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............

Catch up Time

I'm sitting at home tonight, on call for work, hoping I won't be needed because it is snowing again.  Last night I felt like I was leaving on an arctic expedition as I left for work.  I took a pillow, blanket, towels, air mattress, food for myself (trying to make healthy choices and not rely on what might be available in the cafeteria), some snacks to share with other staff, my laptop, clothes and "toiletries", boots and my normal work bag.  I had to make 2 trips to get everything in!  This morning I decided I would come on home and hope I did not have to go back in tonight.  I left the bedding things -- there were quite a few people staying from night shift and also staying over from day shift.  It only took me about 15 extra minutes to get home this morning.  The roads were pretty crummy, but there wasn't much traffic out (a few STUPID people, but thankfully only a few) and Mike had shovelled my parking area in the driveway and came out to meet me and help bring in the "provisions" I had taken with me!

Friday's calendar saying was:   Penny Pincher

She makes pancakes so thin they only have one side.

I can think of a few people I've known over the years who resemble this saying--including one person I've been living with for the past 35 years!!

I'm planning to spend some time in my studio tomorrow and I have to send out the miniature club newsletter.  Other than that, I'll be staying in! 

So, take care and stay warm!  Later.....

I Like Today's saying!

If you see how much fun your child is having at the county fair, you might say......

She's like a lost dog in a meat market.

I'm not sure which image I like better--- a child enjoying a fair or a dog lose in a meat market!  They both make me smile.  So, get both images in your mind and let me know which one you like best!

Off to work tonight and tomorrow night and on call on Saturday, so, I don't know how current I'll be able to stay....I'll do my best!

Still waiting to see what kind of precipitation we will get tomorrow and Saturday.  Guess tomorrow night I'll take some extra provisions just in case.  Last night I heard maybe 10 inches today, I heard 2 or 4 or 6 inches.  Since nobody knows but God, I'll jut do my best to be prepared.

Gotta walk the dogs and feed them before I leave.

Later........

Today Was the Best Day of the Year!!!

Why you may ask was today better than any other day--- well, I'll tell you......today I got to have my mammogram--- that's right----- I had the privilege of having my boobs woman-handled and squished this morning-- it was wonderful!!! (I hope you can hear all the sarcasm I am trying to convey to you).

OK-- on to today's saying...... Thief

He's as low as a snake in a wagon track.

Wow, that is pretty low---- I thought a snake in the grass was low--- but, this guy is REALLY low.

I also had a bone density scan this morning--- I am 5 feet 4 1/2 inches tall which was my height when I had my first scan 5 years ago! 

I met with Megan at the gym today-- she had me working on legs today--- lots of legs--- and then some more legs----and believe it or not-- MORE LEGS!!!!!!!!!!!

Got to spend some time this afternoon in my studio--think I'm going to head back up there for a little while..

I'm working tomorrow night and Friday night-- waiting "anxiously" to see what the weather will be the next few days-- we could have rain, or sleet, or ice, or snow---guess we'll have to wait and see.

Take care......later.....

OOOO--- I Know This One.....

When you are determined to get something done,you might say.....

I'll do it come hell or high water.

I do believe I've even used this one a time or two!  "Nuff said.

So......today started at the dentist office (at 7:10--WAAAAAAAY too early), then a stop at Kmart and the chiropractor (no problems, just "maintainence"--yeah, I know that's spelled wrong, but I'm too tired tonight to care), then on to work-----due to a staff meeting, didn't get out until 7pm---so tonight will be an early one.

Tomorrow is the best day of the year (please read LOTS of sarcasm into that statement) I get to have a bone density test and my mammogram--- YEAH!!!!!  then I'm meeting Megan at the gym for some fun and games.  I intend to spend the afternoon and evening in my studio  AKA "a tribute to Haiti in N Carolina".  I really need to get some major organizing done in there and SOON!!!!!!

Well, think I'll wrap it up for tonight... have a good one and take care........ later.....