It's been several months since I last posted. Things got a little hectic with the end of school and the different activities associated with it. We are half way through Summer break and I wonder where the time has gone?! My parents have been a blessing this summer. They have taken each of the kids for a week. It's nice that they get time just to themselves. It's hard giving one-on-one time when you have 4 children.
The day that I dread most during the year and come and gone. It's July 18th. I find it hard to believe that Savannah has been gone for 10 years now! I still wonder how she would look and what her personality would be like. I wonder if she would be a Daddy's girl like Ashleigh. I miss her sooo much. I still have anger that she is not here. I thought the anger would be less, which I guess it is a little bit, but the anger is still with me.
Well on that note, I am going to close this entry. I need to remember that tomorrow is a new day with possibilities.
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Purple Butterfly and Flowers
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
04/15/2011
This has been a long work week and it's not over yet. Last Saturday has been my only day off in two weeks. The extra money is nice, but I am worn out.
Tomorrow is supposed to be full of bad storms. They are suppose to hit when I am at work. As long as it doesn't rain on my way to or home from work, I will be ok.
Well this is my shortest post, but my hands are just tired as I do data entry all day. I am turning in for the night. Hope it's a good night! And remember, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Tomorrow is supposed to be full of bad storms. They are suppose to hit when I am at work. As long as it doesn't rain on my way to or home from work, I will be ok.
Well this is my shortest post, but my hands are just tired as I do data entry all day. I am turning in for the night. Hope it's a good night! And remember, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
04/13/2011
It's hard to believe that it's 10:25pm already. Where did the day go? It seems like there isn't enough time to do anything after work or I am either too tired to do anything.
Ashleigh and I did have a "Mommy and Me" afternoon at Great Clips. We tried going to Super Cuts, but there was only one lady working and two people ahead of us. She said that it would be an hour or more wait....I don't think so. We left and went to Great Clips. It was a 20 minute wait which wasn't too bad. Ashleigh got a bang trim and I got my hair cut. It's shorter than it was, but not as short as I have had it in the past. I like having long hair, it's just that my hair is so thick and heavy and I sweat all the time. It's much cooler and lighter when it's short. Scott likes me with long hair so he wasn't happy when I came home and my hair was shorter. But I don't say anything when he gets his hair cut short, so he can't say anything when I cut mine.
Scott had already made dinner when I got home. He made spaghetti and meat sauce. It was good, but I didn't feel like eating when I got home. I did eat a little bit, but that's all I could eat. While I got the kids fed, Scott worked on his Suburban. He thought that he could get to the part that was broken. The repair shop quoted us $425.75 for the part and $300.00 for labor. Extra money that we just do not have. Scott was able to find which part was broken and able to get the part at Advance Auto for $40.00. He got the broken part out and installed the new part himself. It's so great that he could do that. He saved us $685.75!!!!! Yea!!!!! Just maybe we'll be able to save some of this money I am making at work. Maybe even a little vacation. That would be nice.
Well I need to go to bed. 6am gets here very fast and very early. Since I am not a morning person, it takes me a little time to get going in the morning. I need to find time to read Nanny Returns, the book I borrowed from the library. I will probably have to renew it as I know I won't be done with it on the 19th when it's due.
I am off to bed. And remember, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!!
Ashleigh and I did have a "Mommy and Me" afternoon at Great Clips. We tried going to Super Cuts, but there was only one lady working and two people ahead of us. She said that it would be an hour or more wait....I don't think so. We left and went to Great Clips. It was a 20 minute wait which wasn't too bad. Ashleigh got a bang trim and I got my hair cut. It's shorter than it was, but not as short as I have had it in the past. I like having long hair, it's just that my hair is so thick and heavy and I sweat all the time. It's much cooler and lighter when it's short. Scott likes me with long hair so he wasn't happy when I came home and my hair was shorter. But I don't say anything when he gets his hair cut short, so he can't say anything when I cut mine.
