Got most of my list accomplished.

Mowed the front yard.

Went to work for a noon mens cut

went to school and wasted elevently million hours chasing my tail…cannot charge books (yes Whit, I know about half dot com but half dot com doesn’t charge on my student loan and the refund won’t be here before classes start) until August 8th. Found out that my work study just means that I’m ELLIGEABLE to work. I have to go search the job listings and apply. it’s a monday thru friday gig for most of them, and frankly for 700 a semester I don’t know if I will just have the time. sigh. AND I found out that apparently I was supposed to get a Broncho Spirit card in the mail. I have not. I more than likely threw the damned thing away. So another trip tomorrow to pay 10 bucks and apply for another one. It’s the way the school issues a refund from loans. Gah.

Back to the salon for one more mens cut then home to cook some good dinner. It was less than. I made squash and zuchinni fritter things, some baked fish, carrots and asparagus. The veg was good. The fish was ok. The fritter things were meh. I’m fighting the urge for OrangeLeaf froyo. I should go put on some shorts and go rake the leaves that my tree is dropping. Because it’s freakin hot and giving up too.

le sigh.

more than likely…Ima sit and watch these eps of sex and the city on tv. after all…I got all my list done but for some laundry…and I’ve still got clean undies.

 

My day has rescheduled to the end of the week, so at this point, I’ve zero appointments on my book. So….I’m hoping for some call-ins this afternoon.

Meanwhile I’m going to go borrow Lynn’s mower and pay her with some gazpacho. It’s time to get this yard in order. Sweaty hard work? Sure. But it’s going to be that way for God only knows how long. Over 100 every day this week. I don’t even look at the 7-day forecast anymore. gross.

My list of things to do is:

Finish up school stuff. parking sticker et al.

make arrangements to rid myself of futon.

mower.

laundry.

If I can throw in some work that pays money in there…well that’ll be great, too.

I celebrated my mom’s birthday by going to my first 3D movie.

It was everything I ever wanted the movie to be, and then some. Perfect ending to what has become one of the most beloved series of books in my life. Perfect. My viewing partner was perfect as well, in that we both did the ugly cry for about the last 45 minutes of the movie. No shame. Just tears and popcorn and friendship.

I had to take my purple phone to the phone doctor today. Four trips back to the shop and I picked up my brand new replacement phone. It pays to have that 7 dollar insurance plan. I’m due for an upgrade but not until November. At this rate, I won’t need one!

I BOUGHT SCHOOL SUPPLIES!!! Did you know that Staples had one amazing sale and things change each week? I got pens and pencils and paper for ONE PENNY!!! limit two. ONE PENNY FOR TWO THINGS!! The most expensive thing I bought was 5$ and it was a battery operated pencil sharpener. I got paper and folders and notecards and comp books and pens and highlighters…OH MY!!! Lord but I love supplies.

School starts in five weeks. shitthebed.

Supper was a bowl of my trial gazpacho…holycrap.

Bowl of cold soup, chopped avacado on top, with some whole wheat crunchy brown rolls to sop it up with. I also had the other half of the chicken breast I ate at lunch. Cold canteloupe and strawberries with cardamom and kids? I am in heaven!!!

It was so. stupid. good. And there is NOTHING in it that is “bad” or counts against you in any way! I’m so happy Cindy and Talaura shared their recipes with me. I glommed mine together, but it for sure won’t be the last time I make it! Perfect for these 100 plus temps!

I just had to tell you how good it was! SLURP!

Today is my Mom’s birthday! I just called her and she’s going about her day as usual. Feeding the boys. Picking up my sisters house. Running a load of laundry. Hopefully they’ll celebrate a little tonight. I’m heading that way on Saturday after I get off work. We’ll celebrate hers and Taryn’s births then.

I made gazpacho yesterday! I surfed the net for different recipes and then Cindy emailed me her’s as well. I had to substitute a few things, but for the most part it looks and tastes delish. Its in my fridge just marinating all of those flavors. I will have it to eat this week. I have to say, I’m pretty excited about it.

Today, I shall celebrate Mom’s birthday by hitting the 10:20 am showing of Harry Potter. In 3D. It’ll be my first 3D movie. Ever. I’m already afraid of that damned snake, but more excited than anything! Huzzuah!

