NIght at the Aquarium....

MS Social at the Aquarium this evening....we pretty much had the run of the place and were able to ride the rides and check out the exhibits. Shock of all shocks, I even rode the ferris wheel! I took tons of pictures yet cannot get them to all download at the moment not to mention the fact I should have used a different setting on the camera for of the shots. I think I still managed to get some decent shots and I'd be scrapping them tonight if I didn't have to get up and go to work in the morning! A fun evening for certain.

Busy Day....Busy Night....

My work day stretched into the evening--till nearly 8p to be exact. The nice thing is I have the satisfaction of knowing all appeals are read and summarized. Just need to add transcripts and they'll be ready for committee Thursday afternoon.

Tomorrow is Gulf Coast Consortium Meeting with the other gulf coast community colleges. Should be a small group and hopefully informational. Other than having to leave here by 7am, I am looking forward to going.

Thursday afternoon will be a marathon meeting--with nearly 80 appeals and I need to leave ON TIME. The MS Society is having a social downtown at the Aquarium--looking forward to that! I am enjoying the various events and getting involved--even on just a small scale. Super duper excited about having another scrap opportunity.

MS Walk fundraising is going well. I've gotten my first batch of thank you cards off and need to work on making and sending some more. Sent quite a few emails yesterday which resulted in donations today. If I can do that well between now and the walk I should make my goal and possibly even surpass it! I originally set $500 and thought maybe I was being a bit too optimistic....after surpassing that I've raised it to $1000 and I would really, really like to meet it. Still have a little over 20 days till the walk....

On a super HAPPY note....baby Joey is home...YEAHHHHHHH. Poor little guy's been in the hospital more than he's been home but I'm thinking that will be changing now. I think he's all fixed up and will continue to amaze everyone. Can hardly wait to get my hands on him!!!

In need of a break...

I'm sensing a theme here.....just a day or so ago I posted about needing some scrap time--which I do--and now I am lamenting the need for a break. A real break. For the first time in 6 years I've nothing planned for October/November. No trip to the Ozarks and I'm starting to notice. No trip anywhere. But I think most importantly, no trip to the Ozarks. I think I'm even mourning it a bit.

Things just haven't worked out to that end this year. Many factors playing into my lack of a real vacation. A real get-away. The lack of a trip is what keeps creeping to the forefront. And here at the middle of October, I just don't see such a thing as a reality this fall. Time to stop dwelling on what isn't happening and work towards what can happen!

Besides, as I look at the calendar I see it filling with all sorts of activities. More than enough to keep me busy!

College Gala: Steve Wariner

The pictures aren't that great...wish I'd had my other camera but couldn't find it before I left....I guess these aren't that bad for being taken from the back of the ballroom......

In Need of Some Major Scrap Therapy....

Yup.....uh huh....that's what I need.....some major scrapping time with the girls.....I need laughter, goofiness, creative vibes, someone to ohh and ahhh over my stuff...or tell me it looks like crap! I need play time with the girls.....

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves....and other assorted thoughts.....

How true that is. I am very, very fortunate to have great friends. Good vibes and well wishes always seem to come when I'm needing them most.

Here it is, Friday eve. So many things needing attention. I have taken the evening to try to pick up a bit. I can now see my sofa and living room floor---I knew it was under there somewhere. Still many things to be done but at least it doesn't look quite as bad as it did.

I still need to get to my closet and try to find something to wear to the gala tomorrow night. I haven't bought anything new--there's a shocker and I'm not sure what in my closet that fits and looks decent will qualify for appropriate. I have a couple of ideas. The evening is growing short so I'm going to have to figure out something soon.

Tomorrow is Boss' Day and the girls have taken care of planning for that. I picked up a pie and have already delivered it to the office. They are taking care of everything else and in the event we find we need something else, I can always slip off to the store. My guess is the boss knows something is up---so much for surprising him.

At this moment the only items on my weekend agenda are laundry---as usual on the weekend---try picking up a bit more around here and scrapping. Tonight is the first night this week I've not done any sort of scrapping. It won't be long before bed but if I manage to find something to wear to the gala and to work tomorrow I may still have an opportunity to play with paper before calling it a night!

Crappy mood turned around...

Without going into detail let me just say I've had a lot on my mind the last 24 to 48 hours. Nothing life threatening but important to me. Anyway, enough of dwelling there. Let's just say I wasn't in such a good mood or frame of mind due to all of it.

Fast forward to my email this morning. Like every morning I opened my email and scanned the topics...usual spam, bills due or paid and a couple from the MS Society. I go straight to the ones titled 'A Donation Has Been Made On Your Behalf'. The Walk is a month away and I'm sending out emails soliciting donations and have been getting a decent response.

But THIS email blew me away. My friend Isaac from high school days-with whom I share a birthday-has donated $200 in my name! I was speechless. Not only has he made such a generous donation, he has also signed up to walk. I am truly greatful to everyone who donates no matter the amount but Isaac really has me grinning from ear to ear!

To add to the pleasantness of the day I was contacted by Naomi at the MS Society about cropping once a month and I've been asked to help with organizing it! Guess I have a few good ideas she wants to harness. Looks like I'll be cropping once a month at the MS Society. New scrappy friends is always a good thing.

In addition to getting ready for the Walk, adding crops to the mix and life in general, I am working on a memory book for a coworker's step-daughter who graduates in the spring. I started with a bit of a block but I managed to knock out a page last night and we are both pleased with it.

Friday night is the College Gala starring Steve Wariner. Saturday Joey and I are hoping to catch a movie or do something fun. Wow, October is flying....how is it that tomorrow is already the middle of the month??

Crops and belated bday stuff.....

Friday night there was a crop at the MS Society. I figured it would be a great opportunity to be creative and meet some new people so off I went. The offices are very nice with plenty of room to spread out. Naomi did a fantastic job hosting and said she would host more--hoooray! A fun evening despite the crappy weather and the fact that someone stole one of my windsheild wiper blades when I stopped along the way for a medical test.






If you don't already know, sigh up at Cold Stone Creamery and you get free ice cream for your birthday! This is really a good deal because the retail value is just under four bucks. You get a free Like It cup with one mix in. The coupon is good the week before and the week after your birthday. I finally got by there just before my coupon expired. They were out of the ice cream I really wanted so I settled on coconut ice cream with pineapple for a little tropical feel.... YUMMY!

Ooooohhhhh, cool stuff ahead!

Got an invite today for a Creative Memories crop hosted by the MS Society this Friday!

Invite:
Ok Walkers, let's get ready for a fun day/night of scrapbooking, card making and more! Each person will have a welcome bag with paper, stickers, and goodies to start a photo album, poster or cards to share with team members, donors or family! We will provide paper cutters, templates, shape cutters, punches, decorative rulers, fancy edged scissors and more! Please be sure to bring any additional supplies for any projects you will be working: digital photo albums, photos from past walks, or a traditional scrapbook. Come anytime from 2:00 pm- until 9 pm!

