OK, Mom gave me the idea for this little game, and here is the year in review. I have made each month a link, if you want to see the rambling nonsense that goes through my head daily...but don't hurt yourself. Seriously...it's stupid. But it helps me.
January: Well, here we are.
February: Well, here I am.
March: Remember when I was stranded in Indy?
April: I had a rough day at work.
May: Sunday was the best day ever.
June: We FINALLY got the yard mowed today.
July: Well, the girls are at Grammy's house.
August: I'm sick of ducks, and I'm sick of being gone.
September: Kevin is working on
the bathroom, the girls and I have the house whipped into shape, the
beer and soda is in the cooler on ice, and our Texas friends are on
their way up.
October: I knew I'd only get to work until 12:30 today, so I left home around 5 this morning, stopped for fuel, and got to work at 6:15.
November: Well, Halloween went off MOSTLY without a hitch.
December: A lot of people get "down" this time of year.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Lucy, we're HO-OME
Well, we're back. No, no, please hold your applause. We got down there Friday night, and fell to sleep rather quickly. On Saturday, Kevin and Brian got to work on the new front steps, while Grammy and some of her siblings cleaned out GGs apartment. Me? I watched the girls and my nephew while rearranging Grammy's new room (her old guest room.) It was busy and crazy, and it's over.
I'll post some pictures tonight, but right now, a nap is calling to me, and we are expected at a friend's house in about 3 hours or so. I hope you all have a blessed New Year. Don't drink and drive. Unless it's Diet Coke...then it's ok. Or something.
Later, mater.
I'll post some pictures tonight, but right now, a nap is calling to me, and we are expected at a friend's house in about 3 hours or so. I hope you all have a blessed New Year. Don't drink and drive. Unless it's Diet Coke...then it's ok. Or something.
Later, mater.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Movie Mania
Today was still quiet, but I was super busy with a special project for a special friend. I can't wait until next week, when I can send it! I hope to have it in his hands by Friday, but I'm not sure. Even though I was really busy, it's nice to leave at 5, knowing there isn't 435 undone projects waiting for the next day.
Tonight, I am "ripping" movies. Not in the illegal way; with my job, I am VERY conscious of copyright laws. These are movies that we have purchased, and I'm putting them on my work Mac, so I can watch movies on the plane during business trips, the first of which is a week from Saturday. I'm starting with Office Space. It takes a long time to get each one on the computer, so it'll take a few days to get them done.
I won't put a ton on here, due to hard drive space, but it'll be nice to have a few. I will add "Say Anything" and "Meet the Fockers", "The Life of David Gale" and "Cheaper by the Dozen." That's about it, other than "Monty Python's Holy Grail" which I'm getting from a coworker tomorrow. That'll do it for a while, then I'll delete some and add some others.
If we get the worst of the forecast, we'll have 2-4 inches of snow tomorrow, and our plans to head to Carthage will change. I bet we won't get half that, though, so we'll be fine. More about the trip tomorrow. Wow, I bet you can't wait, huh?
OK, I'm off to watch some reruns due to the writer's strike. At least it's a good way to get to bed early, huh?
Have fun, rerun!
Tonight, I am "ripping" movies. Not in the illegal way; with my job, I am VERY conscious of copyright laws. These are movies that we have purchased, and I'm putting them on my work Mac, so I can watch movies on the plane during business trips, the first of which is a week from Saturday. I'm starting with Office Space. It takes a long time to get each one on the computer, so it'll take a few days to get them done.
I won't put a ton on here, due to hard drive space, but it'll be nice to have a few. I will add "Say Anything" and "Meet the Fockers", "The Life of David Gale" and "Cheaper by the Dozen." That's about it, other than "Monty Python's Holy Grail" which I'm getting from a coworker tomorrow. That'll do it for a while, then I'll delete some and add some others.
If we get the worst of the forecast, we'll have 2-4 inches of snow tomorrow, and our plans to head to Carthage will change. I bet we won't get half that, though, so we'll be fine. More about the trip tomorrow. Wow, I bet you can't wait, huh?
OK, I'm off to watch some reruns due to the writer's strike. At least it's a good way to get to bed early, huh?
Have fun, rerun!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Back to work!
Well, I had to return to work today, after a glorious 4-day weekend. I dreaded it, I cried, I left late, I stomped my feet, and I threw a bit of a fit. Then, I got into the car and went to work.
