13:15
It's been an off day today. Kinda ho-hum, even. I didn't do my exercises. I forgot about them. I'll do some before supper tonight to make up for it. Mostly I've been sitting on my butt at the computer. I've gotten up and wandered about doing little things a few times, but there's not really all that much that I can do right now.
It's even quiet down in the dungeon. I don't think I've heard the TV all day, actually. I think they went out and didn't say anything. Unusual. Dona has been saying less and less to me. Maybe she's picking up my irritation; maybe she's feeling her own. Don't know. Not worried. Would have been nice to know if they were gone though ... I'd have blasted some music.
I'm actually tempted to re-arrange the bedroom, but I'm not sure that Jade would be happy about it. Heh. It's got to be done eventually. It's ineffective as it is now. It could be better.
I finally put up another chapter of my story. Luna R, the best fan in the whole world, rarely allows anybody to review ahead of her. Today was no exception. And, as usual, her review left me glowing.
"Holy crap! I nearly passed out when I checked my email and saw the alert!
This chapter was fantastic. Out of all the original characters I've encountered in Sailor Moon fan fiction, Rory is probably my favorite. She kicks! My favorite line of hers: "I am a Princess. Whether or not I am the Princess you seek, it does not matter. I am the only Princess you will be getting." Awesome!
This chapter threw me for a loop. First we were all kind of biting our nails as the Molly/Nephrite/Melvin bit worked itself out (great resolution by the way) but we were still kind of relaxed and comfortable. Nice picnic, fun outing in the park with the family and friends.
Then, BOOM! A kidnapping, a battle, and suddenly a character is gone. And you leave off with a sense of grieved mystery and a killer cliffhanger. It couldn't have been better!
But, man, I'm not going to lie. It is going to be miserable waiting for more!
Two wonderful updates within a year! Let's make it three, friend! And put some strawberry topping on top! :-D"
She never fails to make me feel really good about my work. To choose one of MY originals characters as her all-time favourite?? I don't know how to really describe it. There aren't really any words to properly express my pride and joy. I've had orgasms that were easier to explain.
*sigh* Such a pity that I killed that character off. LOL!
I'm still a little lost as to what the heck I'm supposed to do about my weight goals. Jade suggested that I've got the same amount of body fat as before, but I might be carrying it in different proportions than I previously was. There's no point in talking to my doctor about it - he'll follow a chart according to my height and tell me that I'm "a little" over-weight. Jack ass. I tried to tell him once that he can't use that chart for me as an exact as I have more muscle than a lot of women my age/height. He just smiled indulgently and asked me to go pee in a cup. That's his favourite test, I think.
Either way, I keep telling myself that it'll look better next week. Starting to weigh in just before a visit from Jill is really NOT the best timing. My appetite has been cutting back and I'm as active as I ever was. You can't tell me that this isn't making a difference!! *sigh* I wonder if I need professional advice? Or am I just a victim of genetics?
AGH! NEVER! I will beat the odds! I WILL have my dream body! (Or at least as satisfactorily close as possible!) There's no quitting from THIS crusade, baby!
Sweet Dreams!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Are There Any Mondays That Aren't Manic?
11:54
It's a simply splendid day today! Beautiful outside and I'm all relaxed. I'm also an hour ahead of myself - LOL! I called Jade at what I thought was the end of his lunch, 12:30, but it turns out it was only 11:30. Don't know where I was.
Woke up this morning, made his lunch, took the clean dishes out of the dishwasher and put them away and folded the laundry. The house was very quiet. I liked it. So I got dressed and went to work out by myself. Dona didn't wake up to go and I wasn't going to wait. I had a splendid time. It was almost busy when I got there and pretty quiet when I left. Just me and four seniors by 07:00. I've figured out my workout plan too. I go up to the gym and do a cardio program on the treadmill, then slip down to the pool for lane swimming. I not only did twice as many lengths, I also tread water to work on my arm for a bit. It was great! I didn't get tired at all. I'm gonna do the same on Wednesday.
Finally got my scale over here and I weighed myself yesterday. Big mistake. I consoled myself that I had just eaten a big meal and I'm retaining a lot of water for Jill's visit. After Jade left this morning, I weighted myself again ... lost two pounds over night. Not bad. Maybe some exercises are better than others after all. But here's what threw me. Right now, I weigh the same at a size 10, as I did when I wore a 14/16. Explain that to me, somebody. Do I really have that much muscle? I don't LOOK like a body builder. My biceps are a bit bigger, maybe. Doesn't explain the weight though. I'm confused.
Extra Bubblemint gum tastes good ... for about three minutes. ;) But it doesn't mix very well with Barq's. Maye I should start drinking the Coke?
Nah.
I'm thinking of doing some baking. 1) To cheer Jade up, and 2) just to hear Dona ask me if I'm baking. That woman constantly asks the obvious. It's gonna confuse her when I say 'no'.
I'm evil.
This morning she asked me if I went swimming without her. Did she not hear me come back in the house? Is my hair not sparkly clean? She was in the fridge today about three times. she put some dirty dishes in the dishwasher around my dirty breakfast dishes. Before she left to go shopping, she asked if brought milk home with me. No, I ate my cereal dry. Does this woman not have any observational skills? Is she trying o drive me insane?
Ah, well, if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have as much to write about. How the heck did Jade survive to become the wonderful person that he is today? Unbelieveable.
Okay, enough about her. More about me. I'm thinking that I should get into the habit of buying lotto tickets. I just can't get over the feeling that I'm seriously wasting my money. Then again, it's better than buying Alpha Flight. I'll just keep it within a certain limit, I guess.
Just moved a swiffer over my floors. Barely any cat hair. Suspicious. I get over ot where the cat dishes are. the mat is clean and there are no crumbs between the mat and the wall. Dona's been cleaning my house behind my back. Bitch. I've asked her not to do that. If she won't stop then she can continue to clean the entire house ... after I move out. And I will. I'm reaching my limit. And "we're family" is not what I want to hear as an excuse. I find it invasive, insulting and I've asked her not to do it. I won't ask a third time. I'll just start collecting boxes.
I guess that means that you'll be the first to know, eh, Shepherd?
I don't feel like typing anymore.
Sweet Dreams!
It's a simply splendid day today! Beautiful outside and I'm all relaxed. I'm also an hour ahead of myself - LOL! I called Jade at what I thought was the end of his lunch, 12:30, but it turns out it was only 11:30. Don't know where I was.
Woke up this morning, made his lunch, took the clean dishes out of the dishwasher and put them away and folded the laundry. The house was very quiet. I liked it. So I got dressed and went to work out by myself. Dona didn't wake up to go and I wasn't going to wait. I had a splendid time. It was almost busy when I got there and pretty quiet when I left. Just me and four seniors by 07:00. I've figured out my workout plan too. I go up to the gym and do a cardio program on the treadmill, then slip down to the pool for lane swimming. I not only did twice as many lengths, I also tread water to work on my arm for a bit. It was great! I didn't get tired at all. I'm gonna do the same on Wednesday.
