When it's time to eat, you might say......

Let's get greasy 'round the mouth.

Are you thinking fried chicken, corn on the cob, hush puppies and sweet tea--- 'coz I sure am!!!!!  All things I'm staying away from right now. But I can dream. 

So, I had to go in early tonight to work on the schedule-- my phone rang on the way in and the day charge nurse asked me if I wanted to flex down---- decisons, decisions, decisions--- alas, I am weak and said yes--- but I still went in for the schedule then worked in the office until about 10:30. So, I am sitting here at home now.  I'm going to read Tuesday's paper then get some sleep.  I have to work tomorow night (well, I guess it is technically tonight). 

This weekend is the half marathon in Myrtle Beach-- Kris will be running along with their friend Josh.  They did it last year, too.

Jennie got a coin from Mason's wing commander for her work on a bake sale raising money for a family activity for the unit.  Way to go Jennie!!!!

Mary had an ultrasound last week, too soon to tell what the little one is, but we'll know soon enough.

I've got no idea what my boys are up to, but their wives are keeping busy!!

That's all for now....take care........

And Today's saying is.......

New Father

A new daddy is as proud as a dog with two tails.

Through the years I've seen more than one daddy who fits this description!

Got to work at 7 this morning----- left in time to be at the gym at 4--- Used a couple of  "new" (to me) machines today--overhead leg presses and some kind of kneeling leg curl thing-- yes, once again it was a lot of legs.  I made a BIG booboo--- I let the bike pause while doing a cardio sprint (which I was doing a really poor job of to start with) not just once, but twice-- so I had to do 20 pushups---I did my penance like the big girl I am.  Megan took pity on me and gave me a good stretch when we were done.

Tonight we had tilapia, roasted potatoes and steamed cauliflower and broccoli for dinner... yum!

Don't know much else--- work tomorrow and Wed nights. 

Later.....

Precision

Measure twice and cut once.

Why is it that I know this one, but constantly ignore this very wise advice????????  Something (else) I need to work on.

We're sitting here watching the last 2 minutes of the Super Bowl.  Been pulling for the Saints---our church had a work team in New Orleans last week, they got back last night and were full of stories this morning about the excitement in the Big Easy.  One member even talked about going to the courthouse and the (female) judge had on a boa and the courtroom was decorated!  They also told about the airline (Southwest I think) employees were all wearing Saints shirts rather than their uniforms...Well, it's over --- the Saints won---not the most exciting Super Bowl I've ever seen, but good for them!

Working tomorrow during the day, then meeting Megan at 4 to train.  Not much else exciting going on around here----  got a little bit done in the studio yesterday and today--I get very impatient and bored watching glue and paint dry.  There are only so many projects I can have out at once-- I worked on the club project, a piece of furniture I stained a while back and on some furinture for my Fairy Tale house.  I wanted to work on the wine cellar and the diner, but, like I said, only so much can be out at once.

Gonna call it a night soon.....5:30 comes early.....take care.....later

Taxes

We'll have taxes as long as ducks swim barefoot.

How true, ducks do swim barefoot!!!  That's all I'm going to say about today's saying---taxes are too depressing.

Not much going on around here.  It has been raining ALL day-- a cold, cold rain, but at least it is not snow, although snow would look prettier.  Speaking of snow, our deck STILL has snow/ice from LAST Friday even with all this rain.  I'm really sick of this weather!

Walked 3 miles on the treadmill today then came home to a crockpot of soup I put on before leaving for work this morning.  I tried a recipe from a coworker-- we really liked it!  It was a chicken broth base with kielbasa, shredded hashbrown potatoes and cheese--what's not to like!!!

Hoping to get some laundry done and play a little in my studio tomorrow--not planning on doing much else.

Take care and stay warm.......later.....

I Am SOOOOOOOO Behind....

This has been a crazy week----  It all started last Friday night--- can I still use the snow as my excuse for everything that I've neglected to get accomplished?-- HMMMM ---I think I'm gonna try!

Anyway,  I went in early Monday night to work on the schedule, worked again Tuesday night and then 3-11 yesterday.  Today was miniature club, then I went to the gym-- I supposed to train today, but Megan plugged me in for 3:30 AM instead of PM-- so I walked some and then did some machines.  After that, I got a haircut and did some grocery shopping. I am working tomorrow, but will only be there about 6 hours so I don't go into OT.  I'm hoping to be productive around here this weekend, but I'm not making ANY promises.


To catch up on my calendar sayings.......

Tuesday:     If you are talking about a man of few words, you might say....

He don't use his kindlin' to start a fire.

Wednesday:    Go-getter

He always shows up bright eyed and bushy-tailed.

and for today:  If you want to threaten someone, you might say.....

I'll cut off your water and take out the meter.

The first one I don't quite get, the second one I've heard all my life, but the third one I think is hilarious!!!!!  I can think of some people I know who may have had this happen to them or DONE it to someone else!!

Well, think I'll close it down for tonight and try to get a good night's sleep.........

More later........... 

Opportunity

When life gives you scraps, make a quilt.

I think I've seen this one in a fabric store.  But if you think about it, our lives are pieced together like a quilt to become the people that we are. There's always an ugly block or two in a quilt or a mistake made by the person creating the quilt.  If you look at needlework done by a young girl in colonial times (and probably earlier), you will always find a mistake left on purpose as a reminder we are not perfect.

So, I challenge you to think about the quilt of your life and include the "scraps" life has given you along the way.  Really consider how those "scraps" have been sewn into your life and become a part of the person you are today and perhaps have changed the direction you THOUGHT your life was headed before the "scraps" came your way.  My hope is, you might find what first appeared to be "scraps", have shaped you into someone you never believed you could have become and have helped to take you farther than you ever believed possible.

Lack of Character

He's nothin' but an empty sack.

And again I say....... I can think of several people I've known, worked with, been acquainted with, etc..... that could be described using this saying.

Today was a stay at home day......there is still snow and ice on the streets and what melted today is expected to refreeze tonight.  Schools have already been closed for tomorrow.  I have to work tomorrow night so no reason to get up early in the morning.

I spent a little while out in the studio today---- didn't really accomplish anything--- just couldn't get inspired.  Maybe I'll go back up there this evening, or maybe not..........

I baked chicken today, we had couscous and green beans with it and I have my dinner for tomorrow and Tuesday night ready to go.

Gonna sign off for now, Amos is trying to help me type and he's a bad speller......

Later............