Hope your Monday is peaceful!

I slept late today. Started out in my bed, and wound up in the guest bed. It just feels better. I need to clean out the mojo in my room apparently. But I did get sleep. Exhausted bone weary sleep. I got up, made coffee, sent a few emails and texts, had a few phone calls and then went to the little farmers market stand that sets up on Sunday’s by our brunch spot.

I bought fresh corn, cherry tomatos in yellow and red, a big yellow summer squash and a zuchinni. I’ve been marinating chicken breasts in my favorite tequila limeade and I’m going to fire up the grill later.

I’ve folded one load of laundry and am starting more…but yes…it’s 7pm.

Today, I napped. Long, luxurious naps. I was cranky. I was stressed. My mind was crazy racing. So after I got home, I took a xanax and rested. Fell asleep and it was blissful, mind numbing, body refreshing sleep.

Days like this make me realize that I need more days like this.

 

We had a great time at the Great Wolf Lodge last week. I worried that Wonderboy might be a little bored with us this trip. He did a lot more swimming and questing on his own that last year, coming off of a week of feeling crappy, I wasn’t up to hours and hours and hours of play. But I think he had a good time nonetheless. I love that place. I really do. I highly suggest you save your money, and take a trip with your favorite kid.

Work is a little saucy. I got a phonecall on Friday, as we were packing up, saying that I had a client waiting on me. I’m angry. I’m frustrated. I’ve had an hour long phone call with one of the three owners and plans to talk to the other two next week. It’s been 9 months and this kind of disconnect and unprofessional work has got to stop. I don’t want to move again. I really don’t. I wish that there was a way for me to just have a little space at my house to do the clients I want to keep. Gah. Life is just soooo….hard. I’m sick to death of everything being so hard.

In other news…I begin classes in 5 weeks.

FIVE. WEEKS.

Holyshitthebed.

I’ve given away my next bartending shift. I may regret it money-wise but I’ve got to have some time to get my head in the game. I haven’t fixed the back room like I want. I have no desk. I don’t have all of my books yet. My reading’s aren’t finished like I wanted. . . It’s time to spend some time…on me. Getting my head in the game. I’m excited for this next phase.

I want to go this week/tomorrow/sometime soon to finish up the last bits at school. Parking sticker, books, find out about my workstudy and get the details on that so that I can finalize my work schedule at the salon. I’ll feel better with those loose ends tied up.

Meanwhile, it’s my weekend. Finally. I slept late, made a great breakfast and delicious coffee. I’ve got the tequila limeade chicken marinating to grill tonight. I think I will head out into the scorching heat and pick up a few veggies as well. And then…I’m not leaving this nice cool house until I got see the Harry Potter finale tomorrow morning. That’s a promise.

Hope your weekend is full of good stuff.

We’re heading out about noon/one ish today. I’ve got everything done except packing clothes. That’ll take about ummmm five minutes. Shorts. T-shirts. Bathing suit. Sunblock. Nook. Phone. Cords. Flip Flops. Toiletries. Done.

I’ve got the driving directions printed. The cats are settled because Auntie Lynn will be here taking care of them this week. I’ve stocked the fridge with wine and the freezer with ice cream for her to enjoy whilst catching up on True Blood.

My hope is to get tons of fun and play as well as some real true relaxing in this week. For all of us.

Hope your week is great as well!

Howl!!!!!

Today’s List:

bank*

wal mart for a few things*

oil change/tire rotation*

back to wal mart for a new car battery*

car clean out*

fill up with gas

pack clothes

make list for Lynn re: tv/dvr/cat feeding*

take trash to curb*

water garden*

hang curtains in guest room*

I’ve done the ones with the *…still more to go. Getting ready for a week at Great Wolf! Weeee! Our check in isnt till 4 tomorrow so we’re not leaving at the crack of ass which is good. Gives us some sleep in, watering time, last minute getting ready room.

I just ate perhaps the healthiest thing I’ve had in forever. Baked some chicken in my toaster oven. Best purchase I’ve ever made. Ever. Real food, and the house isn’t super hot.

I’m so so so so sick of the heat I can hardly even think about it.

Ok. Gotta clean the kitchen, do the dishes, and finish that list.

