing wrong with that (they didn't decide their size, people long ago did). But are scientists, heady with their decision that Pluto is no longer a planet (which what do I say to my future kids?) going to decide that continents should be based on size too? So, if any scientists know this, please let me know.
I found out some good for me news about my phone today. When it drops, only the cover over the battery comes off, so the phone stays on. That's good for me, because I drop my phones more often than I would care to admit, and that used to make them turn off (lack of power will do that). But an inadvertent test today (I dropped it off the back of the love seat, which isn't right in front of a wall, and onto the floor) told me that this would no longer be the case. Just another reason for me to love my pink phone.
Hopefully, I will get D to do a guest post for me tomorrow (about the Blingo link on the side).
TTFN!
I found out some good for me news about my phone today. When it drops, only the cover over the battery comes off, so the phone stays on. That's good for me, because I drop my phones more often than I would care to admit, and that used to make them turn off (lack of power will do that). But an inadvertent test today (I dropped it off the back of the love seat, which isn't right in front of a wall, and onto the floor) told me that this would no longer be the case. Just another reason for me to love my pink phone.
Hopefully, I will get D to do a guest post for me tomorrow (about the Blingo link on the side).
TTFN!
Being Taken Care Of
Today, D has been taking care of me and the house. I'm not sure if he's trying to give me an easy day today because everyone's emotions yesterday got me down or what, but I appreciate that he's willing to take care of what needs to be done for me. I slept for about 10 and a half hours last night. I mostly got up just because I didn't want to get a headache from sleeping more (odd, but true: 12 hours of sleep gives me a headache).
D made us lunch and spent time hanging some things back up in our living room (they were taken down for our cork boards to go up). My living room is now nicely decorated (or at least the walls are).
I'm going to go back to relaxing now.
TTFN!
D made us lunch and spent time hanging some things back up in our living room (they were taken down for our cork boards to go up). My living room is now nicely decorated (or at least the walls are).
I'm going to go back to relaxing now.
TTFN!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
I'm Tired
We made it through the funeral and the car ride just fine (okay, I'm tired and a little sore, but other than that). We read the whole book during the car ride (so my throat is a little sore, and D is making me tea), but we both thoroughly enjoyed it (The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall). We suggest you go buy it and read it (D actually told me to write about it, so we both do endorse the book). I want to buy some to give out to friends and family.
I'm going to bed soon.
Sleep well out there.
TTFN!
P.S.: I still would love to know about anyone's favorite flowers if you haven't left a comment about that yet.
I'm going to bed soon.
Sleep well out there.
TTFN!
P.S.: I still would love to know about anyone's favorite flowers if you haven't left a comment about that yet.
The Very, Very, Very Early in the Day Post
D got me up at 4. Then I proceeded to nearly nap on the love seat until 4:20. It's 4:44 and I am dressed and ready to go (other than stopping to get some food and drink). D still isn't dressed, but he knows what he's wearing. I feel that it will be a somewhat long day. We've got the Greatest Hits of the Eagles to help us wake up as we start our trip (and Avril Lavigne if we need her too). Then, I'll probably start reading when it's light enough out. I think I got about 4 and a half hours of sleep last night. My brain would just not shut off. Mostly about what we need to do before we leave town (I'm getting food for now and food for later) and potential posts that I will probably forget all about.
I NEED SLEEP!!!!!
TTFN!
P.S.: Does every day have a 4 a.m.?
I NEED SLEEP!!!!!
TTFN!
P.S.: Does every day have a 4 a.m.?
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
(Insert Creative Title Here)
Okay, I've been curious about how much this blog actually gets looked at. So curious, I actually went and got a site counter (which if you check everyday, you would never see... it's at the bottom). I have people reading, just not commenting (just lurking... I see you out there). Is it that I don't have anything to reply to? If so, then you can get involved by telling me the creative title you would put with this post. Call it an experiment on my part.
I have an outfit for tomorrow (a warm one too, I remember wearing it in the past and being warm). It's charcoal grey. D and I went to Wal-Mart today to get tights to go with it (black tights, to match my shoes I guess). I plan on taking jeans and socks to change into after it's all done (or at least right before we hit the road). All I have left to do today is iron a shirt (for D), shave, clip nails, and go to bed early tonight (we are trying to get out of town by 5:30 a.m., which means planning to leave by 5 and getting up by 4). Oh, and check the mail again.
While we were shopping (for the tights), D and I got some ice cream for when we get home tomorrow (for if I care to do anything but fall into bed and sleep). We figured we might as well go ahead and do as much of the shopping now as possible. Since we didn't need much food, it was a relatively easy shopping trip (all because I wanted tights for warmer legs). But we should be set for food for a while.
D and I are going to read the book The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall tomorrow while we're on the road (I'm going to read it out loud). Since we'll be in the car about 6 or 7 hours (round trip), we should finish it. We're also going to get food and caffeine tomorrow morning (which I'll stop drinking by the time we get there, so I can sleep tomorrow night).
One last comment on the tights. I have no idea when the last time I wore tights (or pantyhose) was. It's been a while (church dress is usually pretty casual lately... jeans and a shirt).
TTFN!
I have an outfit for tomorrow (a warm one too, I remember wearing it in the past and being warm). It's charcoal grey. D and I went to Wal-Mart today to get tights to go with it (black tights, to match my shoes I guess). I plan on taking jeans and socks to change into after it's all done (or at least right before we hit the road). All I have left to do today is iron a shirt (for D), shave, clip nails, and go to bed early tonight (we are trying to get out of town by 5:30 a.m., which means planning to leave by 5 and getting up by 4). Oh, and check the mail again.
