Sunday, January 21, 2018
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Sunday before MLK day
So here it is almost halfway through January. I am working tomorrow too as we got that option (to get a floating holiday).
The weather here has been up and down. We have gotten some pretty cold days/nights (nights down to 28 degrees which is pretty low for this part of Texas). Then we've had some day time highs that reached 70 degrees. The next weather event is for this Tuesday we may get some freezing rain/sleet or even snow. It figures as I have my follow up appointment with the Endodontist for a check up on my root canal and if it looks good, get the permanent filling put in. So I hope the roads won't be bad. I may ask my hubby to take me. Luckily it is less than 3 miles away. Around here they do not treat roads for ice though so we'll see how it is.
Friday morning it got quite busy around here. There was a fire truck and then an ambulance outside that were attending to our neighbors across the street. Although we don't really get together, I was hoping they were okay. The wife came out with her arm in a sling but that is all we really saw. She contacted me later that morning. Turns out her husband had a knee replacement operation on Wednesday and she had just picked him up Thursday from the hospital. Friday morning he lost his balance in the bathroom where she was near by and he fell backwards and hit her going down. She broke her wrist and he busted his stitches open from his operation. I offered to help any way I could.
She got home from the hospital early afternoon. I went over right after we had dinner and brought her mail in for her. Her husband had his leg worked on again and stayed in the hospital until today. I made my crock pot meatloaf and potatoes for them to have for dinner tonight. I also took her to the hospital yesterday so that she could take some clothes, etc., to him. I am more than happy to help and we really got to chat some too and catch up with our lives. It was actually nice as we feel like we have no friends here and rarely talk to anyone. But by reaching out in neighborly friendship, we got to reconnect with them some. I told her we should get together sometime soon after she and her hubby have recovered. Steve offered to drive them anywhere they need as well.
I'm enjoying the reading I'm doing with the oldest. We have just started the 5th book in a series. It is a very interesting story too so it has been lots of fun. The Olympics are coming up next month too which is something I look forward to watching. So even though we are in the dead of Winter, these things will help make it still fun....until Spring is here and it will be warmer and the daylight longer.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Starting 9th year...
It is hard to believe but I am starting the 9th year of this blog. Yep. It all started back in 2009 when I still had one at home..well starting college. Now the oldest has been married for 3 years, and the youngest is in her fifth year as a teacher. Time sure flies huh?!
Well I'm back into the work groove but it will take some getting used to writing the year 2018. I made out some checks for bills today and the first one I had to change from a 7 to an 8. Luckily that isn't very hard to do. I'm sure I'll have it down pat about the time when fall hits. :)
If my mom were still alive, she'd be turning 91 next week. It will be weird not celebrating it with her. I'm sure I'll say a little Happy Birthday to her wherever she is.
It is finally getting a little warmer outside which I'm happy about. It is supposed to even hit the 60's this weekend. Woo hoo!!
Looking forward to filling up this year's blog with only funny,inspirational or happy stories! (Hopefully!!!)
Well I'm back into the work groove but it will take some getting used to writing the year 2018. I made out some checks for bills today and the first one I had to change from a 7 to an 8. Luckily that isn't very hard to do. I'm sure I'll have it down pat about the time when fall hits. :)
If my mom were still alive, she'd be turning 91 next week. It will be weird not celebrating it with her. I'm sure I'll say a little Happy Birthday to her wherever she is.
It is finally getting a little warmer outside which I'm happy about. It is supposed to even hit the 60's this weekend. Woo hoo!!
Looking forward to filling up this year's blog with only funny,inspirational or happy stories! (Hopefully!!!)
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Happy New Year's Eve!
Thought I'd wish everyone a Happy New Year! I hope 2018 bring us all health and happiness!!!
Well I got my stitches out on Thursday from the core biopsy. They got all good margins and it is all good, for now anyway. I have my regular full body check the end of this month, and I hope my skin is fine and there is nothing else that is new (in a bad way) or suspicious.