Looking foward to meeting new people and creating!

Office celebration

When it comes to birthdays, holidays or any reason to celebrate, the office really knows how to do it right! We had breakfast, snacks, lunch and cake. Breakfast casserole, kolaches, fruit, cheese, crackers and summer sausage, blueberry muffins, chicken salad, bbq sausage, pinto beans, potato salad and red velvet cake. Plenty to get us through the day, share with other offices and still have food left!

Weekend Adventures

Not what I envisioned...

...today that is. Though the weather was dreary, yesterday was fun with the girls. Spent way too much at By Design--now if I'd just get in gear and scrap! Today however has left much to be desired....

Goofy cat whining all morning to go out in spite of the downpour. I had a massage scheduled then planned for a nice late lunch then maybe a little shopping before coming home to play with paper. Got soaked just trying to get out my door--gonna have to have words again with the complex about cleaning out the gutters on my side of the balcony.

Came in to change, grabbed clothes and made the attempt to leave again--knowing I would be late due to the weather. Got in the car, just after going through a miniature lake trying to get out of the complex the check engine light begins to blink off and on and the idle is very, very rough as though it's about to die. Make the block back to the apartment. Call to cancel massage cause I am NOT getting out on the highway in the downpour in a sluggish vehicle with the check engine light blinking.

Decide to check it with a run to the post office a bit later. Light now stays on and the idle is still rough. Go arond the block, come home and decide to take a nap.

I awake to find the sun shining as though there has been no monsoon. I decide to just start the car. Let it run a few minutes. Light on but running like normal. Wait a bit and make the aborted post office run from earlier.....light on but running fine. Stop by the auto parts for Seafoam-a fuel additive/cleanser--just in case there is water in the lines. Watch the end of a Lifetime movie then decide I do need to find food...want Mexican.

Light on but running normal...go to Los Cucos for some mediocre Mexican food and a pina coloda-happy birthday to me. Nice, relaxing until.....a large group of women with a screaming child are seated right across from me. Why is it in certain cultures they feel as though they must practically yell at each other across a four foot table? Yes Carol, they were of the purple persuasion.... Oh and let's not leave out that ever other word is f*^%.....oh and the continual bitching that the tea isn't sweet--HELLO...that's why there are all sorts of sweetners on the table! I could not get out of there fast enough.

Thinking of a side trip to Walmart but can't recall what I was needing/wanting--could have something to do with the disappointing day and the carrying on beside me at Los Cucos. Light is off (and hopefully it will stay that way) and seems to be running fine.

It's 7:30p, little if anything today went as planned but that is life. Always throwing us a curve ball and keeping us on our feet! On to another year....

Another one in the books

Another week behind us and the start of a brand new month. I thought I posted yesterday but guess I didn't. How could I miss posting on the first day of October? Guess I just got wrapped up in other things.

So happy Friday is here. It's been another busy week so it's nice to have some down time coming. Tomorrow a group of us is headed to By Design and then to lunch--Kemah I think--at least that was the comment at one time. I know the plan is for seafood. Yummy. Looking forward to a day with the girls. Laughter, shopping, food, maybe some scrap time....good times coming!

To add to the good vibes there was a crispness in the air this morning which is quite welcome. Hoping it sticks around for a while.

Most people see spring as a time of hope and promise but for some reason, fall is that time for me. Maybe it's the hustle and bustle of the coming holidays. Seems there's always some activity. I know it's the cooler temps. It's like I get rejuvenated.

On The Horizon....

....of a new month. October begins tomorrow...visions of pumpkins and turkeys and trees....hope for cooler weather....a fresh start, a clean slate, a month of possibilities. Seems we generally only think of a fresh start or 'clean slate' at the start of a new year. Why? We have one every month, every day actually. Just another reminder to enjoy the here and now and do things NOW instead of later in case there isn't a later...

I've come to look to fall with mixed emotions. What is generally my favorite time of year has become bittersweet since mom's passing...the 11th will mark six years. Seems like yesterday and yet at times it seems to have been ages ago. These are the times I have to remember the good...think of the great sense of independence mom gave me. Without that I may never have done some of the things I have. Or some of the things I continue to do and work towards. Thanks mom.

Yep....it's Sunday.....

...another busy week about to begin....work, work, work with a few play dates mixed in....book club on Tuesday, hopefully catching up with a friend on Thursday evening, and no telling what the weekend will hold. (Yup, already thinking of the weekend!)

Spent Friday night visiting with Joey, Gloria and Danny--fun time. Saturday I got to hang out with Robin and create--seems we never have enough time to actually create! Had a great lunch at Buca and a side trip to Michaels-cute new punch. Then off to El Campo to walk in the Relay for Life. It was HOT out there...I was dripping wet by the time I was done--and it was only an hour! Thank goodness the MS Walk will be in doors--yes, I am a wimp.

Sunday has truly been a day of rest. I managed to drag myself to the the grocery store to pick up a few things. Came home and scanned the paper. Just sat and relaxed, enjoying the quiet--no tv, no radio-nothing. Ended up taking a long nap--so much for accomplishments today!! Here it is 8p and I'm still trying to finish up laundry.....managed to fix dinner and clean up the kitchen and now trying accomplish a few other things and maybe play with paper a little before bed. Sundays just seem to go too quickly.

On another note, Happy Birthday to my buddy Leann.

Picture update...

...been promising pics and finally taking time to load them...enjoy.....

Show your support!!

I know it's early...but I'm asking you to mark your calendars for Friday, November 13, 2009. Why? That is the day before the Katy MS Walk. I am asking that you mark your calendars and extend your support that day by wearing orange for all those who suffer with MS....for all those who love someone dealing with MS.....for all those participating in the Katy Walk to fight MS.

Show your support and wear orange!

Help Wanted....

The only pay involved is the personal satisfaction you will feel knowing you've helped the millions battling MS. I am recruiting for the annual MS Walk set November 14, 2009, at Katy Mills. I need team members and donations! If you can help, please head over to my participation center and sign up: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Walk/TXHWalkEvents?px=4886693&pg=personal&fr_id=11731&s_tafId=112263


September 21-25, 2009, is Team Week and YOUR help is needed!

YEP...

....it's Monday. Weekend went by way too fast...but then, don't they always. Spent Saturday hanging out with Melissa shopping for things for the new house. Fun. I have now experienced The Dump--furniture store. Nice stuff. She got some great things.

Sunday I did a LOT of nothing. I did attempt to find out why my dryer takes forever to dry my clothes...pulled it out and cleaned the lint traps....still not working properly. May have to call a repair man or buy a new dryer....ugh.

Watched the last part of Dirty Dancing. I may have to break down and get that one on dvd. Such a classic. And Patrick Swayze was HOT. Gonna miss him.