While we were shopping (for the tights), D and I got some ice cream for when we get home tomorrow (for if I care to do anything but fall into bed and sleep). We figured we might as well go ahead and do as much of the shopping now as possible. Since we didn't need much food, it was a relatively easy shopping trip (all because I wanted tights for warmer legs). But we should be set for food for a while.
D and I are going to read the book The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall tomorrow while we're on the road (I'm going to read it out loud). Since we'll be in the car about 6 or 7 hours (round trip), we should finish it. We're also going to get food and caffeine tomorrow morning (which I'll stop drinking by the time we get there, so I can sleep tomorrow night).
One last comment on the tights. I have no idea when the last time I wore tights (or pantyhose) was. It's been a while (church dress is usually pretty casual lately... jeans and a shirt).
TTFN!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Figuring Out What to Wear
Wednesday, I have a funeral to attend. I don't have many dark colored clothes, and most of the ones I do have are not appropriate for the current weather. So, basically, I'm going to be cold while at the grave site. D will be one of the pall-bearers. Because of the fact that we aren't going down to where the funeral is until the day of, we will miss the viewing. It's not too surprising that she died (she had breast cancer, and they didn't catch it until it was in the later stages), but it still hurts some. So, tomorrow, I'll be spending the late afternoon trying to figure out which of my seasonally inappropriate clothes will provide me the right amount of warmth to wear.
D found out that he can't get bereavement time off for his aunt dying. If one of my grandmothers died (note the use of the word if), he could take 3 days off. Oddly, if one of my siblings died, he gets no time off. Because I'm not supposed to mourn them as much as I would my grandmother (or step-parent)? It's a wacky thing.
On the opposite end of the emotional spectrum, D got me a new wallet last Friday (I really needed one). My old wallet was no longer staying shut (at least the side with the checks wasn't). So, that is my good news. Well, and the fact that I finally got the promised Chinese food yesterday (before we found out about his aunt).
Is it bad that my Monday has been better than my Sunday was?
TTFN!
D found out that he can't get bereavement time off for his aunt dying. If one of my grandmothers died (note the use of the word if), he could take 3 days off. Oddly, if one of my siblings died, he gets no time off. Because I'm not supposed to mourn them as much as I would my grandmother (or step-parent)? It's a wacky thing.
On the opposite end of the emotional spectrum, D got me a new wallet last Friday (I really needed one). My old wallet was no longer staying shut (at least the side with the checks wasn't). So, that is my good news. Well, and the fact that I finally got the promised Chinese food yesterday (before we found out about his aunt).
Is it bad that my Monday has been better than my Sunday was?
TTFN!
Sunday, January 21, 2007
No Happy News Today
A little while ago, D and I found out that his aunt died recently. So, we have a funeral to go to in the middle of next week. My only thoughts on this are that I will miss seeing her at Thanksgiving and Christmas (and any other time I would see her), and I'm sad that she won't get to be with her grandchild (her daughter is pregnant currently).
I'm going to work on cheering myself up a little.
I'm going to work on cheering myself up a little.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
It's Wet Out There
Who keeps asking for the snow? I want them found and moved out of state. I'm ready to see my "dead" grass (the yellow color it is in winter). I'm ready to be able to actually drive somewhere again (instead of D driving me everywhere). Not that I have much of anywhere to go (and rarely go somewhere without D), but the ability to do so would be nice. And who forgot to tell the weather about global warming? (Not that I believe in it.)
On the plus side, when D and I are homeschooling, our kids will still get taught during times that I can't drive us anywhere (there is always something to learn around the house).
I'm happy to be back home until Monday morning.
TTFN!
P.S.: D would like everyone to know that he does rinse out his cups when putting them in the sink. I would like to apologize for the misinformation I put up here.
On the plus side, when D and I are homeschooling, our kids will still get taught during times that I can't drive us anywhere (there is always something to learn around the house).
I'm happy to be back home until Monday morning.
TTFN!
P.S.: D would like everyone to know that he does rinse out his cups when putting them in the sink. I would like to apologize for the misinformation I put up here.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Shifting My Paradigm
D and I are each reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (he's reading it at work and I'm reading it at home. I'm just glad he's not highlighting in it). I like how Stephen Covey defines paradigm (because I can easily translate it in my head). Paradigm = map. Simple. I love simple ideas (they are usually the most brilliant). Of course, thinking of shifting my paradigm (map) means I have to look at why my map is drawn the way it is.
For example: I have some issues sharing things. Mostly, I have issues with people using (or taking) my stuff without asking. I know where this comes from, I had issues with people (okay, siblings) understanding that my stuff was not theirs to use freely. I don't blame them, because they are 10+ years younger than I am, so they hadn't learned that yet (sharing a room with my sister for about 7 years didn't help either). My things, in that house, were not specifically reserved for my use (except clothes, because no one else could fit in them). If I had a cool toy, I was expected to share it (and not always with my siblings). That has lead me to being very affronted when someone uses my things without asking first. D can tell you that I don't like to share my Ben & Jerry's Phish Food either (he took without asking, while I was in bed sleeping innocently). Most things, I don't mind sharing (for a while), but I get up-tight sometimes. And I know why. And I don't think being asked is too much of a requirement for my stuff to be used.
But I do want to have a clearer map, with less pitfalls (that don't really exist) and hidden traps that I don't even know about. So, I guess I'll be doing some soul searching (or mind searching?) for a while.
Enjoy your day (and put the Phish Food down).
TTFN!
