Outside my window ... cloudy, dreary, gray. Or is it grey? I can never remember. All I know is that the weather is not suitable for hanging out my laundry, so I'm going to be pacing myself over the course of the week since the racks take up so much space in my house.
I am thinking ... that I have much to do and probably shouldn't be taking the time to right this post. Also, I'm thinking that I don't like the fact that I can't find (or they did away with) the spell checker in this newest Blogger update.
I am thankful that ... Facebook has reconnected me with another dear friend. We lost touch 11 years ago (ELEVEN!! Wow - we're old!) when we graduated from high school, but we're planning on meeting up later today for lunch and scrapbooking.
From the kitchen ... I have a blueberry pie in the oven as I type this. It's part of my contribution for my little get-together today.
I am wearing ... dark jeans and a burgundy t-shirt. Also, my apron.
I am hoping ... that the laundry dries well enough inside today, so that I can do more tonight or tomorrow.
I am creating ... Well, more like creatED, as in, I created that blueberry pie that is getting all warm and bubbly in my oven.
I am praying ... for a friend and his family, because his grandma is sick and in the hospital. Also continuing with my prayers from yesterday.
Around the house ... laundry. One load is done, with part of it in the dryer and part of it hanging up. A second load is in the washer right now, and I think that will be it for now.
A few plans for the rest of the day ... gather up my scrapbooking materials and whatever else I may need for this afternoon, and then it's either classwork or working on some job leads until it's time to leave for my get-together.
A few plans for the rest of the week ... stay tuned to my blog on Friday for a series of posts that I'm preparing in remembrance of September 11, 2001 - Lest We Never Forget.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thoughts for Today - September 8, 2009
Outside my window ... Cloudy this morning, and they say there might be some drizzle or rain later on today. This whole week may be like that - damp and grey. I wonder if I'll get to hang any of my laundry out on the line this week?
I am thinking ... that I am a bit sad to see the summer fading away, even though autumn is my favorite season.
I am thankful that ... we had a productive weekend, even though the biggest project did not get accomplished. The little things (fixing the lawnmower, rebuilding the weed wacker, mowing the lawn, washing the walls and taping off the floor in the room to be painted, running cable to the bedroom) outweighed the fact that the big thing (getting the room covered with primer) did not get done. I'm also thankful that we managed to have some fun, too, over the weekend - although we both could have used some more playtiime and a little less work.
From the kitchen ... I have some venison tenderloins thawing in the frig. Need to figure out something different to do with them, something other than what I normally make.
I am wearing ... still in my jammies. Need to grab a shower soon.
I am reading ... Hmm, same thing as my posts last week. Text for class, and trying to find time for some reading-for-fun. Thinking about removing this little bit from my "Thoughts for Today" posts, just because it doesn't change very often.
I am hoping ... that the sun comes out today.
I am creating ... hmm, not sure what the day will bring creatively. But, in an efffort to answer the question, I will probably be creating a grocery list and a schedule for the week - does that count??
I am praying ... for two friends of mine, who I recently learned are going through some very hard things in trying to start their families. I never know what to say when I hear about things like this - I feel like I can never find the right words to say. To my dear friends, if you are reading this, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that God can give you the comfort and guidance you need right now. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Around the house ... Various odds-n-ends need to get done today, to get things under some sort of control after having been away for the weekend. I also need to do some work for my classes. Never a dull moment, and always plenty to keep me occupied.
A few plans for the rest of the day ... Grab a shower, maybe do a load of laundry, do some schoolwork, and then head over to the career consulting group that I've been working with. I think today's session is about how to "work" a job fair.
I am thinking ... that I am a bit sad to see the summer fading away, even though autumn is my favorite season.
I am thankful that ... we had a productive weekend, even though the biggest project did not get accomplished. The little things (fixing the lawnmower, rebuilding the weed wacker, mowing the lawn, washing the walls and taping off the floor in the room to be painted, running cable to the bedroom) outweighed the fact that the big thing (getting the room covered with primer) did not get done. I'm also thankful that we managed to have some fun, too, over the weekend - although we both could have used some more playtiime and a little less work.
From the kitchen ... I have some venison tenderloins thawing in the frig. Need to figure out something different to do with them, something other than what I normally make.
I am wearing ... still in my jammies. Need to grab a shower soon.
I am reading ... Hmm, same thing as my posts last week. Text for class, and trying to find time for some reading-for-fun. Thinking about removing this little bit from my "Thoughts for Today" posts, just because it doesn't change very often.
I am hoping ... that the sun comes out today.
I am creating ... hmm, not sure what the day will bring creatively. But, in an efffort to answer the question, I will probably be creating a grocery list and a schedule for the week - does that count??
I am praying ... for two friends of mine, who I recently learned are going through some very hard things in trying to start their families. I never know what to say when I hear about things like this - I feel like I can never find the right words to say. To my dear friends, if you are reading this, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that God can give you the comfort and guidance you need right now. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Around the house ... Various odds-n-ends need to get done today, to get things under some sort of control after having been away for the weekend. I also need to do some work for my classes. Never a dull moment, and always plenty to keep me occupied.
A few plans for the rest of the day ... Grab a shower, maybe do a load of laundry, do some schoolwork, and then head over to the career consulting group that I've been working with. I think today's session is about how to "work" a job fair.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Thoughts for Today - September 2, 2009
Outside my window ... Another beautiful day, just like yesterday. Sunshine, breezes, cooler than normal temperatures.
I am thinking ... that I should be doing something more productive than watching online episodes of "Hoarders" on A&E, but it's drawn me in like a train wreck.
