Status update!

[Kätzchen]

<<~~ Today is my youngest son's birthday (Mr. Ed). He's been a bit depressed lately as when I performed calculations on his latest income tax papers, we found out that he inadvertantly did not fill out his w4's correctly... he's got it covered (and then some), but he's in bed right now and I am quietly plotting his birthday party, for this evening. :)

He's my 'Valentines' boy :stillheart:

He doesn't know it yet, but his very bestest friend from school days and pals of his will be coming to his party tonight. This should make his day, I'm quite sure! :)

[starryeyes]

I really need to go to the store and the gym, but sex and the city is sucking me in!!! Only one more episode, and then in outta here!

[Kätzchen]

<<~ I've been working on making fish taco's for supper tonight. I have two large fillets of Cod broiling in the oven and I have soft flour tortillas that I have been grilling and keeping on the bottom rack of the oven, so they stay warm until I have other items prepared. I thought I could dress the Cod in fresh lime juice (when it's finished with begin broiled), plus I sliced up a large avocado that a neighbor gave to me the other day - they just got back from visiting family in Mexico. I also made a nice bed of baby lettuce leaves to put inside the tacos, too, as well as having a little dish of mild green sauce with cilantro and sour cream.

[Kätzchen]

<<~ Has been hanging out in my kitchen today, tending to a batch of bread and roasting a rack of ribs (marinated in Jack Daniels and smoothered in a honey base BBQ sauce).

I also have some vegetables I'm going to roast to go with the Ribs for supper tonight: I dressed some brussel sprouts and baby red potatos in a rosemary Olive oil and lightly seasoned them with sea salt and cracked pepper corns.


*can hardly wait for supper tonight *

[Kätzchen]

<<<~~ not doing much of anything today except waiting on a friend and a phone call. Other than that, I have been admiring artwork and thinking about having some breakfast (an orange, scrambled eggs with cheese and some buttered toast with rose petal jelly).

http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/31/640x323_6928_The_Alleyway_2d_illustration_jellyfis h_fantasy_picture_image_digital_art.jpg

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[cinnamongrrl]

Going to lay down....napping is infrequent for me...today it is necessary....I have my ovaries to thank for that..... (w)

[VintageFemme]

<<< is happy to have made two new new friends from a surprise visit yesterday. So very sweet. You can see them here if you would like, it's clickable: http://faireunvoeu.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/nothing-is-more-powerful/Love.

[Kätzchen]

<<~ just through having a light lunch with my youngest son - he wanted a BLT, I wanted pizza; and thinking about doing a load of laundry, while I dream up a few ideas for supper tonight (maybe make a meatless Lasagne and German Chocolate cake???).

I'm also still listening to Stacey Kent

( Her voice and style of singing is magical! )

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*I :stillheart: Sunday's*

[Kätzchen]

http://naturallyearthfriendly.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Head-Outside-After-Dark.jpg

[cinnamongrrl]

I am reveling in the sound of (near) silence....

:moonstars:

[Kätzchen]

<<<~~ feels terribly sick today with a head cold: my ears hurt, my nose hurts, my bones hurt, thus my whole body hurts. I also feel terribly sleepy; but I work tonight and would stay home if staying home was an option; which at this point, staying home is not an option. Will take copious amounts of Vit. C, drink more water and doctor myself up so I look undisguisably well.

*glazed over steel-blue marble eyeroll*

[Kätzchen]

<<<~~ I've had lots of fun taking drives this week and it's that time of the evening, where it's so lovely to go for a drive. SoOoOoOoo, that's what I'm going to do tonight, because tomorrow it's Monday (in my world). Plus I get to wear my new sunglasses again.... *lol* .... and smile a few more 'Hollywood' smiles, just because.

[Ms. Meander]

...is finally recovered from terrible vertigo that kept me in bed most of the week. At least I was able to catch up on some sleep! Looking forward to being vertical today.

[Kätzchen]

<<<~~ is having coffee and read about that guy in the airforce, The Airman - Nathaniel Mills, playing basketball and executing a rather outstanding Wind Mill dunk.


In other news: It's a gorgeous day outside. Blue skies for miles and miles and birdsong out in the pine trees.

Good Morning!

:)

[Kätzchen]

<<<~~ recovering properly from last nights' BBQ and today is my day off
(what to do, what to do)

Will listen to Everlast (turn your lights on) while I think for a spell

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:stillheart:


*chirp chirp*

[Kätzchen]

What have you been wearing lately?
(a) A Smile! :)

What have you been eating or drinking lately?
(a) I have been pigging out on Shrimp, Swordfish, Tuna & Lobster,
but really want to go on a baking binge and bake some bread, Apple Streusel or bake a
gigantic German Chocolate cake or even roast some lamb (sounds good, yes?)!