For example: I have some issues sharing things. Mostly, I have issues with people using (or taking) my stuff without asking. I know where this comes from, I had issues with people (okay, siblings) understanding that my stuff was not theirs to use freely. I don't blame them, because they are 10+ years younger than I am, so they hadn't learned that yet (sharing a room with my sister for about 7 years didn't help either). My things, in that house, were not specifically reserved for my use (except clothes, because no one else could fit in them). If I had a cool toy, I was expected to share it (and not always with my siblings). That has lead me to being very affronted when someone uses my things without asking first. D can tell you that I don't like to share my Ben & Jerry's Phish Food either (he took without asking, while I was in bed sleeping innocently). Most things, I don't mind sharing (for a while), but I get up-tight sometimes. And I know why. And I don't think being asked is too much of a requirement for my stuff to be used.
But I do want to have a clearer map, with less pitfalls (that don't really exist) and hidden traps that I don't even know about. So, I guess I'll be doing some soul searching (or mind searching?) for a while.
Enjoy your day (and put the Phish Food down).
TTFN!
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Randomness
We have a humidifier (wonderful for when we have sinus issues). It is currently sitting on the floor in our living room, turned off, but with water in it. It just bubbled a moment ago, slightly startling me. Why did it randomly bubble?
On Saturday (the day it's supposed to snow), we are taking a friend to the airport (if the flight isn't cancelled). Then, D has work the night before (mandatory, and advisable for in the near future). I'm feeling more and more ready for summer (or late spring).
The ice that is our driveway was softened up some today. I know because I could see where I had walked out to get our mail (and it felt different under my shoes). Also, the top of the car (which D filled up last Friday and hasn't been moved since) had the ice fall off of it. I'm not sure when it happened, but it was interesting to see.
I've got this tea I bought that I keep intending to try, but forgetting about. Stop gaping at your screen, I like warm tea a little (and hate iced tea completely). It's strawberry tea, which is one of the big reasons I bought it. It looks good, but I rarely think of it while I'm in the kitchen.
I found our thermometer. It was in the cabinet it belongs in, but on a shelf it's not normally kept on. I feel silly for having forgotten where I stuck it (I knew it was in the house though).
I think D is going to be disappointed that I didn't read much of the book he wants me to read (I got through the foreword). I know why he wants me to read it, but today just wasn't the day for reading self-improvement books. Maybe tomorrow.
Wow, I had a lot of short random things to say.
TTFN!
On Saturday (the day it's supposed to snow), we are taking a friend to the airport (if the flight isn't cancelled). Then, D has work the night before (mandatory, and advisable for in the near future). I'm feeling more and more ready for summer (or late spring).
The ice that is our driveway was softened up some today. I know because I could see where I had walked out to get our mail (and it felt different under my shoes). Also, the top of the car (which D filled up last Friday and hasn't been moved since) had the ice fall off of it. I'm not sure when it happened, but it was interesting to see.
I've got this tea I bought that I keep intending to try, but forgetting about. Stop gaping at your screen, I like warm tea a little (and hate iced tea completely). It's strawberry tea, which is one of the big reasons I bought it. It looks good, but I rarely think of it while I'm in the kitchen.
I found our thermometer. It was in the cabinet it belongs in, but on a shelf it's not normally kept on. I feel silly for having forgotten where I stuck it (I knew it was in the house though).
I think D is going to be disappointed that I didn't read much of the book he wants me to read (I got through the foreword). I know why he wants me to read it, but today just wasn't the day for reading self-improvement books. Maybe tomorrow.
Wow, I had a lot of short random things to say.
TTFN!
Clothes
Today, I'm going to talk about something I know very little about... clothes. I know how to dress myself to look decent and stay the appropriate temperature, but I know very little about why certain fashions are so popular. But that has nothing to do with my talk about clothes (it's just some background on me). When I'm lounging around my house with no intention of going anywhere or seeing anyone but D, I usually don't care if my clothes match (or even vaguely match). I wear what is comfortable and that is the extent of my thoughts on the matter. When going in public, I try to ensure that my clothes go well together (which is easy with jeans). One of my favorite things to wear while lounging around the house is a green t-shirt that says "Stop looking at my shirt" and, lately, a pair purple plaid pajama pants. They don't go together at all. I know this. D is the only one to see me wear them together and he doesn't seem to mind. Then today, while starting the laundry, I put on a pair of red flip-flops to go out into the garage (where the washer and dryer are. My wish list for my next house includes an indoor laundry room). These clashed even worse. The only reason for the flip-flops is that our garage floor is filthy (and I don't intend to do much about it) and I didn't want really dirty feet. If I hadn't wanted to get our mail, I would probably still be wearing that outfit, but instead I'm actually wearing a plain blue shirt and dark blue jeans.
My other complaint (which I mentioned just a few days ago) is that for only having 2 people in this house, I seem to always be messing with laundry. I have to do laundry 3 days a week, and am not always good about folding it (or putting it away, since I have yet to do that after folding laundry Tuesday). I can only imagine how often I'll be doing laundry when we add a child to this household (no news as to when that will be).
I seem to give off the impression (at least to D) that I want anything that is pink (not fully, just a little). That isn't true. I mention this because the pink cell phone is the second thing I've gotten partly because it's pink (the other was a fleece blanket for the bed). Both times we've actually gone to the store to buy that particular item, and I hadn't made any decisions before I went about what color I wanted (for the cell phone, I frankly didn't care until I saw the pink one and the features it had). I went to the store to see what they had and make my decision based on that. In fact, with the blanket, I found one I liked better than the one we went to look at that was cheaper. I don't remember what we were getting the blanket for, only that D saw a sale and we bought the pink fleece blanket that is now on our bed (which D sleeps under). I will admit, pink is my favorite color.
Okay, I think I've been random enough, and this post is more than long enough.
TTFN!
My other complaint (which I mentioned just a few days ago) is that for only having 2 people in this house, I seem to always be messing with laundry. I have to do laundry 3 days a week, and am not always good about folding it (or putting it away, since I have yet to do that after folding laundry Tuesday). I can only imagine how often I'll be doing laundry when we add a child to this household (no news as to when that will be).