Another busy week ahead. Fall begins tomorrow...YEAH. Now if we can just get the fall temps! MS Team Captain Rally on Wednesday.

Autumn....

I've noticed the past couple of days it's feeling a bit cooler outside.....not stiffling heat as it has been. It's starting to really feel like autumn is approaching! Well as much as we have autumn. (Slightyly) cooler temps.....school back in full swing....stores displaying Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decor..... And suddenly I have a desire for chili...may just have to make a pot tonight!

Welcome Wednesday....

We've made it to mid-week so it should all be down-hill from here!

First off, Congrats to the W family (and I don't mean Bush). Jr. made his appearance last night and though I have few details I know he is beautiful and I can hardly wait to see him! I hear mom is doing well too.

For my Jewish friends--and you know who you are--Happy New Year!

For my other friends...hang in there, the weekend is coming! Not 100% certain at the moment what the weekend will hold for me. There are a couple options on the calendar and I need to make a final decision fairly quick. I'm hoping to have a devine revelation there soon. For now it's time to tackle the pile of work before me....

More info than needed....

In the last couple of weeks I have learned more things than I need to know about womanly issues as they pertain to me. Personally I would be happy with just the basic; everything is fine. Granted, things could have been more involved and detailed than they have been but I've learned more than enough.

One more doctor appointment this week-follow up with hematologist. Hoping he just takes blood and says everything is fine. Espcially since I can tell a difference since taking the iron. Just two little tests next week for the gyno and then with luck, I'll be done with doctors till my next neuro appointment in February. Keep a good thought!

Starting to feel somewhat like my old self. Have a bit more energy and the weather is starting to change. Fall is approaching and honestly, that is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler temps, the various decorations for the seasons and for the most part, people seem to be in better moods. To me the start of a new year is a downer because the 'magical time' is gone and we have to settle into hum-drum routine.

RIP Patrick....

Like so many I fell in love with you via Dirty Dancing....and then there was Ghost. I recall going to charity events because YOU would be there...like the event held at the Great Southwestern Equestrian Club in Katy....it was freezing cold and pouring rain but we huddled together to get a glimpse of you and hear you sing 'She's Like the Wind'....and then there was the rodeo performance where you shared the bill with the Gatlin Brothers....

Bear with me...

I have pictures to post, I just haven't had time to get them posted. Been a busy weekend with the girls....seems I got home in time to grab a little sleep and was off again. Now my time is dedicated to getting some sleep because 6a will be here before I know it.

Stay tuned....

Behind....

...and I'm not talking about mine! It's been a few days since I've blogged, my place is a wreck (still) and I'm falling behind with my picture a day project that I do at this time of the year. I have pictures for all but one day--so I'm good there...just haven't printed and scrapped any. Hopefully over the next few days that will change.

Seems the final push for registration this year really hit hard--harder than usual--and then I've had so many doctor appointments thrown into the mix. One more next week and hopefully I'll be done for a while....

Hopefully too over the next few days I can get my head on straight and into some sort of routine. Here's hoping!

Mundane...

If you check out my blog to find out what's going on you've been rather bored by it. If not well, you're a saint. No surprise, August kept me beyond busy with work. So glad the semester has finally started. Still backed up a bit at work but at least now I don't feel I have to work 60+ hours a week.

Mixed with all the fun of work has been various doctor appointments for this and that. Kinda sucks really but nothing too drastic--thank heavens. Hopefully over the next few all of that will be behind me as well. I can tell a difference since taking the iron...honestly, is this what it feels like to have some energy?

Speaking of energy I've not accomplished a great deal over the holiday weekend. Of course, it's Sunday evening and there is still a day left. I treated myself to a movie on Saturday-Post Grad with Alexis Bledel--cute movie. Today I've done a lot of lounging--which I felt I needed. I've mixed in a little purging, organizing and cleaning. The operative word being little.....

Hoping to spend some time between now and bed tomorrow doing some creating. I have supplies to begin office Christmas presents so I'm really hoping to get a jump on things and get them made. Wouldn't it be wonderful if they were done before Thanksgiving! It could happen.......

C'mon Friday....

...even if I do have a flippin dr. appointment! At least that means I'll get out of the office early and it is a holiday weekend! Wahooooo to that!!

The verdict is in...

...definitely iron deficient....back in about two weeks.......

...and most importantly for me, I can tell a difference since starting the iron so I am a happy girl!

Looking forward to going home and creating tonight!

Maybe....just maybe......

....hopefully things are slowly getting back on track and I am starting to recoup energy. I started the iron prescribed by the hematologist though I often only get one dose down a day--as opposed to the two he ordered (I know, I know...I'm working on that---I took both doses yesterday!).

I ran all afternoon and a good part of the evening yesterday. Accomplished several things and although tired at the conclusion I was not totally exhausted as I have been in the past. That's not to say I really accomplished anything once I got home but again I wasn't totally wiped out and exhausted--a real miracle after the past week.

I did sleep in this morning and I have been taking my time. Puttering around...slowly accomplishing things. Slowly getting the kitchen cleaned and the rest of the place picked up. As is the norm during registration season, my place is an absolute W R E C K. I know I have furniture somewhere under all the stuff! Slowly it emerges.

Needing to pay some bills and make a run to the grocery store--no fun. Also looking forward to fitting in some creative time. Even though the 'studio' is a wreck I will just push things aside so I can play. I need some creative time. Plus I have new goodies and ideas!

Have a wonderful Sunday and with luck I'll return with pictures!

So I need my head examined...

...anyone that knows me knows that already! Seriously though...it's just after 6AM and I am at the office...yep, you read that correctly. I am up, showered, dressed and sitting at my desk about to dive into a pile of work. The good news is I KNOW I will be leaving on time this evenig--cause I have a massage at 6p...and I NEED IT!!

Off to the grind.....

My head is spinning...

...and not due to dizziness this time. Just life in general. So much happening...so many responsibilities.....I don't know how people with a family juggle it all. I don't know how I juggled it all when mom was alive and had to care for her and run her everywhere. But I did. And somehow I still managed to find time for things. And miracuosly I had the energy to do it all.

One day at a time...I keep reminding myself...one day at a time.


And tomorrow is our last Friday afternoon off. Back to regular hours next week. I'll love not having to be in the office till 8a but working all day on Friday will stink!

Pull it out!

Your camera! What did you think I was going to write?? Get your minds out of the gutter!!

This morning while getting ready for work I realized I've not been taking pictures lately. In fact, I really don't recall the last time I pulled out the camera and just too pictures. If you know me, you know that's really not like me.

So today I plan to pull out the camera (I actually have two in my purse and that does not include the camera on my phone) and snap pictures. Of random things. Of whatever catches my eye. Of whatever I want. I guess it'll kinda be a documentary of sorts of my day.

Maybe tonight I'll even get off my keister and actually scrap what I shoot.