Finally got my scale over here and I weighed myself yesterday. Big mistake. I consoled myself that I had just eaten a big meal and I'm retaining a lot of water for Jill's visit. After Jade left this morning, I weighted myself again ... lost two pounds over night. Not bad. Maybe some exercises are better than others after all. But here's what threw me. Right now, I weigh the same at a size 10, as I did when I wore a 14/16. Explain that to me, somebody. Do I really have that much muscle? I don't LOOK like a body builder. My biceps are a bit bigger, maybe. Doesn't explain the weight though. I'm confused.
Extra Bubblemint gum tastes good ... for about three minutes. ;) But it doesn't mix very well with Barq's. Maye I should start drinking the Coke?
Nah.
I'm thinking of doing some baking. 1) To cheer Jade up, and 2) just to hear Dona ask me if I'm baking. That woman constantly asks the obvious. It's gonna confuse her when I say 'no'.
I'm evil.
This morning she asked me if I went swimming without her. Did she not hear me come back in the house? Is my hair not sparkly clean? She was in the fridge today about three times. she put some dirty dishes in the dishwasher around my dirty breakfast dishes. Before she left to go shopping, she asked if brought milk home with me. No, I ate my cereal dry. Does this woman not have any observational skills? Is she trying o drive me insane?
Ah, well, if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have as much to write about. How the heck did Jade survive to become the wonderful person that he is today? Unbelieveable.
Okay, enough about her. More about me. I'm thinking that I should get into the habit of buying lotto tickets. I just can't get over the feeling that I'm seriously wasting my money. Then again, it's better than buying Alpha Flight. I'll just keep it within a certain limit, I guess.
Just moved a swiffer over my floors. Barely any cat hair. Suspicious. I get over ot where the cat dishes are. the mat is clean and there are no crumbs between the mat and the wall. Dona's been cleaning my house behind my back. Bitch. I've asked her not to do that. If she won't stop then she can continue to clean the entire house ... after I move out. And I will. I'm reaching my limit. And "we're family" is not what I want to hear as an excuse. I find it invasive, insulting and I've asked her not to do it. I won't ask a third time. I'll just start collecting boxes.
I guess that means that you'll be the first to know, eh, Shepherd?
I don't feel like typing anymore.
Sweet Dreams!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Just Another Manic Day
07:04
Finding it increasingly harder to fall back asleep after Jade leaves in the morning, I didn't do it today. I sat up and read a bit. (11 comics in one hour ... considering the content, it wasn't difficult.) I'm wondering if I should have laid down and tried anyway. Poor Spot seems to think so.
Woke up this morning to discover my poinsetta on the tilt and a decent sized chunk missing from it. I'm blaming the in-laws' cat, Ferny-poo, but I'm watching Spot, just in case. There is no puke upstairs though and in consideration, there should be puke. My cat comes to me when he doesn't feel well, so I'm still thinking is wasn't him.
I'm considering going to the gym today - just to get out of the house, if nothing else. Out of the house and ALONE! Jade looked at my going to swim and work out as a way of getting out of the house. Unfortunately, "Mommy-dearest" has invited herself to go with me on two of the three days. If she had just asked if I minded ... but she didn't. So, at the very least, we're in diferent pools because she doesn't like deep water.
Don't get me wrong, I don't mind spending some time with her, but I really need some time AWAY from her too. More than one day. She thinks it's enough that she stays downstairs and I'm up in my rooms. It's not. I can constantly hear her. I'm always waiting for her to pop her head into my area and try to read over my shoulder to see what I'm doing. She misinterprets most ofthe things I say - even when I talk plainly. I ouldn't even get her to understand this joke:
Her: Where are you going?
Me: Crazy.
Fwoom! Completely over her head! *sigh* Jade said I need extra patience with her because she's blonde AND Polish. I think that's a poor excuse. And she's ignorant! Ignorant, racist, vulgar and if she has a respectful bone in her body, it's a small percentage and she hides it well. I regret my decision to move in here without laying some ground rules with her. I was told by my"Momma's-boy" though that they had been laid, and I was too busy to notice at first. Getting up at 03:00 and not getting home until about 18:00 or later on most days. I barely saw them. Well, either my dear lover was exaggerating or things have been allowed to go lax too much.
Anyway, not too much to write just yet ... I've only been up for three hours! :D
More later!
January 26, 2007 - 08:35
Oops! Forgot to come back!
Thought of the Day!
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful."—Ann Landers
LOL! That one really made me smile, so I had to share it with you!
Did the swimming thing this morning. Got there at 05:30 and managed to keep myself occupied for about an hour. Had a nice shower (why use our own water up?) until the temperature suddenly became scalding. Ouch! No lobster envy here!
Went to the gym yesterday and was mildly disappointed. Don't get me wrong, it's a weight lifters paradise in there. I'm just not into that. I wanted fat burning cardio equipment. Maybe some toning stuff for later (I have to heal my shoulder first, and quite frankly I get lots of heavy lifting at work - when I'm working) But mostly it's a body builders room. Ah, well. If I feel the need for extra work, I can join a class. Or better yet, I can do a cardio routine on the treadmill, and then go swim a few laps. That may be the best thing ... especially since there are no change rooms, no showers, and no bathrooms in the gym area. Considering the size of the building in general, and the price I have to pay to get in, I'm very disappointed in this area.
Meanwhile, my results have already hit a bit of a plateau. Damn bloating. It'll just make the weight loss look that much more fantastic at the end of next week, that's all. I can live with this.
I need a hair cut. I've got split ends and I want my bangs back. I can do the bangs, but the rest of my hair? I can't reach it ... unless I cut it very short. I have every intention of spending the next two years growing it as long as I can. I want to be able to have options for styling.
Feb 10 can't get here fast enough for me! It'll be nice to go out an pamper myself with the idea of nice dresses.
This weekend will be another leap towards getting the garage finished. Our garage. I want to get it all organised so that we can USE it properly. There are items all over the place, stuck where-ever it will fit. I'm tired of looking at it. Jade said we'd get a lot of it done on Saturday as long as he doesn't have to work in town. Stupid company. They know at the beginnning of the week whether or not they are going to work a sixth day. They don't tell anybody until Friday. That's less than 24 hrs notice. Insane.
Luckily, my man is Union. He picked up a card for working four tens. He's doing five tens. He doesn't have to show up unless he wants to on Saturday ... which is considered a time and a half day for him. So it's a bit of a damned-if-you-do-and-damned-if-you-don't thing ... rewards either way, I guess. Still stupid though.
I've made a good bit of headway in my latest chapter of my fanfic. Killed somebody off too. And it wasn't a villain this time. Heh. It was almost satisfying. Difficult enough to give 10 heroes equal time and attention ... never mind 11. *sigh*
Well, I'm off and running with things again, so this time I'll just publish. that last one should have been tacked onto the oneprevious to it - don't know why I didn't. Ah, well, you should be reading them in order anyway, sillies!
Sweet Dreams!
