If you came to my house: You'd see the typical teenage mess. And a mess in the back yard where the patio and pool will (hopefully) be one day.
You would see: That I'm just as friendly in person as I am on here.
I’d probably feed you: whatever the kids left in the fridge. Which basically leaves out pizza and junk food. We can have grilled chicken and a nice salad!
And offer you this to drink: sweet tea, water, or lemonade. If I know you're coming, I'd get your favorite soft drink, but you're out of luck if you just drop in!
I’d undoubtedly ask if you’d read: anything on my bookshelves. If not, I'd let you borrow it.
I’d want to play this music for you: I think I'd show you what an adventure my IPod is on shuffle! There's bound to be something you like!
I’d want to tell you about: Scott- he is usually first in my head right now. The kids and what they're doing, not to pet the dog because he bites, and how my day was going.
I’d probably suggest a game of: hmm, we'd talk so much we wouldn't need to play a game! And I don't know where any of the pieces are, anyway. We could play the Wii- that is really fun!
I would definitely show off: My kids, my pictures, the house (if it is in decent shape- and had the patio fixed!)
I might get on the computer and show you: tons of pictures- that is where they mostly are!
If it was a long enough visit: We would go to the wave pool and maybe drive up to the mountains. They aren't that far away.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Ten Thought Tuesday
1. My brain feels like mush. I think it is the heat. Don't know if I can think of ten things or not!
2. Multiply was down all afternoon, and I felt like I was having withdrawals. Sad, isn't it?
3. Why is it that I can work in the house for two days and no one says anything, but let the kids do 5 minutes of work and they need 15 minutes of praise?
4. What do you do when your tomato plants make a million tomatoes all at once? And all your neighbors have the same problem, so there is no one to share with?
5. Why is it all the food in the pantry, no one eats? There is no room to put food that we will eat!
6. Is it scary to anyone else that a loaf of bread won't spoil in a week? What kind of preservatives are in that, anyway?
7. Do you notice how all my thoughts seem to be about food?
8. And I'm not hungry.
9. I am tired, but my child isn't home yet so I'd better stay awake.
10. I unlocked the 10 minute hula hoop on my Wii today. Let me tell you, 10 minutes of hula hoop can kick my butt!
Hey! I made it to 10- and pretty easily!
2. Multiply was down all afternoon, and I felt like I was having withdrawals. Sad, isn't it?
3. Why is it that I can work in the house for two days and no one says anything, but let the kids do 5 minutes of work and they need 15 minutes of praise?
4. What do you do when your tomato plants make a million tomatoes all at once? And all your neighbors have the same problem, so there is no one to share with?
5. Why is it all the food in the pantry, no one eats? There is no room to put food that we will eat!
6. Is it scary to anyone else that a loaf of bread won't spoil in a week? What kind of preservatives are in that, anyway?
7. Do you notice how all my thoughts seem to be about food?
8. And I'm not hungry.
9. I am tired, but my child isn't home yet so I'd better stay awake.
10. I unlocked the 10 minute hula hoop on my Wii today. Let me tell you, 10 minutes of hula hoop can kick my butt!
Hey! I made it to 10- and pretty easily!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Stolen from salt loving, bacon eating... heck, I don't know where it came from!
What color is your toothbrush? purple and white, and has its own battery!
Name one person that made you smile last night? My daughter.
What were you doing 45 minutes ago? Coming back from lunch with Scott.
What is your favorite candy bar? York peppermint patty- that counts, right?
Have you ever been to a strip club? No.
What is the last thing you said aloud? He's my friend. (Talking to my son about Scott.)
What was the last thing you had to drink? Water with lemon.
What are you wearing right now? Green kakhi capris and a yellow t-shirt.
Have you bought any new clothing items this week? No, unless you count a pair of flip-flops.
When was the last time you ran? The last softball game I played.
Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on multiply? I think it was a comment to Dave on Ajax's blog.
Do you take vitamins daily? No.
Do you have a tan? Not really, only what you get accidentally.
Do you like Chinese food over pizza? I'm not real crazy about either one.
Do you drink your soda with a straw? I don't drink soda.
What did your last text message say? Last one I sent was to Brandon- about his bank account.
Are you someones best friend? Yes!
What are you doing tomorrow? I think we're putting up the pool (I know, summer's mostly over, but that's the way things go around here!)
Look to your right, what do you see? A wall with a picture on it.
What color is your watch? What watch? I use my cell phone if I want to know what time it is!
Do you use chapstick? Rarely.