What kind of tunes have your ears been subjected too?
(a) Well, tonight I am listening to .... *Jazz* ....
as in, Robert Glasper's ~>>> Golden Lady
(1 mic, 1 take @ Blue Note Records, 2013).
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What's your latest accomplishment?
(a) Outwitting my latest boss who's not really my boss,
but I let her think that she is because I'm really the boss. *lol*
*shhhhhhhh* ;)

Do you have any plans for tonight?
(a) Heck, no. But I'z got plans for next week. I sure do.

Anything good happen today?
(a) Maybe: but it's a tough call because good stuff is hard to come by.

What happens next tonight?
(a) I'm gonna play a few games of cards in the arcade,
then snuggle down with my pillows and let the wind and rain
lull me to sleepy-bye land.

:moonstars:

[Kätzchen]

<<~~ After working nearly a 60 day stretch with only a few days off, here and there, I now have a significant stretch of free time, which possibly extends to the first of October.

In other news: Today is Saturday and it's absolutely gorgeous outside.
(No wind, no rain, nothing but blue skies for miles and miles) :stillheart:

[Kätzchen]

Today's news consists of the following: a weather report, my check-off list, and other items of interest.

First, the weather report:
The month of October is naturally leaf peeping season, when trees by tradition wear their best dress. Lately, I have seen beautiful shades of red, oranges, vibrant shades of amber's and yellow's and I've even seen beautiful dresses in multicolored shades of colors I can barely even articulate properly. Today, without exception, I look out the west window of my home (3 stories up near pine trees) and can see that my neighbors, across the street, have stoked yet another fire in the fireplace and smoke from the chimney is wafting lazily toward the pearly gray heavens. It's chilly today, but hopefully the rest of the month we'll get to bathe in the sunshine of Fall and add yet another memory toward the cache of Most Memorable Season in Life, files.
Second, my randomly ordered "Check Off" list:
-- Exercise: place a check here if you stretched today (check)
-- Address items of interest pertaining to employment (check)
-- Meal planning: daily manna, check grocery list, etc. (uncheck)
-- Music interests: October is "musical rest" month (check)
-- Sleep Log: check only if I am able to sleep (uncheck)
-- Book interests: strive to read less books (uncheck)
-- Employment: check only if you land a job (uncheck)
-- The Smile: check only if you smiled today (check)
-- Brain Function: check only if you're brain dead (uncheck)
-- Gratitude: place a check here if you express gratitude (check)
-- Behavioral Leash: check daily for tracking purposes (private)
Third, 'The Other Items of Interest' files:
During the month of October, my plan is to take really good care of me.
I hope to be able to share more about that, in November.

[PearlsNLace]

My Partner is 16 weeks pregnant. I've been annoying my face book friends for weeks with it. Now you know too!

I'm so happy. :rubberducky::rubberducky:

[Kätzchen]

◀◀◀◀------- is feeling terribly lazy right now, but I need to get ready for night shift.

(Shower, primp, make coffee, then make something to eat.... ).

[Kätzchen]

I am feeling terribly lazy right now, but I can smell the roasting spare ribs and potatoes, and the laundry needs to be put in the dryer. Then to sink into a really good book after supper (curl up on the sofa and read late into the night).

[Darth Denkay]

I'm back, after a long hiatus from the planet. Hoping to be a bit more active now. Living in Memphis with my fiance and our two kids, working as a psychologist and setting up a private practice to work primarily with LGBT folks. Very exciting!

[Kätzchen]

24 hours later and....

<<<~~ I is nearly healed.

I am ready to go shopping today.

:blush:

[Orema]

Updates galore …

Got a promotion in February and none of my concerns came true. :)

Won an “Unsung Hero” award in March where I work (we have a People’s Choice award each year). It’s an honor to be a finalist and to win, but what’s really cool are the homemade trophies each winner receives. The previous winner makes the award for the current winner. I’ll make the award for next year’s winner. My award was made using a toy model of the superhero “Storm” from X-Men and a miniature globe. I had no idea who Storm was so I had to watch the X-Men—it was fun. The trophy is very cool and I’ll post a photo of it when I get around to it.

Lost 10% of my body weight on a low-carb/counting-calories diet (I love my Fitbit!) and I can feel the differnce. I have 30 more pounds to lose. I consume between 1000 and 1350 calories a day. Counting calories isn’t nearly as painful as I thought it would be. In fact, I've become a bit obsessive about it.

