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!

Looking Great In 2008 Report

I forgot to report in last week. Last week I lost one pound. I had gained .5 the week before, so I suppose I lost .5 pounds really. This week I lost 3.5 pounds. My total so far? I have lost 8.5 pounds! This is huge for me! I am 21.5 pounds away from my goal for this challenge. Pluggin away I am!

Looking Great In 2008 Update

This past week carried to many buffet dinners. Next time that I feel like Chinese food, maybe I should get take out. I gained 1/2 of a pound. Next weeks weigh in will be better!

Looking Great In 2008 Weekly Update

I lost 1.5 pounds this week. I'm happy with that, but I sure am hungry today!

Ultra Weight Loss Brain Waves CD

Last night I listened to one of these CD's as I drifted off to sleep. Do you think that it is a coinsidence that I was starving all day long today? Hmmm...???

Walking

Well, I went for quite a walk today. It is so hot here. (high 80's) The I-Pod worked beautifully and kept me distracted from the heat factor. I am proud that I walked because I've had a headache all day and I still did it! It was about 3 miles in total. :-)