What is your birthstone? opal
Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive through? drive through
Do you have a dog? yes
Last guy you talked on the phone with? Scott when he called today to see if I had plans for lunch.
Biggest annoyance in your life right now? the newlyweds who fight all the time and want a moderator.
Can you say the alphabet backwards? If I ever have so much time on my hands that all I can do is memorize it backwards, remind me to get a life!
Do you have a maid service clean your house? My mom sends her housekeeper over once every two weeks if she doesn't need her.
Are you jealous of anyone? No.
Do you love anyone? Yes lots of people.
Do any of your friends have children? Most of them do!
Do you hate anyone that you know right now? I can't bring myself to have enough feelings for the ex to muster up a good hate. So I guess the answer is no.
Do you use the word hello daily? Probably a million times!
Do you like cats? And dogs, and horses, and a lots of others of God's creatures.
Have you ever been to six flags? No, there isn't one close by here. We have Carowinds instead, which is basically the same thing. And I haven't been in a couple of years.
How did you get your worst scar? I tripped over the threshold of a door and hit my head on the counter- I was 10- got 8 stitches on my forehead. I think that is worse than my caesarian scar, because that one you can't see.
Name one person that made you smile last night? My daughter.
What were you doing 45 minutes ago? Coming back from lunch with Scott.
What is your favorite candy bar? York peppermint patty- that counts, right?
Have you ever been to a strip club? No.
What is the last thing you said aloud? He's my friend. (Talking to my son about Scott.)
What was the last thing you had to drink? Water with lemon.
What are you wearing right now? Green kakhi capris and a yellow t-shirt.
Have you bought any new clothing items this week? No, unless you count a pair of flip-flops.
When was the last time you ran? The last softball game I played.
Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on multiply? I think it was a comment to Dave on Ajax's blog.
Do you take vitamins daily? No.
Do you have a tan? Not really, only what you get accidentally.
Do you like Chinese food over pizza? I'm not real crazy about either one.
Do you drink your soda with a straw? I don't drink soda.
What did your last text message say? Last one I sent was to Brandon- about his bank account.
Are you someones best friend? Yes!
What are you doing tomorrow? I think we're putting up the pool (I know, summer's mostly over, but that's the way things go around here!)
Look to your right, what do you see? A wall with a picture on it.
What color is your watch? What watch? I use my cell phone if I want to know what time it is!
Do you use chapstick? Rarely.
What is your birthstone? opal
Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive through? drive through
Do you have a dog? yes
Last guy you talked on the phone with? Scott when he called today to see if I had plans for lunch.
Biggest annoyance in your life right now? the newlyweds who fight all the time and want a moderator.
Can you say the alphabet backwards? If I ever have so much time on my hands that all I can do is memorize it backwards, remind me to get a life!
Do you have a maid service clean your house? My mom sends her housekeeper over once every two weeks if she doesn't need her.
Are you jealous of anyone? No.
Do you love anyone? Yes lots of people.
Do any of your friends have children? Most of them do!
Do you hate anyone that you know right now? I can't bring myself to have enough feelings for the ex to muster up a good hate. So I guess the answer is no.
Do you use the word hello daily? Probably a million times!
Do you like cats? And dogs, and horses, and a lots of others of God's creatures.
Have you ever been to six flags? No, there isn't one close by here. We have Carowinds instead, which is basically the same thing. And I haven't been in a couple of years.
How did you get your worst scar? I tripped over the threshold of a door and hit my head on the counter- I was 10- got 8 stitches on my forehead. I think that is worse than my caesarian scar, because that one you can't see.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Picture Perfect Song Titles
Welcome to Picture Perfect!
~ This is week 10 of our Competition ~
You have three days in which to post your picture with this weeks theme in mind
so there is NO RUSH
The Top Ten Pictures will be selected by our panel of admins and posted up in a poll on Saturday morning (PST). The poll will run for 24 hours, and is open to CONTACTS ONLY!
Remember: only ONE picture please and it should be YOURS and not lifted off the internet. If it has been taken by a friend or member of family please mention that fact, this will eliminate you from the competition portion of Picture Perfect only and is not considered plagiarism in any form.
No slide shows please, and *no automatic music* on the page
Then come back and post a comment on this page
so that everyone can link to your blog and see your pic.
By all means mention your camera and lens used however humble, and if the picture has been altered or enhanced in anyway!
Out of the box thinking is encouraged!!
Please open your page for viewing for all for that day...and then visit as many others as you can! Try and post a decent size pic on your blog page, so much is lost if the pic is too small or too big.