Made a new year’s commitment to exercise every day and have stuck to it. Initially, it was murder and I was lucky to make it through one song (five minutes) on my exercise playlist before giving up. I’m now making it through seven songs (appx. 30+ minutes). I will add a song each month, I think.

Please let me know if I’ve put this in the wrong thread.

[jenny]

Today, it's me, my comfy brown chair, a small gray kitty, and the remains of a headache. A little quiet time, and I'm on the mend...

[Kätzchen]

It's bath time.

Lights out @ 00:00 hours.

[Kätzchen]

<<<~~~ it's a beautiful, lazy afternoon and I'm buckled up for the long, winding drive along the coast.

[Medusa]

I feel like doo-doo today. Running fever and achy as hell. EEK.

I'll be playing hermit in the house and nesting with my fuzzy doggeh, drinking lots of hot tea, and catching up on some reading. Might put on a pot of soup in case I feel like eating later tonight. Otherwise it's me, fuzzy blankets, and lots of Kleenex!

[kittygrrl]

fixing a late huevos rancheros and lots of coffee ..sleepy, hair tousled

[Stud_puppy1991]

I feel like hell. Fibromyalgia sucks. Stupid flares. Ugh!

[LoyalWolfsBlade]

Sometimes the thoughts and or memories that randomly pop into my head astonish even me most days. Not that I had the thought or relived the memory but more like when and or why it occurred.

[Rugged]

Getting my azz kicked

[cork1961]

And with the outside matching the inside... priceless.

[Kätzchen]

<<<~~~ has been up since 0230 hrs.... enjoyed the day, still on a natural high from the gorgeous weather. Crystal blue persuasion, indeed. Time for dreamy pillow land...

:moonstars:

[dark_crystal]

Status Update: Reviving this thread as i sloooooowly reconsider the ethics of continuing to provide free content to social networking platforms which gleefully sold our eyes and information to literal Nazis, while silencing victims of harassment and assault...

[girl_dee]

Status Update: Reviving this thread as i sloooooowly reconsider the ethics of continuing to provide free content to social networking platforms which gleefully sold our eyes and information to literal Nazis, while silencing victims of harassment and assault...

i stand with you! ........

[Medusa]

EEK. I'm sick with fever and crud (but not too sick to be online!) so my agenda today is getting some food down, updating a couple of projects, and fighting the urge to wear myself out cleaning.

[dark_crystal]

Status Update: super-thrilled to be reunited with my soft brown leather jacket, which I had forgotten had been repaired late in the season last year.

Mega-thrilled to have almost-firm plans for the Renaissance festival, which I always try to attend but never find the time

Finished off our first annual pound of pumpkin spice coffee today and first annual bag of candy corn

Just need to order costumes and I'll be officially autumning my ass off

[dark_crystal]

Status Update:

Still haven't tweeted! But I wanted to really bad- there was a perfect opportunity to jump in and combine two day-old memes and get...what? some favs?

Anyway all week there have been tweets that feature a short statement followed by a smartass answer that starts with "first of all"

Then there was the whole "me too" thing, so...

The tweet i did not send today went like this:

"Ban all men lol"

First of all....didn't you get the sh!t beat out of you by four different butches?

#MeToo

#UsToo

prolly best to keep that content contained on this site anyway....

[dark_crystal]

Status update: took 2 benadryl and 2 sudafed at 9:30 am and now i am sitting in my office feeling sooooo sleeeeeeepy

I need to give myself a day to actually yield to the respiratory infection that i have been fighting

[dark_crystal]

I’m in a conference call and “the unicorn tree” is a term the vendor keeps using. Sounds AWESOME but is actually just some proprietary network architecture thing

[Medusa]

Status Update: After 2 weeks of absolute hellish server and software issues at work, I was able to find a fix this morning that will get my team back on track and I am currently fighting the urge to strip off my clothes and go dance naked through the cube farm while singing "WHO RUN THE WORLD? GIRRRLLZZZZZZZZZZ!"

[girl_dee]

Status update : finally headache free and i imagine much more pleasant for those who work near me (sorry team). Slow day but i am enjoying these feelings of total mush :awww: while answering emails and having lunch !

[JDeere]

Status update: extremely single as a Pringle!

[Femmewench]

Status update: extremely single as a Pringle!

but they come stacked in a can with lots of other Pringles! Is that where the single Pringles mingle?

[JDeere]

but they come stacked in a can with lots of other Pringles! Is that where the single Pringles mingle?

Yes thats where the single Pringles mingle lol

[Orema]

Low: I probably won’t see her for Thanksgiving

High: We’ll celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the New Year together.

Life could be so much worse ...

:bow:

[ksrainbow]

Low: got sad news of my class mate at age 59 was taken by cancer.

