Current mood: grateful
Wow! Today ended up being a marathon day at the bank. We are trying to consolidate some accounts and free up some other money to make it fluid. Luckily I called ahead and the paperwork was ready for signatures but it still took up time. Looks like we are going to get the new roof after all. Somehow in the whole transaction we ended up with a new BBQ utensil set. Woot! A present for doing what we were going to do any how!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Pumpkin guys... they aren't real?
When I braved the snow storm and went grocery shopping (after all what else do you do when it's beginning to storm but flock to the grocery store to stock up on extra supplies?) I was greeted by these little pumpkin guys. Being as focused as I am I stopped everything to take a picture with my iphone. It made my day!!!! And I didn't buy any of the little guys because I didn't want to ruin the display.... and after all...how could you just take one? They are like kittens!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
New computer ~ sort of
Current mood: adventurous
I am now able to type on the iMac! Well, actually I've always been able to type on the iMac but now it's in the kitchen where I spend a ton of time! It is so much easier to use than the older computer. Biggest problem will be resetting my desktop and all of my favorite bookmarks. I can really get into this though. When my husband has time off from work the house gets rearranged and even though it's a heap of work... it usually helps out in the long run. (like showing me just a "few" things on the new operating system that ends up taking up hours... oh and a full bottle of wine!) Fun and sort of a productive day today.
I am now able to type on the iMac! Well, actually I've always been able to type on the iMac but now it's in the kitchen where I spend a ton of time! It is so much easier to use than the older computer. Biggest problem will be resetting my desktop and all of my favorite bookmarks. I can really get into this though. When my husband has time off from work the house gets rearranged and even though it's a heap of work... it usually helps out in the long run. (like showing me just a "few" things on the new operating system that ends up taking up hours... oh and a full bottle of wine!) Fun and sort of a productive day today.
Here we go again!
Current mood: content
It's only Oct. 28 and we are on our second major snowstorm so far. Luckily they are very manageable and under a foot. Also lucky for me that Dan is home from work so he gets to do the shoveling today for me! Woot! (The time he went to Africa and we had a straight week of snow almost put me under!) This snow is light and fluffy and makes you go Ohhhhh... Holidays! Don't worry it will be 54 degrees by Saturday and Halloween will still happen! I just sort of feel soft and snuggly today... that's a sure indication that I am watching the snow through a window and not from a spun out car or stuck in a snow drift!
It's only Oct. 28 and we are on our second major snowstorm so far. Luckily they are very manageable and under a foot. Also lucky for me that Dan is home from work so he gets to do the shoveling today for me! Woot! (The time he went to Africa and we had a straight week of snow almost put me under!) This snow is light and fluffy and makes you go Ohhhhh... Holidays! Don't worry it will be 54 degrees by Saturday and Halloween will still happen! I just sort of feel soft and snuggly today... that's a sure indication that I am watching the snow through a window and not from a spun out car or stuck in a snow drift!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
15 minutes
Current mood: rushed
I have exactly 15 minutes before I have to leave to go to the middle school and get started on my work day. The temperature has steadily dropped as the day has gone on. Thank heavens I have already exercised because now all I want to do is curl up with a hot cup of tea! We are not sure if we are getting snow or not. It could go either way ... sort of is the standard for Boulder County for a ton of different things... like whatever you might be thinking or talking about! I am so distractible...mentioned tea so I had to stop and start heating some to take with me in my wonderful tea container that Cole gave me. Of course I even started on Sugar Cookie tea since it feels like the holidays already. See... in Boulder County we even make our own time lines for holidays... I'm skipping Halloween and going straight to the big ones!
I have exactly 15 minutes before I have to leave to go to the middle school and get started on my work day. The temperature has steadily dropped as the day has gone on. Thank heavens I have already exercised because now all I want to do is curl up with a hot cup of tea! We are not sure if we are getting snow or not. It could go either way ... sort of is the standard for Boulder County for a ton of different things... like whatever you might be thinking or talking about! I am so distractible...mentioned tea so I had to stop and start heating some to take with me in my wonderful tea container that Cole gave me. Of course I even started on Sugar Cookie tea since it feels like the holidays already. See... in Boulder County we even make our own time lines for holidays... I'm skipping Halloween and going straight to the big ones!
Monday, October 26, 2009
What????
Current mood: surprised
Yesterday I decided that I wanted my hair cut.... like right away. You know how it is... when it's time.. it's time. Not having the time or an appointment I decided to do it all my myself. I grabbed the bottom layer of hair in the back, twirled it into a ponytail... and...and...and... hacked it all off! Looking at the amount of hair in my hand, say enough to resemble a small cat, I was frightened that I had made a huge mistake. It actually turned out sort of Ok... a little thin in the back but definitely an improvement. I wouldn't recommend this type of haircut to anyone but somehow it seems to have worked for me.
