Today turned out to be another "Blah" day. I wound up not going to the office; my massages rescheduled -- But it was kinda nice to spend the day with Tim. We haven't really done much, but it's nice to just be in the house together for a whole day.
I am still pretty congested today, so I am really looking forward to getting to work and having Dr. Pete give me an adjustment. That always makes me feel better. And I have really missed seeing everyone. They are calling for a pretty big snow/ice storm tomorrow -- I'm hoping it misses us cause I really need to get outta this house. I love it here, but I have a wicked case of Cabin Fever! I need to see someone other than Dixie and Chuck -- I need intelligent conversation in my life or I might just blow a fuse.
Tim and I are getting supper ready (as soon as I finish this post). Not sure what we might have, but I bet it's yummy. Our 3 year anniversary is in a couple weeks, and I am giving Tim his gift early. A NEW GRILL! He is the grill master in our house, but the grill we inherited with the house is a piece of junk. I think it's time he had a decent one. Love that man so much. I can't imagine life without him in it.
We had visitors to our house today. There was a flock of Sandhill Cranes in the field north of our house this afternoon. They were a little far away to see very well, but they were still really fun to watch. I kept going to the window to check them out. If I had felt better, I would have belly crawled out there to try to take some pictures -- But it's still pretty cold out (and muddy), so I passed this time. You will just have to take my word for it that they were there.
Tim is telling me that it's time to get off the computer and get something thrown together for supper. Sounds like a good plan to me. I made that cheesecake I have been thinking about making -- It's the first cheesecake I have ever made myself, so I'm hoping it turned out to be as yummy as I want it to be. I will let you know if it passes the final inspection -- Tim is my official taste tester.
Mother Nature, I would really like to go to work tomorrow. If you could make that possible, I would REALLY appreciate it! Please send the snow and ice somewhere else. I could really do with some sunshine! Thanks! :^)
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
On the Mend
Hooray for feeling better! My fever and the worst of the coughs and aches are gone. I am only a little congested in my sinuses now and coughing every once in a while. My energy is better -- because my appetite came back with a vengeance today, and I ate most of the food in the fridge -- and I even got a couple loads of laundry done! YAY!! My schedule at work tomorrow is pretty slow, so that gives me a little extra time to recover. Just what I needed.
The Blue Collar Comedy Tour is on right now!! Laughing your butt off is the best medicine for when you are feeling icky. I'm set for the night. I am going to watch Seraphim Falls at 8:00 tonight (Never seen it, but it was on our Netflix list, so I'm excited). That gives me time to clean up supper stuff and get a shower -- Then I will not be moving the rest of the night. I am really craving some cheesecake right now, so maybe I will throw one together. I haven't felt good or eaten much in 4 days -- Bought time I got my appetite back.
We talked to Dwain yesterday. We haven't heard from him in several days because he doesn't have good cell phone service -- He has to go a mile and a half up a mountain before he gets service. He evidently borrowed a phone from someone to call us on. He has been really, really busy in California. They are doing lots of training exercises to get ready for Afghanistan (He says he is leaving the first week of April). He is headed back to North Carolina sometime at the end of this month, so we will be talking much more then. Mom, Dad, and I are going to go visit him sometime in March before he deploys -- I'm not sure when, but I am EXCITED! I sure do miss that munchkin! I know, I know, he isn't much of a munchkin anymore, but he will always be the same skinny little blond brother I loved growing up. He is all grown up now -- so am I for that matter -- and I have never been more proud of him. Two more years and he will be home for good! YES! I love you Dwain! Your sister misses you!
Time to wrap it up for the night. Hopefully, tomorrow, I will have something a little more interesting to write about than being sick. I'm looking forward to a hot shower and some cheesecake tonight. I might even read a little bit tonight -- It's been ages! Just didn't feel like reading when I was sick -- But, I'm on the mend now! Lookout world! I'm back! :^)
The Blue Collar Comedy Tour is on right now!! Laughing your butt off is the best medicine for when you are feeling icky. I'm set for the night. I am going to watch Seraphim Falls at 8:00 tonight (Never seen it, but it was on our Netflix list, so I'm excited). That gives me time to clean up supper stuff and get a shower -- Then I will not be moving the rest of the night. I am really craving some cheesecake right now, so maybe I will throw one together. I haven't felt good or eaten much in 4 days -- Bought time I got my appetite back.