Good Luck, and have fun out there!!
..ooOoo..
This weeks theme is
ooOoo
"Burning Down the House"
(and so you don't have to read the comments to know, my boys are both firemen and this was a training fire!)
Stolen from the Lovebirds
1. I've come to realize that my legs...are not as firm as they used to be!
2. I've come to realize that my job...is my dream job and I'm lucky to have it.
3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving...I need to be doing something else, like singing, or talking on the phone.
4. I've come to realize that I need...love.
5. I’ve come to realize that I have lost...the hurt and bitterness that once saddled me... (thanks for this great answer, Sabrina!)
6. I've come to realize that I hate it when...people use "Jesus" as a cuss word.
7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...it is on love, and not on wine!
8. I've come to realize that money...only seems to stretch so far, and it usually doesn't accumulate.
9. I've come to realize that certain people...will never understand.
10. I've come to realize that I'll always be...a giving, service-oriented person.
11. I've come to realize that I have a crush on…someone special.
12. I've come to realize that my mom...is incredibly wonderful, and a very good friend.
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone is...my phone book- and heaven help me if I lose it!
14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning.. I didn't have enough time to do all that I wanted.
15. I've come to realize that last night before I went to sleep...that I'm lucky enough to still have a girl small enough to crawl in bed with me during a thunderstorm.
16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about...Scott... usually 2/3 of the time, anyway.
17. I've come to realize that my dad...didn't teach me enough before he died.
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Multiply...I have a great group of friends! (Thanks Sabrina- I'm keeping this answer, too!)
19. I've come to realize that today…is really all we have, so we'd better make the most of it!
20. I've come to realize that tonight...I really have to fold all the clothes I washed yesterday.
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow.. I get to do it all over again!
22. I've come to realize that I really want to...shout from the rooftops. But I'm restraining myself!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Southern Education for my Northern Friends
So if any of y'all come this way, you'll know what to do to fit right in!
Some sayings you might hear:
If things get any better, I may have to hire someone to help me enjoy it.
She fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.
She's so stuck up she'd drown in a rainstorm.
It's so dry, the trees are bribing the dogs.
My cow died last night, so I don't need your bull.
He's as country as cornflakes.
This is gooder'n grits.
I'm 'bout as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
Busy as a moth in a mitten
Happy as a clam at high tide.
Advice for Northerners moving to the South: Save all manner of bacon grease. You cannot imagine all the uses it will have.
Just because you can drive on snow and ice does not mean Southerners can. Stay home the two days of the year it snows. It might be wise to stay home if they're just PREDICTING snow.
If they are predicting snow, go to the grocery store. Don't ask why. Just go. You're supposed to. You're really supposed to go buy milk and bread, but there won't be any. Everyone else already bought it all.
If you DO run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in the cab of a four-wheel drive pick-up with a 12-pack of beer and a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them. Just stay out of their way. This is what they live for.
You can ask Southerners for directions, but unless you already know the positions of key hills, trees and rocks, you're better off trying to find it yourself. Unless you know where things used to be, as in "go down to where Johnny's store used to be and take a left."
Remember: Y'all is singular. All y'all is plural. All y'all's is plural possessive.
Get used to hearing, "You ain't from around here, are you?" Don't be worried that you don't understand anyone. They don't understand you either.
The first Southern expression to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective "big ol' ," as in "big ol' truck," or "big ol' boy."
As you are cursing the person driving 15 mph in a 55 mph zone directly in the middle of the road, remember: ALL Southern folks learned to drive on a John Deere, and this is the proper speed and lane position for that vehicle.
If you hear a Southerner exclaim, "Hey, y'all, watch this!" get out of his way. These are likely the last words he will ever say, or worse still, that you will ever hear.
Most Southerners do not use turn signals; they ignore those who do. In fact, if you see a signal blinking on a car with a Southern license plate, you may rest assured that it was already turned on when the car was purchased.
Southerners will, however, let anyone pull in front of them who wants to. They expect the same courtesy.
Satellite dishes are very popular in the South. When you purchase one, it is positioned directly in front of the house. This is logical, bearing in mind that the dish cost considerably more than the house and should, therefore, be prominently displayed.
One last warning but probably the most important one to remember: Be advised that in the South, "He needed killin" is a valid defense.
Some sayings you might hear:
If things get any better, I may have to hire someone to help me enjoy it.
She fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.
She's so stuck up she'd drown in a rainstorm.
It's so dry, the trees are bribing the dogs.