Happy Snapping!!

One day at a time....

That's really all we can do. We get so wrapped up in our lives and responsibilities we forget to live and enjoy things. We're so harried and worried about everything when we really need to just step back, take a breath and take it easy. One thing at a time. One day at a time. Enjoy now.

I have a dear friend who always reminds me: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift that's why it's called the present.

This friend must really be the ultimate optimist for even when he's been down, he's still taking care of others. Focusing on their happiness. And he refuses to let anyone do anything for him! Not that he needs anything done for him but even so, even something as simple as someone buying him a cup of coffee is too much for him. This individual truly gives of himself and I know I and all who come in contact with him are a better person. He inspires me to be a better person. And he also reminds me that sometimes you just have to say, 'to hell with it all!'.

So the point of my little discourse is to remind you take things one day at a time and live for you, live for now!

Feeling a bit productive....

...despite it all. Felt horrible most of the day but once I got home I did not let myself just sit around. I had an Amish Friendship Bread starter thanks to Kim and needed to make that. It was a bit more work than I anticipated but it's done and yummy. It'll be a nice treat for the office tomorrow.

I managed to clean the vanity in my bathroom which needed some tlc. The counter top is now clean and so is the mirror. I even managed to organize a few things in there.

The dishwasher is loaded and running...the trash has been taken to the dumpster...and I've managed to do a couple loads of laundry. I have also ironed a skirt to wear to work tomorrow.

I didn't manage doing anything creative which I really would have liked. Even so, I did accomplish things and I'm feeling better than I have all day. Maybe a good night's sleep will seal the deal and I'll be 100% in the morning! Here's hoping.

Figuring it all out...

I've caved and called the neuro's office regarding a round of steroids........missed their return call but the nurse contacted the doc and left me a message that one of them will get back with me.....then I missed his call because I didn't hear my phone. I'll call tomorrow and talk with the nurse which I would have preferred to have done today. Yes, I've been feeling crummy but have started feeling better this evening. Now I'm thinking this is just one of the natural ups and downs and I'm feeling a bit silly.

Now that I step back and think of it all and contemplate the dr's message I think I can progress fine without going the drastic course of steroids. And too he knows my hesitancy in taking them. I'm looking for a quick fix and there is no quick fix. I've let the stress get to me and heaven knows that doesn't help a thing.

So for now I'm going to take a deep breath and do what I can. I'll call and talk with Linda (his nurse) and I know that will help. Instead of panicing I need to relax and take it one day at a time. The hematologist may provide answers and that is just around the corner. Hell, I felt much worse than this last year when I finally got someone to listen to me and was set on the path to a diagnosis.

I've had an uneventful year in dealing with it all. Perhaps this is just the natural progression of how it goes. And I'm sure they're used to patients freaking out. Hey...I'm overdue!

Feeling that I may have to give in.....

....to agreeing to another round of steroids..... But I'm still holding out hope I can avoid them. Thursday I have an appointment with a hematologist because my neuroligist wants me to see one about possibly being anemic. After last year's little adventure I decided it would be best to go straight to the specialist and not mess with the primary. Maybe I'm learning how to juggle all this crap!

In the meantime, I've been experiencing ever increasing symptoms that I dealt with last year prior to my fun medical trip and Hermann vacation. Do not want to go there again. Dr. Brod is onboard with giving me steriods--I just have to say the word. I'm the one who's been the hold out. And I'm still the hold out if I can avoid it.

Maybe Thursday will provide not only answers but fixes. I am hating feeling like crap!

Oh Sweet Friday....

How I have looked forward to Friday! Nothing earth shattering on the weekend agenda. I actually rescheduled a trip to Austin--moved it to September. More than anything I'm looking forward to some time to relax, sleep in, do whatever I want.

On the plus side I've taken care of a couple things today that were on the agenda for the weekend. More me time! Here's hoping for some creative play in the near future!

....and I never got around to asking for Friday off.....

It's all good....

Neuro appointment went well. Nothing major new going on. Everything I've been experiencing is just the disease--lucky me. It's nothing overwhelming though the dizziness does tend to be a pain in the ass. Routine bloodwork and follow up in six months. I do like Dr. Brod and his staff.

After that little excursion I met E for coffee. It was nice visiting with him. Always look forward to that. The weather was turning bad and it was rush hour so instead of figthing the idiots on the road I went by HCC to visit with Wendy and her new boss who just happens to be a dear friend. From there it was dinner then a quick shopping trip before home.

I knew I was going to be in town a while but didn't realize it would be nearly 9p before I headed back to podunk. Got in just a little before 10p. Turn around twice and it was time for bed!

Now to face another fun day at the office. I still have some personal time to use by the end of the month and the prospect of taking tomorrow off is looking better and better.....may try to do that!

Too quick

The evenings go too quickly. Seems like I get in from work and in no time it's bedtime. And most nights I've accomplished nothing. Mainly because I'm just too tired. Today was another hectic day and I am both physically and mentally exhausted.

I have managed to take care of some StampinUp! business. Now I just need to figure out what I want to wear tomorrow and get it ironed and think of turning in. Seems the alarm goes off way too early and too soon. Tomorrow's going to be another busy day even with me leaving the office at noon.

Tomorrow I have an appointment with my neurologist. What are the chances that this will be appointment I run into Clay Walker?? I'm sure the chances are slim and none...but it's fun to think about!

Tired, tired, tired....

I always have grand intentions of things I want and need to do when I get home. Usually by the time I get something to eat I am wiped out and nothing more happens. Once again, the recipe of tonight. Since eating dinner I have zero energy.

Honestly, I think I'm still worn out from yesterday. I think I was pretty much out the minute my head hit the pillow last night. At the moment I'm thinking it will be the same tonight. That's not a problem...I just need to figure out what I want to wear tomorrow and get it ironed so I can call it a night.

Here's hoping I'll have a bit more energy tomorrow.....

Proud of me!

I had the urge to go to Archivers and then the desire to take a nap. I did neither. Instead I opened my closet and began to pull out clothes. Not just one or two things but everything on a hanger. I started on the left. I made two piles...one to keep and one for Kim.

Once everything was gone from the left side I slowly began to return items. I grouped them as best I could...sping/summer tops (current), winter tops..long sleeve, sweaters. Next I moved to the right side once again pulling everything and sorting into two piles. Slowly things began to return...blazers, pants, dresses.....

The closet is still a ways from being done but at least I have started. Four HUGE piles of clothing went to Kim. I still have a closet full but at least now I can add things without much difficulty. I'm sure there is still some that can go but again, at least I have made a start!

I purged shoes back in the spring and there is still work to be done there too. Who knows, by the end of the year I just may have my closet cleaned and organized! Most inportantly, I have made a start and I feel good about it. Maybe now I can get a few more things done!!

Call me crazy...

