Saturday, September 27, 2008

Oh the Randomness

Life is full!

I'm struggling with sinus headaches = toothaches because of the pressure -- worse on the back teeth that have a crack and are sensitive when I don't have sinus pressure.

Work is way busy -- tomorrow is United Way's Days of Caring -- a great thing but a pain in my backside... too much detail for how tired I am at the moment.

I've been a baaaadd blogger -- so much for consistency!

My knee hurts but it is better.

Had a great weekend at mom's last weekend -- napped, watched movies, ate popcorn... and it was a great rest before the crazy that is now.

Looking forward to my brother & sister in law's open house in October ... lots of family, and I'm gonna be scrapbooking in the woods... so much fun to be had :D. I have such high hopes of how much I can get done in 72 hours (notice I dont' say 3 days!!).

we'll be draining the (green) pool this weekend.

Hubby got great news with work so he's a happy camper.

Rascal is adorable as usual.

I'm blessed, and so thankful.

I've recently been experimenting with EFT -- and it did make my sinus headache diminish by leaps and bounds.

Baronness and Sad Tomato -- would you get your hiney's on Facebook please?! (kiss kiss)

Monday, September 15, 2008

Consistency

Is something I lack... I'm consistent in that I like to sleep... I like to stay up too late... and I often make a huge effort to avoid something I don't want to do.

I started this blog to help me track how much time passes, and to help me remember what each year has achieved, or not achieved -- I'm a better writer than what goes out there... but often the emotional *crap* (for lack of better word) engulfs me, and I can't see the funny side of anything -- and there are a lot of funny people and situations out there!

I spent a couple hours yesterday finding more Pepperdine alums on facebook -- it is fun!

I've moved my craft room around a little... getting easier access to the music and trying to clear some space for my new keyboard (yay!).

I'm going to a weekend crop soon, and have so many projects to choose from:
  • finish my 3-volumes of college life
  • begin my "Quilters" album in preparation for the reunion that needs to start getting organized
  • Get up-do-date with the Christmas Album
  • Finish my friend's 40th surprise party album (he'll be 42 in February)
  • Begin/Finish my mom's (surprise) album
  • Re-do the Edinburgh Festival album from 1990 (part of college but separate, like Quilters)
  • Get my Bravvo! tour out of three 3-ring binders and condensed into one album
If I finish college, that will clear out a box of stuff... and a table will be free for the keyboard
I'm thinking that makes the most sense right now.

It is going to be a busy week at work... need to get going!

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Craft Class Again

We're doing Autumn-Halloween pocket door hangers -- it has been fun putting it together.

Right now I'm sitting in my 'studio' -- I had to find a corner rounder (found it!) and knew where it was, but it was two or three layers of stuff to go through before I could get to the box they were in... So I figure I might as well re-arrange a little -- himself wants my desk for his work-at-home that starts end of this next week, so I'm losing a great (second-hand) desk -- gaining some space -- so I'm trying to think how best to re-arrange.

And I'll be returning to Sweet Adelines, and so have to have access to all that stuff.

I'm going away to scrap for a weekend in October, and it sure would be nice to have all the stuff I've been saving to scrapbook "someday" in page kits ready to go...

Not impossible, and now that it is cooling down slightly (I actually turned the blower of the evap cooler up to 70 last night!!!) I am much more likely to stay in here and get some work done.

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I've not been to the gym since August 14th. My knee is really really hurting, worse than ever before... and I know that walking will strengthen what needs to be strengthened... and do my back a lot of good too.

I got my can of pepper spray (they were out of the pocket/purse size, so I have a MAJOR can of pepper spray) and the silver police whistle -- now for the flashlight and the massive something in which to hang all this stuff and wear while I'm out walking my dog. Cuz when you have a handful of dog poop (which also could be a formidable weapon....) and a dog leash in both hands, you don't want to be worrying about the flashlight and the pepperspray -- but yet you want it handy and ready-to-go.

If I'd left T.'s earlier than 11:15pm (if I'd been leaving closer to 9pm) I would have gone to the gym and walked on the treadmill for 20 minutes. I'm going to do that today. Sometime today. I miss the workout, I miss feeling proud of myself for doing something good for me that I don't necessarily enjoy.

Sunday, September 07, 2008

it's been a busy week...

I sang with a quartet today -- much fun was had by all!!

I had a work strategic planning meeting on Saturday -- lots of good work, lots of plans...

I had my work evaluation on Friday -- it was what I expected but still wasn't spectacular

My knee is killing me -- stupid black slip on shoes

I finally bought Pepper Spray & a Whistle (no more excuses not walking Rascal!) -- it will help my knee to walk.

I haven't been to the gym in 3 weeks -- miss the elliptical. Really!!!

I've decided to go back to Tucson Desert Harmony Chorus (if they'll have me) and begin the journey to International Contest in Nashville next year -- need to get organized, as I hope to go back in October... maybe November since October will be BIZEEE

T. & I made some CUTE door hangers for the craft class this Saturday -- fall themed and halloween themed, and they have a little pocked for a notepad and pen in case you're not home and someone stops by and wants to leave a message! :D

I'm going to bed before 10pm!

Monday, September 01, 2008

Labor Day

It's still hot.

I'm still crabby.

I have one good day and like, 9 bad ones.

Self-discipline is miles away.

But my kitchen floor was mopped at 10:25pm this evening.
And 3/4's of my counters are clean and sanitized.
And the only dishes at my sink are two water cups.

And there will be coffee at 5am.

Spent the weekend at mom's -- finished the book I started when I was up canning peaches -- brought back some canned peaches, peach & apple jam, homemade applesauce & spiced peaches.