Good: He will be with his Mom and Dad who died in a car wreck 49 yrs ago and he survived.

Positive: He and I spent many months together perfecting rubber bands loaded with paperclips as ammo while he and I spent PE time in the library.

RIP Curt-

[JDeere]

Update: still single almost ready to mingle lol

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<<~~ still super sore from being overly ambitious the other day, while spring cleaning my place. Spent time on the boards reading posts from years ago. Has plans tomorrow, to go visit a friend.

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<~~ listening to soft Tibetan bowl sound recordings (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEP2YrD-dyY&t=613s) before bedtime...


:moonstars:

[clay]

Unpacking more boxes, laundry, & changing bed linens.

Tomorrow TWO appointments!

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<<~~ Feeling accomplished, today. :cheerleader:

I just got through picking up this past week's mail. Then I prepared 5 super-green's side salads to take to work for lunch, next week. Need to dust and vacuum, yet today, so I can check that chore off my weekend chores list. I also pre-ordered the Robert Mueller report book, if it's ever published this year. Should be a fascinating read. I need to book a date at the tire center to get the studded snow tires off the car, soon, so I hope to get a weekend appt for that car maintenance chore.

Lastly, I plan to go shopping today, hopefully. I need a few groceries. And, I want to buy a few tubes of some hand cream at a beauty supply store. The brand name is.... AHAVA (https://www.ahava.com/?msclkid=fa6671bf2c2f17a342852d3b2c5f4347&utm_content=Brand_Core_P&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand_Core&utm_term=ahava&gclid=COSghv7S9eACFVCVxQIdeVwMGQ). I tried some this last week, and it left my hands feeling pretty good. I want to get some for myself and my bff/sil. It's vegan, designed for sensitive skin, and their skin care products are paraben free.

http://www.judaica-mall.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/270x270/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/6/1623-300.jpg

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<<<~~ Feeling content, and a certain type of happiness. :bunchflowers:

Yesterday I went over to the tire center and managed to get the studded tires removed from the car's rims and the practically new all-weather radial tires put on.... and I also managed to buy the three tubes of hand cream from Israel.

Today I will dust and vacuum.... maybe go for a short walk in the neighborhood. And I've already set the clocks forward, and double checked the alarm for early morning wake up time.

We go from snowy weather straight to 60+ degree weather this week, so I think I will switch up my morning commute to work and dial up my exercise this coming week. :cheerleader:

[theoddz]

Dear Wife and I are having a laid back Sunday morning together....reading news/political headlines, listening to chillout music and enjoying our fur babies, who are curled up beside us. :heartbeat:

We shirked church this morning. :nyahnyah:

As soon as we can get "motivated" (HAHAHA!!), we are planning to attack our huge walk-in master closet and get our winter duds packed up into our cedar chest and our spring/summer clothes out, washed and hung up. This is a biennial task we go through and is an opportunity for us to get rid of things we no longer want or do not wear. Our old guy, Bubba, uses the master closet as his own personal "retreat", as he is super skiddish and has, effectively, covered my sport coats/dress suits with his hair. Those will need to go to the cleaners, before I can wear them or store them for next year. Some of my wife's dresses have suffered the same fate. :eyebrow:

There's absolutely no telling when we might overcome our laziness and get to work on our chores. Sometimes, we are both such a bad influence on each other. :giggle:

~Theo~ :bouquet:

[Kätzchen]

Just got back from grocery shopping, found some good buys on Coconut milk, super greens for salad, and some bottles of salad dressing, which are vegan and look yummy (apple crème vinaigrette, strawberry crème vinaigrette), and found three spring sweaters on sale, so I felt successful on my shopping trip.

<<<<<<<<~~ Happy & Content :balloon:

[Kätzchen]

Just trimmed my hair and gave myself a highlight coloring treatment. Got lunches of super-green salads made for the week. Laid out wardrobe choices for the week. Next up: Gonna work on an art project for my cousin whose husband died a couple weeks ago. I wanna get that project out to her by the end of next week. Left to enjoy, today: The Sunshine and mild temperatures. I plan to go for a long walk in the neighborhood.

Currently listening to: Graphite [full tape] by BeatsBySailor (aka, Sir) on SoundCloud. (https://soundcloud.com/beatsbysailor/graphite) :hk2:


<<<<<<<~~ Happy Sunday to everyone :bunchflowers:

[Kätzchen]

I found my brand new Kasho Razor blade for cutting hair, so I plan to shape my hair today, so I can wear my new earrings and necklace to work, this week. AND, we also have Blue Skies for Miles and Miles. It's never like this in my hometown, which has always been known for Pearly Skies (rain, rain, rain). But cloudy weather is coming soon, so I'm enjoying the gorgeous sunny weather trend and when Pearly Skies return, I'll be enjoying that, as well.

