Thinking....

....yes, I've been thinking (frightening I know). There have been times (mostly past) that I did not want to stay home. The more I could get out and do and go and see the happier I was. Now that's not to say I don't still enjoy getting out because I do. It's just now the prospect of having a weekend at home is quite appealing.

Like now for instance. I do have plans for the weekend--Saturday evening at least. Other than that I really have nothing on my agenda. However I am thinking how nice it would be to have a weekend where there is nothing planned (and yet when those have popped up in the recent past I've wondered what I do with all that time-go figure). Perhaps too it's because at this very moment the thought of many hours of uninterupted sleep appeals greatly. Or maybe I'm getting older and starting to slow down???

It's THAT time of year...

...the one that involves long work days and lots of headaches. Seems every hour there's a new one. But there is a bit of a difference this year. Though I do tend to get irritated at times (don't we all), it doesn't seem to be quite as intense and I seem to move on fairly quick.

In fact, a coworker came to me outraged about something that is a bit of injustice--and she does have cause to outraged. And I have reason to be outraged as well, but I'm not. I have just chalked it up to another annoyance and am focusing on the bigger picture and the tasks that matter. She commented about how calm I am about it all. I guess a year of ago, hell six months ago, I would have pitched a fit as well but suddenly it just doesn't really matter. Perhaps my experiences since spring have given me a new perspective. Or maybe I'm maturing.... (what a frightening thought!)

Another day and a half of fun this week--though I am supposed to be off Friday. Tomorrow will dictate if that actually happens!

Typical Summer Days...

It's almost August which means the early payment deadline and the start of school is right around the corner. Which also means it's absolutely nuts at work. I'm just hoping to get through the week without too many war wounds!!!

Already Overwhelmed...

It's not even 8am and I'm already overwhelmed at all there is to be done today/this week. It's gonna be a busy one...

Update...

Made it to book club--though I did not get as much done before as you Carol. I did manage to drop $25 at Michaels before. Book club was okay--not thrilled about the kit maybe that will change once I play with it. Stopped for a bite to eat on the way home and now that I'm here I've taken out the trash and vacuumed. Need to find something for work in the morning then perhaps I'll play a bit before bed.

Monday is fast approaching and this week is going to be a bear.

Somewhat busy Sunday...

Granted it could be busier but it's busy enough considering my recent energy issues. Stayed out cropping last night--granted I left at 10p as opposed to 11p but that still meant midnight before I hit the bed. Up this morning, started some laundry and have managed to get showered. Now to get dressed and on the road--Book Club this afternoon. If I can manage to get moving soon I may try to make a few stops along the way. If not, maybe after. Once I get home I really need to pick up around here a bit. Just have to see how the rest of the day goes...

MS Walk Houston

Okay if you're local and I haven't hit you up to partiticpate, consider this your official invite! Sunday, September 28, 2008, there will be an MS Walk in downtown Houston to raise money for MS research and I'm wanting to get a group together to walk. It's only a mile and the money is for a good cause (at least I think so). Soooo, drop me an email or leave me a message with contact info to let me know if you want to join. Obviously I'm a bit late getting started on this but I know it's something we can do. So join me!

Just Something I Gotta DO

...at least it seems that way to me. What am I talking about? Doing the Betaseron injections. Seems many of the posts on the MS message board I read lament the bad side or horror of the disease and difficulty in coping. I read these things and wonder if I'm odd because I do not subscribe to that manner of thinking/dealing/coping. It doesn't do any good and hell it could be a LOT worse. Maybe if I were afflicted more I would view things differently. Yes, it's annoying that I tire easy and it's annoying that my energy level is basically non-existant oh and some of the other little manifestations but I view that it all could be so much worse. I'm thinking maybe I need to stop reading the message boards!

RIP Professor Pausch

Just read that Professor Randy Pausch who became infamous for his 'last lecture' has passed away. What an ispiration he was to so many. If you have no idea who he was just google his name or check any media outlet. I believe you can view part, if not all the lecture on utube. He was also featured on Good Morning America and one of the evening news programs.

Indecisive...

That's my word for the day. I have a few things brewing and need to make decisions but just don't feel like expending the energy. I am becoming such a 'last minute gal'...not spur of the moment...but last minute....

YEAH Humpday....

Yep, hump day....so happy dance cause that means only a day and a half left to work this week, right? Wellllll, it may mean a day and a half to work but it also means one day to get a ton of things done at the office because we're short staffed Friday and I have major things to be done by the end of the week.



I have great aspirations of actually accomplishing something when I get home tonight. However based on prior performance/experience I currently see that as unlikely. How's that for optimism!

Afternoon Massage....

...looking forward to an afternoon appointment at Massage Envy for a massage.....

Just because...

A brief reflection

..and I will try to keep it brief...

At the start of the year Ali Edwards had a challenge on her blog to come up with one word for the year. I believe the premise was that it would be something to describe you or something you hoped for in the new year. Anywho, I chose the word balance.

Why balance? I wanted this to be a year in which I would find some semblance of balance in various aspects. Balance in how I spend $$...balance between work and leisure....I think you get the picture.

