Hello!
First off I want to thank everyone for wishing me happy birthday. It was really amazing. My phone (which is connected to my facebook) was going off all day it was awesome! So thank you guys.
Second. I had a slight bombshell dropped on me today when I got to work. wanna hear it? well you don't have a choice I'm going to tell you. The children's aunt is moving on the 30th. This is the woman who trades off days with me. This is the woman who has made it possible for me to work only 4 days a week and have time off when I needed it. She is moving to Washington state. What this means for me is that as of the 3rd of January I will be working 5 days a week. No if's and's or but's. A full week. And you all know the hours I work. That would be 10 hours a day minimum. Most times closer to 12. This means between 50 and 60 hours a week. I am trying to deal with this calmly. I will be rational about it. I will not freak out. What I am going to do is ask for them to be sure of coming home 2 days a week at 5pm. This would mean a 10 hour day at least 2 days a week. On these 2 days I will either do yoga or work out with Jono. I will also have to cook enough for a whole week every weekend. As of late I have been cooking enough for a few days at most. I will need to get on top of my diet more and make things I can pack for lunches. I will also start planing now for my spa day in April. The job they are both on right now is going to keep them in work till sometime in March. After that it's all up in the air. They might even be moving up north. So I am going to take the work where I can get it. I may go crazy. I may cry at night. But I will work and make money and hopefully if everything goes as I hope I can go back to school full time soon. Maybe even next fall.
I have spent all day letting this sink in. I know full well they will drive me up the walls. But I hope to have enough structure at home to combat the craziness of work. But before all that is Christmas.
Do you all realize just how soon Christmas is? Have you done your shopping? Have you made your gifts? I haven't. I didn't realize till yesterday that it's less then 2 weeks away. Thankfully I have tomorrow off as well as only working Monday and Tuesday next week. So I will have this weekend and most of next week to make everything. And I do mean Everything. When I started to flip out about it Jono reminded me that I did the exact same thing last year and managed to get everything done in time. So I should be able to do it this time. But I think I am doing more gifts this year... it doesn't matter! I will get it done. I just might go a little crazy. Or crazy-er.
hugs&kisses & Christmas wishes
mce
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
It's coming!!
Good Morning!
I have the day off and intend to use it. I have condensed, rewritten, revised, sorted, and tallied my Christmas gift list. I have realized that I have managed to give myself about 4 days worth of cooking to do. there are still nine people who I am stumped on. I have 39 people on my list and have had to split it into two lists. A list that of the ones I really need, and a list of ones I really want to. It's not money that makes the difference it's time. I'm not sure I have the time to make 5 stuffed animals. Needless to say it's all a bit stressful but in a good way. on top of all this my birthday is next week!
Now first off I have to say how sad I find it that as you get older birthdays mean less. I love birthdays. I think it's awesome I survived another year and I want others to think so too! I love everything about those old birthday parties you have when your young but no one wants to do that when your older. Most of the time you just get phone calls. Not nearly as fun as presents and cake. Unless you have an awesome fiance like I do! For my birthday (and yes it was early) I got a Keurig coffee maker! It's one of those single serving makers. But the cool thing is you can still use your own coffee in it. We had talked about getting one for a while since Jono doesn't really drink coffee and it wasn't really making sense for me to make a full pot of coffee just for myself. Yes I know you don't have to make a full pot even with the old coffee maker. The really cool thing about the new maker is that Keurig doesn't make their own cups (the little pre packed cups you put in the machine) So every other company that makes coffee or tea seems to make cups to fit it. Everyone from Starbucks to Celestial seasonings seems to have K-cups. It works great for us since I can make just my cup of coffee with my ground coffee in the morning and Jono can make a cup of tea with the pre-packed tea right after. The tea thing is great. I never remember to time how long the tea bag is supposed to stay in and the machine does it perfectly. No more bitter tea! I got it early since we found it on sale in a pack that came with 60 cups and the fill yourself cup. It's pretty awesome I gotta say.
Back to Christmas! If anyone has food concerns, can't have nuts, don't like spicy, love spicy, no sugar, likes chocolate, doesn't like chocolate, that kind of thing please tell me. Even if you think I know just let my know again. I'm a bit frazzled.
hugs+kisses!
mce
I have the day off and intend to use it. I have condensed, rewritten, revised, sorted, and tallied my Christmas gift list. I have realized that I have managed to give myself about 4 days worth of cooking to do. there are still nine people who I am stumped on. I have 39 people on my list and have had to split it into two lists. A list that of the ones I really need, and a list of ones I really want to. It's not money that makes the difference it's time. I'm not sure I have the time to make 5 stuffed animals. Needless to say it's all a bit stressful but in a good way. on top of all this my birthday is next week!
