Yesterday/Today was/is the Summer Solstice - it happens at 12:42 or something so I'm not sure which tense to use. :) Also known as the 1st day of Summer, MidSummer, and the longest day/shortest night of the year. There are a billion meanings behind it dating back to BC, all over the world. Google it and you'll see what I mean. :)
Some people celebrate, others pass it by without a second thought. I usually choose to celebrate in my own small way, which I did. It's a spiritual thing for me and not something I choose to share since A) it would be hard to explain and B) I choose not to. :)
But yesterday was a good day all in all. I went out to lunch with friends and had a great time - these people are nuts and I feel right at home. :) Next time, we're getting cocktails and then they'll *really* not want to put us in the middle of the room. ;)
After work, I had a few errands to do and struck out on all of them. I stopped at the Library to pick up a book and it was checked out. I stopped at Home Depot to get something and they didn't have it. Then I stopped at the Cigar Store to pick up Glen's gift and they were closed. I gave up after that and came home. :) I'll try again today, since I need to get Glen a gift before the party this weekend. The other things can wait. :)
I'm working on getting the firepit area priced out to be made into a patio. I have a few calls in to people that I know do that kind of work and am waiting to hear back from them. I plan on getting a few of those curved benches to add to it and maybe a few solar lights. That will look nice and turn the pit into my favorite area on the property I'm sure.
But, I have another day of work in front of me so I have to get through that before anything else!
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Thursday, June 22, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Picked up...
I have a morning routine, like everyone else. First, I let the dogs out. Then, I make coffee. After that, I'm on the computer, reading mail, looking at the weather, etc., etc. Then I'm in the shower, dress, get my lunch together, feed the kids, and I'm out the door. I always stop for coffee at the same place, but often at different times because I'm one of those perpetually late type of people. I've stopped fighting it - it just happens.
Anyway, when you have a routine like that, you usually see the same people doing their morning routine. For the past couple of months or so, there's been this guy getting whatever around the same time I get my coffee - I usually see him a couple of times a week (read about that 'I'm always late' part.) About a month ago, I noticed I was getting glances for well past the time that is usually considered polite - and not the I-want-to-sleep-with-you glances I've been getting lately. Then they turned into multiple glances with smiles. After a few weeks, those turned into Good Morning's, Hi's, and How are you's with multiple glances as whichever one of us walked in or out.
Today was different. I stopped at my usual place (which I never do) after work and he was there. I got the glances, then the How are you, followed by a handshake and a My name is. We talked for a few minutes and then he asked me if I'd want to go out with him sometime. I said sure, gave him my number and headed home after a few mins. of idle chatting.
It's been a looooong time since that type of thing has happened. Sure, I've met a ton of people and have been out on a number of dates in the past couple of months, but that's mostly been from meeting them online and the occasional "I have the perfect friend for you" set up. I almost didn't know what to do! :P I mean, I didn't think the flirting would go anywhere, it was just small flirting (which I love to do btw - I'm a huge flirt.) I continued with it because he was cute and, quite frankly, it gave me a little boost of feeling good about myself in the morning. Seriously, who doesn't like to be admired occasionally?
Anyway, *B* is going to call whenever so we can make plans whenever to go out whenever. I have Eek's party this Saturday (have to pick up Glen's gift tomorrow!!!) so I know it won't be then. We'll see what happens. Either way, it put a smile on my face. :)
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Anyway, when you have a routine like that, you usually see the same people doing their morning routine. For the past couple of months or so, there's been this guy getting whatever around the same time I get my coffee - I usually see him a couple of times a week (read about that 'I'm always late' part.) About a month ago, I noticed I was getting glances for well past the time that is usually considered polite - and not the I-want-to-sleep-with-you glances I've been getting lately. Then they turned into multiple glances with smiles. After a few weeks, those turned into Good Morning's, Hi's, and How are you's with multiple glances as whichever one of us walked in or out.
Today was different. I stopped at my usual place (which I never do) after work and he was there. I got the glances, then the How are you, followed by a handshake and a My name is. We talked for a few minutes and then he asked me if I'd want to go out with him sometime. I said sure, gave him my number and headed home after a few mins. of idle chatting.
