Curt: Anytime after 6pm next Friday works for me. One of y'all can have the guest room; the other can have Codah's room. But I absolutely MUST be home Sunday by noon to get Codah back off to the airport. Can't wait to see y'all! Be careful driving over :) Gary, Judy and I are heading to Okaloosa for a week or two of fishing the end of May. Do y'all wanna come? If so, please call Gary and let us know
so we can make the arrangements for everyone. I figure the start/end dates will depend on Gary's schedule. Mine is open from May 27-June 10.
GARY: Sherri says we can have her place anytime in May through June 7th. So let's plan to leave on May 30th since Katelyn's graduation is the 29th? My truck or yours? Or are you flying this time? (Judy is flying in on May 28 and out on June 9) If we're taking your truck, Sherri needs the plate number for the parking permit and gate pass. She has mine on file; but doesn't have yours. Let me know what you want to do and when you want to leave. I need to let Sherri know for sure by the end of next week so her husband doesn't give the condo out to somebody else for that week.
SAMUEL & KATELYN: No. You can not! LOL
Nicole is driving up tomorrow night and will be staying until the middle of next week. Call her on my house phone next week if you need to reach her.
Nothing else new around here really. Looking forward to starting the summer! WOOHOO!!!!! :)
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wednesday News
Ok, so I'm not posting daily like I had planned. But I'll do the best I can.
Hi Mel and JMM! Geeez, you found me awfully darned quick! LOL Mel, how are ya these days? I heard from Kay over the Christmas holiday. She's doing well and living in Florida now. JMM, I was just talking about you last night to a friend. I check my blog, and you're here!?! How wild is that?!? I'll email you my contact info so you can call when y'all are heading this way. I'd love to go out with the old gang and catch up; but I don't shoot much pool anymore. But I'm willing to give it a go if y'all are! I'll also send you Gary's info. He's still in Indiana but planning to head this way in the summer. Maybe we can time this just right and get everyone together? Anybody heard from Tom?
Curt, can't stay all weekend, but can go Saturday. I have to get back Sunday to get Codah off to the airport for her Washington DC trip. Are y'all picking me up or want me to drive to you?
CURT & MARC: Curt, meet Marc and Mel; we all went to IU together. Marc & Mel, meet Curt. He's a PD friend from AL and was my pool partner and NRA shooting buddy in Indy. Curt & Gary, you already know each other. Mel and Marc, same for you! LOL
GARY: Nicole will be driving up next Monday and will be staying for a little over a week. So call her here next week. No, your least favorite person is not coming with her this time.
LESIA: Hang tight on the house. Shon is getting a couple of bids for me and will call this weekend. He has my keys if you need them. But as soon as we see what the repairs will cost, I'll call you with a time line.
DEBBIE: Yes, you can borrow the truck. I have to work Friday but will leave the truck keys with Katelyn for you. But I'll need it back next week, at least by Tuesday.
Mom & Dad: We won't be home Sunday, going to church with a friend out of town for the day. Your keys are on the mantel. We'll leave the bird and supplies in the living room for you. She did great...no problems. Feel free to help yourself :) Hope y'all had a great time!
Nothing else new around here except continued work on the destroyed rental house. I've gotten 7 more boxes of stuff out of the house this week. Can't get into the garage, but the house is starting to look better again. I'll hopefully be ready for Gary & Shon to start remodeling before summer starts. Cross your fingers and say a few prayers that nothing else happens between now and then.
Gotta run. Need to go hiking with the dog before it gets dark.
Love y'all,
me
Hi Mel and JMM! Geeez, you found me awfully darned quick! LOL Mel, how are ya these days? I heard from Kay over the Christmas holiday. She's doing well and living in Florida now. JMM, I was just talking about you last night to a friend. I check my blog, and you're here!?! How wild is that?!? I'll email you my contact info so you can call when y'all are heading this way. I'd love to go out with the old gang and catch up; but I don't shoot much pool anymore. But I'm willing to give it a go if y'all are! I'll also send you Gary's info. He's still in Indiana but planning to head this way in the summer. Maybe we can time this just right and get everyone together? Anybody heard from Tom?
