I didn't get my books today but I should have known that because I got an email yesterday indicating they'd be here by Tuesday. So duh...no reading today. I took on some work this weekend so I was busy doing that (since I took off last weekend for the visit with the youngest). I also did some laundry for my mom even though it was not laundry week she noticed there was a big (to her anyway) pile to be washed so I took them and just added them to a load I was going to do.
We got Sonic for dinner tonight to take over. She likes their hamburgers and mini vanilla milkshakes and they are conveniently close by. :-) And besides this way I don't have to cook either. Works for me.
OMG!! I am sitting here with a lap blanket on because hubby has the air conditioner and fan on and that is a bit much for me. I thought I felt something crawl over my foot but then thought it was just my laptop cord. No!! IT was one of those black friggin water bugs (think large looking roaches) !! It crawled out from under my blanket. Ewww it was on my foot! It got under the couch before I could get it. Ugh. If I see ..wait.. I saw it. Hubby just got it. Woo hoo! Now I can stop checking under my blanket.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Back at it
I realize that I had written earlier this week I wrote I had off Tuesday and then Tuesday I wrote I had off yesterday. I found out on Monday that I had actually put in for yesterday off so I was wrong about Tuesday. Anyway now that that is all straightened out, I can say it was productive taking yesterday off.
It was productive because I was waiting until I took a day off to get the internet cable people here. Our Internet and phones had been going off at least a few times a day and worse whenever we used the air conditioner and that was driving me nuts. But it is a good thing I waited until the day off because it took the guy 2 hours to get it fixed. Hubby and I had more than a few of those moments when we wondered if he knew what the heck he was doing. All I knew was that he was not walking out the door until I tried all the systems and knew everything was working again, phones, Dvd player, TVs and Internet. He added another contraption that helps the signal. He also asked me how old our our router was. I think it was about 7 years but I didn't know for sure. He said they usually only last a few years. He said ours wasn't working well enough for what we needed. He highly suggested I shop around and get a new one. Well I know jack about them and don't have the time or desire to research it. Hubby asked if they could provide the router and to my surprise they could. It is extra per month but well worth it to me. I just need everything to work 24/7 !!
Today was the big test. We turned the air conditioner on late morning and the Internet stayed on the whole time! Woo hoo!
We went out to Mas Fajitas for lunch and I got my frozen margarita. Yum! We ran a few errands after that and then the day was over. It went too fast! Lol.
I was back into the groove today but I didn't work any after dinner. I'm going to offer to work the weekend since I did not last weekend. We'll see if there is any work to do. I did order a few new books to read so if they come by the weekend I can start reading one of them too.
Kids are back to school here so I've been seeing the school buses in the morning again when I walk. Fall is around the corner.
It was productive because I was waiting until I took a day off to get the internet cable people here. Our Internet and phones had been going off at least a few times a day and worse whenever we used the air conditioner and that was driving me nuts. But it is a good thing I waited until the day off because it took the guy 2 hours to get it fixed. Hubby and I had more than a few of those moments when we wondered if he knew what the heck he was doing. All I knew was that he was not walking out the door until I tried all the systems and knew everything was working again, phones, Dvd player, TVs and Internet. He added another contraption that helps the signal. He also asked me how old our our router was. I think it was about 7 years but I didn't know for sure. He said they usually only last a few years. He said ours wasn't working well enough for what we needed. He highly suggested I shop around and get a new one. Well I know jack about them and don't have the time or desire to research it. Hubby asked if they could provide the router and to my surprise they could. It is extra per month but well worth it to me. I just need everything to work 24/7 !!
Today was the big test. We turned the air conditioner on late morning and the Internet stayed on the whole time! Woo hoo!
We went out to Mas Fajitas for lunch and I got my frozen margarita. Yum! We ran a few errands after that and then the day was over. It went too fast! Lol.
I was back into the groove today but I didn't work any after dinner. I'm going to offer to work the weekend since I did not last weekend. We'll see if there is any work to do. I did order a few new books to read so if they come by the weekend I can start reading one of them too.
Kids are back to school here so I've been seeing the school buses in the morning again when I walk. Fall is around the corner.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Finally
I have off tomorrow and am finally getting the internet service checked out in the morning. I'm hoping they get it fixed so that it works 24/7. It hasn't gone out too much but it is a pain when it does. Other than that I'm thinking a nice lunch out would be good. I could go for a yummy frozen margarita.
We finally had not a drop of rain today. Woo hoo! Although the humidity is back again.
I may also look at getting a few new books to read since I will have time to check out some books the oldest thinks I may like. She was right about the Fever series so I'm confident I would like anything she highly recommends. Off to watch the rest of NCIS.
We finally had not a drop of rain today. Woo hoo! Although the humidity is back again.