It's been a looooong time since that type of thing has happened. Sure, I've met a ton of people and have been out on a number of dates in the past couple of months, but that's mostly been from meeting them online and the occasional "I have the perfect friend for you" set up. I almost didn't know what to do! :P I mean, I didn't think the flirting would go anywhere, it was just small flirting (which I love to do btw - I'm a huge flirt.) I continued with it because he was cute and, quite frankly, it gave me a little boost of feeling good about myself in the morning. Seriously, who doesn't like to be admired occasionally?
Anyway, *B* is going to call whenever so we can make plans whenever to go out whenever. I have Eek's party this Saturday (have to pick up Glen's gift tomorrow!!!) so I know it won't be then. We'll see what happens. Either way, it put a smile on my face. :)
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Humid
Wow. Yesterday was a really hot, humid day. I'm not complaining, just remarking. I like the heat and would rather have it be 95 than cold. I abhor being cold. Besides, I can't really complain since I work in an air conditioned building and don't have to be out in the humidity all day. :) If that was the case, I would certainly bitch away. :)
Freddie and Skootchie are lying on the dog beds playing the bitey game. That's where they sound all evil and teasingly bite each other. Pacie is never allowed to join in and play though. He just tried and Skootchie told him off. It's tough being the new kid on the block. :)
Yesterday was a hugely productive day at work. I put my headphones on the second I got in and went to town. I'm sure it seems I'm being anti-social (work is a very social place) but I really had to get some stuff off of my plate. Today will be another day of the same until my workload quiets down. I have a big project I need to focus on and a smaller one that I need to figure out how to, in a technical sense, move forward with. It's a minor pain in the ass. :)
After work I went to the mall to pick up a few things and ended picking up more than a few. :) I can safely say everything was needed though. Losing weight is great, but it's hard on your wardrobe when you can't wear anything because they fall off. I still need to pick up a few things for work, but that will be another time - I can only do so much mall shopping before I start to lose my mind.
We're supposed to get some kick ass T-Storms this afternoon and I can't wait! But for now, it's shower time, which I desperately need!
D
Freddie and Skootchie are lying on the dog beds playing the bitey game. That's where they sound all evil and teasingly bite each other. Pacie is never allowed to join in and play though. He just tried and Skootchie told him off. It's tough being the new kid on the block. :)
Yesterday was a hugely productive day at work. I put my headphones on the second I got in and went to town. I'm sure it seems I'm being anti-social (work is a very social place) but I really had to get some stuff off of my plate. Today will be another day of the same until my workload quiets down. I have a big project I need to focus on and a smaller one that I need to figure out how to, in a technical sense, move forward with. It's a minor pain in the ass. :)
After work I went to the mall to pick up a few things and ended picking up more than a few. :) I can safely say everything was needed though. Losing weight is great, but it's hard on your wardrobe when you can't wear anything because they fall off. I still need to pick up a few things for work, but that will be another time - I can only do so much mall shopping before I start to lose my mind.
We're supposed to get some kick ass T-Storms this afternoon and I can't wait! But for now, it's shower time, which I desperately need!
D
Monday, June 19, 2006
Father's Day
Yesterday my family came over for a Father's Day cookout. I don't think it was so supposed to be 95 degrees out when I started planning this with my brother and sister. :) But that's what it turned out to be. We made the best of it considering I don't have central AC (yet). Surprisingly enough, we brought a fan out on to the deck next to the table and it made it way more comfortable. :)
The dogs spent the day either in the kiddie pool, or lying down in the shade somewhere. They were not into the heat, that's for sure. The cats were even less happy about the heat, which I could tell when they became orange and white rugs in the bathtub. :) I was going to shave them in the morning, but found out that the shaver didn't make it through the flood. :( I have to get another one soon as they loved being shaved in the summer. :)
My Dad was very surprised about the computer we gave him. Golf was on so he wasn't paying close attention when he was opening it. :) I think we got him good this time. :) He is, by far, the hardest man to buy anything for. Whenever he wants something, just goes out and gets it. But his computer is old and not everything works the way it should, so it was a good gift idea.
After everyone left, I hung out on the computer for a bit and then decided I couldn't take it and hid in the bedroom with the kids for the rest of the night. :) We were all exhausted and were sleeping by 9:30. :) Apparently we were all wiped!
