I haven't really updated the blog on what's going on with life in general around here, so now's as good a time as any to just do a general "catch-up" session.
November 10: can't {won't} live without:
Awwww. Yes, that's right. Can't/won't live without my dear husband.
Life in General Update #1: We're hosting Thanksgiving. The dinner count is 14, I believe. This is actually a small-ish number. (We had around 20 last Christmas and it was tight quarters.) I need to enact "Operation Clean Like Crazy" this weekend. I believe we have all of the decor items, such as tablecloths, plastic plates, plastic cups, etc... We need to buy the bird and the accoutrements. As I type this, I'm coveting stuffing and brussels sprouts. Mmmmmm.
November 11: night:
Around these parts we don't have many streetlights. Highbeams are a must at night around here.
Life in General Update #2: John the Younger ("Little" John just doesn't work anymore for a 22 year old that's taller than his father) will be home on Wednesday for Thanksgiving. We're all excited to see him! He's doing very well at U of MD Law School (so he says...LOL) and we're proud of him. Even though we saw him at the end of the summer, it feels like it's been longer. He'll only be here until Saturday, but hopefully we can squeeze in some laughs.
November 12: drink:
Before starting Weight Watchers I was wholeheartedly against diet soda of any kind. I thought it was revolting. However, once I realized that drinking regular soda was going to cost me a lot of points, I acquiesed and tried diet soda. Caffeine and I don't agree, so I settled on caffeine-free diet Coke. I don't love it, but I don't hate it and it fulfills my need for sweet tasting carbonated liquids.
Life in General Update #3: Pretty much the entire world knows this by now, but Grace has a job! If you haven't already, you should read John's blog in anticipation of her interview. She didn't give us too many details about the interview itself, but the feedback was good and that she smiled throughout it. She will now work a few days per week at a local restaurant chain as a hostess during lunch. A job coach will accompany her and she will work with at least one other hostess/host. She seems very excited and we are, too!
November 13: where you slept:
And no, I don't make my bed everyday. I only made it for you, the viewing audience. The spring/summer/fall quilt is still on the bed, but I think I've avoided it long enough and it's time to put the down-filled duvet on. ::sigh::
Life in General Update #4: John has done a great job around here, raking leaves, pruning bushes, and installing a new motion detector in our driveway. If it was up to me, we'd be knee deep in leaves, the bushes would be growing wild, and the old broken motion detector would've stayed up. Thankfully he handles these things.
November 14: man-made:
Can I just say that I swear I thought I knew how to flip photos? I've tried and tried but no dice. Sorry. This is "homemade" (which I'm likening to "man-made") soap from Texas. It has the most awesome smell -- yellow roses and something else which I've conveniently forgotten (I keep it at work, so I can't look). It emanates a lovely fragrance in my often stale (no open windows) office.
Life in General Update #5: I had my annual physical recently and was told I should see a urologist based on a "moderate" amount of blood in my urine. (TMI?) I went yesterday for a lengthy appointment of approximately five minutes and was told that because I had kidney stones about ten years ago, I should come back for an ultrasound of my kidneys to see if I have anymore and that because my Dad had bladder cancer, I should have a bladder scope. I've had the ultrasound before, so that's no biggie, but the thought of someone scoping my bladder while I'm wide awake is a tad daunting. (I realize that those that have given birth that are reading this are saying, "Wimp!!!!")
November 15: in your bag:
Here's a lovely aerial view of my bag. Yikes. Flyers. Coupons. Envelopes. Keys. Phone charger. Yet, a lovely Coach wallet shoved in the middle! Must.clean.out.bag.this.weekend.
Life in General Update #6: We're in the VERY early stages of looking for a puppy. We got the name of a breeder and have been looking online for others/recommendations, etc... Since it's been over ten years since we've bought one, the few prices we've seen seem a tad steep. Not sure if that's inflation or just overpriced. More research will take place and our plan is to get one AFTER the holidays. While I'd love to hang a stocking for our puppy (that was always a tradition with Max), I think one less body during the holidays is probably a good idea.
November 16: the view from your window:
This is the view from my office window. A parking garage! I'm just thankful to have a window period, though, as my last office had none.
Life in General Update #7: Exercise (jogging) has taken a backseat around here due to the cold weather, getting dark early nonsense, and laziness. John mentioned getting a treadmill and we've toyed with that idea before, but I think it might be the time to do it. I want to continue jogging/running and need to, so I think it's the only way to go. I've looked a little on Craigslist and may check out Sears. Any suggestions, speak up!