Finding it increasingly harder to fall back asleep after Jade leaves in the morning, I didn't do it today. I sat up and read a bit. (11 comics in one hour ... considering the content, it wasn't difficult.) I'm wondering if I should have laid down and tried anyway. Poor Spot seems to think so.
Woke up this morning to discover my poinsetta on the tilt and a decent sized chunk missing from it. I'm blaming the in-laws' cat, Ferny-poo, but I'm watching Spot, just in case. There is no puke upstairs though and in consideration, there should be puke. My cat comes to me when he doesn't feel well, so I'm still thinking is wasn't him.
I'm considering going to the gym today - just to get out of the house, if nothing else. Out of the house and ALONE! Jade looked at my going to swim and work out as a way of getting out of the house. Unfortunately, "Mommy-dearest" has invited herself to go with me on two of the three days. If she had just asked if I minded ... but she didn't. So, at the very least, we're in diferent pools because she doesn't like deep water.
Don't get me wrong, I don't mind spending some time with her, but I really need some time AWAY from her too. More than one day. She thinks it's enough that she stays downstairs and I'm up in my rooms. It's not. I can constantly hear her. I'm always waiting for her to pop her head into my area and try to read over my shoulder to see what I'm doing. She misinterprets most ofthe things I say - even when I talk plainly. I ouldn't even get her to understand this joke:
Her: Where are you going?
Me: Crazy.
Fwoom! Completely over her head! *sigh* Jade said I need extra patience with her because she's blonde AND Polish. I think that's a poor excuse. And she's ignorant! Ignorant, racist, vulgar and if she has a respectful bone in her body, it's a small percentage and she hides it well. I regret my decision to move in here without laying some ground rules with her. I was told by my"Momma's-boy" though that they had been laid, and I was too busy to notice at first. Getting up at 03:00 and not getting home until about 18:00 or later on most days. I barely saw them. Well, either my dear lover was exaggerating or things have been allowed to go lax too much.
Anyway, not too much to write just yet ... I've only been up for three hours! :D
More later!
January 26, 2007 - 08:35
Oops! Forgot to come back!
Thought of the Day!
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful."—Ann Landers
LOL! That one really made me smile, so I had to share it with you!
Did the swimming thing this morning. Got there at 05:30 and managed to keep myself occupied for about an hour. Had a nice shower (why use our own water up?) until the temperature suddenly became scalding. Ouch! No lobster envy here!
Went to the gym yesterday and was mildly disappointed. Don't get me wrong, it's a weight lifters paradise in there. I'm just not into that. I wanted fat burning cardio equipment. Maybe some toning stuff for later (I have to heal my shoulder first, and quite frankly I get lots of heavy lifting at work - when I'm working) But mostly it's a body builders room. Ah, well. If I feel the need for extra work, I can join a class. Or better yet, I can do a cardio routine on the treadmill, and then go swim a few laps. That may be the best thing ... especially since there are no change rooms, no showers, and no bathrooms in the gym area. Considering the size of the building in general, and the price I have to pay to get in, I'm very disappointed in this area.
Meanwhile, my results have already hit a bit of a plateau. Damn bloating. It'll just make the weight loss look that much more fantastic at the end of next week, that's all. I can live with this.
I need a hair cut. I've got split ends and I want my bangs back. I can do the bangs, but the rest of my hair? I can't reach it ... unless I cut it very short. I have every intention of spending the next two years growing it as long as I can. I want to be able to have options for styling.
Feb 10 can't get here fast enough for me! It'll be nice to go out an pamper myself with the idea of nice dresses.
This weekend will be another leap towards getting the garage finished. Our garage. I want to get it all organised so that we can USE it properly. There are items all over the place, stuck where-ever it will fit. I'm tired of looking at it. Jade said we'd get a lot of it done on Saturday as long as he doesn't have to work in town. Stupid company. They know at the beginnning of the week whether or not they are going to work a sixth day. They don't tell anybody until Friday. That's less than 24 hrs notice. Insane.
Luckily, my man is Union. He picked up a card for working four tens. He's doing five tens. He doesn't have to show up unless he wants to on Saturday ... which is considered a time and a half day for him. So it's a bit of a damned-if-you-do-and-damned-if-you-don't thing ... rewards either way, I guess. Still stupid though.
I've made a good bit of headway in my latest chapter of my fanfic. Killed somebody off too. And it wasn't a villain this time. Heh. It was almost satisfying. Difficult enough to give 10 heroes equal time and attention ... never mind 11. *sigh*
Well, I'm off and running with things again, so this time I'll just publish. that last one should have been tacked onto the oneprevious to it - don't know why I didn't. Ah, well, you should be reading them in order anyway, sillies!
Sweet Dreams!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Chit Chat
14:18
Privacy from the visitors was completely maintained. Thank goodness for small miracles. It's the one rule, the only rule, that hasn't been tossed down the hill yet.
Found this note that was sent to me a little while ago:
You know, compliments from you mean more than compliments from ten other people combined. I am grateful that you took the time to read this, and I'm overjoyed that you liked it. Thank you!
Stuff like this makes me happy. (Which it should.) But it also brings to mind a similar pattern that seems to pop up in my life. I can watch a person do something and tell them what htey are doing wrong so that they can correct and improve. But I can't do it for myself.
Example: I can watch Jade's golf swing and point out what I think is off, but I can't perfect my own swing.
I can read somebody's stories and point out little errors or explain how to smooth things out, etc ... but I catch myself making all the same errors. Of course, the section that I read and write in is full of peple that only write single drafts, but still. there are more things, but I can't think of them just now. Besides that, it's depressing.
So ... the house is clean, supper has been decided, things have been put away, floor has been cleared, and goals have been picked. It's been a busy day ... and it's only 14:26. Lots of time to get more done, eh? Well, I'm running out of things ...
I suppose that I could get my aerobics done. I'd copped out of that. I probably shouldn't. I can also use this time to get my writing worked on. Or a craft worked on ... while watching a movie.
Or I could just sit here and play games or research wedding stuff that I can't do anything with.
Ah, I'm going away again.
Sweet Dreams!
Privacy from the visitors was completely maintained. Thank goodness for small miracles. It's the one rule, the only rule, that hasn't been tossed down the hill yet.
Found this note that was sent to me a little while ago:
You know, compliments from you mean more than compliments from ten other people combined. I am grateful that you took the time to read this, and I'm overjoyed that you liked it. Thank you!
Stuff like this makes me happy. (Which it should.) But it also brings to mind a similar pattern that seems to pop up in my life. I can watch a person do something and tell them what htey are doing wrong so that they can correct and improve. But I can't do it for myself.
Example: I can watch Jade's golf swing and point out what I think is off, but I can't perfect my own swing.
I can read somebody's stories and point out little errors or explain how to smooth things out, etc ... but I catch myself making all the same errors. Of course, the section that I read and write in is full of peple that only write single drafts, but still. there are more things, but I can't think of them just now. Besides that, it's depressing.
So ... the house is clean, supper has been decided, things have been put away, floor has been cleared, and goals have been picked. It's been a busy day ... and it's only 14:26. Lots of time to get more done, eh? Well, I'm running out of things ...