Scott had already made dinner when I got home. He made spaghetti and meat sauce. It was good, but I didn't feel like eating when I got home. I did eat a little bit, but that's all I could eat. While I got the kids fed, Scott worked on his Suburban. He thought that he could get to the part that was broken. The repair shop quoted us $425.75 for the part and $300.00 for labor. Extra money that we just do not have. Scott was able to find which part was broken and able to get the part at Advance Auto for $40.00. He got the broken part out and installed the new part himself. It's so great that he could do that. He saved us $685.75!!!!! Yea!!!!! Just maybe we'll be able to save some of this money I am making at work. Maybe even a little vacation. That would be nice.
Well I need to go to bed. 6am gets here very fast and very early. Since I am not a morning person, it takes me a little time to get going in the morning. I need to find time to read Nanny Returns, the book I borrowed from the library. I will probably have to renew it as I know I won't be done with it on the 19th when it's due.
I am off to bed. And remember, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
04/12/2011
Well I haven't been doing a good job of keeping my blog current. The thing is that I have been working on the computer all day that I just don't feel like getting on the computer when I get home. I am not sure how long this peak is going to last, but the extra money will be nice. Last week I had 5 hours of overtime which is really nice, in addition to getting 40 hours.
I am so ready for my violin to be fixed. All the stuff to fixed it has been delivered, now I just need Ashleigh's string teacher to fix it. I even bought a music stand and violin lesson book to get me back into the know how of playing the violin. Hopefully it will be like riding a bike, once you learn you never forget. I don't think it will be, but I am trying to think positive.
Well I know this is a short post, but I did make the effort to post. I will try to post something each day, but I am not making guarantees that it will happen. As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
I am so ready for my violin to be fixed. All the stuff to fixed it has been delivered, now I just need Ashleigh's string teacher to fix it. I even bought a music stand and violin lesson book to get me back into the know how of playing the violin. Hopefully it will be like riding a bike, once you learn you never forget. I don't think it will be, but I am trying to think positive.
Well I know this is a short post, but I did make the effort to post. I will try to post something each day, but I am not making guarantees that it will happen. As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Friday, April 8, 2011
04/08/2011
I know, I am bad. I didn't post yesterday. I was exhausted when I came home from work yesterday. I made the kids dinner and then laid on the sectional. The next thing I knew, Benjamin was waking me up at 11:25pm. It was just too late to post.
It's nice because Scott is home from being gone on business all week. I have only Saturday to enjoy as I have to work on Sunday. I am not complaining, as the extra money is needed. I have so much laundry and housework to catch up on that I probably won't get to enjoy any outdoor time. I guess it's just sacrifices that we make.
I really don't know what to write about today. I am drawing a blank. So on that note, I am going to close this entry. Not much of an entry, but I did write. As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
It's nice because Scott is home from being gone on business all week. I have only Saturday to enjoy as I have to work on Sunday. I am not complaining, as the extra money is needed. I have so much laundry and housework to catch up on that I probably won't get to enjoy any outdoor time. I guess it's just sacrifices that we make.
I really don't know what to write about today. I am drawing a blank. So on that note, I am going to close this entry. Not much of an entry, but I did write. As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
04/06/2011
Today wasn't bad. Had to work. Then had errands to run. Now I am back at home. I am tired....same story, different day. I got Wendy's for dinner so the kids are happy. Scott is out of town for the rest of the week on business.
I got a new wireless keyboard and mouse for my desktop computer. They are connected by a USB receiver, which is nice not having to have the PS/2 port receiver sitting on my desk. I was able to use one of the USB ports on the front of my desktop. They seem to be working well. It's so nice not having to worry about wires or the mouse/keyboard being too far away from the PS/2 port receiver. The keyboard also has 12 function keys which makes shortcuts easily accessed.
I am looking forward to getting my violin fixed. It's going to take a little more work than I thought. Ashleigh showed me some of her sheet music. I remember some of the notes, but not a lot of them. It's funny how your mind can remember so things, but other things you forget so easily. I am sure once I start practicing and seeing the notes again, I will hopefully remember. I know it's going to take practice, but practice is what I am willing to do.
My new filing cabinet has gotten messy on top. I need to organize it, but I just don't have the motivation. I had my desk area cleaned and then papers kept getting piled on it. It's not as messy as my other desk, but it's not as neat as it was when we set my new desk up. I will work on it this Saturday. I can't do it Sunday because I have to work.
