I think it's day eleven, maybe twelve - I'm not sure. The days all run together in endless chaos. I have accepted the fact that this is my fate. I feel a certain responsibility for those sharing the camp with me - and, yes, an affection I cannot describe. Though I still do not understand the way they think or some of the things they say. Their questions remain endless and mind boggling. No, I do not know what we will be having for dinner three days from now. At this point, I barely remember my name and often catch myself before responding in the high-pitched tone the natives use to call me.
The food supply I laid in very recently is nearly depleted despite several more journeys to hunt and gather. My trading implements are near zero and it's several more days until I can restore them. And still they're hungry - needing specific items, like milk and bread. I do not know what's happening to the provisions. Perhaps a thief is sneaking into camp in the middle of the night to further decimate our supplies?
And the rain! Will it ever stop? There has been no way to distract them - no peace and quiet. The natives appear to be handling this situation much better than I. They dance, sing, and laugh in a decibel that threatens to break my eardrums. They do not stop. Ever. Even when it's past time for restorative sleep. The disruptions hack away at my soul.
I fear today's event. The other locals are in party mode, drawing visitors from surrounding places and clogging the pathways and travel routes with shoulder-to-shoulder bodies. Most of my natives, including the visiting ones, are caught up in the thrill of it all. Some are not, but have been forced to participate because of affiliations they maintain. It means I must travel and interact with the visitors. I also must take special precautions to maintain the validity of our private space. The incoming travelers have no concern for camp boundaries and think nothing of intruding into private spaces. I believe it must be a cultural difference, though I do not like this. Friendlier travelers will be welcome in our camp and around our fire. I have no way of knowing when or how many. The constant rain may change the norm. My usual companion - the now naked dog - is no help today. She is concerned and distracted by the travelers and has taken to hiding in a corner of our dining area. Her stress comes out in a way very similar to the natives - noise and frenzied activity that further threatens my sanity.
One wonders if it's possible to get to the end of this day with wits and life intact? I have survived before, but each year is different than the last and I never know exactly what to expect. I can only hope some sanity will come with the return of the man who lives here with me.
I do not think help is coming. I have stopped watching for it.
Who knows how much longer I can maintain the facade of authority? I fear it's the only thing keeping me from facing a pot of boiling water.
If you get here and find my head on a pike, you will know...
Behave!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Answer!
Ready for the answer? I know you just can't think about anything else! ha!
2. Rubber gloves. A random Easter pic taken in my sister's garage. They have some really cool old stuff in there. Obviously, the rubber gloves aren't old, or really all that cool.
Yep. Cropped and stuff like that magazine we used to get when we were kids. My sheets in the camper are blue, and B does not own a white dress shirt - only different colors.
So there you have it.
I think tomorrow we might have a Summer Survival post. It's our town's street fair and if you've been following me for a while, you'll remember how much the day fills me with absolute and total dread. Plus, I've got sleepover here tonight, and they say they're staying up all night. (ahem, Not!)
Behave!
2. Rubber gloves. A random Easter pic taken in my sister's garage. They have some really cool old stuff in there. Obviously, the rubber gloves aren't old, or really all that cool.
Yep. Cropped and stuff like that magazine we used to get when we were kids. My sheets in the camper are blue, and B does not own a white dress shirt - only different colors.
So there you have it.
I think tomorrow we might have a Summer Survival post. It's our town's street fair and if you've been following me for a while, you'll remember how much the day fills me with absolute and total dread. Plus, I've got sleepover here tonight, and they say they're staying up all night. (ahem, Not!)
Behave!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Why is it that when I have very little time, everything seems to take three times as long? Slow computer, clock moving way too fast! Anyway...
A true guessing game this week.
What is this?
1. Bed sheets. An accidental picture taken inside the camper before the bed was made. I don't think I took the picture and I'm just glad I wasn't still sleeping in that bed when this was taken.
2. Rubber gloves. A random Easter pic taken in my sister's garage. They have some really cool old stuff in there. Obviously, the rubber gloves aren't old, or really all that cool.
3. B's shirt. He was all dressed up for a wedding - or maybe I should say, he was trying to get out of the wedding monkey suit and was trapped. I promised him I wouldn't show the whole picture...
Okay...Which is it?
Maybe more later. I have a hectic day on the horizon.
Behave!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Moanday
Whoops! That's supposed to say Monday.
Monday's are typically long and hard for me anymore. I really miss the days of Monday bliss and hope to see them again sometime in the near future.
In light of my ongoing effort to be positive, I will just say this...
1. A kid packing for a trip five days before they leave and destroy both my living room and dining room with their gear and emptying the closet in search of work boots...
2. The cat meowing nonstop...
3. Being in such a rush all day, I barely saw any of my kids...
4. Same rush equalling no conversation with my husband...(and did I even eat dinner? I don't remember.)
5. So far behind on everything that I'm still up when I can barely hold my eyes open...
So, then, why did I stop by to blog?
Heck if I know. It's not like you needed to know any of that...
Behave!
Monday's are typically long and hard for me anymore. I really miss the days of Monday bliss and hope to see them again sometime in the near future.
In light of my ongoing effort to be positive, I will just say this...
1. A kid packing for a trip five days before they leave and destroy both my living room and dining room with their gear and emptying the closet in search of work boots...
2. The cat meowing nonstop...
3. Being in such a rush all day, I barely saw any of my kids...
4. Same rush equalling no conversation with my husband...(and did I even eat dinner? I don't remember.)
5. So far behind on everything that I'm still up when I can barely hold my eyes open...
So, then, why did I stop by to blog?
Heck if I know. It's not like you needed to know any of that...
Behave!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Gnome Sunday
Today was one of those beautiful days where you can't help but be outside. I "heard" there's more rain on our horizon, but I haven't verified that information yet and I don't even want to think about it.
Anyway.
We actually managed to get outside and work in the yard. Which means...I took care of my gnomes. First, I cleared out the flower bed. Lots of sticks and stuff that have no business being in the flower bed - like basketballs, crayons (don't ask - I don't know either), little cars. Then, I washed the dirtiest gnome. He was filthy and he ended up getting his mouth washed out with soap, too, because he was telling the little frog perched on his mushroom dirty stories. I caught him and he was not remorseful even after the mouth brushing. I don't know. Those gnomes...go figure. He's the ring leader though, so it's hard to tell with him.
As it turns out, I only lost one with all of the basket throwing and crazy chaos of dogs, children, balls, and things. He's awaiting medical attention in the shed, (he lost his hat) though I do hope to purchase some crazy glue and have him back with his cronies in the very near future. We even unfastened my mother's day gnome . So far, so good. He's enjoying his hokey-stick-hammock-set-up in the newly tan barked flower bed. No demonic appearances, though it might be too early for that.
All of the gnomes seem happy. And I'm happy, too. I conned B away from his tree trimming to go get some of the free tanbark our town offers, I transplanted a bunch of hostas, and ran to the store for flowers. I even bought a big fern for the hanger on the back porch.
The injured thumb made shoveling a little difficult and the stupid thing started bleeding again. I also have two blue fingers from spray painting a chair (that stuff does not want to come off). We got a lot done, but we still have quite a bit to do. This week is our town's annual street fair (and if you remember, I look upon that day with great loathing) and I'd like to get a little more done before we're inundated with guests and drop in company, but we'll see.
I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow...
Behave!
Anyway.
We actually managed to get outside and work in the yard. Which means...I took care of my gnomes. First, I cleared out the flower bed. Lots of sticks and stuff that have no business being in the flower bed - like basketballs, crayons (don't ask - I don't know either), little cars. Then, I washed the dirtiest gnome. He was filthy and he ended up getting his mouth washed out with soap, too, because he was telling the little frog perched on his mushroom dirty stories. I caught him and he was not remorseful even after the mouth brushing. I don't know. Those gnomes...go figure. He's the ring leader though, so it's hard to tell with him.
As it turns out, I only lost one with all of the basket throwing and crazy chaos of dogs, children, balls, and things. He's awaiting medical attention in the shed, (he lost his hat) though I do hope to purchase some crazy glue and have him back with his cronies in the very near future. We even unfastened my mother's day gnome . So far, so good. He's enjoying his hokey-stick-hammock-set-up in the newly tan barked flower bed. No demonic appearances, though it might be too early for that.
All of the gnomes seem happy. And I'm happy, too. I conned B away from his tree trimming to go get some of the free tanbark our town offers, I transplanted a bunch of hostas, and ran to the store for flowers. I even bought a big fern for the hanger on the back porch.
The injured thumb made shoveling a little difficult and the stupid thing started bleeding again. I also have two blue fingers from spray painting a chair (that stuff does not want to come off). We got a lot done, but we still have quite a bit to do. This week is our town's annual street fair (and if you remember, I look upon that day with great loathing) and I'd like to get a little more done before we're inundated with guests and drop in company, but we'll see.
I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow...
Behave!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Stupid...
Hi, my name is Victoria and I'm an idiot.
We were having a fantastic evening last night - a nice dinner, a fire in our backyard burner, candles lit on the patio and picnic table, lots of good conversation...
Then, B went down to help K1 replace a bulb in his car and the fire was starting to look a little sad, so I thought I'd chop this hideous log into smaller pieces...
Do you have an idea of where this is going?
You should.
Yeah, I totally whacked my thumb. Not so much blood, but a pretty good gash that probably should have had a couple of stitches. K1 almost had a nervous breakdown over it and instantly went into mother hen mode. He went out and got new peroxide and band aids and forced me to submit to his ministrations.
It hurts. Quite a bit. But luckily, for some reason, I don't use that thumb to type. I tend to hold it up off the keyboard anyway and sometimes it gets stiff from lack of use, so I guess if it had to happen, that thumb was the right one to whack.
I've been threatened with bubble wrap...
Behave!
We were having a fantastic evening last night - a nice dinner, a fire in our backyard burner, candles lit on the patio and picnic table, lots of good conversation...
Then, B went down to help K1 replace a bulb in his car and the fire was starting to look a little sad, so I thought I'd chop this hideous log into smaller pieces...
Do you have an idea of where this is going?
You should.
Yeah, I totally whacked my thumb. Not so much blood, but a pretty good gash that probably should have had a couple of stitches. K1 almost had a nervous breakdown over it and instantly went into mother hen mode. He went out and got new peroxide and band aids and forced me to submit to his ministrations.
It hurts. Quite a bit. But luckily, for some reason, I don't use that thumb to type. I tend to hold it up off the keyboard anyway and sometimes it gets stiff from lack of use, so I guess if it had to happen, that thumb was the right one to whack.
I've been threatened with bubble wrap...
Behave!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Feel Good Friday
I know it's strange that I actually have a Feel Good Friday post after the week I've had. You can put a good spin on almost anything though, so here goes:
1. Short haircuts on kids who hate combing their hair and who now have a very easy time with personal hygiene.
2. Friends who go out of their way for you.
3. Date nights with B.
4. Working refrigerators.
5. The sun!!
6. Sleeping in!
7. Paper shredders. Oh how I love the paper shredder!
8. Knee injuries that really aren't anything to worry about.
9. Stocking the fridge.
10. A mostly relaxing weekend on the horizon.
That's all for now.
Behave!!
1. Short haircuts on kids who hate combing their hair and who now have a very easy time with personal hygiene.
2. Friends who go out of their way for you.
3. Date nights with B.
4. Working refrigerators.
5. The sun!!
6. Sleeping in!
7. Paper shredders. Oh how I love the paper shredder!
8. Knee injuries that really aren't anything to worry about.
9. Stocking the fridge.
10. A mostly relaxing weekend on the horizon.
That's all for now.
Behave!!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Summer Survival Journal: Entry One
Day four of summer vacation.
I lit a signal fire, but no help is on the horizon. The natives are circling. I am scared. Their eyes have this insane, glassy quality that remind me of demon eyes. I have no salt. I cannot escape them. They follow me everywhere - calling out their battle cry in a decibel that defies logic. Waking me to tell me what time it is and that the dog is out of water. They're hungry and have already decimated the food supply. There's nothing left, which means I must brave the elements to lay in more provisions. The reading material has been depleted, which is another provision that must be gathered, but again, that requires a trip out into the elements...and did I mention, they're always following? I cannot escape.
Day three went similarly to days one and two - though no one was injured or scalped. I am weary and we're only four days into this adventure. I scan the outlying areas for assistance, but the only aid that comes my way is in the form of an exhausted, stressed out spouse. All he wants is food and rest. He alternates between pity for me and my plight, humor, and the occasional desire to trade places. I hesitate to tell him I don't think he could survive with his wits intact. I barely have mine. My vocabulary has faltered. The only words I now utter are: "hush", "stop", "I don't know what's for dinner", "Please knock it off", "Clean up your mess", and a few others along that line. The rain has hampered the entertainment value of the great outdoors and I am subjected to horrible shows ranging from old-school toddler shows, teeney bopper shows, reality television, and the constant sounds of computer games. Where has the sun gone? And if it were here, would things be different?
The lead native is leaving soon. I do not know how that will change the current dynamic, but I can only imagine one of her underlings will step up to take her place as the most obnoxious, loudest, and silly. I do not know, but I am scared. I have nightmares. And my nightmares are so close to my reality that I find I am in a constant state of confusion.
Help should come soon. I am ever hopeful.
Behave!
I lit a signal fire, but no help is on the horizon. The natives are circling. I am scared. Their eyes have this insane, glassy quality that remind me of demon eyes. I have no salt. I cannot escape them. They follow me everywhere - calling out their battle cry in a decibel that defies logic. Waking me to tell me what time it is and that the dog is out of water. They're hungry and have already decimated the food supply. There's nothing left, which means I must brave the elements to lay in more provisions. The reading material has been depleted, which is another provision that must be gathered, but again, that requires a trip out into the elements...and did I mention, they're always following? I cannot escape.
