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Saturday, December 01, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Should mention
I should mention that today my mom retired from her business. It is no more, done and done! Except the cakes she does on the side....
I made a sign for her on Power Point (better backgrounds than Publisher) that she put on her business door. It looks like a wood sign, (as much as it can on computer paper), and says, 'Gone Wishin'' Cute eh? It was her idea... I thought it was perfect!
I hope that she enjoys her retirement, she deserves it. She's worked hard her whole life.
It's a good time for me, as I have more time to spend with her, hm, I hope I don't bug her...
I know that she is having mixed emotions, and I hope that she doesn't regret it, because she should have done this years ago.
She's starting off retirement with a church related dinner, (whoopee!) and then she is visiting her brother in the States for a couple of nights. Good for her!
I made a sign for her on Power Point (better backgrounds than Publisher) that she put on her business door. It looks like a wood sign, (as much as it can on computer paper), and says, 'Gone Wishin'' Cute eh? It was her idea... I thought it was perfect!
I hope that she enjoys her retirement, she deserves it. She's worked hard her whole life.
It's a good time for me, as I have more time to spend with her, hm, I hope I don't bug her...
I know that she is having mixed emotions, and I hope that she doesn't regret it, because she should have done this years ago.
She's starting off retirement with a church related dinner, (whoopee!) and then she is visiting her brother in the States for a couple of nights. Good for her!
Nothin much
Not much is new or exciting around here. Billy is on call and is working late, and today I cleaned the house, (big surprise).
While I was busy today, my thoughts kept returning to a recent post I read on a site where I lurk.
She mentioned that her X had recently broke up with his girlfriend but are now back together trying a 'trial engagement'. This has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard of. I should mention that there is a child involved so my lurkee has a definite interest in any relationships her X may have...
If anything, engagement period of a couple is a wonderful time when a person thinks that they could possibly burst with love. A time when the couple is very secure in their relationship and moving forward together and planning their lives. A 'trial engagement' to me means:
a) neither should be secure, or beaming with happiness, as any real commitment is negated by the word 'trial'.
b) one person is perhaps trying to appease another with a false sense of moving forward.
c) if they can't fully commit to a real engagement resulting in a successful marriage, why do they bother with the 'trial'? it's not like trying on wedding dresses to see which one fits best...
I could go on, however, because one thing leads to another, here are some more thoughts along the same line...
In my life I have seen many relationships come and go, (not all just mine...). It's funny what an outsider might see as a red flag, or deal breaker, while the people in the relationship try, (or don't) and fail...
I knew a woman who was miserable in her marriage, (4 kids), her husband asked why, and she said that she couldn't be happy unless they had a bigger house. Their little home was too crowded and stressful for her to live in. He had a huge addition put on, and she was gone with the kids within a year.
I know a guy who was kind of a flirty playboy before he got married, and his wife left him because she couldn't take his playboy ways. Hmm....
I know of a couple who split up for a short time, now they are back together and selling their home to buy another. I'm sure that will solve their problems, especially if it's more expensive, because financial strain is helpful in rocky relationships... (sarcasm) We'll see how that one ends.
People often create excuses for their unhappiness that have nothing to do with the problems they actually have. Happiness, (the Doctor is 'In') comes from yourself. Being happy with another person is about compromise, commitment, understanding, communication, and acceptance.
"And that," said Liz, "is that."
While I was busy today, my thoughts kept returning to a recent post I read on a site where I lurk.
She mentioned that her X had recently broke up with his girlfriend but are now back together trying a 'trial engagement'. This has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard of. I should mention that there is a child involved so my lurkee has a definite interest in any relationships her X may have...
If anything, engagement period of a couple is a wonderful time when a person thinks that they could possibly burst with love. A time when the couple is very secure in their relationship and moving forward together and planning their lives. A 'trial engagement' to me means:
a) neither should be secure, or beaming with happiness, as any real commitment is negated by the word 'trial'.
b) one person is perhaps trying to appease another with a false sense of moving forward.
c) if they can't fully commit to a real engagement resulting in a successful marriage, why do they bother with the 'trial'? it's not like trying on wedding dresses to see which one fits best...
I could go on, however, because one thing leads to another, here are some more thoughts along the same line...
In my life I have seen many relationships come and go, (not all just mine...). It's funny what an outsider might see as a red flag, or deal breaker, while the people in the relationship try, (or don't) and fail...