It is going to be really cold tonight and for the next day or two, with temperatures below freezing. I know it is no big deal compared to places that always are below freezing in Winter. But this is Central Texas and I never expect it to get that cold here.
It has been cloudy for about a week too. I hate the dreary gray weather. Hopefully it will get sunny soon too. Hubby just put away the last of the indoor Christmas decorations. So time to hunker down for a cold, dark January. LOL. At least February should start to show significantly earlier daylight and warmer temperatures.
Until then, I will strive to live each day to the fullest, enjoy life and make the best of the beginning of 2018 while it takes me a while to get used to writing 2018 !
Well I got my stitches out on Thursday from the core biopsy. They got all good margins and it is all good, for now anyway. I have my regular full body check the end of this month, and I hope my skin is fine and there is nothing else that is new (in a bad way) or suspicious.
It is going to be really cold tonight and for the next day or two, with temperatures below freezing. I know it is no big deal compared to places that always are below freezing in Winter. But this is Central Texas and I never expect it to get that cold here.
It has been cloudy for about a week too. I hate the dreary gray weather. Hopefully it will get sunny soon too. Hubby just put away the last of the indoor Christmas decorations. So time to hunker down for a cold, dark January. LOL. At least February should start to show significantly earlier daylight and warmer temperatures.
Until then, I will strive to live each day to the fullest, enjoy life and make the best of the beginning of 2018 while it takes me a while to get used to writing 2018 !
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Almost Christmas
I see I haven't blogged in weeks. Well I was busy with the Angel Christmas card project. I mailed over 300 cards! :) And I'm always busy at work, especially this time of year when folks take off so those of us who don't have off, need to pick up the slack.
I happened to have today off which is probably why it occurred to me to blog. LOL. I had an appointment at 2:00PM to have a core biopsy done on a suspicious mole clump that all the margins were not clean from the small biopsy they took last month. That just happened to be when it was scheduled, as I forgot I had today off when I made that appointment. It went okay but I can't do my exercise tapes for 8 days. That is when I get the stitches out. I'll just walk instead as that is something I am allowed to do. They don't want me bending or twisting alot. Yah right... with 4 dogs, that is going to be pretty hard to avoid. I was pretty good the rest of today...so far.
Hubby and I did have some fun this morning doing some Christmas shopping and then had lunch at a near by Mexican restaurant.
Last week I had root canal done on that abscessed tooth and it really wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. There is some medication that went in the root canal and there is a temporary filling in it. I don't go back until 'next year' to get it checked and if all is well, get a permanent filling on it (the crown was already there so they just drilled through it). I had no clue that they would let that one remain, but good thing as I saved a step that way.
I haven't done any baking for Christmas but will be making at least chocolate chip cookies when the youngest comes this weekend to visit. It will be here before we know it. I just have to get through the next two workdays.
I happened to have today off which is probably why it occurred to me to blog. LOL. I had an appointment at 2:00PM to have a core biopsy done on a suspicious mole clump that all the margins were not clean from the small biopsy they took last month. That just happened to be when it was scheduled, as I forgot I had today off when I made that appointment. It went okay but I can't do my exercise tapes for 8 days. That is when I get the stitches out. I'll just walk instead as that is something I am allowed to do. They don't want me bending or twisting alot. Yah right... with 4 dogs, that is going to be pretty hard to avoid. I was pretty good the rest of today...so far.
Hubby and I did have some fun this morning doing some Christmas shopping and then had lunch at a near by Mexican restaurant.
Last week I had root canal done on that abscessed tooth and it really wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. There is some medication that went in the root canal and there is a temporary filling in it. I don't go back until 'next year' to get it checked and if all is well, get a permanent filling on it (the crown was already there so they just drilled through it). I had no clue that they would let that one remain, but good thing as I saved a step that way.
I haven't done any baking for Christmas but will be making at least chocolate chip cookies when the youngest comes this weekend to visit. It will be here before we know it. I just have to get through the next two workdays.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Hump Day Off
Today I had the day off. It was one of the days I scheduled to use up the rest of my time off. I started out skipping the walk this morning as it was pouring rain and only about 40 degrees outside. It was already pouring last night when I went to bed so I knew most likely I would not be walking today, so I instead slept in past 7:30am, which for me is sleeping in.