Curt, can't stay all weekend, but can go Saturday. I have to get back Sunday to get Codah off to the airport for her Washington DC trip. Are y'all picking me up or want me to drive to you?
CURT & MARC: Curt, meet Marc and Mel; we all went to IU together. Marc & Mel, meet Curt. He's a PD friend from AL and was my pool partner and NRA shooting buddy in Indy. Curt & Gary, you already know each other. Mel and Marc, same for you! LOL
GARY: Nicole will be driving up next Monday and will be staying for a little over a week. So call her here next week. No, your least favorite person is not coming with her this time.
LESIA: Hang tight on the house. Shon is getting a couple of bids for me and will call this weekend. He has my keys if you need them. But as soon as we see what the repairs will cost, I'll call you with a time line.
DEBBIE: Yes, you can borrow the truck. I have to work Friday but will leave the truck keys with Katelyn for you. But I'll need it back next week, at least by Tuesday.
Mom & Dad: We won't be home Sunday, going to church with a friend out of town for the day. Your keys are on the mantel. We'll leave the bird and supplies in the living room for you. She did great...no problems. Feel free to help yourself :) Hope y'all had a great time!
Nothing else new around here except continued work on the destroyed rental house. I've gotten 7 more boxes of stuff out of the house this week. Can't get into the garage, but the house is starting to look better again. I'll hopefully be ready for Gary & Shon to start remodeling before summer starts. Cross your fingers and say a few prayers that nothing else happens between now and then.
Gotta run. Need to go hiking with the dog before it gets dark.
Love y'all,
me
Monday, March 16, 2009
Good Monday Morning!
Good Morning! :) Since my last post, I've uploaded some of the pieces to my 2009 Personal Mission Statement. You can find a link to that to the right in the About Me Gallery. For those of you who are not familiar with personal mission statements, it's somewhat like a New Year's Resolution about personal growth and improvement. You put into words, photos, quotes, and cartoons, etc who you are, what you stand for, where you're going and goals for each of the areas of your life, ie spiritual, work, emotional, family, household, etc. These also serve as reminders to keep you focused on and balanced with the priorities of your life. I'll post some more of mine online when I get time.
Why do I do this? Well, I'm a creative soul. I find relaxation in doing things with my hands, ie quilting, painting, sewing, scrapbooks, piano, etc. I also seem to learn and remember better if I can "picture" things in my mind. This helps with both. And over the past couple of years, it gives me reason not to sit around complaining or feeling sorry for myself. The near-death experience with the aneurysm was a big blow for me. This blow, timed with an impending divorce, really shook me up. But then my thyroid decided to crash. A true sign of where I was in my life at the time can be seen in the last words I said before going under in surgery. I told my doctor, "Hurry up and let's get this over with...I don't have time for this!" Pretty sad, huh? I guess that's about the time God shook his head and thought I needed more help slowing down? LOL I've really struggled with my thyroid going haywire and the subsequent weight gain. I'm impatient by nature too. So waiting for the docs to find just the right solution to turn this around was really difficult for me. But I learned a lot about myself through the challenge. The weight gain slowed me down, made me more tired, grumpy, and frustrated. But I realized I had been burning my candle at both ends between work, church, kids, house, dog, etc. And I was one who felt I had to do everything myself.
I think this was God's way of showing me that I needed to slow down, be willing to accept help when needed, and that it's ok to show imperfections. I've come to terms with the fact that I am not this earthly body that I inhabit on earth. I am the person inside this body. I've known this most of my life. But God in his ultimate wisdom had to show me in "pictures" so I would remember it! That's another of my faults....sometimes I have to be hit in the head with a heavenly baseball bat to get my attention and to point out the obvious. But once I finally see it, things just fall into place.
As of this morning, I've now lost 25 pounds since Christmas. And I haven't dieted, taken meds (except for the Vitamin D supplements prescribed by my doc) nor changed my eating habits. But what I have done is slowed down, prioritized and accepted myself as I am. That must have been what I needed to remember, because the rest just seems to fall into place. The house is somewhat a mess right now. But I do a little as I get to it without going gung ho and trying to do it all at once. And I'm learning to deal with it. In exchange, I'm spending more time with and appreciating the people in my life. The girls and I are having "girls night out again". The dog and I take long walks daily and explore the countryside together. I'm spending more time enjoying my decks, storms, the stars and hearing the birds each morning with my coffee. I've grown closer to wonderful friends with whom I've made the time for growth, reflection, laughter and even some tears. I've even made some new friends along the way. So I'm learning.....
