I realized this weekend that I've been doing a half-ar$ed job lately at maintenance. Better in some areas than others, I've particularly fallen off in such important but easy to forgo self-maintenance tasks as toenail painting and hair styling. I convinced myself that ponytails are stylish and that I can just continue to neglect my feet by always wearing socks and shoes. No sandals for this girl! Eek. While I'm not about to teach N that her image is the most important thing she can give the world, the impression you leave with others concerning your style choices IS important to establish professional credibility and portray a sense of individuality. So this week, I'm determined to get a haircut that suits me and my lifestyle. Again, as I'm always in hot pursuit of this. Any suggestions are appreciated. Also, I painted my toenails this morning, bright red (which N called "orange" over and over). I didn't wear open-toed shoes to showcase them yet, but I'll get there...
Beyond maintenance, however, I want to take a moment to get excited about positive changes I've been making. Through a combination of efforts: nearly eliminating soda from my diet, eating more fruits and veggies and fewer processed things, and regular exercise (mostly wogging - a combo of walking and jogging with N in the Burley and the dogs trotting along beside me), I have shed 10+ pounds over the last few months. Great for my health (and self esteem - hello visible leg muscles!), but not amazing for my wardrobe as most of my dress pants bring to mind one of N's current fave books - The Saggy Baggy Elephant. Ooph, not a good look.
Creatively, I've been working on crocheting with yarn and different materials - particularly t-shirt "yarn". I found a blog this morning that totally motivated me to use my random t-shirt stash, and dye some of the dingy white tees I've held onto after D told me to chuck 'em.
Great news: my little sis is coming home tomorrow! We haven't ironed out the day-to-day details, but I'm so excited to see her! Family get-together celebrating G'ma Shirley's 80th on Friday (likely at Mystic), so lots to look forward to. Lots of fun to be had.
* Brief reality TV update: happy that Olivia won BL.
I still haven't started my seeds (squash, beets, etc), and it is the END of MAY! My grand garden plans have...dwindled. I would love to have a veggie garden, but I realize I'm running out of time to get it started. Maybe Ali can help me?! I don't know, but it is a nice thought. More on gardening to come.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Tick Tock, Tick Tock, When Will This Rain Stop?!
1. I hate ticks. I still haven't found the dogs' tick medicine, which drives me crazy because I know we have at least 3 months worth per dog, ready to go. I just have to figure out where the dog meds are stashed...
2. I saw some really cute stuff I could/should make while shopping in Stillwater w/Iris and Nora today. A few things I should get to: greeting cards (obv), crocheted owl hats, bracelets with buttons, tutu skirts and magic wands for girly girls, and leaf soaps...well, maybe on the leaf soaps. Stillwater is still full of cute little shops. My fave of the day: darn knit, anyway. I love fibers/wool/yarn and crocheting (and perhaps knitting again, someday), so this store was right up my alley. It had a separate sewing room, and a lounge area in back with a kiddo play area. I would love to manage/own a shop like that someday -- perhaps after I master all the fiber arts. I DO know how to spin wool. Maybe I could put that on my resume someday.
3. On to a legal question: Did you know SCOTUS maintains a double space after sentence-ending punctuation? Like that. And this. I've followed that rule/standard since 7th grade keyboarding class, so I'm happy to hear I won't have to change my writing style for the high court. Because, you know, I'm so headed in that direction right now.
I don't have anything prolific in mind right now, and I'm getting pulled away and "C'mon"-ed by the Great Distraction, so I'll be back for more later.
2. I saw some really cute stuff I could/should make while shopping in Stillwater w/Iris and Nora today. A few things I should get to: greeting cards (obv), crocheted owl hats, bracelets with buttons, tutu skirts and magic wands for girly girls, and leaf soaps...well, maybe on the leaf soaps. Stillwater is still full of cute little shops. My fave of the day: darn knit, anyway. I love fibers/wool/yarn and crocheting (and perhaps knitting again, someday), so this store was right up my alley. It had a separate sewing room, and a lounge area in back with a kiddo play area. I would love to manage/own a shop like that someday -- perhaps after I master all the fiber arts. I DO know how to spin wool. Maybe I could put that on my resume someday.
3. On to a legal question: Did you know SCOTUS maintains a double space after sentence-ending punctuation? Like that. And this. I've followed that rule/standard since 7th grade keyboarding class, so I'm happy to hear I won't have to change my writing style for the high court. Because, you know, I'm so headed in that direction right now.