Now first off I have to say how sad I find it that as you get older birthdays mean less. I love birthdays. I think it's awesome I survived another year and I want others to think so too! I love everything about those old birthday parties you have when your young but no one wants to do that when your older. Most of the time you just get phone calls. Not nearly as fun as presents and cake. Unless you have an awesome fiance like I do! For my birthday (and yes it was early) I got a Keurig coffee maker! It's one of those single serving makers. But the cool thing is you can still use your own coffee in it. We had talked about getting one for a while since Jono doesn't really drink coffee and it wasn't really making sense for me to make a full pot of coffee just for myself. Yes I know you don't have to make a full pot even with the old coffee maker. The really cool thing about the new maker is that Keurig doesn't make their own cups (the little pre packed cups you put in the machine) So every other company that makes coffee or tea seems to make cups to fit it. Everyone from Starbucks to Celestial seasonings seems to have K-cups. It works great for us since I can make just my cup of coffee with my ground coffee in the morning and Jono can make a cup of tea with the pre-packed tea right after. The tea thing is great. I never remember to time how long the tea bag is supposed to stay in and the machine does it perfectly. No more bitter tea! I got it early since we found it on sale in a pack that came with 60 cups and the fill yourself cup. It's pretty awesome I gotta say.
Back to Christmas! If anyone has food concerns, can't have nuts, don't like spicy, love spicy, no sugar, likes chocolate, doesn't like chocolate, that kind of thing please tell me. Even if you think I know just let my know again. I'm a bit frazzled.
hugs+kisses!
mce
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Christmas cheer
Good morning!
I got up way to early for a weekend. But that's ok. I got to see Jono a bit before he left for work.
Winter seems meant for small idealistic moments. Take yesterday evening. I found myself sitting in the dining room with a cup of spiced apple cider listening to Slavic Choral music. I was writing up lists and address Christmas cards. It's moments like that which make me happy. The little ones. The ones where you pause what you are doing for a moment and realize how happy you are in the moment. Now I am sitting at that same table with a cup of coffee watching the fire across the room from me. I have my to do list in front of me and am calming deciding what order to do things in. these quite moments are the best for me. I like my mornings of quite when bella is sleeping curled up on the couch and I can drink my coffee and figure out my day. Its nice to start off the day centered.
I hope you are all getting into the spirit of the season with joy and happiness.
hugs+kisses
mce
I got up way to early for a weekend. But that's ok. I got to see Jono a bit before he left for work.
Winter seems meant for small idealistic moments. Take yesterday evening. I found myself sitting in the dining room with a cup of spiced apple cider listening to Slavic Choral music. I was writing up lists and address Christmas cards. It's moments like that which make me happy. The little ones. The ones where you pause what you are doing for a moment and realize how happy you are in the moment. Now I am sitting at that same table with a cup of coffee watching the fire across the room from me. I have my to do list in front of me and am calming deciding what order to do things in. these quite moments are the best for me. I like my mornings of quite when bella is sleeping curled up on the couch and I can drink my coffee and figure out my day. Its nice to start off the day centered.
I hope you are all getting into the spirit of the season with joy and happiness.
hugs+kisses
mce
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Let the sun shine in
Good morning!
The holidays are upon us. I have to admit I have not been in the holiday mood. I've been stress and busy beyond belief. I've hardly had time to sit down much less think about the holidays fast approaching. I still have a lot to do ( Boxes to unpack and furniture to move and arrange) but we are no longer living in two different places. We are not in an ideal situation living wise but we are getting there. It's not a question of "if" but a question of "when". My crazy work schedule is slowing down again. They are wrapping this week and next and then started on a TV show (Bones) which will give them a more regular schedule. I have tomorrow off so I am going to use it to unpack and clean.
I still plan to make all my presents. Or at least a good amount of them. Yes I know it's a little late to be starting all that. I have also made room for a Christmas tree. These are things I need to do to get in the mood. I have started getting in the mood by crafting with the Marilyn and Amanda. We made Christmas trees and turkeys out of pine cones. I try to get over to there house at least once a week. We sit and craft and joke and eat. They always feed me! And it's always good food.
So in all this madness I am trying to find solid ground again. I'm sure I will. It will just take time.
hugs+kisses
mce
The holidays are upon us. I have to admit I have not been in the holiday mood. I've been stress and busy beyond belief. I've hardly had time to sit down much less think about the holidays fast approaching. I still have a lot to do ( Boxes to unpack and furniture to move and arrange) but we are no longer living in two different places. We are not in an ideal situation living wise but we are getting there. It's not a question of "if" but a question of "when". My crazy work schedule is slowing down again. They are wrapping this week and next and then started on a TV show (Bones) which will give them a more regular schedule. I have tomorrow off so I am going to use it to unpack and clean.