My cow died last night, so I don't need your bull.
He's as country as cornflakes.
This is gooder'n grits.
I'm 'bout as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
Busy as a moth in a mitten
Happy as a clam at high tide.
Advice for Northerners moving to the South: Save all manner of bacon grease. You cannot imagine all the uses it will have.
Just because you can drive on snow and ice does not mean Southerners can. Stay home the two days of the year it snows. It might be wise to stay home if they're just PREDICTING snow.
If they are predicting snow, go to the grocery store. Don't ask why. Just go. You're supposed to. You're really supposed to go buy milk and bread, but there won't be any. Everyone else already bought it all.
If you DO run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in the cab of a four-wheel drive pick-up with a 12-pack of beer and a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them. Just stay out of their way. This is what they live for.
You can ask Southerners for directions, but unless you already know the positions of key hills, trees and rocks, you're better off trying to find it yourself. Unless you know where things used to be, as in "go down to where Johnny's store used to be and take a left."
Remember: Y'all is singular. All y'all is plural. All y'all's is plural possessive.
Get used to hearing, "You ain't from around here, are you?" Don't be worried that you don't understand anyone. They don't understand you either.
The first Southern expression to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective "big ol' ," as in "big ol' truck," or "big ol' boy."
As you are cursing the person driving 15 mph in a 55 mph zone directly in the middle of the road, remember: ALL Southern folks learned to drive on a John Deere, and this is the proper speed and lane position for that vehicle.
If you hear a Southerner exclaim, "Hey, y'all, watch this!" get out of his way. These are likely the last words he will ever say, or worse still, that you will ever hear.
Most Southerners do not use turn signals; they ignore those who do. In fact, if you see a signal blinking on a car with a Southern license plate, you may rest assured that it was already turned on when the car was purchased.
Southerners will, however, let anyone pull in front of them who wants to. They expect the same courtesy.
Satellite dishes are very popular in the South. When you purchase one, it is positioned directly in front of the house. This is logical, bearing in mind that the dish cost considerably more than the house and should, therefore, be prominently displayed.
One last warning but probably the most important one to remember: Be advised that in the South, "He needed killin" is a valid defense.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
I cannot imagine 50 years...
I know I've been scarce around here the past few days. My mother's first cousins- and best friends- celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary yesterday afternoon. Mom volunteered us to be the caterers. (We've done that before- catered several family events, and we're getting pretty good at it!) I'll post pictures when I have time.
Can you imagine being married 50 years? They have been through so much together- raising children, caring for aging parents, moving out of town and back again, happy times, bad times, sad times, fun times.... I can't imagine! Probably because I'll never know.
We had a great time! My son, who grew up with their grandsons before the grandsons moved to Louisiana, had a blast getting back in touch with them. I got to see, and spend some good time with, cousins that I haven't seen in years. We all had so much fun (and worked so hard) to make this a special day for them.
The invitations were cute- since I'm not married, they were addressed to "Janeen and guest." So I told Scott he was invited (in that way you say, "I'm supposed to invite you to this but I know you don't know these people so it is ok if you don't want to go.") But he wanted to come! So he stood by me for over an hour before he had to leave to go to work. See why I call this the "undefinable" relationship?
The only bad spot in the day is my cousin (who is the happy couple's nephew and is about two years older than me) couldn't come. He is in the end stages with colon and liver cancer, and after getting ready, didn't have the energy to make the 5 mile ride in the car from his house. That is so sad- I know he is suffering but would have been so happy to see everyone.
I ate too much, worked too much, and probably talked too much! But I have to make up for it today- there is much laundry (and icky, camp cruddy laundry at that!) and the grass has to get mowed! I'm off to church to ask forgiveness for working on Sunday! LOL!
Can you imagine being married 50 years? They have been through so much together- raising children, caring for aging parents, moving out of town and back again, happy times, bad times, sad times, fun times.... I can't imagine! Probably because I'll never know.
We had a great time! My son, who grew up with their grandsons before the grandsons moved to Louisiana, had a blast getting back in touch with them. I got to see, and spend some good time with, cousins that I haven't seen in years. We all had so much fun (and worked so hard) to make this a special day for them.
The invitations were cute- since I'm not married, they were addressed to "Janeen and guest." So I told Scott he was invited (in that way you say, "I'm supposed to invite you to this but I know you don't know these people so it is ok if you don't want to go.") But he wanted to come! So he stood by me for over an hour before he had to leave to go to work. See why I call this the "undefinable" relationship?