Day three went similarly to days one and two - though no one was injured or scalped. I am weary and we're only four days into this adventure. I scan the outlying areas for assistance, but the only aid that comes my way is in the form of an exhausted, stressed out spouse. All he wants is food and rest. He alternates between pity for me and my plight, humor, and the occasional desire to trade places. I hesitate to tell him I don't think he could survive with his wits intact. I barely have mine. My vocabulary has faltered. The only words I now utter are: "hush", "stop", "I don't know what's for dinner", "Please knock it off", "Clean up your mess", and a few others along that line. The rain has hampered the entertainment value of the great outdoors and I am subjected to horrible shows ranging from old-school toddler shows, teeney bopper shows, reality television, and the constant sounds of computer games. Where has the sun gone? And if it were here, would things be different?
The lead native is leaving soon. I do not know how that will change the current dynamic, but I can only imagine one of her underlings will step up to take her place as the most obnoxious, loudest, and silly. I do not know, but I am scared. I have nightmares. And my nightmares are so close to my reality that I find I am in a constant state of confusion.
Help should come soon. I am ever hopeful.
Behave!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
More Bucket 8
Another video from my brother-in-law's band. Not quite as silly as the last one!
Enjoy!
and
Behave!
Enjoy!
and
Behave!
Answer!
Here we go.
I think I have to do better with the pictures.
What is it?
1. Storm clouds gathering over the cemetery at the retreat. The thunder sent one of our members back to the center, while the rest of us were busy falling off springy dogs and rolling down hills.
Yes. And I want/need to go back so badly!!
Behave!
I think I have to do better with the pictures.
What is it?
1. Storm clouds gathering over the cemetery at the retreat. The thunder sent one of our members back to the center, while the rest of us were busy falling off springy dogs and rolling down hills.
Yes. And I want/need to go back so badly!!
Behave!
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Two for Tuesday
We interrupt this Tall Tale Tuesday for a brief message.
I'm scared.
It's only the second day of summer vacation! And each day something head shaking has happened.
Day 1: Yesterday: The kids were playing some twisted version of Marco Polo. They were using a towel as a blindfold. I'd watched to make sure they weren't being ridiculous, reminding them to make sure the blind one didn't crash in anything and they were doing a good job of that. Then...I turned my back for about 2 minutes and heard crying in the backyard. Somehow, their easy game turned into extreme-blind-obstacle-course-running and K3 crashed into the swingset - bruising and scratching his knee. I shake my head, because seriously? Are we not old enough and intelligent enough to realize this is not smart behavior?
Day 2: Today: This one's all on me. I hang my head in total shame. Because, really, I knew better, but thought I could do it. K4 has always hated to have her hair combed. I don't know how many times I've threatened her with a boy haircut because she refuses to either comb her hair herself or let me do it. Today was no different, but guess what happened? I decided I would give her a little trim. She asked me to - more like begged me - I mean, I was already there with the scissors thanks to this knot the size of Seattle. I combed it out, decided how much was logical (B said he didn't care if she got her hair cut, but she should at least be able to put it up in a pony tail) and cut...Only the scissors slipped and it was the crookedest hunk of hair you've ever seen...well...one thing let to another and the next thing I know we're headed down the road to the nearest chain beauty shop to have them fix the damage.
...and it is short. Boy short. Cute, but I don't know how long it's going to take me to get used to seeing my baby girl without her long hair.
Yes, it's only hair and it grows back, but I kick myself for not just going to the beauty shop first and getting a proper haircut. The stylist just shook her head at the mangled mess I'd made. I tipped her very, very well.
We now return you to Tall Tale Tuesday...
Behave!
I'm scared.
It's only the second day of summer vacation! And each day something head shaking has happened.
Day 1: Yesterday: The kids were playing some twisted version of Marco Polo. They were using a towel as a blindfold. I'd watched to make sure they weren't being ridiculous, reminding them to make sure the blind one didn't crash in anything and they were doing a good job of that. Then...I turned my back for about 2 minutes and heard crying in the backyard. Somehow, their easy game turned into extreme-blind-obstacle-course-running and K3 crashed into the swingset - bruising and scratching his knee. I shake my head, because seriously? Are we not old enough and intelligent enough to realize this is not smart behavior?
Day 2: Today: This one's all on me. I hang my head in total shame. Because, really, I knew better, but thought I could do it. K4 has always hated to have her hair combed. I don't know how many times I've threatened her with a boy haircut because she refuses to either comb her hair herself or let me do it. Today was no different, but guess what happened? I decided I would give her a little trim. She asked me to - more like begged me - I mean, I was already there with the scissors thanks to this knot the size of Seattle. I combed it out, decided how much was logical (B said he didn't care if she got her hair cut, but she should at least be able to put it up in a pony tail) and cut...Only the scissors slipped and it was the crookedest hunk of hair you've ever seen...well...one thing let to another and the next thing I know we're headed down the road to the nearest chain beauty shop to have them fix the damage.
...and it is short. Boy short. Cute, but I don't know how long it's going to take me to get used to seeing my baby girl without her long hair.
Yes, it's only hair and it grows back, but I kick myself for not just going to the beauty shop first and getting a proper haircut. The stylist just shook her head at the mangled mess I'd made. I tipped her very, very well.
We now return you to Tall Tale Tuesday...
Behave!
Tall Tale Tuesday
Here we go...
What is it?
1. Storm clouds gathering over the cemetery at the retreat. The thunder sent one of our members back to the center, while the rest of us were busy falling off springy dogs and rolling down hills.
2. Clouds over the creek right before a huge storm hit Sunday night. The thunder and lightning were pretty spectacular as the storm circled us for a good hour before the sky finally opened.
3. The view out of my bedroom window of the storm clouds that eventually caused B to head up to save the camper from certain doom. Once it started raining, it didn't stop for hours.
So what is it?
Behave!
Monday, June 08, 2009
The First Monday
...of summer vacation.
I heard "I'm bored" about two hours after they got home on Friday. Hopefully that's not an indication of how things are going to go around here. I'll admit, I'm a little worried. K2 has a ton of stuff going on this summer, but the rest really don't. We'll see...
Still without a working fridge. It's coming tonight. A used one, but apparently it's in good shape and it's free, so you can't really beat that. I don't care as long as it does what it's supposed to. I'm ready - hiking up and down the stairs is a chore - as is making sure the coolers have enough ice.
I'm still trying to figure out my summer writing schedule. I have options - editing/revising a project I really love and writing my new urban fantasy. Or work on both - which might be what happens. We'll see. It depends on what else we're doing.
No barking dogs this morning. But the neighbor did have tree trimmers pull in early enough to make me groan. They didn't really interfere with me sleeping in a little though, so I don't care.
Enough random for a Monday?
Yeah, I thought so.
Behave!
I heard "I'm bored" about two hours after they got home on Friday. Hopefully that's not an indication of how things are going to go around here. I'll admit, I'm a little worried. K2 has a ton of stuff going on this summer, but the rest really don't. We'll see...
Still without a working fridge. It's coming tonight. A used one, but apparently it's in good shape and it's free, so you can't really beat that. I don't care as long as it does what it's supposed to. I'm ready - hiking up and down the stairs is a chore - as is making sure the coolers have enough ice.
I'm still trying to figure out my summer writing schedule. I have options - editing/revising a project I really love and writing my new urban fantasy. Or work on both - which might be what happens. We'll see. It depends on what else we're doing.
No barking dogs this morning. But the neighbor did have tree trimmers pull in early enough to make me groan. They didn't really interfere with me sleeping in a little though, so I don't care.
Enough random for a Monday?
Yeah, I thought so.
Behave!
Friday, June 05, 2009
Feel Good Friday
Man, I didn't think Friday would ever get here.
Here we go...
1. Not having to go out and buy a new fridge yet. And having friends who always happen to know someone with something to get rid of. ha!
2. Pizza and calzone for dinner.
3. A clean house.
4. Hanging with friends around the fire.
5. Meeting my goal.
6. Going to a mini-retreat for tomorrow's writing group meeting.
7. School being out - even though I'm kind of scared.
8. Sleeping in and more sleeping in. Man, I can't wait. I just hope the neighbor's dog stays quiet.
9. How green everything is outside even though it's been raining for-freaking-ever.
10. Potential camping weekends.
That's all for now.
Behave!
Here we go...
1. Not having to go out and buy a new fridge yet. And having friends who always happen to know someone with something to get rid of. ha!
2. Pizza and calzone for dinner.
3. A clean house.
4. Hanging with friends around the fire.
5. Meeting my goal.
6. Going to a mini-retreat for tomorrow's writing group meeting.
7. School being out - even though I'm kind of scared.
8. Sleeping in and more sleeping in. Man, I can't wait. I just hope the neighbor's dog stays quiet.
9. How green everything is outside even though it's been raining for-freaking-ever.
10. Potential camping weekends.
That's all for now.
Behave!
Welcome to my Week.
This has been a pretty weird week around here.
Let's see if I can sum up...
1. The refrigerator died. We thought we were going to be able to save it, but we were wrong. By Tuesday night, we were hoping that the ancient behemoth in the basement would wake up enough to keep stuff cold. It did. And it's very tiny. (It's a behemoth because it weighs approximately 728 tons) I'd held off on going to the store until Tuesday afternoon because our efforts appeared to have worked. Stuff was cold, ice was being made, the waffles were frozen again. Yeah. Whatever. A friend of ours is hooking us up with one that'll hold us over for now.
2. Last night I spent the entire day cleaning due to having company last night. I couldn't find my mop heads and ended up scrubbing all floors on my hands and knees. (I'm paying for that now) And, of course, the farthest the company came into the house was the kitchen and an occasional trek upstairs to the bathroom. It was good though. A good time.
3. I met my writer's group goal, which was set pretty darned high because of the retreat. Even though I met the bulk of it at the retreat, the weeks since have been so chaotic my writing time's been drips and dribbles.
4. Today was the last day of school. K2 is totally jazzed about being a senior. And, I kid you not, exactly 2 hours after K4 came home, I heard it...yes. I did. "I'm bored." Something tells me it's going to be a really, really long summer.
5. Two mornings this week the neighbor's dog howling woke me. At Five-freaking-thirty a.m. Picture me not happy. Then, the dog continued to howl for hours. Very irritating. And, of course, I haven't been able to catch the owner to talk to her about it. One night this week we were treated to a lovely concert featuring the other neighbor's car alarm going off constantly. Good stuff.
I think that's most of it. There was a lot more, but it's not really blog worthy. Hopefully that explains my absence around the old blog.
Back soon with a Feel Good Friday list.
Behave!
Let's see if I can sum up...
1. The refrigerator died. We thought we were going to be able to save it, but we were wrong. By Tuesday night, we were hoping that the ancient behemoth in the basement would wake up enough to keep stuff cold. It did. And it's very tiny. (It's a behemoth because it weighs approximately 728 tons) I'd held off on going to the store until Tuesday afternoon because our efforts appeared to have worked. Stuff was cold, ice was being made, the waffles were frozen again. Yeah. Whatever. A friend of ours is hooking us up with one that'll hold us over for now.
2. Last night I spent the entire day cleaning due to having company last night. I couldn't find my mop heads and ended up scrubbing all floors on my hands and knees. (I'm paying for that now) And, of course, the farthest the company came into the house was the kitchen and an occasional trek upstairs to the bathroom. It was good though. A good time.
3. I met my writer's group goal, which was set pretty darned high because of the retreat. Even though I met the bulk of it at the retreat, the weeks since have been so chaotic my writing time's been drips and dribbles.
4. Today was the last day of school. K2 is totally jazzed about being a senior. And, I kid you not, exactly 2 hours after K4 came home, I heard it...yes. I did. "I'm bored." Something tells me it's going to be a really, really long summer.
5. Two mornings this week the neighbor's dog howling woke me. At Five-freaking-thirty a.m. Picture me not happy. Then, the dog continued to howl for hours. Very irritating. And, of course, I haven't been able to catch the owner to talk to her about it. One night this week we were treated to a lovely concert featuring the other neighbor's car alarm going off constantly. Good stuff.
I think that's most of it. There was a lot more, but it's not really blog worthy. Hopefully that explains my absence around the old blog.
Back soon with a Feel Good Friday list.
Behave!
Answer! And Slacking!
Geeze, it's Friday already!
How the heck did that happen? And I don't even want to talk about it being June!
I might be back later with an actual post and maybe even some Feel Good Friday, but here's the answer to Tall Tale Tuesday!
1. During our Friday night out at the retreat. A sampler platter gone wild.
Yeah, it was pretty lame. What can I say. Not the food - the food was excellent, which is why that plate is empty. ha!
Later!
Behave!
How the heck did that happen? And I don't even want to talk about it being June!
I might be back later with an actual post and maybe even some Feel Good Friday, but here's the answer to Tall Tale Tuesday!
1. During our Friday night out at the retreat. A sampler platter gone wild.
Yeah, it was pretty lame. What can I say. Not the food - the food was excellent, which is why that plate is empty. ha!
Later!
Behave!
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
I almost forgot what day it is. That'll tell you how dumb it's been around here.
Anyway. Here's the pic.
Obviously it's a plate of totally demolished appetizer-type food. But when and where was the picture taken?