I seem to give off the impression (at least to D) that I want anything that is pink (not fully, just a little). That isn't true. I mention this because the pink cell phone is the second thing I've gotten partly because it's pink (the other was a fleece blanket for the bed). Both times we've actually gone to the store to buy that particular item, and I hadn't made any decisions before I went about what color I wanted (for the cell phone, I frankly didn't care until I saw the pink one and the features it had). I went to the store to see what they had and make my decision based on that. In fact, with the blanket, I found one I liked better than the one we went to look at that was cheaper. I don't remember what we were getting the blanket for, only that D saw a sale and we bought the pink fleece blanket that is now on our bed (which D sleeps under). I will admit, pink is my favorite color.
Okay, I think I've been random enough, and this post is more than long enough.
TTFN!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Fighting Cabin Fever by Going Grocery Shopping
D and I needed some milk and bread (because we were sadly low on those necessities), so we bundled up some and went to a grocery store (not Wal-Mart like normal). We even asked some of our neighbors if they needed anything from the store (they are an older couple). So we carefully went and got our stuff (plus some conversation hearts) and the milk our neighbors requested. The only other time I've left the house today was to get the mail (carefully over the sheet of ice that is our driveway). Seems that the lack of mail yesterday was made up with an abundance of mail today (about half bills or tax info too).
To add to our "fun" driving conditions, it's supposed to snow this weekend. The major streets are just getting mostly cleared off, and most neighborhood streets at least have ruts from people driving, and we're supposed to get more white stuff falling. I'm glad I'm not in school right now, I would pretty much be refusing to go. Friday (the day before the snow comes again), I'll be going to the chiropractor and grocery shopping with D (who is doing any driving that needs to be done, because I know I can't drive on this stuff).
I miss the warmer weather.
TTFN!
To add to our "fun" driving conditions, it's supposed to snow this weekend. The major streets are just getting mostly cleared off, and most neighborhood streets at least have ruts from people driving, and we're supposed to get more white stuff falling. I'm glad I'm not in school right now, I would pretty much be refusing to go. Friday (the day before the snow comes again), I'll be going to the chiropractor and grocery shopping with D (who is doing any driving that needs to be done, because I know I can't drive on this stuff).
I miss the warmer weather.
TTFN!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The Laundry Never Ends!
Okay, I'm not washing laundry today, but I have laundry to fold and put away. And I have dishes to do. My goal this week is to do dishes every day until they are all done (which should be tomorrow, for like 5 minutes knowing me). Maybe after that I can work on getting D to put his glasses in the sink (and rinsing them out would be wonderful). I've got songs on my laptop to keep me entertained while doing these chores too. Maybe Thursday I'll work on cleaning the bathroom.
This morning I got up just as D took his shower. Since he went to bed almost right after, I've not seen him but for a few minutes. He's trying to make up missed sleep, and hopes to get up early enough to spend some time with me. Oddly, we didn't spend that much time together this past weekend, despite him being off for several days. I think part of it was our different sleeping habits. He kept going to bed around 5 or 6 (p.m.), and I didn't get to bed until around 1 or 2 (a.m.).
When the weather gets warmer (or really, just warm), I'm going to make us go around and clean the inside and outside of all our windows. We have these cool tilt-in windows that we've never cleaned (okay, D cleaned the ones in the living room recently). When we bought them, we got a huge supply of window cleaner, and we should have cleaned them all before now (2 and a half years). But the windows are usually covered with curtains, so we don't notice them much.
Okay, I have chores I must start working on to do now.
TTFN!
This morning I got up just as D took his shower. Since he went to bed almost right after, I've not seen him but for a few minutes. He's trying to make up missed sleep, and hopes to get up early enough to spend some time with me. Oddly, we didn't spend that much time together this past weekend, despite him being off for several days. I think part of it was our different sleeping habits. He kept going to bed around 5 or 6 (p.m.), and I didn't get to bed until around 1 or 2 (a.m.).
When the weather gets warmer (or really, just warm), I'm going to make us go around and clean the inside and outside of all our windows. We have these cool tilt-in windows that we've never cleaned (okay, D cleaned the ones in the living room recently). When we bought them, we got a huge supply of window cleaner, and we should have cleaned them all before now (2 and a half years). But the windows are usually covered with curtains, so we don't notice them much.
Okay, I have chores I must start working on to do now.
TTFN!
Monday, January 15, 2007
It's Cold and I Don't Know What to Say
It's not that I have nothing to say. In fact, I can rarely find time to have nothing on my mind. But I have nothing I can say about Martin Luther King. I'm listening to his I Have a Dream speech while writing this. I like the speech. I think we still have things to learn from it. Being a young, white woman means that I really don't know everything he's talking about. I doubt that I've ever not had all the freedoms I should (at least from the government). And I hope someday that his dream of equality, and judgment based on character, will fully come true.
My sister, on one of her blogs, has a picture up of her and I playing doctor. I have no idea when it was taken (around 2 for her, I think). It was nice to see, and I have no memory of that play time (which I somewhat regret), but we look like we're having some fun.
D and I left the house today to go to the chiropractor's office. I feel much better now. D even went and got me some mashed potatoes earlier. Part of that trip was to see how the roads are (fairly ice covered, but manageable). Now I have no where to go until Friday. It was nice to get out of the house, because I was getting a little cabin fever. I enjoy being home, but I still like to leave it at least a few times a week.
I'm off to do housework (laundry never ends, does it?).
TTFN!
My sister, on one of her blogs, has a picture up of her and I playing doctor. I have no idea when it was taken (around 2 for her, I think). It was nice to see, and I have no memory of that play time (which I somewhat regret), but we look like we're having some fun.
