What did you accomplish today?

[Chad]

Hi,

today I did my taxes, paid bills, did laundry, cooked BBQ chicken and sausage, and talked to my sweetheart for a couple of hours.

Chad

[Sweet Bliss]

Alrighty then, painted rust preventer on four metal chairs, one Japanese style outdoor garden lantern, it's in several pieces right now.

Out in the sun too long, gonna have to rest for a bit.

But I'm sure netflix has something interesting to watch...

[ProfPacker]

Let's see, well I sat for 4 hours waiting for a tow truck to tow my daughter's car to a mechanic. So many excuses. I kind of understand why ex doesn't want to give kid car to go to work (even though she doesn't use it during the day), so that leaves guess who to drive her to work by 6:30 AM tomorrow.

Can you pick her up I ask: although kid would have to wait at work, no I don't think I can get there.

[JustLovelyJenn]

I made it through work and everyone is still alive...

... oh and I went grocery shopping

[MsTinkerbelly]

I managed to get myself all worked up, and now I have chest pains.

Great, just great

[Sweet Bliss]

Originally Posted by Sweet Bliss

Alrighty then, painted rust preventer on four metal chairs, one Japanese style outdoor garden lantern, it's in several pieces right now.

Out in the sun too long, gonna have to rest for a bit.

But I'm sure netflix has something interesting to watch...

Okay, bought some throwaway brushes this morning to finish painting rust stopper stuff on my metal projects. Now I can see all the many spots I missed, , got ahead of myself I guess?

So, anyhoo, made a second set of keys for Grace, since I've lost the original set, put them in a safe place so I would forget. I'm so clever I scare myself!

Took off the mirrors with V's help, soaking some of the rusted on bolts in vinegar, hoping I will be able to get them off later. Going to scrub/paint metal rod thingys that hold the mirrors up in place. Then I'm gonna paint with a bright spring green. That's because the back side of the mirrors are handpainted to look like Sunflowers!

I was inspired by Left Right Femme's posts on Daktari's wall, you know, all the lovely frogs? Am going to paint some of those lovely creatures on the sides of Grace. Today if the weather holds, I will wash the pollen off the sides and the toys and start drawing out where I want them to sit. Shall be great fun!!!

I wish I had a friend around here who could sit and talk to me while I work. I used to talk to Yoda, but he's gone now. Been having nightmares about my little buddy, dreaming that my mother has covered him in a suffocating gel, and I have to race to the kitchen sink to rinse it off him before he dies. Nasty way to wake up I can tell you.

Anyhoo, before I dissolve into tears again, think I will use the scraps of canvas to make big sunflower leaves to attach to the poles. I need to do something creative that will help me with my grief.

So any ways. Checked on my storage this morning. Not as much stuff left as I remembered. Thank goodness.

Well, let see. Think I will go eat some of V's salad she is making for us. So nice to have fresh foods to eat. I miss all the fresh fruit in Hawaii. Especially papaya.

Oh well. Mexico will have to do for now.

[Barb42]

I have stacked firewood & wrapped kinneling bundles... Raked the back yard... Kept up with a very energetic 5yr. Little girl... Now hoping I make it to the couch to catch my breath bwfore fixing dinner..

1. Cleaned all the windows at the back of the house, top and bottom, inside and out.
   
2. Pruned, chopped, tidied and generally put the back garden into a state to be used after the winter.
   
3. Cleaned up after the new condensing boiler being installed.
   
4. Picked up a parcel from the sorting office in town
   
5. Caught up a bit with a sick pal (on the phone)
   
6. Shared dinner with my housemate.

Now I'm shattered after being poorly-sick for a few weeks.

[willow]

Chook care
Pegged out a wash
Took a bubble bath
Caught up with paperwork. Again.
Went birthday cake shopping. I know, lazy.
Earned some pennies. Unexpected early finish. Whoop!
Popped out to the shops for band aids. I danced all night in 6 inch heals on Saturday and got blisters on both heals walking half a mile in converse, yesterday
Chopped some veggies and fresh coriander for a salad to have with dinner
Swept the garage
Collected the late egg. One of the chooks is never getting that worm!
Brought in, folded and put away the now dry laundry
Dead headed the viola
Watered the house plants
Made my hairdressing appointment despite bumper to bumper traffic. If I'd had advance warning of my early finish I may have had the opportunity to make an earlier appointment and miss rush hour. Oh well.
I did not succumb to temptation when all manor of sweet goodies were offered. Eating that stuff so close to bedtime would only lead to dreamy time weirdness.