Speaking of work, I have been working all week. Which is nice because we need the extra money. I am going to work as much as possible because another part on Scott's Suburban is broken. It seems like when we fix one thing, something else breaks. It's like we can't catch a break. I really need to come into some money, but I don't foresee that happening anytime soon.
I think the kids are going to have an early bedtime tonight because why......I am tired. I am sick of saying that, but it's like someone pulled my plug and all my energy has run out. I am even running slower at work than I usually do. Which stinks because the faster I key, the more bonus money I can make.
Well I have rambled enough for today. I am turning in early tonight because we have to be up early tomorrow. I have to have the kids ready to be picked up by their Granny at 7am. Which means I am going to have to get up extra early to get myself ready and then get the kids up. As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
I got a new wireless keyboard and mouse for my desktop computer. They are connected by a USB receiver, which is nice not having to have the PS/2 port receiver sitting on my desk. I was able to use one of the USB ports on the front of my desktop. They seem to be working well. It's so nice not having to worry about wires or the mouse/keyboard being too far away from the PS/2 port receiver. The keyboard also has 12 function keys which makes shortcuts easily accessed.
I am looking forward to getting my violin fixed. It's going to take a little more work than I thought. Ashleigh showed me some of her sheet music. I remember some of the notes, but not a lot of them. It's funny how your mind can remember so things, but other things you forget so easily. I am sure once I start practicing and seeing the notes again, I will hopefully remember. I know it's going to take practice, but practice is what I am willing to do.
My new filing cabinet has gotten messy on top. I need to organize it, but I just don't have the motivation. I had my desk area cleaned and then papers kept getting piled on it. It's not as messy as my other desk, but it's not as neat as it was when we set my new desk up. I will work on it this Saturday. I can't do it Sunday because I have to work.
Speaking of work, I have been working all week. Which is nice because we need the extra money. I am going to work as much as possible because another part on Scott's Suburban is broken. It seems like when we fix one thing, something else breaks. It's like we can't catch a break. I really need to come into some money, but I don't foresee that happening anytime soon.
I think the kids are going to have an early bedtime tonight because why......I am tired. I am sick of saying that, but it's like someone pulled my plug and all my energy has run out. I am even running slower at work than I usually do. Which stinks because the faster I key, the more bonus money I can make.
Well I have rambled enough for today. I am turning in early tonight because we have to be up early tomorrow. I have to have the kids ready to be picked up by their Granny at 7am. Which means I am going to have to get up extra early to get myself ready and then get the kids up. As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
04/05/2011
This is going to be a short, but sweet. Last night's storm kept me up all night. As soon as the storm hit we lost power which is surprising since all our utility wires are underground. We had no power all night long. I thought the wind was going to bust the windows and take the roof off the house. But in the end, we were all right. Except without the power, the house got really hot.
I did have to work this morning. The agency sent me a text message at 6:30 in the morning. So I was running around with a candle, trying to get ready in 30 minutes. I was actually early to work. I was just tired because I stayed up the night before on the computer and then fretting over the storm. Needless to say, it doesn't help with the tiredness that I am battling.
I am going to fix my violin up and start practicing again. I have missed it, but I know it's going to take work. I haven't used my violin since my senior year of high school. But Ashleigh is taking violin and we can practice together. We will learn together. Her strings teacher said that if I got the parts she would fix the bridge on my violin, put the new strings on and tune it. It should be fun as I really enjoyed playing throughout Middle and High School. Once we have a little more money, I'll buy a new case as mine has seen better days.
Well I have more to say but it's after 10:15pm and I need to take a quick bath and go to bed. I need to catch up the sleep that I missed last night. Maybe one day I will not be tired. I long for that day! As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
I did have to work this morning. The agency sent me a text message at 6:30 in the morning. So I was running around with a candle, trying to get ready in 30 minutes. I was actually early to work. I was just tired because I stayed up the night before on the computer and then fretting over the storm. Needless to say, it doesn't help with the tiredness that I am battling.
I am going to fix my violin up and start practicing again. I have missed it, but I know it's going to take work. I haven't used my violin since my senior year of high school. But Ashleigh is taking violin and we can practice together. We will learn together. Her strings teacher said that if I got the parts she would fix the bridge on my violin, put the new strings on and tune it. It should be fun as I really enjoyed playing throughout Middle and High School. Once we have a little more money, I'll buy a new case as mine has seen better days.
