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Love:
I took yesterday off and went house decoration shopping with my husband and son. We had such a good time buying for our living room. It is starting to really take shape. Warm and homey.
Printing out some digital pictures finally to bring into work. They look wonderful on my cube wall.
Reconnecting with my husband the past few weeks. It is good to laugh together again.
A good start to our Christmas shopping with ideas of what to do for everyone this year. It sure takes a lot of the pressure and stress out of this month already.
Loathe:
Feeling cold and stuffed up.
One of our home computers slowly dying.
My relationship with my family.
L♥ve
- naps
- the cool weather we are finally having in los angeles.
- costco pumpkin pie with whip cream
- foot insoles
- new set of acrylic nails
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- new scarves, paul frank, and skull pj's i found on sale last weekend
- watching classic movies on the big screen
- catching up with old friends
- 98% done with xmas shopping
- candles
- newborns
- accidentally shaving my right eyebrow last night (TG for eyebrow pencils)
- drama
- cold office
- sleepless nights
Thumbs Down:
- We're not in our new house yet nor has our other house sold. Sigh.
- Our main computer crashed. Ray has everything working except Outlook. It wants a key-product code and we have no idea where it might be. I have about 200 email addresses and my calendar on there so feel like I've lost a limb.
- We're missing Cody's wrestling tournament today. It wasn't on the original schedule so we found out late and it's just not working out. I hate missing the kids' stuff.
Thumbs Up:
- The carpet for the main floor is scheduled to be installed on Monday.
- Booked our annual ski trip for after Christmas.
- Had a really nice Thanksgiving.
Good:
Love:
That my daughter has slept with me the past couple of nights.
I'm going to start reading Twilight, yea..I know- I'm late!
The stuffed shells I made for dinner with a ton of garlic, 2 cheeses, onion, ground turkey and spinach.
My butt after the holiday weekend.
Loathe:
Un-solid answers.
That I miss him and I can't tell him.
Rain.
Love:
- Art & Tea (aka: Alice in Paris), upon hearing that I had not rec'd a package in the "15 Things Swap" took it upon herself to put together a package (after already having assembled & sent the one she was assigned to), so that I would not be left out of the exchange. Not only was this extremely generous spiritually but also financially - shipping alone was $20!!
- Pics of the "15 Things" to follow - my web enabled phone is MIA at the moment so I had to take them with the old phone
- Said package arrived at a perfect time as a lot of events and experiences had combined so that my mental status was (is?) 90% negative and I had recently decided NOT to give to charities this holiday season. Not a penny!! Her act of kindness restored my faith in (some of) humanity enough so that, today, I donated Tday dinners for 6 local families.... that's 24 people getting a free meal thanks to her.
- Some of the items she sent were just perfect for me (I've been planning to buy a new, heat-resistant spatula - but she sent one!). One made me laugh cause it was so off base (a kitchen scrubbie... we all know I don't clean!! lol (I'm sure the housekeepers will put it to good use.))
I totally lost track of time. Today I had to ask what day it was.
LOVES IT!
1. Jason (he's a keeper, folks)
2. My kiddos are coming to spend the weekend with us after Thanksgiving day.
LOATHING...
1. Stress. Must find job INSTANTLY. As in tomorrow. Seriously.
2. Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness)
3. Tomato Soup - never again (see #2)
4. Sciatic pain
5. Panicking and Stress put me into "Fight-or-Flight-Mode" and it's wreaking havoc on my brain, my body and my heart right now.
6. No Christmas Tree - as decreed by the man of the house there will be no tree this year; our place is too small, says he.
7. Bah.
8. Humbug.
Today I am thankful for:
a very enjoyable 11 oops make that 9 days with M-----l, which included one of the highest lights of my concert-going experiences (The Swell Season)
[and hey wow, the NPR Tiny Desk Concerts on YouTube (and by the way the Avett brother playing guitar in front could be M-----l's twin)]
friends
(and Vox for the friend-making structure)
leftover chili and cookies with sprinkles
my job
a warm home
the ability to work at home
snuggly cats
this past week-and-a-half's musical acquistions (and assorted fun thingees)
the quick healing of the road rash (a.k.a. sidewalk scrape)
Yay:
Goods:
1. I love the fact this is a three day work week. I am so looking forward to four days off with my family and good food.
2. Taking Zumba classes. They are kicking my butt right now but I am enjoying them.
3. How wonderfully my son has adjusted to his new daycare. He is happy and so are we.
4. How well my daugther is doing in 2nd grade. She makes us proud.
5. Starbucks caramel apple ciders.
6. Warm blankets on cold evenings.
7. A good book to read and more piled up on my bedside.
8. New perfume to wear. YUM!
Bads:(only four today) :-)
1. Facebook being blocked at work. Bummer!
2. Waking up with a massive headache that just now has eased.
3. Some plans being canceled this weekend due to someone finding out they have cancer.
4. Trying to please too many people in regards to the holidays.
