for today. It was a lot, it really was. All that clearing out I talked about yesterday? I ended up doing some of it and changing plans with other things. I had so much going on, SO MUCH. I already took two ibuprofen and I'm about to take a Benadryl. I'm so stuffy. Let's see, what else went on today...
I was a little overwhelmed with cleaning.
The garage door repairman came and told us we need a new opener. That will be replaced, probably tomorrow.
I lost a debit card at Target... and later found out it was in the parking lot of Target. ugh.
I found that debit card but only because someone found it on their way out to their car and went back inside to turn it in.
I rearranged furniture in "Eric's" room.
I cooked dinner, after my original plans fell through because of iffy chicken and had to think of something else.
I did laundry.
I went to Walmart.
I kept the baby for half the day.
I washed three loads of dishes.
I'm stopping there.
And now, I'm going to bed. I need it.
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i had so much to
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
do on Friday. It was the start of Memorial Day weekend and we needed groceries BAD. It was also the first day of getting double fuel points at Kroger. Needless to say, I was trying to get EVERYTHING done before the stores got crowded. I got most of what we needed but after shopping and unloading, I needed a quick trip to the chiropractor.
Since I didn't get on the computer, I didn't share the b&w from Thursday.
I had gone to WC and made a stop at the cemetery because I had my camera. Also, since Memorial Day was a few days away, the flags were out. 1911-1996. My great-grandfather clearly didn't die while serving in WWII but he served so he had a flag. I took a picture of his grave.
Back to Friday. After all the running around I did, I was ready to crash. When 6:00 rolled around I was already in my pajamas but once 7:00 rolled around, I realized I forgot to stop at Tractor Supply for cat food. I got dressed and hurried over there. Once I walked in the door my nose started itching. When I got home, I could still feel allergy junk lingering so I took a Benadryl and put my pajamas back on. I was out for the night.
I was trying to get my Instagram challenge done on Saturday when I saw these remains in the flower bed. I took his picture.
On Sunday we drove out to Cypress for the day. There was swimming, drinking, and eating. Most of us had too much of one or the other. Mine was swimming (floating).
I'm not too bad but it's the first time I'd been out in the sun this year so I knew I'd take a hit.
Sitting on leather furniture isn't the most pleasant feeling so I stayed on the sheets a lot yesterday. Taking a break from the leather at one point, I got up to take a picture. I got Lucille using the door as her scratching post.
For the most part, that was the weekend. I had buttermilk that needed to be used so I made another batch of those pancakes from last week and added to the freezer supply. Now I need to get showered, aloe'd up and dressed so I can hit up HEB. I also need to make more tea after already making two pitchers on Saturday. The tea consumption around here is seriously crazy. Oh, I also need to take a b&w picture for my project. So far so good… knock on wood.
Since I didn't get on the computer, I didn't share the b&w from Thursday.
I had gone to WC and made a stop at the cemetery because I had my camera. Also, since Memorial Day was a few days away, the flags were out. 1911-1996. My great-grandfather clearly didn't die while serving in WWII but he served so he had a flag. I took a picture of his grave.
Back to Friday. After all the running around I did, I was ready to crash. When 6:00 rolled around I was already in my pajamas but once 7:00 rolled around, I realized I forgot to stop at Tractor Supply for cat food. I got dressed and hurried over there. Once I walked in the door my nose started itching. When I got home, I could still feel allergy junk lingering so I took a Benadryl and put my pajamas back on. I was out for the night.
I was trying to get my Instagram challenge done on Saturday when I saw these remains in the flower bed. I took his picture.
On Sunday we drove out to Cypress for the day. There was swimming, drinking, and eating. Most of us had too much of one or the other. Mine was swimming (floating).
I'm not too bad but it's the first time I'd been out in the sun this year so I knew I'd take a hit.
Sitting on leather furniture isn't the most pleasant feeling so I stayed on the sheets a lot yesterday. Taking a break from the leather at one point, I got up to take a picture. I got Lucille using the door as her scratching post.
For the most part, that was the weekend. I had buttermilk that needed to be used so I made another batch of those pancakes from last week and added to the freezer supply. Now I need to get showered, aloe'd up and dressed so I can hit up HEB. I also need to make more tea after already making two pitchers on Saturday. The tea consumption around here is seriously crazy. Oh, I also need to take a b&w picture for my project. So far so good… knock on wood.
we go through phases
Thursday, May 24, 2018
around here, normally when it's hot out, where we drink a whole lot of iced tea. We're in the middle of that phase right now. I use a 3 quart Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker and during these phases I keep two pitchers of tea in the refrigerator. When the second starts running low, I refill both. I've been having issues with the machine lately. It's been leaking.