As if I don't have enough going on already, I've been thinking ahead to Christmas (yes, Christmas) and things such as cards and gifts. All the new pretties coming out has me thinking of getting a jump on making cards. And then there are the gifts. I have ideas already of some things I want to make and I know me so I need to start on that NOW.

Add to this the fact I want to get some things done around here. Then there is the current workload at the office. And all the little projects I'd like to do for me. I must be crazy!!

BEDLAM!!

That would be the best description of the week thus far. Today was the first payment deadline so of course everyone turned things in at the last minute and didn't understand why they weren't immediately awarded. I'm good...but I'm not that good. Besides, I can only do so much. We've put in extra hours--as is the norm this time of year--and still it's not enough. We've done what we can. Just taking it one day at a time.

It's Tuesday and yet it feels as though it should be later in the week. Still two and a half days to go. And they will be busy days but should have a little more breathing room than the last two. Despite being tired I'm actually in a fairly good frame of mind which considering the time of year is somewhat remarkable! Of course, it's sad when you look forward to a doctor appointment because it means an afternoon out of the office!--that's next week.

For now I keep plugging along trying to accomplish things.

And currently there is excitment at my place because I am puppy sitting for a friend. He's adorable but Sissy (my kitty) is not so thrilled. She's keeping a fairly wide distance between her and the pup. She's acting as though she's warming up to him but then shys away. She'll probably decide to be friends about the time he leaves....just like a kid!!

Sunday at the office....

Needing to knock out a few files I dragged myself into the office (maybe not quite as early as I liked or anticipated...)forced myself to do some processing hoping it would take some pressure off Monday and Tuesday.....hoping...hoping...hoping....

A Little Creative Time....

Feels like it's been awhile since I've sat at my drafting table and did anything creative. Though I did nothing all day I sat down just before bed and finally pulled this layout together. I've been playing with the different elements for a couple of days. My original intentions were to do a layout using this picture back on July 6th--mom's bday.

Another day of nothing...

Yep...today was another day of nothing. I had the day off so I took advantage and slept in. I woke around 8a to find a NCIS marathon on USA so guess what the tv's been on all day. I've managed to do a couple loads of laundry but that's about it. A lot of lounging has occurred.

As usual, I had grand ideas of all the things to be done around here. And as usual that's all they've turned out to be....ideas. In the grand scheme of things, it doesn't really matter!! I am enjoying the down time for tomorrow I return to bedlam. At least it's only a day and a half before the weekend.

Taking the plunge....

I have signed up once again to be a Stampin Up demonstrator. It's mainly for fun and to get paper and tools---because I do love SU cardstock! Things have changed quite a bit since I left. I have signed up for a website that will allow anyone interested in ordering to do so online AND to use their credit card (with no additional cost to me). Another benefit or online ordering...the order will be delivered right to your door!!

So even if you aren't a fan of wood mounted stamps, check out the paper and tools and other goodies.

My website: merryribnikar.stampinup.net

Nothing....

That would be word to describe my accomplishments this weekend: nothing. I did a lot of nothing. Normally by this time on Sunday evening I'm regretting the fact that I've wasted yet another weekend. This weekend however is different. While I didn't accomplish anything to speak of there is no point in obsessing over it now and suddenly trying to accomplish something. I took the time to rest....to sleep....to watch bad televsion. To just be.

I still have clothes that need washing and put away. There are things that need to be picked up. The studio (spare bedroom) still needs organization. And yet, the world goes on. Just a reminder of how inconsequential such things can be in the grand scheme of things! I still have plans to get many things accomplished and it will happen...in time. There is no law that says everything has to be done this moment and I have no one to please but me!

Today

...is daddy's birthday....he would have been 84.

Orphan

Good movie though not exactly what I expected. Didn't find it scary in the least but very suspensful. Esther is a real bitch!

Happy to see Friday....

Soooo very happy that Friday has arrived. Looking forward to a weekend to rest and revive and get ready for the new week ahead. I have been dragging this week--maybe moreso than usual. It's been a busy one. Also looking forward to maybe accomplishing something around home and certainly taking advantage of down time. Maybe make a list of projects I would like to do, things that need attention.

I guess where most look forward to the start of a new year I always look forward to the fall. It's always been my favorite time of year. My birthday is in the fall. The weather is usually cooler and then there's always lots going on with the holidays. To me, it's the fun time of year. So I say, bring on the fall!!

Kidz Kraftz with Joey

This is the project Joey has lined up for her kid's group. So cute and easy. Fun evening ahead with the girls. Seeing such bright and polite 10 year olds is comforting after a day of often geedy, ungreatful adults.

New Love

Yes...I know the picture is bad (I'll try to get a better one next time)....but I love, love, love the new Buc-ee's in Wharton. On the highway across from Walmart and it is H-U-G-E. Best of all...they have a Bucee's Beanery which I would equate to a redneck Starbucks meaning I can get custom made frappachino type drinks, coffee drinks, smoothies and hot chocolate. Not only closer than Starbucks, but cheaper too!! There's also a deli of sorts and you can order custom made sandwiches. Of course there are all the amenities of any good roadside convenience store. Cheapest gas prices in town (at least so far). I've found myself making late evening runs and best of all, I've found they're open 24 hours!!

A Lot of Nothing....

That's pretty much how I'd sum up my weekend if asked. I took advantage of no commitments and no real plans and basically did nothing over the weekend. I even passed on a scrapping day with the girls. Instead I opted to stay home, stay in and nap and watch tv (and there really wasn't anything on to watch!). I did manage to get to the grocery store and Walmart on Saturday. Sunday I scheduled a massage, had a nice lunch, picked up a few things at Target then did a lot more nothing at home.

I thought often of being creative but didn't expend the energy to do any. I did manage to start a new junk binder using an old textbook--thus a bit bigger.....because I ordered the wrong size binder rings! I just need to hit the hardware store for the screws and Hobby Lobby for some liquidtex (since there's a coupon this week). And I will have to scavange for textbooks but I was lucky and found one for a buck at halfprice books so maybe I'll find others. Now to just get the creative mojo going.

Chillaxin.......

That's how I've spent the day so far. I took advantage of the day off and slept in...really late. Like noonish. I can't recall the last time I did that but I definately needed it. I knew earlier this week I needed a day to just rest and karma dropped it in my lap!! Lucky me. Not long after I got up I heard the power was restored on campus but I have no intentions of going in before Monday. I'm thankful for the extra days...and I still have two vacation days and a personal day to take before the end of August!

No real plans for the weekend other than continuing to relax. Maybe get a few things done around here...maybe a little scrapping....certainly a lot of relaxing. Monday, the sprint to September begins!!

Darn, darn, darn....well.....

not really. Got to the office this morning to find there was no power which = no work today...and later I got a message that building is still closed tomorrow. I asked about being able to take off and ended up getting the time after all!

