Small Accomplishments....

That's the best way I can sum up the weekend at the moment. I accomplished little things...nothing too intense.

Friday I had a workshop in Houston and was wiped out by the time I got home. I realized--once again--just how badly I need to get curtains for the patio doors in the living room. The apartment faces the west and the afternoon sun is brutal. The heat builds in the living room and it can be quite uncomfortable till the sun finally goes down. Some nice energy efficient drapes will help that. I just need to bite the bullet, get them and then put them up--that I fear will be a major ordeal.

Saturday ran by Best Buy on my way to Carol's and picked up a new monitor--flat screen. I'm loving it! Spent the majority of the afternoon doing the Pampered Chef thing--spent too much but looking forward to getting goodies. New toys inspire me to play in the kitchen more!!

Saturday evening I took it fairly easy--once i got the new monitor set up. Oh and I finally got the wireless keyboard and mouse set up too. A wonderful thing though I feel like I'm having to learn to type again!

My initial thoughts were that today (Sunday) was going to be a day to stay home...piddle around here. But you have met me, right? Like that was really going to happen! I ended up running to El Campo to Walmart this morning-cause I'm tired of the Wharton one. Fifty bucks later I headed home. And I didn't really buy much that was frivilous....okay, maybe I didn't really need that Rachel Ray magazine but I think I may try a recipe or two.

It was early--oneish--so I told myself I should really try accomplishing something around here. I managed to get a load or two of laundry done. Talked to Melissa and decided to meet her for a bite to eat since she had to vacate her house for the afternoon while it was being shown. Grabbed a bite at TGI Fridays and had some good girl talk. After I ran by Carol's for a quick tutorial on making a mini book from one sheet of paper---now to actually sit down and do it!

And now here I am! I can't believe it's nearing 8pm. It's going to be a busy, busy day at work tomorrow but hopefully that means the day will go quickly. I will spent the next couple of hours relaxing, finishing up laundry and maybe trying to actually work on creating some...oh and playing on facebook a bit--darn you Joey!!

World MS Day

Wednesday, May 27, 2009, is World MS Day.

The purposes of World MS Day are to
Raise awareness of MS, National MS Societies and the global MS Movement
Unite, broaden, and mobilize the global MS Movement
Generate funds to support the the global MS Movement

The global MS movement unites every person with and affected by MS worldwide . Together every individual, group and organisation in the world can fight to improve the quality of life of all people with MS and the many more people affected by it.

If you're reading this you know this is a cause very near to me--maybe too near. Show your support by getting involved. Wear something orange....sign up to participate in the MS Walk this November....sign up to sponsor someone in the MS Walk (me).

Hello Tuesday....

It was a busy, wonderful weekend full of friends, shopping and even a little time to do nothing. I even did a little (operative word being little) creating. As much as I was on the go I did manage to get some rest. I was determined to enjoy the weekend because I know there will be little down time from here till September. It's important to take advantage of every moment of fun possible. Just another reminder to live in the moment.

New Challenge....

It's been a while since I've posted any type of challenge. Seems things have been so busy and even though summer is probably my busiest time of year, I can't quite describe what I'm feeling this morning (a sense of calm and peace). Anyway....I know I have gotten away from playing (scrapping) on a regular basis and that's something I want to change. Thus the idea for a new challenge.

For me I know too often I seem to think I have to have a specific idea...a plan of what picture(s)/products to work with, etc. Maybe that's what takes the fun out of it. Makes it seem like work and why I don't play as often as I really should. So my idea is this....pick a random picture, maybe even a group of random pictures and scrap it/them. The focus should be on the play not perfection. My goal is to do this at least once a week.

Keep up with how well I'm doing (or not doing) by checking back here. I'll post my results!

So GO PLAY!

Technologically Impaired....

So I bought a new Ipod Shuffle tonight....and I can't figure out how to get the damn thing loaded!! It shouldn't be this difficult! I should be able to do this but for some reason I am having issues with it.

Welcome Facebook Friends

I admit I was a facebook hold out. I was not going to join....I figured the blog was enough. After some arm twisting I finally gave in and joined and am glad I did. It's been sooooooooo fun to catch up with friends. What a wonderful way to revive friendships!

So to those of you who found my blog via facebook; welcome. Drop by from time-to-time. I do try to update regularly and you get a glimpse into what's happening with me.

Mundane Tuesday....

Made it through another Monday and here is Tuesday full of promise. I'm just not sure exactly what it promises!!! Probably not the right outlook but it's something.

This is the first week of summer hours which means in the office by 7:30a. I'm hating it at the moment but I'll be loving it come Friday at 12:30p when we get out of here. As a bonus this is Memorial Day weekend (seems kinda early this year) so there's an extra day in there--yippee. The down side is that is the last holiday till July. At least there will be Friday afternoons which will seem like a mini holiday. This time of year, you take what you can get!

Weekend Retreat

It was a wonderful weekend scrapping in the middle of nowhere. Seriously, Wharton is a metropolis compared to where we were but it didn't matter. The accomodations were cozy, the food was wonderful and it was a fabulous time! So happy I went, so sad to see Sunday come.

Crafty Weekend Ahead!!!

It's not even 9am and already I've baked four dozen cookies for the weekend retreat (ok, I had a little help from Otis Spunkmeyer). Now I'm trying to plan my creative play and gather supplies. That's always one of the most difficult tasks for me as I never know what I'll want to work on. I'll have plenty along and taking the printer as well. I have a few things in mind I can work on but for the most part I'm going to try to just let the moment inspire me and create from there!