*Happy Sunday* (to all).

:hk20:

[Kätzchen]

I never deviate from my early morning rise schedule, so even on the Weekend, I keep to my waking up at 0-dark-thirty, *lol*, but here is what I have done so far, since earlier today:

1) Laundry (at a clean washeteria, nearby).

2) Came home and put laundry away and remade my bed with freshly laundered bed clothes.

3) Vacuumed the house; then cleaned out the chambers of the vacuum, because it makes the house cleaner when the vacuum itself is clean. :eyebat:

4) sat down to rest and drank 2 quarts of water.

5) got up to make supper, which I made my own type of evening meal that I call... Curried Sweet Potato & Tempeh Salad. I pan sear a bar of tempeh, which I crumble into the pan and coat it with evoo. Then I chop up a small sweet potato and a few other veggies (carrots, parsnips, cloves of garlic) and sear them all on med-high heat. Once it's nearly done, I sprinkle curry powder and crack fresh sea salt on top of it, then turn the heat off and let it simmer until it's reasonable cool enough to eat. Then I take a plate and tear up two romaine lettuces leaves, then put a handful of Aragula (sp?) on top of the romaine bits, then ladle half of the curried Tempeh & Sweet Potato veggie mix onto the bed of salad greens. I topped it off with Paul Newman's Creamy Caesar Salad dressing, and sprinkled a bit of chia seeds on top. It's delish! The other half I put in a take-to-work salad container and will dine on it for lunch, tomorrow.

6) while supper was cooking in the kitchen, I cleaned out drawers and packed up little things I want to keep, plus I packed up most of my cooking stuff, and I organized all the canned goods and such, into several boxes. Which will stay on the floor where they are at, stacked neatly, for the movers to take, when it's time to move.

7) It is now time to savor a sunset and catch up on my DVD series of Downton Abbey. I don't have time to watch anything on a work night, but the weekend is when I catch up on favorite things I like to watch, that I have on DVD.





<<<<<<<<<~~~ Kätzchen is now tired and must rest for the rest of the evening until it's time for slumber.... :moonstars:

[Greco]

Did someone say work ethic?!

Way to go Kätzchen.

Greco


I never deviate from my early morning rise schedule, so even on the Weekend, I keep to my waking up at 0-dark-thirty, *lol*, but here is what I have done so far, since earlier today:

1) Laundry (at a clean washeteria, nearby).

2) Came home and put laundry away and remade my bed with freshly laundered bed clothes.

3) Vacuumed the house; then cleaned out the chambers of the vacuum, because it makes the house cleaner when the vacuum itself is clean. :eyebat:

4) sat down to rest and drank 2 quarts of water.

5) got up to make supper, which I made my own type of evening meal that I call... Curried Sweet Potato & Tempeh Salad. I pan sear a bar of tempeh, which I crumble into the pan and coat it with evoo. Then I chop up a small sweet potato and a few other veggies (carrots, parsnips, cloves of garlic) and sear them all on med-high heat. Once it's nearly done, I sprinkle curry powder and crack fresh sea salt on top of it, then turn the heat off and let it simmer until it's reasonable cool enough to eat. Then I take a plate and tear up two romaine lettuces leaves, then put a handful of Aragula (sp?) on top of the romaine bits, then ladle half of the curried Tempeh & Sweet Potato veggie mix onto the bed of salad greens. I topped it off with Paul Newman's Creamy Caesar Salad dressing, and sprinkled a bit of chia seeds on top. It's delish! The other half I put in a take-to-work salad container and will dine on it for lunch, tomorrow.

6) while supper was cooking in the kitchen, I cleaned out drawers and packed up little things I want to keep, plus I packed up most of my cooking stuff, and I organized all the canned goods and such, into several boxes. Which will stay on the floor where they are at, stacked neatly, for the movers to take, when it's time to move.

7) It is now time to savor a sunset and catch up on my DVD series of Downton Abbey. I don't have time to watch anything on a work night, but the weekend is when I catch up on favorite things I like to watch, that I have on DVD.





<<<<<<<<<~~~ Kätzchen is now tired and must rest for the rest of the evening until it's time for slumber.... :moonstars:

[VintageFemme]

Waiting impatiently for my favorite night of tv to begin . . . Killing Eve and A Discovery of Witches. (well, besides Monday nights w/ Gentleman Jack that is)

[homoe]

Waiting impatiently for my favorite night of tv to begin . . . Killing Eve and A Discovery of Witches. (well, besides Monday nights w/ Gentleman Jack that is)



I wait on the edge of my seat for Mondays to roll around so I can catch another episode of Gentleman Jack.........:scarytv:

[Bèsame*]

Ahhh, right now I'm enjoying a lukewarm bubble bath. I'm imagining, it's a spa night. I have not skipped a beat since having all that dental work. Yeah, sure, I'm still sore and still talk to much. Lol.