Well I have more to say but it's after 10:15pm and I need to take a quick bath and go to bed. I need to catch up the sleep that I missed last night. Maybe one day I will not be tired. I long for that day! As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Monday, April 4, 2011
04/04/2011
Today was better than yesterday for energy. I went to work, ran to the bank, paid the landlord, came home and helped Christopher with his homework. In all my energy level was ok. I still don't feel like I could run a marathon, but I feel more energetic than I did this past weekend.
I was mad because they didn't call me in for work tomorrow. I don't understand, I help them out when they call me at last minute, but then don't get called at other times. It's enough to make you want to pull your hair out. I need all the hours that I can get.
I want to type as much as possible for this journal entry, but I feel like I am going to throw up. I don't know what the deal is. If I hadn't had a hysterectomy, I would swear I was pregnant. But there is no chance of that whatsoever.
On that thought, I am signing off before I puke all over this new laptop. As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
I was mad because they didn't call me in for work tomorrow. I don't understand, I help them out when they call me at last minute, but then don't get called at other times. It's enough to make you want to pull your hair out. I need all the hours that I can get.
I want to type as much as possible for this journal entry, but I feel like I am going to throw up. I don't know what the deal is. If I hadn't had a hysterectomy, I would swear I was pregnant. But there is no chance of that whatsoever.
On that thought, I am signing off before I puke all over this new laptop. As always, tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
04/03/2011
Today was a tired day for me. Even though I had a good night's sleep, I was tired today. I was able to run the errand that I needed (get Alexander's art supplies for his art class), but other than that my energy level was non-existent. I don't think my thyroid medicine is strong enough, but I guess we'll see when I get the lab results back later this week.
The kids, with the exception of Benjamin, spent the day at Uncle Tim's house. It's nice that they get to spend time with their Uncle and Granny.
Hopefully I will be working all week this week as money is very tight. Because of my lack of energy, we were unable to get the garage organized. Next weekend is supposed to be nice so we can try again then.
I want to write more, but I need to get to bed. I have to work tomorrow so 5:30am will be very early. I hope that this will be a better week. Hopefully I will get another good night's sleep because I really need it. As always tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
The kids, with the exception of Benjamin, spent the day at Uncle Tim's house. It's nice that they get to spend time with their Uncle and Granny.
Hopefully I will be working all week this week as money is very tight. Because of my lack of energy, we were unable to get the garage organized. Next weekend is supposed to be nice so we can try again then.
I want to write more, but I need to get to bed. I have to work tomorrow so 5:30am will be very early. I hope that this will be a better week. Hopefully I will get another good night's sleep because I really need it. As always tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
04/02/2011
Today the weather was beautiful. The breeze was nice and the temp wasn't too hot. Scott and the boys did yard work. The yard looks nice. The kids had a blast jumping on the trampoline that the neighbor gave us.
Today was a tired day for me. I don't know if my thyroid is low, but I just can't seem to shake being tired. Every time I turned around, I was dozing on the sectional. I am also down today.
This is going to be a short post, as I just don't feel like journaling today. But I made a promise to myself that I would try to write something every day. I am keeping that promise to myself. I may not write a lot, but I will write.
Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. I know I have to go get Alexander's art supplies for his class so I will be up and about. Maybe after a good night's sleep I will feel better tomorrow. It would be nice to have a day where being tired isn't my main focus. I am off to bed....yea!! Have a great night! And like my post before have said......tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Today was a tired day for me. I don't know if my thyroid is low, but I just can't seem to shake being tired. Every time I turned around, I was dozing on the sectional. I am also down today.
This is going to be a short post, as I just don't feel like journaling today. But I made a promise to myself that I would try to write something every day. I am keeping that promise to myself. I may not write a lot, but I will write.
Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. I know I have to go get Alexander's art supplies for his class so I will be up and about. Maybe after a good night's sleep I will feel better tomorrow. It would be nice to have a day where being tired isn't my main focus. I am off to bed....yea!! Have a great night! And like my post before have said......tomorrow is a new day with new possibilities!
