Can't possibly respond to all -- but must ci: to say -- WOO HOO for me --
AND a big thank you,
blessed -- I found Dianne from Denmark on YouTube, and she and I
have gotten a LOT done since my last post!
I did take a nap... hmmm... almost 2 hours, it would seem...
But that means today's total sleep is 8 hrs and 50 min. And I really think I am one of those people who does best on about 9 hours sleep. I wish it were different, but it is what it is.
DH came into the den, where he had left me two hours earlier, and said, "I thought you were going to take a shower!"
I said, "I thought YOU were going to wake me up!"
He thought I was setting my alarm, as I usually do, but whatever -- I jumped into the shower and got dressed pretty quickly.
We went to the gas station, cleaners, and drug store... saw dmom at the drug store, (She has a yeast infection, after taking antibiotics for sinus infection.) It's always something. But she was managing okay.
Home, supper, and then I found Dianne from Denmark.
Somewhat energized, I have -- ta da --
* washed & put away all the dishes (which included last night's supper & dh's breakfast)
* s/s all three baths, including cleaning mirror in our bathroom
* straightened up baby room, which, as dh aptly described, "looked like a tornado had been through it."
* addressed & stamped birthday card to send to dfriend tomorrow
I also have clothes laid out for tomorrow. DH packed the car (as much as possible) while I slept, so in the morning, we only have to pack the toiletries, etc.
Basketball game tomorrow, Sunday nothing planned -- I hope to read a lot; dh will hope to watch a lot of football, and Monday will be our game in Atlanta.
I love BookSaver's idea to display the knife, blessed! You might find some other memorabilia to go with it, in a photo grouping or shadow box.
Oh,
Lynlee -- thanks for the reminder -- I need to do meds for next week since I will not be here Sunday!
(((
Kathryn))) -- if there is anyone who can relate to trip panic, it would be me! Of course, I've never been on a trip to compare to any of yours -- I've never been out of the USA, and haven't been to half the states here, I guess. But anticipation is always so difficult for me. Once I'm on my way, I'm usually just fine. I think you will be too. It's kinda good that you have to be busy with dd/dsil/dgs.
The other night, I had some generalized anxiety feelings, and all I can figure is anticipation of the new year. I don't know why -- nothing STARTS for me this year, nothing really changes in any way. I guess partly it's b/c I WANT things to change... I want to be better w/my routines, and lose weight, and get my stuff organized... and I know it is sooo HARD to DO the things that create the change.
I also am fearful of what the new year might bring with dmom's health... ddil's busy busy schedule... dgd's health... and I just can't get my dfriend off my mind. Even though HER situation (J&C) hasn't changed in forever, I have only just become aware of it, and now I am almost obsessed with it.
But I KNOW the answer to ALL of this -- in the case of dfriend and others -- whose problems (unlike dfriend's) actually do have the possibility of affecting my life -- the ONLY solution is prayer and faith that I will have the strength to deal with life as it comes, just as I have in the past.
In the case of creating change in my own life, I must just do the thing, one baby step at a time.
Knowing you ladies are here to support me and cheer me on makes it possible to face anything!
Blessed, I have to get serious with my Fitbit (getting in more steps) and logging my food. I plan to buckle down Tuesday. I figure with Christmas goodies in the house and odd eating like we've been doing (and will continue through Monday), it's just going to be frustrating for me to try to worry about it. I'm enjoying the Fitbit though b/c it is making me more aware, but I'm not really USING it to any great accomplishment right now. I'm just wearing it and having fun with it.
Oh, yes,
Kathryn -- money CAN buy so many things that -- b/c of the peace of mind -- help provide happiness. For example, now dh thinks we can afford to call The Man re: our screeching dryer.
That will make me much happier, if The Man is able to replace a belt or something simple and clean out the vent and give me peace of mind.
I'm happy that we are able to trade vehicles, only b/c I wonder how much longer our 275,000 mile SUV can hold out. (I'm always a bit anxious about something new like this, but since we are staying with the same model, I guess we'll be as happy as possible with the new one, and most likely, it's brakes won't squeak!)
And I'm happy that we're able to go to all these
ballgames, b/c it makes dh so happy.
BUT... yes -- money can create sooo many problems. It is so much fun to think about all one could do if they won a multi-million dollar lottery... but so many times, we hear about those winners suffering such great losses soon afterwards -- poor investments, spending unwisely, relatives coming out of the woodwork,
I don't think I'd really WANT to be rich on the level that it separated me from the average person in my hometown.
I definitely want to have enough money that I don't have to worry about paying my bills, providing Christmas for my family, and being able to enjoy my free time to a certain extent.
I can understand Getty's reluctance to pay the ransom -- as he said, if he paid it, he would have 14 kidnapped grandchildren the next day.
OTOH -- his attitude toward his money was somewhat extreme... and it did create problems between himself and his family.
Welcome home,
Elizabeth! Now I'm confused -- when do you go back for Mardi Gras? That's in January/February, right?
(((
Harriet))) Hmmm... so an 8 1/2" letter can't be put into a 9" envelope? Yes... I would begin to have my doubts about this person's helpfulness as well...
Waving to
ALL!!!