I may also look at getting a few new books to read since I will have time to check out some books the oldest thinks I may like. She was right about the Fever series so I'm confident I would like anything she highly recommends. Off to watch the rest of NCIS.
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Sunday Blog
I didn't realize it had been that many days since I blogged. Sorry about that! Quite honestly though there hasn't bee an ton to blog about.
I will say that since my walk on Wednesday I thought I had something in my right eye. I really didn't check it thoroughly when I got back but just sort of pulled my upper lid over my lower lid and then pulled the outside corner to the side to see if there was anything there.But I didn't see anything. By Thursday I noticed that eye hurting a little (like maybe I accidentally poked myself in the eye) but I really didn't think a lot about it. That never really went away but yesterday morning when I was applying eye liner I happened to pull my lower lid out a little and there was a black speck there. I had to work at it a few times to get it out. I was starting to think it was some sort of growth inside my lid but as I said I got it out. It was really small. I don't know if it was a tiny piece of wood or what but I was mad at myself for not checking sooner since it had been in there for days at that point. My lower eyelid inside was a bit red in that area too. I am just glad it didn't do any more harm than it did and really glad I decided to put makeup on yesterday or that 'foreign object' would still been in there. Oye!
I've been enjoying the Olympics but frankly will be glad when they are over. I miss watching my regular shows although there hasn't been a lot on this summer of interest.
The youngest has been visiting since yesterday which has been nice. She also brought her boyfriend who got to meet my mom last evening. He is a very nice guy and someone the youngest has actually known since college. We ate out at Longhorn Steakhouse last evening. Her boyfriend had never been to one and he really enjoyed his prime rib last night.
It was nice having a weekend off. I didn't work at all, although I may work a little later this evening because I have off on Tuesday and there may be a bit much to handle tomorrow based on how much work I saw left at the end of the day Friday. Whatever I can't get to can go to someone else but I like to see my work all the way through to the end.
I'm starting to take my vacation days here and there because the end of the year seems to be right around the corner. If I don't use my vacation I lose it, so use it I shall.
I will say that since my walk on Wednesday I thought I had something in my right eye. I really didn't check it thoroughly when I got back but just sort of pulled my upper lid over my lower lid and then pulled the outside corner to the side to see if there was anything there.But I didn't see anything. By Thursday I noticed that eye hurting a little (like maybe I accidentally poked myself in the eye) but I really didn't think a lot about it. That never really went away but yesterday morning when I was applying eye liner I happened to pull my lower lid out a little and there was a black speck there. I had to work at it a few times to get it out. I was starting to think it was some sort of growth inside my lid but as I said I got it out. It was really small. I don't know if it was a tiny piece of wood or what but I was mad at myself for not checking sooner since it had been in there for days at that point. My lower eyelid inside was a bit red in that area too. I am just glad it didn't do any more harm than it did and really glad I decided to put makeup on yesterday or that 'foreign object' would still been in there. Oye!
I've been enjoying the Olympics but frankly will be glad when they are over. I miss watching my regular shows although there hasn't been a lot on this summer of interest.
The youngest has been visiting since yesterday which has been nice. She also brought her boyfriend who got to meet my mom last evening. He is a very nice guy and someone the youngest has actually known since college. We ate out at Longhorn Steakhouse last evening. Her boyfriend had never been to one and he really enjoyed his prime rib last night.
It was nice having a weekend off. I didn't work at all, although I may work a little later this evening because I have off on Tuesday and there may be a bit much to handle tomorrow based on how much work I saw left at the end of the day Friday. Whatever I can't get to can go to someone else but I like to see my work all the way through to the end.
I'm starting to take my vacation days here and there because the end of the year seems to be right around the corner. If I don't use my vacation I lose it, so use it I shall.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Day 4 or 5?...
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Really?
Okay. If you've been watching the women's races at the Olympics you may have seen the race today where the winner of the 400 meter, won by leaping to a fall over the finish line. As best I can tell she didn't accidentally trip either. It was on purpose! I think that 'foot' races should be required to be won by foot. If you aren't upright, it doesn't count. We don't know that if Ms.Felix dove to the finish line if she would have won Gold instead of Silver. That kind of a finish should be confined to baseball or possibly football, not running~!
That's enough about that. I wouldn't even be able to make it half way around a track without stopping. LOL
We've been getting lots of rain the last several days. Some areas around here have gotten upwards of 10 inches. There hasn't been much flooding though as we've been in a drought and we're not in Louisiana. I feel really bad for those folks. I remember full well how it is to have a house flooded from growing up in a house that was prone to flooding. The most we had was I think 5 feet in the basement. Maybe was a little bit more but those memories will never go away.
That's enough about that. I wouldn't even be able to make it half way around a track without stopping. LOL
We've been getting lots of rain the last several days. Some areas around here have gotten upwards of 10 inches. There hasn't been much flooding though as we've been in a drought and we're not in Louisiana. I feel really bad for those folks. I remember full well how it is to have a house flooded from growing up in a house that was prone to flooding. The most we had was I think 5 feet in the basement. Maybe was a little bit more but those memories will never go away.