I did 9 hours of work today. Ahuh, standing all the day long. First thing this morning, it was my turn to wash windows. Right, all the store front windows! I'm calling that as an hour and a half of exercise😉

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<<~~ is... pretty tired, today.

Yesterday, I packed up more of my household and re-packed boxes of fragile items with bubble-wrap. I need to get more packing tape for the tape gun and more bubble-wrap, though. That way I have what I need on hand, the day before I move, in case there is something extra that needs to be taped down or boxed up, short notice.

I have plans to spoil myself by going to down to the coast for supper, and to drop by to see a long-time, dear friend.

:hk20:

[Bèsame*]

I scheduled myself to work, so my Mothers at work can enjoy their day!

[Lyte]

Having an early soak cuz the boss is going on vaca so I've gotta be in the office 2.5 hours early ... all next week. Status = oy vay! :blink: :blink:

[homoe]

I scheduled myself to work, so my Mothers at work can enjoy their day!




What a thoughtful gesture.....

[VintageFemme]

Enjoying the last of my little mini holiday staycation just chillin in mi casa this morning after getting up at the crack of dawn to take sunrise wildflower pictures listening to old music visiting memories and places I haven't visited in awhile and watching an uninvited albeit welcome visitor (fluffy kitty) on my patio with a lovely cup of tea. Its good to be the queen.

[Orema]

Going through the movie and tv threads for suggestions on what to watch tonight.

:poc-cool:

[RockOn]

Going to drop in on Orema and help her select a psycho thriller for us to watch.
*grin*

[Esme nha Maire]

Cooler (finally) and able to think again about stuff other than how to get cool and sillyness. Hey, ho, back to the studying... :-}

[Bèsame*]

Taking a leisurely drive thru the country, heading south to the seaside.🏖 Having lunch with a friend.

And...I get to take home some fresh caught fish🐟

[Kätzchen]

It's going to snow, so I'm getting the studded tires put on tomorrow.

Other than that, it's R-n-R time (hanging out with a dear friend, maybe a drive to a fav destination for fun times).

Oh, and sleeping in late: I need some down time and lots of beauty sleep.

[Kätzchen]

I've basically done nothing today, because yesterday I did a whole lot:

-- cleaned the house

-- hand-washed and dried the dishes and put them away

-- made salads to take to work for my lunch every day this week

Things yet to do:

-- trim my hair a skosh, then put some hair color gloss on and deep condition my curly locks

-- spend time in the bath tub, soaking in bubbles

-- give myself a facial with special face cleansers and creamy moisturizers

-- choose what I will wear tomorrow

-- fix a light supper; maybe have some cookies or small slice of cake

-- drink more water and carrot juice and herbal tea

Today I felt lucky to come across a traveling blog which gives you some good ideas on what to see or what you need to do when you go, places to stay, etc.

LINK to blog ~~>>>>>> The Traveling Geek <dot> Com (https://travelling-geek.com/).

[Kätzchen]

I am resting after a very long day at work, but I had a great day, mostly because the weather was reasonable, people were happy, and a long time friend was on campus today, plus I listened to some great episodes of....

NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDqLvIQoRKE)


OMG, did you know that this podcast has been around for about 30 years now? I laughed so hard, many times, today. LOLOL.

Now it's time for bed.

zZzZZZzzzZZZZzzzz

:moonstars:

[homoe]

Going through the movie and tv threads for suggestions on what to watch tonight.

:poc-cool:


Next time just...:callme:

[Bèsame*]

currently at home for the rest of the year!
Lol

Sitting on the couch, cuddled up in a red and snowflake blanket, slippers and a bottle of Austi Spumante. I'm waiting for the New Year, there will be so many new possibilities ahead.

[Kätzchen]

I'm feel anxiety creeping in tonight about what might happen tomorrow (do I lose my job or will we get to keep forging ahead at work). But I spent time on the phone with my mom today and she's convinced that the covid 19 virus is an airborne disease (she's 80+ years old, 53 years of working as an RN in a variety of capacity). It was good to hear her voice, she told me the same too. I know I can only adapt and keep evolving and take each day as it comes, even if it's only moment by moment. I sure do hope I can sleep tonight...

