Hey guys,
Hope this finds you all well out there. I've been busy, busy as always. This past weekend was a 3-day weekend, so I actually got a day off! I almost always work on Saturday afternoons at the gym and then Sunday am is my cleaning shift over at the Courtright's. No rest for the weary!
Yesterday, Mike and I were gonna take his dog, Wheeler, and Kalyn's dog, Sasha, for a walk so they could get to know one another. Sasha got sick the night before, so we decided we better not push her into a walk/hike. We took Wheeler and went on a long walk to the end of Barranca Road, here in town, and at the end of the street was a trail! We took that out a little ways and I took pictures of the beautiful scenery for Facebook. Los Alamos has a TON of trails and I've only been on about 4-5. It was about 40 degrees and both of us were in shorts! It was a wonderful time and we were gone about an hour and a half. We got hungry around 2:30 and attempted to go eat at El Parasol for some tacos, but they closed early for the holiday. We ended up at Ruby K's and had a delicious meal there. It's a bit more expensive, but it was good! Mike had a quick golf practice with his High School kids and then we had a get-together at his house to celebrate President's day! His sister and her hubby came over and we played Apples to Apples. Mike's mom also played and she won!
I got a lot done over the weekend! Washed all the curtains in the house, washed some jackets, did some of Kalyn's laundry and sheets, Tyler's clothes and then did some dusting and cleaning of light fixtures. I finished up Kalyn's taxes and got that mailed off today too. The kids were busy all weekend with their dad, so it left the house available to me to attack and clean! Shane stayed with Kevin from Friday til today. Shane is now headed down to Clovis to see Barb. She moved there last year some time. Clovis is about a 4 hour drive from here. The kids went shooting and hiking with Shane and Kev. They had a great time!
All the jobs are going well. All 3 of us are still employed and trying to get things paid off! Tyler paid off his car a week ago, so he's all excited now. He is gonna go to school in August down at the Tech school in Socorro, NM. He is busy saving up money and finishing up paying off his student loans from his last stint at College. Kalyn is working a lot and applying for other full-time, steady jobs with benefits. She's enjoying being back here and making money. She is getting the word out with her waxing so she has done a few peoples brows already.
Not too much else going on. Been dog-sitting for Kev and another couple, here and there, so that's nice to get a little extra cash. I always have something to keep me busy! Been looking at more races to do, but have to pay taxes right now, so all my money is going towards that. I'd like to do one a month, this year, just to see how that goes. We shall see if I can make it happen. That's all I've got! Until next time... :)
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Happy New Year!!
It's 2013 and so far all has been going really well!! We had a wonderful holiday season all together!
I'm in Florida winding down the final day that I'm here!! Had a great time! We ate out a couple times, ran the 5k, got a lot of sun, did some golfing and had some nice family time together! Took lots of pics and I posted them on Facebook.
I go back to work Thursday, at the bank, and then we have a 3-day weekend, so I'll have another day to catch up! It's always fun to get home and get things in order again.
Still seeing Mike. Been dating for 9 months and still taking things slow. Not real serious but we do have fun doing things together. He's gonna pick me up from the airport tomorrow and then we will go have lunch and stop at Target on the way home.
Hope all is well out there for everyone! Not much else to report! No trips planned anytime soon but I'll keep you posted when I do!! ;) Until next time....
I'm in Florida winding down the final day that I'm here!! Had a great time! We ate out a couple times, ran the 5k, got a lot of sun, did some golfing and had some nice family time together! Took lots of pics and I posted them on Facebook.
I go back to work Thursday, at the bank, and then we have a 3-day weekend, so I'll have another day to catch up! It's always fun to get home and get things in order again.
Still seeing Mike. Been dating for 9 months and still taking things slow. Not real serious but we do have fun doing things together. He's gonna pick me up from the airport tomorrow and then we will go have lunch and stop at Target on the way home.
Hope all is well out there for everyone! Not much else to report! No trips planned anytime soon but I'll keep you posted when I do!! ;) Until next time....
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Almost Christmas!!
Hey all,
Hope this finds you well as always!! Not too much going on, just work and workouts and keeping up with the kiddos!! It is really nice to have both kids here. They are doing great!!