We talked to Dwain yesterday. We haven't heard from him in several days because he doesn't have good cell phone service -- He has to go a mile and a half up a mountain before he gets service. He evidently borrowed a phone from someone to call us on. He has been really, really busy in California. They are doing lots of training exercises to get ready for Afghanistan (He says he is leaving the first week of April). He is headed back to North Carolina sometime at the end of this month, so we will be talking much more then. Mom, Dad, and I are going to go visit him sometime in March before he deploys -- I'm not sure when, but I am EXCITED! I sure do miss that munchkin! I know, I know, he isn't much of a munchkin anymore, but he will always be the same skinny little blond brother I loved growing up. He is all grown up now -- so am I for that matter -- and I have never been more proud of him. Two more years and he will be home for good! YES! I love you Dwain! Your sister misses you!
Time to wrap it up for the night. Hopefully, tomorrow, I will have something a little more interesting to write about than being sick. I'm looking forward to a hot shower and some cheesecake tonight. I might even read a little bit tonight -- It's been ages! Just didn't feel like reading when I was sick -- But, I'm on the mend now! Lookout world! I'm back! :^)
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Blah, blah, blah
I think my cat may be part dog -- He is chasing his tail all over the living room. It's one of his favorite things. He flips and jumps and spins, but he never can seem to catch it! I think he might have a couple of his wires switched around -- Or he might just have a short in his circuits. Someone call an electrician!
Today has been pretty uneventful. I am still nursing the flu, which means that I have not really left the couch at all today except to let Dixie out and to get something to eat. I did get motivated this afternoon and mustered up the energy to take a shower -- This was the best thing I did all day, the hot water felt AWESOME! I bet I was in there almost an hour, but I couldn't make myself get out. Other than that my day has consisted mostly of movies on FX -- Kung Fu Panda, Hellboy II, Ghost Rider, and currently Iron Man (in that order). I have my little nest on the couch made, sweat pants on, a bottle of Gatorade sitting next to me, and Dixie and Chuck to keep me company. I hate being sick, but it does give you time to catch up on rest and relaxation -- Now, if I could only get rid of this congestion and cough.
Dixie is recovering from her surgery very nicely. She was really uncomfortable last night though. She couldn't settle on someplace to land for the night, and her cries just about tore out my heart. She is definitely taking it easy today -- She and Tim slept together for most of the day, he even had his arm thrown over her. I don't know how he manages night shifts. I am positive that it would kill me.
Dixie and Chuck have migrated to the couch (probably for the evening), which is where I will be as well. I sure hope to feel better by tomorrow -- I'm optimistic based on the fact that I feel better today than I did yesterday. Tomorrow, though, I have GOT to tackle some laundry if I want to have any clothes to wear. Blah, blah, blah, I hate laundry. Maybe I will get lucky and it will wash itself -- A girl can dream right! :^)
Today has been pretty uneventful. I am still nursing the flu, which means that I have not really left the couch at all today except to let Dixie out and to get something to eat. I did get motivated this afternoon and mustered up the energy to take a shower -- This was the best thing I did all day, the hot water felt AWESOME! I bet I was in there almost an hour, but I couldn't make myself get out. Other than that my day has consisted mostly of movies on FX -- Kung Fu Panda, Hellboy II, Ghost Rider, and currently Iron Man (in that order). I have my little nest on the couch made, sweat pants on, a bottle of Gatorade sitting next to me, and Dixie and Chuck to keep me company. I hate being sick, but it does give you time to catch up on rest and relaxation -- Now, if I could only get rid of this congestion and cough.
Dixie is recovering from her surgery very nicely. She was really uncomfortable last night though. She couldn't settle on someplace to land for the night, and her cries just about tore out my heart. She is definitely taking it easy today -- She and Tim slept together for most of the day, he even had his arm thrown over her. I don't know how he manages night shifts. I am positive that it would kill me.