1. During our Friday night out at the retreat. A sampler platter gone wild.
2. On our trip back from Delaware. A camera phone picture I sent to K2 because she was texting me about being hungry.
3. A night out with B last fall when we actually had an evening to ourselves. Another phone picture taken to tease K2.
So, which is it? Any and all are plausible - it's just figuring out which one it is.
That's all.
Behave!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Campers Left Out In the Rain
I mentioned how our camper was saved from sure and total devastation in my last post. I can assure you that's not an exaggeration. I'll set the scene before I tell you how it was saved. I know I've posted pictures of our usual camping spot. I'm too lazy to dig up one to refresh your memory, so picture a high embankment - maybe a fourteen foot drop to the water below with five or so feet of ground between the camper and the edge. We would have never camped there when the kids were little, but now that they're older and mostly sleeping in their own tents, we're able to pick such a beautiful spot.
Anyway. It rained Saturday night, raising the creek enough to prevent the kids from getting in and turning the water to chocolate milk. My sister and brother-in-law had some problems with mice so they were being extra vigilant during the packing up process. We had other things to take care of at home, and decided we'd leave the camper and go back for it one evening this week. (We were close enough that there was no way to get ours out without them moving theirs)
The week kind of got away from us - as short weeks often do. Thursday, we remembered the camper was still creekside. We decided we'd stop by last night and haul it out. No problem. Only...it's been raining here non-stop since Tuesday with only brief intervals of sun. Thursday night we had a torrential downpour that lasted for hours. Around midnight, B woke me up and said he was heading up to move the camper because he was worried.
He got up there, backed in and then shined his flashlight on the creek that should be several feet below. Only it wasn't. The water was only about a foot from the ledge. He hooked up, and as he pulled out, the water was crossing a low spot in the road ahead. Needless to say, we felt like we'd dodged a bullet.
By the next morning, we knew we had. My brother-in-law called and said the water was up to the picnic tables and had taken out the woodpile by the fire ring. Those places are a good three-hundred feet from where we camp. We would have lost our camper for sure - it would have either been filled with water, or considering where it was parked, tumbled into the raging creek.
I'm still amazed that B sat up from a dead sleep and knew what he had to do.
Kind of freaky, huh?
That's all for now.
Behave!
Anyway. It rained Saturday night, raising the creek enough to prevent the kids from getting in and turning the water to chocolate milk. My sister and brother-in-law had some problems with mice so they were being extra vigilant during the packing up process. We had other things to take care of at home, and decided we'd leave the camper and go back for it one evening this week. (We were close enough that there was no way to get ours out without them moving theirs)
The week kind of got away from us - as short weeks often do. Thursday, we remembered the camper was still creekside. We decided we'd stop by last night and haul it out. No problem. Only...it's been raining here non-stop since Tuesday with only brief intervals of sun. Thursday night we had a torrential downpour that lasted for hours. Around midnight, B woke me up and said he was heading up to move the camper because he was worried.
He got up there, backed in and then shined his flashlight on the creek that should be several feet below. Only it wasn't. The water was only about a foot from the ledge. He hooked up, and as he pulled out, the water was crossing a low spot in the road ahead. Needless to say, we felt like we'd dodged a bullet.
By the next morning, we knew we had. My brother-in-law called and said the water was up to the picnic tables and had taken out the woodpile by the fire ring. Those places are a good three-hundred feet from where we camp. We would have lost our camper for sure - it would have either been filled with water, or considering where it was parked, tumbled into the raging creek.
I'm still amazed that B sat up from a dead sleep and knew what he had to do.
Kind of freaky, huh?
That's all for now.
Behave!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Feel Good Friday
Better late than never!
Man, it's been a long day.
But, here we go:
1. Supernatural - even though last night was a rerun. Watching it still made me happy.
2. Fantastic endings to spectacularly crappy weeks.
3. Graduations. I teared up and I only knew one of the kids. I can only imagine what a mess I'm going to be when K2 graduates.
4. Friday!
5. Sleeping in tomorrow.
6. Light weekend plans that really only include a graduation party.
7. Good books to read.
8. Friends coming through spinal surgery well and talking to them when they're so high on morphine they probably won't remember.
9. B. saving our camper from sure and total devastation. (I'll talk about this tomorrow)
10. A little bit of sun - even though torrential rain surrounded it.
That's all for now. Curious about the camper?
Behave!
Man, it's been a long day.
But, here we go:
1. Supernatural - even though last night was a rerun. Watching it still made me happy.
2. Fantastic endings to spectacularly crappy weeks.
3. Graduations. I teared up and I only knew one of the kids. I can only imagine what a mess I'm going to be when K2 graduates.
4. Friday!
5. Sleeping in tomorrow.
6. Light weekend plans that really only include a graduation party.
7. Good books to read.
8. Friends coming through spinal surgery well and talking to them when they're so high on morphine they probably won't remember.
9. B. saving our camper from sure and total devastation. (I'll talk about this tomorrow)
10. A little bit of sun - even though torrential rain surrounded it.
That's all for now. Curious about the camper?
Behave!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
More Retreat Madness
This is Elizabeth. She's new to CPRW - like new enough that she joined not long before the retreat sign up deadline date. And she signed up for the retreat anyway, even after witnessing the way we sometimes act at meetings.
Yes, Elizabeth is stretched out on a crypt (or whatever it's called. I looked it up a while back, but can't remember if I'm right or not.) I swear all that was said was you should lay down there and let me take your picture. And she did. Which is cool beyond words. Never once did I see her try to sneak out of the facility and run away from us and midnight dance parties, crazy games that have everyone laughing so hard they've lost their breath, and every other odd thing that happens. I think that means she fits right in. I'm pretty sure that's a given if she's willing to stretch out on top of a grave lid in the middle of a cemetery.
This has been a short week, and an exceedingly long week. And there's still one more day to get through. Feel Good Friday may be late since tomorrow is a "dawn until dusk" kind of day around here.
Behave!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Answer!
Here we go!
1. A drawing one of the K's did after a particularly nasty nightmare. No. Not that anyone believed that anyway.
2. Part of the outerwrappings of a kids toy - snapped in the toy aisle due to disbelief and horror. Nope. But I wouldn't be surprised to see that.
3. An old advertisement for a street fair - in a restaurant, hanging right by our table. Yes. Luckily it was behind my head so I didn't have to try to eat while staring at it. I was still horrified!
That's all for today!
Behave!
1. A drawing one of the K's did after a particularly nasty nightmare. No. Not that anyone believed that anyway.
2. Part of the outerwrappings of a kids toy - snapped in the toy aisle due to disbelief and horror. Nope. But I wouldn't be surprised to see that.
3. An old advertisement for a street fair - in a restaurant, hanging right by our table. Yes. Luckily it was behind my head so I didn't have to try to eat while staring at it. I was still horrified!
That's all for today!
Behave!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Tell me about this picture.
1. A drawing one of the K's did after a particularly nasty nightmare.
2. Part of the outerwrappings of a kids toy - snapped in the toy aisle due to disbelief and horror.
3. An old advertisement for a street fair - in a restaurant, hanging right by our table.
What do you think?
Clowns are scary enough, but this? Yikes!
Behave!
Weekend Recap
Tall Tale Tuesday is coming up next.
First, the weekend...
Let's go with a little Feel Good since I missed Friday.
1. Camping with friends and family.
2. Laughing around a campfire.
3. Kids playing in the creek.
4. Other people's little ones, especially when I don't have to get up in the middle of the night with a crying baby.
5. Laughing so hard I can't catch my breath.
6. My husband fishing.
7. Being disconnected from reality.
8. Meeting new friends.
9. Rain storms that cozy the place up.
10. Saber-toothed flamingos. (picture later)
On that note, here's the moaning list:
1. K2 having a car accident on the way to her boyfriends. (she's fine, so is her truck)
2. B and I forgetting our phones and not finding out about the accident for forty minutes.
3. Post-traumatic accident dealings.
4. The transmission beginning to fail in my Suburban.
5. Packing up camp.
6. Unpacking from camp.
7. Laundry.
8. The dishwasher breaking.
9. Our neighbors howling dog.
10. The neighbors car alarm.
I think that's enough for now.
On to Tall Tale Tuesday.
Behave!
First, the weekend...
Let's go with a little Feel Good since I missed Friday.
1. Camping with friends and family.
2. Laughing around a campfire.
3. Kids playing in the creek.
4. Other people's little ones, especially when I don't have to get up in the middle of the night with a crying baby.
5. Laughing so hard I can't catch my breath.
6. My husband fishing.
7. Being disconnected from reality.
8. Meeting new friends.
9. Rain storms that cozy the place up.
10. Saber-toothed flamingos. (picture later)
On that note, here's the moaning list:
1. K2 having a car accident on the way to her boyfriends. (she's fine, so is her truck)
2. B and I forgetting our phones and not finding out about the accident for forty minutes.
3. Post-traumatic accident dealings.
4. The transmission beginning to fail in my Suburban.
5. Packing up camp.
6. Unpacking from camp.
7. Laundry.
8. The dishwasher breaking.
9. Our neighbors howling dog.
10. The neighbors car alarm.
I think that's enough for now.
On to Tall Tale Tuesday.
Behave!
Survived...
Kind of...
Tall Tale Tuesday will be up later. Right now I'm trying to catch up after being away and dealing with all of the bad stuff that happened around here yesterday. More on all of that later as well.
It's shaping up to be an insane week. Really insane.
And I think I'm just about ready for school to be out. Kind of.
Before I post Tall Tale Tuesday, I have to go to the grocery store since there is no food in this house. Good times.
Behave!
Tall Tale Tuesday will be up later. Right now I'm trying to catch up after being away and dealing with all of the bad stuff that happened around here yesterday. More on all of that later as well.
It's shaping up to be an insane week. Really insane.
And I think I'm just about ready for school to be out. Kind of.
Before I post Tall Tale Tuesday, I have to go to the grocery store since there is no food in this house. Good times.
Behave!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Chaotic Randomness
I mentioned mice in my last post. Let me explain.
On Tuesday, my sister posted on her Facebook that their camper had mice. At first, I thought that was kind of funny (in a holy crap that's a lot of work kind of way), then it hit me that our camper was parked right in front of theirs - close to the woods. And if theirs had mice, then what were the chances ours didn't?
So, we rearranged Wednesday night's plans to go check. We were lucky. Totally mouse free. So, we helped them get their camper cleaned up and hung out a little while, which was nice, but not very productive in getting the family ready for the weekend.
That's what I've been trying to do today, and let me tell you, it's not going so great. Between an excess of laundry, people bringing desks home that have to be taken apart to go up the stairs and then put back together in their rooms, cleaning rooms to make space, and rearranging furniture in other rooms for spillover furniture, writing, errands, last minute brownie making for student teachers who are leaving tomorrow, fundraising stuff for scouts, homework, missing items, people that clean their cars out and leave their crap behind on the patio, yardwork...well, you get the idea. Plus, no one wants to get their clothes packed. I guess they'll wear the same dirty clothes all weekend. Won't matter to me.
Come hell or high water we're going to camp on time! I bought marshmallows!
I will probably be vacant over the weekend. Maybe. Who knows?
Behave!
On Tuesday, my sister posted on her Facebook that their camper had mice. At first, I thought that was kind of funny (in a holy crap that's a lot of work kind of way), then it hit me that our camper was parked right in front of theirs - close to the woods. And if theirs had mice, then what were the chances ours didn't?
So, we rearranged Wednesday night's plans to go check. We were lucky. Totally mouse free. So, we helped them get their camper cleaned up and hung out a little while, which was nice, but not very productive in getting the family ready for the weekend.
That's what I've been trying to do today, and let me tell you, it's not going so great. Between an excess of laundry, people bringing desks home that have to be taken apart to go up the stairs and then put back together in their rooms, cleaning rooms to make space, and rearranging furniture in other rooms for spillover furniture, writing, errands, last minute brownie making for student teachers who are leaving tomorrow, fundraising stuff for scouts, homework, missing items, people that clean their cars out and leave their crap behind on the patio, yardwork...well, you get the idea. Plus, no one wants to get their clothes packed. I guess they'll wear the same dirty clothes all weekend. Won't matter to me.
Come hell or high water we're going to camp on time! I bought marshmallows!
I will probably be vacant over the weekend. Maybe. Who knows?
Behave!
Answer!
Sorry I missed posting the answer last night. (Not that you were chewing your nails or anything...) We had to head up to camp to make sure we didn't have a mice infestation in our camper like my sister, but that's fodder for a different blog.
Here's the answer:
1. K2's mashed potatoes she saved from her lunch out with her friends. Nope!
2. A cupcake cleverly crafted to look like mashed potatoes. Yes! Isn't that the coolest thing? I didn't get to see the real product because it was scarfed down immediately after the picture was taken.
2. Easter dinner mashed potatoes (before they were uncovered) that someone decided to try to be amusing with. Who needs butter on top of gravy? Nope!
I'll be back later!
Behave!
Here's the answer:
1. K2's mashed potatoes she saved from her lunch out with her friends. Nope!
2. A cupcake cleverly crafted to look like mashed potatoes. Yes! Isn't that the coolest thing? I didn't get to see the real product because it was scarfed down immediately after the picture was taken.
2. Easter dinner mashed potatoes (before they were uncovered) that someone decided to try to be amusing with. Who needs butter on top of gravy? Nope!
I'll be back later!
Behave!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Tell me about this picture...
Is it:
1. K2's mashed potatoes she saved from her lunch out with her friends.
2. A cupcake cleverly crafted to look like mashed potatoes.
2. Easter dinner mashed potatoes (before they were uncovered) that someone decided to try to be amusing with. Who needs butter on top of gravy?