Monday, August 15, 2016
Water Polo
I am writing during my lunch 1/2 hour and turned on the Olympics which is in the middle of a women's Water Polo heat. I can't believe these women tread water the entire time they are playing!! That seems incredibly difficult to me, not to mention catching the ball and throwing it into the goal. I remember having to 'tread' water when I was a kid taking swimming lessons. It really wasn't that bad once I got into a slow rhythm. It was if trying to tread too fast and getting winded and then sinking that was the tough part. :-) But still I only had to do it like 5 minutes at the most. These gals do it for long periods of time. Something to be admired!
I didn't get my walk in this morning as we have had rain since the wee hours and it has been fairly steady. We really do need it but I am hoping it is down to a light rain by the end of my work day so that I can get my walk in. We'll see. I have no interest if it pouring then. The forecast is for chance of rain most of the week. It is great for the drought we are now finding ourselves in so I'll try not to complain, I just hope I can get some walks in this week.
I didn't get my walk in this morning as we have had rain since the wee hours and it has been fairly steady. We really do need it but I am hoping it is down to a light rain by the end of my work day so that I can get my walk in. We'll see. I have no interest if it pouring then. The forecast is for chance of rain most of the week. It is great for the drought we are now finding ourselves in so I'll try not to complain, I just hope I can get some walks in this week.
Friday, August 12, 2016
Cool
It is a cool 82 degrees out. It was in the low 100's earlier today. We have a cold front going through and there is a chance of rain for the next several days. We need it too.
Done work at regular time, pizza and beer hit the spot and watching the Olympics! :)
Done work at regular time, pizza and beer hit the spot and watching the Olympics! :)
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Wednesday Eve'
I was going to work late this evening but just wasn't motivated to work that much. I did work a little but I wanted to just relax and watch some of the Olympics. I just love some of the colors of the uniforms/outfits that some are wearing. Last evening the US women's gymnastic team wore beautiful sparkling leotards. I am pretty sure I heard the commentator say they cost over $1200 each. Wow!
I enjoy watching the Volleyball and from the look at some of the competitors outfits I think it must be rather cold there at the Olympics. I know it was rainy today but must be cool too. I didn't look up what the temperatures are there at the games.
We have been getting around 100 degrees around here so it is quite toasty!
I enjoy watching the Volleyball and from the look at some of the competitors outfits I think it must be rather cold there at the Olympics. I know it was rainy today but must be cool too. I didn't look up what the temperatures are there at the games.
We have been getting around 100 degrees around here so it is quite toasty!
Monday, August 8, 2016
Olympics
I've been enjoying watching the Olympics during the evening. I just saw the USA take another Gold in men's swimming. Yippee! The last few nights I have been watching the Olympics and reading the 7th of the Fever series book as I was nearly done reading it. Tonight I finished it and of course it left me wanting to read the next book. The next one is out but it isn't in paperback yet so I will wait to get it in paperback. I think there is one last one to come out next year. Who knows. It is definitely a good series and kept my interest enough to read every one.
I just worked a normal work day today as I always do when I work the weekend. It is nearly 9PM and still 90 degrees out. I had hubby wake me up a little later today because it is starting to be a bit too dark still at 6:15AM (to walk). There is still enough time for me to wash up and get ready for work even though I'm getting up 15 minutes later. Just not a lot of extra time like there was when I got up earlier. That's what happens when June passes and so it is expected. It is going to continue to be dark longer in the morning and get darker earlier at night.
Well back to watching more Olympics.
I just worked a normal work day today as I always do when I work the weekend. It is nearly 9PM and still 90 degrees out. I had hubby wake me up a little later today because it is starting to be a bit too dark still at 6:15AM (to walk). There is still enough time for me to wash up and get ready for work even though I'm getting up 15 minutes later. Just not a lot of extra time like there was when I got up earlier. That's what happens when June passes and so it is expected. It is going to continue to be dark longer in the morning and get darker earlier at night.
Well back to watching more Olympics.
*Test*
Just testing to see if this will show today's date 8/8 for my post. Will blog later this evening.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Morning!
**DON'T KNOW WHY THIS INDICATES THURSDAY. I WROTE THIS SATURDAY 8/6** TOO WEIRD
I thought I'd write a few moments this morning before starting in to work. Two of the furkids also have an appointment with the vet today as well. Molly, our oldest who will be 12 come November, has a hard small (well size of a dime?) lump on her hind near her spine. I'm hoping it is nothing. She acts fine otherwise. Tika has had a fatty lump on her belly for a few years now that the vet said is just a fatty tumor (didn't even have to test for cancer). It is more squishy (and the size of a large half dollar if not a little bigger). Ditzy has her regular appointment and needs her shots including rabies. So I'm going to start in early to work after this post.