Dixie and Chuck have migrated to the couch (probably for the evening), which is where I will be as well. I sure hope to feel better by tomorrow -- I'm optimistic based on the fact that I feel better today than I did yesterday. Tomorrow, though, I have GOT to tackle some laundry if I want to have any clothes to wear. Blah, blah, blah, I hate laundry. Maybe I will get lucky and it will wash itself -- A girl can dream right! :^)
Friday, January 28, 2011
Misery Loves Company
I hate to say it, but its been a sorta crappy last two days. Sorry for not posting anything last night, I have been sick the last two days (not feeling any better yet) so last night when I finally got home from work, I went straight to bed -- Like do not pass GO, Do not collect 200 dollars, GO STRAIGHT TO BED. I was exhausted, achy all over, and nursing a fever. Not one of my better days.
We also had a pregnancy scare at our house yesterday, but THANK GOD, it wasn't me (haha, got ya Mom, breathe deep and your heart rate will go back to normal soon). I have been thinking that Dixie was carrying a little extra weight for a few days and it looked like her milk was starting to come in. I denyed it to myself, but thought it was time to do something when Mom told me she thought the same thing yesterday. I couldn't think of when she might have been bred, because we watched her like a hawk when she was in heat last month -- Kind of made me feel like a bad parent. Needless to say, Dixie had an appointment this morning at Dr. Royal's Office to be spayed. She did great, and is home now. She is still groggy and shaky at the moment -- She can't seem to find a comfortable spot to lay, but if I had stitches in my belly, I would be uncomfortable too.
I'm so glad it's the weekend and I can just relax and take it easy on the couch (Dixie will be joining me I'm sure). There is a House marathon on TV right now that sounds like a good idea. I think I might be too tired to even read my book -- How sad is that? I plan on being back to full strength by Monday -- Hope so anyway, I would really like to go to work. But, for now, it's time for Dixie and I to heal together. Misery loves Company! :^)
We also had a pregnancy scare at our house yesterday, but THANK GOD, it wasn't me (haha, got ya Mom, breathe deep and your heart rate will go back to normal soon). I have been thinking that Dixie was carrying a little extra weight for a few days and it looked like her milk was starting to come in. I denyed it to myself, but thought it was time to do something when Mom told me she thought the same thing yesterday. I couldn't think of when she might have been bred, because we watched her like a hawk when she was in heat last month -- Kind of made me feel like a bad parent. Needless to say, Dixie had an appointment this morning at Dr. Royal's Office to be spayed. She did great, and is home now. She is still groggy and shaky at the moment -- She can't seem to find a comfortable spot to lay, but if I had stitches in my belly, I would be uncomfortable too.
I'm so glad it's the weekend and I can just relax and take it easy on the couch (Dixie will be joining me I'm sure). There is a House marathon on TV right now that sounds like a good idea. I think I might be too tired to even read my book -- How sad is that? I plan on being back to full strength by Monday -- Hope so anyway, I would really like to go to work. But, for now, it's time for Dixie and I to heal together. Misery loves Company! :^)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Fun Dip and Mountain Dew
WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!!!
Work was awesome! I spent all morning working on a new intake form for the office and I think it turned out GREAT! My afternoon was completely booked solid -- 5 Massages! Woo Hoo! That sure helps my paycheck after the snow days from last week. After work, I had to run up to Mom's before heading home (I got her a couple things at Wally World on my lunch break). Tim and I had a quick dinner of spaghetti and a french loaf -- Yummy. He is off the next two days, but that doesn't mean I will be seeing him much. There are still geese to shoot -- and coyotes are always in season. I sure do love my country boy -- And it's a good thing that I have plenty to keep me busy til Turkey Season when I get to join in the fun!
Right now, I'm taking a break from cleaning the house to write my post for the day. My new P!NK CD is cranked up in the CD player and I am LOVING it! There is no better music to listen to when working out or cleaning. I don't think Dixie likes it much though; she keeps barking like someone is at the door. Maybe she is just trying to sing along -- I know I am, but I have to have it turned way up so that I can't hear myself sing (I'm a TERRIBLE singer).
I'm in the mood to clean (which doesn't happen very often), and I need to get back to it before my motivation peters out. I have my favorite P!NK songs (So What, U + Ur Hand) to keep me going strong. I need to vacuum, empty the dishwasher, and tidy up in general. I would still like to do some sort of exercise before I quit for the night. Dixie, Chuck, Let's get back to work -- They are currently more hyper than 4 year old's with Fun Dip and Mountain Dew. Dixie keeps bringing me her pink toy to play with; Chuck has a ball that lights up when it moves. They are not spoiled at all, right?