Life is good. It's ALL good! And everything is ok in the end; if it's not ok, then it's not the end! :)
I'm off to work now.
Godspeed! :)
Why do I do this? Well, I'm a creative soul. I find relaxation in doing things with my hands, ie quilting, painting, sewing, scrapbooks, piano, etc. I also seem to learn and remember better if I can "picture" things in my mind. This helps with both. And over the past couple of years, it gives me reason not to sit around complaining or feeling sorry for myself. The near-death experience with the aneurysm was a big blow for me. This blow, timed with an impending divorce, really shook me up. But then my thyroid decided to crash. A true sign of where I was in my life at the time can be seen in the last words I said before going under in surgery. I told my doctor, "Hurry up and let's get this over with...I don't have time for this!" Pretty sad, huh? I guess that's about the time God shook his head and thought I needed more help slowing down? LOL I've really struggled with my thyroid going haywire and the subsequent weight gain. I'm impatient by nature too. So waiting for the docs to find just the right solution to turn this around was really difficult for me. But I learned a lot about myself through the challenge. The weight gain slowed me down, made me more tired, grumpy, and frustrated. But I realized I had been burning my candle at both ends between work, church, kids, house, dog, etc. And I was one who felt I had to do everything myself.
I think this was God's way of showing me that I needed to slow down, be willing to accept help when needed, and that it's ok to show imperfections. I've come to terms with the fact that I am not this earthly body that I inhabit on earth. I am the person inside this body. I've known this most of my life. But God in his ultimate wisdom had to show me in "pictures" so I would remember it! That's another of my faults....sometimes I have to be hit in the head with a heavenly baseball bat to get my attention and to point out the obvious. But once I finally see it, things just fall into place.
As of this morning, I've now lost 25 pounds since Christmas. And I haven't dieted, taken meds (except for the Vitamin D supplements prescribed by my doc) nor changed my eating habits. But what I have done is slowed down, prioritized and accepted myself as I am. That must have been what I needed to remember, because the rest just seems to fall into place. The house is somewhat a mess right now. But I do a little as I get to it without going gung ho and trying to do it all at once. And I'm learning to deal with it. In exchange, I'm spending more time with and appreciating the people in my life. The girls and I are having "girls night out again". The dog and I take long walks daily and explore the countryside together. I'm spending more time enjoying my decks, storms, the stars and hearing the birds each morning with my coffee. I've grown closer to wonderful friends with whom I've made the time for growth, reflection, laughter and even some tears. I've even made some new friends along the way. So I'm learning.....
Life is good. It's ALL good! And everything is ok in the end; if it's not ok, then it's not the end! :)
I'm off to work now.
Godspeed! :)
Sunday, March 15, 2009
So What's the Deal?
My daughters and some of their friends talked me into doing Facebook. It's ok I guess, but a little frustrating to learn. And for communication purposes, it's a little less than friendly, in my personal opinion. I've also found myself answering the same questions or comments on several different "walls" and find myself answering questions about myself to friends-of-friends-of-friends who I don't even know.
Then, there are those "Getting to Know You" emails that arrive at least 3-5 times weekly. While it is somewhat fun to read the answers of others, I'm feeling like I've answered those same questions at least 50 times; even the "new and improved" versions seem to have the same questions. If I answer all those questions on a blog, can I just copy and paste the answers to all those FWD emails?
Then there are family and friends who all want the latest pictures, follow ups, news, changes, etc. And I inevitably forget to get the right info to the right person at the right time. Then, I get the subsequent "How come you didn't tell me about...." or "Why didn't you send me that picture of blah, blah and blah". So at the risk of seeming terribly impersonal, but to prevent unintentional hurt feelings while keeping everyone informed and/or bored stiff at the same time, I decided to take action.