Yesterday I decided that I wanted my hair cut.... like right away. You know how it is... when it's time.. it's time. Not having the time or an appointment I decided to do it all my myself. I grabbed the bottom layer of hair in the back, twirled it into a ponytail... and...and...and... hacked it all off! Looking at the amount of hair in my hand, say enough to resemble a small cat, I was frightened that I had made a huge mistake. It actually turned out sort of Ok... a little thin in the back but definitely an improvement. I wouldn't recommend this type of haircut to anyone but somehow it seems to have worked for me.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Plan B
Current mood: peaceful
I am everyone's Plan B and I find that I am OK with that. If original plans don't work out there is always Plan B. Plan B is the back up plan... the one you turn to when other ideas/plans/activities don't quite work out. Plan B is often underrated but brings comfort to your soul because you always know it's there to pick up any slack or fix ideas that don't pan out. Plan B is often the best way but is overshadowed by the dazzle and sparkle of of the new improved untried ideas. Even if Plan A works out , people keep Plan B around because it is a safety net. Plan B is far more important than we usually give credit to because Plan B gives people confidence & security to venture beyond their "comfort" zones. After all, if it doesn't work out... "we always have Plan B!". So I say.. Go for it Plan B's! The fall back or alternative plans of the world are the stable, comforting, useful, and and encouraging plans that allow people to capture their dreams in a less stressful and more nurturing environment. Everyone needs a Plan B ~ where's yours?
I am everyone's Plan B and I find that I am OK with that. If original plans don't work out there is always Plan B. Plan B is the back up plan... the one you turn to when other ideas/plans/activities don't quite work out. Plan B is often underrated but brings comfort to your soul because you always know it's there to pick up any slack or fix ideas that don't pan out. Plan B is often the best way but is overshadowed by the dazzle and sparkle of of the new improved untried ideas. Even if Plan A works out , people keep Plan B around because it is a safety net. Plan B is far more important than we usually give credit to because Plan B gives people confidence & security to venture beyond their "comfort" zones. After all, if it doesn't work out... "we always have Plan B!". So I say.. Go for it Plan B's! The fall back or alternative plans of the world are the stable, comforting, useful, and and encouraging plans that allow people to capture their dreams in a less stressful and more nurturing environment. Everyone needs a Plan B ~ where's yours?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Preparing for the snow!
Current mood: smart
I think I will have to bite the bullet and go to the grocery store today since it looks like there might be snow tonight or tomorrow. I don't know exactly why the instinct is to run to the grocery store to stock up but it must be from cave man days! Seems like everyone is going to stop by for supplies... getting ready to hunker down in case there is a major storm (which there isn't supposed to be...at least at my altitude!) So off to the store this afternoon!
I think I will have to bite the bullet and go to the grocery store today since it looks like there might be snow tonight or tomorrow. I don't know exactly why the instinct is to run to the grocery store to stock up but it must be from cave man days! Seems like everyone is going to stop by for supplies... getting ready to hunker down in case there is a major storm (which there isn't supposed to be...at least at my altitude!) So off to the store this afternoon!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Dark Chocolate!
Current mood: distressed
Ok... I'm breathing again! I just finished eating a dark chocolate bar and my stress levels have retreated! It all started when a friend called me this morning for help. To even get to the help part was a half hour explanation that led up to the current problem. It seems that she and her husband were driving cross country when they stopped by the side of the road to check out some rock samples for plant fossils. OK... so not everyone stops to crack open rocks but I do have a wide assortment of friends that do out of the ordinary things. Steve was excited because he found a whole ridge of prime fossils. He climbed to the top of a ridge and smelled this awful horrible smell. Thinking it might be a dead animal he peeked over the ridge to discover a dead man!!!!!! Jumping back in fright he fell head over heels all the way down the ridge and landed in a ditch by the side of the road. Calling 911 made the situation become more tangled. After all... they were out of state people, had no idea where they were, and had a dead man to boot! After hours he was released to got to the hospital where it was discovered that he had a shattered shoulder. Driving back to Colorado for surgery was not pleasant to say the least. At this point I'm totally freaked out hearing her story and trying to take deep breaths while saying ......OMG...OMG...OMG. Turns out they need computer help because their laptop was broken at the hospital when it fell off a tray table. At least Steve is on the mend, the computer is being mended, and I'm delivering anti stress aroma therapy candles to the house tomorrow. Count your blessings and breathe deeply!
