8 hrs. on the job whizzed by today........ I am wishfully thinking that tomorrow will go equally as fast. Besides being Friday.... it's finally PAYDAY! I know it is hard to comprehend that I so looking forward to a day off already when I've only worked 8 hrs. this entire week; but I don't count being sick as "enjoyable" time off work, LOL! "Enjoyable" to me would be the ability to find some time to do a little shopping over the weekend, knock out a few Christmas presents, and pamper myself a bit. I definately am needing some new blue jeans as I been wearing and ruining 3 of my best pairs. I've have however put it off, shopping/purchasing any as I have dropped 10 lbs., and in the event that I drop another 10......... I have plenty in a size smaller that I could wear; although treating myself to some new clothes would be fabulous!
Speaking of shopping, I was pleasantly shocked yesterday that after Heaven & I finished up creating cards to send to USArtQuest call for the hurricane Katrina evacuees to see that my Amazon order arrived. I poured over both books last night while relaxing and am anxiously awaiting some time to try some of the techniques featured within both books. Nancy's book features some awesome eye candy! and Mary Todd Beam's book is a fabulous read as well as very technique driven.
Things are going good on the home front; still in search of another Jeep for parts to fix ours; Don has an appt. tomorrow to repair the windsheild on the truck as it is cracked from a truck carrying gravel and flying debris' cracked it. When it rains, it pours, LOL!
Chaos is becoming a little holy terror....... more and more puppy-fied daily and definately has a mind of his own. He is getting very, very brave; raising a little more hell than any 10 week old should. His new favorite toy is a plastic bottle. He chases that thing all over the house. Who knew it would take so little to amuse him?
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Just when I'm ready to return to work.......
I get a telephone call to take yet another day off.... seems DMI decided to do inventory of the warehouse. Such is life, I guess....
I managed to accomplish quite a bit on the home front yesterday. My new set of T-Fal Pots and Pans are now in the cupboards and my old set is being stored in the back section of my kitchen in cupboards along with all the misc. kitchen appliances formerly kept within the bottom of my hutch. I managed to clean my bathroom, living room and kitchen thoroughly as well.
Last night Don and I went to WalMart to pick up my contacts and a few things for the house. I splurged a bit and bought me a Sterlite 12x12 paper holder so that I can work on setting up a small bookbinding area within the bottom of the hutch. The paper holder will come in handy as I set up this area. One drawer will be purely for book board, while the others will provide me some room for printed papers for cardmaking. I've decided to keep my Fiskar's Rotary trimmer inside as it can be easily hidden from view between the hutch and the wall.
I'm hoping to be able to finish up working on the swap for the OFP Month Tags and Heaven will be coming over to assist me this afternoon to stamp out and create the Christmas Cards for USArtQuest request for hurricane Katrina victim's. I'm hoping to get them mailed out ASAP.
I'll try to check in later.............. *waves*
I managed to accomplish quite a bit on the home front yesterday. My new set of T-Fal Pots and Pans are now in the cupboards and my old set is being stored in the back section of my kitchen in cupboards along with all the misc. kitchen appliances formerly kept within the bottom of my hutch. I managed to clean my bathroom, living room and kitchen thoroughly as well.
Last night Don and I went to WalMart to pick up my contacts and a few things for the house. I splurged a bit and bought me a Sterlite 12x12 paper holder so that I can work on setting up a small bookbinding area within the bottom of the hutch. The paper holder will come in handy as I set up this area. One drawer will be purely for book board, while the others will provide me some room for printed papers for cardmaking. I've decided to keep my Fiskar's Rotary trimmer inside as it can be easily hidden from view between the hutch and the wall.
I'm hoping to be able to finish up working on the swap for the OFP Month Tags and Heaven will be coming over to assist me this afternoon to stamp out and create the Christmas Cards for USArtQuest request for hurricane Katrina victim's. I'm hoping to get them mailed out ASAP.
I'll try to check in later.............. *waves*
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
I called my Dr's office at 5 min. til 5 after hearing nothing from them. They decided to give me a Dr.'s excuse for yesterday and today, and also called in a prescription for me. Checking with the pharmacy, I discovered it for a stronger antibiotic. Since I've only taken 3 of the 5 Zithromax; I decided to finish this prescription, not filling the other.
I made some Coffee Liqueur last night. Foldger's Hazelnut coffee, Kamora, topped with Redi-Whip, and sprinkled with some cinnamon and nutmeg. After drinking about half the pot of coffee, I was feeling much better, LOL! I slept like a baby, not tossing and turning, heck, I don't believe I even turned over once as I awoke in the same position I went to sleep in. I awoke to Chaos sitting at the foot of the bed, quietly allowing me to slowly stir around. Upon getting up, his entire little body burst into a wiggling, squirming bundle of joy. He is something else! I got my coffee made, fed him, and Don just took him outside to potty. He'll be ready to go back to bed for a bit in a few, right now he is contently playing with his toys on the living room floor.
