Stupidity......

If a hummingbird had his brains, it'd fly backwards.

I like today's saying-- I think this is one to remember!  It sounds nicer than "a french fry short of a happy meal"  or "the elevator doesn't go to the top". 

It's been a quiet weekend with Mike in MD to visit his folks and sister.  I've gotten a few things done around here-- but I didn't go crazy! I did shower this morning (is that TMI?).  I've got one load in the washer, but will wait until Mike gets home to finish.  I sprayed some wood pieces for a miniature project this morning, so need to go back out and sand them then respray.  I got some chicken and a beef roast out of the freezer yesterday, so I'm heading to the kitchen to do some cooking ahead for the week-- my schedule will be nuts! -- I am working Mon night, then 3-11 in the office on Tues, Wed night then a class all day Friday.  Thursday will be my day  "off"-- I have miniature club at 1 and training with Megan at 4-- so I won't have much sleep before I need to get going.

Not much else going on around here-- I'm off to be productive.......later.....

Selfishness......

He's so selfish he wants the moon and the sun with two strands of barbed wire runnin' 'round 'em.

This one kind of hits home----I can think of more than one time I've felt like that about something.  HMMM.. maybe something I need to work on- not being selfish with my possessions, money, time, you get the picture.

So, the news is out-- Mary and Marshall are expecting a second baby in August.  Mary's due date is August 17th-- Mike's birthday.  Let's just hope this McIntyre baby will follow her big sister and decide he/she wants his/hers own special day-- we might not be able to stand Mike if a grandbaby is born on his birthday!

Speaking of Mike, he is on his way to Maryland to visit his parents and sister for the weekend.  I have to work tonight, so I will be home with the dogs!

Well, off to find something healthy and satisfying to eat before I have to go to work and pack my food for the night. 

Take care......

Happiness is........

New batteries in your "electric" toothbrush.  No, this is not today's saying, but it is what made me happy today.  I knew my toothbrush was not quite right, but didn't realize how bad it was until I replaced the batteries this morning.

 OK-- today's saying.... If a friend married above his station, you might say....

He was raised on firebread and soppin' gravy.  She was raised on ham and eggs.

Well, have fun with that one-- gotta feed the dogs and go to work......

Take care......

I need some help with today's saying......

Dependability

He can haul a sawed log to hell and back.

Honestly, I have NO clue how that saying has anything to do with dependability, but I didn't write the calendar.  So, please, if you have any ideas or explanations or have ever HEARD this saying, leave a comment and help me out.  Thanks!

Such a busy day today.... went to my friend Mary's to play for a while, I got a kit put together (of course it still has to be painted and aged, but it IS together).  Helped Mary make some decisions about a couple of UFO's she is working on and she gave me ideas for a couple of mine (and gave me a stern look to see that I brought a NEW kit to work on).  Mary made a broccoli and rice soup for lunch-- it was really good.  She got the recipe from one of her Taste of Home books-- I've gottta get the recipe from her!

After playing this morning, I got my teeth cleaned.  The hygienist gave me an A+ for flossing-- Dr Martin is more reserved, but she knows how hard she had to work to convince me to floss every day (of course, having worked in dental offices for 15 years, it's not like I didn't know the drill, but I am a bit hardheaded) and won't take any chances I'll slack off!!!  I have to go back in 2 weeks to have a filling replaced-- it's probably been in my mouth more than 30 years, so I guess it's time.

Went to Zumba this evening---it is a lot of fun!!! I have no idea WHAT I am doing, but I'm having fun and I haven't tripped anybody (yet), so I'll keep going back when I am off on Wednesday's. 

Getting my eyes checked in the morning, no other plans except to work tomorrow night.  I know, it's hard not to be jealous of my exciting life.  I'm going to go finish eating my orange......take care...later.....

What you might say when you hear disturbing news....

Well, that sure jars my preserves!

HMMMMMMM........a great substitute for "that upsets the apple cart" or maybe "shaken to the core"-- guess you could go a couple of ways with this one.  I'll have to store this away for just the right time.

Renewed my BLS (CPR) today--- it takes 4 hours to complete the renewal per the American Heart Assoc., I must admit, some of us were a little less than model students.  I understand the importance of the review and reinforcement of the information but,  well, better not say any more about that.  One of these days, I'm going to be sent back to my manager with a note from the teacher I'm sure.

 Finally, after 20 years of renewing, I managed to get 100% on the test.  I guess perseverence pays off!

Going to go play minis with my friend Mary tomorrow, then get my teeth cleaned and at 5:30 to the gym for Zumba!  Don't you wish your life was as exciting as mine?

Well, that's about it for tonight, take care and stay warm.........

Something I know well....

Anxiety.....

Worryin' gives small things big shadows.

I can relate to this one-- how many times have I blown something so small into such a HUGE deal that I can't sleep?????  Too many to count that's for sure!  I need to post this one on my mirror or some other prominent place to remind me to keep life in perspective.

Worked out with Megan this afternoon-- I did squats on the Bosu with the platform side up--yes, that's right, klutzy me did 3 sets of 15 and didn't fall off once!  She had me do a cardio sprint on the elliptical for 5 minutes with the threat of push ups and pull ups if I let it pause during the sprint-- well--------she tricked me--  I did my part and didn't pause my workout, but still had to do push ups, BUT someone was on the assisted pull up machine, so I did lat pull downs instead.  I ended with 2 sets of a 60 second plank and 25 crunches.  It was a challenging workout, but I felt great when we were done!

Well, can't think of too much else to say (can't believe it can you), so guess I'll sign off for now...

Take care........

As the Weekend Winds Down

The calendar says......

Gettin' Congress to do what's right is like pushin' a wheelbarrow with rope for handles.

This is one for the books--I'm gonna have to remember it, I'm sure it will be very easy to work into a conversation!  I only wish it wasn't so true!

Had a great weekend-- played miniatures with my friends on Saturday. Kim fixed us a delicious lunch-- barbequed chicken (boneless, skinless meat done in the oven), roasted potatoes and salad.  She had cherry pie for dessert-- I had a clementine from the bowl on her counter. 

We went to Bali Hai for dinner-- I ate half my meal and brought the rest home.

Today, I slept in.   My intentions were to get up and go to church, but I was really tired and just couldn't do it.  Once I did get moving, I got the Christmas trees undecorated-- I always dread that chore--but it is done now. 

Gonna go get my lunches packed for tomorrow and Tuesday and clean up from dinner.  I cooked some chicken today so I'll have some healthy choices for the next few days.

Mary reports that Mdx doesn't have a voice today, but continues to talk.  Sure hope she gets better soon.  Marshall left for Las Vegas today.  Believe it or not, he's going to a conference for the Air Force, some people get to have all the fun.

I'm outta here, early morning and then training with Megan at 4:30.

Take care, stay warm......