[VintageFemme]

I totally redesigned my photoblog! It's all modern and spiffy and snappy and stuff. I kinda love it. Wanna see it? Ok... http://faireunvoeu.wordpress.com

...then I did some ironing, made potato soup, and polished my nails and am ready now to bake some cupcakes. Very productive mid-week day off!

Happy.

[Sweet Bliss]

Today has been fruitful.

let's see,

Moved refurbished statue to MY garden area
(she needs some tlc), pulled weeds for 30 minutes, cleaned up trash in front yard from the wind yesterday.

Painted tiny clay pots, they are growing sunflower seeds! Am so excited.

Took apart windchime, fresh coat of paint on chimes (black), scoured off crappy cheap crap off the glass top of it, fresh coat of paint on all the metal parts for the top,

THEN.... are you sitting down???

I put that kids glitter glue on the inside of the Glass top part, created simple design, OMG you should see it NOW!!!! So freaking CUTE!!!

I need my own craft show.

Used about 5 or 6 different colors of glitter glue, omg I can hardly wait to see how it looks in the morning sunshine!!

Okay, what else?

Took apart my yard sale lamp, I already put the rust restore stuff on it, so NOW the fun part! I painted it bright colours, greens/dark blue green/yellow and touches of white. Cause it's a pineapple!! YES, a Pineapple candle lamp. I love it. I hang my little hook earrings on the top of it and keep it on the top shelf in the bathroom I redid.

OMG, I'm having so much fun with that little room. That reminds me, I think I promised to post pics of that restore project. hummm.

So anyhoo, the candle lamp is looking good so far, not done of course, need to wait for the paint to dry, then I'm going to glue sparklely stuff on it, and maybe some beads.

Not sure.

And what else?

Oh, made lunch for me, breakfast for roomie. She said it was disgusting. So guess who is going to make her OWN breakfast tomorrow?

She woke me from a deep sleep shouting in her sleep, yes, was up at 5:20 wondering wth. So fed everyone, let dog out, fell asleep on easy up chair.

Lord I miss living alone.

Okay, and what else?

It's one of those days, grey overcast skies, no wind to speak of, not cold, not dreary, just kinda uninspiring.

Oh took Sophie for a long walk, made coffee first thing and sat on the porch with a mug full, wishing Little Yoda was in my arms. So miss my little Mister. Guess my son is right, need to get another one to love on.

Talked to a sweet friend yesterday. It was wonderful to get a new take on why I feel stuck and can't get moving. And I think he is right. Now I need to deal.

So anyhoo. Think I will go to the store now and get something, sweet and chocolatey. Oreos maybe? na. I don't know.

Later ya'll

[Bèsame*]

How I enjoyed the last Saturday of winter;

Met with my boss early for coffee this morning to go over my review. She loves me, I'm her right hand However, didn't feel good when coffee burnt my tongue.

Went to work, moved a bazillion beautiful spring color capris and ankle pants. Dealt with 3 very energetic young girls playing in the jewelry. Keeps the mom, grandma, aunt shopping if I can divert the little ones.

Left work early, went to fabric store. Scored with batik and a 50% off coupon.

Stopped for lunch. A cold diet cold was welcomed.

Took the country road home, to enjoy the warm day. It started with light showers but warmed up to 73. I even spotted the first of the bluebonnets.

Came home to play in the garden. I should give all the leaves back to my neighbor
You would have thought I had roses, how the back of hand got beat up. It was a lovely time spent out in the garden. I took up the deer fence temporarily. (Have to protect some things from getting eaten. )



In a little while I'm going to make a delightful meal..feels like spring already!

[JustLovelyJenn]

I got a lot accomplished at work. I started the modifications for two new units for my student, sent a bunch of emails got to talk with my coworkers (we never have time for that).

I took my son to therapy and was really blunt about the trouble we have been having, asking for help because I know we really need it right now.

I gave myself permission to let the other people in my house handle everything while I deal with my emotions around what is going on with my son... and monitor him while he is grounded.

[Violette]

Made some headway at work, starting with an attitude change.

Did some self care.

Caught up with an old friend.

Had a heart to heart with my love.

[Sweet Bliss]

Well, let's see.

Yesterday.

Finally finished up the boo boos on metal painting job.

Despite the dang rain, the paint was not ruined.

So now need to take pics of before to go with the after photo shoot.

Haven't done much today. Very tired.

Repotted succulents, begonias, and pretty sage green fluffy plant, no idea what it is.

Cooked big pot of veggie/chicken leftover soup, Yummy. Gonna add green chili salsa to it later. Not hungry yet.

Geez, I need a nap today. Okay, gonna quit goofing off and rest.