The only bad spot in the day is my cousin (who is the happy couple's nephew and is about two years older than me) couldn't come. He is in the end stages with colon and liver cancer, and after getting ready, didn't have the energy to make the 5 mile ride in the car from his house. That is so sad- I know he is suffering but would have been so happy to see everyone.
I ate too much, worked too much, and probably talked too much! But I have to make up for it today- there is much laundry (and icky, camp cruddy laundry at that!) and the grass has to get mowed! I'm off to church to ask forgiveness for working on Sunday! LOL!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Picture Perfect- "P" is for...
Potty!
Here is some of our work team in Montana last year building, yes, you guessed it, an outhouse!
Here is some of our work team in Montana last year building, yes, you guessed it, an outhouse!
"I spy...."
Please read further
But before I get on with that...
Welcome to Picture Perfect!
Please read further
But before I get on with that...
Welcome to Picture Perfect!
This is week 8 of our Competition
and you have three days to submit a picture, after which the Top Ten Pictures will be selected by our panel of admins and posted up in a poll on Saturday morning (PST). The poll will run for 24hours (as requested by the public!) and the winner will be announced on Sunday morning!
~ Each week a theme will be posted up on Wednesday, and you are invited to put up your best picture with that theme in mind, it should be
only ONE picture please and it should be YOURS
not off the internet, not a friends picture but your very own
No slide shows please, and no automatic music on the page
Then come back and post a comment on this pageso that everyone can link to your blog and see your pic.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Ten Thought Tuesday
1. I wonder if Abby is even playing the lottery...
2. Do we not have better things to talk about than penguin wings/flippers?
3. What are we all doing at work today if everyone is here?
4. I really need to go check out Burr from the library so I can read it in time.
5. I need to find my library card first.
6. What did we do before text messaging?
7. What did we do before cell phones? And what would happen if I left it at home one day?
8. I need to think of other things I haven't done in 20 years and try them again. With a couple exceptions.
9. No, I'm not telling what those exceptions are!
10. Can you tell there is nothing to do at my work this morning and the boss is away?
2. Do we not have better things to talk about than penguin wings/flippers?
3. What are we all doing at work today if everyone is here?
4. I really need to go check out Burr from the library so I can read it in time.
5. I need to find my library card first.
6. What did we do before text messaging?
7. What did we do before cell phones? And what would happen if I left it at home one day?
8. I need to think of other things I haven't done in 20 years and try them again. With a couple exceptions.
9. No, I'm not telling what those exceptions are!
10. Can you tell there is nothing to do at my work this morning and the boss is away?
Monday, July 7, 2008
Guess what I did?
If you know me at all, you'll know I have lost 50 pounds in the last two years and are more active than I used to be. (Still want to lose 20 more, but that is another story.) I got that tested tonight- I played in our church softball game! I haven't played softball in probably 20 years or more. I have seen TONS of games that the kids played in, and have even watched most of the church league games this year.
This is a co-ed team, but each team has to have three girls or you take an out each time through the order for the missing girl(s). We were a girl short, and are going to be a girl short on Friday, too. So they asked if I'd play. I wasn't too sure about it- not hitting a ball in 20 years, my son-his best friend- and his girlfriend are on the team, and Scott is on the team. But they said hey- you can't do worse than the automatic out we already get. So I played.
And...
I did great! I actually hit the ball every time- got on base and scored a run once! And I caught a fly ball in the outfield! I felt like a star! Even Brandon, when I asked if he was too embarrassed, said "no- you did GOOD!" So I'm playing again Friday night. I might not be walking tomorrow, but that gives me a few days to recover! LOL!
This is a co-ed team, but each team has to have three girls or you take an out each time through the order for the missing girl(s). We were a girl short, and are going to be a girl short on Friday, too. So they asked if I'd play. I wasn't too sure about it- not hitting a ball in 20 years, my son-his best friend- and his girlfriend are on the team, and Scott is on the team. But they said hey- you can't do worse than the automatic out we already get. So I played.
And...
I did great! I actually hit the ball every time- got on base and scored a run once! And I caught a fly ball in the outfield! I felt like a star! Even Brandon, when I asked if he was too embarrassed, said "no- you did GOOD!" So I'm playing again Friday night. I might not be walking tomorrow, but that gives me a few days to recover! LOL!
Brandon Dishman - basketball demo
My son plays high school basketball and my brother made this highlight film of him to show to coaches. He would love to play basketball in college somewhere!