What do you think?
Behave!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Back to the Grind...
Guess where this picture was taken?
Come on. Guess.
Okay. Never mind.
I'd use it for Tall Tale Tuesday, but too many people know I did it.
Applebee's bathroom.
You should have seen the looks I got when I said I took a picture in the bathroom. Ha! I was all alone in there, with a camera, so... I have lots more pictures to share (NOT of me in the Applebee's bathroom. This is the only one. Honest.). Wait for it.
And we're back to reality. Dang.
I didn't get any writing done today, because it was one of those days - you know the ones I mean. I put my sneakers on at 6:30 this morning and didn't get to take them off, or barely even sit down until 9:30 tonight. I'm beat, and hating this week already.
Tonight we had K3's band/chorus concert. Usually we sit and wait for him to be on the stage, but this time he was up there nearly the whole time. Boy's chorus/special chorus/regular chorus/guitar ensemble/jazz band/regular band. My boy loves it and so do I. He was so cute! I have to say, middle school boys all have the same hair. It's like they all decided when they hit sixth grade that they weren't going for the "mom and dad" haircut any longer. Only a few still look like they get regular haircuts. Yeah, my son falls in the former category, though he's had a few trims along the way. I just wish he'd remember to comb it before he goes out in public looking like a chicken roosted on his head all night.
Anyways.
Head over to Megan Hart's blog (link in the left sidebar on blogger, links page on word press - I'm too lazy to post a live link. What? It's late!) to see a hysterical video from the retreat. You'll see the precipitating events from the springy blue dog disaster, Misty Simon laying on the ground in the cemetery after she fell down the hill, and a brief glimpse of the dance party.
I think I should go to bed now.
Behave!
Happy Birthday!
Stopping by super fast to give a birthday shout-out to my mom! (This is the best way, since I won't get a chance to talk to her until later today!)
Happy Birthday, Mom!!
I Love You!
More later...
Behave!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Retreat! Day Four!
I'm home now and glad to be.
But that doesn't mean I'm not counting down the days to next years retreat already. What a blast!
I achieved my personal best in word count: 25,503. Feeling a little brain dead at the moment, but still jazzed about my new story.
That's the springy dog that bounced me off and bruised my leg. Yep, my leg is sporting a very pretty purple bruise. My gut and cheeks also hurt, but that's from all the laughter. Last night was game night. We gather in our meeting room for some form of a game show tailored for our purposes that leaves us all with tears streaming down our faces. Good times. Then, at a little after 11 pm we decided we needed to have a dance party in the hallway. That's going to be a new tradition. So much fun.
Today was sad as we packed up. I stayed at the keyboard for a few thousand more words to prove to myself I could at least meet my tally from last year. And I did. Cool. We gathered our things and drove away, full of confidence, friendship, and hope, and totally jazzed about our projects. Very good stuff.
I wasn't really given a choice about remaining the chairperson for the retreat. Of course, I didn't say no either. I wouldn't - unless someone else had a burning desire to plan it. I love the retreat too much.
Now, life returns to normal. Only I've got a shiny new project to work on. And lots of pictures to share over the coming weeks.
Behave!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Retreat! Day Three!
Sadly, it's the last full day of the retreat.
I miss my family terribly. And I'll be ready to go home tomorrow, but I'm also sad to see this time end.
The picture is from last night at Applebee's. (Where they don't put any actual liquor in the drinks. Just so you know that.) From here we went to the movies to see Star Trek. Loved it. Absolutely loved it more than I can even say. It was fantastic.
Another crappy nights sleep (I won't miss that). And a pretty good word count day so far today. I'm not done yet, so no report at this time.
We just got back from a walk. Of course to the cemetery and then to a different cemetery and to the playground where one of those springy things tossed me off. My leg will be bruised and my gut will hurt from all the laughing. I have a ton of pictures for future posts and Tall Tale Tuesdays.
We're heading down to our annual game in a few. Always a blast and I'm looking forward to it.
More tomorrow.
Behave!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Retreat! Day Two!
There is a reason I love the retreat so much. Let me tell you it's definitely not these stairs. We're on the third floor, the dining room is on the first floor, so is the ice machine and the coffee. I've been up and down these stairs so many times today that I'll probably dream of them. (providing I actually sleep tonight)
Today is going well - not a lot of writing getting done on my end of the hall, but we had a bunch of people arriving today, contract stuff to go over with the staff here, and the season finale of Supernatural to watch. But, I'm having an absolute blast. The weather is gorgeous, there's laughter echoing off the walls, and I have my own bathroom.
Season finale of Supernatural? Oh. My. God. Dean and Sam back together? Yes! Ruby dying? Yes! I've even forgiven Sam for drinking demon blood. That Ruby...oh she makes me mad! But Dean and his lines and his looks and realizing Bobby was right and calling Sam. And Bobby calling Dean a princess and telling him he was acting like John but was better than that. I think I might die before season 5 begins. All I have to say is...Bravo, Kripke and crew! That was a beautiful, beautiful thing. My love for Supernatural burns ever hotter, and I didn't think that was possible.
A...hem...
Tonight is out "out on the town" night and we're discussing the possibility of going to see the new Star Trek movie after we've properly imbibed and laughed our way through appetizers. Tomorrow is buckle down day and make up for the sagging word count of today. I'm not doing horrible and I had to do my job here, which is always fine.
Maybe more later...
The Internets get kind of wavy around here, so you never know.
Behave!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Retreat! Day One!
Hallelujah!
We are here! Actually, I've been here since about 9:15 this morning. We drove through torrential downpours and tractor trailer traffic and construction, but we made it!
I woke up at 3:30 (that's a.m.)and after staring at the clock for about forty minutes, forced myself back to sleep until 5:30.
The picture is our snack table. Everyone brings snacks to share and we pile the goods in our conference room, which is located a floor below our rooms - a little bit of exercise going up and down the stairs.
We had a brief period of sunshine and during that time I was the passenger in a Porsche Boxster - convertible - while on our way to lunch. That was very beautiful. I finally got to work and am doing pretty well despite a slow start.
Now that all of my Thursday attendees have arrived, I can take off my retreat chairperson hat and screw down my writer hat. The new story is going well.
Here's an unedited snippet for you:
She sat up, pain ripping through her. Nausea turned her stomach. She swallowed it back as she swung her legs over the side of the small bed. Her clinic in New Hope. At least she knew where she was. Now if she could only remember how she got here. She sucked in deep breaths to calm her stomach, the effort failing when she turned her stinging hands over and realized there was a good reason she was in so much pain. Her palms and fingers were covered with deep red lines that hurt like a son of a bitch.
I haven't found the right song to write to yet...you know that song that pumps the blood in the right direction and makes my fingers fly. I'm looking for it.
More tomorrow.
Behave!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Answers!
Okay...
1. A hot dog cooked on the same stick as a marshmallow had been previously. The white stuff is the remnants of the marshmallow. (Totally grossed me out, but the kid ate it.) Yes! Did I ever tell you how much I dislike marshmallows? In my opinion, they're only good as ammo.
2. A hot dog, only a Dogwood tree blossom somehow managed to land on the end just as she took it off the stick. It was so random and unlikely that I had to take a picture of it. Nope. Never happened. Though I'm sure it could.
3. K2 found a package of hot dogs way in the back of the fridge and decided to cook one over the fire - only when it was cooked all of this gross white stuff bubbled out of one end and we decided maybe she shouldn't eat it after all. Noooo! It's possible. I guess. I mean, you could bring a new package home from the store and find it rotten. I wonder how old they'd have to be considering hot dogs last forever. I think they'd probably still be fresh years after an apocalyptic event...kind of like cockroaches. Did I ever tell you I dislike hot dogs, too?
Tomorrow I'll be blogging from the RETREAT!! I am so ready to go. Well, as soon as I pack my suitcase. But I'm totally ready. I wonder if I'll be able to sleep tonight? I kind of doubt it.
Behave!
1. A hot dog cooked on the same stick as a marshmallow had been previously. The white stuff is the remnants of the marshmallow. (Totally grossed me out, but the kid ate it.) Yes! Did I ever tell you how much I dislike marshmallows? In my opinion, they're only good as ammo.
2. A hot dog, only a Dogwood tree blossom somehow managed to land on the end just as she took it off the stick. It was so random and unlikely that I had to take a picture of it. Nope. Never happened. Though I'm sure it could.
3. K2 found a package of hot dogs way in the back of the fridge and decided to cook one over the fire - only when it was cooked all of this gross white stuff bubbled out of one end and we decided maybe she shouldn't eat it after all. Noooo! It's possible. I guess. I mean, you could bring a new package home from the store and find it rotten. I wonder how old they'd have to be considering hot dogs last forever. I think they'd probably still be fresh years after an apocalyptic event...kind of like cockroaches. Did I ever tell you I dislike hot dogs, too?
Tomorrow I'll be blogging from the RETREAT!! I am so ready to go. Well, as soon as I pack my suitcase. But I'm totally ready. I wonder if I'll be able to sleep tonight? I kind of doubt it.
Behave!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Might be an easier one this week...
You decide.
What is this?
1. A hot dog cooked on the same stick as a marshmallow had been previously. The white stuff is the remnants of the marshmallow. (Totally grossed me out, but the kid ate it.)
2. A hot dog, only a Dogwood tree blossom somehow managed to land on the end just as she took it off the stick. It was so random and unlikely that I had to take a picture of it.
3. K2 found a package of hot dogs way in the back of the fridge and decided to cook one over the fire - only when it was cooked all of this gross white stuff bubbled out of one end and we decided maybe she shouldn't eat it after all.
What do you think?
Behave!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Speaking of Gnomes...
I got this little dude from my sister for mothers day.
Yes, he's still strapped in. The truth is I'm kind of afraid to let him out. See his mouth? And the black trickle coming out of it?
I think he's possessed. He's got some kind of ectoplasm inside of him and he's lying dormant until I release him from his restraints.
Then, he'll terrorize me with gnome pranks and evilness. He'll get the other gnomes - the gnomes already primed to stage a resistance - and the next thing you know you'll be reading some strange and bizarre news story featuring me as a victim.
I'm just not willing to go there.
Do you blame me?
Maybe I'll have to lay out a salt ring and release him inside, but if I'm right, what do I do with him aftewards? It's not like I can call Sam and Dean to save me. They're kind of busy right now what with the apocalypse and all.
Advice?
Behave!
Happy Hug Your Mom Day
Yeah, I'm a day late. Can't help it.
Hope all you moms had a good day yesterday.
You better not have forgotten your mom. If you did, you have some serious making up to do.
Here are the things I liked most about yesterday:
1. Sleeping in.
2. Having breakfast made for me.
3. Lunch with my mom and B's mom.
4. Baseball games with my sister's dog as the outfielder. (though getting the ball back was interesting at times)
5. Nap.
6. Not having to cook dinner, or even think about it.
7. Dessert.
8. Homemade cards.
9. The weather - though it was a little too windy and chilly.
10. Getting text messages from my son's girlfriend.
That's all.
I'm off to do some shopping for the retreat. I'll probably be back with a 'why I hate shopping' list later. Ha!
Behave!
Hope all you moms had a good day yesterday.
You better not have forgotten your mom. If you did, you have some serious making up to do.
Here are the things I liked most about yesterday:
1. Sleeping in.
2. Having breakfast made for me.
3. Lunch with my mom and B's mom.
4. Baseball games with my sister's dog as the outfielder. (though getting the ball back was interesting at times)
5. Nap.
6. Not having to cook dinner, or even think about it.
7. Dessert.
8. Homemade cards.
9. The weather - though it was a little too windy and chilly.
10. Getting text messages from my son's girlfriend.
That's all.
I'm off to do some shopping for the retreat. I'll probably be back with a 'why I hate shopping' list later. Ha!
Behave!
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Saturday Stuff
Let's go with another list of random stuff.
1. Teenaged girls who are getting ready for their first prom should come with a warning label. Luckily, K2 had a brief babysitting gig this morning thus sparing me from her constant silly obnoxiousness. She'll be back soon...then we have to go shopping for a few things she needs.
2. My dog snores pretty loud.
3. Waking up to spilled orange juice on the living room floor is not as much fun as it sounds. The clean up was done well, but I can still see the sheen of stickiness. Joy.
4. I'm tired of vampires. I know they'll never go away, but seriously? Sucking blood is not sexy. I don't think it's sexy when Sam Winchester does it and I don't think it's sexy for the undead to do it. I've never really been a fan.
5. Did I tell you how excited I am for the retreat? Yeah. I thought I did. My list of stuff to do before then is pretty long, but that's okay.
6. I have a headache.
7. I am also not a fan of zombies.
That's all...
Behave!
1. Teenaged girls who are getting ready for their first prom should come with a warning label. Luckily, K2 had a brief babysitting gig this morning thus sparing me from her constant silly obnoxiousness. She'll be back soon...then we have to go shopping for a few things she needs.
2. My dog snores pretty loud.
3. Waking up to spilled orange juice on the living room floor is not as much fun as it sounds. The clean up was done well, but I can still see the sheen of stickiness. Joy.
4. I'm tired of vampires. I know they'll never go away, but seriously? Sucking blood is not sexy. I don't think it's sexy when Sam Winchester does it and I don't think it's sexy for the undead to do it. I've never really been a fan.
5. Did I tell you how excited I am for the retreat? Yeah. I thought I did. My list of stuff to do before then is pretty long, but that's okay.
6. I have a headache.
7. I am also not a fan of zombies.
That's all...
Behave!
