Mmmmm - yummy bagel. Just thought I'd throw that into the mix. I'm eating a bagel for brunch, as I blog. (It was Brunch time when I started this post, even though it's almost 2:30 now). When I was a kid I absolutely hated bagels. Funny how taste buds will change.Oh how funny! As I was typing this entry my sister Molly, in Massachusetts, sent me a picture message of her bagel, of all things. I was on the floor laughing at the coincidence. We keep in touch by sending pic messages back and forth - mostly comical ones. We have a similar sense of humor so we keep each other laughing. I sent her back a picture of mine.
Well, today is my last week day without work. Tuesday I start my new job. It has been nice not working, I do have to say, but I also am tired of not having a paycheck.
I've had a lot of "me" time and will miss it.
Reflecting on what I did all week... hmmm
Unpacked a car load full of stuff I brought back from MA.
Carpet cleaned the rugs in my living area.
Worked on my cross-stitch quite a bit.
Watched lots of TV. All my favorite shows. My TV has DVR (digital video recorder) which is very dangerous for me because I love TV so much. DVR enables me to go in and tape all of the Televisions shows I like and then I can go back and watch them anytime I want. The DVR allows 40 hours of record time - I have used up about 30 so far! Needless to say, I've watched alot of TV while working on that cross-stitch.
I helped plant some in the garden. I've never done my own garden, my parents had one, but have never actually worked in one. I enjoyed it. I planted peas and carrots. Becky planted beans, pumpkins and watermelons. The rest: squash, tomatoes, cuc's etc., we are doing with flats (already grown plants).
I mowed the lawn again - not because it needed it, but because I love to ride the rider around in the evenings when its just the perfect temperature and spring is in the air!
I hooked up all the electronics I brought back from MA. Sam and Becky's 9 yr old got a TV, DVD and VCR in their room, Becky's 1st grader got a TV/VCR, I have TV/VCR and I put the nice new monitor from MA in place of the older one Becky and the crew had been using.
Did quite a bit of blogging... which might be kind of slow when I start work, as I will have to redesign my schedule.
Cooked American Chop Suey for everyone one night. (Becky, Sam, Becky's 16 yr old and I all take turns cooking)
I am half way through a great book called The Face, by Dean Koontz.
Constantly took care of our Ruby, our 3 month old German Shepherd puppy.
Made sure that my cat, which I brought back from MA, is settling in ok.
I listened and watched a very cool Thunder/Lightning storm last night, before drifting off to sleep.
Plans for the weekend anyone?
I did have plans to make another trip to MA for another load, but I think it will have to wait another week or so. Kevin and I are very burnt out from this last trip and it's going to be nice this weekend so I plan on enjoying the country.
Now whatever comes my way is what I'll be doing.
I have a few little plans, but nothing carved in stone. I want to go to the river sometime this weekend. There is a very cool (literally) river that I plan to visit on Saturday or Sunday. It's similar to one that I used to go to when I lived here before, only it's on the other side of the county and closer to where we are now. It's a mountain river with crystal clear water and rocks to slide down. If there is one thing I love about being around here is that there isn't 50,000 people all over the place. Everything is secluded - you usually won't see a soul (except cars driving by occasionally) the whole time while swimming.
We've also been talking about grilling out Saturday evening. But where the grill is actually going to come from, is beyond me.
Tonight Samantha is spending the night at a girlfriends so I am meeting Becky when she gets out of work. We are going for a beer or two at Applebee's or MacAdoo's. It should be fun. We rarely get to do such things without kiddles attached to us.
Oh and there are a few cool Memorial Day marathons that I plan on taping on the DVR!
May your Memorial Day bring many merry memories!
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Updated: Friday, 26 May 2006 2:26 PM EDT