I suppose that I could get my aerobics done. I'd copped out of that. I probably shouldn't. I can also use this time to get my writing worked on. Or a craft worked on ... while watching a movie.
Or I could just sit here and play games or research wedding stuff that I can't do anything with.
Ah, I'm going away again.
Sweet Dreams!
Moving Right Along ... dum dum da dum dum da dum da
08:55
Today's Quote:
I am a part of all I have met. - Tennyson
I've been a bad girl.
I've been working so hard on one of my resolutions (and already getting results) that I've neglected the one resolution that I wanted to work on just as much. My writing. I haven't worked on finishing mystory - except in my head, and I haven't found the hour the Green Man told me to set aside for my writing exercise. It's the other kind of exercise that I've been getting sidetracked with. I have somthing going on five days a week. I have my lunches scheduled. Heck, I've got my housework scheduled!
Well, it's time to put my foot down. I'm going to schedule the wrting exercise. Twice a week, dammit! I had thought that this (my entries) was close, but it seems that it breaks a couple (or more) of the rules of the exercise. Which makes it pointless.
Using it as the exercise, not the writing here. What are you trying to say?
I've been looking at taking another course too. (Yay. More school.) I've written to NAIT about the Horsemanship course and asked them if the course couldn't be tailored. I can't go out of town, and leasing a horse and buying all the riding equip would be pointless and a severe waste of money. I don't need that for a boarding stable. I'll be boarding race horses. They are here to rest, not to be ridden. I need the business end of things. Guess I'm on my own for that, eh?
On the other hand, I've found another course that COULD definitely be very helpful. I'm going to try to go for my Small Business Certificate. I can take at least four of the courses online. It just means that I'll have to go back to work to help pay for it. That's no problem, I've been getting ready to go back to work anyway. Which also leads to Jade teasing me. I've been working on my weight program so much that he says I'll just get everything settled and really start getting into things when I'll have to upset it all again by going back to work. Which is so typical, that it's probably correct. I don't mind though. I can reschedule around work. And depening on the work I find, I will probably need less of it.
Meanwhile, it's already easier to slide into my jeans. Disaster averted. Gold star for me.
Got another e-mail today that asked me to sign an e-petition. Once again, I've replied that e-petitions are not valid to any government level. If you are truly concerned enough to sign a petition, then do it right. Put your autograph on a physical sheet of paper. Get others to go with it. Or get a group of people to mail in postcards or something. MAIL IT IN. If it's a worthy cause, then it's worth the cost of a stamp. Keep mailing them in until something happens. Just stop wasting your time asking me to waste mine.
Congratulations to Ellen and her husband on the new great grand twins that will soon be joining them! Good luck to the parents! They'll need it!
It is unfortunate that we must also send our condolences to Elohelae. It is a pity that Lolabean learned it's Lesson so quickly that it couldn't share more of it's time with you. I am fully aware of your pain as my own son, Campbell, was also a quick learner. (Damn good looking kid too.) I'm available if you need to chat to somebody when you are ready.
This writing thing ... it's amazing how many good ideas I have when I don't have a pen and paper handy. When I'm driving, when I'm falling asleep ... heck, some of my dreams are even good material! It'll all come together eventually. It's something I love to do. I just sometimes wonder if anything will come out of it.
We were watching the uncut version of the original Dune last night. I turned and asked Jade if he thought that MY sleeper had awakened yet. He told me that he didn't think it was quite awake yet, but it was trying. It's eyes have cracked open o blink sleepily a few times but it's not really aware of being awake yet. I'm guessing that this means I'm on the right track. Now I just have to wonder which track it is. LOL! What a pain it is to be a multitasker.
Well, I'd better get my but in gear and get afew more things done today. Like my aerobics ... althoug that may be put off because the in-laws have company and I want to make sure that they don't show off my part of the house. Just in case they forget to ask first.
Sweet Dreams!
Today's Quote:
I am a part of all I have met. - Tennyson
I've been a bad girl.
I've been working so hard on one of my resolutions (and already getting results) that I've neglected the one resolution that I wanted to work on just as much. My writing. I haven't worked on finishing mystory - except in my head, and I haven't found the hour the Green Man told me to set aside for my writing exercise. It's the other kind of exercise that I've been getting sidetracked with. I have somthing going on five days a week. I have my lunches scheduled. Heck, I've got my housework scheduled!
Well, it's time to put my foot down. I'm going to schedule the wrting exercise. Twice a week, dammit! I had thought that this (my entries) was close, but it seems that it breaks a couple (or more) of the rules of the exercise. Which makes it pointless.
Using it as the exercise, not the writing here. What are you trying to say?
I've been looking at taking another course too. (Yay. More school.) I've written to NAIT about the Horsemanship course and asked them if the course couldn't be tailored. I can't go out of town, and leasing a horse and buying all the riding equip would be pointless and a severe waste of money. I don't need that for a boarding stable. I'll be boarding race horses. They are here to rest, not to be ridden. I need the business end of things. Guess I'm on my own for that, eh?
On the other hand, I've found another course that COULD definitely be very helpful. I'm going to try to go for my Small Business Certificate. I can take at least four of the courses online. It just means that I'll have to go back to work to help pay for it. That's no problem, I've been getting ready to go back to work anyway. Which also leads to Jade teasing me. I've been working on my weight program so much that he says I'll just get everything settled and really start getting into things when I'll have to upset it all again by going back to work. Which is so typical, that it's probably correct. I don't mind though. I can reschedule around work. And depening on the work I find, I will probably need less of it.
Meanwhile, it's already easier to slide into my jeans. Disaster averted. Gold star for me.
Got another e-mail today that asked me to sign an e-petition. Once again, I've replied that e-petitions are not valid to any government level. If you are truly concerned enough to sign a petition, then do it right. Put your autograph on a physical sheet of paper. Get others to go with it. Or get a group of people to mail in postcards or something. MAIL IT IN. If it's a worthy cause, then it's worth the cost of a stamp. Keep mailing them in until something happens. Just stop wasting your time asking me to waste mine.
Congratulations to Ellen and her husband on the new great grand twins that will soon be joining them! Good luck to the parents! They'll need it!
It is unfortunate that we must also send our condolences to Elohelae. It is a pity that Lolabean learned it's Lesson so quickly that it couldn't share more of it's time with you. I am fully aware of your pain as my own son, Campbell, was also a quick learner. (Damn good looking kid too.) I'm available if you need to chat to somebody when you are ready.
This writing thing ... it's amazing how many good ideas I have when I don't have a pen and paper handy. When I'm driving, when I'm falling asleep ... heck, some of my dreams are even good material!
We were watching the uncut version of the original Dune last night. I turned and asked Jade if he thought that MY sleeper had awakened yet. He told me that he didn't think it was quite awake yet, but it was trying. It's eyes have cracked open o blink sleepily a few times but it's not really aware of being awake yet. I'm guessing that this means I'm on the right track. Now I just have to wonder which track it is. LOL! What a pain it is to be a multitasker.