I still plan to make all my presents. Or at least a good amount of them. Yes I know it's a little late to be starting all that. I have also made room for a Christmas tree. These are things I need to do to get in the mood. I have started getting in the mood by crafting with the Marilyn and Amanda. We made Christmas trees and turkeys out of pine cones. I try to get over to there house at least once a week. We sit and craft and joke and eat. They always feed me! And it's always good food.
So in all this madness I am trying to find solid ground again. I'm sure I will. It will just take time.
hugs+kisses
mce
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Moved!
Good morning!
Yes you read that right, we have moved at last. No not into our own place but at least out of our old place. The amount of stress was a little extreme. But on the up side I am extremely proud of myself. I packed everything and moved a lot of it. All by myself. I got Friday off and finished packing while Jono was working. When he got off he picked up the truck and met me at the apartment. We started moving things but couldn't get the big things. So I hired two guys for Saturday and they moved the big stuff. I did a lot of stuff I was uncomfortable with and doing so much on my own. Needless to say the fact that I got it all done and didn't need help makes me very happy. Now this is not because Jono didn't want to help. Jono helped as much as he could but I felt it was more important for him to be working making money then help me packing. So because I was able to do so much on my own I am getting a treat. I am getting my hair done! Now this is mainly thanks to Jono. One of the trainers at his gym is also a hair stylist. He has been pushing me to get my hair done since I have wanted to get it done for a while. I finally got around to calling the woman and have set up an appointment for today. So today I finally get my hair done. I also have to unpack some boxes and cook some. I'm also hoping to get some crafting time in over at the Kecks. But for now I will sit and drink my coffee in front of the fire with my puppy and watch some dirty jobs. I'll watch the rain and thank god that I finished moving before it started.
hope you are all being productive!
hugs+kisses
mce
Yes you read that right, we have moved at last. No not into our own place but at least out of our old place. The amount of stress was a little extreme. But on the up side I am extremely proud of myself. I packed everything and moved a lot of it. All by myself. I got Friday off and finished packing while Jono was working. When he got off he picked up the truck and met me at the apartment. We started moving things but couldn't get the big things. So I hired two guys for Saturday and they moved the big stuff. I did a lot of stuff I was uncomfortable with and doing so much on my own. Needless to say the fact that I got it all done and didn't need help makes me very happy. Now this is not because Jono didn't want to help. Jono helped as much as he could but I felt it was more important for him to be working making money then help me packing. So because I was able to do so much on my own I am getting a treat. I am getting my hair done! Now this is mainly thanks to Jono. One of the trainers at his gym is also a hair stylist. He has been pushing me to get my hair done since I have wanted to get it done for a while. I finally got around to calling the woman and have set up an appointment for today. So today I finally get my hair done. I also have to unpack some boxes and cook some. I'm also hoping to get some crafting time in over at the Kecks. But for now I will sit and drink my coffee in front of the fire with my puppy and watch some dirty jobs. I'll watch the rain and thank god that I finished moving before it started.
hope you are all being productive!
hugs+kisses
mce
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Update
Good morning!
I know it's been a few days, ok a week, since I posted but life has been crazy! For those of you not aware Jono and I have to be completely moved out of our apartment by the 20th of this month. Those of you looking at a calender call see that is 10 days. 10 days. Now in these 10 days I am working 7 of those days. I am working 5 days a week right now and minimum 12 hours a day. Jono is working 12 hours on my only days off. Perfect schedule for moving right? I have asked my bosses to arrange a play date for the older 2 Wednesday or Friday next week. What ever day that turns out to be will be the day we move the furniture. So I will be moving with the twins. I will also be packing with the kids. sounds like fun right?
I have been working ridiculous hours lately. The job my bosses are on runs long and is in the middle of shooting right now so they have longer hours. I have been working at least 12 hour days and by the time I get home I am completely drained. Thankfully I have an amazing fiance. I was hoping to get off a little early yesterday. I didn't end up getting off till 8:20 last night. I had planed on having dinner with Jono and having a little time to relax together before he went to his class at 7:30. Needless to say I was not happy to be driving home that late. I knew he would be at class till 9 and I would be lucky to say a sleepy goodnight to him before I completely fell asleep. I walked into the house pissed off and sad. As I came around the corner of the kitchen Jono was standing there with dinner made.
doesn't that look fantastic? I got to sit down with Jono and have an amazing dinner with a glass of wine in front of the fire while our puppy slept on the couch behind us. Jono had decided not to go to class when he found out I would be working so late. I have the most amazing fiance in the whole world! In the middle of this stress filled time it was so nice to sit down to a nice dinner and just relax. It was what I needed. I am so lucky.
hugs+kisses!
mce
I know it's been a few days, ok a week, since I posted but life has been crazy! For those of you not aware Jono and I have to be completely moved out of our apartment by the 20th of this month. Those of you looking at a calender call see that is 10 days. 10 days. Now in these 10 days I am working 7 of those days. I am working 5 days a week right now and minimum 12 hours a day. Jono is working 12 hours on my only days off. Perfect schedule for moving right? I have asked my bosses to arrange a play date for the older 2 Wednesday or Friday next week. What ever day that turns out to be will be the day we move the furniture. So I will be moving with the twins. I will also be packing with the kids. sounds like fun right?