 

It’s 8am and already 80 degrees. My poor a/c didn’t turn off once last night. I try to shut it down a little during the day, but even turning it up to 80 it runs constantly. Poor thing.

In other news, The Madderas are coming tonight! They’ll be here for the weekend for which I am super duper excited! Lynn helped me put the guest bed back up and together. I’ve been just putting it off since Mandrea moved out in June. Perfect excuse to get that room back up and running. I’ve got clean sheets on the line drying in the morning sun, so it will feel so good tonight. They won’t get in until way late tonight and will stay with The Jen’s tomorrow…and I have to work early tomorrow and bartend tomorrow night BUT we get Sunday brunch together and I get to cut Cindy’s hair tomorrow so we’ll get a little time. Life. Pfffft. I’m grateful for the time we’ve got. I’m seriously considering giving away that bartending shift just because I feel sooo crappy but…

I thought I was feeling so much better yesterday. But then I coughed and tossed and turned all freakin night long and my ear hurt too. I guess it may be time to wave the flag and go to the quick clinic. Gross. I really really don’t want to. But I’m sick of this. I am NOT a good patient. Especially when I’m not completely out of it, feel just good enough to feel like I should feel better. Ya know?

I want to be tip top for next week’s adventure.

So. Ok. I need more coffee and some breakfast. Gotta giddyup for some appointments today, then home tonight to finish with the cleaning and bedmaking and general putzing before the coughing commences.

Happy Friday, ya’ll

 

 

Holy crap. I can breathe. I’m not coughing. I had sleep!

Isn’t it amazing what real sleep will do for a body?

I got up and cleaned the dishes out of the sink, loaded and started the dishwasher. Took out the trash, emptied and refilled the liter boxs, watered the garden and made coffee. WHAT?!?!?!!!!! 🙂

I still have some funk. But it’s manageable funk. My ear still hurts some. Vitamins. Liquids. Mucinex with Sudafed is my best friend. Yeah, I got the good Sudafed. The kind that you have to take the ticket to the actual pharmacist and he gets it from the back room and registers my license to buy kind of Sudafed. (for those not familiar…we’ve got ourselves a little meth problem in The Plains and have laws about buying the ingredients that when one is sick, are completely annoying). Usually I’m too lazy. Usually I just grab the “fake”stuff because if I’m buying meds, I’m sick. Too lazy to take the piece of paper to the back and wait and then have all my stuff ready to purchase back there bla bla bla. Last night though, I did. I’m swearing by it too.

My homework for the month of July is to research student insurance. I’m an official student now. I do believe it’s something I can get w/o having to hand over an ovary or a toe or a cat or something. And as soon as I get that insurance, someone smarter than I will be taking a good long look into my sinus and saying what the what.

Casey Anthony.

Good Lord. Right? The woman, in my belief, got away with murder. The prosecution, in my opinion, didn’t do their jobs. That jury? I’m glad I wasn’t on it. But I have to say, watching what little amounts of the trial that I watched? I never saw how there was proof beyond reasonable doubt. The jurors didn’t want to talk to the media afterwards. I don’t blame them. And you know the ones that will be coming forth for a heafty price…well I don’t blame them either. They’ve been away from work, from families, from their lives and were put through an ordeal. If media outlets are going to pay gobs of dough that will give them a family vacation, and new school clothes and get caught up on bills…well that’s our system too.

It’s sickening. That poor child is gone. That woman, her parents, whatever special dysfunction they’ve been brewing up their whole lives…they will have to live with that. Maybe it’ll be easy for them. Maybe it won’t.

Next week is our trip to Great Wolf Lodge! I’m getting excited. I need to get the car tuned up and oil changed bla bla bla. I need to get supplies for the livestock so that Auntie Lynn can have plenty to dole out while I’m gone. I’ve got a small list but I’m not too stressed out about it. We’ll be leaving just about the time we get our first teensy chance at some break in the 100 degree weather…we’re going on something like 17 days in a row at 100 or above. The garden. Lord. It’s barely hanging on. The lawns are burnt. Most of us have just given up on watering. Too much money and it’s just not worth it.

Ok, that’s pretty much it for me. I have a few wee appointments today. Tomorrow is busy as is Saturday. I work Saturday night. Bam. Here we go.