I forgot to get cream while at the supermarket yesterday so I am without coffee right now. (I'm hoping all of this make sense!) But since I have to wake up, and coffee is a necessary part of that, I have to go out and get some. :)
D
The dogs spent the day either in the kiddie pool, or lying down in the shade somewhere. They were not into the heat, that's for sure. The cats were even less happy about the heat, which I could tell when they became orange and white rugs in the bathtub. :) I was going to shave them in the morning, but found out that the shaver didn't make it through the flood. :( I have to get another one soon as they loved being shaved in the summer. :)
My Dad was very surprised about the computer we gave him. Golf was on so he wasn't paying close attention when he was opening it. :) I think we got him good this time. :) He is, by far, the hardest man to buy anything for. Whenever he wants something, just goes out and gets it. But his computer is old and not everything works the way it should, so it was a good gift idea.
After everyone left, I hung out on the computer for a bit and then decided I couldn't take it and hid in the bedroom with the kids for the rest of the night. :) We were all exhausted and were sleeping by 9:30. :) Apparently we were all wiped!
I forgot to get cream while at the supermarket yesterday so I am without coffee right now. (I'm hoping all of this make sense!) But since I have to wake up, and coffee is a necessary part of that, I have to go out and get some. :)
D
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Relaxing day...most of it anyway
Last night I went out with an old, old friend from school. We had a good time catching up, remembering old times (some I didn't and don't remember), and figuring out how we've changed. I think it's been at least 10 years since I'd seen him.
Today I spent the day with Ellin, going to yard sales, having philosophical discussions, and just hanging out. It was a very peaceful time mixed with a lot of fun. :) It was so peaceful in fact, that I'm exhausted! I'm pretty sure that part of that tiredness is due to the 5 hours of sleep (I had a lot on my mind) I got coupled with the fact that I mowed the lawn and trimmed everything when I got back. Once I get the ditches left by the Army truck filled in, my lawn will be very nice to look at. Oh, and that seed slicer I rented a few months back kicks ass! All of the bare spots are covered with nice, soft grass. :)
As nice and relaxing as today was, I'm probably going to undo it all by thinking too much (surprise, surprise) again. I'm not going to go into too much detail - I'm just going to say that I'm tired of being viewed at as a sex toy. Lately there have been offers dropping out of the sky and I'm sick of it. I am not good for just one thing. There's far more to me than my legs being spread. It's been a long time for me and I'm not going to just give it away because of that. I'm disgusted with men in general right now and I really wish somebody would let me know why it's ok for every guy to make a move on me because I'm single. It's not even like I have a kick ass body! In the grand scheme of things, it's a petty problem. No means No and if that doesn't work, I have a little persuasion that would make it mean No. But I have to wonder where this is coming from....which is the part that will undo all of the relaxing I did. :(
Maybe I should jump the wall behind my house and join the convent.
D
Today I spent the day with Ellin, going to yard sales, having philosophical discussions, and just hanging out. It was a very peaceful time mixed with a lot of fun. :) It was so peaceful in fact, that I'm exhausted! I'm pretty sure that part of that tiredness is due to the 5 hours of sleep (I had a lot on my mind) I got coupled with the fact that I mowed the lawn and trimmed everything when I got back. Once I get the ditches left by the Army truck filled in, my lawn will be very nice to look at. Oh, and that seed slicer I rented a few months back kicks ass! All of the bare spots are covered with nice, soft grass. :)
As nice and relaxing as today was, I'm probably going to undo it all by thinking too much (surprise, surprise) again. I'm not going to go into too much detail - I'm just going to say that I'm tired of being viewed at as a sex toy. Lately there have been offers dropping out of the sky and I'm sick of it. I am not good for just one thing. There's far more to me than my legs being spread. It's been a long time for me and I'm not going to just give it away because of that. I'm disgusted with men in general right now and I really wish somebody would let me know why it's ok for every guy to make a move on me because I'm single. It's not even like I have a kick ass body! In the grand scheme of things, it's a petty problem. No means No and if that doesn't work, I have a little persuasion that would make it mean No. But I have to wonder where this is coming from....which is the part that will undo all of the relaxing I did. :(
Maybe I should jump the wall behind my house and join the convent.
D
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