Since I was up I changed into comfy clothes and headed to Archivers--don't waste your time if you're contemplating a trip. Wait for the new stuff from CHA to come out. Stopped at Michaels--nothing new. Met Robin for lunch at Pappasitos--YUM. Stopped in at Hobby Lobby and picked up a few things for Joey then back home.

It's 3:30ish on Thursday afternoon and the idea of a nap is very appealing. Looks like I'll get the time to rest up from all the going. I'll need it when Monday hits after being out of the office for a week!!

I have to keep reminding myself it's only Thursday!!

TOO Fricking hot...

That's how I would sum up my San Antonio trip. I did have a great view from my hotel room of the Tower of the Americas (though I don't think I got any pictures). Meetings were intense and conference was very different with so many familiar faces missing and activities to a minimum. Just another sign that everything changes.

On the up side....ended up with a day off thanks to no power in the building--just wish I'd known before dragging myself out of bed! Now I have the day to recover, rest, whatever....

San Antonio bound.....

Sunday the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators annual conference begins in San Antonio and I'm attending. It's been seven years since I've been to a NASFAA Conference. Many things have changed in that time. Many friends are no longer part of the industry. While it's always fun to see colleagues from across the country, it will be bittersweet missing those no longer a part of it all. It will also be four intense days filled with lots of federal regulation and program changes. So much to learn in such a short time. It's gonna be a hot time in San Antonio for many reasons......

Fabulous Friday....

Yeah for Friday...can I get a holla?? Surprisingly the week seems to have flown and here it is the cusp of Friday. Still tons to be done at the office and home but some of it will just have to wait. Sunday morning we leave for San Antonio and the national conference. Lots of changes and lots of info about those changes ahead. Something tells me I'll be wanting a vacation by the time it's over!!

Lots to do to get ready for that trip too!

Just Tired...

I haven't accomplished anything in the evenings this week. Just too darn tired. Work is hitting that stage where catching a break seems next to impossible.
Sadly I see it only getting more hectic from here till September. So much to do and so many regulatory changes. All I can say to that is ICK.

I rest when I can and try to take it all in stride. The fun time of year when I start hearing I've ruined someone's life or other such nonsense. The time of year when you want to scream: Failure to plan on your part does not consistute an emergency on mine!! The time of year I really want to rip the F#&@(&@ phone out of the wall!!

As I say every morning...just another fun day in paradise!!

2002 Memories....

Happy Birthday Mom

Just because....

Just felt like I needed a picture and this was the only one that appealed to me at the moment. Although, I'm not feeling particularly creative at this moment. I would like to be but I also need to be headed for bed soon...work tomorrow and we're gonna be short-staffed which means it may be brutal!

Gonna be a busy week with the auditors in most of it. On top of that, gotta get things in order to be out of the office most of next week at the national conference. Yep, this time next Sunday I'll be in a hotel in San Antonio. Wish I could say it's going to be all fun but I have a feeing this one is going to be rather intense.

My to-do list didn't shrink all that much today and I have no one to blame but myself. But I'm okay with it. I got a few things accomplished and most importantly, I got some extra rest which is always good. Ohhh and I had a yummy dinner I cooked too (so rare for me lately to cook)!

GOAL:

To actually accomplish something today!!! I slept in...yeah me! Sheets are in the wash and there's a brisket in the crock pot-yum. I have started doing a mini sort of clothes and so far I've pulled a few things to go to the local shelter--things I've not worn in I can't remember when. Not doing the big purge today but starting small so I'll feel I've accomplished something.

Hoping to at least get little things done around here. I just have to focus which if you know me is like working with a kid with ADD! Of course based on what I was told many years ago in one of my education classes, I may have a mild form--yeah right. I think I would be able to accomplish more if I weren't so frazzling hot...even with the AC cranked down I'm sweating. Guess I shouldn't complain and just enjoy it...maybe I'll sweat off a few pounds....hmmmmm, clean surroundings and weight loss....hmmmmmmmmm.

Back to the tasks......

Houston's Freedom Over Texas July 4th Celebration

Too hot outside but just fine sitting inside watching Clay and the fireworks...no heat, no bugs, no crowds......sweet!

Wishful Thinking....

I just thought I was going to get out of the office early. Things were a bit chaotic--a glimpse of what is to come perhaps? I finally got away at 5p (every one else left at 4p) which means I actually put in 9.5 hours today since I never managed to get away for lunch (wishful thinking in that I would be able to get away early). It's that time of year and these things happen. I was wiped out by the time I got home and have pretty much been useless all evening. I still have three days in which to create and accomplish something!

Hoping...hoping...hoping....

...that things go smoothly at the office in the morning and that I'm able to get out of there at noon. It's not that I have all the much planned....nothing really....but it seems for a short week to have been a bit brutal and I'm looking forward to the down time. Thinking of maybe catching a movie in the afternoon or just coming home and playing....maybe a little creating since I got the new book club kit and it actually looks good to me. My order from Two Peas might be in which would be cool too. There are a few things on the 'to do' list for the weekend but at the same time, the world won't end if they aren't accomplished.

I really should take advantage of this weekend because now that I think of it, I leave next Sunday for San Antonio and the national conference and things will really heat up in more ways than one!!

Geez time is flying!!!

Weekend recap

Whew...I'm wiped out!!

Friday I hit the ground running after work and headed to the Hampton Inn in Clear Lake. Checked in then met the girls for yummy Fish Place dinner and a then Debby Schuh's Just Be Album class. Debby is the nicest person and so talented! After class I headed back to the hotel to turn in thinking it would be an early night.

Just about the time I get in my jammies and climb in bed the fire alarm goes off...and it's deafening. I get dressed, grab my purse and head downstairs. Seems like it too f-o-r-e-v-e-r for the fire department to arrive. Do you know hot humid it was Friday night?!?!?!? They finally allow people to re-enter though no one ever really makes any sort of announcement. Apparently there were some unsupervised children who managed to break off an automatic sprinkler head resulting in four floors being flooded---thankfully I was on the 5th floor!

Saturday morning I dressed, gather my things and headed back to By Design for more wonderful classes. Damn that Tim Holtz and his tiny attacher--another scrap 'toy' I had to purchase! Two classes with Debby with a quick lunch in between. Uneventful an oh so cute.

Classes wrap up, I settle my bill and hit the road. About a mile or so away I notice I've been double charged--for a $15 item so I turn around. Money refunded no problem then on the road again...or so I thought.

My car will not start! It cannot be jump started....so I end up calling AAA and being towed to Wharton. The wrecker driver unloads the car and it immediately starts. WTF? I take advantage and run through a drive thru then home. I check before bed and the car starts right up.

First thing Sunday morning I head out and the car starts up. I kill the engine and attempt to restart it....nothing. Ruben comes by to check and it appears the battery--only a few weeks old is dead. He pulls it and takes it to charge. He returns a few hours later with a fully charged battery...and still nothing. There are no codes showing on any of his meters to indicate the issue. He's stumped and now I will be sending it to the mechanic. Lucky me.