It's just not worth it anymore. I've already ruined one dish towel and now that one towel isn't enough to clean up the mess. I threw the Mr. Coffee in the trash yesterday. This morning I did it old school, on the stove. This is my first time so we'll see how it turns out. Maybe I'll like it better and not replace the Mr. Coffee… which doesn't have great reviews. I did look it up online yesterday but the leaking seems to be a problem. Maybe I'll wait for a better model or maybe I'll find a different model. I never had that problem with my old round one, only this last square one.
I went to help at the church yesterday. While I was there, it started pouring. It was bad. Lightning flashed and all the power went out. We couldn't stop what we were doing and we were right in the middle of it all. We finished our stuff by candlelight, flashlight and cell phone calculators. It was crazy. It took us longer since we were having to go so slow. (It's amazing how much faster you can get stuff done with the lights on.) When it was all done, I was ready to chill. That's when I got my daily photo.
Then I saw another photo op.
They're REALLY grainy because my ISO was really high. I don't care though. The darker downtime was nice. I know there's a chance of rain today but I'm hoping it'll lay off. After yesterday, we're good for a few days.
I need to do some research now. I think I have blueberries in the freezer and if so, I'm going to figure out how to make a blueberry compote type of thing. I want to make a Dutch butter cake which is really like a big shortbread cookie. I think it'd be nice if I made some type of topping for it. Since I think I have blueberries that need to be used, that might be perfect. Also, blueberries are on sale so if it works, I'll buy and freeze more for another batch later on.
It's just not worth it anymore. I've already ruined one dish towel and now that one towel isn't enough to clean up the mess. I threw the Mr. Coffee in the trash yesterday. This morning I did it old school, on the stove. This is my first time so we'll see how it turns out. Maybe I'll like it better and not replace the Mr. Coffee… which doesn't have great reviews. I did look it up online yesterday but the leaking seems to be a problem. Maybe I'll wait for a better model or maybe I'll find a different model. I never had that problem with my old round one, only this last square one.
I went to help at the church yesterday. While I was there, it started pouring. It was bad. Lightning flashed and all the power went out. We couldn't stop what we were doing and we were right in the middle of it all. We finished our stuff by candlelight, flashlight and cell phone calculators. It was crazy. It took us longer since we were having to go so slow. (It's amazing how much faster you can get stuff done with the lights on.) When it was all done, I was ready to chill. That's when I got my daily photo.
Then I saw another photo op.
They're REALLY grainy because my ISO was really high. I don't care though. The darker downtime was nice. I know there's a chance of rain today but I'm hoping it'll lay off. After yesterday, we're good for a few days.
I need to do some research now. I think I have blueberries in the freezer and if so, I'm going to figure out how to make a blueberry compote type of thing. I want to make a Dutch butter cake which is really like a big shortbread cookie. I think it'd be nice if I made some type of topping for it. Since I think I have blueberries that need to be used, that might be perfect. Also, blueberries are on sale so if it works, I'll buy and freeze more for another batch later on.
did I call it or
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
did I call it? I did not want to get out of bed this morning. I'm tired and my allergies are acting up bad. I forced myself to start laundry and make the bed. I feel better for doing it but there are still other things that need to be done. Wow. I'm dragging. I took a Zyrtec D but I'm thinking Benadryl might've been better. Oh well, only 12 more hours and then I'll take the hard stuff.
I had a gift certificate for a facial and I finally made it in for an appointment yesterday. I took my camera and did my daily photo.
That is always relaxing. I wish I didn't have hangups with personal space, being touched and taking my clothes off. If I didn't, I'd totally consider a massage. I didn't get pedicures for the longest time because I didn't want anyone touching me. Sure, my feet are ticklish but it was the whole touching bit that really held me back. One day I made myself go. It was awkward and all but I got through it. Now it doesn't bother me and I like going but there's a big difference between sitting in a chair and pulling your jeans up to your knees versus lying on a table naked. NOPE. I've done chair massages but those are different. First, you keep your clothes on. Second, I don't know. Maybe sitting instead of lying makes me feel like I can get up and leave if it gets to be too much. It's like having one foot in the door, just in case. Whatever the reasons, I'm not doing it and am limiting myself to pedicures, facials, and chair massages. Oh, and the chiropractor. That's different though. The thing that freaks me out there are the cracking noises that come from my neck. He did tell me about their office doing a customer appreciation day once and said I should come and let one of the girls do a massage. I let him know I don't like people touching me. He let me know it was just a chair massage. I didn't go.