Well, I'd better get my but in gear and get afew more things done today. Like my aerobics ... althoug that may be put off because the in-laws have company and I want to make sure that they don't show off my part of the house. Just in case they forget to ask first.
Sweet Dreams!
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Bad Manners! (or Didn't Your Aliens Teach You Anything?)
09:45
Grr ... it's been a couple of days, but I'm still so peeved. I went for my ultra sound and I was told that it could take up to a week to get the results back. My doctor's office called me within 24 hrs with an appointment with a "specialist". The scum bums wanted me to go see a surgeon. I asked if my doctor wanted to see me first, and the nurse said "I guess not." Well, great, I'm booked for a specialist and I don't even know why. Grand. That was Tuesday morning. On Thursday EVENING, I get a call to come into my doctor's office to discuss my results.
EXCUSE ME?!? There's already an appointment made with a specialist. While I'd like to know why, I'm not sure I want to drive 45 minutes so that I can sit in the waiting room for 10 minutes and a little room for 10 - 15 minutes just to have a two minute conversation that COULD be done over the phone, but won't be. That's almost two hours of wasted time. And it was an after-thought for these people. They've alarmed me, they've alarmed my family and they have the nerve to make it look like a normal, reasonable procedure.
Bastards.
I've got half a mind to cancel my appointment and make them wait for the specialist's report. If they need to tell me things before hand, then they SHOULD have called me in and then given me my appointment with the specialist. This unnecessary alarm is the reason I fired my last doctor. AND MY CURRENT DOCTOR KNOWS THAT. Money grabbing bastard.
On top of all this, I'm having "engine executable" problems with my computer. Mostly with a part of my game, but it's kicked out out while online a couple of times too. It's also been happening with Jade's computer, so I don't know what to think. Any suggestions?
GAH!
I can't deal with this stress right now and still hold myself back from killing somebody. Probably my Mother-in-law. On days like this, I just can't deal with her. Somebody get me out of here!
Went to Wetaskiwan yesterday. It was a Great-Aunt's 103rd birthday. I finally got to meet her. She was a sweet thing and when I found her looking at me, I smiled pleasantly. Sometimes she smiled back. She was trying to memorise my face. Apparently, she prides herself on remembering everybody. Guess we'll see when I see her next.
Short entry today. Not a whole lot to write about.
Sweet Dreams!
Grr ... it's been a couple of days, but I'm still so peeved. I went for my ultra sound and I was told that it could take up to a week to get the results back. My doctor's office called me within 24 hrs with an appointment with a "specialist". The scum bums wanted me to go see a surgeon. I asked if my doctor wanted to see me first, and the nurse said "I guess not." Well, great, I'm booked for a specialist and I don't even know why. Grand. That was Tuesday morning. On Thursday EVENING, I get a call to come into my doctor's office to discuss my results.
EXCUSE ME?!? There's already an appointment made with a specialist. While I'd like to know why, I'm not sure I want to drive 45 minutes so that I can sit in the waiting room for 10 minutes and a little room for 10 - 15 minutes just to have a two minute conversation that COULD be done over the phone, but won't be. That's almost two hours of wasted time. And it was an after-thought for these people. They've alarmed me, they've alarmed my family and they have the nerve to make it look like a normal, reasonable procedure.
Bastards.
I've got half a mind to cancel my appointment and make them wait for the specialist's report. If they need to tell me things before hand, then they SHOULD have called me in and then given me my appointment with the specialist. This unnecessary alarm is the reason I fired my last doctor. AND MY CURRENT DOCTOR KNOWS THAT. Money grabbing bastard.
On top of all this, I'm having "engine executable" problems with my computer. Mostly with a part of my game, but it's kicked out out while online a couple of times too. It's also been happening with Jade's computer, so I don't know what to think. Any suggestions?
GAH!
I can't deal with this stress right now and still hold myself back from killing somebody. Probably my Mother-in-law. On days like this, I just can't deal with her. Somebody get me out of here!
Went to Wetaskiwan yesterday. It was a Great-Aunt's 103rd birthday. I finally got to meet her. She was a sweet thing and when I found her looking at me, I smiled pleasantly. Sometimes she smiled back. She was trying to memorise my face. Apparently, she prides herself on remembering everybody. Guess we'll see when I see her next.
Short entry today. Not a whole lot to write about.
Sweet Dreams!
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Making Me Stronger
11:30
Wow. I never would have thought that walking would be such hard work! I'm so pumped up right now that even my typing is faster!
So far I've kept up with my resolution to be a bit more fit about staying home. I've been to the local fitness centre. (It is so cool! Like a big mall only there aren't any stores! Well, okay,there are snack bars, but you always find those in recreational facilities.) I gave myself a warm up swim yeserday. Maybe it wasn't quite enough to balance the entry fee, but I'm not going to push myself to fast in the beginning. I've got a problem shoulder that needs to be eased in to the work. Besides, swimming isn't as much fun when you are alone.
Today I worked out at home to a DVD. It's called AM and PM Walking. It's fantastic! I actually broke a sweat. This is the light aerobics that I've been looking for. Almost reminded me of the little fitness shorts that you used to see on Access. I forget the name of the show, but their mascot was a hippo. We need that for kids today! Lazy slobs. Anyway, I highly recommend this video. Whether you are getting back into a routine or you are already part of one. THIS video gets my thumbs up for cardio, waking up energy, and price. If you have time to spare in the morning (and if you don't - make it! It's only 1/2 hour long!) then this is agreat way to get your energy going! Just try not to doit on a shifting carpet. That was fun.
Okay, enough plugging.
Let's talk about me.
LOL!
(interlude: I've bought myself a schedule book and I'm scheduled for lunch right now.)
I am so pumped (still) that I'm actually making myself finish at least half a glass of water to replenish fluids ... WATER! ME! I rarely drink water. I used to drink it alot (not evey moment, but with every meal) and I was a size 8 back then ... maybe this water thing is a good idea. We'll see. I used to drink about 6L of Nestea too. That's not gonna happen again unless they bring back the Original flavour. Anyway, I'm not allowed to drink my Barq's until the water is finished. If that doesn't prove I'm serious, then Nothing will.
I've actually gotten quite serious about my health lately. I've cut back on a lot of stuff. Chocolates/candy - mostly because I don't want it as much ... still love it though. I've found foods/condiments that are lower in fat and still taste good. I'm eating more salads and real foods and less "snacks" like chips. If you see Armstrong cheddar stick, the garden herb is SO good! I've been eating Crspy Minis for a while now, but I'm starting to eat it in better moderation. I'm considering some extra supplements, but I don't want to go overboard, so I'm choosing carefully. Did you know that Vit E can interfere with your birth control?? That's just silly!
In addition to the Walking DVD, I also bought one for a low level aerobics. It was cheap too. ;) I'lllet you know how it goes - I'm scheduled for that on on Tuesday. Quite the schdule I've set up for myself. And if I decide to skip one ... Well, it'll be okay. As long as I get my three days in. I don't know if I'll ever get back into a size 8, but I can do my best! I'm happy in a 10 too.
