sunday

Given The Choice Between the Two of You, I’d Take the Seasick Crocodile (Pictures)

/ christmas, friends, life, pictures

Aidan and I had an awesome weekend together. When he leaves Sundays, I have mixed feelings. One says “now, I can rest!” and the other says “Oh, he’s so cute. I’ll miss him!” But I’ll see him tomorrow, so it’s okay.

I’d had every intention of taking a one-hour nap, getting up at 3:30pm, and walking down to the library. I didn’t get up until 5pm! 🙁 I hate that! So, I decided to wash my towering pile of dishes, make dinner, and wrap presents. I’m all done!

My Tree

My Tree
One of my nutcracker ornaments.

Christmas Corner
My holiday corner.

Fun Effect
On Tuesday, Rob and I were playing with my 6-point filter, and decided to do something cool with my big ass sunglasses. Check out the flash in the lenses! 🙂 (Please ignore how NOT CUTE I look)

Weeks ago, I’d purchased steaks at Kroger Marketplace. Three little ones to a package, buy one package, get one free. Last week, I opened the package and made a little steak on Sunday night, one on Monday night, and I made the last one tonight. I had that, green beans, and rice made in the rice steamer. It was yummy! 🙂

And now starts the last week before the holidays officially begin. Copy editing galore for me. I did download some Christmas music that I used to listen to as I was growing up–a few Nat King Cole and Elvis Presley songs. There are a few cards that need to go out, and some to take to work tomorrow. I’d love to get some candy to stuff into Aidan’s stocking, but we’ll see how the budget looks for that.

Time to bake some muffins for next week’s breakfasts. 🙂

See ya!

P.S. Just like to mention that I hate loud neighbors. That is all.

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Sunday….

/ books, life, weekend

I know I say this every year, but DANG there are a lot of people with birthdays in the first two weeks of November, oh say…NINE MONTHS after Valentine’s Day.

The pot roast Crock-pot experiment was a sucess! Well worth getting up at 730am for!!!! (You know, to cut potatoes and such). Everything is sooo yummy.

Had another VERY lazy Sunday. :X Weird dreams, too. Finished reading Sweet Revenge by Nora Roberts for the 438574893567th time. I LOVE that book. It’s easily one of my absolute favorites. Such rich storytelling. Nora Roberts is truly gifted. My copy of the book is starting to fall apart. I’ve had it for about ten years, now.

I’ve passed my goal of reading 100 new books this year. I think I’m up to 104 or 105 now. Amazing, huh? It might be time to put some new ones on reserve at the library. 🙂

I’m playing around on 43 Places, and wow, I didn’t realize I’d traveled so much throughout my life. I mean, I know it’s not a lot compared to some people, but for me, it’s impressive. No wonder I have such wanderlust! Here’s my page: [link] No complaints here, I just want to travel more! 🙂

In other news, a certain fire is coming back in me. Slowly but surely. And that’s all I want to say about that certain matter. Just know that it’s a GOOD THING.

That’s about all for now. Gonna get another plate of food. 😉 See ya!

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The End of Another Weekend

/ life, weekend

I’m tired. The 1/2 Tylenol PM is starting to kick in. But my stomach is also awake and demanding food. How does one go about satisfying both needs?

Had a pretty relaxing weekend. Got to hang out with Libby and her friend last night. Good times. Made MY first ever Crock-pot meal. Okay, so I cheated and used one of those Banquet meals–the herb chicken and rice. Well. When I opened the bag and saw all the onions, I PANICKED. I am not an onion fan, as you all should know. But I dumped them all in, figuring, well, after cooking for 10 hours, those things should be non-existent.

I was right! After the rice cooked, I couldn’t even see the onions, let alone taste them. It was soooo yummy, too. I have a bit left for lunch tomorrow, I’m excited about that. Although I can’t seem to find my lunchbox at the moment…

Yesterday was spent playing with Aidan, napping, reading, smelling the Crock-pot make WONDERFUL food, and then having my friends over. It was a good Saturday. I also managed to write a letter, so wlotus, watch your mailbox. 🙂

Anyone else interested in exchanging real letters? Amy (verytruly) is also really into slams. I like to fill them out, but making them is another story. I’m so freakin’ lazy these days, and not very creative anymore. I spend my free time reading and journaling and sleeping. Like today. I took a three hour nap.