So, that's that.
I was on fb yesterday and have decided that in the next couple of days, hopefully after the yard is mowed, I need to spray for fleas. I was talking to a cousin north of Houston and she said the fleas are really bad. None of us need that. I have plenty of spray but it's just getting out there to do it and making sure it has enough time to dry. I'm sure I'll have to do two applications because the stuff's been sitting in the sprayer for almost a year. Oh well, I guess I should schedule mowing and plan a morning of spraying right after. This is what I'm using.
Our feed store recommended it. We'll see how it works.
Okay. I'm getting too comfortable sitting here. Time to get up before I remember how much I don't want to get up and do anything.
I had a gift certificate for a facial and I finally made it in for an appointment yesterday. I took my camera and did my daily photo.
That is always relaxing. I wish I didn't have hangups with personal space, being touched and taking my clothes off. If I didn't, I'd totally consider a massage. I didn't get pedicures for the longest time because I didn't want anyone touching me. Sure, my feet are ticklish but it was the whole touching bit that really held me back. One day I made myself go. It was awkward and all but I got through it. Now it doesn't bother me and I like going but there's a big difference between sitting in a chair and pulling your jeans up to your knees versus lying on a table naked. NOPE. I've done chair massages but those are different. First, you keep your clothes on. Second, I don't know. Maybe sitting instead of lying makes me feel like I can get up and leave if it gets to be too much. It's like having one foot in the door, just in case. Whatever the reasons, I'm not doing it and am limiting myself to pedicures, facials, and chair massages. Oh, and the chiropractor. That's different though. The thing that freaks me out there are the cracking noises that come from my neck. He did tell me about their office doing a customer appreciation day once and said I should come and let one of the girls do a massage. I let him know I don't like people touching me. He let me know it was just a chair massage. I didn't go.
So, that's that.
I was on fb yesterday and have decided that in the next couple of days, hopefully after the yard is mowed, I need to spray for fleas. I was talking to a cousin north of Houston and she said the fleas are really bad. None of us need that. I have plenty of spray but it's just getting out there to do it and making sure it has enough time to dry. I'm sure I'll have to do two applications because the stuff's been sitting in the sprayer for almost a year. Oh well, I guess I should schedule mowing and plan a morning of spraying right after. This is what I'm using.
Our feed store recommended it. We'll see how it works.
Okay. I'm getting too comfortable sitting here. Time to get up before I remember how much I don't want to get up and do anything.
i forgot to share something
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
yesterday. I tried a pancake recipe I found on Pinterest over the weekend. It's HERE and it's Cracker Barrel Pancakes. It makes a lot. I should've used this recipe all the years this house was filled with teenage boys. I always bought the little packets because they were cheap and easy and sometimes there was even enough left for me to have breakfast too. I tried this recipe and the first one ended up in the garbage (the griddle was too hot) and then we each had two (I think) and this was everything that was left over.
I'll definitely make these again because 1) they're good and 2) breakfast for days (hello, freezer). I even warmed up the maple syrup from the refrigerator instead of using the regular stuff from the pantry. I think I might need to do that more often.
I could've gone about my day and not shared the recipe but this blog really comes in handy when it comes to new recipes. I share them here mainly so I can come back and find them and remember what I thought about them or any changes I wanted to make.
I went for my walk yesterday and when I came home, the dogs were watching through their peep hole. I decided to get my daily photo. (And yes, I already had my camera on me.)
Archer's turn to look.
He seemed excited enough.
The rest of the day went on as normal, clouding up a little here and there and then, all of a sudden, I took another daily photo. I thought about saving it for a day when I didn't take one but then that wouldn't be playing by the rules. I made the decision at that time that more than one picture will be okay.
Rain.