Jade is very proud of me for all of this. He is proud, and happy, that I don't want to look like my mother. That I do something about my problems, not just sit back and whine about them or try half-assed solutions to get rid of them.
I was in a game room (online) and my eye was caught by the conversation. I was stunned by the idea that stomach stapling is so common. I didn't think it was. Did learn a couple interesting tidbits though ... like liquid vitamins are easier to take. Especially for Iron.
No, I'm not thinking of trying this. Too much hassle and issues. Besides, I'm not a candidate. you have to be a certain weight and BMI (or is that the same thing?) to be a candidate. Your doctor will also only recommend it as a last resort (or he should be!) and I definitely have no problem losing weight when I work at it.
There, I finished my water ... Now for the BARQ's! YAY!!!
The phone rang this morning. Or it tried to. One of the phones gave a half chirp and died. The other phone was already dead. There are no other phones upstairs. So I hope it wasn't important. LOL! I'll run down and check the ID. Probably wasn't for me anyway.
I can't wait for the PM workout. I'll have to get Jade to put the DVD player in the bedroom so that I can work out in there without slipping rugs and nosy in-laws. I just KNOW she's going to be nosy and opinionated and she's going to laugh at me. She thinks she's teasing, but she's not. She comes on too strong for it. Living with her is proving to be harder that I thought. Very stressful. But I'm not ready to give up yet. I'll just have to get stronger. Whatever doesn't kill you, right? It just helps me enjoy the times when she's not home all the more. Like this morning. That's why I was so late with my workout. I knew she was going out and I waited.
The exodus continues in regards to wedding plans ... I've designated a day to go style shopping. I want to see what's out there right now and narrowing down what styles I'll be looking at. Jade told me that if we're going to get married in Edmotnon, thaen I might want to reconsider a date later than May if I wanted to avoid snow. Heh. That means I won the May argument. I don't want to put it off any later though. If I absolutely HAD to pick something later, I might go with August. But that kinda interferes with Horse Racing ... which will only be a problem if I'm working the track. I'm trying to find something in my own area. Not that I need to work, but I liked having my own money to do things ... and the allowance I get is only good if I don't tap myself out completely. Still, it's better than nothing and I'm very happy to stay home and look after things. I'm not just sitting on my butt anymore, so everything is good. Still, a part time job for a personal stash? I might like that too. We'll see. We'll try horses first.
Well, back to the grindstone ... it's a light day today (looking at schedule) but there are still things to do!
Sweet Dreams!
PS. The exercise show on ACCESS was BODYWORKS! I just remembered.
Wow. I never would have thought that walking would be such hard work! I'm so pumped up right now that even my typing is faster!
So far I've kept up with my resolution to be a bit more fit about staying home. I've been to the local fitness centre. (It is so cool! Like a big mall only there aren't any stores! Well, okay,there are snack bars, but you always find those in recreational facilities.) I gave myself a warm up swim yeserday. Maybe it wasn't quite enough to balance the entry fee, but I'm not going to push myself to fast in the beginning. I've got a problem shoulder that needs to be eased in to the work. Besides, swimming isn't as much fun when you are alone.
Today I worked out at home to a DVD. It's called AM and PM Walking. It's fantastic! I actually broke a sweat. This is the light aerobics that I've been looking for. Almost reminded me of the little fitness shorts that you used to see on Access. I forget the name of the show, but their mascot was a hippo. We need that for kids today! Lazy slobs. Anyway, I highly recommend this video. Whether you are getting back into a routine or you are already part of one. THIS video gets my thumbs up for cardio, waking up energy, and price. If you have time to spare in the morning (and if you don't - make it! It's only 1/2 hour long!) then this is agreat way to get your energy going! Just try not to doit on a shifting carpet. That was fun.
Okay, enough plugging.
Let's talk about me.
LOL!
(interlude: I've bought myself a schedule book and I'm scheduled for lunch right now.)
I am so pumped (still) that I'm actually making myself finish at least half a glass of water to replenish fluids ... WATER! ME! I rarely drink water. I used to drink it alot (not evey moment, but with every meal) and I was a size 8 back then ... maybe this water thing is a good idea. We'll see. I used to drink about 6L of Nestea too. That's not gonna happen again unless they bring back the Original flavour. Anyway, I'm not allowed to drink my Barq's until the water is finished. If that doesn't prove I'm serious, then Nothing will.
I've actually gotten quite serious about my health lately. I've cut back on a lot of stuff. Chocolates/candy - mostly because I don't want it as much ... still love it though. I've found foods/condiments that are lower in fat and still taste good. I'm eating more salads and real foods and less "snacks" like chips. If you see Armstrong cheddar stick, the garden herb is SO good! I've been eating Crspy Minis for a while now, but I'm starting to eat it in better moderation. I'm considering some extra supplements, but I don't want to go overboard, so I'm choosing carefully. Did you know that Vit E can interfere with your birth control?? That's just silly!
In addition to the Walking DVD, I also bought one for a low level aerobics. It was cheap too. ;) I'lllet you know how it goes - I'm scheduled for that on on Tuesday. Quite the schdule I've set up for myself. And if I decide to skip one ... Well, it'll be okay. As long as I get my three days in. I don't know if I'll ever get back into a size 8, but I can do my best! I'm happy in a 10 too.
Jade is very proud of me for all of this. He is proud, and happy, that I don't want to look like my mother. That I do something about my problems, not just sit back and whine about them or try half-assed solutions to get rid of them.
I was in a game room (online) and my eye was caught by the conversation. I was stunned by the idea that stomach stapling is so common. I didn't think it was. Did learn a couple interesting tidbits though ... like liquid vitamins are easier to take. Especially for Iron.
No, I'm not thinking of trying this. Too much hassle and issues. Besides, I'm not a candidate. you have to be a certain weight and BMI (or is that the same thing?) to be a candidate. Your doctor will also only recommend it as a last resort (or he should be!) and I definitely have no problem losing weight when I work at it.
There, I finished my water ... Now for the BARQ's! YAY!!!
The phone rang this morning. Or it tried to. One of the phones gave a half chirp and died. The other phone was already dead. There are no other phones upstairs. So I hope it wasn't important. LOL! I'll run down and check the ID. Probably wasn't for me anyway.
I can't wait for the PM workout. I'll have to get Jade to put the DVD player in the bedroom so that I can work out in there without slipping rugs and nosy in-laws. I just KNOW she's going to be nosy and opinionated and she's going to laugh at me. She thinks she's teasing, but she's not. She comes on too strong for it. Living with her is proving to be harder that I thought. Very stressful. But I'm not ready to give up yet. I'll just have to get stronger. Whatever doesn't kill you, right? It just helps me enjoy the times when she's not home all the more. Like this morning. That's why I was so late with my workout. I knew she was going out and I waited.