I have hopes it will start for me in the morning to take it and just have someone pick me up. If not, I'll get with the mechanic about having it towed to the shop. I hope it's nothing major that can be repaired easily and fairly inexpensively. Keep positive toughts coming my way!!

What a day.....

Woke up late, hour late getting into the office.....listening to Good Morning America while getting dressed (as usual) they were promoting a special scheduled for tonight on Farrah Fawcett and touting how poorly she was doing. The comment was even made that she wasn't expected to live through the day.......

Around noon it was posted through various media sources that she had indeed passed away.

Later in the afternoon a coworker commented that she was seeing online where Michael
Jackson had been rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest. I wondered out loud if he would be the next as deaths tend to occur in threes......Ed McMahon earlier in the week and then FF earlier in the day.

I got in my car to leave Joey's after stopping to pick up adhesive to hear the DJ talking about the passing of Michael Jackson.

Several media outlets have had almost nonstop coverage of MJs death, even playing and replaying the tape of his body being taken to the coroner's office for autopsy.

The similarities between Elvis' death and MJ hit me.....

Elvis: King of Rock
MJ: King of Pop

Elvis: preparing for a comeback tour at the time of his death
MJ: preparing for a comeback tour at the time of his death

Elvis: dead from a heart attack
MJ: dead from a heart attack reportedly...

Elvis: fans gathered in large crowds to mourn together and lots of media coverage
MJ: fans gathered in large crowds to mourn together and lots of media coverage

Elvis: died in the bathroom
MJ: wonder what room he was found in.....

MJ married to Elvis' daughter at one time....


So that's my observations of a strange day......now to gather my things together so I can create with Debby Schuh the next two days!

Anticipation.....

I'm suffering from a case of anticipation.....bad. So looking forward to this weekend and the Debby Schuh classes. Fun classes and fun company. It's been a short week for me and it seems to have gone fairly quick yet at the same time it seems it's dragging on forever! Maybe that's just the hours between 7:30a and 5p!

Had a great time with Joey and her kid's group last night. We made a cute memo board and the girls were adorable. So nice and polite....refreshing to see after the rudeness I so often encounter. They're a fun group. I can almost imagine that's about what we would have been at that age. Scrapping can create such great friendships.

TOO hot to move!!

As usual, I had grand illusions of coming in from work, grabbing a bite to eat and spend the evening creating. The heat seems to have zapped what little energy I have and I've spent the evening lounging. I did manage to get dinner pulled together and the kitchen cleaned after, and I've ironed clothes for tomorrow but now I want to do nothing. Well that's not totally correct. I want to do stuff, my energy level just does not want to cooperate with me! The AC is set about 74, seems to have been running nonstop and yet it still seems rather warm in here. Cost be damned, looks like I'll have to crank it down to sleep--which I think I could do at this very moment! Maybe tomorrow I will accomplish something!

Mom would be so proud!!

Made a weekend trip to Ft. Worth and just like weekend trips with mom, I turned a roughly three hour drive (from San Antonio to Ft Worth) into a roughly seven hour drive! Nicole and I shopped our way to Ft Worth, all over and back. We hit outlets, baby stores, scrap stores and restuarants. We even threw in a stop at Ikea!

The Oaks with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra were fabulous!! It was fun getting to visit with Mike and catch up on was roughly his first full day in town too.

Fort Worth Fun...

Shopped our way from San Antonio to Fort Worth....only took seven hours! Surprisingly we didn't spend too much...at least I don't think we did. As usual, we packed everything we could into the time we had....shopping, visited with my brother, had dinner at my favorite place and ended the evening with a carriage ride through Sundance Square and downtown Ft.Worth. Off for a fun filled Saturday culminating in seeing the Boys!

Maternity Shopping

I went maternity shopping tonight. Yes, I said maternity shopping....but not for me. Had ya wondering there for a minute, didn't I?? Nicole and I went to dinner where the discussion turned to the weekend and her dilemma in finding cute maternity clothing. She has been hesitant to shop at maternity stores afraid the cost might be too astronomical. I mentioned I've noticed signs at the maternity store in the mall indicating sale prices cheaper than my clothes! Off we go to Motherhood Maternity. The sales girl was an absolute doll and we spent over an hour with Nic putting on a fashion show--and yes I have pictures to scrap! She found the cutest black dress that will be perfect for a night at the symphony or a night on the town with hubby. A very productive evening!

Tomorrow morning we head to Ft. Worth and what may be her last girl's weekend for a while. We're looking forward to a weekend of fun with the Oaks. As a bonus, I get to see my brother too!!!

I'm ready for my close up!

HOW?

Q. How do you create when your creative space looks like this??
A. You don't....but with any luck within the next few weeks it won't look that way and I will be able to create....

Moving Right Along....

That sums up the week thus far. Seems I blinked and it's Wednesday. Not a bad thing just can't believe how time seems to be flying! So many things to be done both at work and home. Despite the craziness at work two fun weekends (three if you count July 4th) coming up. This weekend--which begins at 5p today for me---San Antonio, Dallas, Nic, Oaks, Mike (hopefully)...Monday to recover and regroup then next weekend is full of Debby Schuh classes and anniversary at By Design. Fun, fun, fun!!

Evening flew by...

Before I knew it, Monday evening has flown by. Straight from the office to the chiropractor then a stop by Walmart for a few things. On the way home a stop at Vicki's to look after her critters then home to wait on Schwan's delivery. Once that happened it was off to the local Walmart to pick up prescriptions--and I had to wait for a partial on one which means I'll have to go back tomorrow or the next day for the remainder. By then it was after 9p. Seems like I turned around twice and here it is approaching 11p and I need to get to bed...but I still have things to be accomplished!

I've had better....

...weekends that is. Started out fine. Friday I headed in for lunch at PF Changs with a friend--the company was great and the food yummy. I did a little shopping after while waiting for Carol to get off. Picked up some makeup--went to Barnes and Noble and bought nothing (so rare for me!). Met Carol at the village and got Pampered Chef goodies then headed home. Or actually, straight to Joey's.

Friday evening was fabulous hanging out with Joey. We chatted and made the cutest cards! Always a good time with her. Then stupid me left my phone and felt so totally lost. What's up with that??? When and why did I become so attached and addicted??? Oh and I almost forgot to mention that thanks to facebook, I am now in contact with my very first best friend. Kim and I were inseparable in elementary school...then we moved and as can happen, we drifted apart. Very much looking forward to catching up with her again.

Saturday I tried being domestic and well if you know me, you know that was a stretch!! I got a few things done but not as much as I really should have. I figure that's okay, I'm entitled to take it easy. Course now that means I'll be in overdrive trying to get things done before leaving for San Antonio/Ft Worth.

