Projects from My World

I thought before I take of for another weekend of creating, I'd better show you what I worked on last time. These are two of the projects. I will post pictures of the other project later this week.
The first project is a small notebook for my purse. I use it to make lists, write down ideas and addresses. I keep track of supplies there or things I want to buy if I run across it in my travels. You never know what I'll have written in there. But it stays in my purse. I'm sorry it's a bit blurry.
After that are the first 3 months of my 12 month journal I've been working on. Most of my friends are doing a picture a day for a year. That's way too much for me. So I figure I can do a bit every month. Like 12 things a month. That's 3 things a week. I think my life is exciting enough for three things a week. I hope you like it.
The papers, 3 ring book and alot of the accessories for it are from 7 gypsies "Savannah" line. I love this line, plus it's the name of my hometown, if you drop the "h". The metal circles are Tim Holtz. I love his stuff!!! Look for more of his trinkets in my other months. The Stamps are Fancy Pants. I bought the calendar set a few years ago, knowing I'd use it someday! I'm so glad I did!
Enjoy, hopefully I can put a big dent in April/May and June this weekend. And I'm going to sort a gallon bag full of buttons by color. Won't that be fun?

Well it's Almost Saturday!

In a few minutes I'll go to bed. In a few minutes it will be Saturday! Because it's Saturday, I have a surprise 40th birthday party to go to. It's really going to be a surprise because her birthday isn't til March! But our friend is so quick to pick up things that she would know we were up to something if we tried to plan something near her birthday.
I had to run some errands after work for the party. We're doing a Western theme, with bandanas and daisies. I'm in charge of drinks. Everyone thinks that's perfect for me. Why? But I'll take care of that in the morning.
I went tonite to get the stuff to wrap her birthday presents. Daisies, monarch butterflies and twine. One of the other girls has some red checked paper we're going to use. I got all that at HL. Except the twine. I have that here at the house.
I went to Michael's just to see what they had that I couldn't live without. Not much. Lots of new stuff, but I don't need it. Not yet. I want to see what the LSS's come out with from Winter CHA. I like to support my local LSS.
I went to Michael's because it was next door to TarGET! as we of german heritage say. I went to TarGET because my friend Kathy had a water bottle at work today that looked really cool. She got it at Target' as she is more prissy, ya know, tar gey!
Kathy knew about the water bottle because Joe, one of the guys at work had one.
Since we are on a "save the earth" kick here and at school, I've decided to try to cut back on drinking bottled water. I mean I have filter! All I need is a cup to keep it cold, that I can see through. Because I am funny about seeing the bottom of my glass and that it's clean. So I went to TarGET for a $10 water bottle.
I never go to TarGET, not that I don't like it, it's just on that side of town that I don't go to because there is too much traffic.
So I explored TarGET. I shouldn't have done that. First of all, I totally missed the $1 bins. I meant to go there. I saw a cute mailbox at the crop last weekend that someone had altered from the $1 bin. I am still kicking myself. I also totally missed the workout clothes. New workout clothes are my gift to me for being so faithful and losing 10 pounds on Wii. But I didn't even get them.
But I found Woolrich twin flannel sheets on clearance for $10. Those will keep me toasty warm next week at Winter Retreat. I found 4 towels on clearance to match the ones in Patrick's bathroom. Happy, Beachy colored towels. They match his PINK tiled bathroom. So let's see, sheets, towels, water bottle, $43!!!! But the sheets and towels on clearance justified the $10 (choke) water bottle right?
I'm rambling, really rambling. It's Saturday, I'm going to bed.

Random Things

I noticed on Ali Edwards Blog that she posted 16 Random Things. So here's mine.

1. Since beginning Wii Fit 28 days ago, my Wii Fit age has ranged from 32 to 71. I personally like the 32.

2. I really do like wearing wool sweaters.

3. Almonds really curb my midday hunger. I could almost not eat lunch.

4. My husband is really great, he's done the dinner dishes every night for a week.

5. As much as I enjoyed the few months we had alone with no children at home. I am really enjoying having the youngest one home again.