Sasha has been wonderful since she's been here! She loves to run around outside and see people walking by or the neighbors, who give her treats!! She has grown a little since the last time I saw her. She is much taller and longer/leaner. Sugar is also getting used to her and it is so strange to only have one cat now. We keep Sugar at the back end of the house where my room is. We put a gate up so Sash won't come back in my room and then when Sash is in her crate, we take the gate down and then Sugar can wander around. Sug usually likes to perch up top of the cupboards and just watch Sasha. Kinda cute!!
I had a week off from work last week, so that was nice. Got a lot done. Had to have blood drawn, oil change, shopping, baking, wrapping, mailing things, Kalyn's birthday, cleaning house and cleaning for the Courtright's AND still work at the gym a few nights. Very busy but got it all done!! I also got my Christmas cards done and mailed off and then distributed lots of cookies to neighbors and friends for the holidays. Everyone loved them and how soft they were. My secret is to not bake them so long, so that they cool and become soft.
Three weeks from now I will be in Florida for the race!! Very excited to be going and it will be sooo jammed pack with activities too. Lots of racing events to go watch over the weekend.
We finally have cold and snow!! Only have had a few inches, total, but its nice to get the moisture. The temps have just been ridiculously cold. Not sure why this year is affecting me so much?? I hate being cold and have to bundle in layers!!! Wonder if it has to do with the hypothyroidism?
Kalyn is adjusting just fine and really enjoys her job at the fitness center. She hates the fact we only get paid once a month, so she is actively looking for full-time work, but will also work part-time here. She's picked up quite a few more hours here due to someone quitting and another high school girl that is playing basketball right now. Her check should be real good, but has to last a whole month!! She turned 20, without incident and had a good day on the 11th. We visited Jesse's grave and I always get so emotional there. :(
My neighbors, Ruth and George, have been spoiling me this year with fresh veggies and such from their garden. I gave them a huge batch of cookies and bread and then yesterday, George caught me home on a lunchbreak so he handed me a prime rib for our Christmas dinner!! I was so stunned!! Tyler doesn't eat meat, but Kalyn had requested steak this year, so looks like it will be the closest to tsteak that I can get!! That was very thoughtful of them!! I plan to make mashed potatoes, corn goo, rolls, cranberry and au jus for the prime rib. I have never cooked one, but Mike offered to help me with that.
Tyler has paid off one bill, almost has his car paid off and then just has to finish paying another small bill and his student loans. He should be good once he gets his car paid off as that will help him pay the others off quicker.
Well, not much else to report...we've been getting lots of Christmas cards in the mail and some gifts here and there. It's very nice that people think of us!! I have aquired two bottles of wine from customers at the gym, secret santa gifts and then food goodies, from people. Kinda nice!
Have a safe holiday and Happy New Year and I will write more after the holidays!! Until next time....
Hope this finds you well as always!! Not too much going on, just work and workouts and keeping up with the kiddos!! It is really nice to have both kids here. They are doing great!!
Sasha has been wonderful since she's been here! She loves to run around outside and see people walking by or the neighbors, who give her treats!! She has grown a little since the last time I saw her. She is much taller and longer/leaner. Sugar is also getting used to her and it is so strange to only have one cat now. We keep Sugar at the back end of the house where my room is. We put a gate up so Sash won't come back in my room and then when Sash is in her crate, we take the gate down and then Sugar can wander around. Sug usually likes to perch up top of the cupboards and just watch Sasha. Kinda cute!!
I had a week off from work last week, so that was nice. Got a lot done. Had to have blood drawn, oil change, shopping, baking, wrapping, mailing things, Kalyn's birthday, cleaning house and cleaning for the Courtright's AND still work at the gym a few nights. Very busy but got it all done!! I also got my Christmas cards done and mailed off and then distributed lots of cookies to neighbors and friends for the holidays. Everyone loved them and how soft they were. My secret is to not bake them so long, so that they cool and become soft.
Three weeks from now I will be in Florida for the race!! Very excited to be going and it will be sooo jammed pack with activities too. Lots of racing events to go watch over the weekend.
We finally have cold and snow!! Only have had a few inches, total, but its nice to get the moisture. The temps have just been ridiculously cold. Not sure why this year is affecting me so much?? I hate being cold and have to bundle in layers!!! Wonder if it has to do with the hypothyroidism?
