sorry for being quiet for several days
Part of it was due to icky tummy which keeps coming and going.
Anyway, catching up.
Happy from Thursday--The Big Bang Theory. While I firmly believe Sheldon is asexual and he and Amy will never have sex, I love that he told her he loves her. Because you can love someone and not want sex (me, I'm the opposite).
Friday started with: I just love waking up to bleeding cat scratches that I don't remember getting. (I typed that Friday and then got busy at work and upset tummy and never finished the post).
Friday was busy due to boss trying to get a million things done before leaving on vacay. That evening, due to upset tummy, I just watched tv. Really loved the intro of Papa Midnite on Constantine (Friday's happy). Enjoying that show a lot.
Yesterday yet again icky tummy and I dozed a lot in the morning and then headed to Memorial Stadium for KU v. ISU. We were four point underdogs but really this would be our only shot at winning a Big 12 game this season (we play TCU next week at home and they just demolished KSU, both ranked in the top ten; then OU and KSU both on the road). Anyway, it was nippy but sunny, around 54 degrees. I wore a KU elbow length sleeve tshirt and a sweatshirt and took my headscarf (red) and gloves (red). When I got the ticket, I got it on the west side because I didn't want the sun in my eyes for an afternoon game. Not the smartest move as the whole west side was in shadow due to the luxury boxes. Also I was 58 rows up (out of about 70). First nearly killed myself climbing to that row--so very much need to get in shape; a couple years ago that wasn't a problem. Smartly I ate my hotdog before I started the climb.
Despite the climb, the seat was perfect. Right on the 50 yard line! Worth the money. I'd love to get season tickets around there but about 40 rows up. For most of the game no one sat on my left (guy came for the second half but was two seats away). Unfortunately I couldn't spread out because the people who never showed pay for the seat backs to be attached--if I get season tickets, I will, too. People on the right left at the start of the fourth quarter.
I stayed for the whole game--paid $65, was not missing a second. We went up 24-0 (17-0 in the first quarter), let ISU score a td right before the half, then they came out and just charged down the field to make it 24-14 in about a minute and a half which was worrisome, but then we made it 34-14 and made them miss a FG and stopped them twice in the red zone on 4th down before getting an interception in the endzone with just a few minutes left. :)
I was already half way to my car when one of the goalposts came down. I don't have a problem with this. We've won three Big 12 games in three seasons. We suck. Okay, yes, we were fighting for last place or ninth place with the only other team with no Big 12 wins, but let the kids enjoy themselves.
On the other hand, our fans should NEVER storm the court at Allen Fieldhouse unless for some bizarre reason Missouri returns and we beat them. This is because winning at basketball is the norm and you don't storm or tear down stuff when you win all the time.
Oh, right, back to the cold. I was, cold that is. Even with my headscarf and gloves. By the end of the game night had fallen and it was about 47 degrees. So, if I do get season tickets on the west side, coats or blankies are in order even if it's sunny. Mom joked that they should get them for me because we'd have home wins at least.
Back in my freshman year, when mom and dad still had season tickets, I went to one game with her. I knew nothing about football and thought it was barbaric (kind of like some lady behind me yesterday) and have no clue who we played or if we won. Since then I've gone to about ten or twelve games and we've won every single time. While most of them have been pre-conference games, we did beat Missouri one year I went to the game. And now ISU.
Win or lose, I do enjoy going to the games, the atmosphere etc. Singing the alma mater, cheering on the band, waving the wheat when we score. I always have a lot of fun. Season tickets for next year are going for this year's prices of $300 for the area I want. If I can get a seat between the 40s and only about 40 rows up, I'm tempted. Even if we don't keep our interim coach and hire someone else, I think we're on the right track.
Regardless, I'm never going to be able to afford (or even obtain) season tickets to basketball; and I actually prefer watching it on tv as it's so fast paced--that said, every basketball fan, regardless of team, should see a game at Allen Fieldhouse.
Back to the cold redux--it took me hours on the couch in my nightie under the sweatshirt, with the heating pad, a blanket and two cats to warm up; I also napped while TCU demolished KState and then LSU blew it against Alabama in OT.
So, obviously Saturday's happy was going to the game and us winning.
Oh, also the issue of UU World came out with the article on my church with my comments starting and ending it, which, of course, isn't available yet online.
Today should not have eaten breakfast as I got overfull and have icky tummy. Still, dragged myself to church; good service on the Seven Principles of UU (focusing on the first and last). Also had a guest musician who gave a concert last night and she and one of our sopranos performed a special song after the service about pledging--apparently she writes a song every year for her own church. It was very funny.
Then came home and watched the Chiefs come back from basically dead to Buffalo and down 13-3 to win 17-13 thanks to our defense. :)
So that would be today's happy.
The coming week sees me home on Tuesday since it's a federal holiday--I have my heating guy coming and hope to have the cable guy here, too, to get my stupid HD working, which means I have to do some cleaning. One, I have to get the huge pile of cardboard away from the door to the basement where the furnace is located. I also have my manicure that afternoon when it's still warm before the polar vortex hits and takes it from the 60s to highs in the 30s, lows in the teens, which is just ridiculously early for that kind of cold. Guess I need to dig out sweaters and my coat. KU basketball on Tuesday and Friday so dad will be here. My pedicure and choir practice where we will hopefully start the six Christmas pieces, on Wednesday, then Thursday is my worship class which I'll prepare for that day.
Most importantly, my polyamory fic is due Wednesday and I have like 1500 words written. *sigh* I have to have at least 10K done. Then a week from today my final TW BB is due at 15K and I only have 12K and at least 5-10 m ore to write.
So...need to write right now.
