Sunday was certainly a day of rest, except that my form of resting was working on my 30 Crafts in 30 Days challenge. I didn't leave the house aside from going to my car to get the dog food from it that I bought on Friday. I did have a really good weekend although I just don't know where the time goes!
I created more projects for the craft challenge, one of which I really like and I am considering doing more of.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is keeping me entertained. I don't watch a whole lot of reality tv but this show just does it for me! lol
I made Orange Chicken from a boxed dinner I bought at Walmart and I am happy to report that it was DELICIOUS.
I was happy to hear that my friend had a great date last night. She deserves it.
I found a quote that I love on Pinterest this is about bravery - if you're not on Pinterest, you soon will be. This site is growing like a California wildfire!
All this rain makes Virginia seem like Washington State! I'm not gonna let it dampen my mood though. It's all about how you choose to react.
I stopped by Ikea today. The As-is Section was on POINT! I might have to make visits to the store more frequently during the week. :0)
Bowling went really well tonight. I bowled two games in the mid to high 160s. We won't discuss the last game though. hahahaha
I love that I had a pretty easy day at work. Aside from waking up early to get there - it was pretty light work. Just trying to tie up loose ends with regards to an event.
I just LOVE the show Modern Family! It made me laugh out loud tonight! "Look, Looook".... lol "It's my Christmas sweater" LOL
As simple as it is - that York Peppermint Patty was THE BOMB! LOVED IT!
I ordered a sample yesterday and it arrived today. Less that 24 hours! AMAZING! Oh and I loved the sample and we will be ordering the items of our office.
Brainstorming ideas in a meeting today was great. Everyone was working toward a solution and it went really well.
I think I'm falling back in love with Grey's Anatomy this season. Tonight's episode was sooo good and dramatic. WHOA!
I love that my 60 pound dog love's to lay next to me with his head on my lap.
It's that time of year where I want to try out 101 different crafting ideas. Here's one that I think is totally doable in the next few weeks. Paint Dipped Pinecones.
I got quite a few things done today and all before 1PM - I didn't get everything done but enough to where I feel good about the accomplishments!
Tonight's episode of Once Upon a Time was really good. I'm lovin' how they're twisting the stories! Next week we'll learn about Cinderella!!
I'm thankful that my roommate came back early and helped me rake the leaves in the yard.
I love that the kitchen counter is completely clear. I bought a small pantry and that did the trick.
“I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today,
life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you
can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three
things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life. I've learned that
making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life." I've learned
that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I've learned that you
shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need
to be able to throw something back. I've learned that whenever I decide
something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I've
learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. I've
learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People
love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I've learned that I
still have a lot to learn. I've learned that people will forget what
you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget
how you made them feel.”―
Maya Angelou
A great stress reliever is exercise. Today I went to the gym and walked/ran 2.71 miles. I was tired when I got there but I conquered my work out.
I appreciate the phone call I had today. It put things into perspective and helped me not to stress.
My new favorite show: Once Upon a Time. That was good television! It's written by the same folks who wrote LOST - that's why I love it!
I have a great idea for a website. I'm following my passion. Tomorrow I make the first move.
I guess I've been really introspective. Well, I don't guess I am. I know I am. This is a sign that I'm about to embark on a new path. I'm not sure what that path is but I know whenever I get really cerebral, something remarkable, noteworthy, exciting, life changing is going to happen to me. It's like I begin to prepare myself mentally for it to take place.
I read this on a blog today - pretty simple. Here are the facts of life.
1. You only get one life.
2. Life is short and death is long.
3. There is virtually no reason that you should not be living your
dreams.
"You find a way to allow the truth of yourself to express itself. We're all looking for the highest, fullest, expression of ourselves as human beings." Oprah said this on her new show, Life Class. That is powerful.
I got the new iPhone 4S today. After the initial shock of not being able to sync it to my Mac, I was able to sync it to my Dell Laptop. I have to say, so far, so GREEEEEEEAT! It's a huge leap from the 3G I had. I love the dictation feature for texting. It works so well. I'm excited to try Siri next.
Tonight the Spirit Squad that I advise, The G-Men, were out and about at a campus event. It was so awesome to see how people reacted to them. Great job fellas!
It's exciting to be embarking on a path I haven't been on in over 4 years. :0)
The day started off rough - Lots of knee pain from running and body aches from bowling and running but it's turned out to be a pretty good day. How could it not when you always look for the positive things in life that surround you? I guess I've fully channeled "Pollyanna".
Today I said farewell to a good friend at work. Luckily she's not leaving the area though, so we can still hang out. I'm definitely looking forward to kickin' it with her in DC! I may not like the fact that she's leaving but I love the reason she is. She is being FEARLESS and I love it!
LOL, watching American Horror Story tonight and a line from Jessica Lange's character cracked me up. She is a mess! LOL "Christ on a stick... " They can pretty much say whatever they want on FX.
Paisano's Pizza - that's some DAMN GOOD PIZZA (and they make a good salad, too).