Kalyn is adjusting just fine and really enjoys her job at the fitness center. She hates the fact we only get paid once a month, so she is actively looking for full-time work, but will also work part-time here. She's picked up quite a few more hours here due to someone quitting and another high school girl that is playing basketball right now. Her check should be real good, but has to last a whole month!! She turned 20, without incident and had a good day on the 11th. We visited Jesse's grave and I always get so emotional there. :(
My neighbors, Ruth and George, have been spoiling me this year with fresh veggies and such from their garden. I gave them a huge batch of cookies and bread and then yesterday, George caught me home on a lunchbreak so he handed me a prime rib for our Christmas dinner!! I was so stunned!! Tyler doesn't eat meat, but Kalyn had requested steak this year, so looks like it will be the closest to tsteak that I can get!! That was very thoughtful of them!! I plan to make mashed potatoes, corn goo, rolls, cranberry and au jus for the prime rib. I have never cooked one, but Mike offered to help me with that.
Tyler has paid off one bill, almost has his car paid off and then just has to finish paying another small bill and his student loans. He should be good once he gets his car paid off as that will help him pay the others off quicker.
Well, not much else to report...we've been getting lots of Christmas cards in the mail and some gifts here and there. It's very nice that people think of us!! I have aquired two bottles of wine from customers at the gym, secret santa gifts and then food goodies, from people. Kinda nice!
Have a safe holiday and Happy New Year and I will write more after the holidays!! Until next time....
Saturday, December 1, 2012
December!!
Hey all,
Hope this finds you well out there!! I've been doing good and of course been busy for sure!!
Kalyn is moving home!! Been busy getting her room ready (she will have Ty's old room). Had to move all my stuff, sell the futon, Ty had to move HIS stuff out of that room. We used it as a guest/music/gift wrapping/project room, so we had a lot of stuff to figure out and move. lol Kalyn and Sasha will be here Monday evening! Sooo excited to have her back and to have both kids here with me. Ty plans to move at the end of August next year, so this will be temporary having the kiddos back! I bought Ty's twin bed that he had in his storage shed (it was Uncle Jesse's) for Kalyn, got K a 32 inch flat screen tv, Kalyn bought a bean bag (upright) chair for her room (had it shipped to the house) and then she also mailed me her Petsmart card and I bought a crate for Sasha, so that is all ready for her! (K had returned the previous crate to Petsmart due to the fact that it wouldn't fit in her car when she left Minneapolis, so they gave her a refund via the gift card!). We are ready for her! She has an interview at the gym I work at on Tuesday am and then she will go around and apply at the Credit Union's and the hospital. She needs steady work, hopefully with benefits.
In preparation for Kalyn and due to landlord restrictions since I rent now, we had to let two of our cats go to new homes. :( Gizmo was placed at the Animal Shelter here in town...she's 12 and I think had some health problems so they were gonna check that out. Ginger went to a lady down off the hill (actually the same lady that bought the futon from me). She has a ranch with lots of animals. Ging is 14, so not sure how much longer she will last. So, that leaves Sugar still at the house....I had planned to just take Sugar to the Animal Shelter (she is 7), but decided (per Ty's coaxing) that we keep her and see how she does with Sasha around. I reduced the litter boxes down to one that's in my bathtub and put her food/food dishes in my room too. So, that way Sasha won't mess around with the litterbox in the kitchen. I bought a gate to put in front of my bedroom doorway so Sash won't go back there. We will try it and see if it works. :) My landlord thought we only had 2 cats as it was...so now we have just the one cat and then the dog. We are only allowed 2 pets.
Got my plane tickets to Florida!! Caught a decent sale, so that was good! I leave Jan 9th and fly back into Abq at noon on Tuesday the 15th of Jan. Should be a good time. I've still been running everyday, some days are better than others, but I keep at it. I keep telling myself I gotta do this well since I'm doing it!! :)
Jobs are good! Bank is doing really well and actually there are a couple of banks for sale in town, so we are hoping to get more customers off those banks. If a large bank purchases one, a lot of people do not like dealing with big corporate banks so they relocate to smaller, community banks, like us. Kinda nice!! We shall see what happens!