There was NO traffic at ALL. My usual 1-hour trip was made in 45 minutes. Although I left late, I got to work 20 minutes early and got ready for the day. I got ready, the phones came on, and then we sat. We sat and visited.
Sure, there were a few phone calls, and things to tend to, but it was wonderfully quiet today. The hourly CSRs got sent home early, and the rest of us got caught up on things that needed done. I even walked around at one point, asking if anyone needed help. I wrote thank-you notes to those who sent Christmas gifts, I cleaned up my credits (horrid task indeed!) and I filled in for one of the receptionists for a while so she could do some other tasks.
It was the coolest day ever. I hope it's like this all day. We're heading to Carthage on Friday, and it'd be great to leave early.
Kevin saw the shoulder specialist today. Arthritis, bone spurs, and a torn labrum, etc. etc. He pretty much told them all of this in July, but it took this long for the insurance to send him to someone who told him the same things. Yup, more surgery. It's not scheduled yet, but we're expecting mid-January. *sigh*
OK, dinner is done and it's time to go eat. Kevin made tuna casserole today, and it's smelling awesome. His news doesn't hit too hard, since we expected it. We did this same thing 6 years ago. We know what to expect. My wonderful day isn't going to fade because of this one piece of news.
See ya later, snow storm hater!
There was NO traffic at ALL. My usual 1-hour trip was made in 45 minutes. Although I left late, I got to work 20 minutes early and got ready for the day. I got ready, the phones came on, and then we sat. We sat and visited.
Sure, there were a few phone calls, and things to tend to, but it was wonderfully quiet today. The hourly CSRs got sent home early, and the rest of us got caught up on things that needed done. I even walked around at one point, asking if anyone needed help. I wrote thank-you notes to those who sent Christmas gifts, I cleaned up my credits (horrid task indeed!) and I filled in for one of the receptionists for a while so she could do some other tasks.
It was the coolest day ever. I hope it's like this all day. We're heading to Carthage on Friday, and it'd be great to leave early.
Kevin saw the shoulder specialist today. Arthritis, bone spurs, and a torn labrum, etc. etc. He pretty much told them all of this in July, but it took this long for the insurance to send him to someone who told him the same things. Yup, more surgery. It's not scheduled yet, but we're expecting mid-January. *sigh*
OK, dinner is done and it's time to go eat. Kevin made tuna casserole today, and it's smelling awesome. His news doesn't hit too hard, since we expected it. We did this same thing 6 years ago. We know what to expect. My wonderful day isn't going to fade because of this one piece of news.
See ya later, snow storm hater!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
The big day is ending
Well, I think we had a great Christmas. The girls slept really late, so we finally woke Natalie up after Monica came up the stairs. We called my folks to come enjoy the morning with us. Dad was glad to see the homemade treats, since today was their last day of eating fattening foods!
The girls were VERY happy with their limited gifts. The off-brand MP3 players have been attached to their heads since they opened them, and they've thanked us 2 dozen times for buying them. I showed them how to rip a CD to the player, and safely eject the player, and they are off and running.
They had more fun giving us the gifts that they bought for us than they did opening their own. That made me happy. They were especially happy with the gifts they gave to their grandma. A reading light, for reading to dad in the car at night, and a touch light for her cabin. They were SO happy to show them to her.
By 10:30, the tree was DOWN. Every year, I get that tree down as soon as the presents are opened. I want my living room back! Then, we headed to Mom's to cook the lasagna that I made yesterday. It was good, and we all ate too much, then sat around being sort of useless for a while.
The beautiful snow of Saturday turned into Christmas day mud. Yuck. Upon returning home, we all four kicked in and cleaned the HECK out of this house. It is so clean now, it feels great. Then, Kevin and I took a nap.
Now, the work of the day is done. The fun of the day is done. We all are relaxing with no guilt about "I should be doing...." It's great, and a good way to end the last day of a four day weekend. Back to work tomorrow, but only for three days.
Well, I've rambled too long. I've got some important reclining to do!
Be free, MP3.
The girls were VERY happy with their limited gifts. The off-brand MP3 players have been attached to their heads since they opened them, and they've thanked us 2 dozen times for buying them. I showed them how to rip a CD to the player, and safely eject the player, and they are off and running.