Ok... I'm breathing again! I just finished eating a dark chocolate bar and my stress levels have retreated! It all started when a friend called me this morning for help. To even get to the help part was a half hour explanation that led up to the current problem. It seems that she and her husband were driving cross country when they stopped by the side of the road to check out some rock samples for plant fossils. OK... so not everyone stops to crack open rocks but I do have a wide assortment of friends that do out of the ordinary things. Steve was excited because he found a whole ridge of prime fossils. He climbed to the top of a ridge and smelled this awful horrible smell. Thinking it might be a dead animal he peeked over the ridge to discover a dead man!!!!!! Jumping back in fright he fell head over heels all the way down the ridge and landed in a ditch by the side of the road. Calling 911 made the situation become more tangled. After all... they were out of state people, had no idea where they were, and had a dead man to boot! After hours he was released to got to the hospital where it was discovered that he had a shattered shoulder. Driving back to Colorado for surgery was not pleasant to say the least. At this point I'm totally freaked out hearing her story and trying to take deep breaths while saying ......OMG...OMG...OMG. Turns out they need computer help because their laptop was broken at the hospital when it fell off a tray table. At least Steve is on the mend, the computer is being mended, and I'm delivering anti stress aroma therapy candles to the house tomorrow. Count your blessings and breathe deeply!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Birds
Current mood: weird
My cats have been glued to our dining room window watching the birds. Besides getting a new bird feeder (from Nicole and Clay) we are on the migration route for the birds! This has caused as many as up to a 100 birds landing in our yard, on the house, on our neighbors house , and in the surrounding evergreen trees. Sometimes you can even hear the birds with all of the windows and doors closed. It's helpful to know when a weather front is coming through but it sort of drives the cats nuts. I have taken to getting out the binoculars and using Doug's bird book to identify some of the smaller birds. My favorites are the Field sparrows and the Back Cap chick-a-dees. Mornings can be a little weird though because sometimes it feels like you are in some sort of strange sci-fi movie!
My cats have been glued to our dining room window watching the birds. Besides getting a new bird feeder (from Nicole and Clay) we are on the migration route for the birds! This has caused as many as up to a 100 birds landing in our yard, on the house, on our neighbors house , and in the surrounding evergreen trees. Sometimes you can even hear the birds with all of the windows and doors closed. It's helpful to know when a weather front is coming through but it sort of drives the cats nuts. I have taken to getting out the binoculars and using Doug's bird book to identify some of the smaller birds. My favorites are the Field sparrows and the Back Cap chick-a-dees. Mornings can be a little weird though because sometimes it feels like you are in some sort of strange sci-fi movie!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Where is the blue?
Current mood: confused
I am having a hard time believing that I actually live in Colorado because we have not really had blue skies for two days. It's sort of like we are living in Seattle right now. I have this urge to drink lots of coffee and eat candy corn today. We are damp, gray, and 40 degrees. I know.... I am such a wimp!!! oh... and also spoiled!!!!!!
I am having a hard time believing that I actually live in Colorado because we have not really had blue skies for two days. It's sort of like we are living in Seattle right now. I have this urge to drink lots of coffee and eat candy corn today. We are damp, gray, and 40 degrees. I know.... I am such a wimp!!! oh... and also spoiled!!!!!!
Monday, October 5, 2009
So Productive!
Current mood: accomplished
Sometimes I am so productive that I amaze myself. Today went so exceedingly well! I exercised, called Wachovia in DC, went to my bank, bought yarn for Clay's scarf, mailed the drums to Danny, did the grocery shopping, had the oil changed in the car, watered the plants, dealt with the mail, and tutored! The only things left are to tutor one more student, eat dinner and do evening yoga. Man... I'm stoked!
Sometimes I am so productive that I amaze myself. Today went so exceedingly well! I exercised, called Wachovia in DC, went to my bank, bought yarn for Clay's scarf, mailed the drums to Danny, did the grocery shopping, had the oil changed in the car, watered the plants, dealt with the mail, and tutored! The only things left are to tutor one more student, eat dinner and do evening yoga. Man... I'm stoked!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday Fun Day
Today was such a great fun day! I was on my way to the Wafflle House (which I have never been to... I know... I lead a sheltered life) but then I had to stop by a friend's house to pick up the drum boxes I have been searching for everywhere. Well, by that time I was almost to Boulder so I got diverted to the Buff restaurant where they were having a special on Bloody Mary breakfast drinks. Thinking of the girls... I had to have two! You know... a toast to each girl. From there it was only a hop, skip, and a jump across the street to LuLuLemon to check sizes and to try the new Starbucks taste test. ( Like how many little cups of coffee can you drink to make up your mind? - sort of like shots!) It was only natural then to buy a movie ticket to see Whip It. I loved it! I want to dig my skates out and throw food....or at least get to yell... Food Fight! I had a fun day and only had to work three hours. Yes! oh, ya... never did get to the Waffle House... I'll save that adventure for another day!
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