D and I left the house today to go to the chiropractor's office. I feel much better now. D even went and got me some mashed potatoes earlier. Part of that trip was to see how the roads are (fairly ice covered, but manageable). Now I have no where to go until Friday. It was nice to get out of the house, because I was getting a little cabin fever. I enjoy being home, but I still like to leave it at least a few times a week.
I'm off to do housework (laundry never ends, does it?).
TTFN!
Sunday, January 14, 2007
We Still Have Power & I Still Have Words
I have a confession (it's not deep, and only slightly dark). I feel bitter about the fact that there are people out there that have children and abuse or neglect them. I'm happy for the children who have attentive parents, who love and support them, who wanted them. Those people are aces in my book. I'm talking about the people who have kids, but didn't want them and refuse to give them to someone who does. I'm bitter that I'm here longing for a child (not because I want someone to love me, but because I want someone else to give my love to), and they are out there, at best, ignoring a gift that I would love to have. I don't understand it (well, I understand some of it, but not all). All I can do is try and wait. And remind myself that Abraham and Sarah had a child when Sarah was 90.
Also, if you ever see D and I out, don't ask if we have children. If we did, they would most likely be with us (at least at the grocery store or the bank). It's a question I'm getting tired of hearing (and my emotions don't do so well with it either).
TTFN!
Also, if you ever see D and I out, don't ask if we have children. If we did, they would most likely be with us (at least at the grocery store or the bank). It's a question I'm getting tired of hearing (and my emotions don't do so well with it either).
TTFN!
No Spices, Please
So, my stomach has decided that the plainer the food the better. Any spiciness, and I need to stop eating almost right away. While we have plenty of non-spicy foods available, this does cause some frustration in the taste department. And the non-spicy foods aren't treating my stomach too much better (it's upset, and I don't know why). I really want mashed potatoes, but D (for obvious reasons) doesn't want to go out on the ice covered streets to satisfy my stomach.
On the plus side, if our power fails (which it seems to be attempting to), I've got our power company on speed dial. The idea of no power sucks (and would lead me to quickly add layers to stay warm), but I could be one of the first people on my block to report it. I dislike the ice. It sucks. Why do I live in a state where it snows in the winter?
I'm going to stop now, while the power is still on.
TTFN
On the plus side, if our power fails (which it seems to be attempting to), I've got our power company on speed dial. The idea of no power sucks (and would lead me to quickly add layers to stay warm), but I could be one of the first people on my block to report it. I dislike the ice. It sucks. Why do I live in a state where it snows in the winter?
I'm going to stop now, while the power is still on.
TTFN
Saturday, January 13, 2007
After Yesterday
After my gush of words yesterday, I find myself strangely without much to say today. My body and emotions haven't helped either. D has helped me buoy my emotions, and is feeding me food to help my body feel better (I think he may be wanting to see me eat well too, because I barely ate breakfast after I got up, and haven't eaten too much since then). So, today he is taking care of me.
It's been a blah day. Not much has been done (at least by me), and I don't really want to do much for the remainder of the day. D, who is tried after our trip to the grocery store last night (after he cleaned Serenity off, which took about 45 minutes), has cleaned off our dining room table, put our new table cloth on it and has since pretty much been taking care of me. Days like today make me feel he deserves someone much better. If the roads hadn't been so bad out, he would have gone to buy me some mashed potatoes (although, he did bring me some chocolate from my stash in the bedroom).
I'm going to go now, my dinner is cooling off.
TTFN!
It's been a blah day. Not much has been done (at least by me), and I don't really want to do much for the remainder of the day. D, who is tried after our trip to the grocery store last night (after he cleaned Serenity off, which took about 45 minutes), has cleaned off our dining room table, put our new table cloth on it and has since pretty much been taking care of me. Days like today make me feel he deserves someone much better. If the roads hadn't been so bad out, he would have gone to buy me some mashed potatoes (although, he did bring me some chocolate from my stash in the bedroom).
I'm going to go now, my dinner is cooling off.
TTFN!
Friday, January 12, 2007
Yeah, I'm Chatty
I think my father-in-law is crazy, tell me if you agree. He is considering going back to a job that he retired from about 2 years ago just because he is able to do so. This job (which is similar to the one D is leaving) is hard on him physically, which is bad because he it has already caused problems with his body, or at least compounded the ones he had. Now this company is going to be hiring people to work (at less pay than those who are retired/retiring/having their contract bought out) and agreed to let those who have retired come back for the lower pay (the union got that done, which is... weird). Now, my father-in-law doesn't need the money, he has a job already (doing security, which is less physically stressful), and could really just stay home. He claims only to be working until my mother-in-law decides she's done teaching (she wants her full Social Security Benefits... she has another year after this one, I think). If he takes this job, the company will be paying him to not work there while also paying him to work there (I think they were desperate to get the union to agree to hire people at the lower wage). Do you think it's crazy that a man, who doesn't need the money, wants to quit an easy job to work a hard one?
I leave you to ponder this. Let me know if you can see the logic in it, because I don't.
TTFN!
I leave you to ponder this. Let me know if you can see the logic in it, because I don't.
TTFN!
As I Sit in Silence
It's not quite silent in my house. Not because there is any talking going on (D's asleep and I'm doing online jigsaw puzzles), but because the exhaust fan (I think) is making noise as it spins. It's either the ice on the fan or the freezing rain hitting the fan as it falls. I think I should put on some music (with headphones) to stop hearing it.
It is currently 1 degree colder outside than the high tomorrow. D and I still have our shopping to finish (around midnight, fun!) but then we can shut ourselves in for the weekend. It is, oddly to me, supposed to have a warm surge then (it will be 28 and feel like 17). Of course, the website I got that information off of could be completely wrong.