6. I think I could live on soup.

7. How big can dust bunnies really grow?

8. $5 mukluks from Kohl's are the greatest! I'm loving my red ones in this cold weather.

9. I am lucky! I won here and here in the past two months!

10. I can jog for 5 minutes on the Wii Fit!

11. I love cold weather in Florida. It really does remind me why I don't want to live back up north!

12. That son that lives at home? He cracks me up everyday!

13. I'm loving that new show, "Lie to Me". How interesting.....

14. I'm loving American Idol already. Next week, Florida.

15. Six degrees of separation....The Reverend who gave the opening prayer at the Inaugaration luncheon..Dr. Black? Used to be our Navy Chaplain. Awesome Guy!

16. I'm looking forward to camping at Winter Retreat with the Hilltop girls. 30 degrees in rustic cabins, now that's my kind of fun!

How's that for random?

Middle of the Week

It's bitter cold here, in the 20s, with windchill in the minus zeros. UGH! This is not why I live in Florida!
Sorry for not posting, this cold is kicking my hiney. I have no energy, once I get home from work, I'm done. Today, it's moved into my sinus'. Ugh! I'm over this!
I had a blast at the weekend beach scrapbooking retreat. Always a good time.
I'll try to post more later. Truly I will.

Friday!!!!!!

How do I always get from Tuesday to Friday in a snap? Gosh Wednesday and Thursday are always blurs to me. I don't know why, they just do.
I'm all packed for the weekend scrapping at the beach. This is my second crop in a row that I have not packed one single picture. Not one. I have plenty of things I want to do. If I need pictures, I'll print them there. But truly, I'd don't think I will.
I have to come back in town Saturday night for the football banquet. Can't miss that. You can tell I wasn't on the planning committee this year or we wouldn't have it this weekend! It will be sad tho, as all of hubby's DLine are seniors. We'll miss them.
Work has been just work. Same stuff, different day. Meetings on processes, you know you can't just tell people how to do something. You have to put it in writing, and every scenerio has to be explored. We have had 10 meetings on the process of withdrawing a student. How hard is it? I guess some people have to justify their job by having a meeting. Please just let me have the time, so I can do my job!
Can you tell I need a weekend at the beach scrapping?? And I've only worked three days this week!!! So ready for this long weekend.
I'll miss my Wii tho. I'll get home and hubby will have broken all my Wii records. But it's not a contest, just ask him!
I'll have the computer with me, so I'll check in on all of you. Have a great weekend and stay warm!!

Tuesday Tellings

I think I've finally broke my fever. I'm feeling much better today and can actually function without a blanket wrapped around me or feeling chilled. But I've stayed home from work just be sure and to build up some energy. My chest still feels congested, but I think that will have to work itself out. Everyone I've talked to felt rotten for 5 days. This is day 5.

On a positive note. Mii on Wii Fit is going well. I've lost 8 pounds, but more importantly, I'm still up off the sofa and doing something. Except for the past few days, I exersise every night. Last night I did a bit of step aerobics and balance, but Sunday I didn't do anything but the basic body test. I am jogging in place for 5 minutes now, I'm doing a half hour of step aerobics, a half hour of yoga, and a half hour of strength and balance training. As you can imagine with me and hubby doing this much, it takes up alot of tv time. Yeah!

I love the instant feedback the Wii Fit gives. I know my weight and BMI soon after signing in. I know if my times on my aerobics and balance tests have improved over the day before. I know if my yoga stances are better or worse. It's amazing that the Wii can tell this by Mii using the balance board.

I have to tell you about Sunday. I felt like doodoo. Really doodoo. I could barely get off the sofa, I felt so weak. But I got up and did the basic body test, weighing in, and doing two balance tests that are typically easy. I usually have a Wii Fit age around 43 which is younger than I am. But Sunday night in my weakened state I was 71! I felt 71! It was amazing to me because my balance tests were off, but not by much. My weight was down as was my BMI. But I was 71!

So besides the weight loss, I can feel some firmness in my muscles. I can see the difference in how my clothes fit already. I can feel that the exercises have gotten easier for me to do, meaning my muscles and balance are getting better. My downfall continues to be anything I have to do one legged. But, I've improved there already too. Just not as well as I would like.