Today's agenda for me is to rest up as I'll be returning to work tomorrow.
I spoke with my sis on the telephone last night, she called to ask how I was feeling. I was like, "how'd you know I was sick?" She said, "I do read your blog for updates." It is nice that we can use this to communicate with one another when time is short and our schedules conflinct with one anothers. We talked about me creating Amber a baby album, what I'm thinking and planning on doing; it is amazing that she & I think so much alike..... I read her a poem I found online that I planned to use as an intro for the baby's scrapbook and she said, "I used that for Lexi's album!" We chose the same color schemes and I was thinking of the same K and Co. Frame a Name album she used. Since she {my sis} has create one for Lexi as a gift to Sherry {her sister-in-law} and had some paper piecings and embellishments left over, she's going to create some pages for Amber's album as well. That will surprise Amber!
We also discussed ultrasounds, making some handmade gifts for Christmas. I told her I was thinking of making Amber a pregnancy journal with a matching pen and decorating a keepsake container for items that won't fit into the scrapbook that she'll want to keep. Mary suggested an acid-free photo storage box.. perfect!
Well, I'm off to check my email, check in a few groups, and start my day. May do a little light housework, just enough to keep some guilt away, LOL! *tootles*
I made some Coffee Liqueur last night. Foldger's Hazelnut coffee, Kamora, topped with Redi-Whip, and sprinkled with some cinnamon and nutmeg. After drinking about half the pot of coffee, I was feeling much better, LOL! I slept like a baby, not tossing and turning, heck, I don't believe I even turned over once as I awoke in the same position I went to sleep in. I awoke to Chaos sitting at the foot of the bed, quietly allowing me to slowly stir around. Upon getting up, his entire little body burst into a wiggling, squirming bundle of joy. He is something else! I got my coffee made, fed him, and Don just took him outside to potty. He'll be ready to go back to bed for a bit in a few, right now he is contently playing with his toys on the living room floor.
Today's agenda for me is to rest up as I'll be returning to work tomorrow.
I spoke with my sis on the telephone last night, she called to ask how I was feeling. I was like, "how'd you know I was sick?" She said, "I do read your blog for updates." It is nice that we can use this to communicate with one another when time is short and our schedules conflinct with one anothers. We talked about me creating Amber a baby album, what I'm thinking and planning on doing; it is amazing that she & I think so much alike..... I read her a poem I found online that I planned to use as an intro for the baby's scrapbook and she said, "I used that for Lexi's album!" We chose the same color schemes and I was thinking of the same K and Co. Frame a Name album she used. Since she {my sis} has create one for Lexi as a gift to Sherry {her sister-in-law} and had some paper piecings and embellishments left over, she's going to create some pages for Amber's album as well. That will surprise Amber!
We also discussed ultrasounds, making some handmade gifts for Christmas. I told her I was thinking of making Amber a pregnancy journal with a matching pen and decorating a keepsake container for items that won't fit into the scrapbook that she'll want to keep. Mary suggested an acid-free photo storage box.. perfect!
Well, I'm off to check my email, check in a few groups, and start my day. May do a little light housework, just enough to keep some guilt away, LOL! *tootles*
Monday, October 10, 2005
French Photographer
Although not a new piece of artwork created by me, this piece is a favorite of family and friends that visit with us. It is created within a Jolee's 5x7 inch shadowbox. The photograph of a french female photographer was perfect for the artwork and co-ordinated beautifully with the printed quotation on twill that adorns the outside glass. K and Company toled puzzle pieces assist with adding depth to the artwork.
Make Time to Play
I believe I've mentioned email's that I receive that have that serendipity in nature for me. Today's really struck a cord in my heart as it's topic was to "Make time to play!"
"If we fail to nourish our souls, they wither, and without soul, life ceases to have meaning.... The creative process shrivels in the absence of continual dialogue with the soul. And creativity is what makes life worth living."
-- Marion Woodman
Stress, fear, negativity, too much to do and doing things for others at the expense of our own needs -- these all stifle our innate creativity. Relaxation, fun, meditation, and going after our dreams all get the creative juices flowing. Soul is always creative, always fresh and new.
How can you create more space in your life to allow the soul’s energy out to play?
"I learned... that inspiration does not come like a bolt, nor is it kinetic, energetic, striving, but it comes to us slowly and quietly and all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness."
-- Brenda Ueland
"I lived in solitude in the country and noticed how the monotony of quiet life stimulates the creative mind."