Friday, May 08, 2009
Feel Good Friday
Here's the list:
1. Retreat coming up fast! Whoot!
2. Funny children.
3. Friday! Man, what another long week!
4. Sangria
5. Supernatural, even though I still want to cry.
6. Friends.
7. Sleeping in.
8. Practical jokes.
9. Easy weekend plans...well, if you don't count prom and mother's day. Ha!
10. Sun. Oh, sun. I have missed you so much!
Behave!
1. Retreat coming up fast! Whoot!
2. Funny children.
3. Friday! Man, what another long week!
4. Sangria
5. Supernatural, even though I still want to cry.
6. Friends.
7. Sleeping in.
8. Practical jokes.
9. Easy weekend plans...well, if you don't count prom and mother's day. Ha!
10. Sun. Oh, sun. I have missed you so much!
Behave!
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Why Don't You Rip My Guts Out, Supernatural?
I am so torn and sad.
And ticked off at the boys for being apart.
I need time to process...
Why did Castiel let Sam out? Is it wrong that even though he looked haggard, I still thought he looked good? I don't care if it is. Poor Dean. He broke my heart. So did Sam. And Bobby.
I have many theories and thoughts about what might happen next week...Right now, I don't care what happens as long as Sam and Dean are together again.
*sniffle*
Behave!
p.s. K2 just told me that she's planning on growing a beard and a moustache. Oooo-kay then. Of course, ten minutes ago she told me the way she was going to show me how much she loves on Mother's Day is to wake me every two hours to tell me she loves me and to tell me that I was sleeping and she's not.
And ticked off at the boys for being apart.
I need time to process...
Why did Castiel let Sam out? Is it wrong that even though he looked haggard, I still thought he looked good? I don't care if it is. Poor Dean. He broke my heart. So did Sam. And Bobby.
I have many theories and thoughts about what might happen next week...Right now, I don't care what happens as long as Sam and Dean are together again.
*sniffle*
Behave!
p.s. K2 just told me that she's planning on growing a beard and a moustache. Oooo-kay then. Of course, ten minutes ago she told me the way she was going to show me how much she loves on Mother's Day is to wake me every two hours to tell me she loves me and to tell me that I was sleeping and she's not.
Random Thursday Ramblings
1. This time next week I'll be at the retreat!
2. Practical joke season has started again in my house. Shaving cream in the toilet paper roll anyone? Not me, B. And I think he got every single one of us. K1 texted me a picture on the shaving cream in the middle of the night that said "one of the freaks that live here did this".
3. B brought home a coffin the other day. Ha! Okay, it looks kinda like a coffin. It's going to be our garden box. But...B's a big dude, and he drives a very little car...and he shoved this 5' by 3' box in his car and drove down the highway with it. I can only imagine what it looked like.
4. The sun is out! Oh, sun! How I've missed you! Instant mood picker upper, that's for sure.
5. My house is a train wreck! And I've got company coming tomorrow evening, prom preparations on Saturday, and Sunday is Mother's Day. (and you get bet your butt I won't be cleaning then). Oh, and tomorrow all day is crazy busy. I might get some stuff done tonight, but...
6. New Supernatural tonight! I can't wait and I'm scared at the same time. I don't want to see the boys fight like it looks like they're going to. I don't want them to be on opposite sides. I don't want Sam to go demon. I don't want Dean to go angel. And I can't tear my eyes away!
7. Hanging out with friends is the best thing ever. And this time next week, I'll be writing AND hanging out with my friends AND not having to worry about my dirty house, what to make for dinner, doing laundry, cleaning up, shopping, letting the dog out, homework, arguing between kids, kids acting like crazy maniacs, getting to bed on time...
8. My new story plotting is going very well. I'm excited to start. I've really taken my time with this one in the hopes that things will flow more smoothly during the actual writing, but I don't believe it always will. I expect to start next Thursday - as long as I can stand to wait that long. I said I was taking a little longer to let my brain rest, and I intend to honor that decision, so...
9. Trying to lose weight sucks. I've been doing very well with my food choices and exercising (though the rain has put a definite damper on that), and I started off by dropping several pounds right away. Now I seem to be stuck. I know why and I know it's transitional, but it's still frustrating. I am tired of hearing "You don't look bad". What I want to hear is "You look good". Does that make sense?
10. Did I mention that prom is this weekend? We tried to order the boutonniere and were treated very, very rudely by the flower shop owner. Rudely enough that I won't go back there. The girl at the desk was very nice and apologetic and obviously embarrassed by the behavior of her boss. It takes a lot for me to get to that point, but when look at me like I don't deserve to be in your store and talk to me like I'm stupid, then...I'm done. I don't need your condescending tone and your superior attitude. You've lost my business. Which, may not hurt you today because you're just too busy to even talk to me, but eventually alienating your customers will come back to bite you in the ass. Because you can bet your butt I'll tell people the way you treated me. (Yes, this just happened so I'm still a little irritated about it)
That's enough for one day, don't you think?
Behave!
2. Practical joke season has started again in my house. Shaving cream in the toilet paper roll anyone? Not me, B. And I think he got every single one of us. K1 texted me a picture on the shaving cream in the middle of the night that said "one of the freaks that live here did this".
3. B brought home a coffin the other day. Ha! Okay, it looks kinda like a coffin. It's going to be our garden box. But...B's a big dude, and he drives a very little car...and he shoved this 5' by 3' box in his car and drove down the highway with it. I can only imagine what it looked like.
4. The sun is out! Oh, sun! How I've missed you! Instant mood picker upper, that's for sure.
5. My house is a train wreck! And I've got company coming tomorrow evening, prom preparations on Saturday, and Sunday is Mother's Day. (and you get bet your butt I won't be cleaning then). Oh, and tomorrow all day is crazy busy. I might get some stuff done tonight, but...
6. New Supernatural tonight! I can't wait and I'm scared at the same time. I don't want to see the boys fight like it looks like they're going to. I don't want them to be on opposite sides. I don't want Sam to go demon. I don't want Dean to go angel. And I can't tear my eyes away!
7. Hanging out with friends is the best thing ever. And this time next week, I'll be writing AND hanging out with my friends AND not having to worry about my dirty house, what to make for dinner, doing laundry, cleaning up, shopping, letting the dog out, homework, arguing between kids, kids acting like crazy maniacs, getting to bed on time...
8. My new story plotting is going very well. I'm excited to start. I've really taken my time with this one in the hopes that things will flow more smoothly during the actual writing, but I don't believe it always will. I expect to start next Thursday - as long as I can stand to wait that long. I said I was taking a little longer to let my brain rest, and I intend to honor that decision, so...
9. Trying to lose weight sucks. I've been doing very well with my food choices and exercising (though the rain has put a definite damper on that), and I started off by dropping several pounds right away. Now I seem to be stuck. I know why and I know it's transitional, but it's still frustrating. I am tired of hearing "You don't look bad". What I want to hear is "You look good". Does that make sense?
10. Did I mention that prom is this weekend? We tried to order the boutonniere and were treated very, very rudely by the flower shop owner. Rudely enough that I won't go back there. The girl at the desk was very nice and apologetic and obviously embarrassed by the behavior of her boss. It takes a lot for me to get to that point, but when look at me like I don't deserve to be in your store and talk to me like I'm stupid, then...I'm done. I don't need your condescending tone and your superior attitude. You've lost my business. Which, may not hurt you today because you're just too busy to even talk to me, but eventually alienating your customers will come back to bite you in the ass. Because you can bet your butt I'll tell people the way you treated me. (Yes, this just happened so I'm still a little irritated about it)
That's enough for one day, don't you think?
Behave!
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Answers!
Here we go with the answers!
1. A dead skunk the kids found in the backyard. (You know...first we have to play with it, then we have to bury it. Ick!) Not true. This time. I can't remember if it's actually happened, but I wouldn't put it past my bunch.
2. A stuffed animal that was left out in the elements since probably last summer and found during the nicer days we had last week (definitely not this week since all it's done is rain.). Nope. Also something very possible, but not this picture.
3. A hunk of shedded hair from our dog. YES!!! She's shedding like you would not believe. I can sweep up a dust pan full of hair every day and we can still comb enough hair out of her to make a sweater, a king-sized blanket, and seat covers for my truck. It's really fine hair, too, so it doesn't take long for it to turn into tumbleweeds. We'd spent a lot of time combing her out and the hair refused to stay in the trash. The kids decorated it with bits of flowers and leaves to make it look like an animal.
Hey, at least it wasn't a dead animal.
That's all!
Behave!
1. A dead skunk the kids found in the backyard. (You know...first we have to play with it, then we have to bury it. Ick!) Not true. This time. I can't remember if it's actually happened, but I wouldn't put it past my bunch.
2. A stuffed animal that was left out in the elements since probably last summer and found during the nicer days we had last week (definitely not this week since all it's done is rain.). Nope. Also something very possible, but not this picture.
3. A hunk of shedded hair from our dog. YES!!! She's shedding like you would not believe. I can sweep up a dust pan full of hair every day and we can still comb enough hair out of her to make a sweater, a king-sized blanket, and seat covers for my truck. It's really fine hair, too, so it doesn't take long for it to turn into tumbleweeds. We'd spent a lot of time combing her out and the hair refused to stay in the trash. The kids decorated it with bits of flowers and leaves to make it look like an animal.
Hey, at least it wasn't a dead animal.
That's all!
Behave!
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Okay...
Ready?
What is this?
1. A dead skunk the kids found in the backyard. (You know...first we have to play with it, then we have to bury it. Ick!)
2. A stuffed animal that was left out in the elements since probably last summer and found during the nicer days we had last week (definitely not this week since all it's done is rain.).
3. A hunk of shedded hair from our dog.
What do you think?
Behave!
Slacker!
Me that is.
Not Misty. Who is seen here wearing her suggested Retreat prizes and gifts. So, maybe I haven't been slacking as much as I've been busy running around like a crazy lady - retreat shopping, entertaining, chauffeuring, and about a million other things.
(And, relax retreat people. I talked her out of it!)
We're down to 9 days until our retreat. Excitement is high, so is anticipation. I have a list a mile long of things to do between now and then. Not only am I away for four days, but there's a lot going on around the homefront while I'm gone. Organization is the key, only I'm not feeling very organized at the moment.
Tall Tale Tuesday coming up next...
Oh...and I forgot...May ALREADY?
Behave!
Friday, May 01, 2009
Feel Good Friday
Whew! Friday!
It's been a long, long, and stupid week, but I think I have a little Feel Good Friday in me!
1. My writers meeting tomorrow.
2. Meeting my goal for that.
3. 12 days until the retreat!
4. Retreat shopping done! Every time I look at the stuff, I get all excited!
5. Grilled chicken for dinner. (even though I'm wayyy tired and wayyy done with this week. B cooked most of it)
6. Company coming in from out of town. (even though the house is a train wreck and I need to go shopping)
I think that's it. My Moaning list would be like four times this long, but in my ongoing effort to be positive...
Behave!
It's been a long, long, and stupid week, but I think I have a little Feel Good Friday in me!
1. My writers meeting tomorrow.
2. Meeting my goal for that.
3. 12 days until the retreat!
4. Retreat shopping done! Every time I look at the stuff, I get all excited!
5. Grilled chicken for dinner. (even though I'm wayyy tired and wayyy done with this week. B cooked most of it)
6. Company coming in from out of town. (even though the house is a train wreck and I need to go shopping)
I think that's it. My Moaning list would be like four times this long, but in my ongoing effort to be positive...
Behave!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Silly Thursday Stuff
This is my brother-in-law's band. He's the long-haired blond guitarist and the singer in this video. Enjoy it. I laughed my butt off. And you get a glimpse of the meadow, too.
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Went shopping for the retreat today! Whoot! We're ready to rock and roll!! I'm so excited!! (and how many exclamation points can I use?!! Alot. Apparently.) This time in two weeks, we'll be there - writing our tails off and enjoying being with other writers!! I am so ready. The world building/plotting on the new book is going well, and I expect to start no later than the first day of the retreat, maybe sooner. Still trying to decide on a title, but that'll come when it comes.
New Supernatural tonight. Don't miss it. I won't.
That's all.
Behave!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Answers!
What is this mess?
1. A mountaintop breakfast consisting of bagels, cream cheese, and mimosas while in Connecticut for one of the most fun weddings we've ever been to. Yes!! Hiking up with all of that food wasn't fun, neither was getting up super early after a late night of festivities, but it was well worth it.
2. An impromptu breakfast while traveling to Delaware the summer before last. We stopped by a pretty decent-sized creek to eat our bagels and drink our mimosas on the rocks beside the water. And laughed a whole lot. Never happened. But it's a great idea!
3. A mess we found at the creek. The containers were just left behind with food still in them and so was the cooler. They couldn't have been too far ahead of us. Someone partied hard and didn't clean up after themselves. That always pisses me off. Photo evidence in case we ever need it. Also never happened quite in this capacity!
That's all for today!
Behave!
1. A mountaintop breakfast consisting of bagels, cream cheese, and mimosas while in Connecticut for one of the most fun weddings we've ever been to. Yes!! Hiking up with all of that food wasn't fun, neither was getting up super early after a late night of festivities, but it was well worth it.
2. An impromptu breakfast while traveling to Delaware the summer before last. We stopped by a pretty decent-sized creek to eat our bagels and drink our mimosas on the rocks beside the water. And laughed a whole lot. Never happened. But it's a great idea!
3. A mess we found at the creek. The containers were just left behind with food still in them and so was the cooler. They couldn't have been too far ahead of us. Someone partied hard and didn't clean up after themselves. That always pisses me off. Photo evidence in case we ever need it. Also never happened quite in this capacity!