This is the second major cold front to move through here (1 per month, I guess). When we aren't having cold, wet weather, it's been rather nice (only a sweatshirt or jacket needed for warmth). Oddest winter I can remember. I'm not going to comment on my thoughts of global warming, partly because I don't have much information (or a desire to learn) about it.
It's odd how a little music with a rhythmic beat is fine, but just the beat is annoying.
TTFN!
It is currently 1 degree colder outside than the high tomorrow. D and I still have our shopping to finish (around midnight, fun!) but then we can shut ourselves in for the weekend. It is, oddly to me, supposed to have a warm surge then (it will be 28 and feel like 17). Of course, the website I got that information off of could be completely wrong.
This is the second major cold front to move through here (1 per month, I guess). When we aren't having cold, wet weather, it's been rather nice (only a sweatshirt or jacket needed for warmth). Oddest winter I can remember. I'm not going to comment on my thoughts of global warming, partly because I don't have much information (or a desire to learn) about it.
It's odd how a little music with a rhythmic beat is fine, but just the beat is annoying.
TTFN!
Okay, So Now You Get the Good News
I can't wait any longer today. D got his buyout. He's got 12 more days of work (plus weekends off), and then I get to see him regularly every day. We're currently looking at investing in some commercial real estate to make up our income (and afford to buy our own health insurance in 6 months). Which may mean that a move is going to happen in a few months for us. We don't know fully yet.
I would like to say hi to my non-family reader (and any others that are out there too). It's nice to know that someone likes what I have to say. I only wish that I had stuff planned out more, but most days I just like to write about what is happening that day.
Speaking of, when did the weather get so wacky? Yesterday was a nice, somewhat warm day. Today is freezing rain (more like small hail that melts as it hits anything warm). And that stuff hurts some when it hits bare skin. D and I started our grocery shopping, but we're putting most of it off until later tonight when there is less traffic (less chance of hitting anyone). Then we are shutting ourselves up in our house for the weekend. I'm looking forward to it.
Well, I've got to start the laundry before I forget about it.
TTFN!
I would like to say hi to my non-family reader (and any others that are out there too). It's nice to know that someone likes what I have to say. I only wish that I had stuff planned out more, but most days I just like to write about what is happening that day.
Speaking of, when did the weather get so wacky? Yesterday was a nice, somewhat warm day. Today is freezing rain (more like small hail that melts as it hits anything warm). And that stuff hurts some when it hits bare skin. D and I started our grocery shopping, but we're putting most of it off until later tonight when there is less traffic (less chance of hitting anyone). Then we are shutting ourselves up in our house for the weekend. I'm looking forward to it.
Well, I've got to start the laundry before I forget about it.
TTFN!
Thursday, January 11, 2007
I Have News!
So, today I got up at around 9:30 to hear 2 pieces of good news from D. But because I'm mean and cruel (or because I'm mentally basking about it), I'm only giving you one of them today (the happy one, not the I-want-to-scream-for-joy one). D has a 3 day weekend this weekend. I get him until Monday night instead of Sunday night. And, he fixed me scrambled eggs and hot cocoa for breakfast!
The other cool news I have to share with you today is that I have a new phone. It's pink, has a camera (which I don't need, but have anyway), and I can tell who is calling from the outside (yeah, I went back to a flip phone). 10 seconds after seeing this phone at the Sprint store, and I was in love (I had to check to make sure it had the features I wanted). I still have a little to learn about the camera, but other than that it is a lot like my old phone (same phone number even).
My only bad news (for me) of the day was that I didn't get to sleep until 4 am last night (I was reading, and then was awake). But I got up from a nap not too long ago, so I did get some more sleep.
That's all for today. Look tomorrow for the big news.
TTFN!
The other cool news I have to share with you today is that I have a new phone. It's pink, has a camera (which I don't need, but have anyway), and I can tell who is calling from the outside (yeah, I went back to a flip phone). 10 seconds after seeing this phone at the Sprint store, and I was in love (I had to check to make sure it had the features I wanted). I still have a little to learn about the camera, but other than that it is a lot like my old phone (same phone number even).
My only bad news (for me) of the day was that I didn't get to sleep until 4 am last night (I was reading, and then was awake). But I got up from a nap not too long ago, so I did get some more sleep.
That's all for today. Look tomorrow for the big news.
TTFN!
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Missing D
Since D works at night, he sleeps (surprise, surprise) during the day. Since I don't work at night, I sleep then. Which means our schedules are about as different as they can be. On the weekends, I get to see D pretty much all day for about 3 days (he's just very sleepy on Friday, and goes to bed around 8). Today, I've seen D for what feels like a total of 15 minutes. I know it was longer (probably closer to an hour), but it wasn't much. He's supposed to know soon if he will be in the next batch of people who get their buyouts from his job (please, God, let him be in that batch). Then he can go back to sleeping at night and we can see each other every day, for several hours. I miss D when it's during the week right now.
Apparently this is delurking week. This is the week that if you are reading someone's blog and don't normally comment, you are supposed to this week. I've done so 2 times, and realized that the reason I don't normally post a comment on those blogs is that they are mostly about parenting and I don't have anything to offer (since I am, to date, still not a mom). So, this week, delurk on your favorite blog and let the author know that you like their writing.
TTFN!
Apparently this is delurking week. This is the week that if you are reading someone's blog and don't normally comment, you are supposed to this week. I've done so 2 times, and realized that the reason I don't normally post a comment on those blogs is that they are mostly about parenting and I don't have anything to offer (since I am, to date, still not a mom). So, this week, delurk on your favorite blog and let the author know that you like their writing.
TTFN!
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
I Am a Dangerous Person (Really?)