I'll keep you posted on my progress, but won't obsess about it. I can see that being under 200 pounds is now a reality for me. I plan to take this down as far as I can, and hope they come up with Wii Fit II!

Monday Morning

I've decided to give my body one more day of rest with this cold/flu stuff I have going on. I feel like such a slug, doing absolutely nothing. But I know it's what my body needs most. Orange Juice, Chicken soup and rest. I don't really have a fever, I'm not really stuffy. I'm just achey and chest congested.
So by that, you know I really didn't have a great weekend. Rick even did the grocery shopping alone. And he did a great job! He only bought one item not on the list, Chili Cheese Fritos, but I'll give him that for doing the shopping! Plus he did a great job helping get all the Christmas stuff taken down and put in the attic. Even HRH Patrick helped!
So between the flu/cold and my thumb, I'm feeling pretty worthless. Here's a picture of my thumb. It's such a pretty color of black and blue. Those heavy fireproof file cabinets can really do a number. I'm so happy I didn't let the F bomb out. I wanted too!

 

And, since I haven't posted any scrap stuff in awhile, here's my quick and easy card I did for my cousin, Carole, who underwent a masectomy last week. Her hubby is a beekeeper and she loves bees. And the news was good, they got everything!

 

I'm off for more rest. I'm going to run a few loads of wash and make some homemade chicken soup. Other than that, I'm worthless. I hope you have a wondermous day!

S A TUR DAY!

Yes I have that Bay City Rollers song in my head. So now you should too! Please don't thank me.
I fully intended to post with pictures today, but I can't find my camera cord. I can't dig for it anywhere because my thumb hurts. Friday afternoon I slammed it in the file cabinet door. Not just any file cabinet, one of the big, heavy, fireproof file cabinets. Yes, I almost said an F bomb, right there in school. But I didn't, I caught it and said Fudge! I don't think I broke it, but I do think I'll have serious nail damage. It's that pretty indigo ink blue color that's almost black. Right down where the nail meets the thumb, where the new nail grows. Now you know why I almost said the F bomb.
On top of that, I'm getting the crud. I still don't think I have it as bad as my friend, Sharon, or my much older sister, Susie, but I feel like it's coming. We all got it last week from our friend, Ann. Thanks Ann! Susie and Sharon sound much, much worse than me. Sharon went to the Dr. yesterday and Susie said she's going Monday if she doesn't feel better.
So today I cracked the whip and we got all the Christmas taken care of and put away except the outside lights. It rained all day so those will get taken down later. I don't do the outside lights anyway, so I'm not worried. Now if I get sick at least I won't have to worry about when Christmas is taken down.
Tomorrow is grocery day, and good thing, as the cat has no dry food and the freezer is bare. It hasn't been this bare since Hurricane Ivan. We pretty much ate everything in it over the holidays and tonite I threw away a couple of mystery packages....in the morning I'll wipe it all down good before we go grocery shopping. Assuming of course I can breathe.
So, I'm off to put some vick's on my feet, take some tylenol and go to bed. Have a good day and cover your mouth when you cough!

TGIF!

I've made it through the first week back, but not without casualty. I think I'm getting a chest cold. My lungs feel full of mud, my throat is a teeny bit scratchy, and my head feels like there's an expanding balloon in it. I know, I should stay home, but I'm not.
Hopefully this won't get in the way of getting the house back in order, taking the tree down, etc.
Well those Gators got lucky again. Good for them I guess. Lots of penalties in the game and good defense played by both teams. Also, ole Brett is up to his tricks. He's taking a bit of time to decide whether or not he should come back. I can tell him now. Stay Home! Sorry Baby, your playing days are over, don't be a hanger oner.
Of to work, the sooner I get there, the sooner I get home. I have Microsoft Access training today, so that should a nice break up.
Have a wondermous day!