Almost done with Christmas shopping and baking will begin the week of the 10th, when I'm off work at the bank. I plan to mail out the boxes that week also! I'm also getting the oil changed in the car and other odds and ends while I'm off too. May as well get it all completed! I will still work at the gym during that week, but thats fine, I'm just hanging around town, so no biggee.
Not much else to report...just enjoying this mild weather we are having, but hoping for rain or snow soon. We will have a very dry Spring if we don't and that means bad fires could start again. ugh...let's pray that doesn't happen!! Until next time...
Hope this finds you well out there!! I've been doing good and of course been busy for sure!!
Kalyn is moving home!! Been busy getting her room ready (she will have Ty's old room). Had to move all my stuff, sell the futon, Ty had to move HIS stuff out of that room. We used it as a guest/music/gift wrapping/project room, so we had a lot of stuff to figure out and move. lol Kalyn and Sasha will be here Monday evening! Sooo excited to have her back and to have both kids here with me. Ty plans to move at the end of August next year, so this will be temporary having the kiddos back! I bought Ty's twin bed that he had in his storage shed (it was Uncle Jesse's) for Kalyn, got K a 32 inch flat screen tv, Kalyn bought a bean bag (upright) chair for her room (had it shipped to the house) and then she also mailed me her Petsmart card and I bought a crate for Sasha, so that is all ready for her! (K had returned the previous crate to Petsmart due to the fact that it wouldn't fit in her car when she left Minneapolis, so they gave her a refund via the gift card!). We are ready for her! She has an interview at the gym I work at on Tuesday am and then she will go around and apply at the Credit Union's and the hospital. She needs steady work, hopefully with benefits.
In preparation for Kalyn and due to landlord restrictions since I rent now, we had to let two of our cats go to new homes. :( Gizmo was placed at the Animal Shelter here in town...she's 12 and I think had some health problems so they were gonna check that out. Ginger went to a lady down off the hill (actually the same lady that bought the futon from me). She has a ranch with lots of animals. Ging is 14, so not sure how much longer she will last. So, that leaves Sugar still at the house....I had planned to just take Sugar to the Animal Shelter (she is 7), but decided (per Ty's coaxing) that we keep her and see how she does with Sasha around. I reduced the litter boxes down to one that's in my bathtub and put her food/food dishes in my room too. So, that way Sasha won't mess around with the litterbox in the kitchen. I bought a gate to put in front of my bedroom doorway so Sash won't go back there. We will try it and see if it works. :) My landlord thought we only had 2 cats as it was...so now we have just the one cat and then the dog. We are only allowed 2 pets.
Got my plane tickets to Florida!! Caught a decent sale, so that was good! I leave Jan 9th and fly back into Abq at noon on Tuesday the 15th of Jan. Should be a good time. I've still been running everyday, some days are better than others, but I keep at it. I keep telling myself I gotta do this well since I'm doing it!! :)
Jobs are good! Bank is doing really well and actually there are a couple of banks for sale in town, so we are hoping to get more customers off those banks. If a large bank purchases one, a lot of people do not like dealing with big corporate banks so they relocate to smaller, community banks, like us. Kinda nice!! We shall see what happens!
Almost done with Christmas shopping and baking will begin the week of the 10th, when I'm off work at the bank. I plan to mail out the boxes that week also! I'm also getting the oil changed in the car and other odds and ends while I'm off too. May as well get it all completed! I will still work at the gym during that week, but thats fine, I'm just hanging around town, so no biggee.
Not much else to report...just enjoying this mild weather we are having, but hoping for rain or snow soon. We will have a very dry Spring if we don't and that means bad fires could start again. ugh...let's pray that doesn't happen!! Until next time...
Saturday, November 3, 2012
November is upon us....
Hey out there,
Can't believe how fast this year has gone! It simply amazes me how time flashes by us. Try to enjoy a few minutes a day, just reveling in the spot your in, the moment, if you will. I try to reflect, just for a moment, and mark that spot in time. It's amazing what it will do for you! :)
Talked to Gram for a few last night while I was at work. It was her birthday and I had sent her a card, but I figured a phone call would be nice too. She sounded really good and we had a nice chat!!
I did the Ruby K, 5k, last weekend in the bitter cold! I ran it in 32 minutes, so I was very happy! Next up is the Turkey Trot on the 18th and then on January 11th is the big run at Epcot for me! I'm so excited!! I'm still looking for good priced tickets!