According to this quote "All people dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their mind, wake in the morning to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people, for they dream their dreams with open eyes. And make them come true..." (I have no idea who said it, it's part of my dad's signature when he e-mails me), I am a dangerous person. I am writing about this because last night I dreamed the most ridiculous dream and it reminded me of this quote. I dreamt that I was taking a government class with Paris Hilton. Why Paris Hilton would take a class on government (or why I would take another class on government) I have no idea. And if something like it ever even tried to happen in real life I would run from the class (possibly screaming). Waking up from that dream was somewhat comforting, because I knew it would never happen (not that I've never dreamed things that have happened, but most of my dreams at night don't come true).
On the other hand, my daydreams of living in a castle (modern on the inside, but looks like a castle on the outside) can actually come true someday. My dreams of homeschooling my children will come true (after the dreams of having kids come true).
My dreams of helping change the world (for the better) can come true. And I can see how that could make me seem dangerous to some people. Because even if it's not me personally making those changes, my children can make them. And change scares most people (in some things, I don't like change myself).
Yesterday, D was teasing me about not liking changes in my food (I like my bananas just sliced if I'm having a PB, honey, and banana sandwich). And he's right, I am stuck in my way being right. I feel the same way about how I fold my clothes (and D's for that matter) and how my cabinets are arranged (although, that has more to do with finding things than anything else). I offer no apologies for how I am in these things. And when changes must come, I adapt as best I can.
Anyway, if you are a "dangerous person" let me know.
TTFN!
On the other hand, my daydreams of living in a castle (modern on the inside, but looks like a castle on the outside) can actually come true someday. My dreams of homeschooling my children will come true (after the dreams of having kids come true).
My dreams of helping change the world (for the better) can come true. And I can see how that could make me seem dangerous to some people. Because even if it's not me personally making those changes, my children can make them. And change scares most people (in some things, I don't like change myself).
Yesterday, D was teasing me about not liking changes in my food (I like my bananas just sliced if I'm having a PB, honey, and banana sandwich). And he's right, I am stuck in my way being right. I feel the same way about how I fold my clothes (and D's for that matter) and how my cabinets are arranged (although, that has more to do with finding things than anything else). I offer no apologies for how I am in these things. And when changes must come, I adapt as best I can.
Anyway, if you are a "dangerous person" let me know.
TTFN!
Monday, January 08, 2007
Returning to Reality
After taking most of the weekend off, today I got to return to reality by dealing with chores I'd been neglecting (dishes shouldn't wait 2 days). It wasn't a harsh jolt, just a strong reminder that I need to actually do some housework on the weekends. And dealing with several loads of laundry that needed to be folded (and I still need to put away) didn't help either.
On the other hand, I didn't have that much to do today, so it was rather relaxing over all.
TTFN!
On the other hand, I didn't have that much to do today, so it was rather relaxing over all.
TTFN!
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Painting Pictures with My Mind
I've been relaxing while D is sleeping before going to work. And while doing so, I've been imagining what I want to do the next few years. Nothing completely concrete to stand out (other than getting a newer house than this one), but glimpses of what I would like to happen. And it's nice to paint these mental pictures, to find out that I have some definite goals in mind. To know that I don't want to stay where I am now, because I know that there are better things for me. On the other hand, these pictures show me how frustrating it is to be stuck where I'm at currently. It's not a bad life, it's just frustrating to have to wait for the better to be here. But wait is what I must do for now.
I'm going to try to distract myself from these thoughts for a while.
TTFN!
I'm going to try to distract myself from these thoughts for a while.
TTFN!
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Enjoying Time Off
Today, D and I pretty much took the day off. We relaxed, enjoyed the sunshine (we opened our curtains and let it in), and played our new board game (twice). He asked me a little while ago if we could play it again tomorrow. I, of course, agreed. We've found a board game we both like, which feels like a minor miracle because we have very different likes on board games. I like the ones that have a goal (like Life), D likes ones that are more competitive (like Risk). So, finding one we can both enjoy playing for hours is nice.
I'm going to relax for a little while before D scrubs my back with the salt scrub we've got.
TTFN!
I'm going to relax for a little while before D scrubs my back with the salt scrub we've got.
TTFN!
Friday, January 05, 2007
Running Errands Keeps You Busy
Today, D and I mostly ran errands. We were kept busy all day. It's nice to be back home to relax and take it easy. I've kind of missed relaxing in my house, because when we were home, we had stuff to do (okay, I got some time off earlier, but not much).
I'm going to read now.
TTFN!
I'm going to read now.
TTFN!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Doing Little, But Thinking Much
After my massage today, I have got very little accomplished. My clothes still need to be folded (from yesterday) and there are still dishes to be washed, but I have been relaxing and trying not to let my cramps get the better of me (cramps suck!). The massage helped more than I could say. I did make my own dinner though. And tomorrow, I'll be doing much better about getting things accomplished (and Saturday). I did get some shopping done (I need the stuff tomorrow), but that's about it.
Mostly today has been a day of thinking. Thinking about what I want my future to be. And I have big dreams (most of which should be easy to fulfill). Most of my current dreams have to do with being a mom, which I will admit is a full time job with no holidays and no vacation (unless D is taking care of/entertaining our kids for the day).
I'm going to go spend what time I can with D.
TTFN!
Mostly today has been a day of thinking. Thinking about what I want my future to be. And I have big dreams (most of which should be easy to fulfill). Most of my current dreams have to do with being a mom, which I will admit is a full time job with no holidays and no vacation (unless D is taking care of/entertaining our kids for the day).
I'm going to go spend what time I can with D.
TTFN!
