In trying to figure out what Derick and I wanted to do for our Memorial Day "vacation," we decided to stay home and work on projects around the house that needed to get done but that would take some time on our part. First off, the office/spare room. I thought it was high-time to organize it once-and-for-all! So, we measured, planned, and moved furniture around the house to accommodate the "new" room. Derick and I went to my parent's house and picked up my childhood bed, brought it back and put it back together in the room. It really helped pull it all together and I have to say, I am pretty happy with how things are turning out! We had to do a bit of moving and condensing items, but it works, and makes it seem like there is more room than before! We are almost done with the room. I have to go through some papers that I have been piling up and placing in folders, but have not put away or, better yet, thrown away!
I took Tucker to the dog park today among the sprinkles of rain that threatened the time, but all in all, we stayed pretty dry! It was nice to get outside, as I was antsy from being inside for the majority of the day today and yesterday moving things around.
Tomorrow looks like another day of relaxing...bowling in the morning and then coming back home to finish off some house chores and then some relaxing time. I had forgotten just how tiring moving things and organizing things could be! Yikes! Also, it probably didn't help that I had spent the night the night before, on my feet, painting with Jacque! I felt like an old person when I got up the next day!
Ok, I am going to sign off, and try to tackle one more box of things to sort through! I can do it!!
-L
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Getting in touch
I think this post spurs from a small conversation that I had with a friend over Google chat earlier.
It wasn't anything earth-shattering, just a quick exchange on how things are going with us - your usual friend "catch-up" on life, since we haven't talked or seen each other for awhile.
I am getting together with her to do something that I used to LOVE doing, but have since stopped due to working full-time and not having any room to leave out the supplies, or make a big mess, painting! I am SO excited! Firstly, to see her again and secondly - to engage in an activity in which we are both passionate about! The arts!
I am thankful for friends.
Especially when friends come out of the woodwork and remind you that they are there and that you need some friend time!
Friday night was another one of those realization moments!
Derick and I hosted our very first "couples hang night" at our place. It was a lot of fun! We had over three different couples. We talked over some light appetizers and then broke out Battle of the Sexes around 9:30pm and played till 12:30am! It was a blast! The conversation came easily and everyone was involved. It was concluded at the end of the night that we should do them more frequently and maybe switch-off houses and hosts. I hope that it works and we can carry-on this new excitement!
Derick and I are trying to plan out our long weekend coming up this weekend. We have started a list of things that we were thinking of doing. It ended up looking more like a summer "to-do for the house" list than anything! I am also starting to think that planning a trip or a vacation is often more work than the actual going and taking said trip or vacation. I am hoping at the end of the summer - or the start of the fall, I will be able to go and visit my friend Ben, in Texas for a few days! I told him that I would come and visit when he moved down there and that was almost 2 years ago...but it all depends on our money situation and what I am able to do and when. Can't really do anything or go anywhere right now. Soon, hopefully, soon!
Alright, well, I think that is about all of the updating that I can do for now. I just really wanted to get an update up!
-L
It wasn't anything earth-shattering, just a quick exchange on how things are going with us - your usual friend "catch-up" on life, since we haven't talked or seen each other for awhile.
I am getting together with her to do something that I used to LOVE doing, but have since stopped due to working full-time and not having any room to leave out the supplies, or make a big mess, painting! I am SO excited! Firstly, to see her again and secondly - to engage in an activity in which we are both passionate about! The arts!
I am thankful for friends.
Especially when friends come out of the woodwork and remind you that they are there and that you need some friend time!
Friday night was another one of those realization moments!
Derick and I hosted our very first "couples hang night" at our place. It was a lot of fun! We had over three different couples. We talked over some light appetizers and then broke out Battle of the Sexes around 9:30pm and played till 12:30am! It was a blast! The conversation came easily and everyone was involved. It was concluded at the end of the night that we should do them more frequently and maybe switch-off houses and hosts. I hope that it works and we can carry-on this new excitement!
Derick and I are trying to plan out our long weekend coming up this weekend. We have started a list of things that we were thinking of doing. It ended up looking more like a summer "to-do for the house" list than anything! I am also starting to think that planning a trip or a vacation is often more work than the actual going and taking said trip or vacation. I am hoping at the end of the summer - or the start of the fall, I will be able to go and visit my friend Ben, in Texas for a few days! I told him that I would come and visit when he moved down there and that was almost 2 years ago...but it all depends on our money situation and what I am able to do and when. Can't really do anything or go anywhere right now. Soon, hopefully, soon!
Alright, well, I think that is about all of the updating that I can do for now. I just really wanted to get an update up!
-L
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Getting to Friday...
Last full day of the week! And boy do I need it this week! Things have been crazy at work (ok, I know I am sounding like a broken record to some of you...but it's true) and the crazier it seems to get - just when you think things cannot get any more nuts!!
One good thing about this time though is the fact that we have moved to our summer hours - so we work about an hour longer a day per Mon-Thurs and then get to leave around 12:30 on Fridays - given that our work is finished and we cannot help out anyone else in the department to get their work done.
Last night while Derick was podcasting, I turned into a baking machine! I made a couple small loaves of banana bread and then a bunch of mini cupcakes which will be frosted tomorrow afternoon.
The banana bread was for tonight - a small group of us get together for themed movie nights - tonight's feature is the Breakfast Club, so we're having breakfast for dinner! Yum!
Then, Friday night, we are having a couples hang out night at our house! A few friends from work and one other couple will be coming over after dinner just to hang out, relax, maybe play some games. I bought battle of the sexes for the occasion and am pretty excited about it!
Let's see what else is new...
Derick and I obtained the first season of Glee and have watched it to see what all of the fuss is about and if we would like it. I think the feeling is mutual that we both enjoy it. Another show that we have to start watching is Parenthood.
Saturday I have to run out to the store and take photos of the fashion show for work. The ladies are pretty entertaining that run it and are involved, and it only usually lasts about an hour. No biggie. Other than that, minimal plans for the weekend. I want to get some bowling in as well as a trip or two to the dog park. I might even break out the bikes and hit the trails. Slowly, of course.
Well, I guess that is about all the new news for the moment!
-L
One good thing about this time though is the fact that we have moved to our summer hours - so we work about an hour longer a day per Mon-Thurs and then get to leave around 12:30 on Fridays - given that our work is finished and we cannot help out anyone else in the department to get their work done.
Last night while Derick was podcasting, I turned into a baking machine! I made a couple small loaves of banana bread and then a bunch of mini cupcakes which will be frosted tomorrow afternoon.
The banana bread was for tonight - a small group of us get together for themed movie nights - tonight's feature is the Breakfast Club, so we're having breakfast for dinner! Yum!
Then, Friday night, we are having a couples hang out night at our house! A few friends from work and one other couple will be coming over after dinner just to hang out, relax, maybe play some games. I bought battle of the sexes for the occasion and am pretty excited about it!
Let's see what else is new...
Derick and I obtained the first season of Glee and have watched it to see what all of the fuss is about and if we would like it. I think the feeling is mutual that we both enjoy it. Another show that we have to start watching is Parenthood.
Saturday I have to run out to the store and take photos of the fashion show for work. The ladies are pretty entertaining that run it and are involved, and it only usually lasts about an hour. No biggie. Other than that, minimal plans for the weekend. I want to get some bowling in as well as a trip or two to the dog park. I might even break out the bikes and hit the trails. Slowly, of course.
Well, I guess that is about all the new news for the moment!
-L
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