I'm going to miss the Olympics. I've never really paid much attention to them before, to be honest. I don't know why THIS Olympics captured my attention in the first place, unless it's because it was in Vancouver, where Sis lived so happily. Looking at all those strong young people makes me want to become stronger, too! I will work on this. Despite the endless cold and clouds and snow.
I wonder if I should get a different job. Mr. Handsome and I cannot make it on my wage alone and my work history is more flexible than his. I mean, he'll always make piles more moolah than I can, but I can get a different job faster. I hope. I'm not a youngster anymore and the kinds of jobs I'm fit for are usually entry-level, young person, menial jobs. Well, we'll see. Maybe a job will come along for him soon. I'm very worried about the immediate future.
March is here and I'm so glad. These gray, heavy skies won't last long.
Off topic,
"Chuck" is back on tonight! I never knew who did the theme song until I heard it on our local indie radio station.
I love all kinds of cake.
... there's no place I'd rather be.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
stuff I like
I've just finished this book called STUFF: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things. It's fascinating, absolutely fascinating. I've always been intrigued by people who hoard stuff (or animals or whatever) and this book really illuminates their struggles to deal with their problems. Wow. It also made me realize how easy it could be to fall into that trap. I've got so much JUNK that I save because it might be useful someday or I mean to repair it or someone gave it to me or ... the list goes on and ON.
I think I've got a problem with books. I just like books. I like having them all around me. I like having my STUFF all around me. I posted a picture of my really, really messy and cluttered dressing room recently. That picture was taken last Spring, but there's been no improvement. The piles wax and wane but never go away. I've been like that since I first got my own room (as opposed to sharing with a sister) as a teen. It was kind of a family joke that I'd switch rooms once my own room became unliveable. Truly unliveable; you couldn't walk through the room, you had to walk OVER stuff.
The problem extended into my adult years. I used to ask my friend, Furniture Girl(whom I've known for 23 years! WOW!!!), to come over and keep me company while I cleaned my room. She'd have to climb over stuff to perch on my bed while I dug through and organized all my stuff. geez-o-peets. I've always kind of left the mess in my bedroom and kept the rest of my living space clear, but lately, my mess has been expanded to the TV room, our "nest." This is where I like to make my crafty stuff and knit and crochet while Mr Handsome and I watch TV and videos. It's getting out of control. This is just the sidetable top:
Actually, this pic doesn't look too bad. To me, anyway (note the delicious hop-brew). But it's a real problem, the organization of all my crafty stuff. I think I'll have to take over a bookcase to get it all organized. But then, where will all the books go???
This book has shamed and inspired me to get rid of the stuff that's been sitting around for YEARS, literally gathering dust. This afternoon, I spent about an hour clearing crap out of the "office," which used to be where I'd do my college homework but now is just used as a catchall and as where we put the kitty litter. So, I'm in there at least twice a day. Also, it's where the door to the upper deck is, so we go through there often in nice weather. I'd like that room to be useable instead of embarrassing! I packed up over a dozen old textbooks (I am NEVER going to look up information in them again! I mean, c'mon! That's what the internet is for!), two paper grocery bags crammed full of recycleables, a bag of pure trash, and a big box of office supplies that I embezzled from my old secretary-type jobs (a few pens here, a few stickynote pads there, a bunch of old binders... they weren't using them and I could find a use for them, riiiiight???). I still feel like "oh, we might need those some day!" But we WON'T We won't EVER need six binders! Or 24 pencils! Or a sh!tload of cardstock! Oh, it's gonna feel good to take all that stuff to Goodwill. It's an office-in-a-box and I hope someone will be super happy to find it!
Next, I'll tackle the dressing room. But I have to admit, it really IS hard to get rid of all this stuff that I've purposefully collected and saved, saved for godonlyknows WHAT reason.
I think I've got a problem with books. I just like books. I like having them all around me. I like having my STUFF all around me. I posted a picture of my really, really messy and cluttered dressing room recently. That picture was taken last Spring, but there's been no improvement. The piles wax and wane but never go away. I've been like that since I first got my own room (as opposed to sharing with a sister) as a teen. It was kind of a family joke that I'd switch rooms once my own room became unliveable. Truly unliveable; you couldn't walk through the room, you had to walk OVER stuff.
The problem extended into my adult years. I used to ask my friend, Furniture Girl(whom I've known for 23 years! WOW!!!), to come over and keep me company while I cleaned my room. She'd have to climb over stuff to perch on my bed while I dug through and organized all my stuff. geez-o-peets. I've always kind of left the mess in my bedroom and kept the rest of my living space clear, but lately, my mess has been expanded to the TV room, our "nest." This is where I like to make my crafty stuff and knit and crochet while Mr Handsome and I watch TV and videos. It's getting out of control. This is just the sidetable top:
Actually, this pic doesn't look too bad. To me, anyway (note the delicious hop-brew). But it's a real problem, the organization of all my crafty stuff. I think I'll have to take over a bookcase to get it all organized. But then, where will all the books go???
This book has shamed and inspired me to get rid of the stuff that's been sitting around for YEARS, literally gathering dust. This afternoon, I spent about an hour clearing crap out of the "office," which used to be where I'd do my college homework but now is just used as a catchall and as where we put the kitty litter. So, I'm in there at least twice a day. Also, it's where the door to the upper deck is, so we go through there often in nice weather. I'd like that room to be useable instead of embarrassing! I packed up over a dozen old textbooks (I am NEVER going to look up information in them again! I mean, c'mon! That's what the internet is for!), two paper grocery bags crammed full of recycleables, a bag of pure trash, and a big box of office supplies that I embezzled from my old secretary-type jobs (a few pens here, a few stickynote pads there, a bunch of old binders... they weren't using them and I could find a use for them, riiiiight???). I still feel like "oh, we might need those some day!" But we WON'T We won't EVER need six binders! Or 24 pencils! Or a sh!tload of cardstock! Oh, it's gonna feel good to take all that stuff to Goodwill. It's an office-in-a-box and I hope someone will be super happy to find it!