Thus, I've decided to kill 10 birds with one stone and just blog it all out here! If you want to check up on me, this is the place to come! If you want to know what mood I'm in, what I'm busy with, or where I'm headed next, check in here. I even found a "Shout Box" so that you can leave me comments, reminders, insults or whatever.....live, right here on this blog page. Or you can use the ShoutBox to the right to chat with other readers of my blog and spread rumors about me! Hey, it's all good! LOL So let's get started.....
THE LATEST NEWS
For Grandma & Gary: No, I haven't heard from Nicole today. She's apparently coming up to GA for a visit sometime this month but has not given me a date yet. Baby Kaidence is apparently doing well and will be with Nicole when she visits because I won't let Nicole through the door until I get to hold my baby again! LOL
GARY: I talked with Nicole since we talked last. She says to please call her; her cell is still not working.
No, I haven't mailed the baby pics to you yet, but will try to do that next week.
GARY & LESIA: No, I didn't chicken out this weekend! :P I went and all was well, thank you very much! LOL
Katelyn's Graduation: Scheduled for 29 May, but dont' have time or place yet
World Changers: The girls will be doing this mission trip again this year and will be gone July 18-25. Should I sneak off fishing while they're gone or throw a wild party?!? LOL
Washington DC: Codah leaves the last weekend of March for Wash DC, where she will be marching with the band and playing with the jazz band. Hmmm, another week for running away or throwing wild parties? LOL
Sautee House: The previous renters turned the basement into a meth lab/marijuana garden. There are windows blown out, doors busted, and blood through out the house. The place is trashed. So not only did the previous renters not pay their rent, they felt the need to leave behind their paraphenalia and trash.
Yes, Mom, a police report has been done. Yes, Gary, I did take pictures for court. And yes Dad, I have every intention of going after them! ~sigh~
Ok, that's it for now. I'll post more later!
Then, there are those "Getting to Know You" emails that arrive at least 3-5 times weekly. While it is somewhat fun to read the answers of others, I'm feeling like I've answered those same questions at least 50 times; even the "new and improved" versions seem to have the same questions. If I answer all those questions on a blog, can I just copy and paste the answers to all those FWD emails?
Then there are family and friends who all want the latest pictures, follow ups, news, changes, etc. And I inevitably forget to get the right info to the right person at the right time. Then, I get the subsequent "How come you didn't tell me about...." or "Why didn't you send me that picture of blah, blah and blah". So at the risk of seeming terribly impersonal, but to prevent unintentional hurt feelings while keeping everyone informed and/or bored stiff at the same time, I decided to take action.Thus, I've decided to kill 10 birds with one stone and just blog it all out here! If you want to check up on me, this is the place to come! If you want to know what mood I'm in, what I'm busy with, or where I'm headed next, check in here. I even found a "Shout Box" so that you can leave me comments, reminders, insults or whatever.....live, right here on this blog page. Or you can use the ShoutBox to the right to chat with other readers of my blog and spread rumors about me! Hey, it's all good! LOL So let's get started.....
THE LATEST NEWS
For Grandma & Gary: No, I haven't heard from Nicole today. She's apparently coming up to GA for a visit sometime this month but has not given me a date yet. Baby Kaidence is apparently doing well and will be with Nicole when she visits because I won't let Nicole through the door until I get to hold my baby again! LOL
GARY: I talked with Nicole since we talked last. She says to please call her; her cell is still not working.
No, I haven't mailed the baby pics to you yet, but will try to do that next week.
GARY & LESIA: No, I didn't chicken out this weekend! :P I went and all was well, thank you very much! LOL
Katelyn's Graduation: Scheduled for 29 May, but dont' have time or place yet
World Changers: The girls will be doing this mission trip again this year and will be gone July 18-25. Should I sneak off fishing while they're gone or throw a wild party?!? LOL
Washington DC: Codah leaves the last weekend of March for Wash DC, where she will be marching with the band and playing with the jazz band. Hmmm, another week for running away or throwing wild parties? LOL
Sautee House: The previous renters turned the basement into a meth lab/marijuana garden. There are windows blown out, doors busted, and blood through out the house. The place is trashed. So not only did the previous renters not pay their rent, they felt the need to leave behind their paraphenalia and trash.
Yes, Mom, a police report has been done. Yes, Gary, I did take pictures for court. And yes Dad, I have every intention of going after them! ~sigh~
Ok, that's it for now. I'll post more later!
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