They had more fun giving us the gifts that they bought for us than they did opening their own. That made me happy. They were especially happy with the gifts they gave to their grandma. A reading light, for reading to dad in the car at night, and a touch light for her cabin. They were SO happy to show them to her.
By 10:30, the tree was DOWN. Every year, I get that tree down as soon as the presents are opened. I want my living room back! Then, we headed to Mom's to cook the lasagna that I made yesterday. It was good, and we all ate too much, then sat around being sort of useless for a while.
The beautiful snow of Saturday turned into Christmas day mud. Yuck. Upon returning home, we all four kicked in and cleaned the HECK out of this house. It is so clean now, it feels great. Then, Kevin and I took a nap.
Now, the work of the day is done. The fun of the day is done. We all are relaxing with no guilt about "I should be doing...." It's great, and a good way to end the last day of a four day weekend. Back to work tomorrow, but only for three days.
Well, I've rambled too long. I've got some important reclining to do!
Be free, MP3.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Final entry of Christmas Eve
OK, this is the last post of the day, I promise. I can promise that, because I'm exhausted and going to bed. Poke me with a fork, I'm done.
The girls have gone to bed, the treats are made, the Santa snacks are out, and the gifts are waiting. The lasagna is in the fridge, the garlic bread is in the freezer, and the tree is ready for the long mile.
Yup, I'd say it's over. The build-up is over. Now, I can sleep, and tomorrow is for fun only. No pressure, no timeline, and no errands. Tomorrow is for relaxation and fun. Period.
Enjoy yourself, little elf.
The girls have gone to bed, the treats are made, the Santa snacks are out, and the gifts are waiting. The lasagna is in the fridge, the garlic bread is in the freezer, and the tree is ready for the long mile.
Yup, I'd say it's over. The build-up is over. Now, I can sleep, and tomorrow is for fun only. No pressure, no timeline, and no errands. Tomorrow is for relaxation and fun. Period.
Enjoy yourself, little elf.
How I spent my Christmas Eve
This morning, I took the girls out to do their Christmas shopping. I had to stand in the corner of the store for part of it, but I got to watch some. It was so cool to see them put a lot of thought into what gift was a good match for each person they bought for. Then, it was time for a surprise for them.
I had a $25 gift card for Applebees that a customer sent to me. We didn't get to eat big, but we split an appetizer sampler, and were all quite satisfied when we left. From there, we headed to WalMart. Yes, I went to WalMart on Christmas eve, and I didn't even kill anyone! I would have, but the kids were with me.
I only needed a few things, so it didn't take long. After getting home, the girls ran down to their rooms to wrap their presents. It's killing them, trying to wait until morning for us to see what they got us. They're excited for Grandma and Grandpa to see theirs, too.
I relaxed for a while, then got to work on tomorrow's dinner. I made two big pans of lasagna, so tomorrow, all we have to do is put them into the oven. I'll let mom decide if we're eating here or there. Sometimes, there is more to do at their house, and they would usually rather hang out there. Kevin and Dad can find some project in the shop, I'm sure.
OK, now that everything necessary is done for the night, I'm on my butt once again. I swear, if I was unemployed, I would weigh 400 lbs.
Time for a snack, asthma attack. (I don't know, but the rhyme and rhythm were right.)
I had a $25 gift card for Applebees that a customer sent to me. We didn't get to eat big, but we split an appetizer sampler, and were all quite satisfied when we left. From there, we headed to WalMart. Yes, I went to WalMart on Christmas eve, and I didn't even kill anyone! I would have, but the kids were with me.
I only needed a few things, so it didn't take long. After getting home, the girls ran down to their rooms to wrap their presents. It's killing them, trying to wait until morning for us to see what they got us. They're excited for Grandma and Grandpa to see theirs, too.
I relaxed for a while, then got to work on tomorrow's dinner. I made two big pans of lasagna, so tomorrow, all we have to do is put them into the oven. I'll let mom decide if we're eating here or there. Sometimes, there is more to do at their house, and they would usually rather hang out there. Kevin and Dad can find some project in the shop, I'm sure.
OK, now that everything necessary is done for the night, I'm on my butt once again. I swear, if I was unemployed, I would weigh 400 lbs.
Time for a snack, asthma attack. (I don't know, but the rhyme and rhythm were right.)
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