I don't have anything prolific in mind right now, and I'm getting pulled away and "C'mon"-ed by the Great Distraction, so I'll be back for more later.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
World News Tonight and a Hometown Day
Spent the day in LS to celebrate my niece's Confirmation. Rowdy N and I had a great time, though sad D couldn't join us due to work.
Got the news on my drive home about Osama bin Laden...sat in my car, lights off, in the driveway to hear President Obama and a bit of the afterspeech. Not quite sure what to make of it, other than stung by the old hurt of September 11. Proud of America, I guess you could say, inasmuch as one can be proud for extinguishing a life. As someone who generally doesn't support the death penalty, he's as guilty as anyone could be found, yet I'm a little put-off by the idea of celebrating someone's assassination. At some point in his life, he did have a mom...even if he is the symbolic face of the scariest terrorist organization/ideology of our times. Again, not sure how to react to this so I guess we'll leave it there.
Had a great time in LS with the Neal-Hank crew. N absolutely loved playing with her Con-man, and hugged her Uncle J for a full minute. We've been talking about them lots, so no surprise that she loved every minute and wouldn't nap if her life depended on it. Another piggy-tailed day for N, she rocked a dress over her shirt/pants, and at one point layered two additional skirts over her ensemble. Quite the fashion statement. She trusted/loved/wanted to play with all the adults there, was a little nervous over Lady (Bama's teacup-sized cockapoo pup), and pretty much only wanted to eat cake. Carried her noodle-y bod in from the car and successfully transferred her into a bed - a feat usually only accomplished by D! Proud moment. Mkay, that moment has passed.
As always, left Ash's house w/more stuff than I came with. New to our house: second bike trailer, baby stroller, more books, clothes, and a tricycle (one pedal needed). Good haul!
At least three big things are happening tomorrow:
1) I'm washing dish mountain. Don't even bother asking for a calculation of days this mountain has taken to appear. The facts ain't pretty.
2) I'm going on a wog...probably with baby and dogs. No idea what weather I'm in for, but research shows I'm 110% happier when I get some physical activity in my day.
3) I'm going to spend at least 20 minutes crocheting. Probably the same 20 minutes I spend watching the news before bed? Likely.
There. Committed. Now you know my plan.
Also, I will make something totally easy and moderately nutritious for dinner. No idea what that is yet...Clearly, something with bacon. ;)
Okay, past my bedtime and then some. Get out there, push buttons, and save the world.
Got the news on my drive home about Osama bin Laden...sat in my car, lights off, in the driveway to hear President Obama and a bit of the afterspeech. Not quite sure what to make of it, other than stung by the old hurt of September 11. Proud of America, I guess you could say, inasmuch as one can be proud for extinguishing a life. As someone who generally doesn't support the death penalty, he's as guilty as anyone could be found, yet I'm a little put-off by the idea of celebrating someone's assassination. At some point in his life, he did have a mom...even if he is the symbolic face of the scariest terrorist organization/ideology of our times. Again, not sure how to react to this so I guess we'll leave it there.
Had a great time in LS with the Neal-Hank crew. N absolutely loved playing with her Con-man, and hugged her Uncle J for a full minute. We've been talking about them lots, so no surprise that she loved every minute and wouldn't nap if her life depended on it. Another piggy-tailed day for N, she rocked a dress over her shirt/pants, and at one point layered two additional skirts over her ensemble. Quite the fashion statement. She trusted/loved/wanted to play with all the adults there, was a little nervous over Lady (Bama's teacup-sized cockapoo pup), and pretty much only wanted to eat cake. Carried her noodle-y bod in from the car and successfully transferred her into a bed - a feat usually only accomplished by D! Proud moment. Mkay, that moment has passed.
As always, left Ash's house w/more stuff than I came with. New to our house: second bike trailer, baby stroller, more books, clothes, and a tricycle (one pedal needed). Good haul!
At least three big things are happening tomorrow:
1) I'm washing dish mountain. Don't even bother asking for a calculation of days this mountain has taken to appear. The facts ain't pretty.
2) I'm going on a wog...probably with baby and dogs. No idea what weather I'm in for, but research shows I'm 110% happier when I get some physical activity in my day.
3) I'm going to spend at least 20 minutes crocheting. Probably the same 20 minutes I spend watching the news before bed? Likely.
There. Committed. Now you know my plan.
Also, I will make something totally easy and moderately nutritious for dinner. No idea what that is yet...Clearly, something with bacon. ;)
Okay, past my bedtime and then some. Get out there, push buttons, and save the world.
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