Friday, April 1, 2011
04/01/2011 - Night
Here is it 11:25pm and I am still wide awake. That early bedtime eluded me again. Maybe I am just meant to be a night owl. I know I am definitely not a morning person. At least we don't have to get up early tomorrow. Scott is nice and usually lets me sleep in. It is a greatly appreciated treat.
The neighbor next door gave the kids a trampoline. They were having fun on it, bouncing all over the place. If I wasn't so heavy I would get on it, but it's something I have to work on. I have been doing good, not snacking all the time. I know I should eat 6 small meals, but I am lucky if I have the appetite for 3.
Tonight after dinner, Benjamin and I ran some errands. I went and got an AM/FM radio for work. iPods or MP3 players are not allowed, but you can have a radio. It's nice and compact, I am just not crazy about the color. It is yellow and silver. I know I didn't buy it for the appearance, I bought it so I could listen to music while I work. Then we went and bought Scarlett some more food and a new toy. Finally it was off to Wal-Mart to pick up my prescription and some batteries. It only took us 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Not bad if I do say so myself.
The weather is supposed to be nice this weekend. Tomorrow is reserved for cleaning and organizing the garage. We are getting ready for a garage sale. It will be nice to get rid of the stuff that we don't need while making money at the same time. I thought we would be able to use the money for a vacation, but we have to use it to pay for the repairs to Scott's Suburban. Reliable transportation is more of a necessity than a vacation. Oh well, maybe next year.
Our checking account balance looked really nice until I paid bills. It would be so nice to live in a bill free world. I know I am thinking of never-never land. Time to come back to reality. It would be really nice if bills didn't fall on the same due date. But that is life and I just have to deal with it.
I do have happy news to report. My student loan is finally paid in full. Hooray!! It's only taken me since 1993 to get it paid in full. I must admit my parents helped me to pay it off. If it wasn't for them, I would still be paying my little monthly payment for the next upteen years.
I am on a quest to find a new cordless mouse and keyboard for my desktop computer. I had a Logitech, but the mouse doesn't work now. I have been spoiled by being wireless. Right now I am having to use a corded mouse and don't like it. The cord just gets in the way. I use my laptop more than my desktop, but I still want another wireless combo. I need to look for a 2.4 GHz because the transponder is so small and the range is so much better than what I had. Why is it that things stop working when you don't have the money to replace them.
This weekend I have to go buy Alexander supplies for his art class. I wish all the teachers would give out their supply list over the summer so you could just get the supplies out of the way. Yet again, another expense that wasn't expected.
I don't know which I have complained about more this week...lack of sleep, being tired, or money. At least I am doing the positive thing and getting my thoughts out. I don't need to keep things bottled up because they just end up eating at me and stressing me out. Worrying and stressing do not help anything. I wish I could get that into my head. My life would be a little more relaxing if I did.
Well it's almost 12am so I am going to bed. I don't care if I lay and stare at the ceiling, I know I will eventually fall asleep. Maybe tonight I will just give in and take a Lunesta. Either way I will get some sleep. Good night and sweet dreams! Tomorrow is a new day with new opportunities waiting to happen.
The neighbor next door gave the kids a trampoline. They were having fun on it, bouncing all over the place. If I wasn't so heavy I would get on it, but it's something I have to work on. I have been doing good, not snacking all the time. I know I should eat 6 small meals, but I am lucky if I have the appetite for 3.
Tonight after dinner, Benjamin and I ran some errands. I went and got an AM/FM radio for work. iPods or MP3 players are not allowed, but you can have a radio. It's nice and compact, I am just not crazy about the color. It is yellow and silver. I know I didn't buy it for the appearance, I bought it so I could listen to music while I work. Then we went and bought Scarlett some more food and a new toy. Finally it was off to Wal-Mart to pick up my prescription and some batteries. It only took us 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Not bad if I do say so myself.
The weather is supposed to be nice this weekend. Tomorrow is reserved for cleaning and organizing the garage. We are getting ready for a garage sale. It will be nice to get rid of the stuff that we don't need while making money at the same time. I thought we would be able to use the money for a vacation, but we have to use it to pay for the repairs to Scott's Suburban. Reliable transportation is more of a necessity than a vacation. Oh well, maybe next year.