Wow...another week flies by....

It's already Friday eve.....at the start of the week it seemed the weekend would never arrive and now it seems the week went so fast. I know the weekend will go equally as fast if not moreso.

Lucky me, I have tomorrow off but it's still going to be a full day!! I still have many things to prepare so I can leave tomorrow for Danbury and my weekend away. Should be interesting.

I'll be on my own but at the same time I'll be with a group of virtual strangers. I'm looking forward to creative time and quiet time. And most importantly, me time. There will be no responsibilities...no concerns about how I really should be cleaning or working. I hope to have lots of pictures to post come Sunday.

Have a fun weekend without me!

Welcome to Tuesday....

Seems summer has definitely hit!

Work in progress.....

Domesticity is not something I get from my mother....

In fact...I have very few domestic qualities--thank you mom. LOL Granted there are times I want to be domestic....I'll bake, cook a little, even attempt to clean. That's about the extent of it. I thank my mother for this um, trait...lack of a trait....

Mom's motto was always, 'to hell with housework, it'll be there when I'm long gone'...and how right she was. Nearly six years later I've still not become June Cleaver (like that was ever gonna happen anyway). I try. I don't live in filth and squalor. I do have stuff...lots and lots of stuff...everywhere. I'm trying to be better, really I am. Compared to the homes I see on Clean Sweep mine is not too out of control but by other's standards it is. I can live with it...and I am working on getting better.

So the goal for me this Mother's Day is to be a bit domestic. I'm tackling that list that always needs attention...clean the bathroom, laundry, vaccum, you know the drill. Additionally, I finally found a new comforter set for my bedroom so I have plans to get that in place and new curtains up. Also hoping for time in the early evening for a Target run to pick up Euro pillows to go with my new Euro shams--lucky me, they're on sale this week!!

Ok...back to my domestic chores!

Cupcake love...

Go check out the Dessert Gallery in Sugar Land Town Center....

One year anniversary....

So today may not be an anniversary most would commemorate but then, I'm not most people! This time a year ago I was in Hermann Hospital being pumped full of drugs and wondering what my new normal would be.

A year later there are still annoying little things but things I can live with. I have learned a lot about myself and continue to do so. It's been an interesting journey and I'm thankful for all my friends who've travelled with me.

Can't believe it's been a year.......

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Now the REAL Fun Begins...

So far I like the doc well enough. He explained what he was seeing--or in some cases, not seeing and said he really needs a new MRI. He apologized for that (like he had any control over it--I liked that). He said he needed the lumbar puncture (I figured getting out of it was too good to be true). He suggested getting me admitted to the hospital to do it all--if I was agreeable--and he was ready to do it right then. I agreed and he was ready to write the order and send me over this morning. I told him I needed to go home to take care of a few things--like getting a few things together for one. So tomorrow is the day.

He didn't really let on one way or another that I could tell if he does suspect MS. I guess from experience he's found it better to be that way. And I can understand that. I feel okay with it. I had pretty much resolved myself before ever getting to the appointment to the fact I'd probably have to have another MRI. I'm not thrilled with having to be in the hospital but I know it's best. And I know it's best it's at Hermann. Though I do have some mixed emotions about Hermann (I haven't been in that hospital since daddy died there in 1977....so not so good memories). But as Carol would say, it is what it is. And I will deal with it.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared. I'm terrified. But not of being told it's MS. Terrified of having to go through the lumbar puncture because I've heard nothing good about them. But I'm a bit more comfortable with having it done as an admitted patient as opposed to out-patient. I keep telling myself by the weekend it will all be over and it should be. And I hope by then I have answers and not more questions---that concerns me too. I'm ready to get this chapter behind me and on with my life.

So, tomorrow morning by 11a I check into Hermann (not exactly the kind of vacation I wanted and not my idea of where I'd like to be checking in). I don't know when the fun will actually begin but hopefully it will only be a two day stay as the nurse stated. And I can say the nurse at Dr. Brod's office was wonderful (pronounced with a long o). So far I like his let's hit this thing head on and find out what we're dealing with attitude and he does appear to have a personality and not be all clinical and stoic which I feel is important too. I don't know how much I'll see of him while I'm actually in the hospital but I'm confident he'll be the one delivering any sort of news.

For now I need to try to get some rest. I'm physically and mentally worn out from today.
Posted by mjr1066 at 11:03 PM

In the Zone...

I'm not yet...but I need to get in the zone. It's that time of year where everything starts coming fast and furious. So many things happening at once. There are no lazy days of summer here. Just the nature of the beast I guess....

Quick and easy decorative touches

One thought...

National Scrapbook Day activities with Heidi Swapp were beyond words. Tracy and the staff did a fabulous job. Looking back, that was time I needed. I needed new challenges, to get a new perspective and I needed to spend time just hanging with friends (thanks Carol and Kim!).

The one thought that keeps coming back to me time and again about the weekend is this; get your hands dirty!! Play. Dabble in inks. Let your mind wander and see where it takes you creatively. I'm feeling inspired on many levels. I hope to hold on to this feeling...can hardly wait to see where it takes me!

From a piece of solid white paper....

WAHOOOO

Yeah......Friday has arrived. Only a half day at work then home to pack and go crop with Heidi!!! I'm just a bit excited. This morning however I realized just how packed this weekend is going to be. I'm thinking I may try to take off Monday....