Four Days to "Get Er Done"

My mind is spinning this week of all the things that need to be done before flying the friendly skies on Friday.  I am mostly packed, but then there are all those things that must wait until the very end.  Medicines, forgotten "must have" clothing items, hairbrush, phone & plug, etc... Then there is leaving a clean house.  A must. 
Then getting everything ready for the business.  YIKES!
Make sure there is enough dog food....
Last minute laundry....
Taking all the "yuckies" out of the fridge
Oh MY!  I best get busy!

Sure Fire Way to Weight Loss

But, not so fun.  I've been sick for the past 3 weeks.  I'm not sure what's going on.  I thought I just had the flu.  But, I am now thinking I am having some sort of reaction to meds.  I'm working with the doc to figure out what is going on.  I simply don't feel like eating.  Well, not simply.  I also have nausea,headaches, dizziness and chronic diarrhea.  Hoping to get to the bottom of this before leaving for FLORIDA on Friday!!  Don't forget to check out my new, other blog:     http://creativecookeryhealthfullyso.blogspot.com/  I think I like it better then this one.  It might be my new main blog.

Wednesday HodgePodge ~ 1/25/2012

1. Have you ever been ‘asked’ to report for jury duty? Were you chosen to serve? If not, were you happy or disappointed?
Yes, twice.  I was not chosen.  I was very disappointed.  I would love to be on a jury and be a part of the legal process.  Just once.  How come the people who want to be chosen are not; and the people who don NOT want to be chosen: are.



2. On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being very), how mechanically inclined are you? Give an example to back up your answer.

Not, not, no not.  Maybe 3.  I get all jumbled up.  I am WAYYY to impatient.  That it gets in the way of simple tasks.  For example opening lids, screwing in screws, putting the vacuum peices back on the vacuum, etc...

3. Beets-cabbage-cauliflower-butternut squash….of the four, which is your favorite fall vegetable?

Um, probably cabbage.  but i do like the rest also.  Love cabbage and sausage, or cabbage and corned beef.

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4. What do you recommend to overcome self-pity?
Get involved in a project that takes the focus off of yourself.  Focus on someone else.



5. Do you enjoy classical music?

Yes, some of it.  I probably have a few favorite peices.Jesu Joy is one of them.    I also enjoy fuges.    AND Handel's Messiah.

6. October is National Book Month…what’s on your reading list this month?
I plan to start the latest Janet E. book in FLA or the latest Sue Grafton novel.




7. What is your idea of ‘cute’?
Kids!  Kids are so so so cute!  All of them.


8. Insert your own random thought here.

Nada.  My brain is mush.

Ups & Downs of 9t.89 the Weather8888888888888888885

.If you see letters and numbers that don't belong it's because a monster baby was helping me compose my63  blog today.
 The extreme changes in the weather is causing me to have great headaches & the great headaches are causing dizziness.  Had a bad headache and dizzy spell at IKEA yesterday.  Saw many cool things but only bought a 2 - pack of cutting boards and some containers for food storage.  They do have a lot of neat items that are organization helps.
Went to bed very early because of the headache last night.  In the middle of the night I got the chills.  I was very afraid that I was coming down with something icky.  I'm doing a little better today.  Have a milder form of the headache.  No dizziness or chills.
I need to try and grocery shop later this afternoon.  It may just have to wait until tomorrow.

A Little Trip

                                                                  IKEA

Decided to get a little walking exercise today.  Going to take a trip to IKEA down in Canton.  Renee, Syd and Sis are going with Sarah, Peyters and me.  I was trying to decide between walking around at Frankenmuth, Great Lakes Crossings or IKEA.  I decided I needed to get out somewhere and walk.   Renee said she'd like to go to IKEA so that was that.  I'll be reporting tomorrow on all the cool things I saw.  Maybe I'll "pin" them up on "Pinterest."

Their Two, Their Four, Their Six Their Eight

Anyone know what that is?   I'm sure my nieces Michelle and Karen do.  It's the first line to the Thomas song.  I've been watching Thomas with Peyton this week.  He likes the music.  He likes music period.  Songs he loves: (when I sing to him)
Baa Baa Black Sheep
This Old Man
Prince Ali (from Aladdin)
Thomas Theme Song
A Peanut Sat on A RR track
I'm trying to get him to like 10 little monkeys.  I used to sing it to my nephew Paul.  He loved it and used to laugh and laugh.
Check out my new blog:         http://creativecookeryhealthfullyso.blogspot.com/
I'm trying to find a format that I like for recipes and meals ideas.  Plus, maybe even a little tracking of successful meal plan days.