Our checking account balance looked really nice until I paid bills. It would be so nice to live in a bill free world. I know I am thinking of never-never land. Time to come back to reality. It would be really nice if bills didn't fall on the same due date. But that is life and I just have to deal with it.
I do have happy news to report. My student loan is finally paid in full. Hooray!! It's only taken me since 1993 to get it paid in full. I must admit my parents helped me to pay it off. If it wasn't for them, I would still be paying my little monthly payment for the next upteen years.
I am on a quest to find a new cordless mouse and keyboard for my desktop computer. I had a Logitech, but the mouse doesn't work now. I have been spoiled by being wireless. Right now I am having to use a corded mouse and don't like it. The cord just gets in the way. I use my laptop more than my desktop, but I still want another wireless combo. I need to look for a 2.4 GHz because the transponder is so small and the range is so much better than what I had. Why is it that things stop working when you don't have the money to replace them.
This weekend I have to go buy Alexander supplies for his art class. I wish all the teachers would give out their supply list over the summer so you could just get the supplies out of the way. Yet again, another expense that wasn't expected.
I don't know which I have complained about more this week...lack of sleep, being tired, or money. At least I am doing the positive thing and getting my thoughts out. I don't need to keep things bottled up because they just end up eating at me and stressing me out. Worrying and stressing do not help anything. I wish I could get that into my head. My life would be a little more relaxing if I did.
Well it's almost 12am so I am going to bed. I don't care if I lay and stare at the ceiling, I know I will eventually fall asleep. Maybe tonight I will just give in and take a Lunesta. Either way I will get some sleep. Good night and sweet dreams! Tomorrow is a new day with new opportunities waiting to happen.
04/01/2011
I think the theme for this week is that I am tired. My body still haven't recovered from missing a night of sleep. To top it off, I had to be up at 4:45am this morning so that I could get to work on time. I wanted to come home and take a nap, but had to be at the doctor's office at 4pm to get my thyroid levels checked. I don't even want to talk about my weight, but I am working on it and that is the best I can do for now. Why is it that you have to be on time for your appointment, but it takes the doctor 30 or more minutes to actually get in to see you. Then in a flash, the appointment is over.
This weekend is shaping up to be nice. Not too hot, but definitely not too cold. Too bad we will be spending tomorrow in the garage getting ready for our garage sale. We were going to use the money to put towards a vacation, but we had to get Scott's Suburban repaired so that is where the money will be going. Why is it that when you think you are going to have extra $$$ around, something comes along to take it away. I guess it's along the lines of your checkbook balance looks good until you start paying bills.
Maybe I will get that long awaited nap this weekend. I doubt it, but I can hope. I can also wish for an early bedtime tonight, although I doubt that will happen also. But it doesn't hurt to hope for it.
I am happy. Because when I got home from work, my new Blackberry Torch Sync Pod came in the mail. Now I have a stylish way to charge and also sync my Blackberry to the computer. It's neat because there is a little light on back so you can find it in the dark. It's the little things that amuse and impress me.
I am addicted to eBay. It seems like you can find everything on there. If you are willing to put forth a little time, you can generally find good deals on the stuff you are looking for. I was able to find a good deal on my Vera Bradley stuff, my sync pod, and clothes. Usually when I can't sleep (and if I'm not on Facebook or Twitter) you can find me browsing eBay. It helps to fuel my passion which are butterflies. I love butterflies. I fell in love with them the day of Savannah's Memorial Service. It's personal, but that's where the passion started. My desk is full of butterflies - pencil/pen holder, tape dispenser, stapler, and letter opener.
I am not finished, but the peanut gang is calling for my help. I better go before they summons me. I will write again soon as this entry wasn't finished. My thoughts were still bouncing around, but a little more focused that yesterday. Today was/is a good day. I usually don't have many of those, but today was one. On that thought, I will close this post.
This weekend is shaping up to be nice. Not too hot, but definitely not too cold. Too bad we will be spending tomorrow in the garage getting ready for our garage sale. We were going to use the money to put towards a vacation, but we had to get Scott's Suburban repaired so that is where the money will be going. Why is it that when you think you are going to have extra $$$ around, something comes along to take it away. I guess it's along the lines of your checkbook balance looks good until you start paying bills.