So much going on in my life right now. Can’t write about it yet. Well, I can, but I choose not to at the moment. Just keep sending good thoughts to me, okay? The main thing is that I can’t believe how quickly time is going by. It’s already fewer than twenty days until Thanksgiving, and then after that, Christmas will be on its way. I haven’t even begun to seriously plan about shopping–I only know a few things I’m getting. Other than that, no clue.

I keep hearing from people at McGraw-Hill who tell me they miss me. That makes me feel good because I miss them, too. But except for some drama issues from last month, ZB is working out well for me. The reading novels when I am not busy is really a good benefit! I have a stack on my desk for tomorrow if I don’t get any work in, which I SHOULD, because Handwriting is really picking up, YAY. I’ve also been moved to doing some 2Rs on the LACE guides, and that’s a LOT of fun. Lots more things to mark up! 🙂 Finals are easy, 2Rs are a challenge, which I like. YAY for proofreading.

Mmm, I think the sleeping pill is winning over the hunger. But I might have a snack anyway. Or a “smack,” as Asher from The Giver says. 🙂

G’night!

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October, Memes, Shopping, & More

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Happy October!! It’s adamselzer‘s favorite month, so YAY for him!!!

As for me, this means that Halloween (free candy) is that much closer, autumn peak is about two weeks away (can’t wait to take pictures of the trees at Dawes!!!), and that the crisp air will remind me of the upcoming holidays, like Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and my and Aidan’s birthdays! 🙂

It also means that November 18th is that much closer, when I go to Philly and see Bob Dylan!! He’d better play stuff off of Modern Times, or I will be very sad. No I won’t. I’ll be happy no matter what he plays. But I REALLY hope he plays at least one or five Modern Times songs. Especially Working Man’s Blues #2. Especially that one. Yes.

Anyway, a meme from Rosa (meimeigui):

List five truths. Five things that are on your mind. Good, bad, it matters not. Lift some weight off. Then pick five people to do the same.

Okay, before I do this, are they MY truths, or truth-truths, or what?? Oh heck, here goes (with my truths):

1. Creditors will still call and be annoying regardless of debt management programs being put into place.
2. Capital One is a bitch.
3. Everyone’s spiritual journey is their own, so butt the f*** out if your advice/preaching/words are not wanted.
4. Aidan is the cutest little boy in the world.
5. I love Chicago.

Five people to do this:

pixiedash
magecky413
verytruly
shadowfreder
starrlyte

Have fun, folks! 😀

Did a little bit of shopping today. Got myself three sweaters and some shirts to wear under the sweaters, and loads of stuff to clean the aquarium with. I also got two little shirts for Aidan. Everything was decently priced–I don’t think I paid full price for any of the clothing I bought today, YAY. The aquarium stuff was a lot more than I’d wanted to spend, but it’ll be worth it to keep a healthy tank.

No more spending for me for a long while, though. I’m done. 🙂

I have lots of emails to pay attention to, a website to set up, and poop. The weekend is always almost over. 🙁
Sundays go so quickly. 🙁 The weekends go by too quickly. Then it’s another LONG LONG work week.

Nine million people are IMing me now, so I’m going to go and pay attention to them. ‘Til next time!

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Horoscope & Stuff

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Your needs will be met when you’re able to voice what they are. It’s time to stop following the script that other people have written and find what you really need, want and love. Think about it.

AMEN!! Especially the bolded part. I appreciate that some people care about certain things going on, but seriously, quit fucking with my life.

Today is my last day in Chicago. 🙁 It’s raining. Fitting, huh? I feel like I should be sadder, and I know I will grow more despondent as the day goes on, but right now, I feel like I can’t ask for too much more; I mean, I’ve just had an amazing week to say the least.

I do miss my little Aidan, though, and can’t wait to see him.

Tomorrow, I start my new job. That will be a good distraction and help keep me from crashing too much. I’m nervous, though. So many changes going on in my life right now. But I’m excited, too. 🙂

That’s all for now. ‘Til next time…

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