I would like to share a link to my friend Samantha's Photo Project. She is a GREAT photographer! I wish I could take pictures like she can! So inspiring! The idea is to take one photo a day for a year. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Love you Sammie dear!
Sammie's 365 Project
Back to cleaning now (I love this CD!). Tomorrow is going to be a great day too! I am so blessed to have such an incredible life filled with so many amazing people. I love all of you! You mean so much to me! :^)
Work was awesome! I spent all morning working on a new intake form for the office and I think it turned out GREAT! My afternoon was completely booked solid -- 5 Massages! Woo Hoo! That sure helps my paycheck after the snow days from last week. After work, I had to run up to Mom's before heading home (I got her a couple things at Wally World on my lunch break). Tim and I had a quick dinner of spaghetti and a french loaf -- Yummy. He is off the next two days, but that doesn't mean I will be seeing him much. There are still geese to shoot -- and coyotes are always in season. I sure do love my country boy -- And it's a good thing that I have plenty to keep me busy til Turkey Season when I get to join in the fun!
Right now, I'm taking a break from cleaning the house to write my post for the day. My new P!NK CD is cranked up in the CD player and I am LOVING it! There is no better music to listen to when working out or cleaning. I don't think Dixie likes it much though; she keeps barking like someone is at the door. Maybe she is just trying to sing along -- I know I am, but I have to have it turned way up so that I can't hear myself sing (I'm a TERRIBLE singer).
I'm in the mood to clean (which doesn't happen very often), and I need to get back to it before my motivation peters out. I have my favorite P!NK songs (So What, U + Ur Hand) to keep me going strong. I need to vacuum, empty the dishwasher, and tidy up in general. I would still like to do some sort of exercise before I quit for the night. Dixie, Chuck, Let's get back to work -- They are currently more hyper than 4 year old's with Fun Dip and Mountain Dew. Dixie keeps bringing me her pink toy to play with; Chuck has a ball that lights up when it moves. They are not spoiled at all, right?
I would like to share a link to my friend Samantha's Photo Project. She is a GREAT photographer! I wish I could take pictures like she can! So inspiring! The idea is to take one photo a day for a year. I can't wait to see what else you come up with. Love you Sammie dear!
Sammie's 365 Project
Back to cleaning now (I love this CD!). Tomorrow is going to be a great day too! I am so blessed to have such an incredible life filled with so many amazing people. I love all of you! You mean so much to me! :^)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Fern Haircuts and Mexican with Great Friends
The State of the Union is on tonight. Reminds me of Jeff Foxworthy. "The President is on EVERY CHANNEL! We wanna watch Flipper!" Oh, such fond memories from my childhood. Good thing I have Direct TV and I can change the channel to something else when the President becomes too much to listen to, which is a very good possibility.
Last night, I read my book for the entire evening instead of cleaning or working out like I had intended to, but Dragonfly in Amber is the second book in the Outlander series and its shaping up to be just as great as the first one. I had to force myself to stop reading just so I would get enough sleep to function at work today (I barely had enough as it was, and I'm probably not going to get any more tonight).
Today was spectacular! The office was mine to command this morning. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are my time to get caught up on the things that need done in the office. There are no patients in the office (only me, with Dr. Bowling popping in occasionally), so I have time to be productive. This morning was Haircut Day for the office ferns. They needed it pretty badly, and it took me almost an hour to get them cleaned up (they are shedding excessively because we slightly over-watered them and their leaves are falling off in places -- Not good). We had a good staff meeting after lunch; very important things about the inner-workings of the office are discussed in these top secret meetings. If I told you what we talked about -- I'd have to kill you lol. My afternoon was divided evenly between massages and office duties. All in all, a solid day at work.
The best part of my day started after the workday had wrapped up. It was Mi Pueblo night with Sammie and Jessica. We had to wait a bit for Jessica (she was running late -- as is her habit, but we love her for her tardiness as well), so Sammie and I started early on our chips and margarita's. One quesadilla jalisco and an hour and a half later, it was time to head home. The three of us had a great, great evening -- Talking about life, our boys, and the total chaos that is our office. I love my girls dearly and I don't know what I would do without them. Who knew that my co-workers would turn into my best friends?