It's Been One of Those Weeks

First the engine light went on in the van - $625.00
Then a tire blew out on the  van - $172.00 (minus $5 for having Financial Plus Benefits)
Then the furnace started acting up - Furnace guy gave directions on phone to fix.  (hopefully that does the trick)
Sigh.................
 I went to a "Nook" class at B & N on Wed.  Got a few pointers that were helpful.  I learned how to search for free books and apps.  Cool.  I love my nook for Florida.  That's the main reason I got it.  I really hope the weather stays warm down there.  It's been in the high 70's all week........

Wednesday HodgePodge

1. A new Miss America was crowned on Saturday night-did you watch? If you were a contestant what would your talent be?


Not remotely.  My talent would be stand up comic.

2. Do you have houseplants? Real or fake?
Yes, I have two.  Well the Rosemary plant is out in the garage for the winter.  And, I brought my Bay plant inside.  That's it.  They are baby attractors.


3. When you were in school did you speak up or were you more of the hide your face, avoid eye contact, and pray the teacher didn’t call on you type of student?

Honesty, I can't even remember.  Probably a little of both.  I don't think I was afraid to speak.

4. Next Monday marks the Chinese New Year…what do you order when someone suggests Chinese food?

Egg roll, almond chicken and wonton soup. soup.  Wonton soup, egg roll, and pepper steak.  Egg roll, wonton soup and chicken egg foo young.
5. How would you define a miracle? What would it take for you to consider something a miracle?
A miracle is something that happens and it's supernatural by nature.  It''s a significant thing.  Like an angel sparing one's life.

6. What’s your favorite Disney song? If you’re stuck you’ll find a list here.

Under the Sea from the Little Mermaid!

7. I should have____: 
Oh my word, there is so much that could be said here.  Probably paid more money towards the quarterly taxes this year...


8. Insert your own random thought here
I can't wait to go to Florida.  I love it there!

Nut's or What?

I'll be babysitting Peyton on M, W and 1/2 day Friday.  Well, my friend called to see if I could watch her little guy, Brayden on Wednesdays.  He's the lil guy I watched last year.  Sure why not, I said, bring him.  Maybe he'll help entertain Peyters.  I'm thinking he might not be napping anymore, however.  AT leaast there is a house full of boys toys.  Plus, spending money for FL.  Ok, so it's all good, right?

Will I or Won't I

Be in the play this year.  I"m having a hard time getting motivated to do this thing.  I'm thinking it will be boring.  Mostly because we just did a very similar production last fall.  If I go tonight it will be a last minute thing.  I am curious who will be there.  Anyone from previous productions?  Maybe I should look for a different venue.  But then again it is something to do on Monday nights.  Check back tomorrow.

To Blog or Not to Blog

When your number one fan is out of the country.  So, really you must decide what is the purpose for your blog.  Not really sure at this point.
Anyway, It's been a rather busy week.  I had the stomach flu, or rather believe the Noro-Virus for most of it.  The worst stomach pain and diarrhea that I've ever experienced.
I went to the play tryouts.  Rather disappointing.  It's going to be a radio show based on a musical review.  VERY similar to the one that we did last fall.  Not sure If I'll be doing it or not.  I may just go and see what it's about and who will be there.  The director is rather busy "doing taxes" so she doesn't have time to do a murder mystery.  Boo.
Got up early today to book the campsite for Otsego with the Renee clan.  Have to book exactly 6 months to the date you want to go.  I was told the website opens at 8 am.  But, alas I found out on Saturday it opens at 9 am.  So, here I sat, coffee in hand, fingers itching at the keyboard.  Thus, another blog entry.

It's A New Year

Happy New Year!  There will be no "New Year's Resolutions" from this blogger.  I have enough to do.  Maybe some goals.  The first is I need to stop eating stuff with sugar.  Man, it gets so hard.  Sugar, sugar everywhere calling your name.  I'm not even a sugar addict. 

As if I don't have enough to do I've started making homemade baby food for Peyton.  Consummate chef that I am.  It's not all that bad though.  Between yesterday and today I made: bananas, pears & apples, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and carrots.  Oh yeah, and squash.  That should make it at least a week or so.  I wish I had the baby bullet.  But, he won't be eating the mushy stuff for too much longer so it would be a waste of $$.  I just use my mini food processor.

I'll be busy for the next week or two getting all the year end stuff complete.  My goal on that one is to be done and to the CPA before we leave for FLA on FEB 3rd.!!

Tuesday is Genealogy meeting, probably go to that.  If the topic is any good.  I need to keep working on that.  There will be a trip again to the library in Ft. Wayne in April or May.  I hope to attend that.
And of course a new play for this year.  It's a radio show apparently.  The date is March 24 & 25 I think.  The tryouts are next week.