I knew a woman who was miserable in her marriage, (4 kids), her husband asked why, and she said that she couldn't be happy unless they had a bigger house. Their little home was too crowded and stressful for her to live in. He had a huge addition put on, and she was gone with the kids within a year.
I know a guy who was kind of a flirty playboy before he got married, and his wife left him because she couldn't take his playboy ways. Hmm....
I know of a couple who split up for a short time, now they are back together and selling their home to buy another. I'm sure that will solve their problems, especially if it's more expensive, because financial strain is helpful in rocky relationships... (sarcasm) We'll see how that one ends.
People often create excuses for their unhappiness that have nothing to do with the problems they actually have. Happiness, (the Doctor is 'In') comes from yourself. Being happy with another person is about compromise, commitment, understanding, communication, and acceptance.
"And that," said Liz, "is that."
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Zen and the art of plant maintenance
I've been cleaning, (although not Friday) for the past two days, as if expecting, (although I'm not thank God) a visit from Queen Clean herself.
I can only rationalize this binge by knowing that I love our house, and I like to live in a peaceful place, free from the black crap that appears mysteriously on the bottom of windowpanes, without crusty unidentifiable food chunks stuck on the inside wall of our fridge, and sans cobwebs connecting the lights hanging above our kitchen island, (quite a feat I must say, we have industrious-college-graduate-with-advanced-engineering-degrees-arachnids).
Really I guess my recent rampage is because things can only annoy me for a limited time before I have to do something about it, including climbing to the top of an 8 foot ladder, armed with only Windex and a squeegee and without a safety net.
Do I have any real concerns about the self-appointed-Queen-of-clean-but-don't-look-in-any-draw, closet-or-cabinet, who has recently rediscovered the lure of partying and is possibly not so concerned with cleanliness coming over? Nope, but I do inadvertently think of her when using a toothbrush to clean our kitchen cabinets.
Someone once told me that they don't have any plants in their house because plants are dirty. Well, of course this is a direct slap in the face, (intended, trust me...) as we have at least 30 indoor plants. I agree, plants can be dirty. They attract dust like nothing else in the house. They constantly need, trimming, watering, dusting, rearranging, fertilizing, etc. (at least when you have 30+ it feels that way...) So when cleaning (usually limited to Fridays...) I always find myself poking at the plants, pulling away dead leaves, cutting off long tendrils and dusting them. Absolutely worth it, if you ask me. They add something to the house, but I can't describe what... or maybe it's how they make me feel... alive, connected to nature, a caregiver.
Some people claim that they can't keep any plants alive, and I've been there too. There was this cornstalk plant that I couldn't get to stay alive for anything. I had to let it go. It was suicidal I guess.
Well, I'm glad we have plants. I love them, some I've had for almost 10 years. I can tell you where every plant came from. I also love when our house is clean. I'm so grateful and very lucky to have the time to care for our house with all the plants. Life is good, very good.
I can only rationalize this binge by knowing that I love our house, and I like to live in a peaceful place, free from the black crap that appears mysteriously on the bottom of windowpanes, without crusty unidentifiable food chunks stuck on the inside wall of our fridge, and sans cobwebs connecting the lights hanging above our kitchen island, (quite a feat I must say, we have industrious-college-graduate-with-advanced-engineering-degrees-arachnids).
Really I guess my recent rampage is because things can only annoy me for a limited time before I have to do something about it, including climbing to the top of an 8 foot ladder, armed with only Windex and a squeegee and without a safety net.
Do I have any real concerns about the self-appointed-Queen-of-clean-but-don't-look-in-any-draw, closet-or-cabinet, who has recently rediscovered the lure of partying and is possibly not so concerned with cleanliness coming over? Nope, but I do inadvertently think of her when using a toothbrush to clean our kitchen cabinets.
Someone once told me that they don't have any plants in their house because plants are dirty. Well, of course this is a direct slap in the face, (intended, trust me...) as we have at least 30 indoor plants. I agree, plants can be dirty. They attract dust like nothing else in the house. They constantly need, trimming, watering, dusting, rearranging, fertilizing, etc. (at least when you have 30+ it feels that way...) So when cleaning (usually limited to Fridays...) I always find myself poking at the plants, pulling away dead leaves, cutting off long tendrils and dusting them. Absolutely worth it, if you ask me. They add something to the house, but I can't describe what... or maybe it's how they make me feel... alive, connected to nature, a caregiver.
Some people claim that they can't keep any plants alive, and I've been there too. There was this cornstalk plant that I couldn't get to stay alive for anything. I had to let it go. It was suicidal I guess.