That's all for today!
Behave!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Are we ready?
Okay.
What is this mess?
1. A mountaintop breakfast consisting of bagels, cream cheese, and mimosas while in Connecticut for one of the most fun weddings we've ever been to.
2. An impromptu breakfast while traveling to Delaware the summer before last. We stopped by a pretty decent-sized creek to eat our bagels and drink our mimosas on the rocks beside the water. And laughed a whole lot.
3. A mess we found at the creek. The containers were just left behind with food still in them and so was the cooler. They couldn't have been too far ahead of us. Someone partied hard and didn't clean up after themselves. That always pisses me off. Photo evidence in case we ever need it.
What's your guess?
Answers tomorrow. My whole day has been sidetracked by a kid with a hurting ear. Off to the doctor we go. But I have to report that my plotting for my next book is going quite well.
Behave!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Random Monday Madness
My cat just fell out of the dining room window. Well, maybe he didn't fall. I'm pretty sure he went out on purpose, but it's pretty high up even though it's on the first floor of the house. I ran out to grab him and bring him back inside, almost having a heart attack when I realized how close he came to landing on top of a broken window that we stuck back there over the winter. Same cat got out yesterday and almost got hit by a car. I swear he has a death wish. I lowered the window (can't find the screen) and he's yowling madly because he can pull the disappearing act again.
I went for a pretty long walk this morning - through town and then through the graveyard. I like to walk alley-ways and backroads because you get to see a lot more stuff that way. The mausoleum in the cemetery is very cool and very creepy. And you already know I like walking through cemeteries, so that shouldn't surprise you much.
It's hot here. I'm not complaining. Not really. But it's a little hotter than it should be for this time of year. Sleeping was interesting last night since I refuse to turn the a/c on quite yet. The kids played so hard this weekend, it was nearly impossible to get them up this morning though they went to bed at decent times.
Yesterday, B and I used my nifty bug zapper and waged war on the wood bees attacking our front porch. It's pure carnage, baby. There are at least 15 dead bees on the porch. Those bees get really mad when you shock them. It didn't take us long to learn how to whack them with maximum efficiency so we didn't get attacked.
Things I will do today:
1. Catch up on email, blogging, household paperwork. (nearly done already)
2. Read a book in my hammock.
3. Paint my toenails.
4. Retreat related administration duties.
5. Research on my next book.
Things I will not do today:
1. Play Sims.
2. Eat junk food.
3. Make prank phone calls to China.
4. Watch bad T.V.
5. Walk through broken glass.
That's enough, I think.
Behave!
I went for a pretty long walk this morning - through town and then through the graveyard. I like to walk alley-ways and backroads because you get to see a lot more stuff that way. The mausoleum in the cemetery is very cool and very creepy. And you already know I like walking through cemeteries, so that shouldn't surprise you much.
It's hot here. I'm not complaining. Not really. But it's a little hotter than it should be for this time of year. Sleeping was interesting last night since I refuse to turn the a/c on quite yet. The kids played so hard this weekend, it was nearly impossible to get them up this morning though they went to bed at decent times.
Yesterday, B and I used my nifty bug zapper and waged war on the wood bees attacking our front porch. It's pure carnage, baby. There are at least 15 dead bees on the porch. Those bees get really mad when you shock them. It didn't take us long to learn how to whack them with maximum efficiency so we didn't get attacked.
Things I will do today:
1. Catch up on email, blogging, household paperwork. (nearly done already)
2. Read a book in my hammock.
3. Paint my toenails.
4. Retreat related administration duties.
5. Research on my next book.
Things I will not do today:
1. Play Sims.
2. Eat junk food.
3. Make prank phone calls to China.
4. Watch bad T.V.
5. Walk through broken glass.
That's enough, I think.
Behave!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Feel Good Friday - The Saturday Edition
Friday was a really, really crappy day for me. Just one of those days where everything went wrong...started the day running late, ate a salad for lunch that made my stomach hurt, had to hustle to get K2's forgotten money to her so she could go on her retreat, B's mom ran out of gas on a busy road...and a bunch more stuff you don't care about.
Anyway. I have a little Feel Good Friday list.
1. K2 finally finishing and presenting her senior high project. Yay. It's done. She's been diligently working on it forever. She'll find out if she passed in a few weeks, but I'm sure she did.
2. Sunshine.
3. Bob bringing me lunch. (even though the cheese they put on it was mostly bad and made my stomach hurt)
4. Not cooking dinner.
5. Kids playing outside.
6. Knowing what I'm going to work on next.
7. The retreat. It's coming up fast.
That's it. I'm sure there were other good things in my Friday, but I'd rather not remember the day if I can help it.
Behave!
Anyway. I have a little Feel Good Friday list.
1. K2 finally finishing and presenting her senior high project. Yay. It's done. She's been diligently working on it forever. She'll find out if she passed in a few weeks, but I'm sure she did.
2. Sunshine.
3. Bob bringing me lunch. (even though the cheese they put on it was mostly bad and made my stomach hurt)
4. Not cooking dinner.
5. Kids playing outside.
6. Knowing what I'm going to work on next.
7. The retreat. It's coming up fast.
That's it. I'm sure there were other good things in my Friday, but I'd rather not remember the day if I can help it.
Behave!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Things I do...
Took the dog for a bath and trim today. My groomer is my brother-in-law's sister and she lives about a quarter of a mile away from my sister, which means, she lives at the meadow.
I dropped the dog off and took a walk. To the meadow. The walk there was easy...downhill. A ton of rain has made our summer haven a swamp. I trekked my way through, enjoying the peace and quiet and being all by myself. (trying to think about my next project and wishing I had a heavier coat and trying to avoid the mud and standing water) Obviously, it's uphill going back. I made it without dying.
As I got to the top of the hill, I turned off onto the cliff ledge. It's high. I'm not sure how high, but it pretty much drops off into absolute nothingness. Until, of course, you hit the rocks and water below. I stood there for a while, again enjoying the quiet and the view and tried not to let the wind push me off. (It's really, really windy here) As I stood there, I realized there was rushing water nearby. Not the creek, it's too far down to hear. So, I went in search of it. Through scrub pines, over rocks, carefully watching my step. I found the start of the waterfall, but wasn't satisfied with that, not when most of the noise was coming from below.
(This is where, if you know me, you'll be amazed at the fact that I actually listened to the little voice of safety.)
I wanted to see. (I still want to see!) I picked out a path, paying attention to the obstacles I'd face on my return trip. But every time I took a step, the voice of reason screamed I was making a mistake. I brushed it off and found another rock to step on, and the voice came back. (No, not a real voice. I'm not that crazy. Maybe I should call it the knowledge that I was about to make a big mistake.) Since we've had so much rain lately, the ground isn't exactly stable, especially around rocks and trees on a cliffside. I was slipping a lot. I realized I was about to be in a serious predicament. Alone. With only my cell phone and the signals not always there. No one was home at my sisters or her in laws. The groomer wouldn't hear me yell or call because she was busy with the noises of dog washing, trimming, and blow-drying.
So, I had to settle for this picture. Taken on my cell phone while holding onto a sapling and leaning out as far as I could. The falls are somewhere below that stick. If someone else would have been with me, I would have gone for sure.
I guess it's a crisis averted, but I still want to see that waterfall.
My dog is now clean and trimmed. I swear we could have knitted a king-sized comforter, pillow shams, and a couple of sweaters out of the dog hair left behind. No. I'm not kidding. When I stepped back into the shop it looked like the dog had exploded.
That's all I have for you right now!
New Supernatural tonight! I can't wait!
Behave!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Answers!
Okay...it was chicken.
Guess that one was a no-brainer, huh?
I'll do better next week, I promise!
It's been another long day and I'm no-brained myself right now. Tomorrow looks about the same. Joy.
Not much else to say.
Behave!
Guess that one was a no-brainer, huh?
I'll do better next week, I promise!
It's been another long day and I'm no-brained myself right now. Tomorrow looks about the same. Joy.
Not much else to say.
Behave!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Man. What happened to Monday?
Okay...here we go with Tuesday...
What is this?
1. Cut up chicken. Picture taken during K3's home cooking project for school.
2. Fish bait. Taken at the beach.
3. Cat food. I had a coupon for some premium, fancy cat food and it looked so weird coming out of the can.
Lame? Yeah. Probably. Considering that you know I took a bunch of pictures during Easter, I think they're still too easy to post yet. My little way of mixing things up. Ha!
So, yeah, I mentioned Monday flew by. It really did. I guess that's good for Monday. Not much to moan about. Too much running. But, ahh, it's over. Then again, we'll get to Friday soon and I'll be mentioning how quickly the weeks are flying by. ha!
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My writer's retreat is coming up fast. I'm so excited! I still have a pretty long list of things to take care of (I'm the chairperson), but I'm at the awkward phase of it being too soon to do some of them. But I have my lists and my plan and I'm marking the days off. And trying to make a decision on what to work on. That's what today is supposed to be.
I have four or five different ideas swimming around in my head. Most of them are paranormal urban fantasy/post-apocalyptic. One is a paranormal urban fantasy with fairy tale elements. That one's already written, but would need completely re-written, so it might as well be new work. We'll see what I decide by the end of the day.
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That's all!
Behave!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Random Saturday
What a beautiful day! Of course...I've spent much of it inside...cleaning. And grocery shopping. And folding laundry.
But the house is clean, the last load of laundry is in the dryer and we're having pizza for dinner. Frozen pizza, but still. I did get some hammock time in as well. And, I'm feeling very organized and on top of things, which go a long way.
See the picture? Of course you do. That's my awesomely cool birthday present. Have I told you about "the mothinator" (which would be me)? I use badminton rackets as insect control while at camp. My mom saw this and knew it was for me. How cool is that? I can't wait to use it.
Obviously, I remembered to buy batteries. Hopefully, I'll have something interesting for Tall Tale Tuesday. We'll see...
That's all for now!
Behave!
Friday, April 17, 2009
Feel Good Friday
I think these Fridays are coming up way too fast these days. Every time I turn around it's Friday again! I'm not complaining, but holy heck, it's mid-April already! The year's moving by relatively quickly, don't you think?
Here's the Friday list:
1. The day - it's beautiful out. Sunny, warm. The kind of day that has my cat meowing at windows and doors just to catch a ray of sunshine to nap in. I know how he feels.
2. Goofing off - Since I finished my revisions, I'm vacationing until Tuesday. Maybe. Okay. So I'm vacationing for sure until Sunday. I have some house stuff to organize, then we'll see...Of course, I haven't done much in the way of house organizing today.
3. Older kids who don't mind dragging younger kids around with them. In fact, they ask younger kids to ride along on their errands. Pretty sweet.
4. Weekend plans. Sometimes I get sick of saying that. ha! We're heading out with some friends tomorrow night to see a local disco-type band. yee-haw. Disco's not my cup of tea, but my friend loves it so I'll go for her sake.
5. My very cool birthday present. Pictures coming. I promise.
6. My awesomely sweet and wonderful husband for pampering me so much on my birthday. He didn't have to go into work late. He didn't have to leave work early. He didn't have to do dishes and laundry, but he did all that and more.
7. Forgetting about K3 going to scout camp and then managing to pull it together and get everything done so he can leave on time.
8. Yogurt with granola and raspberries.
And I'm thinking about pizza for dinner...with mushrooms and lots of cheese...
That's all...
Behave!
Here's the Friday list:
1. The day - it's beautiful out. Sunny, warm. The kind of day that has my cat meowing at windows and doors just to catch a ray of sunshine to nap in. I know how he feels.
2. Goofing off - Since I finished my revisions, I'm vacationing until Tuesday. Maybe. Okay. So I'm vacationing for sure until Sunday. I have some house stuff to organize, then we'll see...Of course, I haven't done much in the way of house organizing today.
3. Older kids who don't mind dragging younger kids around with them. In fact, they ask younger kids to ride along on their errands. Pretty sweet.
4. Weekend plans. Sometimes I get sick of saying that. ha! We're heading out with some friends tomorrow night to see a local disco-type band. yee-haw. Disco's not my cup of tea, but my friend loves it so I'll go for her sake.
5. My very cool birthday present. Pictures coming. I promise.
6. My awesomely sweet and wonderful husband for pampering me so much on my birthday. He didn't have to go into work late. He didn't have to leave work early. He didn't have to do dishes and laundry, but he did all that and more.
7. Forgetting about K3 going to scout camp and then managing to pull it together and get everything done so he can leave on time.
8. Yogurt with granola and raspberries.
And I'm thinking about pizza for dinner...with mushrooms and lots of cheese...
That's all...
Behave!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
What's On My Mind Today...
I can see you cringing! ha!
Here's what I'm thinking about right now:
1. I'm cold. But the sun is out for the first time in like 3 days and the temperatures are supposed to rise (finally).
2. Flowers. I didn't plant any last year and that makes me sad. I want red flowers this year and lots of them.
3. My poor gnomes. I should have brought them in over the winter, but sadly, I neglected them and left them to endure the elements. Some of them are broken and disfigured now. I wouldn't blame them if they staged a hostile revolution. I deserve their ire. But I promise I'll make it up to them.
4. Silence. It's really quiet in my house right now, though K1 is still snoozing floors above me. I don't quite know how to process the silence right now. Part of me rejoices and the other part thinks something must be wrong for it to be this quiet. I should enjoy it now, because it won't be quiet soon.
5. Supernatural. It's another rerun tonight, but next week is new. Thank goodness. I just read EW's write up and I loved it. K2 was sure I was going to be upset about the determination on not running for more than 5 seasons, but I'm not. I mean, I am, but only because I'll miss the boys very much. I'd rather see Sam and Dean go out in a blaze of glory than have to watch the storyline turn to cheese and eye-rolling ridiculousness.