Kalyn is doing well in Kansas. She has two jobs. She works at Payless Shoes and Spencer Gifts. I'm so glad she is working and making some money!! woo!
Tyler participated in the guitar competition, but he said they picked younger kids to win this year, so he was disappointed. I'm so glad he did that again. He is very talented! He's still at the Coffee Booth, working a little more, so that gives him extra money too. His car will be paid off in February, so he's looking forward to that!
I've just been working, running and house/dog sitting a lot. Sure keeps me busy. I try to have fun in between, when I can. Saw the movie, "Argo", and loved it!! Tomorrow I'm going on a "wine tour" of Northern New Mexico with Mike. Should be a fun time! We will end the day at Rancho de Chimayo for dinner!! Our most fave spot these days! Yum! I have Monday off from the bank, so I will clean for Mary in the a.m., go to Santa Fe for the afternoon and then be back to work at the gym in the evening. I have a week and a day left of vacation to use or I lose it, so I'm taking the 2nd week of December off and then two random days off. Monday will be my first random day off. Not sure if I will get my other random day as work is too crazy and other people are taking off too, so we shall see.
So, I've been taking my Levothyroxine now for two weeks. I'm finding myself with more energy, but if I eat bread in the am, I feel tired. So I just eat my oatmeal now and no toast with peanut butter. I'm hoping this is the right dosage for me. I sure am not feeling as tired as I was!!! That was crazy! Never felt like that before! All my other tests came back fine, so I'm all good to go now, except for the blood check every 6-8 weeks to see how the meds are working. No biggee though...could be worse!
Not much else to report...just wanted to say hello and that we are all good here. If you can believe it, I have NOT started my Christmas cards yet! I usually have those done in October or earlier! Just not feeling it and most people don't even do cards anymore. I'm sure I will, but just waiting I guess. :) Until next time....
Can't believe how fast this year has gone! It simply amazes me how time flashes by us. Try to enjoy a few minutes a day, just reveling in the spot your in, the moment, if you will. I try to reflect, just for a moment, and mark that spot in time. It's amazing what it will do for you! :)
Talked to Gram for a few last night while I was at work. It was her birthday and I had sent her a card, but I figured a phone call would be nice too. She sounded really good and we had a nice chat!!
I did the Ruby K, 5k, last weekend in the bitter cold! I ran it in 32 minutes, so I was very happy! Next up is the Turkey Trot on the 18th and then on January 11th is the big run at Epcot for me! I'm so excited!! I'm still looking for good priced tickets!
Kalyn is doing well in Kansas. She has two jobs. She works at Payless Shoes and Spencer Gifts. I'm so glad she is working and making some money!! woo!
Tyler participated in the guitar competition, but he said they picked younger kids to win this year, so he was disappointed. I'm so glad he did that again. He is very talented! He's still at the Coffee Booth, working a little more, so that gives him extra money too. His car will be paid off in February, so he's looking forward to that!
I've just been working, running and house/dog sitting a lot. Sure keeps me busy. I try to have fun in between, when I can. Saw the movie, "Argo", and loved it!! Tomorrow I'm going on a "wine tour" of Northern New Mexico with Mike. Should be a fun time! We will end the day at Rancho de Chimayo for dinner!! Our most fave spot these days! Yum! I have Monday off from the bank, so I will clean for Mary in the a.m., go to Santa Fe for the afternoon and then be back to work at the gym in the evening. I have a week and a day left of vacation to use or I lose it, so I'm taking the 2nd week of December off and then two random days off. Monday will be my first random day off. Not sure if I will get my other random day as work is too crazy and other people are taking off too, so we shall see.
So, I've been taking my Levothyroxine now for two weeks. I'm finding myself with more energy, but if I eat bread in the am, I feel tired. So I just eat my oatmeal now and no toast with peanut butter. I'm hoping this is the right dosage for me. I sure am not feeling as tired as I was!!! That was crazy! Never felt like that before! All my other tests came back fine, so I'm all good to go now, except for the blood check every 6-8 weeks to see how the meds are working. No biggee though...could be worse!