The exodus continues in regards to wedding plans ... I've designated a day to go style shopping. I want to see what's out there right now and narrowing down what styles I'll be looking at. Jade told me that if we're going to get married in Edmotnon, thaen I might want to reconsider a date later than May if I wanted to avoid snow. Heh. That means I won the May argument. I don't want to put it off any later though. If I absolutely HAD to pick something later, I might go with August. But that kinda interferes with Horse Racing ... which will only be a problem if I'm working the track. I'm trying to find something in my own area. Not that I need to work, but I liked having my own money to do things ... and the allowance I get is only good if I don't tap myself out completely. Still, it's better than nothing and I'm very happy to stay home and look after things. I'm not just sitting on my butt anymore, so everything is good. Still, a part time job for a personal stash? I might like that too. We'll see. We'll try horses first.
Well, back to the grindstone ... it's a light day today (looking at schedule) but there are still things to do!
Sweet Dreams!
PS. The exercise show on ACCESS was BODYWORKS! I just remembered.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
New Year, Same Rants, More Style, New Lows
January 14, 2006 - 09:54
Hokey Stinkmore! I spent almost a whole afternoon trying to navigate my way through the Blogger Help "group" ... What a mess! Lots of frustration in that area. Don't go there. Scarey place.
There was so much that I wanted to write about and now that I'm able to get back in here, I can't remember any of it. Typical.
I've finally got my fidget back. I know that sounds odd, but I meant it exactly as I wrote it. I'm back to not being able to sit completely still. If I'm watching TV, I have to be doing something with my hands. I've recently started crocheting, and the crafting projects won't be far behind ... mostly they've just been waiting for me to find all of the materials and patterns. the patterns have been missing for a very long time. I'm starting to thnk that they got thrown out ... I hope not.
I plan on having most of my decorations for the wedding handmade. Some items will be crocheted by my Aunt Jane, and some will be done by me. Big ideas are looming in my head. I just need to find my patterns!!!!
For some reason, Dona doesn't seem to understand why I'm looking at wedding books and why my mother is excited. It's starting to get annoying. I believe I was looking at a magazine one day and she noticed.
Her: What are you doing?
Me: Looking at dresses and getting some ideas.
Her: Why?
O.o! I've chose not to make any replies to these comments. I've just given her odd looks. She may be blonde & Polish, but everybody knows that when there's a proposal with a ring, there's generally a wedding coming up somewhere. And if I hear, 'We're a family' one more time as an excuse or explanation, I'm going to scream. I'm a very private person. Always have been. I'm not used to having somebody constantly in my pockets, looking over my shoulder and asking what I'm doing. I'm not used to explaining my (almost) every move. I don't like it. It's taking her a -
January 15, 2006 - 05:19
The previous rant was interrupted by Life and won't be continued as I have forgetten what I was going to say.
So, here I sit. I've made Jade's lunch for work and I've seen him off with the customary send offs of the morning. Instead of going back to bed like I usually do, like I really need to do this morning, I'm here at my computer trying to force down the first of six glasses of water. My ultrasound is this morning, and I'd rather try to drink the water slowly than try to drink as much as possible just before. It's a pity that I can't eat though. Empty stomach, full bladder. Bah!
I've had more doctor's appointments in the last three years than I have in my entire life. I'm so sick of doctors. And when the results are in, I'll be forced to truck it back into the city to hear the news. Doesn't matter what the results are, I have to go hear them in person. What a pain. So sick of doctors.
I've worried Jade again though. Not because of the appointments, although I'm sure he's concerned about those too, but because I had a little breakdown last night. I'm rather disappointed in myself for it, although perhaps it was unavoidable. A mental setback, but I hope to create a stronger foundation for myself from it. Just as soon as I figure out what the heck caused it. Nothing worries a guy more, I think, than when his girl slowly sinks into sudden tears. Actually, I'm still fighting them back. No clue why. Maybe I'm just tired. I need to get out more. Jade thinks (hopes?) that this strange swing is being caused by new hormones. I'm not on the Pill anymore, you see, I'm trying out a newer product. What confuses me about this theory is that this new control item is supposed to have lower hormone levels than the pill. (It's also a lot more convenient!) the doctor suggested them because of the number of migraines I get. So is this part of the cause my my meltdown? I'm not so sure. I've noticed fewer swings, and less intensity. I guess time will tell.
So this morning, I'll be checking out the local sport centre and looking at schedules. There's supposed to be some aerobics going on here, which really perks my interest. A few other things too, but we'll see. I don't want to overdo it from the start.
Besides, I'm too hungry to think about it.
I just can't find the energy to write anymore. I'm sitting here just staring at my screen.
Maybe I'll go read or something.
Sweet Dreams!
Hokey Stinkmore! I spent almost a whole afternoon trying to navigate my way through the Blogger Help "group" ... What a mess! Lots of frustration in that area. Don't go there. Scarey place.
There was so much that I wanted to write about and now that I'm able to get back in here, I can't remember any of it. Typical.
I've finally got my fidget back. I know that sounds odd, but I meant it exactly as I wrote it. I'm back to not being able to sit completely still. If I'm watching TV, I have to be doing something with my hands. I've recently started crocheting, and the crafting projects won't be far behind ... mostly they've just been waiting for me to find all of the materials and patterns. the patterns have been missing for a very long time. I'm starting to thnk that they got thrown out ... I hope not.
I plan on having most of my decorations for the wedding handmade. Some items will be crocheted by my Aunt Jane, and some will be done by me. Big ideas are looming in my head. I just need to find my patterns!!!!
For some reason, Dona doesn't seem to understand why I'm looking at wedding books and why my mother is excited. It's starting to get annoying. I believe I was looking at a magazine one day and she noticed.
Her: What are you doing?
Me: Looking at dresses and getting some ideas.
Her: Why?
O.o! I've chose not to make any replies to these comments. I've just given her odd looks. She may be blonde & Polish, but everybody knows that when there's a proposal with a ring, there's generally a wedding coming up somewhere. And if I hear, 'We're a family' one more time as an excuse or explanation, I'm going to scream. I'm a very private person. Always have been. I'm not used to having somebody constantly in my pockets, looking over my shoulder and asking what I'm doing. I'm not used to explaining my (almost) every move. I don't like it. It's taking her a -
January 15, 2006 - 05:19
The previous rant was interrupted by Life and won't be continued as I have forgetten what I was going to say.
So, here I sit. I've made Jade's lunch for work and I've seen him off with the customary send offs of the morning. Instead of going back to bed like I usually do, like I really need to do this morning, I'm here at my computer trying to force down the first of six glasses of water. My ultrasound is this morning, and I'd rather try to drink the water slowly than try to drink as much as possible just before. It's a pity that I can't eat though. Empty stomach, full bladder. Bah!
I've had more doctor's appointments in the last three years than I have in my entire life. I'm so sick of doctors. And when the results are in, I'll be forced to truck it back into the city to hear the news. Doesn't matter what the results are, I have to go hear them in person. What a pain. So sick of doctors.