Even though it was cold and wet all day today, I had a nice day off. We skipped going out to lunch since the weather was so yucky, but I did get a bunch of the Angel Christmas cards done. This is mostly due to hubby helping me write a lot of the inside card greetings. I have gotten 180 (out of 300 possible) done so far.
I also made a point of playing my guitar and singing which I haven't done in a long time. Hubby and I even sang a few together. We sound pretty good I think, although I'm sure I'm biased. So for the first time I actually sat in the 'music room' and used it for just that purpose. My fingers are a bit sore and my nails on my left hand are a bit mangled from playing but it was worth it. I need to play it more often!!
Well although most of this year has been about hubby's health issues this month seems to be my turn. Nothing major, but I have to go back and get a core biopsy done of that area that they took a light skin biopsy of, to get the rest of it (to make sure all the margins are clear).
And two days ago I had my regular dental appointment and showed the dental hygienist an area on my gums that has been bothering me. A spot that was reddish with a white bump that didn't go away. My dentist was not in (I only see her every 2 appointments - once a year) , but the other dentist that shares that office with her took a look, probed around and determined I have an abscessed tooth. I thought those hurt but apparently since mine is draining,it isn't painful. So now I have to go to an Endodontist next week and most likely get root canal. Fun fun.
Well back to the Angel Christmas card project.
Even though it was cold and wet all day today, I had a nice day off. We skipped going out to lunch since the weather was so yucky, but I did get a bunch of the Angel Christmas cards done. This is mostly due to hubby helping me write a lot of the inside card greetings. I have gotten 180 (out of 300 possible) done so far.
I also made a point of playing my guitar and singing which I haven't done in a long time. Hubby and I even sang a few together. We sound pretty good I think, although I'm sure I'm biased. So for the first time I actually sat in the 'music room' and used it for just that purpose. My fingers are a bit sore and my nails on my left hand are a bit mangled from playing but it was worth it. I need to play it more often!!
Well although most of this year has been about hubby's health issues this month seems to be my turn. Nothing major, but I have to go back and get a core biopsy done of that area that they took a light skin biopsy of, to get the rest of it (to make sure all the margins are clear).
And two days ago I had my regular dental appointment and showed the dental hygienist an area on my gums that has been bothering me. A spot that was reddish with a white bump that didn't go away. My dentist was not in (I only see her every 2 appointments - once a year) , but the other dentist that shares that office with her took a look, probed around and determined I have an abscessed tooth. I thought those hurt but apparently since mine is draining,it isn't painful. So now I have to go to an Endodontist next week and most likely get root canal. Fun fun.
Well back to the Angel Christmas card project.
Sunday, December 3, 2017
December already?
I know..I haven't blogged in a while. But I have been busy with work and the holidays coming, as the Angel card project is under way and I've got 300 cards to try to get out. And there is the reading I am doing with the oldest for our Mom & Me book club. So yes, been a bit busy.
Today I worked some, gave Bella her first bath (which she was very good for), and decorated the Christmas tree. This will be the last year for this tree...because even though it is a fake tree, we've been having to pick up needles like crazy !!
I also worked on the Christmas photo for our fur kids this year. One picture on the bed would not likely be an option this year with the new fur kid (I don't think Bella would have stayed on the bed), so we put their scarfs on and took individual pictures instead and then I created a photo collage in Word. It isn't perfect but here it is:
Today I worked some, gave Bella her first bath (which she was very good for), and decorated the Christmas tree. This will be the last year for this tree...because even though it is a fake tree, we've been having to pick up needles like crazy !!
I also worked on the Christmas photo for our fur kids this year. One picture on the bed would not likely be an option this year with the new fur kid (I don't think Bella would have stayed on the bed), so we put their scarfs on and took individual pictures instead and then I created a photo collage in Word. It isn't perfect but here it is:
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