:moonstars:

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<~~ I had a very busy day today: I deep cleaned my studio, moved a few things around, bought a new vacuum because my light duty vacuum just wasn't cleaning the carpets good enough, then vacuumed and mopped the wood floors with Murphy's Oil Soap. Then waited for my banking appt by phone, and got that done. Then I baked a little Sicilian pizza in my tiny, tiny oven. LOL, it was real good. I know I should not have pizza, but I will find ways to work off the big appetite I had today, during the rest of this week.

Right now, though, I'm seriously tired and I'm camped out in my biggo Momma's chair, just reading and reflecting on all the things that went down in the world today and thankful that so far, I am well and glad to be home (safe and sound).

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<~~ My day will get underway in a short bit.

I slept in, just made a veggie stir fry for breakfast, I'm sipping on breakfast tea that is herbal, and today I plan to continue working on deep cleaning my studio apt. What I mean by that is that it's almost one year now that I moved to my beautiful studio. I still have boxed contents from my prior, much larger, living quarters that I am going through and deciding if I keep it or toss it (to the donation box, nearby). I plan to wade through the last of all the unboxed contents today, then take a break and reflect on everything I plan to have accomplished today, just to make sure I've ticked off every item on my check-list before I turn my attention to other dire important matters (the two tests and studying for them, so I pass both tests with 80% or better score).

<<<<<<~~ Feeling steady, acting slowly, remaining focused. :hk28:

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<<~~~ just read and listened to daily news updates and find myself more worried than ever, as if that could even be possible right now.

I was just saying "WTF" when I read that Kushner (that POS, just like everyone else in their family tree :| ) stands to benefit from that so-called straw company i read about on POLITICO (https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/kushner-company-stands-to-benefit-from-freeze-on-federal-mortgage-payments/ar-BB127acO?ocid=msedgntp).

Late last night I got the 'cheerful' email from my state's unemployment agency, telling me it will literally be weeks, if not months, before they can issue a check to provide life sustaining support, in the barest of ways. Worse, that biggo stimulus bill that people are supposed to get big one-time checks? Those won't roll until after late September, maybe even in October.

**** silent scream ****

It's unbelievable the horse-shit the current administration and their family and 'family' of 'friends' is getting away with. So UN-F ^ C K ing-beLIEvable. Upset does not even describe how I feel.

OMG, now to find something to cheer myself up (somehow). :(

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<~~ I had a very busy day, today. Is finally home, resting in my big ole mama chair, feet propped up, getting ready to binge on a bunch of British crime drama series episodes. Had some dinner a bit ago. Now to relax, and enjoy the rest of the evening.

:hk20:

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<~~~ I'm finally able to sit down and relax. I learned a new method to help me relax, something my therapist taught to me: Mindfulness meditation exercises and gazing at beautiful pillow clouds in the sky, was the medicine I needed tonight.

:hk28:

[Kätzchen]

Tonight I am appreciating life and feeling gratitude for all the positive experiences that have come my way.

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[Bèsame*]

Ahhhh...a day off! Most of the day with no mask 😉

Spent the earlier hours out doing what needed to be done. So now...I'm thinking a jar in the sun with some tea bags. Power up the sewing machine and put on some "Good Vibrations". Relax the afternoon away.

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[Bèsame*]

I recently acquired two new neighbors. One for sure is a butch living with her brand new girlfriend. And today, I see there is another butch living under me !

Status update..family corner over here!
Surprise!

[cinnamongrrl]

I managed to survive an especially trying day…..

It started with someone knocking on my door at 6am 😳 I was up but didn’t need to be up up until 7ish since I go into work later on weekends….

Got to work only to find the receptionist had called out of work and I was wearing non official scrubs anticipating my boss not being in. But she came in to cover the absent receptionist…..

Then we realized by 9:10 that the provider was apparently a no show…. We had to shuffle things around and arrange for virtual visits and send away anyone who needed hands on care until a replacement was found.

And finally… I had my first person pass out on me while I drew their blood. And I specifically asked him before hand because he was somewhat gingery. He assured he had an aversion to needles but did NOT faint……. Till today.


I’m not sure if the solar eclipse has created flares or a vortex, but things have been mightyyyy strange at work lately. Just sayin….

[Kätzchen]

I’m ready for work today and looking forward to time with my honey and our grand baby, over the next few days. She’s so adorably cute.

[Kätzchen]

Gotta work today but will be home later. Right now I’m just slowly getting ready (having a small snack — raspberries and a handful of roasted peanuts) and listening to a long playlist of songs from yesteryear. :balloon:

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[cinnamongrrl]

I’m strongly considering a segue in my career. I’ve been looking at programs for radiology technologist.
I have SOME credits to put towards it, but otherwise it’s almost like starting over in my career. Scary…but also very enticing….