I only have 12 MORE posts to reach 1000 posts on this blog! :) Of course it has taken years but hey, progress is progress. And I've written more over this last few years since my goal as of late is to write every day or as close to it as I can. If there is really absolutely nothing to write about I don't bother.
It has been near 100 degrees every day for the last few weeks. It is that time of the summer when I turn on the cold water at the faucet and nothing but very warm water comes out for a time. I try to make sure whatever I am putting in the washing machine can be done on very warm even if the setting is 'cold'. I can also feel the back porch floor (cement) still very warm on my feet when I take the dogs outside for their last potty time for the night around 10PM. Yes, the hottest time of summer is here!
I thought I'd write a few moments this morning before starting in to work. Two of the furkids also have an appointment with the vet today as well. Molly, our oldest who will be 12 come November, has a hard small (well size of a dime?) lump on her hind near her spine. I'm hoping it is nothing. She acts fine otherwise. Tika has had a fatty lump on her belly for a few years now that the vet said is just a fatty tumor (didn't even have to test for cancer). It is more squishy (and the size of a large half dollar if not a little bigger). Ditzy has her regular appointment and needs her shots including rabies. So I'm going to start in early to work after this post.
I only have 12 MORE posts to reach 1000 posts on this blog! :) Of course it has taken years but hey, progress is progress. And I've written more over this last few years since my goal as of late is to write every day or as close to it as I can. If there is really absolutely nothing to write about I don't bother.
It has been near 100 degrees every day for the last few weeks. It is that time of the summer when I turn on the cold water at the faucet and nothing but very warm water comes out for a time. I try to make sure whatever I am putting in the washing machine can be done on very warm even if the setting is 'cold'. I can also feel the back porch floor (cement) still very warm on my feet when I take the dogs outside for their last potty time for the night around 10PM. Yes, the hottest time of summer is here!
Almost forgot
I just got done work about 15 minutes ago and almost forgot to check in and write a short blog. This one will be really short. LOL
I will say I am glad tomorrow is Friday. Pizza and Beer tomorrow night. Yea! I am also really looking forward to watching some of the Olympics! I'm not that interested in the Opening ceremonies so I'll probably skip those tomorrow evening but do look forward to watching the games themselves, especially the gymnastics and swimming events!
Well off to hit the sack.
I will say I am glad tomorrow is Friday. Pizza and Beer tomorrow night. Yea! I am also really looking forward to watching some of the Olympics! I'm not that interested in the Opening ceremonies so I'll probably skip those tomorrow evening but do look forward to watching the games themselves, especially the gymnastics and swimming events!
Well off to hit the sack.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Day off!
Today I had the day off. It was really nice sleeping in until nearly 8:00AM! Last night hubby asked me if I wanted to get up at 7:00AM as usual and I had to remind him at least 3 times that I had off today. I might have slept a little longer if Molly hadn't been barking so much outside. I did my regular exercise routine (hey being off doesn't mean I'm not going to stay healthy). LOL.
Then I checked my email and Facebook while leisurely drinking coffee. I got my shower and then took care of some bills. Then breakfast with eggs and apples and cherries. Made an egg for hubby too. I got a load of wash done too.
Hubby and I had plans to go see the new Jason Bourne movie today so we saw that at 1:00PM, along with all the retired folks who went to the theater today, ha - ha. Well it was nice not being crowded. We both enjoyed the movie. Then we went to pick up a few things at Office Depot before heading home. I got an idea then and asked hubby if he wanted to go get a margarita at Mas Fajitas (Mexican restaurant) and he thought it was a good idea. So we got a drink and split an appetizer and that was really fun. It was impromptu and we don't get out much at all with my mom's situation. So I'm glad I thought of it.
The rest of the evening was as normal except I just got done enjoying a piece of red velvet cake hubby bought today. Yum....what a nice day off!
Then I checked my email and Facebook while leisurely drinking coffee. I got my shower and then took care of some bills. Then breakfast with eggs and apples and cherries. Made an egg for hubby too. I got a load of wash done too.
Hubby and I had plans to go see the new Jason Bourne movie today so we saw that at 1:00PM, along with all the retired folks who went to the theater today, ha - ha. Well it was nice not being crowded. We both enjoyed the movie. Then we went to pick up a few things at Office Depot before heading home. I got an idea then and asked hubby if he wanted to go get a margarita at Mas Fajitas (Mexican restaurant) and he thought it was a good idea. So we got a drink and split an appetizer and that was really fun. It was impromptu and we don't get out much at all with my mom's situation. So I'm glad I thought of it.
The rest of the evening was as normal except I just got done enjoying a piece of red velvet cake hubby bought today. Yum....what a nice day off!
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