Maybe I will get that long awaited nap this weekend. I doubt it, but I can hope. I can also wish for an early bedtime tonight, although I doubt that will happen also. But it doesn't hurt to hope for it.
I am happy. Because when I got home from work, my new Blackberry Torch Sync Pod came in the mail. Now I have a stylish way to charge and also sync my Blackberry to the computer. It's neat because there is a little light on back so you can find it in the dark. It's the little things that amuse and impress me.
I am addicted to eBay. It seems like you can find everything on there. If you are willing to put forth a little time, you can generally find good deals on the stuff you are looking for. I was able to find a good deal on my Vera Bradley stuff, my sync pod, and clothes. Usually when I can't sleep (and if I'm not on Facebook or Twitter) you can find me browsing eBay. It helps to fuel my passion which are butterflies. I love butterflies. I fell in love with them the day of Savannah's Memorial Service. It's personal, but that's where the passion started. My desk is full of butterflies - pencil/pen holder, tape dispenser, stapler, and letter opener.
I am not finished, but the peanut gang is calling for my help. I better go before they summons me. I will write again soon as this entry wasn't finished. My thoughts were still bouncing around, but a little more focused that yesterday. Today was/is a good day. I usually don't have many of those, but today was one. On that thought, I will close this post.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
03/31/2011
Although I got sleep last night, I am still tired. I could crawl on the sectional and go right to sleep, but with 4 kids that isn't an option. Today wasn't bad as I worked 1/2 a day. The pay comes in handy especially since Scott only gets paid every other week. My pay is weekly, so it is nice when I do have to work. I want to write in my blog, but right now I am drawing a blank.
Tomorrow I have to work, but the kids are out of school. So they get to spend the day with their Dad as he will work from home. Before I knew I had to work, I had planned on taking them to the movies as a surprise (they don't know). Maybe I will take them when I get home from work which will be about 2:45.
Scarlett is in the process of losing her baby teeth. It seems like lately when we play tug-of-war with her, her teeth are coming out. The kids are doing good at helping to take care of her. It is teaching them all responsibility. Her love is unconditional and makes you feel appreciated all the time. Lately when she is in her crate, she will unzip her bed and get inside. She climbs all the way in where the only way you know she is there is by her wagging tail moving the fabric of the bed. It is quite funny and makes for a lot of laughs.
Now instead of drawing a blank, my thoughts are all over the place. I think it's also because I am still sleep deprived from earlier in the week. I wish that I had something prolific to say, but deep thoughts escape me today. Which is probably a good thing, since my thoughts are jumping all over the place. I need a spinner, so that I could spin it and stop on a topic. Today just seems to be random thoughts in my head.
I went to the library on Monday and checked out a book to read. Now that I want to read, I probably will have to work and not have a lot of free time. Maybe I should try reading at night and it may help put me to sleep. Anyway, it's The Nanny Returns - the sequel to The Nanny Diaries. Sometimes sequels aren't as good as the original, but it is nice to catch up on the characters. Hopefully it will keep my interest. I have 3 weeks to read it before it's due, but then I have the option to renew it two more times. I think I can get it read by then, but then again you never know.
Well I am signing off for now. My thoughts are just all over the place and I am not very focused. Hopefully I will be more focused tomorrow. Have a great day!
Tomorrow I have to work, but the kids are out of school. So they get to spend the day with their Dad as he will work from home. Before I knew I had to work, I had planned on taking them to the movies as a surprise (they don't know). Maybe I will take them when I get home from work which will be about 2:45.
Scarlett is in the process of losing her baby teeth. It seems like lately when we play tug-of-war with her, her teeth are coming out. The kids are doing good at helping to take care of her. It is teaching them all responsibility. Her love is unconditional and makes you feel appreciated all the time. Lately when she is in her crate, she will unzip her bed and get inside. She climbs all the way in where the only way you know she is there is by her wagging tail moving the fabric of the bed. It is quite funny and makes for a lot of laughs.
Now instead of drawing a blank, my thoughts are all over the place. I think it's also because I am still sleep deprived from earlier in the week. I wish that I had something prolific to say, but deep thoughts escape me today. Which is probably a good thing, since my thoughts are jumping all over the place. I need a spinner, so that I could spin it and stop on a topic. Today just seems to be random thoughts in my head.