I am thankful that ... I got up early this morning and made it to the grocery store before it got busy.
From the kitchen ... I'll be making a fresh salsa later today that I'll be sharing with friends when we meet up for dinner tomorrow. I didn't get to the peaches (or any of yesterday's other kitchen-y items), so I'll be trying to tackle those as well.
I am wearing ... jeans and a ratty t-shirt. Pretty much same as yesterday.
I am reading ... I started reading the text for one of my classes yesterday. So far, it's not too bad, but then again, I'm not yet at the point where the math is hard or I feel like I'm in over my head.
I am hoping ... to be able to check lots of things off my to-do list today.
I am creating ... see yesterday. My creativity will be in the kitchen today.
I am praying ... that we have nice weather for our plans Saturday night. I heard the weatherman mention something about showers, and I hope that doesn't come true.
Around the house ... the second load of laundry is entering the rinse cycle. I still have some groceries to put away, and I need to tidy up some things in the kitchen before I can get in there to make up my salsa.
A few plans for the rest of the day ... Well, I think it's pretty obvious that I'll be spending time in the kitchen! Also need to watch some lectures for my classes.
I am thinking ... that I should be doing something more productive than watching online episodes of "Hoarders" on A&E, but it's drawn me in like a train wreck.
I am thankful that ... I got up early this morning and made it to the grocery store before it got busy.
From the kitchen ... I'll be making a fresh salsa later today that I'll be sharing with friends when we meet up for dinner tomorrow. I didn't get to the peaches (or any of yesterday's other kitchen-y items), so I'll be trying to tackle those as well.
I am wearing ... jeans and a ratty t-shirt. Pretty much same as yesterday.
I am reading ... I started reading the text for one of my classes yesterday. So far, it's not too bad, but then again, I'm not yet at the point where the math is hard or I feel like I'm in over my head.
I am hoping ... to be able to check lots of things off my to-do list today.
I am creating ... see yesterday. My creativity will be in the kitchen today.
I am praying ... that we have nice weather for our plans Saturday night. I heard the weatherman mention something about showers, and I hope that doesn't come true.
Around the house ... the second load of laundry is entering the rinse cycle. I still have some groceries to put away, and I need to tidy up some things in the kitchen before I can get in there to make up my salsa.
A few plans for the rest of the day ... Well, I think it's pretty obvious that I'll be spending time in the kitchen! Also need to watch some lectures for my classes.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Thoughts for Today - September 1, 2009
Outside my window ... Sunshine and a breeze. Feels cool - very autumnal. Autumn is my favorite season, so I'm glad to see it is paying a visit, but I do think there is something wrong with the fact that I am going to have to put some fuzzy fleece socks on rather than go barefoot today.
I am thinking ... that the day is shaping up to be nothing like what I had planned it to be. So much for the schedule I made for myself at the start of the week.
I am thankful that ... I finished my homework assignment on time, and my headache seems to be fading away.
From the kitchen ... I had intended to make a pork roast for dinner tonight, but that's going to have to change thanks to the aforementioned deviation from my schedule. I'm hoping to get into the kitchen this afternoon to slice up some peaches to stick in the freezer. Need to use them up before they spoil.
I am wearing ... jeans and a ratty t-shirt. Going to have to change into some "real" clothes here in a couple of hours though.
I am reading ... I have a couple books in progress, but I haven't picked any of them up in a couple of weeks. I also need to work on my readings for the classes that I am taking.
I am hoping ... that this week doesn't completely fall apart in terms of what I need and want to get done.
I am creating ... unfortunately, not much. The best I can hope for is some creativitiy in the kitchen when I go to tackle the peaches.
I am praying ... that I can keep up with this week and not fall behind on schoolwork, or fall further behind on housework.
Around the house ... lots of piles that need to be tackled. Laundry, peaches, peppers, beets. Why is it that with more free time, thanks to being unemployed, I STILL can't seem to get anything accomplished?
One of my favorite things ... the cooler, crisper air of September.
A few plans for the rest of the day ... tackle the peaches, put a dent in the laundry, appointment this afternoon, and hopefully some schoolwork mixed in there, too.
I am thinking ... that the day is shaping up to be nothing like what I had planned it to be. So much for the schedule I made for myself at the start of the week.
I am thankful that ... I finished my homework assignment on time, and my headache seems to be fading away.
From the kitchen ... I had intended to make a pork roast for dinner tonight, but that's going to have to change thanks to the aforementioned deviation from my schedule. I'm hoping to get into the kitchen this afternoon to slice up some peaches to stick in the freezer. Need to use them up before they spoil.
I am wearing ... jeans and a ratty t-shirt. Going to have to change into some "real" clothes here in a couple of hours though.
I am reading ... I have a couple books in progress, but I haven't picked any of them up in a couple of weeks. I also need to work on my readings for the classes that I am taking.
I am hoping ... that this week doesn't completely fall apart in terms of what I need and want to get done.
I am creating ... unfortunately, not much. The best I can hope for is some creativitiy in the kitchen when I go to tackle the peaches.
I am praying ... that I can keep up with this week and not fall behind on schoolwork, or fall further behind on housework.
Around the house ... lots of piles that need to be tackled. Laundry, peaches, peppers, beets. Why is it that with more free time, thanks to being unemployed, I STILL can't seem to get anything accomplished?
One of my favorite things ... the cooler, crisper air of September.
A few plans for the rest of the day ... tackle the peaches, put a dent in the laundry, appointment this afternoon, and hopefully some schoolwork mixed in there, too.
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