Monday, May 25, 2009
Holiday Weekend
I spent alot of time this weekend working on my container plants. I very much enjoy picking out plants and then arranging them in containers. I like everything about it. I like finding unusual containers; old buckets, new planters, etc., I like looking at all the many plants and then trying to decide which I want, I like haphazardly arranging them together and then watching how they grow, I like getting dirty and sweaty when I work with them.
The long holiday weekend is almost over. These long weekends go so fast! Ugh. I am not looking forward to going to work tomorrow. I would much rather spend my time at home, but if that were the case I would be wanting to go to work (never happy so it seems).
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Buddy Guy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UccVUT8Q988
I just recently learned who Buddy Guy is.......what a talent. He put on a good show. The audience was an interesting mix; young, old, white, black, and just about everything in-between. I had fun watching the crowd interact.
We watched his live show at a casino, then spent the night in the swanky hotel. We loved the room - best hotel bathroom ever! I lost all the money I took to gamble, but thankfully GF broke even! So we didn't come home broke.
Today we're laying around the house and resting up! I was planning on being more energetic and getting some things done around the yard. It doesn't look like that is going to happen, though. Ahh, there is always tomorrow.............
Friday, April 10, 2009
Wrestling.......
Isn't he cute? This is Mitts wrestling with a small pillow. The pillow used to look nice on the couch. Now it is usually found on the floor. Oh the box he is in, is also part of our living room "furniture" these days.
In other news.......... I'm still employed! The workplace has been difficult the past month or so. None of us know who will get laid-off next. Rumors continue to flourish - they drive me crazy. It's ridiculous how we behave when changes and uncertainty are close. I'm trying to stay away from all the negative talk; it ain't easy! Some days are more successful than others. I'm not sure what wears me out more - the constant persistant speculating from my co-workers, or my inability to get away from my co-workers and their constant persistant speculating. Ugh.
My gf got an extension on her volunteered lay-off. She is home until June 1! She has been busy enjoying her time. I am also enjoying being well taken care of by my unemployed gf who has lots more time and energy these days.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
The First Cut
My girlfriend who has many years seniority has taken a month volunteered lay-off. She has been off work since early March. I'm glad we can afford to let her have the time off. She is enjoying it! And I'm not too unhappy to have her here doing most of the housework, and cooking - it has been very nice indeed.
I'm going outside today to do some yard work - yeah! It is only around 43 degrees outside, but very sunny. It feels good to be outside, even if it is still cold. We had a long and snowy winter, and the yard is messed up from plowing the driveway. It beckons me........
Monday, March 2, 2009
Oh for the good old days..........
The days when I ate nothing but junk food, drank like a fish, smoked a pack and 1/2 a day, and never gave a thought about going to the doctor. And excluding the hangovers, I felt just fine.
Now I go to the doctor regularly, watch my food choices, no longer drink or smoke, force myself to exercise, and usually have some kind of ache or pain everyday. Pretty much sucks, don't you think?
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Mitts is a He
Monday, February 16, 2009
Another Lay-Off Coming?
Mostly what I feel now is aggravation and irritation at my co-workers for constantly speculating about the future and for the many many rumors that are spreading like wildfire. I just want it to stop!
To change the subject completely; Mitts is at the Vet's today. She is getting fixed and her front claws removed. I feel horrible about the claws, but cannot let my furniture and house get ruined with her scratching. I am having trouble concentrating because I keep thinking about her. Can't believe how quickly I got attached to the little trouble maker! We're bringing her home tomorrow. I'll be glad when she is home and healed.