Yeah, right now, there's a lot I'm trying to deal with. but it could be worse. Much worse. That makes handling this so much better. I've got my health, I have a relatively stable, albeit sometimes irritating job, and good friends.  And today was a good day to illustrate that ( Read more... )

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
        George Washington
        First president of US (1732 - 1799)I know.  Its been a while. ( Read more... )

Dad called yesterday and offered go to lunch with him today. But it wasn't what I thought. The step monster was picking up her daughters at the airport, so there wasn't any chance he would get caught. That made me sad.
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Wow, I guess my writing block is starting to clear a bit. I feel better already and might even take pics of my tree journey tomorrow. Now if only Lj's pic site will play nice for me.

I usually have a lot of different moods active in my head at one time. So while I may be sad or angry about one thing, I can still be really excited about another ( Read more... )

The dark clouds have been hovering for a while ( Read more... )

Its been a busy week.

I still have laundry to fold.

But the pie is baked.

Why am I so excited about a pie?

Its not even chocolate!

I got home late last night to find a letter on the complex door and under my door that management will need access to my apartment today. To install a new fire alarm system. No notice. And I can't take time off today, I have an off-site meeting with a vendor. I have to have this meeting today ( Read more... )

If you've heard Gwen Stefani's new song? (I saw the video on MTV while leave my apartment Monday morning.)

What do you think of it? I thought it was great for a 30 second listen, I need to here the rest.

Her new album is out on November 23. Might make a good Christmas present for someone you know.

Dad and I

This morning was great. I finally found a way to keep the shades open without feeling exposed, Spray snow on the entire window. It may sound a bit cheezy. But it works for now. I love waking up to a room full of light.

So my recent window treatment had me in a good mood. That wouldn't last long. ( Read more... )