But, first: Holiday Card Poll, you know you want one!
Anyway, catching up.
Happy from Thursday--The Big Bang Theory. While I firmly believe Sheldon is asexual and he and Amy will never have sex, I love that he told her he loves her. Because you can love someone and not want sex (me, I'm the opposite).
Friday started with: I just love waking up to bleeding cat scratches that I don't remember getting. (I typed that Friday and then got busy at work and upset tummy and never finished the post).
Friday was busy due to boss trying to get a million things done before leaving on vacay. That evening, due to upset tummy, I just watched tv. Really loved the intro of Papa Midnite on Constantine (Friday's happy). Enjoying that show a lot.
Yesterday yet again icky tummy and I dozed a lot in the morning and then headed to Memorial Stadium for KU v. ISU. We were four point underdogs but really this would be our only shot at winning a Big 12 game this season (we play TCU next week at home and they just demolished KSU, both ranked in the top ten; then OU and KSU both on the road). Anyway, it was nippy but sunny, around 54 degrees. I wore a KU elbow length sleeve tshirt and a sweatshirt and took my headscarf (red) and gloves (red). When I got the ticket, I got it on the west side because I didn't want the sun in my eyes for an afternoon game. Not the smartest move as the whole west side was in shadow due to the luxury boxes. Also I was 58 rows up (out of about 70). First nearly killed myself climbing to that row--so very much need to get in shape; a couple years ago that wasn't a problem. Smartly I ate my hotdog before I started the climb.
Despite the climb, the seat was perfect. Right on the 50 yard line! Worth the money. I'd love to get season tickets around there but about 40 rows up. For most of the game no one sat on my left (guy came for the second half but was two seats away). Unfortunately I couldn't spread out because the people who never showed pay for the seat backs to be attached--if I get season tickets, I will, too. People on the right left at the start of the fourth quarter.
I stayed for the whole game--paid $65, was not missing a second. We went up 24-0 (17-0 in the first quarter), let ISU score a td right before the half, then they came out and just charged down the field to make it 24-14 in about a minute and a half which was worrisome, but then we made it 34-14 and made them miss a FG and stopped them twice in the red zone on 4th down before getting an interception in the endzone with just a few minutes left. :)
I was already half way to my car when one of the goalposts came down. I don't have a problem with this. We've won three Big 12 games in three seasons. We suck. Okay, yes, we were fighting for last place or ninth place with the only other team with no Big 12 wins, but let the kids enjoy themselves.
On the other hand, our fans should NEVER storm the court at Allen Fieldhouse unless for some bizarre reason Missouri returns and we beat them. This is because winning at basketball is the norm and you don't storm or tear down stuff when you win all the time.
Oh, right, back to the cold. I was, cold that is. Even with my headscarf and gloves. By the end of the game night had fallen and it was about 47 degrees. So, if I do get season tickets on the west side, coats or blankies are in order even if it's sunny. Mom joked that they should get them for me because we'd have home wins at least.
Back in my freshman year, when mom and dad still had season tickets, I went to one game with her. I knew nothing about football and thought it was barbaric (kind of like some lady behind me yesterday) and have no clue who we played or if we won. Since then I've gone to about ten or twelve games and we've won every single time. While most of them have been pre-conference games, we did beat Missouri one year I went to the game. And now ISU.
Win or lose, I do enjoy going to the games, the atmosphere etc. Singing the alma mater, cheering on the band, waving the wheat when we score. I always have a lot of fun. Season tickets for next year are going for this year's prices of $300 for the area I want. If I can get a seat between the 40s and only about 40 rows up, I'm tempted. Even if we don't keep our interim coach and hire someone else, I think we're on the right track.
Regardless, I'm never going to be able to afford (or even obtain) season tickets to basketball; and I actually prefer watching it on tv as it's so fast paced--that said, every basketball fan, regardless of team, should see a game at Allen Fieldhouse.
Back to the cold redux--it took me hours on the couch in my nightie under the sweatshirt, with the heating pad, a blanket and two cats to warm up; I also napped while TCU demolished KState and then LSU blew it against Alabama in OT.
So, obviously Saturday's happy was going to the game and us winning.
Oh, also the issue of UU World came out with the article on my church with my comments starting and ending it, which, of course, isn't available yet online.
Today should not have eaten breakfast as I got overfull and have icky tummy. Still, dragged myself to church; good service on the Seven Principles of UU (focusing on the first and last). Also had a guest musician who gave a concert last night and she and one of our sopranos performed a special song after the service about pledging--apparently she writes a song every year for her own church. It was very funny.
Then came home and watched the Chiefs come back from basically dead to Buffalo and down 13-3 to win 17-13 thanks to our defense. :)
So that would be today's happy.
The coming week sees me home on Tuesday since it's a federal holiday--I have my heating guy coming and hope to have the cable guy here, too, to get my stupid HD working, which means I have to do some cleaning. One, I have to get the huge pile of cardboard away from the door to the basement where the furnace is located. I also have my manicure that afternoon when it's still warm before the polar vortex hits and takes it from the 60s to highs in the 30s, lows in the teens, which is just ridiculously early for that kind of cold. Guess I need to dig out sweaters and my coat. KU basketball on Tuesday and Friday so dad will be here. My pedicure and choir practice where we will hopefully start the six Christmas pieces, on Wednesday, then Thursday is my worship class which I'll prepare for that day.
Most importantly, my polyamory fic is due Wednesday and I have like 1500 words written. *sigh* I have to have at least 10K done. Then a week from today my final TW BB is due at 15K and I only have 12K and at least 5-10 m ore to write.
So...need to write right now.
But, first: Holiday Card Poll, you know you want one!