-- Albert Einstein
"If we fail to nourish our souls, they wither, and without soul, life ceases to have meaning.... The creative process shrivels in the absence of continual dialogue with the soul. And creativity is what makes life worth living."
-- Marion Woodman
How can you create more space in your life to allow the soul’s energy out to play?
"I learned... that inspiration does not come like a bolt, nor is it kinetic, energetic, striving, but it comes to us slowly and quietly and all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness."
-- Brenda Ueland
"I lived in solitude in the country and noticed how the monotony of quiet life stimulates the creative mind."
-- Albert Einstein
So, I did just that...... made preparations to PLAY! by ordering two new books off my wishlist. The first, Celebrate Your Creative Self: Over 25 Exercises to Unleash the Artist Withinby Mary Todd Beam and the second, Texture Effects for Rubber Stamping by Nancy Curry. I've borrowed Mary Todd Beams book from my local library on several occasions. It is filled with techniques and inspiration for the artistic soul. Nancy Curry's book, texture effects for rubberstamping was an amazon recommended book, that I discovered quite some time ago. Since, I was unable to do any shopping this weekend and have been down with this cold/flu, I though what is better than a little retail therapy and giving oneself permission to play?
Ahhh, much better.......
I'm out of the tub and dressed; my bedclothes and sheets are in the washer along with some detergent and bleach! I ran a sink full of dishwashing water with a Tbsp. of bleach in it so I can get what glasses, cups, etc. I've used thoroughly cleansed. Chant with me, "no more cold, no more cold"... LOL!
Chaos is truly living up to his name lately! It has been an adventure trying to get him from out of this biting stage he is in. He loves shoes, shoelaces, your barefeet, bites on your pant legs...... attacking them whether you're sitting or walking. Poor guy has been stepped on so many times, you'd think he'd discover the cause of that, ya know?
He now knows the word "crate" very well, and will even go put himself in it when told "No." in firm voice, LOL! The housebreaking is going well.... he goes to the door and barks. And what a bark it is, it pierces you....... makes you wonder how such a loud annoying noise comes from such a little cutie. He will sit and shake {in between biting your hand}. He has a stubborn streak and is very bullheaded, not easily distracted from whatever mischief he manages to get himself into, however, puppy treats work wonders and are given only when he behaves in an appropriate manner obeying a command.
He just now went in to put himself back to bed. His crate is his retreat from the world, there to comfort him when the day isn't as he desires it to be and when he has had enough of our world. It is a small miracle when you hear him go in an finally lay down, knowing you've at least a half hour of some sense of peace and quiet however short-lived it may be! He is definately a bundle of too much energy all in one place, hard to keep up with, especially when you are sick.
I am still working with him on being tied up outside. Some days he's good as gold and other days he whines and cries wanting to be back inside with us. He loves it when we're outside with him whether walking or running on the leash or meandering around on the back deck without it. So far so good with that one!
He also loves to ride! Gets all excited his entire body shakes at even the mention of the word. Unfortunately, he hasn't realized the danger involved and tries to stick 3/4 of his small body outside the window. It is hard work trying to hang on to him, squirming and wiggling, straining against the leash.... one day I'm hopeful it won't be this hard! that he'll be well-mannered and love being around other people.
I know he loves children. Hearing laughter from the neighborhood kids while playing, he stops whatever he is doing and listens intently, wagging his little tag back and forth. Hopefully, he will be a much calmer puppy before our grandchild arrives, although I'm certain that there will be some sibling rivalry going on as Chaos believes he's the baby! and that he is.... a spoiled rotten little guy!
Well, I best take advantage of the few moments that I'll be able to walk through the house without a little black furball attached to either of my feet....... I'll try to check back in later. Hopefully with some news from the Dr.'s office....
Chaos is truly living up to his name lately! It has been an adventure trying to get him from out of this biting stage he is in. He loves shoes, shoelaces, your barefeet, bites on your pant legs...... attacking them whether you're sitting or walking. Poor guy has been stepped on so many times, you'd think he'd discover the cause of that, ya know?
He now knows the word "crate" very well, and will even go put himself in it when told "No." in firm voice, LOL! The housebreaking is going well.... he goes to the door and barks. And what a bark it is, it pierces you....... makes you wonder how such a loud annoying noise comes from such a little cutie. He will sit and shake {in between biting your hand}. He has a stubborn streak and is very bullheaded, not easily distracted from whatever mischief he manages to get himself into, however, puppy treats work wonders and are given only when he behaves in an appropriate manner obeying a command.
He just now went in to put himself back to bed. His crate is his retreat from the world, there to comfort him when the day isn't as he desires it to be and when he has had enough of our world. It is a small miracle when you hear him go in an finally lay down, knowing you've at least a half hour of some sense of peace and quiet however short-lived it may be! He is definately a bundle of too much energy all in one place, hard to keep up with, especially when you are sick.