I've worried Jade again though. Not because of the appointments, although I'm sure he's concerned about those too, but because I had a little breakdown last night. I'm rather disappointed in myself for it, although perhaps it was unavoidable. A mental setback, but I hope to create a stronger foundation for myself from it. Just as soon as I figure out what the heck caused it. Nothing worries a guy more, I think, than when his girl slowly sinks into sudden tears. Actually, I'm still fighting them back. No clue why. Maybe I'm just tired. I need to get out more. Jade thinks (hopes?) that this strange swing is being caused by new hormones. I'm not on the Pill anymore, you see, I'm trying out a newer product. What confuses me about this theory is that this new control item is supposed to have lower hormone levels than the pill. (It's also a lot more convenient!) the doctor suggested them because of the number of migraines I get. So is this part of the cause my my meltdown? I'm not so sure. I've noticed fewer swings, and less intensity. I guess time will tell.
So this morning, I'll be checking out the local sport centre and looking at schedules. There's supposed to be some aerobics going on here, which really perks my interest. A few other things too, but we'll see. I don't want to overdo it from the start.
Besides, I'm too hungry to think about it.
I just can't find the energy to write anymore. I'm sitting here just staring at my screen.
Maybe I'll go read or something.
Sweet Dreams!
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
A Major Announcement ... and Other Fine Things
08:16
Finally. I finally got the image I needed to send out the big announcement. Now I can write here. Society? Good Manners? dictates that family should be told first. I had one person e-mail me four times within the first half hour. (Thanks, Ellen!) My godmother and Elohelae weren't far behind. Nothing else so far, but I know I'm the strange one to be constantly checking my mail. It took three recipients over a week to open their Yule card when it was sent. (Which I have always felt kinda ruined the cards.)
Why do people do that? Why do they seem to avoid their e-mail when there is a special occassion around? They've got to know that they'll be getting good wishes. You'd think they check ... but I suppose late is better than never opening them. *stares at Lynne*
So. The big news. Jade had been especially generous to me this holiday. I was floored by the generousity. I mean, on top of the fact that he's letting me stay home and not work, and he's giving me a weekly allowance that surpasses my needs enough that I can save money from it for later ... and he still buys me anything I want ... on top of all this, he spent about a thousand on me. Just me. One of those presents? ^_^ Jade proposed to me. With a ring!
I'm still amazed by it. I have to keep looking at it, making sure it's really there, checking to make sure I haven't lost it or damaged it somehow.
*sigh*
Do you have any idea how difficult it is to shop for an engagement ring when you DON'T want diamonds? The looks you get! The lack of service! Unbelievable! But why is everybody so keen on Diamonds? They are a dime a dozen! Everybody has one. And unless they have a very fancy cut, they are kinda boring.
Anyway, so Mom is thrilled. She has told me that I can't get merried right away because she wants to lose weight for the wedding. I told her no problem, so do I. I still don't know if I'm going to invite my father. I haven't spoken to him in two years now and it's been very easy to pretend that he's dead. Mom said that just because he has no manners doesn't mean that I don't - but whatever decision I make, she'll follow my lead. Wow. She must really be happy. ;)
Yule dinner went fairly well. One of the guests (LJ) buggered up my organising a bit by getting off work early, picking up Shorty and then showing up at the house early. So things got thrown a little out of whack. It wasn't how I pictured it to be, but I'm told it was very nice. I finally met Colbat in person - and he was exactly how I pictured him. They brought a friend with them too. I'm told that he was trying to date Scarlet, but I couldn't picture that. Not at all.
So, the table was full with the Parent-in-laws, Shorty, LJ, Colbat, Lynne, Lynne's friend, Jade and myself. Nine people. That's how many people fit around that table. We talked until late and then everybody went home except Shorty. He ended up staying the entire weekend - which was slightly longer than we had originally planned, but there you go.
Bathroom items seemed to be the theme this year for the family. That's what most of the presents were. Bath gems/bombs, bath salts, foot spas, soaps, bubble baths ... it was very interesting.
Incidentally, Green Man, your present will be along shortly. I've never been very organised about mailing things in December. I plan to be much better next year. Not sure what I did with your card though ... LOL! For all I know, it could have been mailed already!
Okay! Going away now. Have some things to get done today before my doctor's appointment this afternoon.
Sweet Dreams!
Finally. I finally got the image I needed to send out the big announcement. Now I can write here. Society? Good Manners? dictates that family should be told first. I had one person e-mail me four times within the first half hour. (Thanks, Ellen!) My godmother and Elohelae weren't far behind. Nothing else so far, but I know I'm the strange one to be constantly checking my mail. It took three recipients over a week to open their Yule card when it was sent. (Which I have always felt kinda ruined the cards.)
Why do people do that? Why do they seem to avoid their e-mail when there is a special occassion around? They've got to know that they'll be getting good wishes. You'd think they check ... but I suppose late is better than never opening them. *stares at Lynne*
So. The big news. Jade had been especially generous to me this holiday. I was floored by the generousity. I mean, on top of the fact that he's letting me stay home and not work, and he's giving me a weekly allowance that surpasses my needs enough that I can save money from it for later ... and he still buys me anything I want ... on top of all this, he spent about a thousand on me. Just me. One of those presents? ^_^ Jade proposed to me. With a ring!
I'm still amazed by it. I have to keep looking at it, making sure it's really there, checking to make sure I haven't lost it or damaged it somehow.
*sigh*
Do you have any idea how difficult it is to shop for an engagement ring when you DON'T want diamonds? The looks you get! The lack of service! Unbelievable! But why is everybody so keen on Diamonds? They are a dime a dozen! Everybody has one. And unless they have a very fancy cut, they are kinda boring.
Anyway, so Mom is thrilled. She has told me that I can't get merried right away because she wants to lose weight for the wedding. I told her no problem, so do I. I still don't know if I'm going to invite my father. I haven't spoken to him in two years now and it's been very easy to pretend that he's dead. Mom said that just because he has no manners doesn't mean that I don't - but whatever decision I make, she'll follow my lead. Wow. She must really be happy. ;)
Yule dinner went fairly well. One of the guests (LJ) buggered up my organising a bit by getting off work early, picking up Shorty and then showing up at the house early. So things got thrown a little out of whack. It wasn't how I pictured it to be, but I'm told it was very nice. I finally met Colbat in person - and he was exactly how I pictured him. They brought a friend with them too. I'm told that he was trying to date Scarlet, but I couldn't picture that. Not at all.
So, the table was full with the Parent-in-laws, Shorty, LJ, Colbat, Lynne, Lynne's friend, Jade and myself. Nine people. That's how many people fit around that table. We talked until late and then everybody went home except Shorty. He ended up staying the entire weekend - which was slightly longer than we had originally planned, but there you go.
Bathroom items seemed to be the theme this year for the family. That's what most of the presents were. Bath gems/bombs, bath salts, foot spas, soaps, bubble baths ... it was very interesting.
Incidentally, Green Man, your present will be along shortly. I've never been very organised about mailing things in December. I plan to be much better next year. Not sure what I did with your card though ... LOL! For all I know, it could have been mailed already!
Okay! Going away now. Have some things to get done today before my doctor's appointment this afternoon.
Sweet Dreams!
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