I find it interesting how balance has taken on a whole new meaning for me! There are times I am literally trying to balance. And of course there's the whole concept of finding balance in regards to life in general that now include regular injections. Little did I know back on Dec 31/Jan 1 that the word I chose would come to mean so much more. Perhaps it was a premonition of sorts of things to come...

Hello Dolly...

..well hello Dolly...while you never want to see anyone hit by a hurricane...let's hope Dolly decides to keep heading south....

Busy, busy, busy....

That would be the best way to describe this week. Three days were spent doing intense work on the computer system and learning to automate processes which meant working longer days to make up for not being in the office all day. Seems like by the time I got home and turned around twice it was time for bed. Feels that way tonight too.

The nice thing is that tomorrow is Friday. Normally I would only be working a half day but I'm scheduled for a workshop in Houston. Now that isn't necessarily a bad thing except....I have to be at TSU at like 8:15am! That means I have got to get out of bed early and let's face it, I'm doing good to get out of bed and to the office by 7:35/7:40 (and I'm supposed to be there at 7:30)--and it's only a half mile away!!

Call me GRACE

This afternoon while headed upstairs at work I somehow got off balance and ended up falling up a couple of the stairs. Busted my knee open and it bled for about a half hour. Now it's just stiff. Just what I need; more injury...

Sissy Update....

....just about bedtime last night I looked out the window (one more time) and she was sitting at the door waiting to come in. She was gone for nearly 24 hours before she decided to come home...

Walmart Find...

Okay ladies....look what I found today at Walmart.....punch out alphabets ($5.97)

Sissy's missing...

She ran out last night when I came in--that was just after 11pm. I called for her before I went to bed but she did not return. I figured she was just having fun and she'd be at the door this morning waiting to get back like she always is when she spends the night out. It's after 6p and she still hasn't shown up...and she doesn't come when I call for her...

Question of the day...

Do dogs have 'dogdar'? (Kinda like radar...gaydar...) It's a question posed by my friend Timmy--read his blog at Straight Up With A Twist (link on right-Timmy's blog). Check out his pup Calvin--cutest dog in the world.

This is sad...

...it's only a little after 8pm and I feel I could go to bed right now.

Happy Birthday Mom....

I realize I'm a couple days late getting this posted...

Pictures....

I Lied...

... so sue me. That afternoon off went quicker than you can imagine. Still things I did not get done. Guess that's what the rest of the week is for. Maybe tonight I can accomplish something. And I learned the hard way, don't take the fatigue medicine on an empty stomach cause I feel like CRAP. Hopefully the chips and dr. pepper (yeah, nutritious I know) will kick in soon. Later...

Afternoon OFF...

Yes, I'm taking the afternoon off. I have high hopes of actually accomplishing something. I'll post an update this evening...maybe even post some pictures...

Nothing....

That's what I've done today; nothing. Maybe I should feel guilty about it, but I don't. Well, maybe a little. But it's too late to change it now since it's after 7pm. An entire day of nothingness but it's allowed. Even needed at times.

Can't say that I accomplished much on my list from yesterday either. Oh well. The only ones to complain are me and the cats and we can live with it. As long as they have a semi-clean litter box (which they do) and plenty to eat--and a comfy place to sleep--they seem content. I've gotten lots of sleep this weekend myself! So it really hasn't been that much of a bust.

Oh and happy birthday mom--today would make 86. I'll go out and 'celebrate' later.

Saturday Projects

I am trying to be good and get things done around here. Things that have needed attention for some time. Things like pulling everything out of the pantry, cleaning it and treating it for bugs (only two more shelves to go). Doing the major cleaning of the litter box and the cats' bathroom. Cleaning the bathroom, period. Washing linens. Putting away clean clothes. Vacuuming. Cleaning/organizing the scrap room (which is an all day project-at least). I'll be happy with the kitchen, bathroom and vacuuming since those are the things that need to be done most. Maybe I can finish all that shortly and even slip in a nap!

Holiday Weekend....

YEAH....a holiday weekend....we haven't had one since, well, Memorial Day weekend which was really just a month ago. Not that long ago, but long enough. Now with all that build up you'd think I had something big planned but I don't. I'm looking forward to having three days to whatever I please and not worry about the stacks and stacks of work to be done and all the major projects staring me in the face. So as of now, my thoughts are I can do nothing this weekend. And who knows, I might! I'm also thinking I really need to do some cleaning and hopefully the spirit will move me to do that. Of course I want to find some time to scrap and I'm even contemplating a shopping trip (as if I have money).

Just this morning I remembered a July 4th several years ago when I was working for an ambulance service and actually had to work that day. ( I pretty much worked all the holidays since I didn't have family things to do.) Anyway that morning mom and I got up and went to Humble to go shopping. After we stopped at Chilis for lunch before heading home so I could be at work at 3p. I swear I can see us sitting in Chilis as if it were just happening... Nothing out of the oridinary happened but for some reason that particular memory has stayed with me. Interesting the things we recall....

Catching up....

Before...and after....




Random shot of my dresser....full of crap (July 1 shot)


Carol, here's the calendar...haven't started it yet (obviously)--but I have this weekend to catch it up!