Come Monday
I had the best Sunday! Got up early and loaded up the girl with all the stuff she needs for a week away at camp. Since it is an hour and a half away, and she had to be there between 1 and 3, we went to church first. Scott rode with us, so we stopped about 30 minutes in for lunch. Savannah fell asleep in the car (surprise) and we were able to make good time- it is a pretty easy, mostly interstate, drive with not much traffic. So we leave the girl at camp and she barely said goodbye before she was gone.
So that left us the rest of the day with no plans. We had already agreed to wander around the mountains, but had no real idea where we were going. So coming out of the camp, there's this sign that says "Andrews Geyser >" so we decided to check it out. VERY neat. And apparently a Civil War battle site, too.
Wouldn't this look cool in the winter when it is frozen over?
We decided to head in the general direction of home- gas is too high to wander off too far. But we took the long, scenic route. Saw some pretty houses and beautiful country. (I love the mountains.) Coming back through Hickory, I said I needed to walk some more- we'd been in the car a pretty long time. So Scott says, wanna see the house I grew up in? Since I said sure, we head to the really nice part of town. It is an older house now but a nice cape cod. And he's reminiscing about what neighbor lived where, when he sees one. So we get out to talk. Then since I wanted to walk, we went to the park and spent about an hour walking on the trails over the river.
He's driving so I don't even have to worry about where we're going (except for how much gas my car is using, which I have decided not to worry about!) He left his phone at home but used mine to check in with his roommate, who asked if we wanted to go eat with him and his girlfriend. Who I know, believe it or not- it is still a fairly small town! And we know half of the people in the restaurant- more fodder for the rumor mill- but that's another story. So I got home at 9pm last night after the most relaxing, enjoyable day I can remember in awhile! I'll give you the relationship details later. Let's just say we had a long, long time to talk and I'm soooo happy to have a best friend who totally understands me!
So that left us the rest of the day with no plans. We had already agreed to wander around the mountains, but had no real idea where we were going. So coming out of the camp, there's this sign that says "Andrews Geyser >" so we decided to check it out. VERY neat. And apparently a Civil War battle site, too.
Wouldn't this look cool in the winter when it is frozen over?
We decided to head in the general direction of home- gas is too high to wander off too far. But we took the long, scenic route. Saw some pretty houses and beautiful country. (I love the mountains.) Coming back through Hickory, I said I needed to walk some more- we'd been in the car a pretty long time. So Scott says, wanna see the house I grew up in? Since I said sure, we head to the really nice part of town. It is an older house now but a nice cape cod. And he's reminiscing about what neighbor lived where, when he sees one. So we get out to talk. Then since I wanted to walk, we went to the park and spent about an hour walking on the trails over the river.
He's driving so I don't even have to worry about where we're going (except for how much gas my car is using, which I have decided not to worry about!) He left his phone at home but used mine to check in with his roommate, who asked if we wanted to go eat with him and his girlfriend. Who I know, believe it or not- it is still a fairly small town! And we know half of the people in the restaurant- more fodder for the rumor mill- but that's another story. So I got home at 9pm last night after the most relaxing, enjoyable day I can remember in awhile! I'll give you the relationship details later. Let's just say we had a long, long time to talk and I'm soooo happy to have a best friend who totally understands me!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Feeling Better
Well it took a little bit, but I do feel better. Supper tonight was the first meal that felt like it digested right since Sunday night. I'm still tired but I'm sick of being sick!
I did get a few things done this afternoon- this is the garage- remember that picture of the piled up mess from earlier- it is gone!
I also went and got a haircut. Maybe that is what made me feel better- LOL! I called hoping for an appoinment next week and she said "can you be here in an hour?" So I took it!
That isn't a lot, but it is more than I have done the past two days. Sorry I've been so scarce (and worried some of you- thanks for the text messages Abby!) but it is likely to be that way tomorrow. With a 4 day work week and taking one day off, I'm crunched to get everything done tomorrow. Cross your fingers and say a prayer for me that I don't end up going in on Friday for a bit.
I did get a few things done this afternoon- this is the garage- remember that picture of the piled up mess from earlier- it is gone!
I also went and got a haircut. Maybe that is what made me feel better- LOL! I called hoping for an appoinment next week and she said "can you be here in an hour?" So I took it!
That isn't a lot, but it is more than I have done the past two days. Sorry I've been so scarce (and worried some of you- thanks for the text messages Abby!) but it is likely to be that way tomorrow. With a 4 day work week and taking one day off, I'm crunched to get everything done tomorrow. Cross your fingers and say a prayer for me that I don't end up going in on Friday for a bit.
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