Not much else to report...just wanted to say hello and that we are all good here. If you can believe it, I have NOT started my Christmas cards yet! I usually have those done in October or earlier! Just not feeling it and most people don't even do cards anymore. I'm sure I will, but just waiting I guess. :) Until next time....
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Fall!!
Hello out there,
It sure is beginning to feel like fall around here in New Mexico. Chilly mornings and chilly evening, but beautiful during the day!! My runs in the morning are great due to the temperature change...love it!!
Surprised Kalyn this week and paid off her Aveda bill that was stressing her out. She had accumulated $545 in debt due to missing school for her emergency gall bladder surgery!! So, got some funds together that I had gotten from a couple of sources that I was not expecting and from the gramma's and we got it taken care of! She said she felt like crying and asked why I "was such a nice Mom". :)
Tyler told me the other day he feels like "he's in the way" and doesn't like that he has to live with me cuz he doesn't wanna bother me! I laughed and told him that he is my son and that I'm here for him no matter what and that it was crazy talk saying he's "in the way". Neither of us are hardly ever home so not sure why he thinks that. He's planning to leave next Summer. His car is almost paid off...only a couple more months!! We are working on paying his bills off and the 1st of 3 will be paid off in December...the 2nd one will be paid Dec. 2013 and then his student loan will take a little while. We will apply the payments we make now on bill #1, to bill #2 once that is paid off. I'm trying to help these guys out while I can.
Got apples from Mrs. Courtright last Sunday (she gave me peaches the week or two before) so I made an apple pie last Sunday and then another one today. I put the pie in the oven while I went for my 40 minute run, so that worked out perfect! Then the last 20 minutes of baking it, after taking the crust cover off, was me taking a shower. It all worked out so well! lol
I worked 62 hours this month at the gym, so my check should be pretty good! I make my car payment with my gym check, so I never worry about where the money will come from. I could afford it anyways, but it's nice to know it is definitely covered!
Today before work, Catrina and I met up over at the Crossroads Church and went shopping at the Quilt sale. I picked up one Xmas gift for Diana..so it was a trip well worth making! I'm starting on my shopping now so that I can be done! I will be doing baking again and so a few of you will be getting goodies with your gift. I've got my kids stuff already...they usually just want money, so I have that! I think I told you all that I save my $1 bills throughout the year and use that for my kids' Christmas and Birthday's...it works really well!!! Last year I had saved $600! So, back to the quilt sale...they had hanging stuff, quilts, Kleenex cozies (not as nice as Aunties!!), table runners, aprons, potholders, totes, little coin purses, glasses cases...just tons of cool stuff. Reasonably priced as well!
Last night, Carrie my boss at the gym, took me and Catrina out for our belated birthday dinner. She also invited another girl, Katie, that we work with, to come along. We had a wonderful time eating and chatting. They all had a glass of wine, but I deferred!! I had a sip of theirs and that was enough. It was nice to hang with the girls! Afterwards, I went to Mike's and we watched tv, with his Mom, and then around 10, we took his dog, Wheeler, out for a short walk. Came back and watched tv and then BOTH of us fell asleep on the couch til midnight! lol I went home and finished sleeping! lol..pretty non-eventful night, but good. I will go see him again tonight and then in the morning he is leaving for 3 days to go to Grants, NM for his teams golf tourney. He is the coach for the High School golf team. He says he's not looking forward to spending 3 days, with 10 teens! I'm sure they will have a good time.
Tomorrow, I plan to go to the Courtright's to clean, etc. She also wants me to help get her Fall stuff out and then tomorrow night is Dexter!!!!! Season 7 starts and I think I'm going to Catrina's to watch it. We all love Dexter at work, so it's a good topic of discussion...and football of course!! I just mailed all 6 seasons to my Mom so she could start watching it. I love this show..it's good!!
Well, that's all I've got!! I thought this would be short and sweet...but NOPE! I have my doctor appointment (physical) this Thursday morning and then I house sit for Tyler's boss Thursday thru Sunday next week. They have 3 little dogs I will be watching and they want me to stay over there too. The following week I will be watching Kev's dogs/cats while he goes to Mississippi to see the grandparents. Another important update is that I DID purchase my event pass for the 5k at Epcot in Florida on January 11, 2013!! I just need to find a good deal on a plane ticket and I will be set!! I got the time off work, etc, so it's all good!! Very excited to run that race!! This will be my Christmas gift to myself. Until next time.....