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
I Am Regaining Feeling
I had my dentist appointment today (my massage got rescheduled for tomorrow). I got numbed over 3 hours ago and am slowly regaining feeling in my lip. Part of me was beginning to wander if that was ever going to happen. But now I can fully enjoy the time leading up to my massage (other than the chores I've got to do).
D and I re-arranged our "pantry". We are now using a bookcase in a closet for a pantry, which is kind of nice. Everything fits (with extra room) and it's behind a door. I've even got my cookbooks in there too. It's nice to have something that resembles a pantry now. We tossed some of the things that were in the closet while cleaning it out (we didn't need them).
The federal holiday yesterday probably had me looking weird to my neighbors (I didn't know until today), because I kept going out and checking the mailbox. But today we got our mail delivered to the door, because we had a box that was way too big for our mailbox (Christmas stuff from my grandmother). I am now the owner of a snoring stuffed pig. I'm not sure where to put him (D told me not to wake him up with the pig, as if I would have even thought to do so). I've also got a new nightshirt with Mickey on it (I held it up in front of me and it came to my knees, so it's a long one). D's gift is unfortunately too small. We also got something to decorate the house with, which is currently sitting next to the small village pieces we got at the Christmas party we attended in mid-December.
That's all the news for now.
TTFN!
D and I re-arranged our "pantry". We are now using a bookcase in a closet for a pantry, which is kind of nice. Everything fits (with extra room) and it's behind a door. I've even got my cookbooks in there too. It's nice to have something that resembles a pantry now. We tossed some of the things that were in the closet while cleaning it out (we didn't need them).
The federal holiday yesterday probably had me looking weird to my neighbors (I didn't know until today), because I kept going out and checking the mailbox. But today we got our mail delivered to the door, because we had a box that was way too big for our mailbox (Christmas stuff from my grandmother). I am now the owner of a snoring stuffed pig. I'm not sure where to put him (D told me not to wake him up with the pig, as if I would have even thought to do so). I've also got a new nightshirt with Mickey on it (I held it up in front of me and it came to my knees, so it's a long one). D's gift is unfortunately too small. We also got something to decorate the house with, which is currently sitting next to the small village pieces we got at the Christmas party we attended in mid-December.
That's all the news for now.
TTFN!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Growing Up?
I accomplished a goal not too long ago. I finished getting a degree just to feel like I haven't wasted any money on getting an education that I'm mostly using for paying bills. And now? I'm back to working on keeping house. My in-laws seem to think that my getting a degree meant that I would be looking for a job (even part time), but D knows that I went to school for me. Part of him would like me to get a job (for the experience), but he won't push me into getting one (I think he knows that I'd probably resent him for it). And I'm wanting to do better at the housekeeping thing, but I'm exhausted lately (sleeping well at night, so no reason for being tired). And when I lay down to try to take a nap, my brain won't shut off and let me sleep.
D joked with me that since I've not kept any notes on what I ate last year, I'll not really know if I'm eating healthier this year. Part of me agrees, but part of me wants to tell him to go buy me a veggie tray, I want broccoli and tomatoes. I figure if I try each day to eat something healthy, than I will be doing better than last year (as long as I don't just add the healthy food to the bad food, because then I'm probably over eating).
I'm off to try to convince myself to do dishes. Wish me well on this task.
TTFN!
D joked with me that since I've not kept any notes on what I ate last year, I'll not really know if I'm eating healthier this year. Part of me agrees, but part of me wants to tell him to go buy me a veggie tray, I want broccoli and tomatoes. I figure if I try each day to eat something healthy, than I will be doing better than last year (as long as I don't just add the healthy food to the bad food, because then I'm probably over eating).
I'm off to try to convince myself to do dishes. Wish me well on this task.
TTFN!
Monday, January 01, 2007
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone has had a good day today. I know that I did. I relaxed most of the day and still got my laundry done and clothes ready to be put away. I'm just waiting on D to get up so that I can finish with that chore.
I don't really do New Year's resolutions, because I don't want to feel bad in 2 days when I've broken most of them. The only resolution I've made in the past few years is not to eat worms (which just means no gummy worms for me), and I've successfully kept that one. This year, I think I'm going to add eat healthier too the no worm resolution. This allows me some wiggle room to my resolution, and it's something I need to do anyway.
2 nights ago, I was rather awake while D was sleeping. He started snoring (which was worse because of his stuffed nose), and it sounded to me like what I would expect a tiger's snore to sound like. I woke him up to take some sinus medicine, because there is no way that was good for him.
On a separate note, D was really great when I wasn't feeling well Saturday. He cleaned both bathrooms and did the dishes to help out. My only complaint was that he woke me up (just as I was drifting off into a nap) to ask if the dishwasher had clean or dirty dishes in it, but that is a minor complaint given the fact that he didn't have to do any chores at all (he apologized for that after he found out).
Well, I'm off to relax some.
TTFN!
I don't really do New Year's resolutions, because I don't want to feel bad in 2 days when I've broken most of them. The only resolution I've made in the past few years is not to eat worms (which just means no gummy worms for me), and I've successfully kept that one. This year, I think I'm going to add eat healthier too the no worm resolution. This allows me some wiggle room to my resolution, and it's something I need to do anyway.
2 nights ago, I was rather awake while D was sleeping. He started snoring (which was worse because of his stuffed nose), and it sounded to me like what I would expect a tiger's snore to sound like. I woke him up to take some sinus medicine, because there is no way that was good for him.
On a separate note, D was really great when I wasn't feeling well Saturday. He cleaned both bathrooms and did the dishes to help out. My only complaint was that he woke me up (just as I was drifting off into a nap) to ask if the dishwasher had clean or dirty dishes in it, but that is a minor complaint given the fact that he didn't have to do any chores at all (he apologized for that after he found out).
Well, I'm off to relax some.
TTFN!
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