I am still working with him on being tied up outside. Some days he's good as gold and other days he whines and cries wanting to be back inside with us. He loves it when we're outside with him whether walking or running on the leash or meandering around on the back deck without it. So far so good with that one!
He also loves to ride! Gets all excited his entire body shakes at even the mention of the word. Unfortunately, he hasn't realized the danger involved and tries to stick 3/4 of his small body outside the window. It is hard work trying to hang on to him, squirming and wiggling, straining against the leash.... one day I'm hopeful it won't be this hard! that he'll be well-mannered and love being around other people.
I know he loves children. Hearing laughter from the neighborhood kids while playing, he stops whatever he is doing and listens intently, wagging his little tag back and forth. Hopefully, he will be a much calmer puppy before our grandchild arrives, although I'm certain that there will be some sibling rivalry going on as Chaos believes he's the baby! and that he is.... a spoiled rotten little guy!
Well, I best take advantage of the few moments that I'll be able to walk through the house without a little black furball attached to either of my feet....... I'll try to check back in later. Hopefully with some news from the Dr.'s office....
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Still sick........
I didn't go to work today as I felt horrible all weekend and through last night. I am still taking the Zithromax and using DayQuil OTC. I wasn't able get to sleep until after 12:30 a.m. , must be something in the DayQuil....... I would have taken some Robitusin Cold medicine however, it really knocks me for a loop and I was going to try to go into work.
Anyways, around 4 a.m. Don woke me up. He said he didn't want me going in to work today as I tossed and turned and coughed most of the night. I dosed back off and awoke around 5 a.m. to call Shelley, a co-worker who we pick up and take home everyday. Don left at 5:30 a.m. to pick her up to take her to our carpool point and will pick her back up a little after 4 p.m. so Nancy, her babysitter, will not have to drag her two girls out in this rainy weather.
I went back to bed after talking to her, to sleep and awaken once again around 9 a.m. I think I broke a fever as I awoke soaking wet. I called Amber at work to let her know I didn't go to work and placed a telephone call to my Dr's office to see if they could work me into their schedule and provide me an excused absence slip for today and possibly tomorrow if he thinks I need it. Unfortunately, his office is booked solid so I am awaiting a telephone call back from him on what to do next. It really sucks to have to miss work, especially after getting my first 40 hr. work week in at this location, but I didn't desire to infect all my co-workers either!
I gargled once again with some saltwater which has eased my tender throat, took my antibiotic, and basically am doing as little as possible...... still in my pj's, as a matter of fact. A nice hot bath sounds good and I dol need to go get dressed so that I can pick up the excused absence and/or another prescription if needed. At this point it is a guessing game....... waiting for instructions on what to do. I can say that I am beginning to feel better now but will need to wait and see what this evening brings. It is funny how the difference of night and day affect a cold, and I definately have a head cold.
Well, I'm off of here to get my bath, get dressed, and launder my bedsheets and pj's. Hopefully, whatever this crap is, it won't spread; there's nothing worse than passing a cold/flu off from one family member to another and back again.
Anyways, around 4 a.m. Don woke me up. He said he didn't want me going in to work today as I tossed and turned and coughed most of the night. I dosed back off and awoke around 5 a.m. to call Shelley, a co-worker who we pick up and take home everyday. Don left at 5:30 a.m. to pick her up to take her to our carpool point and will pick her back up a little after 4 p.m. so Nancy, her babysitter, will not have to drag her two girls out in this rainy weather.
I went back to bed after talking to her, to sleep and awaken once again around 9 a.m. I think I broke a fever as I awoke soaking wet. I called Amber at work to let her know I didn't go to work and placed a telephone call to my Dr's office to see if they could work me into their schedule and provide me an excused absence slip for today and possibly tomorrow if he thinks I need it. Unfortunately, his office is booked solid so I am awaiting a telephone call back from him on what to do next. It really sucks to have to miss work, especially after getting my first 40 hr. work week in at this location, but I didn't desire to infect all my co-workers either!
I gargled once again with some saltwater which has eased my tender throat, took my antibiotic, and basically am doing as little as possible...... still in my pj's, as a matter of fact. A nice hot bath sounds good and I dol need to go get dressed so that I can pick up the excused absence and/or another prescription if needed. At this point it is a guessing game....... waiting for instructions on what to do. I can say that I am beginning to feel better now but will need to wait and see what this evening brings. It is funny how the difference of night and day affect a cold, and I definately have a head cold.
Well, I'm off of here to get my bath, get dressed, and launder my bedsheets and pj's. Hopefully, whatever this crap is, it won't spread; there's nothing worse than passing a cold/flu off from one family member to another and back again.
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