I went to the library on Monday and checked out a book to read. Now that I want to read, I probably will have to work and not have a lot of free time. Maybe I should try reading at night and it may help put me to sleep. Anyway, it's The Nanny Returns - the sequel to The Nanny Diaries. Sometimes sequels aren't as good as the original, but it is nice to catch up on the characters. Hopefully it will keep my interest. I have 3 weeks to read it before it's due, but then I have the option to renew it two more times. I think I can get it read by then, but then again you never know.
Well I am signing off for now. My thoughts are just all over the place and I am not very focused. Hopefully I will be more focused tomorrow. Have a great day!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
03/30/2011 - morning
I did not get to sleep until 5am this morning and had to be up at 6. I am so tired, but I can't sleep if that makes any sense. I am probably going to hit the "wall" later today. Sleep is a funny thing, we need it - but it eludes many of us. Dr. McDonald said that insomnia would be a side effect of the depo-lupron shot and he was right on the money. Something that our body's need shouldn't be so hard to get. I've even trying not watching TV in the bedroom to create a sleep sanctuary, but that has yet to help either. I have Lunesta, but I just don't like how it puts me into a very, deep sleep. Scott thinks I am getting depressed again. I don't know, maybe I am. I know that my sleep is effected when my depression is getting the better of me. It's something that I will have to keep an eye on. It could be the shot or depression or a combination of the both. Either way a nap is calling my name and I think I am going to respond. I know naps aren't a good thing when you have insomnia because it can keep you from sleeping at night. Right now, I feel like a zombie on auto-pilot. Well enough of my chatter.....it's nap time!! Have a great day!!
My Shared Thoughts: First Post on 03/30/2011
My Shared Thoughts: First Post on 03/30/2011: "I am trying my hand at a blog. I figured it would be like an online journal for me. I need to keep myself occupied rather than c..."
First Post on 03/30/2011
I am trying my hand at a blog. I figured it would be like an online journal for me. I need to keep myself occupied rather than constantly on eBay buying things that I really don't need or can afford. I am having trouble sleeping, so I usually shop which isn't always a good thing. I should be sleeping, but insomnia has gotten the better of me lately. I could take the Lunesta that I have, but it puts me too much into a deep sleep. I have decided to keep a blog to try and keep my thoughts and feeling together in one place. Typing for me is faster than writing in a journal. I figure this is just an online journal which is productive.
This will help occupy some of my time rather than constantly being on Facebook, Twitter, and eBay. A blog is more constructive as well. I don't know if anyone will read my blog, but I will and that is what matters to me.
A favorite quote of mine is Never Stop Questioning by Albert Einstein. My favorite number is 7. My favorite things are butterflies. My favorite colors are pink and purple.
I also have to get my butt into shape. This blog will also help me to get my mind in the right mindset for that. I have been doing good this week by not snacking. I have been eating 3 meals and cutting out the snacking. Now if I could get the motivation for exercising, I would be doing good. Like they say, take one step at a time. If you take too many, you will get overwhelmed and quit.
I think this is a good start for my blog and also a good place to stop for today. I will try and get some sleep before the 6am alarm goes off which is in 2 hours and 15 minutes. I guess a little sleep is better than no sleep at all. Have a great night! Tomorrow is another day with endless possibilities.
This will help occupy some of my time rather than constantly being on Facebook, Twitter, and eBay. A blog is more constructive as well. I don't know if anyone will read my blog, but I will and that is what matters to me.
A favorite quote of mine is Never Stop Questioning by Albert Einstein. My favorite number is 7. My favorite things are butterflies. My favorite colors are pink and purple.
I also have to get my butt into shape. This blog will also help me to get my mind in the right mindset for that. I have been doing good this week by not snacking. I have been eating 3 meals and cutting out the snacking. Now if I could get the motivation for exercising, I would be doing good. Like they say, take one step at a time. If you take too many, you will get overwhelmed and quit.
I think this is a good start for my blog and also a good place to stop for today. I will try and get some sleep before the 6am alarm goes off which is in 2 hours and 15 minutes. I guess a little sleep is better than no sleep at all. Have a great night! Tomorrow is another day with endless possibilities.
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