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<~~~~~ still in bed, but will have to get up to make more coffee and make breakfast (scrambled eggs with smoked Gouda, avocado on naan). At least I don’t have clients until this afternoon. Will get dressed later but enjoy the sunrise and binge on reading posts here.

:bow:

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<<~~~~. Has been mesmerized by favorite baseball team
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[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<<~~~~. Was going to go up to Seattle to watch my baseball team play against the Mariners but Amtrak wanted way too much money for a round trip and cheap seats at the T-mobile sports field was too much too. So … I will just do pay-per-view streaming to watch the game today.

In other news(lol): I noticed that road rage drivers are finally getting the much deserved attention they need. There was a 60+ year old driver who stalked a racing motorcycle driver and he nearly killed the motorcyclist out on the “sunset highway” that goes up the west hills toward the zoo. I’m pretty sure that road rage driver won’t be trying to kill anyone ever again. He’s still in jail on his way to prison.

[Stone-Butch]

Sorting out my goodbye furniture. I am getting rid of a few pieces of furniture to make room for new. I have a china cabinet, glider chair and a very long office desk... alll gotta go. I saw a nice wooden table that I like and it will fit more of my collection and a smaller comfy chair to replace that glider which is quite large. I don't need the other desk as I am using a smaller one that takes up less room. All of it is being picked up by the Salvation Army to give away or sell as they please. Be glad when it is sorted.

[Kätzchen]

<<<<<<<~~~~ I am terribly sensitized to the traumatic results of the election earlier this month. I don’t watch any news anymore (for now) but come across stuff online, once in a while.

To compound my heavy hearted sadness is the fact that two dear friends of mine have passed away and there are a couple family members/dear friends who might not live much longer due to health issues. (w)(w)(w)


Right now, I just keep my focus on making it through the day at work (which is a HUGE challenge — they voted for you know who). I still have bills to pay each month, student loan payments from hell, and a couple years of car payments.

Going forward, each day, instead of my old habit of reading national news, I go to the gym early (before I go to work) and exercise for two hours based on goals I set with my gym coach. On my days off, I attend pool aerobics or do the Zumba dance class, then treat myself to a soak in the jacuzzi.

Also, the holidays are ruined for me. I’ve canceled my views on holidays that most people celebrate and will now only entertain having a “holiday” (of my own making) that I use to reward myself for achievements that bring peace and joy to my life.

[Bèsame*]

I'm totally waiting out this month. I have an appointment with a neurologist. My doctor does not want me to work with this dizziness going on. So, I'm scheduled for a MRI and some X-rays of my spine. And we can proceed with the results.

I'm taking it easy and trying not to sit around and eat. In fact, I'm quite surprised that I've lost a pound. I'm hardly active as I was.
I've already have Christmas decorations up. Seeing my pencil tree all lit up makes me smile. I have cut out a couple of quilts that I'll be sewing up soon. Next, it will be time to purge the kitchen. Between my Mom and I we had lots of doubles. Time to downsize.

That surgery made me put my home and myself into, it's time to think about what will happen to my stuff. Also made me remember I'm not as young as I think I am! What frustrates me most...I'm not bouncing back like I used to!!

[easygoingfemme]

I just learned about the Left and Right Twix thing. I had no idea. Have I been under a rock or is this not common knowledge?

[Kätzchen]

I’m still in my night gown and slippers but I need to get up and go grocery shopping and check in at the gym today : I have a meeting with my exercise coach. :balloon:

[kittygrrl]

status?...still figuring it out tbh

[kittygrrl]

Status today(so far) coffee good but in omg stage with new printer jam..i am soo very sorry my sweeter old printer died, it was my friend..this new one is a fiend

[Stone-Butch]

All my gifts and cards are done for Xmas except my gf's. I have to wait and find out who she is and what she wants.

[Bèsame*]

The dog sitting status is over. As much as I love doing that, I'm just not used to being stern....get down....why you barking...lol. I did got alot done at home, but it's about time to get busy!!
Pedicure first thing this morning. Car shopping later with Best Butch. (Spent most of the day with her yesterday as well). Possible Taco Tuesday later, will
see how that plays out. Tomorrow I'm wrapping gifts for the Cops and Kids project. Lunch after with my neighbor. Oil change Thursday. And ...lots of baking will take place.


My status just got full of activity in a very good way.

always appreciate the gift of life. be happy and have fun.

[kittygrrl]

xmas is over..i really wish it'd have stayed a little longer

[Bèsame*]

My status update:
I'm back to work with light duties.
I requested a four day work week. Let's see how this works...lol