6. How much I hate those flashy sidebar ads on my email program. I swear I'm going to have a seizure or something.
7. Retreat. A little less than a month! That's very exciting.
8. My pants. Yes, I said my pants. For one thing, they're falling apart and they're my very favorite pair of comfy. The other thing is that they're too tight (and my jeans are too tight, too), which is a huge problem. I need to shave off several sizes before August and my cousins formal wedding. No more excuses!
9. Socks. My washer is eating them, I swear. No one can find matching socks. They're just gone.
10. My birthday present. Sorry. No picture today. I stole the batteries out of the camera to use in my mouse and there isn't a fresh battery anywhere in the house. Look for the pic over the weekend. I hope.
11. New projects. My brain isn't dead, which is fantastic. I took a break to do another round of revisions on the project that's totally kicked my butt and now I don't know what to do again. I have a new idea. I have the other new idea. And I have a book that's already written that I'd like to re-write. And the retreat is coming. I don't want to start or finish something there - though starting isn't bad as long as I'm ready to start. Finishing would be bad, because by that time I'm totally wrecked and need a few days to remember my name. I'll figure it out. I'm taking a few days off to catch up around here - doing some critiques, tweaking my anthology story, cleaning my house, goofing off - so I have time to decide.
I think that's enough random for one day. Don't you? Ha!
Behave!
Here's what I'm thinking about right now:
1. I'm cold. But the sun is out for the first time in like 3 days and the temperatures are supposed to rise (finally).
2. Flowers. I didn't plant any last year and that makes me sad. I want red flowers this year and lots of them.
3. My poor gnomes. I should have brought them in over the winter, but sadly, I neglected them and left them to endure the elements. Some of them are broken and disfigured now. I wouldn't blame them if they staged a hostile revolution. I deserve their ire. But I promise I'll make it up to them.
4. Silence. It's really quiet in my house right now, though K1 is still snoozing floors above me. I don't quite know how to process the silence right now. Part of me rejoices and the other part thinks something must be wrong for it to be this quiet. I should enjoy it now, because it won't be quiet soon.
5. Supernatural. It's another rerun tonight, but next week is new. Thank goodness. I just read EW's write up and I loved it. K2 was sure I was going to be upset about the determination on not running for more than 5 seasons, but I'm not. I mean, I am, but only because I'll miss the boys very much. I'd rather see Sam and Dean go out in a blaze of glory than have to watch the storyline turn to cheese and eye-rolling ridiculousness.
6. How much I hate those flashy sidebar ads on my email program. I swear I'm going to have a seizure or something.
7. Retreat. A little less than a month! That's very exciting.
8. My pants. Yes, I said my pants. For one thing, they're falling apart and they're my very favorite pair of comfy. The other thing is that they're too tight (and my jeans are too tight, too), which is a huge problem. I need to shave off several sizes before August and my cousins formal wedding. No more excuses!
9. Socks. My washer is eating them, I swear. No one can find matching socks. They're just gone.
10. My birthday present. Sorry. No picture today. I stole the batteries out of the camera to use in my mouse and there isn't a fresh battery anywhere in the house. Look for the pic over the weekend. I hope.
11. New projects. My brain isn't dead, which is fantastic. I took a break to do another round of revisions on the project that's totally kicked my butt and now I don't know what to do again. I have a new idea. I have the other new idea. And I have a book that's already written that I'd like to re-write. And the retreat is coming. I don't want to start or finish something there - though starting isn't bad as long as I'm ready to start. Finishing would be bad, because by that time I'm totally wrecked and need a few days to remember my name. I'll figure it out. I'm taking a few days off to catch up around here - doing some critiques, tweaking my anthology story, cleaning my house, goofing off - so I have time to decide.
I think that's enough random for one day. Don't you? Ha!
Behave!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Answers!
Only one guess this week, and it just so happens it was the right answer!
3. The seat of my brother-in-law's Harley.
It's more of a gray seat - not as light-colored as it appears in the picture.
Tomorrow I might post a picture of my awesomely cool birthday present. Yeah, yesterday was my birthday. As far as birthdays go, it was a pretty good one. B went into work late so I could sleep in, and he came home early to take care of the after school stuff and dinner.
What else? Not much. It's been a weird week. And it's only Wednesday. Huh.
Also...more Easter pictures then...I think my brother has one of our woodland Easter Bunny.
That's all...
Behave!
3. The seat of my brother-in-law's Harley.
It's more of a gray seat - not as light-colored as it appears in the picture.
Tomorrow I might post a picture of my awesomely cool birthday present. Yeah, yesterday was my birthday. As far as birthdays go, it was a pretty good one. B went into work late so I could sleep in, and he came home early to take care of the after school stuff and dinner.
What else? Not much. It's been a weird week. And it's only Wednesday. Huh.
Also...more Easter pictures then...I think my brother has one of our woodland Easter Bunny.
That's all...
Behave!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Got a chance to add some odd photos to my stash. We'll start with this one.
What is it?
1. My brother's fancy cowboy boots?
2. A headband my niece wore?
3. The seat of my brother-in-law's Harley?
What do you think?
Behave!
What is it?
1. My brother's fancy cowboy boots?
2. A headband my niece wore?
3. The seat of my brother-in-law's Harley?
What do you think?
Behave!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Wackiness
My Easter in a nutshell...
1. A 17 year old girl in a bunny suit hopping through the meadow. (pictures eventually)
2. Light saber battles.
3. Wet dogs.
4. Wii battles.
5. Hysterical conversations about tattoos/dragons/frogs.
6. Lawn chairs with seatbelts.
7. My sisters dog peeing on my leg.
We had a lot of fun.
So, how was your day?
Behave!
1. A 17 year old girl in a bunny suit hopping through the meadow. (pictures eventually)
2. Light saber battles.
3. Wet dogs.
4. Wii battles.
5. Hysterical conversations about tattoos/dragons/frogs.
6. Lawn chairs with seatbelts.
7. My sisters dog peeing on my leg.
We had a lot of fun.
So, how was your day?
Behave!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Feel Good Friday
Wow. Made it to Friday again. Even with me constantly thinking yesterday was Saturday.
Here's the list:
1. Taking care of all of the errand running on my burgeoning "to do" list so I get to stay home all day tomorrow (and do laundry).
2. Not having to cook dinner.
3. Spiffy new phone/tv/internet service provider. Love it.
4. Looking forward to Sunday's gathering with the family. It's been far too long.
5. New ideas. (I'll explain later)
6. Ordering retreat t-shirts!
7. Counting down to the retreat.
8. Sleeping in tomorrow.
9. Having today go okay even though I overslept...as in...forgot to set my alarm overslept. ha!
That's all I can think of. I know there were a few more things I'd planned to mention, but I can't remember what they are.
Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Behave!
Here's the list:
1. Taking care of all of the errand running on my burgeoning "to do" list so I get to stay home all day tomorrow (and do laundry).
2. Not having to cook dinner.
3. Spiffy new phone/tv/internet service provider. Love it.
4. Looking forward to Sunday's gathering with the family. It's been far too long.
5. New ideas. (I'll explain later)
6. Ordering retreat t-shirts!
7. Counting down to the retreat.
8. Sleeping in tomorrow.
9. Having today go okay even though I overslept...as in...forgot to set my alarm overslept. ha!
That's all I can think of. I know there were a few more things I'd planned to mention, but I can't remember what they are.
Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Behave!
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Geeze...
It's only Thursday!
I woke up this morning thinking it was Saturday.
Re-run Supernatural tonight. Dang it.
That is all.
Behave!
I woke up this morning thinking it was Saturday.
Re-run Supernatural tonight. Dang it.
That is all.
Behave!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Answers!
Here we go!!
What's the deal with this picture? (You know...the one below!!)
1. Taken at the July 4th campout during a heavy rain that flooded everything. It was so bad we had water coming in the camper. Yes!!
2. Snow. Taken from my patio during one of the few pathetic snowfalls this year. The tree to the left is dying. One side has no branches left, except for a few spindly dead ones and it's a very tall tree. Nope. The tree stuff is true though.
3. Another retreat pic. I took the screen out of my room window to snap it. I was trying to get a shot of the little camp store and the ancient cabins across the parking lot. They're creepy and I want to go inside. Nope. I couldn't get the screen out of the window, or I would have!
There you have it. I'm beat today so we're done!
Behave!
What's the deal with this picture? (You know...the one below!!)
1. Taken at the July 4th campout during a heavy rain that flooded everything. It was so bad we had water coming in the camper. Yes!!
2. Snow. Taken from my patio during one of the few pathetic snowfalls this year. The tree to the left is dying. One side has no branches left, except for a few spindly dead ones and it's a very tall tree. Nope. The tree stuff is true though.
3. Another retreat pic. I took the screen out of my room window to snap it. I was trying to get a shot of the little camp store and the ancient cabins across the parking lot. They're creepy and I want to go inside. Nope. I couldn't get the screen out of the window, or I would have!
There you have it. I'm beat today so we're done!
Behave!
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Trying to get this done before the guy shows up to switch everything around.
Another lame week, which just proves I need to get out more.
What's the deal with this picture?
1. Taken at the July 4th campout during a heavy rain that flooded everything. It was so bad we had water coming in the camper.
2. Snow. Taken from my patio during one of the few pathetic snowfalls this year. The tree to the left is dying. One side has no branches left, except for a few spindly dead ones and it's a very tall tree.
3. Another retreat pic. I took the screen out of my room window to snap it. I was trying to get a shot of the little camp store and the ancient cabins across the parking lot. They're creepy and I want to go inside.
So there you have it. Apologies up front for the continual lameness of Tall Tale Tuesday. Easter's coming and there's sure to be blog fodder when the family gets together Sunday. Now if I can only remember to take the camera...and batteries.
Behave!
Monday, April 06, 2009
Blogging Slacker
Not on purpose though.
The weekend was pretty busy.
I'll sum up...
Saturday: My monthly writing meeting. Always a blast. Good speaker, lots of laughing that continued through lunch. It's always uplifting to be with other people who are going through the same things you are.
Then, we drove almost an hour away to hear a band - actually two bands. It was a lot of fun to see everyone and hang out. The place was rather interesting, and so was the dancing. We were out late, but it was worth it.
Sunday: The usual Sunday stuff with the addition of broken toilets and light switches. Tons of laundry and fragmented running. And editing. Oh, and a nap.
I'm still dealing with a bursting 'to do' list and not enough time.
Tomorrow we're switching service providers. Keep you fingers crossed I can actually get on the Internet when it's over. I'm hopeful this is a better arrangement for us.
That's all.
Behave!
The weekend was pretty busy.
I'll sum up...
Saturday: My monthly writing meeting. Always a blast. Good speaker, lots of laughing that continued through lunch. It's always uplifting to be with other people who are going through the same things you are.
Then, we drove almost an hour away to hear a band - actually two bands. It was a lot of fun to see everyone and hang out. The place was rather interesting, and so was the dancing. We were out late, but it was worth it.
Sunday: The usual Sunday stuff with the addition of broken toilets and light switches. Tons of laundry and fragmented running. And editing. Oh, and a nap.
I'm still dealing with a bursting 'to do' list and not enough time.
Tomorrow we're switching service providers. Keep you fingers crossed I can actually get on the Internet when it's over. I'm hopeful this is a better arrangement for us.
That's all.
Behave!
Friday, April 03, 2009
Feel Good Friday
Okay - here's the list!
1. Friday. Duh. Seriously. What did you expect?
2. My favorite uncle on Facebook! (Mom, it's time. You must get a Facebook!)
3. Laughing with friends.
4. Supernatural! Last night's episode ranks as one of my all time favorites for so many reasons!
5. Work to do!
6. Going to see lots of friends and hear a great band tomorrow night.
7. A fantastic dinner.
8. Things working out.
9. Warmer temps.
10. Rain - even though it's wet and dreary. Rain means spring. Yay!
11. Tomorrow's meeting.
12. Having met my montly goal!
That's it.
Behave!
1. Friday. Duh. Seriously. What did you expect?
2. My favorite uncle on Facebook! (Mom, it's time. You must get a Facebook!)
3. Laughing with friends.
4. Supernatural! Last night's episode ranks as one of my all time favorites for so many reasons!
5. Work to do!
6. Going to see lots of friends and hear a great band tomorrow night.
7. A fantastic dinner.
8. Things working out.
9. Warmer temps.
10. Rain - even though it's wet and dreary. Rain means spring. Yay!
11. Tomorrow's meeting.
12. Having met my montly goal!
That's it.
Behave!
Thursday, April 02, 2009
April Fooling
Seriously. I'm not a huge fan of April Fool's day. I've played my share of pranks (the last one backfired) and always participate with the "your shoe's untied" jokes with the kids. I could be motivated for a good April Fooling though, if I had a really good idea.
Which I didn't.
I think I had enough April Foolery anyway. My day went something like this:
1. First thing in the morning - viciously backed up and unresponsive to all attempts to unclog toilet. Great fun that. We were late. It was gross. 'Nuff said.
2. Horrible neck and shoulder pain - stress related, I'm sure. Bad enough that moving my head brought terrible pain. (better now, but still there) Woke me up a bunch of times during the night, got worse as the day went on. Urgh.
3. Just as I returned home from running around like an insane woman, my mother-in-law called. She'd wrecked her car and needed me to pick her up. She's okay. Her car is not. Oh, and she'd just gotten brand new tires yesterday morning. By the time I'd finished supervising the towing of her car I was covered in mud.
