Sun! That is all. 

Sunday thoughts

The beginning of the week is a chance to start off fresh from diet to housework to remote work I plan to do my best. I have brought my collection of paper and office items downstairs to the dining room table. I like the feeling of sitting with "my stuff" and "organizing it" and my mind.
I got up at about 5:30 AM because I promised myself last night that I would not be lazy in the morning. Sunday is nap day anyways. Right? Besides sitting with my "stuff" and planning my week I plan on sitting with my parents for a few hours. I have been watching my TV shows upstairs and I feel like I should pay attention to them more. That means watching their shows with them because that is what they like to do. I will bring my knitting to that "party". It has been a long while since I picked up my knitting. How do I get inspired?
I am also planning on a walk. The weather forecast looks favorable for this plan even though it will be chilly. At least it is not supposed to rain!

Saturday Vibes

Today is Saturday. I have been busy clearing out emails which is fantastic. I am about to settle down to making a list of tasks that I would like to complete over the next two days. Fun times. I am so thankful to have a weekend that is mostly mine. I have a friend who recently had surgery and she has been needing extra help. That will continue for some time, but there is an end in site and she is recovering pretty well. I had issues with my digestion this week. I am feeling better, but have discovered that Truvia - Stevia was the culprit. For some people it is a good fit. Not me... Today I tried honey in my coffee. It is different than sweetener and I am not sure what I think of it yet. It is a healthy option.
I ordered some jeans this morning. I have gotten larger than I would like and I really miss wearing jeans. I don't know if these will fit or not. We shall see!
On the menu for later today is Bean/ham soup. I am really looking forward to it. My Dad surprised me by having it put together after he soaked the beans all night. It made me tear up.
I think that after I ready up for the day I am going to try to walk a bit. It is good for me and helps to clear my head.  xo

Life

Life is busy and not always fun. I feel stretched and out of control. I do not help myself or my health and I am scared. Why do I not pay better attention to my needs? I feel selfish without anyone really causing me to feel this way. I need to find a way love my journey and where I am going.

Found my blog. Funny thing....the last time I posted here I was watching the show Hoarders. That is what I am watching now!  LOL. The struggle for organization is real. This show inspires me. I need to find a health show for inspiration also. I am struggling.

Time for changes... Watching a Hoarders Show and it is inspiring me into wanting to get rid of clutter.  I have to much stuff.  I can walk around my place, don't get me wrong... BUT I feel closed in with papers, books and yarn.  As I get older I feel the need for less.  I never want to leave this world with to much stuff for other people to have to get rid of.  It sounds silly, but I worry about that!  Today I have a box ready for donations.  It is a start and perhaps if I can do that every week, then before to long, I can feel more comfortable in my own space.  Things that I love?  Purses, paper including calendars and yarn.  I use none of this stuff everyday.  So why do I like it so?  I also found about 8 new chapsticks that I seem to have bought over the winter.  Why??????  I don't even use that everyday!  I have alot to do here.

My Dad made me a corner desk that I had been begging for.  I wanted to buy one and he insisted that he could make it.  He did and it is so much better than anything that I could have bought.  I love that he spent the time on it and made such a special thing for me.  As he eases into retirement he has built quite a few things.  My only worry is that he is going to run out of places to put up shelves and place treasure boxes! 

Stress

Stress makes you not be able to sleep. Stress makes your skin break out. Stress makes you eat the wrong things and eat when you are not hungry. Stress makes your decision making and thought process muddled. I say I need to avoid some stress, but how?

Long Time

People at work are getting on my last nerves. Some people you can never make happy. I am tired of trying. What happened to people just trying to be ok with the situation they are in? Just relax a bit people!

Getting Ready

For company. How many of you people out there make your house as spic and span as possible for company? I think that I'm of the mindset to leave the house in its state of normal. It is to stressful to do a manic cleanup. I don't know about you but I can't relax once company gets here because of the whirlwind that is caused by the manic cleanup. We are pretty organized here anywise. In a few days my sister and her family are coming to visit. To get ready I cleaned the bathroom and vacuumed upstairs. That is it! That is all I plan on doing. (The beds are made already) I feel happier with this. I can relax and enjoy! I'm rambling. Goodness! :-)

Floor Recovery Update

Well, the floor is fixed now! Oh, wood floor laminate how I love thee. I love the installers too! No more chemical smell in the house. Maybe we can put everything back into its place now.

So... Long

Since I have written. My life seems to be the same as always. One big event that is frustrating right now is our home renovation project. I call it floor recovery. Why the heck anyone would paint glue and lay carpet on a beautiful hardwood floor is beyond me. Day two and the floor still looks horrible. The house stinks of chemical that didn't help. Tomorrow we will rent a floor sander. Ugh!

Nothing Much...

...Going on here. I worked today. Nothing to stressful though. I hate weeks like this week where I have to really struggle to find things for others to do. Why can't people think for themselves sometimes? I hate being the "go to" person for jobs... (things for people to do) I want all the work for myself so I can get more hours... If I'm being honest.... Of course, I don't really do that but.... tempting....

Day off to work?

So, I went to work today for all of 10 minutes. I was there to check my e-mail and the phone for messages that needed attention. I found a few things that I can take care of tomorrow.I find myself back at home. This means that I can clean out my dresser. I really need to go through and get rid of some things that I no longer wear or need. For now though I think that I will read and take a nap. Shhhh! My parents are all quiet and sleepy themselves downstairs. I wonder how long I can get away with resting. I really should clean some clutter though....... Later

Saturday shopping

I went downtown today and shopped with a 15% off card at participating stores. I was in charge of getting gifts for three people. I think that I managed o.k., but I'm going to CVS next weekend because they have the coolest bank/toy that I think that my nephew would love... The reason for going next weekend? I was given a special discount card by the manager of said CVS store today! I thought that he was so nice, because it was a card that isn't usually given out to the general public. How lucky am I?

Black Friday - Shopping

So.... I went shopping today. I didn't start early like some people do, but the mall sure was crowded while I was there. Some poor lady had her car stolen. I hope that she just misplaced where she had parked it, and is mistaken. I really don't know, but I felt bad for her just the same.

Thanksgiving

It is Thanksgiving and I'm feeling all sentimental and mushy. I shopped some (online that is) for Christmas. I think that my Mom will be happy, but my Dad? He is so hard to shop for. Doesn't need a thing that man.... except for chocolate!

Well....

It has been awhile! I am sorry to my small, very small fan base. Not much going on in my life besides work ect... I'm currently knitting a pair of socks for my Dad. I have started many for him, and have never, ever finished a pair. I'm hopeful this time because I am working on the foot of his sock now. (top down) I have more to say I'm sure, but will refrain for now. Maybe I'll have a thought to write about tomorrow!

Quiet Day

I tried to stay and work in the office today. (after the set was pushed in) There was NO heat, so I left. I am bummed because I really wanted to work today. Now I have had the laziest of days.

Looking Great in 2008

Gained three. Auuugggggghhhh!