Random Wierdness

So let's see last I posted it was Sunday. I was enjoying one last day before going back to work. Is it Spring Break yet??
Monday was CPR/AED training. Yes, now I can save your life, if you are choking or having a heart attack. If I have my rubber gloves and mouth protection with me. That's more to protect you than me. Lord knows if you are dying of a heart attack you wouldn't want to catch my cold too. Except right now I don't have a cold. Of course if you are passed out, it won't matter. I'd have to save you, without your permission. Seriously, everyone should know how to do this. If you don't, go get trained.
Tuesday was the first day with students back. Lots of new students, busy day. I stayed so busy that I didn't get into any trouble and I didn't get lunch. Thank goodness for roasted almonds. Oh, the chocolate, chocolate chip muffin for breakfast before all heck broke loose helped too.
I did an hour and 45 minutes on the Wii Fit to make up for that muffin. I'm loving the Wii Fit. I can see a difference in my endurance already. Still can't do those one legged yoga things. My ankles are just too weak. But I can kick butt in a quite a few poses. But I have to tell on my hubby. He kicks butt on the yoga move called "Dance". Think figure skater with one leg up over their back to the top of their head. Yep, he's pretty good at that one. Me? Can't even get to ten seconds. I think that's a picture that needs to go on the team video.
So today is Wednesday. Thank goodness it's hump day. I can't go into details, but just thank goodness. I asked my principal for a segway today. He said to order two.
I think I'm going to take my doctor's advice and get that bottle of wine.

Where Did the Week Go?

Last I realized it was Wednesday, and I had a bunch a days of vacation ahead of me. Now it's Sunday and tomorrow is back to work day. So what have I done the past few days?
Well, Thursday I made chili, Southwestern Chili for our Crop on Saturday. I waited for my sister to get here. We did the mandatory trip to Hobby Lobby. All I bought was a bee. I needed a bee embellishment for a card I'm making for my cousin. She loves bees. We tried to go by the new scrapstore, but she was closed.
So Friday was fun day. Susie and I met up with Sharon & Ann to go scrapshopping. We covered 5 stores and over a hundred miles in 7 hours. LOL! We started at the new scrapstore, where we all bought stuff. I bought some prima flowers. Like I needed more of them! Then we went to Unforgettable in Pace, I bought some BG Eva paper, I think I'll make some Valentines with it. Then it was off to Crestview to A Scrap in Time. We spent the longest time in there, she has soooo much stuff. I won the prize for spending the most, but she was having a sale so we got some good bargains. Then it was off to Ft. Walton Beach to visit Croppin' Corner. They were celebrating their one year anniversary already and she's come along way with the store. She's cleaned out alot of the clutter and gotten in some really new cool things.
We'd worked up an appetite by then so a trip to Moe's was in order. I was the only one who had eaten at Moe's before so everyone was surprised at how much food you get. Very yummy! It's Mexican food and you get chips and salsa plus I had a huge burrito that would feed a small starving family. I didn't need supper later that night!
A.C. Moore was our next and final stop. Can't even remember now what I bought! Isn't that terrible? It didn't matter, we had sooo much fun all day and some of us earned new nicknames, right Sneezy and Stinky? Ann had to get back to set up for Crop for Hope so we got her home in plenty of time.
Crop for Hope was Saturday at the fairgrounds. Lots of fun, prizes and scrappin' got done! Ann made some kind of whiskey slush stuff that was really good, citrusy flavored. I was invited to two private crops coming up. One I won't miss for sure as we are renting a beach house and the other I'm not too sure if I'll be able to fit in. It poured rain while we were scrappin and laughin' so it was a great day to be in with the girls, having fun. I saw lots of friends I hadn't seen in awhile and we had 10 crockpots full of soup. I tried the Chicken Gumbo (yummy), Baked Potato Soup (Soooo yummy!) and Paula Deen's Tastes Like Lasagne Soup. That was the best one I'd tried! I think I'll make it here at the house.
I worked on a "Jingle" book that my friend gave me for secret santa last year. It was fun and I still have two pages to do to finish. Everyone was laughing at me because I brought my rolly desk chair and was rolling all over to talk to people.
Well, rambled enough again. I hope you had a good weekend too. I'm off to relax one more day!