4. A friend gave me this nifty bag filled with rice. You stick it in the microwave and can then put it on whatever spot ails you. (like my aching shoulder and neck) I'd been using it all evening and stuck it in the microwave to give it a final shot of heat before bed not taking into account that it was already partially warm and didn't need to be in for so long. Yes. I did. I caught it on fire. Not flames fire, but a smoldering mass of blackened rice.
I *think* that's it. There were a few unmentionable things that I won't mention. Ha!
So there you have it - a few laughs at my expense. I wish I could say "April Fools", but sadly I cannot.
Behave!
Which I didn't.
I think I had enough April Foolery anyway. My day went something like this:
1. First thing in the morning - viciously backed up and unresponsive to all attempts to unclog toilet. Great fun that. We were late. It was gross. 'Nuff said.
2. Horrible neck and shoulder pain - stress related, I'm sure. Bad enough that moving my head brought terrible pain. (better now, but still there) Woke me up a bunch of times during the night, got worse as the day went on. Urgh.
3. Just as I returned home from running around like an insane woman, my mother-in-law called. She'd wrecked her car and needed me to pick her up. She's okay. Her car is not. Oh, and she'd just gotten brand new tires yesterday morning. By the time I'd finished supervising the towing of her car I was covered in mud.
4. A friend gave me this nifty bag filled with rice. You stick it in the microwave and can then put it on whatever spot ails you. (like my aching shoulder and neck) I'd been using it all evening and stuck it in the microwave to give it a final shot of heat before bed not taking into account that it was already partially warm and didn't need to be in for so long. Yes. I did. I caught it on fire. Not flames fire, but a smoldering mass of blackened rice.
I *think* that's it. There were a few unmentionable things that I won't mention. Ha!
So there you have it - a few laughs at my expense. I wish I could say "April Fools", but sadly I cannot.
Behave!
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Answers!
Here we go! Lots of good guesses!
Okay, obviously it's a screen, but what's the story behind it?
1. Taken from inside the camper during a fantastic thunderstorm. I was trying to get a picture of the lightning over the creek and how quickly the water was rising. I do have pictures of such storms, but this isn't one of them.
2. The view from my room at the retreat. Again, it was raining and I was lamenting the fact that we couldn't take another walk through the very cool cemetery. YES!!
3. Through my back screen door. I was trying to take a picture of our friend dancing in the backyard. I knew if he saw me with the camera, he'd stop. It was way too funny not to document. Or you know, try to document. Again, it's happened. Just not in this picture!
Thanks for playing! I can't wait until I can start giving prizes!
Behave!
Okay, obviously it's a screen, but what's the story behind it?
1. Taken from inside the camper during a fantastic thunderstorm. I was trying to get a picture of the lightning over the creek and how quickly the water was rising. I do have pictures of such storms, but this isn't one of them.
2. The view from my room at the retreat. Again, it was raining and I was lamenting the fact that we couldn't take another walk through the very cool cemetery. YES!!
3. Through my back screen door. I was trying to take a picture of our friend dancing in the backyard. I knew if he saw me with the camera, he'd stop. It was way too funny not to document. Or you know, try to document. Again, it's happened. Just not in this picture!
Thanks for playing! I can't wait until I can start giving prizes!
Behave!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tall Tale Tuesday
Ready?
Okay, obviously it's a screen, but what's the story behind it?
1. Taken from inside the camper during a fantastic thunderstorm. I was trying to get a picture of the lightning over the creek and how quickly the water was rising.
2. The view from my room at the retreat. Again, it was raining and I was lamenting the fact that we couldn't take another walk through the very cool cemetery.
3. Through my back screen door. I was trying to take a picture of our friend dancing in the backyard. I knew if he saw me with the camera, he'd stop. It was way too funny not to document. Or you know, try to document.
What do you think?
I keep thinking it's later in the week, which is probably going to come back and bite me when it actually is later in the week.
Answer tomorrow afternoon sometime!
Behave!
Monday, March 30, 2009
Musing Monday
I'm having trouble focusing today. My brain is going in a million different directions. The document is open. I've written about 3 coherent paragraphs and a chunk of random thoughts and yet, I still can't find a way to concentrate.
Some of the stuff I'm thinking about:
Television:
There isn't much that interests me beyond Supernatural and Ghosthunters. I want to watch Castle, but can't seem to remember and I know there are a few other shows out there that I'd like. I've never watched Lost, CSI, or Bones. Mainly because I forget. The girls have taken to watching some strange reality shows that alternately irritate and frustrate me. Today I find myself surfing the channels in search of something that qualifies as background noise. Not real productive. Not at all productive. Brides behaving badly, brides with huge wedding budgets that behave nicely, but spend frivolously, redneck brides, you're my baby daddy screaming and crying, a demon possessed my son, I was attacked by an incubus or a succubus, I was involved in a cult - holy frickin' get a life. Yikes. Though, it is like watching a train wreck - you can't tear your eyes away. I need to. Seriously.
Telemarketers:
Stop calling me. Just stop it. I am not going to purchase, invest, give, or call you back. If I want you, I will call you. And I won't, ever, if you continue to call me. Five times today. And we're on the "Do Not Call" list.
Writing:
As I mentioned above, I'm having trouble getting started today. I'm only about a half-page away from meeting my monthly writing goal. I'll get there. Hopefully today.
My computer:
If it doesn't stop randomly turning off, I'm going to stomp it into tiny bits. I can't figure out why the turning off stuff keeps happening. It's not the power cord. It's really frustrating. Especially when it shuts off while I'm writing. Or when I'm in the middle of blogging - like just now.
The wind:
Or...the weather. We had a pretty big storm go through here yesterday (tornadoes touched down in some areas) and we were left with windy conditions. The wind is ravaging the back of the house, making the cracked window in the kitchen (missle cup) rattle in the oddest way. It's annoying.
Yeah, there's more, but I've bored you enough!
Behave!
Some of the stuff I'm thinking about:
Television:
There isn't much that interests me beyond Supernatural and Ghosthunters. I want to watch Castle, but can't seem to remember and I know there are a few other shows out there that I'd like. I've never watched Lost, CSI, or Bones. Mainly because I forget. The girls have taken to watching some strange reality shows that alternately irritate and frustrate me. Today I find myself surfing the channels in search of something that qualifies as background noise. Not real productive. Not at all productive. Brides behaving badly, brides with huge wedding budgets that behave nicely, but spend frivolously, redneck brides, you're my baby daddy screaming and crying, a demon possessed my son, I was attacked by an incubus or a succubus, I was involved in a cult - holy frickin' get a life. Yikes. Though, it is like watching a train wreck - you can't tear your eyes away. I need to. Seriously.
Telemarketers:
Stop calling me. Just stop it. I am not going to purchase, invest, give, or call you back. If I want you, I will call you. And I won't, ever, if you continue to call me. Five times today. And we're on the "Do Not Call" list.
Writing:
As I mentioned above, I'm having trouble getting started today. I'm only about a half-page away from meeting my monthly writing goal. I'll get there. Hopefully today.
My computer:
If it doesn't stop randomly turning off, I'm going to stomp it into tiny bits. I can't figure out why the turning off stuff keeps happening. It's not the power cord. It's really frustrating. Especially when it shuts off while I'm writing. Or when I'm in the middle of blogging - like just now.
The wind:
Or...the weather. We had a pretty big storm go through here yesterday (tornadoes touched down in some areas) and we were left with windy conditions. The wind is ravaging the back of the house, making the cracked window in the kitchen (missle cup) rattle in the oddest way. It's annoying.
Yeah, there's more, but I've bored you enough!
Behave!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Movies and Stuff
I finally got to see "Ten Inch Hero" with Jensen Ackles last night. What a great movie! It's the kind of movie that leaves you all warm and fuzzy when it's over. I should have had some tissues handy, too. At first, I wasn't sure, but it didn't take long until I was totally wrapped up in the story of each person. I loved it, and I'm definitely going to add it to my own collection.
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Also, I got to watch Thursday's Supernatural a second time, which was a beautiful thing. The episode was a welcome breath of fresh air after the intensity of the past few episodes. I loved the premise and Zachariah, and I loved that I had no idea what was going on until Zachariah touched Dean's head. Having an angel give you a pep talk has to bring positive results. Above all, I'm really hoping that Sam and Dean remember what it's all about and some of the rift between them is healed. (I can dream, can't I?)
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Today is one of those days with not a lot of wiggle room. Our morning was busy, and in about an hour, the rest of the day is booked. On top of our regular Sunday obligations, we have a college seminar tonight. College? Really? I'm so not ready for it. So not. Very soon we'll begin the application process, take SAT's, and start looking for scholarships and grant money. She's got a possible internship in her chosen field for the summer, which may or may not affect things that are already in place. We'll see. At this point, we have to roll with it. Did I mention how NOT ready I am?
***
That's all I have.
Behave!
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Also, I got to watch Thursday's Supernatural a second time, which was a beautiful thing. The episode was a welcome breath of fresh air after the intensity of the past few episodes. I loved the premise and Zachariah, and I loved that I had no idea what was going on until Zachariah touched Dean's head. Having an angel give you a pep talk has to bring positive results. Above all, I'm really hoping that Sam and Dean remember what it's all about and some of the rift between them is healed. (I can dream, can't I?)
***
Today is one of those days with not a lot of wiggle room. Our morning was busy, and in about an hour, the rest of the day is booked. On top of our regular Sunday obligations, we have a college seminar tonight. College? Really? I'm so not ready for it. So not. Very soon we'll begin the application process, take SAT's, and start looking for scholarships and grant money. She's got a possible internship in her chosen field for the summer, which may or may not affect things that are already in place. We'll see. At this point, we have to roll with it. Did I mention how NOT ready I am?
***
That's all I have.
Behave!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Feel Good Friday
Wow! That didn't take long.
Here's the Feel Good Friday list!
1. It's Friday - I thought this week was going to feel longer than it did.
2. Warmer temperatures.
3. Chinese food for dinner.
4. New writing.
5. Writing friends.
6. Supernatural!!
7. Weekend plans with friends!
8. A semi-clean house.
9. Crazy kids with a crazy sense of humor.
10. Relaxing.
That's it.
Have a great weekend!
Behave!
Here's the Feel Good Friday list!
1. It's Friday - I thought this week was going to feel longer than it did.
2. Warmer temperatures.
3. Chinese food for dinner.
4. New writing.
5. Writing friends.
6. Supernatural!!
7. Weekend plans with friends!
8. A semi-clean house.
9. Crazy kids with a crazy sense of humor.
10. Relaxing.
That's it.
Have a great weekend!
Behave!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Random Thursday Ramblings
Seriously! More rambling! Maybe it'll even be semi-coherent!
***
It's raining. Of course we need it and I like the rain, but it didn't decide to start until time for school to let out. And I can't find my umbrella.
***
New Supernatural tonight. After last weeks edge-of-your-seat episode, I'm really looking forward to this one. Sam in khaki's! Dean in a tie!
***
Senior projects aren't just difficult for the kid. They're trying on the family as well. K2 has spent the past several days getting hers just right. Lots of computer work, lots of late nights, lots of stress.
***
I'm writing my new story. Still no title. The hero's name is Jake, but I think I'm going to change it. The heroine is Casey. She named herself in the book. (For her whole life, she's just been a number) I haven't quite found my beginning. What I'm doing is more "pre-writing" - learning the characters and the tone of the book, answering the questions that pop up about why things are the way they are. I'm excited about it and am enjoying building the world.
Here's an unedited and subject to change teaser:
"The guards moved when he willed them to. Jake entered the darkened room, closing and locking the door behind him. The woman didn’t react to his presence as he removed the shackles and studied the damage done to her wrists. Her skin heated under his touch and he thought the raw wounds looked significantly better by the time he’d finished releasing her ankles."
Eh. Like I said...unedited and subject to change.
***
This has been one long week. I keep telling myself that it'll be Friday soon!
***
That's all.
Behave!
***
It's raining. Of course we need it and I like the rain, but it didn't decide to start until time for school to let out. And I can't find my umbrella.
***
New Supernatural tonight. After last weeks edge-of-your-seat episode, I'm really looking forward to this one. Sam in khaki's! Dean in a tie!
***
Senior projects aren't just difficult for the kid. They're trying on the family as well. K2 has spent the past several days getting hers just right. Lots of computer work, lots of late nights, lots of stress.
***
I'm writing my new story. Still no title. The hero's name is Jake, but I think I'm going to change it. The heroine is Casey. She named herself in the book. (For her whole life, she's just been a number) I haven't quite found my beginning. What I'm doing is more "pre-writing" - learning the characters and the tone of the book, answering the questions that pop up about why things are the way they are. I'm excited about it and am enjoying building the world.
Here's an unedited and subject to change teaser:
"The guards moved when he willed them to. Jake entered the darkened room, closing and locking the door behind him. The woman didn’t react to his presence as he removed the shackles and studied the damage done to her wrists. Her skin heated under his touch and he thought the raw wounds looked significantly better by the time he’d finished releasing her ankles."
Eh. Like I said...unedited and subject to change.
***
This has been one long week. I keep telling myself that it'll be Friday soon!
***
That's all.
Behave!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Answers!
Thanks to all who guessed.
The answer:
2. An egg.
I was grasping for straws. I had my camera at the ready all day, but didn't once see anything interesting! Hopefully I'll do better next week!
Behave!
The answer:
2. An egg.
I was grasping for straws. I had my camera at the ready all day, but didn't once see anything interesting! Hopefully I'll do better next week!
Behave!
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