I have been working ridiculous hours lately. The job my bosses are on runs long and is in the middle of shooting right now so they have longer hours. I have been working at least 12 hour days and by the time I get home I am completely drained. Thankfully I have an amazing fiance. I was hoping to get off a little early yesterday. I didn't end up getting off till 8:20 last night. I had planed on having dinner with Jono and having a little time to relax together before he went to his class at 7:30. Needless to say I was not happy to be driving home that late. I knew he would be at class till 9 and I would be lucky to say a sleepy goodnight to him before I completely fell asleep. I walked into the house pissed off and sad. As I came around the corner of the kitchen Jono was standing there with dinner made.
hugs+kisses!
mce
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Crisp Morning Air
Good Morning!
Have you noticed the colder mornings? I have. I leave the house by 6:40am and it's still dark outside. It's cold and sleepy. As I get to work the sun is starting to come up and the crisp blue sky starts to lighten. We have had cold clear mornings that warm up later on. This is the weather I used to hate. I was always cold and it always seemed gloomy and sad that summer had gone with it's light dresses and sun-kissed skin. Fall and winter always meant stress and loneliness. It's was always filled with that bone deep chill that you could never get rid of no mater how many layers you put on. It was all about layering till you could hardly move, which always annoyed me no end. I always felt that I could either move and be freezing or be warm and walk and move like a penguin. Nothing against that beautiful bird but I'm not one of them.
Now my feelings on this season has changed. I don't mind the cold and the clear cold air doesn't bug me. I can see the beauty in the season and comfort in a warm blanket. I think a lot of this has to do with my change in life style. Before summer or winter my diet didn't change at all. I ate the same things all year. Now though summer means cold foods and crisp salads. Fall and winter means soups and baked cookies and roasted chicken. These deal with that bone deep chill I was talking about. A big cup of spiced apple cider goes a long way towards warming from the inside out. Spice has also entered my diet whereas before I couldn't handle much heat at all. I have been starting slowly with a little bit of spicy tuna in my sushi and not leaving out all the chili or pepper in whatever I'm making. Not only does this aproch to food make the seasons more bearable, it also makes me feel healthier. It all makes so much more sense to do it this way. To reach for hot apple cider rather then lemonade. So I've been looking for more season friendly recipes. I checked out a number of cook books from the library and have been going through them all. One is about canning and making jam and I think I am going to try it. I'm a little late, I know, to start now as most of the good things to make jam out of are going or have gone out of season. But better late then never. There are loads of things I want to make and I hope to have enough time this weekend to do at least some of them.
hugs+kisses
mce
Have you noticed the colder mornings? I have. I leave the house by 6:40am and it's still dark outside. It's cold and sleepy. As I get to work the sun is starting to come up and the crisp blue sky starts to lighten. We have had cold clear mornings that warm up later on. This is the weather I used to hate. I was always cold and it always seemed gloomy and sad that summer had gone with it's light dresses and sun-kissed skin. Fall and winter always meant stress and loneliness. It's was always filled with that bone deep chill that you could never get rid of no mater how many layers you put on. It was all about layering till you could hardly move, which always annoyed me no end. I always felt that I could either move and be freezing or be warm and walk and move like a penguin. Nothing against that beautiful bird but I'm not one of them.
Now my feelings on this season has changed. I don't mind the cold and the clear cold air doesn't bug me. I can see the beauty in the season and comfort in a warm blanket. I think a lot of this has to do with my change in life style. Before summer or winter my diet didn't change at all. I ate the same things all year. Now though summer means cold foods and crisp salads. Fall and winter means soups and baked cookies and roasted chicken. These deal with that bone deep chill I was talking about. A big cup of spiced apple cider goes a long way towards warming from the inside out. Spice has also entered my diet whereas before I couldn't handle much heat at all. I have been starting slowly with a little bit of spicy tuna in my sushi and not leaving out all the chili or pepper in whatever I'm making. Not only does this aproch to food make the seasons more bearable, it also makes me feel healthier. It all makes so much more sense to do it this way. To reach for hot apple cider rather then lemonade. So I've been looking for more season friendly recipes. I checked out a number of cook books from the library and have been going through them all. One is about canning and making jam and I think I am going to try it. I'm a little late, I know, to start now as most of the good things to make jam out of are going or have gone out of season. But better late then never. There are loads of things I want to make and I hope to have enough time this weekend to do at least some of them.
hugs+kisses
mce
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