It was awesome. Also, I didn't have to water the yard this morning. Other than saving on water, it probably wouldn't have been that big of a deal. This was one of those mornings where I woke up without an alarm and had tons of energy. It's 7:00 and I've already made the bed, started laundry, made breakfast (bacon, eggs, and blueberry muffins from a packet), picked up in the bathroom, washed dishes, straightened the living room, and done this post. So yeah, I'll probably crash by noon. Either that or tomorrow I'll be drained with no motivation. Whatever, I'm taking advantage of it today… right after I have another muffin. TCB
I'll definitely make these again because 1) they're good and 2) breakfast for days (hello, freezer). I even warmed up the maple syrup from the refrigerator instead of using the regular stuff from the pantry. I think I might need to do that more often.
I could've gone about my day and not shared the recipe but this blog really comes in handy when it comes to new recipes. I share them here mainly so I can come back and find them and remember what I thought about them or any changes I wanted to make.
I went for my walk yesterday and when I came home, the dogs were watching through their peep hole. I decided to get my daily photo. (And yes, I already had my camera on me.)
Archer's turn to look.
He seemed excited enough.
The rest of the day went on as normal, clouding up a little here and there and then, all of a sudden, I took another daily photo. I thought about saving it for a day when I didn't take one but then that wouldn't be playing by the rules. I made the decision at that time that more than one picture will be okay.
Rain.
It was awesome. Also, I didn't have to water the yard this morning. Other than saving on water, it probably wouldn't have been that big of a deal. This was one of those mornings where I woke up without an alarm and had tons of energy. It's 7:00 and I've already made the bed, started laundry, made breakfast (bacon, eggs, and blueberry muffins from a packet), picked up in the bathroom, washed dishes, straightened the living room, and done this post. So yeah, I'll probably crash by noon. Either that or tomorrow I'll be drained with no motivation. Whatever, I'm taking advantage of it today… right after I have another muffin. TCB
I'm not even going to complain
Monday, May 21, 2018
about this computer being slow because unlike other Apple products in this house, it works. (I'm talking about the Macbook, definitely not trying to jinx the iPads or Cosme's current phone.)
I was online over the weekend. I read and watched a few things on photography junk and then I pulled the camera out. (Okay, so the 27" computer might've played a part in it too but the other stuff did me in.) I'm taking one b&w picture a day, using the same lens, my 50mm. (Yeah, yeah… I started something similar before…) I don't plan on doing anything adventurous or anything, it's just a day in the life type of thing. And since I don't tend to stick to things, there might only be one picture. I hope not but I'm just being honest.
I think I might start small and plan for a week. If it doesn't last that long, oh well. If it lasts longer, that'll be nice. So here's my first picture.
This was yesterday. This is how and where I plan. I need notebooks and a calendar. Normally there would have been a laptop in front of me but, well, we all know how that story ended. I could've come in here to the computer but there's something about the space and light with the dining table. Oh, I was also needing to look for stuff in the pantry and cabinets so there's that too.
I was planning on going for my morning walk soon but my stomach's being a little spazzy. It started yesterday after dinner. I promise I won't let that have any influence on today's subject for my day-in-the-life photo project. Maybe it'll wear off once I start moving around and doing all my junk. That's what I'm hoping for, anyway. Oh well, I guess I'll go find out. There are chores to be done.
I was online over the weekend. I read and watched a few things on photography junk and then I pulled the camera out. (Okay, so the 27" computer might've played a part in it too but the other stuff did me in.) I'm taking one b&w picture a day, using the same lens, my 50mm. (Yeah, yeah… I started something similar before…) I don't plan on doing anything adventurous or anything, it's just a day in the life type of thing. And since I don't tend to stick to things, there might only be one picture. I hope not but I'm just being honest.
I think I might start small and plan for a week. If it doesn't last that long, oh well. If it lasts longer, that'll be nice. So here's my first picture.
This was yesterday. This is how and where I plan. I need notebooks and a calendar. Normally there would have been a laptop in front of me but, well, we all know how that story ended. I could've come in here to the computer but there's something about the space and light with the dining table. Oh, I was also needing to look for stuff in the pantry and cabinets so there's that too.
I was planning on going for my morning walk soon but my stomach's being a little spazzy. It started yesterday after dinner. I promise I won't let that have any influence on today's subject for my day-in-the-life photo project. Maybe it'll wear off once I start moving around and doing all my junk. That's what I'm hoping for, anyway. Oh well, I guess I'll go find out. There are chores to be done.
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