Well, I'm glad we have plants. I love them, some I've had for almost 10 years. I can tell you where every plant came from. I also love when our house is clean. I'm so grateful and very lucky to have the time to care for our house with all the plants. Life is good, very good.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Dis-encourage
I purposely, every day, place all four of the pillows on the love seat to discourage the Pooch from laying on the couch.
I think that she must find the prospect of cosying up in all the fluff quite tempting, because today I discovered this:
I think that she must find the prospect of cosying up in all the fluff quite tempting, because today I discovered this:
Could she be any cuter? I think not! She could, however, be skinnier... so could I....
Monday, November 26, 2007
Better
I'm in a better mood.
Here's yesterday in point form:
- Cleveland won, it was a great game.
- We had spaghetti and meatballs with homemade bread. It takes Billy several hours spread over 2 days to make the dinner, and it is eaten within 15 minutes. Good job.
- MomG came over for dinner, my mom was babysitting a few houses down, so she missed out.
- I went to bed before the Eagles game ended, Billy gave me the highlights at 4am.
- The Eagles almost beat the Patriots. That would have made my day.
- There is no longer a junk drawer in our house.
- Hot tub is 102* and feels oh so good, wish we were in it while it was snowing...
Here's today in point form:
- Go to Staples, Home Depot and Old Navy, (ink, gutter extension, shirt). Luckily I have a gift card still from the summer for Old Navy.
- Leftovers for dinner.
- Watch Heroes.
- Finish Tennessee blog damn it.
- Hoping for hot tub.
- Make appointment for oil change.
- Make doctors' appointment.
- It still smells like meatballs in the house despite what Billy says.
Tough life, eh?
Here's yesterday in point form:
- Cleveland won, it was a great game.
- We had spaghetti and meatballs with homemade bread. It takes Billy several hours spread over 2 days to make the dinner, and it is eaten within 15 minutes. Good job.
- MomG came over for dinner, my mom was babysitting a few houses down, so she missed out.
- I went to bed before the Eagles game ended, Billy gave me the highlights at 4am.
- The Eagles almost beat the Patriots. That would have made my day.
- There is no longer a junk drawer in our house.
- Hot tub is 102* and feels oh so good, wish we were in it while it was snowing...
Here's today in point form:
- Go to Staples, Home Depot and Old Navy, (ink, gutter extension, shirt). Luckily I have a gift card still from the summer for Old Navy.
- Leftovers for dinner.
- Watch Heroes.
- Finish Tennessee blog damn it.
- Hoping for hot tub.
- Make appointment for oil change.
- Make doctors' appointment.
- It still smells like meatballs in the house despite what Billy says.
Tough life, eh?
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Cranky
Yep, I'm cranky.
Great coffee, quiet house, beautiful morning, but here I am, focusing on one little, iddy, bitty thing.
Why do people try to be what they are not? You know what? I know where you were raised, where you live now, what you do for a living, and about 243 of your insecurities. Why do you act holier than thou, better than the rest, the self appointed person of knowing it all?
Until you examine every facet of your life, you have no right to insult any person, place or thing.
It's maddening to see such snobbery, when there is so much room for self-improvement. I think that if you are going to live above people you should do something to have the little ones in your life look up to respect you.
Still cranky.
Great coffee, quiet house, beautiful morning, but here I am, focusing on one little, iddy, bitty thing.
Why do people try to be what they are not? You know what? I know where you were raised, where you live now, what you do for a living, and about 243 of your insecurities. Why do you act holier than thou, better than the rest, the self appointed person of knowing it all?
Until you examine every facet of your life, you have no right to insult any person, place or thing.
It's maddening to see such snobbery, when there is so much room for self-improvement. I think that if you are going to live above people you should do something to have the little ones in your life look up to respect you.
Still cranky.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Extreme Hangover - Thanksgiving Edition
It was a great night. The dinner turned out perfectly, with the exception of the turkey being done 3 hours after we expected. But it was good! Veggies good, stuffing excellent, (rave reviews) gravy from a can with fresh mushrooms good, and Boston Creme cupcakes good. I am a genius in the kitchen! (not really...)
I suffered the next day! Too many Long Island Iced Teas, ugh, never again.
Can't wait for next year and upcoming holiday funs!
I suffered the next day! Too many Long Island Iced Teas, ugh, never again.
Can't wait for next year and upcoming holiday funs!
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