Next, I'll tackle the dressing room. But I have to admit, it really IS hard to get rid of all this stuff that I've purposefully collected and saved, saved for godonlyknows WHAT reason.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
clearing out
In the spirit of clearing out stuff, here are a bunch of images that are cluttering up my desktop, images I REALLY like but haven't found a place to fit into a post.
I think it's no secret that I love cars. I want THIS one!
I've really enjoyed playing chess with Bro and hope to do more of that soon! This little travel set that James Dean is playing with is adorable (and so is JD)!
I would like to find this spot, find it and claim it as my own, a spot I can escape to when the world is just too big and loud.
I need this kitty to help me with portion control (I have lost five pounds, though. YAY!).
A good reminder, and I think it's pretty.
I think it's no secret that I love cars. I want THIS one!
I've really enjoyed playing chess with Bro and hope to do more of that soon! This little travel set that James Dean is playing with is adorable (and so is JD)!
I would like to find this spot, find it and claim it as my own, a spot I can escape to when the world is just too big and loud.
I need this kitty to help me with portion control (I have lost five pounds, though. YAY!).
A good reminder, and I think it's pretty.
Monday, February 22, 2010
The snow is here
Earlier this week, I kept telling people, "I've decided it's Spring! I don't care what Mother Nature does, she can snow all she wants, 'cause it's gonna melt soon!"
I regret challenging Mom that way. We got dumped on. It's too early to get a decent picture of what it looks like; I'll try to get one later for you (sorry, by the time I had time, it just looked like old snow, not pretty, so no pic). It's a lot of snow. The bookstore is going to be VERY slow today. People just don't shop for books when there are snowstorms going on. Hundreds of schools across the state are closed and it's supposed to keep on snowing, there are all kinds of warnings, etc., etc., etc.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
naps
I absolutely agree with this article that states that napping boosts brain power. I love to nap. I'm pretty good at it, when I put my mind to it. Now, sleeping at night is another thing. That's a challenge I've never mastered. I've had chronic insomnia since I was a kid.
Anyhoo, napping is GREAT! I've been wanting a "nappy chair" for years, but it's just not in the budget. Maybe one day, I'll have my nappy chair....
This one looks like a half moon - how "dreamy!"
This one is very ugly, but looks sooooo soft and squishy and comfy and NAPABLE!
I coveted this one for years, then it sold and I was BUMMED:
Well, since it's Sunday and I don't have very many chores to do, maybe I'll go take a nap right now!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
mesmerizing
I just love this tune. You've all heard it on an ad featuring an amazing Olympian.
Now here's the band, the xx:
Mr Handsome and I have been watching the Olympics a lot this week. It's nice, being together, cuddling on the sofa, watching amazing athleticism. I've been nattering away at little crafty projects. I might have pics later, in an update, but right now, we're watching Women's Snowboarding!
Now here's the band, the xx:
Mr Handsome and I have been watching the Olympics a lot this week. It's nice, being together, cuddling on the sofa, watching amazing athleticism. I've been nattering away at little crafty projects. I might have pics later, in an update, but right now, we're watching Women's Snowboarding!
Monday, February 15, 2010
ugh-er
So, Saturday, I left work REALLY early, came home and slept for over 6 hours. Went to bed early and slept hard for over 9 hours. This is very unlike me. I obviously am fighting something.
Sunday, I wanted to help Bro move back into his house. The Nephew was going to be there, along with the Almost Nephews. I went and helped with one round, but had to leave. I feel like a putz. The rest of the day, I napped and dozed and rested. It's hard work trying to feel better! Bubba helped me; he was being my very own personal hot water bottle kitty. I'd show you a picture, but I couldn't go get my camera, 'cause I'd disturb him and you KNOW you must NEVER disturb the kitty!
Mr Handsome planned on making a romantic and delicious dinner for Valentine's Day (he really is a treasure), but I'm afraid I wasn't much fun or very alluring. What with wanting to barf and all.... We just lazed around in front of the tube and watched the Olympics. Exciting and romantic times here at the homestead.
Hopefully, today will be MUCH better! I hope the bookstore will be busy and that I'll find some cheer and some energy in being out and about! Right now, it's dawn and I need to get to work. Have a great day!
Sunday, I wanted to help Bro move back into his house. The Nephew was going to be there, along with the Almost Nephews. I went and helped with one round, but had to leave. I feel like a putz. The rest of the day, I napped and dozed and rested. It's hard work trying to feel better! Bubba helped me; he was being my very own personal hot water bottle kitty. I'd show you a picture, but I couldn't go get my camera, 'cause I'd disturb him and you KNOW you must NEVER disturb the kitty!
Mr Handsome planned on making a romantic and delicious dinner for Valentine's Day (he really is a treasure), but I'm afraid I wasn't much fun or very alluring. What with wanting to barf and all.... We just lazed around in front of the tube and watched the Olympics. Exciting and romantic times here at the homestead.
Hopefully, today will be MUCH better! I hope the bookstore will be busy and that I'll find some cheer and some energy in being out and about! Right now, it's dawn and I need to get to work. Have a great day!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
ugh
Here at Homebody Central, the females of the house are feeling lousy. Cleo and I are both very chilly and our stomachs hurt. ugh. Maybe it's nap time.
(picture credit (I just realized I suck at doing this) http://hookedonhouses.net/2009/03/22/gone-with-the-wind-tara-twelve-oaks-aunt-pittypats-house/)
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