Now, finally, I am sitting on the couch in my wonderful, soft bathrobe. The President is still rambling about nothing worth listening too. Dixie and Chuck are rough housing in the middle of the living room (He is chasing her tail; she is chasing him). I am content -- my belly is full of good food and my night has been filled with dear friends -- My life is incredible.
Last night, I read my book for the entire evening instead of cleaning or working out like I had intended to, but Dragonfly in Amber is the second book in the Outlander series and its shaping up to be just as great as the first one. I had to force myself to stop reading just so I would get enough sleep to function at work today (I barely had enough as it was, and I'm probably not going to get any more tonight).
Today was spectacular! The office was mine to command this morning. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are my time to get caught up on the things that need done in the office. There are no patients in the office (only me, with Dr. Bowling popping in occasionally), so I have time to be productive. This morning was Haircut Day for the office ferns. They needed it pretty badly, and it took me almost an hour to get them cleaned up (they are shedding excessively because we slightly over-watered them and their leaves are falling off in places -- Not good). We had a good staff meeting after lunch; very important things about the inner-workings of the office are discussed in these top secret meetings. If I told you what we talked about -- I'd have to kill you lol. My afternoon was divided evenly between massages and office duties. All in all, a solid day at work.
The best part of my day started after the workday had wrapped up. It was Mi Pueblo night with Sammie and Jessica. We had to wait a bit for Jessica (she was running late -- as is her habit, but we love her for her tardiness as well), so Sammie and I started early on our chips and margarita's. One quesadilla jalisco and an hour and a half later, it was time to head home. The three of us had a great, great evening -- Talking about life, our boys, and the total chaos that is our office. I love my girls dearly and I don't know what I would do without them. Who knew that my co-workers would turn into my best friends?
Now, finally, I am sitting on the couch in my wonderful, soft bathrobe. The President is still rambling about nothing worth listening too. Dixie and Chuck are rough housing in the middle of the living room (He is chasing her tail; she is chasing him). I am content -- my belly is full of good food and my night has been filled with dear friends -- My life is incredible.
To end my post for the night, I would like to share two pictures.
My little Chuckster cat curled up on my lap. His favorite place, by far. This is too cute not to share.
Dwain -- He sent this picture to us today. I haven't talked to him in a while, because he struggles to get signal where he is at in California (think of a mile hike up a mountain to be his own phone antennae).
I LOVE YOU SAHEEB!
I don't know when I started calling my brother Saheeb, but it's my pet-name for him and probably always will be. I am so proud of him for what he has done and what he will do. I pray that the Good Lord keeps him safe at all times. Your big sister loves you Dwain! I think about you everyday and I miss you more all the time. Hurry home please! :^)
Monday, January 24, 2011
The Best Things in Life
This weekend was a great one! I didn't get any blogging done, but I had a very fun, relaxing weekend. Just what I needed!
Friday, I didn't go to work (Thank You Mother Nature), but Mom and I spent all afternoon running errands. I sure do love spending time with her. We don't get to visit near as much as we used to, so it's really nice when we do get to spend some time just being girls. We went to Odon then Washington then Vincennes then headed back home with a pit stop in Freelandville (Needed to pick up some Goat Milk Replacer for the hungry babies). It was great to spend the day just catching up with one of my best friends.
Friday night, Tim and I headed South to Warrick County. I crashed out almost immediately after getting there, but Tim went coyote hunting with one of his friends. It's a lot of fun to go, but it was just too dang cold that night for me. I'm a weeny when it comes to the cold.
Sleeping in on Saturday mornings is one of the best things in life. Everyone should be able to do it -- the world would be a better place. After lunch, I caught up on some reading then took a little nap. Naps are also pretty high up on the "Best Things in Life" list. Tim headed out again Saturday night to get ready for some duck hunting Sunday morning (which was the last day of duck season). They had decoys to get set, ice to break up (How fun does that sound?), and other stuff to get ready for Sunday. Dixie didn't get to go with them this time on account of the ice. It would be a bad deal if she fell through trying to retrieve a duck, so Miss Whiny Butt and I stayed home and watched The Sorcerer's Apprentice. I do love Nicholas Cage -- He gets in touch with his nerdy, inner child in this movie. Who doesn't enjoy pretending to be a powerful sorcerer that saves the world from the evil dark forces?
