Progress #2

This was Friday.... and since I'm posting this on Sunday night you can correctly assume that there has been more progress since! Yay me! And thanks to my Mom and Dad for the kick in the pants help that they've given me!

Just to refresh your memory... Progress and Motivation.

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Photog

Last weekend we took a trip to Julian, (you can read about it here,) and I took out the big camera.

You know the one. My Canon that I love but don't really know how to use?

I fell in love with picture taking again. Have a look:

Yes, I know I'm not that good, but I love it and want to get better. I really love seeing something and trying to capture it. Maybe I'll try to find a class, local? I'll get right on that.....

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Progress

This is what I woke up to this morning. The blue was much blue-er than it looks in this picture but still, really pretty. Just thought I'd share even though it doesn't have anything to do with my post. You're welcome!

This is what happens:
 

when I'm working on this:

Don't forget to compare my progress to this picture!

Hey Stimey! How's your progress?
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Motivation

I'm trying something new today. Maybe putting this out there in public will help me get motivated.

This is a photo, straight out of my camera, of my living room. You might remember it looking like it did in this post, almost a year ago after our flood. No, there is not much change, thankyouverymuch.

My goal over the next couple of weeks is to get this room back in shape. Christmas is in about 10 weeks, (omgomgomg) and I REFUSE to have my house look like this when I'm trying to decorate for Christmas. Plus, after the crappy holiday season we had last year when my kids said that it didn't feel like Christmas, I'm determined to make it feel like Christmas this year.

The only part of this room that has been deep cleaned since that damn flood is the piano. I kinda had to since my #1 started taking piano lessons in June. Yes, there have been things that have been emptied out, but the rest of the room has not been cleaned. So. Here is a partial list of what has to be done:

• transfer all of the files (in the middle of the floor) to the new filing cabinet
• take the old computer to the e-recycling center (along with the full box that is in the garage)
• find a home for the 2 boxes of board games, etc., that are in front of the pink chair on the left
• wash and find a home for the extra blankets in the chair next to the bookcase
• remove all books, etc., from bookcase and deep dust and clean all
• vacuum, including the furniture
• clean the inside of the windows and sills
• find a home for all of the framed stuff that is slid in between the other furniture
• get rid of all of the old National Geographic magazines
• put my grandmother's quilt back on display behind the piano on the railing
• rearrange furniture so we can put up the Christmas tree

See, I think it would be easy to do if I didn't have laundry, carpool, football, making meals, you know, a FAMILY TO TAKE CARE OF. 5 minutes here and there haven't made much progress so far but now you're all in on this. If you see me on fb, shoo me away. Email me to ask about progress. Text me and tell me to get my a@@ in gear. See? We're in this together.

I'll post pics every day or so to show you what I've gotten done. Hopefully I won't embarrass myself!

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Brain Dump

I have a few minutes until I need to get up so you get the Condensed version:

• Why are men and children averse to anything having to do with a dishwasher? Load it, run it, empty it. Those are the only 3 stages in a dishwasher's life. If you need to do one and it is in another phase, just do it. Please. Because mommy doesn't love coming home and having to do all 3 when at least 2 of you are there and completely capable of doing all 3.
• What is in the air this week? Me, and at least 2 or 3 of my friends, are completely disjointed, confused, and kerfuddled. I can't seem to keep up with anything and feel like I'm forgetting something. Luckily I haven't so far but it's not looking good for the rest of the week.
• I am SO SICK of hot weather. It's supposed to be 100+ here for the next couple of days. Really? Is October the new August? Or did I move to Texas or Arizona and not know it?
• I have so far resisted joining Pinterest. However, last night I almost succumbed to the dark side. I really don't need yet another time suck people. Please stop sharing such wonderful photos and recipes. kthxbi.
• There is less than 3 months until Christmas. LESS THAN 3 MONTHS. You have no idea of the fear that is in my heart because of this.
• Why do you have the greatest hair days when you're going to be exercising and will wash your hair again? I'm beginning to consider not showering just so I can keep my good hair day, but then, Eew.
• Why is it that I've been exercising consistently for 4 months, watching what I eat (for the most part,) and still haven't lost a single pound? I need a Jillian or Bob consultation. And a pool or eliptical, because OW my feet and legs hurt so much!
• I'm living up to my shirt today. It says "Mommy needs a glass of wine." Thanks, Kristen! Is it 5 o'clock yet?

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I wish...

... that I had something to say today. I guess you'll just have to read my guest post over at free fringes today instead. I was one of the judges for her Love Links contest and posted about my favorite post, the one about living with a super hero, by Chosen Chaos.

If you have kids, you know. Well done, Jamie!
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I don't know where this came from but it is perfect, I think. I'd love to attribute if you know the creator of the image.

Rest well, Mr. Jobs.

Aaha! The creator of the image is Jonathan Mak. Thanks Dad!
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60

Forget me, go wish my IRL friend and bloggy pal, Debby of Just Breathe a happy 60th birthday!



Deb and I have been friends for 13 years and on the same bowling team for 12. She is the most compassionate woman I know.

If 60 and beyond is anything like her 59th year, then life beginning at 60 is just the half of it! Debby, have a wonderful day, a great time at Wicked in December, and the most joyful year of all. I love you, friend!
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Four

Happy Blogaversary to me!


Four years, 912 posts, and 3 BlogHer conferences later and Whadya know? I'm still at it!

Stick around, have a cupcake and a glass of your favorite libation and tell me something, anything. A story, a memory. Your 'gift' to me is to fill my comment section with tall tales, anecdotes, lies, and half-truths.

Cheers to 4 more years!


Thank you from the bottom of my heart for visiting me here. I'm so lucky to have made such great friends through this silly machine. Love you all!

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