I had a great conversation tonight and I'm liking what became of it. Good stuff! (big grin)
I love the lyricism of Burt Bacharach. I guess that makes me "old school". hahaha I listened to his music on my way home from work.
I think I've finally figured out how to make these sketchbooks using re-purposed cereal boxes. I even added a flap with a clasp tonight! By the time I make one more I should have it totally figured out. Woo HOo!
I looked outside of the kitchen window and spotted a hummingbird hovering around one of the flowers in the front yard. Pretty cool! This is the second one I've seen in the yard in the last month. I guess they like what's in the yard. :0)
Today I found another show that I am excited for, The Walking Dead. This show is a good mix of creepy, sci-fi and drama. I like how each episode leaves you wanting more. Reminds me of how the show LOST made me feel. I'm also excited to start watching American Horror Story - Jessica Lange plays "creepy" really well. Oh, and they sure say the word, "shit" a lot!
Scored a great deal on an item at Super Target - I love shopping the clearance racks. I also love Super Target in general.
Peace and quiet. That's what I will have for the next few days and I will love every minute of it.
Today was planned to be a "lazy day" but it definitely didn't turn into that. I ended up doing yard work, running errands, walking the dog, cleaning up the kitchen and making a new craft project. So much for a lazy day!
Today I made a pot of chili and let me just tell you... it is GOOD. If it were Campbell's, it would be Mmm Mmm Good. Since it's mine, it comes with a hand so you can slap somebody!
I saw Big Mac (my dog) smile today. We went for a walk this morning and you could tell he were just happy as hell!
The post office has an automated mailing machine. I was a little apprehensive to try using it but I took a chance and I am loving that I did. It was pretty easy - although I do think I paid a little more than I would have normally because I didn't pick the right type of package.
I am finally watching the first episode of Revenge.. Oh yeah, I'm going to love this show!
Today I started an art project that was long overdue! Making sketchbooks from cereal boxes. The first one I made tonight wasn't so hot but the second one definitely shows great promise! It's just too bad that I cut myself while making this book.
Being under the weather slows you down quite a bit. However, I'm here to make the list! I vow not to miss a day.
Woo Hoo! I was able to navigate the NYC subway system without a glitch this morning. This is good preparation for my trip during Thanksgiving.
I arrived to the Bolt Bus 2 hours early and was able to do standby seating on the first bus out that morning. It was a little bit nerve wracking but I made it on the bus and even better - I go a row all to myself again!
I love Popeye's Chicken (and the onion rings) and I was craving it all the way home on the bus. I definitely got me some Popeye's!
That new show on ABC, Revenge, is pretty good! It's very reminiscent of the night time soaps of the 80s where something majorly dramatic happens at the end of each episode. This might be a new guilty pleasure!
I love seeing people I knew as a kid doing their thing. Just reminds me that while where I grew up had it's negatives, these women I went to high school with are definitely a positive. Keisha and Kwaun Music Ministries
Ugh... being sick, SUCKS! I'm just glad it's not as bad as it could be. I could be shivering, headache, stomach ache, etc. Luckily it's just a sore throat and the sniffles for the most part. I won't let it damper my day! Now on to my daily 5!
I took the Bolt Bus to NYC. It's awesome to be able to sit on the bus that has a power outlet and free internet! I love that.
Oooh the memories of Tootie, Natalie, Jo, Blair and Mrs. Garrett. I have been watching The Facts of Life on DVD. Every episode REALLY DID have a life lesson. At least the early seasons did. The jokes for today's youth probably wouldn't fly but it's still a great show to me!
Tonight as I was waiting on my friend to meet me at Penn Station a guy walked up to me and asked if I were Sinbad, the comedian. How funny is that?? This is the second time in my life where I've been mistaken for Sinbad. Do I really look like him? It was a cool feeling...
I bought a cupcake at a restaurant tonight and the icing was amazing! Love a good buttercream frosting.
There's something to be said about the energy of NYC. I love the excitement of the city and that there is so much to do.
I've noticed that it's pretty hard to list 5 things for the day when you don't leave the house. hahaha It was one of those days where I just needed to catch up on laundry, create things in the "creative suite" of my home, and watch TV. Now, let's attempt to come up with a list of 5 great things that I loved about today.
Today I was able to print stickers with my new 5 Loves logo on them. After a few tries I was successful!
I'm glad that I was able to finish all of my laundry today. There was a TON of it.
The show, Pan Am, is growing on me more and more. I turned off the last 30 minutes of Sweeney Todd for it for crying out loud! hahaha
I booked my Bolt Bus ticket to NYC. Very exciting and VERY inexpensive. Only $42 for a round trip ticket.
You can tell that I'm getting older. I find that I can appreciate many things that came before my time. One of those things is the soundtrack to the musical, Sweet Charity. I really wanted the soundtrack that had Shirley McLaine playing the lead but couldn't find it. This one has Gwen Verdon in it. I guess she must have been big time back then. hahaha Lots of familiar songs in this show - the biggest being "Hey Big Spender" and "If My Friends Could See Me Now". To make up for it, I found a YouTube clip from the movie featuring Shirley McLaine!