It sure is beginning to feel like fall around here in New Mexico. Chilly mornings and chilly evening, but beautiful during the day!! My runs in the morning are great due to the temperature change...love it!!
Surprised Kalyn this week and paid off her Aveda bill that was stressing her out. She had accumulated $545 in debt due to missing school for her emergency gall bladder surgery!! So, got some funds together that I had gotten from a couple of sources that I was not expecting and from the gramma's and we got it taken care of! She said she felt like crying and asked why I "was such a nice Mom". :)
Tyler told me the other day he feels like "he's in the way" and doesn't like that he has to live with me cuz he doesn't wanna bother me! I laughed and told him that he is my son and that I'm here for him no matter what and that it was crazy talk saying he's "in the way". Neither of us are hardly ever home so not sure why he thinks that. He's planning to leave next Summer. His car is almost paid off...only a couple more months!! We are working on paying his bills off and the 1st of 3 will be paid off in December...the 2nd one will be paid Dec. 2013 and then his student loan will take a little while. We will apply the payments we make now on bill #1, to bill #2 once that is paid off. I'm trying to help these guys out while I can.
Got apples from Mrs. Courtright last Sunday (she gave me peaches the week or two before) so I made an apple pie last Sunday and then another one today. I put the pie in the oven while I went for my 40 minute run, so that worked out perfect! Then the last 20 minutes of baking it, after taking the crust cover off, was me taking a shower. It all worked out so well! lol
I worked 62 hours this month at the gym, so my check should be pretty good! I make my car payment with my gym check, so I never worry about where the money will come from. I could afford it anyways, but it's nice to know it is definitely covered!
Today before work, Catrina and I met up over at the Crossroads Church and went shopping at the Quilt sale. I picked up one Xmas gift for Diana..so it was a trip well worth making! I'm starting on my shopping now so that I can be done! I will be doing baking again and so a few of you will be getting goodies with your gift. I've got my kids stuff already...they usually just want money, so I have that! I think I told you all that I save my $1 bills throughout the year and use that for my kids' Christmas and Birthday's...it works really well!!! Last year I had saved $600! So, back to the quilt sale...they had hanging stuff, quilts, Kleenex cozies (not as nice as Aunties!!), table runners, aprons, potholders, totes, little coin purses, glasses cases...just tons of cool stuff. Reasonably priced as well!
Last night, Carrie my boss at the gym, took me and Catrina out for our belated birthday dinner. She also invited another girl, Katie, that we work with, to come along. We had a wonderful time eating and chatting. They all had a glass of wine, but I deferred!! I had a sip of theirs and that was enough. It was nice to hang with the girls! Afterwards, I went to Mike's and we watched tv, with his Mom, and then around 10, we took his dog, Wheeler, out for a short walk. Came back and watched tv and then BOTH of us fell asleep on the couch til midnight! lol I went home and finished sleeping! lol..pretty non-eventful night, but good. I will go see him again tonight and then in the morning he is leaving for 3 days to go to Grants, NM for his teams golf tourney. He is the coach for the High School golf team. He says he's not looking forward to spending 3 days, with 10 teens! I'm sure they will have a good time.
Tomorrow, I plan to go to the Courtright's to clean, etc. She also wants me to help get her Fall stuff out and then tomorrow night is Dexter!!!!! Season 7 starts and I think I'm going to Catrina's to watch it. We all love Dexter at work, so it's a good topic of discussion...and football of course!! I just mailed all 6 seasons to my Mom so she could start watching it. I love this show..it's good!!
Well, that's all I've got!! I thought this would be short and sweet...but NOPE! I have my doctor appointment (physical) this Thursday morning and then I house sit for Tyler's boss Thursday thru Sunday next week. They have 3 little dogs I will be watching and they want me to stay over there too. The following week I will be watching Kev's dogs/cats while he goes to Mississippi to see the grandparents. Another important update is that I DID purchase my event pass for the 5k at Epcot in Florida on January 11, 2013!! I just need to find a good deal on a plane ticket and I will be set!! I got the time off work, etc, so it's all good!! Very excited to run that race!! This will be my Christmas gift to myself. Until next time.....
Saturday, September 22, 2012
End of September!!