Then today arrived...sooooo full of promise! Joey and I had planned a Target trip and a movie after I got off work. Yep, I said work. Had to go in to test some software--a whole other story. Anywho...as the morning progressed I began to think the movie idea might not be so good since what we want to see didn't show till nearly 7p. Quick change of plans, no problem. We'd make the Target run (I need to pick up another book case) and then we'd spend the afternoon creating. Then I get the brilliant idea that I want to get my hair cut! Yes, finally!

Another change of plans...we'll head to the mall after I get off then back to create and watch the basketball game. So far, so good. We get to Visible Changes and I tell the woman I want a Style Director or Art Director, nothing lower. She tells me it will be approximately an hour and a half before I can get in. I check with Joey and go for it (should have been my first clue). So Joey and I proceed to kill time shopping. Joey got the cutest bag at Dillards and it was on sale--gotta love that! Even if she does keep calling me the devil. But Joey, it was half the price of the first one you looked at!!! You know if was a bargain!

So after a few other stops we stroll back to Visible Changes and I check in even though it's still 20 or so minutes till my appoointment time. I flip through one of the books and find a cut similar to what I'm thinking. I get called back, get my hair shampooed and directed to the chair. This is really where I should have started questioning when I was telling the girl what I wanted and she was confused. It's not like I wanted anything drastic, just shorter (yes, shorter) and really full--kinda like Rachel Ray's hair.

The chick was clueless. She consulted the guy next to her who at this point I'm thinking I should have working on my hair. He played with my hair, told her what to do, chatted with me. Ok off and cutting. Uneventful except I could feel the start of a headache. No big deal I thought. It was a bit warm in the mall and I was hot so I figured once out of the chair I'd grab a drink and be good. She finished up the cut and though not quite what I'd shown her it was cute--though she didn't really do much styling. Odd but okay, my head was starting to throb and I was feeling a bit warm but thought I'd be okay.

Here's where it really starts to go south.... I get to the counter to check out and the girl tells me the price. HUH? It should have been about double that amount for a director. I asked what level of cutter I had. Hair Stylist--the lowest level at VC which means basically she may not have been out of school that long. WHAT?? I'm not knocking beginners, eveyone has to start somewhere and heaven knows I've had my share of beauty school students (I used to go to the local cosmetology school when I was at SHSU).

I specifically asked for a director level. The girl gets the so called co-manager who is the person that scheduled me. When I ask her why I was not given what I requested all she could say was that, 'normally when someone requests a certain level......yadda, yadda, yadda'. EXCUSE ME, I DID request a specific level. Never once did she apologize or admit she screwed up. Thankfully I do like the haircut but the fact remains I did NOT get what I requested. I WILL be calling corporate tomorrow!!

I wish that were the end of the story but alas, it is not. By this time my head is really starting to pound but I think I can make it. Joey and I head to the car but before I can even make it out of the parking lot good the headache hits full force and is starting to morph into a migraine. OH CRAP. Thankfully Joey was with me so she could drive me home because I never would have made it out the parking lot. We made it to Wharton in what seems like record time---THANK YOU JOEY! She gets her sweet husband to pick her up at my place and I manage to drag myself up the stairs.

There was a trail of clothing from the front door to the bedroom...I managed to find and choke down some migraine meds (gotta call the doc tomorrow for a refill) and fall into bed. I think it was near 5p when we got back and I slept till 9p. I'm up now, feeling much better than when I got in--thankfully--and not too happy about the outcome of the afternoon. I am so very greatful to Joey for rescuing me. Thankfully I still like the cut--ask me more tomorrow when I actually try to style it! I've accomplished nothing this evening and now need to get myself together and go back to bed so I can get up for work in the morning!

Modern Technology....

There have been times I think I was born in the wrong era due to some of my ideals but when it comes to technology, I feel I am the right place. We've gotten spoiled with having everything at our fingertips and I am no different. I love that I now have internet access on my phone so I can check email or update Facebook (since I've gotten hooked on that). I can text friends while waiting places and time passes much quicker. Tonight I am loving the ability to order pizza online and follow its progress...from being made, to going in the oven, to being boxed---Thank You Dominos.

Celebrate...

I feel the need to celebrate.....I started the Betaseron shots one year ago today! I've had minimal reactions--thank goodness--and have only forgotten one time. Trying to think of something to mark the occassion.....

Evening Accomplishments....

It's not much but I did manage to accomplish a couple of things this evening.

I got a couple of cds loaded onto itunes and thus onto my ipod.

I printed some pictures I need to finish a mini book I worked on over the weekend.

I ironed something for work in the morning.

Like I said....it's not much, but it's something!

On another note, big brother is moving down to Hurst in a few weeks. Sucks in some ways, is great in others. I told him he could come get mom's bed if he wanted so he wouldn't have to buy one and he said he might. The major thing that means for me is I would be able to use the entire spare bedroom as a studio! How cool would that be. The down side would be no extra bed in the event of company...but that hasn't happened in three years so big whoop. Lots to think about it that happens.

Good Intentions...

...you know what's said about those! I had intentions of accomplishing several things over the past few days (yes I know Carol, lists...I have them--just not written down!). I just don't seem to have enough time or energy! Those two things kinda go hand-in-hand.

I'm looking at the calendar and I realize I have about a week before my San Antonio/Fort Worth trip which means I'd better get my act together! Need to figure out what I want to wear thus what needs to be washed, packed, etc. I really, really, really need to get the new IPOD loaded. And while I'm looking at the calendar I need to figure out what other 'events' are upcoming and I need to find a few days to take those last few precious days off. It would really help if I knew for certain about the national conference in July--it's in San Antonio this year so I might get to go!

It's getting late and I really should get to bed. There is lots of work on my desk to tackle. Hopefully tomorrow will go as quickly as today seemed to go. I have a few pictures I'll try to get up tomorrow evening.

Clicking right along...

That sums up how things are going at the moment....the days of the year, my life.....just moving along. Which is good. If you're anywhere in the south you know summer has definitely hit....it's hotter than blazes out there.....

Being Lazy....

Things have been busy and I have been on the go but when I haven't I've been taking advantage of down time being lazy. Today for instance. I decided at the last minute to take the afternoon off. No plans, no real reason other than I don't want to lose time again this year. So despite all the work on my desk and the start of summer school just around the corner, I took the afternoon off! At one point I had grand illusions of actually accomplishing things like creating, watching movies, picking up. In the end I watched a little tv and napped. And it was all a good thing. So there are still lots of things I want to work on...and there are still things that need to be picked up....and or course there are still many movies to be watched but that's okay. They can all wait for another time, another day!

Just a day and a half left this week and there's lots to be done so hopefully the work day will fly. Looking forward to meeting a friend for lunch Friday afternoon and then scrapping with the girls on Saturday. Sunday will be a day to recoup and regroup.