Sunday, the laziest of all days -- But my favorite day of the week. Slept in again and caught up on some reading. A Law and Order: SVU marathon kept me occupied for most of the day. One of the best shows on television. Finally LATE last night (Tim did some more coyote hunting last night before we left) we were homeward bound at last. There was a little bit of fresh snow on the ground, but not enough to make driving difficult. Tim and I talked the whole way home to keep from getting sleepy -- I think we only met two other cars the whole way home. Chuck might have possibly had a coronary when we walked in the door -- He MISSED us, like "OH MY GOD you left me here for TWO WHOLE DAYS by MYSELF" missed us! He was really excited to see us. Poor little guy. I always imagine him hiding behind the couch for hours while we are gone, waiting on someone to walk by so he can pounce on them.
Now, it's Monday and it's back to work at 2:00. I need to head through the shower soon, but it has been nice to sleep in again and take it easy this morning. I have a fairly full schedule this afternoon so that should keep me busy at the office. It will be nice to see Jessica and Sammie and everyone that I have missed over the long weekend (Again, Thank You Mother Nature). I'm pretty excited to wear one of my new polo shirts to work today -- I feel like today is a day for Hot Pink! Yes, I know, I'm a dork! :^)
Friday, I didn't go to work (Thank You Mother Nature), but Mom and I spent all afternoon running errands. I sure do love spending time with her. We don't get to visit near as much as we used to, so it's really nice when we do get to spend some time just being girls. We went to Odon then Washington then Vincennes then headed back home with a pit stop in Freelandville (Needed to pick up some Goat Milk Replacer for the hungry babies). It was great to spend the day just catching up with one of my best friends.
Friday night, Tim and I headed South to Warrick County. I crashed out almost immediately after getting there, but Tim went coyote hunting with one of his friends. It's a lot of fun to go, but it was just too dang cold that night for me. I'm a weeny when it comes to the cold.
Sleeping in on Saturday mornings is one of the best things in life. Everyone should be able to do it -- the world would be a better place. After lunch, I caught up on some reading then took a little nap. Naps are also pretty high up on the "Best Things in Life" list. Tim headed out again Saturday night to get ready for some duck hunting Sunday morning (which was the last day of duck season). They had decoys to get set, ice to break up (How fun does that sound?), and other stuff to get ready for Sunday. Dixie didn't get to go with them this time on account of the ice. It would be a bad deal if she fell through trying to retrieve a duck, so Miss Whiny Butt and I stayed home and watched The Sorcerer's Apprentice. I do love Nicholas Cage -- He gets in touch with his nerdy, inner child in this movie. Who doesn't enjoy pretending to be a powerful sorcerer that saves the world from the evil dark forces?
Sunday, the laziest of all days -- But my favorite day of the week. Slept in again and caught up on some reading. A Law and Order: SVU marathon kept me occupied for most of the day. One of the best shows on television. Finally LATE last night (Tim did some more coyote hunting last night before we left) we were homeward bound at last. There was a little bit of fresh snow on the ground, but not enough to make driving difficult. Tim and I talked the whole way home to keep from getting sleepy -- I think we only met two other cars the whole way home. Chuck might have possibly had a coronary when we walked in the door -- He MISSED us, like "OH MY GOD you left me here for TWO WHOLE DAYS by MYSELF" missed us! He was really excited to see us. Poor little guy. I always imagine him hiding behind the couch for hours while we are gone, waiting on someone to walk by so he can pounce on them.
Now, it's Monday and it's back to work at 2:00. I need to head through the shower soon, but it has been nice to sleep in again and take it easy this morning. I have a fairly full schedule this afternoon so that should keep me busy at the office. It will be nice to see Jessica and Sammie and everyone that I have missed over the long weekend (Again, Thank You Mother Nature). I'm pretty excited to wear one of my new polo shirts to work today -- I feel like today is a day for Hot Pink! Yes, I know, I'm a dork! :^)
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