Hey all,
Hope everyone is doing well out there!! I figured I had a moment to type something, so here. Is. Something! lol
Fantasy Football is going well. We are into week 3 now and I am 1-1 for my team, Favre Dollar Footlong. I got the most points on my bench last week (which is not a good thing) so I won the Snickers award. It's kinda funny...it's an imaginary award, but it goes in your "trophy case" online. LOL I have a 3rd place trophy from last year in there as well. I still need to buy myself a Snickers in celebration of it!
Have not made a doctor appointment yet, but plan to soon. I'm feeling fine, just think I should get my thyroid checked. I am still running 6 days a week, either in the am or the pm. Usually I just go in the morning and have it done. Some days are better than others, but that's with most everything in life.
My big news is that I'm thinking of running the 5K at Walt Disney World in January!! Jennie (Tj's daughter) is doing the half marathon and she talked me into doing it as well, but it was sold out!! So, I'm back to plan A with running the 5K. So, I'm working on that and should be a great time!! I will keep you posted!!
Kids are doing fine. Kalyn is still trying to find work. I think she is getting closer to something. Tyler posted himself playing guitar on Facebook, so if you haven't checked it out, please do so. It's 30 seconds long, but boy those fingers move quick!!
I do see Mike here and there. We've really taken a step back and not sure why. He was really hurt in his past two relationships so having a girlfriend is a little difficult for him, I think. I've decided to do my own thing and if he wants to get together for an activity or outing, then we can do that. It's really kinda strange and not sure what else to do, except just do my own thing and see what happens. He's a really nice guy, but yeah, not sure...
Mowed the lawn this morning and cleaned up a bit around the house today. I'm about to get ready for work here and also watching the movie "What to Expect when You're Expecting"...it's pretty funny! It's Homecoming weekend here in LA, so we had the parade uptown yesterday and the game. I believe they did win the game last night, so that's good! Tonight is the dance. It is really strange to not have kids at the school anymore, but I live vicariously through other teens I know! LOL
That's all for now!! I work Monday night while the Pack play, so I will have to spend some time cleaning the cardio equipment, extra well!! LOL Until next time....
Hope everyone is doing well out there!! I figured I had a moment to type something, so here. Is. Something! lol
Fantasy Football is going well. We are into week 3 now and I am 1-1 for my team, Favre Dollar Footlong. I got the most points on my bench last week (which is not a good thing) so I won the Snickers award. It's kinda funny...it's an imaginary award, but it goes in your "trophy case" online. LOL I have a 3rd place trophy from last year in there as well. I still need to buy myself a Snickers in celebration of it!
Have not made a doctor appointment yet, but plan to soon. I'm feeling fine, just think I should get my thyroid checked. I am still running 6 days a week, either in the am or the pm. Usually I just go in the morning and have it done. Some days are better than others, but that's with most everything in life.
My big news is that I'm thinking of running the 5K at Walt Disney World in January!! Jennie (Tj's daughter) is doing the half marathon and she talked me into doing it as well, but it was sold out!! So, I'm back to plan A with running the 5K. So, I'm working on that and should be a great time!! I will keep you posted!!
Kids are doing fine. Kalyn is still trying to find work. I think she is getting closer to something. Tyler posted himself playing guitar on Facebook, so if you haven't checked it out, please do so. It's 30 seconds long, but boy those fingers move quick!!
I do see Mike here and there. We've really taken a step back and not sure why. He was really hurt in his past two relationships so having a girlfriend is a little difficult for him, I think. I've decided to do my own thing and if he wants to get together for an activity or outing, then we can do that. It's really kinda strange and not sure what else to do, except just do my own thing and see what happens. He's a really nice guy, but yeah, not sure...
Mowed the lawn this morning and cleaned up a bit around the house today. I'm about to get ready for work here and also watching the movie "What to Expect when You're Expecting"...it's pretty funny! It's Homecoming weekend here in LA, so we had the parade uptown yesterday and the game. I believe they did win the game last night, so that's good! Tonight is the dance. It is really strange to not have kids at the school anymore, but I live vicariously through other teens I know! LOL
That's all for now!! I work Monday night while the Pack play, so I will have to spend some time cleaning the cardio equipment, extra well!! LOL Until next time....
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